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I appreciate JimH5 pointing out the trademark problem. It never really crossed my mind.

Yuck, I hope I never see him in a Brewers uniform.

Thanks, I appreciate it. I wasn't looking to closely after I posted it. I was more concerned about the information that I was putting out there. Grammar is important, especially if you want to be taken seriously.

This is all great information. PHI I liked your post on what else you would like to see. I understand how important a new interesting side of things is important. I will surely take this into consideration. My opinion will be shown more frequently in the blog, along with other rare things I promise you. Thanks so much for your time everybody.

No, I completely take any feedback. Lodiness, I appreciate your comments honestly. I have also found that the most successful blogs that are out there do mix in their own thoughts, with the thoughts of other people. That was what I was trying to accomplish. I come across, to a lot of people, as someone who passionately defends my point of view. I didn't want the blog to be 100% my own opinion. Thanks guys for taking a look. RyDogg, I do anticipate sticking with this blog. I have been a season ticket holder with my father since 2002. I will post everyday, and find new, interesting information in order to appeal to my audience.

I was just wondering what people were thinking.

I have had a Brewers Blog and post just about everyday. I am a frequent user of brewerfan.net and would like to improve my readership and find out what you guys think of my thoughts. I am a senior at UWM majoring in Journalism so any thoughts would be helpful. Thanks and GO Brewers! The link is posted below. http://brewcrewdaily.blogspot.com/ (added clickability to link --1992)

Why is McClung used in late inning situations? We were lucky to get through the 7th.

I actually had an internship with a local television station and I understand exactly what you are saying on players who are open to an interview. Counsell never turned down an interview. I think the reason Prince seems so short with the media is, honestly, he is not that well spoken.

The reason that I think that I started this post was because I was so frustrated on what some broadcasters do say. People would don't look at baseball as closely as many of the members on this board are lead into the wrong direction. Obviously players like Braun and Fielder are going to get their praise, but the frustrating thing is when players who I personally feel could be easily replaced are praised on a frequent basis. The "casual fans" that listen to the people talk then try to explain to me how I am wrong for what I think. Just last week I was at the Brewers game against the White Sox. I sat next to a husband/wife that I have seen many times at the stadium. This is how the conversation went... Keep in mind this was the Sat game and we were already down 6-0 in the 3rd... Her: Our offense has been really struggling lately. Me: Yeah Weeks going down for the year hasn't helped. Her: Are you kidding me, we have Counsell. Weeks struck out way too much. Me: Yeah, he has played alright this season. Her: Alright, he is one of the best infielders in baseball. This is where I just ended the conversation. I realize that there is no sense in getting into an argument involving Craig Counsell because the "casual fan" has had it pounded into their head that he is an amazing player. I find it quite comical how quick fans are to turn on players and easily that can be told that a player is good. One person in the media began to talk of how Manny Parra is a headcase (I think it was Sparky on WSSP) and if Parra now comes up into a conversation, that is one way that he can described. Lastly, I was using Mike Cameron as an example that he should probably get more credit than he does based on the criteria that a person like Grace values. He older, he been around the league on many different teams, and he plays great defense. I personally don't care how many teams that a Brewer has played on, just that he can play. Oh wait, I forgot, Cameron is just not a winner (sorry, I don't know where the blue ink button is).

You say that players like Counsell, who does that include? Another player that I would say gets just as much respect as Counsell is Willie Bloomquist. Bloomquist, althought having better stats over his career that Counsell isn't labeled a winner because he hasn't played on winning teams. Don't get me wrong, I don't like Bloomquist more than Counsell, but I just think that the term winner has little to do with what Counsell has contributed to the teams he has been on. Secondly, I want to emphasize that I realize that Fielder/Braun do get credit, I just get frustrated when I hear about how bad of shape the Brewers would be in if we didn't have players like Counsell/Kendall. Counsell has played well thus far this year, but if he reverts back to his norms, he is of below replacement player value to the Brewers. He has had a negative VORP the last three seasons. Kendall has been a black hole in the 8 hole this season. I really think it is time we make a move for a new catcher. Your argument that pitchers like pitching to him seems flawed seeing how badly the starters have fared this season.

