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  1. BrewBalls
    I would add Sanchez, Ogando, Beachy, Medlen and LeBlanc to your list. There are definitely some intriguing names available this year.
  2. BrewBalls
    Compared to the 82-83 win team we currently have assembled? Getting two top of the rotation ceiling pitchers and a future 3B for one year of Lohse and Braun is worth having another .500 season. If all three pan out we now have a young controllable rotation of Walker, Hultzen, Peralta, Nelson and Jungmann/Fiers for the next 4 years. I just wish DM would attempt some moves that help the team now and in the future. Trading Gomez is another example of a way the Brewers could still compete while restocking the farm system with top tier prospects. The Brewers lose some production when replacing Gomez with Parra but could use the saved payroll to add some quality bench player(s) and/or bullpen arm(s).
  3. BrewBalls
    We get Miller from Seattle.
  4. BrewBalls
    Looks like the M's are looking for a RF. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/mariners-still-seeking-right-fielder.html#comment-1720651540 Would the M's be interested in Braun and Lohse for Walker, Kivlehan and Hultzen? The Brewers get a young controllable ace caliber pitcher, a solid 3B prospect who could be ready to contribute as early as mid-season and a former top 25 prospect (2013) who is coming back from shoulder surgery but was considered almost MLB ready. They also clear Braun's contract and Lohse's which gives them room to extend either Gomez or Lucroy and frees up salary in 2015 to sign a FA rightfielder like Aoki or Hunter (2yr/$20M), a super utility player like Bonifacio (2yr/$8M) and a couple of decent bullpen arms like Neshak (3yr/$15M) and Grilli (2yr/$9M). Rotation: Gallardo, Garza, Peralta, Walker and Fiers Bullpen: Broxton, Neshak, Smith, Grilli, Jeffress, Thornburg and Henderson Lineup: Aoki, Gennett/Bonifacio, Lucroy, Lind, Gomez, Ramirez, Davis, Segura Bench: Maldy, Rogers/Jimenez, Bonifacio, Parra, Clark/Herrera This puts payroll just over $100M. The Brewers can still be competitive in 2015 while adding pieces to help them contend going forward.
  5. BrewBalls
    Not necessarily since they still have an extremely left hand dominant line up and could use an upgrade over Ackley or Saunders. How about trading them Braun?
  6. BrewBalls
    $14.5M AAV seems like decent value for the Mariners. Cruz gives them the RH bat they were looking for.
  7. BrewBalls
    I would be okay with Stroman/Norris and Pompey for Gomez. No need to add Gallardo unless we could get another solid piece on top of those two.
  8. BrewBalls
    Yeah I don't see how this makes the A's better now. I have to assume Beane is looking to compete in 2015 since he is paying Butler $10M next season. Losing production and a year of control at 3B for some decent put not top tier prospects is puzzling. I'm guessing this is a precursor to another move. Which it appears could be this: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/athletics-braves-discussing-justin-upton-evan-gattis.html As for the Jays, they are assembling a solid lineup to contend in the AL East. All they need is to resign Cabrera and find a CF and they should be set. Edit: One good prospect (Barreto) and two decent prospects (Nolin and Graveman).
  9. BrewBalls
    Mark A spends more on payroll than half the teams in the league (16th in payroll for 2014) while being in the smallest market. Since he bought the team in 2005, the payroll has increased from $40.2M in 2005 to $103.8M last season. He has been willing to take a loss financially from time to time, if he thought the addition of one more player could put them over the top, but most owners are not willing to continuously lose money year after year just because "they can afford to" (with the exception of Mike Ilitch). I can't think of any business owner who would be willing to basically throw money away just because they can. There is a reason these individuals can afford to purchase a major sports franchise and you cannot. Your reasoning just doesn't make sense strictly from a business standpoint.
  10. BrewBalls
    What? Why aren't The Wiggles on this list?
  11. BrewBalls
    I predict Johnson, Smoltz, Biggio and Piazza are all voted in with Martinez and Bagwell in the 55-65% range.
  12. BrewBalls
    Does anyone know how severely damaged Jhoulys Chacin's shoulder is? He will only be 27 next season and was fairly consistent from 2010-2013 before falling off a cliff last season. If his shoulder is healthy he might be worth taking a flyer on.
  13. BrewBalls
    DM is great at finding value off the scrap heap. Hopefully he signs a couple of veterans who had down years to minor league deals. All of the following could be potential options: Jesse Crain, Jason Motte, Mike Adams, Kyuji Fujikawa, John Axford, Jim Johnson, Heath Bell, Chris Perez, Sergio Santos and Phil Coke. I'm sure some will get guaranteed deals but some will still be available come February. Of this group I personally prefer Crain, Fujikawa, Motte, Adams and Coke.
