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Should Milwaukee Brewers Trade Zack Greinke in 2012?

Found February 10, 2012 on hardballchat.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Zack Greinke,  Prince Fielder,  Ryan Braun,  Albert Pujols,  Adam Wainwright,  Carlos Beltran,  Mat Latos,  Alcides Escobar,  Lorenzo Cain,  Jeremy Jeffress
TEAMS: Milwaukee Brewers,  Detroit Tigers,  Los Angeles Angels,  St. Louis Cardinals,  Cincinnati Reds,  Pittsburgh Pirates,  Chicago Cubs,  Houston Astros,  Kansas City Royals

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The Milwaukee Brewers are still hoping to compete for a division crown in the National League Central this season, but having already lost Prince Fielder and facing the distinct possibility of having to start the first 50 games of the 2012 MLB season without 2011 N.L. MVP Ryan Braun, should the Brewers consider trading the ace of their staff, Zack Greinke? I know it may sound insane, but considering the uphill battle that the Brewers may be facing, it may become a reality at some point this season. The N.L. Central is unquestionably weaker this season following the departures of Fielder and Albert Pujols to the American League. The 2011 Word Series champions, the St. Louis Cardinals, are still going to be a very tough team. Adam Wainwright appears to be back to his former self following Tommy John surgery that forced him to miss all of last season, and they also signed Carlos Beltran to help make up for the loss of Pujols. The Cincinnati Reds have also demonstrated that they are all...
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