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  1. tmwiese55
    Yes, the after the fact trashing of Chryst era, including the recruiting ranks, is a bit overblown. And yea this years O was laughing stock level awful/incompetent. And even like I said on the OL, saying it didn't live up to what we hoped/expected is not saying it 'sucked". What the OL was from say 08-14ish never fully got there again. As pointed out, they had a passing game of Stave and one white WR for several of those years, and OL still just rolled over anyone that wasn't OSU. I could never fully figure out why it didn't fully click the second time around. I always had my armchair guesses if I wanted to try and nitpick, but those coaches know way more than I do. Perhaps really its just a change in football in general that with advances in D that just simply can't happen anymore.
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    I sat next to a guy at a game who works at the main liquor store on university. He said the OL is basically drunks and party alot. Like one of them came in and bought cases of beer the night before the game level. Take that with a grain of salt of course. Could be backups and injured guys or just someone embellishing. Side note with Bostad mention. Not sure how many folks realize he is the OL coach at Indiana. Big dumb thing Chryst did was put him at LB coach once he became available. Not that he also didn't do well at that job, but the O just never fully got going and he should've been put there right away to try and get them back to how it was rolling before he left. Might've help things a bit or changed the trajectory a bit.
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    Odd, we'll see the details as they come in. Bit of a head scratcher if it is an MLB contract. Also to note is that he's a Lefty batter. I thought a depth guy or a more reliable OF makes a lot of sense, but ideally would be RH and obviously better than him. Someone like the equivalent of Bader as he's bounced around the last few years ETA: just saw the other post saying he has an option. Makes more sense now. But still, would think RH would be more logical
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    Talking Hou on MLB Network today. They seem to have a roster crunch of IFs due to getting Correa last year. So you have Walker/Paredes for one position, so they're likely going to move someone. I don't know how Paredes D checks out, but two years of Paredes for one year of Peralta could make some sense as a foundation. Fits our need assuming he can play 3B competently A problem is Hou knows the won't resign Peralta (they let all their pitchers go rather than give out big money to them) so its a true rental. And Paredes is a perfect in that park. If I'm them I'd rather look to move Walker to someone who missed out on Alonso. Heck maybe even the Mets. Walker at 2/40 is a better fit than Alonso at 5/150,
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    And while Alonso isn't good at D or anything, he at least can play a position whereas Schwarber is essentially DH only. Kind of surprising Alonso isn't at least adequate at 1B.
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    One could also argue 30 mil per year on a reliable 35/100 type guy is much better spent than 17 mil on a closer. Especially when Stearns is coming from a system that knows how to identify and pump out good bullpens for cheap. Also, think its clear Alonso did not want to leave so he probably gives them at least some discount on what he just got To your point, the crazy NY fans will have to see that money spent or the results coming in good pitching. IMO, 17 mil on a closer off a shaky year isn't efficient spending.
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    Considering the deal Alonso ended up taking last year. Chances are teams would've been much better off signing him last year but they all held off due to the reasons we all know. So, after one more good year they now decide its ok to pay longer even though he's now a year older. Gotta love baseball. As some said though, chances are you can bank on 2-3 solid years on him so this one can't kill you too badly. Also, man Bal sure has mismanaged their situation of loaded with good young players they had just a couple years ago
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    Based on how little starters and proven players get traded for nowadays, I'd also be on the side that you're not going to get enough back to make it worth trading him. Have to listen to offers but doubt there is one good enough. Plus, if you're 'going for it' by keeping/paying Woodruff/Peralta then you might as keep this guy at a really good contract. However, there is usually such an overpay on RP at the deadline that maybe an offer does come in that you can't turn down. Unless they really have injury concerns on him it really seems next year is the time to trade him. His salary will then be up to a problem point rather than steal he is now and it'll be his last year. Also, every year we and all contending teams trade for BP help at the deadline. So, we're gonna save 4 mil now to have money at the deadline so we can......look to acquire a guy just like Megill with that money. But only have him for two months
  9. tmwiese55
    We'll see. I've been told he's building a house here so must have some assurances. When I was told that I had a "what? he expects to be here more than 1-2 years? OK, I guess I appreciate the confidence". Jokes aside, if Fickell is getting another year he should too. Its not easy to take guys recruited for the spread and try to run a power system. Need progress next year though. Essentially Fickell's era comes down to this hire. And of course, its not ideal to fire OC and transition again in b2b years.
