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  1. JackNicholson1974
    The Bradley/Jungmann picks remind me of the mid 90s drafts. Pathetic.
  2. JackNicholson1974
    Because the voting is a joke I advocate for making it full-blown joke. Every ballot I submit will be all Cubs and all Royals. I would love to see that just because the fan voting is completely ridiculous.
  3. JackNicholson1974
    Yes, now is the time to call them.
  4. JackNicholson1974
    Im sorry, I was not clear. What I meant to say was, if Chris Carter were a Free Agent right now. What could he command on the open market. After the start he has had, you think he would only command the league minimum? If that's the case, then yes, he is worthless, do not trade him. Also, why the heck are we paying him 2.5 million if he could only now get league min from every other team, is Milwaukee really that bad a place to live and play?
  5. JackNicholson1974
    If we cut Carter today, what would he get on the open market?
  6. JackNicholson1974
    This is encouraging news about Sling! For me though, it comes down to convenience and money saved. I couldnt save enough by cobbling to make it worth the effort. Like I said, I have my cable bill down to between $40-50 a month (with all taxes and fees) for the basic HD tier. That gets me local news and ESPN, ESPN2, FSN, BTN and NBCSN. I cant remember the last time I watched a show on TV that wasnt local news or a live sporting event. If sling added NBCSN I would probably look at it again.
  7. JackNicholson1974
    If I had the Platinum package and 3 TVs mine would be $100.00 too! Like I said, one TV box $7.00, basic HD package $29.99.
  8. JackNicholson1974
    That's fine to not count it, but people then cant "complain" that their cable bill is $150.00 a month when $50 of it is internet. If we are only counting cable, then my cable bill is about $37.00/month before taxes. That is the basic tier, HD channels, local networks and sports. Sling TV, the idea of which I love, is $20 without local channels and local I will have to look at Sling again though if it I can get FSN on it now. I did not know that. As far as Antennas go, I have tried a cheap one, a Mohu Leaf expensive one ($40) and I cannot get FOX 11 in Oshkosh, my understanding is that it is on a different frequency than these antennas can pick up. Since football games are on FOX as well as a lot of other sports, it was mandatory to be able to get it.
  9. JackNicholson1974
    I have crunched the numbers, if you hare trying to save money my .02 are: 1. You need an internet connection - cost somewhere between $45-50 without taxes. 2. What else are you going to subscribe to? Netflix $9.99/mo? I pay $12.99 because my kids all use it on more than 2 screens. Hulu 9.99? Amazon $99/yr? 3. Sling I believe is $20.00 4. NFL Network? MLB Network? Those can run you $15-25/mo per service. Still dont have local channels or local sports? I couldnt pull fox11 in oshkosh so I had to consider an HD antenna installed by a pro, which might have been $200/one time fee. Still coudlnt watch local Brewers/Bucks or any Hockey really to speak of (Im a big hockey fan, MN Wild, plus NBCSN) So at the end of the day, to cut the cord I was easily up to $70-80 a month with NO local sports, and all I watch are local sports and for another 15-20 I could have it all without the hassle of Sling, antennas, etc. Plus sling only works on one TV at a time anyway. So I bundled the internet (highest speed possible I believe) for $45 and got the lowest HD cable tier, which gave me all local channels, the espns, news networks, NBCSN and FSN but only got it on ONE TV. The rest of TVs are for movies and streaming only. Cable makes it money off of two things (in my opinion) a $7 monthly charge (it might be 8 now) on every BOX in your house, and getting you to upgrade to premium channels like NFL Network, NHL NEtwork, MLB Network. I would love those, but my bill is currently $100/mo and I dont plan on going any higher. *** BTW, I hate hate hate the cable companies. But for local sports, its all we have.
  10. JackNicholson1974
    I was excited about Walsh but I am ready to move on from him.
  11. JackNicholson1974
    Any expansion plan that includes 8 divisions is, in my opinion strictly, a bad idea. If and when it happens, whereever it is happens, it should be 4 eight team divisions. It then allows division 1 champ to play division 2 WC and division 2 champ vs. 1 WC and the same in the other league.
  12. JackNicholson1974
    Is there any update or prognosis on Rhymer Liriano? I have not been impressed at all with Broxton/Flores/Nieuwenhius and I am wondering what other options we have in CF. Is Liriano a realistic alternative in CF this season?
  13. JackNicholson1974
    Why would they outlaw shifts? Have they outlawed laying a bunt down the third base line and taking first base and starting a rally? I think it was Houston that did that against us a few times this year already. I loved seeing that. Keep it up and teams will be forced to stop shifting.
  14. JackNicholson1974
    If I know Brewer fans, there are two things they will never like, ever. The manager and any play by play guy not named Uecker.
  15. JackNicholson1974
    Is Broxton strictly a platoon player? Was hoping to see him in CF more than Flores.
  16. JackNicholson1974
    This is nothing more than an observation but is applicable to this series. I was watching opening day with some family members and we were talking about Hunter Pence and we could not remember which team he played for between Houston and San Francisco. So off to the baseball-reference worm hole and low and behold, it was Philadelphia. Upon further examination of Pence's BBref page, specifically the transactions page, it turns out he was traded by Houston to Philadelphia for, amongst other players, Domingo Santana, my new favorite Brewer. Of course, further examination yet shows that Pence was originally drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers but did not sign, before going back into draft and heading to Houston. So there you have it. Pence, originally drafted by Brewers was once traded for Domingo Santana but in a transaction between Philly and Houston. That is all.
  17. JackNicholson1974
    I think it has been mentioned in previous threads but Rotoworld had a post about a three team with Braves and Astros last month but fell apart due to Brewers asking price.
  18. JackNicholson1974
    I don't understand the "act like you've been there before" crowd. As a kid we played for fun, we enjoyed the game. It wasn't work or s job. As fans we are paying to be entertained. Somehow when we turn 50 (as evidenced by this thread) we expect a 20-something year old kid who is still playing this game for fun to act like an accountant who just finished a tax return after hitting a home run that entertains and causes 40,000 people to lose their minds in celebration. Get over yourselves. Sports are fun.
  19. JackNicholson1974
    If you are going to go up a tall building always pick the Hancock building over sears tower. Shorter lines and better views.
  20. JackNicholson1974
    Can we be both FOR netting and AGAINST sitting front row with your nose in a smartphone? Come on kids....
  21. JackNicholson1974
    So long as there are in-market blackouts it is pointless. Here, watch all the teams you dont care about for $200 a year!
  22. JackNicholson1974
    I hate to be a downer but I would be shocked if we got a package anywhere close to what people are hoping for, either from Texas or Washington. I have to remember that we are fans of the Brewers and therefore do not properly value our players, much like fans from these teams dont properly value their players. For example, I was reading an article linked here somewhere about the Segura trade, written by Dbacks site. In the comments section people were wondering why Lucroy was not included as part of the package. His true value is most likely somewhere in between. He isnt going to bring back multiple top 100 prospects and he isnt a throw in to a larger, crappy deal. If Texas wants him I would expect a Tate level prospect and 2-3 others from deeper in the system outside the top 100.
  23. JackNicholson1974
    I went with All Star break since trade deadline wasnt an option.
  24. JackNicholson1974
    I watch on the radio. Truth is, I'm so busy with kids I can't watch anyway.
  25. JackNicholson1974
    This explains a lot. I knew it was in a different frequency, did not realize that my antenna only got the VHF for 20 miles though. I wonder if the next step up Mohu will pull the channel. Still doesnt explain why I had it, for a month straight with no issues and now, nothing, though. Looks like I will be shipping my Leaf back to Amazon.
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