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  1. DHonks
    Scouts considered Gallardo a future ace but going back a year, we were just starting to hear that. Before that, there was little discussion of him being better than a 2 or 3
  2. DHonks
    How are they going to pull that one off? The fact that they traded Inman makes me seriously think they are going to do the absolute best they can to extend Sheets. Jenkins, Graffanino, Miller, and Linebrink won't return, and Koskie and the cash to the Dodgers won't be on the books (Dessens/Clark deal), which frees up roughly $16-17 million. If Mench is gone, we've pared almost $20 million off the payroll, allowing us to lock up Fielder and Hardy, almost double Cordero's salary, and extend Sheets with a payraise, all without dramatically increasing payroll.
  3. DHonks
    He profiles as a 4th or 5th starter and not a stud though, of course Ender, how do you know that? I'd think he profiles similarly to Cappy...3.50-4.25 ERA. Doesn't that make him a potential #2, based on the scale that was popular last off-season that showed how way off most peoples' expectations of rotation slots are? Wasn't a 4 man at around 5.50 ERA on that scale? He's only a potential 4-man if you're talking about the traditional scouting perceptions. Even then, last year at this time, Gallardo still wasn't a well known name outside of Milwaukee, and sites and experts still had him pegged as a possible #2 or 3-type. It shows how the scouting perceptions can evolve as they get results in the higher minors
  4. DHonks
    really, critiquing height is a joke anyways. Leskanic was listed at 6'1 185, and I'd guess he was more like 5'9" and 160, yet he got in 10 years in the majors throwing 99 mph with a devastating slider. Oswalt and Hudson have had nice careers. Pedro has been dominant. To be honest, I'd rather have a guy at 5'10" than 6'6".
  5. DHonks
    I don't follow the minors as closely as many posters on this site, but it seems like Inman is having trouble hacking it in AA right now. Isn't he like 1-5 with a bad ERA? As TC pointed out, Will was pitching with mono in June. Notice his stats: BREV 4-3 1.72 ERA 78.2 IP 56 H 23 BB 98 K's .198 avg HUNT 1-5 5.45 ERA 39.2 IP 38 H 16 BB 42 K's .259 avg Huge difference. But we know Will was sick in June, and so let's look at his Huntsville splits. Plus, it's important to factor in that it's about progress and learning, not about sheer domination. June 1-3 9.18 ERA 16.2 IP 19 H 8 BB 18 K's .297 avg July 0-2 2.74 ERA 23.0 IP 19 H 8 BB 24 K's .229 avg Will had one bad start in Helena. I can't recall any bad starts last year. And what, 2 bad starts this year? I can't say he's struggling in AA anymore, can you? Will likely will be pitching in the majors by next all star break, barring injury. I understand the trade. Where it stings is that we likely are renting a player (and getting draft picks), while in 2009 Thatcher will likely be a key cog in the Padres bullpen, Inman will be in the rotation, and Garrison will be in AAA.
  6. DHonks
    Patrick425, good to hear there's someone else out there. I just get a little annoyed at the complaining (I realize I am complaining now) about announcers day after day. I watch on the MLB Extra Innings Package, and there are lots of announcers I can't stand. There are lots on XM radio I can't stand. But I'm in it for the game. Maybe I'm different than most here though. I do despite Bill Walton, Phil Simms, Don Sutton, and a handful of others. But I generally enjoy these others.
  7. DHonks
    man, this Helena club might go to West Virginia next year and shine more brightly than this year's Power club. that's scary!
  8. DHonks
    but it looks like we very could well be out of BA's top 10 systems by the time next spring rolls around. very true Toby. However, it's possible that this offseason the Brewers could lose some of Graffanino , Jenkins, Cordero, Linebrink, and Miller, and add up to 8 or 9 draft picks. So while the system might take a hit, it's possible that at this time next year we could have a huge new wave of talent
  9. DHonks
    This is tough for me. I think I can justify it from Melvin's perspective, but I had Thatcher penciled into our pen for the next 6 years, starting in August, and Garrison and Inman were two of my favorites to follow since drafted
  10. DHonks
    I am giving myself a nice pat on the back. This weekend, brewerfan.net saw people fretting that Gwynn was sent down. Sometimes people just need to relax and realize that a roster is not static. This was a very predictable and logical move. The next logical move comes Sunday when Parra gets optioned to AAA with Vinny Rottino or Dillon coming up for a few days. It's possible that soon after that, the player could be sent down for Gross. But realistically, the team is better served by having both Gwynn and Gross in AAA for the time being.
