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  1. ClosetBrewerFan
    Mears was a regression candidate so no concerns with losing him. I disagree that Collins did not fit on this team. He had options so if there was not a spot we could send him to AAA. Plus, we need LF depth and he has the best potential bat of the group of Perkins, Baddoo, Berroa, and Lockridge. I think the defense would have come around to at least average. I'm sure there are more things in the works and am hoping we acquire another starting LF or CF. Maybe this was the first step in multiple moves to upgrade the starting OF.
  2. ClosetBrewerFan
    Thanks jack. This makes me fell better about this trade. I know the Brewers look "beyond the surface level stats" but I forget that other teams are doing that now as well. It could very well be that teams value Zerpa > Mears+Collins. Either that or the Brewers really wanted Zerpa (similar to the Priester trade). Its a lot to give up, but the Brewers have the depth.
  3. ClosetBrewerFan
    Feel like the Brewers should have gotten at least an additional piece back (lottery ticket). But hard to argue with their success in trades recently.
  4. ClosetBrewerFan
    This is the type of free agent signing I'm expecting. Low cost and its essentially getting an early start to our mid season "trade" to bolster the playoff run.
  5. ClosetBrewerFan
    Does the Phillies resigning Schwarber make their team better? Not resigning makes them worse, but resigning him is just status quo. The Brewers had few free agent losses. Woodruff was the only one I wanted back and they essentially resigned him. If the Phillies get "credit" for resigning Schwarber the Brewers should equally get credit for "resigning" Woodruff.
  6. ClosetBrewerFan
    I dont think the Brewers are going to try to dump salary, but I also dont think they have much room for any free agents. If all things remain as is, I think they will sign a vet on a minor league deal to give Quero competition and insurance in case of injury. I'd be surprised if they sign anyone to be the opening day backup.
  7. ClosetBrewerFan
    Below is Mitchell's injury history. I'm not sure how diabetes could make a knee injury or fractured finger more likely. Even shoulder/muscle injuries seem like a stretch to me. I have diabetes and the main issue is recovery time, but not really more frequent injuries. Poor circulation, results in slower healing. Sure, if you are unhealthy, you may risk more falls due to low blood sugar, but that isnt his problem. He is in peak athletic condition. I think he is just unlucky. But if he does get injured, its going to take him much longer to recover than the typical athlete. 2021: Left knee injury, sidelined for nearly two months. 2022: Oblique issue. 2023: Played only 16 games before injuring his left shoulder. 2024: Fractured left index finger during Spring Training. 2025: Left oblique strain followed by shoulder surgery.
  8. ClosetBrewerFan
    If Mitchell shows he is healthy in spring, I don't see much of a question really. I'd take him over Perkins. Perkins has two options left so can be sent to the minors and await an opportunity. The talent level is no where close and Mitchell's defense is comparable to Perkins, though maybe slightly less.
  9. ClosetBrewerFan
    In addition to Ro's suggestions, I'd add Wichrowski, KC Hunt, Tate Kuehner, Nate Peterson, and Carlos Rodriguez. Many of these are SP prospects but they are likely to get some bullpen innings as well.
  10. ClosetBrewerFan
    Fangraphs is not fans of Adams and Wilkens. 24th and 26th on the list. Basically they consider them bench bats. A little surprising considering their strong wRC+ numbers in AA. I guess they never have been fans of those two. Even Dinges is 21st. Still, hard to complain about ranking 30 players with a FV of 40 or higher.
  11. ClosetBrewerFan
    All players were tendered a contract per McCalvy
  12. ClosetBrewerFan
    Based on this, the Brewers should only allow Joey to hit with runners on 1st or 1st and 2nd next year.
  13. ClosetBrewerFan
    I'm fairly sure Anderson maintains his one option in 2026. He was optioned twice last year but stayed in the minors for less than 20 days. Fangraphs still lists him with one option remaining.
