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  1. formerlybis
    Why? I am a complete sucker for this thing from an emotional standpoint. Then again, my head knows it's a low probability of usage in a high-leverage situation and that we're really not gonna get THAT Brandon Woodruff,,, But, man, I really would love to see it...
  2. formerlybis
    First things first - get 2 more against the best team money can buy. If that happens, I don't like how hard it looks to play in the Trop - I mean physically. In addition to losing track of balls in the ceiling and the more often ricocheting, I also don't like the bullpens being in play in foul territory. And oh yeah, the Rays are a little scary as a baseball team, too...
  3. formerlybis
    Already being done: Proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium - Wikipedia - proposed to be open in 2029 with capacity of only 31k
  4. formerlybis
    Be patient. Snell was inefficient last time out against the Braves. That didn't translate into a lot of scoring, however - only one run given up despite 3 hits and 5 walks over 3 and 2/3 innings. He's a 2-time Cy, so can't really expect a repeat of that, but getting him to throw a lot of pitches might be doable.
  5. formerlybis
    All this commentary and only one post with the letters b-u-n-t in it, and it came in the first one. Everyone's dancing around it - say it - he's one of the better bunters (at least one of the more practiced ones, anyway).
  6. formerlybis
    Well, if you look at Hamilton vs, Monasterio, there's an argument there (and I think you're underselling Monasterio a little), But we also have to look at Hamilton/Ortiz (and perhaps Rengifo) vs Durbin, Not as clearcut
  7. formerlybis
    He's carved out a niche that benefits this year's squad well. I was going to muse about his role long-term, but let's leave that to the offseason. He was a huge asset in game 2. Truth is, I want all our guys on the bench to see more action, but I don't want to take anybody out, either. Way to make the decisions tough, bench guys!
  8. formerlybis
    I think A-Rod made an interesting argument in the post game regarding bullpen usage - the issue with using 4 innings of bullpen every game isn’t necessarily the wear and tear of too much use of individual bullpen pitchers, it’s the opponent getting familiar with all of them over a long series. We did use all the A-guys last night. It’s very hard to trust the other guys in the type of high-leverage situations (basically all 9 innings, it seems). We’re going to need the other guys, especially if we can’t get our starter through 6. We do get more off days and that helps, but the familiarity thing does concern me a little.
  9. formerlybis
    I think they’d put Bauers in RF, Vaughn at 1B, and Yelich DHing against Skubal, especially with Miz pitching. It’s more a question between Yelich and Sanchez at DH.
  10. formerlybis
    Machado will always be a villain - the stain won't and shouldn't come out. Ask yourself if any opposing fan gave Braun a break because it "happened a long time ago." I do not think that was unwarranted. either, PCA is a current villain, but not in the same way - haven't seen him be dirty really, but he is easy to root against with his petulant behavior/lack of emotional control. That really might get cured with seasoning - we'll see. It's hard to deny that both of those guys aren't productive, though.
  11. formerlybis
    No way on Hamilton - we have no other infielders on the bench (unless you count Vaughn at 3B). Lockridge doesn't really have a role that they don't have covered. Much rather have the 13th pitcher, The guy I haven't seen mentioned is Stallings - I don't think they'd actually put him on the roster, but he was as effective as any of our other B-list bullpen guys. I also think it's overblown wanting a 3rd catcher so that Sanchez can be in the lineup. Yelich is DH'ing and that's that.
  12. formerlybis
    August 13th. The Brewers had just been swept in San Diego, and the Cubs had pulled to only 3 games back as MKE started a 4-game series with the Dodgers. Brewers trailed 4-2 headed into the 9th with Diaz on the mound. Brewers tallied 3 against him to steal one when all the mojo of this team was in the dumps. Counting that game, they went 32-13 from before that game up to today. That was an important game. Doesn't mean they'll win this series, though.
  13. formerlybis
    A. I can live with being that kind of person. When someone shows me who they are, I believe them. He never apologized. Just said it was a "heat of the moment thing" which is an explanation, not an apology (and btw, that is a very lame explanation of a completely avoidable attempt to injure). He is, as I said, an unrepentant villain, and I will do whatever I damn well please. B. How do you know he's grown as a person or what he is today? And it doesn't matter. Did people forgive Braun (I know, it's different, but once you're tainted, you're tainted for the rest of your career despite anything positive that you do)?
  14. formerlybis
    What does it say, exactly? That we don’t forgive a blatantly dirty incident from an unrepentant villain because it happened a long time ago? Guilty.
  15. formerlybis
    First of all, if I'm sensing any animosity towards my post, I certainly meant none - I truly didn't understand This is what you posted: "They will save Gasser for Game 4 (that won't be needed). I'd guess we'd have Patrick and Gasser follow May. " I thought you meant Patrick and Gasser would go in G4, if necessary (judging by the first sentence). And that's not what you meant, I think you may have just mistakenly put Gasser in the second sentence when (judging by this most recent post) it looks like you meant to say Drohan. And, FTR, I have no issue with using Patrick tomorrow if the situation warrants - but there's also logic in saving him as our only RH long reliever for LHP Gasser's start.
  16. formerlybis
    This is said awkwardly - you're thinking neither Patrick nor Gasser goes in game 3, right? May is a RHP, so I'd think Drohan or Harrison is the 2nd one in (possibly Hall or even Ashby, if we're "going for it"). Ideally, that gets us through 5 innings. Then I'd start going to the one inning right handers like Senzatela/Uribe rather than Patrick, who is our only right-handed long guy in the pen - it'd be smart to have him to back up the lefty Gasser in Game 4.
  17. formerlybis
    Here's a question for everyone - how much will the Brewers play Bauers in RF? That's a little bit of a dance that'll depend on situations, and I'm not sure he's fully healthy, either.
  18. formerlybis
    After googling, both the NHL and NBA do have regular season trophies. Of course they are not the big ones, though...
  19. formerlybis
    I really wish there was more pomp and circumstance about finishing with the best record after 162 games. I’ve pointed out before that the English Premier League gives the trophy to the regular season winner (there is no playoffs). To me, over 162, you’ve really proven you’re the best team, period. Having 3 bad games out of 5 (0.03 of the regular season) against another competent team really shouldn’t negate the whole season. But that’s how American sports works. oh, I don’t care about Dads or baby bears….
  20. formerlybis
    About 2 weeks ago, there was a lot of chatter about Don Mattingly who took over a 9-19 Phillies team and guided them to the playoffs. But, they fell off a bit and they also have a very high payroll. Should be Murphy
  21. formerlybis
    Murphy, for as old school as he looks, talks, and really is, has a decidedly modern way of managing *people*, at least IMO. People focus on strategies, which is a mix of throwback and analytics, but there is a saying that culture eats strategy for breakfast. That’s the secret sauce, and IMO, accountability and authenticity are key ingredients. It would fail, however, without the right players.
  22. formerlybis
    For whatever reason, Herrera has had great success against Miz. Walker has an HR on him, and Pages has been pretty good, too.
  23. formerlybis
    Turang is one RBI from triple digits and one SB from the 20-20 club. If you’re looking for a reason to care today….
  24. formerlybis
    Trying to be curious and not judgemental, can those of you who think this is embarrassing or cringey explain why. It’s not close to my reaction, but that doesn’t make it wrong - maybe I should feel that way but am such a sap that I fell for it…
  25. formerlybis
    Seconded. The concept of “team captain” also seems to be lost on some. Every good team I’ve ever been on - athletic or otherwise - has had someone that modeled the behavior that reflected the values of the organization (who’s not the “boss”).
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