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  1. splitterpfj
    I have no idea why the team is being so stubborn about Mota. Pena is absolutely worth trying - throw strikes, young man!
  2. splitterpfj
    Clark, 36, is currently hitting .239 with three doubles and one home run in 88 at-bats. He has started only one game at first in San Diego. This....would not excite me.
  3. splitterpfj
    That oughta shake up the Dodgers. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3493542
  4. splitterpfj
    Sexson has reached a tentative deal with the Yankees. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3493648
  5. splitterpfj
    Hardy might be the most interesting player on the roster this off-season. He could play SS, 2B, or 3B next year, or he could be traded for pitching help. The Brewers have time with Escobar, he's only 21. They could give him all of next season in AAA, if they think that's best.
  6. splitterpfj
    GPappas, thanks for the compliment. As Pete pointed out, the Brewers could not trade Fredrickson at this point, even if they were inclined to - the rules prohibit dealing draft choices during the first year of their contract. If the O's stick to the shortstop position, I'd bet against a Roberts-to-Milwaukee deal at this point. If the Brewers thought Alcides Escobar was going to be an average major league shortstop, maybe they don't worry too much about it - but they don't, they think he's going to be a star. That mindset will make it very tough for Mr MacPhail to get what he wants, since dealing Hardy would make no sense at this point either in a "win-now" trade for Milwaukee. No one could question the impact Roberts might have on the Brewers, he's a perfect fit for what the Brewers need right now, and they've already announced, "We're going for it." On top of that, the Brewers would have no position for Weeks if they added Roberts, and both sides know that, so Weeks' impact on the deal may be compromised. All of these things put the Orioles in the driver's seat on this one, they will get a very solid return if they do this now, probably better than most Brewers fans would hope for. That is why I think this will not happen at this point. I think when the Brewers break it all down, they'll decide Roberts is too expensive, regardless of his ability, and they'll go for a less-expensive alternative. I expect the two teams to get into this issue in November.
  7. splitterpfj
    ESPN's Jayson Stark points out - Daniel Cabrera leads the American League in Hit Batsmen, Wild Pitches and Bases on Balls. How does one say, "Do Not Trade For This Guy", without sounding rude?
  8. splitterpfj
    BaltimoreSun.com provides an overview of Orioles who may be available.... http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/baseball/bal-ostrades0716,0,5837419.story?track=rss
  9. splitterpfj
    A friend of mine stuck this one in my head on purpose...I've always said ABBA should be banned.. If you change your mind I'm the first in line Honey I'm still free Take a chance on me
  10. splitterpfj
    Would Ray Durham qualify as a type B free agent? Yes, Durham will be a Type B, with an outside chance of being a Type A. This probably wouldn't come into play though, because you only get draft picks for losing a player to whom you had offered arbitration. I wouldn't expect the Brewers to offer, because if Durham accepts, you may be paying 8 million to a 37-year-old 2B with multiple hamstring issues in his past. As far as prospects to get him, it shouldn't take more than one solid (not elite) prospect to get him here. The Giants do have to decide which way they're going this season, I wouldn't be surprised to see them wait until the final few days before the deadline to do anything. Will the Giants trade him? Would Mark A add another 3-3.5 million to the payroll to get him? Could the two sides agree on a deal?
  11. splitterpfj
    Over the last two seasons, Rickie managed to keep his OBP up, even during the times when he wasn't getting many base hits. This season, Rickie's OBP is at .320 - Durham is at .385, and has been lower than .356 just twice in the last ten seasons. When you're looking at two months worth of games, Durham might be able to give the team a boost. edit: A platoon might be interesting. This season vs right-handers, Durham is hitting .318, with a .396 OBP, and .446 Slugging. Weeks vs lefties, is .265, .380, .446 That's absolutely an upgrade over Rickie's production, I wonder if Mark A. would take on Durham's remaining salary?
  12. splitterpfj
    If it's for Durham or Grudzielanek, I can't imagine Weeks going in that trade, unless there's another player also coming to the Brewers. If they dealt a prospect for one of these players, I would imagine Rickie would go to the bench, and start occasionally, with Dillon to AAA.
  13. splitterpfj
    MLBTradeRumors.com covered the second base market just today. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/
  14. splitterpfj
    This is why Ray Durham's name keeps coming up, he's a switch-hitter, in the last year of a free agent contract - the kind of guy a team like the Giants is likely to deal. Ray is in his sixth season in SF, he's been solid the whole time out there, except for last year, when he had a bad hamstring. He's not much with the glove anymore, but he would have to be considered an upgrade as a leadoff hitter right now, even if it's just as a platoon. Orlando Hudson is also a switch-hitter, who's much better defensively, but AZ is in the middle of the playoff race. If they decided to deal him, he'd likely be much more expensive in a trade than Durham would be, because he's headed for free agency as a Type A, which would bring two draft picks.
