Fryer is the future?

From the always accurate (…) Frank Russo:

Many scouts within the Milwaukee organization are furious over the Eric Fryer for Chase Wright trade. In fact, one of the top scouts in the organization feels that he is going to become a true star. This evening at 5:30, I received a call from Tampa. It was from my main Yankees source. He had some interesting insight into the Wright for Fryer deal from a high level Brewers scout with whom he is friends with. He was told the following: “A lot of us really loved the kid. I know I did. When we heard about the trade we were like, ‘What the Hell is Melvin doing.” I talked to his coach at Ohio State, who raves about him.” If he stays healthy, it’s a huge deal for the Yankees. He’s a natural hitter, and that’s something you can’t teach. I think he has a chance to become a star. “He’s going to need a few seasons in the minors, but I think this kid is the real deal. “I don’t like the deal from our end, but you have to give Cashman credit. “I think the Yankees might have found their catcher of the future.”

Recently, Russo also “reported” that the Yankees were thinking about trading Nick Swisher, Xavier Nady and Brett Gardner for Nate McLouth (a 3-for-1 package—yes). Therefore, based on Russo’s track record, what this means is that Fryer will never amount to anything and Chase Wright will win the NL Cy Young. We got hosed.

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5. Catching up with Chase Wright