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  1. DHonks
    Agreed. This makes me questions Heymans report. Couldn't the Brewers have offered him arbitration next year?
  2. DHonks
    Kodi posted a 5.98 ERA starting games and a 2.31 in relief last year. His relief stints were generally 3-6 inning stints, not all that much different from his starts. I wonder if he feels more comfortable coming in in relief. Yes, because we can tell so much from boxscores. Kodi had a nice 2nd half last year, working much deeper into games. I'm looking for a breakout year as he learns to trust his stuff.
  3. DHonks
    I'd say that Cobb's 2014 and 2012, and his performance in the 2016 playoffs, were much more than a "good #3". And with Hundley at QB last year I don't know how you tell one way or another, but Cobb was 2nd on the team in receiving yards last year, 2nd in targets, and was the top WR in terms of Catch %. He's been nicked up, but when healthy (and with a healthy Rodgers) I think he is a very good #2. Except Cobb excelled as a #3. Whenever asked to be a #1 or 2, he disappointed. The NFL is full of system/scheme guys. But he excelled in his role. For a period of time he was the best #3 in the game in an offense that almost always played 3 or 4 receivers. In 2012 The Packers were ahead of the league with a fast-paced wide open offense. We had 4 good receivers and everyone had only 1-2 good cornerbacks.
  4. DHonks
    Sort of. Peppers was considered past his prime, Pickett wasn’t a name, and Woodson saw 1 team after him.
  5. DHonks
    If Montgomery moves to WR, I expect him to get cut. He showed absolutely nothing as a WR. His only value was as a RB where he excelled in 2016. I like him as a utility guy and special-teamer. I'd release Cobb as he's never been more than a good #3 (at his peak) and is now merely adequate. If Cobb or Nelson can't find an opportunity, I'd consider bringing them back cheaply after the draft. I like them as #3 (Nelson) and #4 (Cobb) receivers, but not much else. Between the 2, I'd choose Nelson every time for his sure hands and perfect route-running
  6. DHonks
    Just remember, we did well last year with the bullpen games in Sept. It would also let us continue to keep guys stretched out a bit until the time comes to need a full-time 5th starter
  7. DHonks
    I would be a little shocked if the true #6 option is in the bullpen on the MLB squad. Keep him in AAA to stay conditioned as a starter. Not really. It's not like he'll lose his conditioning in a few weeks. His arm will be plenty stretched out, and he'll be pitching regularly, especially when Guerra fails to make it through 3 innings in his starts.
  8. DHonks
    In fairness, Garza had a very good first half until he tore up his shoulder and tried to pitch through what he thought was only soreness.
  9. DHonks
    depends, if you're building defensive putouts and stats, you would need to document some things
  10. DHonks
    For reference, you don’t really need to say that in quotes. It’s a common expression. Mark Murphy may be the 10 millionth person to say that.
  11. DHonks
    I’d take 60-80 games of Lucroy. We have no way of knowing how Pina will hold up offensively or defensively over an entire season. It’s not like he’s young—he turns 31 this season. How many catchers in the majors can handle the workload for 100+ games in their 30s without seeing some diminishing performance.
  12. DHonks
    He had a follow up on the elbow... not sure. Tj then ulnar nerve transportation. So tj then what fulmer had last year. transportation=transposition
  13. DHonks
    Just curious...I remember the TJ surgery. What was the 2nd surgery?
  14. DHonks
    Love reading the brewers.com article about Yo returning to using the top of the zone. From the time he was drafted, he always showed an uncanny knack for striking guys out looking on heaters above the belt. I remember at the draft video noting his knack for this, and it carried over into MLB. Under Mike Maddux, the Brewers placed an emphasis on pitching up in the zone. Sheets registered a ton of K's on high heaters, in part because guys expected the ball to be a curveball dropping. We can all--sadly--remember Chad Moeller et all setting up flapping their gloves high to tell the pitcher "up here!"
  15. DHonks
    If they liked Kirby as a starter when drafted, and he's coming off a pretty standard procedure, then why not left him a starter. Plus they can monitor his workload better as a starter in a piggyback system like the Brewers utilize
  16. DHonks
    I've had 2 Apple Watches--a series 0 when they first were released and a Series 3 with GPS and Cellular. The 3 is incredibly fast, has long battery life (can sneak out 2 full days as long as I don't do a cardio workout), accurate, and a great tool for reading/sending texts. I'd say my primary uses are: 1) texting, 2) watch, 3) activity tracking, 4) news updates, 5) phone calls. I've been disappointed in it as a golf GPS tool, as I haven't found an app that works on its own without needed the phone to at least download the holes.
  17. DHonks
    Best overall game I've seen all year from Marquette. They moved the ball very well, played unselfishly, played D, and didn't commit too many stupid fouls.
  18. DHonks
    As the roster stands today, he's not getting 100-120 starts. If by "games" you mean PH opportunities sure. Just keeping him out of the OF completely should help his wheels. Unfortunately it didn't help him last year. He needed to play about 4 days a week at various points battling leg issues by late April
  19. DHonks
    Is there a reason the A's don't want Fresno? That location makes so much sense for them. I would think if Vegas had to pick between us and the A's...our farm is better right now. No idea, but it was historically the Giants' affiliate.
  20. DHonks
    Keep in mind that Thames was frequently battling leg injuries last year. If we can get 100-120 good games out of him, I'd be happy.
  21. DHonks
    Many of us sure over-reacted to that trade. Inman never made it, and the Hun at least had some big league time (is he still playing?)
  22. DHonks
    while a cute answer, the obvious one is that IF he was using the product, he'd be suspended awfully quickly for testing positive. Too bad, Loaiza was a pretty darn good pitcher
  23. DHonks
    funny or not...I'm caught up on the "podcasts." Aren't those so 2008 or so?
  24. DHonks
    I can't wait until a catcher steps 3 feet infront of the plate, shouts something to his pitcher, and then as he's returning to his crouch is told "that's 1 visit"
  25. DHonks
    Yes, because guys in their 30s never have good years or perform above expectations. Some teams have gotten lots of mileage out of guys in their 30s. Pudge was very good. David Ortiz was written off as “done” several times. Jamie Moyer was—at best— a halfway decent player until his 30s. Luck likely has several solid years left in him, and playing part-time may allow him to thrive. Didn’t we have a good run with washed up catchers in the 90s? Joe Oliver, Brian Harper. Anyone else?
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