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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. ClosetBrewerFan
    All players were tendered a contract per McCalvy
  5. ClosetBrewerFan
    Based on this, the Brewers should only allow Joey to hit with runners on 1st or 1st and 2nd next year.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. ClosetBrewerFan
    How many mascots did he hit in that outing.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. ClosetBrewerFan
    The system wide cap on players surely has a lot to do with this.
  19. ClosetBrewerFan
    This would be highly unlikely, but what about Willson Contreras? He probably would not cost that much in a trade but his contract might be too much for the Brewers. An interdivision trade seems unlikely and he has a no trade clause but one would think he'd waive it to play with his brother. We would have to non-tender Vaughn and Bauers. He is a solid bat with power and would like great in the middle of our lineup. I doubt it would happen but interesting to consider.
  20. ClosetBrewerFan
    While I dont disagree that Banks and Sosa would be upgrades to the Brewers, I just dont see the Phillies all that anxious to trade them. They are not really blocking anyone in the minors and both players fill an important role for the Phillies next year. Aiden Miller will likely start in AAA at SS but he's one of their top prospects and has only played short. Doesn't scream future utility infielder to me. Seems like either Banks or Sosa would require a return in trade that is at or above their value to pry away from the Phillies, which is really not the Brewers model. I dont think either of these players moves the needle enough to pay full price or over for. Buehler is interesting but unless he signs for cheap, I dont see him coming to Milwaukee.
  21. ClosetBrewerFan
    Quero is a hit first catcher? I dont think they spent much time reviewing him.
  22. ClosetBrewerFan
    a little quicker to that first run compared to yesterday
  23. ClosetBrewerFan
    Now that's a contrast in personalities. Civale (trade me, I'm a starter), to Andrew Vaughn. When Vaughn tailed off at the end of the season, I was thinking the Brewers might not retain him. He's such a class act and team player. He is the one who could be cocky (3rd overall pick in 2019, rocketed up thru the minors in one year), but not at all. He is such a big game player. I almost expect him to come through every time with an RBI. The Brewers have to keep him for next year.
  24. ClosetBrewerFan
    The post game interview with Vaughn and Miz was pretty funny. You could not get two different personalities. Vaughn looks and acts 10 years older than he is. Miz looks and acts 10 years younger than he is
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