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Hader also had an extra .5 year of control as well. I'm satisfied with the return. We needed some insurance in the rotation and Cortes is as solid as it gets. Durbin is the wild card, but have to like his fit on this team in terms of skillset.

I'm not convinced they plan on simply installing Durbin at 2B. I think it's more about adding to the IF depth which took a hit with Adames leaving and giving them options in navigating the rest of the offseason. Maybe they feel more comfortable going after Alonso/Goldschmidt now?

Nestor is a middle of the rotation starter. Have you seen what the going rate for that is on the open market? Durbin is an MLB ready prospect that we can add to the infield mix and who fits like a glove with the team-wide philosophy of getting on base and speed. Bottom line is Devin had a single year of control as a reliever. Middle of the rotation starter>elite reliever.

I actually think this has Yankees written over it as a replacement for Soto, and they’d probably be the front runners to resign him.

I actually don't think the White Sox will be that interested in Quero as a headliner given the injury and the fact that they already have a top 100 catcher named Quero of their own in AAA (Edgar). Pratt makes the most sense for them as a headliner if we assume (I sincerely hope) that Made is untouchable. Then throw in one of our controllable OFers so that their FO can have something to show their fans and improve a horrific MLB roster. So, either Mitchell or Frelick. Plus at least one more high upside prospect from the lower levels. Think Bitonti, Payne, Yophery Rodriguez. Now, would I give that up if I were the Brewers? It's a tough call. Losing Garrett or Sal off the MLB roster would sting, but FA remains wide open with several potential replacements available some of whom possess the improved power this team could use. Pratt hurts the most as I currently have him pegged as our SS of the future. But remember we still have Ortiz and Turang under control for 4-5 seasons each and also Made and Pena not too far behind Pratt. Bitonti, Payne, Rodriguez, etc. all have high upside, but remain a ways away. Overall, I think it comes down to how good you think Crochet will be over those two remaining years of control for a young, contending team that could use a top of the rotation type starter. For the record, I think IF HEALTHY (which is a risk in and of itself) Crochet is a top 5 starter in baseball, which would be worth it imo.

Yeah, this is probably it. Pratt obviously would sting the most. I'd have to imagine the White Sox would try to get a Bitonti or a Payne included in this deal alongside Pratt. Made is untouchable for obvious reasons. I will say that we as Brewers fans should probably get over our prospect hugging a bit. Guys like Chourio and Made aren't necessarily easily replaceable, but this FO has developed an infrastructure that now continually churns out high level talent through the draft and through the international market particularly. I would hate to lose a Pratt or a Yophery Rodriguez, but we'd still have Made, Pena, Bitonti, Payne, etc to go with our new signing class and then our 5 top 70 picks in the upcoming draft. Bottom line is we really shouldn't get too hung up over specific names (most of whom won't pan out to begin with) and instead trust this FO's ability to replenish what is lost. Same with San Diego which gave up big hauls for Soto, Darvish, yet has guys DeVries, Salas, etc. now making their way through the ranks.

Makes it even better that he wins one before Greg.

Who might this describe??

Honestly, I'm not trading Devin to the Dodgers unless we're able to fleece them pretty good. So, not even for "fair value". They're already very likely to pick up Adames and last thing we need is to give them a shutdown closer on top of that. Unfortunately, a fleece is unlikely to happen given their savvy FO, so I'd prefer to talk to other teams or play the Dodgers to increase bids from other teams. My expectations are lower for an offseason trade, but the possibility of a bidding war is nice to think about.

I think that's too big of a contract for this small market team given the TV revenue uncertainty. Also, dude is 34 years old and we'd be getting his declining years. Rangers would have to eat a good chunk of that contract, which effectively defeats the purpose of putting him on the market in the first place.

Awww, poor Yankees haven't been in a WS for 15 years. Give me a break.

Modern day Ted Williams.... I hate both teams, but Yankees-Dodgers should be an incredible World Series with all that star power.

That bat speed is crazy.

This is guts to leave Bibee in facing Judge for a 3rd time as the go ahead run.

Never pay a closer.....

So clutch by Judge and Stanton against Clase. 18 degree launch angle HR by Judge.

I would say he has a shot. Though, hitting, OAA, and the small market factor may work against him. If Lindor was a finalist, I would say he'd be the favorite. Probably between Turang, Bailey, Swanson, and Chapman.

I think Chourio splitting time between LF and RF probably took him out of the running. He was definitively the best defensive RFer in the league by DRS until he shifted over to LF in the aftermath of Yelich's injury and ended up playing most of his innings there.

Lmao Winker.

