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  1. RockCoCougars
    If I'm Melvin, I make it known that you need to go big or go home if you want Fielder. I want legitimate talent, with multiple arms that can break 90 on the gun- preferably including a 'plus' arm that has some MLB experience (this will probably only happen in the offseason). I'd rather just let Fielder walk than just settle for something like they did with Sheffield, Vaughn, and Sexson (though they got lucky on that one due to Sexson's utter collapse). I agree in the quality vs. quantity argument- I don't want a bunch of second rate prospects. That said, I expect more than one prospect for Fielder. Throughout baseball history, how many times has a superstar been traded for just one prospect? I can't think of any offhand- even in the Free Agency Era. Such a trade would be a humongous gamble, and I don't think Melvin would have the brass to pull the trigger as it could be a career ender for him, "He was the guy that traded Prince Fielder for xxxxxx. Hahahaha."
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    Sadly, it wasn't his jumper that was the problem last year. It was his finishing at the rim. He was absolutely horrible... hopefully with time (and a little more muscle) he'll be able to learn to take the bumps, and make the floaters and layups more often. League average for point guards is 56% at the rim, Jennings was down under 43%. He was also pretty bad at anything under 15 feet compared to league average (according to hoopdata.com) That is true, he's going to need to take the ball to the rack effectively to be a 'star'. Too bad Iverson has the attitude that he does, Jennings could learn a lot from him about that aspect of the game.
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    I'm with you. Bumgarner may be a 'Rated Rookie', but I'm not sure he projects to be a top of the rotation type starter. I'd do Fielder and any starter currently on the staff besides Gallardo for Cain, that's about it. I think a lot of people here undervalue Fielder big time. I'm not giving away a guy who has averaged 40 homers a year for the past 4 for one prospect, regardless of how high the pundits rate them. Going further, why would the Giants even want Fielder this year? Huff is having a pretty nice year for them.
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    I think that Jennings can definitely become a superstar if he improves his shooting. Have to keep in mind that he was only 20 years old next season. As long as he doesn't get battered around too much due to his slight size, the sky is the limit if he can hit the open J consistently.
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    Though I highly doubt its validity, I'll pass on that one- even if the Brewers manage to pull within 3-4 games by the deadline. No way am I giving them two upside guys off the major league roster and another that should be on the major league roster for what would be a two month rental.
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    You can only get two tickets per person as far as I know. I suppose the brokers could set up a bunch of 'straw men' to buy tickets for them, but I'm not sure if it would be worth the hassle or the gamble- maybe for some teams.
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    I really don't get all the love for Babbitt. I watched a lot of late night Nevada games last season, and Babbitt came off to me as a type of poor man's Adam Morrison. He's a very streaky scorer, and frankly, I think he will get manhandled in the NBA due to his age and frame. Frankly, there is nothing that Babbitt can do that Ilyasova cannot. I'm glad the Bucks took a chance with Larry Sanders. Though I didn't see much of Sanders, I like the comparisons that I've seen to Theo Ratliff. If he can play anywhere close to that level at some point, that is exactly what the Bucks need down low.
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    Hopefully Cincinnati, with the Brewers contributing by taking about 9 or 10 out of the 12 head to head games.
  9. RockCoCougars
    I was surprised that Hinch got a managerial job so quickly. It seemed like just yesterday he was a busted prospect. Must have been a better 'kisser up' than he was a player.
  10. RockCoCougars
    "The Knicks almost traded Gallinari and Lee for Sessions. That's how much value he had to some teams." I have a tough time believing that. That said, the Yankees and Red Sox G.M.'s once almost traded Ted Williams for Joe Di'Maggio. Then they sobered up. Maybe the Knicks GM was drinking at the time, or was Isaiah involved which actually makes it somewhat believable.
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    As someone who has never won any of the ticket lotteries, I'm actually kind of intrigued by this. Obviously, this is the definition of greedily squeezing every last dime from the fans, but it does level the field somewhat if you want tickets. It looks like the prices are the same for all teams, plus the cost will discourage the ticket brokers a little bit. If the Brewers were in first place right now, I'd definitely be laying some money down on the NLDS.
  12. RockCoCougars
    I would argue that top prospects usually flame out- go back and look at the top prospect lists from more than a decade ago. Pitching prospects are even more risky due to injuries. This is why I want some major league talent (not garbage like Mench) coming back as part of any deal for Fielder.
  13. RockCoCougars
    McGehee is one of the best bargains in baseball right now, so I wouldn't be inclined to deal him for an unproven talent. I'd rather wait until the offseason when a team tyring to cut payroll may want to deal a proven arm. McGehee could be a very appealing piece in that situation. Obviously, everything hinges on what happens with both Weeks and Gamel as well.
  14. RockCoCougars
    I wanted Gooden last year at this time. I think he is very serviceable. He's got a decent midrange jumper (a la Joe Smith) and can be a junkyard dog type around the basket with the offensive rebounds. I've never understood why he's moved around so much, because every time I see him play, he seems to make a difference on the court. Three years at that price (if the thing about the option years is true) isn't bad at all. As for Salmons, I'm not a big fan of a five year deal, but the numbers being kicked around seem fair.... I'll wait until it is confirmed. If Salmons is brought back the only issue would be a backup PG, and hopefully Herb will open up his wallet one more time for Ridnour. This is starting to look like a pretty deep squad. Let's hope that Bogut and Jennings continue to develop, and the next few years should be a lot of fun.
