We get through June and the schedule starts getting much easier for us and tougher for the Brewers. Unless we totally collapse in the second half of this month, it is going to be extremely difficult for us to be sellers at the trade deadline. Whether that's good or bad in the big picture remains to be seen.And anyone waiting for the Brewers to start losing, I have bad news for you…
They have a 3-game series against the Reds who’ve been playing really well lately. Then they have 10 straight against the putrid Rockies and D-Backs.
I liked the pitching matchups against the Cards. I hated the pitching matchups against the Mets. Hopefully the Cubs can steal one.
FWIW, Taijuan Walker signed a $2 year 20 Million contract with a cheap third year player option. There’s no reason why he couldn’t have been a Cub and the Cubs still would have a payroll ~$40 MM south of the luxury tax.
Who knows? He probably looked at the on deck circle and saw J-Hey and his imposing .160 batting average and Alcantara who turned his hat trick to a golden sombrero later in the inning.That call by the third base coach to run home in the 9th inning was infuriating. Likely would've at least tied the game if not for that.
I agreeWho knows? He probably looked at the on deck circle and saw J-Hey and his imposing .160 batting average and Alcantara who turned his hat trick to a golden sombrero later in the inning.
It feels like he signed a 16-year contract instead of an 8-year. Stuck with him through 2023.Last month we talked about best free agent signings. What about the worst?
In terms of wasted money and length of contract, it's got to be Heyward. When the high point of your contributions is a rah rah speech, you know there is a problem.
Milton Bradley always wins this award.Last month we talked about best free agent signings. What about the worst?
In terms of wasted money and length of contract, it's got to be Heyward. When the high point of your contributions is a rah rah speech, you know there is a problem.
If you contributed on the team that won a world series for the first time in 108 years then you can't be the worst free agent signing of all time.Last month we talked about best free agent signings. What about the worst?
In terms of wasted money and length of contract, it's got to be Heyward. When the high point of your contributions is a rah rah speech, you know there is a problem.
I understand what you're saying but in 2016 he was their everyday right fielder with almost 600 AB's. He hit .230 with 7 HR's. (And that was before the poly-grip era that we are in). Great fielder but we're not talking about a guy with a 3 year deal for $5 million per year. This was a big time contract. 8 year deal. They didn't win in 2016 because of him. They won despite him.If you contributed on the team that won a world series for the first time in 108 years then you can't be the worst free agent signing of all time.
I'm sorry I suck...I understand what you're saying but in 2016 he was their everyday right fielder with almost 600 AB's. He hit .230 with 7 HR's. (And that was before the poly-grip era that we are in). Great fielder but we're not talking about a guy with a 3 year deal for $5 million per year. This was a big time contract. 8 year deal. They didn't win in 2016 because of him. They won despite him.
Then again.... maybe I'm just frustrated by his reversion into crappiness again this year. He has to go on a tear to hit the Mendoza line. He's making close to $24,000,000 this year.
I understand what you're saying but in 2016 he was their everyday right fielder with almost 600 AB's. He hit .230 with 7 HR's. (And that was before the poly-grip era that we are in). Great fielder but we're not talking about a guy with a 3 year deal for $5 million per year. This was a big time contract. 8 year deal. They didn't win in 2016 because of him. They won despite him.
Then again.... maybe I'm just frustrated by his reversion into crappiness again this year. He has to go on a tear to hit the Mendoza line. He's making close to $24,000,000 this year.
Daniel Descalso?Im not going to go back and reread what was written about the best free agent signing, but it has to be a close call with Lester and Dawson correct ?
Dawson for value and excitement - tells Dallas Green in 1985 or 1986 he'll basically play for free for a year. I think he got 500,000 which was not chump change then but was a TREMENDOUS deal for the Cubs
Lester for what he did to help bring a WS Banner to Wrigley
I have a hard time thinking of any others in those two guys league with the Cubs the last 40 years
Im not going to go back and reread what was written about the best free agent signing, but it has to be a close call with Lester and Dawson correct ?
Dawson for value and excitement - tells Dallas Green in 1985 or 1986 he'll basically play for free for a year. I think he got 500,000 which was not chump change then but was a TREMENDOUS deal for the Cubs
Lester for what he did to help bring a WS Banner to Wrigley
I have a hard time thinking of any others in those two guys league with the Cubs the last 40 years
I think for value it's got to be Dawson. Remember that he signed a contract, left the $ amount blank and told the Cubs to fill it in? Can you see that happening today?I’ve argued that Ryan Dempster should be up there with those two, while others disagree. Anyway, whether you rank Dempster with Dawson and Lester or below them, I think those are definitely your top three, with Ted Lilly a very solid #4 and a pretty big distance between him and whomever you call your #5, maybe Moises Alou.
As for the worst of all time, Milton Bradley, Todd Hundley, Dave Smith, Danny Jackson, Candy Maldonado, Aaron Miles…. There have been some real stinkers.
I love SutTechnically he came in on a trade his first year, but resigned as a free agent. Rick Sutcliffe was always one of my favorites. Too many injuries derailed him, but he had HOF talent IMO.
I understand what you're saying but in 2016 he was their everyday right fielder with almost 600 AB's. He hit .230 with 7 HR's. (And that was before the poly-grip era that we are in). Great fielder but we're not talking about a guy with a 3 year deal for $5 million per year. This was a big time contract. 8 year deal. They didn't win in 2016 because of him. They won despite him.
Then again.... maybe I'm just frustrated by his reversion into crappiness again this year. He has to go on a tear to hit the Mendoza line. He's making close to $24,000,000 this year.