Game Thread (7/17/2022): Brewers (Ashby) at Giants (Webb) - 3:05 PM CDT

[DuWayne Steurer]

13 minutes ago, edfunderburk said:

 

Anyone who takes off their “homer” glasses can see that our issues are far greater than a few injuries 

This team is at best mediocre & has no chance of winning in the postseason

I’m so tired of all those who defend the Brew Crew & try to point out that it is a long season 

It is actually easy to see that we are “average” in an awful division 

 

On a Brewers fansite, you're going to find more apologists, homers, and people who try to be hopeful about a season than not. That's generally how it goes. 

[willie key]

I wonder what you would get for hader.   

[NBBrewFan]

Just now, willie key said:

I wonder what you would get for hader.   

Unfortunately closers aren't valued like they used to be, but it only takes one team.  

[Pugger]

1 minute ago, willie key said:

I wonder what you would get for hader.   

Right now?  Yikes.

[brewers888]

1 minute ago, willie key said:

I wonder what you would get for hader.   

I really hope they are trying to find that out.

[DuWayne Steurer]

1 minute ago, willie key said:

I wonder what you would get for hader.   

Despite his recent struggles, unless he's got an actual physical injury that's hindering him, I think he's still going to get quite a haul. 

[NBBrewFan]

6 minutes ago, Simba2020 said:

Too bad he isn't Doyle and we could flip him for Smoltz.

LOL.  Smoltz could probably outpitch Alexander (Jason and Doyle)

[brewers888]

Just now, DuWayne Steurer said:

Despite his recent struggles, unless he's got an actual physical injury that's hindering him, I think he's still going to get quite a haul. 

If thats the case the time has come to trade him.

[Pugger]

Even with this discussion I sincerely doubt we'll be sellers unless we really tank after the All-Star game.

[SomewhereInTime]

I know this offense isn't the best in the world, but they're not terrible, they do score runs, and the amount of comments in this thread ******** about the offense is funny when they've given up 9 runs in the game.  I'm more worried about acquiring another starter and multiple relief pitchers.

[The stache]

6 minutes ago, willie key said:

Brewers are still at 75 % to make playoffs and 66% to win division.    People who follow all these predictive and analytical stats as gospel is just pure folly

i do think it drives people away from the game.

 Baseball Reference had us at a 43.2% chance to make the playoffs entering today.. our loss, coupled with wins by both the Giants and Phillies, who are right behind us, is going to lower the further.

And really, does anybody expect this sorry group to even break wind, should they make the playoffs? Because I sure am looking forward to getting embarrassed by the Dodgers again. 

[NBBrewFan]

3 minutes ago, SomewhereInTime said:

I know this offense isn't the best in the world, but they're not terrible, they do score runs, and the amount of comments in this thread ******** about the offense is funny when they've given up 9 runs in the game.  I'm more worried about acquiring another starter and multiple relief pitchers.

The brewers offense is like a AAAA batter.  They feast on AAA pitching and can't hit Major league pitching to save there lives. 

[Pugger]

2 minutes ago, SomewhereInTime said:

I know this offense isn't the best in the world, but they're not terrible, they do score runs, and the amount of comments in this thread ******** about the offense is funny when they've given up 9 runs in the game.  I'm more worried about acquiring another starter and multiple relief pitchers.

With Woody back, Peralta on the mend and hopefully we fix Hader I believe we need bats to put pressure on our opponents instead of hoping our pitchers are keeping the other guys off the scoreboard.

[LouisEly]

3 minutes ago, SomewhereInTime said:

I know this offense isn't the best in the world, but they're not terrible, they do score runs, and the amount of comments in this thread ******** about the offense is funny when they've given up 9 runs in the game.  I'm more worried about acquiring another starter and multiple relief pitchers.

And they're too lazy to look at the other teams in the league to realize that a majority of them either have similar hitting and worse pitching or better hitting and much worse pitching.

The Brewers are above league average in runs scored and above average in runs given up.  Lots of other teams have just as bad of an offense, if not worse, and just as bad of 10th-13th members of the pitching staff if not worse.

[NBBrewFan]

27 minutes ago, The stache said:

This team is a dumpster fire.

12-15 in June

Soon to be 6-9 in July

18-24 since June 1st. That’s .429 baseball. Is it any wonder nobody is coming to the ballpark? 

 

I knew it was bad, but I didn't realize that bad until seeing it.

[The stache]

7 minutes ago, SomewhereInTime said:

I know this offense isn't the best in the world, but they're not terrible, they do score runs, and the amount of comments in this thread ******** about the offense is funny when they've given up 9 runs in the game.  I'm more worried about acquiring another starter and multiple relief pitchers.

We’re in the middle of the National League in RPG, and one 19 run explosion from being 11th place. When we’re not hitting the long ball, we struggle mightily. 

[Pugger]

1 minute ago, The stache said:

We’re in the middle of the National League in RPG, and one 19 run explosion from being 11th place. When we’re not hitting the long ball, we struggle mightily. 

And you shouldn't depend upon HRs to create offense.  They come in bunches.  Situational hitting is alien to these guys.

[phnxcrew]

5 minutes ago, Pugger said:

With Woody back, Peralta on the mend and hopefully we fix Hader I believe we need bats to put pressure on our opponents instead of hoping our pitchers are keeping the other guys off the scoreboard.

Exactly.  If hader, peralta and woodruff can’t execute we stand no chance.  I agree a middle relief option should be acquired for a B prospect but that’ should be a long term type player. Scoring a few runs once and awhile isn’t getting it done, despite some peoples rosiest glasses 

[NBBrewFan]

38 minutes ago, NBBrewFan said:

Brewers are missing a perfect chance to score 3-4 runs and pad their stats so it looks like they have an average offense.

Looky looky.  How about that for an above average offense.

[edfunderburk]

17 minutes ago, DuWayne Steurer said:

On a Brewers fansite, you're going to find more apologists, homers, and people who try to be hopeful about a season than not. That's generally how it goes. 

I understand … point well taken

to be clear - I consider myself to be a devoted fan … I started following the Brewers passionately as a 9-year old when they came over from Seattle in 1970

No matter how much I love them, I can’t help but speak the truth (at least my perceived truth)

This is not a good team 

[Pugger]

It doesn't mean much but I'm glad to see Rowdy get a homer.

[trwi7]

Four to tie, five to take the lead.  15 to Hader/Counsell proof the lead.

[trwi7]

BA getting excited about a fly ball that travels less than 300 feet just to let you know where our offense is right now.

[NBBrewFan]

CC pulling his La Russa imitation.

[willie key]

12 minutes ago, Pugger said:

It doesn't mean much but I'm glad to see Rowdy get a homer.

This will get the offense is average people very excited.