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Doug Melvin, whom I tend to trust in such evaluations, although Doug has not been perfect (see: Brady Clark, possibly Turnbow). But that's the kind of thing small market teams need to do, sign players to extensions when possible, sometimes it works out sometimes not. Hall looks like he's about to go on a tear. He's always been a bit streaky. I tend to think he'll look much better at the All-Star break. I'd rather have Crawford than Hall. And I would give up Hall and Bush for Crawford if Villanueva continues to shine and Gallardo looks ready. No way would I trade Villanueva though

The Tigers would only trade Verlander for a ridiculous package that no sane GM could turn down. Something like Fielder + Sheets + Weeks

One can only imagine the line-up for this game. Maybe Estrada will be our lead-off hitter with Graffy batting clean-up. Maybe Suppan will be our DH.

If the Brewers finish 3rd or worse, he's gone. If the Brewers go into a tailspin that resembles the 2nd half of '04 or even '06, he's gone. Mark A is many things but he ain't stupid

I do think Yost is on thin ice. These lineups are borderline insane. I don't think he'll be fired until the end of the season though, and either Robin Yount or Cecil Cooper will be hired to replace him

He lucked out with that lineup too

Pathetic. I know Verlander is a great pitcher, but that's just sad. Yosted again

Nothing like Counsell and Graffy to head up a lineup that gets no-hit

I think Ned might be the one who needs a game or two off. This lineup is his most ridiculous yet!

Unbelievable

I'd love to have Kenny Lofton on the Brewers after the deadline if Hall doesn't vastly improve. CJ Wilson would be a big plus for our bullpen.

Ryan Braun has amazed me with how he has just stepped right into MLB able to rake. The kid looks like he has astronomical potential.

I like everything about Braun: his talent, his attitude, his confidence. The kid is one of my new favorite players. There has been nothing about his actions that I have found distasteful, although occasionally I wince in empathy for the hurt he puts on baseballs.

Obermueller will either throw a 2 hit complete game or get rocked for 6-7 runs early. I hope Hart starts again.

right now the Outfield (minus Jenkins who is hitting well and fielding like a Gold Glover) is our biggest weakness. I'm a big Tony Gwynn fan and even I think Gwynn should be sitting for awhile and Gross and Hart should get more time. If Hall continues to have problems and if Gross or Hart don't emerge as legit starters, the Crew will really need to trade for a legit MLB starting outfielder