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Article: NOTES GM mum as rumors swirl Melvin once again subject of buzz as trade talk heats up
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- The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Milwaukee, WI)
- Article date:
- June 13, 2009
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For nearly 2 1/2 seasons, the Milwaukee Brewers and general
manager Doug Melvin have been rumor magnets when it comes to trade
talks.
There are a couple of reasons. One is Melvin actually has been
one of the more active GMs, making moves to add a piece or two for
the second half of the season, most notably the trade last year for
CC Sabathia. The other is because the Brewers have good, young
talent at the major-league level and in the farm system, giving them
desirable pieces as the July 31 trade deadline approaches.
Melvin's history and his current personnel have put him in the
middle of trade rumors recently that have him dealing starting
shortstop J.J. Hardy, all-star rightfielder Corey ...