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Is it just me, or do all of these guys the Brewers bring out of the pen look like better set-up guy options than Loe?
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Well, just as you knew they would improve on the road, they can't keep up the same winning % at home. I just hope it comes down very gradually, not a thud.
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Man, I know we can't sweep another series, but those pitching matchups for the Mets series sure look promising.
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No closer tonight? WHOAA SOLVVD
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Seems like ZG can handle one more inning
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Really, Betancourt's .260/.335/.595 is unquestionably better than .297/.346/.642 At least Betancourt is showing signs of being a little more productive. A game winning double the other day, slowly raising his OBP the past couple weeks, etc. Meanwhile, McGehee has started slow and had steadily gone downhill from there. Look, we all know a player can't be defined by two months. I don't think anyone is saying that. Nobody is suggesting you DFA him and move on. The question IMHO is how long do you sit him, and would it make sense to send him down to Nashville for "x" number of games. Then, whenever he DOES return to the lineep, what spot do you put him at. This isn't (or shouldn't be) a debate over whether we like/ don't like him, or if he is horrible/ just having a couple bad months. None of that really answers the question of how to handle him RIGHT NOW.
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Problem is, it's longer than a "rough stretch." It's over 1/3 of the season, and he's getting worse as the season goes along. On top of that, he is playing arguably his worst defense as a Brewer. That's the problem. If he's not hitting, he's not helping in other aspects of the game. In fact he's hurting you in those other areas. Defense and speed on the bases to be exact. So I'm not saying (nor do I think anyone else is) that we should "give up" on him. But the day off here and there hasn't helped. Even if you don't bring Green up, maybe Casey could use a few days off, then 2-3 weeks in Nashville to build up his confidence. Counsell and Wilson could play 3B during that time, doesn't have to be Green. GW HR aside, Wilson has looked preety good at the plate in limited opportunities, played the field well too. There's a very real possibility McGehee won't break out of this funk, at least not this year. Hardy's last year in Milwaukee is a good example, there are many others. He had shown a history of power, and a respectable OBP. But we all know that he somehow lost it all in one season. We need to stop acting as if we know the outcome based on his past history in the minors, or his last two years, etc. These are all INDICATORS, but none of that takes into account what's going on between his ears right now. Maybe he comes around, maybe not. In the meantime, RR needs to try something else. Maybe it's as simple as moving him down to 7th in the lineup. I would take a bigger swing at it, and go the route I suggested above.
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Can we all at least agree that he shouldn't be hitting 5th right now?
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ANY day Nieves plays is an injustice.
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Weeks Morgan Braun Fielder Hart Lucroy Green Betancourt I think it's time to try this.
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Green and Kottaras up, Casey and Nieves to Nashville. Or Nieves can be DFA for all I care. Then they should bring up Katin to DH vs Boston, would love to see that. Just move him back and forth on the roster with Wilson when they need a DH. I think we all like McGehee, so it's not about being a "bad fan." He over-produced for a couple years, which is great, but now reality is sinking in. I'm sure he's still a better hitter than he's shown, but hos confidence is shot as a hitter and as a fielder. Give him a few weeks in Nashville to build up his confidence, and give Green a shot!
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I don't have a problem with Nieves playing tomorrow. 99% of the time, every manager gives the starting catcher the day off when it's a day game after a night game. The problem is that Nieves is even on the roster.
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Good job Hawkins
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Yo may have a blister, he's not pitching the 7th
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Why does Loe have some god given right that he HAS to pitch the 8th, and finish the 8th no matter what happens??!?!? Has he proven to be a stud set-up man for years or something, and I missed it?!?! Hasn't Bradock had enough sleep yet?!?! How can a MLB team not have a LOOGY, that was exactly why you need one!!! THis is so frustrating, so much more talent on this team to be only 4 games over .500!! Vent done. Run.
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This Loe/Axford thing is broke
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So Loe in the 8th I take it?
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Yuni, Counsell, Marcum.... every pitcher's nightmare
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Not to be gruesome, but best way to start would be to hit a rocket off Leake's knee, removing him from the game.
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Let's go Marcum, we need this one! The Marlins series really scares me!
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I don't see replacing McGehee at this point, unless he really flat lines for the next few weeks. Then you lmost have nothing to lose by bringing up Green or Gamel. Even the right trade if there's someone out there worth getting. Who knows, he may get hot again, he's proven he can get the job done. But in the meantime, you just can't have him hitting 5th. Hart really should be there, but if RR is intent on keeping him in the 2 hole, then it has to be Lucroy. While I don't expect Lucroy to stay at his pace, he's still a better bat behind Fielder. Problem is, while Mcgehee is struggling at the plate he doesn't do anything else to help you win. A roadblock on the basepaths, and bad defense. I looks to me like he's guessing on every pitch and swinging if he's expecting fasball no matter where it is. He needs a day off, come back in the 6th spot and mentally start the season over. Tough to watch, but I'm pulling for him.
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I'll be watching Nashville boxes to see if Gamel is playing any 3B....
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That's a nice outing for ZG. Got through 6 with only 2 ER against that lineup on an off night.....well done. I agree Casey needs a day off or maybe two, and put him further down in the order when he returns. He can treat it as "a new start." It couldn't be more clear Hart or Lucroy needs to hit 5th in this lineup.
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The Posada thing was overblown. A vet who was demoted, and probably did the right thing if he wasn't read to play that day. It would have been one day thing, then he would have been back no questions asked. But NY being NY, the media found out and made it a big story. I don't think Posada had a bad attitude. Nor do I think Casey would throw a fit if he got pushed down the lineup. McGehee has shown for two years he can produce in the 5 spot. That's why I have no problem with RR giving him some time. At some point though, this lineup needs to be tweaked. Exactly how remains to be seen, because we have to see if Morgan can keep hitting anywhere close to the way he staarted the season. Can Lucroy keep it up? Will McGehee struggle? If all of those things are true I could come around to this lineup, especially vs RHP. Yea...I like it a lot. Weeks Morgan Braun Fielder Hart Lucroy McGehee Betancourt Parra
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Can't find any drama I'm interested in, so I'm watching 24, West Wing, and Band of Brothers. Starting from the very beginning of each one, so it will take a while. Modern Family is by far the best sitcom, and I'll watch Park/Rec and the Office. Not as huge of a Park/Rec fan as most people here. Torn becasue I love two characters (Ron and Tom), while I can't stand a few of the others.