Brock Beauchamp
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Brewers Acquire Bryan Hudson from Dodgers
Brock Beauchamp replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
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Brewers Acquire Bryan Hudson from Dodgers
Brock Beauchamp replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
The stockpiling of fringe relief arms and the fact the 40-man now sits at 39 with several holes that still need filling. It's just a weird series of events. I'm sure more moves are coming but we're now into the new year and we still have no real idea where this offseason is going. I'm not judging, I'm not complaining, it's just... weird. What matters is the roster the team fields on Opening Day but I'm scratching my head a little over how they're going to get there. -
I'm more than a little perplexed by everything this offseason.
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The most concerning aspect for me is that a new stratification of teams has emerged over the past few seasons: the super-spenders. In previous eras, teams like the Yankees and Dodgers were kinda lumped in with the Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, Astros, etc. There was a top-third of baseball that all jostled for payroll supremacy depending on their competitive cycle. But in the past few years, a level above those teams has emerged as the Dodgers and Mets lead the way into ludicrous territory. So now we have a new level above the "large market", occupied by the Dodgers, Mets, and Yankees. This only pushes teams like the Brewers down a rung, further from sustained competition.
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I have no strong preference in either direction, just as long as automation is implemented in some form. The reason for a challenge system in my eyes is that umpires tend to prolong outcomes on borderline pitches. A 3-0 borderline pitch is often called a strike. An 0-2 borderline pitch often a ball. But again, no strong preference for one or the other.
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Automated balls/strikes needs to cook a little longer. I haven't seen updated information from 2023 but there have been serious problems with the strike zone being quite unlike the ump-called strike zone. I'm in favor of some level of automation - probably a challenge system - but it really needs to be thoroughly tested before implementation at the MLB level. Unlike previous changes, this one could break the game if implemented poorly.
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December 23rd, 2023: for the first time ever, Brewer Fanatic had more users visit than Twins Daily. 🔥🔥🤣
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Welcome to Brewer Fanatic!
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Yeah, I'm not tied to Festa in the deal with that comment. He's more of a placeholder for "pretty good starting pitching prospect but definitely not elite". Pick any number of guys who meet that qualification.
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I'm going to quote myself. I think Polanco would be a good fit on the Brewers but maybe it's better if the Brewers ask for something like Lee and Festa for Burnes and Wiemer. Then the Twins can offload Polanco somewhere for prospects. It fills needs pretty well for both teams.
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The Twins feel like they're very much into the idea of half-assing "going for it" this offseason. I don't think Burnes is a great acquisition for them. They certainly need his talents but for one season, it just feels a little forced. I really wish the Orioles would enter the Burnes chat.
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The more I think about this trade, I'm inclined to believe it won't work unless it gets bigger. I don't think the Twins will give up Brooks Lee for Burnes. But it's obvious they're interested in trading Polanco. Could they find a bigger deal where it's Brooks Lee and Polanco for Burnes and Wiemer? Though if the Brewers agree to that, then they're almost forced to trade Willy Adames to clear space in the infield... but maybe that's not the worst idea ever.
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I agree. I don't like Simeon Woods-Richardson much. Festa is a nice piece but the rest of the package doesn't really appeal to me. The Brewers could absolutely use Polanco but they need more upside in the other pieces IMO.
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Ryan Pollak wrote this piece and is a Brewers fan. And me, the supposed "Twins fan", said I don't like this trade for the Brewers. It was literally the first sentence I typed about it.
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I've long said Miranda would be a good fit for the Brewers. If he bounces back after his shoulder injury - and I suspect he will - he's the type of "all-around" hitter this team really needs. I'm all for the Brewers acquiring Miranda.
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Burnes to angels ideas
Brock Beauchamp replied to Scooterfletcher's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
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I don't like this package for the Brewers but, at the end of the day, it doesn't matter what I like or don't like. I suspect the Brewers are going to target some guys we don't expect because they see something they like about that particular player (especially pitchers). If the Brewers don't really like any of the Twins' minor league arms, they won't make a trade. If they do like some of the Twins' minor league arms, I think we might end up blindsided by the names they choose.
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He had a bad 2023, for sure. But is that an outlier or a weakness exposed? I don't know enough about him to say.
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Came in to say just this. On paper, that trade seems pretty good for the Brewers... until you look at what position Cartaya plays and what the Brewers actually need.
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The Intriguing Brewers Minor League Logjam No One is Talking About
Brock Beauchamp commented on CheeseheadInQC's blog entry in Fun with numbers
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Your final paragraph is why I’m intrigued by the conversations I’ve heard about. I implicitly trust the Brewers to find pitching and think your last paragraph is exactly how it plays out.
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Ah, okay. Anyone can choose to believe me or not but we’re part of a group that has been referenced by MLBTR, Passan, Heyman, et al for breaking coverage. And we don’t really try to break news, we focus on coverage. That’s why I’m cagey about saying what team and what player. I don’t want to get it wrong and only mention the things I’m confident that have happened.
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I don’t get this reference.
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I didn’t say bad shape. Burnes is now a year from free agency, Adames had a down year, and Woodruff is lost. This doesn’t happen to the Rays.
