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  1. twobrewers
    Gamel has like 3 inches on LaPorta. LaPorta is "bigger" if you are referring to mass or muscle.
  2. twobrewers
    I didn't articulate very well. I meant that they were similar in that they were never the top prospects - but kept putting up quality numbers.
  3. twobrewers
    Howard was coming off 58HR and 47HR years. (As well as an average 140 RBI) Prince will probably be coming off 50HR and 35HR years. (Probably around 95 RBI average) So there is a pretty sizable difference between the two. In addition, Howard only got $10 million because the Phillies tried to low ball him at $7 million. If the Phillies had offered $8.5 million - the arbitrator likely would have ruled for them. I bet Prince signs for closer to $8 than $10 million.
  4. twobrewers
    I just don't see the Brewers going after C.C. or Bedard. Melvin loves his prospects, and even though a few are blocked - I doubt he is willing to trade Gamel, Jeffress, LaPorta, Escobar, Salome, or even Brantley for a 3 month rental. The problem is C.C. is going to be a Type A free agent, meaning whoever loses him will net two high draft picks. So C.C.'s starting price is at least two top prospects. In my opinion, the player who makes the most sense is A.J. Burnett. - He is planning to opt out of his contract this year. So Toronto is motivated to move him. (He has a player option for $12 in '09 and '10) - He was only a B Free Agent last year. With a down year again this year, he might not even receive draft picks (Hence, much cheaper) - He still has 9K/9IP - Toronto could really use some bats. Gillispie plus a few throw ins, such as Nelson, might be enough. Burnett would be an upgrade to our rotation. (You have to figure going from AL East to NL Central will help) And he adds significant depth in case of injury or Seth McClung returning. The problem - he has a limited no trade clause to 15(!) teams. I would say there is a good chance Milwaukee is on that list. However, as he hopes to opt out - he might be motivated to boost his numbers pitching in the weaker NL Central that facing the AL East for the rest of the season. Players are always willing to negotiate their no trade clauses. I just don't see a huge trade happening at the deadline when we are only in 3rd in our division.
  5. twobrewers
    Gillespie needs to be promoted to AAA. Cain can play in AA in his place. Gillespie is unlikely to ever make it to Milwaukee. He might as well try to maximize his trade value in AAA. (Honestly, he is 9 - 0 in stole base attempts. He 47 walks to 67 strikeouts. He has an OPS of .866 and 10 HR. He might be a poor man's Corey Hart.)
  6. twobrewers
    The idea of losing Gamel - and still missing the playoffs - keeps me up at night. That is my quote from the CC Thread last night around 9:45. I can't tell if you are mocking me - or it is an incredible coincidence that you posted your message directly after mine.
  7. twobrewers
    He was incredibly lucky last year. His peripheral numbers were not very good. The 2008 Carlos Villanueva version is much more life like.
  8. twobrewers
    Gamel is 2 for 3 already with a double and RBI. Colby or Mass - Do you know if Gamel has a nickname yet?
  9. twobrewers
    I hear you. I completely understand the value of the contracts. And you are correct, Prince is about to get more expensive - however, it is only 1 year at a time. One year and $8 million is dirt cheap for a player of Prince's caliber. (I am guessing that will be his arbitration amount this year) Fernando might be a talented enough prospect, he just plays the wrong position. If he was a pitcher... You may be right. But if the Brewers trade Fielder - it will be to a team who thinks highly of him. (And for the long term) The Brewers have no reason to sell Prince at his low point. If we trade him, we are trading him as a player who hits 50 HR - not the player who hits 30 HR.
  10. twobrewers
    Seriously, is there anything Mass doesn't know?
  11. twobrewers
    Those three dropping off the list hurt for me. I can't say you are wrong - but I had (still have) hopes. Green plays two defensive positions adequately (3B and 2B) Brantley doesn't play any that well yet. Its about time my year and a half of pimping Gamel paid off!
  12. twobrewers
    Villanueva has little value. He is pretty much an average MLB pitcher. (All of his value is in his contract) Gillespie is a good - but far from great prospect. Nelson & Gwynn will probably have big league careers - but I doubt either will ever be a starter. In other words, you won't get quality for quantity.
  13. twobrewers
    You honestly are removing Church from consideration for Prince Fielder?!? I think Prince is also in that category. Three more years of arbitration is pretty attractive. I do love when other fans chime in with their trade proposals. Always very interesting. Fernando is a pretty enticing prospect - but Milwaukee would riot if we traded Prince for an OF who has quite a bit of growing to do. (We already have more OF than we know what to do with) I am 95% sure Prince will only be traded for a pitcher.
  14. twobrewers
    Sabathia would certainly signal the the Brewers are serious. However, we still have other flaws offensively. We strike out a ton. We don't have any high OBP players to bat #1 or #2. Our team defense is very suspect. I just see many flaws that appear to be fatal. The idea of losing Gamel - and still missing the playoffs - keeps me up at night.
  15. twobrewers
    Absolutely. I just think Gamel/LaPorta/Jeffress or whoever else would need to be traded is worth more than two games that only might matter.
  16. twobrewers
    Absolutely. I just think Gamel/LaPorta/Jeffress or whoever else would need to be traded is worth more than two games that only might matter.
  17. twobrewers
    Absolutely. I just think Gamel/LaPorta/Jeffress or whoever else would need to be traded is worth more than two games that only might matter.
  18. twobrewers
    Having a quality closer really helps. Of course, they are always just good enough to put together winning seasons - but never good enough to really compete for the World Series.
  19. twobrewers
    The Brewers rotation does not look too pretty for 2009. However, Parra looks to have legitimate #2 potential. In 2010 and 2011 though, we are looking at Gallardo, Parra and Jeffress. Along with the second wave of prospects in Escobar, Gamel, LaPorta and Salome. I am willing to take our chances this year to protect the rest of our future. I just don't know that C.C. and his potential 2 game increase is worth the price. (I don't want to just barely make the playoffs - I want to win the playoffs)
  20. twobrewers
    The Brewers rotation does not look too pretty for 2009. However, Parra looks to have legitimate #2 potential. In 2010 and 2011 though, we are looking at Gallardo, Parra and Jeffress. Along with the second wave of prospects in Escobar, Gamel, LaPorta and Salome. I am willing to take our chances this year to protect the rest of our future. I just don't know that C.C. and his potential 2 game increase is worth the price. (I don't want to just barely make the playoffs - I want to win the playoffs)
  21. twobrewers
    The Brewers rotation does not look too pretty for 2009. However, Parra looks to have legitimate #2 potential. In 2010 and 2011 though, we are looking at Gallardo, Parra and Jeffress. Along with the second wave of prospects in Escobar, Gamel, LaPorta and Salome. I am willing to take our chances this year to protect the rest of our future. I just don't know that C.C. and his potential 2 game increase is worth the price. (I don't want to just barely make the playoffs - I want to win the playoffs)
  22. twobrewers
    You tease. I have a hard time waiting those last 24 hours without checking the site over and over again. You could have saved me the time and just posted it a day early without saying anything. Now I still have to sit and wait 24 hrs for it to get posted!
  23. twobrewers
    Is there any chance for Jeffress to pitch in AA this year? He seems completely legit. I would prefer that wherever he pitches - it is with the best pitching coach possible.
  24. twobrewers
    Jeffress & Sheets pitching on the same day. It just doesn't get anymore exciting than that.
  25. twobrewers
    Billingsley must have his chin pretty high this morning. He can always say that he out-pitched a no hitter.
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