longball04

The only thing I would blame Narron on is if he hasn't seen Weeks falling all over the plate when he swings. If he has seen it, and has no problem with it, then yes, Narron should be blamed for Weeks' poor approach at the plate and failure as a hitter this year. And Weeks walks a lot because pitchers know he'll chase, hence the high strikeout numbers. They don't have to throw strikes to Weeks to get outs.

Last time I checked, these guys are all professional baseball players. Shouldn't they be held accountable for their own poor performances? I would think they need to take some of the credit for playing poor. The coaches can only do so much. It's up to the players to actually take the information that they are being given and applying it in the real world. If the hitting coach tells you that you are crowding the plate and getting jammed non-stop, isn't it your responsibility to actually take a step off the plate and correct it? It's nice to fault the hitting and pitching coaches, but when a player underperforms, they have to be held accountable. I blame managers for putting players in positions to fail, but at the same time, you can also step up as a player and do something about it. So no, I wouldn't fire the hitting coach because a team that has historically struck out a lot, and hit homers to score, is doing exactly that. And with the talent pool we have right now, I think they are performing right up where a lot of people thought they would be, throwing Weeks out of the equation. I just think we assign too much blame to the guys who aren't on the field, for the way the guys perform on the field. Narron can't make people swing or make contact.

I wasn't privy to the financial statements, hence why I couldn't understand how they could lose money.

How do you push over 3million fans through the gates, charge them $10-$20 to park, $6.50 for a beer, $3 for a bottle of water, have a payroll around $100 million, plus make the playoffs, have increased merchandise sales, a huge tv contract, and lose money? I don't get it. I thought he was an investor. 37,000 fans average attendance (81 games and 3mil fans). $20 average ticket price. That's almost 3/4 of a million just in ticket cost right there for every game. That doesn't even include concessions and parking. Are those separate contracts? I guess I don't see how you lose money in this scenario.

I thought Braun was in a white shirt and shades, and not participating.

I think it's great. Too bad everyone (like Braun perhaps) didn't get into it. Some of his clothing line could have fit in just perfect there. But seriously, the Motley Brew was great. Loe even painted his nails.

I changed my attitude to cheering for him to succeed instead of assuming he will fail. FYI - that didn't help. I am no professional hitting coach, nor do I know everything about baseball (but I am passionate about it), but even I can see the problems with his approach. Just wish they would come out and at least state they are addressing it. He doesn't look to attack the first pitch and he is still falling across the plate. I love the 0-2 stat. I would have guessed worse than that actually.

In my defense, I was just naming the bullpen guys on the roster to show you that of all the options, which included Parra and Estrada, that the logical promotion to the 8th inning spot would be a guy like Kintzler who I believe is closing right now in Nashville right? That is what I was saying. I was not pushing for the trade of KRod to Youk. That was the national media. I understand the value of an 8th inning guy WHEN HE IS GOING GOOD. Right now it is a living hell watching KRod pitch in the 8th. While he is doing better as of late, just a little, he is still scary as hell to watch as a fan. I believe they called in 20 minutes of hell while he was in New York. That being said, Hart needs to stay at 1st for the rest of the year, with an occasional day off to move to RF to give a bench guy some time. But right now you have an outfield rotation that is working. Aoki deserves to be in there EVERY day right now. The kid is growing on me. And yes, since he is younger than me, he is a kid.

Look at it this way. IF you lost K-Rod in the deal, who would you be most comfortable with in the setup role? Kameron Loe Brandon Kintzler Jose Veras Manny Parra Marco Estrada I think it is an easier answer. I agree our problem isn't first. Heck, I am fine with Hart staying put there. Opens up the offense a little bit if you ask me. Problem is production at 2nd. But everyone here seems to think that is going to change soon. As for Youk, think of the bat, added offense, and then still having Hart in the lineup. I like that idea. Sounds good in my mind.

Gaining more momentum. Just heard another radio voice on MLB Radio suggest that yesterday. They even briefly mentioned it when talking about Middlebrooks (spelling) last night. I don't think that is a horrible idea, especially if that is all it takes and Boston says ok. Kintzler could come right up and possibly be the set-up guy with no issues. Just a thought.

And I have said this before, and no disrespect intended here. I am surprised at how so many people throw out the first 200 plate appearances as if they didn't happen, only to counter with his past numbers, failing to look at his current approach at the plate. Do I think he'll hit under .200? I sure as hell hope not. But at the same time, I am realistic in looking at his current approach at the plate to know that he isn't going to get anywhere near his career numbers.

Maybe he could try to switch hit? Seriously though. Why not have him attack the first pitch. Reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George decides to do the complete opposite of everything he normally does. Tuna on toast, coleslaw, cup of coffee turns into chicken salad on rye, untoasted with a side of potato salad and a cup of tea. Then he walks up to the chick and says his name is George and he is unemployed and lives with his parents. The girl says: "I'm Victoria. Hi." Point of the story, maybe Weeks should do the exact opposite of everything he normally does tonight. Maybe that will work. Swing at the first pitch, get in front of grounders, be aggressive, and throw overhand.

It says they were doing it on her Facebook page. Well wouldn't that be visible to most people? They would have names of everyone on there. It is completely uncalled for and as a Brewers fan makes me sick to think that there are people that call themselves fans and would treat a woman like that. I am sure she feels horrible enough as it is. Regardless if you believe the story or not, which I do, to treat a woman like that is completely uncalled for.

By all reports for a couple years, Maldonado is an upgrade defensively. We already have a lineup full of offensive holes. So what's one more? I think Martin will be just fine. It helps that he is catching someone he is used to. Another couple young guys I am excited to watch.

I started laughing when I read this, but honestly, that is a pretty good question. He'd have to hit under the Mendoza line for there to be a chance. I think he is going to turn it around at some point though. He'll be forced to.