Harold Hutchison
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Even the best lineups have a #9 hitter. The question that is worth asking is whether the cost of Reynolds or Happ is worth the gain. The Crew already has Yelich/McCutcheon/Renfroe/Taylor in the outfield and DH. Personally, I'd promote Turang, and have him rotate a bit between SS/2B/CF, get Hiura up and make him full-time DH, and go with either McCutcheon/Yelich or Yelich/McCutcheon in left/center as appropriate. the Crew could even use Wong in the outfield (he had limited OF time in 2016, and didn't do horribly). Sometimes, looking in-house (especially the minors) might be the better option.
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Agreed. I see Turang as Wong's replacement next year at second. The question is, does the Crew extend Adames, or move him when Tyler Back is ready to bump Turang to short?
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Agreed. I see Turang as Wong's replacement next year at second. The question is, does the Crew extend Adames, or move him when Tyler Back is ready to bump Turang to short?
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Feliciano is also on the 40-man. I see Caratini as the #1 for 2023, with Feliciano being broken in. Maybe Reetz on the outside if they want to go bat-first.
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Feliciano is also on the 40-man. I see Caratini as the #1 for 2023, with Feliciano being broken in. Maybe Reetz on the outside if they want to go bat-first.
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In essence, Kolton Wong, but for $800K a year instead of a few million. Heck if the Nats will take Severino in the deal, that opens a spot for Turang as an option in CF. Wong also played a little center, and wasn't awful if you want to limit Taylor.
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In essence, Kolton Wong, but for $800K a year instead of a few million. Heck if the Nats will take Severino in the deal, that opens a spot for Turang as an option in CF. Wong also played a little center, and wasn't awful if you want to limit Taylor.
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Bell becomes that indirect upgrade by having McCutcheon and/or Yelich handle CF, Taylor to 4th OF. The big question is avoiding the overpay. I'd send Gray, Garcia, and Jason Alexander. LF: Yelich SS: Adames 1B: Bell DH: Tellez CF: McCutcheon 3B: Urias RF: Renfroe ? Narvaez/Caratini 2B: Wong
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Bell becomes that indirect upgrade by having McCutcheon and/or Yelich handle CF, Taylor to 4th OF. The big question is avoiding the overpay. I'd send Gray, Garcia, and Jason Alexander. LF: Yelich SS: Adames 1B: Bell DH: Tellez CF: McCutcheon 3B: Urias RF: Renfroe ? Narvaez/Caratini 2B: Wong
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Article: Final Brewer Fanatic Mock Draft
Harold Hutchison replied to Jeremy Nygaard's topic in Brewer Fanatic Front Page News
I thought this could be a cool mock for the Crew: 1. Dalton Rushing, C, Louisville, L/R 2. Jacob Melton, CF, Oregon State, L/L CB2. Tanner Simpson, 2B, Georgia Tech, L/R 3. Andrew Pintar, 2B/DH, BYU, R/R 4. Kordell Brown, SS, San Juaquin Delta College, S/R Entirely college/JUCO bats, but I really think it could help the system out, especially as offense has been an issue. -
Here's a bat-first draft for the Crew: 1. Dalton Rushing, C, Louisville, L/R 2. Jacob Melton, CF, Oregon State, L/L CB2. Tanner Simpson, 2B, Georgia Tech, L/R 3. Andrew Pintar, 2B/DH, BYU, R/R 4. Kordell Brown, SS, San Juaquin Delta College, S/R
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Would not mind him. If the Brewers take him, they will likely be able to figure out one of two things: 1. If his motion works for him; 2. If it can be adjusted. Given what the Brewers' organization did with Suter, Woodruff, and Lauer, and the way they turned Cousins and Alexander into contributors (at the very least) I feel quite confident that this pick wouldn't be a miss. After that, I'd like them to get both Doughty and Wagner between the CB round and our regular 2nd-round pick, just to replenish some of that infield pipeline.
