RFB Offseason Roundtable - Free Agents?

This Week’s Topic: What non blue-chip free agents should the Brewers go after?

Tyler -

Free agency is a magical time where destinies are revised, teams once declared non-threats now lead the pack, and shirt jersey sales for a franchise’s newest member are comparable only to that of personalized No. 69 “Big Sexy” apparel. As a Brewer fan, one becomes accustomed to zooming past the flashy new products in store and, instead, sifting through the thrift store bargain bin for a misplaced Talking Heads record that is an affordable yet useful and even entertaining free agent tool.

To keep my picks shorter than my epic introduction, I’ll list a pitcher and a position player along with some benefits to Milwaukee acquiring their services.

Starting Pitchers:

Jon Garland – This 29-year-old would be a prime candidate to sign should Milwaukee want a long-term resolution to a lack of top of rotation-type hurlers on staff.

- He averages just below 32 starts a year… about 35 games/year.

- He’s coming off a not-so-hot 2008, so might be more of a bargain than initially expected.

- Career 4.47 ERA (all in the American League).

Reserve:

Eric Hinske – I know I sound like a broken record (http://www.bugsandcranks.com/milwaukee-brewers/tyler-maas/20-reasons-why-eric-hinske-must-be-a-brewer/

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