Brewcrew82

Not sure why this would even be a question. Especially after what happened to us last year. Having to win one less postseason series is a super big deal.

Except that Seattle team was still one of the best teams of this century and capable of orchestrating that improbable of a comeback, while the rest of these NL Central teams are just plain not good. I get the sentiment as I've experienced the same heartbreaking moments myself, but that doesn't mean we have to detach ourselves from reality.

And for that matter the Cardinals have the most difficult remaining schedule in the National League....

It's over. Why on earth should we be concerned about a team that is 11 games behind us and has a -62 run differential. 99% odds are 99% odds. Like I get everyone carries Devil Magic scars, but prime Pujols or even prime Goldy and Arenado ain't walking through that door.

In a Wild Card series, it's very easy to envision them not being on the playoff roster. Last year, we went with only 11 pitchers. So, 3 starters at most and then the rest bullpen. Right now, they're behind Peralta, Rea, and Myers at minimum.

Yeah. Like I acknowledge, he probably deserves to start based on performance. I guess I've just never been much of a Rea believer and have been anticipating a fall off towards his peripherals for a while. Can't say I feel comfortable with him on the mound against the Dodgers, for example, as we saw this past week. In the end, I think Peralta is a definite starter. And Myers, despite being a rookie, has been our best and most consistent starter so I think you have to give him a start. In a Wild Card Series, I think they'd go with a bullpen game for the winner take all Game 3 if necessary. Division series I agree you're likely looking at Rea starting.

Division is over. Brewers will be in the postseason for the 6th time in the last 7 years. Only real question is whether they'll be starting off in the WC or divisional round. With that in mind, how about some early theorizing on the playoff roster? One thing I will say is that there's still quite a bit of uncertainty for a team that is running away with things here and has one of the best run differentials in baseball, particularly with regard to the bullpen. Anyways, here's my way too early stab that is bound to age poorly over the next 6 weeks: C: Contreras, Sanchez IF: Hoskins, Turang, Adames, Ortiz, Bauers, Black, Monasterio OF: Chourio, Mitchell, Frelick, Perkins SP: Peralta, Myers RP: Williams, Megill, Payamps, Hudson, Koenig, Mears, Hall, Rea, Yoho, Misiorowski, Peguero Going with a generic 13 position player 13 pitcher roster here. If they start in the Wild Card round, you can probably subtract a pitcher or two for a position player(s). On the pitching side of things, bullpen is clearly going to have to be what carries us similar to 2018. Peralta despite his inconsistencies will almost certainly be the game 1 starter. And I feel confident that Myers is going to be another starter. 3rd starter spot up for grabs imo. Rea has been great and probably should be the 3rd starter based on performance, but I just can't get over the feeling that he'll get eaten alive by playoff lineups. Civale has really turned it on though in the last couple of starts and could solidify himself as the best 3rd starter option. In a Wild Card series winner-go-home Game 3, I think they'd go full bullpen game. In a divisional series, I think they'd go traditional starter in Game 3 followed by a bullpen game for Game 4. As you can see, I'm all in on Yoho and Misiorowski being added for the stretch run. Peguero the last man, though you can make a case for Milner, Parades, Wilson, Bukauskas (if he ever gets healthy), etc. Overall, nasty, nasty bullpen Position player side of things looks pretty stable. Not many guys, if any, you feel bad about being on the outside looking in. Could maybe see Haase making it as 3rd catcher so they can pinch hit Sanchez.

The metrics are very good. He's among the league leaders in DRS.

Well, the people who hate alternating RHH and LHH to where Tyler Black is the 3 hole hitter are going to love the lineup tonight.

Another guy people were ready to DFA a couple starts in.

Dodgers' scrubs doing their thing against the Cardinals. Looking at a double digit division lead...

I was wondering about this. Peripherals confirm what our eyes and the numbers are telling us. Incredible progression.

I think one more week or two, and I might be ready to see Mis on the big league roster. Didn't think he was quite as sharp with his command, but he was generally around the plate and unhittable. Just have to be close enough to get big leaguers to swing.

This year has been playing with house money anyways. Just continue to ride the kids and the 9 game lead, and we'll see where it takes us. I'm having fun watching as opposed to having any real expectations.

And you should realize that we consider the source likewise. Particularly when it conflicts with any common-sense reading of that post.

How dare you not mention the resurrection of Aaron Ashby from the grave.

I mean 4/5 of these guys are HOFers or future HOFers while the other guy only won an NL MVP.....

I will say that the Brewers have HOF caliber dude closing the game out in Devin, even if he doesn't accumulate the numbers.

The BS lies with your "interpretation".

Okay, Devin. Gotta get these first two guys.

Kinda hilarious that Sal drops a near-perfect bunt down there after last inning.

Come on Tyler have a moment.

Willy!

111.6 MPH on that Chourio double new Max EV.