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    And something like 17 of the ones in the first year were him just bringing his JMU players with him. And I think the QB transfer was from MAC. And then won 11 games in the B1G with them. What he did isn't as simple as "cuban gave money" like its being spun now. And I think he just brought his JMU coordinators with him too, not like they dumped money on some big name hires. A key part of all this is actually being able to coach and train the game of football. Really too bad we didn't identify this guy years ago.
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    But all that is what makes him available and only 15 mil per year. Bellinger is likely going to be 3-4X total commitment than what Buxton is. But in general I'm in agreeance he shouldn't require "premium" prospects to acquire, especially since everyone knows MNs financial issue right now. So, someone might beat what I'd be willing to give up for him, so be it. But he is not going to be just a salary dump either. you'll have to give something. But mostly I was just going to add that in the last few posts talks of how you need to plan two people, plan for his absences and have depth for it, etc. Well, that is exactly what the Brewers are, we are probably the best team in baseball to hit that mark with how we value quality depth. Multiple ok 4th outfield types who play good D so when they fill in for 2-3 weeks they won't kill you. Perkins/Collins/Mitchell if healthy are perfect for that. Though probably fair to assume one would go back to MN in a trade. If a move like this were to happen the key is having him healthy for October. So IL stints or routine maintenance days should be planned. A guy like Perkins is kind of the perfect fit for that situation.
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    Have they really not worn powder blues like this in games in recent years? I don't pay attention to this stuff, but we've been seeing versions of this sold for years now, so I guess I assumed at some point they wore them in games. If that's true, it does make sense to use them in games since they're one of the best sellers already so people like them. Give the people what they want. Just like when they finally caved and brought back the ball and glove logo, fans were choosing to wear it anyway because its so much better.
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    We'll see, like I said I don't follow it closely anymore since its gone nuts. But, if that's how they allocate their money, well good luck to them, we'll see if they have jobs in a year. I think its been proven for years and years now that teams are built in the trenches and that's how to get to competency. Basically, even great talent positions can't do squat if the OL is trash. However, mediocre talent positions can still do very well if they have OL. IMO, you could've had Trevor Lawrence behind this line and he wouldn't have been able to do anything. If I'm them, I focus on OL and then a mid level QB like they've gotten the last few years will be fine if they stay healthy. Can you win the B1G or make playoffs with out a better QB? Probably not, but I'm not worried about that right now, just get back to being competent. Plus, what legit good QB is gonna want to come here right now anyway or want to play behind a bad line which gives him no shot of success. So, focus on OL and be satisfied with mid level adequate QB would be my route. Unless they somehow do have tons of money to do both, which I of course doubt.
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    I don't follow it closely anymore due to the craziness now. But generally speaking, it is much better to spend your money on OL than RBs. Especially at the current state of UW football. But just in general, its been proven for years now in the NFL that any competent RB can do well behind a good OL. Whereas drop Jeantie behind the Raiders OL this year and he can't do squat. Or years and years of high pick RBs flopping in the 90s early 00s because they got drafted to crap teams with no lines. You could have had Saquon Barkley behind UWs line this year and he wouldn't have done much. And go back to our prime running days here, its no coincidence that the 3rd string would come in and do just as well as the starter and whoever the new RB was every year still did well. Even no NFL talent guys like Anthony Davis and PJ Hill. First step to competency for UW is strengthening OL and keep building DL/LBs. In addition, OL is probably a 'moneyball' area of the market where you can get way more bang for you back than hyped RB/WRs getting overpaid. Now, did they spend or have enough money to buy or the knowledge to evaluate good OL/DL? IDK, don't follow it closely enough.
