So what is plan B at 3B? According to Doug Melvin at the winter warm up event earlier this month, Bill Hall will be playing in the OF next year. Does that hold even if Koskie can't go? Powell said yes. Personally, if Koskie is going to miss a big part of the year, I think the Brewers would be stupid to try to plug that hole with either a platoon of Counsell and Graffanino or by bringing Ryan Braun up too quickly. Braun might be able to hit, but his glove is not real steady (there's been talk of moving him to the OF as well). The Brewers certainly don't need another shaky glove in the infield.
Since the Brewers currently have about 8 major league outfielders on the roster, why not move Hall to 3B and put Gross or Gwynn in center? Or can Hart play center? (Note: Brady Clark is useless). I think that is the best solution. Am I missing something?
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I agree that noodle Counsell and Graffanino is a horrible idea, but what else are they on the roster for? In Doug I trust.
I think Doug is looking long term on this one. A Graffy/Councell duo will buy another year for Braun. Meanwhile, Hall at 3B would mean a Gross/Gwynn platoon would only buy time for….well, another year of a Gross/Gwynn platoon. Melvin must not think Gross, Nix, or Gwynn is the answer long term at CF. And no, Hart cannot play CF. Where’s Daryl Hamilton when you need him?
I guess the question is, are the Brewers better off with Graffanino/Counsell or Gross/Gwynn in the lineup? I like Graffanino - he did a nice job with Weeks hurt last year, but I still like the potential of Gross/Gwynn.
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