DougJones43
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Why does it have to be a free agent? Trades are always an additional possibility. I certainly don't think it would be impossible (or even difficult) to find somebody whose hitting abilities could help the Brewers more than Jenkins next year, and for a lot less than $9M. If we decline the option, and Jenkins would be willing to come back for closer to $4-5M, that might be more reasonable.
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That's pretty debatable. His lines from the past two seasons are: 2006 = .271 / .357 / .434 / .791 2007 = .255 / .319 / .471 / .790 That's not very impressive for a corner OF, especially when you consider Jenkins was given good matchups during 2007. A low OBP with decent power and lots of K's is kind of a redundancy with the Brewers offense, and that's exactly what Jenkins gave us this last season. I know this has been covered elsewhere, but I think picking up his $9M option for that kind of production would be sheer madness. I'd much rather see Gabe Gross get the playing time, when you figure in salaries.
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I wouldn't mind going after a Loretta, if we didn't already have a Counsell. http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/sick.gif
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A-Rod's Postseason Struggles (since the 2004 ALCS)
DougJones43 replied to DougJones43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Just because Al gets away with murder on this site doesn't mean you have to be afraid to stand up to him. Sure, you'll probably be the one to get a warning to knock it off, but that's still better than putting up with his constant condescending way of telling people "the way it is." He can be worse than many of the trolls we've seen here, in my opinion. -
He is probably referring to guys who: - Don't strike out a lot - Are good situational hitters (able to hit a flyball when necessary, go to the opposite field and move runners over, etc.) - Work the count - Ability to sustain a decent BA and OBP I'm thinking he's talking about Mark Loretta type hitters.
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A-Rod's Postseason Struggles (since the 2004 ALCS)
DougJones43 replied to DougJones43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
If you took the time to read my initial post, I was referring to his postseason struggles since the 2004 ALCS. I'll change the thread title to avoid future confusion. I thought the small sample police was the group who busted people for using small samples. How were you ever a moderator? -
A-Rod's Postseason Struggles (since the 2004 ALCS)
DougJones43 replied to DougJones43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Well, since 2004, he has sucked. Bad. So it shouldn't make you laugh that hard. The question is whether or not that sucking is actually meaningful, and if so why is it happening? -
A-Rod's Postseason Struggles (since the 2004 ALCS)
DougJones43 replied to DougJones43's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
That's kind of why I brought it up. I don't think it's necessarily some character flaw. He did, in fact, hit well in the postseason prior to that series. But I'm not totally convinced that it's just 100% coincidence that these struggles began when they did. He was heavily criticized after that ALCS. He was held (perhaps unfairly) partially responsible for the failure of the entire team, and his girlish ball-swatting incident was subject to unrelenting ridicule. Obviously, we can never prove anything for sure. But don't you think it's at least possible that stuff like that, coupled with the constant pressure of playing in NY has snowballed into him now mentally faltering when the playoffs begin? -
Alex Rodriguez struck out 3 times yesterday, and is hitless (with 2 BB) in the Yankees first-round series with the Indians. The Yankees trail 2-0, and are in danger of making an early exit from the postseason once again. I wanted to know what people here think of A-Rod's recent troubles in the postseason. Since the 2004 series loss to the Red Sox, Rodriguez is 3-for-35, with 8 BB, 12 K, and just one extra basehit. Is it bad luck? Bad timing that just happens to coincide with the crapshoot that is the postseason? Or is it some kind of mental block that causes a change in his approach? Perhaps he puts a lot of pressure on himself and that contributes to his problems. If that's the problem, does that mean he's a real-life example of a choker? I think that both sides of the argument have validity. Strictly going by the numbers, it is easy to cite the small sample and write the whole thing off as such. However, in observing him, he really has seemed to look "lost" at the plate during the last 3 postseasons. It's really just anecdotal evidence, but (IMO) he doesn't seem to have the same swagger, concentration, and solid approach that he carries during the regular season. What do you think?
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That's exactly how I feel, whether it's Kremblas or anybody else. I mean, if Yost is fired in the middle of the season next year, that pretty much means that the team has already dug themselves in a hole and is probably playing like crap. Then somebody is supposed to just take over the struggling team (like a child who wanders into the middle of a movie!), and turn things around on a dime without any chance to work and prepare with the guys? Without a fresh start, and a chance to instill their philosophies, fundamentals, and teaching methods from the beginning? It's an absurd way to handle the situation. Just make a decision already. If it's Yost, so be it. But what does Melvin expect to learn about Yost in April/May next year that he doesn't already know? Ned might make marginal changes here and there, but he's basically going to be the same guy we've seen for the past 5 years.
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I understand that. At some point though, the GM and the manager can't let stuff like that dictate their attempts to run the most successful club possible. They need to be the ones deciding how the players will be used, otherwise the old adage "letting the inmates run the asylum" becomes a threat. Jenkins and Mench both didn't want to platoon this year for the same reasons you listed. But guess what? It wasn't their decision.
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Yep. That, among other things has pretty much earned Billy Beane some big time hatred from many of his peers, who feel his fancy-pants approach to the game is sacrilegious. Like I said, I think these stubborn, old ways of thinking will eventually be phased out of the game. Baseball has never really been known to be quick to change, so it will take more time before the "nerds" become more relevant. http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/smile.gif
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I'd scour all ranks of baseball to find somebody who's open to these different philosophies, if that's what it took. There are guys out there, the game is just still too full of old-school knuckleheads that drool over ex-Major League players, no matter what their brain capacity. That will change soon enough, I think. I'd rather my team be ahead of the curve than behind it.
