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Which Chourio is the real Chourio?
Playing Catch replied to Turning2's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Optimism? Yes, I suppose. I didn't mean he'd win an MVP THIS season, if that's how you interpreted it. He's 21. He's already got a 20/20 season under his belt. It's June 10th of his sophomore season. He's currently at a wRC+ of 96. Call it a sophomore slump, if one must, but the league as a whole has been historically difficult for right-handed hitters so far this season. I truly believe that Chourio's bat skills are superior to that of anyone that has donned the uniform. That includes HOFers and MVPs. Why wouldn't we think this kid is going to figure it out? It's certainly possible, perhaps even probable, that Chourio will never even make an all-star team, let alone an MVP. But if I'm making a prediction, I think that Chourio will put up about 5 or 6 MVP-worthy seasons. But there's usually 3 or 4 good candidates per season for MVP. So, I'll put his chances at ever winning an MVP at about 7-10%. -
Which Chourio is the real Chourio?
Playing Catch replied to Turning2's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I don't think anyone will remember the first few months of average production during his sophomore season after he wins an MVP. -
I think not knowing the signing demands for the players makes any prediction a challenge. I think they tier players according to how much the Brewers believe the player is "worth," and then pick the best player they can that also saves them some money. A lot of guys demand slot value. That's a lot of good players that the Brewers won't pick, because the Brewers believe them to only be worth 60% of the slot value, or whatever. If the Brewers were forced to sign guys at slot, I'm not sure they pick Payne or Burke. I think the Brewers felt that Payne and Burke, were the closest players to match the dollars with their tier, or the closest with which they could save money so that they can sign the Bryce Meccages and Joey Broughtons of the world. In other words, while I believe the Brewers have a "type," I think that "type," is someone that fits into the draft budget.
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These days, with all of the spin (including on 4-seamers), there's no such thing as a ball right down the middle. In the original Chourio example, He took a cutter that ended up in the middle of the zone, and he put a good swing on a sinker that started in the middle of the zone.
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He's probably the team MVP to date, even though he's not an all-star. The Brewers don't have any position player all-stars so far. A couple of hot weeks from anyone at this point in the season can change their outlook significantly, of course. If Wild Bill has a strong June (I'm not holding my breath, as I suspect that broken finger has sapped him), he could get a spot due to his star power. I like the All-Star Game. I think any nod to fans is a good move for any sports, so I'm glad some 10-year-old Brewer fan can vote a straight Brewer ticket, like I did as a kid. I also dispute the idea that fans "get it wrong". If a player has performed at such a level to be respected by fans to that degree, they've clearly done some good things in their career to gain such recognition. Obviously, Yelich is a great example. I also loathe the movement to "get it right" in sports. I think the obsession with getting things right, and making sure every champion or all-star is worthy is suffocating. As fans, don't we like the debate? Don't we want there to be questions and controversy?
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The Padres have clearly cooled off since their torrid start. The Phillies have come back to the pack a little bit, thanks in no small part to the sweep at the hands of the Brewers. This is a sneaky important series for the Brewers, if they are going to truly challenge for the Wild Card.
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It bugs me that "Brewers [supposedly] Live" cuts away from Murphy's post-game presser.
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Brewers are playing really well, up and down the roster.
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That was awesome. Just as exciting as a HR. From Priester's command of both the situation, and his pitches. Perfectly executed. Ortiz needs to make an awesome play. Hoskins needs all the stretch he's got in that body. The slight pause before the ump pumps his fist. Beautiful.
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That was a mature swing. Not overanxious, smooth. Boom.
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Say what one will about Tim Dillard's promotional persona during breaks in the action, I actually think he provides some fresh analysis. He wasn't an accomplished big leaguer, but he played a lot of baseball. Lots of stories, lots of connections with people. He was a student of the game. He knows the game.
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etc.? There are more on this list?
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Maybe I'm wrong, and I know many here believe I am, but I don't think Suarez's contract will be a barrier if the Brewers want him. Also, if the Brewers DIDN'T want to pay, they could up the prospect-value on an offer to entice AZ.
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I think part of the team's reluctance (to date), to trade from their depth is the old adage about trades... whoever is giving up the best player is losing the trade. This can be viewed from a couple of angles... that no one is going to give anything of value for your depth of MLB pitching, and that no one is going to give up what you need in order to move a minor league asset. Since you believe that they are the most talented SS prospect trio in the big leagues, presumably they can catch a big fish or two? Which fishes, specifically, would meaningfully upgrade their big-league roster? I'm curious about names, not positions-of-need.
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One team's optimism is another team's desperation. Far lesser performers have been called up from AA to pitch in the big leagues. I was merely highlighting the starting pitching depth in the organization, not suggesting that it would be a good idea for the club to bring them up to the Show. Perhaps. The Brewers often seem to be up to roster shenanigans. Although, I don't know if it is any different in other organizations. I suspect the ankle is a phantom injury, too. I think they wanted to give him more time to feel strong, and feel like he's at his best before coming back. They had to remove him from the 60-day due to his rehab assignment expiring. A mild ankle sprain says to me that the org merely is controlling for his quality of stuff now, or quantity of innings later. Either way, probably a prudent decision.
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What do we think "almost always" means these days? 7 out of 10 instances? 9 out of 10? Regardless, he's looking at an extended break.
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I would bet that anyone that thinks Wichrowski is too much to offer for Suarez, also thinks that the Brewers shouldn't meaningfully try to improve the big league roster via any trade, and should instead divest itself of MLB assets and plan for 2026 and beyond. This would be a perfectly reasonable stance. I would take Suarez. I don't even really like Suarez very much, but I would give Wichrowski for him, easily.
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It seemed too much to me as well, I was merely stating that IF the Brewers wanted to trade Freddy, and IF they really liked Lawler (who does look like a good fit for what the Brewers like in a player), the Brewers could pretty easily get there with an offer. There's some sense in trading a future infield asset for a current infield asset (current in the sense that the player's natural progression makes him an MLB asset). With Burnes going down, though, and the D-Backs putzing along like the Brewers from a week ago, I doubt Arizona will be parting with any future assets. However, perhaps Eugenio will be back on the table?
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2025 Major Publication Prospect Rankings
Playing Catch replied to sveumrules's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
Kiley McDaniel's update from 6-2-25... June update: 2025 top 10 prospect rankings for all 30 MLB teams - ESPN There's something satisfying about his comment that "a dozen or so other prospects could slot into that 10th spot." -
They are merely additions at the end of your list, but if someone from the future told me Coleman Crow and/or K.C. Hunt got a couple of Major League starts in August/September, I would wonder what happened to the guys ahead of them, but I wouldn't be surprised that they had earned the opportunity.
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16-10
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This kind of start has to sound like klaxons going off in Denver. Similarly to the White Sox last season, there's going to be nowhere to hide. Which franchises in baseball have a more ominous outlook? None, right now. Not in that devilish division.
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That has been true is season's past, but this season looks like it could be a different animal with such a top-heavy NL.
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Is Pena's floor higher than Made's?
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For most of those guys, they are probably just happy to have a role and to be succeeding in that role.
