The Brewers could be on the verge of acquiring San Francisco Giants second basemen Ray Durham according to the Milwaukee Sentinel.
More likely, it’s a minor deal involving either Durham and/or Giants reliever Jack Taschner. It appears the Brewers are sending minor league outfielder Darren Ford in whatever deal is being hashed out because he was removed from the starting lineup with Class A Brevard County today with indications he is being traded.
In 87 games this season, Durham is batting .293 with three home runs, 32 RBI and a .385 on-base percentage. His acquisition would provide another alternative at second base to Rickie Weeks, who has struggled to a .218 batting and .322 on-base percentage this year.
Ford, 22, is one of the fastest players in the minors but plays centerfield, a position at which the Brewers are well-stocked. In 91 games with Brevard, he is batting .230 with 48 stolen bases in 59 attempts.
Obviously this wouldn’t be an earth-shattering acquisition, but I like what the Brewers are doing. Durham is one of the few Giants that’s actually been decent with the bat and he would be an excellent addition to Milwaukee’s bench. Plus, giving up a minor league prospect like Ford – one that is being blocked – makes this an even wiser move.
