AJ Preller’s Failed Experiment
Like others, the Padres bet big last winter and lost. Patrick Brewer examines the Padres season and looks ahead to their future. Continue reading AJ Preller’s Failed Experiment
Author: Patrick Brewer
My name is Patrick Brewer. I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of UCSD with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations. I have been a lifelong Padres fan and hope to one day work in an MLB front office.
Deciphering Advanced Statistics: Part 2
Patrick Brewer continues his look at advanced statistics. Continue reading Deciphering Advanced Statistics: Part 2
Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Potential World Series Champions?
Following a three game sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Pirates are continuing to find ways to win games and are continuing to prove they are a force to be reckoned with in the National League. Continue reading Are the Pittsburgh Pirates Potential World Series Champions?
Deciphering Advanced Statistics: Part 1
Patrick Brewer helps decipher some of the newest metrics that are taking over baseball. Continue reading Deciphering Advanced Statistics: Part 1
Is it time for a divisional realignment or playoff restructuring?
Rob Manfred is nearing the end of his first year on the job and it has been a year filled with good progress and good discussions about many aspects of the game. Is it time to turn the conversation to playoff restructuring or divisional realignment? Continue reading Is it time for a divisional realignment or playoff restructuring?
Are the Washington Nationals in trouble?
The Nationals were tipped to be a juggernaut in the spring. Are they now in trouble? Continue reading Are the Washington Nationals in trouble?
Biggest Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
Patrick Brewer hands out his grades for the trade deadline and gives his winners and losers. Continue reading Biggest Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
Evaluating the Phillies Return for Cole Hamels
Lead National League Writer, Patrick Brewer, looks at the blockbuster Rangers/Phillies trade. Continue reading Evaluating the Phillies Return for Cole Hamels
Could the Arizona Diamondbacks get Cole Hamels?
A surprising team has emerged in the Cole Hamels derby. Lead National League Writer, Patrick Brewer, explores a D’Backs/Phillies trade. Continue reading Could the Arizona Diamondbacks get Cole Hamels?
The Decision to Rebuild
To rebuild or not rebuild? That’s the question facing a bunch of franchises this week. Patrick Brewer discusses. Continue reading The Decision to Rebuild
Did the Reds get enough in return for Johnny Cueto?
Johnny Cueto was finally traded. Patrick Brewer looks at whether the Reds got enough for their ace. Continue reading Did the Reds get enough in return for Johnny Cueto?
Have the Mets done enough?
The Mets finally made a move but it doesn’t look like nearly enough. Patrick Brewer explores. Continue reading Have the Mets done enough?
Call to the Bullpen 