Jonathan Lucroy

[CajunT]

I'm assuming if Bregman is untouchable they plan on playing him somewhere else than SS as I don't think he's seeing the field there for the next 15 years in Houston. JMO

You find a place for a bat like his in MLB. Does he have the arm to play 3B, probably not. He is not going to move two perennial All-Stars Correa or Altuvie from their positions. His best shot will probably be LF in the majors right now because Gomez and Ramus will be free agents after this season. He could also be a guy that can help you out at multiple positions, 2nd, SS and OF. But his bat will be his ticket to the major leagues.

[sportsfanatic21]

I would say that a good enough arm to play SS is definitely a good enough arm to play 3B.

[Dad04]

Speculation about the Lucroy speculation.

http://inningseaters.sportsblog.com/...happening.html

[CajunCherokee]

MLB Trade Deadline: 5 trades that need to happen: Jonathan Lucroy to the Texas Rangers

Quietly, Milwaukee has done a nice job getting back good returns in the past year for players like Carlos Gomez and Jean Segura to kickstart a rebuild. Dealing Lucroy this summer would be the next step for the Brewers towards contending down the line in the brutal NL Central.

Just two years ago, Lucroy was one of the most valuable players in baseball. Lucroy combined outstanding defense with a 132 wRC+ to post 6.1 WAR in 2014 per FanGraphs.com, an elite mark for a catcher.

However, Lucroy's output dipped to 1.1 WAR in just 103 games last season as he struggled at the plate while dealing with a toe injury and concussion. The Brewers missed out on an opportunity to deal Lucroy prior to the 2015 season, but can still somewhat salvage the situation this summer with a fair return for the 29-year-old.

Unfortunately, Lucroy is off to a poor start at the plate again, exactly the last thing Milwaukee wanted to see in a rebuilding season. At the very least, Lucroy looks healthy in the early going, and can still be a valuable piece due to his defense, pitch framing, and team-friendly club option for 2017.

For a team like Texas, who figures to be in the AL West mix again after winning the division a year ago, Lucroy would be a huge upgrade. The Rangers already had a shaky catching situation entering the year, and it looks downright ugly after starter Robinson Chirinos suffered a broken forearm.

Texas has an excellent farm system, and wouldn't have to part with a top prospect like Nomar Mazara to get Lucroy. Even if Lucroy's value is not what it once was, Milwaukee could get back a solid package of mid-level prospects from Texas.

http://fansided.com/2016/05/04/mlb-t...need-happen/2/

[CajunAmos]

Did the guy actually look at his stats? It's still early and he started slow but his BA is up to 0.307 with a .371 OBP and a 0.792 OPS which is just a little higher than he career averages.

[MelRock]

Did the guy actually look at his stats? It's still early and he started slow but his BA is up to 0.307 with a .371 OBP and a 0.792 OPS which is just a little higher than he career averages.

I was thinking the same thing, Luc's numbers are up.

[cajun4life]

4 hours south of Arlington would be so much better.

[CajunJack55]

4 hours south of Arlington would be so much better.

yup

[NewsCopy]

The Milwaukee Brewers catcher has put himself back in the best catcher in baseball conversation with the highest WAR among catchers.

https://reviewingthebrew.com/2016/06...ucroy-is-back/

[Turbine]

Back to back multi hit games.

Lucroy hit a pair of doubles Tuesday.

[NewsCopy]

For the second time in his career, former Louisiana Ragin' Cajun Jonathan Lucroy is an All-Star.

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[Zeebart21]

Dude is nails!