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  1. JohnBriggs12
    Assuming Anderson is healthy I think Brosseau and Toro likely will either be traded or released and certainly Hiura's fate is sealed.
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    Gantner was a really good defensive second baseman. Weeks was most talented but he never lived up to it. He cost them a lot of runs by failing to complete double plays with errant throws.
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    One guy I think that gets overlooked is Alexander Cornielle. In 119 innings pitched between Carolina and Appleton he fanned 145. He did walk 4.5 per 9 so he needs some work on command but he just turned 21 in August so there's time. I assume he'll start 2023 back in Appleton but he's a guy to watch.
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    The opening day lineup is going to have Yelich and Taylor in the outfield. The third spot will be manned by a rookie to be determined. I think Mitchell is most likely set as the 4th outfielder. When he's not starting, he's a defensive replacement/pinch runner. I think Frelick is the most likely to start the season as a regular. The question is whether it's Taylor in CF and Frelick in RF or vice versa. Winker plays LF only on days when Yelich needs a rest. That's probably 30-35 OF starts for Winker. Wiemer is the wild card. I think they want him to force them to call him up at midseason. That could force Taylor to the bench or either Mitchell or Frelick back down. Adjustments will be made depending on performance but it's not like they don't have options for different combinations. They'll probably sign another veteran outfielder on a AAA deal for insurance too. In short, I don't see a big deal for an outfielder.
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    I definitely think it will take a 3 year deal and the Brewers are so in need of an upgrade that I think they'd agree to that. It's going to come down to money and with all the suitors out there, Vazquez is in a very strong position. That's likely part of the reason the Brewers aren't looking at mid level FA veteran types for 3B. They know they'll need to pay more than they want to for Vazquez and even that may not be enough.
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    Count me in. I think the new rules will greatly benefit LH hitters and I am happy they acquired Winker to go along with Rowdy and Yelich.. But I think an upgrade over Urias is called for and Brosseau doesn't have the glove to be a regular.
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    A team like the White Sox that has two horrible contracts they'd like to unload (Grandal's $18.25 million for 23, and Leury Garcia's $11 million over 23 and 24) might have interest in a guy like Yelich if the Brewers pick up about $10 million per year from 24 through 28. The problem with that is that Yelich is still a solid major league player, but Grandal and Garcia are older and both look like their done. If they did that, the Brewers would save about half of Yelich's remaining contract. That's about as good as they can do.
  8. JohnBriggs12
    But they have the original Garrett Mitchell who's younger than Perkins and Mitchell's actually hit in the minors. Why would they need a poor man's Garrett Mitchell?
  9. JohnBriggs12
    Singleton is a surprise. Some guys in Indy ball probably could put up numbers in AAA similar to his. I saw one playing for Winnipeg last summer.. He was one time Cardinals farmhand David Washington, a big lefty bat with enormous power. Maybe the new shift rules adds to their value.
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    Singleton is a surprise. Some guys in Indy ball probably could put up numbers in AAA similar to his. I saw one playing for Winnipeg last summer.. He was one time Cardinals farmhand David Washington, a big lefty bat with enormous power. Maybe the new shift rules adds to their value.
  11. JohnBriggs12
    I don't think d'Arnoud's 8 million dollar salary is a hindrance from the Brewer perspective. Contreras is a up and coming star and needs to play so I think Braves would be more than willing to listen to offers for d'Arnoud and Brewers might have some pieces that fit. Braves could ask for Caratini back as part of the deal, which would offset some of the d'Arnoud's salary.
  12. JohnBriggs12
    Not one mention of the lack of offense from the catching position?
  13. JohnBriggs12
    Not one mention of the lack of offense from the catching position?
  14. JohnBriggs12
    Peterson has never been an everyday player. I don't think it's a wise idea to expect him to become one at age 33. He is what he is, a good utility player. Brosseau? Maybe as DH because his glove is distinct liability. Nobody brings up this but I think it would be better to keep Turang at his natural position (SS) and move Adames to 3B, Then you have to decide if Urias' 2022 season was an aberration. It certainly wasn't good enough to be an everyday 3rd baseman. I don't think he's done enough to be penciled in as a starter at 2B for next year either. So I'd bring back Wong. Peterson would be my odd man out. Part of Peterson's value was as 5th outfielder. They have a glut of outfielders if both Frelick and Mitchell make the roster.
