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  1. FVBrewerFan
    Big hits by Yuni, Kotsay, and George.... some anti-BF.net rally! All we needed there was a PH knock from Casey!
  2. FVBrewerFan
    While my Kottaras gently weeps!!!
  3. FVBrewerFan
    PLUSHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
  4. FVBrewerFan
    Dang it, just missed it.
  5. FVBrewerFan
    Exactly, we're not expecting Green to be Mike Schmidt. If this was September I could see being hesitant about bringing a rookie up for his first MLB experience in the heat of the pennant race. We don't have that here. It's June, and this couldn't be a better example of "nothing to lose."
  6. FVBrewerFan
    ZG is the #4 SP on the staff as of today. That's the only stat that matters. The Brewers gave up a lot to get him, and they didn't make that trade for a #4 pitcher. If you're looking for stats, you can find them on either side to support your opinion. You can focus on this year, or on his career. The good news is whatever he has or hasn't done so far this year can turn around quickly in the 2nd half. If we get the ace ZG in September, all is forgiven.
  7. FVBrewerFan
    I think platooning McGehee is a horrible idea. Sitting him down has failed. Moving him down in the line-up should have been done weeks ago, but it's too late now. The one thing that can save his season is sending him down to Nashville- period. He needs ABs against AAA pitching to turn things around. He needs to look at his mechanics and swing compared to the past two seasons. Most of all he needs to clear his head and treat the 2nd half as a new start. This needs to happen in Nashville, and it needs to happen now. I walked through the four possible outcomes of sending him to Nashville in a previous post. Bottom line, this doesn't have to be seen as some type of punishment. Quite the opposite. It's for his own good, and gives him the best chance to turn his season around- maybe even his career. Either he figures it out in Nashville or he doesn't, but in a year where the Brewers are legit contenders and with better alternatives available, it's time to make this move- now.
  8. FVBrewerFan
    Alright, where is carlos gomez?? I dont know who this guy with corn rows is, but dude can hit!!
  9. FVBrewerFan
    The upgrade is chemistry. Basketball is a team sport, you can't just plug in numbers like you can to a larger degree in baseball. As others have said, Jackson has his own issues. But at least he's a warrior. The anti-Maggette in that regard. In short, Jackson can make the team around him better. Maggette can't...and didn't.
  10. FVBrewerFan
    I'm fine with everything the Bucks did yesterday, except for Jackson. We all know the Bucks aren't done dealing. I just hope they move Jackson along the line here. There's nothing magical the Bucks can do this year to suddenly become a title contender. All they can do is continue to get marginally better. Then you hope a fresh start, a healthy Bogut/Gooden, better team attitude...all these things can factor in to have a shot at the playoffs. They picked up a nice piece of the puzzle in Udrich, and have some young talent with high celings in Livingston, Sanders, and Harris. Nobody knows how good those players can be, or how long it will take. I just think with Skiles around it's important to have players who buy into what he's selling. If they do, this team can continue to get better. At some point in the next few years they just flat out have to get lucky. A guys like Haris becomes a star, they're able to somehow lure a top shelf FA, etc.
  11. FVBrewerFan
    I've said all along they'll give Casey until the All Star break to turn it around. Is that too long of a leash? Probably. Should he be kept in the 5 hole in the meantime? No. That's the part that bothers me the most. While Yuni may be very replaceable, he's not costing the Brewers wins any where near the level Casey is by having him hit 5th. I've also said all along I don't like the idea of a platoon. Casey has some serious issues to work out, and it's not going to happen sitting on the bench. He needs to take a week off around the All Star break, then report to Nashville. Bring Green up. Wilson can hit against lefties, or even give Green a chance here and there. I hate to not even give a guy a chance to hit against same handedness. There are four possible outcomes: 1) Green continues to hit, and Casey continues to struggle- even in Nashville. 3B problem WHOAA SOLVD. You made the right decision. 2) Casey figures it out, and his bat works again. Green struggles at MLB. Once again, problem solved. Bring Casey back up. 3) They both peform well. Bring Casey back up and platoon. Or even send Green back down if Casey really comes on strong. 4) Neither one can hit. Well, you go to plan C but they're no worse off than having a .600 OPS hitter in the 5 spot currently. And at least they tried Green. One more thing. I am very impressed with how Green really picked up the pace the more Csey has struggled. He's not stupid, he knows there's a window of opportunity and he's doing everything he can to force the Brewers to bring him up. These are the type of guys that tend to make it, players that seize the opportunity.
  12. FVBrewerFan
    Starter going 1 inning against the best lineup (arguably) in MLB. Throw in the fact that you're forced to use the 14th option this year in the bullpen, and what do you expect? Let's remember the pen was a strength for a stretch this year. Can be again when Sleepy, Saito, etc. return.
  13. FVBrewerFan
    Can't confirm the rumor, but I heard Melvin thought waiver wire said Higuera...not Herrera.
  14. FVBrewerFan
    RR has said if Loe's ERA hits 6.00 and Hawkins gets his under .10 he'll get a shot to be the setup guy.
  15. FVBrewerFan
    Except RR doesn't fit that mold. He's not shy at all about using new ideas. Infield shifts and 5 man infield are two examples, also more aggressive on the basepaths which tradionalists would frown on. I think his problem is understanding that his gimmicks shouldn't be over-used. Suicide/safety squeeze. Fine to use as a surpise every once in a great while, but other teams expect it now. Plush and Gomez can bunt, we get it, do they have to show bunt every single AB? Wouldn't it be more of a surprise to the defense if they did it more sporadically? Last night, perfect example. 5 man IF is fine with 2 outs. Some managers do it some don't, I don't have a problem with it. But with ONE out and their best hitter at the plate? Just makes no sense. Especially when you consider the runner at 3B had a ton of speed.
