08-04-2025, 12:17 PM
It’s been a fun season. Probably will barely sneak into the postseason and get knocked out early, but it’s been enjoyable so far nonetheless. No idea whether this is a one-year blip or something more sustainable given that Tucker is likely gone next season, but Jed’s extension doesn’t sit well with me. Has there been organizational progress and some moderate success? Sure, the minor league pipeline is stronger (but still not elite), and we have the makings of a solid, young-ish core with some upside. Jed deserves credit for the PCA trade and for the ability to piece together solid bullpens without breaking the bank. That said, he’s been here for almost 15 years and we’ve only made the playoffs a handful of times. The Brewers have surpassed us in almost every category that matters aside from payroll. That 1 world series also seems like aeons ago, and I’m not sure how much credit Jed deserves for that. Anyway, it seems premature to hitch our wagon to Jed mid-season. I would have let things play out.