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Originally Posted by Palaaemon
Bird,
You know something just occurred to me. You had mentioned sometime previously that Oscar Vargas' future was not certain with the Brewers. You might start to be on the lookout for his replacement (an elite defense super sub) either in trade or free agency. Easier said than done finding a player like that most likely, depending on the WPK. Maybe you are already doing this, if so please disregard this message.
Have a Great Day!
Palaaemon
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I hear this. But mostly the reason that Vargas is expendable is that Joe Willemse provides pretty much the same value as a utility infielder. Maybe not quite as excellent defensively as Vargas, or with as much power in his bat, but a better contact hitter and with even better intangibles. From the moment I drafted him I thought of Willemse as the future Vargas and I think that time has come.
Plus, if there is one thing our farm system is good at it is producing versatile infield defensive backups (B.J. Drew, Emile Brunelleschi, Kevin Flieder, to name a few who could be WPK-ready in utility roles now or very soon.)
Of course, if another player like this falls into our lap before the trading deadline, I won't say no.
