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  1. nodakfan17
    How does that compare to previous years? I gather 10 prospects bypassing Helena is more than the typical number. If so, is that a testament to the promise of some of these prospects, or does it indicate an overall lack of depth in the Brewers' farm system?
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    Indeed. I saw it in person last night. He's become my favorite player in Appleton outside of last year's top picks.
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    My brother and I went to the Lorenzo Cain giveaway tonight. It was great to visit with my brother and see the prospects swing the bat well (5-1 win), but it was a cold evening. The box score says the temperature was 48 degrees, but the wind made it feel worse. For those of you wondering about the size of the bobblehead, the Lorenzo Cain box measures about 6.5 inches tall. I think that would make the actual bobblehead smaller than the traditional full size (I can't say for sure as I only pick up 2-3 new bobbleheads per year). Turborickey - I probably won't line up for a Mike Jirschele bobblehead, but I think it's neat that they are honoring a Wisconsin native. Hopefully, the Fan's Choice vote will get a good response and we'll get to see a few of the runners up next year.
  4. nodakfan17
    Hey Guys - what's the appeal of a gnome? Am I missing something?
  5. nodakfan17
    How come you never see players traded for draft picks like you do in the NBA (and occasionally in the NFL)? I assume that league rules don't allow for this type of transaction. I didn't think this question warranted its own thread, so apologies if it needs to be moved.
  6. nodakfan17
    True, but I was referring to the next opportunity to receive a bobblehead and obtain post-game autographs. I like to double-up on the fan value! I don't know about you, but I have mostly mixed feelings about the Lorenzo Cain bobblehead. It's neat that the Timber Rattlers can claim a link to the ALCS MVP, but at the same time, I don't think many Brewer fans care to celebrate Cain's professional accomplishments. I had initially planned to go to tomorrow's game, but I think I'm just going to redeem my pair of tickets for two Cain bobbleheads sometime in the next 30 days (probably on 5/3 or 5/17).
  7. nodakfan17
    That's a fair point about the Dante Stallworth suspension (even though it also occurred during Goodell's tenure); however, even in the past year, Goodell has remained an inconsistent disciplinarian. After the backlash from Ray Rice's initial 2-game suspension, Goodell held a press conference and proclaimed that a player's first domestic violence offense would be met with a mandatory 6-game suspension and a subsequent offense would result in a lifetime ban from the NFL. He then walked back on that policy days later and suspended Ray Rice for the season. Link to ESPN Article on New NFL Discipline Policy - August 2014 The Commissioner's discipline policy has not been shaped by values or even the legal system, but rather public opinion.
  8. nodakfan17
    This is by far my favorite thread of the season.
  9. nodakfan17
    Now that you mention it, this seems like a very real possibility. You often see teams re-brand after an awful season or two.
  10. nodakfan17
    I'd be happy with any one of those choices. On the whole, I like the variety of bobbleheads that the Timber Rattlers offer (current prospects, current Brewers, kid-friendly bobbles, etc). They're not all for me, but they succeed in sparking a lot of interest in their product. As I had mentioned in a previous post, I had a great experience two weeks ago at the home opener. The bobblehead giveaway and post-game prospect autographs made that game an exceptional value. I'm looking forward to the next bobblehead / autograph game on May 3 (Mike Fiers).
  11. nodakfan17
    It's not my intent to make excuses for these players. This is a pretty morbid debate. However, it's the total lack of uniformity that puzzles and occasionally upsets fans. Dante Stallworth was guilty of DUI manslaughter and was suspended for 16 games. Greg Hardy was charged with a less severe crime and his case was eventually dismissed - yet he sits 25 games? A more uniform set of corrective actions was issued last August when the commissioner announced that a player's first domestic violence offense would be met with a mandatory 6-game suspension and a subsequent offense would result in a lifetime ban from the NFL. However, just days later, the commissioner suspended Ray Rice for a full season (deviating from the 6-game standard he had just established).
  12. nodakfan17
    I'm pretty sure that latter option was surgically made impossible for the ballpark pup. Fair enough, but you know people would go nuts for a pet wedding between innings.
  13. nodakfan17
    Hank has a girlfriend ... or better yet, fathers a litter of puppies.
  14. nodakfan17
    Shower Safety Night
  15. nodakfan17
    Here's the link to the Fan's Choice Bobblehead voting for the giveaway on Thursday, September 3rd: 2015 Fan's Choice Bobblehead Vote The choices are: - Orlando Arcia - Jake Gatewood - Monte Harrison - Kodi Medeiros - Tyrone Taylor
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    That was my first thought too!
  17. nodakfan17
    I voted for the duffel bag. My wife voted for the cereal bowl (sorry guys). I thought both hat designs looked neat, but I figured the addition of a sponsor's logo would make them a lot less attractive. I'm not about to be featured in GQ, but I still wouldn't wear a hat with the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board logo (no disrespect to the fine men and women at the WMMB).
  18. nodakfan17
    I watched him in person tonight in Appleton. His performance was by far the most encouraging thing to come out of the 11-1 loss. I wish Erickson would have left him in to try to finish the game, but Wisconsin is committed to their pitching tandems. I was able to obtain Medeiros' autograph after the game as part of the team's Sunday autograph sessions. What an extremely polite young man - his line was by far the longest, but he stayed to accommodate everyone and even thanked me for coming out to the ballpark.
  19. nodakfan17
    I'll answer my own question for the benefit of the cause: The Sunday autograph sessions at Fox Cities Stadium are well organized. As the game concludes, the staff sets up a row of nameplates at the end of the 3rd Base concourse (closest to Left Field). About 5-10 minutes after the game, the players come up to the concourse and take a seat behind a picnic table. Everyone signs until there is no longer anyone in their line. Tonight, I attended my first Timber Rattlers' game in several years. I wasn't quite sure of what to expect. I sort of lingered in the 3rd Base concourse until I noticed a crowd growing in Left Field. By that time, the lines for several players were fairly long (especially Kodi Medeiros). I decided to give the Medeiros line a chance, not knowing when the staff would halt the free autograph session. I waited for at least 20 minutes, but was able to get Kodi to sign a ball for me. By that time, every other player had left (still a success, by my standards). I'm not really an autograph seeker. I don't think I've every paid for an autograph (other than a donation to the players' charity) and I've never waited by a dugout in hopes of obtaining one. Receiving a free Kodi Medeiros autograph in such an organized fashion was a neat experience for me. Hats off to the Timber Rattlers for staging such a great event.
  20. nodakfan17
    Has anyone had experience with player autographs after Sunday home games? I've got a few Sunday games in my ticket package (including this Sunday's home opener) and I'm curious as to how their autograph sessions are organized. Do a few players come up to the concourse after the game or do people just line up near the dugout? Thanks!
  21. nodakfan17
    Thanks for your reply. My wife and I can't make the All-Fan Hank Giveaway on Mother's Day, so we're trying to make this Thursday game work. EDIT: I received the tickets and vouchers yesterday (4/2) after ordering on 3/29.
  22. nodakfan17
    If I buy tickets to the June 11 SNP event, am I going to be surrounded by needle artists?
  23. nodakfan17
    I think that Beanie Babies would be a more appropriate analogy when you consider some of the parallels (low entry price, limited supply, few retailers, etc). Can you still picture the "beanie gypsies?"
  24. nodakfan17
    They are available for pick-up today. Otherwise, they will be mailed out next week. Individual Game Tickets on Sale March 7.
  25. nodakfan17
    I was also wondering this - anyone?
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