Brewers / Phillies Blockbuster Trade

[Canada8999]

MI Hill, Aaron, $3m (2014)
OF Werth, Jayson, $5m (2010)
SP Lee, Cliff, $4m (2010)

FOR

MI Utley, Chase, $15m (2013)
CI Berkman, Lance, $12.5m (2013), $3.0M in cash in 2011

Confirmations to follow...

[papps]

MI Hill, Aaron, $3m (2014)
OF Werth, Jayson, $5m (2010)
SP Lee, Cliff, $4m (2010)

FOR

MI Utley, Chase, $15m (2013)
CI Berkman, Lance, $12.5m (2013), $3.0M in cash in 2011

Confirmations to follow...

Phillies confirm.  The hardest thing I've had to do was deal Utley.  Berkman was a gamble to see if he would regain form and I didn't think he was worth the money.  I'm also gambling that Werth will be as productive on another team as he was on the Phillies and that Hill will be somewhat serviceable again.  I think Lee will be solid anywhere he goes.  The Phils will most certainly miss Utley but I am confident in the players in return.  Thanks Ben!

[Canada8999]

The Brewers thank Werth, Lee and Hill for their service.  Jayson is a star OF, and his walk-off heroics were almost enough for us to beat Philly in the first round of the playoffs.  Cliff Lee is an absolute ace, and Hill has lots of upside to outperform his $3.0M salary.

The uncertainty surrounding Berkman's home next year is concerning, and his production is slipping as he gets older; however, he should be a serviceable replacement for Fielder until either LaPorta or Hosmer is ready to take the gig.  The real jewel is landing Utley, who is a huge upgrade at MI where we've been lacking a solid bat since I took over, and it doesn't hurt that he's my favorite player.

Good doing business with you Philly, hope to see you in the playoffs again next year  :toth:

[papps]

Pending trade approval the Phillies would like to extend the contracts of Werth and Lee:

Lee 14.5m (2013)
Werth 17m (2014)

[nerwffej]

 :iatp:Brewers showing they are a hell of a manager lower market team still finding ways to keep high talent well done for both teams

[guak2005]

 :iatp: well done

[bridgestone]

A lot of star power on both sides... big salaries going to the Brewers to replace the Princes, Werth, and Gallardos.

 :iatp:

[Mr.TradeKing]

 :iatp:

Interested to see what these rosters will look like...

~MTK