Dodgers' lineup firing on all cylinders now. And I don't think there's any team left in the postseason that can stop them. Probably going to add Adames to their lineup next season, too.

Feel like this merits its own thread so as to spare the board any discussion of this this offseason.... Also, Frelick will get time at 3B again in ST. I still wouldn't expect him to be the everyday 3B man.

This is true. For as badly as we all hate the format right now because our double digit division victory was nullified with two losses, you could argue it offers the Brewers their best chance at a WS title by leveling the playing field against the bigger markets.

There are two good options in my mind: 1) If MLB is set on keeping the format, make it so the division winners only have to win one game to advance in the Wild Card. MLB needs to get back to rewarding teams who win their division over a 162 game season. Home field is simply not enough in baseball. 2) Turn the Wild Card round into a play-in type round. 5 seed competes in a single game against the 6 seed for the right to play the 4th seed. Winner and 4th seed then play one game for the right to play the 1 seed. The division winners get automatic byes to the Division Series as they did before 2022. Make the Division Series a best of 7 to keep same number of games for revenue purposes. Second option is best but first isn't horrible either and doesn't require as much change. A third, but less appealing option is to expand the postseason by two per league and eliminate the bye for the division winners like in 2020 and in the NBA/NHL. Which would likely perpetuate the chaos, but would also put everyone on an even playing field and eliminate any potential "rust" issues for the top two seeds.

Judge is so impotent in the postseason.

Jeferson Quero Still the best combination of youth, upside, positional scarcity, and proximity to the majors. He'll have to prove that his cannon is untouched by injury, but there's no reason right now to doubt a full recovery. Jacob Misiorowski Right there with Quero in terms of upside and proximity, but remaining questions surrounding control enough to slot him behind Quero. Jesus Made Usually, I'm hesitant to slot a guy this high who's yet to touch full-season ball, but when you have services like BA and ESPN already ranking him as a top 100 prospect and the combo of batted ball data and contact that this guy is showing at all of 17 years of age you really have no choice. LONG way to go, but Chourio 2.0 is not too lofty a comparison at this stage, and he should Cooper Pratt Only 20 and can do everything on the diamond, with the power just starting to show signs of materializing. Robert Gasser Too bad TJ cut short what was looking like a quick ascent to a middle of the rotation starter. Eric Bitonti 3rd baseman, but power is impressive for an 18 year old and he's shown that it will translate to full season ball.Tyler Black Relatively rough season for him, especially in terms of his peripherals, but the trademark plate discipline remains. Still has no positional home.Brock Wilken Another guy who had a rough season, but the light tower power and the ability to play 3B remains and you wonder how much getting hit in the face threw a wrench into things. Braylon Payne Only just turned 18 and a super impressive full season cameo with suprising EV #s. If he develops power, his upside is as big as anyone this side of Made.Mike Boeve Hitting savant that is quickly closing in on the majors. Luis Pena Was there step for step with Made from a statistical standpoint in the DSL. Also likely to skip the ACL and head straight to Carolina. Logan Henderson Slowed down some in AAA to end the season, but also threw as many innings as he ever has and you can't ignore his performance over multiple levels. Will he develop that 3rd pitch? Yophery Rodriguez Chourio has kind of distorted our perceptions a bit, because a 117 wRC+ is still really impressive for an 18 year old in A ball. Luke Adams Cleaned up the mechanics a bit and posted a 154 wRC+ in A+ as a 20 year old. Questions are can he stay at 3B and will the hit tool hold up as he advances?Josh Knoth Held his own as an 18 year old in A ball with a 10.25 K/9 and a 3.95 FIP and still has all the tools of a future middle to front of the rotation starter. He could blow up the list if he takes that next step with his command. Bryce Meccage Another 18 year old arm with high upside. Anxious to see where/how he starts his professional career. Craig Yoho Dominated over multiple levels and is a step away from the majors. Should be a key piece of the post-Devin pen. Brett Wichrowski Had a solid season that slowed a bit in AA. Two plus pitches in fastball and slider and an average third offering. Command took a step back in AA. K.C. Hunt What a season! And it came pretty much out of nowhere from a guy who wasn't even drafted. Command is impressive, and it's not a stretch to think he could impact the big league club next season. Blake Burke He's going to have to hit enough as he's limited to 1B, but he's got the power and could move quickly. Chourio graduating and Quero being injured and Black falling off means we'll head into the offseason lower in the rankings than last year, but you can see the potential to shoot back up into the top 10/5 with guys in the lower minors like Made, Payne, Bitonti, Pratt, Pena, Knoth, etc. and potential bounce backs from guys in the upper minors like Wilken and Quero.