http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244658 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:20:12 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244658 The Rangers are interested in everyone, but this guy makes no sense for them as he is not an upgrade over Young and they still have Napoli who capable of playing there.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244631 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:21:04 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244631 Sorry but for all his defensive liabilities, Michael Young, is a better first baseman and a much, much better hitter against right or left hand pitching.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244627 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:51:58 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244627 Id rather they sign Comes!

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244603 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:52:36 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244603 Not only are the Rangers interested in Brad Hawpe, but they have also “CHECKED IN” on Ryan Madson! Someone must have put another piece of wood in the hot stove.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244595 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:44:59 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244595 Surprised the Mets aren’t in on it. Must want to much.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244562 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:14:38 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244562 Great trade for the Padres, however Hawpe, Cantu, Hudson and Bartlett were the veteran pick-ups that were supposed to keep that 2010 momentum going.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244559 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:11:26 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244559 It’s official:
Brad Hawpe signs with mystery team. Terms of the deal are undisclosed.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244555 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 03:00:02 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244555 He did acquire Cameron Maybin from the Marlins for two relievers. That’s looking pretty good right now.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244553 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:38:56 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244553 Hawpe and Cantu. Jed Hoyer’s two big FA signings last year. Good luck Chicago.

]]> http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/01/06/brad-hawpe-could-be-close-to-signing-minor-league-contract/comment-page-1/#comment-244551 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 02:33:50 +0000 http://nbchardballtalk.wordpress.com/?p=105564#comment-244551 The Brewers should be considering him. He could platoon in LF until Braun gets back.

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