I just heard that Brad Peacock has been optioned back to Fresno today. With this development, it becomes impossible for Peacock to be arbitration eligible after this season.
Even if Peacock were recalled tomorrow and stayed up until the end of the regular season, he would end the season with 2 years and 171 days of service time. One day short of three years.
He would be ineligible for Super Two status since he has not been on the MLB roster for at least 86 days this season.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Skeeters Closing in on play-off Return
With 22 games remaining in the regular season, the Sugar Land Skeeters are closing in on a second half Freedom Division title and the play-off berth that goes with it. The Skeeters have a five game lead over York, and they have no head to head games remaining with the Revolution.
The Skeeters, who are aiming for the franchise's third play-off berth and first since 2014, have 14 home games and eight road games left on their schedule. The regular season concludes on September 18, with the post-season beginning shortly thereafter.
The Skeeters, who are aiming for the franchise's third play-off berth and first since 2014, have 14 home games and eight road games left on their schedule. The regular season concludes on September 18, with the post-season beginning shortly thereafter.
Friday, August 19, 2016
No Room For Error for Brad Peacock
NOTE: I am 93.8% sure that the math in this post is accurate.
If Brad Peacock is going to become arbitration eligible at the end of the 2016 season, he has no room for error and, for that matter, no room for another trip to Fresno.
Houston promoted Peacock to the Major Leagues today. At the time of his promotion, Peacock had accumulated 2 years and 127 days of major league service time. Including today, there are 45 days left in the 2016 regular season.
If Peacock stays on the Astros' active roster continuously from now until the end of the season, he will have a total of 2 years and 172 days of MLB service time. 172 days equals one year of MLB service time, so Peacock with 2 years and 172 days (3 years) would be arbitration eligible heading into the off-season.
You ask, "Would Peacock have a shot at being a Super Two arbitration eligible player if he falls a few days short of 172 days?" That is a great question, but the answer is no.
Hypothetically, if Peacock ended the year with 2 years and 171 days of service time, he could not become a Super Two arbitration candidate. Why? To be a Super Two candidate in the 2016 off-season Peacock would need to have at least 86 days of service time in the 2016 season. At this point , Peacock can not accumulate the needed 86 days of service time this season.
No offense, Fresno, but I'm guessing Brad Peacock doesn't even want to see you for one day between now and October 2.
If Brad Peacock is going to become arbitration eligible at the end of the 2016 season, he has no room for error and, for that matter, no room for another trip to Fresno.
Houston promoted Peacock to the Major Leagues today. At the time of his promotion, Peacock had accumulated 2 years and 127 days of major league service time. Including today, there are 45 days left in the 2016 regular season.
If Peacock stays on the Astros' active roster continuously from now until the end of the season, he will have a total of 2 years and 172 days of MLB service time. 172 days equals one year of MLB service time, so Peacock with 2 years and 172 days (3 years) would be arbitration eligible heading into the off-season.
You ask, "Would Peacock have a shot at being a Super Two arbitration eligible player if he falls a few days short of 172 days?" That is a great question, but the answer is no.
Hypothetically, if Peacock ended the year with 2 years and 171 days of service time, he could not become a Super Two arbitration candidate. Why? To be a Super Two candidate in the 2016 off-season Peacock would need to have at least 86 days of service time in the 2016 season. At this point , Peacock can not accumulate the needed 86 days of service time this season.
No offense, Fresno, but I'm guessing Brad Peacock doesn't even want to see you for one day between now and October 2.
Friday, August 5, 2016
Are the Brewers Rebuilding the RIGHT Way?
In case you missed the news, David Stearns and the Milwaukee Brewers are in full-on rebuilding mode. Most notably, this rebuild has resulted in a greatly fortified minor league system. MLB.com recently bestowed on them the honor of having the top farm system in all of baseball.
However, despite the evidence of change in Brew Town, I can't help but think that Milwaukee is falling far short of rebuilding the right way. My evidence is presented below.
1. How can you rebuild without having at least one Number 1 overall pick?
Over the past three seasons, the Brewers top picks have been #5, #15, and #12. They are in line to be in the top 10 in 2017 as well. However, is a TRUE rebuild possible without a Number 1 overall?
2. How can you rebuild without a handful of 100 loss seasons?
94 losses last year and probably about the same this year is disappointing indeed. However, a few triple digit season are necessary to get TRUE fans into the proper Future-looking mindset.
