Wait, Bobby Crosby? The guy who hasn’t played since 2010 and wasn’t all that good when he played? Yup, that’s him:
#Brewers sign IF Bobby Crosby to minor-league contract w spring-training invite. Deal worth $800K if he makes club w $450K in incentives.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 22, 2013
He’s got to be considered a long shot to make the team. In his last big league action he hit .220/.294/.298 with one home run in 168 at-bats between the Pirates and Diamondbacks. Still, with a minor league deal he’s basically risk-free for the Brewers and could provide some depth if he makes the club.
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- lyon810 - Jan 22, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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Could’ve saved some money and signed Delmon for less
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- tuberippin - Jan 22, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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Delmon Young can’t even pretend to play the outfield well.
I would pay for a ticket to watch a team put Delmon Young at short for a game or two, though. That in itself would be worth the price of admission.
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- djjackson81 - Jan 22, 2013 at 4:24 PM
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I don’t even remember him playing for AZ
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- dcfan4life - Jan 22, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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So why are you shocked at a risk free signing that doesnt hurt the Brewers at all? Maybe the guy makes a comeback. If not, oh well, no loss whatsoever.
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- uwsptke - Jan 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM
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This is the token “gritty veteran” that Doug Melvin signs every year (Gabe Kapler, Mark Kotsay, etc.)
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- onbucky96 - Jan 22, 2013 at 4:44 PM
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Um, what? Bobby Crosby? Ooookay, I forgot how bare the farm system is @SS. Still, “really” glad we sent Hardy to MN for Gomez. Gomez coming off a career yr, he’ll flop. Hardy will give you 20-25 homers and hit .260 a year. Oh well, pitchers and catchers report in 3 weeks…
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- brewcrewfan54 - Jan 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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Do you ever have anything good to say?
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- cosanostra71 - Jan 22, 2013 at 6:10 PM
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Segura will be a solid SS and he is in your farm system. I wish the Angels hadn’t traded him for 2 months of Greinke.
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- scrap7681 - Jan 22, 2013 at 5:16 PM
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Does he have a sister that plays hockey???
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- roanboon - Jan 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM
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He’s got a good baseball name.
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- mazblast - Jan 22, 2013 at 10:49 PM
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They’d be better off signing Stills, Nash, and Young.
