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Bat control, probability of laying down a good bunt, score a run. Yes Aoki is a good hitter but he does strike out, hit groundouts to 3rd and the pitcher, and hit weak pop up outs. RRR saw an opportunity to put 1 in the board and took it. I also agree with this, it will start being on the minds of other teams and maybe influence defensive positioning.
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Way to show up today Veras
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And what would you have said if the squeeze was botched? It's been pointed out many times on this board that a good result doesn't mean something was a good decision and a bad result doesn't necessarily mean there was a bad decision. Aoki is clearly a better hitter than Izturis. In order to score the run swinging away, he could've gotten a hit, a fly ball to the OF, or a groundball to SS/2B. To score with the squeeze, he had to get a perfect bunt, since it was a safety squeeze. I'd rather take the option with more chances for success. I would have said, good call. I know that the result doesn't make it good or bad ... I have stated before I am all for squeezes. I think it was a good time to call one there becuase: 1. Aoki is a good hitter, Ozzy played his infielders in DP position and outfielders at standard depth. 2. Aoki puts the ball in play 76% of the time. These are some reasons why a squeeze is a good call. It's unexpected. Weeks has good speed, Aoki has good bat control. A few hitters later, Gomez came to the plate. Gomez isn't as good a hitter as Aoki, thus Ozzy thought the squeeze would be on again and pitched out. It wasn't on. Good call by RRR on when to use it and when not to use it.
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So no credit to RRR but a botched squeeze could have easily killed that inning? It was a safety squeeze, but who cares? RRR is the one who pulled the trigger. Removed Cesar, input Aoki, bunt down, weeks in. Sounds like great managing to me. What should he have done? 1. Played HR ball there like previous managers? 2. Insert Kottaras and hope he hits it into the OF? 3. No, the best option was the squeeze. Even with teams KNOWING it is coming. He still does it successfully. RRR had a chance to do it again in the same inning with Gomez at the plate. This time with 1 out, the Marlins pitched out. Good thing the squeeze wasn't on then. Granted it would have been awesome for him to call a squeeze on the ensuing pitch. I am all for calling out RRR when he makes mistakes ... But when he calls for a squeeze and it's successful, give him credit. No, the best option was to let Aoki put the ball in play since the infield was back. Rickie scores on a ground ball or fly ball to the outfield. Or he doesn't, just like Izturis's DP to the pitcher. Nothing is a given. As a manager, it is your job to put your team in position to be successful. RRR did that right there.
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I think it was sometime in the last few days, which I am pretty sure was before they announced who will be in HR derby (but I am not 100% positive)
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So no credit to RRR but a botched squeeze could have easily killed that inning? It was a safety squeeze, but who cares? RRR is the one who pulled the trigger. Removed Cesar, input Aoki, bunt down, weeks in. Sounds like great managing to me. What should he have done? 1. Played HR ball there like previous managers? 2. Insert Kottaras and hope he hits it into the OF? 3. No, the best option was the squeeze. Even with teams KNOWING it is coming. He still does it successfully. RRR had a chance to do it again in the same inning with Gomez at the plate. This time with 1 out, the Marlins pitched out. Good thing the squeeze wasn't on then. Granted it would have been awesome for him to call a squeeze on the ensuing pitch. I am all for calling out RRR when he makes mistakes ... But when he calls for a squeeze and it's successful, give him credit.
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Braun recently stated he didn't want to be in it so it seems to be his decision. He said watching it is more fun than being in it.
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I would expect gradual steps here. I don't think they will leap to full A/C throughout the stadium. I have 3 kids and when I bring them to the game it would be nice to have some cool zones. Just like every theme park you go to today. Yes for those interested in watching the entire game without leaving their seat, this isn't a solution. But I have gone to many games with my kids (all under 10) and they always want to get up, walk around and visit the kids zone. This would be a pretty practical solution to a decent size group as many families go to games.
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Tyler Barnes was on the news this morning and it almost seemed like the Brewers have acknowledged the issue with the humidity when the roof is closed. For when the roof is open, he did say to treat it like going to the beach and wear a lot of sun screen, bring water with you to the park, and get into the shade. (Either in the concourse or get seats on the west side.) I doubt the Brewers will ever install full A/C in the park, but I think they should install some designated "cool zones" in the concourse.
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Are we actually on a winning streak? Keep it up boys
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Ha - I was thinking the same thing. Especially after the pitch out - that would have been perfect timing.
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Nice D Aram
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Nice walk k-rod
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Please Doug? I just can't stomach Izturis any longer
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I'd give him the $200 if it meant he would never come back. Lol ... I am in too!
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This just in: With izturis in the game, GoGo also covers fly balls to the SS ... Awesome
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Cesar ... Do not pass go, do not collect $200, just go home
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In addition, if for some miracle someone claims Izturis or he refuses to report to AAA, we still have Maysonet as an injury replacement.
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The obligatory "Let's bring up thread!" Awesome! We have one every year and this is a fitting one. I am all for Bianchi getting called up and DFA'ing Izturis. Late in games you could always put in Ransom for Defense as he has shown to be pretty reliable on defense. Come on Doug, get it done, give Bianchi a shot!!!
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I agree with no A/C. I also think A/C in the concourse would be kind of hard as it would just escape and you would waste money. Kind of like putting A/C in the garage. What for. Once you open the door, you are going to lose a lot of it. In the concourse, the door is always open. So I am unsure of the benefit. I like the large ceiling fans they installed in the concourse they just need more of them. I agree, it would be nice to open some windows up in the 400 level. Also, what about a mist zone that you find at theme parks? I understand, some kids might abuse it and get pretty wet but you could also have someone monitor it so kids aren't getting drenched and walking around the park.
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I wanted to post this after being at Mike Fiers 10 SO performance. Watching him live for the 2nd time, he really seems to have a great feel for the game. He attacks hitters, trusts his stuff, and doesn't walk hitters. (A little bit opposite of Yo who tries to be to finesse at times by trying to paint corners.) But what a pleasant surprise Mike Fiers has been. Taking a look at his minor league numbers (2.8 ERA, 1.018 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9, 9.6 SO/9) they are lining up pretty well (in a very small sample) with numbers at the big league level. (2.29 ERA, 1.068 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9, 9.4 SO/9). He continues to throw strikes and not walk hitters. BB/9, IMO, is one of the most important stats on a pitcher. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch but I hope this story continues. I am not expecting a sub 3 ERA to continue forever, but if he could be a sub 4, that would be awesome. It always seems like other teams find starters out of nowhere, hopefully the Brewers just did too. (22nd round pick - Nothing like being the 676 person selected in the draft, hey?) Because looking onto the horizon of what our starting rotation will look like in the next few years, this would be an awesome find. Majors Link - http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fiersmi01.shtml Minors Link - http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=fiers-001mic Hats off to you Mike, way to sieze the moment and go get it.
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Pathetic. Take Dillard out. He has given up a walk and now a HBP. Awesome
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Do we have 1 relief pitcher capable of getting the 3rd out?!! Jeez!
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This would be awesome.
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With Axford's recent struggles I want K-rod moved into the closers role. Mostly for two reasons, 1 - I beleive Axford just needs a break. He is still a good pitcher, but he is just struggling. 2 - Lets try and maximize K-Rod's value before the end of July. If we move him into the closer's role and he doesn't blow a save for a month+, you would hope we could find a team to overpay. What do you think, should we move K-Rod into the closers spot?