  15. RockCoCougars
    Absolutely brutal. He's extremely lucky that his ERA is so low- even pitching against mostly poor offenses, and I'm glad that it is because St. Louis will be keeping him around longer. He is going to absolutely fry their bullpen no matter what, and I expect that he will have some typical 'Soup' starts coming down the pike soon.
  16. RockCoCougars
    It seems like a no-brainer to pick up Delfino. I also agree with your opinion that Salmons, Ridnour, and Thomas should be brought back if possible, though I wouldn't give Salmons crazy money, and I have a feeling that Ridnour may leave to get more minutes elsewhere. If Salmons is gone, obviously you are going to need a shooting guard, and I'd look into bringing Ray Allen back for a somewhat limited role (25 minutes or so a game).
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    Comparing Hart to a guy like Werth is perfect because it could lead to someone overpaying for his services. I get what you are saying, but we have to remember what the owner and GM say publicly and what they're really planning can often be two different things. Anyway, it's probably too early to discuss at this point. The team won't make any significant moves until after the All-Star break, either way. The way Hart is hitting this year, the only way I would even consider trading him is if a team let the Brewers choose any two pitching prospects from their system. Outside of that, the only way that I think about moving Hart is if Wolf goes with as well. Hart is absolutely raking, leading the league in HR, close in RBI, and most importantly laying off the outside slider in the dirt. I'm not giving him away to 'sell high'. I'm not sure building for 2013-2014 is something that I want to endure.
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    I agree with this assessment. Frankly, if the team drops out of contention, one of the only ways I would move Fielder would be if the other team would take Wolf off the books as well (and still give decent value back). I would think one of the deeper pocketed teams would have no problem with this (most specifically the Mets or Dodgers- both of whom seemed to have been the only teams beside the Brewers with any interest at all in Wolf this off season.
  19. RockCoCougars
    I disagree- 4 or 5 out of the next 6 would keep them right into the thick of things and 5 of 6 is not outside of the realm of possibility if the bats stay hot. I do agree if you lose 5 of the next 6, you start thinking about next year. It's not like they are chasing the '27 Yankees. St. Louis has Suppan in their starting rotation, and Cincy has warts as well. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see the Reds fold like a cheap suit, a la the Yost Brewers in the coming weeks.
  20. RockCoCougars
    I disagree- 5 out of the next 6 would get them right into the thick of things and it's not out of the realm of possibility if the bats stay hot. I do agree if you lose 5 of the next 6, you start thinking about next year. It's not like they are chasing the '27 Yankees. St. Louis has Suppan in their starting rotation, and Cincy has warts as well. I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see the Reds fold like a cheap suit, a la the Yost Brewers in the coming weeks.
  21. RockCoCougars
    Generally with the Brewers' luck, in situations like this, they should just sit tight until someone else gets hurt. Not sure if it will happen or not. Maybe Wolf will get 'Suppan neck' if he keeps giving up circuit blasts at MP.
  22. RockCoCougars
    The time to move Lawrie to the Jays was last year at this point as part of a deal for Halliday. I'd be intrigued by both Marcum and Morrow (especially Morrow), but I would be surprised if the Jays would move them at this point being only 6.5 back. Going further, I'm not sure that I'd be inclined to trade Lawrie anyway-that is unless they would like Randy Wolf as part of the deal.
  23. RockCoCougars
    You're right, the margin is thin. If they get swept in St. Louis for instance, it's over. I think they need to at least maintain their position and hopefully pick up a couple of games before the break. A month from now, I think that they need to be within 5 or 6 not to be sellers at the deadline.
  24. RockCoCougars
    As I said in the other thread you have to keep in mind that while the Brewers are playing Seattle and Houston and missing Lee, Hernandez and Oswalt, the Cards will be starting Soup twice. I have a feeling the smoke and mirrors that Soup has been getting by on as of late are going to disappear real soon- hopefully tonight, though I wouldn't be heartbroken if he continued to pitch adequately because I want the Cardinals to keep him around.
  25. RockCoCougars
    I don't care what BP says, depending on what happens the next 10 games, they still have a decent shot. The Brewers have a favorable schedule the next 6 games and the Cardinals will probably have Suppan starting twice. Tonight they have Soup against Greinke. I like the Royals' chances there. Like I said, take care of business for the next 6 games (5-1 would be nice, but 4-2 would work too) and you have a chance to get right back into things. That four game series with the Cardnals will be pivotal. Unfortunately, it looks like the Brewers will miss Suppan, but even so, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility that they could take 3 of 4 from the Cardnals if they are still playing well. If everything goes right, they could be only 4-6 games back at the break. At any rate, I don't think that an 8 game deficit is insurmountable at this point. What kind of a lead did the Brewers have at this point in 2007 (they were 8.5 games up on June 23)? The Reds are catchable as well, as the Brewers still have 12 games against them. One game at a time, and keep the mojo going .
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