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  1. 3and2Fastball
    I’m not expecting any of it to happen, it’s just my plan (!). I do think in a normal year there’d be a chance for the Brewers to be a player in signing Bauer to a 1 year deal. This hasn’t been a normal year though. I expect Mark to cut payroll.
  2. 3and2Fastball
    My offseason plan would be to try to convince Mark to sell the team to a different Billionaire who would prioritize winning and be willing to increase payroll to $160 million or so, recognizing that he can afford to spend $30 million of his billions of dollars out of his own pocket. Then I’d sign Trevor Bauer to a 1 year, $38 million contract, sign Justin Turner to 4 years $90 million, fire Haines, let Counsell know he’s on thin ice, and keep Sedar on staff but replace him as the 3rd Base coach. I’d invest a lot more money into signing Dominican Republic players, and would decline the option on Ryan Braun. I would do everything I could to try to sign Barry Bonds as the new hitting coach. If that cannot be done I’d at least try to get him to come in and coach during Spring Training. I’d get rid of Sogard.
  3. 3and2Fastball
    Only if his agent throws in a free trash can as part of the deal
  4. 3and2Fastball
    Billionaires have a ready ability to acquire an extra $20-$50 million at any time. Billionaires in general don’t become or stay Billionaires by making a habit of risking their own money. And, yes, every MLB team could take the same roll of the dice in pursuing titles. Having said that, to think that the Brewers “cannot afford to increase payroll” is laughably inaccurate. It’s a choice. Just as I have a choice as to whether to continue buying tickets to see a franchise that won’t take the extra steps to win. The fact that the Brewers don’t care about whether I spend money on them (as long as enough other fans do continue to spend money on them) is irrelevent. The value of the franchise went from $223 million to $1.2 billion in 15 years! That is incredible. I don’t think it is at all a stretch of the imagination to say that Mark cares much more about profits and continuing to increase the value of his investment than he does about World Series titles. How we as fans choose to think about that reality is our choice.
  5. 3and2Fastball
    The value of the Brewers franchise has increased dramatically since Mark bought the team ($223 million to 1.2 Billion). About a 500% return on investment in 15 years is a remarkable success. I think Mark recognizes that having a team that wins and contends adds to the value in ticket sales and merch sales etc. If he and his investment group took even just 5% of their immense increased value ($50 million or so) and added it to the yearly payroll, they’d have a much better chance of winning a World Series. They won’t do that though, for multiple reasons.
  6. 3and2Fastball
    They are both too early in their GM careers to make an accurate judgement on them. I suspect that Stearns might be slightly better at evaluating talent and building the franchise overall, whereas Neander might be slightly better at building a contender under extreme budgetary constraints. Depending on how tight the budget gets in the next few years, Neander might be better for the Brewers than Stearns, but of course that’s irrelevant as Tampa Bay isn’t giving up Neander. It’s interesting that Matt Arnold worked with Neander with the Rays for several years. There are definitely similarities in the way the 2 franchises do things. Mark A seems to push for bigger, splashier moves, I think, than Rays ownership. Attendance is a much bigger deal in Milwaukee. I have no idea how Tampa Bay does what they do, competing in that division with generally sparse attendance. I think they have a better TV contract than the Brewers do, but it can’t be that much better.
  7. 3and2Fastball
    Erik Neander. Possibly. It would be a tough choice.
  8. 3and2Fastball
    Making the playoffs 3 years in a row, and the rebuilding/redesign of the Spring Training Complex are huge accomplishments. With the emergence of Woodruff and Burnes, the Brewers have put to rest the long held belief that they cannot draft and develop TOR pitchers. Trading for Yelich and then signing him after his MVP season to a long term contract was also a huge accomplishment. I’m the type of fan that will never be completely satisfied until the Brewers win a World Series, but I remain optimistic that they can and will do it under Stearns’ leadership.
  9. 3and2Fastball
    Please....please don't bring him up ever again. I will keep that promise if and only if the Brewers stop signing the likes of Smoak/Healy/Sogard in replace of Aguilar/Thames/Perez
  10. 3and2Fastball
    The Brewers have a ton more problems and issues going on with their franchise than being concerned with whether Ryan Braun comes back. This year’s Brewers seemed like the most “anti-swag” team I’ve ever seen in the modern era. I’m concerned they are being built in Counsell’s image. And if they continue building the pitching staff, that could actually work. But man oh man what a boring, uninspiring team to watch. This year’s Braves remind me a little of the 2018-2019 Brewers. Loose, energetic, a mix of colorful characters and swag. Ken Macha would’ve felt right at home with the 2020 Brew Crew.
