2018 Brewers Discussion - Yelich Signing on Page 45

MikeIsGood · Post #901 » by **MikeIsGood** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:20 pm

Do not like this. Hope we don't end up regretting it.

dbrodz7 · Post #902 » by **dbrodz7** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:22 pm

Wow I went from panicking thinking we gave up Ortiz to thinking Brinson and Diaz was pretty decent to wow wtf four guys for someone that isn't a franchise altering player that demanded a trade? We'll see Stearns has rarely been wrong so far, hopefully Yelich hits .300 with 30 HR and 100 RBI and 25 SB in our band box.

Thunder Muscle · Post #903 » by **Thunder Muscle** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:22 pm

I hate this. That is like 3 of our 10 prospects. This **** better win a couple MVPs.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #904 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:22 pm

This deal is going to define Stearns tenure as GM for a long time moving forward. Hope he knows what he's doing.

BUCKnation · Post #905 » by **BUCKnation** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:24 pm

Ugh, Monte Harrison is tough to lose.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #906 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:26 pm

BUCKnation wrote:Ugh, Monte Harrison is tough to lose.

He's actually the one I'm least concerned about of the three hitters. If he lights it up in AA (i assume he will move up to that level) then maybe I will look foolish. I think he's a great sell high candidate though.

trwi7 · Post #907 » by **trwi7** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:28 pm

Fitting that they announced Johnsonville as the new sausage sponsor. Welcome to mediocrity.

Post #908 » by **humanrefutation** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:29 pm

That's a TON to give up. But, if Yelich is the real deal, I'll swallow it.

I still have faith in Stearns. Brinson was a top tier prospect but it's possible the organization had serious concerns that he wasn't going to pan out. Same with Harrison and Diaz.

But we'll soon find out if he made a bad bet.

Post #909 » by **paulpressey25** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:29 pm

I'm not in the same league of you guys on analyzing this, but seems like an awful lot to give up for this guy. How much does he move the needle?

Ryan5UW · Post #910 » by **Ryan5UW** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:30 pm

I guess we have to trust Stearns, he’s earned it so far, but damn... the franchise doesn’t seem to be in position to make these types of consolidation trades yet.

Post #911 » by **FNQ** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:32 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:I'm not in the same league of you guys on analyzing this, but seems like an awful lot to give up for this guy. How much does he move the needle?

4-5 WAR, and the power is still developing.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #912 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:33 pm

paulpressey25 wrote:I'm not in the same league of you guys on analyzing this, but seems like an awful lot to give up for this guy. How much does he move the needle?

He's a good player, just how good will be debated.

You've basically hit on the core of the debate. He makes us better, but nowhere close enough to overtaking the Cubs. So now what?

BigDee · Post #913 » by **BigDee** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pm

Yeah i agree. I don't know how i feel about this trade. Seems like we a gave up a lot up.

blazza18 · Post #914 » by **blazza18** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pm

Surprised the real big move wasn't for an ace tbh but I trust Stearns.

Gianstoppable · Post #915 » by **Gianstoppable** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pm

I'll take it. Sold high on Yamamoto and Monte Harrison, Diaz had a little bit of a down year and Brinson could be a good player. Yelich gives us a legit leadoff hitter and a great contract. I don't think we're done making moves

wichmae · Post #916 » by **wichmae** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:34 pm

I know Monte had a TON of hype from his AFL performance but we are talking about two players in Brinson and Monte who are always hurt with big questions about contact. Diaz regressed last season quite a bit as well. Yamamoto was an under the radar guy who pitches better than his stuff would suggest. It is a lot to give up in terms of prospect values but again like Ive maintained before what your hope for Brinson and Harrison get to is what Yelich is at. It is a nice package for Miami and I could see why they do this deal. Im hoping Santana is now moved for pitching or prospects and we dont try and play Yelich in center.

Gianstoppable · Post #917 » by **Gianstoppable** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:35 pm

FNQ wrote:
paulpressey25 wrote:I'm not in the same league of you guys on analyzing this, but seems like an awful lot to give up for this guy. How much does he move the needle?

4-5 WAR, and the power is still developing.

He will be even better just based off moving to Miller Park

Kerb Hohl · Post #918 » by **Kerb Hohl** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:36 pm

I’m 50/50 on this pending other moves. I said I wouldn’t like it but not giving much pitching up is key.

sdn40 · Post #919 » by **sdn40** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:38 pm

Gotta trust Stearns eye. Brinson was up last year and got some at bats. Struck out at an alarming rate. You're gonna pay a premium for a guy that has already proven it as we all know. I trust Stearns saw enough of Brinson to weigh the risk / reward

econniption · Post #920 » by **econniption** » Thu Jan 25, 2018 11:39 pm

On the surface, it seems like a lot to give up, but I think they had to give up a lot because Yelich is a good player who's controllable for a while. Plus, I trust Stearns, so I'm going to reserve judgement until the end of the offseason. They're apparently still in on Darvish and Cain.