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.
Was kind of bummed Jones wasn't used with the bases loaded yesterday against the lefty. Don't seem to trust him in the field but think he could be a better version of Ruf if they gave him a chance.
Both Winker and Tapia have been pretty abysmal. If Frelick hadn't performed so poorly since his return from injury would think he would get the callup over Tapia but hasn't been able to get going. Taylor pretty much guaranteed a spot after the break. Not totally opposed to replacing one of those with Alex Jackson so Contreras/Caratini can both catch/DH more often without fear of having no catcher. Maybe if they are lucky they can find next year's backup as well.
Woodruff will obviously be back so they have the SP covered. I take my chances with Burnes/Woodruff/Peralta/Miley in the playoffs. They do need another hitter or two, one way or the other.