  11. 3and2Fastball
    That says more about the roster than it does about a 37 year old who cannot stay healthy.
  12. 3and2Fastball
    I would hope this was his last year, unless Mark wants to increase payroll. Even with a team friendly deal, that money is better spent elsewhere. I’m very grateful to Ryan Braun. He provided years of great entertainment and had some of the most clutch hits in franchise history. He also took the risk of sacrificing his legacy to help himself but also help his team. He played with fire and his MVP level years were absolutely fantastic. However, it’s time to wish him well and move on...
  13. 3and2Fastball
    I would have liked to see Aguillar hitting 4th in a playoff game and not Healy. This team had no fire. Stearns must protect Counsel from himself and not have Eric Sogard types on the roster. Mark A is likely going to reduce payroll even more. “Well we made the playoffs 3 straight years but we’ll need to take a step back.” In 2020 the Brewers have proven that yes, in fact, they can draft and develop TOR Pitchers. Considering everything, I’m just happy we got to watch some Baseball in 2020. The Brewers need to figure out what is going on with their hitting.
  14. 3and2Fastball
    I think the best we can hope for is a 1 year contract similar to what we did with Grandal. The one guy I’d love to see that with is Trevor Bauer. If we could go Bauer, Woodruff, Burnes with D Williams and Hader out of the pen Etc, that is a pitching staff that can make a run. Give Bauer one year $38 million or whatever. Roll that dice, Mark!
  15. 3and2Fastball
    I think at some point we as Brewers fans have to recognize that Craig Counsel is just not a very good manager. Ryan Braun in right field because Counsell insists on his beloved “Sogie” in the lineup despite the .286 OBP, zero power, and lack of arm at third base is just brutal. It’s clear that Braun should have DH’d, with Vogelbach at first, Gyrko at Third, and Taylor in RF. What benefit does Narvaez serve the Brewers at present? Nottingham isn’t much better, but he’s better. Why did it take so long to get people warming up in the first inning? That was like watching a Head Coach of a high school team flinch when his plan didn’t go right. And then to send Suter out for another inning? Just stunning.
  16. 3and2Fastball
    Suter for 2 innings Devin Williams innings 3 & 4 Fastball Freddy innings 5 & 6 Hope and a Prayer inning 7 Hader 8 & 9
  17. 3and2Fastball
    At the age of 21. Have you checked his stats? Crazy numbers. And granted, it’s a small sample of stats. He was also magnificent in the World Series last year, too. Is Soto MLB’s biggest superstar of the future?
  18. 3and2Fastball
    Wait, why would the Sox offer Madrigal and Vaughan? Did I accidentally click on the Trade Rumors Forum? Hiura has yet to play 162 games. Let’s slow our roll on judging him quite yet. The entire Brewers offense is in a nose dive this season. Are they all horrible? Is something else going on?
  19. 3and2Fastball
    Hey even a broken clock is right twice a day! Had a feeling this is what was up. Somebody with Burnes’ stuff doesn’t just all of a sudden suck if it wasn’t an injury or something going on in his head.... cool to see this
  20. 3and2Fastball
    I realize Hiura has a negative WAR right now. He’s also a 2B on pace for a 40 HR season extrapolated over 162 games. There is value in that, but hitting .215/.308/.436 and leading the league in strikeouts is a big surprise. (For me anyways, I’ve always looked at him as a potential superstar) Is he selling out too much for the longball?
  21. 3and2Fastball
    Religion is not allowed for discussion at Brewerfan.net But hey, Vogelbach has me not wishing for Jesus Aguillar. That’s a path... Faith though? Hmmm woah solvdd
  22. 3and2Fastball
    Nice to see that Cantrelle has a .393 OBP
  23. 3and2Fastball
    What’s wrong with “Snappers”?
  24. 3and2Fastball
    The Vaccine will be administered at about a rate of one million per month. It’s a huge assumption to think that there won’t be major complications and side effects with a rushed vaccine, but even if there is not any, it will likely take 18 months to get half the US population vaccinated. Then there is the reality of scientists saying “normally we like to see a 75% success rate in this type of vaccine, but considering things, a 50% success rate is acceptable.” I know that people are busy these days, and get their “news” from click bait, social media, and TV snippets. “We are getting a vaccine by November or December” without delving critically into the reality. The fantasy of packed football stadiums in the spring is just that, a fantasy. This is about TV money. Stadiums likely won’t be filled until 2023.
  25. 3and2Fastball
    See? Bring out the Robo Umps and Yelich will be fine! That’s good stuff Eye Black...
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