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To be fair, this is what people thought of Blake Perkins when we acquired him.... Who knows? Or maybe we flip him to the Athletics for an all-star player?

This was my point all along. People were insistent that he would lose millions if he had just pitched out of the BP (as if he would suddenly forget how to start??). So instead of pitching out of the BP (where he gains the advantage of not seeing a line-up three times) in front of an excellent defense... he is showing himself to be a bad option as a starter and a player who was unwilling to be flexible for his team and made sure to put himself first.

Koenig was the most surprising out there.... must be something in the water!

"Well, I know him now!" 😂

Honestly, I tend to prefer the Yelich type trade deals over the rental variety.... even if they are more expensive.

I'm late in posting, but still worth it, IYKYK and chances are that you know the picture and not what "IYKYK" means or vice versa...

I think trading off Quintana for a lottery pick player would make sense at this point with so many SPs available now (and/or soon). We do need to find a 1B/3B that has a bit more offensive potential. I'm guessing that would mean a Freddie trade or a couple of our bigger prospects. But as many have said... a reliever is the most probable.

*CWH double checks Brewers got Cortes and Durbin for Williams in the original trade* Somehow Cortes giving up 8 runs in 8 IP and then getting hurt actually increased his trade value? Are you Cortes' father?

Remember that they have changed how and where they measured from back in those days. Thus, everyone gained 3-4 MPH.

Ironically, I didn't actually watch the game today until the bottom of the 8th inning... but I did listen to the game while mowing. Nice win again tonight.

Maybe I should've clarified... I want a lazy person's outdoor experience! 🤣 Ok, maybe not quite "lazy", but I'm not out to prove my manhood with the hardest and most dangerous activities either. Plus, I have a few kids with disabilities that make that impossible. We like some of the unique experiences or the hidden gem type of stuff. Yellowstone covered wagon ride into the park for a cowboy dinner. Convertable red bus tour on the Road to the Sun through Glacier Chuckwagon dinner show in the Black Hills Light/Moderate hiking trails (2-3 miles) - like Red Rock falls in Glacier, Tettegouche (MN), Copper Falls (WI), BTW, I obviously highly recommend any of my examples above. These are the things that have made my family's vacation memories. I do find it funny that you picked out a spot that sold hotdogs though.... 😏

Yeah, I agree with Homer. It was interesting because it would be very outside my norm (i.e. office job) and seeing the behind the scenes of something you'd never think was that complicated.

It has been a long time since the Brewers were must-see TV just due to the SP pitching matchups. And then suddenly we've had a few of them!

I wouldn't mind putting Miz in the BP in order to manage his innings this year. Piggyback him with Woody or Priester (120 innings last year)?

If a saving grace is an attribute that describes a lone redeeming quality, is a saving grave the only thing that keeps his career alive? 😂

Ok, I'm planning on a vacation next May in the Smokey Mountains. We probably will do a few touristy type things (not Dollywood!), but more want to focus on the natural aspect of the area (mountains, hiking, waterfalls, overlooks) or historical sites (Civil War, railroads, etc...). We are planning on staying in an AirBnb, but possibly a cabin or something like that. No hotels please - we need a kitchen. Any recommendations?

Probably because Lillard won't play next year and will have a reduced salary (from the $50+M we owe him) the year following that. What is his incentive to reduce his salary? I'd be curious if the stretch rules apply to a buyout also? We needed every bit of the salary savings to make the Turner deal work.

Correct. Moneyball wasn't specifically based on any "new" statistics like WAR. It was more a concept of finding undervalued players. WAR is a compilation of different measurable metrics. So when it says, "there is no one way" to calculate it... sure. BR and Fangraphs calculate it differently. Even with a different algorithm for WAR, both BR and FG end up showing very similar relative results from player to player. WAR is a hand grenade of metrics. It gets you into the ballpark to show relative value between players. But all the metrics going into WAR are also measurable (like AVE, OBP, SLG, etc...) and not just made-up subjective numbers. Even OPS (which was new in the mid-1980s) is a compilation metric (easy math: OBP + SLG). I know that someone with a 900 OPS is a better hitter than someone that is 600 OPS. But if two players are 800 OPS, does the 200/250/550 batter have more value than the 300/350/450 one? At that point you need to look beyond OPS. WAR is analogous to OPS in that way. It is also good to point out that some metrics were replaced by metrics that were more accurate (like VORP replaced by WAR). Generally, when a metric doesn't pass the "scout sniff test" it tends to die or be replaced. There has been a long evolution on most of these metrics since the 90s. And in the last 10-15 years, using technology to measure all sorts of data has helped build their accuracy too.

I just watched this (both Major League 1 and 2) yesterday after the ballgame. 😏 And his AAA numbers are terrible right now anyway.

The money is guaranteed, so what reason would Lillard have to negotiate at all?

I'm glad Rollins is back. I see good things for this young man. Overall, the team stepped back offensively.... but took a big step forward defensively. Odd to say, but I think the team sort of hinges on Kuzma. If he is able to mesh with the team during the offseason better... or if they are able to flip him (and his expiring contract) for someone better. This could be a very good team.

I'm sure Murph didn't just randomly throw it in. It is pretty easy to imagine that those questions have come up for Peralta this year... and perhaps even clubhouse discussion about it. We discuss trades in an off-handed manner because no matter the trade, we remain Brewer fans. Peralta has played his entire MLB career with the Brewers... trade possibilities are starting to become very real for him. Trade can greatly impact their whole life. Imagine if you went into work tomorrow and your boss told you that you have to report to a different city and different company, so pack up your house and move. It is a big impact. Ensuring you stay focused with that distraction is a big deal. Murph knows what Peralta has been dealing with better than any of us.

Obsolutely my favorite game of the year. Woody's control and pitch sequencing was so good to see. Big Woo has been one of my favorite Brewers since he came up. So good to see him back and pitching well. Welcome back Brandon!

Meanwhile, Jrue loved it, Giannis Loves it...

Just to be clear... that isn't a LIllard quote. That is some ESPN talking head's comment about Dame. Talk about click-bait. Bears fans are always miserable... 😂