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I wouldn't sit Braun against a LHP, no matter how bad he's struggling.

All of a sudden Weeks is OPSing .754. Not too shabby, considering.

Five years, $90 million. Or thereabouts.

How fast does he throw?

Pogo, in the article, you say that the farm system is "substantially weakened" after this trade. I'm sorry, but if the loss of Inman wreaks that much havoc on the system, then the system wasn't that strong to begin with. The reality is, the Brewers only gave up one "top-tier" prospect in this transaction, and I'm being generous in using that designation. While Inman has constantly wowed us with his pitching lines, his statistical success has always been shadowed by the skepticism of scouts. Whether you disagree or not with this skepticism, you have to admit that Inman is hardly a surefire prospect. Never mind whether or not Inman becomes a quality MLB pitcher - In evaluating this trade, you are incredibly overvaluing Thatcher and Garrison. Yes, Thatcher looks like he'll be able to pitch in the majors at some point. However, at this point he's unproven. Could he be counted on in the 2007 pennant race? No. And does his loss weaken the Brewers club in the years of 2008 and beyond? No. Finally, there is Steve Garrison, who while young, by his own admission doesn't have the stuff to blow away hitters. He is young, and he's lefty, so he has potential, but while many crafty lefties will find solid MLB careers, many will not. So my first argument is that you are overvaluing these prospects. This argument is exemplified in your comparison of this deal with Cincinatti's deal with Washington. When that deal was transacted, Kearns had already shown the ability to put up 800+ OPS seasons, when healthy. Lopez had put up an 800+ OPS the season before. Both of these players were quality MLB players at the time. To compare these two players with Inman and co. is folly. Do I think this trade signals a shift in philosophy? No, not at all. Melvin has repeatedly said over the years that prospects will be dealt if the right deal comes along - a deal that helps the MLB club to make the playoffs. That's what he's done here. This doesn't mean that prospects are no longer valued. Melvin said that the deal would not have been completed without the knowledge that Linebrink was a Type A free agent. As mentioned by other posters, the success of the Brewers and an eventual playoff berth can only mean an influx of additional revenue, revenue which will in part go to player development costs. Why should anyone doubt this? Mark A. has shown no reluctance to spending money in the draft, or to signing international players. Finally, as for your concern about the Brewers lacking a "wave" of prospects ready to hit in the next few years, I think it's understandable, but also a little overwrought. As I've already said, the loss of these three prospects can hardly be said to have destroyed the next wave of prospects. The Brewers system had already been thin towards the top, and the reason is because they've recently graduated so many prospects to the MLB team.

They sure could use him out of the bullpen against lefties. Not sure who they would get rid of, though.

I respect Jenkins and appreciate his passion for the Brewers, but I'll be thrilled next year when I no longer have to watch him flail at pitch after pitch in the dirt.

I actually think Davey has gotten better. Obviously he's not spouting anything profound, but I like the guy, so I hope they retain him.

Yeah, but luck seems to happen when the team is putting together quality at bats. Thompson is at 58 pitches after two. Let's get to that bullpen.

Thanks for the heads up, brett.

An even better album that no one has heard of than Forever Changes is Odessey and Oracle by the Zombies.

I would like to make the request that color font be banned from game threads, especially if that color is pink and hard to read. Really, it comes across as quite amateurish and conflicts with the board's goal to foster quality discussion.

No pink please, it's hard to read. Pretty much a hindrance to quality discussion.

Count me in as liking this trade. I think some of you are underestimating Linebrink and the impact he will have on close games. Our bullpen is going to be SOLID. Yes, Inman may become a quality starter, but such are the risks that teams have to take. And am I supposed to trust what Keith Law and Nate Silver think over the opinion of Doug Melvin? Sorry, but consider me a non-believer in that pursuit.

Yeah, Inman is great but in no way is he an A- prospect. I'd even hesitate to give him a B+. I do think some people are overestimating the prospects that we are sending out, however I also agree that Linebrink seems like a questionable target. We'll just have to wait and see, there isn't anything else to be done.

I'm not a fan of this trade at all.

Haha yeah, Check out Norm on The View: Hilarious.

Here's a pretty funny clip with Norm on Conan:

One of the best moments of the year.

I'd like to see him pitch so I can actually confirm the quality of his stuff. It might be entertaining just to put together a list of lefties over the last 10-20 years that could throw with control a fastball over 93 mph JDLR http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

Tonight I cry.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for Wilco at the Overture Center. $35. Can't miss as far as I'm concerned.

I'm not sure if I'm missing something, DoA, but just because Parra is in the bullpen right now doesn't mean he will be forever (see: Gallardo, Villanueva eventually). I think you are drastically underestimating Parra's talent. Now, I have yet to see him pitch, but I'm going on scouting reports and performance (including the perfect game), and everything leads me to believe he could be a top-end starter. Keep in mind, that the #3 starter for the Padres, who have the best pitching in MLB, and one of the best pitching environments, has a 4.15 era. Do you really think that if Parra "breaks perfectly" i.e. reaches his ceiling, he won't be able to top a 4.15 era?

50+ pitches for Matt Wise? What the hell are you doing, Yost?

Not to excuse Cappy at all, but both the ball to Mench and the ball to Jenkins could easily have been caught. Also, the 3-2 pitch to the first walk looked like a strike.