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I took my son to a mid week Bucks game last year. The place was half empty so we thought we may as well move up a few seats. Unfortunately the ushers have a strict policy that you have to sit in your assigned seat. We won't be back.

Gotta love the optimism jhart05. Prince in 2012!!

Is there a hard date as to when this issue will be decided? I thought I heard the news was supposed to come out post appeal in January but was leaked.

Does anyone have any theories on why Hart has lost his base stealing ability at age 29? I can't recall any significant injuries. He's not the Lollygagger he once was but for some reason his time to first and his base running ability in general has fallen off. Also, I thought the team might consider him at 1B. He'd certainly make a huge target and it's not like he's a world beater in RF.

Sad to see Provus go. He added a lot of color and was a good straight man. Good luck to the kid!

For those who ask why McGehee gets the star treatment I'd suggest his numbers the last two years are star worthy. If you project his 2009 numbers for a full year he'd have been an MVP contender. That being said I agree he's hurting the team right now but I understand the leash management is giving him. His defense is below average but Gamel would make him look like Brooks Robinson. As for Taylor Green it's getting late in the season to make the change. You don't want near rookies heading into the playoffs. If we were going to make the change we needed to do it in June. Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards 2009 26 MIL NL 116 394 355 58 107 20 1 16 66 0 2 34 67 .301 .360 .499 .859 126 177 13 1 0 4 2 54/3D9 RoY-5 2010 27 MIL NL 157 670 610 70 174 38 1 23 104 1 1 50 102 .285 .337 .464 .801 113 283 18 2 0 8 5 *5/3D 2011 28 MIL NL 100 396 363 30 82 15 0 5 38 0 2 27 68 .226 .278 .309 .586 61 112 11 1 0 5 2 *5/3D

If we count Babe Ruth don't we have to include Ankiel?

I vote for Hart for not using his God given speed. He hasn't seen an infield single since Carter was President.

Weeks for taking below average defensive skills and working hard enough to make himself reasonably solid. Prince for being a fat guy that still busts it down the first base line. Braun for being Braun. Gomez because he cares. Morgan cuz he's so freaking funny!

McGehee's my favorite player partly because of his work ethic but I'm starting to crack. Some time at AAA might be what he needs. As for Taylor Green give the kid a shot but don't expect much. New kids generally struggle for awhile. Just ask Gamel.

Our ball rolled into the woods last week and we can't find it. I'd use it until the old one shows up when the leaves fall.

I was about to say I'd give it back for nothing until I read your $250,000 estimate. It's one thing to be nice and another to be crazy.

Gamel is fortunate that he appears to be pegged for Prince's job next year. I love his swing but I'm getting nervous that he won't produce in the big leagues. It would have been nice to see him at 1B. I expect he will be a defensive upgrade from Prince but if he can't handle grounders at 3B it may be wishful thinking that he can handle them at 1B. It would be nice to give our average infielders a bigger target if nothing else.

Last week Bill & Brian made a big deal about Hawkins approaching RR and asking to be the 7th inning guy. What happened? I may be rationalizing but this ends our 20 game in 20 day stretch. Hopefully we'll be refreshed and back to our winning ways by this time next week.

To use an old hated description, Capuano is a "battler". When he's healthy I like the way he attacks the hitters. It's a refreshing change from guys like Davis & Suppan. Considering our improved staff and plethora of lefties he's still probably better off somewhere else if he wants to maximize his odds of starting.