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  1. Playing Catch
    So what would the Brewers give up for Bieber?
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    In the hypothetical that some team makes an offer the Brewers can't refuse, I suppose it's possible the Brewers would trade him, but I tend to think that many of us are putting too much weight on the Hader decision last season, as if it was the new model for doing business. I tend to agree with the poster that stated that trading a SP is much much different than trading a closer from a stacked bullpen. We also seem to forget that Hader was struggling mightily before the trade, and that the Brewers got a good closer (also struggling) back in the deal. If you squint, there is enough evidence there that the Brewers legitimately believed trading Hader at that time and getting Rogers back made the Brewers better last season. I doubt many of us here would have agreed with that, but it is possible, and it certainly didn't work, if that was the goal. A similar deadline deal involving Burnes would not just net prospects, but also get back a legit MLB starter.
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    Is he still just 5'5"?
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    Oh, certainly DH isn't the only issue, but it is the only position that derives 100% of value from offensive production.
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    I'd be really curious what the projections would be if hypothetically, the Brewers would have, and would have had, 100 wRC+ level production batting in the heart of the order at DH rather than the putrid performance of Voinker. I have to believe that alone (which would not be cost prohibitive to procure) would make this offense look waaaayy better.
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    Simply anecdotally, (and perhaps solely due to my own positive bias for this organization/front office), but it seems to me that the organization does a lot of these "little things," that allow the Brewers to be competitive with free agents, especially AAAA-type guys that accept they may spend much of the year in AAA (e.g. Jon Singleton). It also helps that their AAA is in Nashville. If accurate, this doesn't necessarily add very much value to winning games, except for the belief that this front office values depth wherever they can find it. I think this FO trys to avoid negative WAR more than looking for big-time positive WAR.
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    I think a lot of the negativity is actually boredom. Fans are bored with the trajectory of the team. They want something fresh. This version of the Brewers is a bit stale, due in large part to the injuries. The team needs a jolt. I'm not sure trading Burnes is the jolt they're looking for. This team really needed one of the rookies to take off, one of the starters to be Cy-worthy, one of the DHs to hit some walkoffs, One of the stars to sign an extension. Something. ANYTHING that is remotely exciting. Heck, I think it would be less boring if the Brewers were currently slotted where the Cardinals are. Then everyone would already be excited about bottom-ing out and getting fresh-faced stars-of-the-future. I mentioned this in another thread, but I'm not convinced that the Brewers best option isn't to just let Woody/Burnes walk after 2024. Get one more crack at a playoff run with them leading the charge. It is VERY difficult to get actual, fair value back for 5+ WAR players. Teams sometimes are just better off getting another season from them.
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    Everyone is entitled to their opinions, and I can absolutely see MLB outcomes for Frelick in line with the Podsedniks of the world, but Frelick hit 11 HRs last season. Podsednik had one season with 10+ HRs in the big leagues and only one season with a 100+ wRC+. I, too, believe Frelick isn't destined to hit 30 bombs, but I wouldn't at all be surprised to see him hit 20+ for 3 or 4 seasons, especially with AmFam's RF porch.
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    Taylor seems to fit the org's recent profile for top picks. It seems like there are a bunch of high schoolers slotted around the Brewers' pick. There don't seem to be many athletic hitters in the college class (rather, it seems there is an abundance of average athlete sluggers). Makes me think they'll end up with college pitching this year.
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    Firstly, I disagree with the notion that Trueblood's article was introducing a political topic. As I read through it, I kept looking for decided bents or otherwise opinionated theses, but in my humble opinion, they did a great job of steering clear of such obvious (and terrifying) hurdles to still address a very real, baseball topic. Kudos. In essence, all buildings and infrastructure within the state belong to the state. We are all but stewards to whatever property exists within legal boundaries. The only question is whether or not the state wishes to have Attanasio, and more correctly, MLB, as stewards of the AmFamClam? Attanasio and MLB really do have ultimate power here, as, at the end of the lease, they are able to go steward a stadium elsewhere. Sell the stadium to the Brewers? Why on earth would the Brewers want to own a property with nothing but diminishing returns, when they can just move elsewhere at the end of the lease? To a municipality that will fund the construction of a $1B facility? I am not advocating, morally, for the state to finance stadium repairs and upgrades, nor do I appreciate Manfred, Attanasio, and MLB to issue vague relocation threats to what has been nothing short of a fantastic, loyal fanbase. But to suggest that the state/municipality has some kind of bargaining stance here is, in my opinion, naive. MLB in MKE can move and play baseball elsewhere. The AmFamClam isn't going anywhere.
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    I think it was the correct decision to move the draft back until after the college season, but I definitely get impatient this time of year.
