jerichoholicninja

Jeff Kent will be on this season of survivor.

Outfield would be more stressful on the knee. At first base you stand and make short jogs for the most part. The outfield requires all out sprints.

I think the thing to look at is that next year's opening day is going to basically be the team that's played so well to finish this year out. Marcum probably won't be back and I would hope most of the bullpen won't either but the starting 8 should be the same with Bianchi or Segura at short.

So my wonderful former employer has yet to pay me for my last two weeks of work. My last day was July 20. I've contacted them twice about this. The first time I was told they would send the check out next week. After a week had passed from the time I was supposed to receive the check I contact them again and was told the payroll person was sick all last week and they would mail it Friday (as in this past Friday). No check in the mail again today. If I don't get it tomorrow what are my options? I feel like writing them a scathing, sarcastic email making light of their financial troubles but there must be better options.

Loved it. We have one of those RAW's next week where you have to watch to see what it was all about. to say that the story lines have been a little stale of late would be an understatement. The anger management classes have been comedy gold the last 2 weeks though. I think a Punk / Heyman duel changes that. I don't think the WWE realized how tough it would be to make him a heel after raw100. I read that there was going to be a huge summer storyline like the pipebomb that started this thread or the NEXUS. If it was the heel turn at raw1000, it hasn't gone over at all. I think Heyman will get punk much more heat. He still gets cheered right now after attacking lawler. walking out on his match, and attacking cena. not sure what else they can do. I agree that Punk's heel turn has been a huge disappointment in terms of heat. I think a lot has to do with feuding with Cena though. However, he does get the loudest reaction of anyone not named John Cena. Could Punk be the rare guy who's popularity has crossed both smark, mark, and average fan level?

You'd be disappointed that we developed 2 big arms who progressed enough to be in the MLB rotation? Why? Estrada will be 29 next season and if he gets out pitched by younger and more talented players what exactly is the problem? Isn't the name of the game to put the best 5 starting pitchers out there regardless of age or experience? I for one would be thrilled if we had entirely homegrown rotation next season is it would mean that the prospects stayed healthy and took major steps forward over the winter. We've never had 3 homegrown pitchers in the rotation in the modern era, much less all 5, that would be quite the accomplishment it's own right. My opinion has nothing to do with how well Marco performed the last 2 seasons as a starter, Estrada is a fine starting pitcher, but all he's earned is a chance to be on the team next season. If he beats out the much younger pitchers then absolutely put him in the rotation, but if those other guys ascend Estrada can still have a role with the team out of the bullpen. I'd rather let things play out next spring than try to say today who should be in next year's rotation. My problem would be that the decision would be based off of a few meaningless September starts and useless spring innings. Estrada has earned a spot. I hope Willy and Tyler succeed but a lot of posters here need to stop with this mentality that unless a player was developed in our system he's not that good. This has been a big problem I've seen with Estrada. Any time someone suggests he could be a part of the rotation of the future some posters dismiss him over Thornburg or Peralta. I don't get it. He's a guy who's youngish, but more importantly cost controlled and EFFECTIVE. Maybe something will change over the offseason but Thornburg isn't ready and Peralta kinda tanked it in AAA You said it best yourself. The goal is to put the five best pitchers in the rotation, regardless of age or experience. The also means starting Estrada over Thornburg and Peralta, even if he's not homegrown.

As much as people rail on Cole I really like listening to just him solo so far. King is terrible and subtracts from the broadcast.

Rogers end results looked pretty good. However he threw a lot of pitches and only made it at least 6 innings in two of the seven starts he made this year. He could be a bullpen killer next year.

I would be very disappointed if Thornburg and Peralta make the rotation over Estrada. Estrada has pretty clearly shown he's one of the 5 best starters. Tyler and Willy will get a few starts this year, what they do in those starts and in spring training is almost irrelevant compared to what Estrada has done the last two years.

Does anyone know if Yo has a home and road glove? I noticed last time he pitched it was on the road and he used a black glove. Today he's using a yellow glove. I've noticed he uses two different gloves before just wondering if anyone knows if there's a reason behind it.

There are 3 open spots on the 40 man roster right now. There is no reason to release anybody.

He's been pretty darn good as a starter. I'm not sure why so many people here want him in the bullpen.

yes . . . they're taking up 40-man roster spots. The 40 man is at 37 right now. There aren't more than 3 guys in the minors that would make sense to add until after the season is over.

Wasn't the word on Jean that his bat was ready but his glove wasn't? It's been the opposite from what I've seen.

Agreed. They're really just wasting space at this point. It would be pretty pointless to cut them. The Brewers are paying them if they cut them or not and they're not taking up any roster spots after rosters expand. With most of the young starters going to be shut down at some point in September somebody needs to pitch those innings. They'll be fine as long as Ron only pitches them when the game is out of hand.

Agreed. They're really just wasting space at this point. It would be pretty pointless to cut them. The Brewers are paying them if they cut them or not and they're not taking up any roster spots after rosters expand. With most of the young starters going to be shut down at some point in September somebody needs to pitch those innings. They'll be fine as long as Ron only pitches them when the game is out of hand.

Probably a lot of it just has to do with getting a chance to play everyday.

He's only had 2 healthy seasons in his career and already had Tommy John. He's not a risk the Brewers can or should take. His mechanics are pretty bad too.

They didn't ask for a cover letter and I don't think I've used one when applying for a job in at least 3 years. I think I'll just write "Salary Expectation: Yes" on a ripped up piece of paper and include it. It's for a graphic design position, they should appreciate the creativity.

The job posting said I'm required to submit salary expectations at the time of applying.

Marcum wasn't healthy is July. That's why he wasn't traded. A 200 innings Marcum is worth a qualifying offer. However, the 150 innings or less version you are likely to get isn't. The Brewers can't risk signing him for next year or long term so they might as well trade him for whatever they can get now.

In theory, yes. But it most likely means the tops spenders will continue to spend ridiculously on good to great players while the rest will just have to overpay even more so for mediocre players.

I'm about to apply for a job that requires me to mail a resume and salary expectations. Now I've never had a salary before nor do I have any clue how to figure that out. Also, how does one include this information in the package?

Same old Cardinals. Josh Harrison runs over Molina at the plate (totally clean by the way) and he gets plunked the next time up. Of course, warnings were issued right away so Pittsburgh can't hit anyone.

It's August. About 20 of the 25 guys of the roster on every team get put on waivers.