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Here is what the Red Sox catchers are hitting this year: Vazquez = .174/.224/.211/.435 Leon = .170/.220/.234/.454 And despite that, Swihart has seen a grand total of 1 inning behind the plate. Pretty good indication that Swihart is not a major league level catcher. 19 innings in LF, 4 innings at 1B, 1 inning at C. Last thing the Brewers need is a left fielder that can't hit. IMO Swihart hasn't done anything real impressive with the bat since 2014, unless you want to count a real brief appearance in the Dominican League last year.
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Am busy the rest of the night and won't be able to watch any of the ballgame. Unfortunate as I like the lineup that Counsell put together. Go Crew!
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Robinson Cano suspended 80 games for PED use
JosephC replied to bill hAll Star's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
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I realize there is a track record that indicates Saladino will not hit. But at least when someone throws him a hanger, Saladino will smack it hard somewhere, which is something the #6-#9 hitters have not been doing this year. Maybe put him in the lineup for a couple of weeks, get lucky and have him be sort of what Sogard was for Milwaukee last year. Also very nice to see Santana looking like he's completely back with the bat. We are not just talking about 1 series, but 13 days into the month and Santana has a .393/.469/.571/1.040 slash line for May. Braun better get it turned around in the next couple of weeks or else he'll become a permanent fixture on the bench. Braun also needs to be moved out of the #3 spot in the lineup until he starts looking better at the plate.
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I saw pretty good movement on some of his fastballs but some seemed pretty straight. Definitely can tell that he has some deception in his delivery because there were a lot of 92-93 MPH fastballs that seemed to get right on top of hitters. Arm angle looks like it would make it that much tougher on right handed hitters. Did have a minor hiccup the first time he had to pitch out of the stretch. All I can say is I'm very, very happy he had a great first outing because anything less and he'd probably be back in the minors within a week.
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I've brought up the size issues with pitchers before, but I think that's only a concern when the pitcher gets to 27-28 years old because some of the smaller ones tend to break down around that time. Not really concerned out it with a young guy like Peralta at all. His walk rate does concern me. 4.4 walks per nine innings this year. Was 4.7 walks per nine innings last year.
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Not a fan of giving Perez a full-time starting position. Perez has an OBP of .272 and is .282 lifetime, so the .272 is probably not going to get much higher than that. Perez is the defensive swiss-army knife that should be the last bat off the bench. He just makes too many outs.
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Suter might be a better hitter than pitcher. Might need to start putting him in the 6 spot of the lineup when he starts.
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At first I thought it might be a good opportunity to get Saladino some at-bats by playing him at third base. But it's likely a case of Counsell just getting sick out of getting near nothing out of the bottom of the lineup (although they were great last night!). Normally it's virtually nothing from the 6th spot in the lineup down. Shaw is only hitting .146/.222/.195/.417 against lefties. So starting him and batting him 5th, then Counsell runs the risk of getting nothing from the 5th spot in the lineup down unless they knock out Freeland early. Also note that Villar has only hit .150/.190/.200/.390 against lefties. Brewers need offense in case this turns into another slug-fest. Needed to break out all the big-gun righties they could for this one. I just find it funny, but not so surprising, that the Brewers would opt for Aguilar over Braun at third base.
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Barnes optioned to AAA; Asher's contract purchased
JosephC replied to markedman5's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Problem is, I don't see anything on Asher's resume that indicates he is a major league quality pitcher. -
MLB vest wearing requires a shirt to be worn under it. Special JosephC fashion rule.
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Have to admit that I am a big fan of the vests. Worst looking thing on the diamond these days are most team's road uniforms with that awful gray/off-white color. Like the picture of Woodruff in the first post of this thread. Those uniforms are 100% butt-ugly and I can't wait for the day when they go away. People make fun of the colorful uniforms back in the 70s, but I think they are a million times better than the road uniforms of today. Never understood what would be so attractive about having all road teams looking like a bunch of concrete blocks.
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Dubon already looks like the spitting image of Villar in that video.
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1. Cain 2. Yelich (LF/RF) 3. Braun/Santana (based on matchup OR hot bat plays) 4. Shaw 5. Aguilar/Thames 6. Pina 7. Arcia 8. pitcher 9. Villar (everyday player, 3 week audition)
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That theory assumes that the starters at the MIF positions are actually doing something with the bat. Last thing the lineup needs is another guy that makes too many outs.
