Brewers Talk

In the first episode of 2020 Tyler and Trevor establish the top 10 plays of the decade.  The full article is copied in below.

https://www.wiscosportstrilogy.com/post/top-10-brewer-plays-of-the-decade

In this episode the seemingly unpopular opinion to not trade Josh Hader is discussed.  Just how good can this bullpen be with Josh Hader in the mix during the 2020 season?  Also discussed are the signings of Justin Smoak and Eric "Nerd Power" Sogard.  Enjoy and happy holidays!

Let the Josh Hader trade packages continue.  In this episode potential packages with the Yankees, Dodgers, and Mets are discussed.

The Brewers signed Avisail Garcia on 12/16 for 2 years, $20 million.  Where does he fit in this already crowded outfield?  What does this mean for Ryan Braun?  How will he be used?  Tyler gives his thoughts on the situation and breaks down the signing of LHP Brett Anderson as well.

In this longer episode, Tyler and Trevor dive into a recap of the winter meetings.  The first half of the podcast directly relates to moves the Brewers made and confirmed rumors they were involved in.  Topics covered include: Josh Lindblom, Alex Claudio, Keon Broxton, Corey Knebel, Trading Lo-Cain, interest in Kole Calhoun and Eric Thames.  Also discussed is free agent signings in Cole, Strasburg, Rendon, Roark, Wacha, Lyles, Guerra, and Treinen.  Also discussed in general MLB trade rumor where Bryant, Arenado, Price, Smith, and Boyd are all available.  Enjoy! 

Not discussed were the Josh Hader trade rumors.  Stay tuned for a future podcast regarding this topic.

The Brewers made a trade for a very good offensive catcher in Omar Narvaez.  David Gasper from @ReviewngTheBrew joins the show to discuss just how good is offense is, his defensive flaws, comparisons to Grandal, and much more.  Please note David has the correct pronunciation for it is "nar-VY-ez".  Tyler discusses David Stearn's comments about Ryan Braun and Narvaez possibly playing first base next year, and dives into CJ Cron who may be a good candidate for the Brewer to sign.  Copied below is the article regarding CJ Cron and the Omar Narvaez trade. 

https://reviewingthebrew.com/2019/12/05/brewers-acquire-omar-narvaez-mariners-trade/

https://reviewingthebrew.com/2019/12/05/brewers-target-cron-free-agency/

The Brewers top 30 prospect breakdown continues with #15 Payton Henry and #14 Lucas Erceg.  Tyler and Trevor are very excited about these two prospects!

Tyler and Trevor break down the Brewers trade with the Padres in which OF Trent Grisham and RHP Zach Davies were traded to the Padres for INF Luis Urias, LHP Eric Lauer, and a player to be named later.

The Brewers top 30 prospect breakdown continues with #17 Pablo Abreu and #16 Micah Bello.  Learn more about these exciting outfielders by listening!