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Official detours are not quick, they are on major roads. I'm not sure why this is an issue. No sanctioned detour is going to use narrow roads and such. As pointed out, imagine the outcry if interstate traffic is told to take a highway...traffic jams will ensue. Official detours use the best roads possible. Locals will use other methods, but not enough folks will know them, or they will split up and take different routes to make much of a difference. As Hawing points out, anyone stressed about this has it pretty good.
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Sending Cutter to Helena seems to be an immediate signal that the Brewers really like him, and think he will progress quickly for a HS kid.
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A musical? I'd rather sit and watch the weather channel. You'll have to do plenty in life you don't want to, but vacation time is not one of them...do what you want.
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Rivera's "competent" Briggs, as are most all AAA catchers in that same role. Rivera is a virtual twin of them, as the difference between them is minimal...if they can hit and play defense, they'd be starters. The bar is set pretty low for reserve C's, if you can catch, throw, call a game, and not fall down at the plate when you swing, the odds are you can get a job in AAA or playing a day game after a night game in the bigs. If you need proof of that, you haven't noticed Chad Moeller, Raul Casanova, and many others are still gainfully employed, and not performing at a lower level than the rest. Rivera at $325K is a better deal than Schneider at $5M, especially if they are only playing once a week. As I said above, however, if money is not an object, and/or Kendall is not 100%, there's no doubt in my mind I'd rather have Schneider. EDIT: I see what you meant Briggs, I had left out "starting" in my previous post. Now fixed.
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Madison has always been known to be a bit lax on minor offenses. It is not a shock to see crime increasing in an area policed as such. Very sad to see the lawsuit, but it is par for the course.
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He left his family in Italy, where they had went on vacation to celebrate his son graduating college, to come back early to do the show this week. A lifetime of stress like that may well have played a part. They also said Big Russ just went into an assisted living facility...I don't think it's an exaggeration to say this will be very tough and unhealthy for him.
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They always use main roads for a detour. I'm sure there are quicker ways than the "official version".
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If CC Sabathia would put up a 3.50 ERA over the a dozen starts, and he replaces Bush, who would have a 5, that's a difference of about a dozen runs, which in theory, would mean one extra win. I can't imagine giving up Laporta or Gamel, or any of our guys that project to everyday players for a single win...that might not mean anything. Now, if you're talking an Inman like guy, a pitcher who projects to be a reliever, I'm all ears. Sure, he might be a starter someday...so may any of our minor league P's.
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Schneider is a competent MLB starting catcher, Rivera is not. Look at their big league time. I think the backup would play more if they were as good as Schneider. He certainly is not a star, but he's a below average starter, but that would still make him an outstanding reserve. Rivera has cleared waivers several times. He's a generic backup who gets out 70% of the time. EDIT: Glancing at his career stats, I might have been too tough on Schneider. Ave C------.318/.395 BS career--.324/.373 If he is an above average defensive catcher, calling him "average" seems fitting. Granted, he's 31 and seems to have lost his pop (partially affected by RFK). Add in he's a LH hitter, I can't imagine a much better reserve. Now, is he worth a lot of cash for playing 25-33% of the time...probably not, but it would be an upgrade for the 25 man.
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As Ben said, he was far from unbiased, and did not really try to be. I never watch Press, so I will have to believe others that he was fair on the show. Big Russ and Me was a fine read, however.
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Doug is a genius in this regard. I have no concerns at all. Seriously, worried about a team selecting Adam Heether, who does not start at AAA? Charlie Fermaint? What are his numbers?
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Schneider is certainly an upgrade over Rivera, so it makes some sense. It'd make a lot more if Jason were banged up.
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It used to be about 2-1 Twins' fans, but I have not been there in a decade.
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Wow, as clueless as a writer can be, going on and on how good Adam Everett and Brad Ausmus are, are great guys, and that HOU needs more of them. Apparently, he's unaware the Astros play in a bandbox, and need all 8 spots filled by guys that can hit. If they had a team of Brad and Adams, they'd lose 5-2 or 9-3 every night. I'm glad he doesn't like the Brewers chances. He's probably still picking the Mariners and Royals to surprise.
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Broadcasting Rules Questions
dadofandrew replied to InsomniacInkRoss's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Play by play would be frowned upon, as TMJ has exclusive rights for that. Anything else is fine. -
No clue who wants to talk about an extension. Offers were made to several players, and thus far, Braun is the only one who has signed. Don't know the situation enough to know why that is.
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Heh. Sounds like another example of a writer using "grit" and "chemistry" to decide who is going to win. It's all about runs scored and runs prevented. The rest is for the clueless like Tony W who tell folks who won.
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I believe the equation is: Almost out + just made it + very close = out. Other than his strike 3 on Hart today, he's been excellent for both games...but at some point, he'll learn to make that zone bigger, or he'll always be yelled at. Very small strike zone.
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I threw this out on Ramblings a while back, but if the Crew looks like they might contend, I would not be surprised to see Damian signed in August, farmed out, and back on the club when the rosters expand to 40.
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I threw this out on Ramblings a while back, but if the Crew looks like they might contend, I would not be surprised to see Damian signed in August, farmed out, and back on the club when the rosters expand to 40.
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They are well ahead of last year's record pace after 29 games. It's factually accurate, but they could have explained it better.
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What would you trade for Erik Bedard?
dadofandrew replied to twobrewers's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
I see Laporta as a 6 year guy, not adding a P for 2. -
I have little doubt he'd struggle, maybe .300/.310, but he'd likely get the call and split time with Craig.
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Tony was probably out flirting with some Texas gals...I mean, look at him. He's so above the rest of us, he doesn't even smile on his photos.
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As people with Extra Innings knows, many rather generic ads are done in every market, just with the words changed, or a 2 second part. The Bucks ad with the players coming up through the stage was obviously one of them, as only 3 people had Bucks gear on, and that was in a closeup. I think the "team that loves to win" may well also be one, as it makes no sense.