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why what you problem with? This had me laughing out loud

If you were looking for a reason to get Villar in the lineup then why trade for Walker? Similarly, you only make the trade for Walker if you think you are contenders. Villar who has all of 4 innings in 2015 in CF tells me you don't believe you are a contender. Bring up Phillips or Brinson or let Broxton play. Starting Perez and Villar in CF over the previous three makes absolutely no sense to me.

Please God no...I am sick of Boston-New York enough already. I don't need to hear about Boston's Stanton vs. New York's Judge for the next decade.

Love it as long as we aren't giving up a real prospect for a FA to be.

Where is the Counsell stinks as a manager thread? I am starting to feel like he is a Mike McCarthy. Great coach. Horrible in game.

Well if it were the Cardinals, I would say yes. Instead my guess is 6 IP 2 hits 0 R. Sounds pretty close

Thanks for the insider knowledge on this. While Gilbert would be an increase in drive time for me coming from California, I am seriously hopeful they can get this done. Please share any additional information you get regarding the proposal.

Here is the text of the entire article on Brewers.com: Whether a stadium proposal moves forward in Phoenix's East Valley or the Brewers remain at Maryvale Baseball Park, baseball operations officials were pleased to see news of progress in the team's ongoing Spring Training saga. Brewers executive vice president of finance and administration Bob Quinn confirmed that the team is familiar with a proposal to build a new facility in Gilbert, Ariz., about 35 miles southeast of Maryvale. According to the original report in the Arizona Republic, the Brewers could contribute $20 million to the $90 million project. But the club is quick to say they remain open to remaining at their current home in west Phoenix if the city finds room in the budget for further upgrades to Maryvale. It has been home to Milwaukee's Spring Training operation and a Rookie League team since 1998, while also serving as a year-round home for players rehabilitating injuries. "You see what the other facilities look like right now, and all we want to do is have the best in everything we do," Brewers assistant general manager Matt Arnold said. "Whether that's the big league level, the Minor League level, or our hub for Spring Training, that's the goal. If we can accomplish that in Maryvale, that would be great. "Obviously, we would like to have that figured out sometime soon." Quinn has been exploring options for several years. There are positives to the team's current home, despite its unfavorable location. The Brewers don't share the facility with another team, and the Minor League facilities are on-site. But with the growth of front offices and developments in medical care, Maryvale has become outdated. "In some ways, the intimacy of Maryvale is productive for us as an organization, but baseball organizations have grown in numbers, and we're just out of space," Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. "I think that's the big thing. It's changed significantly in the last couple of years for every organization. "And then there are some quality upgrades that need to be made on fields and things like that. Those are getting to the point they have to be made, in my opinion." According to the Arizona Republic, officials in Gilbert are reviewing a proposal that calls for a 7,500-seat ballpark, six practice fields, a 55,000 square-foot clubhouse, a 10,000 square-foot office and a 13-acre adjoining village with a hotel, offices and retail. If the project moves forward, it could be open by 2019, the newspaper reported. "We need to make progress," Counsell said. "We need to improve our facility, whether that is at Maryvale or someplace else." The whole situation seems odd to me especially now that the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce is hiring a separate consultant given the findings of the first was "limited." This story is not dead by any stretch of the imagination.

https://www.brewcrewball.com/2017/8/7/16103690/milwaukee-brewers-should-consider-exploring-the-second-base-trade-market Never really had thought of him as an option for the Brewers but would love to see him inserted at 2B. Doesn't strike out much and has a career line of .283/.322/.736 in 2300 ABs. Curious to see whether he would be claimed off of waivers given the contract (1 year left at $10.25m, team option in 2019 for $10.5m with a $1m buyout, team option in 2020 for $11.5m with a $500 buyout). For a minimum of only $11.25m guaranteed for 2018 with the buyout, Harrison would be a nice bridge to Dubon or Hiura. I would be very interested in acquiring him.

There was never talking. The Brewers or the development company brought up very simple terms so Gilbert could research the possibility. Gilbert say they have already done so and said no. So quickly they didn't bother even negotiating or sending back a counter offer of any sort. It's possible the Milwaukee employee interviewed for the story isn't kept up with the status of said proposals. From the article on Brewers.com about the Spring Training site: Brewers executive vice president of finance and administration Bob Quinn confirmed that the team is familiar with a proposal to build a new facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Seems like a strange article to run specifically when the Mayor says the city of Gilbert has moved on. Peculiar.

So I'm confused on the Gilbert deal. The Mayor says it's dead. The Brewers front office acknowledges ongoing talks yesterday. ABC is Phoenix runs that article. Where does this stand?

Anything to keep the Brewers in Arizona and out of Maryvale. Will make for long-ish trips between Gilbert and Surprise but still shorter than trips in the Grapefruit League.

Man Villar is really pulling his head when he swings.

Exactly what happened

What team is this?!

What a loser of an umpire...real tough guy

3 St Louis (2-1) 3 @TB (1-2) 2 @Min (1-1) 2 Min (2-0) 3 Cinci (3-0) 2 Pitt (1-1) 3 @Col (1-2) 3 @SF (2-1) 3 @ LAD (1-2) 2 STL (1-1) 1 Washington (1-0) I will go with 16-11. I have a good feeling that this team will finish up strong with the influx of Swarzak and a rejuvenated Jeffress in the bullpen and will increase their hitting with RISP. Head into the final month at 71-63.

Oh dear lord Seconded...Gantner was nothing special. I can probably name 15 other Brewers not named Yount and Molitor who should be honored before Gantner.

Lewis Brinson and Brett Phillips need to play in the Majors for the rest of the season. Platooning them and giving the other LF or RF when Braun or Santana need a breather is the way this team should go. The days of Hernan Perez in the OF (even if he is the best defensive OF on the team like Counsell has stated) need to be over. Hernan as the 5th OF is fine, but Brinson and Phillips need all the time they can get. What is the likelihood Counsell will adhere to something like this and, given Sogard's dimming star, focus on giving Perez the IF utility position again?

Given today's trade, I can't wait for the winter when we re-acquire Thornburg for Rob Scahill

Man...the negativity you possess in terms of Stearns has to be exhausting. I keep forgetting the acquisition of Gray would have allowed us to compete with Kershaw/Darvish and Scherzer/Strasburg in the playoffs.

Can we now say the trade was Lucroy and Taylor Scott for Brinson, Ortiz and Swarzak? Great job DS!

Per Crasnick For RHP Tayler Scott

The only way this makes sense is if: A. Phillips is being dealt for something. I really don't understand his demotion, especially if the Brewers are planning on platooning Brinson with Perez. B. Assuming A, then Granderson becomes Brinson's platoon mate.

I can't remember where I read it this morning but the rumor was Michael Fulmer could be had if someone absorbs all of Jordan Zimmermann's deal. While Zimmerman's deal is truly awful (3 years $74 million), is this something the Brewers could absorb to get Fulmer? I would imagine the prospect package would still be significant (Hader, Phillips, Diaz + perhaps) but to acquire Fulmer, while still having the ability to have salary flexibility, might this be worth it?