So...you're Ned...whatta ya do?

[DWadeMU3]

I think we have to at least split this series - both in terms of the playoff race, and from a mental standpoint going into the Cubs series. We've lost the first game - with, by far, the best pitching matchup we're going to have all series long. So...armchair managers - what do you do to light a fire under these guys?

[FidoMcCokefiend]

Resign

[ELCABALLO45]

drink some more Coffee

[cnycerveceros]

Fido beat me to it by 2 minutes!

 

Seriously, I know this is cliche, but if the players need someone to light a fire that is the problem.

[BrewCrewForever]

I have no idea. I don't know what he can do? I mean guys just are not hitting. I can't remember the last time we strung a bunch of hits together. Fielder did good tonight, but Braun and Hart have not hit at all this month and without them we are in trouble.

[bklynbrewcrew]

Get that resume ready and hope Dale Jr hires you to change his tires.

[naivin]

Fill out the line up card, try to keep them relaxed and focused on just playing the AB in front of them and try to win a game. That is truly all he can do.

[Gobias Industries]

Yeah, there isn't much the guy can do. It is really hard to win games when you're consistently scoring 2 to 4 runs.

[DWadeMU3]

My only thoughts:

- Switch up Braun/Fielder

- Bench Weeks and/or Hall (preferably both)...we can't have Weeks, Hall and Cameron in the lineup on the same day - too many strikeouts.

- Start Rivera for a game (not sure what exactly this is going to accomplish except mixing things up a bit)

- Put Hart in the leadoff spot

 

Not sure any of these (or combo of these) would help, but I think SOMETHING needs to be done. This is getting ridiculous...

[milwaukeesportsfan]

Something I should probably be doing, updating my resume.

[naivin]

I do have to say...Is there anything to lose by starting Lamb at 3B?

[BrewCrewForever]

I do have to say...Is there anything to lose by starting Lamb at 3B?

Well not tomorrow against Hamels. But maybe Saturday vs. Blanton.

[pebadger]

Enter a drawing to win a weekend getaway inclusing hotel, air fare and $1500 cash and tix to the Packers game in Tampa on September 28.

[Gobias Industries]

How about firing Skaalen? I know a hitting coach doesn't do much, but it would definitely shake things up.

 

Hire Cirillo. He just summed up the Brewers troubles up tonight in about 30 seconds.

[trwi7]

Keep grinding. Take that whichever way you want.

[BrewCrewForever]

I to would love to see Gamel but I have accepted the fact it will not happen this season.

[DougJones43]

Play Gamel. Play Rivera.

[Postseason2006]

Resign immediately so the Brewers have a chance. Why continue to play Kameron and Hall when they have been black holes?

[ELCABALLO45]

Resign immediately so the Brewers have a chance. Why continue to play Kameron and Hall when they have been black holes?

Cameron is OPSing over 1.000 since Aug 1st. And has played great Defense, I don't understand why people don't like him.

[Postseason2006]

Cameron is not a big game player. Just look at his postseason stats. If Lou PInella likes him, Mr Failure, then some thing is wrong.

[BrewCrewForever]

Resign immediately so the Brewers have a chance. Why continue to play Kameron and Hall when they have been black holes?

Cameron is OPSing over 1.000 since Aug 1st. And has played great Defense, I don't understand why people don't like him.

Yeah, I'm not gonna get on Cameron. And who would you play instead of him now with Kapler hurt? Gwynn? I don't think so.

[naivin]

Cameron is not a big game player.

What does that mean exactly? By that standard, I would submit that Ben Sheets should probably be moved to the bullpen for the remainder of the season.

[Postseason2006]

http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/camermi01.shtml

 

Those are terrific postseason #'s and he didn't do much for San Diego who folded like the Vikes last year.

[brewmann04]

the horrible play by the brewers are not all ned fault the players need to play the game.

The brewers losing ways fall directly to the players on the field.

 

however i expect Ned to give Bobby Cox a call about next season.

[trwi7]

Tip my hat to the opposing rookie pitcher.