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  1. Tbadder
    I think the reality of the situation is that the Brewers will have to settle for being competitive every five or six years, and then rebuild. As nice as the last year was, even with Sheets back, were only competitive for the Wild Card, although I see us dropping a little probably to a very interesting 3rd or 4th. Next year will be a rebuilding year, and the faster the Crew realize this the better. They need to get younger (I know, I know) and they need better control of over their contracts ala Braun. If a player doesn't want to be signed long term they need to dispense with him for maximum benefit (get rid of Hart and JJ quick they don't want to be here, they want to cash in). This last wave of minor leaguers was nice (Hart, JJ, etc) but it's got to continue and it has to include pitching--both starters and relievers. Well, it's not. You know it and I know it. We've got a bunch of fill-ins and potential guys with big warts. Gamel is a semi-powerful player who is terrible at defense. Escobar can play defense but his hitting is suspect at best, and probably below the major league average, and Jeffress has a ton of talent but will it ever come together. Our money needs to be spent in player development and scouting. We're throwing it away on the major league level. The signing of CC, and more importantly the absurd contract of people like Suppan have only proves that we can't compete in the marketplace, so lets not, and really put our money where our future is.
  2. Tbadder
    I think Sheets is angry enough for the both of us. His attitude about not being signed before the year started smacked of childishness and pouting. Quite frankly I'm kinda glad he'll be gone, but I'm not happy he's gonna be a Yankee, which will cost us quality picks. The signing of CC by the Yanks probably means that the Red Sox will have to step up. If the Yanks got Tex, CC, and Sheets the Sox would be in trouble. I suspect Tex will land in Boston. That there are teams interested in Burnett just goes to show ya how collectively stupid the marketplace is. Wasting 160 million on CC is a calculated risk. He could go all Mussina on us and be well worth it. But Burnett is a bum, a real bum. Anyone spending a 100 mil on him is asking, nay, is begging to be non-competitive.
  3. Tbadder
    I'd rather have Suppan. He's great in the clubhouse and takes the ball every time out. He could turn into a soft-tossing late 30s renaissance pitcher who strings together a good couple of years, like Byrd or the Phillies guy(?). Probably not, but Dontrelle is so messed up I think he'd be better off trying to do a Rick Ankiel.
  4. Tbadder
    JHart said: Don't like NBA ball (can't wait for the Bucks to leave town) I know the feeling, can't wait for the Packers to pack it in. That's basically how I became a Brewer fan. I couldn't stand the rabid sheep-like adulation of the Packers, so I took a liking to her uglier but more mindful sister.
  5. Tbadder
    This is an honest question, with no sarcasm intended, but what makes you so sure he'll pull a Bill Hall?
  6. Tbadder
    This the Brewers--the modern day St. Louis Browns. He'll sign with the Giants. (reverse voodoo-jim)
  7. Tbadder
    No brainer sign. All these piddling contracts will let the Brewers pay our in Arby and for starting pitching.
  8. Tbadder
    I think this makes sense especially because of Gamel. If anything Gamel has definitely proved two things: he can hit, and he can't play 3rd. God, I say sign Blake. Sign anyone who can hit and play better defense than Hall.
  9. Tbadder
    Hendersen is a lock. I'm for Blyleven, but only as a marginal choice. But I'm adamantly against one-dimensioanl ballplayers like Big Mac--ugh. I agree with whoever said the Hall is a joke. I really think they need an inner sanctum (Ruth, Cobb, Johnson, etc.) and put the rest of the riff-raff in the regular hall. There's just too many players in there. I'd also like to see a system that for every two players put in, one would be voted out. I know it will never happen, but with each successive class the Hall loses more and more integrety.
  10. Tbadder
    Geez, I didn't realize the career line--thanks TwoLiveBrew
  11. Tbadder
    I actually think the Crew is making a mistake putting Lawrie at catcher. I agree; I'd stick him at 3rd base. It's a greater organizational need, and 3B is an easier position, which should hasten his big bat to the parent club. On the other hand, it is true that if there's a position where a major league ballclub wants an embarrassment of riches it is catcher. I really, more than any other player, wish I was privy to their discussion on Lawrie. What do they see that convinces them catcher is where he should be? Why couldn't he adapted better to the easier position at 3B? Maybe they are right and see something we don't.