  14. ClosetBrewerFan
    Thanks Sveum. This reinforces my belief that they will roll with Joey next year at SS. The Brewers should absolutely look to upgrade their roster given the chance, but I see very few better options that are available to the Brewers. Fangraphs is projecting Joey for a 2.4 WAR next year, which would be 5th best in the lineup and 7th best on the team. If the Brewers evaluate him similarly, they will keep him where he is. We should be focusing on upgrading the OF as our 3rd best OF (Collins) projects to have a 0.7 WAR next year.
  15. ClosetBrewerFan
    I'd be disapointed if they non-tendered Mitchell and I think that is unlikely. If he is hurt or ineffective, IL or option him next year. Sure its a 40 man roster spot, but he has immense talent to justify that. I'd hope they could find a trade partner for Mears rather than non-tender. I'm fine if they trade him.
  16. ClosetBrewerFan
    What corrections does Ortiz need to make to at least replicate his batting line from 2024? What is the likelihood that he can do it? I hear people saying that we have Pratt available if Ortiz fails. Is Pratt a better prospect than what Ortiz was when he was on the top 100? I am willing to give Ortiz another shot as he could be a very good shortstop but just not sure if that ship has sailed already or not.
  17. ClosetBrewerFan
    You dont believe Ortiz could repeat his 2024 season? A 726 OPS with a good glove is definitely playable. He certainly regressed last year, but it would not be the first time a player regressed in his sophomore season and then rebounded the next year. I'm willing to give him another chance, particularly since most every other option I have heard is unlikely to result in a guy with the potential of 726 OPS and a good glove.
  18. ClosetBrewerFan
    Ray Delgado was a free agent and signed with the Rays on a minor league contract yesterday. You can cross him off the list. https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/headlines/raynel-delgado-news-signs-with-rays-989484. I feel like the Brewers will sign a vet (likely a minor league contract) to push Ortiz in the spring. We need some insurance if there is an injury or poor production early as Pratt wont likely be ready by then
  19. ClosetBrewerFan
    No such thing as too much starting pitching. This past year should have taught us that. So much of our pitching can be optioned to the minors, so we can definitely manage this staff. I fully expect that there will be injuries and the starting 5 or 6 we are counting on now will not nearly be enough. I would not be surprised if there will be a trade of a guy like Mears as he is out of options and he seems like a regression candidate. That will open up bullpen spots for some of these starting pitching options.
  20. ClosetBrewerFan
    Agreed. Rule 5 eligible players for next year will be: Luke Adams, Wilkens, Lara, Kuehner, Wichrowski, O'Rae, Manny Rodriguez, Hunt, Woodward, Boeve, and Birchard. Not all of these guys will be worthy of a 40 man spot but its likely we will need to protect more than a couple. A few key trades this offseason or at the trade deadline may be necessary so we don't lost players next offseason.
  21. ClosetBrewerFan
    How many mascots did he hit in that outing.
  22. ClosetBrewerFan
    With Miller returning, he is the last player from the 2019 draft remaining with the Brewers. One of the most disappointing drafts in the last 20 years. It did produce big leaguers Ethan Small, David Hamilton, and Cam Devanney, but none have become a regular player. But oh my, was that a poor draft.
  23. ClosetBrewerFan
    Miranda cleared waivers. Pretty surprising the Brewers did not claim him with open roster spots. 2025 was a rough year for him, but he was solid in 2024. Depth at 3b/1b is a need for the Brewers and all it would cost is a waiver claim to grab him.
  24. ClosetBrewerFan
    When Contreras signed the contract last year with the 2026 team option, few people thought the team would exercise it. It was intended to limit his maximum salary for 2026. For example, if Contreras had an MVP level season, they would exercise the option, but otherwise they were going to decline it. That was my take on the contract at least. I doubt Contreras is too surprised or upset about going to arby.
  25. ClosetBrewerFan
    The system wide cap on players surely has a lot to do with this.
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