Jackie Bradley Jr.

[Warning Track Power]

 

This would be...odd? I understand upgrading the D and having Cain, Wong, Arcia and JBJ would be an unreal defensive team. But leads one to believe that Avisail would be jettisoned ASAP.

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Brewers are in the mix for Jackie Bradley Jr. according to Robert Murray...

 

Sources: Brewers in the mix for free-agent outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

I advocated for Bradley as a trade candidate last August (with Cain opting out). Even with Cain back in the mix I'd be interested in the Brewers adding Bradley. The confusing part would be why they are adding so many potential outfielders right now. Are they potentially contemplating moving on from Garcia or Cain in the near future?

[bergstein24]

According to Robert Murray, Brewers are "in the mix" for Jackie Bradley Jr.

[wibadgers23]

Very odd. I’m guessing this is one of those Stearns checking in on everybody situations.

[TURBO]

This is odd to say the least.

 

I actually saw someone mention the Brewers interest in Bradley last week on a facebook page. The source was something I had never heard of before, so I dismissed it.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Typically these "in the mix" reports don't come out unless the Brewers are dead serious. I guess Bradley is the best bat left on the market, and would probably be the best 4th OFer in MLB.

 

But this also makes me think that perhaps something is going on with Cain either being traded or opting out/retiring.

[wibadgers23]

Typically these "in the mix" reports don't come out unless the Brewers are dead serious. I guess Bradley is the best bat left on the market, and would probably be the best 4th OFer in MLB.

 

But this also makes me think that perhaps something is going on with Cain either being traded or opting out/retiring.

 

Oh man, don’t say that. Was really looking forward to having Cain back but I guess this is a possibility we have to accept.

[Bnowell4evr]

This could mean that Lorenzo Cain is thinking about opting out again. Ian Desmond just opted out yesterday.

[bergstein24]

JBJ has an OPS+ of 105 against RHP and 88 against LHP. Would be a 4th OF who could get plenty of time spelling Cain and Garcia against righties?

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Typically these "in the mix" reports don't come out unless the Brewers are dead serious. I guess Bradley is the best bat left on the market, and would probably be the best 4th OFer in MLB.

 

But this also makes me think that perhaps something is going on with Cain either being traded or opting out/retiring.

 

Oh man, don’t say that. Was really looking forward to having Cain back but I guess this is a possibility we have to accept.

 

Agreed. I love Cain. The energy and attitude he brings to this team is unmatched. But JBJ is an excellent MLB CF, so unless they are moving on from Garcia, this makes little sense.

[brewers888]

How about targeting a player that can actually hit. It just makes no sense to me to keep looking at players that add nothing to the offense.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

How about targeting a player that can actually hit. It just makes no sense to me to keep looking at players that add nothing to the offense.

 

You continue to say this. Who? Who do you want them to target?

[wallus]

Garcia is almost guaranteed to be gone next season and we don't have any outfielders knocking on the door.

[Bnowell4evr]

How about targeting a player that can actually hit. It just makes no sense to me to keep looking at players that add nothing to the offense.

 

This is a weird thing to say after he posted a 118 OPS+ a year ago. Granted that it was a condensed season but he produced...

[wallus]

This could mean that Lorenzo Cain is thinking about opting out again. Ian Desmond just opted out yesterday.

 

If Cain opts out, we have a big hole and a lot more money to work with.

[markedman5]

[brewers888]

How about targeting a player that can actually hit. It just makes no sense to me to keep looking at players that add nothing to the offense.

 

You continue to say this. Who? Who do you want them to target?

 

I don't see any free agents left worth targeting but I sure don't see any reason to sign another defensive first player.

[ReverendBrewmeister]

I wonder if there's a real possibility of getting JBJ on a two/three-year contract. He could be a bridge player in case Cain declines any this season or is contemplating opting out for 2021/retiring after 2021. It would lock down CF until Mitchell or some other prospect might be ready for the majors.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Biggest needs this off-season were unarguably 1B and 3B, so what does Stearns go after? A 2B, a high end reliever and a CF. The guy just continues to zag when everyone is thinking zig.

