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  1. Brock Beauchamp
    This is really interesting info, thanks. The Twins have actually made an offer to Vazquez but if playing time is a consideration, cross them off the list. I can't see them giving Vazquez 110 games and relegating Jeffers to 50 games. Maybe the Twins try to trade Jeffers but that's also unlikely. I'd chalk the Twins up as one less Vazquez suitor.
  2. Brock Beauchamp
    More information about "Arnold says Brewers looking to improve at catcher"
    Curt Hogg reported that GM Matt Arnold has stated the Brewers want to improve at catcher. Given the status of their catching corps, this seems rather obvious but the interesting tidbit is that Arnold, when questioned, was cagey about whether the Brewers would pursue a free agent catcher - with Vazquez being the best remaining option while other guys like Gary Sanchez also remain available - or whether they'll pursue a trade at the cost of prospects. What makes the most sense to you? Free agency or give up prospects and save some money?
  3. Brock Beauchamp
    Curt Hogg reported that GM Matt Arnold has stated the Brewers want to improve at catcher. Given the status of their catching corps, this seems rather obvious but the interesting tidbit is that Arnold, when questioned, was cagey about whether the Brewers would pursue a free agent catcher - with Vazquez being the best remaining option while other guys like Gary Sanchez also remain available - or whether they'll pursue a trade at the cost of prospects. What makes the most sense to you? Free agency or give up prospects and save some money? View full rumor
  4. Brock Beauchamp
    I've heard this mentioned by baseball analysts quite a bit lately: "grew up in a northern state, relatively raw baseball skills" and that sort of thing. Is it a new angle? Dunno, maybe. It definitely depends on the player. A lot of these young guys are so high profile that they spend a lot of time with touring teams in warmer climates whenever possible.
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    Just noticed something cool... Brewer Fanatic is now operating at about the same numbers BrewerFan was in 2019. That's a *huge* step up from the past 2+ years.

  6. Brock Beauchamp
    Complete and utter madness. Boegarts isn't a good defensive shortstop today. An 11 year deal? Ick.
  7. Brock Beauchamp
    Oh hey, I had no idea he's Louie's brother. That's cool! I really wish the Brewers weren't in the mix to be picking up Rule 5 guys this offseason but I guess that's the reality of baseball financials.
  8. Brock Beauchamp
    Right. Money went back to the Mariners. That was the thing I wasn't remembering properly. Thanks.
  9. Brock Beauchamp
    I don't necessarily disagree - I don't have any real issue with fully automated balls and strikes - but there are some convincing arguments to keeping a human element. The best I've read so far is that, unconsciously, humans tend to prolong intrigue. In critical situations, an 0-2 borderline pitch is slightly more likely to be called a ball. The inverse is true for a 3-0 pitch being called a strike. Is intentionally putting your finger on the scale a better system? Eh, I'm skeptical of that being true... but it does increase intrigue when it happens. I simply don't feel that strongly about automation or a challenge system. The one thing I don't want to see is humans continuing to make 100% of the calls, that much I know.
  10. Brock Beauchamp
    There are a few different systems being tested. One is fully automatic, we've all heard about that. But the challenge system lets the umpire call most of the pitches, at least from what I've read and heard. Only when challenged does the computer come into play and has the final word on the call. Having an official "review" wouldn't really work, as the game would grind to a halt and become really cumbersome. Whereas if the computer has the challenge call, it has already spit out its answer before the challenge even happens. If I have time, I'll dig around and see if I can find the original source I read/heard about it.
  11. Brock Beauchamp
    The defensive aspect is primarily why I didn't want Contreras. If you move him to DH, his career 118 wRC+ is pretty mundane and given his age, he's likely to start tailing off. I simply don't trust non-elite defensive catchers once their age starts with a "3".
