Invader3K
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Define "dangerously fat?" Dude has always been massive, and quite muscular. I suppose you know his BMI and body fat percentage, though?
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Since the Brewers have sent a clear message to their players that being over-weight and out of shape is acceptable, I don't see that changing anytime soon. Yeah, since they asked Fielder to make sure he was in good shape before his two year contract extension last season, right? Obviously they don't give a rip. McGehee doesn't really look much different than he did as a Cub, though. I think people get bent out of shape about a player's size. Being big and muscular doesn't necessarily equal being fat/out of shape.
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Brewers Pitching Since the All-Star Break
Invader3K replied to TwinsBrewersWorldSeries's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Yeah, I'd be fine with keeping Narveson and letting Bush walk. Trade Parra or move him to the bullpen (he's had enough chances as a starter). It might be tough to acquire two quality starters this off-season, though. -
Yeah, but if that was the case, why hasn't he just made him the interim manager already?
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Yeah, maybe if Sheets had been extended, they wouldn't have been able to afford Gallardo's extension.
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Well, Suppan was signed two seasons before Sheets left, so I'm not sure how relevant that really is.
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Thinking outside the box a bit, I'm half tempted to say Craig Counsell. Seems like a guy who could step in very soon as an MLB manager, once his playing days are over. He's widely respected around the league, and I'm sure his teammates would be motivated to play for him. Heck, maybe he could be the first player/manager since Pete Rose.
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Yeah, the Yost decision seems to have not been 100% Doug Melvin's. I have also heard him state in interviews this year that he dislikes the idea of interim managers, since they usually aren't successful. So I understand from that perspective why isn't crazy about firing Macha before the season ends. Anyway, this is getting a bit off course. In regards to Sheets, I think Melvin didn't want to extend him before the '08 season started, because he was wary of him getting hurt yet again (he was injured every year '05-'07, missing significant portions of time). In that regard, Melvin absolutely made the correct decision. If you go back and look at threads during and even after the 2008 season, people on this board were clamoring for Melvin to give Sheets a $60-80 million contract extension, which would have probably been roughly the market rate at the time. How smart would that look right now?
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I agree with that. Kind of boggles the mind how inefficient Melvin has been with his available payroll overall. I suppose maybe he rationalized it because of Edmonds' age and the fact that he was making the minimum salary this year (IIRC).
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Hindsight is obviously 20/20 Yeah, well, you just said it yourself. I think you're being incredibly revisionist in your criticisms here. Hardy and Hall both flat out sucked last season. They deserved what they got, and I was glad that Melvin was willing to use the rules to try and boost Hardy's trade value a bit. Maybe it wasn't the "nice" thing to do by sending them down to the minors and then getting rid of them, but they've each already made millions at this game. I didn't and still don't feel sorry for either one of them. Hardy isn't exactly proving a case for himself this season. Hall isn't missed at all. It just seems like you hate Melvin or hate this team in general and are just looking for any minor reason at all to criticize things. It just comes off as sour grapes, IMHO. And yeah, as for Sheets, I really doubt getting a relatively meager MLB pension is at the forefront of his concerns. Assuming he hasn't been a complete idiot with his money, he and his kids should be set for life, even if he never plays a single game again.
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Yes, but who do you replace him with next season if Fielder is traded and Gamel is playing 1B?
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No, they could get permission to talk to Kremblas if they wanted; but if he was ever a serious candidate they would not have let him go a couple years back. I wouldn't have a big problem with Don Money. He seems to be well regarded and seems to have a connection with many of the current players.
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One thing about Sheets. Melvin obviously made the correct decision in not extending him with another long term deal. How would people feel if we still owed Sheets $20-30 million? Let's not even pretend most fans would be OK with that.
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I don't believe TB couldn't afford Prince for just one season. They have a lot of money coming off the books in Crawford, Pena, etc. Even if they drop their payroll down, they should have room.
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Gerut was an OK 4th OF option who was never going to be a starter with the Brewers. I wish people wouldn't hand wring so much over bench players. There's usually a reason they aren't getting 500 ABs a year.
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As far as I have heard, Ben was always a class act, and I wish him well. One thing that I don't like about this current regime is how they treat their homegrown players (Jenkins, Sheets, Hall, Hardy, etc.)- kicking them to the curb, while acting as apologists for the mediocre to bad 'talent' that they trade for or overpay for on the free agent market. This practice is common everywhere in business, where new management wants to bring 'their own people in', but in this case, it leaves a bad taste in my mouth. This is incredibly hyperbolic and a gross exaggeration of reality. All four of the guys you mentioned probably left the team at the right time. Three of them were extended at various points.
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I really like McGehee; but if they can get a quality pitcher for him in the off-season, I think you have to do it. Gamel seems to be basically ready to come up and play (OPS just under .900 right now at Nashville). The problem is whether or not he can handle playing 3B. You also have the issue of who plays first base, assuming Fielder is dealt.
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What would it take to make this season NOT a disappointment?
Invader3K replied to dlk9s's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
It's funny what a couple strong games can do for a player. McGehee's BA back up to .285, OPS is .821. Just having a really solid year all around thus far. I know people will always pan him for his defense, but he's been a bright spot in the lineup since last season. -
Francisco Rodriguez arrested for assault of family member
Invader3K replied to DannoMac21's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I'm glad the Brewers didn't go after him, which many were calling for at the time. -
Riske had basically no injury history, and then suffered as severe an injury a player can have; while still being able to eventually return to the game. Hard to blame Melvin for that move.
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Maybe this should be in a different thread, but there is talk that JJ Hardy could be non-tendered after this season by the Twins. Sounds like they are keeping an eye out for other shortstop options for next season.
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I think it was a solid signing by Beane, since he probably would have been traded before July 31st if he could have stayed healthy for just four months of the season. I really don't see him playing again, if I have to make a prediction. He has to be frustrated, and he may have to sit out next season again, just rehabbing his arm. He just turned 32 and isn't getting any younger. Hopefully someday he can return to the Brewers in some capacity, maybe as an announcer or some kind of coach.
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I don't know. He seems very borderline to me. I could see him not get in just as easily as I can see him making it. Probably not a first ballot guy.
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And ironically it was the same pitcher involved in both of those!
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Braddock hasn't been so sharp lately. Now the bases are loaded.
