Crewin06

Steroids brought the fans back, they were in everybody's face, and baseball accepted it because they were making more money. Now that everybody is against steroids and baseball is doing well baseball is trying to out the people they once championed and brought the fans back. Maybe Bud just didn't have the power and maybe the Players Union is to strong, but the strike did happen, the Steroid Era did happen, they are parts of the games history that the main principles in the sport allowed to happen and can't be swept under the rug by turning a blind eye. It is pretty much assumed that almost everybody was using sometime in the 1990's-mid 2000's, You cannot just single out one player one record and choose to eliminate it. Honestly its not even the most important part of the game. What about the Playoffs and World Series Bonds and other steroid users helped their team to win. That is more important. This response is just stupid. Bonds as the HR king is what baseball deserves for turning a blind eye to the steroid era. I am kind of happy that Bonds used steroids and set the records because it took such a negatively polarizing figure to get the public support behind the cause to try to get steroids out of the game.

I'd love to see the demographic of that list. I could see about 1,000 people from Wisconsin and 1,000 people from Arizona out of the 12,000 people on that list

Abreu will probably be kept out of the hall of fame because of the era he played in. In the 70's and 80's Rice was a monster with the numbers he put up. He was in the top 5 for MVP 6 times in his career. Abreu was never in the top 10. As Rodriguez, Bonds, and Clemens have proved to us. All Era's are not created equally and probably shouldn't be judged equally. I am not saying Abreu took steroids, however if Conseco's guess in Juiced that 75% of the players were taking performance enhancers is true, I would put alot of money that Bobby Abreu was one of the players that took enhancers

The Rotation if I was a manager 1.) Looper 2.) Bush 3.) Parra 4.) Gallardo 5.) Suppan Remember Gallardo pretty much missed the whole season last year and we are planning on going to the playoffs this season which would probably push the pitchers workload well over 220 innings as the top of the rotation starter. With Gallardo as our top pitching prospect, missing all of last season, and never throwing over 190 innings in a season, I think it would be wise to have him on strict pitch counts and skip some starts by having him as the #5 man in the rotation. I think it decrease his injury risk and keep him fresh for the end of the year so he doesn't die in September like Parra did on us last season The reason I put him in the #4 spot right now is he would start the home opener vs. the Cubs which would create alot of excitement then later we can push him back to the number 5 spot.

Spahn had his number retired in 1965 and rightfully so. I think players have to be associated with franchises especially ones that moved otherwise what happens to the players when the city that loved them does not get another team? I think the way they do it now is the right way. Atlanta retired their numbers, but Milwaukee has done quite a bit to honor the Braves players.

Exactly what I was going to say. I would like to see McClung become a long-man in the Pen reminiscent of the closers of old. comes in in the 6th or 7th inning and pitches the remainder of the game every 3rd or 4th day.

I don't know how you keep a guy that pitched 199 innings with a 4.16 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP last season out of the starting rotation but everyone is entitled to their own opinion

Man I love this move and am now rediculously excited about the upcoming Brewers season. This move and the Chase Wright move were the exact types this team needed. Depth on the big league level and depth in case of injury. Nice job Doug.

Basically its players with the most playing time in the 2nd year class. Its to give early free agency to players that pretty much spent the whole year in the major league level but not quite the whole year. Normally the system would make them play almost 4 years at the minimum then 3 arby years instead they play almost 3 years at the minimum and get 4 arby years. Ryan Braun if he didn't sign his extension would have been the perfect example. He got called up in the last week of May, just on the fringe between super 2 and a regular. He would have been under the Brewers control regardless for 6.5 years unless traded or released, if he would have been labeled a super 2 by the league based on service time, arbitration would have started in the 2009/2010 offseason if he would have been labeled regular his arbitration would have started in 2010/2011 offseason. His contract actually has a provision in it that if he is labeled a super 2 he gets paid about $8 million more over the life of the contract. As for Howard, I believe he went to college then was forced to play a year at every level of the minors in spite of putting up good stats at ever level. He didn't play his first full season in the majors until he was 26.

I don't really think the Brewers need any more help selling out Sunday games this season. I wouldn't be suprised at some bobbles that need to be done although they might not be the most popular. Hoffman- I think this one would be popular, Suppan- the highest priced free agent to date doesn't have one yet, Kendall- was a solid backstop last season, Cameron-leader of the team and last year in Brewers uniform. I also like the idea of the Bernie Brewer waving a wild card flag and Cirillo as he is still a loved member of the Brewer community Then in 2010 when ticket sales might be down a bit and sunday games are harder to fill you can go with Gallardo (he will hopefully have a full season under his belt by that time), Parra (again he will be a little more entrenched and beloved by Brewer fans), Bush (hopefully he has a huge season and his popularity is up), and a Villanueva ( I really don't know who else all the position players have already been done) with Rob Deer or Teddy Higuera as the throw back player.

Honestly I think our 2010 outfield is Braun in right, Cain in Center and Gamel in Left. That is a pretty solid outfield. I don't think Gamel will be able to stick at 3B and because of that Hart will become expendable next offseason for pitching. I think Cameron will have a monster season and become a free agent next year. With Cain in the fold, as sad as it is to say Cameron becomes expendable. If Cameron does leave maybe the Brewers get some draft picks for him though.

Honestly I think our 2010 outfield is Braun in right, Cain in Center and Gamel in Left. That is a pretty solid outfield. I don't think Gamel will be able to stick at 3B and because of that Hart will become expendable next offseason for pitching. I think Cameron will have a monster season and become a free agent next year. With Cain in the fold, as sad as it is to say Cameron becomes expendable. If Cameron does leave maybe the Brewers get some draft picks for him though.

