Brewcrew82

If that's how it plays out with Chourio, you're going to have really depressed fanbase.

I have the Brewers starting slow but reaching their stride in August/September. So, I don't think they'll be in a position where they'll rebuff all offers for Adames, who I have putting up MVP numbers and being in high demand. Plus, I think Ortiz and Wilken are going to really be pushing to take over at SS and 3B. Would simply be more of the counterbuilding they've engaged in this offseason and when they traded Hader obviously. They'll be able to recoup more value than just a comp pick.

I know we have a win thread already, but why not have a thread encompassing all of our predictions for the upcoming season? I'll start with mine. Feel free to add other categories if you wish. Record: 84-78 (2nd NL Central) MVP: Adames (first half-traded at deadline), Chourio (entire season) Cy Young: Peralta ROY: Chourio Top Newcomer: Hoskins All Star(s): Adames, Contreras Breakout Player(s): Frelick, Ortiz, Hall, Wilken (called up in 2nd half) Disappointment(s): Mitchell, Turang, Ross, Payamps Bold Prediction(s): Chourio starts relatively slow but has a white hot finish to the season to edge out Yamamoto for NL ROY. Adames places in the top 10 of NL MVP voting as he pairs his best offensive season since 2021 with his elite defense of the last two years, yet doesn't finish the season with the Brewers.

I think people/national media have really been overstating some of our losses.... Counsell is just a manager. The processes behind the on-field decisions of the last 8 years remain. They'll simply be executed by a different person. Woodruff barely pitched last year. Burnes and Peralta all had ERAs over 4 until July. We were reliant on Julio Teheran and co. holding the fort down for a huge chunk of the year. Williams is dominant and hard to replace, but we also have perhaps the most bullpen depth of any team in the NL. I think a committee approach could work very well. Meanwhile, our position player group is significantly improved and has a ton of upside. Hoskins gives us some serious thump that we sorely lacked last year. Adames looks primed for a huge contract year. Chourio and Frelick are electric, with more to come from AAA/AA. Defense should continue to be stellar and help our pitchers to outperform their peripherals. The two main things I worry about are innings coverage and the bullpen wearing down. We're going to have to win in a different way this year. Starting pitchers aren't going to be going as long which is going to put increased pressure on the bullpen, which will be lacking Devin for the first few months. Will our starting pitchers be able to cover enough innings to prevent the bullpen from wearing down too soon? If Peralta ever goes down for a significant chunk of time, we're in real trouble... I was pretty spot on last year as they just surpassed my prediction of 90 wins. This year, I'm going to predict 84-78, with the team being in contention until the final week of the season. I'm not expecting the postseason, but I really think they'll surprise a lot of people with how fun they are to watch. Kind of similar to the 2017 team. Except I think the coming years will be even better than the stretch we're just coming out of due to the improved hitting talent we're churning out of our farm system.

Doubt it. Frelick, Chourio, Yelich, Perkins is still solid coverage. Bauers can play in the corners ina pinch, too.

This probably puts Frelick at 3B on hold for a while. Yelich in LF, Frelick in CF, and Chourio in RF is going to cover almost all of the innings. Ortiz at 3B and DH rotated between Sanchez/Bauers with a sprinkling of Contreras.

Mitchell just can't stay healthy to save his life.

Ross looking really good today. I'm intrigued.

I think the kid will be just fine in the long run.

Something tells me this isn't even the beginning of this story.

Contract made this totally unsurprising.

Bubble wrap Yeli. On Chourio, I think the contract really incentivizes you to let him work everything out in the majors. Unless he’s absolutely getting overwhelmed with major league pitching, which he hasn’t been (20% k rate), you let him figure things out in the big leagues.

If that’s it, I’m kind of underwhelmed based on the reports of the White Sox asking price going back to the trade deadline.

Preller back at it. Interested how this deal takes shape presuming no Salas, Merrill, or Devries.

I agree it wouldn't just be Megill, but Vieira isn't that high on the pecking order.

Chourio about to enter top 5?

Why I would put Megill in the closer spot if Devin is out for OD.

I’m sorry, I thought this was the “Brewers Still in Market for Rotation Depth” thread. Not the “Trevor Bauer Criminal/PR Case”thread. Seems pretty clear at this point that Bauer is not going to get signed. And at absolute minimum he’s not without blame for that. I’d still be up for Clevinger, Montgomery, or Snell on short-term deals.

I just hope it’s Frelick in the leadoff spot on OD. Not a fan of having Mitchell’s K% over him.

Arroyo and no Megill? I don’t see it. We’re going to need Megill if Devin has to start on the IL.

Frelick was a better defender than Mitchell and Wiemer last year…

If Trevor Bauer actually were still one of the best pitchers in the world, he'd be signed to an MLB roster by now.

My guess is Megill.

Ortiz?

There also wasn’t a single SS close to Adames’ quality on the FA market. Adames’ closest comparable is Swanson, who easily cleared the nine figure threshold a year ago. Unless Adames gets injured or collapses at the plate or on defense, he will join Swanson in receiving a nine figure deal.