caulfield12 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (Lemon_44 @ Sep 14, 2016 -> 05:32 PM) 24 teams passed on Mike Trout too. If Burdi is better, then he should close. Not saying he's going to be better but using the fact that 25 teams passed on him is irrelevant. Yes, but high school position prospects from NJ are a lot harder to assess and project. At least compared to closers for legit Division 1 programs with lots of exposure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (spiderman @ Sep 14, 2016 -> 06:26 PM) What else would Milwaukee be getting for Braun? I thought (but could be mistaken) that he was still a fan favorite in Milwaukee and that the owner liked him. Puig is rumored to be a horrible clubhouse teammate as well. Unless the Brewers are saving significant money and/or receiving 1-2 good prospects, what is the upside to making this trade for them? Milwaukee would be getting out of a long term contract, and freeing up some payroll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunt Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 3, 2016 -> 05:36 PM) You're going to pay Robertson elite closer money to set up...for a guy 25 other teams passed on? If Burdi was guaranteed elite, to be better even than Robertson, he should have gone in the top 3-5 picks. This idea of him just absolutely dominating from the get go like Jenks in 2005 is pretty far-fetched. Who was the last elite closer to be taken in the top 3-5 picks? Go ahead, I'll wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (spiderman @ Sep 14, 2016 -> 06:26 PM) What else would Milwaukee be getting for Braun? I thought (but could be mistaken) that he was still a fan favorite in Milwaukee and that the owner liked him. Puig is rumored to be a horrible clubhouse teammate as well. Unless the Brewers are saving significant money and/or receiving 1-2 good prospects, what is the upside to making this trade for them? Deal would have been Puig, McCarthy (probably to help off-set money), and 2 prospects. Not a straight one for one. Was close to happening to point where Braun was waiting outside office for confirmation. Deal didn't happen because they ran out of time. Source: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/09/yasi...ers-rumors.html Edited September 15, 2016 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasttriptotulsa Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 14, 2016 -> 06:14 PM) Doesn't really make sense for the Dodgers. They don't need another highly paid often injured sort of not bad outfielder Huh? How is a guy with a .306/.371/.537 slash with 27 HRs, 82 RBIs, a 3.2 fWAR and 4.4 bWAR a "sort of not bad outfielder". He also has played in at least 135 games per season every year of his career other than the year he was suspended with an average of 148 games per year. He has not been on the DL since 2014. For his production he is also not that highly paid with an average of $19M over the next four years ($15M option with $4M buyout in 2021). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (lasttriptotulsa @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 09:35 AM) Huh? How is a guy with a .306/.371/.537 slash with 27 HRs, 82 RBIs, a 3.2 fWAR and 4.4 bWAR a "sort of not bad outfielder". He also has played in at least 135 games per season every year of his career other than the year he was suspended with an average of 148 games per year. He has not been on the DL since 2014. For his production he is also not that highly paid with an average of $19M over the next four years ($15M option with $4M buyout in 2021). Again, im not doubting his ability to hit, the crack about "sort of bad outfielder" is a defense only comment. I just think the guy from this point forward would probably fit better in the AL where he can just DH. Chavez Ravine is huge, and Braun is not a good OF, he never has been, and he isnt getting younger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (Dunt @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 07:16 AM) Who was the last elite closer to be taken in the top 3-5 picks? Go ahead, I'll wait. Tyler Jay wasn't far off. If you look at the packages for Giles and Kimbrel, would you take those or the #5 pick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Twins are transitioning Jay to a starter, and has never been considered an MLB elite closer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSoxFanMike Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 10:54 AM) Twins are transitioning Jay to a starter, and has never been considered an MLB elite closer That isn't what he said at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarComing25 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 11:12 AM) That isn't what he said at all. It is what the question asked for though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 11:12 AM) That isn't what he said at all. QUOTE (Dunt @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 08:16 AM) Who was the last elite closer to be taken in the top 3-5 picks? Go ahead, I'll wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 People forget that 24 teams passed on Mike Trout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 11:48 AM) People forget that 24 teams passed on Mike Trout but they never forget that Paul Konerko was once beaned in the face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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