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  1. DHonks
    Gene, they scored on a suicide squeeze. Bush's only play was to first. also, McGehee looked safe at third, Lucroy looked safe at 2nd. tough inning
  2. DHonks
    If we deal Fielder next off-season, I'd consider all sorts of options, including Hart to 1b, Gamel to 1b, Dunn to Milwaukee, Branyan to Milwaukee, etc
  3. DHonks
    What I love is that Parra is turning in some VERY good outings for a 5th starter, yet the JS staff keeps declaring that he's coming up short. In the starts he's struggled (like last night), he usually gets through 5 innings in good shape and roughly 85-105 pitches. He's then put back out there for another inning, which inflates his runs. Yes, they are runs, but that's for the coaches to see when he's losing it. A few weeks ago they left him in to walk three in an inning, and he looked tired facing the first guy in the inning. Why set him up for failure? In his start against Texas, he allowed two runs that weren't his fault. Weeks closed his eyes on a ball hit 1 foot to his left (ruled a hit), McGehee missed a chopper in the hole (hit), and Escobar had a relay that should result in an out 99% of the time, but made his worst MLB throw. Seriously, Manny's been a huge bright spot since returning to the rotation. He is part of the future here. RAther than pull him, I'd rather slow things down and go with a 6-man pitching staff for now. Swing guys could be utilized in the pen for emergencies between starts. Let's re-evaluate at the allstar break.
  4. DHonks
    wow...Arnett and Frederickson both doing awesome in the same night!
  5. DHonks
    Arnett....man, I didn't like the pick last year. Of course, I'm anti-Big Ten in anything. He just didn't sound impressive. I guess he must have looked awesome at times though, like Colby said. Maybe we should send him to Milwaukee for a week to work with Peterson.
  6. DHonks
    I flew into MT on Monday next to a scout from the Royals. He's assigned to watch the Missoula and Helena clubs. We talked about some names, and he asked what was up with Chad Robinson. It makes me think that the Royals are aware the hard thrower is likely a Rule V possibility in the next year or so. He's a hard thrower off of injuries that might be able to be snagged really cheaply. It's the first time I've ever seen anyone else reading the BA prospect handbook. Was a fun conversation.
  7. DHonks
    Rogers also attempted to pitch in the AFL, so they were fine with the workload last year. And TheCrew, why did they add him a year early? Jack Z would have likely taken him the Rule V draft, kept him as the 25th man (easier when there's a DH in AL), and then sent him to the minors following the year.
  8. DHonks
    dlk9s, ...oops! I was making my point about Edmonds and Counsell, and mentioned McGehee more because of nagging injuries. You're quite right...he was far from veteran
  9. DHonks
    He's more evidence for how I can't stand Macha's use of veterans. Last year we knew Counsell had a gimpy knee needing surgery (playing 3b) and McGehee having a gimpy knee needing surgery at 2b/3b. Yet Macha played them non-stop. This year he has a gimpy Edmonds that is easily outperforming the talent-wasted Gomez, yet he's running Edmonds into the ground by playing him this much. We all worried about it in April, yet whenever healthy he runs Edmonds out there too much
  10. DHonks
    is it okay to critique that Doug Davis still needed 20 pitches per inning in AAA?
  11. DHonks
    Good to see Lintz in Helena. Gotta hope Frederickson refinds the velocity. Should be fun to follow them like usual.
  12. DHonks
    I agree to the Romanski thing Molitor Fan, but I also feel for Jones. I really hope he gets to the big leagues one day to make some money. I feel bad for the organizational organizational soldier types. Plus, Jones had regained velocity. The command had not really come around from what we've read. Best of luck Mike. It still gave me pleasure following your career and seeing your name in the boxscores. I hope you get a cup of coffee...or more!
  13. DHonks
    I don't blame McGehee for that one. He hugs the line. The reality is that if Escobar makes the throw, we're talking about McGehee's effort being good. Escobar should throw that runner out at the plate 9 times out of 10. McGehee probably only gets that ball 7 times out of ten. And an average second baseman should get that Weeks botched grounder 10 times out of ten. What baffled me is that Haudricourt said that he was moving towards the bag when the ball was put in play. Umm...the replay shows that Weeks was stationary next to 2nd, and didn't move to the bag until it was put in play.
  14. DHonks
    I don't know the difference. It could be the same thing, or something similar. I was just throwing an idea out there.
  15. DHonks
    The so-called sports hernia is hard to diagnose and feels like lower stomach paid. I'd guess that's what it is.
  16. DHonks
    wow, Weeks has to be the worst 2nd baseman in baseball history. Parra has given up two earned runs, but neither was deserved. Terrible throw be Escobar, Weeks trying to field the ball with his eyes closed. Glad I'm going out to eat now Edit: oops, this was meant for friday. my mistake!
  17. DHonks
    Wow, I'm with you X. If the Huntsville defense doesn't struggle like that, perhaps no runs score.
  18. DHonks
    It would be nice if Lawrie walked, but at least that average has really turned around.
  19. DHonks
    I have a buddy that's been at all 3 games this series as well. Come on Dicky...bring 'em luck!
  20. DHonks
    It's tricky. I live in AZ now, but the people I know that have played it haven't been all that impressed. They say it's far from the Sheboygan/Kohler courses in terms of quality. At the same time, the Journal Sentinal has been raving about it for a few years.
  21. DHonks
    Smart money is that he makes a start next week, knowing how we've been utilizing the DL recently
  22. DHonks
    to piggyback with Filthyfrog, we shouldn't think of moving Lawrie unless Weeks is willing to take a reasonable long-term deal OR the organization is convinced one of the others would work at 2b (like Farris)
  23. DHonks
    wow...I've never seen Counsell looked so pissed before. He wasn't happy that Fielder went after it, then failed to get back to the bag. Counsell probably had no idea who he was leading to the bag on that throw
  24. DHonks
    "Perhaps the Brewers should start drafting players who can play the position they're listed at. " There is something to be said for defense, as evident in the BoSox, A's, and other sabermetric-based organizations feeling it is hugely important to winning in recent years
  25. DHonks
    gotta say that I like the balance in our lineup tonight. Too bad Edmonds is the upgrade over Gomez. Gomez has as much wasted talent as there's been in Milwaukee in years.
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