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  1. Invader3K
    Actually, you are correct, according to brewers.com.
  2. Invader3K
    Exactly. The problem is right now the Yankees can spend like drunken sailors. They can make a huge mistake signing (like Kei Igawa) and then put that player aside if he doesn't work out, because his salary is still peanuts to them. Small market teams like the Brewers have nowhere close to that kind of flexibility.
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    Yeah, I would go for it if he would just cost Hardy and not too much else. He's one of those guys who has had his luster really wear off (I remember Rob Dibble on XM used to really rip on him as overhyped), but could potentially really thrive in the right situation.
  4. Invader3K
    Thanks for starting the thread...I forgot it was a day game today. Gives me something to follow while things are slow with work in the afternoon. From Witrado: BREWERS 2B Felipe Lopez RF Jody Gerut LF Ryan Braun 1B Prince Fielder 3B Casey McGehee CF Mike Cameron SS Alcides Escobar C Jason Kendall LHP Manny Parra Game is apparently on both FS-Wisconsin and MLB Network, as well as the Brewers Radio Network.
  5. Invader3K
    I was thinking the same thing last night, bretsky. I don't see what it would hurt, especially with Hart and Catalanotto unavailable and Gerut not hitting too well of late.
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    If the Brewers have to keep him around next year, it should be as a long reliever/6th starter type. He should absolutely not be in the rotation to start the season. A better scenario would be a trade, but I can't envision any team wanting him at this point. He's basically stealing money from the Brewers at this point.
  7. Invader3K
    I wondered if Bill and Brian purposefully did not mention who caught it, despite him immediately pointing to his t-shirt. I would assume they'd know. Braun and Fielder both continuing their massive seasons. Braun is going to get 200 hits, I think.
  8. Invader3K
    I know there's a place in Jefferson that processes various game, but that's probably a ways out for you.
  9. Invader3K
    My excitement for Fielder's home run was slightly tempered when I saw who caught it. Ah well, game's tied. I'll take it.
  10. Invader3K
    I don't know why you're connecting Haryd and Sabathia, as the two issue are completely separate. I do agree with the sentiment in your final paragraph. I think the Brewers will have to stop going "half way" in their approach to the roster. There's going to have to be some quicker turnover in the roster if they want to continue being successful. We'll be going into year five (or six) with some of the "youngsters" on the roster, some of whom have lost a lot of their shine and luster already. They made the right move signing Braun long term, but its' too bad they haven't been able to do something similar with Fielder or Gallardo. Melvin (or whoever the next GM is) will have to ignore fan sentiment in the future and flip some of these guys sooner for key pieces. It will be hard to see for many fans, but that ties in more with what is being discussed in the "Competitive Balance" thread.
  11. Invader3K
    I don't know...Attanasio isn't stupid. I think he realizes they need to milk the next couple years for all they're worth. I doubt they significantly slash payroll. Really, all it will take with this fan base is one big FA signing or trade during the off-season, and I think season tickets will go like hot cakes again.
  12. Invader3K
    I don't know...Attanasio isn't stupid. I think he realizes they need to milk the next couple years for all they're worth. I doubt they significantly slash payroll. Really, all it will take with this fan base is one big FA signing or trade during the off-season, and I think season tickets will go like hot cakes again.
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    I don't know...Attanasio isn't stupid. I think he realizes they need to milk the next couple years for all they're worth. I doubt they significantly slash payroll. Really, all it will take with this fan base is one big FA signing or trade during the off-season, and I think season tickets will go like hot cakes again.
  14. Invader3K
    That reminds me of a few months back when the wife and I were in a mall somewhere (I think one of the ones in Milwaukee, though I really don't remember). This girl, who couldn't possibly have been older than 16 or so, was walking by, jawing on her cell phone, loudly talking about her birth control choice with whoever was on the other end. I'm sure her parents were proud.
