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I think with this move we are seeing them take a very legitimate run at success this year while reloading for 2013-5. They have basically used LaPorta in return for two high draft picks next year that MAY be ready for the majors in 2012. They have already basically said that they won't sign Sheets in the offseason. So they will end up with 4 compensatory picks to go with their own in next year's draft. Couple that with them almost assuredly being sellers next July (Fielder to NYY?) and they should be set up very nicely to make another run in 5 or 6 years if they draft/trade wisely. Conversely, in the interim the Cubs should own the division with almost everyone at or slightly past their prime. I would expect them to reload and be sort of like St Louis is right now as Milwaukee rises back up. On multiple levels this trade makes a lot of sense for the Brewers. The only drawback is whether they are willing to deplete their system to fix the bullpen in the coming weeks.
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Hey sorry smartass. I misread the title which is actually pretty easy to do considering the OP was talking about a weekend series such as the one coming up. My question is still relevant regardless. :stickman:
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Looking at the weather your safest bet looks to be Sunday. Friday and Saturday are looking like rain may be a factor. I'm curious...if Friday and/or Saturday's games get cancelled will they do a traditional DH on Sunday or will they go the D/N DH / open date later in the season / DH later in the season route? I would suspect if both F/S get rained out that they would want to play two on Sunday....otherwise there'll be a bit too many consecutive days of rest for the bullpen.