Lovers of JJ Hardy in Critical Depression

I said in September that this off-season will decide the Brewers fate for the next couple of years.  The first move was made on Friday (apologies for being late but no computer really since today).  The Brewers dealt the once All-Star JJ Hardy to Minnesota for Carlos Gomez.  Some have been wary about this deal but I personally love this deal, I will give some reasons why shortly but here is what is to believe to be the starting lineup in my opinion per what Doug Melvin said to the Journal Sentinel. 

2B Rickie Weeks
SS Alcides Escobar
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
3B Mat Gamel/Casey McGehee (Honestly this could be the five spot but I except Gamel to start, I doubt the Brewers put the pressure on him to bat fifth at the start of things)
C Mike Rivera
CF Carlos Gomez

The man with the mustache said that he would like to see Gomez at the bottom of the order with speed which makes sense to me.  Here we go with my reasons...

1. Speed, Speed, Speed- Honestly, we now have five to six legitimate base stealers. That will facilitate so much for the Fielder/Braun combination.  In my opinion, there should be no reasons why the Brewers will not have runners in scoring position for 3 and 4.  Also Ken Macha needs to adapt to this as well. 

2. Upgrade on Defense?- Honestly that might sound crazy but I always thought Cam never lived up to the three-time Gold Glove award when he was at Milwaukee. Gomez covers the whole centerfield and can make the big plays that are needed in the outfield.  

3. Very Young- He is only twenty-three. I could give two shits about his hitting with his great speed and defense in the first place.  Dale Sveum has been proven to help young hitters and he will continue to grow into a leadoff spot type of guy in the coming years. 

4. Minnesota History- The Twins have done this before and given up talent for no real reason.  Matt Garza for Delmon Young is a perfect example.  They gave up on Garza for whatever reason and he proved to be a solid second or third starter if the team is good.  While they have brought in prospects, they have also dealt some away.   

5. We are Active- This excites me that the Crew already making moves. Milwaukee Brewers have an extra ten million dollars without the Mike Cameron contract, probably the Jason Kendall contract (I will go Freddy Krueger on someone if Doug resigns him).  Why not go after John Lackey?  Make the pitch to him; see what happens who knows it could turn out great. 

-Charlie.