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  1. Smooth! That Mitchell AB has me believing in him.
  2. I'm disappointed. Turang deserves it as an "infielder".
  3. I'm sure the IGT featured some irrational takes, but most posters don't hate him at all. They simply didn't think he was good enough for a 26-man roster spot.
  4. Yeah. Despite his stature, he looks so talented and mature. And that speed is legit, too.
  5. Exactly. He's not Vogelbach out there, but I had hoped he'd be more "dangerous," rather than just fast. That goes with infield singles/bunts as well.
  6. I thought it was interesting in today's Potrykus article, how Gard acknowledged that looking overseas was going to be a thing. I also thought it was interesting that Gard said that the development of players in Europe was far better than in [AAU ball]. As far as I'm concerned, it SHOULD be an emphasis in recruiting, considering how many of the world's best come from another country.
  7. I like the idea of optioning Frelick. I want Black to get more ABs, and innings at 1st base. Yelich is "fine" in LF. Mitchell could hurt himself on the flight to MKE, so I agree with iKezims that having a sure-fire starting CF in AAA isn't the worst thing. I've been as big a Frelick-guy as anyone, but I had really hoped/expected to see a little more pop in his bat by now. Not HR power, but more doubles and triples ripping liners into the gaps and down the lines. That simply hasn't happened. In addition, I hoped he would grow into a more dangerous guy on the bases. I love the idea of getting him some reps at 3rd (and 2nd?) down in Nashville, too.
  8. With all the LOLs being directed, I'm beginning to feel like I'M the crazy one.
  9. I disagree that the "bites of the apple" approach isn't a legitimate path toward winning a world series.
  10. What would constitute "going for it," bigred? Also, if you would acknowledge that gaslighting can be unintentional, than I think many of us here are unintentionally contributing to the psychological ruse, because you're crazy.
  11. TBD comes through again! He's nothing, if not determined!
  12. And let's be honest, this type of thing is not reserved for the rich, for the athletes, or for professional sports teams, but are common to find in most walks of life. I don't care to speculate on percentages, but moral fallibility can be found everywhere, just like there are also really wonderful humans that play baseball for a lot of money.
  13. In terms of the spirit of your post, I can see what you're saying. If I'm understanding correctly, you are basically saying that this season was always going to be a soft rebuild, and we may as well just appreciate the competitiveness this team has, and recognize that some of the young players have a chance to cut their teeth in the big leagues. I agree with all of that.
  14. I think the casual faction of the Brewers fanbase have also been "spoiled," by the moves for Sabathia and Greinke, Yelich and Cain. Those were all legitimately big moves. In their eyes, unless you are doing moves of that magnitude, you aren't "going for it".
  15. I agree with everyone that believes this move is largely inconsequential, and fine. Although I also agree with bigred, in the sense that the media, including the Brewers via Sophia and others can't help but continue mentioning the Cy Young. Most of us here are able to roll our eyes at such talk, and move on, but for casual fans that just read the paper every day, it sounds a lot like "promoting" this as a big move.
  16. This is a good point. It just seems strange that the Brewers are in a position, talent-wise, to stash deserving guys in the minors.
  17. I don't really like any of the "big" names on this year's FA list. Or at least, I don't like them enough to part with the prospect capital I believe it would require to land them. I see the Brewers adding a couple of pretty boring SPs, using a few prospects that are running out of options, or are coming up on minor league free agency.
  18. I just have to think that they will need to release some of their AAAA guys. I think the guys below them are, or will be, better players. It's just that simple.
  19. He's on a MLB contract with team control through 2029 (Two club options in '28 and '29). There's plenty of time to let him try to recover to at least be worth the money he's been guaranteed.
  20. I agree with all of this, with the only "hope" being that maybe he's better there than any of us realize? Even if he's just passable, perhaps that would allow him to gain some additional flexibility at 2nd, making him an option as a super-sub, which would take a little pressure off his bat to need to perform. He's looked awesome in the few MLB at bats he's had, but in my opinion, he hasn't done it long enough for me to call for him to be a sure-fire every day starter. Yes to all of this. Logan Henderson has been fantastic, and those other guys are probably good enough to stick in a big-league bullpen. I also worry that a bad team like the A's would grab one of those young pitchers in Carolina.
  21. I'm just a poster here. You were, and are, being obnoxious.
  22. I'm not sure anyone is "worth" the going rate for a free agent ace, but if a player IS worth the contract, I believe Corbin Burnes is. Dude's a dude. Stud's a stud. He walks to the bump like he owns the arena; he's a true gladiator. He's been pretty healthy, and has posted during his FA year. I'm glad he's so good that the Brewers can't afford him. I'll root for him, so long as he's in the AL, and he doesn't play for the Astros or Yankees.
  23. I appreciate the data's context. Thanks for providing it.
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