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they are paying for 3 head coaches currently. If they want to give the reigns to Joerger I would be fine with that though.

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/01/brewers-sign-reese-mcguire-catcher.html definitely has a chance as the new backup catcher.

+ they should have not cut and stretched Lillard and signed Turner.

The bucks are in the position they are because they have done everything possible to appease Giannis. They don't have full control of a first rd pick until 2031. How many franchises would stretch 113 million against the cap for 5 years to get Giannis a new #2 option? Giannis has been very loyal and I agree he deserves to win, but that doesn't mean that the bucks aren't where they are because of him. The team has no depth or picks because they have acquired large salaries to keep him happy. Also it must be noted that he been injured almost every playoff which is large reason they only have 1 championship. I understand once he is gone, its back to mid 90's and the bucks become completely insignificant, but that doesn't mean moving on isn't the right move. Its no different that Peralta, it sucks but its best for the long term future of the team.

I think both start in Nashville. If Ortiz is bating .210 on May 1st, there will be discussions on Williams. I think the brewers go in with a rotation of Woodruff, Priester, Miz, Henderson, and Patrick. Let the brewers work on his control issues and he can be ready when needed. I'm sure fans will want to see these players up right away, but I think this is the smartest.

don't see the point in trading Megil. He has 2 years. He makes little. Not sure the return will be large. Contreras will be gone after this year if there is a 2027 season.

from ESPN (https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/46994593/2025-26-mlb-offseason-grades-free-agency-trade-analysis) Brewers grade: B So why would the Brewers trade Peralta? This is what they do. Peralta's $8 million salary made him especially valuable on the trade market, and they decided to cash in. Sproat and Williams should both help the Brewers in 2026. Williams, a 5-foot-7 fireplug, to use an old-timey description, is the big get here. In his top 100 prospects update last August, Kiley McDaniel rated Williams No. 18 overall and Sproat No. 83. In Baseball America's just-released top 100, Williams came in at No. 71 and Sproat at No. 81. Williams hit .261/.363/.465 with 17 home runs and 34 stolen bases, finishing ninth in the minors with 58 extra-base hits -- but he struggled after a promotion to Triple-A, where he hit .209 in 34 games. That helps explain the drop in his overall rankings compared to last August, along with concerns that his power is fringe-average, but he has the arm and range to stick at shortstop and the speed to cover center field. That skill set will fit in perfectly with the Brewers and he could end up at either position, as a more offensive-minded option than Joey Ortiz at shortstop or as the center fielder, with Jackson Chourio sticking in left field. Although with top prospect Jesus Made climbing through Milwaukee's system, Williams' long-term home could end up being in center field (assuming Made sticks at short). Either way, Williams' versatility looms as a big plus and his on-base ability projects him as a potential leadoff hitter down the road. Sproat, meanwhile, should battle for a rotation spot right away in Milwaukee after making four starts with the Mets in 2025. Sproat throws 94-96, with a sinker that is more of a ground ball pitch than a swing-and-miss fastball, though his sweeper and curveball both project as strikeout pitches. He needs to fine-tune his command and improve against left-handed batters, but he has middle-of-the rotation upside. For the Brewers and how they operate, it's a no-brainer type of deal: 12 years of Williams and Sproat for one year of Peralta (plus Myers, who pitched mostly in relief in 2025). You can certainly justify a higher grade, especially if you believe Williams has star potential, but I'm downgrading just a bit here because losing Peralta hurts the Brewers' chances in 2026. For a team that won the most games in the majors in 2025 and has never won a World Series, the priority should be winning a title, not just maintaining success. Trading Peralta makes the Brewers less likely to win a World Series this season. -- Schoenfield

Maybe the brewers prioritized Williams because Fischer. That being said, not sure how Pratt, Ortiz and Williams now will all fit together, but thats a good problem to have. I do think Williams seems more like a Brewer player than Baty.

i refrained from posting last night. Here are my thoughts. Mets have to be happy to get an ace and kept Tong and Mclean. Brewers have to be happy to get a player that can push Ortiz (position of need) and a young controllable arm. He has control issues, but if any organization can fix that, he now plays for them. I think this is a win/ win

this guy reminds me of the NBA "insider" on x that just posts fake rumors. Can't think of his name since I blocked him years ago. If Passan has it I'll run with it, Michael Marino no

Cubs signed Bregman. Not sure where he fits in Chicago. the price to get him in division will be high, but I wonder if Arnold could make a rare inter-division trade.

Honestly If signing Bregman means they are out on Tucker, this is a win for the brewers. Also I’m curious on what they will do with Shaw

As in most things, it’s depends on the return. It’s impossible to answer without knowing what they can get, if they can get a young power hitting 3rd baseman or a good shortstop prospect, I think it is, if the return is similar to Joey Ortiz and DL Hall, I’d rather keep Freddy and get the draft pick.

Personally I was fine with them being on Fan Duel. I could watch them on tablets or TV with my Direct TV Stream. I would upgrade my package in the summer months to get them and go back to the standard package October 1st. I would be shocked if we didn't end up paying more than we did last season but time will tell.

to be fair Carew was probably stuck coaching the least talented team in recent memory. But what you state I 100% agree with.

exactly, by that measure, Rod Carew should have been the best hitting coach in team history.

Skimming through posts, it seems pretty mixed. I have no strong opinion, but at this point if Matt Arnold says he liked a pitcher for sometime and did what he had to to get him, doesn't he get the benefit of the doubt? Mears / Collins were good at times last year. Mears was overworked and struggled down the stretch, and Collins never got back on track after his paternity leave. Its entirely possible that Collins goes back to a serviceable player but he doesn't have this high ceiling where the brewers are going to get burnt anyway.

still using a 40 man spot, when currently we have none available after this signing.

seems like someone who should be on a milb contract, but once again brewers must know something that noone else does. Thats always my assumption when they do something thats a head scratcher.

brewers pass in the MLB round of the rule V.

all teams get one home, one road, 2 alternatives and one city connect. I agree its too many but thats a MLB / Nike problem not a brewers problem.

I think this does mean that the City Connects are gone. It is a 3 year program and I find it highly doubtful that the brewers would have powder blue roads and city connects. I like them but with they did more than change the color on the grey uniforms.

if this means that all team get the same revenue, its good for the brewers and other small markets. My point was that the cost to watch them on TV has increased. Its not increased enough for me not to pay that much, but ESPN+ is now 30/month.

I'll put this here, the news that ESPN has overtaken 6 clubs local TV deals is not good for the fan. ESPN continues to try to force fans to purchase their over the top streaming service. I would imagine that fans of the Guardians, Padres, Twins, Diamondbacks, Rockies, and Mariners will now have to get that service and possibly pay an upcharge to watch their teams. Only a matter of time until its all 30.

i stated that because I think Ashby, Hall and Myers COULD be starters if needed. With all of the depth in the rotation in 2025, their own ability to contribute was out of the pen. Myers was one of our better starters in 2024. I give you that Ashby or Hall are just lefty relievers its not a terrible thing, but they have started in the past and acquired or drafted as starters.