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I have as well. It really didn't bother me until I finally actually saw/heard MM's comments last night. The way he explained it didn't sit right with me. I can't put my finger on it, he just sounded really arrogant about it. We'll see how this all shakes out, I'm just real iffy on Murphy and having TT hang around the building isn't a good start.
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We don't know for sure, so I'll add that caveat right off the top. But beat writers said at the time MM was pretty much told to give up play calling that season (after the Seattle debacle.) Again, I'm not quibbling with the offense or MM play-calling. Scoring points is not an issue with this team generally, when Rodgers is at QB. Not to mention who knows how many plays Rodgers calls himself, or audibles to. No, the problem is being aware of the big picture. And that's not just defense, it's offense to. As one play is ending, he's already looking at his play-sheet, and then again, and again. No chance to catch your breath and realize maybe you need to speed things up, maybe certain personnel group would work better, or hey we haven't run the ball in 15 plays. It's a hard thing to explain, but as a HC when you're not bogged down in the details you can see trends, opportunities, weaknesses, etc. you may not otherwise see. MM has been doing it for a long time, and I'm sure he feels he can walk and chew gum at the same time. (Unlike Hundley.) Just one of those things that can never be proven or dis-proven. And I will say, it wouldn't kill MM to get more involved on defense throughout the week and on game day. He is HEAD coach after all, and defense is part of that.
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Same here. It's been that way forever so I'm just used to it. Group texts are even worse, especially if I attach a picture or something. If I send it from my Android to my wife and two kids (Iphones) sometimes it only goes to one or two of them, but not all three. Research I have done sounds like an Iphone issue, but haven't found a solution.
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If you have the right OC, there's no reason MM needs to call plays. I have no problem with his play-calling. However, I do think it's difficult at best to be laser-focused on play calling and still be tuned in to everything happening on the field, around you on the sidelines, etc. When I drive, yes I can eat, manage the radio, use the NAV, adjust the temp controls, etc. But it's much easier when I can focus on driving, and a passenger can do most of the rest. In the heat of a football game, there's so much going on you can miss the big picture with your head buried in the play-sheet. That's just my opinion, but I know MM is too stubborn to give up the play-calling, just as he's too stubborn with most things.
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I'm afraid that the Stearns would be hung up on immediately if he offered that up to the Indians. Mejia and McKenzie are two of the best prospects in baseball. Maybe they'd give up those two guys to the Marlins for both Realmuto/Yelich, but no way they are giving them up for Santana and Ponce. Now that I read what I just wrote, I agree, and stand corrected. I would still focus on McKenzie, would that deal work straight-up Santana for McKenzie?
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Mejia/McKenzie for Santana/Ponce? I would want McKenzie involved in any deal for Santana.
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Pretty much my reaction, except MM was extended a long time ago. I'm not overly optimistic they'll get this right. First, I don't like the idea of firing people and shuffling them around to other positions. With Melvin, it made sense. Running an entire MLB/MiLB organization is a huge endeavor, and made sense for Melvin stick around. There is no reason for TT to hang around, just to help him save face somehow out of a sign of respect or something. Now I hear Bennett may wind up with a position somewhere. Just move on already. As for MM, yea based on the moves they're making it looks like everyone is being held accountable except the HC. The GM, the players, both coordinators and a bunch of assistant coaches. But MM is untouchable.
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That's not a good enough reason not to expand to 8 teams. Yes, there will always be teams left out who can make a case they should be the 8th team in. But I can live with that, and I think the vast majority of fans could as well. With the caveat that the UCFs and Boise States of the world should be one of the 8 if they're undefeated. That's what we want to see as fans.
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I don't think age/experience has a whole lot to do with the new DC, at least it shouldn't. There have been plenty of old coordinators on both sides of the ball that got the job done, there's plenty of very young ones who have done the same. I don't care if the new DC is 70 or 25. It's all about developing system that works, communicating to the front office what type of players you need, coaching them up, and getting them to buy into what you're doing. Who is the right person that can do all that? Let's be honest, we don't know. We can see what various coaches have done recently, etc., but you have to look at what they had to work with, how involved HC is in the defense, injuries, lots of other factors.
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Suggest ending this debate, predictably we are now off the rails into political/religious territory.
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I agree, but I would add the option of renting a TOR starter. When the time is right, I would have no problem with them pulling the trigger on a Sabathia/Greinke type trade again. In fact, that's why it's so important to keep the farm system as strong as possible. That way you have the pieces to make a deal like that AND still have enough talent left in the system afterwards.
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So, the Packers don't have a GM, yet McCarthy's contract was extended through 2019 season today. That seems very backwards to me.
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I think they need help almost everywhere. Will the secondary benefit from a new DC/scheme? Yes, I think that's true. But I think they need more talent there also. I think Barnett is too slow, and the CBs are fine but could really use one stud at CB. That cures a lot of problems on defense right there. Clinton-Dix I think would really benefit from a new scheme. The elephant in the room is whether they stick with a 3-4ish type of base defense or if they go back to the 4-3. Also, I find it interesting if the new GM is in-house, why haven't they announced it the same day? Maybe it just leaked before they were ready, but you would think if it's Wolf or one of the others they would know that already and announce it?
