Random 2024 Transaction Ideas Not Worth Individual Threads

[Ro Mueller]

Sometimes we just want to throw a minor thought out here - imaginary trade, waiver claim, etc.

Here’s one: assuming we lose C Eric Haase in the coming days and C Jeferson Quero for an extended period of time, we may wish to pick up C Ali Sanchez (now a free agent) on a minor league deal or claim switch-hitting OF/C Cooper Hummel off DFA waivers (with one option year remaining) for high minors catching depth.

[Ewitkows1]

Joey Bart DFA, it be nice to stash him at AAA and see if we can fix him.

[jay87shot]

Depends on Quero injury for me. Naverretto and Quero (and Kahle) we don't need more catching at AAA. If Quero is out a longer stretch I'd pick someone up.

I am really hoping Cleveland stinks and Jose Rameriz is OK with a trade. He would be a perfect fit for us with a cheaper star contract. I would happily give up 4 good young pieces for him. 

[Ro Mueller]

2 hours ago, Ewitkows1 said:

Joey Bart DFA, it be nice to stash him at AAA and see if we can fix him.

Should we claim/trade for him and retain on 26-man active MLB roster OR hope he scales through unclaimed so we can sign him to a minor league deal?

Or maybe we claim, then re-DFA and hope he scales through, so we could then outright him to the minors. The games we play…

[Ro Mueller]

1 hour ago, jay87shot said:

I am really hoping Cleveland stinks and Jose Rameriz is OK with a trade. He would be a perfect fit for us with a cheaper star contract. I would happily give up 4 good young pieces for him. 

I can’t help but feel like Mark Attanasio would need to sell the team before we’d take on 4 years of a good-sized position player contract, but yeah I’d love to have as a cornerstone infielder for several more productive years.

[Lloyd330]

20 hours ago, jay87shot said:

Depends on Quero injury for me. Naverretto and Quero (and Kahle) we don't need more catching at AAA. If Quero is out a longer stretch I'd pick someone up.

I am really hoping Cleveland stinks and Jose Rameriz is OK with a trade. He would be a perfect fit for us with a cheaper star contract. I would happily give up 4 good young pieces for him. 

Realisticlly, you would have to trade Frelick, Misiorowski and either Black/Wilken to even be in the conversation. 

[Sugarrayray]

This is an odd question and I’m not really sure if it falls under “transactions” but I wasn’t sure where to put it. 
 

Does anyone know what happened to Matt Erickson? I remember reading a few months ago he was going to continue being the infield coordinator under Murph. However, now I cannot find him listed as a coach on the Brewers website, or any other for that matter.

Thanks.

[MadThinker88]

On 3/31/2024 at 5:33 PM, jay87shot said:

I am really hoping Cleveland stinks and Jose Rameriz is OK with a trade. He would be a perfect fit for us with a cheaper star contract. I would happily give up 4 good young pieces for him. 

Hey I get it. There are likely 27 teams that would want to trade for JRam (exceptions being Atlanta & Boston).  That said chances he would become available are rather small.   Like winning the main PowerBall jackpot with a single ticket of 5  bucks.

[wallus]

Jose Ramirez is almost 32 years old. He is too old to throw a big trade package at. Zero interest in paying him 25 million dollars when he is 35.

[nate82]

Would the Marlins trade Sandy Alcantara?  He won't be able to pitch again until 2025 due to TJ surgery.  Wouldn't be a bad move by the Brewers as they could have Peralta, Woodruff and Alcantara at the top of the rotation.  I am not sure the Marlins would trade Alcantara and the price maybe more than what would be worth the risk. 

[jay87shot]

On 4/5/2024 at 2:41 PM, nate82 said:

Would the Marlins trade Sandy Alcantara?  He won't be able to pitch again until 2025 due to TJ surgery.  Wouldn't be a bad move by the Brewers as they could have Peralta, Woodruff and Alcantara at the top of the rotation.  I am not sure the Marlins would trade Alcantara and the price maybe more than what would be worth the risk. 

I doubt it, they would be trading low on him. He is affordable through 27' so that is a lot of time to get his value back. They should get a haul on Luzardo, Arraez, and Scott at the deadline if they are out of it. 

I think there is a decent chance the Rays or Jays sell of a bunch of pieces into a rebuild, the Red Sox look good to start the year and someone in that division is finally going to struggle.  The White Sox, A's, Nats, and Rockies don't have much to trade for (other than Robert). It's a bit early to speculate about other teams that are struggling.

[jay87shot]

I had forgot Brandon Belt is a free agent still until I read a bleacher report that we should sign him. With Bauers not hitting well and Dunn starting to come back down to Earth I think that might be a great idea. He could platoon at 1st (not a great fielder anymore) and DH a bunch. He would fit into that 5 hole nicely. With Sal starting to heat up he could slide into leadoff for Dunn vs RHP. I doubt it would cost more than 3-5 million at this point. He is a respected vet who has won it all, could really round out the team.

