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Do we have competitive balance right now?
Invader3K replied to Invader3K's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Haudricourt with some interesting points in his latest article on JSOnline: Beyond the less-than-compelling playoff races, a more disturbing factor has arisen. Big money again is ruling the game, with high-payroll teams pushing aside lower-revenue opponents. Seven of the top nine clubs in terms of payroll will make it to the playoffs if Detroit holds off Minnesota in the AL Central. Only the Chicago Cubs, at No.?3, and the injury-riddled New York Mets, at No.?6, fell out of contention among that group of big spenders. Colorado, ranked 14th in payroll, is the only modest spender in control of a post-season berth. The Twins, at No. 17, continue to push the Tigers, who rank fourth in spending. You can bet Commissioner Bud Selig is aware of those developments. But he does not believe the 2009 season represents a return of the rich teams ruling the playoff roost. "This year is an aberration," said Selig, whose revenue-sharing plan had created more competitive balance in recent years. "It's a fair question, but I am not disappointed. This is only one year. "We've had more competitive balance in the game over the last five years than ever before. It can't work every year. In the old days, the Yankees would clinch the division before Labor Day. I'm kind of disappointed in Selig's comments. I think he has to wake up and smell the coffee before things get worse. "I believe we have all the economic devices in place to assure competitive balance for years to come. Am I concerned? No. I just think we got spoiled a bit." -
I guess he continued making movies in Europe.
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Probably some kind of fan giveaway item, I'd guess.
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Brewers sold 3 million tickets again
Invader3K replied to Buckhunts's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Great job Brewers fans. I hope it sends the message to the ownership that we are continuing to support the team, even though things got shaky fairly soon this year. Hopefully they take that to heart this off-season. -
For the Twins though, it would be nice to see them retain a key player after years of trading away some of their best guys. I know they signed Morneau to a big extension, and I bet they would like to see "M & M" as their two core players for the next half decade plus, especially with Target Field opening next year. I wish the Brewers could do something similar with Fielder, as his combo with Braun is almost unbeatable. Too bad Satan is his agent.
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I'm sorry, I hate that idea. I don't think Looper has the "stuff" to be a consistently effective closer like Hoffman. We'd probably be searching for a replacement closer at the trade deadline because Looper would be blowing too many saves due to all the home runs he gives up. Plus Hoffman shouldn't cost much more than Looper's $6.5 million next year.
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Yeah, but I don't think those guys are/were one positive test away from being suspsended for life? I just don't know if the Brewers feel like wasting a 40 man spot on a guy who is so far away from the MLB club at this point. Maybe part of the thinking is that it would send a really bad message to their other players, putting a guy who was suspended basically the entire season in a protected spot.
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Well, you guys talk like Counsell is bad. He's had a tremendous year, and still playing well (went 3-for-5 last night). Though like I said earlier, I think he's proved he can still be a valuable player on a team, and assuming he's willing to take a similar salary next season, should be back with the team. I don't think it would hurt to at least give Gamel four or five starts before the end of the year. It just seems like the Brewers have other plans.
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Elias free agent rankings released
Invader3K replied to yogallardo43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Nice article. Just wondering, if the Brewers sit Kendall the rest of the season (which of course will never happen), would that keep his Type B status then? The idea of a sign & trade with Lopez is kind of interesting, though Melvin doesn't seem to ever work that way. -
I basically put all my day to day purchases (gas, food, etc) on my credit card, and pay off the whole balance every month. Been doing that for years, and as a consequence I have a very good credit rating. So I would disagree that using credit cards is bad. I guess I'm a pretty disciplined spender though...I never buy anything if I know I wouldn't have enough in my bank account to cover it. I hate writing checks, too.
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Washburn was hurt recently. I don't know if that's someone to even consider acquiring at this point, especially with how bad he's been since going to Detroit.
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I don't know if he's ever really been projected as a potential #1 pitcher. I could be wrong...someone more knowledgeable would be able to fill us in. That said, I do know his development time is way behind. He's unlikely to be in MLB for a couple years, probably more like three years at the earliest.
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He also said there wouldn't be any guaranteed rotation spots going into spring training, which is at least kind of nice to hear. Seemed to kind of hint that someone like Suppan or Looper could be moved to the bullpen.
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Well, that's the point. Why is it they're forced to pay a bad pitcher $6.5 million to be bad. Why not pool that money with some other funds and get someone, you know, good? Is it really that impossible to find anyone better at all? Maybe they're hoping to blow out Gallardo's arm next season with all the innings he'll have to carry again.
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That's a point that keeps getting overlooked again and again as well, sheethead. Honestly, I'm a bit perplexed and to be honest, somewhat disappointed, by a lot of the opinions being expressed here. Do most people just expect this team to have a losing record again next season? Because if we bring back the same rotation again next season, that is the only result that can be realistically expected. If that is the case, they may as well trade Fielder for young prospects and shed as much payroll as possible. The fan base will not and should not accept that, though.
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Seeing Dwight and Toby work together was kind of odd, but amusing. Especially Toby cursing at "Darryl". While I think the idea of Jim and Michael being "co-managers" is pretty unrealistic, the comedic potential seems extremely high.
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OK, maybe I'm crazy, but does anyone else think there could be a chance the Brewers could pry Zambrano from the Cubs? Yes, I know he's not quite as good as he used to be. Yes, I know he's owed a lot of money yet. Yes, I know he's kind of a head case. But he's only 28, is extremely dominant when he's "on", and he would instantly be the first or second best starter on our team. There seem to be strong indications the Cubs will look to move him this off-season, and it may not take much to get him because of his contract. Is there any chance the Brewers could get the Cubs to trade him, even though they're in the same division?
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I agreed with the signing of Looper at the time (after all, there was no one better, right?), but to stick with him after such a bad season is ridiculous. We need to demand better of our team. To repeat the same thing that fails and expecting a different result is the definition of madness. There's a pretty nice article in the latest SI about the Detroit Tigers, and it really got to me...their owner spent a lot of money (5th highest payroll in MLB) even when faced with a terrible local economy. I realize Milwaukee is smaller than Detroit, but maybe it's time for the Brewers to dig deep and field a real winning team for a year or two, not just a great offense with a dime store rotation.
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Flash Forward....I'm in....First episode spoilers
Invader3K replied to greeg35's topic in Off-Topic Forum
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I don't think Gerut would be as big a drop off as some would say.
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No, it's not a steal. Looper is bad. The Brewers don't appear to have much payroll flexibility. Why spend money on someone who is likely going to steal most of it by pitching bad? Shouldn't we expect a bit more than one playoff game win after all these years of "rebuilding?" Is "It's not my money!" suddenly the mantra around here?
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Someone quick explain: Are the Crushers still around too? Weren't the Iron on hiatus?
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Exactly. This is such garbage if Melvin is just going to renew Looper with no thought at improvement at all. Unless Attanasio is suddenly deciding that next year's payroll is going to be over $100 million, there is just no room to pay such a lousy pitcher $6.5 million. I'm thinking more and more I'd like to see Melvin and Macha both go. Get someone who can think outside the box and go for it. We basically have two years before Fielder is almost certainly gone. Enough screwing around.
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If Looper had gotten the same run support as Gallardo did this season, his record would be flipped. No joke.