  12. Tbadder
    I don't think the Tigers have much to give in terms of young players, but I think Wilson will definitely help this team. He plays hard, is often productive offensively, and is a leader. I'd be very happy if I were a Detroit fan.
  13. Tbadder
    The only thing that concerns me here is that Greene does have above average physical ability, and the Cards have a tendency to make a silk purse outta a sow's ear. So, I don't like this one bit.
  14. Tbadder
    The Giants are dumb! This guy is so inconsistent. He moves from team to team. I can only conclude that the Giants are not serious about getting better.
  15. Tbadder
    I think Dunn would be an upgrade defensively at 1st base. But really, the problem is 3B and pitching. If a Fielder trade doesn't solve immediate problems there I see any reason to sign Dunn. With the economy as it is, and knowing that the worst is yet to come (generally the Milwaukee/Wisconsin lags behind the rest of the country going either way--good or bad) I wouldn't sign anyone. In addition, I'd look to cut payroll by trading Fielder and Hardy (unless Hardy agress to something reasonable). Now, I'm not saying the suggestions here aren't good or reasonable or even better than my scenario, but it just seems a lot of dominoes have to fall just right to the sign Dunn/trade Fielder scenario. It just seems unlikely. I think that major league teams generally take the simplest route to improvement rather than the convoluted method. Therefore I bet the Brewers are morely likely to trade for a 3rd baseman, hope that Sheets accepts arby, picks up the remnants of a bullpen from whatever is left over after all the big names are signed, and grab the picks for CC.
  16. Tbadder
    I think this is a great idea if: 1) he's relatively cheap, and 2) he's not a cancer in the clubhouse. I only say #2 because it's risky business hiring an ex-very good player and then ask him to ride the pine mostly. Of course, maybe he's already resigned himself to that.
  17. Tbadder
    1 year--16 million. That would be fair. Then let him cash in. He really does deserve one ridiculous contract.
  18. Tbadder
    Nice sign. Keep throwing pennies at cast offs and see who's man enough to stick it in their former employer's ear. I want all my relivers to have a chip on their shoulder.
  19. Tbadder
    Powell is the best period. At this point I like him even more than Scully. Easily the best Brewers' announcer ever. I'm really gonna miss him. Just goes to show you how Milwaukee cannot compete in the marketplace. Geez, this is depressing.
  20. Tbadder
    I wonder if an uncertain economy might not be holding many clubs back just a little. There might be more "lets wait and see" this year.
  21. Tbadder
    Ahhhh...if you think about, there's really only one offer out there for CC. 140 million for six years pretty much makes it the only offer. If I were the Dodgers I'd offer him 130 for six years. I think he'd take it and the Yankees be damned! Then if Tex signs with the Angeks soon after, the Yankees might get outmanuevered and have to spend money on Derek Lowe and whatnot. I'd laugh so hard...oh life would be good.
  22. Tbadder
    I don't think he's better than Sheets today, although with the lastest injury you never know. As far as four years from now, I think we best wait and see. But I take your point.
  23. Tbadder
    Poor Vinny. I just can't see him on the Brewers. He doesn't hit well enough even though he's versatile. I think the Brewers should do him a favor and let him go. Someone always needs a guy like this and he may get a couple of years in the Bigs. He's such an uprigth guy, good effort, good organizational warrior--set him free with your best recommendation Dougie.
  24. Tbadder
    considering what the Brewers are paying Suppan this was an excellent deal for the Cubbies. Dempster, because of the years in the bullpen, is a young 32. I bet he's still pitching well when he's 36. If he does stumble, put him back in the pen. It's expensive, but he could be effective again, and Chicago is a big market so they can afford a few mistakes. 15 million in four years could be the cost for a below average starter free agent anyways. I think he'll be better than Sheets in four years.
  25. Tbadder
    The simple answers are probably the most likely to happen. Therefore I think the answer at 3rd remains a Branyan/Hall platoon. Trading Fielder would hurt the club at the box office, so I doubt we do that. But when we lose CC and if we lose Sheets, and the right teams sign them so that we get maximum compensation, then you look at Dunn and ship Hart, or a Hart/Weeks combination (no way that wouldn't attract significant interest). But stockpiling young players in complicated 1 for 3/4 deals I doubt would work, the pieces would have to fit too perfectly for it to seem plausible.
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