End of Season Press Conference

[ewizabeff]

The Brewers end of season press conference starts in just a few minutes. It's on 1250AM. Listen to it streaming http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif Sounds like there's also a Brewers retrospective tonight at 6PM on 1250

[trwi7]

"We may have to sacrifice some of our offense for pitching."

 

-Doug Melvin

[ewizabeff]

I'm surprised Doug didn't know where Escobar was at in terms of rookie status, or when players can file for free agency. He sure seemed to stumble on those points.

[trwi7]

"Pitchers have the upper hand in negotiations right now. At least in our situation."

[ewizabeff]

Doug says Sheets "hasn't been burned." And Ash says he should be on anybody's list. They speak "once in awhile" with his agent about ongoing interest.

[trwi7]

On Ben Sheets:

 

"The bridge hasn't been burned. Any comment Gord?"

 

That seemed kind of strange to just say that and then have Ash comment on it. Gord says of course they'd be interested but they don't know how rehab is going since he's no longer in their care.

[trwi7]

For those who can't listen, they can follow on the Brewers blog.

[trwi7]

"Pitchers are a high risk to trade for."

[ewizabeff]

Doug won't discuss Suppan. Just that he has a guaranteed contract and he'll compete at Spring Training.

[ewizabeff]

But he gives Suppan a lot of credit for taking the ball a lot and not getting injured. Hooray for that.

[Invader3K]

Sounds like they want to keep the streak of 3 million fans per year alive...sounds like they will be aggressive this winter. I just hope they mean it.

[trwi7]

But he gives Suppan a lot of credit for taking the ball a lot and not getting injured. Hooray for that.

He actually said "not getting injured very often." http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[ewizabeff]

Doug says his goal would "probably be" to get 2 starting pitchers.

[trwi7]

What did Ash say about internal options that they were high on? What position?

[ewizabeff]

I didn't hear him elaborate on positions. Just that payroll might determine it.

 

Sounds like Ricky is in line for 2nd base still. But then he says "may have to sacrifice some offense to get some pitching."

[ewizabeff]

Will McGehee's breakthrough impact Gamel?

 

Doug: It probably slows his progress to the majors a bit. Is Casey McGehee Casey Blake? Thinks his struggle with defense was related to his knee injury. He had the opportunity to have a "full" surgery that would have kept him out for most of next year, but he chose to just get it cleaned up.

[ewizabeff]

Sounds like Escobar is essentially untouchable, but he'll consider "serious" proposals for anyone.

[ewizabeff]

Would you have Hardy and Escobar on the roster?

 

DM: That would be difficult. Believes JJ would bounce back.

 

IMO, JJ is gone for pitching.

[Invader3K]

From what I caught on 1250, it seemed like Melvin said would people would like to hear, but didn't sugar coat anything. I think he was fairly honest, at least as much as you can expect from any sports GM.

[logan82]

He had the opportunity to have a "full" surgery that would have kept him out for most of next year, but he chose to just get it cleaned up.

 

So this sounds like it will be an ongoing issue. Wonderful.

[ewizabeff]

It's hard to truly speculate on trades and free agents at this point. It's looked down upon to start talking about specific free agents before the World Series is over, right? A Rod got in a mess like that a few years ago.

[Invader3K]

They really need to fire Yost

 

This was on the JSOnline blog comments and it made me chuckle.

[endaround]

Yeah it still considered tampering until the player is actually a free agent which doesn't happen until after World Series. The idea that this could become chronic means McGehee should be gone if the opportunity presents itself.

[twobrewers]

I'd love to hear a detailed description of Casey McGehee's injury...

 

What injury do you play with all season, get "cleaned up" - but still requires a "full" surgery eventually?

 

I guess he played great with an injured knee. With a "clean up", he might be an all-star. With the "full" surgery, he would probably be Babe Ruth.

[dadofandrew]

A line by line recap is available at Ramblings. I have predicted once a week since July they will add a SP as an FA and one via trade, and that sounds exactly like the plan.