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  1. StearnsFTW
    Absolutely. Still too much for him, but much more palatable at that number. I thought he'd get $12MM.
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    I will agree if Campos pans out to be a good pitcher. I really don't know anything about him except what I've read this morning, which does make it sound like he's very good. The Prince thing is certainly a factor as well, I was just stating my opinion based on the players in this deal. I will also willingly admit that I have a man-crush on Jesus Montero. I think he's going to be Carlos Delgado. [ Well thats fair. I have a man-crush on good young pitching since it is so uncommon here in Milwaukee. I probably am too biased toward getting pitching since it has been so hard for this franchise.I will say, that no matter my opinion of Pineda or Montero, the deal still makes a lot of sense for both teams. Both dealing from positions of strength to fill a need.
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    Sheets is the exception rather than the rule. He's the best 2-pitch pitcher of the last decade that I can think of. That's the ceiling without a 3rd pitch IMO, and he may very well end up a 3/4 strater. Trading Montero for that ceiling is pretty risky. I just don't think it's the slam dunk for the Yankees that a lot of people do. At all. I can agree Pineda for Montero is not a slam dunk but if the reports on Campos are true than I easily think it is a slam dunk trade. A top young pitcher in Pineda and Campos who is a top 5 prospect is a solid Mariners system seems like good moves. Heck it even frees the Yankees up to go after Prince if they want since Posada and Montero are now goneI will agree if Campos pans out to be a good pitcher. I really don't know anything about him except what I've read this morning, which does make it sound like he's very good. The Prince thing is certainly a factor as well, I was just stating my opinion based on the players in this deal. I will also willingly admit that I have a man-crush on Jesus Montero. I think he's going to be Carlos Delgado. [
  4. StearnsFTW
    I knew someone would bring that up. Sheets had a 70 curveball. And Sheets was a #2 pitcher, with the exception of 2004, which is what I think Pineda's ceiling is. His home/road split is huge. His 2nd half was terrible. I'm not saying he can't be a very good pitcher, I just think he's being overhyped in this thread. Of course someone will bring it up because you made it sound like a two-pitch guy could only be a 3/4 starters. Sheets was a 2 at worst when healthy. Even if he ends up being a number 2 pitcher that is pretty solid. I would say his first half and strike out ability show his ceiling is higher than that. But what is Montero's ceiling? He wont catching so he is a 1B or DH who some scouts I have read said is projected to be a 30 HR hitter. His home/road splits are worrisome. The bad second half makes sense for a guy in his first full year. Sheets is the exception rather than the rule. He's the best 2-pitch pitcher of the last decade that I can think of. That's the ceiling without a 3rd pitch IMO, and he may very well end up a 3/4 strater. Trading Montero for that ceiling is pretty risky. I just don't think it's the slam dunk for the Yankees that a lot of people do. At all.
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    Yeah, he was pretty good. ERA+ was 103. I don't think he's nearly as good as people are making him out to be. He struggled as he saw teams more, which will happen to a 2-pitch pitcher. If he doesn't develop a 3rd pitch, I don't see him as anything other than a #3 or #4 starter. I'd much rather have Montero. I admit I don't know a lot about Campos though, and he could be a huge part of this deal. Ben Sheets was a pretty good pitcher with just 2 pitchesI knew someone would bring that up. Sheets had a 70 curveball. And Sheets was a #2 pitcher, with the exception of 2004, which is what I think Pineda's ceiling is. His home/road split is huge. His 2nd half was terrible. I'm not saying he can't be a very good pitcher, I just think he's being overhyped in this thread.
  6. StearnsFTW
    Really? As a 22-year-old in his first season, he had a 3.74 ERA, 3.53 xFIP, 1.099 WHIP, 9.1 K/9, and 3.15 K/BB. The AL West has some spacious ballparks but if that isn't considered a good season, especially in the AL for a rookie, then I don't know what else you expect. Yeah, he was pretty good. ERA+ was 103. I don't think he's nearly as good as people are making him out to be. He struggled as he saw teams more, which will happen to a 2-pitch pitcher. If he doesn't develop a 3rd pitch, I don't see him as anything other than a #3 or #4 starter. I'd much rather have Montero. I admit I don't know a lot about Campos though, and he could be a huge part of this deal.
  7. StearnsFTW
    Pineda really wasn't that good last year. I realize he has potential, but it's not as if he's a #2 starter right now. He could be someday, but not today. I really like Montero, but I believe he should be a 1st baseman and would be a better fit there than DH. Interesting trade for both sides. Sounds like Campos could be a big part of it too.
  8. StearnsFTW
    It's likely to be K-Rod for me. If he's on the roster on opening day, I'm not going to be happy. Way too much money. It's not his fault, but I have a feeling I'll be extra-hard on him because of his contract. Rational? Probably not, but I know how I'm going to be with him.
