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  1. MNBrew
    Agreed . . . Shaking my head at Mr. Heyman . . . Per MLBTR, Williams only has 4.056 years of service. Not sure how a guy gets 1 2/3 years of service time for a single season.
  2. MNBrew
    The key word in the opening statement in that post is that they inquired "at some point." The discovery of this is new, but that's it. Might be very old news. And it means absolutely zero in terms of the Brewers' interest in listening to SD or trading Frelick -- just that the Padres like him, which is pretty much non-news. As a buddy of mine noted, Jesse Winker just signed an NRI deal with Washington. SD has like 2 legit OFs and even they didn't want him (and I don't blame 'em). . . . Point being, a) if SD's OF is indeed that lean on quality, it's natural that they'd have interested in anyone decent & cheap; and b) even if they're that desperate, that they'd pass on Winker, if nothing else, indicates that they at least have a half decent notion of quality. . . . Brains, budget, & sufficient attractive MLB-ready assets are different topics entirely -- To wit, I still don't get why they'd include a not-too-costly Grisham in the Soto trade to NY.
  3. MNBrew
    Probably means they're all getting traded. (Sarcasm fully intended. Where they heck is the blue color choice thing here?) Edit: Found the blue thing. Thanks, CheezWizHed.
  4. MNBrew
    Some of the guys on that initial list are no sure things for the Opening Day roster. Injuries and poor showings will definitely knock a couple guys off that list and, similarly, create opportunities for others. The beauty here is that there's a lot of time including all of spring training for that to shake out.
  5. MNBrew
    I hope so. He sure didn't show anything great 2 years ago here in MN.
  6. MNBrew
    On one hand, you're right. However, for 2024 payroll considerations, Junis is getting paid $4M. Miley had a mutual option last year (that wasn't picked up) but we only ever discussed his 2023 salary in terms of his 2023 salary alone, not salary + buyout. Apples to apples. Similarly, unless it's been updated in the last little while, there's been no clarification yet as to whether Sanchez will have a 2024 salary of $7M and have an additional amount for 2025 buyout, vs. if the $7M is the grand total of 2024 salary & 2025 buyout.
  7. MNBrew
    Seriously? Contreras is an All-Star w/ 4 years of control left. Sanchez is a crappy hitting part-time C w/ so-so defense & a part-time DH --> close to the same "potential cut" class as Luke Voit proved to be last year vs. any kind of long-term viable starter.
  8. MNBrew
    Since when do we count everyone's buyout for the next year as part of every player's current-year salary? So many people are so stuck on Junis at $7M for 2024 only b/c that's how it was first reported, when a little while later Rosenthal reported it as $4M in 2024 + $3M for the 2025 buyout.
  9. MNBrew
    Did anyone call the Jakob Junis signing?
  10. MNBrew
    $4M 2024 salary + $3M buyout on a 2025 mutual option, per Rosenthal on MLBTR. .... so NOT $7M for 2024 as it looks per the first reports.
  11. MNBrew
    I'd think if the Brewers sign Belt, 1B & DH are covered pretty much every day. In that case, OFs guys aren't getting much DH time at all, in which case do we really want two of Wiemer, Mitchell, Frelick, & Chourio sitting on the bench everyday? At least one of those four, if not two, should be playing daily in AAA while Perkins & Roller are bench guys. At this point, too, signing an affordable veteran OF with some pop who can provide good ABs and can be a good role player would be a logical signing (as of today, I'd guess Bauers isn't that guy).
  12. MNBrew
    Prophet!
  13. MNBrew
    I'm not underrating at all: The sum of Houser/Wilson could be considered fairly close to a wash to the sum of Topa/Desclafani (bonus: Houser/Wilson also easier to spell). Assuming that's reasonably accurate, then the "couple of prospects" would also have to be comparable to the prospects the Mariners gave up. "Couple of prospects" wasn't a "toss off" comment at all. So my analogy, while lacking elaboration, was not intended dismissively. It was definitely in the neighborhood, and that's all my intent was. In all, it was probably a pretty good trade for both MN & SEA.
