OnaBadger58
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Won't be Duke. Herro is overrated anyway. Wisconsin's style aligns with his game and he's making a mistake going with a big name as he's not a 1 and Done player. But the whispers in his ear are saying such things, hence his announcement yesterday Not sure if he's overrated. He's a very good spot shooter, shooter off the dribble, ball handler, and passer. He doesn't have crazy athletesim or much defense at this point. I agree he fits Wisconsin's style of play so much better than UNC, Kentucky, or Oregon's style of play. Does this suck, yes, but it's his decision. I'll take the players that truly want to be Badgers over players like Herro. I do get a annoyed with Herro decommiting a month before signing day when he's be "solid" for over a year. Now Wisconsin is left hanging. If there is any silver lining it's that his position has good, young depth. It will obviosly hurt not having him, but having King and crew softens the blow.
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1. Lewis Brinson 2. Keston Hiura 3. Corbin Burnes 4. Freddy Peralta 5. Isan Diaz 6. Brandon Woodruff 7. Brett Phillips 8. Luis Ortiz 9. Monte Harrison 10. Tristen Lutz 11. Trent Clark 12. Lucas Erceg 13. Corey Ray 14. Mauricio Dubon 15. Jake Gatewood 16. Phil Bickford 17. Troy Stokes Jr. 18. Kodi Medeiros 19. Taylor Williams 20. Jordan Yamamoto 21. Jacob Nottingham 22. Adrian Houser 23. Cody Ponce 24. Trey Supak 25. Mario Feliciano 26. Marcos Diplan 27. Caden Lemons 28. KJ Harrison 29. Devin Williams 30. Carlos Herrera (Edit: Thought Phillips had graduated.)
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Good stuff, thanks for posting it. I like that Braun would accept the move to 1B, and I believe it is something that should be at least tested in ST (Although I'd still probably prefer Domingo moving to 1B). Braun's issues at 3B were never the fielding aspect, but rather the throwing (especially routine throws where he had time to think). I don't see 1B being a huge issue for Braun.
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Well last year's NFC Championship we had Letroy Guion as a guard for the end of the 4th quarter. So at least we haven't reached that level?
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Agreed with everything here. Obviously MM was in a tough situation also, but you cannot do the cookie cutter run, run, pass, and expect any type of success. MM tried 2 or 3 screens with absolutely no success, and a lot of that has to do with having no rhythm from this patchwork offensive line. Personally I wouldn't change much at all. Perhaps more rollouts. The best way to dumb down defenses and slow down pass rush is by running the no huddle. If this offense strings together a couple first downs, I would hope MM would use the no huddle offense. Get the pass rushers tired, don't allow personnel changes, makes defensive calls more basic. I may be in the minority, but I thought Hundley did decent given that he was thrown in to a loud stadium going up against an elite defense, and players were probably introducing themselves to each other in the huddle in the 4th. His last two picks he was under pressure (we've just been too spoiled to understand what normal qb's do under pressure).
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If you didn't see it, Edwards facemask literally hit the other guys helmet. His facemask. Not any other part of his helmet. Sorry for the ESPN link, seems to be the only spot with the video. http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=21023389 I like the thought behind the targeting rule, but there needs to be a better way to enforce this. Edwards' head was up and he brought his arms. There was no launching; it was a good form tackle. In half of a second the receiver ducks his head and starts falling to the ground. There is literally no way to avoid this situation. He starting the act of tackling before the receiver started going to the ground. By the letter of the law, it probably is targeting. It's up to the review both to take a practical stance as opposed to the letter of the law stance.
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Brewers who didn't make it but you think could have
OnaBadger58 replied to OldSchoolSnapper's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
There's a name I try to forget about. Maybe it's just me, but I don't recall ever having hope of him becoming anything (besides when he was first drafted). One away from Trout -
Brewers who didn't make it but you think could have
OnaBadger58 replied to OldSchoolSnapper's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I really thought Mark Rogers, if it weren't for his injuries, would have been a good SP for the Crew. -
I would do that trade. It would suck to lose Santana, but you have to give something to get something. I would also prefer to swap Dubon for Ray. I think the Rays are thin on INF in their system, and I still have hope for Ray.