If this is in the wrong forum, or whatever, then please move it. I just completed the Harold Reynolds blog post on why he think OPS is a flawed statistic. I, being just as confused as I am sure many of you were, decided that this would be a great time to discuss how bad the baseball media has gotten. I am currently studying to become a broadcaster at UWM. I am in my final year, and I am completely dumbfounded at some of the stuff I see on a daily basis. I have been a Brewers fan for my entire life, but like to look at the team objectively. I hear more said in the national media about Craig Counsell and Jason Kendall than I ever do about the key parts of this team. So many different times I have heard references about Counsell/Kendall being professional hitters, and someone that just knows what they are doing out there. Now I am not questioning their understanding of the game, but are they really a bigger part of this team than say a Mike Cameron? No, of course not. The fact of the matter is that for some reason people like Craig/Jason will receive more credit than they are probably due. What does the term "professional hitter" mean anyway? Aren't all of these guys professional? This was brought to the forefront today while watching the Brewers game on FOX. We got the pleasure of Mark Grace to breakdown our game today. What we all knew was coming came in the second inning while Counsell was batting. Grace began with the comment, "now this guy (Counsell) is just a winner. It is no coincidence that he has two World Series rings and made it to the playoffs last year with the Brewers." Now, I always find this argument funny because it can so easily translate into other sports. Was Robert Horry the best NBA player in the 90's? Of course not, but he did win seven rings. The fact of the matter is that most likely, it is a coincidence that Craig has won two rings. It has had much more to do with the other players on the team than a backup middle infielder. Grace, however, was not done. He continued "his number are really never that good on paper, but he does things that don't show up in the boxscore." The funny thing about this statement, is that the broadcaster never explains what those things are. He just leaves it at that. I guess it just gets confusing at times when players who are average are given way more credit that they deserve. In Kendall's case, he could be the worst everyday player in baseball. Bill Schroeder always is so quick to point out his defense, but it is really that good. Does it make up for a .270 slugging %, or a .590 OPS. Does anybody else get this frustrated? It just seems like ignorance to me.

I would love to be include. Thanks so much for doing this, as always.

Here's a pic of Mr. Gallo http://www.tmz.com/2009/04/09/this-is-the-guy-who-caused-the-adenhart-crash/ Like it was said earlier, lock him up and throw away the key.

Also, the Santana deal was last year when the Yankees didn't have Sabathia, Burnett, Lowe/Sheets, Joba and Wang. Whoever said it earlier no young guy is going to crack this rotation. Even if they are more talented than one of them.

Hughes was offered in the Santana deal, the Twins were not quick enough and the offer was pulled. Hey, a least they got Carlos Gomez. Oh wait he sucks.

For this other arm, who would be upset if it somehow became a Cameron for Melky/Edwar Ramirez trade? When I did watch the Yankees last year, they seemed to only use him in a mop up role. I think this guy has the stuff of a closer. I would gladly take Hughes/Kennedy but what to you guys think of Ramirez?

We clearly need to make a decision about the shortstop position. I am not that high on Alcides Escobar and think that JJ Hardy is underrated. I see an obvious trading partner in the Minnesota Twins. I have a couple of questions... 1) Who would you rather have on the Brewers (not only for next year, but in the years to come) JJ Hardy or Alcides Escobar? Personally Hardy is my choice 2) Would you trade either or them for Kevin Slowey straight up? Yes (I love his 6 to 1 K:BB ratio).

I don't know, but I will bet that David Eckstein is throwing no more than 50 MPH.

I also watched Fernando Vina's breakdown of the Minnesota Twins. The inning that he chose to prove his point was... an infield chopper over the pitchers mound, and groundball where Punto beat out the throw to first, a bunt single, and an rbi groundout. What I ask is what are these little things? Perhaps the Brewers should try these little things that they have no control over. I don't mean to be frustrated but I disagree with just about anything Vina says. All of the things he cited were lucky, or basic plays like running out a groundball. The Brewers rarely have problems with their players slacking.

I am not trying to say that in retrospect we should have signed him, I am saying that lately he has pitched well. Question for you mothershipconnection, who would you rather have in a one run game this weekend against the Cubs? Jamey Wright or Eric Gagne. It seems to be an easy answer.

He has pitched excellent lately. Am I wrong in saying that I have a lot of confidence in him, especially given the performance of Torres lately. We all know he pitched terrible for most of the season, but I think he deserves some credit.

It's on Brewers Blog, maybe Scott Bartell is 10 feet tall

sounds reliable (is this from WSSP, ie Adam Dunn trade)

link?