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Apparently Murphy is unwilling or incapable of having a hard conversation with a veteran player -
There is also a chance that Yelich can’t see that he is not a good hitter anymore … thus, the manager, has to have the conversation. Either way, if there isn’t a change, Arnold must step in & suggest a change.
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Why didn’t Reynolds catch that ball at the wall? Was there an issue with the sun?
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What a waste of time to devote multiple hours to a team featuring Yelich as a leadoff hitter. You would never know we are 59-35 by watching today’s games. I love this team, but I hate bad baseball … & we gave the first game away. Now we’re in a position to get swept in Pittsburgh. It didn’t have to be this way, Murphy.
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Can’t be worse than what we’ve seen recently from Yelich. We all know that Jones should not be on the roster (either) … but he has as good a chance to scald one as this version of Yelich.
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Murphy can defend his decision, but it was a terrible decision to start Yelich in this game after what we saw in Game 1 … as well as in June & July so far.
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I’m seething every time Yelich approaches the batter’s box. How foolish to shove him out there when we are close to the break. Rest may help him … playing both games in a double header is foolish & hurts the team.
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There were several writers who like Drohan more than Harrison when the trade with the Red Sox took place. He appears to be a solid rotation piece for years to come. I certainly like him more than Sproat.
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Mitchell should be batting leadoff to start the second half of the season
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Yelich is becoming Brewers version of Chris Davis with the Orioles a few years ago. If the only reason you are playing often is because of your contract, that’s a problem.
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Yeah … thanks … I’m 65 years old & I follow baseball closely. It would be worth it to open a roster spot … like the Bucks did with Lillard. There are several healthy young players who could match or exceed Yelich’s at bats for league minimum salaries.
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But there is no such thing as a contract with a “no release / DFA” clause. That would be best for all parties in the offseason if Yelich is unwilling to be traded (with Milwaukee paying a huge portion of his contract). I’d rather have a young, upcoming player promoted from the minors to take his spot on the roster. I’m sure it will never happen, but one can dream.
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I took a short break before returning to watch Game 2. I was “shocked” to see that Murphy once again chose to bat Yelich leadoff. That level of stubbornness grates on my last nerve. Now, hopefully my rant is settling us up for a career day by former MVP Yelich to prevent a double header sweep by these pesky Pirates.
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Is that the same as … that sounds bad to me
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I’m a single poster … are you referring to Mr. Positivity as a childish name? Have others called you names?
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I certainly hope the clock is (has been) ticking. The sooner the better for me. There are better options available for the DH role. If Yelich had another injury (certainly not something I want to see), I believe we would fare much better with those who replace his at bats. An offseason release for Yelich would benefit both parties. Eat the remaining salary much like the Bucks did with Dame Lillard. Give his DH role to younger, healthier, better players.
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Whatever. You may not be aware that you can’t make room for any posts that aren’t completely positive. I have a few friends that are incredibly positive … a great trait no doubt. But those friends often can’t see what is obvious to others because it isn’t the “sunny side” perspective.
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I may be alone, but I was genuinely thrilled when Weeks didn’t return as Associate Manager in 2026. I hope one of the other coaches replaces Murphy when that time comes.
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Excellent points …
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Point understood. Please NO to Weeks being our future manager 🤮
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Another Pollyanna post by Mr. Positivity. You too often reprimand or speak down to fans who get frustrated by a stubborn manager who keeps repeating the same mistakes. Fans should be upset when common sense decisions by the manager backfire. Yes, players need to perform well, but the manager should put players in position to succeed. Stats don’t lie … Ashby is in a terrible funk - so is Yelich. Let’s all just act happy no matter how badly a young pitcher performs or an old manager stubbornly & consistently repeats his mistakes.
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That is not because Murphy is a good in-game decision maker. I hate for anyone to make that argument. Yes, the Brewers have a fantastic record … that does not mean that the two-time MOY handles the bullpen well or that he is good with pinch-hitting late in games. I credit our pitching staff & coaches for our exceptional record - not Murphy.
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That was an ugly & painful loss. I’d rather lose 10-0 than lose in this fashion. As I’ve typed MANY times in these IGTs, Murphy’s in-game decision making is his one fatal flaw. I love everything else about him, but he consistently makes poor choices with his favorite players. Today, it cost us a win.
