The "Reason we are in danger" thread...

[liveforoctober]

Opposite of the other one... if there is something that is going to do us in... what will it be?

 

1)Unhealthy Ben Sheets - can you imagine if we had a healthy Sheets, Sabathia, and Gallardo right now?

 

2)Torres - we kind of need a confident closer in the post-season, and Torres has been iffy.

 

3) Small-ball - Every run is important now... and we have proven many, many times that we are a home run hitting team (much like Philly), but execution of the small stuff wisn games now, and it HAS to happen.

 

Where are our flaws?

[zzzmanwitz]

1) We don't have Ryan Howard...

 

2) We don't have Brad Lidge...

[SeriesFinale]

Of the remaining playoff teams, the Brew Crew has been swept by the Phillies, Red Sox and Cubs and was an extra-innings hit away from getting swept by the Dodgers.

 

(We also got swept by also-rans the Mets, Marlins and Astros)

[Ennder]

They did a study on playoff baseball and found that the importance of the HR goes up in a small run scoring environment and the effect of bunts etc mostly goes down. So I disagree with the small ball thing.

[Legacy25GT]

They did a study on playoff baseball and found that the importance of the HR goes up in a small run scoring environment and the effect of bunts etc mostly goes down. So I disagree with the small ball thing.

 

Sweet... way to be optimistic... lets run with this (and then complain about the small ball thing when/if they lose)

[Ennder]

I'd have to add poor defense probably does cost us more in a close game and we are the worst defensive team in the playoffs.

[fondybrewfan]

Our #6 hitter is a blackhole

 

Our OBP % is horrible. Solo HR's aren't going to win a lot of games.

[datrain711]

we let average to below average pitchers with little to no stuff make us look bad by showing no plate discipline (jamie moyer, anyone?)

[WisconsinSportsRule]

The biggest problem i see is that our offensive isn't exactly lighting it up right now. Will we have patience? Guys like Brett Myers had a field day against us because we were so aggressive.

[DonMoney4Mgr]

17th in the majors in scoring runs, and 25th in batting average.

[rluzinski]

17th in the majors in scoring runs, and 25th in batting average.

 

Never compare the AL with the NL. There's no point with the DH. The Brewers are 7th in the NL in runs scored.

[holybannana]

17th in the majors in scoring runs, and 25th in batting average.

 

Never compare the AL with the NL. There's no point with the DH. The Brewers are 7th in the NL in runs scored.

Which isn't that far from being 17th overall, really. Middle of the pack regardless and very average you could say. But yeah, comparing two leagues with different rules doesn't work, I agree.

[brewerguy71]

The Phillies arent going to roll over like the Pirates and Cubs did.

 

I agree about the offense. They still arent hitting well at all, even in the last week against the Pirates and a lot of relief pitchers, the team was only able to score a run here or there.

 

As for Moyer not having any "stuff"...there is a reason he is still pitching at age 45. He knows how to pitch. He changes speeds, he locates his pitches, and when you are throwing change ups all day long at 78 mph, an 85 mph fastball looks just as fast as 98. Hes a good pitcher. The whole league has done poorly against him this year.

[kmcasper23]

The offense not scoring as many runs as they did in July and August and the slump by Hart. Torres also struggling to get anybody out is not what you want to see from your closer.

[joepepsi]

They aren't going to win any games in their last at bat against the Phillies.

[brewmann04]

I think the brewers will suprise in the playoffs and wishing them the best of luck and all the fans of the Crew enjoy.

But i think Braun and fielder can carry this team in a 5 game series.

I like our top 2 starters aganist the Phils and we all know Lidge is bound to blow a save.

[SeriesFinale]

...and we all know Lidge is bound to blow a save.

Well, the NL Comeback Player of the Year's 41-for-41 conversion rate doesn't provide me with much evidence and/or hope he will.

[FVBrewerFan]

Ok 7th in NL in runs scored but it's been worse than that down the stretch. THAT is the reason we're in danger- simply being able to score enough runs to win 3 games. Our best chance to win is 2 lights out performances by CC (and I mean 1 run or less) and a win at home somehow.

 

It's no secret the Phillies will pitch around Braun and Fielder- moreso than usual. Sure, Hardy will concern them a little but then there is no fear at all 6-9. Especially late in games, I can see them putting Braun and Fielder on base and taking their chances.