Brewers Talk

Christian Yelich signed a deal that will keep him a Milwaukee Brewer throughout most of the new decade!  Tyler and Trevor discuss their takes on the talks and what it means for the contention window.  We also break down the National League Central Division by recapping the major off-season moves and discuss statistical projections as to how the division will shake up.  You can find Tyler on twitter @tylerkoerth, Trevor @bender_trevor and the podcast @trilogy_pod.

In case you didn't hear, Freddy Peralta received a contract extension on Wednesday 2/26! All the details are included in the podcast.  Be sure to support the podcast by following on twitter @trilogy_pod and on patreon https://www.patreon.com/wisconsinsportstrilogy

After the signing of Brock Holt, Tyler and Trevor break down the deal and take a birds eye view of the current 11 infielders on the 40 man roster.  Who will get the most plate appearances?  The least?  Can Ryan Braun extend his Brewers career if first base works out for him?  All this is discussed in addition to CC announcing that the 5th starting rotation spot is up for grabs.  Also please support the podcast on patreon https://www.patreon.com/wisconsinsportstrilogy

In this episode Tyler and Trevor discuss how Freddy Peralta and Ethan Small have both added new pitches, sliders, and how it may impact their seasons.  Also, Corbin Burnes states in an interview that he is not wiping the slate clean after a terrible 2019 season and instead is focusing on the analytics of his slider and how to make his slider better.  Several other stories are discussed, including Tyler's bachelor party!  P.S. Sorry for the sniffles due to sickness!  Subscribe to us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/wisconsinsportstrilogy.

Jack Stern @baseball7310 of Brew Crew Ball makes another appearance on the podcast.  In this episode Tyler and Trevor catch up on Jack's overall impression of the Brewers off-season, PECOTA projections for Hiura and Woodruff, and other misc pitchers and catchers talk.  The end of the podcast is spent answering a fan question regarding if the Brewer should pursue Ross Stripling via trade.

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In this episode Tyler @tylerkoerth goes through all of the Brewer players whom have been invited to big league camp this spring training and discusses who, if anyone, he see's making the 40 man roster before the start of opening day.

Tyler @tylerkoerth and Trevor @bender_trevor get together to discuss the signing of David "average joe" Phelps and the current state of the Brewers bullpen.  Also discussed is Luis Urias and his injury that will sideline him for 6-8 weeks.  What does the injury mean and is it a big deal?  

https://www.wiscosportstrilogy.com/post/brewers-david-phelps-signed-to-1-year-deal

In this episode Tyler discuss's some of Keston Hiura's offensive numbers from his rookie season and discusses whether or not he will regress in 2020.  Also discussed is a recap of Brewers on deck that features talking points such as Ryan Braun hinting at retirement, Lorenzo Cain's health, and a Corey Knebel update.  Also discussed is Luis Urias and his wrist injury and Mike Morin.

https://reviewingthebrew.com/2020/01/24/brewers-keston-hiura-sophomore-slump/

The Rockies accused the Brewers of cheating during the 2018 NLDS.  Learn by who and why they thought so in this episode.  Also  discussed is the Brewers interest in former Cub Pedro Strop, a look at the 2020 schedule, and a way to soon look at the 2021 Brewer and MLB free agents.

Topics covered in this episode include: signing of Jedd Dyorko, Logan Morrison, Counsell extension, Brewers platoons, ZiPS for Brewer platoons/players, projected 2020 win totals, Logan Morrison on sign stealing, and arbitration numbers revealed regarding Hader and Suter.