I get that approach and that’s the likely result but this feels like a very light return. They must be incredibly high on the arm and or feel the corresponding moves justify this.
Oddly quiet right now for the Brewers. McCalvy talked about that ten day window after the GM Meetings where activity typically ramps up. Feel like a move or two coming soon.
Great for Ohtani but no fan base deserves it less than the dodgers. Honestly wanted him to go to Toronto. I’m reminded of that money ball quote, “there’s rich teams..”
When you’re negotiating with a team that has a farm system like the Orioles, I’d feel comfortable sending Burnes and Williams there for the right return. Mayo is a must.
Would love to have Wade back. Dependable vet that could help bridge the gap to the Gasser’s and Misiorowski’s of our system. Gonna guess around 8-10 million, unless they get a 2 year deal done.
Agreed, if he’s what they think he will be, you got an elite prime slugger on a 2 year deal for somewhere between 40-60 million total. Well worth it even for the Brewers.
Where do you get 4 picks in the top 40 in 2025 and $14 million in draft pool? Assuming 1st round pick, competitive balance pick A, Compensatory pick for Burnes. That would be 3. Not disputing it, just looking for clarification.
I really like the overall roster shape here. My guess is that the brewers will start Chourio in AAA tho. I’d guess Hoskins will likely command more and a multi year deal, really like him and the fit tho. So overall id say sign/acquire an arm for the pen + add around 5 million for Hoskins and you’d still be under budget and putting a very solid team out there.
My point in a nutshell I guess. Only way I would pay him is with a 2 year deal for under 20 million or additional club control with buyout options. Brewers can’t afford to just pay him 1 year for nothing.
Kind of what I thought, it would be a brutal decision but we simply cannot afford to pay him 10 million plus to not pitch if we don’t do an extension. And at this point, offering an extension to a guy coming off this injury would be organizational malpractice. Fear it’s the end for Woody in MKE
I ask only because I’m unsure, but if the brewers were unable to come to a 2 year deal with Woody, could they just outright release him? If he’s likely to miss the entire season, his contract is a significant sum for an organization like the Brewers.
And what have they done in the playoffs? 3 straight exits in the first round. pitching and defense gets you to the dance but doesn’t crown you. Hitting rules. Braves, dodgers, Astros, all had great lineups WITH pitching.
How many series have they won since their World Series appearance? Pitching and defense only works if you have some hitting too. Neither team has hitting.
That’s the true reason for the devastation, we will probably never have anything near this pitching again and we absolutely unequivocally wasted it. Out in 2 games with a whimper. Rather pathetic honestly.