  11. DHonks
    I guess from Melvin's perspective this makes a bit of sense. As of now they are thinking of Sheets for at least one more year, Cappy for some time, Bush for some time, possibly Vargas, and of course Villy, Garrardo, and Parra for the next 6 years. In reality, given that you want pitchers with experience, it probably came down to the idea that we were going to have too many prospects arrive at once. Still, to give up a young lefty like Garrison, in addition to minor league studs like Thatcher and Inman, seems a bit crazy
  12. DHonks
    I can see wanting a laptop if you are a student. Laptops are getting pretty common for students, at least that is what my brother says. Last time I bought a desktop the equilvalent laptop would have cost twice as much for the same thing and a smaller hard drive. In college I had a kickass desktop from Micron, but also a second-hand laptop from my family company. The advantage to the desktop and it's huge tower chasis (and 17" CRT) was that for anyone to steal it, it was a 2 person job, and they couldn't move quickly. So I was comfortable keeping my dorm room unlocked. I didn't know anyone whose laptop was stolen, but I heard of a bunch of people who had that problem
  13. DHonks
    Really, Yo has a limit, but it's also not a statistical fact that he can't exceed it. The reality is that he can exceed it, then next year they treat him very carefully. I'd advocate the 6-man rotation in September IF they want him to start in the post-season. If they want Yovani in the pen, then they should go with a 5-man rotation in Sept. I can't say it is ill-advised or whatnot. One question I've been meaning to ask...did Yo throw in Fall Instrucs last year? If so, then he probably threw another 10-20 innings last year, which increases his maximum workload
  14. DHonks
    If it was amphetamines, he probably poppped some greenies before a game. As for prescription drugs, it sounds like he's diagnosed as ADD or ADHD (can't remember which one required Aderol, but I've seen a number of AFL guys on it, and they claimed it helps them focus for games..so you can bet there might be some sharing of medication, or illegally filled prescriptions floating around). With greenies, they were so common in baseball that I'd imagine it's possible that he took some a few times and thought things would be alright, but then got tested. I've heard that some guys would pop a couple greenies before games, also opening up the capsules and pouring the stuff into their coffee (ah yes, coffee and soda...the drinks of choice for professional baseball players)
  15. DHonks
    if they want to keep Yo stretched out for the postseason, they can go to a 6-man rotation. However, I was thinking of this the other day, and I think Melvin and Yost will base the post-season rotation on "who can pitch out of the pen". So they'll go Sheets, Cappy, Suppan in the rotation, the other 3 to the pen.
  16. DHonks
    who would you be more afraid of? Konerko and Thome, given past success. Braun and Fielder are tough, but I wouldn't fear them like the others yet
  17. DHonks
    Put Dye at inbetween Braun and Fielder And pitchers aren't afraid of Jim Thome and Paul Konerko?
  18. DHonks
    just wanted to suggest...if you truly want a computer for 4-5 years, your only real solution is a desktop. For some reason, Every desktop I've used has given me 5-7 years. Every laptop 2 years. I'm amazed, because the laptop specs can be very good, yet for some reason (and not spyware), the laptops begin slowing after a few months. I was just hired for a teaching job, so I'll find out soon if I like Macs. I've always been intrigued, but never wanted to change since I'm very familiar with Windows.
  19. DHonks
    Jenkins can come off the bench, ship Mench to someone for RP. frankly I would think Geoff would be worthless off the bench. I just don't see how adding Dye does much for the team.