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    Peterson has never been an everyday player. I don't think it's a wise idea to expect him to become one at age 33. He is what he is, a good utility player. Brosseau? Maybe as DH because his glove is distinct liability. Nobody brings up this but I think it would be better to keep Turang at his natural position (SS) and move Adames to 3B, Then you have to decide if Urias' 2022 season was an aberration. It certainly wasn't good enough to be an everyday 3rd baseman. I don't think he's done enough to be penciled in as a starter at 2B for next year either. So I'd bring back Wong. Peterson would be my odd man out. Part of Peterson's value was as 5th outfielder. They have a glut of outfielders if both Frelick and Mitchell make the roster.
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    Catcher is the biggest need they have and it's not close. Caratini is an excellent backup but he's not a guy you want starting more than 70 or so games. With the emergence of William Contreras, maybe the Braves would part with Travis d'Arnoud? Sure he's going to get $8 million next year and he'll be 34, but that could be money well spent. Lord knows the Brewers have outfielders in abundance to offer the Braves.
  17. JohnBriggs12
    Catcher is the biggest need they have and it's not close. Caratini is an excellent backup but he's not a guy you want starting more than 70 or so games. With the emergence of William Contreras, maybe the Braves would part with Travis d'Arnoud? Sure he's going to get $8 million next year and he'll be 34, but that could be money well spent. Lord knows the Brewers have outfielders in abundance to offer the Braves.
  18. JohnBriggs12
    I think Turang is the shortstop, Adames moves to 3B, and Urias is the 2B barring a deal or FA signing. I don't want my prized rookie having to adjust to a new position while he's also adjusting to major league pitching.
  19. JohnBriggs12
    I think Turang is the shortstop, Adames moves to 3B, and Urias is the 2B barring a deal or FA signing. I don't want my prized rookie having to adjust to a new position while he's also adjusting to major league pitching.
  20. JohnBriggs12
    "Usually reliable Hunter Renfroe"? He's terrible going back on balls, often covering for this weakness by simply letting balls go over his head and turning to play them off the wall. One of the reasons the Red Sox were willing to part with him were the 12 errors he had for them last season. Granted a lot of those were throwing errors, but he doesn't cover a lot of ground either. As for Adames, he's turned in to an all or nothing guy with the bat and has accuracy issues throwing. I'm beginning to think Turang may indeed end up sticking at SS. It wasn't just the loss of Hader, the new guys have been underwhelming so far. But remember, this was a team that lost 8 in a row in early June and looked bad doing it with Hader. Once that happened it was only a matter of time when a similar stretch would return. They were bad going into the break as well. I was never all that confident that they would hold off the Cardinals or play well enough to make the playoffs. I'm less optimistic now.
  21. JohnBriggs12
    Laureano has a higher OPS and BA at home this year. He peaked as a hitter in 2018. He's hitting .146 in his last 11 games. Why mess with a lineup that's clicking on all cylinders right now including Taylor? If Peterson is going to be out more than a couple more weeks, the need is for a LH bat.
  22. JohnBriggs12
    Laureano has a higher OPS and BA at home this year. He peaked as a hitter in 2018. He's hitting .146 in his last 11 games. Why mess with a lineup that's clicking on all cylinders right now including Taylor? If Peterson is going to be out more than a couple more weeks, the need is for a LH bat.
  23. JohnBriggs12
    Agreed. I think Urias in particular has been awful along with Wong and I'd give him no better than a D.
  24. JohnBriggs12
    You are overlooking the one ability that Tellez has over every other bat in the lineup. It's AVAILABILITY. He's been available every day. Same can't be said for anyone else save Yelich but his back flaring up is just a matter of time and Peterson who's great as a super utility guy but not so much playing everyday. Rowdy's negative is that he's streaky but he's the only guy opposing teams really fear even if it's only when he's hot. This team has struggled offensively because guys continue to get hurt doing normal baseball things. I've never seen players so susceptible to ankle sprains and calf strains. Ankle sprains are a given in basketball, but baseball? Seems they are avoidable. Maybe our starting SS doesn't need to prove he has a good vertical jump and just stay on the ground when he's congratulating a teammate.
  25. JohnBriggs12
    You are overlooking the one ability that Tellez has over every other bat in the lineup. It's AVAILABILITY. He's been available every day. Same can't be said for anyone else save Yelich but his back flaring up is just a matter of time and Peterson who's great as a super utility guy but not so much playing everyday. Rowdy's negative is that he's streaky but he's the only guy opposing teams really fear even if it's only when he's hot. This team has struggled offensively because guys continue to get hurt doing normal baseball things. I've never seen players so susceptible to ankle sprains and calf strains. Ankle sprains are a given in basketball, but baseball? Seems they are avoidable. Maybe our starting SS doesn't need to prove he has a good vertical jump and just stay on the ground when he's congratulating a teammate.
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