Jim French Stepstool
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M's pitchers seemed to settle into a pretty effective MO of throwing heat at or near the top of the zone. Why they didn't do that with Mitchell is beyond me. But I'll take it 😁.
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Despite the high H per IP, it's the command that's bothered me the most lately re Gasser, and today was easily the low point. I think they'll stick with him for now & should. But Murphy certainly ran out of patience with him today, and rightfully so. For someone who's received so much love for his work behind the plate, I agree there has been some head-scratching re Contreras this year. I follow the farm, but I have to admit I didn't know Crow was on that kind of a heater lately. Maybe Bo Naylor is the key (semi-blue).
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Despite what Gasser did today, if they go to a 5-man I'd like to see Drohan in the pen simply because both he & Gasser have done some good things as starters but Drohan has relieved this year & seems pretty comfy with it. Once Romero makes it back & you combine him with Ashby from the left side, then maybe I'd lean Drohan starting over Gasser. Let's see what Gasser does from here on out. The command today was unusually bad.
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I like Crow, but nah. Really bad day for Gasser, but atypical of how he's pitched this year re command. If this becomes chronic, sure but I don't think there's evidence of that. Well under 1 BB per 3 innings coming into today.
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Aaaaaaand Haase.
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Well, yeah. Who in the history of the college game has had so many teammates?
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What was disappointing about yesterday was falling behind by a bunch early on a day when Gilbert didn't seem on top of his game. We took advantage to some extent but when you give up seven in the first two innings............. Mitchell had multiple good ABs for the first time in a while on Tuesday. Hope he can go today.
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The Dodgers are cheating financially
Jim French Stepstool replied to MadScientist's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Valid points. But a discrepancy has existed for awhile, fraud or no fraud. I WOULD like to know what the rev sharing #s would've been to some of the 'have nots' had this not occurred. As to a new owner yeah, it's hard to imagine moving forward without that happening. -
I watch Brock Rodden the last couple of days & I sort of see the type of player I hope Brady Ebel becomes. Except for the part about trying to make a throw from SS to Elm Grove.
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When you factor in the defense, it's hard to imagine how many games he's won for us the last couple of years. Having said that........I don't know if regression is the right word, but at the plate he DOES often leave you wishing for more. Sometimes his mindset at the plate in certain situations leaves me wanting. Like tonite. I don't remember the inning but it was still 7-2 or 7-3 & he was at the plate with no one on base and one out & chose to swing at a 3-1 pitch. Some might not agree, but if you're looking to come back in a game like this you need for the opposing pitcher to suck somewhat; to open the door. And Gilbert's command WAS off kilter tonite. For my money you take there. Instead it's a broken-bat groundout & Chourio follows with a base hit. Not a smart AB. It's not a bad debate re dealing him if for no other reason than there's talent throughout the organization on the INF. The return would have to be bulky, though.
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Yeah, that's obviously the lion's share of the reason for the loss. This kinda reminded me of Mays' first outing as a Brewer. Of course he didn't blow up that day like tonite but the command & location was just about as poor & the M's added some well-placed knocks & a couple of shots.
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2026 Magic Number Thread
Jim French Stepstool replied to formerlybis's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Payamps? -
The Dodgers are cheating financially
Jim French Stepstool replied to MadScientist's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Take away their 1st round pick next year---THAT'LL show 'em. I hate to be cynical about it, but this is one of the "helmet schools" of MLB, to borrow a college FB term. That, and the fact we're a 'slap on the wrist' society........OTOH the obvious financial edge they've enjoyed for so long, the market disparity-----the pressure to do something substantial might actually lead to something meaningful. Might. -
The Dodgers are cheating financially
Jim French Stepstool replied to MadScientist's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
It's nice to see a potentially huge off-season issue combined with the age of their current roster. I documented it in another thread---some of their key players have a lot of hair on 'em. -
The Dodgers are cheating financially
Jim French Stepstool replied to MadScientist's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I'll stick my neck out & say....................nuttin. -
Cooper Pratt Returns To Brewers' Lineup
Jim French Stepstool replied to Steve Drumwright's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Interesting that he replaces Lockridge rather than Ornelas. I think it's due to Lockridge needing the ABs in Nashville that he's just not getting here. He MIGHT have a limited role going forward if he can tone down the swing-and-miss issues on breaking balls, whereas getting Ornelas ABs isn't as important. That said, you would think Frelick is close & Ornelas would be the one to go at that time, unless Lara goes back until 9-1. -
You always like to have at least one or two "Guys the Opponent Loves to Hate" type players. Not due to an abrasive attitude or anything, just always making it tough for them to beat you. I think B Ebel might have some of that.
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I don't know if they historically do that or not. But if they do I would assume the 'better look' you get hitting R vs L or L vs R is then mitigated somewhat, and you WANT it to be mitigated because you have to wait what seems like forever for the ball to get to the plate. Also you don't have to concern yourself w/a breaking ball. Other than that, I dunno.
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We only scored thirteen vs 'real' pitchers. Rodriguez throwing the ball in the stands after the 2nd out padded our run total.
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Might not be able to pitch Sanchez tomorrow after using him in a blowout. Murphy doesn't know what he's doing.
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Oh, for sure. Regardless of how it was attained, when you're a young'un & you look at the box & see 3-6 with 4 ribbies it can definitely help. I just don't want him losing the plate discipline through all this because that can be an elite part of his game.
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Who had Laras' 1st big league HR being R vs R? What I liked was the performance from Mitchell & Hamilton w/the bats, Yelich going deep to RC after almost all of his hard hit balls lately going oppo, And after Joey Ortiz moved to 3B & turned in magnificent defense, going back to SS and being just as magnificent. Also Harrison continuing to look healthy, maybe not super-sharp but pretty good. As long as he & his catcher(s) can stay one step ahead of the hitters regarding use of the slurve he's very tough.
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A court in the state of California has issued a temporary restraining order granting Braeden Carrington & about 70 other players a fifth year of college eligibility. Nothing has been finalized as the NCAA is still fighting this, but it's another step forward for these athletes to receive another season. They'd technically be allowed to enter the transfer portal, but in the case of Carrington his actions this summer indicate that he wants to return to Madison if granted the extra year. Also, it warms my heart to learn that AJ Storr has committed to UNLV for his fifth program in as many years, and from what I've heard it's actually 8 or 9 different schools in as many years going back to his HS days.
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He's been on fire, no doubt. I just don't see a corresponding promotion for O'Rae though🤷♂️.
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I also didn't see this coming, what with his time/reps he's missed this season. It obviously clears the deck for Ebel, and perhaps they feel it's time for Made to receive a new challenge as his last eleven games have been a touch on the meh side.