  15. Invader3K
    Again, you're comparing one season or half season rentals to a position player with two years of team control left. The payoff for trading Fielder at this point should be much higher...otherwise Melvin will just hold onto him, pay him his relatively affordable salary next season, and possibly trade him before the deadline to some team in need of a quality power hitter (if the Brewers are out of contention next July). They can again STILL look at trading him next winter. Granted, they won't get as much for him by then, but they can still get one or two good players. Or just hold onto him, let him leave after 2011 when he inevitably doesn't re-sign, and take the compensation picks. There is barely any downside for the Brewers here, which is why they are going to demand a lot in any realistic trade scenario. To be blunt, I think that reasoning is why they will more than likely hold onto him this winter...you can't get enough from any team, realistically, that makes it worth trading him at this point. The production he will give the Brewers next season probably outweighs what they will get from any collection of trade candidates. He's that good.
  16. Invader3K
    If any pitcher is going to be that affected by Milwaukee's corner outfielders (neither of whom are really that terrible), maybe they're just not a very good pitcher to begin with.
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    Yeah, I guess if you expect every major trade or FA signing to guarantee a World Series Championship, you'll be disappointed more times than not.
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    The CC Sabathia trade absolutely did work. It ended an embarrassing 26 year playoff drought. Nothing will ever make me (and I would guess the vast majority of Brewers fans) think otherwise about that trade. It was the right move at the time. I guess some would be content about talking about a 28 year playoff drought next year. I would be furious as a fan, personally. As far as the Twins "have had enough World Series Championships," they have a grand total of two. The last in 1991. I don't think their fans these days are probably ecstatic about that. That said, I do agree the Brewers are probably forced to follow their "model" as closely as possible. I just think doing that relegates your team to probably never being truly great.
  19. Invader3K
    brewers4eric, that sounds like as good a reason as any. I still peruse the JSOnline blogs occasionally, but I take all the comments with huge grains of salt. A lot of Packers fans moonlighting on the Brewers blog there, and fans of other teams just coming on to stir stuff up.
  20. Invader3K
    Exactly. I just don't want to see this team in June or July scrambling for a closer because Todd Coffey or Carlos Villanueva or whomever is not working out in that role. Teams that go to the playoffs usually have very good closers. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule, but usually a solid bullpen is critical to success. I also think people underestimate how much revenue he is bringing in from merchandise. I've seen a ton of those "Trevor Time" shirts this summer. Granted, that's probably a small drop in the bucket, but at least it's something.
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    Exactly. I just don't want to see this team in June or July scrambling for a closer because Todd Coffey or Carlos Villanueva or whomever is not working out in that role. Teams that go to the playoffs usually have very good closers. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule, but usually a solid bullpen is critical to success. I also think people underestimate how much revenue he is bringing in from merchandise. I've seen a ton of those "Trevor Time" shirts this summer. Granted, that's probably a small drop in the bucket, but at least it's something.
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    Exactly. I just don't want to see this team in June or July scrambling for a closer because Todd Coffey or Carlos Villanueva or whomever is not working out in that role. Teams that go to the playoffs usually have very good closers. Yes, there are exceptions to the rule, but usually a solid bullpen is critical to success. I also think people underestimate how much revenue he is bringing in from merchandise. I've seen a ton of those "Trevor Time" shirts this summer. Granted, that's probably a small drop in the bucket, but at least it's something.
  23. Invader3K
    I know it's meaningless, but it seems like Cameron is the unclutchiest hitter the Brewers have had in a long time. Maybe since Geoff Jenkins, anyway.
  24. Invader3K
    possibly even leaving by FA after next year. He's under team control for two more years. It's been a common misconception that they only have him for one more year.
  25. Invader3K
    You can't compare trading an MVP caliber position player with two years of control for some of these recent pitcher rental trades (it's not just here, I see it all over different forums). It doesn't make sense. I have no doubt that if Fielder does get traded, it's going to be an absolute blockbuster type deal, despite what fans of other teams think. He would probably be the most valuable position player on the trade market this winter. Melvin isn't going to give him away.
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