  12. Brock Beauchamp
    I don't see this happening and especially not in 2024. I think the most likely outcome is a hybrid challenge system, which MLB has been trying out in testing leagues. Basically, it works like the standard challenge system: the ump's call stands unless the manager (or maybe batter/pitcher? not sure on details) challenges a specific call. Then it automatically defaults to the already-generated computer strikezone call. If you win the challenge, you keep the challenge. If you lose the challenge, you lose the challenge. And in that situation, framing will still be very relevant.
  13. Brock Beauchamp
    Is anyone actually *happy* the Cardinals got a good player? All I'm saying about that contract is that I'm glad no team I follow or like signed that deal. I don't think it will work out well for them over the course of the contract.
  14. Brock Beauchamp
    Huh. Less overall money than I expected considering it's five years.
  15. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm just glad no team I care about did so.
  16. Brock Beauchamp
    Awesome. This is what I was hoping to see.
  17. Brock Beauchamp
    This is my understanding as well. It's pretty complicated but makes some sense to me. The lottery is only 1-6, though teams 7-18 can break into the top six, as the Twins did this year. The one thing I don't fully understand is are the Twins considered a "lottery team" because they broke into the top six this year, despite having the 13th best record? Does this count against one of their three consecutive lottery picks?
  18. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm trying not to light myself on fire as I watch the Brewers do nothing and Carlos Correa slip away from the Twins minute by minute.
  19. Brock Beauchamp
    Same. As much as you can all imagine the depths to which I despise the Yankees, Judge seems like a pretty good dude and he should just be in pinstripes for his entire career.
  20. Brock Beauchamp
    @Robocaller I moved stuff around, let me know if I missed something. Also, I can remove Kolten Wong's dead money, right? I thought the Brewers essentially got that back in the Winker trade.
  21. Brock Beauchamp
    In the wake of the Hader deal, I suspect they've at least re-evaluated the importance of not pissing off the clubhouse.
  22. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm okay with this, really. I don't like the idea of signing over-30 catchers to long-term deals. Yes, Contreras could be a good bat for quite some time but the Cardinals could be looking for another catcher pretty soon.
  23. Brock Beauchamp
    Our friends at FOCO are back again with a new collection of bobbleheads, but this time with a few twists. Their brand-new Holiday Bobble Bros collection is in stock and ready to ship ahead of the holidays. Unlike most of FOCO's bobbleheads, these are not limited and retail at a much lower price for just $30. This makes them the perfect stocking stuffer and a great addition to any Brewers fan’s home. The collection features team mascots wearing reindeer themed hats. They are also sporting a scarf with a baseball and bat in hand. The Bernie Brewer version is in a seated position and is wearing his team jersey. If you are familiar with some of FOCO's other bobbleheads, you will quickly notice that these don’t have a base, making these really stand out from the rest of their offering. Like all FOCO bobbleheads, each one is handcrafted and hand-painted so no two are exactly the same. As mentioned before, these are not limited and are in stock ready to ship now. They stand at just 4in tall so they should fit in any spot you’d want to display them. Don’t wait to pick up the Milwaukee Brewers Bobble Bro Mascot Bobblehead for yourself or as gift for the upcoming holidays! Disclaimer: Brewer Fanatic does not earn money from any purchases from FOCO but we do receive gifts, all of which we give away to our users. So please consider making FOCO a gift choice for the Brewers fan in your life!
  24. Brock Beauchamp
    In part two of this retrospective of the 1979 Milwaukee Brewers’ season narrated by the legendary Bob Uecker, they discuss the 1979 Brewers' defense, an on-field fight with the Yankees that injured pitcher Mike Caldwell, and the Brewers ultimate fall out of contention with the expectation they could be pennant winners in the near future... which came true three seasons later. View full video
  25. Brock Beauchamp
    In part two of this retrospective of the 1979 Milwaukee Brewers’ season narrated by the legendary Bob Uecker, they discuss the 1979 Brewers' defense, an on-field fight with the Yankees that injured pitcher Mike Caldwell, and the Brewers ultimate fall out of contention with the expectation they could be pennant winners in the near future... which came true three seasons later.
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