  16. FVBrewerFan
    I really think RR will let McGehee play until the All Star break, and then make an evaluation. I would prefer to have Green finish the year in AAA, but this is about the Brewers, not Green. This is the all-in year, so at some point a change has to be made if McGehee keeps struggling this badly. For that matter, Nieves needs to be replaced immediately and let the searcj begin for a SS.
  17. FVBrewerFan
    Exactly. This video game type change in real time mentality is all fine and dandy on a message board- but in real life your clubhouse would be Machaed in short order. I don't think I suggested that. There is actually something between making changes daily, and letting something go on for two months.
  18. FVBrewerFan
    RR biggest problem is hanging on to a player, position in the lineup, bullpen role, etc. too long. Not any different than most managers, but that doesn't make it right. Gomez batting 2nd, McGehee batting 5th, Nieves on the roster, Kotsay, Loe in the set-up role...these are all examples of just staying commited to your plan for too long. Now, some of these decisions should have never been made in the first place, but I'll give a manager the benefit of the doubt on that. Sometimes a manager does something I don't agree with,and it works, so that's fine with me. The problem is that he lets this stuff play out for too long. As many have said, if there was any doubt before about Loe being the set-up guy there shouldn't be any more.
  19. FVBrewerFan
    I don't think raising ticket prices is the answer. That will happen naturally no matter what. So you're basically asking for an additional $3 a ticket or so ina ddition to the normal increases, and that may be tough for fans to take. Trading Hart, Wolf, or anyone else isn't the answer either. It would help the first 2 years of Prince's contract, but the 5 years after that is the problem. Personally, I think Mark A is at a crossroads. Farm has produced talent, and Mark A has been willing to spend money to a certain point. Now he has to decide if he's willing to increase salary to keep Fielder, Greinke, Marcum long term to go along with Yo, Weeks, and Hart. If Mark A makes theis commitment, the Brewers will be a legit contender for the foreseeable future. If he doesn't, I don't blame him, it's his money. I do think the TV/Radio revenue should increase as long as they keep winning and have legitimate stars like Prince. Mark A. could also hedge his bet a bit that in the next 5-7 years MLB will move towards more revnue sharing and/or some type of salary cap. Here's my opinion. I believe that Mark A. is second guessing his decision not to go hard after Sabathia. Prince will arguably be an even bigger loss. Face of the franchise. He may very well be willing to go hard after Prince, it really won't surprise me. He may decide to roll the dice, and then has a year to decide what he wants to do with Greinke/Marcum.
  20. FVBrewerFan
    I just don't think it has to be a permanent decision. What's wrong with sending McGehee down to Nashville for 2-3 weeks? If he still really scuffles and Green hits well in Milwaukee, you keep him up for the rest of the year. Or, if McGehee "figures it out" he comes back up. Why does it have to be such a permanent move if Green comes up? They haven't burned any options on him yet. Just seems to me you have nothing to lose by trying this "experiment." Finally, I have to say Wilson looks good at the plate. I'm sure he has a flaw that would eventually be uncovered or he would be starting already somewhere, but I wouldn't have a problem giving him a few starts at 3B (he can play 3B right?) if they don't want to bring Green up yet.
  21. FVBrewerFan
    I'll add one more to the list, he's guessing alot. Maybe on every pitch. I can't prove it, just seems like he has an 0-2 count more than any player in MLB. He'll swing and miss at change-up in the dirt, then watch a fastball go by across the middle of the plate. Happens to every play I know, but it seems to happen to McGehee virtually every AB.
  22. FVBrewerFan
    I have no problem pushing back a start for Yo, Marcum, and Greinke. A little extra rest is a good thing. I rather sacrifice a game or two now for a strong Yo,Marcum, and Greinke in September. Then I would go to every 5 games in September.
  23. FVBrewerFan
    I agree somewhat, the problem is I don't see Nieves as a standout defensively. As someone here once said, I really wonder if managers don't convince themselves that a catcher that can't hit is a "defensive specialist." What defense are we talking about anyhow? Throwing out runners? Nobody runs much anymore. And I don't think Nieves is that great at gunning runners out anyhow. Is it blocking the ball behind the plate? I don't notice anything special about Nieves there. Is it calling the game? I don't see Wolf being a Cy Young candidate. There's just not enough there to justify a .120 OPS or whatever he has. I'm ok with Kotsay and Wilson for now. Counsell's "old vet" thing sounds nice, I just don't buy it.
  24. FVBrewerFan
    Add me to the list of guys who don't follow the draft prospects, but very interested in the Brewers picks. Just no time to track draft prospects, barely enough time to stay on top of prospects in the minors. With that said, I've always believed in drafting as many college pitchers as possible. HS pitchers always seemed like more of a gamble. Now I'm not so sure. Maybe the answer is drafting the best sticks you can find in the 1st 1-5 rounds or so. Drafting pitchers in general tends to be a crap shoot, whether they're HS or college. So why not continue drafting the Weeks, Braun, Laporta, Lawrie types? Build your organization with plenty of bats, some you will use, others can be traded for pitching. Seems to e working at the moment? Just by shear numbers you'll hit on a couple guys in the middle rounds that will eventually be in the rotation, trade for a couple more, then have a Wolf type for your #4 or #5 starter. Isn't it true that history shows a lower flame-out rate for position players? So if you can draft and produce more MLB level players, that should translate into a better MLB roster right? As far as these picks go, how would you compare Jungmann to Odorizi or Thornburg? If I remember right, Thornburg wasn't seen as a real high ceiling guy (and he still may not be.) But I have seen him pitch several times, and while he may not have filthy, nasty stuff he does pitch like he has complete control over the game. That's what I look for in a starting pitcher.
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