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I like Ferrebus and McFarlane. But they are definitely not enough at Joey’s current value. He’s put himself squarely in being a major league starting SS. That is tremendous value with 3 years of control.

I’d rather them IR Harrison so not to burn up an option. Can then send him to Nashville on rehab.

The Brewers should always be listening on trade opportunities. Sell high, buy low should usually be the mode they are in.

Last nights vibe at the game was awesome. Pirates fans for the first time seeing Miz were commenting they couldn’t even see the ball. We were sitting 1st base side just past the dugout. Was curious to why McGill was coming in with a 4 run lead then noticed the Braves had taken the lead. Maybe that had something to do with it. tonight’s game hopefully will be just as enjoyable

I would imagine the Brewers will be more “listening to offers” than “actively peddling” a small group of players that would include Contreras, Mitchell, Frelick, Vaughn, McGill, Ashby…. Of course it always comes down to what the other team is offering.

I'm in the opinion that the Brewers should hang onto Contreras another year unless they are blown away with an offer. They could survive with Naylor who bats left and a journyman RH hitting catcher in a platoon next season if need be. But yes, that's a big drop off from what William contributes. Quero if defensively ready could also be that platoon partner. Hopefully, there will still be a draft pick compensation when/if he leaves in free agency. Or possibly the new CBA will provide some advantages to the Brewers to keep their free agents. This offseason's market will include Jeffers and Stephenson who may be a better option for teams than trading assets for a catcher. And I've also seen the speculation of Goodman from Colorado being on the trade market.

What will Peralta's market be this offseason? Has it cratered? Could a 1 year split contract for a million loaded with incentives and outs work? I'd at least kick the tires on that. If he's going to have to go the "prove it" deal route, what better than the team and coaching staff he had success with. I'd like them to find the next Uribe type. Find that hard throwing sinker / slider guy to grow in the bullpen. Teodo was mentioned and he would definitely qualify as that.

We call it “his look of passing a kidney stone”

That’s the same comp I’ve said regarding Made. I think he’s the future 3B. That would put Fischer, Burke, and Adams into a version of what they currently have in Yelich, Bauers and Vaughn.

I’ve been thinking along the same lines. Yelich doesn’t appear to be a player who would want to keep playing if his skills diminish to the point where the Brewers cannot even play him. He could possibly retire and the Brewers somehow still give him the money to be a representative of the team for a number of years. There are plenty of functions that he could still be a part of to promote Brewers baseball.

Sal only has two years of arbitration left himself. Trading for him would only give the Brewers an additional year of control over Contreras. But he could be a nice platoon partner with Naylor.

Not so sure they would want a guy who gets unhappy with a position swap. The Brewers are invested in Pratt at that position and most would say he’s the far superior defender there.

I would say you could also add Contreras and Frelick to the list. Also, teams are always looking for controllable starting pitching. The Brewers could trade from that depth too. It may be a good way to shore up some parts of your organization’s depth where it’s lacking. also looming is the CBA. Are teams going to be willing to make moves for players who they only control for the 2027 season. Why trade a bucket full of prospects for Contreras when the 2027 may be lost or whittled down to 50 games? Or will there be new rules regarding a salary cap or such that could also throw a wrench into team’s plans.

Wouldn’t Jorge Mateo be a better option than Jihwan Bae at this point?

Would it be a good time to bring Adams up for a week and insert him at 3B? Ortiz and Hamilton could platoon at SS until Pratt is ready to come back. I know starting Adams MLB clock and having to place him on the 40 man roster may be an unpleasant idea. But, I'd like to see him for a week or so. He would be theoretically batting in the 8th spot which would be nice to have some power there. Just a thought I've been having.

I've been saying for a while now that 2028 could be the sweet spot for the Brewers. They have so much controllable starting pitching that will all be around their arbitration years. Miz, Harrison, Henderson, Drohan, Sproat, Gasser, Patrick, Preister, Crow makes nine who already have MLB experience. It also leaves room for injuries to the group. Not to mention getting another quality starter from Boston this offseason (wink ;) ). Even with a modest progression, they could be one of the finest rotations in baseball. Add to that the offense that is rising through the minors. Catcher seems to be a question mark going forward. Does Contreras get dealt this offseason? Or do they hold onto him and recoup a draft pick when he leaves in free agency? Possibly, everything changes with the new CBA. Is there a world where revenue sharing is split more evenly between the teams so small market teams can now compete for the better free agents. Time will only tell. I like the addition of Naylor. He's a left-handed bat which will compliment whoever else the Brewers move forward with. If the Brewers keep him in the minor for the rest of the season, Naylor will not start his arbitration years this offseason. I envision at trio of Adams, Fischer, and Burke being much like Vaughn, Bauers, and Yelich with two of them getting starts at 1B and DH each game. Although, Yelich will still be with the team due to the contract in 2028. The new trio also have the ability for a couple of them to also get starts at 3B. Middle infielders of Turang, Pratt, and Made will be awesome. I'm foreseeing Made getting the bulk of his starts at 3B. The outfield will have Chourio entrenched in it along with Lara at worst the 4th OF. How long will they hold on to Mitchell and Frelick as Adamczewski, Payne, and Strosnider work their way to the team. I'm excited for the future of this team while currently watching arguably one of the best Brewer teams of all time. It's a great time to be a Brewers fan.

I think these are the same people that said the trade that included Yophery Rodriguez was also the worst thing ever.

This is going to be an odd question and probably will not be received very well... Is there a bullpen arm out there that the Brewers can get for Tyler Black and Carlos Rodriguez? Just thinking it would be nice to get rid of some dead weight on the 40 man roster and get a rental for the bullpen. Possibly someone like Kirby Yates. I'm not really sure who else is out there. But, I would have to think the controlable years for those two players has to be worth a bullpen arm on an expiring contract to a team that has zero chance of making the playoffs.

How about getting both Miller and Morejohn from the Padres... One of Drohan, Sproat, Gasser, Crow, Hardin One of the outfielders. Payne, Frias, Adamczewski Yoho Lower ranked P but still in top 30... ie Dorchies, Knoth, etc. Another top 30 prospect. Then I'd like to talk to the the Twins about Tait. A left handed hitting catcher who could be expendable after the Twins draft. Pena for Tait. Not sure straight up would be doable, but some other minor pieces being added both ways could get it done.

Above is a post regarding the catching depth. I was thinking Tait from the Twins would be a good player to go out and get. The Twins just drafted two catchers at the top of their draft. Pena and Tait are both in relative similar place in the top 100 rankings. The Brewers could trade from their depth at SS for the Twins depth at C.

I've been hoping for them to have enough confidence in Lara in the leadoff position. I think they are getting there and moving Yelich down in the order like the suggested lineup shown. I'm on board.

Yeah yuck. Only if they get a third team involved that would take him. Maybe the Braves. That would be an interesting scenario.

Still will need to open up a couple spots on the 40 man. Why not send back some dead weight that will be DFA'd anyways in the deal.

I saw a trade proposal for Mason Miller: Jett Williams Logan Henderson Andrew Fischer I'm guessing most would feel that including Fischer is where they draw the line. IMO, the only way the Brewers are going to get a premier player is to trade either Fischer or Pena. Miller would be at the top of my list of players to get. He's the best reliever in the game and has 3 more years of control. As in anyting, it's best to sell high. Pena and Fischer (especially Fischer) would be the poster child for selling high on a player. I wouldn't want to have Henderson be a part of that deal as he should be an important part of the rotation going forward. I'd hope a package of more prospects would entice them to make the move.

I think when Jett finally comes up to play 3rd, Hamilton and Ortiz can simply be a platoon at SS.