What is the best trade fit for Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun?
One of the bigger names in trade market before the trade deadline is Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun. Braun was an All-Star last year and is entering the first year of a five-year, $105 million extension with the club. The 32 year old was an All-Star last season and is hitting .351/.424/.583 with nine homers and 30 RBI.
Braun has been battling injuries of late but when healthy is a valuable piece. He could be that difference making bat for a club to get them over the hump and into the post-season.
In his Sunday notes column, Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe talked about seven different trade destinations for the former MVP;
"2. Ryan Braun, OF, Brewers — “He’s the hot name out there,” said one National League scout. Braun is having an outstanding year, seemingly all the way back from PED disgrace and the subsequent reduction of his numbers. Which team could benefit from the righthanded, middle-of-the-order bat? The scout thought the Astros, Cardinals, Red Sox, Phillies, Mets, Giants, and White Sox were good fits. Braun is in the first year of a five-year, $105 million extension."
All of those teams could use a bat the caliber of Braun in their lineup. Braun would help any team, but does he fit all of them? Let’s take a look at those seven teams and see what fit could be best for both Braun and the club.
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