Brewers 2025 Discussion - Civale to White Sox

I'm excited to see certain players for sure but as far as total team outlook I can't get past our starting rotation. For example, Colin Rea going from "guy you shuttle between AAA and MLB to cover innings" to "hey we need you to be our #3 or probably our #2 if/when Wade Miley gets hurt" is tough. You can piece things together for a bit but it's just tough for me to expect to be able to get through an entire season like that.

MVP2110 · Post #53 » by **MVP2110** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:57 pm

Yea I don't see a playoff run this year unfortunately. I think it's possible but unlikely. That said I think what I'm looking for most is development from the young guys. I'm looking at this similarly to how I viewed the Packers going into next year. I don't care that much if we lose games as long as young guys are progressing. Hall, Gasser, Contreras, Turang, Ortiz, Frelick, Mitchell, Wiemer, Chourio, Black, etc.

Matches Malone · Post #54 » by **Matches Malone** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:31 pm

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rayallenscalves · Post #57 » by **rayallenscalves** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:01 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:I'm excited to see certain players for sure but as far as total team outlook I can't get past our starting rotation. For example, Colin Rea going from "guy you shuttle between AAA and MLB to cover innings" to "hey we need you to be our #3 or probably our #2 if/when Wade Miley gets hurt" is tough. You can piece things together for a bit but it's just tough for me to expect to be able to get through an entire season like that.

Going the retread route with the starting rotation was certainly a decision. I hope they all pitch way beyond their previous performances, but I'm much more excited to see what Gasser, Miz, Rodriguez and Ashby can do, even if they initially suck.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #58 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:11 pm

Mitchell really needs to stay mostly healthy this season. A lot of talk about what he is or isn't as a player but its moot if he cant stay on the field. Potentially not off to a great start there.

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Post #59 » by **MickeyDavis** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:57 pm

Damn it, I bet Mitchell starts out on the 10 day. Really want to see him play a whole season and not be dinged up all the time.

coolhandluke121 · Post #60 » by **coolhandluke121** » Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:25 pm

rayallenscalves wrote:
Turk Nowitzki wrote:I'm excited to see certain players for sure but as far as total team outlook I can't get past our starting rotation. For example, Colin Rea going from "guy you shuttle between AAA and MLB to cover innings" to "hey we need you to be our #3 or probably our #2 if/when Wade Miley gets hurt" is tough. You can piece things together for a bit but it's just tough for me to expect to be able to get through an entire season like that.

Going the retread route with the starting rotation was certainly a decision. I hope they all pitch way beyond their previous performances, but I'm much more excited to see what Gasser, Miz, Rodriguez and Ashby can do, even if they initially suck.

In 2018, their "aces" were Jhoulys Chacin and Wade Miley (before his career renaissance), who combined for roughly 3 WAR the entire season. They also were basically the entire playoff rotation, although Woodruff pitched nearly as many innings as a starter would against the Dodgers and Gio Gonzalez was used as an "opener" in two of those games.

This offense probably won't hold a candle to the 2018 team's offense, but the defense could be incredible, and the staff at least has one strong 3-4 WAR candidate in Peralta. I don't really expect a good year, but I won't be shocked if they win 85+ anyway.