Gross Rumor Idle Speculation

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Brewers Blog reports that Kevin Towers has not discussed Gabe Gross with Brew Crew GM Doug Melvin. As our prior discussion on the topic had alluded, FF is pleased with this news as adding another lefty into the outfield mix seems to ignore the realities of Petco Park.

Murton Out, Gross In?

FoxSports.com's KenRosenthal reports that those persistent rumors about the Cubs' Matt Murton have come to rest, with Padre GM Kevin Towers now possibly looking to the Brewers' Gabe Gross for help in the outfield. This rumor is apparently fueled by the crowded outfield situation in Milwaukee, to great extent helped by former Friar Mike Cameron's 25 game suspension for a second positive test for banned stimulants. Gross is also out of options, forcing the Brew Crew's hand. Gross is a former 1st round pick, selected 15th overall by the Blue Jays in 2001. He posted a respectiable .857 OPS for the Brewers in part time duty in 2006. His left handed bat doesn't seem idea for Petco Park, but that hasn't stopped KT in the past.