Tim_VanVooren's Blog

There is no, repeat no, downside to the Brewers recent trade for CC Sabathia.  If they fail to make the playoffs, it will be a disappointment, but that won't make the deal a bad deal.  The Brewers see an opportunity to make the playoffs this season and they are doing what they can do try and seize that opportunity.  The fact that they haven't been to the postseason since 1982 isn't even that much of a factor.  In professional sports, it is all about the now.  You can mark it down, the Brewers are not going to re-sign Ben Sheets or Sabathia after this season because each man is going to command much more than this market can bear.  Therefore, the team can run them out there as often as necessary in big games down the stretch... three days rest, no big deal... 130 pitches, no big deal.  Again, it's about the now.  When they leave, the team will land draft choices as compensation, which means that one of the best scouting departments in baseball will be able to take its shots.  Matt LaPorta was selected two years ago.  GIve the Brewers scouts 5 high picks again and the organization is bound to hit on at least a couple of those players.  And if there is need for pitching, they can go for college guys who are more major league-ready.  Next  year, the rotation will probably be Gallardo, Parra, a mid-level veteran free agent signee, Suppan and whoever earns the fifth spot.  That's not awful and it's not expensive.  But it's also not what the team is thinking about.  Because it is thinking - NOW !