[Warning Track Power]

I see this mostly as Garcia being gone post-2021, Cain in the last year of his contract, being 36 and likely needing to move off of CF, an absence of OF prospects knocking on the door and the Brewers becoming a pitching and defense team (the BREWERS!).

[brewers888]

Biggest needs this off-season we're unarguably 1B and 3B, so what does Stearns go after? A 2B, a high end reliever and a CF. The guy just continues to zag when everyone is thinking zig.

 

Thats all well and good but where is the offense coming from. Other than Yelich and Hiura all I see is huge question marks all over the diamond in regards to hitting.

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Some of Jackie Bradley Jr. projections as well as Lorenzo Cain's projections for comparison sake...

 

Jackie Bradley Jr.

 

[pre]Season Team Level G PA HR R RBI SB BB% K% ISO BABIP AVG OBP SLG wOBA wRC+ BsR Off Def WAR

2021 BATX PROJ 128 553 18 0 0 11 10.2% 26.3% .168 .285 .227 .319 .395 .311 95

2021 BAT PROJ 128 553 18 0 0 10 10.2% 26.3% .167 .282 .225 .317 .393 .310 93

2021 ATC PROJ 133 539 18 67 59 11 9.7% 25.3% .170 .291 .236 .322 .406 .314 94

2021 FGDC PROJ 128 553 19 67 62 10 9.5% 25.9% .173 .289 .233 .318 .406 .309 89 0.6 -6.9 3.0 1.4

2021 STMR PROJ 128 504 18 58 58 9 9.9% 26.7% .172 .278 .225 .313 .396 .304 86 0.9 -8.2 2.3 1.1

2021 ZIPS PROJ 134 525 17 66 57 10 9.1% 25.1% .175 .299 .241 .323 .416 .314 90 0.0 -6.9 3.9 1.5[/pre]

 

Lorenzo Cain

 

[pre]Season Team Level G PA HR R RBI SB BB% K% ISO BABIP AVG OBP SLG wOBA wRC+ BsR Off Def WAR

2021 ATC PROJ 128 557 10 72 48 12 9.1% 16.5% .119 .311 .269 .343 .388 .316 95

2021 FGDC PROJ 139 602 11 74 49 16 9.1% 17.4% .114 .314 .268 .342 .383 .314 91 1.2 -5.9 6.8 2.0

2021 STMR PROJ 138 614 13 75 57 17 9.5% 18.3% .122 .305 .260 .339 .383 .313 90 1.5 -6.3 3.9 1.7

2021 ZIPS PROJ 121 511 8 64 35 14 8.6% 16.4% .107 .322 .276 .344 .383 .315 91 0.3 -5.8 8.9 1.9[/pre]

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Biggest needs this off-season we're unarguably 1B and 3B, so what does Stearns go after? A 2B, a high end reliever and a CF. The guy just continues to zag when everyone is thinking zig.

 

Thats all well and good but where is the offense coming from. Other than Yelich and Hiura all I see is huge question marks all over the diamond in regards to hitting.

 

Offense has fluctuated from inconsistent to downright trash the last couple seasons. I think they are targeting defense and offensive consistency, rather than a continued all or nothing approach that just hasn't worked. Guys like Wong and Bradley are not going to be world beaters on offense, but they aren't prone to huge offensive slumps either

[brewerfan82]

If everyone's cool accepting their roles (ie. Cain needs extra days off, Garcia is better suited vs LHP, and JBJ is better suited vs RHP), it certainly seems like Yeli, JBJ, Cain vs. RHP and Yeli, Cain, Garcia vs. LHP could be very productive.

 

2018-20 vs. RHP:

 

2018-20 vs. LHP:

[ThisIsMyCrew]

If everyone's cool accepting their roles (ie. Cain needs extra days off, Garcia is better suited vs LHP, and JBJ is better suited vs RHP), it certainly seems like Yeli, JBJ, Cain vs. RHP and Yeli, Cain, Garcia vs. LHP could be very productive.

 

2018-20 vs. RHP:

 

2018-20 vs. LHP:

 

Yelich is a pretty complete hitter. Didn’t realize there is basically no drop off vs righties or lefties. I knew it wouldn’t be drastic but he’s very consistent.

 

If JBJ comes in, that’s a deep deep outfield.