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The only one he can complain about is the one he took to the helmet, which was clearly a case of the ball getting away. That one is frustrating for the hitter though. All the others have been pretty good inside pitches. He is a doofus. Great word for him

The only one he can complain about is the one he took to the helmet, which was clearly a case of the ball getting away. That one is frustrating for the hitter though. All the others have been pretty good inside pitches. He is a doofus. Great word for him

I agree with all the points you make, but I still think it helps other teams more than it helps the Crew. It breaks down to the fact that other managers are not very good, this removes a difficult decision from their plate. CC has maneuvered these types of decisions very well.

I agree with all the points you make, but I still think it helps other teams more than it helps the Crew. It breaks down to the fact that other managers are not very good, this removes a difficult decision from their plate. CC has maneuvered these types of decisions very well.

I agree with all the points you make, but I still think it helps other teams more than it helps the Crew. It breaks down to the fact that other managers are not very good, this removes a difficult decision from their plate. CC has maneuvered these types of decisions very well.

I agree with all the points you make, but I still think it helps other teams more than it helps the Crew. It breaks down to the fact that other managers are not very good, this removes a difficult decision from their plate. CC has maneuvered these types of decisions very well.

The Milwaukee Dog is an idea. It's a better variation on a Chicago Dog, built to your preference.

The Milwaukee Dog is an idea. It's a better variation on a Chicago Dog, built to your preference.

We’ll eat them alongside each other, coming together to work against La Russa

We’ll eat them alongside each other, coming together to work against La Russa

Get the grill ready and buy your favorite hot dogs. Tailgate season is drawing near! This is merely one more reason the north side of the Wisconsin-Illinois border is more enjoyable. It's kind of like a Chicago Dog, just better in every way - hence, the Milwaukee Dog. What is it about the Milwaukee Dog? No, I'm not talking street meat with exclusive toppings - they're cooked like meat, not vegetables. There are different variations on the Chicago Dog, but they’re all cooked in water, be it simmered or steamed. Would you steam a brat? Would you simmer a burger? Ever boil a steak? Leave the culinary sins with our neighbors to the south and show the ingredient some respect. Cook it with fire. Even Meathead Goldwyn, proud Chicagoan and renowned meat whisperer, prefers his Chicago Dogs cooked properly. Onto the hot dog itself, use whatever you like. Unlike the flatlanders, nobody is going to turn up their nose at you for picking a different brand of hot dog. I prefer natural casing for my dogs since I’m not five years old, and it adds a nice texture with a snap. If you prefer a kosher dog, use it. You like all-beef franks? Use those! You need to use the official dog of Bob Uecker? Go right ahead. You bought them at the Kwik Trip on the way to the game? They’ll taste great. Just cook with fire, please. This is a dog you top with real jalapeño peppers, not some canned veggie you can only find in expensive specialty stores. Heck, you probably grew your own jalapeños, I know I do. Another opportunity for you to choose: you can slice the raw jalapeños into coins and use as a topping OR you can char the pepper on the grill next to the hot dogs. If charring, be sure to slice the jalapeños in half lengthwise or they’ll be difficult to manage. We don’t use ostentatious relish that tastes the same as regular relish. I like to use real pickle slices (cut horizontally or vertically, nobody cares) on my dogs, but I won’t tell you relish is wrong - just don’t buy the expensive neon stuff and instead save that money for beer (or just save that money). Dice your onions - red, white, yellow, whichever you prefer. You can even use Vidalia or green onions if you’re feeling fancy. If you like tomatoes on your dog, use a fresh one (we know you have extra in your garden, or your neighbor is trying to pawn some off on you as you read this) as they’re significantly better. Can’t get fresh right now? Go without the tomato or use a store-bought, Kwik Trip sells those too. Grab whatever bun you like, I prefer potato rolls, and get it ready. Place your pickle slice(s) into the bun. Add a bed of onions. Place your properly-cooked hot dog, and top with your preferred mustard. Spicy brown and dijon play well with the combo but use whatever mustard you like. Putting the mustard under the veggie toppings makes for a less messy eating experience. My dad adds sauerkraut, but that’s mainly because he made so much and needs to find a use for it, or next year he'll be forced to make less. It is pretty good, but that’s not why he does it. Add your jalapeños (and tomatoes if using) and crack a beer (if you are at least 21 years old, of course). Now that Miller is no longer imperiously looking down on you from the stadium entrance, it’s okay to use another brand of beer. Just don’t drink anything made by Anheuser-Busch, Tony La Russa will take that as an invitation to pull up and lecture you on the unwritten rules of the game. The beauty of this dog is that you get to pick the components you prefer. I sure won't be telling you're enjoying it wrong. So long as you cook it over a fire. Ingredients Desired number of your favorite hot dogs Matching number of your favorite buns Jalapeños for topping One onion, diced Sliced pickles or relish Favorite mustard Tomato (optional) Sauerkraut (optional) View full article

I know that’s been the conventional wisdom on the topic, and you could do worse than batting a guy like that third. I think I @Tim Mumawas going to do an entire lineup construction piece, so we don’t need to do a massive dive right now. In this lineup, peak Yelich would still be the two hitter. You could make a case for a later slot if he had more pop and less OBP, but with both he still slots as two. Somebody will dive into it this year, it’s a pretty fun topic.