  9. StearnsFTW
    Yeah, I don't get the Pedroia comparison at all. Pedroia had a very good walk rate throughout his minor league career. He also showed better power, although not a lot better. My concern for Gennett, as it is with a lot of minor leaguers is his walk rate. I will be very happy to be wrong, but he needs to show me more plate discipline before I get excited about him.
  10. StearnsFTW
    You expect Scooter Gennett to be on a top 100 list? Wow. He hits for average. Little power, little speed, not sure about his defense, but haven't heard anything good about it. Abysmal walk rate........he could improve, but he has to to make a top 100 list.
  11. StearnsFTW
    Well, we pretty much disagree on everything so you shouldn't be surprised. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif
  12. StearnsFTW
    I have no idea who Terez Owens is but I would be happy if his inside source is correctMe too. Now I want a source saying he'll stop wearing those horrific shirts.
  13. StearnsFTW
    That is a great question I'd love to hear on honest answer to. Obviously the fact that he knows how many runs Gonzalez is worth over Betancourt leaves out the possibility that they're using HR and RBI as deciding factors (even though that's all Doug could talk about when Yuni was acquired).
  14. StearnsFTW
    Izturis is better than Counsell in pretty much every way. Offensively they're similar, but Izturis is a switch hitter and faster. Defensively Izturis is better. Izturis really has nothing to do with Betancourt. Unless you would've considered keeping Betancourt as a bench player.
  15. StearnsFTW
    Yep. Such a perfect fit. THe nl central is going to be very tough this year.
  16. StearnsFTW
    That's a pretty big haul for a not-great pitcher. His numbers may not translate too well outside of Oakland.
  17. StearnsFTW
    Just because you keep saying this doesn't make it any more true. They were very almost identical offensively and Escobar was worlds better defensively. How is that an upgrade? 2.0 WAR to 0.7 WAR. WAR isn't the be-all end-all but it's an indicator. Escobar was better than Betancourt in 2011 (and it wasn't close) and will probably widen the gap going forward. Maybe I'm not being clear enough. My point is that shortstop was upgraded in 2011 from 2010. I'm not comparing the two players stats from last year, I'm comparing the Brewer shortstop output between 2010 and 2011. Yuni was nothing to write home about last year, but Escobar was that bad in 2010. Where was the 80 page thread debating Escobar in 2010 ?(and yes, I get the 'he's a rookie' argument) My point is basically that Hardy and Yuni were taken to the woodshed in '09 and '11, but Escobar got a pass for whatever reason. Bottom line, I'm glad the Brewers traded him while his value was still near it's peak. You weren't being unclear. I just misunderstood you. My bad. I think you're right, that Escobar got a pass because he was a rookie, and you may be right that they traded him at peak value. I'm not certain that's the case though. If he figures out how to get on a base (which certainly doesn't appear all that likely), he can be extremely valuable with his defense. Just for the sake of argument, if he can muster a .330 OBP to go with his defense, he's a very valuable player. High risk high reward for the Royals.
  18. StearnsFTW
    Just because you keep saying this doesn't make it any more true. They were very almost identical offensively and Escobar was worlds better defensively. How is that an upgrade? 2.0 WAR to 0.7 WAR. WAR isn't the be-all end-all but it's an indicator. Escobar was better than Betancourt in 2011 (and it wasn't close) and will probably widen the gap going forward.
  19. StearnsFTW
    That's what he should do because that's what he's good at. His free agent pickups have been largely dreadful.
  20. StearnsFTW
    Interesting take from fangraphs: http://www.fangraphs.com/...pects-milwaukee-brewers/
  21. StearnsFTW
    I agree that the first deal was not a good one. Latos is good, but man they gave up a lot. This one I like for them. I obviously have a different opinion of Wood than most here. If what redflash said is true and that they gave up a top 10 type prospect, I like it considerably less.
  22. StearnsFTW
    I disagree. I don't think much of Wood. Doesn't sound like the prospects are much. If they are, it could change my mind.
  23. StearnsFTW
    http://www.mlbtraderumors...eds-for-travis-wood.html Reds are piling up some very nice arms. They're starting to concern me a little bit.
  24. StearnsFTW
    Rotoworld: Quote:David Kaplan of CSNChicago.com was told by two sources that the Cubs are not players for free agent first baseman Prince Fielder. There have been conflicting reports about the Cubs' interest over the last week, but Kaplan hears from several baseball sources that the club is on track for "a complete and total rebuild." If the Cubs are truly off the board as a possibility, that leaves the Mariners, Nationals, Orioles, Blue Jays and Rangers as his most likely landing spots. Related: CubsSource: CSNChicago.com Dec 21 - 2:51 PM http://gatewayredbirds.com/forum/styles/subsilver2/imageset/en/icon_post_report.gif
  25. StearnsFTW
    BTW, thanks for doing this. I always find this thread entertaining and informative. Feel free to delete this post if you don't want it in here.
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