Mark sat in his new Miller Park office and looked at what general manager Doug Melvin had just sent him.
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To: MAtannasio@milwaukeebrewers.com
From: DMelvin@milwaukeebrewers.com
Subject: Current Off season Moves to Date
11/29/04 - Signed catcher Damien Miller to a two year contract with a club option for 2007
12/01/04 Signed relief pitcher Rigo Beltran to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training
12/04/04 Signed catcher Chad Moeller to a one year contract
12/12/04 Traded closer Dan Kolb to Atlanta for starting pitcher Jose Capellan and a player to be named later
12/13/04 Traded center fielder Scott Podsednik and Luis Vizcaino to Chicago (A) for left fielder Carlos Lee
12/15/04 Traded second baseman Keith Ginter to Oakland for relief pitcher Justin Lehr and out fielder Nelson Cruz
Doug Melvin
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Well, thought Anttanasio, Doug really got busy at the winter meetings making those three trades. I like the aspect though the guys he got in return are definitely worth the guys he traded away. That means we will want a closer and possibly invite a centerfielder to spring training too.
He decided to send an email to Doug about the moves so far.
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To: DMelvin@milwaukeebrewers.com
From: MAntannasio@milwaukeebrewers.com
Subject: Re: Current Off season Moves to Date
Well so far I really like the moves Doug, thanks for emailing them to me.
After looking over the moves, I figure we may need to sign a relief pitcher or two, and invite a center fielder to camp to give Brady and Dave some competition. Also I must mention that we are really thin at short stop. Did somebody say Barry Larkin? Give him a look and then email me back. I am sure these arent going to be the only moves for us so keep shopping and email me or try to get a hold of me if you have any questions.
Mark