Jim French Stepstool
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The recent moves, none involving Hiura, pretty much indicate that they don't have him in their plans. It goes to follow they'd be more than willing to deal him & get what they can. Unless he's a throw-in in the next four weeks I see no interest. Maybe that changes if an injury opens up a spot somewhere but IMO it's pretty doubtful.
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If they're strikes, sure. I mention that because sometimes when we go into ambush mode we really don't show enough judiciousness in what we swing at. We've been working a lot of walks lately & I'd hate to see that go away. Considering it's Hendricks/Miley, I get the feeling the HP umpire is going to be a big factor this afternoon.
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I'd love to know how many runs he's saved. I believe many people inexplicably overlook that. And his first couple games back he looked great at the plate (a couple hits; could've easily been 4 or 5). Then on Sunday the speed paid off when he forced a rushed throw on the swinging bunt. Yesterday was easily his worst day since returning, he even looked a little shaky early on defensively. All considered I'm glad he's back.
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Hopefully we never find out & our catchers stay healthy, but I've wondered who would get the call if we needed someone for a couple weeks. Henry is hitting the ball but might be behind the other two defensively. Quero has some kinda skills behind the plate, and is inching closer every day to being a .300 hitter. In my book he's every bit as untouchable as Chourio. I have good feelings about Wood.
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When I saw his #s at OkC (especially the OPS & ability to draw walks) I assumed he was around 28 or 29. Still not 26 yet, that surprised me. It'll be interesting to see what they do if he gets another chance or two & produces. Someone mentioned him replacing Turang. That's straight out of the Bill Schroeder "the bat plays" gospel, which is hell & gone from always being true. Unless he's a much better defender than I understand him to be that won't happen. Since Turang can be your 2nd SS you COULD have him replace Monasterio. Either way, it's nice to learn he has an option left. Would love to know what Hiura thinks of this.🤔
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Yep😄.
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That's my point. "Scalded on Friday for mismanaging the pen" insinuates he was accused of mismanaging on Friday. If you didn't mean that, apologies.
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He didn't mismanage the bullpen Friday night. He did what he could with the hand he dealt himself. He certainly deserves credit today because I think he did indeed "set up" the matchup. If he felt Ross wouldn't make a change he much more likely goes to Tellez rather than Winker.
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I always liked the L flag that covered like a whole section of the upper deck.
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Just think. If Ross hadn't gone to the lefty in the 7th, it would've been Winker hitting the 3-run double.😁 Seriously, how great must it feel to join a team, not have time to really get comfortable, and then do what Jones did. Welcome to Milwaukee, indeed.
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I'll be interested in seeing how aggressive they are with Lara. Love those guys who don't strike out AND draw walks. Despite being 18, I'd think at least a taste of A+ before the season ends, no?
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Revisiting the Hader Trade
Jim French Stepstool replied to Samurai Bucky's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Since he's off-hand from most of the starters, I agree Pannone seemed like a decent long man candidate. I expected him to stick around at least until/if Justin Wilson makes it to Milwaukee. Hard to say what their plans are for Gasser, except that if everyone in the rotation stays healthy and effective I don't think his arrival is imminent. Maybe if the clock strikes twelve for Teheran? -
Revisiting the Hader Trade
Jim French Stepstool replied to Samurai Bucky's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Looks more & more like the trade was a win. I didn't know (or forgot) that Payamps has 3 yrs of control. That tilts the scales even more. After they acquired Ruiz last season & he proceeded to do impressive things in N'ville it was obvious one of the 4 young OFs was going to be dealt. Mitchell may have ongoing health issues & really needs to clean up the Ks, but for now I couldn't be happier with that 3-corner trade. A+. I think the bullpen fatigue issues would still be here had we never made the deal. I don't like the 6-man rotation because with the constant 5-6 inning starts it hurts to be one guy short in the pen. But if it leads to a little more fresher/effective starts in the dog days so be it. -
Sounds good, but let's focus first on the guys coming to town before them.
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Interesting that Pittsburgh ambushed in the 2nd inning, but not from the get-go, then tried doing it a little later w/o success. Rae mostly stayed a step ahead of them & deserves a lot of credit. A rare nugget from BA & Rottino, pointing out the speed & contact factor regarding Turangs' AB in the eighth. Sometimes your opponent screws up. It can't happen if you don't put the ball in play, and it usually doesn't happen if you can't put pressure on the play with speed. That was a play that seems to happen to the other guys' benefit much more than ours. Putting a 2-strike pitch in play paid off. The first game since Turang's return where he didn't swing the bat very well; but the athleticism makes a difference. Just like the game in Milwaukee, liked the approach vs Hill. Taking a lot of his pitches is gonna result in some called 3rds. But you can't afford to let him get comfortable & after the first couple innings he never did.
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Had he been re-upped this board might've ceased to exist due to the # of posters dying from conniption fits.
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Just a quick shoutout to the recent RF play. Perkins has contributed more than probably any of us thought, and Tapias' ABs have looked considerably better the last two days. Will they still look to upgrade? Yes. But there's been some production there. It also puts Anderson primarily at 3B. The ugly bottom of the 8th could've been much worse if not for his play on McCutchen. The man has won games for us there.
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If I understand the way Tressel likes to defend, I wouldn't be surprised if Wohler spends some time as sort of a LB-S hybrid. I've always liked him.
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Latest commit ('24)--CB Omillio Agard from Pennsylvania. A smallish corner, but a consensus 4-star. With Tressels' defensive schemes they need a lot of DB & safety depth. They seem to be attracting it.
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Something tells me they may have shifted their wish list to 1B/DH types. But there aren't a lot of those available, so Pham is certainly worth looking into if the price is right.
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Reminds me of something totally inane but slightly related. Years ago I acquired a full uniform worn by Eric Young (Sr) in a Turn Back the Clock game. The entire thing fit me perfectly. I still haven't decided what to think of that.
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We're talking about him using the very end of his bullpen with a 5 run deficit. It's next to impossible that there would have been any consequence. That's why you do it.
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I actually expected Bush to go but not Pannone. He wasn't any great shakes but wasn't horrible either. In his case it might be more of a "get a fresh arm up here" thing. I thought he would stick around until Justin Wilson was ready. Joseph, thanks for the thumbnail on Andrews. Looking forward to his debut .Maybe a 5th bench player? Can he still rake?😄
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Are you sure it's false? We're talking a managers' postgame presser here. I think it's a very valid point. Regardless of how Counsell viewed the next few days, he had Bush available in a 7-2 game & used Wilson.
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This is related to something I was thinking after the game. Once they got the first couple of guys on Bush appeared to be saving bullets in case it went to the 10th. Think about it-----0-2 pitch to Cutch that was very hittable, and with a red-hot Santana at the plate & 1st base open a first-pitch meatball as if it was Matt Wise standing at the plate trying to hit with salad tongs. Would love to have heard the conference when Hook went out to talk to Bush. I think Counsell was scared to death of extra innings.
