Here's my crazy idea...

It involves a trade of Prince Fielder, Bill Hall (who could play SS or 2B for them), and Brian Shouse to the Blue Jays for Lyle Overbay, Aaron Hill (who would play 3B), Shawn Marcum, and Scott Downs.

I realize we give up a lot in this trade, but we get a lot back.  I think it would be a good trade for both sides.  It would add some OBP to our lineup and a pitcher in Marcum who has the capability to be an ace (along with Gallardo) should we not be able to sign Sheets as well as a capable reliever.  For the Blue Jays, adding Fielder and Hall to a lineup with Wells (who's hurt right now), Rios, Rolen, and having the ability to DH Fielder would make the trade well worth it.  I think he would provide another legitimate power threat to their lineup.

I'm just about to the point where I wouldn't seeing the Brewers trade away Prince if they could get a pitcher with the capability of Marcum.  This is especially true since he seems to not want to play since he announced he was "not happy with his contract". 

Since we are talking trade with the Blue Jays how about we offer them Bill Hall for a couple 12 packs of La Batt Blue?

Problem is I think Prince is going to be a lot like Sheffield about his contract - I see a ton of similarities already - I say get rid of him while he still has a ton of value.  I just don't want to see them get stuck again.  If you want McGowan instead, I'm sure the Brewers could work that too - Marcum has the better numbers over the past 2 years - that's why I selected him.  I think Gallardo can (and will) be the future ace - I just want a solid pitcher in return.

Financially it evens out - remember Hall's got a BIG contract and Prince is going to get a HUGE contract.  If anything, now that I think about it in order for the deal to get done the Crew would probably have to throw in a mid-level prospect like a Cole Gillespie.

Remember, Prince has Scott Boras as an agent - which is who Gary Sheffield HAD when he was negotiating with the Brewers. 

I like the lineup versatility that Overbay and Hill would bring to the Brewers.  It seems like the Crew has the same type of hitter up about 6 times in a row with this lineup.