Off Season- Crew gets Christian Yelich

Good bye Garza, Jeffress, Torres, Guerra.  Resign Sogard. He's a good bench guy and can fill in at SS, 2nd and probably 3rd.  Not sure what to do with Walker. He's a smart savvy  veteran who may have helped win a few games earlier in the season.  I'd bring him back unless he wants outrageous $$$$$. Try and trade Braun for a starting pitcher. We are loaded with young outfielders that can play.  2018 playoffs here we come. 

Send cash and sogard to the cardinals or cubs in exchange for less cash.  Jeffress, Torres and Guerra will all be back fighting for spots in the pen, Torres and Guerra with short leashes cause they are old.  I think Walker will walk.  Team might try to bring back Swarzy.  Braun won't be traded.  I can see the bossman telling Stearns to bring in the best starting pitching he can, but I don't see much of a market.  Maybe another skilled reliever.  I can see Broxton traded this summer. 

Anderson and Davies and when healthy Nelson form a pretty decent starting trio but I would consider looking at free agency to add another guy to the rotation unless they think Hader is that guy then would leave free agency alone.  Woodruff should also be in the mix his last outing nonwithstanding. 

Given Villar's finish and soon to be arbitration I'm not sure what they do with Walker and Sogard.  Both guys played well but Villar's versatility could win out. 

Braun was extremely frustrating down the stretch to watch especially with guys on base but I can't see any team taking on his salary at this point so I would expect him to return. 

They will need to retool the bullpen but if possible would be great to see Swarzak come back.  He was really good after the acquisition from Chicago and would give them an option to start Hader if they wanted to go that route.

The good news is I don't see a ton of moves being needed to remain competitive. 

I think an AL team may be willing to take on Braun as a DH.  Find a team with a higher salary pitcher that they are not enamored with and may thing a new home is better and it becomes an even up swap. 

Send cash and sogard to the cardinals or cubs in exchange for less cash.

Looking forward to Garza and Torres being gone. Getting something for Braun would be great, but his salary is an albatross. I think Walker is going to go shopping for the best deal....Don't want to overpay a player like him. 

Would think they will try to bring Swarzak and Sougard back. 

Agree that Nelson, Anderson and Davies are a solid starting trio. Will be interesting to see if they move a guy like Hader into the starting rotation , or if guys like Wilkerson or Suter continue to develop. Good news is that Sterns is making decisions that have usually been on the money . Could he add a FA SP like Chatwood or  Lynn ?

I know this, we are in good shape not only with Stearns and Counsell at the helm, but Derek Johnson has done a great job developing this staff. 

Good stuff.

Despite his history, I've come to appreciate Braun's efforts at redemption and that apparently he's a pretty good teammate....he's also pretty productive....no point in trading him for a prospect----we have plenty.

As far as rotation next year be advised we have a nice pile of young arms similar to some of the kids we saw this year.  Would be a shame to bring in some vet to slow the progression.

Well said about Derek Johnson.  Might be the most important component to retain.

Brewers will have to plan to be without Jimmy Nelson for a "meaningful" portion of 2018, Stearns said.

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) October 3, 2017

http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/...second-base-options/

Stearns talks about a long look at second base.  Lots of talent in the minors at second.  I hope he takes a long look at how quickly those kids are ready.

Entire coaching staff returns!

Brewers sign Anderson for 2 years with club options for 2 more.  Let's hope he is just starting to find his best stuff.  Stearns seems to be quick to identify players and lock them up depending upon his perspective for value,  A lot like the plan in GB.

http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/...ee-on-two-year-deal/

I ****ing hate Stearns

Eric Sogard gets $2.4 million with $650k in bonuses on Brewers deal, source tells SBN.

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) October 26, 2017

I am so happy Sogard is back. Important bench player.  

We need a bigger bench that reaches all the way to the middle of Lake Michigan.

Stearns is an idot or Sogard has pictures of something very dark.

Avg (since some of you value BA)/OBP/SLG/OPS.  

Player A- .282/.304/.412/.716

Player B- .204/.338/.248/.586

Who do you want on your team?  

We have a slow weak armed catcher again.  Vogt signed.

http://m.brewers.mlb.com/news/...with-c-stephen-vogt/

Jeffress signed too.  Jared Hughes thank you and have a nice career.

https://www.jsonline.com/story...l-brewers/910839001/

The Brewers and reliever Jeremy Jeffress also avoided arbitration Friday by agreeing to a one-year deal with two club options that could keep him in Milwaukee for three more seasons. Jeffress received a $1.7 million salary for 2018 and a $50,000 signing bonus, with club options for $3.175 million in 2019 and $4.3 million in 2020. He can earn an additional $2.2 million in incentives each season for innings pitched and games finished.

Sources: #Marlins have agreed to general framework of Giancarlo Stanton trades with both #STLCards and #SFGiants; the deals are on hold, while Marlins wait for Stanton to inform them whether he’d accept either trade. @MLB @MLBNetwork

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 3, 2017

haven't heard yanks are officially out, but ohtani is telling teams he prefers a smaller market. which could bode well for twins, mariners, padres, pirates, etc. https://t.co/eXM88aPVPb

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 3, 2017

Brewers have been told they're out of the running for Shohei Ohtani, David Stearns confirms. "We wish him the best of luck with his decision."