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Yep, that's exactly what I mean. People have often cited the 135-140 games played per year from 2014-2016. I get that. I've seen the numbers too and understand the context. The problem is, IMO, it's more than just the games played. You can't look at 135 games played and assume 135 healthy starts from him. Think of how many various ailments and nagging injuries he's battled and played through over the last 4 or so years, the thumb, the wrist, the calf, etc. etc. There is no doubt Braun has an injury history. These past few years he has played with ailments in which he probably should have been DL'ed. Also in the past, we had reserve outfielders of Shane Peterson, Ramone Flores, Logan Shafer, etc. I'd take an injured Braun over all of the other options that were trotted out in the previous years. Braun seems to always return before he his actually healthy which causes more games of him not playing to his potential. Hopefully with the likes of Brinson and Phillips, there isn't a need to rush Braun back on the field. I'd much prefer a healthy 120 games as opposed to grinding through 140 games.
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In a two year span, I'd take the Division Title. If it were to be a 4 year span (or more) I'd take the Wild Card chances.
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To each their own, I personally think that kind of thing is a little overblown. The Dodgers are a veteran team to be sure, but they have some talent on the roster that is as young or younger than anyone we have in Seager and Bellinger. If Puig's presence was a distraction it certainly didn't affect those two. And I may be overblowing it, but it is just easier to mask chemistry issues from Puig A) when your consistently winning (winning cures all) B) when you have veterans to mentor Puig C) when he isn't expected to be "the guy" on his team.
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Really interesting that Andersen agreed to part ways and not receive any of his remaining 12 million. Maybe he's just a good dude who realized he wasn't getting anything accomplished, or perhaps there's more to the story. Knowing where the Badgers are now, Andersen was a blessing for them. He brought in Aranda and the 3-4 and gave Chryst some time to understand what it takes to become a head coach.
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-Jurickson Profar - UTL - TEX -Johan Camargo/Rio Ruiz - INF/1B-3B - ATL -Colin Moran - 1B/3B - HOU -Clint Frazier? - OF - NYY (Judge, Gardner, Hicks, Ellsbury, Mateo) *ATL has a ton of young pitching that is getting close to the MLB. Maybe not this year, but they may trade some pitching talent in the next couple of years.
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Really? Do you remember Puig in 2016? Braun had more HR's than Puig had extra base hits (yes there were 200 more ABs). Puig is just as injury prone as Braun is. He was sent down in 2016 because of his poor play and immaturity. When he got recalled, he was in a strict platoon. Not to mention Puig is a gamble when it comes to team chemistry. How would he deal with playing in Milwaukee and not making the playoffs every year? You guys are talking about Braun for Puig+McCarthy+2 prospects like its a good thing we didn't take that deal when it pretty clearly would have been a good deal. Puig isn't perfect, he's a talented young player with some maturity issues. You're not getting that kind of upside and talent without some risk for Braun who has plenty of red flags of his own, just different kinds. There's no way L.A. would offer that same deal now. I didn't say it was a good deal, I just am skeptical about Puig being a fit with the Brewers. I don't agree with what CHL121 said about Puig, by himself, being a much better option that Braun (bolded in the quote). The Dodgers are a 90+ win team every year and they have the veteran leadership to be able to handle the immaturities of Puig. I would be very hesitant to bring him to an inconsistent and young team.
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Trade with the Phillies (Caesar Hernandez)
OnaBadger58 replied to pacopete4's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
I do really like the idea of adding Cesar Hernandez to the team. He is a better/younger Sogard-like player. Also, one of the Phillies top prospects is a 2b and is knocking at the major league door. -
Really? Do you remember Puig in 2016? Braun had more HR's than Puig had extra base hits (yes there were 200 more ABs). Puig is just as injury prone as Braun is. He was sent down in 2016 because of his poor play and immaturity. When he got recalled, he was in a strict platoon. Not to mention Puig is a gamble when it comes to team chemistry. How would he deal with playing in Milwaukee and not making the playoffs every year?
