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  1. And That
    Nieves only failed to match Cano's payday by about $239,000,000.
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    Falu is a switch-hitter, which should help his cause a bit.
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    If a reliever would sign for the minimum or close to it, then absolutely, sign him. Sign two. Throwing darts at names on a dart board, maybe Scott Atchison and Brandon Lyon. Mitchell Boggs on a minor league deal. If they'd do it, why not? But I doubt Axford will take under seven figures to sign, even on a one year deal.
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    The Brewers should not sign Axford for the same reason they did not keep Badenhop - the team should not be spending money on relievers at this point. There are enough guys already here to make a competent bullpen. If they find themselves in contention in mid-summer, they can go out and buy a reliever or relievers. Even the Brewers could cobble up a prospect or two from their weak minor league system to go and get some relievers, if necessary.
  5. And That
    The problem the Brewers may have in selling "top" minor league free agents on their organization is that despite the Brewers' relatively mediocre big league roster, they really don't have many roster spots open. The offense, outside of first, is pretty much set and assuming a Corey Hart re-signing or some such, Hunter Morris will be playing 1B in AAA. There might be a bullpen spot or two to be won in spring training, but not much else. Basically, what is the incentive to play for the Brewers when you're just going to be AAA/AA minor league filler, and minor league filler in two crap stadiums at that? Milwaukee's upper minors don't exactly scream opportunity or glamour.
  6. And That
    So the Twins just spent about $75 million on Ricky Nolasco and Phil Hughes. Not saying the moves are boneheaded (Target Field generally has a HR park factor favoring the pitcher), but just imagine the outrage if Doug Melvin gave those two guys the same contracts to come play in Milwaukee.
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    I think "dump resources" is a little strong for finding a non-roster player or a younger guy with options remaining. I don't think the intent was to bring in Jared Saltalamacchia.
  8. And That
    He's been nothing but injured the past few years, but it wasn't too long ago that Taylor Teagarden was very highly regarded. Might be worth a shot on a minor league deal. Robinzon Diaz has already been brought back. I assume he'll get a long look in spring training as insurance. Logan, to answer your question... are the Brewers going to win the division next year? Probably not. Do they need to field a team? Yes. I don't see how or who it hurts to bring in cheap competition at any position. The 2011 BA Prospect Handbook called Monell's defense raw, with evolving game-calling skills. He has a tick above-average arm. No idea how he's progressed since then, though. He was the Giants' 28th best prospect that year and hasn't been ranked the past few years.
  9. And That
    That was a legitimate LOL moment when I read that. Braun for catcher.
  10. And That
    Odell Jones.
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    Our minor league system sucks, but it has managed to produce a pretty steady flow of cheap and decent relief options, hence making Badenhop expendable. It makes no business sense for the team to pay him $2 million to do basically the same thing Wooten, Hand, and perhaps de la Torre and/or Shackelford can do. And even if Badenhop is great, he's maybe a quarter of a win better than those guys, and the Brewers have no reason to pay a premium of $1.6 million per marginal quarter win. Basically the only teams Badenhop is useful for are teams that have both a legitimate shot at contending, and a competent manager who knows when (and when not) to use him. The Brewers fail on both of those accounts, and I think many teams realize that Badenhop really isn't in a position to help them. That severely limits his trade market, and its why he's been dealt for Jake Jefferies, the lesser Raul Mondesi, and Luis Ortega in consecutive seasons. I'd argue the Brewers got the best deal out of any of those trades.
  12. And That
    Similar to the Rays' problems? They did the exact same thing the Brewers just did, and Badenhop had a lower salary then. I'd rather have Ortega than Mondesi.
  13. And That
    Another way to read it is we got a lefty who can throw 90+ MPH and gets some ground balls. Sucks to be him. I guess. I'm not saying he's a hot prospect or anything, and frankly I don't think it matters whether or not he makes it to the big leagues some day or not. The Brewers were only going to get so much for Burke Badenhop, and Luis Ortega was it. Exactly who else should they have received for Badenhop? Be specific.
  14. And That
    I'm sure Melvin asked for David Ortiz, and Ben Cherrington rebuffed him. The nerve! Rule 5 protection had to be finalized by last Wednesday. I find it interesting to read the "Luis Ortega sucks" posts when we know nothing about Luis Ortega. The Brewers saved a few million on a very replaceable bullpen part. As long as they don't throw it at a different replaceable bullpen part, or Yuniesky Betancourt, probably a good move.
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    6'7" LHP Eliezer Montano spent four full seasons in the DSL, with the caveat that he spent his first year on a combined Orioles/Brewers team. Baseball Reference indicates he was Baltimore property and then Milwaukee property in 2009, but I don't believe that's correct, unless I'm misremembering. Good luck to all these guys.
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    Narveson was more than a serviceable end of the rotation starter in 2010 and 2011. Hope he bounces back, and I wouldn't mind at all if the Brewers gave him another shot.
  17. And That
    Gamel has enough arm to play in the outfield, though how much would you want a guy coming off two major reconstructive knee surgeries chasing down balls in the gap? I still think he'll hit, and if he hits, they'll find him somewhere to play.
  18. And That
    Cubs claim Gamel.
  19. And That
    Royals hire Sveum as a coach, to coach in a capacity to be determined.
  20. And That
    Houle was known more for his solid bat when he was drafted, not as much his defense (he played third base at the time IIRC), sort of like a Mark Loretta. It is beyond encouraging to see him emerge as such a strong player behind the dish. Totally unexpected, I think.
  21. And That
    Don't know if Ken Young would even be interested, but I wonder if members of the Brewers' ownership group would be willing to invest in the new Biloxi franchise in order to help the Brewers stay there in 2015, and well beyond. The Biloxi Brewers... very alliterative.
  22. And That
    He's actually quite fast, he just has poor baserunning instincts. And while he's not going to be a 30 HR guy, he does have modest power.
  23. And That
    He's actually quite fast, he just has poor baserunning instincts. And while he's not going to be a 30 HR guy, he does have modest power.
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    They might be more likely to protect Davis than Hall, but otherwise I agree with this. I'd be curious to know how likely other teams would be to take Richardson. Yes, he has major league tools, but would you want to risk giving the guy sparse playing time for an entire MLB season after he just took so much time off?
  25. And That
    They might be more likely to protect Davis than Hall, but otherwise I agree with this. I'd be curious to know how likely other teams would be to take Richardson. Yes, he has major league tools, but would you want to risk giving the guy sparse playing time for an entire MLB season after he just took so much time off?
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