The Brewers didn't take long to try and solve the big problem over at third base this off season, as they claimed third base prospect, Casey McGehee, off of waivers from the Chicago Cubs.  In order to make room for McGehee on the 40-man roster, utility infielder, Joe Dillon, was DFA'd.  I don't expect anyone to pick up Dillon, and see him resigning with the Brewers minor league system because he's familiar with those in AAA.  Dillon was a valuable asset for the Brewers when it came to his versatility, but his lack of power and recent woes at the plate rendered him a casualty.

 Casey McGehee is a 26 year old third base 'prospect', who was drafted in the 10th round in 2003 draft, and has only seen big league play during his September call up last season, where he batted .167/.160/.208 in his 24 ABs.  McGehee played six season in the minors, hitting .279/.332/.409 in that time, with his best season coming in the last year, where he hit .296/.345/.429.  Defensively McGehee offers the same versatility as Joe Dillon.  He is able to play first, second, third and catcher.  Though, I don't see much improvement coming defensively at the hot corner if the Crew plans on moving him up the depth chart.  McGehee recorded 12 errors last year in 222 attempts, which is better than Bill Hall numbers, but is hardly something to call home about.

What I really think this is going to turn out to be is a move to replace Craig Counsell with a cheap utility infielder that may find his way with a change of scenery.  McGehee is hardly a long term fix, and with Gamel still a ways away and Taylor Green even further away, it appears this is a stop gap with a little to no risk at all.  Welcome to the team Casey.  You'll have plenty of opportunities here as opposed to Chicago, where you'll be blocked for the rest of your career by Aramis Ramirez.

When I find a legit scouting report with more of his intangibles on Casey, I will report it ASAP.