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  1. Harold Hutchison
    Perhaps my best memory is the time both Burnitz and Sexson hit three homers each in the same game. A MLB first.
  2. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  3. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  4. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  5. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  6. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  7. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  8. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  9. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  10. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  11. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  12. Harold Hutchison
    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.
  13. Harold Hutchison
    And he's gotten better the more they've used him. He's transformed himself into a legit weapon out of the pen. Bravo to the Brewers front office and pro scouting staff for recognizing that a guy with good stuff but was struggling in a starting role could successfully convert himself into a shutdown reliever. The big question is: Can they re-sign him this offseason?
  14. Harold Hutchison
    As a reliever, Pomeranz has been much better. He could fit in nicely there, and let Freddy take a starting spot if Gio can't go.
  15. Harold Hutchison
    It happened when Arcia struggled again this year and the grass started looking greener on the other side. Arcia'll always rank above Jim Gantner for his 2018 post-season run, but Moustakas at short sounds much more appealing. Yeah, he'd be an extremely bat-first option there, but... if he hits like he did this year, is it worth dealing Arcia?
  16. Harold Hutchison
    You are right. A lot of uncertainty going into next year. With what they are paying Cain, they need him to rebound and be productive next year as well. At 1B today's Aguilar deal all but guarantees that Thames' option will be picked up. Do they move Braun to 1B to platoon with Thames next year and open a spot for Grisham? Perhaps they could resign one of Moose or Grandal ... I mean Moose's market has been crap the last two offseasons, and while he's been decent this year, I can't imagine another team is going to suddenly decide to give him a 3-year, $50 million deal. Do they give Nottingham the chance to win the catcher's job? Pina? Freitas? As for the rotation, I agree that Woody and Davies are likely locks. I think Houser is getting close to being a lock as well. Do they bank on Burnes taking a much-needed leap? Faria is a talented dude that has a chance. Peralta? Definitely more uncertainty right now than at the end of 2018. They could always bring Grandal back... His market wasn't that hot, either. Miller Park's good for his numbers, and he'll have another year with the staff. I'd say the Brewers pick up his mutual option, and he decides to stick around as well. Maybe extends for another year or two.
  17. Harold Hutchison
    Spot on. Gives the staff a shot in the arm, without giving up Moose or Grandal. Pomeranz's numbers as a reliever are very intriguing to me (2.83 ERA, 9.6 K/9). If he does well, he's worth bringing back. Might be worth retaining just as a dominating reliever who could go multiple innings.
  18. Harold Hutchison
    Pomeranz has much better numbers as a reliever than a starter, as is the case with Faria. Black's a Knebel-lite, with very high K/9 numbers over his pro career. Losing Dubon stinks... he was an upgrade over Arcia. But Pomeranz could be a good pickup - and I bet he's cheap to re-sign, and an upgrade over Claudio. That said, if this gets the Crew back in the playoffs... it's worth losing Dubon. Also, what might this say about Turang? AA/AAA in 2020, September 2020 debut? He could force the issue.
  19. Harold Hutchison
    My thoughts as well. I can definitely see him hitting 35 homeruns, driving in 110, and hitting .320 the next 4 years. Man is it nice to have a bat like his that can match Braun’s production when he was in his prime. We are one big bat away from a very potent offense. Did you watch the AFL this year? Some guy named Hiura may just be that big bat... at NO cost.
  20. Harold Hutchison
    Much will depend on whether he bats behind or in front of Hiura - and that could be as soon as Opening Day. IF it is a Cain-Hiura-Yelich top three in the order, it may be along the lines of .315/.390/.550 (a .940 OPS) with 35 homers a year. A regular contender for the triple crown. If it's Cain-Yelich-Hiura... I think 2018 could be a floor for Yelich in his prime.
  21. Harold Hutchison
    Why imagine that lineup with an eye towards 2019 when it could be done right now ? OH, I wish, but Arcia's there. He's rapidly overtaking Jim Gantner as my all-time LEAST favorite Brewer. Same reason - an offensive black hole.
  22. Harold Hutchison
    Here is what is amazing - imagine this Opening Day 2019 lineup: cf: Cain rf: Yelich 1b: Aguilar 2b: Shaw lf: Braun 3b: Moustakas ss: Schoop c: Pina Pitcher I think 2019 will be even better than 2018!
  23. Harold Hutchison
    I think they looked only at homers. Two other factors were probably not accounted for entirely: 1. Miller Park meant that other fly balls that didn't go out of the park instead went off the wall for doubles rather than being caught for outs. Those add to average and SLG, too. 2. He also has had Aguilar, Shaw, and Braun behind him in the order, giving him a fair bit of protection. He saw more fastballs. Yeah, he could hurt you, but those three are still dangerous (Braun was "unlucky" in the first half).
  24. Harold Hutchison
    All well and good, but I am more interested in on-base plus slugging. Will Braun and Santana top the .900 plateau? If they do, great. That means Yelich, Cain, Villar, and others are scoring a lot of runs.
  25. Harold Hutchison
    The team just traded arguably their two top OF prospects. I think the onus is on Grisham and Ray to start fulfilling their potential. I imagine both will be at AA this year. Time to put up or shut up. Exactly. Let's see how these guys can do. The OF is fine for a few years - they can be ready when they are ready (if ever). Do not forget Troy Stokes. That guy just had a spot open for him at Colorado Springs. He's had good OBP skills and speed, plus he started developing some pop.
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