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Isan Diaz's swing reminds me of Robinson Canoe's.

From what I've read they are a good hedge against inflation. And many people feel that we are headed to higher inflation based on what the current administration is proposing.

Minnesota at a 5 seed is a joke.

When you literally have one guy making threes (Showalter) that isn't what you'd call a "shooter" there's only so much you can do in this offense. Team really needed someone else to start hitting from outside to open things up for everyone and that happened once Koenig got healthy. If Vitto can somehow find his stroke they could do some damage in the tourney because their D can keep it close. Weird year for sure though.

https://www.fanragsports.com/mlb/brewers/pleskoff-scouting-report-brewers-lucas-erceg/ Glowing report by Bernie Pleskoff on Lucas Erceg.

Hyde is slow and will more than likely not out play this contract.

Do you have a pension? Just curious.

I would do that math on that before committing to paying off the student loans. If your company is matching your 401K and your student loan interest rate is low, then over the long haul you end up with more money investing in your 401K (assuming it beats the interest on the student loan). I'm in the same boat and found an online calculator to help figure it out. https://studentloanhero.com/calculators/student-loan-payoff-vs-invest-calculator/

I switched all my retirement accounts to index funds. Fees are way cheaper and over time you do exactly the same as trying to beat the market.

If you can get into real estate now or are already in it then yes. If the Fed does increase the interest rates to where they should be rental properties will be even better as there will be less and less people who will be able to afford to buy a house. If you are going into real estate to flip houses I would hold back until there is more information about what the Fed is going to do in terms of interest rates. Having less buyers if the interest rates do go up will put a hurt on home sales but rentals should see an increase. Yes, I did not mean flipping houses. Fixed interest rate borrowing. Can also invest in a REIT if you can't buy real estate.

Demi hit a laser shot (108mph) in the minor league game.

Given the expected rise in inflation, real estate is a good place to be.

I just saw Arrival I liked it but I hated the ending it made me feel like watching Contact all over again. Well not as bad as that ending but pretty much the same feeling. I was more disappointed in the ending than anything else really. I haven't seen Arrival but I read the Wikipedia article about it Did you stay at a Holiday Inn last night too?

Just saw Moonlight. I enjoyed it but like Arrival (and Hell or High Water) better. Of course, I much prefer story to character so figures that would happen. I did think the directing was great in Moonlight though. Really showed a lot of patience in some sequences.

I don't really have a feeling on the record (if pressed, I'd guess about 75 wins) but I will say this is one of the more interesting teams we've had in a while. A lot of guys on offense could be great or they could bust. I also think Davies is going to be a stud but the rest of the staff is iffy. I do, however, think the defense will be much improved over years past which may help matters. First time in a while I've bought the MLB.tv package. Can't wait!

Watching the game today and Broxton and Villar could end up being one of the more dynamic 1-2 punches in the league.

Does anyone use Fangraphs as a study tool? Any word on when they are going to release their player profiles for 2017? I found them really useful last season.

That guy has had a lot of Brewer stuff the last few days. Lucky for us the Brewers give lots of access to their backfields unlike some teams. In fact, Chris tweeted that he's going to be in Maryvale all weekend. Loves the access.

A FB friend went to high school with Glendon Rusch and posted a pic of the two of them at spring training. He's pretty hefty now.

$20 million is life changing anywhere.....unless you already have a billion.

There's a giant T-bone steak around the :33 mark so I'm guessing no.

So the apartment we are in comes with a gas grill. Nothing fancy, one of those Aussie models. When we moved in the burner was all rusty and the flame was really uneven. So landlord said he'd pay for parts if I did the work. Not a problem. Replaced the burner, works great but as I looked at it I thought "What a weird design....all the juice is going to drip right on the burner. That can't be good." So after a little research I see they have these "heat shield" things that you put over the burner. I can't recall ever seeing one of these. Anyone have any experience with them? Looks like this: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTEwMFgxNTAw/z/50wAAOSwZ8ZW9DWm/$_58.JPG

Then you had Monday Night Baseball....literally like two national games per week.

I replace the burner in my gas grill today. I feel like a man.

SCOUTING REPORT: CHRISTOPHER PEREZ STRENGTHS Perez has several average to above-average tools. His quick hands and his uncomplicated approach at the plate have produced good hitting results so far in his young career. He has a very good bat-to-ball, contact-hitting approach and is capable of using the entire field. It would not surprise if he used his development time to create a path as a quality barrel-of-the-bat big-league hitter. Perez has some very surprising power from a player his size. While his frame is well proportioned, he isn’t very tall. He is, however, strong and powerful. In addition to being able to hit for a good average with some real pop in his bat, Perez has a very good eye at the plate, knows the strike zone well and is patient enough to draw a walk. His patience is usually rewarded with fastballs that he recognizes early and attacks with the sweet spot of the bat. WEAKNESSES As a left-handed batter he really scuffled against left-handed pitching. The wide variation in his lefty/righty splits may lead to limited or platoon playing time at the major league level. However, he has development time to prove he can adjust and hit southpaws. While I had expected a smoother and more confident approach at defense, he was rather tentative and “raw” in the infield. He has a slow first step while fielding ground balls. Perez projects better at second base. He really doesn’t have the arm strength to consistently throw out runners from the hole at shortstop. I also think his overall speed best fits at second base rather than at shortstop. Perez really doesn’t have much foot speed or quickness. THE FUTURE FOR PEREZ Few middle-infielders have the type of power Perez has displayed early in his career. Much will depend upon how quickly Perez develops on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he projects best at second base as opposed to shortstop. Perez must face the fact the Brewers have outstanding middle-infield organizational depth. He will be competing from now on against quality defensive players. The difference could be offensive success. Perez will be spending his development time keeping ahead of the middle-infield pack that will be competing for attention and, ultimately, for jobs. He is likely to arrive on the major league scene at some point in 2036. Using his quick hands through the ball, his bat speed provides Perez with the ability to take pitches where they are thrown. Using the entire field, he has surprising power and pop for his frame. Perez’s knowledge of the strike zone and his good pitch recognition are admirable components of his offensive approach. However, he will have to show he can hit left-handed pitching to be able to reach his goal of becoming a full-time big league middle-infielder. In a more limited and worst-case scenario, Perez would hit only against right-handed pitching as part of a platoon. Solid baseball instincts help Perez running the bases and getting the most from his game. While he isn’t fast, he can take an extra base by knowing how and when to run. CONCLUSIONS A solid middle-infield candidate in the Brewers organization, Christopher Perez has shown spurts of hitting for a very good batting average while generating doubles and home run power. If he returns to being a consistent barrel-of-the-bat contact hitter, Perez’s shortcomings on defense may be excusable. He is best suited as a second baseman due to more limited range and an average arm. He could, however, play shortstop and provide defensive returns that may be just a tick below average. In either case, playing second base or shortstop, he should be able to hit. The net result for Perez may depend upon his success against left-handed pitching and the competition he faces in the Brewers organization. SCOUTING PHRASE FOR PEREZ: An interesting middle-infield candidate with solid offensive upside. SCOUTING GRADE FOR PEREZ: 50 – An average 25-man roster player.