Jabroni Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 (edited) http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/p...ort=MLB&id=6080 Latest News Mar. 4, 2005 - 9:27 pm et Brewers GM Bob Melvin denied there was anything to a Chicago radio report that he was discussing a Wes Helms-for-Willie Harris swap with the White Sox. If Harris could play shortstop, it might make sense for the Brewers. And if Helms could play period, it'd work for the White Sox. However, Melvin said he hasn't spoken with White Sox GM Kenny Williams since the winter meetings. Source: brewers.mlb.com Who first reported this trade rumor -- Bruce Levine or George Offman? The article really bashes whomever it was... A radio reporter in Chicago notorious for running with non-deals (see: the buildup to the Richie Sexson trade) reported on Thursday that the Brewers and White Sox were discussing a Willie Harris-for-Wes Helms swap. It seemed to make sense; Harris, a second baseman and center fielder, is unhappy with his spot on the Sox's bench, and the Brewers' are stocked with third basemen. One problem: Melvin hasn't spoken with Chicago GM Kenny Williams in months. Edited March 5, 2005 by Jabroni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxfan79 Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 THANK GOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch and Judy Garland Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 anyone recall what he is referring to with Sexson trade rumors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted March 5, 2005 Share Posted March 5, 2005 so is that why willie was playing ss the other day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted March 6, 2005 Share Posted March 6, 2005 QUOTE(Punch and Judy Garland @ Mar 5, 2005 -> 10:06 PM) anyone recall what he is referring to with Sexson trade rumors? My best guess would be Levine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisox2334 Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 On the block? A rumor put forth by a Chicago radio station that the Brewers had interest in Willie Harris was news to Harris himself when he was informed on Thursday. "I haven't heard it," Harris said. "That right there motivated me a little more. I didn't know that." With the signing of Tadahito Iguchi and left-handed hitters Ross Gload and Timo Perez already in reserve, Harris could have to deal with trade rumors during much of Spring Training. Guillen reiterated Thursday that he likes Harris' attitude, and that he's still part of the 25-man plans. But he didn't issue a blanket guarantee for the young second baseman to stay in Chicago. "Right now, we have room for him and we are counting on him," Guillen said of Harris. "That's really up to Kenny. Kenny knows what we need and will do the best he can to get this team better." "I have to concentrate on what I do here," Harris added. "I can't let trade talk distract me." One Brewers' scout, when asked if he was at Thursday's game to watch Harris, smiled and said, "Willie Harris? I'm not sure I know who he is." !!!!!!!!! Yeah if the brewers scout did say that then you cant blame levine for getting information like that espically when scout tells us that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted March 10, 2005 Share Posted March 10, 2005 And if Helms could play period, it'd work for the White Sox. I love rotoworld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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