Brewers Should Go For Broke
After reading the JS Online Article about how the Brewers are going after Jeff Suppan, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I am excited that they are actually looking at signing one of the top free agents left on the market. On the other hand, Suppan’s career numbers are still not those of a pitcher for whom I would like to see the Brewers break the bank. Sure, Suppan has been excellent the last few years, but remember, he was playing on one of the best teams in the NL. He had a lot of players around him to pick him up. What I really wanted to see, and it seems to still be a pipe dream, is for the Brewers to break the bank going for a guy like Barry Zito. Sure, he should command $10-15 million per year, but those extra 18 or more wins on our schedule puts us in the playoffs. The playoffs put butts in the seats. Butts in the seats translates to more revenue. More revenue translates to more talent on the roster. More talent translates to a greater probability of playing in the World Series, and that’s what it’s all about. Think about that initial investment the Packers made in Reggie White. Now I am not saying Barry Zito’s arrival will bring with it a powerhouse team a la the mid 90’s Packers. However, it could really do a lot to change things around for the better in Milwaukee. So please, Mr. Melvin…if you are going to spend, why not just go all the way?