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  1. twobrewers
    Thanks for the input Maas. I was legitimately interested in Nieves. I've heard him referenced as a pitching prospect too often to not know more detail. I appreciate your insight.
  2. twobrewers
    I'm more excited at the possibility of replacing one of our bats with a Winn/DeRosa/Branyan type...
  3. twobrewers
    Escobar is playing tonight. So I doubt he will be in Milwaukee tomorrow night.
  4. twobrewers
    The Brewers have quite a few "arms" that could eat a few innings with a 5.00 ERA in the major leagues. Green, Burns, Wright are all right there with Dillard. Problem is that DiFelice and McClung are both better options. The next pitcher worth following will probably be Braddock.
  5. twobrewers
    Darn you obsessedwithbrewcrew!! I've already had the fortune of sitting in Pedro's seats - they are really nice seats. Thanks for the raffle Pedro.
  6. twobrewers
    I would assume the quiet means no one else is a big fan either... What/Who is keeping him respectable on the Power 50? He seems like he belongs around the 40 range.
  7. twobrewers
    Hopefully he comes with "double sheaths" on his tendons.
  8. twobrewers
    Can someone explain Efrain Nieves and his "prospect" status to me? Other than being young - what is so special about him? I often see him mentioned as one of the young pitching prospects with Braddock, Peralta and Scarpetta - but the results appear in an entirely different class. And at 6'0" and 169 pounds, I don't see much room for growth. Is his "stuff" that good or was he just over-hyped?
  9. twobrewers
    I know I read a quote when he was sent down - Melvin I think - stating that this was not a short term demotion. He was going to go down until he worked out some things. Chris Dennis never seems to have a 1-4 game. He either takes an Ofer or has multiple hits.
  10. twobrewers
    Let's just hope that SI doesn't rank the free agent signings over the past 10 years...
  11. twobrewers
    I'm actually looking to buy tickets. So DEFINITELY include me for FREE TICKETS!
  12. twobrewers
    I looked up Randy Johnson on Cot's before suggesting the idea. They have no reference to a no-trade clause. I find that very surprising - but Cots is usually pretty accurate. I do not believe Randy Johnson would be a big upgrade either. I do believe he will be available at a very reasonable price. I do believe he is great insurance in case of an injury. I also believe he is more consistent that Manny Parra.
  13. twobrewers
    1. My main point is that JJ Hardy is not enough for Boston to part with Buchholz. We already have a major league talent evaluator saying as much in an article in the Boston Globe on Sunday. 2. Ellsbury's value is pretty low right now. I believe Ellsbury for Hardy to be a much more equitable trade. 3. Ellsbury would likely receive a "bump" from moving from the AL East to the NL Central. I believe he would be a 40 steal .350 OBP lead-off hitter for the Brewers. His lack of slugging is mostly immaterial as a lead-off hitter. This would allow the Brewers to save money by letting Cameron leave, as well as move Weeks down in the order (#2 hitter) to collect more RBIs. 4. It would create a hole for Boston in CF. But at this point, they have had Ellsbury batting as low as 8th - so I don't think Boston views it as nearly a big of a hole as a shortstop. Besides, Boston can always sign Cameron. 5. As an additional bonus, if Milwaukee loved Tony Gwynn - they will really love a lead-off hitter who can actually hit! Also, he can replace JJ Hardy as the team heartthrob.
  14. twobrewers
    The Brewers will not trade JJ Hardy during the season unless they fall out of contention. After the season, the only way Hardy lands us Buchholz if if Hardy ends up with a .270 average and 20+ HR while Buchholz gets a call up and struggles again. How about we wait until after the season and trade JJ Hardy for Ellsbury - seems like a much better match.
  15. twobrewers
    In Escobar's last 10 games he has 6 doubles, a triple and a HR - that really helped his slugging. Of course, he also hasn't taken a walk in 10 games either.
  16. twobrewers
    In Villanueva's last 14 innings he has given up 3 H, 0 ER 2 BB and 20 K. Those are ungodly numbers. Before that, he had a 7.30 ERA. Clearly, something has "clicked" for Villanueva.
  17. twobrewers
    Can I just submit my vote for Randy Johnson? He has pitched pretty well this year. He would be a nice LHP to add to the rotation if Parra struggles more. He has plenty of playoff experience. And I am certain that the Giants will not stick in the playoff race - so they might as well trade away assets. In addition, because of Johnson's age and likely retirement - you are not looking at a "compensation pick" situation. Meaning the Giants will not get any comp picks for him after the season, so his price should be much lower. I would think a mid-level pitching prospect (Frederickson?) should be enough.
  18. twobrewers
    The Boston Globe has an article talking about the Red Sox and JJ Hardy. There are also a few quotes from Doug Melvin. This is the most pertinent information... He wouldn't comment on whether he's engaged in talks with the Red Sox on shortstop J.J. Hardy; he did concede that his Triple A shortstop, 22-year-old Alcides Escobar, is ready for the big leagues, but, he said, "We have a very good shortstop." There is also a little talk about Clay Buchholz. They interview one "major league evaluator" and basically ask - "Would you trade Clay Buchholz for Player X" Both Corey Hart and JJ Hardy received a "No" vote...
  19. twobrewers
    The bullpen has been good. Macha's use of the bullpen has been fantastic.
  20. twobrewers
    After the Duffy, Nelson, McGehee fiasco to start the season - I am afraid to put rookies into a role with limited playing time. I think that role is best served for the Counsells/Kaplers of the world. Seeing as Heether played 3B until recently, I would imagine he was only given some time at SS to help increase his value and chances of making it to the big leagues. I'd like to keep him in the minor league until injury forces our hand - and then give him a shot at some real playing time.
  21. twobrewers
    Seriously, we read your first 30 posts on Adam Heether. If you really want an "Adam Heether" thread - just start one.
  22. twobrewers
    What a horrible class. With those numbers, I think Gamel would run away with it. Plus, rookie of the year voters usually ignore defense - so Gamel has that going for him.
  23. twobrewers
    In 2007 Dillon had a OPS of 1.055 as a pinch hitter. In 2008 Dillon had an OPS of .455 as a pinch hitter. I'm fine with McGehee - but I thought Dillon gave a lot of "quality" at bats. That is certainly something the Brewers are missing on their bench this year. (Of course, Gross and Kapler also gave "quality" at bats - so Tampa much love our bench!)
  24. twobrewers
    Heether has very limited playing time at SS. I assume he can play SS - but it much more likely a 2B or 3B. With that in mind, I really don't think he is relevant to this conversation. (Unless you get back into endaround talking about McGehee - which was still off-topic)
  25. twobrewers
    Parra & Escobar for Cliff Lee and DeRosa would be a steal for Milwaukee. I highly doubt Cleveland would be interested.
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