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I will add my thanks to YG also, thanks for putting in the time! Quick thought on Feliciano. What really impressed me is he started off the season red-hot, then really tanked. A young guy like that, would have been easy to stay down. But he came back pretty strong at the end of the year. That got my attention.
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Agreed. There is plenty of time in December to add another week to play 4 games. You look year in/ year out and 8 seems to be the right number. Only problem, they would also need to tweak the formula to make sure a UCF/ Boise St. type team makes it in. It would be a shame if a team like that is undefeated and doesn't make it in because they're ranked 10th or something. It's entertainment, give the fans what they want. They want the top teams from the power conferences and at least one Cinderella, who frankly usually deserves a shot anyhow.
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Two down, one to go. Listen to the bell Mike, it tolls for thee.
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4 years/ $58MM incl $18MM signing bonus. Not official yet, of course.
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Wade Davis to Rockies - 3 years/$52M
FVBrewerFan replied to jerichoholicninja's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I'm not so sure it's only going to continue (EDIT: The constantly skyrocketing closer trades/salaries that is, I agree that the trend of starters covering fewer innings will continue). At some point the diminishing returns will mean other areas of the bullpen give you bigger upgrades with each $ spent (Although of course if you already have 7 above average relievers and a great team overall, then a Wade Davis will make sense at higher prices as well. But there aren't many of those teams around at any one point) Are we at that point yet? I don't know, but at some point we will be. If anything, I think the multi-inning relievers will see increased importance and more money allocated. And not just the Andrew Miller "fireman" types or the multi-inning saves, but in general valuing the added flexibility that gives you in using your setup guys and closer when you need them the most. Yes. If average start stays the same or even declines, relievers who can go multiple innings are as valuable as a closer. Used to be the long relief guy was used to eat innings during a blow-out. These days, wouldn't it be nice to have a couple guys who could go 2 innings in close games? I think this a trend we'll see. Just makes more sense than paying huge money to a 7th inning guy, 8th inning guy, and closer. Especially when they all need rest at times. -
Same Jason Kidd who predicted 50 wins this season? No other NBA team has such a gap between talent and results. Kidd needs to go. I'm not a fan of Kidd. But I don't think there's much of a gap between talent and results, if any. This team has Henson/Maker in the middle- and that's it. No power forwards at all. As a result of all that, they get killed on the boards. They have Giannis, a couple other good players (Middleton/Bledsoe) and then a bunch of role players. Brogdon is a very good role player, most are marginal players. Add all that up and the talent on this team doesn't scream a record much better than .500 In fact, they would be under .500 in the West.
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Wade Davis to Rockies - 3 years/$52M
FVBrewerFan replied to jerichoholicninja's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Every time one of these relievers signs for a big contract I wonder about what kind a package Knebel is worth. Only thing against him is he had just the one big year. If he repeats in 2018, he could be flipped for a massive haul at the deadline. Good thing about that is even the small market teams in contention will compete for him, since salary isn't an issue. -
40-man roster discussion (part 2)
FVBrewerFan replied to djoctagone's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
That's cause for concern to me. Someone had posted this list in the MiLB forum, and that's a lot of arms to protect. There will definitely be a roster crunch if some of these guys aren't traded. -
2018 Pitching (Rotation and Bullpen)
FVBrewerFan replied to BrewCrewBlueDevil's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I don't think anyone's disagreeing he's a big question mark, regardless if that's because of health or anything else. That's why he's a wild card. -
Yes, they have cap space, yes cap is going up. But cap space gets eaten up very quickly in the NFL. They will need to restructure Rodgers soon. Likely sign Adams to a big contract. And that doesn't even touch the defense yet. Put it this way. If Jordy was a FA would you sign him to a one year contract for a $13MM cap hit? No way! It is a good thing they have money to play with, but I rather buy a couple studs on defense, maybe a TE.
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2018 Pitching (Rotation and Bullpen)
FVBrewerFan replied to BrewCrewBlueDevil's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
To the original topic... Anderson davies chacin woodruff Guerra Seems to be the best fit. Gallardo has great numbers in a small sample size as a reliever. The early game numbers look dreadful though. But Guerra, even in last years disaster was a 3.6 era guy thru 4 ip. That's a piggy back guy. You cuff him with Suter and thats interesting. Woodruff hader works as well. You can keep woodruff building towards 200 ip while not forcing the issue this year. Hader can "start" out of the pen and on days where he's grooving he can go 4 ip and close it out. I don't think these piggyback arrangements work in the "real world." What if another starter has a bad start and you need a long reliever? Can't use him because he's scheduled to piggyback with Guerra two days later? Or Woodruff has a great start and Hader isn't used, so now Hade doesn't pitch for nine days? We don't need 5 aces, but if Guerra can't consistently go more than 3-4 innings, he can't be in the rotation. Wilkerson is still a legit option as well. -
Honestly, the $16 million would have been better spent on bringing Neil Walker back to play second. What is preventing them from spending $16MM on Neil Walker? Not sure what the signing of Chacin has to do with Walker?