Predict the deadline for Milwaukee

[markedman5]

1 hour ago, CheeseheadInQC said:

I’ll guess the Yankees outbid everyone for Suarez. The Brewers end up with Naylor or O’Hearn. Possibly a slumping IKF for cheap if they want SS depth.

 

[Scooterfletcher]

So that’s, what, Wichowski and Bitoni for Naylor?  We missed out if I’m close.

[TURBO]

13 hours ago, Scooterfletcher said:

So that’s, what, Wichowski and Bitoni for Naylor?  We missed out if I’m close.

Nope, nope we didn't...

[Brewer77]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Arnold and Stearns are cooking something behind the scenes. The Mets need pitching and are shopping their infield surplus. Maybe something where the main pieces are Cortes and Baty. I’m sure they’d prefer to keep Baty though over the others 

[Rock hard Brouhard]

What I would like and what I expect are two different things….. What I expect is some left handed reliever I never heard of before who is 28 years old who they expect they can tweak a delivery to make them magical. Jorge Solar and some cash for Nestor C and a mid level prospect and Paul Dejong for a player to be named later.

[wibadgers23]

Same thing different year - they'll trade for a no name reliever who will either be really good for them or absolutely awful and then grab a bat who won't cost much in terms of prospects.

[yfinn6]

11 hours ago, Brewer77 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if Arnold and Stearns are cooking something behind the scenes. The Mets need pitching and are shopping their infield surplus. Maybe something where the main pieces are Cortes and Baty. I’m sure they’d prefer to keep Baty though over the others 

Thinking about this some more -- and don't take this like I'm picking on you here; but, I wonder if any of the thinking with Arnold and the Brewers are "why provide our potential matchups in the playoffs with competent arms or bats?" 

You wonder how often teams think this when the deadline comes around. 

[Mr Southpaw]

We don't need to trade any MLB ready pitching to any contender in the National League!  I don't want Cortez or Quintana to bite us in the ... during the NL playoffs.  If we were fortunate to get to the WS and the Yankees or other AL team had either, that is just part of trading.

[Brewer77]

13 minutes ago, yfinn6 said:

Thinking about this some more -- and don't take this like I'm picking on you here; but, I wonder if any of the thinking with Arnold and the Brewers are "why provide our potential matchups in the playoffs with competent arms or bats?" 

You wonder how often teams think this when the deadline comes around. 

I’m sure that’s a consideration, although I can’t imagine it happens all that often where two contenders having opposing needs and surpluses

[TURBO]

C o r t e S

[MilwaukeeBeers]

I have this weird feeling that Cortes is gonna be headed back to New York for a lotto ticket low level arm our scout team likes. 
 

As for buying maybe an Ahmed Rosario, Mike Soroka package Maybe a Maikel Garcia that would be pretty splashy and he is at least controllable. I doubt we get the exciting big splash play. Just not this front office’s MO. 
 

Gonna guess Will Castro 

[IntentionalHBP1]

Dream: Abrams, Coulombe, Suarez.

Likely scenario: O’Hearn

[liveforoctober]

I think it will be a quiet deadline for the Crew. I'll say we do something low-key like a Bryan Hudson for Carlos Santana + cash or something like that.

[brewmann04]

Looking like maybe they might role with the guys they have.  Will be a bit disappointed 

[TURBO]

2 hours ago, brewmann04 said:

Looking like maybe they might role with the guys they have.  Will be a bit disappointed 

Lots of time left.

[MilwaukeeBeers]

5 hours ago, brewmann04 said:

Looking like maybe they might role with the guys they have.  Will be a bit disappointed 

There definitely gonna make an addition or 2. It just is gonna vary on the magnitude of the acquisition. Just keep in mind the Brewers (with Arnold regime) have absolutely aced trades. So have faith that even a small trade can make a big difference and they historically know what players to deal and who to keep *knock on wood. 

[jay87shot]

On 7/24/2025 at 9:45 PM, Brewer77 said:

I wouldn’t be surprised if Arnold and Stearns are cooking something behind the scenes. The Mets need pitching and are shopping their infield surplus. Maybe something where the main pieces are Cortes and Baty. I’m sure they’d prefer to keep Baty though over the others 

I would prefer Mauricio he can play SS and OF on top of switch hit. I like Baty but just think Mauricio would be perfect.

11 hours ago, IntentionalHBP1 said:

Dream: Abrams, Coulombe, Suarez.

Likely scenario: O’Hearn

Why Coulombe? I get the other 2 and didn't realize how good Coulombe has been the past few years but lefty relief is one thing we have way more than enough of. I guess I can see it if you would replace Koenig in the 8th with him. 

[IntentionalHBP1]

9 hours ago, jay87shot said:

I would prefer Mauricio he can play SS and OF on top of switch hit. I like Baty but just think Mauricio would be perfect.

Why Coulombe? I get the other 2 and didn't realize how good Coulombe has been the past few years but lefty relief is one thing we have way more than enough of. I guess I can see it if you would replace Koenig in the 8th with him. 

To replace Koenig yes.

[Rick Daltons Flamethrower]

My prediction is that in no way will they give up a ton for Suarez. He is not coming to Milwaukee.

[edfunderburk]

On 7/24/2025 at 1:33 PM, KeithStone53151 said:

I looked at his [Suarez] splits - 27 of his 36 home runs were hit at Chase or Coors Fields. Add to it his poor defense and base running - he doesn't really seem like a fit here.

I agree completely - I hope we avoid “overpaying” for Eugenio Suarez. We need power but at a reasonable cost.

I would say “no” to trading any of our young starting pitchers with years of team control. We will need them next year & beyond. 

[edfunderburk]

15 hours ago, jay87shot said:

I would prefer Mauricio he can play SS and OF on top of switch hit. I like Baty but just think Mauricio would be perfect.

Great idea … he could be valuable now & in future seasons too 

[edfunderburk]

On 7/25/2025 at 9:38 AM, MilwaukeeBeers said:

Maybe Maikel Garcia that would be pretty splashy - he is at least controllable. I doubt we get the exciting big splash play. Just not this front office’s MO. Gonna guess Will Castro. 

I would be happy with Maikel Garcia - if not an overpay

I would be okay with Willi Castro - but not excited

[brewcrewdue80]

I don't know if the upgrade is just in-house but not on 40 man.  

To clear a 40man/spot on 26 I'd have to guess they move Hoskins, Quintana, or Cortez for a RP or some A/A+ player they like.

Since Turang is a non factor moving to SS and Durbin is doing enough to continue at 3b, the goal is a SS.  One that is better than Ortiz when combining defense with offense.  They can't be a negative at defense because too many of the Brewer pitchers induce above average  GB percentages.  

[adambr2]

20 hours ago, TURBO said:

Lots of time left.

Yeah, most deadlines are like this. A few deals here and there in the days leading up to the deadline and then a flurry of activity in the last few hours on the last day. 

[adambr2]

On 7/24/2025 at 1:33 PM, KeithStone53151 said:

While this is probably a good year to spend some guys with value on upgrades...considering the value guys like Myers, Henderson, Patrick, etc should have...I don't want to go for Suarez. I quickly looked at his splits, and 27 of his 36 home runs were hit at Chase or Coors fields. Add to it his poor defense and baserunning, and he doesn't really seem like a fit here. 

While the “fit” questioning is valid, dissecting his HR numbers seems like random statistical noise to me. Chase Field has a lower HR park factor than American Family Field. Of any concern I have with Suarez, his power not translating to AmFam isn’t one of them.