tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218746220645173772.post236159381756351899..comments2023-12-29T07:07:02.155-06:00Comments on View From Bernie's Chalet - Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Podcast & Blog: Trading For Zack Greinke Is Like Eating That Second DonutJDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02827672641811126594noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218746220645173772.post-89478136656456893082010-10-19T22:58:43.647-05:002010-10-19T22:58:43.647-05:00I understand that some of them are pitching prospe...I understand that some of them are pitching prospects. The problem is, if we want a shot at the playoffs and more we need to pull the trigger now. Look at the average age (maturity) of the quality pitchers. Without checking, I would guess 30+. The position players are in the prime of thier careers NOW! There is know time to, bring along young prospects if you want to make a run at the show. Im my opinion, by dealing the prospects as we need to, and spending money for today, is the only way we see real sucess in Milwaukee. I don't think we are on the same page when we talk about sustained success. I dont think .500 or a hair above is success. Eventually our division will swing to having to win 95-100 games to compete. To make a run every few years is makes more sense than talking about maybe making a run, is more respectful. not only would this draw more interest to the players to play in beer town, but it would mean no more having to hear the stories from 2 generations ago, about how the Brewers were good!backdoorsliderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384379357427774757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218746220645173772.post-69775539881250334412010-10-19T19:06:45.127-05:002010-10-19T19:06:45.127-05:00Steve, I respect your opinion and can see your poi...Steve, I respect your opinion and can see your point. But you do realize that some of the prospects I mentioned are pitchers (Rogers, Jeffress, Odorizzi, Peralta) we would more than likely have to give up two of them plus one or two position players I listed. That just seems like a lot to give up for a two year rental. I would rather sustain success similar to the Twins over a period of time. That is all I am saying. Thanks for reading and commenting.JDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02827672641811126594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2218746220645173772.post-40006066005725370472010-10-19T13:24:20.918-05:002010-10-19T13:24:20.918-05:00This might be the worst explanation to this trade ...This might be the worst explanation to this trade possibility I have ever heard!! What are you thinking? The problem with this loser is when he says throwing away the next 6-8 years of potential, is he not looking at the core of talent we have right now????? We are solid all over the field, and at the plate! By saving ALL of those prospects it gives us know bargaining power in the trade market. You trade prospects to crappy teams for the stars on that team. Its the way the business works. If we dont make a move with those young guys for an ace, OR TWO, we will be winning 75 games everyone of those 6-8 years. Look at these team batting avgs:<br /> <br />NYY=.267<br />TEX=.276<br />PHI=.260<br />SF=.257<br />Your Milwaukee Brewers=.262<br /> <br />Now....What do you suppose the difference is here? My guess is when you think of those teams you think of Halladay, Oswalt, CC, Pettite, Lee, Lincecum, Cain, Wilson, and so on!!! When you ask someone about the brewers they say, fielder, braun, weeks, hart, and mcghee. Do you really think we should hold on to more position players???? This guy is an idiot!! You trade them now and you get 2 years of 95-100 wins every few years, or you hold them and you have a decade of mediocre teams that you need to give away t-shirts to get the fans there. Eventually the bobblehead craze will go away!!backdoorsliderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384379357427774757noreply@blogger.com