Matt Breen

I was thinking something similar. I had suggested as a 2-year $15M deal a few weeks ago - but I'm guessing Canha's performance has upped that a little. Canha will be 35 next Feb., so I would really try and keep things to a two year deal. I like the guy to play 1B for a couple of years (assuming someone like Black isn't moved there). Plus he can sub in the OF and DH.

Yes. Love it.

This might be a crazy idea, so let me know what you think. The Rockies are bad and they are paying Kris Bryant $28M next year, and $27M every year after that through 2028 - when he's 36. That's $136M. Thus, you would think the Rockies might want to get out from under that contract. Of course, this is the Rockies - so maybe not. But let's speculate. If the Brewers took on Bryant - how much would they have to pay him? This is the hard part. What's his value? I guess if you asked this question it might help: If Kris Bryant was a FA, and it required a five year deal to sign him - what would he be worth? Now, we know Bryant is not the MVP caliber player of his early days. But in 2021 he .265 and 25 HRs. In 2022 (his first with Colorado), he hit .306 - but only hit 5 HR in 42 games due to injuries. This year he's been hurt again - a heel bruise and then a fractured finger from a hit by pitch. He's hit a modest .251 with 8 HR in 66 games. So, we have a former MVP who turns 32 in January. Getting older - but not really old. He would fit in well in Milwaukee - playing 3B. But he's had some injuries and some bouts of ineffectiveness. So what does it take for Colorado to give Bryant to the Brewers? Is it even worth it? And before anyone says we'd only need to pay a minimal amount - let's just admit that won't work. Colorado is better off just hanging on to the guy and hoping he rebounds - making him tradeable during the season - or after 2024. Just saying that Colorado needs to pay down $125M of his salary - or something similar - doesn't fly. Bryant would offer an intriguing bat in our lineup - and would fit in well at 3B. He could also move to 1B or DH or play OF down the road. But right now, he'd look good at 3B. My thought is that the Brewers (or any other team), would need to take on around $10M per season of Bryant's salary. That's a $50M commitment. Too much? Too little? Not worth it? Would the Rockies even do such a thing? Any sort of trade would be the Rockies including a bunch of money - and getting a D-grade prospect in return. So the cost for Bryant would simply be money. I haven't seen Bryant play for a couple of years - so perhaps some knowledge from those who have might help.

I'd love to give Gasser a start or two. See how he does. I think he has a real shot at a rotation spot in 2024.

I'm going to keep things pretty simple for next year. Here we go: Resign Miley. There is a mutual option on him, but work out something to keep him going forward. Bring back Canha to play 1B. We have an $11.5M option, but that's likely too much. Perhaps work out a new deal - 2/$15M or something like that? The guy won't hit 30 HR, but he's a good shot to get 12-15 and hit .250ish - and take some walks. Plus he's not a bad fielder or baserunner. Just plug him in and enjoy the reliability. Give Tyler Black the 3B job. Perhaps this is an awful idea - I just don't know if he can handle things defensively at the corner. But we've been playing the guy there all year - so the team must think it's a possibility. I love his on base skills. One other option is putting him at 1B. Not sure how that's going (he's got a handful of appearances there this year). But I'd like to see his bat in the lineup. As 3B is such a black hole - this would be perfect for him (pun intended). A super sub player is always a possibility as well - 3B, 2B, 1B, DH. Cut the cord with Rowdy and Lauer. Probably Houser as well, but giving up pitching - even mediocre pitching, is always risky. Letting go of these three saves about $15M in Arby salaries. Give Gasser a spot in the rotation. Guy seems ready. So just roll the dice. Bring Ashby along slowly. I'd love to get him so he's ready to be in the rotation later in the year. I'm not trading anyone in this scenario, but it's certainly feasible. I'd look into it - but I wouldn't force anything. We can always move at the deadline if we falters. We can look into extending players - such as Burnes and Woodruff - but I won't speculate on that. I'd love to have those guys around longer. Here's the roster: C - Contreras, (Henry or Caratini or some other veteran) 1B - Canha 2B - Turang SS - Adames 3B - Black INF - Monasterio, Miller OF - Yelich, Mitchell, Frelick, Wiemer, Taylor DH can rotate between all the players on the roster. SP - Woodruff, Burnes, Miley, Peralta, Gasser, Ashby, Rea RP - Williams, Wilson, Payamps, Peguero, Milner, Megill, Uribe Fun to speculate.

I don't have a problem with this - as long as the team thinks they can get Donaldson back on track. His defense is still good - and let's face it - our offense at the position has been pretty bleak this year. I don't think he can do worse. Plus the guy is going to have big reason to come in supercharged. It might be his last chance to show he belongs in the Big Leagues. A small market like Milwaukee might be perfect for him to just focus on playing. NY is not easy for that.

Let's keep it up. Just keep going.

Yes.

Uribe's bad day balanced by Megill's good day. Bullpen is really fun - if a little scary at times. But we won - so all good.

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Glad it's done. Good win.

Wilkens' swing just looks beautiful.

A strike. I'm excited. Time to go to bed.

I was always a fan of Urias. I thought he could be a .250-.260 hitter with 20 HR and solid defense at 2B and 3B. Something always held him back. Injuries, slumps, etc. This year was just a disaster. I’m guessing a change of scenery was needed. It seems clear the org no longer trusted him. Better get something now than just keep paying him for the year, and just non tender him in the offseason.

Called it! I'm not really excited about the move - but I did call it. Which I never get to do.

Thanks. Appreciate the insight.

Can anyone give me an honest assessment of how Black has looked at 3B this year? Just wondering. Thanks.

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I know next to nothing about the amateur guys, but I always like having new blood injected into the system. I hope these guys all pan out. But I also know it's a crapshoot, so I try not to get too excited. But it's still fun. From the sound of things, adding Pratt would make this a deep draft of some nice prospects. Fun stuff.

I see the club got Crowder for veteran's minimum. I guess his lackluster performance really dimmed his value. I thought he'd get at least $5m or something. Good for us.

Word is the Bucks have Kendrick Nunn and Aaron Holiday atop their reserve point guard list. Nunn would be riskiest due to his injury history - but offers some nice upside. Holiday is Jrue’s brother. Either on a minimum deal would be fine.

Unless we make a trade, I'm guessing the roster looks something like this: PF - Giannis A. SF - Middleton C - B. Lopez PG - Holiday SG - Allen PF - Crowder SF - Pat C. C/F - Portis C - R. Lopez SG - Beasley PG - TBD F - Beauchamp SF - Thanasis A. G - A. Jackson (rookie) F - C. Livingston (rookie) This is 14 players (once they add a reserve point). They may leave the last spot vacant. Or maybe use a veteran like Matthews. I'm also predicting Thanasis is brought back for a minimum deal. Main thing needed is a reserve point guard. Not a lot out there for minimum wage.

Bucks just added Malik Beasley. Minimum wage deal. Might mean Allen is going to be dealt. They seem redundant pieces. bailey is a nice shooter. I’m wondering if he has been promised a chance to light things up for a good team. Nice way to set him up for a future contract.

Yeah, that's got to be it. I read that Crowder has re-signed - no details. But let's say he gets $4-5m. That means the team pretty much has no money other than minimum salaries to offer. Oh well, such is life. Let's get the band back together for another run. I hope Crowder is re-energized after missing most of last year. Sucks to lose Ingels and Carter - especially the latter. He will be missed. Unless we clear some salary, we are likely stuck with a minimum wage guy as backup point guard.

Yep. That's my take. Two years to make it happen.