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And That makes a good point...the last game of the Mets series is not in June. I'll go with 15-12.

I have no problem with Phillips saying that - he didn't trash the Brewers, etc, he just said he thought his group was the better of the two...fair enough. Fully healthy, it might be a close race between the two, and even though the Brewers have lost Weeks, the Reds have had far worse luck in the injury department. As of right now, there's no way I could pick the Reds to finish ahead of Milwaukee...but they've got a lot of outstanding young talent over there.

Sometimes I can get scouts to tell me what other teams have been scouting the Brewers' minor league teams, or where they may have run into Brewers scouts at MLB stadiums, etc. No one has shared anything like that with me on this one. I believe Melvin when he says there's not much going on with it right now, but I also believe that will change. I think the hangup is SD's request for pitching...the Brewers just don't match up with that very well right now. I think the Brewers will wait a few weeks for a couple of reasons...1. To make sure this team is actually as competitive as its current record suggests, and 2. Knowing SD's options are limited, the Brewers may be hoping the Padres move away from targeting arms, and begin looking for the best deal, period.

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I understand the risk involved with taking on a big contract, but the more I think about this, the more I want the Brewers to go get Peavy. He's still young, and he's good...very good. Pitching wins, I think a rotation that started off with Peavy and Gallardo would be very fun to watch for the next few seasons. My issue isn't the money, it's sorting out the players to send to San Diego. They want to add arms, which is exactly the wrong match for the Brewers right now. Parra would seemingly have to go in the deal, but where do you go from there? I could see a deal that did not include Gamel or Escobar, IF the Brewers had enough pitching to send to the Padres...but unless it's mostly A-ball guys, the Brewers just aren't in that position right now. My guess...a lot more tire kicking, but no deal. I don't know that the Phillies are the best match either, or that Peavy would ok a trade to that ballpark...but watch for them to aggressively pursue every possible deal for pitching.

Stevo, I believe Derek Lowe and AJ Burnett both got better deals than 4/70 this past winter...I know I'd much rather have Peavy than either of them, based on age, health history, etc. I wouldn't be upset if the Brewers signed Peavy to a 4-year deal for 70M next winter. I don't know if the Brewers can get Peavy without giving up Gamel or Escobar, in fact I doubt it, but I do hope the team explores this possibility fully.

Brooks...your honesty and candor are what made that a great interview. You're right, you explained that comment immediately, giving the example of the two guys who wanted a losing streak, to avoid the playoffs at the end of the season. You mentioned "culture shock"...I can only imagine - going from a fight to make the College World Series, to "let's get a losing streak going, so we can go home on time."

I have my first-ever trip to a chiropractor today. Back pain...hurts.

Lawrie is a very young player, and don't forget, at this time last year he was going to be a catcher. He's settling into a defensive position now, and is still a teenager, playing in low A ball...I think there's nothing to worry about.

Igor, I honestly don't think the Brewers could get Peavy without including Parra in the deal. The Padres want some MLB-ready pitching in the deal - if not Manny, then who?

If I'm the Padres, I want Parra, Escobar, and one more prospect....the other prospect isn't going to be elite, but one with a legit shot at reaching the majors...most likely a pitcher. I don't see that third player being Jeffress at this point, for multiple reasons. For the Brewers, I doubt they're ready to include him in the same deal with Parra...and for SD, this is a kid with issues in his past, and garbage numbers so far this year....if you're getting Parra and Escobar too, why not take a chance on a solid arm at the A+ level? Peavy's no-trade obviously limits the Padres' bargaining power somewhat....if it was as simple as getting the highest bid, Peavy would have been traded months ago.

You start "Row, row, row your boat", when I start, "Gently down the stream"...how many times do I have to say this?

I don't agree with the title of this thread. That story does show some issues that took place in Milwaukee, but it also talks about a severe injury at a Yankees game, and a severe injury at a Mets game. It's more a story about alcohol abuse at baseball games than it is about Brewer fans. On the topic, I've never gotten bombed at a baseball game, and I've never understood the appeal of doing so. I go to games...to go to games. I do think it's an issue, I'm not surprised to hear that fights broke out between drunken Brewers and Cubs fans...and I think that's completely ridiculous. I've seen plenty of fans who were so drunk at games, they could barely speak...that's not new, for me, I've seen that going back to the late 70s. I've never understood the appeal.

