SAN FRANCISCO — Seemingly every day he plays, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Gerardo Parra increases his value.
That holds true in the minds of potential trade partners and the team that might not be trading him at all, the Brewers.
Parra was brilliant both offensively and defensively in Milwaukee’s 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night.
No doubt, every team looking for an impact outfielder noticed, even in a late game on the West Coast. And probably even some teams who already settled for less in the trade market.
“I’m happy here,” Parra insisted after the game. “I know (there are trade rumors), but I’m here now and I will play as hard as I can for this team.”
The Brewers would want it no other way. After all, that only figures to further increase his value.
Among everything else, including ranking amid the National League leaders in doubles and triples, Parra is developing into the game’s best leadoff hitter.
He led off Tuesday’s win with a double, making him 13-for-26 (.500) when beginning a game this season.
