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How about a Senzel/Tyler Black platoon at 3B?

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C: William Contreras ($0.77M) 1B: Rhys Hoskins ($16.00M) 2B: Brice Turang ($0.77M) 3B: Andruw Monasterio ($0.77M) SS: Willy Adames ($12.40M) LF: Christian Yelich ($26.00M) CF: Sal Frelick ($0.77M) RF: Tyrone Taylor ($1.70M) Bench OF: Garrett Mitchell ($0.77M) Utility: Andruw Monasterio ($0M) SP1: Corbin Burnes ($15.10M) SP2: Freddy Peralta ($5.50M) SP4: Adrian Houser ($5.60M) SP5: Colin Rea ($3.50M) CL: Devin Williams ($6.50M) RP: Abner Uribe ($0.77M) RP: Hoby Milner ($1.70M) RP: Bryse Wilson ($1.30M) RP: Joel Payamps ($1.70M) RP: Trevor Megill ($0.77M) RP: Elvis Peguero ($0.77M) Payroll is 26.31% under budget

I was disappointed that Toro didn't get more of a shot last year when we struggled offensively. Maybe he wouldn't have continued his numbers in a bigger role, but now we will never know.

I remember his time in postgame interviews that he seemed to struggle, but maybe there was more to the story. Found this article from Rickie's last year in the league with the Rays. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/southern/when-rickie-says-something-we-listen-former-southern-star-rickie-weeks-a-steadying-influence-for/article_02b758cc-60f5-11e7-926b-2bbe3531855f.html#:~:text=When Cador first met Weeks,Except his mother. From the article, a quote about his work before he was drafted, "When Cador first met Weeks, he noticed a speech impediment, a stutter. Cador knew big things were ahead for Weeks — “lots and lots of interviews’’ — so he quietly arranged for a speech therapist to work with Weeks. No one ever knew." Also, some quotes from Rays personnel that talks to Rickie' ability to talk with other players. “But when Rickie says something, we listen,’’ Rays pitcher Alex Cobb said. “He knows how to act like a pro. We respect him so much. Nobody has to say it. It’s just the truth.’’ “He just has the ability to capture a room,’’ Cobb said. “Not everyone can do that. Some people try and it falls flat. Not him. I think everyone is aware of who he is.’’

I glad to see that the Brewers brass learned from history...Don't wait until the middle of the year to bring in the older, longtime coach to run the show. Kuenn got them to the World Series in '82 taking over in the middle of the season; Murphy will surely finish the deal with being in charge since Day 1. 🙂

Now reporting that Weeks will fill the bench coach role.

What can we expect as "differences" between Murphy and Counsell? For example, will Murphy have the team run more? Sacrifice occasionally?

Does something like this question and answer from the weekend MLBTraderumors chat make sense? Burnes for 3b Coby Mayo (#27), LHP Cade Povich (#11 on Baltimore's top 30), + a flyer. BrewCrew 8:41 What’s a realistic trade offer built around Corbin Burnes for Coby Mayo? One-for-one? One of the teams have to add something? Mark P 8:41 Mayo and a couple of lesser prospects might do it. 8:42 "Lesser," maybe a top 10-15 guy, and then a lottery ticket type in the lower minors. Keep in mind that a player who's ranked 10-15 in Baltimore's system would be higher in almost any other system, since the Orioles are so crazy deep in prospects

I understand the team doesn't like Toro's defensive ability (or lack thereof), but I have shaken my head repeatedly here at the end of the year that he isn't a better pinch hit option off the bench than some other guys we have kept.

Don't forget Jahmai Jones as a 26-man option (and a 40-man as well I guess)

Or is it just clearing a spot for for a 60-day IL guy (Justin Wilson)?

This is what I keep coming back too. Bats that are available are either going to be at too steep of a price or not enough to move the needle for us. It's why I keep wondering if we instead look at AAA bats that are blocked and hope that we can get a couple good months from them on their call up. Maybe that is Hiura; maybe it's from another team.