[jay87shot]

With the White Sox, Marlins, and Rockies off to terrible starts is there any pitching to be had?

Obviously the Marlins have some arms but likely would wait until healthier to trade or we would overpay this early.

The Rockies really don't have anything great but maybe there is a diamond in the rough.

Garrett Crochet and Michael Kopech are interesting arms that could be available at some point. Not sure I would give up a big package for either given past problems.

[jay87shot]

A quick check-in on the eventual/hopeful market for Devin/Willy at the deadline.

Devin- The Rangers, Rays, and Phillies are the only contending teams with concerns at closer, if the Royals keep playing well you could add them to the list. Of course big market teams like the Dodgers and Yankees can't be ruled out and injuries my August could create holes. Hopefully by the deadline Devin can have 10ish games under his belt and re-build his value.

Willy- Trading Willy if we are in contention would be tough especially if he is playing like he has. That being said the play of Turang and Ortiz would make it easier to swallow, we would probably need 2 really nice pieces to trade him since I think we will get a comp for him (he probably is inching his way back towards a $100 million payday. The Red Sox, Rays, Guardians, Tigers, Dodgers (Betts back to 2B), and D-backs could really draw his value up.

I know it is way way to early for trade deadline deals but what do we think about this as a give some up, get something back.

1) Trade Devin to Rays for Xavier Issac, Cole Wilcox, and Keyshawn Askew     This isn't like the Rays but we get a big bat and 2 high potential arms.

2) Trade Willy to LA for Joendry Vargas and Jake Gelof     A little bit of an upside gamble but think of Vargas as the comp. pick and Gelof as the incentive to trade Willy early.

3) Trade Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Lara, and Aaron Ashby to Minn. for Pablo Lopez       I feel like the Twins are not going to come out of a disappointing start to the season, Rodriguez and Lara help the Twins re-build and Ashby offsets some contract and gives a 3rd upside potential piece for the Twins.

4) Trade Joey Weimer/Garrett Mitchell, Logan Henderson, and Mike Boeve (maybe smaller 4th piece) for Jazz Chisholm and Tanner Scott     Chisholm is a was a very good defensive 2B, he would essentially take over 2B this year and could be moved into a super utility eventually if Wilken can stick at 3rd or maybe Sal really becomes and IF. Scott gives us a high end option at the end of games.

 We get 5 prospects for the 5/6 prospects we give up and we get more control over Lopez and Jazz then we would Willy and Devin. 

 

 

[wntrtxn21]

2 hours ago, jay87shot said:

A quick check-in on the eventual/hopeful market for Devin/Willy at the deadline.

Devin- The Rangers, Rays, and Phillies are the only contending teams with concerns at closer, if the Royals keep playing well you could add them to the list. Of course big market teams like the Dodgers and Yankees can't be ruled out and injuries my August could create holes. Hopefully by the deadline Devin can have 10ish games under his belt and re-build his value.

Willy- Trading Willy if we are in contention would be tough especially if he is playing like he has. That being said the play of Turang and Ortiz would make it easier to swallow, we would probably need 2 really nice pieces to trade him since I think we will get a comp for him (he probably is inching his way back towards a $100 million payday. The Red Sox, Rays, Guardians, Tigers, Dodgers (Betts back to 2B), and D-backs could really draw his value up.

I know it is way way to early for trade deadline deals but what do we think about this as a give some up, get something back.

1) Trade Devin to Rays for Xavier Issac, Cole Wilcox, and Keyshawn Askew     This isn't like the Rays but we get a big bat and 2 high potential arms.

2) Trade Willy to LA for Joendry Vargas and Jake Gelof     A little bit of an upside gamble but think of Vargas as the comp. pick and Gelof as the incentive to trade Willy early.

3) Trade Carlos Rodriguez, Luis Lara, and Aaron Ashby to Minn. for Pablo Lopez       I feel like the Twins are not going to come out of a disappointing start to the season, Rodriguez and Lara help the Twins re-build and Ashby offsets some contract and gives a 3rd upside potential piece for the Twins.

4) Trade Joey Weimer/Garrett Mitchell, Logan Henderson, and Mike Boeve (maybe smaller 4th piece) for Jazz Chisholm and Tanner Scott     Chisholm is a was a very good defensive 2B, he would essentially take over 2B this year and could be moved into a super utility eventually if Wilken can stick at 3rd or maybe Sal really becomes and IF. Scott gives us a high end option at the end of games.

 We get 5 prospects for the 5/6 prospects we give up and we get more control over Lopez and Jazz then we would Willy and Devin. 

 

 

Zero chance the Rays trade their future for 1 1/2 years of Williams. They Rays just don't do those types of trades....... J. Vargas is a teenager (lottery ticket) right now. Gelof isn't much either. If the Brewers trade Adames to LA, I'd include Ashby and ask for Hurt, Miguel Vargas, Knack/Vesia. Hurt could go in the rotation right away. Vargas, who is stuck in the Dodgers system, can play 1B, LF, DH, emergency 3B. Knack is a young power arm or Vesia could help the pen.....,  I don't see the Brewers trading for Lopez and his  $65M contract. They could use that money for Woody (if healthy next year). Milwaukee could look to Miami for a cheaper option..... The way Turang is playing why bring in Chisholm at 2B? Scott would help the pen immediately. 

