Over at Bernie's Crew today, there was a round table discussion regarding the overall grading of the Brewers' off-season moves. Here's the link.
There was a lot of common sense being written...everybody generally believes the Crew "did what they could" with the budget available and the moves they did should allow the team to remain competitive. I'm in that boat.
The only thing that we could all point and laugh at is this comment made by one of the guys over at Bucky Channel...
It wasn't a good off-season by any means, but it certainly wasn't a bad one. Melvin didn't sign any of the people I wanted to see signed, such as Joe Crede, a better starting pitcher, or even Brian Shouse, but he was definitely busy.
Joe Crede? Ummm...yeah...that's what we need. 3rd base is the position where we need more overpaid, often-injured, low OBP type guys. Joe Crede? Dude has played in the Majors for bits of 9 seasons and he has a career OBP of .306!!! I'm sure he's a nice guy. Who knows...in his spare time he might run a charity that helps retarded elephants reach the circus...but him at 3B for the Brewers? NO.
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Brewer Roundtable - Trade Talk
The question over at Bernie's Crew this weekend was possible trade talk for the Crew. A main discussion point was whether or not the Brewers should consider trading Prince Fielder...which of course I am vehemently against. Check out how CH responded (meaning yours truly) about half way down.
I'm happy with the way the other guys on the other Blogs responded. There was actual realistic non-Journal Sentinel commentator-like analysis. You'll see a common theme of people realizing that teams aren't going to give up good talent (or heck, even comparable talent) for mediocre players like Bill Hall or average pitchers like Jeff Suppan. Here's a few snidbits pulled from some of the write ups that I found interesting or were just good points:
From BTB: Well, obviously I'd love to trade Bill Hall and/or Jeff Suppan, but I'm also a realist.
From BCB: To the right team, Fielder could have some value. He's a slugging first baseman, he's uniquely marketable and any team that acquires him will have him under their control for the next three seasons, although his price tag will escalate over those years. Problem is, Adam Dunn is a comparable hitter and he's still a free agent, so if a team were looking to invest in a few seasons of a slugging first baseman, they could sign Dunn and wouldn't have to trade anything away.
Right Field Bleachers were the only guys who wrote saying they were in favor of trading Fielder for anything, signing Adam Dunn, and then trading Corey Hart too. That's definitely going to happen!
Prince is never going to sign a long-term deal with the Brewers so the team might as well swap him if they can get a nice return, whether that's this offseason or in the future. Also, earlier this week, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports suggested the Giants would be willing to trade Jonathan Sanchez for Corey Hart. That's an interesting idea too... What I like best about both of these scenarios though is that the Brewers could sign Adam Dunn to fill the offensive hole the trade would create.
Mostly good stuff with good points. Check out the link.
I'm happy with the way the other guys on the other Blogs responded. There was actual realistic non-Journal Sentinel commentator-like analysis. You'll see a common theme of people realizing that teams aren't going to give up good talent (or heck, even comparable talent) for mediocre players like Bill Hall or average pitchers like Jeff Suppan. Here's a few snidbits pulled from some of the write ups that I found interesting or were just good points:
From BTB: Well, obviously I'd love to trade Bill Hall and/or Jeff Suppan, but I'm also a realist.
From BCB: To the right team, Fielder could have some value. He's a slugging first baseman, he's uniquely marketable and any team that acquires him will have him under their control for the next three seasons, although his price tag will escalate over those years. Problem is, Adam Dunn is a comparable hitter and he's still a free agent, so if a team were looking to invest in a few seasons of a slugging first baseman, they could sign Dunn and wouldn't have to trade anything away.
Right Field Bleachers were the only guys who wrote saying they were in favor of trading Fielder for anything, signing Adam Dunn, and then trading Corey Hart too. That's definitely going to happen!
Prince is never going to sign a long-term deal with the Brewers so the team might as well swap him if they can get a nice return, whether that's this offseason or in the future. Also, earlier this week, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports suggested the Giants would be willing to trade Jonathan Sanchez for Corey Hart. That's an interesting idea too... What I like best about both of these scenarios though is that the Brewers could sign Adam Dunn to fill the offensive hole the trade would create.
Mostly good stuff with good points. Check out the link.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gaps to Fill : 2009 Milwaukee Brewers
There was another Brewer Round Table with 6 local blogs over at Bernie's Crew this morning. The topic this time was looking at some under the radar type acquisitions the Brewers should look to make before Spring Training.
Some interesting thoughts all the way around. Besides myself (ahem), Brew Crew Ball was the only other blog to mention the need for some backup in the middle infield. Everybody seems interested in getting some more help at 3rd base, which I don't think makes much sense considering we have 4 in house options right now.
Feel free to check out and post some comments about what you think.
One last note to our friends over at BTB: Gentlemen...2009 is not a rebuilding year for this team.
Some interesting thoughts all the way around. Besides myself (ahem), Brew Crew Ball was the only other blog to mention the need for some backup in the middle infield. Everybody seems interested in getting some more help at 3rd base, which I don't think makes much sense considering we have 4 in house options right now.
Feel free to check out and post some comments about what you think.
One last note to our friends over at BTB: Gentlemen...2009 is not a rebuilding year for this team.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Milwaukee Brewers 2009 Pitching Options
You want to know who the Brewers should target the rest of the off season for pitching? You want to hear opinions? You want amazing analysis? Well Brewers fans, you've come to the right place!
Well...sort of...cause here's a link to that place. 2009 Brewers Pitching.
The fine people over at the Sports Bubbler (Bernie's Crew Blog) are trying to start a bi-weekly report on various questions regarding OUR Milwaukee Brewers. Various Brewer blogs/bloggers will be represented. So check it out...it's good stuff. Chuckie Hacks is representin' somein' fierce!
Management (Brad) has asked me to take control over this little side project (because well...I'm Zeus) although I'm sure the rest of my CH colleagues will take a crack at the answers from time to time.
There's a lot of names thrown around on that round table as far as pitching is concerned...but there's a general consensus that Ben Sheets needs to be brought back...especially if the price is right.
Well...sort of...cause here's a link to that place. 2009 Brewers Pitching.
The fine people over at the Sports Bubbler (Bernie's Crew Blog) are trying to start a bi-weekly report on various questions regarding OUR Milwaukee Brewers. Various Brewer blogs/bloggers will be represented. So check it out...it's good stuff. Chuckie Hacks is representin' somein' fierce!
Management (Brad) has asked me to take control over this little side project (because well...I'm Zeus) although I'm sure the rest of my CH colleagues will take a crack at the answers from time to time.
There's a lot of names thrown around on that round table as far as pitching is concerned...but there's a general consensus that Ben Sheets needs to be brought back...especially if the price is right.
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