My family and I traveled to Cincinnati to watch the first place showdown this weekend. After viewing game 1 of the series and seeing that we were starting Monasterio and Miller at the infield corners (I know it was supposed to be Anderson at third, but still), I'm even more ready to find a 3rd/1st/DH addition in the next two weeks. The sooner the better. My preference would be J. Turner, but I don't think the Red Sox will move him as they hope to add to stay in the WC race. I'm afraid J. Candelario is headed for a bigger price tag than we want to pay. This leads me to blocked AAA-type player. I've brought up Bobby Dalbec before and think he would be an interesting get to see if his stellar bat at Worcester can carry over for a couple of months in the bigs. Any other options of similar player would do. Maybe a deal with Boston to get Adam Duvall and Dalbec to add two bats. Duvall has really cooled off since his wrist injury, but sounds like he is available as Boston looks to buy and sell.

Does time away for the World Baseball Classic make Frelick's path to opening day in the big leagues easier or tougher?

https://www.mlb.com/news/hitters-likely-to-be-affected-by-shift-ban mlb.com article saying that the Brewers have 3 of the 11 players that would have gained the most hits last year without shifts. Taylor, Tellez, and Toro.

I've felt that improvement vs LHP was one of the two ways (an 8th inning RP being the other) to finish out the off season. Contreras should help greatly, but would like to have someone to share time with Rowdy and/or Winker if needed. On the free agent side, maybe that means a guy like Trey Mancini or Wil Meyers. Or as mentioned in other threads recently, maybe it's a trade for Eduardo Escobar. While Owen Miller wasn't a bad get, I'm not so sure he is the answer to this problem especially after looking at the splits in this article.

Ok. Here's my (plan) wish list for the rest of the winter. Know it won't happen, but I can dream as this represents the Crew "going for it". Trade Lauer and Mitchell for Danny Jansen. Not because he's from Wisconsin but due to the fact that he'll keep Rowdy happy. Sign Mancini to be your right handed bat to play 1st against LHP and right field at other times as well. Maybe his clubhouse vibes will rub off on Winker. (Wil Myers if Mancini wants too much) Sign Robertson to be the 8th inning guy. I thought about a lefty, but think Robertson has decent numbers against left-handed bats over his career. Like having a guy with closer experience. Sign Wade Miley (or similar pitcher) as Starting pitching depth. Expect Ashby and/or Junk to make plenty of starts throughout the year. Considered leaving Turang at AAA to start the year and giving Toro a chance to win the 3rd base job, but really like Turang range at 2nd with no more shifts. C: Danny Jansen ($3.50M) 1B: Rowdy Tellez ($5.30M) 2B: Brice Turang ($0.70M) 3B: Luis Urias ($4.30M) SS: Willy Adames ($9.20M) LF: Christian Yelich ($26.00M) CF: Sal Frelick ($0.70M) DH: Jesse Winker ($8.00M) Bench OF: Tyrone Taylor ($0.70M) Utility: Abraham Toro ($1.30M) Utility: Mike Brosseau ($1.40M) Backup C: Victor Caratini ($2.80M) RF: Trey Mancini ($7.00M) SP1: Corbin Burnes ($11.40M) SP2: Brandon Woodruff ($11.00M) SP3: Freddy Peralta ($3.50M) SP4: Wade Miley ($5.00M) SP5: Adrian Hauser ($3.60M) CL: Devin Williams ($3.20M) RP: Peter Strzelecki ($0.70M) RP: Matt Bush ($2.00M) RP: Javier Guerra ($0.70M) RP: Hoby Milner ($1.10M) RP: Jaron Junk ($0.70M) RP: Aaron Ashby ($1.00M) RP: David Robertson ($8.00M) Payroll is 5.54% under budget

I like the idea of trying to get Jansen. Would Houser get it done? (similar salary, same years available) Toronto may want something to add to the major league team as opposed to minor league guys.

Yes, while the goal is always to make a deep playoff run...I would be close to satisfied with passing the Padres for the 6-seed and then traveling to St. Louis to knockout the Cardinals.

Yes, while the goal is always to make a deep playoff run...I would be close to satisfied with passing the Padres for the 6-seed and then traveling to St. Louis to knockout the Cardinals.

I don't think we're giving Arnold and Stearns enough credit. Waiting to get Bell (and/or Soto) until Monday so Washington can beat up on the Cardinals this weekend...pure genius.

I don't think we're giving Arnold and Stearns enough credit. Waiting to get Bell (and/or Soto) until Monday so Washington can beat up on the Cardinals this weekend...pure genius.

So if you had to make the choice between Ramon Laureano or Michael A. Taylor to add to center field, which would you choose and why?

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