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Leave Pratt for now, he needs a little more development time. By the end of the year that may become a necessity. You hope Ortiz comes around and watch closely who is hitting the ball among the more veteran players at Triple or Double. Shuffle as needed, but Montasterio is not a long term answer. I doubt he's a short term answer as a starter. Durbin can always move to 2nd with Turang at short if we can find that 3rd base hitter from inside or out. I would not rule out a trade, and possibly a big one involving prospects. A ready prospect to us for a couple not ready for prime time high prospects of ours type of thing.

Haven't totally given up on him. There's still a chance he will start living up to his contract in the present, there's sure no making up for the past since his big signing. Hopefully it's not the case but if we end up sellers at trade deadline he would be on the top of my list of one I'd try to move if he was doing well enough to move.

The balance and lack of parity in MLB is that unfair, it's blaringly obvious. Not by this sweep, anyone can get swept on a given period of time. But in roster, roster recovery, and of course total payroll. Small market teams like the Brewers are just Triple A Plus teams for the big market teams to feast on. It will remain that way until the fans join with small market owners and demand change. Apathy is king and the big market teams and union power trolls know it.

The way Capra has been hitting the ball so far they may have to find a spot for him. When the big lights go on such a hot streak tends to dip but he's one to watch. If both Durbin and Dunn hit the ball well thru this month a platoon for the start makes sense. Hopefully somebody wins an every day job at the hot corner sooner rather than later.

Can't believe I saw Hunt pitch in Appleton last year and he is a legit mention in this comparison. We do have a nice mix, though of more recent times Rodriguez is starting to give me some reason to doubt his ultimate potential.

Like it. Might want to start Ashby at AAA but he likely won't be long away from the big club. We seem to have a little depth to work with....

Nothing has been screwed up with Black. He is what he is. Was maybe the prospect expectations a little high more so as the years have now gone by? If he hits well enough they will find a spot for him. I see him as a trade package add on at this point...

I'd really like to see Yelli DH almost exclusively, basically your 4th outfielder who otherwise DH's. Likely won't happen any time soon...

The Commissioner works for the teams, they are his boss. As it is and has been allowed, the big market teams are the boss and that is a major problem. We only have to look at what the Dodgers and Mets have done recently, and then add in another big handful of teams. It is a completely unfair system and it's the fans on the vast majority of teams who are getting royally ripped off with a system that is lopsided. The stinking Angels make more money off of TV revenue than the Brewers make with that and everything else they do from ticket sales to concessions. Look what the Dodgers and Mets and Yankees and a few more can pay in player contracts with better profitability whether they win or lose. The difference is it doesn't matter if Ohtani shreds a knee tomorrow and Snell shreds his elbow, They've loaded their team to the point they still have a great shot at the Series. Next year they'll just buy a couple more if needed. The Brewers can't do that by a longshot and it's not the owner, it's the system. The big market teams call the shots and they tell the small market owners to shut up and benefit from a growing asset. The owners will have made a good investment in the end, they're taken care of to a degree. It's we fans who get the shaft. The fans need to revolt and the owners need to take the plight and the facts public. We need a system of parity similar to what the NFL has. If they don't go that route then they need much greater revenue sharing with harsh penalties for overspending. A cap with a floor and a ceiling. It is pathetic what MLB has become.

My hats really off to both the coaching staff and the front office for the stellar job they have done in developing this team and keeping it competitive. I also do not put any blame on our owner, it is a business and the business is not on an even plane in MLB, not even close. He's doing all he can do. It's we the fans that MLB is ripping off, unless you're with one of the chosen 8 or 9 teams of course.

One young player we don't have to worry about is Sal. The only question is how high is that ceiling. Talent, work ethic, intelligence, baseball skills, versatility. He's going to be a good player for a long time.

I was surprised we didn't protect him and more surprised nobody even sniffed at him. Will be on the watch list for sure this year...

You've got nothing but the race pimping and the comparison was spot on. Like I said, use Brice Turang in either spot.

Altuve is black? Brilliant! Just another lazy and blind race card played. I could have just as easily said Brice Turang for either example. It's not about what side they bat from or what position they play. It's about overall likelihood of success, floor and ceiling.

I think I'll see him in Appleton by the end of the year where he'll start 2026. He is one of the most interesting players to watch develop. In the end another Corey Ray? Or closer to Jose Altuve?

There are a lot of variables at play for the Brewers at this point and their guess is also likely banking on the fact that at some point not being able to be competitive with payroll is going to hit is some year(s) more so than others. Counting on Yelich to be healthy, counting on Woody to be healthy, counting on a closer WILL take the place of DW counting on Hoskins not stinking etc etc.

I had read it. Opinion like we all have. The small market teams would have to be willing to play hard ball, and I mean real hard ball. Including dumping a season (s). The NFL got it done, MLB could get it done. Many players would actually benefit. The couple of handfuls of big market teams have run the show for far too long. In the very least a major overhaul is desperately needed and you start that overhaul by using the art of the deal. That would be demanding a salary cap floor and ceiling. Something along the lines of 150-200 with revenue sharing. In the end you may end up with far more revenue sharing we have now for small markets AND penalties for over spending such as eliminating international money, forfeiting draft picks, etc. It definitely CAN be done and needs to be done. It takes will, brains, and balls. Not sure how deep you'll find all 3 among those that need to get it done. That would be the only issue.

A complete overhaul is needed in the least. What MLB really needs is a hard cap with a floor and ceiling.

All named exciting prospects but I'm most jacked about the arms, Mis and Yoho. Love Contreras but if Quero is ready to go at some point the small market Brewers must be willing to move him for the right package. A HUGE return...

There are roughly 10 teams that have a player payroll of over 200 million, and a few of them way over. MLB is slowly eroding, when teams like the Dodgers can do what they have done in the last 2 years and can continue to do it the playing field is set. Which is a highly unlevel playing field. MLB desperately needs a floor and ceiling cap, similar to what the NFL has. Until then, it will always be more of the same.

I hope he has a future at 3rd. Both the defense there and the desired power are in question, long term. We're not going to be able to pull off a reasonable trade to fill the 3rd base question this year and I hope we don't overpay some aging vet. Let a combination of Durbin, Dunn, and Black earn the spot or in platoon if it must be. Earn with a capital E.

You can always use another legit bullpen arm but the glaring need short term is a power bat. Left side power bat more so if Hoskins sticks. Long term we continue to search for that natural fix at 3rd. Not sure (really doubt) Durbin is long term there.

Does Durbin have more defensive potential at 3rd than Black has? If so, it's slight. Don't they have similar arm strength? I'd rather see this platoon than to go after a reclamation project or an old guy rental. It's either this platoon for me OR a trade involving a young 3rd base prospect who is presently blocked on the team that owns him. With Williams already gone, less likely. I hate to move a platinum glove guy, but one other scenario is Durbin to 2nd and Turang to SS.

We need to enter the new season with a legitimate and solid every day starter at third base. One way or another, make it happen Brewers. Just don't give up our future starters to do it. Won't be too far down the road and we'll be talking about replacing most of Turang, Ortiz, Frelick, Mitchell, etc.....

I would not trade any of our top prospects for him. Maybe a 3 way trade involving Devon Williams and a couple lesser but valuable prospects. No Bitonti, no Pratt, no Quero, no Mis.