Matt Breen

The Wisconsin line up had the following batting averages in it: .193 .196 .189 .189 .198 .133 Double ouch. Or maybe six times ouch.

Woodruff threw 158 innings last year. The rule of thumb is increase workload no more than 20%. That would be about 31.6 more innings - which brings you up to about 190. So I don't know if it is necessary to limit Woodruff's innings this year. He averages a little less than 6 innings a start. Keep him to about 30 starts and you are probably okay. Of course, the team might not want him throwing that much. In which case the bullpen might be an option. But I'd rather just put him in the rotation and let him get as much experience this year as possible (assuming he's called up at some point).

What we are seeing is the real Wily Peralta. Just sort of reinforces what a lot of people are saying. http://www.brewcrewball.com/2017/5/10/15605034/unfortunately-this-is-the-real-wily-peralta

Yep, pretty much nailed it.

Seth Romero was kicked off his team: http://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/19351179/draft-prospect-seth-romero-kicked-team-houston-cougars It was "Due to an event Tuesday, along with previous conduct detrimental to the team"

To me the idea of owning and controlling your own brand is pretty cool - in theory. If Lonzo Ball comes in to the NBA and is an all-star in the couple of years - then he could do really well, as one of the big brands would eventually want to get him into their stable, and thus give him the farm. But the problem is that your brand has to actually have meat behind all the hype. If Lonzo is good - but not great - that's a problem. No one saves up to get a pair of Greg Monroe shoes. It's just not that exciting. But there's so much more going against Lonzo Ball: - The expensive shoes will sell to a small set of clientele. They might make a lot of money per shoe - but their appeal is likely limited by the price. Mom and Dad aren't going to buy a $500 pair of shoes for their kids. $100? Sure. But not many will go to $500 when there are so many alternatives for a lot cheaper. There are always people who will pay whatever for something simply because they have the money. But the price is setting up the merchandise in an area that only a limited number of people can afford. That can be good - or bad. I'd say bad in this case, because athletes want followers and adopters of their brand. - Ball ain't no Michael Jordan. To think he's going to be is nuts. A guy like Jordan only comes along every generation. To think he can garner that kind of fanatic loyalty is foolish. - Speaking of Lonzo - spinning him as a Jordan or whomever is a stretch. He's not a good looking guy with a million dollar smile like Jordan had. He doesn't have Harden's crazy beard look. He's just not that interesting. - Trying to sell your own merchandise is really, really hard. He's taking orders - and delivering stuff six months from now. The people buying now are posers. The shoes might suck. They might be uncomfortable. They might fall apart. No one knows at this point. And going forward, their availability could be just as difficult. One of the reasons you go with an Adidas or Nike or whomever is they've got the who production AND sales channel all set up. Doing it yourself is a lot of work. - In the end - it's a shoe. It's not like you can make something that is so revolutionary that it changes the industry. Is Lonzo's shoe that different than Durant's shoe? Or Kobe's shoe? Or whomever? No. They are shoes. - Lavar Ball needs to shut up and make the merchandise about his kid - not himself. He's only alienating people with his blowhard persona - and overshadowing the person that really needs to step up - Lonzo. In the end, I'll guess the guy is foolish - maybe even naive - more than insane. Sure, he's using his antics to create some buzz about his brand. But you still have to deliver. Just look to the recent Frye Festival debacle. Millions of dollars in sales delivered crap - and a bunch of lawsuits. We shall see how it all plays out. As I said, it's really Lonzo who needs to step to make it work. If not, 'Baller' brand will simply die.

8 of the Brewers 10 regulars/semi regulars have an OPS of .800 or better. Bandy, Pina, Thames, Shaw, Braun, Santana, Broxton and Perez. Only Arica and Villar don't.

Just saw that. 8-12 weeks. To relieve a nerve issue in the elbow. Tough luck.

We are going to need more bullpen guys. Our top players are throwing a lot of innings. Knebel, Torres, Feliz and Barnes have been in 1/2 of our games - or more - already this year. They can't keep up that pace.

