ILuvDaBush
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Or even better, cruises through 6+ perfect before walking Giles on a questionable check swing/walk, only to get the next guy to GIDP and then heave the rest perfect. Now THAT is a nice thought. -
Imagining him as the back-up 1B, where would he rank on the pinch-hitting totem pole? Kapler...obvious #1. Does anything and everything you would want in a pinch-hit, and allows for an easy double switch, as the Money Order dictates that he be #3/5/6. Counsell...works the count for walks and seeing eye singles, and again, allows for a good double switch. Healthy Branyan....Power! Strikes Fear In the Heart of the Pitcher! So afraid, can't throw a strike. Still doesn't keep the Muscle from Striking Out. "Russell's At Bat" Gritty Dillon...A mix of a lot of Counsell with a little of Branyan. Double switch? You got it. Need someone to get your dry-cleaning? Crazy Joe Dillon is your guy. Rivera....a good bat as your last line of defense. Can only be double switched for Kendall. The slowest of all pinch-hitters. Nix...The name says it all.
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Well if it does not get reversed, then I hope this team responds to the slight just like last year's team responded to the slight.
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Obviously, I just witnessed my first no-hitter by the Brewers (I was barely one, and living in California for the last one), but guys, we won, while most of our chief rivals weren't so lucky. A no-hitter is amazing, and the fact that on a blatant pitch-out, he almost yarded one, you just knew it was his day (or will be his day), but I'm just as happy with a complete game shutout on a one hitter, as opposed to losing with a no-no. Now, I get to wait until YoGa decides to do a perfect game. Go Brewz!
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Jon Papelbon came up as a starter, and was only added to the bullpen to acclimate him to the majors. He took to it so well, that they made him the closer for the year, knowing that at some point, they were going to make him back into a starter. However, no closer has appeared for them, and since they have such good depth in their rotation, they haven't attempted to stretch him back out. I guess I could have used Frankie Liriano, but that story hasn't had the happiest of endings, though things are looking up.
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Why didn't Ned go to his "hot hand" earlier and just bring in the Mota Man to begin the inning? Whatever. My true vent is that Carlos didn't egg on the Pujols monster and get him tossed for a few games. "Take one for the team, Chuckie."
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Third Base options for the rest of 2008
ILuvDaBush replied to DougJones43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
After tonight's 3-5 (both the score for the Brewz tonight and tonight's line for Mat Gamel), you would hope Mat will be a Sep. 1 call-up. They can always play the "late-inning sub" game and his bat would probably invigorate this lineup as much as the Shaded One's presence did. -
I've always been of the opinion that his ascension could mirror that of the great Jonny Papelbon. Let him come up as a set-up man next year and if he takes to relief, let him become our closer. When someone else comes along, ease him back into the rotation. His fastball/slider combo would play great out of the 'pen and it would allow the brass next year to limit his innings while filling an obvious need.
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Also, today on the Fan in Green Bay, Dougie talked about how JJ wouldn't be amenable to such a move, and I can't blame him. He's been an All-Star at short and plays a very good SS, though not Escobar-quality. I would think JJ will probably be offered this offseason, for a pitcher, either Greinke or Cain, as the service times match up well either way. Even if it takes a bit of Splenda to sweeten the pot (perhaps, McClung), I would still be ecstatic, as a Gallardo/Cain/Parra triumvirate is exactly the type of triple threat that the Brewz are in need of, especially when complemented by Bush and the Soup Nazi.
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And McClung. There's no reason, outside of dumb luck, that he would pitch better on the road than at home.
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I have been mulling over such a deal for the last week. With Escobar becoming one of the most complete minor league players, and Hardy's impending arbitration, it would seem obvious, especially with the Giants marching out Emmanuel Burris, as of late. Hardy would seem to be the ideal piece to trade, and Cain would seem to be the ideal target. I would even be willing to toss them Errecart and some shwag if need be. But Cain has long been the man on many a Brewerfan.netters' minds. I would be all for it.
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I may not be the most impartial observer, but I would definitely put Bush near the top of people I would extend. WOuld a 4yr/$28mil contract be enough? You would have to think he could surpass that type of contract easily if he hit free agency. Then again, he could fall off again so the Brewers would be assuming some type of risk with a multi-year deal. But if he begins to put it together, Chris Carpenter-style, the Crew would have one of the better long-term deals for a quality pitcher.
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If I had to put money on it, I'd let it all ride on Green. The Indians have beaucoup catchers, so I don't see how Lucroy would interest them. Cain/Green/Brantley...well it would seem Cain is the odd man out and with Brantley going to the AFL, that leaves only the 2007 Brewer Minor League Player of the Year. It's pretty disappointing, but then again, it's only 4 out of 5 days the Brewers play that I scowl.
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A player of Hardy's caliber is definitely worth more than the value of Josh Hamilton from a year ago. When the Rangers traded their "A-Ball" pitcher for Hamilton, he was considered to be a cheap OF with a high ceiling, but injury-prone and with major red flags about his character. Now...well it would be interesting to see if both teams would still make the deal. As for the attendance, I would hope we would continue to surpass 2 million people, but with the state of the economy, nothing is certain. In the end, as I continue to expound, we will be a contender, even if we make no big acquisition to our rotation. YoGa is a very good pitcher, as is Parra. Honestly, I would rather have YoGa/Parra than Carpenter/Wainwright for next year. Bush and McClung are the wild cards, while Suppan can be depended upon to take the ball every fifth day and give the offense a good chance at the W. No worries, my fellow Brewer faithful.
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PECOTA 50: The best players to build a team around
ILuvDaBush replied to nate82's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Where does Craig Counsell fall??? He's the backbone of this team. -
The Demon Child got to JJ on his bobblehead day.
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And we're OUT of the jam. Cameron is still the player of the game.
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And the Jack Wilson Monster again shows its face.
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The Battle of Villy-Rivas, won by Chucky.
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BS for Solly. He hasn't been as crisp lately as he was when he first ascended.
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Mikey Mike Cameron... Who's yo' Daddy!
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All for naught. GIDdyuP Hart... Yuck!
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Walk this Way!!! Good AB by the Regal One.
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Well to be honest, I have serious doubts as to whether he would be worth the price tag for next season, but those doubts could easily be alleviated if we would be guaranteed compensation if he left the following year. As for Cain or Brantley, we could be without one given the CC trade or possibly both. Factoring in the possibility of stagnation (more Cain than Brantley), and we could be left with Jr. Gwynny manning center in the future.
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Where's Counsell when you need him?
