2012 MLB Thread

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Bryce Harper made his debut a few days back one of the most hyped prospects in history.

[Blue Horseshoe]

Harper notched his first hit during the wave/mooning of Chad Billingsley

http://deadspin.com/5906055/bryce-harper-has-his-first-major-league-hit-possibly-because-dodgers-fans-were-mooning-their-own-pitcher

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A lot of good young players in/coming up.

I'm hoping for another Golden Age of baseball to come around. Every team has some young players to be excited about.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Braun hit 3 and was close to 4 home runs for the Brewers last night. Almost tied the record.

[Spotcheck Billy]

yup, meanwhile Pujols is 0-April in home runs

[wadesworld]

Braun hit 3 and was close to 4 home runs for the Brewers last night. Almost tied the record.

In San Diego.  Where the ball never carries, especially this early in the season, and especially at night.  That was the first 3 home run game in their ballpark's history.

He must be back on the 'roids.  About time.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

In San Diego.  Where the ball never carries, especially this early in the season, and especially at night.  That was the first 3 home run game in their ballpark's history.

He must be back on the 'roids.  About time.

That 4th ball he hit would've been a homer at Miller Park and half the other parks at least. Would've made history.

[MU B2002]

In MVP runner up news... How about the tear Kemp has been on?

Really like what I have seen out of Dee Gordon as well.

[Lennys Tap]

yup, meanwhile Pujols is 0-April in home runs

He needs his pharmacist or a ticket back to the National League.

[Spotcheck Billy]

That 4th ball he hit would've been a homer at Miller Park and half the other parks at least. Would've made history.

he did make history: being the 1st 3 HR game at Petco

during last night's game they mentioned that more people have had 4 HR games than have had 3 HR plus a triple in a game, weird

[Otule's Glass Eye]

In MVP runner up news... How about the tear Kemp has been on?

Really like what I have seen out of Dee Gordon as well.

Dee Gordon is a good young player average doesnt show it but he is a fast guy who gets on base which you need in a leadoff hitter.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Mat Gamel starting first baseman replacement for Fielder tore his ACL done for the year. Braun hurt as well. Second straight shutout for us. Not good.

[MUBurrow]

Mat Gamel starting first baseman replacement for Fielder tore his ACL done for the year. Braun hurt as well. Second straight shutout for us. Not good.

as a big brewers fan, its time to sell.

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as a big brewers fan, its time to sell.

What's there to sell really?

Gallardo?
Axford for sure.

[jmayer1]

What's there to sell really?

Gallardo?
Axford for sure.

They won't sell as there really is no reason to at this stage, but Weeks, Hart, Greinke, and obviously Braun would net some prospects, especially as the trade deadline draws near.

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They won't sell as there really is no reason to at this stage, but Weeks, Hart, Greinke, and obviously Braun would net some prospects, especially as the trade deadline draws near.

Come on, you don't trade Braun. Never, ever. Generational talent.

Greinke can be worth something for sure.

Weeks and Hart can't net much given their contracts. Hart is what $9 million next season, not too terrible? Weeks will still be owed $20 million after the deadline.

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Die was cast for the Brewers this year when they let middle relief go all to hell. 

[MUBurrow]

Greinke would bring a huge return, and Marcum could be a useful piece at the end of competing rotations that could net an either very young prospect or a middling developed prospect. Problem with Marcum is that his return diminishes every day, because while a useful 4th or 5th starter for a competing team, he probably wouldn't make a lot of teams playoff rotations. K-rod hasnt been great lately, but he's got a very good track record and teams always need bullpen help. Corey Hart has helped his value a lot lately, and would be under team control for two more years. Maybe Aoki generates a bit of interest at the deadline.

Braun, Weeks, Lucroy and Gallardo are the players under longer term team control and would never be traded.  

Axford is an interesting case as he's very cheap for the next couple years and is a fan favorite. Personally, if a team was willing to pay for him, I'd definitely be willing to deal him.  You never pay for saves, and I think keeping a closer for which other teams would give you a useful piece is a sin worse than paying a closer big money in free agency.

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I'll trade you Marmol for a bag of balls and a signed Yount jersey.

[shiloh26]

as a big brewers fan, its time to sell.

I agree.  The point about the bullpen is a very good point. But the play of Gamel was also going to be a big part of how this season turned out.  There is no way that a combination of Travis Ishikawa, Brooks Conrad, and maybe Taylor Green is going to make things better. 

Grienke is 100% in play right now.  I'd be shocked if he was still on the team come July.  At this point, its just waiting to see who sorts themselves out as strong buyers at the deadline. 

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Come on, you don't trade Braun. Never, ever. Generational talent.

Greinke can be worth something for sure.

Weeks and Hart can't net much given their contracts. Hart is what $9 million next season, not too terrible? Weeks will still be owed $20 million after the deadline.

+1 If Greinke doesnt sign the extension by the trade deadline we need to trade him for prospects. Maybe a top 1B prospect? Anthony Rizzo is a 22 year old 1B in the Cubs AAA system hitting .375 with 7 homers so far but his spot is blocked in the bigs by LaHair. BRAUN WILL NEVER BE TRADED.

[GGGG]

Too early to sell now.  At one point last year, they were 14-20.  Plenty of time to turn it around.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

What's there to sell really?

Gallardo?
Axford for sure.

I don't want to see Gallardo leave even though he is performing bad this year. Axford is not a guy you trade he is one of if not the top closers in the game right now. He is being paid the minimum right now 500-550K. Hard to find a top closer for that price.

[Otule's Glass Eye]

Too early to sell now.  At one point last year, they were 14-20.  Plenty of time to turn it around.

Melvin is good at making blockbuster trades but not good at signing free agents. That Ramirez contract is killing me right now.

[jmayer1]

Come on, you don't trade Braun. Never, ever. Generational talent.

Greinke can be worth something for sure.

Weeks and Hart can't net much given their contracts. Hart is what $9 million next season, not too terrible? Weeks will still be owed $20 million after the deadline.

I know that, you simply asked what there was to sell. Obviously they won't do that for the forseeable future (at least 4+ years).

It's surprising what teams will give up at the trade deadline if they feel they are only a guy or two away, especially if the Brewers kick in some cash.