  15. splitterpfj
    I have a question for zzzman. When you added up opponents wins, losses, etc - did you account for how many games a team has left vs that opponent? For example, if the Brewers have 6 games left with a team that has a .450 winning percentage, and 4 games left with a team that has a .550 winning percentage - would you then count that as an overall winning percentage of .500, or did you account for the two extra games vs the weaker opponent? If you just combine the two winning percentages, you get an opponents' average of .500, but if you factor 4 games x .550, and 6 games x .450, you get an opponents' average of .490. I'm grateful to you for the work you put into this, I just want to make sure I understand what I'm reading. Thanks.
  16. splitterpfj
    Matt Wieters is a Top 20 prospect (overall), he's not just a guy who can fill the catcher position. I really don't think Salome would enter into a discussion with Baltimore, they are all over acquiring a shortstop at this point. Honestly, I'd expect Roberts to stay right where he is for the moment, with Baltimore perhaps trying to do a new deal with him in the off-season. If he is dealt, it won't be cheap, I think Weeks, Escobar and a young pitcher for Roberts and a veteran reliever would be in the ballpark.
  17. splitterpfj
    A start with 122 pitches at this point in the season is not a big deal to me. I don't think that should happen every time out, but you can ask a guy to do that at times - CC is not a guy who's had a lot of arm issues in the past - I'd be much more concerned if they started doing that with Parra.
  18. splitterpfj
    To help you out.... Phillies - 52-44, remaining games - 31 Home, 35 Road, Strength of Schedule - 31-35 (31 vs teams with winning records, 35 losing records) Mets - 51-44, remaining games - 35 Home, 32 Road, Strength of Schedule - 30-37 Marlins - 50-45, remaining games - 35 Home, 32 Road, Strength of Schedule - 38-29 Cubs - 57-38, remaining games - 32 Home, 35 Road, Strength of Schedule - 34-33 Cardinals - 53-43, remaining games - 34 Home, 32 Road, Strength of Schedule - 28-38 Brewers - 52-43, remaining games - 33 Home, 34 Road, Strength of Schedule - 23-44 Diamondbacks - 47-48, remaining games - 35 Home, 32 Road, Strength of Schedule - 13-54 Dodgers - 46-49, remaining games - 32 Home, 35 Road. Strength of Schedule - 14-53 You read that right, the DBacks and Dodgers play 13, and 14 games respectively vs teams that have winning records....it's good to be in the west. You also read that right, the Brewers play just 23 games vs winning teams, including an incredible two games vs a winning team in the month of August. Two at St Louis, and 25 vs losing teams. So...what are your picks? I say: Mets win the east, with 88 wins Phillies in second, with 86 wins Marlins third, with 85 wins Cubs win the Central, with 93 wins Brewers win the Wild Card, with 90 wins Cardinals in third, with 85 wins Diamondbacks win the west, with 83 wins Dodgers in second, with 80 wins
  19. splitterpfj
    I doubt the Brewers will add Roberts this month, but if he's still with Baltimore in the off-season, they may match up at that point. You would have to assume Weeks would be in the deal, but he wouldn't be the reason Baltimore made the move. You'd have to add a top prospect to get their attention, and the position they're trying to fill at the moment is shortstop. First off - would you give Hardy or Escobar to bring in Roberts? If you would, and then Weeks is in the deal too, what do you want added to the trade from Baltimore, and would they even do it? Even if the Orioles would take something besides a shortstop, you're still looking at a top five prospect within the organization, or maybe two of the top fifteen to make this happen. The Orioles know how good he is, they know that several teams could use him, and they know he's controlled for one more year - they would absolutely call the shots in any deal at this point. I think a different second baseman is far more likely, which is why you'll probably keep hearing names like Ray Durham. I'm all for adding Roberts, but be ready to pay for him.
  20. splitterpfj
    I'm personally not in favor of "pine-time for Cameron", but my biggest issue with this would be changing the role in which Kapler has thrived. Gabe has done a fantastic job as the extra outfielder, which may be the best possible fit for his skills - leave that part alone. I think the answer at leadoff hitter needs to come from outside the organization.
  21. splitterpfj
    I never thought this would happen, but I've reached the point where I can barely stand to watch Rickie Weeks play baseball. The big trade seems to have knocked this team a bit off-center, the fundamentals have been horrible against the Rockies and the Reds.
  22. splitterpfj
    Brian Shouse has been brutal? He has a 1.91 ERA, and a 1.00 WHIP - I think I'll take that. It's the 8th inning that the Brewers have to sort out, they've got the lefty, the long man, and the closer. A good 8th inning guy would limit the significance of Riske, Gagne, etc. We're getting to the point where the starting pitchers go 6 IP almost every night, and often work into the 7th. If that trend continues, we basically just need to piece together part, or all, of one IP, then give it to the 8th inning guy and the closer. One good late-inning option could make a major impact.
  23. splitterpfj
    I think an arm for the bullpen, that gets Mota out of town, and possibly a leadoff hitter - it's on Weeks.
  24. splitterpfj
    That last one was not a strike. Every time I think this team has improved defensively, they play a week's worth of garbage defense. Every team will lose its share of games, but if you're going to lose - LOSE - don't give games away.
  25. splitterpfj
    Giants bashers - mind yourselves - the Brewers are there in a week.
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