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  1. SeaBass
    not sure what the problem is. Players are doing pretty well. Old players or flawed players aren't getting overpaid though. Still, some basic reforms should solve these issues. You're not sure what the problem is? Really? You have no clue? Everything is hunky dory? Look, I get that plebs have their opinions on baseball's labor situation, and that's fun and all, but their (our) opinions don't mean jack when it comes to how the player's union feels about the situation. All indications I've seen from players, the people that actually count in this situation, is they're pretty unhappy about the recent events in free agency. So yeah, there's a problem.
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    Just went to the DMV site as a curiosity, the AB at the end seems to be for the Brewers Ball and Glove logo plate and if it's the Brewers M logo plate the letters are AC. https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/title-plates/milwaukee.aspx
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    Further, just because the rules allow a DH does not prevent a team from using a pitcher to bat. It just makes it very, very, very, very (I could go on) unlikely. It's not an anti-pitcher-as-batter rule, it's just an option that 100% of teams that have the option use. I respect the stance that Clemente's Dream is taking. That's a personal decision of fandom that can't be argued and I don't think he's trying to argue with anyone, just sharing his viewpoint. It just strikes me as very odd that that's the hill that he, or any fan, would choose to die on. To me you'd have to be a very disgruntled fan already but somehow pitchers batting in the NL has kept you around? You've weathered expanded playoffs, instant replay, the shift, banning contact plays at home plate, "time savers" like limited mound visits and potential pitch clocks, but the DH is going to be the end of you? I don't really buy it, but ok I guess.
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    Machado could bash for 6 seasons making an opt out a certainty and the Pads got a great player for 6 seasons at $180 million (depending on the structure). I'm inclined to like the deal more than dislike it. Also, when it comes to the Hosmer deal, does Machado choose the Padres if they hadn't signed Hosmer? Whether his contract is good or not, it proves how serious about building a contender they are. I don't think he goes there if they didn't do the Hosmer deal.
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    I don’t feel like a jerk, at least not for this... I still stand by the idea that Miller Park was probably the best possible name for theBrewers stadium if it had to have a corporate name. Insurance and financial institution names just don’t have the same feeling towards them. On a separate note, I wonder who is paying to replace any signage on the stadium. It’d seem that replacing the big Miller Park sign on the exterior of the stadium would could $1 million by itself. Is American Family really that much worse though? I don't think anybody is arguing against Miller Park being a perfect fit, but if it's going to be something else American Family might be the best alternative. There's nothing wrong with the words "American" and "Family" being associated with a baseball team. Just searching other corporate sponsors of the Brewers; Associated Bank, RE/MAX, U.S. Cellular, We Energies, West Bend Mutual Insurance, Aurora Health Care, Delta Dental, Johnson Controls, Lubar & Co., Northwestern Mutual, Johnsonville, Klements. Are any of those any better? American Family Field sounds a heck of a lot better to me than Fiserv Forum for example.
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    I guess we can extrapolate that Miller Park will become American Family Field. Not the worst that could have happened. Just leave the word Insurance out of it.
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    Since they decided to change it they should have stolen PUP List from the NFL. They could even get Cialis to sponsor it. Ba dum bum. Actually I do like how the NFL handles their injury designations. Physically unable to perform and Injured Reserve are pretty straight forward and inoffensive. IL is going to take some getting used to. I never thought I'd get used to it when the WWF changed to WWE but that worked out in the end too.
  8. SeaBass
    I suppose, but can anyone else find the irony in the evolution from the word Handicapped to Disabled when describing people with disabilities because it sounds nicer, and now that everyone has adjusted to the nice word, that word is now taboo? Ugh. I generally understand the change and I accept it, but ugh.
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    I'm just glad he didn't go to the Cubs, Cards, Reds or Pirates. Now we just have to dodge Harper or Machado joining a division rival.
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    Yeah, I can't really think of many reasons for keeping the status quo. Tradition? Ok sure but the logical reasons to make the change (even playing field for both leagues, avoiding pitcher injury) just seem to vastly outweigh the sentimental reasons for not making the change.
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    That's where I stand at the moment. I'm not super excited about adopting the DH universally, but why bring it up in February with an eye toward March implementation when NL teams would have to scramble to tweak their rosters? I realize the pace of recent offseason markets has made it easier than before to make roster moves relatively late, but this seems like a big adjustment to make. (Mayyyybe less so for the Brewers) I'm assuming it's being brought up in the context of implementing it in 2019 as a negotiation tactic for MLB wanting to install more pace of play rules changes to be implemented for 2019. Of course it doesn't make sense to do it right now but that's not really the point.
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    Quality post
  13. SeaBass
    Nice article about the Bucks and their roster. In a star-crazed league, the Bucks demonstrate the value of role players https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1708263/in-a-star-crazed-league-the-bucks-demonstrate-the-value-of-role-players AD is an amazing player, I'm just not sure he's the superstar that best fits being teamed with Giannis, at least as the roster is constructed right now. It would be interesting to find out, but next season at the soonest; I don't want to mess with what's working this season. I have a hunch AD isn't going to be traded before the deadline anyway.