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Villar can play SS nearly the same way Braun "can" play 3B That's why I said Villar is an emergency situation shortstop.
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Why would having another shortstop even be that big of an issue with Arcia, Perez and Villar already on the 25-man? Arcia is the everyday guy. Perez can sub when he needs a day off. Villar can serve as the emergency situation shortstop. Should be looking at offensive contribution way ahead of needing a fourth player that can play shortstop.
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The highest opening day payroll the Brewers have ever had is 104 million. They opened this year at 90 million. After subtracting some money out for players lost (Vogt, Sogard, etc), adding some money back in for players that will get a raise (Yelich, etc), then subtracting some money out for players that will get less money in 2019 (Chacin) and most significantly adding in all the money that will be spent on arbitration raises (especially first year arbitration eligibles) and it's likely the Brewers will sit at something like 95-100 million without making any other moves. I really doubt Attanasio boosts the payroll above 110 million next year, so adding a player like Castro would likely put the club somewhere around 107-108 million and basically leave them no room to make other moves asssuming my 110 million guess is correct. Would the front office really want to do that for a player like Castro? Personally I wouldn't. And I highly doubt the Royals would deal Perez unless absolutely blown away by an offer. They lost a ton of payroll last year and are really not under any stress where they have to lose more. Perez is loved and is a true team leader. They may be bad now, but Perez is only 27 and is the type to rebuild around. He has significant OBP problems, but the other parts of the equation (defense, slugging) make up for that. They'd ask for a huge return...IMO the ask would be much higher than what he value should be when looking at WAR/surplus value type estimates.
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I think you are right on that list of 6 being the most likely. Personally if I were to pick 6 NL relievers today I'd go with: Archie Bradley/Arizona = 1.35 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 Sean Doolittle/ Washington = 1.72 ERA, 0.45 WHIP, 13.8 K/9 Carl Edwards Jr./Chicago = 0.53 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 15.9 K/9 Josh Hader/Milwaukee = 1.64 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, 18.8 K/9 Jeremy Jeffress/Milwaukee = 0.45 ERA, 0.70 WHIP, 7.2 K/9 Adam Ottavino/Colorado = 1.35 ERA, 0.65 WHIP, 15.8 K/9
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Indians in struggle mode right now. 4 straight losses, 3-8 in their last 11. Brewers need to keep the ball rolling.
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Maybe Counsell should start batting the pitcher 6th in the order?
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And Franklin somehow does? I just don't see that. As much as I think this is as stupid as just about everyone, I'm going to leave Franklins split vs RHP so far this season in AA. 326/423/535 with 8 bb to 2 ks. Let's see how that left handed swing handles kluber. I went and checked out of curiosity if maybe he had really good numbers against Kluber or Carrasco or something...0 for 9 combined between the two...though he is 2 for 3 career against Drake. I was ready to puke when I saw this transaction, but really won't argue with it seeing the .423 OBP he's posted against righties this year. Other thing I like is his willingness to play catcher. He's 27 years old and has to know that this could very well be his last chance. Bottom line is that is not likely to be a long-term thing if he doesn't produce. Probably has 2-3 weeks and if he's not doing well then there will be another player in this spot. Glad to see Sogard out.
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Reds Acquire Matt Harvey via Trade (for Devin Mesoraco)
JosephC replied to Eye Black's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
There is plenty to not like about Harvey, but I think this is a great deal for the Reds. Reds aren't going anywhere and definitely should have a spot on their staff for a "project" like Harvey. They also don't have to think about Mesoraco taking up a roster spot. The Reds gave him a 4 year, 28 million dollar deal before 2015, and from 2015-2018 he has hit .195/.291/.318/.609. Mesoraco has had bad luck with all sorts of injuries (surgery on both hips, torn labrum in shoulder, broken foot), but having a guy that is always hurt is just as frustrating as having guys that are under-performing. -
So on average that's #17. I'd say the ranking would be just a tick lower now with some disappointing early season performances, but not a big drop because folks can't go nuts over just a single month of plate appearances/innings pitched. Seem to be pretty solid in the #16-#20 range. Problem is the #16-#20 range is probably earned through depth and not top end talent, and when sellers are moving top performers they will be looking for top end talent in return. And the Brewers really don't have much of that. Add Hiura's elbow and DH-status into the mix and it just hurts matters that much more.