Torres addition crowds bullpen even more.

[Weirdos19]

We have a ton of relievers now. What happens next?

 

Could Turnbow be in a deal to LA with Hall or Sheets?

 

There is now way a move isn't made in the next few days.

[RyDogg66]

I wish we would drop the LA rumors. We keep adding players (first Sheets, then Hall, now turnbow) to give to LA and keep tacking on their prospects. That isnt going to happen, LA usually (as of the last 5 years or so) keeps a tight grip on their young talent. I doubt a move is made in the next few days, outside of non-tending someone (Matt Wise?).

[Chio151]

Well, I think you'd have to look at Cappy and Vargas as the most likely targets considering how difficult it is to find starting pitching.

 

It's a good problem to have.

[twobrewers]

It certainly increases the chances that Bush or Capuano will be traded for a 3B/LF instead of relief help.

 

I was certain that Vargas was going to be traded for a decent relief pitcher. However, I am starting to think he might actually be traded for a prospect.

 

We don't have enough holes on this team to fill.

[splitterpfj]

I wouldn't be surprised if the team just ditches Aquino to make room on the 40-man right now, but there's no way the Brewers won't be dealing away an arm or two in the coming weeks.

[fondybrewfan]

Well if two minor league relievers can be traded for an above average reliever I wonder what a #5 starter like Vargas could fetch?

 

EDIT: I meant to type Two not Top, I don't think either could be confused as top relievers

[Sopranos62]

I didn't realize Salas and Roberts were considered "top" minor league relievers. Tell me where I'm wrong.

[paul253]

Well.....crowds as in the actual number of relievers we have....too bad none of them are actually any good. I think this was a good trade. The prospects we traded, who knows if they'll ever make it. I think this improves the quality of our relievers, not just the quantity. I'm sorry but relying on Turnbow, Wise, McClung, etc. isnt exactly a settling feeling. I wouldn't be opposed to obtaining on more solid 7th or 8th inning reliever.

[And That]

I have a sneaking suspicion we're not done acquiring relief arms, so the bullpen may get even more crowded yet. Plus, you know, Dave Bush should totally be the closer.

[patrickgpe]

well since i criticized Melvin last year for only acquiring Linebrink and McClung to help their pen, i am happy to see Melvin acquiring former closers to help in the pen. I think Torres is going to have a good season this year.

[Bert55]

Got to love a guy that "plunks" AROD. Good move Doug....I had faith that you are going to make 2008 season memorable

[Invader3K]

I don't know why everyone is complaining about having "too many relievers". These problems tend to sort themselves out sooner than later.

[dadofandrew]

I think they're done, unless a top set-up guy like Broxton becomes available. Otherwise, I can only see a pair of young cheap guys being dealt for a veteran more spendy guy, McClung and Stetter for someone, for example.

[JohnBriggs12]

I have to believe despite the proclamations that Turnbow is the closer, that they would not hesitate using him as part of a deal.

[crewcrazy]

I have to believe despite the proclamations that Turnbow is the closer, that they would not hesitate using him as part of a deal.

I'd agree with that -- I think it's a very real possibility that the only pitcher who is "safe" from being traded is Gallardo (and Suppan if you consider his NTC). Everyone else Doug would at least listen to offers on.

 

[dadofandrew]

They will certainly deal some arms...they have oodles. I'd say they have 18-20 that could easily be on an opening day roster somewhere in MLB next year.

[SoCalBrewfan]

I have to believe despite the proclamations that Turnbow is the closer, that they would not hesitate using him as part of a deal.

 

I would even suggest that it's very possible that they intended to deal him all along, but took a public position that he was a possible closer and thus didn't publicly thrash his value.

[recte44]

This is certainly a far cry from the Brewers pitching staffs of the late 90's/early 00's. No Roque or Rightnower to be seen. It's a nice change, having "extra".

[davemakovec]

What was our off-season wish list?

 

1) C upgrade (check, sort of)

2) LF/3B upgrade

3) Bullpen upgrade badly needed big-time emergency!! (check)

 

We're not doing so bad right now. Riske and Gagne shore up the back end quite a bit, and if one or two of the six extra arms we picked up in trades and six or so BBQ arms we have on the roster or in AAA pan out, that pen will be pretty solid. I think the Brewers are doing okay.

[mattsr0625]

why is everyone so sure that we need to lose some bullpen arms. look at last year, the first half our bullpen was great then came the second half and they melted down. dont you think with the many quality arms in the pen now that we may not have another second half collapse in the pen. having to many is a good problem and the should keep almost all of them. minus aquino of course.

[PeaveyFury]

The issue is being able to keep all of them. At some point, they're going to need to be exposed to waivers, DFA'd, or sent to the minors if possible.

 

It's likely better to try and trade them now than lose them in March for little or nothing.