BlightyBrew

I remember a time when San Diego was a small market. But economic realities was not the message.

I'm confused and have a couple of questions: Is what the Padres did at the trade deadline be considered as what DS meant as "bites of the apple" approach (or did he mean bytes?) I don't recall the Padres twitter account stating as such at the time, but I might have missed that. Just to be sure because even if the Padres lose, seems to me that they might have another bite next year. Where we are debating such things, on this board, if we should trade Burnes/Woody or sign Burnes/Woody to an extension. However, no one seems to mention a possibility the Burnes/Woody may not be interested in signing an extension with the club. What will the narrative be if DS is offered an extension by MA but turns it down? If the Padres win the NL pennant or the WS do the Brewers get an assist and would that be reason enough for MA to put another flag on the outfield wall as a participation trophy to show that they are serious about winning a WS? Might boost season ticket sales next year. Maybe a promotion at the stadium next year might be instead of giving away a replica National League Championship Ring or World Series Ring, the Brewers can give away one of those candy rings instead with the slogan the Golden (or is it pyrite) Era of Brewers Baseball.

I've been saying that since 1982. What's one more year.

My biggest worry is that the Brewers are going to waste this and at the end we will have nothing to show for it. I am not sure what kool aid Stearns and Co are drinking but I see the window as only being the next 2 yrs, Unless Stearns comment that we are well into our competitive window is a shot across the bow at ownership.

They are going to have many bites of the apple.

Thanks. Missed that.

I thought Severino wasn't a FA until 2024. Thought he was arb eligible for 2023. Where did you see he elected FA?

One of the best early Brewers. I only saw him at the end of his career with KC and then Seattle.

One of the best early Brewers. I only saw him at the end of his career with KC and then Seattle.

While I agree with your statement and hope they do this, I just don't believe this is the MO of the current FO/Ownership group. I think they are going to go with some unproven MILB prospects and see how they get on at the MLB level to fill the holes in the roster. They will move Urias to 3rd with Turang at 2nd. Caratini and Severino are the C for next season. The outfield will have different look next season. The only FA will be on the fringe not impact signings for 2023 or Plan B for the youngsters that might struggle at the MLB level. They will go into Spring asking alot of them. As inconsistent as the rotation has been, a rotation with Burnes, Woody, Peralta, Lauer & Co it is a solid rotation going into next year. If they stay healthy, on paper this alone makes you a competitive. The question is what "competitive" means and how that translates to winning a pennant or WS.

This loss isn't on CC or even Peralta. It's on the FO and how they construct the offensive coupled with botched trade deadline. At this point, does CC has faith in Rodgers or Bush for the 8th in a tight game? Currently the Brewers are 14th(in NL) for doubles, 14th in triples, 11th in BA, 11th in Total Hits(nearly 50 Hits below average for the NL(not playoff teams but the entire NL League, its 22nd in the entire MLB. Nearly 17% of total hits are HRs), 8th in OPB. Crew is 5th in SLG but that is only because we are 2nd in HR. They are a station to station offense that needs 4 hits to score a run which is unrealistic to expect every time. Unless of course they hit a HR which is the primary offense strategy this FO has employed since 2019. We K way to much and don't put the ball in play to put pressure on any opposing defence. They don't get on base enough to maximise the one offensive weapon we have which is the HR. So we might get into the playoffs but it will be another 1st round exit because they cannot hit good or above average pitching consistently. MA has been owner for 17 seasons, CC has been manager for 7 seasons, DS General Manager/Pres for 6 seasons and the Brewers have won not a pennant or WS in an era of baseball were making the playoffs are easier than its every been in the history of the MLB. Currently 6 out of the 15 teams make the playoffs. I remember win there were only two divisions in each league and the division winners only go the "post season". I know everyone will start but we made the playoffs 4 years in a row mantra or bites of the apple nonsense, but what does it matter if you keep losing the last game of the season. At some point something has to change unless we are just happy getting the participation trophy. 52 years of existence and only 1 pennant to the franchise. The 2nd game in the Marlins series is a a must win and the only way I see the Brewers winning this game is if Burnes shuts them out for 7 innings, if he is allowed to go that long.

Sadly, I believe this is spot on. I see a step back for next season. Going to through out some unproven talent at the MLB level next season to see what sticks. Hopefully looking for 2024 as an all in year before Woody & Burnes move on,