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Mariners “Actively” Trying To Move Robinson Cano
NievesNoNO replied to ewitkows's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
Pass. I mean I guess there's an exception or a way to make anything work but taking on the long term contracts of past prime players shouldn't be part of the Brewers plan -
Will Carroll Brewers tweet
NievesNoNO replied to Outlander's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
He sounds like a guy who has enough industry contacts that he could have some tidbits of info. Typical sports fans could care less about the Brewers so I would actually guess somebody shared some seemingly relevant info, but he's not confident enough in the source to repeat it. If he was solely looking for attention he wouldn't have tweeted about the Brewers. I'm going with the Brewers having a large contract offer on the table for Eovaldi...... Or, maybe in some wierd scenario, have actually discussed trading Yelich -
A fantastic and consistent career. Yes, I'd say he's in the Hall for sure, so congrats to him on a great career.
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I don't think he'll get 4 fully guaranteed; the injury history is too much. He's seemingly figured out how to get more whiffs with his tantalizing velocity and has excellent control so I'd love to have him but the risk is too much imo for what he's going to get. It's a tough one, he might end up being the best FA pitcher in this year's market when it's all said and done. Also wouldn't cost draft pick compensation. They could try and get creative with a deal to offer some protection while giving Eovaldi some opt outs should he actually pitch a full season injury free. On a straight deal I'd offer 2/30. If I was going to risk money I guess I'd do with Donaldson or Kikuchi instead but I won't be disappointed if the Brewers land him. He won't get a franchise crippling deal.
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I think thats probably pretty close. Personally I don't know that the Brewers have a comparable pitcher to Sheffield. Results-wise Brown might be closest. I don't really consider Peralta or Burnes in that category as they've now already shown they can get MLB hitters out. By results alone, I'm not super impressed by Sheffield, though his prospect ranking is about what I'd have expected to part with. Obviously Paxton has been excellent when on the field. A risk that a large market team can take on easier. I would not have given up Peralta for him, but he's a difference maker when healthy. I think he's the type of guy you kind of try to sneak through the regular season at a regulated work load to try and keep him healthy for the post season. Made sense for the Brewers for sure but I'm not sure what I would've been willing to give up; maybe Corey Ray would've enticed them.
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Never really understood that concept. Why limit yourself when you're not going to be good. I guess I'd sort of understand if they were planning on being competitive but not in the state they're in. Good for the rest of the teams wanting to acquire him I guess
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The Brewers are finally in a position to not have to consider this type of deal. Even if Arizona pays down part of the deal, he'll still be making more than they should pay, imo. Burnes, Woodruff, and Peralta are what this team haa been waiting for. Their own group of potentially good young, cheap, starters.
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Brewers Interested in Anibal Sanchez
NievesNoNO replied to JDBrewCrew's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
Just did a quick glance on Fangraphs. Not sure how much to believe in the pitch type numbers but according to what they have he added (or just decided to use more) a cutter. Anybody follow the Braves enough to know if he's modified his pitch selection? Anyway, could be this year's version of Chacin. -
After thinking it over, it's a bit of a hold year for me. If you believe that Hiura is close; Woodruff, Burnes and Peralta can handle an expanded role and Arcia's bat is closer to the end of the season model then there's not much to do. If they could get Paxton or Realmuto for some combination of Santana, Peralta, Ray, Davies, Anderson, and Brown then count me in on that. Otherwise I'll advocate for a 6 man rotation consisting of Chacin, Anderson/Davies, Woodruff, Burnes, Peralta, and Nelson. Most of that group I'm guessing would have some sort of inning restriction so the 6-man thing should help. I'd also monitor the Josh Donaldson market. That would probably mean non-tendering Schoop and trading Thames and/or Anderson if they're needing to stay near the current payroll. ............also, I really enjoy reading though some of the detailed responses in this thread.
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I also would love Donaldson. He could really be a difference maker. His recent injury history will make him affordable for the Brewers. I'd even overpay a bit on maybe a two year deal. 2/ $36 mill?? I wasn't really on board with Shaw moving to 2B, but from what I saw I was wrong. He looked capable to me over there. If there's an injury, I think Hiura is close to being ready.
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At this point, it's a young/controllable high end bat and pitcher. Buehler and Muncy.. That's not really an even deal but that's what I'd want.
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I think I'd roll with Schoop at 2B to start the season. He's proven when he's right, he can hit MLB pitching. Yes, he was awful this season but two years ago he's easily a top 10 second baseman. They also have the luxury of Hiura potentially being able to replace him mid season, Dubon, Perez and Shaw could slide over there if needed now (assuming then they acquired a 3B) There's not a lot of 2B acquisitions with the potential to hit 30 homers. I know, HR aren't what they used to be and he doesn't get on base enough, yada , yada. Those are legit things but the upside is there and he's only 27 yet. Maybe the new hitting coach taps into something yet with him. As I said, I'd hold.
