Brewers fans have officially hit a breaking point. In this hour of Jen, Gabe & Chewy, the crew reacts to swirling rumors that the Milwaukee Brewers could trade Freddie Peralta, possibly to the Los Angeles Dodgers — and the response is immediate, emotional, and blunt: out of principle, you can’t do it. 012025 JGC Hour 2 Jen opens the discussion by laying out the reality: Peralta has one year left at $8 million, a number that absolutely should not cripple a franchise. Even if he walks in free agency, the Brewers would receive a valuable compensatory pick, just like they did with Willy Adames. With one of the best farm systems in baseball already, the question becomes unavoidable: How many more prospects do you need before you actually try to win? ⚾ Why Freddie Peralta matters right now The crew emphasizes that Peralta isn’t just another asset — he’s a reliable, every-fifth-day starter who helps you survive a 162-game season. With Brandon Woodruff’s health uncertain and young arms like Miz struggling with consistency, Peralta represents stability the Brewers can’t afford to lose. They revisit how excited fans were about the Brewers’ pitching entering last postseason — and how quickly that optimism vanished once injuries and inconsistency hit. 💰 The Dodgers problem The discussion turns fiery when the Dodgers enter the picture: A team that overpays without consequence A franchise operating as “illogical actors” in the market A payroll model Milwaukee simply cannot replicate Jen argues that trading Peralta to Los Angeles would feel like a direct kick to the fan base, reinforcing the idea that small-market teams exist only to feed the giants. Chewy counters with the only acceptable scenario: If you’re trading him, you make them grossly overpay. Anything less is unacceptable. 🌽 Prospects vs. real players Josh DiMaggio pushes the conversation into uncomfortable territory: Year after year, the Brewers “build for the future” The future never quite arrives Salary goes down, not up Assets pile up without ever turning into championships The analogy lands hard: The Brewers have plenty of corn in the field — but not enough currency to actually buy what they need. Fans don’t want more names in the farm system. They want real hitters, real bats, and real attempts to win now. 🔄 Win now or keep punting? The crew debates whether the Brewers have ever truly gone “all in.” Even last season, payroll dropped year over year — hardly the sign of a franchise pushing its chips to the middle. They acknowledge the system isn’t fair, but that doesn’t excuse: Constantly kicking the can down the road Trading proven players for maybe-helpful prospects Asking fans to wait for 2027, 2028… or later As Jen puts it: If you trade Freddie Peralta for prospects who might help in 2028, you’re asking fans to believe in a future that may never come. ⚖️ The bottom line Unless the Brewers receive: A power bat they can plug into the middle of the lineup right now, or A return so massive it forces a future blockbuster trade …then trading Freddie Peralta makes no sense. The farm is full. The roster is young. The fans are tired. 🎧 A raw, passionate Brewers debate about money, fairness, and whether “next year” has finally worn out its welcome — only on Jen, Gabe & Chewy. Brewers, Milwaukee Brewers, Freddie Peralta trade, Brewers Dodgers, Brewers rumors, Brewers prospects, MLB payroll disparity, Brewers farm system, Dodgers spending, Brewers frustration, Wisconsin sports, ESPN Milwaukee, Jen Gabe and Chewy
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