  20. DHonks
    It seems likely that Vargas is dealt, and either Sheets or Capuano. The franchise needs to weigh the costs and benefits of trying to sign Ben. I've always been very pro-signing Benny, but I look at the A's, and they seem just fine without Harang, Zito, Mulder, and Hudson. It seems that unless the person is an absolute stud, it's better to build a core of position players and try to always have suitable replacements at pitcher. It depends on whether or not they weigh Sheets as a stud. What if we are able to do a deal like Philip Hughes, Bobby Abreu, and a chunk of cash (let's say $4-6 million) for Sheets. Should we do that? The only scary thing about that deal is the extreme youth of the rotation, since Gallardo, Hughes, Parra, and Villanueva are all considerations for the rotation.
  21. DHonks
    As Adam said, he's not really an upgrade from Menchkins. Plus, the ChiSox would likely not want either, and that could mess with some chemistry. And don't forget, Mr. 2nd half player--Jenkins--finally has a chance to play meaningful games in August and September. He's been in such a slump that he simply has to improve, and he's due for a hot streak
  22. DHonks
    I think I was pretty good with predictions last year, so here goes (note that last year, each organization sent 7 players, not 6/7). Keep in mind that the rule is that you can only send one player that is below AA on August 1st. Typically the Brewers like to send one rehab guy or journeyman to find out what they've got before the 40-man roster deadline (eg, Bausher, Wolfe, Narron). priority LF: LaPorta C: Lou Palmisano IF: Yohannis Perez, Adam Heether, or Callix Crabbe (Perez may go to a Latin country, so I think Heether is the primary option at IF if Perez is in a Latin country). SP: Derek Miller, Steve Hammond RP: Tim Dillard I'd think the 7th will be a pitcher, but it also depends on who the other organizations are sending. Likely candidates include Stetter, Perkins, David Johnson, Brad Nelson, Katin, and Sollman. Given that the Brewers have some guys like Crabbe and Sollman that could profile as Utility guys, they could make sense. It could also be a last chance with the organization for Brad Nelson. It could be a recently injured guy like Stetter and Perkins trying to make up for lost time. And it could just be Katin to DH and add some thump to the lineup.
  23. DHonks
    I'm a bit surprised, but I'd put him no lower than 5th in the rankings. Angel was punishing the ball in Brevard! I think we've been spoiled in Milwaukee, where we've had the fewest farmhands test positive over the years. He'll come back next year, hit .300 with 15 jacks in AA, and be named Southern League MVP. The Brewers will be disappointed, just as they were with Hernan. But to be honest, he's had a good year. The big punishment for him is that he's suspended without pay. And I think the mistake someone made earlier is that if he were paid, he'd still get paid at an A+ salary. I'm fairly certain you get paid the highest salary between: 1) your pre-minor league rule V draft placement, and 2) your highest level played at thus far in the season. In other words, a AAA guy signs a AAA contract, gets demoted to AA, but still gets AAA pay. Or a guy signs an A-ball contract, gets bumped to AA and the new pay-level, then demoted, but retains the AA pay level.
  24. DHonks
    I saw TurnbLow (or similarily written) a few times in that thread. well, it is a lot better than the nickname I've heard for Shouse
  25. DHonks
    so after perusing the Cincinnati picture thread, am I the only one who enjoys announcers that tell a good story, even if they might not be well versed in the modern game? I've always loved games when Joe Morgan is working, as his stories and smooth voice help make the broadcast entertaining. I know he doesn't know squat about OPS. But to be honest, I've never watched/listened to a ballgame to learn something. Rather, it's about the excitement of the game. It's always funny to me when the in-game threads blast an announcer. Seriously...you're watching the game to watch the game, not to hear the announcer. As long as the person isn't boring and unexciting, I don't care what they say. Vin Scully could be reading a book out loud on the air, and I'd still get goosebumps hearing his voice while watching baseball. So I guess, why all the hatred of announcers? I know there are plenty of people that must enjoy hearing these guys. But I can't recall anyone making comments in support of them. To me, when someone critiques these announcers over and over, it reminds me of how pompous and partisan people were right after 9/11 when--rather than intently listening to Bush's speeches--they watched just to wait for a chance to laugh at a mis-pronunciation. To me, why watch/listen if you know all you are going to do is complain about the announcer and declare him a moron or idiot?
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