  14. SeaBass
    Losing the name Miller Park is like when the Dude's rug got peed on. It really tied the room together. That said I also got over it pretty quickly. It's just a name of a building. I just want the team to win a World Series before I die.
  15. SeaBass
    A few months ago, back when there were rumors about the Mets possibly targeting Stearns for their GM position, I had looked at this organizational chart and seem to remember that Doug Melvin was listed as President and Senior Advisor. I can't prove that but I wouldn't be surprised that the site may have been updated in anticipation of this move to "promote" Stearns. I've been pretty much expecting that the Brewers would make this move with Stearns and I'm glad they did. I guess teams will now have to create even bigger job titles to elevate their GM's over President. Supreme Galactic Leader of Baseball Operations perhaps?
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    What would Hill be worth on the open market if the Bucks opt out? Could they re-negotiate/sign him for less than $18 million without the cap restriction? Entirely possible they couldn't I'm just not sure how that works with CBA rules.
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    I don't think anything I said is contrary to that. But yes, it's more a big picture intake of funds than strictly payroll oriented and all of that goes into making the franchise as a whole more successful.
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    Exactly. Even if it's the speculated $50 million over 15 years at best that's an arbitration payment for one Hernan Perez type player per season. Not going to have a huge impact. It's better than not having $50 million over that time but it is what it is. More likely it will go into a maintenance fund for the stadium or facilities or something like that. That said, I'm ok with the name change, Miller Park was kind of perfect but life goes on and as many have said, a lot of people will still call it Miller Park anyway.
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    Again, how much of this is reality, vs. complete speculation? The changes were made to the structure last year, following a year where they missed the playoffs for the first time in forever mainly due to their HOF QB being injured for much of the year, the recent opening of the Titletown district project, and a year removed from the NFC Championship game. How hot could his seat have possibly been? If this continues for a couple of additional years and/or LaFleur ends up being a bad hire that he made? Sure, he's likely facing the door or a reduced role. I think there's something to it but of course I can't know how much of it is reality. I think it's very telling that the media are critical of his role in football decisions outright, including the generally milquetoast Wisconsin media. I see endless comments on various other sites and social media platforms with casual fans wanting Murphy's head on a plate right this very second. Lots of them wanted him gone right along with TT and McCarthy. I don't think his job is all that safe, public opinion becomes a factor if enough voices are crying out for the same thing. This aligns with my thinking as well.
  20. SeaBass
    I think the one good aspect of Murphy giving himself more power over football operations is that if it fails there will be no doubt who's to blame and who should be fired. He really put himself out there, I don't think he has any illusions about what failure will mean for him and I respect that. That said, I don't think he should have done it. My feeling is, he knew his seat was getting warm and decided if he was going to go down it would be by making his own decisions. So far, other than the front office structure, I like the moves he's made.
  21. SeaBass
    love this, but if they have to give up a pick it sours it. I’d assume DS wouldn’t surrender a pick for a one year deal though.I believe the Brewers will lose their third highest pick for signing Grandal. That's what I'm seeing also. Dodgers comp pick will come after the 4th round since they paid the luxury tax. https://www.sbnation.com/mlb/2017/11/4/16604672/qualifying-offer-explainer-amount-mlb-free-agency
  22. SeaBass
    Even if the Brewers and Dodgers were able to agree to a trade I still don't think it's a slam dunk that Braun would agree to it. He's very comfortable in Milwaukee professionally and with the Brewers set up as a contender for the next few seasons I feel he would want to be a part of it more than ever.
  23. SeaBass
    Ya, I never get that reason either. Especially for baseball players. How much "free time" do they even have during a home stand? A couple hours in the morning? Also when someone choses a team because their Spring Training complex in near where they live. I guess the extra 6 weeks at home is nice but you're still spending 6 months somewhere else. Why would he ever pick Milwaukee when he generally has the pick of just about anywhere he wants? If his youth and skill were not as good as they are he'd have less choices because contract size would be a larger factor, but he was going to be filthy rich either way. In fact, all bias would point to Milwaukee being among the last places he'd pick. Not because it's terrible here but because of team history, overall payroll expectations and market size. Don't get me wrong, Milwaukee's reputation is on an upswing, but it's still Milwaukee and there are still clear biases attached to Milwaukee. I think many players would like to play here but even so I don't think it would ever be a player's first choice. Circumstances would have to be right like in the Cain signing.
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    Yep, I believe that is the standard procedure for all sports related contracts, including coaching contracts.
  25. SeaBass
    Don't the Brewers have a Round A comp pick this year? I could easily see that being a difference, not wanting to give that up. Giving up the Round B comp pick not as painful.
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