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I dont get it, unless the FO see's Guerra as a SP somewhere between 2016 and 2017 season, maybe 3.40-3.60 ERA range... I would take that as 4th starter. Anderson Davies Chacin Guerra Suter

We must be very enouraged by Jimmy, since we're not adding Cobb.

Yes, absolutely.

I can’t believe Jake was acquired for so little. I would have loved him at that price. No kidding!! Anderson Davies Chacin Odorizzi

Phils have made Cameron Rupp available.

Yea there's gotta something going on with Cobb... Looked like he was going to be the 1st SP to sign and now here we are 10 days from OD and he's still a FA.

OMG yes!

Im not surprised, still hasnt been scored on this spring. Knebel Hader Albers Hoover Williams Jeffress Logan Gallardo Barnes optioned to AAA.

Davies has been named home opener starter. Im guessing rotation ends up like this... Anderson Chacin Suter Davies

Cobb must really be sticking to his demands. Nats sign Hellickson. Alex, we're the only suitor left for you!

He can do this stuff at Colorado Springs.

And there's the Miley of the last few years... Good he's out of rotation then. Guess Woody and Guerra are battling for the 4th spot. Anderson Davies Chacin Woodruff or Guerra Suter

Yes, but I would assume that can be accomplished by putting Nelson on the 60-day DL. Forgot about that. Drake just needs to be DFAd!

Quick question is our 40 man full? Just curious if someone needs to be DFAd for Miley to make the rotation.

Shouldnt this be in blue?

Guerra's surprise 4th option certainly gives Gallardo a better chance. I have some concerns about how many retreads this team might end up having though. If you go down the roster battles one-by-one, you could make a case for guys like Gallardo, Miley, Jeffress, Guerra, and Drake, but you run the risk of failing to see the forest for the trees. They have a lot of young arms who have a good chance to be part of the team for a long time, including when they likely peak in 2-3 years. I would prefer they just throw more guys like Williams, Houser, Suter, and Woodruff into the fire so they go through some of those growing pains now. It's not like the retreads aren't almost just as likely to struggle anyway. I think they're still a very strong wild card contender either way, and they're way behind the Cubs, Dodgers, and Nationals, so why not err on the side of building for the future? 100% agree with this. Filling out the rotation and pen with retreads and reclamation projects is the "old Brewers" way of doing business, in the years where they really had no other alternatives. I understand the argument that it increases your organizational depth to hide those younger guys with options at AAA, but at some point you just end up stunting their development. Suter and Woodruff have nothing left to prove at AAA, and fit the team's "young controllable talent" mantra. I don't mind that the team gave Miley a chance to reestablish himself as a MLB pitcher this Spring Training, but I don't want him anywhere close to the team's starting rotation. This team has "been there, done that" in the past, and it almost always ends poorly. Agreed since Cobb is more likely not coming here, Woodruff needs to be in the rotation. Anderson Davies Chacin Woodruff Suter This rotation gives us the best chance at staying above water until Jimmy comes back to anchor the rotation. And if Drake makes this bullpen over Taylor I will be severely disappointed in Stearns and CC. Knebel Hader Albers Barnes Logan Jeffress Williams Gallardo

And some on here think Braun is a 4th OF. He's arguably our best hitter.

Yea Im just very surprised HOW Stearns doesnt see Cobb as an upgrade over Chacin, Woodruff, Suter, Guerra and Miley... I dont get it.

Good cuz we're gonna need it with the back end of our current rotation.

Woodruff isn't going to be in the opening day rotation. Says who? He's still in Major League camp, looked really good yesterday.

That sure is an excellent top 3. While all are quite good, if the Brewers can get a healthy Braun for 140 games, I wouldn't be surprised if all three are around 100 runs, 15-30 SBs and .300 AVG. Honestly it would be hard to find a better top 5.... We have to be one of the best top 5's.

There's whispers of Yankees and Cobb talking... Yea we're not getting Alex... So disappointed! THEN Woodruff better be in our rotation... Anderson Davies Chacin Woodruff Suter ^ is our best shot at surviving until Jimmy comes back.

Agreed... I mentioned a couple posts ago, I could see Hoover or Taylor Williams taking his spot since he has options remaining. If Suter makes the rotation, I would keep Yo as our long man. Anderson Davies Chacin Woodruff Suter Knebel Hader Albers Logan Jeffress Williams Hoover or Barnes Gallardo

Would rather have the pitchers bunt Villar to 2nd... Then he's scoring on any hit from Cain or Yelich.

That is perfect! I'm good with Pina hitting 6th... I love that speed at 8 & 9.