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I would think it would make sense to not offer Zerpa arby and then re-sign him to a minor league deal. In my crazy scenerio I would think we would sign a couple vet guys to 1 year 3/4 milly dollar deals like Kirby Yates or guys like AJ Puk (if healthy) possibly even Brandon Woodruff as a reliever if he throws alright in summer. I think it could be possible in more realistic scenerio that we could even sign a better reliever to bigger 1 year 8-12 million dollar deal if we did trade William and Megill. It isn't our normal way but there isn't much offense to upgrade and our rotation has good depth so really if we do have some money a bullpen add could be the biggest upgrade.

1) I think the rotation is likely Misi, Henderson, Bullpen game (assuming Misi and Henderson don't go short), May. I could see Drohan, Gasser, or Harrison putting together a couple good starts and being the 4th starter in place of the bullpen game. Obviously how game 1 and 2 go would have a big part in who pitches game 3/4 as well. 2-4)I really don't have any worries or concerns on any of these points, we are deep enough from a roster stand point that the last pitching spot hopefully would matter much so whomever is throwing the worst will likely just be the easiest guy to leave off. 5) I always prefer to play and beat the Cubs but they are dangerous especially if they can get something out of there bullpen. I don't like how we have played the Padres and Braves, they are scary with the bullpens and quality vets but I think both have enough rotation questions that we could win. The Phillies or D-backs aren't really a concern even though the Phillies have the roster to make a run. Then obviously there is the Dodgers the Yamamoto, Skubal, Snell, and Glasnow rotation is just daunting, after that I think we matchup well. Our small ball approach is what we need to utilize to beat that rotation and we have played the Dodgers well except for the playoff sweep last year.

With yesterday being win 90, I think it is safe to say we are locked into a playoff spot. Hopefully we can continue to play well and get the #1 seed and further increase our World Series odds. We are currently 1.5 games ahead of the Dodgers and 4.5 ahead of the Braves for the 1st seed. The Cubs are 9 games back with 16 to play so I don't think me saying that we pretty much have the division wrapped up is going to catch an issue. 1) The playoff rotation behind Misi and Henderson is probably the biggest question mark at this point. 2) The last couple bullpen spots also are up for debate. Which current pitcher gets the chop from the playoff roster. 3) Setting up the rotation for the playoffs, hopefully we just keep in 1st and get the bye so Murph doesn't have to manipulate Misi or Henderson to much. That being said it would be nice to give each guy a little extra rest/ease there load knowing both are young and going to be asked alot in October. 4) Batting rotations, this hasn't really been an issue as Murph has use Joey, Pratt, and Hamilton well at SS/3B and Lara, Mitchell, and Sal in CF/RF. 5) Preferred opponents or relevant matchup thoughts Anything else to discuss?

I am pretty worried about this season to be honest, I didn't like anything we did with the o-line and then losing Jacobs could be a major deal. If we can't run Love is capable with the weapons we have off making it work but all of our receiving options have some injury concerns. Also without Micah I feel like the defense is just average at best, hopefully he comes back as his old self but that is always a worry after a major injury. I will hold out hope that the o-line gels well and 1 of the younger unexperienced RB's plays well. I do think that when Micah comes back our defense has a shot to be a top tier unit. There is clearly upside to be a super bowl contender but right now, at least until we play this week, I have more really big concerns than I feel like I usually do week 1.

Chourio Murph's MadDogs bite again

I have brought most of these up but am compiling my ideas into one spot. 1) Mitchell, Gasser, Grant Anderson for Gavin Williams We get an ace upside and cash in on a solid healthy year of Mitchell. The Guardians need OF help and Mitchell brings that with Gasser filling in the rotarion spot. 2) Contreras to Yanks, we get Hunter Goodman, rockies get 2 Yanks prospects, Quero, and Crow Yanks get a much needed vet catcher. We get a young power guy that our catching group can anti-up the D. The Rocks get 3+ good pieces to rebuild more. 3) Bryan Buxton for Luis Pena, Sal Frelick, and Blake Holub Yes, this one wont happen Buxton is happy in Minny and wont likely approve a trade. Just let me dream on it. 4)Trade Vaughn to for Brian Curley and Christian Mena We saved some money and get 2 solid arms. 5) Megill to Texas for Dalton Pence, Jacob Johnson, and Emiliano Teodo It hurts to let Megill go but getting 3 upside arms for 50 innings or so is the Brewer way. Teodo could help in the pen right away and Pence would make up for losing depth of Gasser and Crow 6) Bauers accepts qualifying offer. Sign 2 /3 cheaper vet arms 1) LF Chourio 2)2B Turang 3)LF Buxton 4) 1B Bauers 5)C Goodman 6)DH Yeli 7)SS Pratt 8) CF Lara 9) 3B Ortiz 1)Misi 2)Henderson 3) Williams 4)Harrison 5)Drohan. depth Hardin, Sproat, Priester, Pence Uribe, Ashby, Patrick, Hall, Sproat, Wagoner, Teodo, cheaper vet arms, Keonig, others The pen is a bit weak but Uribe, Ashby, Patrick, Hall is solid and the is lots of upside with Wagoner, Teodo, Sproat

A shutout in under 100 pitches is a Maddux, a perfect game under 100 is now and shall forever be called a Pannone.

