Joseph Zarr

Let's grab a 'W' and get back to Nashville, men. Time to start executing with men on base.

Hall specifically addressed the Low Velo in the post-game interview. He was and is aware of it. Mentioned he absolutely sees his velo rising several ticks as the season progresses. Said it is a distinct process going from 1 IP where you can absolutely sling it versus trying to go many more innings. He also suffered from a distinct case of the pre-game jitters. SO, I guess we'll have to wait and see. Source here:

Cowherd is still insufferable. That's good trolling!

Right? 30-0 run? Against the Illini? That is, well, that's nuts.

Small Sample Alert: In first 2 games the Sounds are 2-for-23 with RISP. 20 men LOB. 25 K as a collective unit 😵‍💫. Today, they outhit the Mud Hens 9-to-6. Early season rust in full patina, absolutely. The Pitching has been just fine. I don't anticipate this level of futility will become the norm but I have to call a spade when I see one: I just don't particularly like the offensive lineup construction at present. There are several things I could expound on here but let me focus on a simple one: I continue to disapprove and lack comprehensive understanding of Wes Clarke back in Double-A. The young man is a danger with a stick in his hands - he can drive in runs. I (absolutely my opinion) don't see Joey Wiemer as a cleanup hitter at present. I understand the thinking behind it but, again to me, this is wishful thinking given the major swing overhaul. Wes Clarke? I know he produces runs. AND, maybe I am drunken to add more K's to the 25 we've already seen? Hard to tell.😅 Anyhow...Sweetie and staff will figure it out and they'll work with the hand they are dealt. In the early going of 2024, I have personal contentions with roster constructions and player placements. Shocker. None of what I say here is emotionally charged in any way or has any ounce of finger wagging. It's a long season and many many changes will occur at every level. But, I do know in the long view of my time following of the Brewers Minor Leagues: when I see something or have an intuition on players or rosters they tend to be fairly accurate. Let's get them tomorrow.

I am here to remind us all the J.B Bukauskas revenge tour can begin at any moment. I am calling for J.B. to essentially be this year's Stryz feel good story.

But, technically, wasn't he reading or looking and reading? (BT Dubs this is just a bad Dad joke. I couldn't resist.)

I am crushed by the Shears news. So much of that peripheral data in the walks department relates to umps not knowing how to call his splitter and the catchers not quite knowing how to catch it. He is filthy. This was a big developmental year. Let's hope for an impeccable recovery and he returns even stronger. <insert BIG sad face on this Fanatic>

On the other hand, getting the Minor League season going with a classic Jim Goulart Minor League report?

Well hard to fathom a more depressing start to my Minor League season. First Quero (prayer hands still flying high) BUT now Shears - a known favorite of mine - with TJ?!?

One more follow up to the slide. This lip reading (NSFW) is impeccably done and hilarious:

Thanks for all the updates, Daniel! Very much appreciated.

Oh man just saw that clip of Quero. I am officially scared; nervous; heartbroken. Please baseball gods if you can hear me: let it be a shocking stinger or a bruise or a jammed shoulder. PLEASE.🥹

Quero injured? Good grief. Let's hope hope hope he is Ok! UGH.

Saw the score. Saw the Box Score (en route to a Date night getaway - WUT?!?) I thought only one thing. One line. One ethos. Let's GO!

I can't argue with the fact they absolutely look old and tired. A regular season grind is obviously not ideal for such a scene. Could they get hot in the post-season? Sure. That's possible. I can absolutely see a first or second round exit just as much as I could see an improbable run to the ECF or Championship round. I think the most amazing part of this season, outside the obvious blown coaching hire, was at every corner the Bucks personnel staff willingly chose to get older. At every turn. Thankfully, they have something in the youth cupboard. But, man, when Giannis' first FG attempt in a final quarter is with 28 seconds left...I don't even know. 😅

In true fashion, this old crotchety farm hand completely forgot he has a date night getaway with his wife. She booked a place 'on the river' as it twere for an overnight escapade. I think I forgot because, well, I essentially never leave my farm. LOL. I guess I'll be reading through the game thread later in the evening, checking the box score, and then attempting to tune in early and often on Saturday. 😅 Here's hoping the men come out ready to go. Enjoy the game y'all. Brewers baseball is back!

Absolutely torn up for Couns, the Cubs, and the Cubs faithful. Tough tough 'L'.

Boy, the possible impending loss of Pat Bev looms pretty large for this up-and-down Bucks team. If he has to go under the knife and miss the remainder of the season that's a big hit to the defensive rotation; the leadership; and the fire department. It just always feels like the Bucks are snakebitten and this season absolutely feels no different. I hope I'm wrong!

Move TE continues to be a sneaky 'need' for the Packers. I said this in my draft thinking previously and this was before Deguara departing for Jax. I continue to feel they grab an H-Back type prospect somewhere in the first 5 rounds.

I have to say: I don't understand this all that much. Shuckers already have 3 catchers rostered and they have Martinez and Warren to cover 1B. Whereas, Nashville currently only has two Catchers and, well, they don't have a single true 1B rostered. What's the thinking here? (I ask to the void) IF I were the Brewers, I'd maximize the opportunity to build on Clarke's immense momentum built since last summer and see where the ride takes us. Sending him back to the Southern League? It just, well, it just seems a bit silly. Then again, I am not privy to any of the intimate conversations about player path etc. so will defer and give it the benefit of the doubt to play out.

(Very) Hopefully this is just precautionary to get him further healed up from last year's injury and getting more legs under him. Let's just imagine a world where Perez does not surpass 60 days, comes back healthy and hungry, and hits the ground running. He showed decent glimpses last season. IF he can get healthy there is still a lot of good ball in this young man.

Opening weekend in Toledo and we'll get to say a warm 'Hello' to our ol' friend Keston Hiura. Let's get the party started right! I'll be tuning in early and often in the game thread. This first week is so joyous getting to focus in solely on the Sounds. Hopefully we start the season out strong and healthy.

I still believe Wiemer stays down to contunue proving and working on his modified swing. I think the smartest route to take here is give Ortiz the chance to be the everyday 3B. Move Frelick back to OF. in a platoon with Perkins with the occasional fill-in for Ortiz at 3B. They can absorb this injury. As to the long-term view on Mitchell...he is certainly developing a reputation of consistently being unavailable in his early career. This type of fracture could be a fluke...it could be an unfortunate byproduct of his medical condition. I wish him a speedy recovery and a chance to get back out there to showcase his talents.

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