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Good story. Pretty much answers every question out there. MillerCoors wasn't interested in maintaining the naming rights, so the Brewers went to Plan B. That was AmFam. With this, though, I certainly expect that company to cease their naming rights deal on Coors Field. I mean, it's a Chicago company now. Not Milwaukee or Denver. Coors has the naming rights for Coors Field for life and only had to pay $15 mil. https://www.coloradoan.com/story/sports/mlb/rockies/2017/03/18/coors-may-have-best-stadium-naming-rights-deal-sports-rockies-field/99366746/ Wow, good find. I did not know that. -
I do not. Molson didn't buy MillerCoors for the Milwaukee manufacturing facility. They bought it for the brand. As soon as they determine that the Milwaukee plant is not meeting profit expectations, they'll shut it down. That's corporate America. Comparing Molson to the Brewers themselves is apples and oranges. The Brewers are a franchise of MLB, which makes Attanasio a franchisee. While he does own the team, he is locked in to MLB rules that dictate that he cannot move the team, change the team name, etc etc. Perhaps I am wrong, and Molson does plan to continue their partnership with Milwaukee since taking sole ownership of the brand in 2016. This isn't really a good look if that is the plan, though.
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Yeah, I agree. The article makes it sound like this was not the Brewers' choice. Hard to blame MillerCoors, though. They are no longer a Wisconsin company. Why would they continue to throw money at a community they are no longer invested in? I know headquarters isn't here, but do they still not have a huge portion of production in MKE? Just saying I've seen this talk a few times and I don't think it's quite right (assuming I'm not wrong and somehow they have moved manufacturing from here). They simply realize that naming rights generates no extra revenue. I'm surprised the megabrands haven't figured this out for the Super Bowl yet either. Basically, literally everyone knows of Pepsi, Coke, Bud Light, Miller lite and they're gonna buy what they like. The only logic I can see is they don't want to ignore it and let a competitor in because big moves like this can make a new brand. Think Under Armour during that NFL draft like 10 years ago. Yes production is still in Milwaukee. But there are no decision-makers that are tied to the community, hence no investment.
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Yep ... this team is going to need several starters who can step up to provide regular 6-7 inning starts. I'd argue that there were times last year when the pen got wore down from overuse. The pen should again be a strength for this team, but a stronger rotation makes the pen even more of a weapon.
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Sure. But we do have a budget and what is the best way to spend that money. I would rather save some to have if we need to trade for a middle IF in case Huira isnt ready or Arcia struggles. Both Miley and Keuchel will get multi-year deals and I want some of that money for a catcher again next year too. I wouldnt be sad to get both just dont know if that is the best way to spend our limited resources This team has had big budgets (comparatively speaking) before, and it has never stopped them from being aggressive at the trade deadline. If Attanasio has proved anything in his time as owner, it's that he wants to win first and foremost. If they have a hole that needs filling, and the right guy is there to fill it, they aren't going to let 2 months of salary stand in the way.
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I'd argue that if you get to a point where you have to DFA players and expose them to waivers, you had too much. That means every team has too much pitching then. Because every team DFA's players and exposes them to waivers. The Brewers have at least 5 players on the 40-man that can probably be safely dropped without too much harm. Perhaps guys like Saladino or Wilkerson would get claimed ... but I think the chances are just as good that they'd make it through. I doubt there are many teams out there that would hand Suter a 40-man spot right now knowing he's out till at least August. Those end spots on the 40-man are continuously rolling over. Not to mention that the Brewers have a few obvious trade candidates as well in Thames and Houser for sure, and possibly Davies and Anderson.
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No they don't need two but they could use a lefty. I would suspect they'd deal Anderson or Davies near the end of ST. Some team out there is going to have a pitcher or two come up with a ST injury. i could see them trying Anderson in relief too. He might be able to ramp up is fastball to 96-97 going an inning. I've noted this before -- a lot of the guys linked to the Brewers have been left-handed this off-season. Which makes sense. That's why Miley fits. However, if the Crew feel that Keuchel is getting into 'value' territory - it behooves them to explore things. In the end, I expect them to add a left handed starter. I'm guessing Miley -- but you never know. In addition to Keuchel and Miley, available left-handed starters include Gio Gonzalez, Brett Anderson, Francisco Liriano and Sam Howard. Pretty slim pickings. I wonder if they would consider signing Gio to a cheap deal if Keuchel or Miley prove too costly compared to the value they'd provide?
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Yeah, I agree. The article makes it sound like this was not the Brewers' choice. Hard to blame MillerCoors, though. They are no longer a Wisconsin company. Why would they continue to throw money at a community they are no longer invested in?