Marinez is bucking to get designated. I'm not screaming to do it - but he doesn't inspire a lot of confidence.

I was thinking he only hit 49 his rookie year. But yes, 52 in 1996. Well done. I should have guessed ARod

Correct well done. Also Lefty Grove won the inaugural award in 1931. 1950s is Jackie Jensen in 1958, led the league in RBIs that must have been enough Foxx put up some amazing numbers. I might be wrong, but I think he is the only player to hit 50 or more HRs for two different teams (which were Philadelphia and Boston).

He's suddenly got an OPS of .812.

Correct well done. Also Lefty Grove won the inaugural award in 1931. 1950s is Jackie Jensen in 1958, led the league in RBIs that must have been enough I don't remember Jackie Jensen at all.

Jimmy Foxx? 1930s?

Michael Reed with his sixth HR. His career high is eight. Eating his Wheaties, I guess.

The person who usually does it is at the game. Working on it. I got it, homer.

Sky Sox Sweep Fresno, 8-5 Heineman doubles home two runs against former team. By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox Hiram Burgos earned his second win of the season Tuesday afternoon, throwing five innings while allowing zero earned runs. (Photo: Paat Kelly) Colorado Springs Box Score The Sky Sox defeated the Fresno Grizzlies Thursday afternoon, 8-5, to complete a four-game sweep. All five of the Grizzlies runs were unearned due to three Sky Sox errors. Heroes for the day include starting pitcher Hiram Burgos (5.0 IP, 6 hits, 3BB, 3K, Win), Kyle Wren (3-4, 2B, BB), Eric Sogard (3-4, BB), and Brett Phillips (1-3, 2B, 2 BB). Tyler Heineman (1-4, 2B, 2RBI) had a 2-run double against his former team. While Phillips is hitting .300 on the road and .306 in Colorado Springs, all six of his HRs have come at home. Colorado Springs Game Log

You're welcome. I'm not sure you'll get a lot of response just because so many of our users were too young (or not born yet) to have paid attention to these guys. But it can't hurt to ask.

I've read it as control represents the pitcher’s ability to throw strikes. Command is the pitcher’s ability to throw pitches where he intends to throw them. They are related - and as noted - used interchangeably by many (myself included). The Bleacher Report does a nice job going into depth about it.

The writer seems to have been referencing 2016. "Like Sandoval, he was much better against right-handed pitchers than left-handed ones. His second-half slide prevented the Sox from seeing him as a long-term solution at first base." He hit .187 versus lefties last year - so that is what he was talking about. And if you look at his upper minor league numbers the last few years, his batting against lefties was not great. 2015 (AAA) - .232 2014 (AAA) - .189 2014 (AA) - .272 2013 (AA) - .230 I certainly not pinning him as a platoon bat - he hit lefties well in 2015 - and has been doing great this year. Plus, even when he's struggled against lefties, his power has been solid. Boston saw him hit .187 against lefties last year - I can see where they would be concerned - and how people might believe he was a platoon type. I'm just glad Boston was willing to give up on him so quickly. I just hope he keeps up the great work.

BRobby05, I moved this topic over to the Major League forum to so that it might get noticed a little better. There are a couple of people who might be able to help you, such as JohnBriggs. Thanks. ReillyMcShane

People have said it. Braun is only going to accept trades to a few teams. The Brewers aren't going to kick in a huge amount of money to facilitate a deal - and they want some decent players back in return. That all just makes a deal extremely hard to come up with.

Yah Isan Diaz was the story of the year, everyone loves him, and he flew up prospect rankings. All that and he was absolutely terrible in April/May last year. Patience my friends. Exactly. Ray had an OPS under .600 his first month last year. Then it was over .800 his second month. A little time. I'm not saying I don't care or don't get worried when a player underperforms. I just want to give it some time.

Braun has actually only started 130-135 games a year for the last three years. He usually gets in a half dozen more games as a pinch hitter. But his days of starting 150+ games appear past. Like a lot of older guys, he gets dinged up more than he used to. Not a shocker. Unless he can DH, I don't think any team would view him as anything more than what he has shown - a guy that will need some time off here an there.