TooLiveBrew

at least 11 more games

As has been mentioned, moving Hall to LF would really lower his value to the team. The main reason he was placed in CF is that his offense there is a bonus over league-average (plus he's athletic enough to handle it). I agree not to trade Hall, both for not selling low, and because I believe he will be improved in 2008. It's very safe to say his D will continue to get better, and expecting 20+ HRs is too. As for RF, that's Corey's spot, and find a platoon mate for Gabe in LF (hopefully one that has a good OBP, too). Either that, or spend some $/make a trade to acquire a LF.

Woah! -- I sense a shift in the balance of the force. http://www.currychips.com/obiwan-lava.jpg Ob-f-Wan: You were the chosen one! It was said that you would destroy the Sith, not join them! You were to bring balance to the Force, not leave it in darkness! http://www.rightfieldbleachers.com/uploaded_images/May16Yost-757927.jpg Nedakin: I HATE YOU! Ob-f-wan: You were my brother, Nedakin - I loved you.

Even through all his mistakes, Ned Yost has not reduced me to calling for MLB to eliminate the position of manager. I still believe that the post can be used for good, as opposed to evil. http://members.shaw.ca/david.p.z.888/star_wars/pics/luke_skywalker_ep6.jpg I know there is good in you. The Emperor hasn't driven it from you fully. http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/a/anakin3.jpg Darth Neder: You were right about me. Tell [the fanbase] you were right...

Flow-of-the-game splits, duuuuuuuh! Why don't you put a couch in the dugout! To be honest, at this point, I'd rather have that than this guy.

http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/roll.gif The team has done an amazing job to be where they are in spite of Yost. Jump ship on the players if you want, but I vote for not continuing with an inept decision-maker.

Reading that NSBB thread re-confirmed my feelings on Yost tenfold. To hear outsiders (granted, they take delight in his failings and likely chalk his successes up to, "Ah well") state how obvious it is that he's not cut out for the job just plain hurt. That's not to say they're not 100% correct, though, and that's what makes it so sad.

EDIT: Nevermind

Me-SPN?

My personal favorite - http://www.ryansgoblog.com/images/mario_kart_ds1.jpg

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If the starters are to blame and the pen is a problem it should be more on Maddux than Yost. After all pitching is his responsibility. Partly true. Coaching, guiding, and advising the pitchers is Maddux's responsibility. Using the pitching staff (I'd say correctly...) is Yost's job.

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I had to erase my blogs. They were getting a little too much attention. I was upset and probably disclosed information that shouldn't have been posted online, I apologize for that. I want to start by saying that the Milwaukee Bucks is a great organization and I really appreciate that they gave me my first real shot at the NBA after being a superstar in Europe. I've played for them for 2 years on a minimum salary deal and averaged about 28 mpg. That's a blessing. But I guess there is a time when decisions have to be made. This is a big business and I understand that the Bucks are trying to do what's best for them financially. They made their decision based on that. I won't make this a shouting match between me and the Bucks, or argue $ amounts of offers, etc., I'm too much of a professional for that, but I will say that because of this, I have decided that unfortunately this year I will not be signing with the Milwaukee Bucks. I actually expected them to have signed someone else already like they said they would if I didn't take the deal they offered as it was in the 24 hr deadline. My disappointment in the way that they valued me considering how serious I have always taken my job and the effort and pride that I put into my work overwhelmed me last week. I know it's a business and I shouldn't take it personal, but it's easier said than done. I understand that they are loaded at the guard position now and have fully established players in those positions. I know, as they told me, that their funds are very limited now because of this. I also understand that I am not a top priority at this point, and I am o.k. with that. They have very, very talented players signed already and the sky is the limit for them. I know they don't really need me now, so I will be with another team because I no longer have the desire to play with the Milwaukee Bucks. I wish u guys the best! That's from the "jsonline forum" link patrick provided. It's from Bell's MySpace, and dated Sept. 15th.

I can't resist this -- http://www.synergizedsolutions.com/simpsons/pics/bart/bartman2.gif

so now the million-dollar (/one game) question is: Did Mackanin protest in time? Dear lordy I hope so.

thanks for the info, and good, compelling question EDIT: I'd have to imagine the punishment would be (most likely) suspension(s) for the Cubs' coaching staff, and discipline/reprimand for umpires involved at the end of the season in their annual evaluations. Just a guess.

It is ok to give valid criticism to Yost, but it's also ok to compliment him as well. I do this, have done this, and will continue to do so. I'm tired of being told I'm not being fair when I go out of my way to do so.

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I've seen just about every National League announcing duo this year. I think Brian (& Billy for that matter) rates right up there with any of them...if not higher. Amen. From going to a local sports bar to watch the Brewers games I can get to (and subsequently coming across many different broadcasts), I agree whole-heartedly with this statement. Brian Anderson is a fantastic p-b-p guy, and we're lucky to have such quality. Rock is a favorite of mine, so I can admit not being able to be fully objective, but I love him - and the duo as a whole. Big-time upgrade going from Sutton to Anderson. I don't know what to say to those who feel Sutton was genuine & Anderson's energy is fake -- I feel like it's so obviously the opposite. Love ya, BA!

Geez, still at that kind of argument? If you aren't willing to recognize that valid criticism does not equal blind hatred, I don't really know what to say. It's hard to find these kinds of blanket statements, except from the pro-Yost crowd - which at this point seems more like the anti-Yost-criticism crowd..

yea - it's good. It can get a little old after a while (talk about holding someone accountable for every detail...), but I love that it holds him (& others) accountable. To BCU - it's the only place where I can watch many games, especially since I don't live in WI. Don't rip me please without knowing the circumstances. I enjoy following the Yankees almost as much as the Brewers, so I rarely get a chance to watch them play. ESPN is the lone place - aside from Fox, which usually uses at least McCarver (http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/sick.gif) and sometimes Buck (http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/sick.gif) in addition, so not better at all - where I can ever see them play, not to mention UW football & the Bucks. They are the only choice, and like most monopolies, they get lazy in their service, since (for those outside their favorite team's markets) there is no other choice. Fwiw, I much prefer FSN & their Final Score to Sportscenter, but FSN only carries regional action, thus I watch it far less.

It'd be nearly impossible to top this post in regards to this thread. Genius. But I don't know whether your post or sig is funnier.

Arms, please. I think BPA is pretty much always a good rule of thumb, but our system seems to be thinner on quality arms. It really stinks that Balfour and Sarfate weren't able to contribute this year, as we could have obviously used some more help in the 'pen (regardless of whether or not we make the postseason)

Another favorite of mine is how he always waits until the outcome of a pitch/safe-out call/etc. has been clearly determined before saying, "Yeah, that's what I was thinking..." He usually even admits (and did tonight) that, "I always wait...", but then he'll take credit in some asinine way for being right about something. Morgan also usually goads Miller into picking ball/strike or safe/out, and then rubs it in his face if Miller gets it wrong - and somehow acts like, because he waited to see what happened, instead of offering a guess, that it means he was 'right' http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/mad.gif http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/sick.gif