Honestly I think our 2010 outfield is Braun in right, Cain in Center and Gamel in Left. That is a pretty solid outfield. I don't think Gamel will be able to stick at 3B and because of that Hart will become expendable next offseason for pitching. I think Cameron will have a monster season and become a free agent next year. With Cain in the fold, as sad as it is to say Cameron becomes expendable. If Cameron does leave maybe the Brewers get some draft picks for him though.

Wow that is quite a bit of guaranteed money in this market for a guy who has struggled quite a bit. He has the ability to make this deal look like an absolute steal for the Mets but he also has had the performances that could make this deal look horrible for the Mets. We'll see how it works out.

I like idea of trading for Kennedy or Hughes alot for Cameron alot. But if Swisher or Igawa are involed I would be more likely to pass unless it is taking on Swisher or Igawa with Hughes for Cameron that might work. However as much as everybody is complaining about Cameron's contract I would hate to see what they would do to Swisher's contract 3 years 22 million left or Igawa 3 years 12 million.

I would be alot happier with a 1.000 OPS like in 2007

Heilman took a big step back last year. If he can return to his 2005-2007 form its not a terrible deal. However I don't really understand why you trade a servicable 25 year old SS/2B and a 25 year old LH that looks like he could make an impact for Heilman. I think it is a good tade by Jack Z.

And the first one being a major concern for Ben Sheets I guess I just see a young lefty strikeout pitcher that has plenty of room to grow and I wouldn't mind taking a flier on him. If he puts up his career ERA he would be a major asset by moving McClung to the #6 spot and longman out of the pen, If he puts up last year's stats the Brewers are probably going to the playoffs if the other players hold their own. If he puts up his best season of his career the Brewers get a major steal and a Cy Young candidate. I think it is worth it for a first round pick with the possiblity of gettting picks in the future. I guess I just hear people claiming how much they like Manny Parra and how we should trade a bunch of talent for Jonathan Sanchez and I thought I would bring up Perez who is just a year older and has had much more success at the major league level than either Parra or Sanchez

I would much rather sign Perez to an incentive laden deal like I layed out than Sheets. 1.) because the Brewers would get 2 picks while giving up 1 pick. Yes the 1 pick is higher but not that much higher. 2.) Perez is 3 years younger than Sheets right now 3.) Perez is not coming off injuries

Roderick, Like Invader 3K said Attanasio has been saying that it is in the $80-85 million range. However everyone I know that has put together a budget including myself has the Brewers in the $75-78 million range. I don't know where Attanasio got his number from but I would love to know how he got it.

The deal would be a 3 year deal if he performs well. If he doesn't the Brewers are not locked into big money. If the Brewers opt out and Perez opts out after the first year it probably means that he did fairly well and the Brewers will get at least type B compensation. The Brewers gave up a second round pick for Suppan 3 years ago. Right now how many people wish the Brewers could rid themselves of Suppan's contract? In this type of deal the Brewers could if Perez doesn't perform up to expectations It just seems that if he meets the criteria (which he could easily do) the contract is definitely worth the money. If Perez doesn't meet the expectations we are not locked into a horrible contract that we can not get out from under like Suppan.

I wonder why there is no interest in Oliver Perez. I understand that he is a type A free agent but he is the exacty type of high upside young pitcher the Brewers need right now. With all of the extra high picks the Brewers have this year I think it would be wise to use one on Oliver Perez if Perez is interested in accepting an incentive laden deal. I was thinking about this for a while but what about 1 year $7 million deal with a $2 million bonus for a top 10 Cy Young Finish, $2 million bonus for a top 5 Cy Young finish and another $2 million bonus for winning the Cy Young with a couple of mutual option years Year 2 mutual option Brewers Club option at $10 million Oliver Perez at $5 million with a $2 million bonus for a top 10 Cy Young finish, $2 million bonus for a top 5 Cy Young finish and another $2 million bonus for winning the Cy Young Year 2 option becomes guaranteed if Oliver Perez pitches 200 innings in Year 1 of contract. Year 3 if year 2 club option is declined by Brewers can void year 3. Mutual option Brewers club option at $12 million Perez's option $5 million with a $2 million bonus for a top 10 Cy Young Finish, $2 million bonus for a top 5 Cy Young finish and another $2 million bonus for winning the Cy Young. Year 3 becomes guaranteed with 400 total innings pitched in prior 2 years or 220 innings pitched in year 2 of contract. With his age( turning 27 last August) and his prior performance in some years I think Perez could be the exact type of pitcher the Brewers need if properly motivated. I think the money and performance incentives will keep Perez properly motivated while the option clauses limits the risk potential for the Brewers if Perez doesn't perform.

Dunn is a perfect #2 hitter IMO. Takes alot of pitches so Rickie has a chance to run. Will get on base in front of the big knockers. His low BA would be a detriment in the middle of the order and his on base skills would be negated by Hall, Kendall and the pitcher hitting behind him. I think one of the big reasons people are down on Dunn is he has been miscast as a middle of the order bat in the NL when in fact he is a perfect #2 hitter. As a #2 hitter in Weirdos lineup, I bet the guy scores 130-140 runs.

Weirdos I have been salivating over that exact lineup since I heard Cameron might be traded and the Brewers were interested in Dunn. I would probably switch Hardy and Hart based on last year's production but you can't really argue with either of them. I wonder if Kennedy and Cabrera were ever on the table when Sabathia was still a free agent. Probably not.

To that I would say there is a good reason Yost was fired.