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Good God. I knew that I wasn't able to keep up with all the money-driven conference re-alignments. They shouldn't be able to call themselves the Big East if they have teams West of the Mississippi.
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Is SMU joining the Big 12? I thought that I heard that, but I always get them confused with TCU. If not, I wouldn't think that a move from the Big East to Conference USA would be considered a good career move, unless you are getting a truckload of money. They did give June Jones a nice contract, but I've always considered them to be a football school.
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Is it me, or has Aerosmith been touring through the area at least 2 times annually since Permanent Vacation came out ('87-ish)? I take it they have a very devoted fanbase here in Wisconsin.
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Exactly. The '92-'98 period was about as successful of a 'tank' as you will see. With high picks, the Bucks were able to draft two star players (Baker, Robinson) and acquire a HOF (Allen). Even then, there were some horrible drafts (Respert, Traylor) thrown in. Karl swooped in at the end with most of the pieces in place, and could only get two playoff series wins out of that group before his ego took over. He is doing the same thing in Denver right now. A tank was much easier back then, because the Bucks had been coming off a long string of success and had a relatively new arena
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There is no doubt in my mind that the Bucks would have moved to Minneapolis had Kohl not bought the team. Things were looking very dire for a while there. This does not absolve him from blame for the past ten years of ineptitude (I blame George Karl for a lot of that as well), but it does need to be considered in the bigger picture. It is easy for the proponents of a tank to call Kohl out, but I can imagine that it would be tough for someone who owns a business with a payroll of several million to completely sacrifice the now for a potentially better future. Tanking seems to have worked in OKC, but it took a ton of luck, (and a franchise move by the way) for this to happen. If you tank, you could also end up like Portland (tank ruined by injuries), or Memphis (tank to get a bunch of meh players).... heck, that Vancover/Memphis franchise tanked for the better part of 15 years, for what, two playoff appearances? The bottom line is that the NBA 'system' plus the culture of the NBA players do not favor Milwaukee. This puts them behind the eight ball from the beginning (along with at least a dozen other teams).
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Lucroy signs extension- Reportedly 5 years/$11 million
RockCoCougars replied to bthurley19's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
This is a matter of cost certainty. There is always the risk that Lucroy will suffer a career threatening injury or otherwise fall of the face of the map. This deal basically shifts that risk from Lucroy to the team, and I'm assuming that he's forgoing what could potentially be a good chunk of change to do so. This could blow up in the Brewers' faces (a la the Listach deal many years ago), but not to Suppan-esque proportions. -
I don't think that Lawrie gets to Milwaukee last season before September 1st. Assuming that he put up 75% of his West Coast stats in Nashville, I'd be willing to bet that the 'Call up Lawrie' thread would have been at least 40 pages by that point.
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I could definitely see this deal going down as another Sheffield trade, only this one would be even worse because Sheffield absolutely had to be moved back then, Lawrie was still 'savable' in my view. At the same time, I cannot pretend like I wasn't surprised that Lawrie made the leap that he did last season. I was OK with the trade at the time it was made, however in hindsight there is no way that I do it.
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Another problem is that they didn't really draw up anything because they didn't use the time out. Why, I have no idea, because it's not like they were going to take a quick shot (with a chance to foul and get the ball back if they missed)
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If you have possession down by one with a minute to play, you don't run the game clock under 30 seconds, creating a make it or start fouling situation- you go for the two for one.... preferably taking the ball toward the hoop (yes, I know, novel concept- and I don't want to hear about Syracuse's zone either). Regarding the final possession, everyone knew that Taylor was going to shoot it, most notably Syracuse. It was glaringly obvious that no one else wanted any part of the final shot. Yes, Taylor had canned threes with a guy (or two) in his face in the game, but that shot was very low percentage. On a positive note, that was the best lob pass that I've ever seen him throw.
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The last minute of the Badgers game was absolutely maddening. First, with the ball, down one with roughly a minute left, why in the world do you not go for the 2 for 1? Then they get bailed out with the missed free throw, and that is the best shot that they can come up with?
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If it's me, I'd rather play Miami than the Bulls. Probably the difference between a sweep and a 5 game series at any rate.... and I don't want to see all the Chicago people coming to the B.C. cheering for the Bulls.
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Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I largely agree with this. The reason that I threw Biggio into this argument is that he would have had a much harder time finding someone to allow him to get to 3,000 hits had he left Houston during his mid/late 30's. Though he has fallen off much more than Biggio did, IRod is basically in this boat now begging for a job in the chase of 3,000. -
Brooks Conrad is officially my pick as the 'Guy Who Goes North and Doesn't Last Long'. The Brewers seem to have at least one every year. Off the top of my head, I'm thinking Almonte/Nieves last year, Chris Duffy, Brad Nelson, etc. I think those four combined for about 10 hits during their Brewer careers.
