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Wang hadn't pitched above the rookie level Gulf Coast League at the time he was drafted.

His back has been bothering him for a number of years. Any team that trades for him (Brewers included) are going to have to know that his back is a constant risk. It's also been a manageable risk at least in the recent past. If he shows that he can at least swing without discomfort, his value won't be too impinged by this.

Now that they're pushing Houle pretty hard, I'll add him to my "I wouldn't be surprised" list. He might even sneak onto the AFL roster.

I think I mentioned last week that we should be trading Lind before his back acts up. Yup. But all is not lost of he's back on the field by Tuesday. And AL teams may be slightly less worried if they are planning on giving him DH time.

San Diego has been linked to Brewers shortstops since spring training. I wonder if this is new news, or just Heyman rehashing.

I think it's really interesting that Milwaukee now has 7 of the hardest throwing 50 minor leaguers. We'll see if it ever amounts to anything.

The FSL hasn't had as many rainouts this year as I seem to remember in prior years. But yes it would be nice to get out. Why can't the Brewers have the nice things?

Indeed I do - it also told me that Barrios is headed to AA Biloxi. My phone tells me that's in Mississippi. According to my phone, that's "The Hospitality State". That's a lie, I actually looked it up on my computer.

Indeed I do - it also told me that Barrios is headed to AA Biloxi.

Being discussed in the major league forum now that it is official.

David Goforth recalled to take Ramirez' roster spot, per my phone.

Seriously though, it was unfunny and condescending. Which seems to be a pattern with you.

Exactly. The KRod treatment.

Was any light ever shed as to why Demi fell to the middle of the 4th round? Everything I remember reading on him pre-draft indicated 1st or 2nd.

Gausman isn't a free agent until 2021 at this point. The service time thing doesn't make a huge different to me.

Surely the Pirates would give the Brewers their pick for Aramis Ramirez, right? Right?

Orioles Appear Willing To Discuss Kevin Gausman In Deals There's a good starting point for Gomez.

And Burkhalter promptly gives up 5 in the third. Jinx.

Burkhalter's ERA is below 4.00 after 2 innings today. It was still above 7.50 in the middle of May, so quite the achievement.

Well, the last time a good young Brewers prospect had a major ankle injury, it didn't turn out so bad.

Brett Gardner might be a fair comp for a best case scenario, though Reed is a step or two slower.

The Brewers are almost positively going to make at least one trade in the next 10 days, if not more. They also could make some moves in August (if say Lohse improves). And yes, I think everyone thinks it is quiet almost every year.

No one is untouchable for me either. I would list players on a continuum of how likely the Brewers would be to get adequate value back in return, starting with easiest to get value for in trade: Parra (almost every contending team seems to be interested - the Brewers may actually get back more than we gave up to get him, which is hard to believe) Ramirez (trade-able, and whatever we get return will be worth more than Ramirez retiring and receiving nothing) Cotts (very Cotts-ian year - should be valuable to someone) Adam Lind (performing well/Brewers need to trade him before back gives out - many contending teams would have a use for him) Carlos Gomez (would definitely be interest, but I doubt the Brewers move him in the next 10 days) Rodriguez (would be a lot more interest without the contract length) Smith (I still think he should be tried as a starter again, so I think his potential value is a lot higher than it is now, but someone would probably overpay for him as a reliever if they really needed a LH reliever) Segura (probably some teams that would still give up a valuable piece) Maldonado (probably some teams that would still give up a semi-valuable piece) Peterson (why not?) Fiers (intriguing trade candidate, though getting value back considering he's under control through 2019 might be tough) Lucroy (easily the most valuable catcher that would be available for trade, but market is somewhat narrow) Davis (trade value is pretty low coming off of injury) Lohse (I guess if another team offered something for him...) Hector Gomez (I guess if another team offered something for him...) Jeffress (probably could get something, but I think the Brewers value him, maybe more than they should) Blazek (difficult to imagine Brewers could get sufficient value back, especially if they think he can start next year) Perez (Brewers may as well roll the dice and see if he can keep playing well throughout the rest of year) Gennett (still recovering from sucky start to year/demotion - could rebuild value to where he'd be trade-able in the offseason) Peralta (injured, and the Brewers need someone to soak up innings next year - a team keen on ground ball pitchers might have some interest) Knebel (teams not going to give up a lot for someone without a lot of major league experience, at least by himself) Broxton (anything in return is valuable, but who would trade for him?) Jungmann (imagine the Brewers would have to be overwhelmed, though there might be something to shopping him while he's hot) Nelson (imagine the Brewers would have to be overwhelmed, and has pitched so-so this year) Garza (contract makes it next to impossible to get value back) Braun (contract makes it next to impossible to get value back)

Segovia finally got an extra base hit!

Gatewood with a walkoff 3 run bomb for Helena - good for him. And the catching Bishop Beau making his Brewers debut in Arizona.