Cubs (Taillon) vs Brewers (Quintana): 5/3/25, 6:10pm

[Bulldogboy]

Just now, wallus said:

Who says we can't win? The point of my post was that even discussing Murph being fired at this point in the season is dumb.

You said they don't want to pay two managers i guess because they can't afford it. Just say I like Murphy and leave small market out of it. They are not bad because of market size. They lost a key player and did absolutely nothing to replace him because.... they are a small market? I don't think so.

[Bulldogboy]

14 minutes ago, wallus said:

No, it's just a consideration as to why a team would prefer to not pay two managers. 

This is what you posted.

[wallus]

3 minutes ago, Bulldogboy said:

This is what you posted.

This is what I posted:

A small market team that is near .500 firing the reigning NL manager of the year 34 games into the year? This is bad, even for Game Threads.

[treego14]

[Bulldogboy]

Just now, wallus said:

This is what I posted:

So like I said what does paying two managers have to do with the decision. Murphy is what 65? A young team that's going to get younger should have a young guy to grow with. Murphy was nice for continuity but let's move into phase 2. Imo

[Bulldogboy]

1 minute ago, treego14 said:

Yelich is not that guy. Who is? Contreas? 

[wallus]

1 minute ago, Bulldogboy said:

So like I said what does paying two managers have to do with the decision. Murphy is what 65? A young team that's going to get younger should have a young guy to grow with. Murphy was nice for continuity but let's move into phase 2. Imo

I'm sure Murph might be forced to retire at the end of the season if the team is really bad. However, the season is still very young and the team is almost .500. Phase 2 might happen but we aren't there yet.

[treego14]

Brewers Game Rhyme is ready for tomorrow!

It will ease the sorrow!

Can we steal a win or maybe borrow?

[ClearWaterWI]

1 hour ago, treego14 said:

I know he doesn’t play for the Cubs but can someone punch Jesse Winker’s very punchable face?  It worked last year. 

[brewmann04]

If I am Arnold calling Boston and telling Them Hoskins is available 

[Jim French Stepstool]

1 hour ago, Bulldogboy said:

Yelich is not that guy. Who is? Contreas? 

It's entirely possible that there is no one. This organization has had a history of "lead by example" types. They've also had an Adames, a Prince Fielder, a Lorenzo Cain. even a Dave Parker for a little while. Now? Yelich might come the closest, but that's kinda by default. If he was a couple more years into his career, maybe Frelick.

[82brewcrew82]

2 hours ago, wallus said:

A small market team that is near .500 firing the reigning NL manager of the year 34 games into the year? This is bad, even for Game Threads.

So you don't believe Murphy is at least part of the problem here?

[HarryDoyle]

12 hours ago, wntrtxn21 said:

It's embarrassing to watch. He's rolling over on just about everything and swinging as if he's guessing on every pitch. Brewers are stuck with him for 3 more years. Poor Murphy, he's got little he can do with what Arnold gave him and nothing in the minors to help the offense. 

Which is why fans need to lay off Counsell for bolting for Chicago. Almost a decade of having to manage small market rosters. Not even a quarter of the way through the season and all of us here are tired of watching this team.

[young guns]

10 hours ago, Bulldogboy said:

You have to ask why exactly Durbin was the guy the Brewers settled on from the Yankees. He clearly can't play 3rd or short so he's a 2b with a fringe bat. Thank God Williams has been brutal or this would be the whole conversation. 

I think they fully expected turang to slide over to short, but that was derailed by his arm soreness in spring so now they are just rolling with it.

[Brian]

1 hour ago, HarryDoyle said:

Which is why fans need to lay off Counsell for bolting for Chicago. Almost a decade of having to manage small markets rosters. Not even a quarter of the way through the season and all of us here are tired of watching this team.

Correct, the days of player team loyalty left 25 years ago when owners were not loyal. 

Why Did Counsell Leave?

Reason #1) Over a 100% pay bump for Counsell. 

Reason #2) Trading for decent players over picking up DFA' ed players. 

Reason #3)  Brewers Ranked 21st in fielding of All MLB teams. 

Reason #4) Brewers team batting average is .239 / Cubs team batting average is .265 

And I know I missed a few reasons. Do ya blame him? 

 

[Frisbee Slider]

1 hour ago, young guns said:

I think they fully expected turang to slide over to short, but that was derailed by his arm soreness in spring so now they are just rolling with it.

I’m surprised that Turang’s arm soreness lasts over a month. I suppose it is possible.

[Brian]

25 minutes ago, Frisbee Slider said:

I’m surprised that Turang’s arm soreness lasts over a month. I suppose it is possible.

A sore arm does not last over a month unless it's injured.  It's like any other sore muscle that you had 10 days max. 

[edfunderburk]

8 hours ago, brewmann04 said:

If I am Arnold calling Boston and telling Them Hoskins is available 

Maybe for Yophrey Rodriguez & the first round comp pick

[edfunderburk]

2 hours ago, HarryDoyle said:

Which is why fans need to lay off Counsell for bolting for Chicago. Almost a decade of having to manage small markets rosters. Not even a quarter of the way through the season and all of us here are tired of watching this team.

I believe today (5/4/25) would have been Counsell’s 10th Anniversary as Brewers manager 

[Bill]

11 hours ago, treego14 said:

The have-nots need to pull out and form their own league ... the fans are the real losers in all this.  

Big-market fans cannot get the same satisfaction they deserve when they win because of the inherit advantage their teams have -AND- small-market fans can never realistically expect to contend for a championship.

Fix it, MLB!

Small-market owners -- get some courage!

Fans -- speak up!

Cry me a river. 

[Bill]

The Cubs are just darn good. 

[Jopal78]

The Brewers are 16-18. What did people expect their record to be right now? 24-10?

A bunch of grumbling due to heightened expectations is what it is. Part of those heightened expectations are because Murphy is a good manager and  gets more out of less. 
 

If a team is .500 or a little better they’ll be in play for the post season until September, so give the Brewers a chance to have a couple hitters at least get hot (ex. the Cubs have started the year with 6 players on pace for 40+ homeruns none of whom have ever topped 30 in their careers) get back some of the premium arms that are injured then see what they have. 

[wallus]

8 hours ago, 82brewcrew82 said:

So you don't believe Murphy is at least part of the problem here?

Do I think Murphy is the cause of us being blown out so often? No. Do I think he could manage the bullpen better at times? Sure. But keep in mind that he gets information that we do not.

[titletownking]

2 hours ago, HarryDoyle said:

Which is why fans need to lay off Counsell for bolting for Chicago. Almost a decade of having to manage small markets rosters. Not even a quarter of the way through the season and all of us here are tired of watching this team.

Vehemently disagree. It was a rat move to our biggest enemy from a man who claimed to be one of us. Treacherous at best. 

[treego14]

38 minutes ago, Bill said:

Cry me a river. 

If you have a riverbed, I will!