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...but I would kind of like to see him continued to be groomed as a short-inning reliever, and once he proves himself to be healthy, re-investigate the possibility of moving him back to the starting rotation. I know the Astros, Cardinals and Twins have been known to handle their young pitchers like this.... Yes, I agree completely: Johan Santana -
http://sports.yahoo.com/m...0TjERvLYF?urn=mlb,206780 All I can say is WOW for the LA Dodgers... 3 of the top 5! If that had been the Brewers, they would have been contracted.
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http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/78385862.html At the end of this blog about Zaun, TH talks about rumors of Wolf signing for 3y $27M with the Brewers: When someone who would know was asked if it were possible that the Brewers gave Wolf a three-year, $27 million deal as rumored by a couple of posters, he replied, "Sure, if you believe in Santa Claus." So is BF the source of that rumor? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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That isn't the point. As a small market organization, you can't allow talent to just walk out the door for free. There is always a point where you can't afford to offer arby (like Cameron), but I think the consensus here is that Lopez wasn't at that point. You hoard as much talent as you can keep and make trades from positions of strength to fill gaps. If Lopez accepted arby (which I think was unlikely), and we couldn't trade him, I wouldn't have been opposed to trading Weeks and keeping Lopez instead. Or we could treat him like Scutaro is being treated by Toronto. If he accepts arby, they are putting him in the OF. Less incentive for him to accept, I think...
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I saw some early talk about Brad Penny, but nothing lately. I know he struggled in Boston, but looked better with SFG. Seems like he would come cheap with some upside. Think he would sign a Looper-ish contract? 6-7m + option for next year?
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Just because the Rockies made the playoffs, doesn't mean Tulo will be higher in the voting. Braun is higher than or equal to him in every major category. Yeah, and Gold Gloves are based on defense...
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They would have to accept or decline early in the FA period. Its not like they can come back and say "I accept now". And if they do accept, you have trading chips. Just because they accept arby, doesn't mean they have to play here... Lopez to me is a no-brainer. Cameron is more iffy.
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Being a Class B would seem to increase the chance of someone signing him IF we offered arby.
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I almost choked when I saw Molina's OBP. Obviously, he makes it up in slugging, but wow that's bad. Career is .308 OBP, so not much better.
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Any use whatsoever for Overbay
CheezWizHed replied to Hate those Rodents's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
maybe we can pawn off Suppan for Lyle. Wow! I haven't followed Overbay for a couple years, so I figured for this statement, he must have really dropped off the map. But he hasn't. Still a high OBP 1B hitting 800 OPS. If we made a blockbuster trade with Fielder, then yes. But Toronto would be a fool to take Suppan for O. Now if it were Dave Bush... -
CF Mike Cameron C Jason Kendall INF Felipe Lopez RHP Braden Looper RHP David Weathers All are considered Class B FA. I was in the boat to keep Cameron, but that ship has sailed... Sounds like we can still offer Weathers arby, so if we decline Looper's option, I would guess the same is possible there. I think you have to offer Lopez arby. If he accepts, you have more trade options. I think Looper/Weathers is coming down to the expected price of pitching this year. If Kendall is offered arby, I'm off Melvin's bandwagon (or maybe he is off his wagon...) Craig Counsell Frank Catalanotto Claudio Vargas Corey Patterson These are the uncompensated FAs (better than no class FAs). Yes please for Vargas and Counsell.
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Adam Heether added to 40 man roster
CheezWizHed replied to yoshii8's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
No. I don't think Heether can handle SS for more than a game or two at MLB. -
Adam Heether added to 40 man roster
CheezWizHed replied to yoshii8's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Yeah, I suppose its possible, but I kind of doubt we will see McGehee, Gamel and Heether on the 40-man for ST. I'm on the fence for trading McGehee or Gamel (assuming the return for Gamel is higher). But in either case, flexibility is good. -
Patrick, excellent stuff as usual. It great to hear about our first year players, especially since their results are rarely based on their talent (i.e. Arnett not throwing sliders, 4-year college players looking too good in rookie ball). It gives a good perspective. One recommendation would be to add the players position (or expected position) to their name so we know that without looking elsewhere. Some of the lower round drafts, I had no idea. And in the midst of the baseball season desert (Jan/Feb), it would be great to hear a report like that on our 2008 or 2007 drafts with their 2009 results. But I understand if time doesn't allow it. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif
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Sweet! The Ranger's unsigned pick doesn't bump us down one, but does bump the Cubs down one spot. (Ok, so its bittersweet since it means we had a worse record, but still...)
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Patrick, excellent stuff as usual. It great to hear about our first year players, especially since their results are rarely based on their talent (i.e. Arnett not throwing sliders, 4-year college players looking too good). It gives a good perspective. One criticism would be to add the players position (or expected position) to their name so we know that without looking elsewhere. And in the midst of the baseball season desert (Jan/Feb), it would be great to hear a report like that on our 2008 or 2007 drafts. But I understand if time doesn't allow it. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif
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Mark McGwire to coach
CheezWizHed replied to BrewersSuperCollector's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
One of the last things you want in a hitting coach is hitting talent. Its the guys that had to squeeze every last drop of talent to make it in the big leagues. The guys that really know the mechanics of hitting and how to teach it to others. Remember Rod Carew's hitting coach days? The guy was a great hitter, but either didn't know the first thing about it or just couldn't teach it. -
Didn't the BlackSox have a bunch of players paid off? But only a few really "looked" like they threw it? Not saying this is the case, just saying if there was one, there surely are more...
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Mark McGwire to coach
CheezWizHed replied to BrewersSuperCollector's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Right now, the last image people have of the guy is his Senate hearing. And the word is that he isn't going to make the HOF. So, how much of this (at least on MM's part) is meant to "reintroduce" to fans, get over the steriod thing, make a better last impression on fans, and increase his chances of making the HOF? -
He is Canadian? Hardy or not, I'm assuming some deal for him will be complete by ST next year... http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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You'd think I have a man-crush the way I keep bringing it up, but Gordan Ash mentioned Mike Jones signed a minor league contract in his interview.
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Gord Ash talking Prospects with Brewers.com
CheezWizHed replied to PrinceFielderx1's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
This is the part that jumped out of that statement: "no physical reason"- Even when healthy and active, he wasn't getting great results. Knowing how to pitch is still an issue. - Obviously, the extra-curricular activites are a worry also I'm glad to hear Jones signed a contract. Much better option than Green or C. Wright last year at AAA. -
I'll come back during spring training next year. Right now is the time for speculating as to who will be in the line-up (which is what this discussion has become), not the order in which they will bat.
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I'm going off memory, but I believe that debt was paid by the Seligs from the sale of the Brewers. I thought Mark A and Co. came in with a clean slate.
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When does MiLB free agency begin? Would be nice to sign Mike Jones, so we don't have to add him to the 40-man to retain him... granted he could still be a Rule V pick...
