December 20, 2007 at 10:49 PM
Kapler goes National
National League that is.
Gabe Kapler agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers on a one-year non guaranteed contract banking him $800,000 if he makes the team.
With the recent loss of Geoff Jenkins it should not be that hard for Kapler to make the team.
Kapler is 32 years old who will be trying to make the Brewers team after being the Manager for the Class A affiliate team of the Boston Red Sox (we all know this).
Kapler would have been a perfect fit for the Boston Red Sox bench, but will try to make the Brewers squad now.  Hopefully, if he does not make it for whatever reason that could be Kapler should be picked up by the Red Sox who could use a speedy outfielder off the bench especially if Coco Crisp ever gets traded.
With no Bobby Kielty the backup outfielders are Crisp and Brandon Moss, but having Kapler in the back pocket as well would be great for his defense, rocket arm (sorry Peyton Manning I am not talking about you), and his speed.  Also, the Red Sox could let Moss develop a little more in the minors while Kapler would bring some veteran presence to the Sox.
Good Luck Gabe on making the Brew Crew!
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