— Adam McCalvy (@AdamMcCalvy) December 4, 2017

The Royals sign Wily Peralta to one-year deal. Contract details: $1.525M guaranteed. $1.5M in 2018, $3M club option in 2019. 25,000 buyout

— Jeffrey Flanagan (@FlannyMLB) December 5, 2017

Who was the toughest pitcher you faced during your playing days? #BooneAMA

— Nate Stevenson (@nlstevenson20) December 6, 2017

Hi Nate - toughest pitcher I faced during my playing days was Ben Sheets. Dominated me. #BooneAMA https://t.co/LxZBN8rEJ5

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) December 6, 2017

I was surprised by his answer

Congrats to NEW Yankees manager
Aaron Boone... it’s so good to see
him finally able to move past that
time I struck him out at Nationals
Park to record my first MLB strikeout
May 23rd, 2008... Way to go Aaron!

— Tim Dillard (@DimTillard) December 2, 2017

Well, contradicting my own earlier tweet, now hearing #brewers might entertain offers for guys like Santana or Broxton, But I stick by my comment that the return would have to be big. #SFGiants

— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) December 9, 2017

No **** they will "entertain", they better. Agree the return on Santana would have to be huge

I'd rather they trade Braun even if they have to kick in some cash.   Keep those young guys who are under team control for several more years. 

The Cardinals have drawn 3 million fans 19 of the last 20 seasons and been to the postseason 12 times. No better baseball city on this planet. No better organization.

— Richard Justice (@richardjustice) December 8, 2017

COUNTERPOINT: **** the Cardinals https://t.co/MjUAC1Nq50

— Drew Magary (@drewmagary) December 8, 2017

Mets sign reliever Anthony Swarzak to two-year, $14 million deal 

Gallardo is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ne...gallardo/c-263677258

The Brewers are on the verge of a reunion with Yovani Gallardo, according to MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal.

Milwaukee has agreed to unspecified terms with its second-round pick from 2004. The club has not confirmed the report.

Gallardo, who is entering his age-32 season, has spent the last three seasons in Seattle, Baltimore and Texas, respectively, after an eight-year career with the Brewers from 2007-14. The right-hander ranks among the Brewers' all-time leaders in strikeouts (first, 1,226), wins (fifth, 89) and innings (seventh, 1,289 1/3).

Pinch Hitter???

He was losing bite on his fastball before he left. Can’t be fastball/hook K pitcher if you’re touching 89 on the gun. 

Let's hope our pitching coach can do for Yo want he did for Anderson.  

I am relieved we went with Yo rather than Yu.

I still have a soft spot for Yo, but it would sure be nice if he at least was an inning eater.  You know every start you get out of him will be 5 innings and make the pen work.  I can't imagine he won't suddenly stop walking guys like crazy, so you better hope your long guy is rested on a Yo start.  

And now there is this;https://www.mlb.com/brewers/ne...s-chacin/c-263835490

The Brewers have reportedly made another veteran addition to their starting pitching mix.

With confirmation of the Yovani Gallardo deal still forthcoming, on Wednesday news broke of a two-year deal with free-agent right-hander Jhoulys Chacin. The veteran Chacin turns 30 in January and is coming off a solid season with the Padres. MLB Network insider Ken Rosenthal first reported that the sides were in agreement, and ESPN's Jerry Crasnick added that it's a two-year deal that guarantees about $8 million per season.

• Source: Brewers to bring back Gallardo

The Brewers didn't comment on the reports because, like Gallardo, Chacin would have to pass a physical before the contract is official.

Chacin has been a journeyman in recent years, after spending his first six Major League seasons with the Rockies from 2009-14. Since then, he's been employed by the D-backs, Braves, Angels and Padres, and is coming off a 3.89 ERA in 32 starts for San Diego while earning $1.75 million in 2017.

Let's hope our pitching coach has his magic wand polished up!

Rumors that Lo Cain could return? I thought they had a CF... 

Rumors can be very helpful to agents

I can't see this amounting to anything

1B Ji-Man Choi has signed with the #Brewers for a deal that could accrue up to $1.5 million ($850,000 if he makes the ML roster + incentives), his agency announces. Was with the #Yankees org in 2017. https://t.co/TL6VyythUe

— Sung Min Kim (@sung_minkim) January 15, 2018

#SFGiants have agreed to acquire Andrew McCutchen from the #Pirates, pending a review of medical records, sources tell The Athletic.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 15, 2018

Jimmy Nelson will begin throwing program well ahead of schedule https://t.co/mFQi7pgFKH pic.twitter.com/trhqs1FJr4

— Brew Crew Ball (@BrewCrewBall) January 15, 2018

Pirates are completely blowing things up and looks like starting over. Wow 

Read the Choi article.  Is he left handed?  

FA 내야수 최지만은 15일(이하 한국시간) 밀워키와 총액 150만 달러(약 15억9100만원)에 계약했다. 최지만의 미국 에이전시 'GSM'은 이날 '최지만이 메디컬 테스트를 통과하며 밀워키와 계약을 완료했다'고 밝혔다. FA가 된 후 무려 13개팀의 러브콜을 받은 최지만은 장고를 거듭한 끝에 밀워키 입단을 결정했다. 

메이저리그 로스터 합류시 연봉 85만 달러(약 9억5000만원)를 받는 최지만은 타석에 따른 보너스도 있다. 200타석을 채우면 20만 달러를 받으며 그 후 100타석이 추가될 때마다 10만 달러씩 보너스가 따른다. 최대 65만 달러까지 받을 수 있다. 50경기가량 선발로 출장하면 200타석이 가능하다. 최지만은 지난 2016년 LA 에인절스에서 54경기 129타석에 들어선 바 있다. 

After reading this I think he is.