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  1. rudimen19
    The interest-free deferred money makes this a fantastic deal for the team and appears to be the key as to why this deal could happen. It will allow for financial flexibility in the short- and long-terms and clearly demonstrates Braun's desire to be a Brewer and his commitment to winning.
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    Not quite an encounter but...when I was about 7 or 8 I decided to write letters to Robin Yount and Bud Selig. It must have been around 1990, because it was right after Robin almost left and whispers of a new stadium first started gaining momentum. I can't remember much of what I wrote, but those two events were the basis for the letters. I do remember my dad having me add a sentence to the Selig letter about some history that our families share (apparently my grandfather was friends with his father). My intent was just to tell these guys, my heroes, how much I appreciated them and the Brewers, and I wasn't really expecting a response but both men responded. Yount sent me a collection of souvenirs, which being a baseball-obsessed kid I thought was pretty cool. Selig wrote me a letter. He responded to an 8-year-old. He addressed my questions and thanked me for the support. He even confirmed the family history. I didn't quite get it at the time, but looking back it seems like a pretty admirable, if not remarkable, thing to do.
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    Cory Provus had some himself tonight. If you can get postgame audio, it's certainly worth a listen tonight.I just heard Cory's call of the Cameron catch. One of the better calls I've heard from him although I haven't listen to him a whole lot yet.
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    Uecker is so freakin awesome at capturing big moments
  5. rudimen19
    You could really hear it in Uecker's voice. It definitely sounded different than typical mid-summer baseball.
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    So what's with all the first-pitch swinging tonight? I get that Blackburn is throwing mostly first-pitch strikes, but all these first-pitch outs are resulting in a ridiculously low pitch count for all the hits he has given up. He's only thrown 63 pitches through 5 compared to Looper's 87. Looks like we won't be seeing the Twins bullpen until Nathan.
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    Is gameday off or does this ump have a very low (and inconsistent) strike zone? The first two pitches to Brian Anderson appeared to be strange calls.
  8. rudimen19
    Well if that last post is true and the deciding factor is money it is very disappointing. I've read previous threads detailing peoples anger with TMJ as the flagship station before, but could this be the final straw that ends the relationship between the Brewers and TMJ? I am aware that there is a lot of logistical problems with leaving TMJ and I have no idea about the contract terms between the organization and TMJ have, but if the station brazenly thinks people will always tune in to listen to the Brewers and they don't have to actively pursue a talent like Powell, the organization should hold TMJ accountable. I could be wrong and it might be a smart buisness move by TMJ, but I can't see myself scheduling my day around listening to someone other than Jim call games.
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    As strange as it seems I agree with you Einhorn. Even with that indescribable feeling of what it's like to make the playoffs still fresh in my mind, I think I would give up wins next year to hear Jim call the extra losses. Powell and Uke made all those lean years so much more bearable, and keep me listening to games even when the good guys no longer have a realistic shot at winning. Simply put, they make the game more enjoyable, and Braun's homerun and the last double play wouldn't have evoked the same emotions for me if not had been for the Uke's call. It seems as though many on this thread are pretty certain the loss is inevitable. We have all heard Jim speak fondly of his youth and his collegiate experience as a young broadcaster in Georgia. While attempting to know his thought process is futile, judging from his on-air comments I think he really appreciates this city, team, and most certainly working with his partner. I think it is a difficult decision for him, and I really hope it doesn't end up being a $ issue and TMJ not giving him the raise needed to keep him here. I have subscribed to the MLB radio package for the last three seasons, since I moved away from Milwaukee and still had to get my fix of Brewer baseball. Occasionally I'll tune in to some other game and switch between the different broadcasts. I'm an admitted homer and have listened to far more Brewer games than other broadcasts, but I don't think there is another crew in baseball that can match the combination of Jim's descriptions and Uke's stories.
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    I agree with the thoughts that Weeks hitting leadoff is a bad idea. It caused him to be more patient which is obviously good, but he's not a patient hitter so it resulted in a so many frustrating 3-2 K's. I like Rickie and would like to see him succeed either here or somewhere else, but he must overcome what I view as his biggest handicap which is that he is a mentally fragile player. The bad throws or turns in crucial situations, the inability to swing at a first pitch meatball while batting leadoff, are a few of the reasons I have come to that conclusion. I really want to see him hitting 6 or 7 and let him go back to swinging aggressively. Depending on what happens with Cameron, I would really like to see someone besides Hart in the 5 hole and if Weeks can drive the ball he might be our best option.
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    Bradley might be a loose cannon, but when he blows up it's not on teammates. I remember reading an article after he tore up his knee in San Diego that stated by all accounts he is a really good teammate and always produces when he is in the lineup. $10/year is a bit much for someone only expected to play 120 games though the signing does significantly boost their lineup.
  12. rudimen19
    As frustrating as watching his at bats last September were moving Hart now would be a significant mistake. He's a numbers guy and provided he finds a clue at the plate, he'll regain form and add value later. I don't want Hart in a long-term deal ever, but he is still under our control for a few more years so use him as a piece when we are looking to make a run in 2010 or 2011. What this team needs is balance and I think that is found in Abreu. Granted he's old and past his prime, but the dude saw 4.29 pitches/ab (3rd in MLB), which almost has me salivating it looks so good. If we can still move Cameron free up that money and give Abreu 2/$26 with a vesting option for a third year he might be ours with the outfield market as deep as it is. I don't like Hart in center and looking at our pitching staff it's likely we need to field the best defense we can provide, but I can't help but covet the left-handed patient hitter which this team so desperately needed last year.
  13. rudimen19
    I heard this mentioned somewhere else but I think it would be a great tribute to have a representative/family member of the iron workers who died during the construction. Definitely should have Uecker catching if he dosen't throw it.
  14. rudimen19
    For me there is nothing more Brewers than hearing Uecker call a game. He's not perfect and all too often your wondering if the runner is still on third or scored on that groundball, but when it comes to big moments he can capture it like no one else. I moved away during the '05 season and quickly realized not only how much I missed watching the team every night, but personally not hearing the games was much worse. Thank the good lord gameday audio exists and I was able to still hear the unquestionably best broadcast team call games. So of course when the day came I had to watch mlb.tv on my desktop and listen to the call simultaneously on another computer. Timing was a bit tricky, but to hear him make that call was amazing. I can't stop listening to it.
  15. rudimen19
    Out of the box candidate: Derrick Turnbow for his one save. Seriously. He came up big (albeit for one outing) after Yost had abused Gagne and delivered, which I never thought would/could happen. Doesn't that seem like last year? Real candidate: Seth McClung. I tried making the case in August that McClung was the unsung hero of this team for holding a spot in the rotation when the season seemed to be falling apart. His recent heroics just cement his value to this team. p.s. After regularly reading BF.net since first hearing Jim Powell mentioned it in 2004, yesterday's events finally propelled me to start posting. It's about time.
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