adambr2

You've got several days off after today. Why would you take a chance on anything if Jeffress starts getting in trouble?

I guess that's 2 ways to get those runs in.

Just a bad clutch AB.

Aguilar has a very calm way of arguing.

Up 2-0, this is kind of one I expect to lose. Colorado is desperate, Marquez is a pretty tough matchup, and Miley probably not a great matchup for them. If you get behind a few runs, it probably wouldn't be the worst idea to just piggyback Guerra on top of Miley and live to fight another day. With that said, the offense should be due for a breakout game, and this would be a great time for it. We have the superior pen coming off a rest day, so if you have a tie or lead late, don't be afraid to go for the throat.

So....put him on the NLCS roster if we get there?

Same here. Schoop will do better, I think. He had 30 homers in 2017. Furthermore, he buys time for Hiura to get 100% in shape. I have no problem using Schoop for the first three months. If he slumps, DFA and bring in Hiura. He does make for a good righty bat, and he is an option at short if Arcia is atrocious with the bat again. Its not my money, but I think as a general rule you probably shouldn't tender someone to a $10M contract if you're concerned you might have to DFA him in 3 months.

I personally would not make that assumption. I think we, myself included, tend to be prisoners of the moment. In July the majority of us were ready to sell off Woodruff to rent Manny Machado and didn't see much of a future here for Woodruff. Things change quickly, but I do think we need to step back and look at the body of work from Davies and Anderson. Anderson had a down year for sure, but still was not horrible. Prior to that, he was one of our best starters, and signed a 4 year deal prior to 2018. If he's not traded, I'd expect him in the rotation. Burnes I agree will be in the rotation. I don't think it's out of the question that Woodruff could find himself in the pen in 2018 in Burnes' role especially now that he's become more of an exclusive fastball/slider guy.

I envy those who can be elated in the great moments while still keeping perspective in the low moments and not letting it get you down. I can't do that. If for example the Brewers get to the World Series and lose I will look back at some point and still be able to appreciate what a great season it was but it will still tear me up for awhile that we didn't win.

I know some here think I just hate everything Ryan Braun and want to see his dog get run over, but I really did enjoy seeing Braun address the team after the clincher in St. Louis. To see the team just stop celebrating to listen to what he had to say I think is definitely indicative of having the respect of his teammates, despite the past. He also seemed very genuine and clearly enjoyed endorsing Yelich for MVP joining the rest of the team in the MVP chants. In some ways it seemed like a passing of the torch moment from him to Yelich as the leader and face of this franchise. It was a nice display of leadership from Braun and I hope Yelich can follow similarly as a leader.

Watching how effective our pitching staff was in Game 1 for the first 8 innings and how seamlessly everything went according to plan, it makes me wonder if the setup was not simply a playoff one-off, but even a glimpse into the future. I mean, heck. The 2018 Brewers defied the logic of the importance of starting pitching. They won 96 games and Jhoulys Chacin was their best starter. I'm both spitballing and speculating here, but I think it's possible we could see the 2019 further blur the lines between starter and reliever. I think you could see something of a 2 part rotation. Three traditional starters. Just throwing out names based on who we have now, but I'd say those are Chacin, Anderson and Davies in 2019. The workhorses. A healthy Nelson belongs in this group too, but I'm going off the assumption he'll be worked in slowly in 2019. Then, a 4 man "short" rotation. Guys who take the ball typically on anywhere between 2-5 days rest and go anywhere between 2-5 innings at any point in the game depending on need, matchup, and workload. For 2019, I would put Nelson, Burnes, Peralta, and Woodruff in this category. I'd like a lefty somewhere, but I don't know who it would be. Gio or Miley if re-signed, or someone else who isn't here yet. The thing about this is that they have some flexibility here. If a guy takes 40 pitches to get through an inning and is laboring, you can go to the next one without having to worry about major ripple effect from a short start. Or if a guy is dealing and having quick innings, you've got some flexibility to ride him out for 50-60 pitches. I'd add a 5th guy who is expected to work multiple innings wherever needed and is regularly rotated between AAA and MLB to stay fresh. Houser would be one guy ideal for this position, and a guy such as Marcos Diplan might be a suitable rotation candidate with Houser. (somewhat similar to how Houser and Lopez were used much of this season). You're only left with 5 "traditional relievers" which isn't a bad thing because you're left with the best of the best for the most important innings. These are Jeffress, Hader, Knebel, one LOOGY (probably Cedeno or QTC), and probably Barnes or Williams for the last spot, unless Soria is retained, then it's him.

Yeah I don't think you can bench Aguilar. We're struggling to score as it is. I know he's been scuffling but I think you have to ride the bats that got you here.

Ditto. Both plays. Spot on. Takes away from the enjoyment of the game a little bit. I'm with you guys. I thought Moose's game winner was a lineout yesterday. Never saw the ball, just the camera pan to the OF and the cheering.

To me Schoop is looking more and more like a non-tender candidate. It's a tough pill to swallow after what you gave up for him, but every team makes mistakes. Sometimes it's better to just cut your losses and move on. I don't know how you can really justify a $10M or so arbitration tag for him. I personally think Schoop is a talented player who for whatever reason has not been able to make the adjustment to playing in a more competitive environment with high expectations. I would not be surprised if he finds success elsewhere. This becomes a lot easier I think if you can get Moose to take a $15M option for 2019, but I don't think that happens.

Man Kratz was so pumped when he delivered. I give the guy a lot of crap because he's frankly mediocre but I personslly am very happy for the guy.

He's fine.

One win away from the NLCS!

Might have gotten a break on the 1-2 pitch, but 2-2 was perfect.

Yeah I'm kind of surprised, but either way he should be available for Sunday and probably Monday. I'm guessing they want Peralta and Guerra for a long pen game that day.

Huge!!!!

Again though, what do you do? I guess you could move Braun to 1st and Broxton to the OF, but are you really going to PH Keon Broxton for Travis Shaw?

Shaw. Can't do that there buddy. Get the bat off your shoulders.

Other options are pretty limited, and he has had a nice day.

Get at least a sac fly.

Perez is in the game because of the LHP, and he has two huge doubles, he's obviously not the first choice against a RHP former closer... He's having a nice day. Not saying otherwise. Just was surprised how much of a difference there was in his high and low leverage splits.