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  1. statman0007
    I agree that the players seem more ready to talk to Trenni, both because she's more fun to talk to and because she's a superb interviewer. I'm really hoping that she sticks around for awhile.
  2. statman0007
    During the starting rotation setup thread, it seemed like one of the sticking points was whether we should be shooting to get as many regular season wins as possible, or align our rotation to go into the playoffs with both Sabathia and Sheets ready to go. That brings up the question as to what the goal should be for this season. On one hand, we haven't made the playoffs since 1982 and it would seem presumptuous to set our sights on anything other than getting back to the playoffs. On the other hand, the team is uniquely put together for this season in having two aces that will be leaving at the seasons end. Clearly, having both Sabathia and Sheets puts us in a position to succeed in the playoffs that we most likely won't have for the next few years, even though we keep our star hitters. Personally, the goal for me is still the playoffs. I'm one of those college-aged guys that has never been alive to see the Brewers in the playoffs, and I'll be devastated if we don't make it this year. Last year was hard enough.
  3. statman0007
    I like the suggestions for keeping things fresh. I'd be ok with the Bucks taking a minor league baseball approach to things, I might go to more than one game per season if they did. Personally, I'm glad they did this trade. They weren't going anywhere with Mo at point guard. I think that the last few years have shown that having a pure point guard with some scorers and a big man is the way to win. By getting rid of Mo, we got closer to that formula. We'll see if Sessions and Ridnour can step to become that pure, distributing point guard. If they can, I'm sure we'll be in the playoff hunt. The East is so bad all we have to be is ok to make the playoffs, and I think Jefferson will be a huge boost to the team.
  4. statman0007
    Now, I think that the bullpen is the right place for Gallardo in September to lower the risk factor, but wouldn't a month be enough time to build his arm strength up to starter level? Very exciting news. I'd been trying not to get my hopes up too much on this one, but I'm hopeful now.
  5. statman0007
    Man, I wrote off the men's gymnastics team once the Hamms dropped out, but these guys are doing great. Hopefully they can give China a run for its money.
  6. statman0007
    I'm all about just making the playoffs, and right now the Cardinals losing helps our cause more than the Cubs winning. I can't believe that anyone would be upset with the Brewers in the playoffs on the Wild Card after the wait that we've had to get back to the playoffs.
  7. statman0007
    If only we could play the Nationals everyday
  8. statman0007