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Crew Throwback: Jeromy Burnitz
Harold Hutchison replied to Matt Breen's topic in Brewer Fanatic Front Page News
Perhaps my best memory is the time both Burnitz and Sexson hit three homers each in the same game. A MLB first. -
Crew Throwback: Jeromy Burnitz
Harold Hutchison replied to Matt Breen's topic in Brewer Fanatic Front Page News
Perhaps my best memory is the time both Burnitz and Sexson hit three homers each in the same game. A MLB first. -
Article: Time is Running Out for Brewers' Cain
Harold Hutchison replied to Tim Muma's topic in Brewer Fanatic Front Page News
Yelich has played some center field in the majors, albeit mostly during his time with the Marlins. McCutchen also has significant time in center over his career. And Taylor is another option. Do they bring Cain's defense? No, but each of them boost the OPS from the position by 150-300 points. So, they can let Cain go, and use Hirua to pick up DH ABs opened up by having Yelich and McCutchen, or it could open up LF for Weimer. Of course, if Garrett Mitchell wasn't scuffling, we'd have an easier solution. -
Article: Time is Running Out for Brewers' Cain
Harold Hutchison replied to Tim Muma's topic in Brewer Fanatic Front Page News
Yelich has played some center field in the majors, albeit mostly during his time with the Marlins. McCutchen also has significant time in center over his career. And Taylor is another option. Do they bring Cain's defense? No, but each of them boost the OPS from the position by 150-300 points. So, they can let Cain go, and use Hirua to pick up DH ABs opened up by having Yelich and McCutchen, or it could open up LF for Weimer. Of course, if Garrett Mitchell wasn't scuffling, we'd have an easier solution. -
I'm more inclined to have a "pure" hitter bat second, with the best OPS guy batting third. For instance, have a high-OBP guy who can steal a lot of bases bat leadoff - think Molitor (although Molitor racked up tons of doubles and had some pop). The best number two hitter is someone like Jeff Cirillo - someone who hits .300, and has a TON of doubles. If they can also steal bases (the 2017-2018 Lorenzo Cain run), that's a plus. A .Yelich who puts up a .380 OBP with 45 doubles and 30-40 steals is perfect for that, too. 3-4-5-6 is where you have Yount/2018-2019 Yelich, Braun/Fielder, Sexson/Thames, Adames/Urias/Shaw/Renfroe types, the big boppers, so when they homer, it'll be with a man or two on base.
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I'm more inclined to have a "pure" hitter bat second, with the best OPS guy batting third. For instance, have a high-OBP guy who can steal a lot of bases bat leadoff - think Molitor (although Molitor racked up tons of doubles and had some pop). The best number two hitter is someone like Jeff Cirillo - someone who hits .300, and has a TON of doubles. If they can also steal bases (the 2017-2018 Lorenzo Cain run), that's a plus. A .Yelich who puts up a .380 OBP with 45 doubles and 30-40 steals is perfect for that, too. 3-4-5-6 is where you have Yount/2018-2019 Yelich, Braun/Fielder, Sexson/Thames, Adames/Urias/Shaw/Renfroe types, the big boppers, so when they homer, it'll be with a man or two on base.
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The Brewers also used Eric Thames a LOT as a leadoff guy in 2017-2018 (39 times across those two seasons). He also spent 104 games batting second in those seasons. He arguably had excessive power for those two spots. I can see the case, but if Yelich is back in shape and closer to his 2018-2019 form, he's best suited for the #3 spot.
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The Brewers also used Eric Thames a LOT as a leadoff guy in 2017-2018 (39 times across those two seasons). He also spent 104 games batting second in those seasons. He arguably had excessive power for those two spots. I can see the case, but if Yelich is back in shape and closer to his 2018-2019 form, he's best suited for the #3 spot.
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The Brewers also used Eric Thames a LOT as a leadoff guy in 2017-2018 (39 times across those two seasons). He also spent 104 games batting second in those seasons. He arguably had excessive power for those two spots. I can see the case, but if Yelich is back in shape and closer to his 2018-2019 form, he's best suited for the #3 spot.
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The Brewers also used Eric Thames a LOT as a leadoff guy in 2017-2018 (39 times across those two seasons). He also spent 104 games batting second in those seasons. He arguably had excessive power for those two spots. I can see the case, but if Yelich is back in shape and closer to his 2018-2019 form, he's best suited for the #3 spot.
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I recall Harrison having a lot of injury/production issues. I was not upset to see him and Brinson go. I was far more worried about Yamamoto and Diaz. The latter I saw as a possible option at shortstop as opposed to second base, especially with Hiura on the way.
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I recall Harrison having a lot of injury/production issues. I was not upset to see him and Brinson go. I was far more worried about Yamamoto and Diaz. The latter I saw as a possible option at shortstop as opposed to second base, especially with Hiura on the way.
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Dubon to SF for Pomeranz and Black
Harold Hutchison replied to torts's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I don't think the Crew can count on Nelson being back to form. I'd go with Woodruff, Houser, Gio, Davies, and Lyles to start the season in the rotation, with a combo of Anderson, Burnes, Peralta, Suter, and Supak as "backups" in either AAA or the bullpen. For the bullpen, you start with Hader, Knebel, Pomeranz, and Devin Williams. The rest come from the backup starters and Claudio/Guerra/Wahl/Black/Jay Jackson. Nelson may fall here, if not as a garbage man, then as a middle reliever. Now some pitchers, like Claudio or Anderson, might be useful trade bait. Nelson, it may be better to DFA him, and bring him back on a minor-league deal with a NRI. His service time was not handled well, and between him and Troy Stokes, Stearns made some real boo-boos on the roster management front this year.
