2026 Offseason and Beyond Trade/Free Agent Ideas

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

3 hours ago, jay87shot said:

With Ashby having such a strong postseason could there be any teams willing to offer a kings ransom for him? He has 3 years left so I am talking like 4 players with at least 2 of them being higher end guys. I think it could be a shrewd move, Ashby is crazy good but he can get a little shaky at times. Clearly he has a ton of value as a swing/multi inning high end arm but if he isn't going to start and we could get the value of a high end controllable starter for him I think we would have to consider it.

Why would we want to trade (arguably) our best pitcher from the NLCS who is under team control for 3 more seasons?

 

 

[PBTank]

Only reasons to trade Ashby are that he’s getting expensive for a reliever and if they get blown away by an offer.  After watching him this postseason, he could definitely take over the closer role if needed in 2027 and beyond.  His salary isn’t bad for a closer.  I think they are hanging on to him for at least 2027.  
 

The Brewers this offseason are in great shape roster wise.  The first base position will need to be addressed.  I feel they should offer Bauers the QO and see how things shake out.  If he accepts it or resigns, Vaughn should be traded.  If he leaves, they hang onto Vaughn.  Otherwise, they are in great shape to listen to offers but not necessarily actively shopping anyone. Ashby, Magill, any of there controllable starting pitching depth, Contreras, Ortiz, Mitchell, and Frelick could all interest other clubs.  The Brewers do not need to trade any of them.  But if the right offer comes along I’m sure they will definitely listen.  

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

Extend Bill for 4/100 with a team option for a 5th year….

he’s signed for 2027 at $14.5M, so an extension of 4/100, with a $25M option (10 buyout) for 2032 would make it effectively a 5/124.5 deal

i believe that would set the record for a catch in AAV.

Bill is the heartbeat of this team.  Let’s get is done

[Mr Southpaw]

22 minutes ago, TwinsBrewersWorldSeries said:

Extend Bill for 4/100 with a team option for a 5th year….

he’s signed for 2027 at $14.5M, so an extension of 4/100, with a $25M option (10 buyout) for 2032 would make it effectively a 5/124.5 deal

i believe that would set the record for a catch in AAV.

Bill is the heartbeat of this team.  Let’s get is done

Exactly! Heartbeat of the team. A 33 year old catcher/1B DH is not too old.  Make him the second captain!

[SF70]

2 more wins for the start of baseball’s first Small-Market Dynasty.

Yes, the ‘27 roster is in great shape — we likely lose Bauers, but since our system is in such a great place we can bring everyone back in an attempt to win a title next year. The PS revenue will be the difference-maker. The team should be able to afford a Megill-Ashby backend at ~16M, with Contreras at whatever he’ll get, I believe $12M-$15M. 

If Bauers leaves we should be able to afford Vaughn and go with a veteran, battle-tested team in an attempt to hopefully go back-to-back.

The ‘27 lineup should be smack-dab in the sweet-spot of prime-age, peak performance + experience.

Chourio (23), Junior year.

Turang (27), senior year.

Contreras (29) 5th yr senior.

Yelich (35) past-prime.

Vaughn (29) 5th yr senior.

Mitchell (29) senior year.

Pratt (23) sophomore year.

Lara (23) sophomore year.

Frelick (26) senior year.

Hamilton (28) 5th yr senior.

Miz (25) Junior yr.

Henderson (25) sophomore yr.

Harrison (26) Junior yr.

Gasser (27) Junior yr.

Priester (27) Junior yr.

Megill (33) past-prime.

Ashby (28) 5th yr senior

Uribe (26) senior yr.

Hall (28) senior yr.

Then with a system loaded with upper-minors hitting & pitching talent.

The Golen-age of Brewers fandom is upon us.

[SF70]

26 minutes ago, TwinsBrewersWorldSeries said:

Extend Bill for 4/100 with a team option for a 5th year….

he’s signed for 2027 at $14.5M, so an extension of 4/100, with a $25M option (10 buyout) for 2032 would make it effectively a 5/124.5 deal

i believe that would set the record for a catch in AAV.

Bill is the heartbeat of this team.  Let’s get is done

Contreras is likely to want a record-breaking contract for a catcher. A 4 year contract with an option is a pipe-dream.

Ride-out his walk year, which could be epic and thank William for his time here. 

26 man roster. Take a hit at C, but make up for it in other areas. Besides I have unadulterated faith in this FO to make sure we don’t have a black-hole at catcher, post Wild-Bill.

[TwinsBrewersWorldSeries]

15 minutes ago, SF70 said:

Contreras is likely to want a record-breaking contract for a catcher. A 4 year contract with an option is a pipe-dream.

Ride-out his walk year, which could be epic and thank William for his time here. 

26 man roster. Take a hit at C, but make up for it in other areas. Besides I have unadulterated faith in this FO to make sure we don’t have a black-hole at catcher, post Wild-Bill.

The 5 year contract I proposed would be a record for a catcher.  Key with Williams is the intangibles.  He has solid but not elite “Joe Mauer or Buster Posey” offensive skills.

do we really think any catcher will get longer than a 5 year deal at Age 29?

[liveforoctober]

I understand the appeal of wanting Contreras long term and I do think there are some Yadi intangibles that he mimics here but I will just note that giving him a multi-year lucrative contract is the exact opposite approach of what has gotten us to this point as a franchise. I personally would be shocked if it happens. We will run it back next year with him in his age 29 year. Then if he wants to play on a 1yr QO deal at ~$26mil+ in '28 we can absorb it for a season. He likely turns that down for a big contract somewhere though.

Contreras might be one of the anomalies, but catchers don't generally age well, I just can't see Arnold & Co tying up big money in him long term.