[jay87shot]

1 hour ago, wntrtxn21 said:

Zero chance the Rays trade their future for 1 1/2 years of Williams. They Rays just don't do those types of trades....... J. Vargas is a teenager (lottery ticket) right now. Gelof isn't much either. If the Brewers trade Adames to LA, I'd include Ashby and ask for Hurt, Miguel Vargas, Knack/Vesia. Hurt could go in the rotation right away. Vargas, who is stuck in the Dodgers system, can play 1B, LF, DH, emergency 3B. Knack is a young power arm or Vesia could help the pen.....,  I don't see the Brewers trading for Lopez and his  $65M contract. They could use that money for Woody (if healthy next year). Milwaukee could look to Miami for a cheaper option..... The way Turang is playing why bring in Chisholm at 2B? Scott would help the pen immediately. 

If we trade Willy, Turang would slide to SS and Jazz to 2B.

I think Devin to the Ray's is a reach but Issac is the only high end prospect in that deal the other 2 are good arms but with issues (definitely not a big part of their future. I would be fine with any of those Dodger guys you mentioned over J Vargas, I was just looking at guys who will be tradable prospects around the deadline. I would love Miguel Vargas and a pitcher.

I don't think the Lopez money is to crazy, we would lighten salary by losing Willy, Devin, and Ashby. Woody is only making 5 million next year with a big 10 million on a 2026 buyout.

[Playing Catch]

I can't believe I'm typing this, but I think they can get more than that for Devin.

I agree that the Brewers will likely be looking for arms in their returns over the next couple of trade cycles, though. I don't see them trying to acquire a big bat unless that bat is also a really good defensive player. It seems to me that this is their roster-building strategy for the foreseeable future. To fill the roster with really good defensive players and sprinkle in FA bats or top picks like Wilkin to provide some punch to the lineup. Over the next few seasons, they will have a top-notch defensive outfield, and some really good middle infield defense as well.

[TURBO]

Again, if we are in the playoff hunt at the deadline, no way we trade Adames.

[Jim French Stepstool]

Unfortunately I think Ashby is a long way from rebuilding any kind of meaningful trade value.

[Scooterfletcher]

Given it’s looking like we will be in contention and that Willy will be worthy of a comp pick, I think he stays this year and we then let him walk for the pick.

[Lathund]

Keep Willy and take the comp pick. He's too important if we're competitive by the deadline. 

Devin I'd listen to offers to, and would have done in the offseason too. Just learn from the effects the Hader trade had, and lay the groundwork for handling it better. 

[JohnBriggs12]

Reds released Mike Ford off their Louisville roster.  All Ford did in 2023 in 219 AB's for Seattle was hit 16 HR, slug .475, and post an OPS+ of 121.  In AAA, he's posted an OPS of .920.  Given the lack of production from Bauers, Ford would seem to be a good fit on a Brewer team that's overloaded with rookie and 2nd year guys.

[jay87shot]

What type of value would Hoby Milner have? We have Hudson and Koenig pitching well and then Hall and Ashby looking like they will be relief pitchers. Add in Darrell Thompson and Rob Zastryzny looking good in AAA there is lots of depth.

Hoby is clearly important to us and valuable but only controllable through next year. With his massive year last year and exceptional start we could get quite a bit. His value is probably around than than Aroldis Chapman (Ragans and lotto ticket) and Paul Sewald (Canzone, Bliss, and Rojas) trades from last year.

[wiguy94]

1 hour ago, jay87shot said:

What type of value would Hoby Milner have? We have Hudson and Koenig pitching well and then Hall and Ashby looking like they will be relief pitchers. Add in Darrell Thompson and Rob Zastryzny looking good in AAA there is lots of depth.

Hoby is clearly important to us and valuable but only controllable through next year. With his massive year last year and exceptional start we could get quite a bit. His value is probably around than than Aroldis Chapman (Ragans and lotto ticket) and Paul Sewald (Canzone, Bliss, and Rojas) trades from last year.

I doubt his value is anywhere near Chapman and Sewald. Milner has great numbers, but he's not a high leverage reliever. He's more a middle relief guy. His value would be closer to to like Andrew Chafin last year.

[Joseph Zarr]

10 hours ago, wiguy94 said:

I doubt his value is anywhere near Chapman and Sewald. Milner has great numbers, but he's not a high leverage reliever. He's more a middle relief guy. His value would be closer to to like Andrew Chafin last year.

I just came here to share this 🤮 after reading the name 'Andrew Chafin'...who is predictably having a fantastic early bounce back campaign with the Tigers. Now, that's 'Chafey'!