Arbitration-eligibles: Brewers tender contracts to all eligible players (reply #20)

[Mass Haas]

Normally a Dec. 2nd date, midnight Monday night the 12th is the deadline.

 

Eligibles:

 

First time: Casey McGehee, Nyjer Morgan, George Kottaras

Second time: Kameron Loe, Manny Parra

Third time: Shaun Marcum, Carlos Gomez

 

In terms of predictions, suppose we can all say Marcum ($3.95M in 2011), Gomez ($1.5M), and Morgan are automatics. Probably Loe ($1.25), too, though due for a significant bump, some will debate that. Parra ($1.2M) probably will be tendered, too. With still plenty of room on the 40-man, there doesn't seem to be significant risk or damage in carrying Kottaras through spring training, from where a club in need may come calling if it's obvious Martin Maldonado is ready.

 

I personally don't think the Brewers will tender Casey, because they won't carry him and his salary if an Aramis Ramirez signing is pending. But there is some urgency then to sign Ramirez Monday to assure they have him locked in, allowing them to trade (predicted) or non-tender McGehee.

 

And yes, that's my prediction, a Ramirez signing Monday and a McGehee trade.

 

Post your own thoughts and we'll see where we are 11:01 AM Central Time Monday night.

[DHonks]

Mass, I agree on most of your points. I can't imagine us non-tendering Morgan and Marcum. I think Melvin likes Loe and Gomez far more than I do, although they will be overpaid. I like Kottaras but agree he could be non-tendered. That leaves Parra, and it will depend on how he is throwing. He's had some big league success and--if throwing well--could be a steal.

[brettac1]

I think they will all be tendered.

[mrpackersfan1]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

[endaround]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

Whether that contract is guaranteed is a big thing.

[tomwopat]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

Wow, I thought Kottaras was a luxury the Brewers couldn't afford to have. Although forcing him to be Wolf's personal catcher does decrease his value a bit, as he can't be platooned against LHP. Maybe Randy should kick in a couple bucks on his salary?

[endaround]

He's not really a huge luxury. He'll make maybe $300-400k more than Moldonaldo would.

[Oldcity]

Would have thought they'd non-tender Kottaras as well. I'd like them to non-tender Loe, McGehee, and Parra. If they want to bring back any at a lower rate, fine.

 

I bet they'll tender all of them, though.

[Mass Haas]

And yes, that's my prediction, a Ramirez signing Monday and a McGehee trade.

Bingo!

[TooLiveBrew]

Wow, I forgot you nailed that 1-2 combo, Jim. Slick moves!

[hawing]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

So the Wolfotarras era may continue. That's nice for both Randy and George.

[brewmann04]

Now the final Piece a veteran 1baseman in case Gamel can't handle the position.

[logan82]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

So the Wolfotarras era may continue. That's nice for both Randy and George.

Kind of sucks for Brewers fans though. Hurts to see Kottaras trotted out regardless of the handedness of the pitcher we are facing.

[hawing]

George Kottaras signs a one year deal with the Brewers, avoiding arbitration according to Tom Haudricourt

So the Wolfotarras era may continue. That's nice for both Randy and George.

Kind of sucks for Brewers fans though. Hurts to see Kottaras trotted out regardless of the handedness of the pitcher we are facing.

For sure; it'd be best for maybe everyone involved if Randy could loosen up on the battery matchup. Wolfottaras just looks so happy hanging out in the dugout together.

[DHonks]

Owings was non-tendered. I'd love to take a chance on him as our 25th man as a PH/reliever. We had success with Kieschnick, and I like versatility for the 25th man

[schlies]

And yes, that's my prediction, a Ramirez signing Monday and a McGehee trade.

Bingo!

Also saw you predicted losing Luetge. On top of that, you get a mention on BP and in a tweet by Jim Powell. Please predict Braun will win his appeal and we can all sleep a bit easier.

[jjkoestler]

Is the deadline 12 CST or EST?

[hawing]

Is the deadline 12 CST or EST?

Midnight EST, 11:00 PM CST.

[brettac1]

So... what happened? I assume everyone was tendered? I figured it would be in Haudricourt's notes today, but it wasn't.

[CheezWizHed]

So the Wolfotarras era may continue.

 

He hasn't made it out of ST yet. Perhaps they aren't ready to bank on Maldonado, but if he has a big ST...

[The Truth]

Brewers tender contracts to all the Arbitration-eligible players

 

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