Considering Miller is the only player currently on the team that has played 1B this season I would hope the front office would know Miller would see a lot of time at 1B if they don't trade for/call somebody else up.
Pat Murphy on the Brewers post game show on 97.3 said he wouldn't be surprised to see Hiura sometime soon. Isn't a yes but surprised he would say that much.
I think they end up with Hernandez. Due to his higher salary, upcoming free agency and underperforming I don't think he will cost too much and RF has been a black hole all year. Think he could put up similar numbers to Renfroe last year. Would certainly help against LHP as well. Could also DH if some of these other Brewers outfielders (Taylor/Tapia/Jones/Perkins) start hitting at all.
Candelario has a right thumb issue, couldn't play either game yesterday. Could end up on the IL, which would not give a lot of time before the deadline to show he is healthy.
However, the reality is it isn't just one game when talking about the top two teams, just basic math. If the records were flipped and the Brewers were 2-7 against the Reds, they would be 9 games back. The season would be over for the Brewers.
I don't know how much longer Alexander can hold onto a 40 man spot. He is okay at times but mainly organization filler and the type of player that can be found quite easily.
Agreed, it will be hard for anybody to overtake Weimer in CF, this year or in the future. RF has been a problem all season, just doesn't stand out because of 1B/DH.
Maybe Arnold is really forward thinking and realizes there will be no bats available after the trade deadline so teams may be willing to give up prospects for non 40 man Hiura after the trade deadline.
I don't know if I like the comment that much because if he said something about their hitters he could back it up with a solid outing on Friday. Here, he is putting extra pressure on the Brewers offense, which has received a ton of criticism already. It's certainly not out of the question that the Reds pitching could shut down the Brewers this weekend.
They are burning an option year weather he stays all season in AAA next year or only a portion. He still would then have two more options which really wouldn't be a concern if he is an All Star type catcher.
Jones wasn't on the 40 man with the Dodgers. The Brewers signed him to a major league deal and he has options so they could have sent him down right away if they wanted. Jones actually assumed he was going to Nashville and not Milwaukee.
I had not watched in years but watched the final two rounds with the kids and found it enjoyable. Don't need to complicate things too much. It is hard to keep track of the home runs at times as the camera doesn't get them all. Probably more dangerous for the kids catching the balls as well since it is more fast paced, it kid did take a header from one of Guerrero's hits.
If it only cost Small then Candelario would already be a Brewer. Lara is a good call plus some more. I don't know if the Brewers are willing to do that.