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  1. BrewBalls
    Taking a closer look at Braun's deal makes me appreciate how the Brewers front loaded the contract while still deferring $18M ($4M each in 2016-18 and $3M each in 2019-20) to be paid out over the following ten years. Meaning the most they will be on the hook for in any one season will be $15M. This is very reasonable considering what other top players are now signing for. Well done DM and MA especially if Braun can return to form.
  2. BrewBalls
    Whole thread on non tender candidates here: viewtopic.php?f=66&t=32130 Sorry, i didn't see that. Thanks!
  3. BrewBalls
    There are some interesting names on MLBTR's non-tender list. If these players are indeed non-tendered I hope the Brewers at least look into the following players for pitching depth or potential bench players: Gordon Beckham, Everth Cabrera, Gaby Sanchez, Ruben Tejada, Jhoulys Chacin, Kris Medlen, Brian Duensing, Alexi Ogando, Jonny Venters and David Huff. Medlen and Venters are coming back from injuries and might not be available to start the season but offer high reward potential if they can even return close to their old form. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/11/non-tender-candidates-6.html
  4. BrewBalls
    How about when the Brewers are playing the Giants so Steve Perry can make a special appearance?
  5. BrewBalls
    It doesn't show his splits on Baseball Reference but his stats look good enough that he should be fine versus left handed pitching. His walk rate was 13.5% last season (87 BB vs 80 SO). Not to shabby. http://www.baseball-reference.com/japan/player.cgi?id=torita001tak
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    From what I've heard, he is a patient hitter (career .372 OBP), has decent power (20 HR in 2009 and 19 HR in 2010), has a strong arm and great range. He also played 2B and 3B during the WBC so it appears he is quite versatile. He would be the perfect super utility player although it appears he isn't interested in coming over to be a part time player.
  7. BrewBalls
    The free agent market doesn't have much available if you are looking for someone to split time between 2B, SS and 3B. I could see Jed Lawrie, who will be expensive ($8-10M per year); Emilio Bonifacio, although I'm not sure how serviceable he would be at SS; Ramon Santiago, who is a switch hitter, albeit light hitting; or the slick fielding but often injured Rafeal Furcal. If we are only looking for someone to just platoon with A-Ram and Scooter then Alberto Callaspo could also be an option. The bonus he provides is he's a switch hitter with decent splits (vs RHP 259/328/360; vs LHP 284/334/395) who could spell Gennett versus lefties and Ramirez versus tough righties. To me the Brewers best options are Bonifacio and Callaspo. Either could be had on a 2yr/$6M deal. As much as I would love to sign Lawrie we just can not afford to spend $8-10M on a super utility player.
  8. BrewBalls
    I agree that young power hitters have value. But his defense minimizes his while Heyward's increases his value. Besides the one thing the Brewers currently do not lack is free swinging RH power hitters. What they need is left handed hitters, better defensive players, players who can get on base at a decent clip and a few more reliable relievers. The Brewers have prioritized power over defense for long enough to determine this formula doesn't work.
  9. BrewBalls
    My take on the Braves is they are looking to add a solid starter but need to clear out some space to do so while also looking to add some young controllable talent to help them complete in 2016 and beyond. Gallardo gives them a solid durable starter and Davis is the young talent to help them compete in the future. Basically the Braves are adding $5.2M in salary to fill their rotation spot which is cheaper than any free agent available including Harang. I could see Mark A rolling the dice this season before he loses several key veterans similar to 2011.
  10. BrewBalls
    Its also impossible to predict Abreu was going to come into the league and produce at such a high level right away. These Cuban defectors are so hard to gauge since the only time scouts get to see them is for a few games during the WBC. Its difficult for smaller market teams to invest $60M+ into a player based on a few workouts and games. In hindsight, it does seem foolish not to have spent an additional $3-5M to acquire him but again maybe DM and MA didn't think he was worth the additional money based on the scouting report they had on him.
  11. BrewBalls
    I would be all for trading Davis and either Gallardo or Garza for Heyward. Moving Braun back to LF and adding Heyward would be a huge upgrade defensively. Not to mention Heyward is left handed and can hit in either leadoff or in the #2 spot. Also his $7.8M salary free up roughly $5M to sign another reliever ($2M) and decent bench player ($3M) for depth.
  12. BrewBalls
    Based on other teams with similar payrolls to the Giants, it is still possible to have extended either Prince or CC AND still have an additional $20-30M available to supplement the roster in any given offseason. Paying one player $25M is a lot more palatable if you are working with a $150M versus $100M payroll.
  13. BrewBalls
    I agree to some extent. You can't just spend money to spend it. But if you use the additional payroll to supplement your roster with solid role players (Mike Morse, Tim Hudson, Marco Scutaro, Angel Pagan and Jeremy Affeldt) on shorter deals for lower AAV, then you can lessen the loss of return on your investments.