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Mets sign Justin Wilson - 2/$10M
Ron Robinsons Beard replied to Eye Black's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
But now who is Maddon going to pitch in EVERY SINGLE GAME in August and September? -
NL Central Standings Predictions
Ron Robinsons Beard replied to Eye Black's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Wow I hope you're a nervous nelly too. I think your outlook is probably the absolute floor for this team. -
If you get both, then two have to go currently on the 40 man roster...who are the two we essentially trade for less than top value or outright release for nothing? There is room at the bottom of the 40-man. Saladino, Kratz, Suter, Petricka, Wilkerson, and probably Albers could be dropped. Thames, Anderson and Davies are obvious trade candidates. They are by no means tied down from making players moves.
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Now there is a non-reliable source LOL It’s the most empty tweet you can have...could literally be anything or nothing. The big “If” word. BrewerWorld is a 100% joke account. All insider claims are 100-percent BS
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Now there is a non-reliable source LOL
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Of course you are right. Of course there is a limit. Its just those posters who are speaking in absolutes regarding the team's payroll limitations. I'm thinking the only people who truly know that are Mark Attanasio, his wife, and maybe his accountant.
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Yep. I think you are 100% right. I really couldn't agree with this more. That doesn't mean that the Brewers aren't going to continue to use analytics to "blur the lines" between starter and reliever based on matchups. But I agree that if the Brewers had the horses capable of throwing 7 strong nearly every time out, or if the bullpen wasn't as effective, you'd see longer starts. They really aren't inventing anything. They are just more cognizant of matchups.
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Good story. Pretty much answers every question out there. MillerCoors wasn't interested in maintaining the naming rights, so the Brewers went to Plan B. That was AmFam. With this, though, I certainly expect that company to cease their naming rights deal on Coors Field. I mean, it's a Chicago company now. Not Milwaukee or Denver.
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I don't see Stearns adding any more payroll. If he can trade Thames and his $7M ($6M + $1M 2020 buyout) contract he may look at Miley. Gio is worse than any of the three young guys CC can run out there and there isn't any other FA worth spending money on. Maybe a trade, but not many teams looking at trading starters unless it's for a contract dump. With the payroll being around $120M there doesn't seem to be much room to make another move. Here again with the "room to make a move" idea. Where is this coming from? At no time since Attanasio purchased the team has there been a set payroll limit. Yes, there have been years with low payrolls, but he has never outwardly put a cap on spending. Ever since Stearns has come on board, the idea stated over and over again is that if there are pieces that can make the team better, the acquisition will be made. They are big believers in value, but that seemingly is the only budget restriction, and it is ever-moving.
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Starting to see this pick up steam on Brewers Twitter now. More than likely because you linked it here. Goes to show that a lot of Brewers Twitter obviously lurks here.
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I would consider Crane a legit source. He's been in the sportscasting biz for a long, long time. I don't know if bucksbrett is legit, but he has seemingly gotten a few scoops here and there. I think in this case, though, he is 100% ripping off his info from Mr. Crane.
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If he was being reasonable about his demands, he'd have been gone a long time ago. Odds are, he is asking too much. Well, he's a Boras client. Dots are pretty easy to connect I suppose.
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Certainly not the 4 years/$82 million that MLB Trade Rumors predicted. I would predict 3 years/$50 million.
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This seems more credible than a lot of the nonsense we've seen. I thought I remember Keuchel having some negative comments towards the Brewers bullpen heavy approach during the playoffs last year. Based on that, I'd be surprised if he picked us...assuming we are even involved. That said, I'm sure he could get more on board with our approach real quick if we offered him the most money. Cue up the "But can the Brewers fit him in their very concrete and unmoving budget" posts. In all seriousness, the Brewers are out for value. I am convinced that they have no set player budget, other than the idea of getting the most for their money. I am disappointed they haven't brought in a guy to start at 2B yet, but perhaps the value just hasn't been there yet. If they've truly floated a 3-year offer to Keuchel, it means they see value there.
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As a Brewer fan first and foremost, I'm sure I'd eventually come around. But right now, the concept of this makes me want to vomit. Yes, I realize they tried to get him at the deadline last year. In fact, I was excited about that opportunity. Things have drastically changed.
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I don't understand what the harm would be in signing Marwin Gonzalez to a 3-year deal. If Hiura or Dubon come up to play 2B at some point in 2019, he's versatile enough to play anywhere and still get plenty of action. The only thing I can figure is that his contract demands are scaring teams off.
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Keith Law has Zack Brown at #85 on his list. I hope Brown takes another leap this year. If he does, he's looking at possibly helping the ML squad come August.
