Samurai Bucky
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You'd better not be doing that on my lawn! ? -
I am enjoying the Wrexham show on FX. Similar in nature to Ted Lasso, but more realistic (obviously).
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I'll guess the Redliner.
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Was there any discussion of the double base at first? I thought that was something that was in the works.
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This may sound weird, but this is better than being a Brewers fan from '83 - '07, or a Badgers football fan from '62 - '80, or a Badgers Basketball fan from like '47 - '93, or a Packers fan from '73 - '92 (except for '82, of course). We can throw the Bucks in there, too. Completely blowing up what the Brewers have, IMHO, is not the answer. Quality starting pitching is the biggest chip a team can use to wager. Even if the Brewers get "good young arms", it will take a while for them to develop if they even work out at all (ref. Florida Marlins). As much as we get frustrated at the "bite of the apple" approach, Milwaukee fans (and other Wisconsin Sports Fans) recall not even seeing the orchard... for... a... long... time. Even so, I am excited that the fan base is not satisfied just making the playoffs. I 100% agree. I still trust Stearns. He has put teams together that have made it to the playoffs for the past four years. Crazy. Yes, one of them was with a losing record, but they still made it (don't mention Covid, Samurai... ?). Get some guys who can put the ball in play, and get a bullpen. I'm fine trading one of the big three starters and maybe some of the other inconsistent starters that I hear are really not inconsistent.
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I believe it started going towards a discussion of validity of taking off because of COVID. That is a slippery slope. That could have gotten out of hand very quickly. Bottom line: Cain took a year off (who cares why) Cain wasn't performing well this year Cain gets DFA'd. Cain is still getting paid
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Cain DFA'd.... Jonathan Davis contract selected
Samurai Bucky replied to Jastro's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I'm sorry for not knowing this. Is he still getting paid even though he was DFA'd? -
10-team league CMC with the second overall pick -- no brainer (JT was first). Doubled up on Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown. I have Russell Wilson on the bench and Courtland Sutton for another double up. Stretch picks at the end of the draft were Olave and Valdes-Scantling. Hopefully that works out. I got a C for my draft. Oh well.
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Streak vs Streak: Paul Molitor vs The Undertaker
Samurai Bucky replied to Sean Franken's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Yeah, but if Paul Molitor would have taken on The Undertaker in the forest, would anybody have heard it? With Molitor hailing from Minnesota, I would have expected one of the Gagnes or Jumping Jim Brunzell to have made a statement. -
Streak vs Streak: Paul Molitor vs The Undertaker
Samurai Bucky replied to Sean Franken's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Yeah, but if Paul Molitor would have taken on The Undertaker in the forest, would anybody have heard it? With Molitor hailing from Minnesota, I would have expected one of the Gagnes or Jumping Jim Brunzell to have made a statement. -
This: https://wisportsheroics.com/the-struggling-brewers-offense-needs-to-fix-two-problems/ Their approach to the plate has been horrid. It also hasn't been this year, but the last couple of years. Yes, I know. Complain about 3PO, people say it is OK as long as OBP is up, we complain about K's (well, not really as long as the OBP is up), then complain that the Crew can't hit. What is the approach when they come to the plate? Are they overthinking because of advanced stats and Sabermetrics? If it is because of talent, then cut all of the Free Agents, and bring up the young guys from AAA. Do not trade Burnes, Woodruff and Peralta. They have been solid except for the last few games. It is tough going out there knowing you have to throw a shutout EVERY NIGHT to have a chance. The approach of the offense is garbage. Fix that above all else.
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Ok... let's try Fox River (I was only aware of the one in the Mall in Appleton). ?
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Sometimes, It is hard to believe that he was in line for the Dallas Cowboys OC job in 2011.
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When I was all but a young Samurai, we could use a five-digit number to call people in town. The first number: 8. So, the person who had 8-6753 was always getting calls when that song came out... and getting mad. ?
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People will still be calling for anybody else to play when Mertz throws his first pick.
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I am not a big Bar or Tavern guy, unfortunately. However, I'll take a guess: Jerry's Tavern?
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Pat Fitzgerald: "Um... you are supposed to be watching for me to call the timeout. You shouldn't be watching the play on the field." ?
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Is the Offense really the problem?
Samurai Bucky replied to Robocaller's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Offensively, the Brewers have shown they are a one-trick pony. I refuse to watch last night's game, but after Tellez hits the dinger and you get guys on first and second, Counsell was hoping for the base hit. Simple base hits are something that the Brewers have gotten in abundance this year. Unless they start putting themselves in better positions to win games offensively, they are going to be mediocre apple-bite-takers. You aren't going to hit a boat load of dingers every game... sorry. -
McGinn's on Bluemound?
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Here is a video suggesting it is mechanical (I'm not sure of the merit of the video):
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Does anybody else remember what happened around the time Hader started pitching poorly? He had requested leave to spend time with his wife and unborn child IIRC. We don't know exactly what happened, but it seems absolutely strange for him to complete go off the deep end pitching. My thought is that his mind is not fully with baseball. If you choose to say, "he is making $X,XXX millions of dollars, so he should suck it up," please don't be one of the individuals who says it is ok for Lauer to speak his mind. I have a feeling very few of us on this board really know what it is like to play a game for millions of dollars, much less go through a family crisis. Again, this is just speculation.
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My parents, my brother and I would play cards while we ate dinner. Euchre, Sheepshead, Uno, Hearts, Oh Hell (aka Up and down the River), and some others. Heck, we even pulled out the Parchisi board! Fortunately, my wife's family did the same thing. Now, our four adult kids and significant others (none married, yet) will come over and say, "Hey, can we play cards?" It is something I'm not taking for granted. That said, my Dad smoked like a chimney. I don't recall them playing cards and us being nearby. I think it is because they didn't want the kiddos around while they drank. Yeah... that's it. When I ask my 19-year-old son how many card games his buddies know, his response is typically, "not much... maybe War?" A lot of kids, like you alluded to, would rather play Video games.
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https://www.fangraphs.com/players/keston-hiura/20003/splits-tool?splitArr=&splitArrPitch=&position=B&autoPt=false&splitTeams=false&statType=player&statgroup=1&startDate=2022-08-03&endDate=2022-11-01&players=&filter=&groupBy=season&wxTemperature=&wxPressure=&wxAirDensity=&wxElevation=&wxWindSpeed=&sort=-1,1 Since he came back (I'm using 8/3 as a start date), he has walked once in 25 PA. K% is at 36%. I think he should get more playing time because he has earned it lately. I'm still hesitant to claim that he has turned the corner. Since 8/3, he only hits 13% the other way, but at least it is almost a split between pull and hitting to center field. I hope he continues to improve.
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I think the real issue here is that Wisconsin can't complain they can't afford to reinstitute baseball. Typical arguments: No interest -- for realz? Need to get the Title IX numbers to match -- you are smart, figure it out... not that hard (add gymnastics and field hockey for starters) Costs too much to startup -- um, I don't think so. Chump change -- demolish the shell and put in a new indoor football facility for a cool $300MM! https://madison.com/sports/college/football/a-300-million-indoor-football-practice-facility-at-wisconsin-is-closer-to-happening/article_7930114f-bdaf-538f-813c-9752798cd76d.html RJ even added his thoughts:
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Army of Thieves was pretty good. Don't know if I will watch Army of the Dead, though.