  14. MNBrew
    The immediate impact factor would be zero for obvious reasons, but I'd sure love to see the Brewers sign Brandon Woodruff to the two-year deal many hypothesized late in the season. He's one of many FAs still available, and quite possibly one who'd make a minimal impact this year if at all. If he proves worth it, they've still got an ace -- albeit with a significant surgery under his belt -- for next year when Burnes very possibly isn't around. I'd like to see another meaningful signing, too, but I'm not sure who that could be at this point -- pitcher or position player or pure-bat DH type. I doubt it'd be Chapman, but Rhys Hoskins always felt like more of a pipe dream, too. Carlos Santana as a primary DH would still hold appeal to me & be nice 1B insurance if something went wrong w/ Hoskins. Big fat no to Josh Donaldson -- once was more than enough.
  15. MNBrew
    Based on the return MN got from Seattle, it would've taken B. Wilson, Houser, and a couple of prospects to land Polanco.
  16. MNBrew
    2nd cousin = your parent's 1st cousin's kid. Your father's 1st cousin is your 1st cousin once removed -- the number of times removed signifying the number of generations apart you are. My grandfather was an ace on all that stuff. If all else fails, just quote the spectacular Dark Helmet line from Spaceballs.
  17. MNBrew
    Urshela can be a solid, steady bat -- something that Donaldson wasn't. I wouldn't be disappointed if we signed him. Given his recent performance, I'd think he's due a major-league deal.
  18. MNBrew
    That's usually an annual thing, "nice" prospects & recent high picks getting big-league eyes on them in camp for a little bit . . . and then they're usually most of the first/early batch of cuts. It's been happening for at least a couple decades. I like prospects as much as anyone, but this annual group of invitees, while pretty much always interesting, is usually non-news in terms of their chances to make the Brewers' Opening Day roster.
  19. MNBrew
    ... Which would be cool if it meant the Brewers needed his roster spot because they were going to sign a meaningful FA. Tempted to put that in blue b/c it's hardly realistic, but it's always fun to dream.
  20. MNBrew
    I get the logic behind the idea, but I don't think you make a move to unload that much of your depth just yet, especially when you're talking about young players who still might prove they need some time in AAA (slumps, injuries, etc.). Last year we felt like we had embarrassment of riches in terms of MLB-ready young OF talent. Then Mitchell got hurt, Wiemer eventually struggled, Frelick came up hot & eventually leveled off just like Wiemer did (just not at such a low level), Chourio wasn't MLB-ready yet, and Mitchell showed plenty of rust at the plate when he finally was activated.... Owen Miller eventually proved to be a bit player at best, Jesse Winker sucked from the start, and Tyrone Taylor missed a lot of time with injuries. Thank goodness for all that depth and a generally healthy year out of Yelich!
  21. MNBrew
    Are you referring to Hoskins?
  22. MNBrew
    Every winter generally see three types of moves re: the major league roster: 1) juicy, impact, everyday- or core-type players (or even better, though not often in the Brewers' case), 2) possibly interesting guys on one edge or the other of the 26-man roster (see: Abraham Toro, etc.), & 3) guys on the fringes of the 40-man. You have to tend well to all 3 zones over the offseason. As a Dodgers DFA'd guy, clearly Bryan Hudson is likely a #3 who might end up in the #2 range at some point this year. Last year I'd guess few of us thought Peguero was the guy who'd have the most impact from the Hunter Renfroe return. Trevor Megill signing with us definitely didn't move the needle at the time. Any crystal ball work about fringe 26- or 40-man guys at this time of year is fun, impassioned, and still truly just guessing, however educated/informed.
  23. MNBrew
    This is a general comment and not specific to the question of the Giants as a trade partner: I wonder just what kind of numbers Adames (or his agent) have in mind. I also wonder, since some of his numbers aren't consistently stellar, if he's more of a candidate to stick in MIL long-term than Burnes and/or eventually Williams. If we have to do the Rays thing and trade him, I get it. I don't know diddly about most teams' prospect pools, but at that point, it comes down to whatever the best deal you can make.
  24. MNBrew
    I think this is an interesting move -- I don't love it or hate it, though I can understand the arguments for both sides. It seems to me that this move serves some purpose(s) beyond itself. Opening roster spots? Salary space for one or more new acquisitions? Something else? Multiple moves/layers? Time will tell, and I'm curious, which surely also requires some patience.
  25. MNBrew
    I think Santana returning would be a positive thing. Something close to last year's production (offense & defense) in a similar salary range as last year would seem like a solid & reasonable deal. Good veteran leadership on a team with a growing number of young position players also seems worthwhile. I like the Hoskins idea, too, but it seems like there would be more competition for him on the FA market.
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