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  1. cragi
    I dont like the package we gave up but there is certainly no doubt this team got signficantly better for the playoffs. Been saying for months now that the Brewers (despite the hitting slump) can effectively sit tight on the hitting but must add a key starting pitcher. Thats why my needs response was consistently "skubal". Pitching starters shortens up in the playoffs and we needed a trusted complement to Miz and Harrision, and someone who can eat some innings. They had bats to reach down into the minors if they needed it but not many bats will move the needle because we likely lose some on fielding.
  2. cragi
    Put Adams in the lineup to shake things up. Worth a shot.
  3. cragi
    alright lets get our heads in the right place. Best record in baseball. Best farm system in baseball. Significantly improved our pitching. Lets see what these new guys can do
  4. cragi
    or its a Brewers tax restricting how many top 100 prospects we have
  5. cragi
    I dont know about the live ball theory for Frias given his heroics and EVs in the DSL. I think we are overloaded with OF prospects and there wasnt much of a market for them, but hard not to think its an overpay compared to other guys that got moved. All I can think is the Brewers were stunned by the Skubal results and there was pressure to make a move. But also that they valued May more than meets the eye.
  6. cragi
    Im not saying Skubal isnt the better pitcher, he is, but he is coming off serious injury and henderson's numbers were on par. Taking out one of our best pitchers as part of a massive package that would likely hamper these next few years in exchanage for someone who "may" move the needle doesnt really make sense. They can likely get a high caliber pitcher without sacrificing short- and long-term pitching.
  7. cragi
    Tigers were demanding pitching and the Dodgers gave them 2 pitchers. The caliber of pitcher they demanded from the Brewers (Henderson) was a non-starter as, before even talking Pena, it would hamper Brewers long-term without a significant, definitive short-term upgrade. Had they said Sproat, Gasser, or Drohan, that might have been a more reasonable ask by the Tigers
  8. cragi
    of the remaining pitching names being thrown around, curious which ones have some recent success vs the Dodgers lineup.. anyone?
  9. cragi
    right, can you imagine the Dodgers and Yankees getting an extra, earlier year and also cheaper contracts from the proven young stars? It would just be another fake fix
  10. cragi
    The demand for Henderson was a young potential ace who had proven himself at the MLB level. The demand for Made was the #1 prospect in baseball. instead they got a 28 year old “prospect” who was neither a proven MLB ringer or anyone near #1 prospect statius
  11. cragi
    Add Mize to the list, especially with Detroit waving the white flag. Peralta for a plan B type. Padres will want too much for Miller, maybe next year as we also look to unload someone like Turang.
  12. cragi
    Brewers just overtook the dodgers for best record in baseball yet it feels like a punch to the gut
  13. cragi
    Yeah was just thinking the same. It should lower the value of the rest of the pitchers in the field because nobody can hope to compete. OTOH I could see the brewers more focused on multi year pitchers or nothing i hope they gut the dodgers in the deal and the new CBA somehow handicaps them and now they’ve got massive contracts and lose their prospect depth without the usual way to replenish
  14. cragi
    If it’s 5 & 13, and the brewers had to pony up 1&2&3&4… then yeah, whatever. self fulfilling prophecy if so on how MLB is a joke
  15. cragi
    Pinch hit Lara for yelich. Bauers to DH. Won’t happen but one can hope
  16. cragi
    I also think this is why the dodgers haven’t faced Miz or Harrison this year.. Brewers know their game
  17. cragi
    Yeah I agree. Brewers have been clear about trying to work the rules using the dodgers strategies but have nowhere near the horsepower to play the game. How the dodgers continue to game the pitching and stockpiling rules is ridiculous
  18. cragi
    Looking at Naylor's numbers and the Brewers history of trying to turn around toolsy guys, i get the appeal for Naylor as a first rounder and still pretty young at catcher with a lot of MLB experience. Naylor has had a brutal BABIP and maybe they can work some Vaughn magic on him. I could see Yoho turning into a solid arm but not without questions. Perkins needed a change of scenery and it helps our logjam to move up a Ragsdale or Adamczewski. As for Sanchez, it has nothing to do with the numbers. it's the me-first attitude to ABS that screws his selfless teammates while maxxing his own stats. He uses the ABS as a personal weapon to take away the outer part of the plate, because he cant get to those pitches effectively.
  19. cragi
    A nice distraction as we wait for the bigger move. I guess I’m concerned that it signals what we feel about our upper level catchers right now.
  20. cragi
    I feel all this leaking regarding the Brewers position (best offer, willing to pay) is the Tigers trying to coax the Dodgers/Cubs/Braves into making a better offer. A bit concerning.
  21. cragi
    I dont recall anyone saying that Yelich, Contreras, Turang, and Chourio were having too many days off. I think there is an issue where Vaughn also came out of the gate hot and then got the weak side of the platoon and started to tail off, whereas last year he maintained a consistant approach.
  22. cragi
    one thing that frustrates me about the offense is the lack of consistency in the fulltime starters. Obviously, slumps are part of baseball, but the depth should mean that everyone is playing fresh. Yelich/Contrera/Turang started the season on fire, but have since been fairly mediocre at the plate. Chourio came back from injury strong and also cooled off. And yet, we dont see any real breaks for the starters, assuming that playing every day is going to be best for breaking the prolonged slumps. Seems it could be good to handle the slumps by giving them time to reset, and then you give more opportunities for some of the quality depth. Am I off or what do others think?
  23. cragi
    should be in the crazy proposal thread
  24. cragi
    checks the critical "brewers cast-off" box, at least
  25. cragi
    no way the brewers unload a big chunk of their top prospects for a reliever, even with contract remaining. They dont value relievers the way this board (and the Padres) do. I'd say max is 1 prospect 2-4 and 1 that is 5-10.
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