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Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Bottom line: 3,000 hits = Yes <3,000 hits = No It all depends on how he ages, and whether teams are willing to make room for him in their lineup when he hits 39 or 40. These things generally tend to work themselves out with the 'elite' guys getting that chance, and the borderline guys not. Off the top of my head, I'm thinking of guys like Baines, Buckner, etc. We are seeing that right now with Johnny Damon (who I want to get 3,000.... because ironically enough, I have an autographed rookie card of his that I got out of an impulse buy on a pack of cards which was guaranteed an autograph in I believe 1996). In my view, Young's best chance would involve staying relatively healthy and productive and doing so in Texas a la Biggio with the Astros. -
Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Just thought of probably the best comparison that I can come up with for Young, and that'd be Julio Franco. Plus bat, bad glove. Looking at his stats, he had less power but more speed, and he was moved off shortstop relatively early in his career (for Jay Bell, I believe) to due a bad glove. Though I will say that if Young has half the longevity that Julio did, he's a lock for 3,000. -
Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I started the Molitor/Young comparison solely based on counting stats at the age of 35. No doubt that Molitor was the better player. Imagine the numbers that he'd have put up had he not spent a good chunk of the 80's sporting some type of cast or sling. Regarding Young, his HOF chances are pretty much 100 percent correlated to 3,000 hits. I'd say the odds that he gets there are pretty long- maybe 10-20%. Most guys regress big time after they hit 35. Then again, most guys don't come out of nowhere with a career year at 34 like Young did last season after being on the trade block all winter, so I guess that there's a chance. To me, it's tough to find a good comparison to Young considering that he's been mostly a shortstop with a bad glove (which has killed his WAR, and as a result his standing among the all time greats with those who put a ton of stock in it). Before the 80's, with notable exceptions, most shortstops were good glove/no hit guys, and Young is basically all hit/no glove. As pointed out, the relatively low OPS+ will kill him as well. -
Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Good call. I wonder if he finishes just short of 3,000 but gets a ring if he'd get in then Young is the type of player who probably wouldn't get in if he had 2,999 hits. I'm of the belief that any clean 3,000 hit guy is going to get in though. Young has really snuck up (to me, at least) with his stats, but since he's 35, the odds of 3,000 are long. He's going to need to put 2-3 years together that are close to what he did last year, and then hang around as a full time player (DH) for a few more... like I said, long odds. That said, if you get out your 1992 Paul Molitor Baseball card, and look at the career stats, I bet that they are very close to what Young has now (except for steals). -
I agree with the notion that there isn't really any point in sending Green back to Nashville. Lots of guys start their MLB careers as bench players, especially those that are not 22 year old phenoms. I doubt that he will rot on the bench anyway....with pinch hitting (especially since he's LH), etc., he will probably play in half the games minimum.
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Is Michael Young a Future H.O.F'er?
RockCoCougars replied to bobbledude25's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I'd say no unless he gets to 3,000 hits. This could happen if he finishes out his career in a big way a la Paul Molitor. -
I don't think that there is any disputing that Aramis is a butcher afield. Cory Koskie he is not. Hopefully, he hits enough to justify the poor defense. With his advancing age, I can't imagine he will do anything but regress with the glove. He's probably better suited for 1B or DH at this point.
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Very simple...... YUNI
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I don't really get why people would prefer Curry. His upside is basically a watered down Ray Allen. Considering that he apparently has chronic ankle issues, I could see his career mirroring his dad's... who, by the way was one of my favorite players of his day, even though he was an absolute Bucks killer. The funny thing about Dell Curry was every fan that you talked to about him always had the same 'he kills us' remark, no matter the team.
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As far as I can tell, Orlando holds all the cards here. Assuming that Howard would like to go elsewhere to play with one of his star buddies, a max deal would be almost impossible unless the Magic caved and gave him a sign and trade. I don't really see the point in sign and trades in the NBA, because even if you get draft picks, you have to take garbage salary matches back. If I'm them, I'd kindly tell Dwight and his representation that he won't be traded and if he wants to leave, he is free to do so under the constraints of the current bargaining agreement. End of discussion.
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I see that after another couple of flip flops from Howard and his handlers in the past 24 hours, now finally signed something that says he won't opt out of his deal. Hopefully after today we don't have to start hearing about this nonsense again until the summer. I agree that it's largely been fueled by the press. After all, with the death of Linsanity, what other NBA news is there to report?