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Derek Johnson leaving to go to Reds
NievesNoNO replied to MoreTrife's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I think some of you are jumping to conclusions. I mean good for DJ. Maybe the Reds offered him enough to be the highest paid pitching coach in baseball; maybe they doubled his salary. Who knows. I will agree, he seems to have done a decent job here so I'm disappointed to see him go. That doesn't mean there's not somebody else as qualified. Mark A. is going to have to pay Stearns and Counsel raises most likely in the near future. Maybe he drew the line and said "sorry, no raises for the other coaches" (or at least didn't want to overpay to keep him) -
I think those of us that think he should get the chance to start aren't sure either but you'll never know if you don't give him a chance. If he's just an average starter, then sure he's likely more valuable in the pen. I just don't like the "What If", in the back of my mind. What If: he's the next Jacob DeGrom. You'd have a hard time convincing me that Jacob DeGrom would be more valuable from the bullpen over the course of the regular season. I also don't really buy into the way the Brewers organized their pitching in the last month as being the new norm or a trend that will be sustainable for the entirety of the regular season. Plus starting pitching will still win games; I still think we need some TOR arms.
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Trade Targets Position Players 2018-19
NievesNoNO replied to RollieTime's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
Suarez would be great, though I can't see it happening. They just signed him long term. I think the Reds are closer than people give them credit for. I don't think there's a Yelich type deal to be had this season. Those rarely come along. I think Merrifield obviously makes sense and he's been discussed a lot on here already. Obviously Realmuto would be nice; I'm just not sure they be willing to part with what it would take. I think a guy that could be interesting in a Travis Shaw sort of way might be Chad Pinder. No indication he'd be available and really no reason for the A's to trade the guy but his statcast metrics look nice and he's made some incremental improvements on some of his advanced stats (fangraphs) and possesses some versatility that the team has valued recently. So far Stearns has made a tradition of coming up with guys that nobody really saw coming. I'd expect the same this off-season. Man, it's going to be a long wait til opening day. -
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Braun has proven he can't play 3rd. Hader, has not proven he can't start.
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I just think they aught to find out what he can do as starter. I mean I get it; 80-100 high leverage innings per year is a nice luxury but if he can be an above average starter for 180-200 innings that's more valuable. I know guys don't typically hit the 200 mark anymore but I just hate to never have known with him. If it doesn't work for him, you already know what he is in the bullpen. Even if he throws an average 3rd pitch I think he can be an above average starter.
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I hadn't heard that. I guess if that's the case then I'm for just leaving him where he's at.
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That made me smile (sort of ), thanks
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Hader might just have had the most dominant relief season since Mariano Rivera. I'm pretty sure one of the knocks on him coming up was his control. That doesn't seem to be a problem. He still would need another pitch and obviously make a few adjustments. Should Josh Hader be given a chance to start or has he simply become too valuable to consider that? I'd contest that he should be given every opportunity to start. I know there's a thread out there about the future of pitching. I'm going to argue that it might change a bit with bullpen roles but the ace starter still has tremendous value. Even after a horrid loss, I'm excited to consider a Hader, Woodruff, Burnes, Nelson, Chacin type of rotation for next season.
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Burnes, Woodruff, Hader
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That would be fine if we had those but we don’t. At least not WS caliber starters. No one is going to take you seriously if you are trotting out Chacin and especially Gio in a championship series. That’s why Counsel had to get creative with the hand he was dealt. Had the offense been even averag it would have worked too. I'm not arguing that they should've played it differently. In fact, Counsel did a great job and did what you're supposed to do. Manage to the team's strengths. I'm simply saying when it mattered the Dodgers were able to turn to two really good starters. I'm not disagreeing about the offense, but in playoff baseball, little things do matter. If you could swap out even 3 plays in the series it might be a sweep (for either side). It's so closely contested. I don't necessarily blame the offense, but yes one hit here or there and it's a completely different outcome. They might be one player, career year, lucky bounce, trade away or the opportunity may never come again in my lifetime. I don't think I'm even responding to your post anymore, lol.... anyway I'm super disappointed and optimistic at the same time. Everything in the organization is in place for another strong showing. The season, and then the post season is soooo long though. I think that what makes baseball the best sport and most rewarding to be a fan of. When it finally happens you know you've earned it.....still waiting.....
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I agree, there's a lot to be optimistic about but losing at home in a game 7, regardless of opponent and situation is super disappointing. It was all right there for the taking. Starting pitching still matters.
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You mean the guy that got them here last night. Trying to figure out why Aguilar is being pilled on. Honestly, Bueler was the man. Suprised he handled it so well. He's got some nasty stuff and wasn't phased.
