2022 Brewers Trades, Transactions, News - Cain Speaks Out

Post #601 » by **MickeyDavis** » Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:18 am

Attendance is down almost 7,000 compared to 2019 and is the lowest since 2016 when the team went 73-89 with a $55 million payroll. That 16% drop is triple the MLB average drop

Post #602 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:23 pm

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Post #603 » by **ReasonablySober** » Sat Jul 23, 2022 8:26 pm

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tski1972 · Post #604 » by **tski1972** » Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:00 pm

Rumors the Crew are interested in Benintendi and Josh Bell.

*IF* they were to acquire both I’m not sure how the lineup works as either Tellez or Bell is DHing, so who doesn’t play the OF?

Post #605 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Jul 25, 2022 7:33 pm

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M-C-G · Post #606 » by **M-C-G** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:33 pm

So I saw discussion on Yelich on the other thread, but what the hell happened to him? I know some back issues and the cracked knee cap but man, I just don't remember some of these awful types of at bats, is he just zero confidence? Was the back issue so massive it permanently ruined him? I just don't get how he could fall off so quickly unless he was using something and stopped.

Post #607 » by **MickeyDavis** » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:46 pm

We better not be dealing any of our top prospects. Yeah I know “top prospects” can often bust (Matt LaPorta, Brinson) but the more you have the better chance you get some MLB talent.

tski1972 · Post #608 » by **tski1972** » Thu Jul 28, 2022 3:02 am

Scratch one off the list, Benintendi to the Yankees.

crkone · Post #609 » by **crkone** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 5:03 pm

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tski1972 · Post #610 » by **tski1972** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:09 pm

Need a rumor of any kind, really quiet out there.

Post #611 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Jul 29, 2022 6:51 pm

tski1972 wrote:Need a rumor of any kind, really quiet out there.

The Brewers have talked with the A's about Ramon Laureano.

Ill-yasova · Post #612 » by **Ill-yasova** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:29 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:Attendance is down almost 7,000 compared to 2019 and is the lowest since 2016 when the team went 73-89 with a $55 million payroll. That 16% drop is triple the MLB average drop

I think it’s just because the team hasn’t done anything significant to improve the offense in the last few years (no offensive prospects coming from the farm system doesn’t help either). Also, the Bally Sports contract has really killed a lot of people’s interest in the team. I used to watch most of the Brewers games but I don’t have cable or DirecTV so I barely catch any of the games live anymore.

M-C-G · Post #613 » by **M-C-G** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:17 pm

Ill-yasova wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Attendance is down almost 7,000 compared to 2019 and is the lowest since 2016 when the team went 73-89 with a $55 million payroll. That 16% drop is triple the MLB average drop

. Also, the Bally Sports contract has really killed a lot of people’s interest in the team. I used to watch most of the Brewers games but I don’t have cable or DirecTV so I barely catch any of the games live anymore.

This is absolutely a major factor, when you have probably 20% or less of Wisconsin homes that are watching the games. That means less kids watching, less parents willing to pony up the money to go, less enthusiasm. And as someone that just went to a day game with 4 kids, dropping at least 75 bucks on popcorn, dip and dots and nachos was a kick in the nuts.

WeekapaugGroove · Post #614 » by **WeekapaugGroove** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 8:47 pm

M-C-G wrote:
Ill-yasova wrote:
MickeyDavis wrote:Attendance is down almost 7,000 compared to 2019 and is the lowest since 2016 when the team went 73-89 with a $55 million payroll. That 16% drop is triple the MLB average drop

. Also, the Bally Sports contract has really killed a lot of people’s interest in the team. I used to watch most of the Brewers games but I don’t have cable or DirecTV so I barely catch any of the games live anymore.

This is absolutely a major factor, when you have probably 20% or less of Wisconsin homes that are watching the games. That means less kids watching, less parents willing to pony up the money to go, less enthusiasm. And as someone that just went to a day game with 4 kids, dropping at least 75 bucks on popcorn, dip and dots and nachos was a kick in the nuts.

I think lack of local TV access to the games is a much bigger long term problem than both the MLB and NBA seem to realize. The cord cutters being excluded from these regional networks is going to erode fan bases.

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M-C-G · Post #615 » by **M-C-G** » Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:28 pm

WeekapaugGroove wrote:
M-C-G wrote:
Ill-yasova wrote:
. Also, the Bally Sports contract has really killed a lot of people’s interest in the team. I used to watch most of the Brewers games but I don’t have cable or DirecTV so I barely catch any of the games live anymore.

This is absolutely a major factor, when you have probably 20% or less of Wisconsin homes that are watching the games. That means less kids watching, less parents willing to pony up the money to go, less enthusiasm. And as someone that just went to a day game with 4 kids, dropping at least 75 bucks on popcorn, dip and dots and nachos was a kick in the nuts.
I think lack of local TV access to the games is a much bigger long term problem than both the MLB and NBA seem to realize. The cord cutters being excluded from these regional networks is going to erode fan bases.

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Yep, so focused on shortening the game 30 minutes and overlooking alienating their entire fan base with these tv deals.

LittleRooster · Post #616 » by **LittleRooster** » Sun Jul 31, 2022 2:44 pm

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Post #617 » by **ReasonablySober** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 3:13 am

Ken:

The Brewers are again listening to overtures for closer Josh Hader. The conversations might be little more than due diligence. But as the Brewers head toward their fifth straight postseason appearance, their motivation to trade Hader might be increasing.

Three reasons:

• Hader’s $11 million salary likely will increase to the $16 million range next season in his final year of arbitration before becoming a free agent.

• His preference to limit his appearances to one inning restricts his value to the club, and would be of particular concern in the postseason.

• Devin Williams, who has produced 30 straight scoreless appearances, striking out 47 in 28 2/3 innings, could replace Hader as the Brewers’ closer.

Hader, 28, has allowed just one run in his last four appearances, recovering from a difficult six-game stretch that increased his ERA from 1.05 to 4.50. Trading him only would make sense if the Brewers could acquire a hitter they desire, or young players who could help them address various needs.

That's interesting.

blazza18 · Post #618 » by **blazza18** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 4:44 am

Timing seems to be lining up for Hader to be moved

Kerb Hohl · Post #619 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:05 pm

I don't really understand why the Brewers would move Hader. The team is known for listening to all offers.

They're in the mix. Mark wouldn't do it.

tski1972 · Post #620 » by **tski1972** » Mon Aug 1, 2022 2:18 pm

The issue with trading Hader, and I’m okay if they do, is he’d be going to a team that is in contention, therefore that team isn’t giving up win now players only top prospects. Not sure that makes sense for the Brewers at this stage.