Jim French Stepstool
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I don't believe they would regularly use Caratini as a DH w/o another catcher on the roster. I also see no way Urias would supplant Anderson at 3B. THAT might be your revolving DH if Winker never gets untracked-----Urias the primary guy, occasionally giving Anderson or Adames a day off (they then DH). Attractive option? No. That's why Winker isn't going anywhere any time soon. Of course there's always the ultimate coin flip mashing down in Nashville.
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Hiura is hitting lefties in AAA Nashville
Jim French Stepstool replied to Brewcrew82's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I suppose Voits' stat line is the answer to the question "how bad does someone have to be to (again) consider Hiura?" What may make it easier for the team to consider it is that Voit can only defend 1B, and while Hiura is scary with the glove that's the position where he came the closest to being acceptable. Plus it has the advantage of being an in-house move--the Adames trade notwithstanding I think it's highly unlikely a trade of any significance is going to occur at this time of year. I watch Winkers' ABs and I don't think he looks "lost" at the plate or anything. I'd give him quite a bit more time. -
Not a killer given the OF talent in the organization, but still disappointing to see Grays' struggles. Wood being bumped to high-A is interesting.
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That's the thing about Chourio. AA. 19. And like you said, holding his own. Don't know how long into the season it takes, but I expect him to blaze at some point.
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Honestly, when I watched him the first week or so of the season the guy I thought of as a comp was Tommy Edman. Of course the league learns, and you go into adjustment and adjust-to-the-adjustment mode. That's what's going on now. SF70 said it well. Looking forward to his continued development.
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This was never going to be an elite offense. What bothered me today was the elements they need to be strong weren't. They get a little bit of momentum getting on the board in the 4th, then Miley & Contreras go out in the 5th & turn in some real, real ugly work. As difficult as it is, you need to make Kershaw work. Wasn't happening today; the strike zone the first couple innings took care of that.
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What's the over/under on BSW replaying Woodruffs' HR vs Kershaw from almost 5 years ago, then showing Woody sitting in the dugout?
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True, Jake. They appeared to cut ties with Wong at the perfect time. But they acquired pieces for him in a trade. They didn't just release him. I don't see (and don't want to see) Winker going anywhere.
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Late to the party, and the last thing I expected to see was anything even remotely close to talk about how much more time to give Winker. If he's healthy & putting up the quality of ABs he's been putting up, you give him until, oh, the end of the season. The only other options out there are those not as good, or too costly to pony up for. Amidst all the positives tonight, my hidden stat of the day is that Ty Taylor, in 23 PAs since returning, has struck out only twice. If he starts to windmill, I'll take full jinx responsibility.
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We all know how the organization values versatility & "run prevention". They already have one guy (Winker) they don't seem to want to use defensively, Reyes would make two. As a DH it might be a coin flip between him & Voit right now, but positionally Luke is a little better roster fit.
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Willson Contreras, Designated Hitter
Jim French Stepstool replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
After all these years, I'd get sweet pleasure out of seeing Wainwright struggle w/o Molina. A great duo, but it would be infuriating seeing them control how the HP umpire called the game. It was like being stuck in a WWII movie & having to beat John Wayne. -
I thought the poster child for last nights' loss was Burnes giving up a solid smash for a base hit in the 5th. On an 0-2 count. To a guy hitting .042. This is also probably a boring answer, but for all the wailing & whining on here about the offense they've scored ten runs in the last two games, one of which was a Burnes start. And lost both. Unacceptable. Getting ahead & not efficiently putting guys away, that happens. Sometimes you run into plate discipline. But it just seems to me with Burnes (and even Woodruff the past couple years) they'll be cruising & then suddenly fall behind some 8 or 9-hole hitter 3-0. Or like last nite, inexplicably give him something hittable on 0-2. Or starting your evening by giving a four pitch walk to Wade. Some of this just screams intermittent lack of focus to me.
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I thought a bunt from him would've been a beautiful move in the first inning w/1st & 2nd & no outs. Having said that, I would've been more surprised by him actually doing that than if martians dropped out of the sky & into center field.
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I just got the "wait 4 seconds" thing on a different thread about 5 minutes ago. Sounds fortunate that I wasn't on the in-game yesterday, I was in no mood😜..........
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I like Thomas. But with the OFs already in the system I don't see us giving up whatever he might cost as I think he's under control for a couple more years. Personally, I want to see Hiura hit a few more bombs in Nashville so the drum can be beaten to get him back to Milwaukee. Now THAT'S entertainment.
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I mentioned in a long-ago thread how it seems the Brewers are coming up with some real talented bullpen possibilities at various organizational levels. Seems to be coming to fruition in '23. Given that, you hope the PTBNL for Megill is very, very, very nondescript.
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Definitely see some Hader in the arm angle & release point. Certainly looks like he could give LH's fits with the slider, especially if he can be mid-90ish with his FB. First crack at organized ball at 29. You see teams finding pitchers from indy leagues more & more, but still a great story.
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Would appreciate it if one of the Brewer Fanatic minor league gurus could throw out a scouting report on Thompson. Signed out of indy ball, he's thrown just over 11 innings for the Shuckers & allowed 1 hit. He's 29, so you would think a bump to Nashville could be forthcoming sooner rather than later if they're serious about him.
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In the days before the DH in the NL that's something we've done. String of games vs AL clubs, bring up someone to DH. Since then the NL has added the DH, and we've seen Hiura try to hit lefties. I imagine Perkins will be here until they deem Taylor ready.
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Claudio optioned. Miller added to roster
Jim French Stepstool replied to patrickgpe's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
LH Justin Wilson is expected to be able to pitch sometime in July. That could be another lefty option for the pen that might keep Andrews in N'Ville. Don't shoot the messenger. -
I seem to remember Ted Simmons would DH some days when he didn't catch. Bottom line, Counsell is one of those managers who, when he gives his starting C a day off, wants it to be a TOTAL day off. Which knowing him isn't surprising. I don't have a dog in the fight except that I like to see Voight get some ABs to see if he can get in a groove. Wiemer had a couple ABs today where he looked not-at-all ready for big league pitching. Yet he also homered & doubled. As talented as he is defensively I like the idea of him getting 4 ABs a game from the 8 or 9 hole. His throw to 3B today was some impressive stuff. Didn't even set himself up perfectly momentum-wise and still almost picked up an assist.
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I actually still see a semblance of guys trying to go oppo. The putting the ball in play part, totally agree. Without looking at the numbers, it also seems like they aren't walking as much as earlier, too.
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My oversimplification is that like Ned Yost used to say, starting pitching is your momentum. Failed ABs aside, the starts in the last 4-5 games have been subpar with tonite maybe being the worst. Offensive shortcomings? Sure. All the more reason you can't keep playing from behind. Also, you were building some momentum by coming back, you get a leadoff double in the 8th, and Adames promptly turns in a horrible AB. Things just seemed to turn southward from that point on.
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Not that he'll be out there every day like he is now, but that's what I anticipate. We're still about run prevention and the way folks are rotating around like a volleyball team isn't helping that. Once they get a little healthier hopefully that will change.
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Pirates extend Reynolds
Jim French Stepstool replied to markedman5's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
That's what I'm expecting. Still, I applaud him for the commitment.
