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  1. TooLiveBrew
    I don't mind the Greinke trade honestly; I know TC07 didn't like the deal at the time. I was convinced that the Brewers would be able to extend Zack, though. I think the gameplan should have been to build around Ryan Braun, though I get the 'go for it' mentality with a duo like Prince & Braun. The CC magic ride was amazing, no doubt. But if a similar package had been able to get the Brewers say a Matt Cain (never something I saw rumored, just some random then-young arm), then you're talking a legit playoff contender beyond just 2008. I really feel torn on Hart. I love his defense at 1B, and I don't think he's going to fall off a cliff anytime soon. My heart says sign him but my head says get youth value for him. I also love Corey Hart the dude. He just seems like a cool guy.
  2. TooLiveBrew
    I'm confused... 2B is his natural position iirc
  3. TooLiveBrew
    Well that's certainly cool to see; he sure was ripping up the AZL competition. I hope he goes on and makes me look clueless for ranting that I wanted the Brewers to after one of th e higher-upside HS arms available at his pick.
  4. TooLiveBrew
    Also, I don't think Dollarbill's hypothetical roster is really that far away from being a playoff contender for a 4-6 year window, and it's probably better than the situation the Crew will be in come 2013.
  5. TooLiveBrew
    The alternative view is that without mortgaging the future, we would have gone through a major wave of prospects (Fielder, Weeks, Braun, Hart, etc.) without winning anything Well I realize my response is something that's been discussed over and over (I considered not replying as I did for that very reason... guess I should've just let the majority opinion get repeated again), but there were not just the two options of trading for rental and/or expensive vets, or not trading at all. And I'm guessing most who read and post here also already know the responses to that will be that trades for young cost-controlled players are very rare. So not really anything new there to discuss, but I am surprised how many fans just accept the message that Melvin and Mark A. have completely revitalized the org. -- to me, objectively, I just don't see it. Yes, the postseasons have been fun, but at this point I would rather have a strong organization. And I agree that the biggest problem has been a lack of success not only in drafting but also development. But that problem ultimately falls at the feet of Melvin and Attanasio, since they're the two main shot-callers when it comes to the product on the field. So, in a pathetic attempt to bring myself back on topic here, I think moving Hart and pricier players like him before you're overpaying for a player's decline is essential for the Brewers to remain competitive.
  6. TooLiveBrew
    Yep, and TC07's entire point is that they mortgaged the future for two moderately sucessful postseason runs. Anyone who glosses over that fact doesn't get the distinction TC07 is drawing. The curent course of this franchise is headlong towards the ground, without a deep farm system safety net.
  7. TooLiveBrew
    Sessile Fielder addressed what money the Brewers have available for Farmer in the "Other than Farmer..." thread in this subforum. His post is #16 in that thead. I'd just link it for you, but don't know how to do so with a phone.
  8. TooLiveBrew
    Kind of an odd way to frame the game to say Coulter was the linchpin
  9. TooLiveBrew
    Vestibular neuritis is very different from 'an ear infection'. That's exactly the type of attitude toward Sheets that was addressed in earlier posts.
  10. TooLiveBrew
    Ugh. Not good on Wily - hope it winds up just being a bruise. That's one big strong dude.
  11. TooLiveBrew
    He's certainly been a bright spot in a frustrating (big-league) 2012. While guys like Halton and Rogers certainly aren't scrubs, I'd hope Morris wouldn't be blocked by either of them. Morris has not only hit well this season, he's shown strides in his plate discipline... and oh yeah, he's been one of the Southern League's best all season.
  12. TooLiveBrew
    You honestly don't see the disparity in value between a guy in his mid-20s and a guy in his early 30s? I think something like Gallardo+Ramirez for Upton might get it done, but that would only benefit the Brewers in that they could shed Ramirez's contract. I like Upton, but I'm not really sure I'd want to move Yo to get him. EDIT: and the 3B comment was if the DBacks climb back into contention. I read what you posted from the Rosenthal piece to mean that's what they'd do instead of dealing Upton. Right now, Towers IMO is floating Upton in the same maner he did last time -- if he can find a GM who overvalues one young hitter to the extent that he'll overpay for said hitter, then Upton is available. Anything short of that, however, and Upton will continue to be a cornerstone player for the DBacks.
  13. TooLiveBrew
    At this point, "LuCroy" should result in ban consideration
  14. TooLiveBrew
    You do realize that being a top 75 prospect in all of MiLB is a really big honor, right? I can only speak for myself, but your dismissive attitude toward not just prospect rankings, but indirectly those who read and discuss them, has been pretty off-putting lately. In this kind of discussion, "gives great value" & "*has given* great value..." are two very different things.
  15. TooLiveBrew
    You can't throw unproven young guys into the thick of a playoff race!
  16. TooLiveBrew
    Just wanted to remind people that LE has been the pres. of the Fiers fanclub for some time now. You had the good taste to not make an 'I told you so post', but I'll do it for ya.
  17. TooLiveBrew
    Raw Biz, I just wanted to chime in and say, "That sucks!" What a ridiculous ordeal... hang wit' 'em, I guess.
  18. TooLiveBrew
    I agree that Hart has been a better bat than some have given him credit for, but the comparison should be btw what a prime-aged Gamel or Morris would be able to hit v. what a 32+ Hart would be able to hit... and further, what value Hart would provide compared to how much it'd take to re-sign him (something like 4 yrs./$70M)
  19. TooLiveBrew
    He's Gonzalez if he puts on another 20-30 lbs. or so. I'm glad to see him making some progress this season; I thought the Brewers should've just left him at Wisconsin last season. His defense is definitelty legit. If he can develop more contact and BB rate, he'll be an outstanding prospect.
  20. TooLiveBrew
    So does Prince Fielder's .192 AVG and .817 postseason OPS make you think less of him as a hitter?
  21. TooLiveBrew
    Honestly, I think we tend to overlook factors like this. I've wondered quite a bit about this one w. Ax - maybe not lack of sleep necessarily, but new baby can certainly = stress.
  22. TooLiveBrew
    I think it's pretty funny how much has been made of that one gaffe. What "defines" his young career to me so far is a lot of physical talent, and pretty good success.
  23. TooLiveBrew
    I'm really interested to see what happens w. ATL's ownership situation. Iirc the current group is expected to put them up for sale this offseason. With a talented roster, andgood farm system, they should be a very attractive commodity. Once/if they have ownership committed to winning, they should easily be able to afford to extend their stars like Heyward to Braun-esque deals. Until/unless that happens, though, they'll be stuck havimg to operate like (relative) paupers.
  24. TooLiveBrew
    I think the single most important thing to keep in mind is that the Brewers got career years or career-caliber years from Ax, Hawkins, Saito, and maybe even Loe... and add in K-Rod having the RP version of Sabathia's 2008 Brewers campaign. That's called lightning in a bottle, and it allowed the team to overcome some other glaring weaknesses (aka the left side of the infield) en route to wiining the NL Central. We just shouldn't have been expecting Ax to continue to be bulletproof, or that the complementary guys in the 'pen would pitch like All-Stars three or four deep again imo. Toss in some bad luck and regression, and you have your 2012 'bullpen'.
  25. TooLiveBrew
    How awesome this post is is only overshadowed by the fact that it was first.
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