I know that’s been the conventional wisdom on the topic, and you could do worse than batting a guy like that third. I think I @Tim Mumawas going to do an entire lineup construction piece, so we don’t need to do a massive dive right now. In this lineup, peak Yelich would still be the two hitter. You could make a case for a later slot if he had more pop and less OBP, but with both he still slots as two. Somebody will dive into it this year, it’s a pretty fun topic.

Corbin Burnes debut was clunky, Brandon Woodruff has had a few tough outings, Keston Hiura is smoking the ball, Tyrone Taylor looks like peak Barry Bonds. What is life, and does this mean anything? Pitching results are like the points on Whose Line, and they don’t matter Starting with the concerning results of well-established pitchers - take a deep breath. These guys have a spot on the roster, and they’re not fighting to prove anything to the front office or dugout. They have the luxury of taking the mound and focusing on small things, such as executing a specific pitch to a specific location. They’re looking for live-action reps of particular things; sequencing be damned. This is true of all pitchers, but it is especially true of established players. As we move closer and closer to opening day, the box scores and pitching lines will matter more. They’re not the end-all, but players will be working to higher pitch counts and starting to round into regular-season form. As players transition toward games that matter, the gameplay starts to shift. Established guys will start sequencing more pitches, building a repertoire and trust with their catchers. Big league hitters will be consistently in more lineups every day, and pitchers will start facing higher-level hitters more often. Batters have goals, too Early spring results in the batter's box aren’t as laissez-faire as a pitching line, but they should still be taken with a grain of salt. Putting up good results is better than failing to produce, but the batters also work on specific parts of their game. Keston Hiura has been written about by Kyle Lobner, but he’s not the only Brewer with thunder in his bat. Tyrone Taylor is the early spring darling, crushing three no-doubt home runs in fifteen at-bats during his six appearances. Surely, this is promising? As above, so below: it’s better to post a 1.577 OPS than the .586 Lorenzo Cain currently has. Insider scoop, Lorenzo Cain is still your starter. Taylor is showing the ability to punish mistake pitches thrown by regular players, but he is not doing this against regular-season Logan Webb. Mentioned earlier, pitchers are working on specific goals early in the spring, not necessarily getting Taylor out. This spring, his most significant successes have also come against unproven arms trying to make their way to more consistent major league playing time. The good news is that Taylor is likely to get his at-bats against the bottom half of the rotation starting pitchers and pinch-hit opportunities specifically chosen for him by Craig Counsell. Pedro Severino is an exciting option at catcher, but he will not bat over .400 with an OPS of nearly 1.200. He doesn’t have to, but he is on the short side of the platoon. If he can find success against left-handed pitching, he will fulfill his duties. Much of the same things we noted for Taylor can be applied to Severino, and the takeaway is that he looks good for a player looking to get ABs off the bench and as a right-handed platoon catcher. Different players have different goals, but take it all with a grain of salt Veteran players have different goals than players trying to make the roster, and that’s okay. We don’t know all the details of what the team is working towards with each player, but we can trust they will put their best foot forward. Craig Counsell and David Stearns have put together competitive team after competitive team, and they’re great at interpreting these mixed results from Arizona. Get excited about the regular season, yearn optimistically for the promise of young players to breakthrough, don’t sweat pitchers that struggle early, and dust off your tailgating supplies. View full article

Pretty solid list. It's pretty much set for the position players on the 26 man roster, I do think they opt for another pitcher rather than Pablo Reyes. He will get the call if needed, but they don't really need another RHH in any given single game. Injury happens, he can be here tomorrow. It's strange, new, and fun to have a roster with very few question marks in it. Solid group, excited to see it pan out.

Pretty solid list. It's pretty much set for the position players on the 26 man roster, I do think they opt for another pitcher rather than Pablo Reyes. He will get the call if needed, but they don't really need another RHH in any given single game. Injury happens, he can be here tomorrow. It's strange, new, and fun to have a roster with very few question marks in it. Solid group, excited to see it pan out.

What kind of doughnuts? It matters ? You’re probably right but I hope at some point it does happens, unless their slash lines justify leaving it or working Yelich into 2 spot.

What kind of doughnuts? It matters ? You’re probably right but I hope at some point it does happens, unless their slash lines justify leaving it or working Yelich into 2 spot.

If Yelich returns to that form, he’s the two hitter. The two hitter should be the best hitter in your lineup. Currently, I’d say that’s Adames spot. Yelich at lead off is an idea I love, he’s always on base and he’s so good and smart on the bases. I really hope Tim is right and CC sees it this way too.

If Yelich returns to that form, he’s the two hitter. The two hitter should be the best hitter in your lineup. Currently, I’d say that’s Adames spot. Yelich at lead off is an idea I love, he’s always on base and he’s so good and smart on the bases. I really hope Tim is right and CC sees it this way too.

Love this piece. Super well thought out and fun to read. We’ll have to see if it bites them on defense, but Taylor getting ABs over JBJ should really be a massive boost. Hunter could also be much bigger than Avi, the upside is there. We’ll find out soon enough.

Love this piece. Super well thought out and fun to read. We’ll have to see if it bites them on defense, but Taylor getting ABs over JBJ should really be a massive boost. Hunter could also be much bigger than Avi, the upside is there. We’ll find out soon enough.

Love this piece. Super well thought out and fun to read. We’ll have to see if it bites them on defense, but Taylor getting ABs over JBJ should really be a massive boost. Hunter could also be much bigger than Avi, the upside is there. We’ll find out soon enough.