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  1. MadScientist
    Actually they do a second test on positive samples based on isotope ratios that shows synthetic vs natural origins. MLB commented on that in their presser when Braun got off on the technicality.
  2. MadScientist
    The worst part of the Padres' disaster is that it happened one season early. It would have been so much better if the Brewers could have gotten in on the raid of the Padres farm system.
  3. MadScientist
    Ah, that's what the bonus was about. I think it would have been more entertaining if they didn't wait for the balls to land, but there would have been a safety risk for the the kids in the outfield shagging the non-HR's.
  4. MadScientist
    Things like this are why I have a soft spot for Cubs fans. Any group that hates the Cardinals can't be all bad. (It also helps that I grew up with the Brewers in the AL, so it was the White Sox and their obnoxious fans that I couldn't stand).
  5. MadScientist
    This streak is hitting at just the right time. Even if an 8 game win streak only gives them the 3rd worst record in the league, all these players doing well should help improve the return when the Brewers sell.
  6. MadScientist
    A disorder should not absolve someone from the consequences of his actions. Pete may be addicted to gambling, but he with so many things to gamble on, he didn't have to bet on baseball especially not his games. He earned his records, and he earned his permanent banishment.
  7. MadScientist
    Is there any logical reason for drafting guys at this stage who will not sign? Does it help build a relationship with these players that might make it easier for the Brewers to sign them next year?
  8. MadScientist
    Sounds like they accepted the argument that Smith made about how many games he would actually miss based on his current usage. The suspensions will probably work out to the same number of pitched games missed, but Matusz will loose two more game checks.
  9. MadScientist
    I wonder how he'll react, not about playing in the bigs, but actually playing in front of a home crowd.
  10. MadScientist
    A-Ram has an almost 900 ops over the last month. If he keeps it up, somebody might bite on him. K-Rod definitely has some value. As long as he doesn't melt down in June, Doug will get offers for him. Teams always want a closer type reliever to help with playoff run, and it's not like he's getting overworked here. They won't get a top prospect for either of them, but maybe they can get a high-risk, high-ceiling type in return.
  11. MadScientist
    At least he did his best to make the Brewers' staff look good.
  12. MadScientist
    So does "reset" mean "rebuild," and it's good that Counsell already knows the minor leaguers who will be playing for the Brewers over the next few seasons? or Does "reset" mean it's important to know the minor leaguers who will make good trade bait to reset the roster with veterans next year? It probably means the former, but I'll have to see it happen before the skeptic in me will believe it. Knowledge of minor leaguers to use for trade bait is important for the front office, but not really of much value for a manager. Thinking of value, that is the key word for any possible pending trades. Right now there are no buyers, so there is no value that would come back, especially the way the ones they'd like to trade are playing. Counsell is in a tough spot. He needs to make the play better than they have been (low bar there), but for the best return, he needs to feature the trade bait (Ramirez, Parra, Broxton, Lind etc) to hopefully get them on a hot streak where someone will want to give up a prospect. We'll see how they are doing ~June 15th to have a better idea of their market value. As for the rest of the talent, Lucroy, Gomez, etc., the question isn't whether the Brewers will entertain offers, but will the offers entertain the Brewers. There should be no hurry to trade them, and no advertising that they are available. I don't want a fire sale, I want a Southerby's auction, with no sale if the reserve isn't met.
  13. MadScientist
    I wonder if he got the 100K to go to the minors like he would have if DM had sent him there instead of releasing him. I'm guessing not, especially if there is an opt-out clause.
  14. MadScientist
    Well since I've proven myself to be Nostradamus, I'll give a crack at the rest of the season: The Brewers know this is their last shot. New talent will not be ready for a while, and Lohse, Gomez, and Ramirez will be gone after this season. Record:91-61 Playoffs: yes - WS champion Mvp: Braun - what a difference a thumb makes. Surprise: Fiers, Davis, Henderson, and Ramirez mostly holds up for one last productive season Disappointment: K-Rod becomes an overpriced setup man All stars: Gomez, Lohse, and Ramirez (in large part out of respect for his career). Braun snubbed despite the numbers.
