Forum Friday: Signing A Starter, MoTY Murph, Offseason Priorities, All MLB Team

The Brewers fan base is actively debating whether to sign a fourth starter, Pat Murphy’s historic Manager of Year award, offseason priorities like William Contreras’ extension, and All-MLB team selections. This week’s Forum Friday highlights these four threads, covering rotation depth, Murphy’s Hall of Fame credentials, contract negotiations, and outfield comparisons. The discussions range from free-agent targets like Nick Pivetta to the competitive landscape of elite position players. Regular readers can find the full breakdown of these conversations below.

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Should the Brewers sign a starter?

Questioning whether the Brewers need a fourth starter, posters debated the rotation’s depth against the risk of injury. While some argued for signing a veteran like Nick Pivetta or Dustin May, others insisted the organization’s depth, including Triple-A options, is superior to most teams. A split emerged between those wanting an immediate free-agent addition and those preferring to wait for an undermarket deal or trade.

MoTY x 3 Murph did it again

Pat Murphy’s third consecutive Manager of the Year award sparked debate over his Hall of Fame credentials, with members noting he needs ten managed years or another World Series ring. While some questioned the seven first-place votes for Walt Weiss, others cited Atlanta’s 18-win improvement and regional voting biases. The group largely agreed Murphy’s achievement was historic, comparing his entertainment value to Vince Lombardi and Al McGuire. A few joked about future media pressure, but most dismissed complaints about the non-unanimous vote as unnecessary.

Offseason Priorities

Jake Bauers’ qualifying offer status and William Contreras’ extension dominated the offseason priorities discussion. While some advocated for a 4/$100 million deal, others argued he would demand 5-6 years at $125-$150 million. Members debated whether to prioritize adding a #2/#3 starter via trade or extending young arms like Quinn Priester. A split emerged on whether to sign minor-league prospects before the lockout ends, with some noting roster implications. Most agreed the team must avoid.

All MLB Team

The discussion centered on the All-MLB team selections, with particular focus on Paul Skenes and the outfield class. One member noted that Salvador Perez’s 4.5 WAR placed him fourth, while the next best outfielder, Randy Arozarena, managed only 5.5 WAR. Others highlighted that Garrett Mitchell outperformed Jordan Walker defensively. The group agreed that the absence of elite outfielders like Aaron Judge and Juan Soto made the selections less competitive. Some joked about William Contreras winning.

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