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J.J. Hardy knew it. The shortstop's days as a Milwaukee Brewer were coming to an end, quickly. Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers traded Hardy to the Minnesota Twins for centerfielder Carlos Gomez.
Hardy struggled through the 2009 season, even being demoted to the minors. He had a batting average of only .229, with 11 home runs and 47 runs bated in 115 games.
He was a member of the NL all-star team in 2007, and had a good year in 2008, but in 2009 he could not put the bat on the ball.
For Hardy, the Brewers receive the young speedster Gomez. Gomez, 24, also hit .229 in 2009, but stole 14 bases. The Brewers plan on using Gomez's speed to be aggressive on the bases next year.
Not only will the Brewers lose Hardy, they will not retain centerfielder Mike Cameron (49 HRs and 140 RBIs in the 2008-2009 seasons). He will explore the free agent market.
Hardy's replacement, Alcides Escobar, will take over at shortstop. By trading Hardy, and letting Cameron go, the Brewers will free up some cash. Hardy made $4.65 million last year, while Cameron made $10 million.
Escobar will receive a little more than the league minimum of $400,000, while Gomez is expected to make near $1 million. The cash will be used on pitching, a position the Brewers are struggling with.
For more information on the trade and the Milwaukee Brewers, visit the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel's Brewers section.
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