  15. MadScientist
    I go out on a limb and predict the Brewers will in fact win a spring training game.
  16. MadScientist
    That would put Davis at only 114 games started. I think he will start more than that, barring injury or major slump. However Parra will get time as defensive replacement in most games, along with the starts and PH when he is not going in on defense, so his playing time will be pretty good.
  17. MadScientist
    You do realize not a single thing you mentioned slows the game down? These are all done before the game and in between innings. You don't think the relief pitcher is waiting on the mound for the bullpen car to clear the field?? Actually the GBA does slow things down because they televise it and don't do warmups during it.
  18. MadScientist
    The changes won't make a huge difference in actual game time, but they will make a difference in perceived game time. That is reducing the needless delays where you just want to scream 'Oh just get on with it' at the players or manager. Taking extra pitches in an at bat may make the game longer, but does not interrupt the drama and the flow of the game. Anything can happen on any pitch. Nothing can happen when the manager is having a long chat with the ump until the guy upstairs buzzes, or a player does his dance after every pitch. The days of games lasting less than 2:30 may be over, but reducing the wasted time will make the game feel like it hasn't slowed down so much.
  19. MadScientist
    Lucroy said basically the same thing. There needs to be some balance between letting the player get mentally prepared and having a whole production as elaborate as a touchdown dance. Not sure how to make a rule that works for both, but the batters are still allowed to call time out, so they go that route if needed.
  20. MadScientist
    For Josh's case, drugs of abuse are worse than PED's. The discipline won't be worse, but him using drugs is worse than him using PEDs. He gets tested regularly for drugs of abuse due to his history.
  21. MadScientist
    I can't imagine MLB coming up with a rule that dictates how long a relief appearance can be, number of relief appearances, allowed, etc. But if they do, that may be the last straw for me as a MLB fan. They already tested that and a few other changes in the fall league. This one pitcher per batter 'strategy' is a new creation that has hurt watchablility of games. Yea it works, TLR is in the hall of fame because of it, but ending his annoying legacy to the game would be a great improvement. Why not? They can walk back to the on deck circle for more pine tar, go back to get a new bat, walk up to the plate slowly. They can slow things down as much as they want. Umpires don't have to grant batters a time out for that sort of thing, but if teams are still delaying before a challenge too much, MLB can institute a timer so that challenges have to be called within 15 seconds of the previous play ending. Or just scrap challenge based replay all together.
  22. MadScientist
    The change for the number of pitching changes (e.g. minimum of 2 batters unless the end of inning is hit) will likely come in the next year or two. The replay rule will help because the managers would make the game pause for a minute before the challenge, and often not challenge. Batters will not be able to slow things down as much. The routines have become too long and elaborate, at least for some players. We'll see how it works for this year. Two slow downs that won't be changed are 1) batters working the count more and 2) all games being televised. TV inning breaks make for longer games, although I did catch a Cubs game once in the late 80's that managed to complete in under 2 hours despite TV.
  23. MadScientist
    I think the the batters' production between every pitch wastes more time than an extra commercial per half inning. But I definitely agree with you about the Sunday games. 9/11 was 14 years ago, time to ditch GBA on Sunday and holiday games. These rule changes should be an improvement in for the game, as long as there is enough time when the commercial ends to realize the game is back on. My favorite change is the replay one. I hated how last year managers would come out on every close play and chat with the umps until he got buzzed on whether to challenge or not. I'd rather they ditch replay than keep it going that way.
  24. MadScientist
    Disappointing that the giveaways for the two that I'd be interested in are only for ~10% of the crowd.
  25. MadScientist
    It's one thing in a regular job if your boss calls you on a Saturday and somehow you 'forgot your cell phone at home', but quite another to not respond to your baseball team. Disappointing though, and I'll really be ticked if he actually makes it with the White Sox.
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