Dickinson with another 3 hit night with a nuke and 3 steals also for 60 total. Him not getting a AA shot is a shame (but understandable. I would think if you take his 1st 30 games or so out of the picture he has probably been one of the best hitters in the minors.

With 7 games and 3 or 4 ab's today he could have a shot at 50 if he stays hot like the last week or so.

Biloxi up 5-0 bottom 1, 1 out 2 on. Fischer with a 3 run bomb and Wood with a 2 run jack. Good start

Rylan Mills with 16 bombs in 65 games at 19 is really impressive. If he can make a step forward making more contact there could be a big prospect ceiling for next year. He is definitely an underrated guy since his is probably not on the top 30 org guy radar for most prospect authorities. More proof how good the system is.

At least skip a start and just let him take a breath. I doubt Misi would want to do that but it would help as a reset. Then ease him into a a full workload maybe starting at 75 or so pitches.

Awesome 2 wins. After a rough loss Monday the last 2 wins have been really gritty. Brewer baseball at it's best (minus starting pitching). If we can win tomorrow it would feel like the ultimate smack down to Cubs fans. We give them a ton of hope after the Monday blowout and then turn the screws on the division and put them all back in there place.

I think Mercedes may be making a play at minor league pitcher of the year. Coleman Crow has been good but if Mercedes wins that award it would be pretty wild.

So I watch alot of games in which can't chose which teams broadcast to watch. The last two nights I have watched the Cubs broadcast. By no means are their commentators bad, however they way the deliver the game just makes my skin crawl. It is always a nice reminder how much better it is to be a Brewers fan.

Harrison/Patrick May/Gasser Those seem like better opposing styles especially if someone loads up for a lefty or righty starter.

If May or Harrison aren't right we probably have the arms to piece together a bullpen game or 2 with the likes of Drohan, Harrison, May, Gasser, Drohan, Hall, Ashby, and maybe even Sproat who could go max effort for 30-40 pitches or once threw the order for 2 games. It wouldn't be ideal but that 7 or 8 guys to get to Megill, Uribe, and Ashby (if not going earlier). I would be fine with Drohan being the #3 guy if need be however May and Harrison have the upside to go against whomever the Dodgers (or other team) throw better.

I feel like the 2026 college bat class is really emulating the 2025 class. Strosnider has been terrific at Appleton like Fischer, the Ebel's path and result are similar, and Jones has been solid like Ragsdale. Throw in Sabathia for good measure.

I am interested to see how our offense looks in a playoff atmosphere against a quality starter. We have been building momentum with the lumber and this could be a big momentum swing if things go really good.

I think Made will be fine defensively, he is still a young 19. If infield doesn't work out he has the athletism and arm to be a great OF. There are probably only like 10 (if that) guys in the league I would consider trading Made for.

It's really hard not to be optimistic about our world series chances right now. Just about everyone on the offense right now is hitting the ball well. Misi, Henderson, Harrison, and May looks like it should be able to hold its own in the playoffs. The bullpen has probably been the biggest strength for over a month and we will be getting back 2 of our better chess pieces within a week or so.

The Cubs still have like the 4th or 5th best record in the league. They are a dangerous team, just no match for the Brew Crew.

I'd like to see JD Thompson and Jacob Morrison on the pitching side. If Meccage is fully healthy he would be an easy send as well. There are a few arms like Epipscope and Russ Smith that I am not sure where they are on injury recoveries but could maybe make it there if healthy. Pena would be the best bat for sure, I kind of would like to see Adams go and maybe get some work in at 3B or even the OF just add some versatility to him as a platoon/bench player, I wouldn't mind someone like Daniel Dickinson going as well to learn some CF even though he played all year.

News of some other teams prospects who will be in the AFL are starting to slowly trickle in. I figured it would be a nice discussion until we get news. I feel like there are good amount of pitchers who have missed a decent amount of time that are getting healthy.

Sorry I didnt see there was a recently posted article for this.