Comments on: Milwaukee Brewers Potpourri 6/6 http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/06/06/milwaukee-brewers-potpourri-66/ The Wisconsin Sports Blog Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:27:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mike http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/06/06/milwaukee-brewers-potpourri-66/comment-page-1/#comment-1946 Mike Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:46:00 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=1018#comment-1946 Thanks, brudder. Thanks, brudder.

]]> By: Gary http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/06/06/milwaukee-brewers-potpourri-66/comment-page-1/#comment-1945 Gary Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:35:59 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=1018#comment-1945 I agree with Mike as far as trading for Peavy is concerned. Although he certainly is a better than average pitcher, even if he stayed healthy throughout the length of the contract, that is too much money to commit to a pitcher. That money would be better spent on resigning some of their own. I agree with Mike as far as trading for Peavy is concerned. Although he certainly is a better than average pitcher, even if he stayed healthy throughout the length of the contract, that is too much money to commit to a pitcher. That money would be better spent on resigning some of their own.

]]> By: Mike http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/06/06/milwaukee-brewers-potpourri-66/comment-page-1/#comment-1943 Mike Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:17:04 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=1018#comment-1943 Yeah, that ran on longer than I anticipated when I began. As for Gallardo, while history hasn't been on the Brewers side as far as long-term deals for pitchers, I don't know that there is automatically any more risk involved. And I believe what there is to be worth it as pitchers of his ilk don't come around very often; especially in MKE. As far as Peavy going to the Cubs; just because the Brewers financial position is sound at the moment doesn't mean that is going to continue indefinitely. The Cubs pitching problem seems to be largely in the bullpen so adding Peavy doesn't necessarily address their biggest need. And with their ownership status being up in the air at the moment, the Cubs may not be able to swallow Peavy's contract either. Yeah, that ran on longer than I anticipated when I began.

As for Gallardo, while history hasn’t been on the Brewers side as far as long-term deals for pitchers, I don’t know that there is automatically any more risk involved. And I believe what there is to be worth it as pitchers of his ilk don’t come around very often; especially in MKE.

As far as Peavy going to the Cubs; just because the Brewers financial position is sound at the moment doesn’t mean that is going to continue indefinitely. The Cubs pitching problem seems to be largely in the bullpen so adding Peavy doesn’t necessarily address their biggest need. And with their ownership status being up in the air at the moment, the Cubs may not be able to swallow Peavy’s contract either.

]]> By: Chris http://pocketdoppler.com/2009/06/06/milwaukee-brewers-potpourri-66/comment-page-1/#comment-1941 Chris Sat, 06 Jun 2009 14:00:27 +0000 http://pocketdoppler.com/?p=1018#comment-1941 Wow -- outstanding post. If it were me I would have milked it into several pieces (and now you see how I got through college). I am skeptical about signing a 23 year old pitcher to a Braunian deal. Gallardo's story is still being written and so much can happen, injury and ineffectiveness being the two greatest concerns. There is far less risk in locking down a position player like Braun who shows early promise. And, as you mention, a team like MKE cannot afford many (any?) costly, long-term mistakes on contracts. As for Peavy, if he can be had for Manny Parra and Alcides Escobar, the Crew should jump at it. Yes, his contract is large, but for a pitcher of his caliber it is not out of line. If the Brewers were, in fact, prepared to offer Sabathia a huge deal, then they should able to handled the relatively bite-sized deal Jake is carrying around. Moreover, with money coming off the books next year (perhaps both Cameron and Kendall, a savings of $14MM) and Suppan and Hall the following year (savings of around $18MM), there is reason to believe MKE can swallow Peavy's contract. But, to me, an equally important reason to grab Peavy if he is available at a reasonable price (e.g. Escobar and Parra) is that it keeps the Cubs from getting him. The defensive element of this acquisition would be significant in my opinion. Finally, props to Dave Bush for giving them six decent innings after getting drilled the other night. That was huge for the team, even with the homer he gave up to the pitcher. Wow — outstanding post. If it were me I would have milked it into several pieces (and now you see how I got through college).

I am skeptical about signing a 23 year old pitcher to a Braunian deal. Gallardo’s story is still being written and so much can happen, injury and ineffectiveness being the two greatest concerns. There is far less risk in locking down a position player like Braun who shows early promise. And, as you mention, a team like MKE cannot afford many (any?) costly, long-term mistakes on contracts.

As for Peavy, if he can be had for Manny Parra and Alcides Escobar, the Crew should jump at it. Yes, his contract is large, but for a pitcher of his caliber it is not out of line. If the Brewers were, in fact, prepared to offer Sabathia a huge deal, then they should able to handled the relatively bite-sized deal Jake is carrying around. Moreover, with money coming off the books next year (perhaps both Cameron and Kendall, a savings of $14MM) and Suppan and Hall the following year (savings of around $18MM), there is reason to believe MKE can swallow Peavy’s contract. But, to me, an equally important reason to grab Peavy if he is available at a reasonable price (e.g. Escobar and Parra) is that it keeps the Cubs from getting him. The defensive element of this acquisition would be significant in my opinion.

Finally, props to Dave Bush for giving them six decent innings after getting drilled the other night. That was huge for the team, even with the homer he gave up to the pitcher.

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