K DUB

You never know with prospects. It's easy to say that now. Then Clint Clouter happens. Small sample but perfect right now. Otherwise potentially injury elbow/shoulder issues velocity is down.

Great night for pitching.

1. Orlando Arcia 2. Lewis Brinson 3. Josh Hader 4. Corey Ray 5. Luis Ortiz 6. Phil Bickford 7. Trent Clark 8. Isan Diaz 9. Brett Phillips 10. Marcus Diplan 11. Freddy Peralta 12. Cody Ponce 13. Lucas Erceg 14. Jacob Nottingham 15. Brandon Woodruff 16. Gilbert Lara 17. Jake Gatewood 18. Kodiak Medieros 19. Monte Harrison 20. Jorge Lopez 21. Tyrone Taylor 22. Demi Orimoloye 23. Mario Feliciano 24. Chad McLahahan 25. Wendell Rijo

My understanding is the rangers wanted to trade Gallo and we wanted Brinson. It's the reason we went with the Indians.

It's so hard for box scores and stats to show how good someone is at defense. Brinson is an elite defensive player. Plays shallow and gets great reads. Mike Cameron comparison. Arcia/Brinson great combination.

This trade in my opinion will say a lot about Stearns. It's way to early to have an opinion on him.

any chance Mets are leaking bad proposals to prevent other teams from outbidding them. If they say both Smith and Rosario are on the table both Texas and Cleveland can beat that. Just a thought.

My guess is TDA/Rosario/Smith are for sure. I would think probably two more players for Lucroy/Jeffress

Lucroy is going to the Mets. The question is if a reliever is going along most likely Jeffress. I'm actually hearing lucroy for TDA\Cecchini and Smith added for Jeffress. I don't believe the names are right. I believe rosario was added and that's why the "significant piece" rumor was put out there.

I would agree.

I'm hearing Mets have the best offer. I believe it's TDA and Rosario but there are also trying to get Jeffress or Smith included.

It makes me think of derek lee. Hopefully he can be that good defensively.

Adding more players doesn't always add value to a trade. I'm hoping we stay away from Texas.

If JJ goes I think the return will be big. From what I have heard the asking price is quite high.

The Indians really are the perfect fit. It will get done. Deep enough farm system to get the right return. You really couldn't have a better scenario work out for the brewers. All needs are met for both teams.