Jim French Stepstool
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August Prospect Voting Time!
Jim French Stepstool replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
That's a nice list, particularly some of the pitchers flying a bit under the radar. I think Lazar is an "upset special" to find his way to the Milwaukee BP in a year or two. -
Fifty years? Damn that Frank Lane, it's all his fault.
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Keeping him from going somewhere else (if they can) is monumentally important.
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I need more data. Someone please direct me to the "Keep everyone, trade no one" thread. I somehow missed it.
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Yep. You always check, just to see if there are any Prellers out there. So, yet another day of being justified for not touching the IGT while the game is going on. Afterwards though, it can be a fun diversion, if you like slapstick. The final pie in the face is usually the first mention of Going For It, or it's near-sighted cousin, Moving The Needle.
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Doug Jones had a really good one. But hitters didn't have to look for 95-96 from him like they do from Williams. So in that sense DWs' is certainly more effective.
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No way!!!! he's gotta go!!!!! Just like we shoulda DFA'd Canha earlier in the week!!!! He's useless!!!!!!!
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Totally understand. Those rating lists can be all over the place. Sometimes I think a 4-star kid in basketball can elevate to a 5 simply because Duke or Kansas offers him.
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He's actually a 4-star on one of the recruiting sites....Rivals, IIRC? Lucas had offers from Michigan & Alabama, among others. It's hard to believe how much WR & DB talent this new staff has brought on board, to a program that has been known mostly as Tailback & O-line U. And they've secured a couple of nice RB prospects, too. Certainly way too early to say, but McIntosh may have hit a HR to rival what Pat Richter did 30-odd years ago (Alvarez) & about a decade later (Ryan).
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August Prospect Voting Time!
Jim French Stepstool replied to Brock Beauchamp's topic in Brewers Minor League Talk
Can we add Keston Hiu..........ah, nevermind.😁 -
I wouldn't totally dismiss using Peguero if he had an 8-10 pitch outing the day before, but otherwise this makes the most sense to me. We're back to pretty much the same starting rotation we hoped for in April. Getting some 7 inning starts mixed in from here on out would solve a lot.
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That's an oblique (Perkins), right? Those can sometimes linger.
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I'll also predict one hitter added, and one pitcher. Who the hitter(s) would be largely depends on performances in the next few weeks. For example, if Tellez comes back with a warm bat he & Canha could cover DH, lessening the need for Toro or Black (or Dorrian/Hiura if they're even in the picture). In that case Miller elbows his way into the conversation. The surge by Monasterio probably works against Black a little, too. If we suddenly see a stabilized rotation turning in more outings of 7 innings--it certainly isn't out of the question--then maybe we stay with 13 pitchers. Odds are probably against that, though.
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Martinez has been an enigma to me for awhile now. Really gratifying to see him hit the ground running for the Shuckers.
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I noticed that. Another low-minors guy with athleticism, but he flashes power too. If he can figure out/maintain the plate discipline part, look out.
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Lauer returning as a BP piece is probably the safest bet. But if they BP Houser at any point, I think Lauer has the best chance of being the guy replacing him. Picking up Teheran was a success but they might've gotten all they can get out of him. I guess Rea gets consideration if they go back to a 6-man at some point. And yes, this rotation can get an awful lot done in the last 46 games.
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I'll second that. It's the lifeblood of the organization, vital to their success. I follow the prospects regularly & the minor league "gurus" here make it easy and extremely enjoyable.
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Because the rosters can only swell to 28. Before that, teams actually DID add guys who were there to do nothing more than pinch run. In the Yost era Milwaukee added Mel Stocker, a mediocre minor-league hitter who stole a lot of bases. If you mean actually adding a non-baseball player who is unusually fast, Oakland did that in the 70s. Guy was a pretty lousy baserunner, which is more important than flat-out speed.
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Thanks. It sounds like something they'd certainly be ultra-careful with.
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Any timetable for EBJs' return?
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Looks like it's time for Uribe/Milner/Chafin (yes I include "him") to start getting some 7th inning exercise from time to time. And Peguero as well, still a fan of his stuff. Somehow, someway I'd like to see Houser settle into a Wilson-type role. There'd be room for both. Just doesn't look like it'll happen this year, unless they flip him with Lauer at some point. Where else would you see a starter get through three sparkling innings at 30-31 pitches, and you STILL need the pen to cover 4 (actually 5) innings? Unbelievable stuff. Hope Yelich gets plugged into the charger tomorrow. I know he had a couple knocks, but in the (I think) 4th inning he's on 1st to lead off & never budges, even with 2 out, in a situation I thought screamed "steal". And his last AB looked horrible. Day off comes at a perfect time for him & the pen. Canha hasn't put up impressive numbers since coming over. But I think his ABs look much better than the results. Glad to see him come through. Having said that, he isn't fast. Once he reached in the 10th I thought Wiemer must be living in the 4th stall on the right all afternoon to not be used as a runner. I heard the ball hit to Turang was changed to a hit. I love the kid, but no way. It took an up hop on him but to me that has to be an error.
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And for the record, I'm OK with NIL provided it isn't abused or used as another way of cheating. Fat chance of that at some places.
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I guess it's an "old school" thing with me. I'm not happy with an Eastern Illinois or UALR or whoever making the commitment to develop & shape a kids' academic, athletic & social skills then having someone vulture in afterward, without having done anything to develop him (and often w/o even knowing the kid existed when he was a HS senior) because they can use another shooting guard or whatever. I think if you choose to transfer, the original rules--sit out a year--are preferable to what's going on now. If it were up to me, those rules would be waived if a coach leaves/gets fired/retires. Then you can leave & be eligible immediately.
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Sisyphean, huh? I'll put that one on the mantel until needed, right next to "cromulent".😁
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And even more between the P-5 & the rest. If you're a mid-major in basketball, Judicious recruiting & talent development over 2-3 years used to culminate in a Cinderella-type season. Now, if you find a diamond-in-the-rough you have to hope the kid isn't treating your program like a AAA farm team, knowing he can leave w/o having to sit out a year & one way or another P-5 schools can tamper to their hearts content. I'm not a fan of any mid-major schools, but the thought of that just makes me want to puke.