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From ESPN: Brewers to bring Yost back, but for how long? Boy, this stuff isn't going to be a distraction at all heading into next year. I think this indecisive stuff is pretty much the last direction I wanted this to go. My first choice would have been to have Yost fired after the 2006 season. My second choice would be for him to be fired tomorrow. However (and this might surprise some people), I'd rather have him be guaranteed the managerial spot for all of next year then fool around with this nonsense. I think firing Ned next May would be the last thing this franchise needs. Some guy (maybe Dale Sveum http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/sick.gif ) is potentially going to be thrust into the managerial role next year during the middle of the season? I think this is just plain stupid. Between the team Melvin built around our young superstars this year, to this, I'm beginning to lose some faith in the moustached messiah.
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I agree. And I certainly don't mind Cordero being used in "save situations" a good portion of the time. Often times, those are very important moments in the game. I just don't want our manager to be completely unwilling to even consider ever using him in the 7th or 8th if the game situation calls for it. And it probably isn't necessary to use your best reliever every time you have a 3-run lead in the 9th.
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If Ned is actually open to re-thinking some of his strategy, I'd be inclined to be less unhappy with keeping him. Maybe Doug Melvin is going to see to it that it isn't necessarily a voluntary shift in strategy. Even so, I would still have some major questions if he actually will try to do this, and if so, will he be able to effectively pull it off. I heard a lot of yammering in the off-season about how he was reading up on SABRmetric philosophy and and was ready to make more stat-based decisions. I saw very little evidence of that this year, so I'll believe it when I see it.
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Yeah, but you pointed out that their (D-Backs) bullpen, as a whole, was better than the Brewer bullpen. Same as with San Diego. Then you pointed out that Ned is doing things the same as these two teams, and I'm saying he shouldn't be. edit: I see now that you were pointing out that Bob Melvin isn't doing anything different, which is contrary to what the previous poster said. That point is pretty much moot since he's working under a different set of circumstances than both Yost and Black, but I understand what you were trying to say. Still, my point remains unchanged.
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That's his whole point, which you obviously seem to be missing. What sense does it make for Ned Yost use the same exact strategy if his personnel isn't the same? Pointing out that he's using the same strategy when he doesn't have the middle relief talent to pull it off doesn't validate Yost in any way. In fact, many people here are realizing it's more evidence that he's unable to manage outside of his little "box." If everything didn't go perfectly according to plan (get a lead, Turnbow pitches a scoreless 8th, Cordero gets the save in the 9th) the man was completely at a loss for good alternative ideas.
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I would advise you not to listen to me though, as it has been pointed out numerous times that my comments are rooted in nothing more than blind hatred. Out of all of the people in the world I could have hated with the fury of a thousand suns, mine just randomly happened to be Ned Yost. Much like the others who despise this man's very existance, it is not a strictly sports-related disapproval, and it is certainly not based on a fundamental disagreement in baseball philosophy. It is a personal hatred that knows no bounds. I didn't used to think this was the case, but thankfully there are a lot of people on this board that know exactly what goes on in my heart and in my head. Thank goodness I had them to set the record straight for me.
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I just listened to Melvin's end of the year press conference. Since my thoughts about it involve Ned, I'll post them hear as to not offend people who don't like to see his name mentioned outside of this sanctuary. It sounds like Melvin has a strong sense of loyalty towards Ned for his cooperation in being part of rebuilding and player development. I hope that loyalty hasn't clouded his ability to make a good decision on what's best for this team right now. I agree with him that Ned is a fine manager in that regard. His patience and ability to seemingly connect with the players probably helped set a good tone for the team. Unfortunately (or fortunately - depending on your perspective), the time for rebuilding and player development is over for now. I would personally like different qualities to manage a contending team. I would like to see somebody with much more savvy. I don't really see how having a guy like Yost (whose biggest strengths are things the Brewers don't need) is helpful to the ultimate goal of winning a World Series.
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I just found out the chick that plays Karen is Quincy Jones' daughter. Her name is Rashida Jones. I had no idea her ethnicity was half black. I always thought she was Italian or something. Maybe this should have gone in the "random pointless thoughts" thread. http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/wink.gif
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My graduating class in 2000 used "Send Me on My Way" by Rusted Root. I would definitey recommend considering it.
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I will still follow and love the Brewers. It's always going to be that way. However, I won't directly spend any money on the team until Ned Yost is replaced. I won't continue to support the Brewers financially if they are going to continue to tolerate underacheiving and subpar performance, particularly by the manager. If fans are all going to spend their money anyway, why would the team attempt to upgrade? I'm pretty tired of "settling" just because we've had worse in the past. We have a small window where we are going to have an unbelievable amount of young talent. I want this team to go all out for the World Series every year for the next 5 years. I think keeping Yost isn't consistent with doing that, which I personally find unacceptable. I honestly feel he is that much of a liability (plus I didn't care for all his snide attacks on the fans this year), and the only true way to show you think something is unacceptable is to stop buying the product.
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Tom Haudricourt wrote an article today called 10 reasons the Brewers lost the N.L. Central. Somehow, Ned Yost wasn't included as being a part of any of those 10 reasons. Instead he included going 6-9 against the Cubs instead of 9-6. Really, Tom? You think if the Brewers would have won more baseball games and lost less, they might have been better? Groundbreaking stuff. That's not a reason for losing, just an example of losing. Pretty laughable if you ask me, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. By the way, if managers are fired, how quickly does it usually happen? Would they call a press conference to announce that they are going to retain him for another year? I'd like to know as soon as possible whether or not I'll be attending any Brewer games next year.
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I'm sure she'll make a few appearances for the sake of adding drama to the whole Jim/Pam thing.
