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Krynzel

Another scenario is moving Geoff Jenkins to right field and Scott Podsednik to left so that Krynzel can take over in center, but manager Ned Yost said that probably wouldn’t be attempted until spring training if at all. Krynzel has been a prospect for a while, but he didn’t really do anything this season to earn such a long look. At Triple-A Indianapolis he hit just .276 with six homers and 26 RBI in 257 at-bats. He did steal 10 bags but was caught eight times.

It would be one thing if the 2001 first-rounder had done something in the minors this season to earn the look he’s getting, but as it is he’s just thieving at-bats from Scott Podsednik, who has heated back up and is trying for a stolen base title.

The first-round pick in 2000, Krynzel, 21, hit .347 with a .461 OBP in 27 games for Double-A Huntsville. He scored 22 runs and stole 13 bases. The Brewers view him as their center fielder of the future.

Krynzel didn’t appear to be seriously hurt. Chris Magruder replaced him in right field.

Krynzel was once considered a pretty good prospect, but he had a very disappointing season in Triple-A this year. At this point, he’s not someone to expect production out of until he proves otherwise.

It’s rather surprising that Krynzel, not Corey Hart, is the choice to replace Ben Grieve on the roster, but we assume Hart will join the team tomorrow. Krynzel should get the occasional start in center and right. Hart is more worthy of playing time in right. It doesn’t seem likely that either will have much value in NL-only leagues.

Manager Ned Yost had planned to start Krynzel over Scott Podsednik.

Krynzel left Friday’s game with a mild concussion after being hit in the head by a Rick Ankiel curveball.

Krynzel is expected to head back to Triple-A for the start of the year, but he could be Milwaukee’s center fielder during the second half of the season. Brady Clark is the only player in front ofo him.