harrydalton

I wouldn't trade Contreras before his free agent year and try to sign him if he's within our budget at that time. I'm not big on Quero as a starter at this point in his injury recovery. For what its worth, I think Ramon Rodriguez could be a decent backup.

Too early to move Mitchell. His great talent needs consistent playing time for a longer period in MLB. At least until the end of the year and I wouldn't trade him too soon unless as part of a trade package for a high level player.

To get the Twins two best players, admittedly for short term, I would expect to have to give up along the lines of Lara, Sproat or Drohan, and Burke or Hardin.

Given their plethora of current prospects the Brewers are in position to overspend on some select higher draft picks.

I agree that Williams will replace Rengifo fairly soon. Fine with me. I like Leonard but they could use him best right now in AAA as a fail safe for Andrew Vaughn who could play 1B and OF and as an emergency 2B-3B. They have no RH first base prospects right now save the wounded Luke Adam's. Wilken is not viable.

My read on big power prospects is Fischer and Burke look to be at least good mlb players. Wilken looks shaky and might have to fight for at AAA bats in the near future. Luke Adams is injured, on hold and tba. Bitonti is also tba.

My analysis is the Red Sox ran out of serious 3b trade options and knew of the Brewers interest in Harrison from recent discussions. So they sought out Durbin as a 2b-3b option with Marcelo Mayer. Durbin more likely fits 2b in the longer term where he's better defensively and his limited power works better. Then the teams worked around the two principal targets

Jett playing SS going into spring training only makes sense. He's closest SS prospect to being ready with the bat. See if he can beat out Ortiz. Of itself that doesn't mean management intends to assign him to AAA as the principal SS.

You don' t have to cash out equity to benefit from it. Reduce profits or borrow on the equity. Jeez!

Attanasio group bought Brewers in 2005 for a reported $223 million. Forbes has recently valued the franchise at $1.7 billion, an increase greater than 7.5 times. I see a possible 5 year window of opportunity for serious contention for one or more championships. Why can't they in that term boost payroll $25 to $50 million? OK! Swing away all you tightwads. Ain't my money to play with.

Best pitcher fastballs?

They're offering $12 million more than they're already obligated to pay. I think it's a good deal if he takes it or they get the comp pick. They can also trade him any time if he takes the offer if somebody thinks he's worth it at that time and the Brewers decide he can be replaced by somebody they have or they're not contending.

Why not a win next game?

I'd give time to see what Quero can be completely healthy wherever they roster him. If they keep him let Contreras DH some and rest. See if he can play some first or maybe 3rd base. Yogi, Torre and Bench did.

Ortiz is not a significantly better SS than a healthy Turang (arm) or nearly as good offensively as Collins. "Foreseeable" in your lexicon must be a short term with Pratt, Made and others progressing rapidly through the minors.