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How will the Brewers replace the runs lost due to Prince Fielder leaving due to FA?

6 months ago David Fung 20 comments 1 recs |

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Well that's a nice looking graphic

But I don’t know what’s more ridiculous: his suggestion that the Brewers could sign Rollins, Ramirez, AND Lee, or BtC claiming they can’t afford any of them.

by The Left Button on Dec 5, 2011 11:08 AM CST via mobile reply actions

Which of those players do you think they can afford?

by backtocali on Dec 5, 2011 12:00 PM CST up reply actions

The one that costs less than Prince Fielder

Personally, I want Jimmy Rollins

by nullacct on Dec 5, 2011 12:14 PM CST up reply actions

They could obviously afford Derrek Lee.

by The Left Button on Dec 5, 2011 12:23 PM CST up reply actions

Yes

But as I mentioned to TC in the other thread, that doesnt leave a lot left over for mid season moves, which is something that Melvin likes to do.

I figure Ramirez is going to get a Reyes type deal but for fewer years, and Rollins is probably looking at $10 mm plus per year.

Lee maybe $8 million or so, a little less maybe, but then you have $6 million to pay Yuni and fill up your bullpen spots. Possible, but imo, not worth the price.

by backtocali on Dec 5, 2011 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

So your method of payroll calculation

is to start with an already low estimate of available payroll and deduct from that an imaginary number to save for a mid-season acquisition? (Ignoring, of course, the fact that ownership has always been willing to consider adding money mid-year.)

And the result, shockingly, is that the Brewers don’t have enough money to sign anybody and will have to make do with internal “improvements”.

It’s a beautiful snowy day—come out from under the bridge.

by The Left Button on Dec 5, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

If $13 million is your true amount to spend

And you have to save $5 or so for mid season moves, a Derreck Lee contract eats up every penny you have to spend. At the very least sucks up about $7 million or so.

Why spend that kind of money when you can expect Gamel to approach the production that Lee can give you, but for the league minimum.

by backtocali on Dec 5, 2011 1:23 PM CST up reply actions

Nobody in here suggested they sign Derrek Lee.

Just that they could afford to.

by placidity on Dec 5, 2011 1:28 PM CST up reply actions

Good call on Gamel. I will update since promoting within would be a better idea after all.

by David Fung on Dec 5, 2011 1:44 PM CST up reply actions

His method of anything is:

1. Pick desired outcome.
2. Assume facts necessary to reach that outcome.
3. Abuse purpose or utility of statistic or other seemingly objective calculation to move fro assumed facts to desired outcome, if necessary.
4. Announce repeatedly that desired outcome is nearly inevitable.
5. Blame luck or stupidity of Brewers when wrong.

"fortunate, but also lucky"

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 6, 2011 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Midseason moves cost half as much

by nullacct on Dec 5, 2011 12:46 PM CST up reply actions

Good old BtC peeing in our Cheerios again

Keep it up. It worked out really well for the Brewers last year.

Also, given the final standings this season and the 2nd wildcard likely upcoming the Brewers don’t need to replace all of Fielder’s production. They could win 3-5 fewer games this year and still qualify for the 1 game wildcard playoff.

by ecocd on Dec 5, 2011 12:51 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Rollins/Ramirez/Lee would end up costing quite a bit more than Fielder...

If Plush had to pick Wearwolf or Vampire, I'm a Wearwolf!

by SRB on Dec 5, 2011 11:24 AM CST reply actions

Anything for no Yuni!

by proachinf on Dec 5, 2011 12:16 PM CST up reply actions

Most likely, they can only afford either Rollins or Ramirez.

Assuming some of the commenters are right over at Beyond the Box Score, if Ramirez and Rollins both are over 10M, Rollins might be a better upgrade. I was merely looking at best case scenario,. =)

by David Fung on Dec 5, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions

I think it would be close... at least for next season

I doubt anyone is going to give Lee a big contract because of his injury issues and age… probably $5M is a more realistic ceiling. If Rollins and Ramirez each get $10M/yr, that brings it to $25M… right around what Fielder will likely get.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Dec 5, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions

That was what I was thinking too.

Well, for Derrek Lee around 5M give or take. I would agree with some of you tho, that Gamel does seem like a better idea for 1B. I’ve updated the graphic to show that. =)

by David Fung on Dec 5, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

I find it hard to believe that a guy like Prince who is all about the money

Would want to play in Canada and pay Canadian taxes on half of his pay check but I guess is they pull enough dump trucks full of money in front of your house you go anywhere :)

"It's a joke. It's all a joke.

by WSB Chris on Dec 5, 2011 1:45 PM CST reply actions

shit posted this is the wrong post please feel free to ignore it

"It's a joke. It's all a joke.

by WSB Chris on Dec 5, 2011 1:46 PM CST up reply actions

Rec'd David.

Nice

That dog just won't hunt.

by Bush League All Star on Dec 7, 2011 3:04 PM CST reply actions

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