3. How can you build future big league championships without a slew of minor league titles?
Only one Brewers' affiliate made the post-season in 2015. At the current pace, none will make it this year. What kind of winning culture is this performance building?
4. How can the Brewers appreciate the fans who return when they get good again if those fans never leave in the first place?
The Brewers' attendance has dropped some during their down time. However, they drew 2.7 million in 2015 and are on pace for 2.4 million this year. To be effective, a TRUE rebuild requires more fan apathy.
Despite these shortcomings in the Brewers' rebuild, there is hope for the future of Milwaukee baseball. The club did bring in first baseman Chris Carter, who can draw on his recent experiences in Houston, to make sure that things are done the right way.
NOTE: This post is dedicated to rebuilding expert, @HouCounterplot
However, despite the evidence of change in Brew Town, I can't help but think that Milwaukee is falling far short of rebuilding the right way. My evidence is presented below.
1. How can you rebuild without having at least one Number 1 overall pick?
Over the past three seasons, the Brewers top picks have been #5, #15, and #12. They are in line to be in the top 10 in 2017 as well. However, is a TRUE rebuild possible without a Number 1 overall?
2. How can you rebuild without a handful of 100 loss seasons?
94 losses last year and probably about the same this year is disappointing indeed. However, a few triple digit season are necessary to get TRUE fans into the proper Future-looking mindset.
3. How can you build future big league championships without a slew of minor league titles?
Only one Brewers' affiliate made the post-season in 2015. At the current pace, none will make it this year. What kind of winning culture is this performance building?
4. How can the Brewers appreciate the fans who return when they get good again if those fans never leave in the first place?
The Brewers' attendance has dropped some during their down time. However, they drew 2.7 million in 2015 and are on pace for 2.4 million this year. To be effective, a TRUE rebuild requires more fan apathy.
Despite these shortcomings in the Brewers' rebuild, there is hope for the future of Milwaukee baseball. The club did bring in first baseman Chris Carter, who can draw on his recent experiences in Houston, to make sure that things are done the right way.
NOTE: This post is dedicated to rebuilding expert, @HouCounterplot
Monday, August 1, 2016
Brewers' Trade Deadline Tracker
August 1
Jeremy Jeffress, 28, P
Jonthan Lucroy, 30, C traded to Texas
Brewers acquire:
Lewis Brinson, 22, OF
Luis Ortiz, 20, P
PTBNL
Will Smith, 27, P traded to San Francisco
Brewers acquire:
Phil Bickford, 21, P
Andrew Susac, 26, C
July 30
Jonathan Lucroy, 30, C, traded to Cleveland (pending appproval by Lucroy)
THE INDIANS ARE NOT ON LUCROY'S NO TRADE LIST. HE DECIDED NOT TO WAIVE HIS NO TRADE CLAUSE, SO THIS DEAL DID NOT BECOME A REALITY.
Brewers acquire:
Greg Allen, 23, OF
Yu-Cheng Chang, 20, SS
Francisco Mejia, 20, C
PTBNL
July 10
Jaye Chapman, 29, RHP traded to Tampa Bay
Brewers acquire:
PTBNL or Cash
July 7
Aaron Hill, 34, IF traded to Boston
Brewers acquire:
Aaron Wilkerson, 27, RHP (Colorado Springs)
Wendell Rijo, 20, IF (Brevard County)
Jeremy Jeffress, 28, P
Jonthan Lucroy, 30, C traded to Texas
Brewers acquire:
Lewis Brinson, 22, OF
Luis Ortiz, 20, P
PTBNL
Will Smith, 27, P traded to San Francisco
Brewers acquire:
Phil Bickford, 21, P
Andrew Susac, 26, C
July 30
Jonathan Lucroy, 30, C, traded to Cleveland (pending appproval by Lucroy)
THE INDIANS ARE NOT ON LUCROY'S NO TRADE LIST. HE DECIDED NOT TO WAIVE HIS NO TRADE CLAUSE, SO THIS DEAL DID NOT BECOME A REALITY.
Brewers acquire:
Greg Allen, 23, OF
Yu-Cheng Chang, 20, SS
Francisco Mejia, 20, C
PTBNL
July 10
Jaye Chapman, 29, RHP traded to Tampa Bay
Brewers acquire:
PTBNL or Cash
July 7
Aaron Hill, 34, IF traded to Boston
Brewers acquire:
Aaron Wilkerson, 27, RHP (Colorado Springs)
Wendell Rijo, 20, IF (Brevard County)
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