  14. BrewBalls
    Its hard to determine how an extension to CC, Prince or Greinke would have impacted the Brewers future decisions. Although I do believe having a larger payroll helps in three separate ways. First, you can afford more star caliber players after arbitration ($14M+ salaries) on your roster. The Giants had 3 in 2014 and 4 (possibly 5 if they resign Panda) in 2015 while the Brewers only have 1 in both 2014 and 2015. Second, you can supplement your roster with better complementary players ($5M up to $14M). The Giants has 9 in 2014 and 7 for 2015 while the Brewers only have 6 for both seasons. Finally, you can afford to miss on a signing now and then without having it cripple your ability to build a competitive roster. Giants were paying Lincecum $18M to pitch mop up duty and $5M for Scutaro who was out the entire season while the Brewers couldn't afford to sign a FA 1B because Weeks was making $12M last season to platoon at 2B. I'm not saying money is the difference between winning and losing but it definitely can make a GM's job easier.
  15. BrewBalls
    The name being thrown around is Garin Cecchini.
  16. BrewBalls
    I have to disagree. Its simple economics (supply and demand). One top tier pitcher is removed from the free agent market leaving teams scrambling to solidify their rotations with players similar to Gallardo/Lohse who are looking for a equal or higher AAV and longer commitment while possibly having to surrendering a draft pick on top. The more free agent pitchers to sign the more desperate teams wanting to compete in 2015 will become.
  17. BrewBalls
    Other than a much needed upgrade in LF, platoon mates needed at 1B & 2B, and 3B depth for the inevitable Aramis injury? My guess is they will use either Rogers or Jimenez to be the platoon mate for 1B and back up 3B while Parra will get some starts in LF against tough right handed starters. This leaves finding a platoon partner for Gennett as the only major need besides some pitching depth for both the rotation and bullpen.
  18. BrewBalls
    Seems like a terrible deal for a team that finished 17 GB in the NL East last season. Losing the 15th pick for a often injured 36 year old doesn't seem like a smart move.
  19. BrewBalls
    I'm pretty sure i heard they are only looking to add two starters, an ace and mid-rotation guy (i.e. Lester and Peavy). They already have Arrieta, Wood and Hendricks slotted in their rotation for next season and just resigned Wada to go along with Turner and Doubront for depth. Based on this, i beleive four starters would be overkill especially when they still have Jackson signed for another 2 years, albeit he might be traded this offseason.
  20. BrewBalls
    I could see Thornburg taking over the closing duties but not right away since he's coming back from an injury. His stuff would project well in the closing role. Otherwise, I'm not sold on any of our other relievers being our closer in 2015 although Jeffress could emerge in 2016 if he can show consistent control.
  21. BrewBalls
    Dekker was the "star" player at LeBron's camp and performed extremely well at Durant's as well. I went to the game Wednesday night against Parkside and they looked good even without Dekker and Dukan. This is a deep and talented team. They can go 9-10 deep and play extremely well together. Hayes looks like he could have a monster season if teams attempt to focus on stopping Frank the Tank and Dekker. Koenig, Dukan, Showalter and Brown will be a strong group of high energy players off the bench. I think Happ should red-shirt since he will be at best the 5th big although he showed some flashes in the game, most notably going coast to coast showing his handles and dishing to Jackson for a easy basket. He reminds me of Jon Leuer.
  22. BrewBalls
    Not sure why the A's would want Ramirez when they already have Donaldson. If the A's trade Samardzija they want cost controlled players in return not an aging 3B making $14M.
  23. BrewBalls
    Gallardo or Lohse should net us more than a good bullpen arm and back up infielder. I would prefer we flip one of them for a top 50-100 pitching prospect and use the saved payroll to sign a super utility guy like Bonifacio and a couple solid bullpen arms like Duke/Neshak and Crain/Cotts. This would strengthen our team in 2015 and add another starter into the mix when either Gallardo or Lohse leave next offseason.
  24. BrewBalls
    Don't forget you will be getting a full season of Parra and Broxton but I do understand your point. Hopefully he realizes this is not enough and opens up his wallet for a couple more additions to the bench and bullpen like Bonifacio and Duke.
  25. BrewBalls
    I would look to sign Wesley Matthews (4yrs/$45M) to start at SG. He's a solid defender who helps spread the floor with his range. it also doesn't hurt that he's from Wisconsin. If they can draft a PG like Mudiay they have the makings of a solid young roster. Starters: PG - Mudiay SG - Matthews SF - Antemnkounpo PF - Parker C - Sanders Bench: PG - Marshall, Wolters SG - Mayo, Dudley, Bayless SF - Middleton, Ingles PF - Ilyasova, O'Bryant C - Henson, Pachulia
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