Nieuwenhuis DFA'd; Suter recalled

[And That]

Per a Brewers announcement.

 

I will always remember Kirk's bizarre home/road splits in 2016. A season for the ages.

[bensheeps]

With adding Suter as a lefty in the pen, does that make it more likely that Millone stays in the rotation and Garza heads to the pen?

[pacopete4]

It is a little bit funny that Kirk finally had a good game and then was removed from the team. I don't understand the Suter call up as he is pretty stinky himself.

[JDBrewCrew]

I hate to be the one to say it but... FINALLY! Happy their moving on. The splits were always baffling.

[MillerParkSouth]

With adding Suter as a lefty in the pen, does that make it more likely that Millone stays in the rotation and Garza heads to the pen?

I'm hoping this makes it more likely that Milone gets DFA'd.

[DR28]

Finally we have a LOOGY.

[markedman5]

So who is the backup center Fielder? Perez?

[billymac]

I'd say Milone is next when Garza is activated, trimming the fat off the 40

[newrivervalley]

Nieuwenhuis had more than enough chances. Glad Brewers moved on.

[markedman5]

I'd say Milone is next when Garza is activated, trimming the fat off the 40

 

I think Suter will be sent back when Garza is activated.

[Outlander]

I can't see this team having only four bench players for long, so in the near future I imagine two pitchers are sent down/DFA and a CF is called up, possibly added to the 40 man depending on the player.

[pacopete4]

I can't see this team having only four bench players for long, so in the near future I imagine two pitchers are sent down/DFA and a CF is called up, possibly added to the 40 man depending on the player.

 

I think it'd be fun if they sent down Broxton can called up Brinson AND Phillips. Minds would blow around these forums but it would be fun as heck to watch those two with this team.

[Outlander]

I actually wouldn't necessarily be opposed to that. It might impact super 2 but the Brewers will still keep the player the same amount of time.

[folly412]

Tom‏ @Haudricourt 25m25 minutes ago

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Nieuwenhuis was primary backup in CF to Broxton, who opened in huge slump. Franklin, Perez, Thames, not really CF types. Perhaps Santana.

 

 

Considering he can't even play serviceable RF, perhaps we not try that experiment again.

[pacopete4]

I'd rather see Santana forced into CF than to call up someone like Wren.

[JohnBriggs12]

You just knew something was going to happen when Counsell preached patience,for struggling hitters earlier this week. Guessing Surer will simply go back down when Garza is activated. Milone was solid vs. Cubs on Wednesday. Should have been allowed to go another inning

[adambr2]

I think this means Counsell meant what he said that they are going to be patient with Broxton. Still think its likely Phillips ends up as the direct replacement for Kirk, but there's no reason to burn service time of Brinson and Phillips this early in the season when it would likely cost a year of control.

[3and2Fastball]

Hit a bomb, get DFA'd the next day. Reminds me a little of Gabe Gross' last game as a Brewer.

 

Perez can probably play CF better than Santana

[Greenleaf1]

@Brewers 1m1 minute ago

RHP Matt Garza will come off the 10-day disabled list and make his season debut on Monday against the Reds. LHP Tommy Milone to the bullpen.

 

Looks like Suter's stay in Milwaukee will be brief.

[JohnBriggs12]

I'd rather see Santana forced into CF than to call up someone like Wren.

 

Santana can't play CF. He's just passable in RF. Wren makes a lot of sense until Brinson passes the Super 2 cutoff. Wren is a contact hitter who works counts and takes walks which will play off the bench late in games. Plus he can steal a base which fits in with Counsell's style.

[MrTPlush]

Santana can't play CF. He's just passable in RF.

 

Not even close. He is downright terrible in the OF regardless of where he is. Terrible jumps and terrible routes.

[And That]

Now is the time to take a look at Wren, if they ever do want to see what they have. Once the window opens for Brinson and Phillips, it'll be hard to get ABs for Wren in Milwaukee.

[brewcrewdue80]

Thinking Kirk N's Lefty bat doesn't have a usefulness on the team and was DFA'd because there isn't a need for what he brings to the team anymore.

 

It is curious on the gap it leaves with CF. Maybe this is a vote of confidence to show Broxton he's the everyday CF the rest of this season. Every game, every inning. The solution may turn out being Aguilar optioned to AAA with some CF like Wren or Reed called up for light duty. Garza is going to remove either Milone or Suter.

[adambr2]

Thinking Kirk N's Lefty bat doesn't have a usefulness on the team and was DFA'd because there isn't a need for what he brings to the team anymore.

 

It is curious on the gap it leaves with CF. Maybe this is a vote of confidence to show Broxton he's the everyday CF the rest of this season. Every game, every inning. The solution may turn out being Aguilar optioned to AAA with some CF like Wren or Reed called up for light duty. Garza is going to remove either Milone or Suter.

 

Thought that about Broxton myself. You would think it's a vote of confidence in him.

[reillymcshane]

Kirk N. may very well end up back with the club.

 

There is a good chance no one claims He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Spelled. If that's the case, the Brewers might just put him down at AAA to see if he can get back on track.

 

Of course, as a veteran, he could reject the assignment. But then he'd be losing out on his paycheck. Doubt he wants that.

 

Again, this all assumes that no one claims Kirk, and the Brewers would like to keep him. Brewers could even say to him that they just want him to go play everyday, get things back in order, and then they'll bring him back.