December 3, 200322 yr Does any1 here think that Junior Spivey could be a possible option at 2B next year if we can't resign Robbie Alomar. He was a star 2 seasons ago, and he's a left handed hitter. In the Hawkins Article from da Trib, "or trade for Milwaukee's Junior Spivey, who arrived from Arizona on Monday in the nine-player Richie Sexson deal but isn't expected to supplant Keith Ginter at second."
December 3, 200322 yr It does sounds like Milwaukee wants to flip some of the guys they got in the Sexson deal for even cheaper guys. Spivey could be available.
December 3, 200322 yr I'd rather have Spivey than Roberto Alomar (at this point in his career). Spivey hitting stats Is Spivey good enough to bat second? Does anyone know if can bunt? Does he "grind"? Do you think that Milwaukee will take Konerko and his contract for Spivey? 103 mph Screwball
December 3, 200322 yr Spivey and Uribe can be a good combination. Both are still young and lots of room for improvement. He has good speed and good defense skills. I want him here rather than Robbie so at least we can yield for the growth of these young middle infielders. Trade Valentin back to Milwaukee.
December 3, 200322 yr Trade Valentin back to Milwaukee. Wow, impressive. I am sure the Brewers are going to take a player who is the opposite of what they are looking for (they want CHEAP, young talent). We would be giving up guys from the minors, or Willie/Rowand/Crede/etc. I would love Spivey though.
December 3, 200322 yr Wow, impressive. I am sure the Brewers are going to take a player who is the opposite of what they are looking for (they want CHEAP, young talent). We would be giving up guys from the minors, or Willie/Rowand/Crede/etc. I would love Spivey though. I meant to be sarcastic there. Sorry didnt use the green font!
December 3, 200322 yr Does any1 here think that Junior Spivey could be a possible option at 2B next year if we can't resign Robbie Alomar. He was a star 2 seasons ago, and he's a left handed hitter. In the Hawkins Article from da Trib, "or trade for Milwaukee's Junior Spivey, who arrived from Arizona on Monday in the nine-player Richie Sexson deal but isn't expected to supplant Keith Ginter at second." Junior Spivey is a right-handed hitter not left.
December 3, 200322 yr It does sounds like Milwaukee wants to flip some of the guys they got in the Sexson deal for even cheaper guys. Spivey could be available. Spivey is the perfect pick up if you ask me. A deal where you give them Ginter or someone along those lines could get it done and it gives the Sox help in a definate area of need. The problem is I think Spivey makes a decent amount, but I could be wrong on that. If he doesn't, which may be the case, then it definately be a good move. The Sox will now have added good defensive players with speed and in Spivey's case a very good offensive player. Last years numbers were down due to injury, but he is a pretty good second baseman. I wouldn't mind him one bit. Then the Sox have Uribe, Spivey and Harris in the infield and thats a very fast combo and a pretty damn good defensive combo as well. Of course you add Jose to that mix until he's dealt (But maybe he does stay).
December 3, 200322 yr I'd rather have Spivey than Roberto Alomar (at this point in his career). Spivey hitting stats Is Spivey good enough to bat second? Does anyone know if can bunt? Does he "grind"? Do you think that Milwaukee will take Konerko and his contract for Spivey? 103 mph Screwball Oh ya...Spivey can do those things. He was a top of hte order hitter in Arizona if I recall and he's very fast, has some pop, and does do the little things and defensively I saw him make some pretty damn good plays. He would be a heck of an acquisition and a step in the right direction, if you ask me. And yes, he is way better at this point in his career then Roberto Alomar is now.
December 3, 200322 yr Spivey made under 500 K last year and has only played 2 full seasons, although they may count his first year as a season, in that case it would be 3 seasons so the Sox would still control his rights. I don't think he'd make too much, maybe a mill and would definately be a nice pickup. The one alarming stat is that he strikes out a lot. But he does draw walks. This year wasn't tha good for him but he battled injuries and still hit put up similar numbers to Roberto. The year before though.....301 avg, .389 OBP, 16 HR, 78 RBI. Thats pretty damn good production out of your second baseman. He may not do that again, but I think its fairly realistic to assume his numbers will be the avg of the past two seasons or somewhere around that.
December 4, 200322 yr If they think Willie Harris is the real deal that's one thing. If not, then yes, this guy would be a good pickup for us.
December 4, 200322 yr Here's an article saying Spivey may not be stay long as a Brewer. Spivey THat is a link to a pay site... can you copy and paste the text?
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