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2013 Season in form of a GIF (daily updates)
ilikewisco replied to torts's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
http://i.imgur.com/9Lh8zNb.gif Me when I got home from work tonight -
Well yeah, WCHA looks pretty weak. I did not know that all those teams were leaving too.
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I think the WCHA will be as good as the Big Ten. You still have UMD, UND, CC and Denver there and they are always competitive. And Omaha, St Cloud and Mankato have been much better lately. The only two teams they lose is UW and Minnesota and the other schools will still get a lot of Canadian imports before they'd go to Penn State or Ohio State I would think. Great to see the Badgers win the last final five. Went to Thursday's game against Minnesota St and they looked pretty good. They are playing there best hockey now so we will see what happens.
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People have failed a test before and were clean. If it happened in this situation, we'll probably never know but it was definitely possible. "Modahl engaged lawyers to show that the laboratory in Lisbon had stored her urine sample on a table in a room heated at 35 degrees for three days, which caused bacterial degradation. She has always professed her innocence and was later cleared. She said: "I have declared my innocence, I have never taken any banned substance" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Modahl http://news.bbc.co.uk/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/december/15/newsid_2559000/2559981.stm I did not know that, thank you very much. I don't think it changes my opinion until I were to hear more about Braun's test, but I can see everyone's point now. I was having a hard time seeing how they could get a false positive. I guess its possible.
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He failed a test. If you can show me how he failed but was clean, I'll take a look. If not, there is no getting around a failed test. I was willing to accept his excuse before, pretty much because I'm a homer. But I just can't do it now.
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I agree this incident shouldn't sway opinion by itself. But he did fail a test and his name was linked to Bosch. Those two isolated incidents together can't be just dismissed. And his appeal of the suspension has been over for a while now and still no clarification. It all just makes him look very bad when all he's willing to say is take my word for it. We all have our opinions, I just believe if this was another star player on a different team a lot of people's opinions may very well be different. Does anyone not believe Bonds was on something? All people use to assume he was on something was his body, numbers, and links to Balco, that's less than what Braun has against him. And just because Braun's head isn't enormous and he is not overly muscular doesn't rule it out in my opinion. A failed test is more incriminating to me. And I know he won his appeal, but he still failed a test. It shouldn't have been leaked, but it was. If anyone can show me legit proof how synthetic testosterone can show up in the test I'm willing to listen. But it must be real, verifiable proof. Not assumptions like the testers mistook something else for synthetic T.
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agreed. By just saying he may not be able to discuss any on this does not remove the suspicion surrounding him. There has to be a way for him to address the problem without violating confidentiality. It seems so far he has just decided not to. I understand the legal ramifications surrounding him, but public opinion is not a court of law. He should show something if he wants to be taken seriously.
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All I'm saying is I doubt Bosch had his name on a list for no reason. And if we are agreeing A-rod was being supplied by Bosch, why should we assume Braun was not. I agree none of this definitively makes Braun guilty, but there was a reason he was on the list. And I'm not willing to take his word on it. See Occam's razor.
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But your arguement really has no basis in reality either. Braun has not shown any evidence he really used Bosch for consultation. Until I see any real evidence I will assume that money was for PED's. He will have to prove his innocence before I believe anything he's saying. Talk is cheap.
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But if they never used him how could Braun have a bill of 20 to 30 grand. It seems a little sketchy to me. I don't know what the going rate for consultations are but I can't see it being that high if they never even used the guy. I am skeptical and don't really see how Braun deserves the benefit of the doubt in this instance.
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I'm not a court of law, so he's guilty in my eyes until he proves himself innocent. This is way too much coincidence for me to dismiss. I'll still root for him but its only because he is a Brewer. I don't really care anymore who uses or used PED's but that doesn't mean it doesn't affect my liking of a player. I have a lot more respect for someone like Andy Petite who came clean than a Roger Clemens who wouldn't. I'm not saying anyone should agree with me, but this is just too much for me to dismiss without some sort of proof to the contrary.
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Fair point. I don't think Overbay would be the answer though. A left handed 1b/corner OF would be redundant to me considering that will be Gamel's role once Hart comes back. A right handed 1b would be ok, but he would be gone once Hart returns anyway. I think I would rather see Green and Bianchi making the team over some warm body playing first rarely. It would probably be a good idea to bring in another 1b for spring training, but I don't see the need once the season starts.
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I'm sure he could handle first fine. I would just like to see if his bat is as good as it was last year or if he is really just a back up/all defense catcher.
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Though they would almost need to carry another catcher, I would love to see Maldonado get some starts at 1st while Hart is out.
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Brewers still active; Lohse/Backup MI/backup 1b
ilikewisco replied to yoshii8's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
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The only way it could make sense is if they could deal Aoki. I'm not advocating to sign Hamilton, but a platoon of Gamel and Gomez (late defensive sub as well) could work out very nice. I don't like the idea of Hamilton in CF, but if it got Gamel some AB's it may work out. And a 1-5 of Weeks-Hart-Braun-Hamilton-Ramirez looks pretty good. They would be missing an Aoki type at the top again, but that line-up looks pretty stacked to me. I agree with everyone else that its not something the Brewers should be looking to do, a top of the rotation starter is needed much more.
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Beltran for sure, I would probably do Upton as well. I've never been a fan of Trumbo but he had a great first half, so its a tough call all around. All the guys you mentioned and Trumbo seem pretty even.
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Count me in on a 2-3 year extension around 12-13 million per. You could have Gamel at 1b and Aoki in CF for 3/5th of the time, and Gomez in center and Hart at 1b the other. If all three of Gamel, Aoki, and Gomez play their way into more pt, look to trade one. If one of the three can't hack it next year you are still looking fine. It seems pretty obvious Hart wants to stay, and if he takes a deal like above, I'm doing it if I'm Melvin. Morris is still a year away at least, so this gives you some time to see if he can keep it up. Though this would mean Davis, Gindl, and to a lesser extent Schafer will not have anywhere to play in Milwaukee.
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I have Lawrie coming off the DL and need to drop someone. My options are Lawrie, Dunn, Howard, McCann, or Lucroy. As of right now I am leaning toward Lawrie or McCann. Any input is appreciated. I'm pretty sure whoever I drop will get picked up. It's a daily league and it has been nice to have Lucroy to start when McCann has been out or off and vice versa. edit: now looks like Lawrie is out for a while longer
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I ended up dealing Mccutchen and Fiers for Hanley, Trumbo, and Jordan Zimmerman. I'm not a fan of Trumbo but he has been good this year.
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No dice, he shot it down. Thanks for the input. I got offered Hanley Ramirez and Jordan Zimmerman for McCutcheon and Fiers but turned it down the other day. I might see if that is still available. I have Trout and a decent line up, but another ace pitcher would make my starters look really good. Afraid of Fiers being shut down during the playoffs.
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Debating whether to offer McCutcheon and Fiers for Justin Upton and Verlander. It is a keeper league, 2 bats and 2 pitchers. Should I offer it? Is that even a fair offer?
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mental lapse, thanks
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I was listening when he did this earlier in the year. He does great with the kids up there and what an experience for them. This kid seems a little more into the game then the last. And Powell is doing a lot more talking with the kid than in the last one.
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Thanks guys, I'm writing a paper today and this has cleared a lot of things up for me (half blue)