Bulldogboy

I'm guessing Cubs try to bring back Castellanos but man he would look pretty great in our lineup next year. Stick him in left with Braun at first. Hope Cain comes back to life with Hiura and suddenly you would be ok against lefties you would think?

You are probably pretty close. That said looking at what they have on paper who are they better than in the division? Pittsburgh? Maybe? Based on what we know and that Braun Cain are in the sunset phase and Shaw is in the Bermuda triangle they are in big trouble.

So you want two TOR starters, an OF, 3 bullpen arms, and extend Yelich. I think we all want that, but they're not going to roll with a $200MM+ payroll next year. Just accept the fact the Brewers will always be a team that needs a bit of luck each season, they can't go out and buy a player to fill every hole they have. This year, Grandal and Moose were there to be had, and they have produced what was expected. But that meant things needed to go right with 2/3 of Woodruff/Burnes/Peralta. Also meant Chacin staying at least close to what he did in 2018. Well, none of that worked. So the bullpen took the brunt of that. Sprinkle in Cain's disapointing season and here we are. I just don't accept the premise that Stearns made big mistakes. He created potent line-up that should be scoring more runs, but aren't due to horrific RISP hitting. With an empty wallet, time to see of the young guns could get it done. Obviously that didn't work. Then again, many of the starting pitchers he could have gone after would not have worked out either. If anything, Stearns needs to be held accountable if they can't start producing pitchers from his own system. To soon to hang him for that yet, but this has been the Brewers biggest problem since, well, forever. I agree with most of this. I was listing what they need but realistically not expecting they can do it all. Hence the 4th place prediction. Spending for a number one is my priority but I don't get the sense that Stearns values top end pitching the way some GM's do. Bottom line is the lack of development with the young starters set this program back several years. If they can't find pitching on the farm they are going to continue to be blips on the radar instead of becoming a Dodgers Astros Braves type winner.

I say this team cannot be taken seriously until they spend the money for a number one. Until then everything else is just rearranging the deck chairs. Last year was the worst thing that could happen to us because now they think see we can mix and match with little to no starting pitching. You cannot win that way consistently. They need two starters for sure and at minimum 3 bullpen pieces. Shaw has to go back to being Shaw. You need another outfielder. Braun plays first base with Thames. Fire all staff members besides Subero. Put Hader on the block to try and get back the best catcher shortstop or starting pitching you can. Let moose and Grandal walk and try to get an extension done with Yelich. I think we are 4th in the division depending on what they can pull off. It could be a downturn for a few if the pitching remains bargain basement.

Realistically the division is moving away from the brewers for next year. They will be predicted 4th I'm guessing and they will be in a battle with the Pirates depending on what they do. With Frazier, Reynolds, Marte, Bell, Newman, they could have a better lineup and we both have no pitching so...

And Mr. Acquino

We are talking about Albers like he's prime Trevor Hoffman but his era is back above 4.00. ugh.

It just doesn't matter anymore. We can kill Counsell for his moves but the reality is he has NOBODY out there that he can trust. They have NOBODY in AAA. I mean they have to let Grandal and Moose go just to build a bullpen.

Albers pitching like he wants to know why he's in the game too.

Why is your best reliever in the game now?? I have defended Counsell all year. He doesn't have a lot to work with but I'm changing my mind. He may need to go. He just doesn't have it. He gets another year but dude needs to play the show or something. Get it together on the pitching decisions.

Turns out it was the end. Doesn't get any worse than next game down 13-0 and then next game almost being no hit. If Doolitle does his job this is a 6 game losing streak and we are talking free agency.

Of course. Presser after the game he will mumble something about we felt good about Junior there. Juniors been good against Righties when the moon is a full crescent and the humidity is 50%.

Braun should have been sent to first base the day Jesus was traded. It's on management again for bad decisions.

This team is embarrassing. It's no longer about winning or losing but professionalism. Little league teams look sharper.

This is the game. Maybe Hader would be a ….. oh he's not good anymore. Carry on Junior.

When is the last time Junior didn't walk the first guy?? I mean...

Junior??

I know he gave up a bomb but so far Williams appears to part of the answer not the problem. Like him to keep getting opportunities. Wish they had a few more like him.

Offer the Dodgers Hader before he completely tanks his value this off season. Get Lux and Verdugo in any deal and rebuild.

In my view it was the decision to send Hiura back down the first time. It wasn't so much about the on field production even though we all knew it was a bad move. It was more about what it said about how badly they really wanted to win. It was almost like yeah he should be here but we owe it to these guys over here even though they are terrible. Right at that point I said this team is in trouble and Stearns is not all in on winning this year. He has made no moves that prove otherwise. He has chewed through a huge amount of good will this season with his lack of foresight and productivity.

How do you swing at the first pitch? How?

So looking back at what point was the brewers season really over?

To a degree the response to the huge win on Saturday getting down 13-0 and now being no hit says everything that has to be said about this team. It could have been a momentum builder but nope.

Grisham has seen 3 pitches tonight and made 3 outs. Not exactly Ricky Henderson.

The pitcher bunts him over and then they get a run on a two out hit. Seems like things the brewers struggle with. Good teams vs. Not so good.