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    Do foul balls count toward exit velocity?
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    Does Small still mess with hitters' timing with his windup(s), or did the Brewers eliminate that part of his game?
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    I have all but given up on Small as a significant contributor for the Brewers, but in looking at his numbers, he's probably not that far away from being able to stay on a big league roster for a few years. I mean, he'd probably slot in as a starter for the A's. As Sveum's post above basically lays out, any draft pick that accrues WAR in the big leagues was a successful draft pick.
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    I agree that it's unlikely Mitchell returns. I think, though, that we would all agree having his skillset on a playoff roster would be beneficial to a playoff run. That would be fun.
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    I'm not sure the calculated value vs. subjective value are mutually exclusive. It seems to me that if we imagine likely positive career paths for Joey Wiemer, he would be an extension candidate. I like to believe that good will negotiations can play a role in making that happen (perhaps that's naive). The goal of deriving an additional year of control would be mitigated by a long-term extension, which, presumably would be aided by not playing service time games.
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    Relievers are notoriously inconsistent, both month-to-month and season-to-season, so I like that they have the ability to simply call up a hot hand, and bench the cold one. They can use the IL as well with minor "injuries" like blisters or fatigue.
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    It's just so frustrating. The DH position, perhaps more than any other spot on the roster has been a huge problem. Admittedly, I thought Winker would bounce back. I thought Voit was fine as a PH/part-time bat. I thought Yelich and Contreras would be there to fill in for Winker/Voit. The injuries hurt too, as not having Urias, Mitchell, Taylor and Frelick forced Yelich to LF. The Brewers depth has been tested, and has failed, at least for the DH position. And for the posters that believe that this was all predictable, I would respectfully disagree. It isn't that the roster plan going into the season was expecting the DH platoon to produce All-Star level performance (like the Aguilar/Thames platoon at 1B did for one season). It was just expected to be around league-average; expected to allow Counsell to mix-and-match, play matchups, get everyone involved and stay fresh. I do wonder how much of an impact playing a tough schedule has had. Even now, Adames, Yelich, Winker, Voit, and even Wiemer are ALL performing below their rest-of-season projections on fangraphs.
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    The Brewers have enough trade capital to get a legit RH bat-only player. I understand going into the season and trying out this current roster mix, but if this goes on too much longer, they need to act, and not wait for the trade deadline. Arguably, the Brewers would be significantly more balanced with just about any of the guys on this list, and many of them would be VERY cheap. https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=all&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=1&season=2023&month=13&season1=2023&ind=0 (league leaders versus LHP)
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    I'm confident that KC (as well as Chapman/his agent), knew that he was signing a deal now, with the expectation of being traded at the deadline. KC signs him market rate... Chapman and his representatives give KC a list of trade-deadline partners. Chapman gets traded to a team that did not want the financial risk in January, but are more than willing to part with a prospect later for a sure-er bet. What I mean is that perhaps Chapman only wants to play in a big market or for a playoff team, but none of those options are offering him decent money in the off-season. KC comes along and offers the money in addition to a guarantee that they will accept a best offer from a previously agreed upon list of teams... Both KC and Chapman benefit from this relationship -- as does the team trading for him and his contract. Everyone wins.
  21. Playing Catch
    Sorry to have missed your response. Just like being patient with our rookies on the field, perhaps I need to be patient with myself as a rookie to the new and improved Brewerfan, and get used to how to best contribute and benefit from the community here. Let's table this for the time being. Many of us (including yourself), need to let the new site breathe a little before we start making tons of changes, or creating unnecessary challenges for yourself. Thank you for your efforts!
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    I think this article pertains to the conversation... Mexico City Series: Why the Mexican capital faces an uphill climb toward landing a Major League Baseball franchise - ESPN With that linked, I'm kinda shocked they didn't mention the elevation, I mean... https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2023/04/29/mexico-city-baseball-an-explosion-colors-and-home-runs-for-giants-padres/ I think Montreal is in the driver's seat for any expansion.
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    Thank you for providing some pathos to the board! Torts would be proud!
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    This is an important note when relying on WAR. If someone leads off and plays everyday, and that someone doesn't outright suck, he'll accumulate WAR. Then again, I appreciate the old adage that the most important ability is availability.
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    I disagree with the article. Many have raised the same points as follows: 1 - Rookies need time to adjust. A month isn't very much time. 2 - Turang is not merely "good" defensively, he is excellent. Using the eye-test he's been outstanding, using advanced metrics, he's a top-5 defender at 2B in MLB. 3 - I disagree that there are significant upgrades available on the 40-man, aside from probably Urias, who is still injured. In a few more weeks, and when there are probably better options available, I'd be willing to send him down.
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