2014-06-17 Brewers (Garza) at Diamondbacks (Miley), 8:40 PM CDT [Brewers lose, 4-3]

[BraunyBoy08]

Not gonna lie, I thought that was routine to center off the bat. Glad i was wrong.

[DuWayne Steurer]

Not gonna lie, I thought that was routine to center off the bat. Glad i was wrong.

 

 

Really? WHen I heard the crack of the bat, I said "OOOOF!!!!"

 

That ball was absolutely mashed.

[DoubleSwitch]

The throwing stuff is annoying, but Garza has pitched all right so far this year. I think people put too much faith in Nelsons ability to come in and outperform what we've currently got going. He's still a two pitch pitcher who's had always had control problems when bumping up levels. The Garza contract might be a drag in 3 or 4 years, but I think you guys are nuts if you'd rather have Fiers or Nelson in the rotation right now all else being equal.

[yfinn6]

The throwing stuff is annoying, but Garza has pitched all right so far this year. I think people put too much faith in Nelsons ability to come in and outperform what we've currently got going. He's still a two pitch pitcher who's had always had control problems when bumping up levels. The Garza contract might be a drag in 3 or 4 years, but I think you guys are nuts if you'd rather have Fiers or Nelson in the rotation right now all else being equal.

 

Were people claiming that Nelson or Fiers should replace Garza? Most people seem to think that Nelson should replace Estrada.. I haven't read that he should replace Garza. But it's possible that I have missed a post or two.

[adambr2]

Yeah I've never heard anyone wanting Nelson to replace Garza. That would be pretty insane 2 1/2 months into the biggest free agent deal in franchise history.

[TURBO]

I don't think anyone is saying to replace Garza with Fiers or Nelson, my comment was strictly based on the fact that he sucks. It is natural when we spend that kind of cash on a guy, that we expect him to produce.

 

Estrada should be replaced by Nelson immediately. Nelson can't do any worse than Estrada.

 

I am not a fan of Fiers. He had his chance, and didn't get it done. I just don't have any faith in the guy as far as pitching in MLB.

[bigredrobbo]

Right now, I'd take DAVEY Nelson to replace Garza, the way he's performed this year!

[DoubleSwitch]

I was talking like in a hypothetical situation where the Brewers hadn't signed Garza. That being said I'd also still stick with Estrada for the time being. People overrate Nelson who has a couple huge flaws in his game, and undervalue the sustained success Estrada has had as a starting pitcher the last couple years.

[BraunyBoy08]

Haha I have it on mute on my laptop while my wife watches tv so I didn't hear it off the bat. Based on how it was hit it didn't look like a homerun ball

[TURBO]

These commercials are killing me. Do we have to watch the same commercials, night after night, all freaking season?

 

Man, I'm not sure I can take this another 3-4 months.

[yfinn6]

I was talking like in a hypothetical situation where the Brewers hadn't signed Garza. That being said I'd also still stick with Estrada for the time being. People overrate Nelson who has a couple huge flaws in his game, and undervalue the sustained success Estrada has had as a starting pitcher the last couple years.

 

Which are?

[bigredrobbo]

Haha I have it on mute on my laptop while my wife watches tv so I didn't hear it off the bat. Based on how it was hit it didn't look like a homerun ball

 

I've been looking for a laptop option - what do you use?

[pacopete4]

I really hope Braun is saving all of his hitting to go on a tear when others (Lucroy) cool down. Just never figured he may struggle to hit .300 PEDs or not.

[pacopete4]

Again, how does a guy so good at defense never get known for it, almost like it was a secret that he could really play the field. Strange stuff. Awesome snag.

[yfinn6]

Miguel Montero has really annoying walk-up music.

[Baldkin]

I am not a fan of Fiers. He had his chance, and didn't get it done. I just don't have any faith in the guy as far as pitching in MLB.

 

You mean the guy with the career 3.74 FIP and ERA+ of exactly league average?

 

Yes, clearly, he didn't get it done. And clearly, he didn't get tired after they jumped him up an additional 65 innings in 2012 over his previous career high and had him run completely out of gas down the stretch -- where he had an ERA over 7 in September.

[BraunyBoy08]

Haha I have it on mute on my laptop while my wife watches tv so I didn't hear it off the bat. Based on how it was hit it didn't look like a homerun ball

 

I've been looking for a laptop option - what do you use?

 

MLB.tv

[TURBO]

Yes, clearly, he didn't get it done. And clearly, he didn't get tired after they jumped him up an additional 65 innings in 2012 over his previous career high and had him run completely out of gas down the stretch -- where he had an ERA over 7 in September.

 

My memory is of a guy who looked outmatched when we needed him most. My memory of him was of a guy who looked like he didn't belong on a major league roster.

[adambr2]

I'm a little annoyed with Segura's Sunday trot pace running out ground balls.

[BraunyBoy08]

Not much more painful than watching the pitcher swing at ball 4...

[Bombers]

IGT rule of the night: You aren't allowed to post in this thread unless you vote Luc and Gomez 25 times tonight.

 

kirkgibsonisatool@mailinator.com has already been used.

I voted 100 times today - Go Luc!!

[swheeler23]

I really hope Braun is saving all of his hitting to go on a tear when others (Lucroy) cool down. Just never figured he may struggle to hit .300 PEDs or not.

I gotta think he is injured and is still the Brewers best option. He has won a couple games during his slump for the team

[pacopete4]

I really hope Braun is saving all of his hitting to go on a tear when others (Lucroy) cool down. Just never figured he may struggle to hit .300 PEDs or not.

I gotta think he is injured and is still the Brewers best option. He has won a couple games during his slump for the team

 

Yeah I'm not trying to dog on him too much like some fans but he just doesn't look like the Braun I remember. Could just be a slump though. Hope so anyways.

[jjkoestler]

Garza is tossing a nice game. 7 IP, 2 ER. 92 pitches.

[chickinbrickin]

I was talking like in a hypothetical situation where the Brewers hadn't signed Garza. That being said I'd also still stick with Estrada for the time being. People overrate Nelson who has a couple huge flaws in his game, and undervalue the sustained success Estrada has had as a starting pitcher the last couple years.

 

Which are?

 

Huge flaws, lol, must be those huge flaws that have caused him to absolutely dominate AAA this year, and get better at every level in the minors.