HighHeat19

I still say Lucroy ends up as a Red Sox. Mejia needs to be part of any trade with Cleveland. The Dodgers and Gigantes are being too quiet right now. I believe one of those 2, will make an unexpected big move.

Yup!!!! Lol!!!!

I'm not a fan of Sheffields size (5'10) or walks. You also have to get Mejia, no matter what.

Good! Then sit Lucroy tomorrow night and get the teams that are involved nervous that he's about to head somewhere.

I think this trade talk w/ Cleveland is more or less to get other teams involved. The Brewers were able to keep the Aaron Hill trade top secret until after it went through. Cleveland sure wouldn't want this to get out. Possibly why Cleveland said they were not interested in Lucroy at all a few days ago. I believe the Brewers are using the media to their advantage. BTW, with Fielder possibly done for the season this intensifies Lucroy and maybe even Chris Carter to the Rangers.

Frazier>Zimmer. Frazier 2 years younger. Zimmer is also striking out alot this year compared to Frazier. Give me Frazier, McKenzie, Mejia, Clevinger, Hillman. Cleveland gets Lucroy, Will Smith, Jeffress.

Jose De Leon for Nelson x2

Well, either these trades will happen or they won't, so they're all 50/50, aren't they? That's not what I said......Lucroy is 100% gone and relievers at 75%. 50/50 means that EVERYONE is available.

Nottingham = 1st base. 1st base = Nottingham. Nottingham will be a first baseman. On a serious note, Nottingham has proven that he has hit in the past even though his numbers are a little stagnant this year. However, he comes across as a Justin Smoak type. Serviceable but not much else. Hope I'm wrong.

If I'm David Stearns, I would be trying to create a bidding war with the Giants and Dodgers for Braun right now! A. Braun cannot block a trade to either team. B. You essentially have 2 teams who are on Braun's trade-to list who just happen to be in a very tight race. This really is the perfect storm for the Brewers in regards to a bidding war. C. Braun is an instant upgrade for either team as the Dodgers are extremely weak in left (Kendrick) and the Giants in Right (Blanco). D. Braun and a combo of either Guerra or Nelson can literally tip the division instantly to either the Giants or Dodgers and both teams know it. E. The Giants and the Dodgers each have a great farm system that includes some great young arms. I know the Ryan Braun chatter has been quiet, but Braun to either team makes way too much sense.

Did not know that. Was wondering if their was a catch. Thank you for the info Splitter. If that's the case, I do not think Detroit has enough then to trade for Lucroy. Unless a PTPTBNL can be had after the world series My guess would be no.

I believe all the teams have done their homework and all the trade pieces/packages are essentially in order. Now, it's who will bend first. I also believe there are last minute trade packages that are considered "acceptable" per each GM and even the Brewers, assuming that their ideal trade scenario falls through. You pursue the ideal trade for your team first and then fall back on the "acceptable" trade package on July 31st. My guess would be these are the packages that include a plethora of high ceiling teenagers, but not the "guy". As soon as the first "Big" trade kicks off, this is going to kick off a series of multiple trades that will happen very quickly. Reason being, that these potential trade packages mentioned earlier will become altered. And the GM may lose out on the player/players that they want. OR the team they want to trade to will no longer need what they were offering because they acquired their need from someone else. OR a team needs to keep up with the moves their division rival JUST made, so they need to make a sudden move as well. This is when teams will start to give in to demands dependent upon their desperation or just because their priority trades fell apart. The problem lies in that it's a sellers market in winter and a buyers market in summer due to the simple law of supply and demand. But that same law of supply and demand is also a benefit to the Brewers. They have pieces that most "selling" teams cannot offer. An elite catcher who is not only cheap but has control into next year. Right and left handed relief who are in their prime, inexpensive, great numbers, closing experience for BOTH Jeffress and Smith, pitch exceptionally well in a hitters park and come with future control. In some ways, while Jeffress and Smith are not Chapman or Miller in terms of pure talent. They may actually offer the same, just because of the reasons I just listed. Other teams know this as well. It's just cat and mouse now until the "Big" trade kicks everything off. I do believe Lucroy will be traded, and to the Red Sox. The Brewers relievers about a 75% chance, and everyone else about a 50/50 chance.

People say Detroit doesn't have the prospects, but they do have fresh faces from this year's draft. Matt Manning is a 6'6 pitcher and was the number 9 selection over all. However, he is getting shelled in rookie ball. Their 5th round pick Mark Ecker is looking outstanding in his short minor league career. So there are creative ways to getting the trade done. But it will be of the best interest of the Brewers to get the package with the "guy". The packages that include five 19 year olds with high ceilings will be there July 31st at midnight. The package that includes the "guy".......not so much.

Really it's both. Anytime you trade an elite player, especially at an elite position (Lucroy). You need to get "potential" quality back, or essentially the same player back WITH interest. For instance if I'm giving up an A rated player, I need a A rated player in return. Since the return will have no value until the future, I then need to charge interest. This will be one of the high K pitchers that Stearns is always aquring with his trades. Hence, for example, a Moncada plus a low level, high K pitcher would be in order here. I would think this would also include Bregman & a pitcher, Frazier & a pitcher etc. And this maybe the sticking point for alot teams. They don't want to give up their top talent. But when I look at the contending teams and their respective GM's, who really wants to WIN a world series? Not just be good in the playoffs but really, really, really wants to win! To me that's 3 teams, Red Sox, Cubs and Rangers. And I believe the Red Sox will be the final destination for Lucroy.