    Hulu

    statman0007 posted a topic in Off-Topic Forum

    http://www.hulu.com/ Anyone else think this is the greatest invention since sliced bread? There are a lot of other websites that post shows and movies, but I've found none that are as easy to use and have the quantity and quality of materials. For those that don't know, Hulu is affiliated with NBC, but it contains footage from over 50 content providers. It's completely legal; they do have commercials, but I've found that the amount of commercial time is about 1/4 of what you'd see on TV. I just got caught up on the TV series Burn Notice and plan on watching Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind soon. I recommend checking it out!
  9. statman0007
    Definitely don't mind getting his bat out of the NL Central. I always hold my breath when he's up. I still don't think that Arizona will be able to hold off the Dodgers.
  10. statman0007
    (That's what happens when you don't have a superstar hitter on your entire team) Was that supposed to be in blue? We've got Ryan Braun, who's put up historic numbers since he got called up, and Prince Fielder, the youngest player to ever hit fifty home runs. How are they not superstars? Plus, I would call Corey Hart a superstar, but I guess that's debatable.
  11. statman0007
    Saw it tonight and thought it was very good. I think that a lot of people are way too hard on Bale as batman. For anyone that disagrees, watch the old batman movies. Especially the Clooney one. Bale is 10x better than any of those guys. Sure, the gruff voice is over the top, but if he didn't do something like that people would complain that you could tell it was Bruce Wayne. When I first heard that Heath Ledger was cast as the joker I thought it was the worst casting choice ever (I was really hoping for Paul Bettany). Ledger definitely proved me wrong. It will give me a reason to actually watch the Oscars this year.
  12. statman0007
    http://noc.co.il/red.html I don't recommend checking out the link to anyone with finals coming up, or anyone that just doesn't want to lose years off of their life. My high score after a hour of playing is 21.218 seconds edit: I'm at 23.25 now
  13. statman0007
    Good call! It worked when I canceled the trade that I had offered. I didn't think that it mattered since I had just offered the trade, it hadn't been accepted or anything. Huh, learn something new everyday. Hopefully, the thing I learn tomorrow doesn't have to do with fantasy baseball http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
  14. statman0007
    I don't know if anyone else has had this problem, but I'm in a Yahoo fantasy baseball league, and I am trying to put Tulowitski on the DL and activate Kazmir from the DL to the bench. When I try to swap the two I get this message: Player is in a pending transaction. (Error #170) I really don't want to have to drop someone in order to have a spot for Kazmir, so it'd be awesome if anyone knows how to pull off the switch. Thanks!
  15. statman0007
    I've been in a similar situation before, and while I agree with 2B, 3B, and C, I tend to think that the outfielders are the most important position in softball. If a ball gets by someone, it means triple or home-run for sure with those 60 ft bases. This goes for anyone that isn't as strong as a player, not just the girls. Judging a high fly ball is one of those things that you have to do hundreds of times before you really read them well, so sticking someone in the outfield with little experience is a bad idea. What my team does, is play 3 "normal" outfielders and have 2 "short" outfielders. 2 girls usually hold down the short spots. They've had a lot of success in this role so far, and even if they do make a mistake it usually only means a pop-out turned into a single.
  16. statman0007
    Count me in the unfortunate crowd that has class during the game. Normally opening day is grounds for skipping, but I have a physics test. "Sigh" I think that all professors need to be informed that nothing important should ever happen on opening day. I can't decide if I want the game to be delayed so that I can watch the first one, or if it would be worse to have the anticipation and not even be able to check a box score.
  17. statman0007
    Wow, if this is true it certainly makes cutting Vargas feel a little better.
  18. statman0007
    Fantasy question here: I own Ellsbury, and maybe I'm overreacting, but I was scared that Crisp got a start already in the second game of the season. Michael Bourn is still a free agent in my league. Would you cut Ellsbury and pick up Bourn?
  19. statman0007
    With the Batman series continuing with The Dark Knight this summer and the Indiana Jones series getting new life with Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, I was wondering which of the two movies people are looking forward to more. Personally, I think that batman is going to be a better movie, do better at the box office, and go over better with the critics. With that said, Indiana Jones holds a special place in my heart and I can't wait to see the new movie. It won't be as good, but I'm looking forward to it more. I'm sure that these two movies will be compared a lot as they are both coming out this summer and appeal to the same action/adventure audience.
  20. statman0007
    Well, I'll say something good about the RA experience. I'm currently a RA at UW-La Crosse, and I highly recommend the experience. It obviously varies a lot depending on the type of residence life program that you have, but I have enjoyed my time so far as a RA and have learned a lot from the position. It gives the unique opportunity to help students make the transition from high school to college. I've found it to be very rewarding. Plus, you save a ton of money this way and it is a nice resume builder. You really do get to impact people's lives, though. That said, studying abroad is an amazing experience and you can't go wrong in that direction either. I think it's a win-win situation for you.
  21. statman0007
    I would still rather have Rolen, but I feel like a Blaylock/Rottino combination at third would be effective. Rottino wouldn't complain like Mench did about a platoon as well. But as already established, the chances of Yost sticking to a platoon are slim to none. Sigh.
  22. statman0007
    Has anyone here taken the general GRE since it's format changed? If so, I would definitely appreciate any tips for preparing. I am planning on taking the exam in Mid-August and having been looking over a review book for the last couple weeks that contains old exams and examples with explanations. Right now I'm most worried about the geometry aspect (I haven't taken geometry since early high school and apparently I didn't retain it as well as the algebra stuff) and the word association problems. I like to think that I have a large vocabulary, but this stuff is insane. Also, how long did it take to get your official results back? Thanks for any help you can give!
  23. statman0007
    Well this isn't the news that I was hoping for. I really don't mind that the season ticket holders get first dibs, that's only fair, but it really gets to me that so many corporate tickets go out and that a bunch of people that don't care at all about the Brewers and couldn't name half of the players get to go to the playoffs. Does anyone have a guess at what the going rate of tickets will be if I had to buy them off of someone? Would I be able to get terrace or bleacher seats to a weekend game for $50? $100?
  24. statman0007
    I remember that there was a thread about this a while back, but I don't think that it would be in the recent threads. Can someone explain how playoff tickets would work in some detail? I know that season ticket holders get first dibs, but will the rest of us get a shot at them too? Is it just a matter of calling in right when tickets go on sale? I think I remember that prices are adjusted for playoffs too. Thanks for any help you guys can give! I want to make sure that I don't miss it if this is the year they finally break through!
  25. statman0007
    I wouldn't want him for half the price. He's been overhyped because of the hair and playing in Boston and New York. I don't really think he'd be an improvement on what we already have.
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