  15. tmwiese55
    I also don't think its a lock that Quintana isn't back. I would guess his preference is to be back. However, with Woodruff and presumably Peralta back you don't neeeed him for depth like last year. But, if all he's costing is 4-5 mil there's nothing wrong with it either. I mean we all saw what happened, by the end we were down to two starters. Seems like a good guy liked by everyone, good mentor for the young guys. Maybe it would help them give some strategic in season breaks and keep guys fresh for end of year. that said, if I had to take over/under on 97 wins I'm taking under. That's more out of the flukiness of the two long win streak that inflated our win total. Generally speaking, as of right now there isn't any reason to think this team won't be as good as last years even though it might win 5 less games just due to baseball flukiness
  16. tmwiese55
    If I recall they did get caught for this and had to pay several hundreds of millions in fines for it. Which to them is nothing. Since then they've probably bribed politicians to their way to change the rules or exempt themselves from it since the new SC has legalized bribery of politicians, pure speculation on that though
  17. tmwiese55
    If this is true, wouldn't trading Woodruff be the solution in one easy move. Just salary dump him for a minor league flyer. Some big payroll team would take that one year risk easily. Unless there is some rule against traiding an Arb player, I looked a month or so back and couldn't find anything say you couldn't. Peralta is the more reliable pitcher at a drastically better contract.
  18. tmwiese55
    Based on this deal along Woodruff probably made a mistake. I'd probably lean towards Bos overpaying as the more likely outcome though. But in another timeline how would Bos rather do what they did here rather than just give Woodruff 1/25
  19. tmwiese55
    And it seemed they do like him and trust him. Of course the no options is an issue but they can use a couple DL stints with him throughout the year to manipulate that a bit or to give rest. So my guess is they'll keep him, but could obviously go either way
  20. tmwiese55
    I did get a laugh on it. Thing is it would be an appropriate or fair take if they had just handed Grisham a say 5-110 mil type deal. 1/22 though isn't anything to freak out about. If he turns out to be a one year fluke, oh well. And you're the Yankees, it doesn't stop you from signing Bellinger. One could easily argue you'd rather have Grisham at 1/22 than Bellinger if he gets a 5 year deal in the 120 area, or even tucker if he gets 450 mil. Oh and some context on Montas, I'm pretty sure he has to have Tommy John.
  21. tmwiese55
    Not an accent thing but on the mispronunciation topic is comfortable being pronounced cumf-ter-bull. Almost everyone says it wrong, even pro talkers in tv/movies/news, as its just easier that way. I naturally say it that way too but consciously try not to now
  22. tmwiese55
    I'd agree the last two years of spending on a guy you knew couldn't pitch was bad/stupid money spent and very surprising for a team like MKE that is so frugal. This though, a one year 22 mil deal is not stupid at all. Pretty much every good FA that comes out we say 'hey if the guy somehow has to take a 1-3 year deal we should do it since we can handle that risk'. It rarely works out that the guy has to take it, in this case the guy did. Essentially, if someone like him was available as a FA we'd be generally be ok with signing him on a one year low risk deal. My guess is unless they get overwhelmed on Peralta offers they'll keep both and 'go for it'. And I'm also guessing they're trying to work out a 3-4 year type deal with Woodruff, or both, behind the scenes right now.
  23. tmwiese55
    I didn't double check, but I'm almost positive Skubal is from the area originally. so it's probably a play for them trying to sign him long term. So just adding that bit of context. Think how many big ticket FAs they get involved in but none of them actually sign, they might think he's the one that finally does. Your point is generally right though with their SP strength already. But maybe they try to trade Castillo to offset some money. IDK the contract status on the younger guys, but maybe they trade one to restock the farm rather than commit money to them if they have Skubal instead.
  24. tmwiese55
    Never noticed the Milwaukee thing either, but now that you say it I think its right. At the very least there isn't a hard L or ILL in it. I've said it a few times to myself now and realized I barely include an L if at all.
  25. tmwiese55
    I've never been given grief for it, but I say it the same way. And I've noticed it over the years and try to say it correctly. Good point you make though, its the same logic when people try to tell me Oregon is pronounced Ora-ghin or Missouri is pronounced Missoura because thats what locals say. People have argued with me about that in the past adamantly saying what locals say is default right (no matter how clearly wrong they are and really its just an accent). Same logic would apply to what you say here
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