  14. BrewBalls
    Hopefully a couple.
  15. BrewBalls
    I don't love Parra as the team's 4th OF (not yet, anyway), but I think I could go along with this because I've long believed your 4th OF & your 5th IF should both be guys with whom a team would be quite comfortable and strong if each one ended up starting 100 games. Parra definitely fits that bill. I bet Parra would provide a bit of a discount for the extra guaranteed year. Maybe a 2yr/$10M with a $6M team option with a $1M buyout. This would be a solid move for both parties IMO.
  16. BrewBalls
    If this is how we are doing business then we deserve to continue to struggle. You do not make decisions based on this. Catchers slow down a lot faster than other players, especially offensively. If we throw big money to a 31+ year old catcher, we get what we deserve. This was just one reason not the only one. I also suggested signing him to a 4yr/$60M deal with a portion paid out before 2018 in the form of a signing bonus. Let's say the bonus was for $8M which is dispursed ($2.5M in both 2015 and 2016 and $3M in 2017). This means we are paying Lucroy $13M in each of those four seasons. The bonus will likely be recouped through merchandising and player promotions before the extension even takes effect. This would allow the Brewers to retain Lucroy for his entire career (through age 35) while never paying him more than $13M in any single season.
  17. BrewBalls
    I think they offer an extension based on two factors. 1. He will be the clear cut face of the franchise by then and is a fan favorite. 2. Besides Coulter who appears to be moving off of catcher we do not have anyone in the system capable of replacing him.
  18. BrewBalls
    I bet we could sign him to a 4yr/$60M extension now which should be good value come 2018 and beyond. Luc gets some financial security while the Brewers get a discount by paying slightly below current market value for his 2018-2021 seasons. The Brewers could also make a portion of this deal a signing bonus which could be paid in installments in the years leading up to the extension.
  19. BrewBalls
    No. Let's just enjoy the first deal we got and let him enjoy the megadeal he gets after he leaves the Crew. Brewers could very likely afford an extension for Lucroy after 2017 at an AAV around $15-17M. The Brewers shoul dhave some younger homegrown talent like Arcia, Taylor and Coulter ready to contribute by then. Also Garza will be coming off the books after 2017 or 2018 if they pick up his option.
  20. BrewBalls
    He replaces the late Tevares in RF. Grichuk would be a great right handed platoon partner for Heyward. Walden is also a nice addition to their bullpen. Atlanta gets a potential top of the rotation starter with another young arm who also projects to be a #2 or 3. Good move for the both teams.
  21. BrewBalls
    Scouting Report on Jenkins who was the 14th ranked prospect for the Cards : Scouting grades: Fastball: 65 | Curveball: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Control: 45 | Overall: 45 The most athletic pitcher available in the 2010 Draft, Jenkins not only starred in baseball, but he was also Baylor's top quarterback recruit, lettered in basketball and ran a 49-second quarter-mile in a relay race -- without any track training. Jenkins' development has progressed slowly since he went 50th overall and signed for $1.3 million. He also had shoulder surgery last August that kept him out until mid-2014. Assuming he reclaims his stuff and can add some polish, Jenkins still has what it takes to become a front-line starter. When healthy, he had a fastball that sat at 93-95 mph, and it featured some nasty sink. Jenkins also flashed a curveball with some power and depth, and he had the makings of an effective changeup. Jenkins' shoulder had bothered him during each of his two years in full-season ball, so his stuff may kick up a notch once he's fully healthy. He lacked consistent control, but his athleticism should allow him to get better at repeating his mechanics.
  22. BrewBalls
    The only way this contract will be hard to trade in 5-6 years is if its heavily back loaded. Otherwise like others have said, $25M in 2020/21 is likely a decent salary for a player of his talent level.
  23. BrewBalls
    He would definitely add a different look to the back of our bullpen. Smith/Jeffress in the 7th, Neshek in the 8th and Broxton can pitch the 9th. If Thornburg and Henderson are healthy this gives them six quality arms who all have late game experience. MLBTR predicts he will sign a 2yr/$10M deal. This seams pretty reasonable. They also noted he likely will go to the highest bidder since this is his one and possibly only time he can cash in. Maybe the Brewers could throw in a third year and make it 3 years for $13M to bring down his salary in 2015 ($3.5M/$4.5M/$5M).
  24. BrewBalls
    Atlanta should be able to get more in return for Gattis than two years of a back of the rotation starter like Hellickson.
  25. BrewBalls
    Based on their average payroll over the past seven seasons ($51.6M), Stanton new AAV ($25M) would account for nearly half their payroll. This is a recipe for disaster.
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