I have to laugh...MLBTraderumors spelled my name wrong. Thanks Brooks, for making me a star.

Jody Gerut, vs RHP - .284 AVE, .344 OBP, .472 SLG, vs LHP - .218 AVE, .297 OBP, .355 SLG

Welcome Brooks!

Thank you everyone, but I almost feel guilty accepting thanks for something that was so much fun. Brooks was just awesome! -Todd

Coming into the season, I thought the national media had missed a major point on the Brewers' starting pitching. They always pointed out the losses of Sabathia and Sheets...and then stopped talking. Gallardo replaces Sheets. Yo barely pitched for the team last year, he slots right into that spot. Sabathia was here for half a season - yes, he was dominant, and yes, that's a big loss, but they don't have to replace SHEETS AND SABATHIA...they have to hope Yo fills Ben's spot, and then replace half a season from CC. Looper in Sabathia's half-spot is certainly a downgrade, but it's not like they threw Rafael Roque into that spot...Braden Looper is a quality major league pitcher. Is the rotation weaker than last year? When we reach the point in the season where CC came aboard - yes, it is...but from 1-162...not as much as you may think, and if Parra develops...even less. This isn't a dominant rotation, but the comparison to last year's Phillies is a great point...they had Hamels, and a bunch of other guys....and it worked. The Brewers have the offense...yes, I am concerned about the loss of Weeks in this regard...but I can't change that, and they'll have the opportunity to address that if they need to...it's early in that regard. This team is set up to win. The pitchers will typically cover six innings, leaving with a chance to win. The bullpen is solid, with a proven closer, and multiple options for the 7th and 8th innings...and the offense can pull out some wins, as long as the pitchers keep it close. How many times do you think this team will be blown out, because the starter just didn't have it, or the bullpen completely caved? It will happen...but look at the staff...they will give the team a chance to win most of the time. The way this team is built, the rotation is not asked to blow people away...they are asked to give the offense and the bullpen a chance to win the game. They can do that.

Everywhere I look - Brewers gear. Hats, jackets, jerseys, t-shirts - both sexes, all ages. Welcome back people, and thank you, now I can actually find Brewer stuff in the stores again.

This type of winning...no, they can't keep it up, unless you think this is a 120-win team. The loss of Weeks is a big deal, but at least it came at a position where they have some options to try. One more big one like that would probably derail them, but that was true of Gallardo last year too, and they made the adjustments and moved on. I do think they can reach the postseason, and do better this time around. With Weeks in there, I'm not sure I saw a better team in the NL.

This is indeed permanent, Gillespie will be limited to left field, based on his arm.

Here's Buster Olney's latest blog. He mentions the Brewers, but says they aren't exploring trades yet. Two interesting notes...just his speculation....he talks about Boston's need for a hitter, and throws out Matt LaPorta's name, he also mentions DeRosa as a possibility for the Mets. http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4177917&name=olney_buster&action=upsell&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d4177917%26name%3dolney_buster

Those mafia commercials for Miller Lite are just plain stupid.

If the Brewers do opt for a trade, Mark DeRosa and Felipe Lopez are the first two who come to mind for me.

Mr Jeff Suppan...390 major league appearances, 374 major league starts. 131 Wins - 126 Losses 2293.2 Innings Pitched...ERA 4.63, WHIP 1.43 OK, got that...Soup has been in the big leagues a long time...he's been just over .500 on his career, with an ERA of 4.63, and a WHIP of 1.43. 2009, Jeff Suppan....ERA 4.63, WHIP 1.43...spot-on his career averages, with a 3-3 record, which is essentially spot-on as well. Along the way, Soup has looked horrible at times, and Soup has looked awesome at times. This is who he is, this is who he's always been. The next time you love Soup, brace yourself...and the next time you can't stand him anymore....cheer up, that's probably a good sign. In the end, let's say 190 IP, 12-12, 4.63, 1.43..."The world looks just the same, and history ain't changed...." (That's The Who, by the way)