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Any reasoning behind why you don't think he'll be an ace reliever? I can maybe see his walk rate being an issue, but mixing 98 up in the zone, an 80 mph curveball, and some deception make life pretty difficult for batters.
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Trade with the Phillies (Caesar Hernandez)
OnaBadger58 replied to pacopete4's topic in Transaction Rumors & Proposals
If you're not a fan of Vogt's defense, then Susac probably shouldn't be in the competition next spring. -
Who has played their last game as a Brewer?
OnaBadger58 replied to Est1970's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Neither Braun's nor Fielder's contracts would have bought out any arby years. As far as small market teams needing to do them or risk becoming the A's which small market team did one of those crazy long contracts and did better because of it? I don't think teams need super stars in their prime to win. They need a lot of good players more than they need a couple super stars eating up half the payroll. My bad, for some reason I thought the talk was about the first contract extensions for players (Braun's 7 year extension). In general, I agree with staying away from those 2nd contracts (although I can understand resigning Braun). Any contract that takes a player into the mid 30's invloves way more risk than reward. -
I'll go with the July 7th game vs. the Yankees. Aguilar had a huge GS and Hader had his welcome to the bigs showing by striking out 7 in 3IP. That sweep of the Yanks plus the Cubbies losing the last two before the All-Star break was the peak of the Brewers' year.
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Who has played their last game as a Brewer?
OnaBadger58 replied to Est1970's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Probably had a lot to do with why he was on Roids in the 1st Place. Incredible genetics for playing Baseball. Not so great genetics for durability. Very ironic but after all those discussions as to who to sign long term, Fielder or Braun, the correct answer was "neither". I hope management learns their lesson and forgoes those types of signings in the future. I have no problem paying a player a lot of money as long as the length of the contract is three or less years. Small market teams need to take that risk to keep superstar players. It's a necessary risk to take if you don't want to be the Oakland A's. The thing with long contracts are that they start by buying out some of their arbitration years and adding multiple years afterwards. There's no point in signing players, but not extending them past arbitration. If you try to sign them after their arbitration years, they are going to test free agency and sign big contracts with another team. No top-teir player will be siging 3 year contracts in their prime. -
With Keston Hiura and Isan Diaz getting closer to the MLB, I don't think Stearns will need to look for a Shaw-type trade. 2B can be more of a stop-gap situation like sticking with Villar, Sogard, Walker or getting a veteran like Howie Kendrick or Kinsler. The Shaw trade was the home run of all home runs as far as trades go. It might be a better deal than the Gomez/Fiers trade. If another opportunity like that is located and presents itself, we would be absolutely silly not to entertain it. Any time Dombrowski calls you with an idea for a trade, literally everything else stops and you listen. Dombrowski hasn't spotted the sucker at the table in 20 years, yet he somehow gets to keep making bad baseball decisions for someone... Ok, yes if a trade that returns that for giving what the Brewers gave up, obviously you'd make that trade. I guess I meant trading away a very solid piece (Thornburg) for an overlooked/blocked player under control (Shaw), a nice prospect (Dubon), and a flyer (Pennington).
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Personally, I wouldn't be opposed to trading for Gordon. He's a great defensive player, and he puts the pressure on the opposition when he gets on base. I quoted #8 because (imo) OPS isn't as important for a lead-off hitter. Having 50+ SBs makes up for the lack of extra base hits. That contract is a little bit scary though. I can understand trying to sign Walker for two years, or trying the Villar/Sogard for 2018.
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With Keston Hiura and Isan Diaz getting closer to the MLB, I don't think Stearns will need to look for a Shaw-type trade. 2B can be more of a stop-gap situation like sticking with Villar, Sogard, Walker or getting a veteran like Howie Kendrick or Kinsler.