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  1. HOF4canrake
    I'd cherish the honor to be involved in the drawing for the tickets...Mota or no Mota.
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    Series Finale - I do not think people should use profanities at players. Be creative and be passionate, but profanities aren't necessary. With that said, who cares if he has been switched around the past few seasons, it helped him to keep a job at the Major League level and sign a $24 million contract. Let's not be blind and think earning a paycheck had nothing to do with his willingness to change positions and be the super-sub. And okay, he's on pace to hit 30 HR, what does that mean? At various times in a season guys are on pace for ridiculous numbers but it doesn't quite work that way. By the way, what is Branyan on pace for? Yes, other guys on the team are underperforming, but there aren't platoon options in the minors that are tearing the cover off the ball. Unfortunate for Hall that Branyan was there. No, he didn't name names, but how about some personal accountability. You think by saying "other guys" are struggling people will be oblivious to who he is calling out? Finally, I'm extremely appreciative of all the athletes who give to Brewers' charities and do other charity work in the community, but it doesn't matter in the end. If you could have an all-star at each position and he did little to no charity work, everyone would be fine with that.
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    Heresrobin - I rarely boo and I'm not sure what my reaction to Bill Hall would have been. Writing a letter actually isn't a bad idea if it would get to Bill Hall...he's the one I have an issue with, not the Brewers as a whole. Still love the Brewers and want Hall to succeed because it will help the team, so I will not boycott the Crew. As far as whether or not it makes a difference, who knows and who cares. Is it a positive thing for the team that Bill Hall made the whole trade idea public? If he doesn't care how it affects the team, why should any care how we affect him? Do people believe cheering for someone makes a difference? I've seen many a crowd stirred into a frenzy only to be let down by a batter striking out or a pitcher giving up a bomb. Many players have said they hear the boos...they can either pout or use it as motivation. Finally, it has nothing to do with making myself feel better whether I boo or not. He has every right to voice his displeasure, whether or not it is a positive for the team. I think people should be able to match his emotion.
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    247/.305/.408/.713 in 2007 and .162/.224/.324/.548 in 2008 for $6 million per year (on average)....that is unacceptable. And then to have the "you know what" to argue a platoon isn't in order? (fixed code --1992)
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    Honest question... What are fans allowed to do to voice their displeasure?
  6. HOF4canrake
    I don't think anyone has a problem with a guy wanting to play, even if his numbers should tell him to be quiet for a while. However, to come out and have your agent say you want to be traded, booing is deserved. There is absolutely no point in publicly asking for a trade. As was mentioned before, regardless of the situation, when a player says he wants off the team fans, deservedly so, will not be happy about it.
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    Again, it's not the simple amount of road games, but how they're bunched. Okay, the White Sox have basically played the same amount of home games, but they have had only 1 road trip of 9 or 10 games compared to the Brewers' three. I love stats as much as the next guy, but this is why, especially as a coach, I will never fully enter into a numbers world. These guys are still human beings who get tired, worn out, miss their families, etc. So, maybe the long trips have taken its toll. For those who have traveled, you have to understand this, right? And yes, it's very easy to throw out there, "they'd win x amount of games if we flipped 6 road games to home games...it would still be disappointing." But, seriously, it doesn't work like that. Just like when a career .250 hitter is hitting .250 on the season and he is 4 for 4 in a game...impossible, right? And does that mean in his 5th at-bat he'd due to make an out or is he so confident at that point the numbers don't matter. I appreciate the people on here that are experts in regards to statistics and the projections that follow, but let's stop pretending it always works out that way. Remember, we're still dealing with humans.
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    I'm by no way excusing their poor play at times, but how can anyone believe playing a bunch of road games can't wear down a team...especially if they are bunched together. A quick look at the Brewers, Cubs and Cardinals... The Brewers will endure 5 road trips of 9 or 10 games...they've already had 3 in the first 51 games...that is a brutal travel schedule. The Cardinals will have 4 road trips of 9 or 10 games...they have yet to have a trip that long...Cards have two in June. The Cubs will have just 2 trips of 9 or 10 games and have yet to endure either one. You cannot simply say they should be able to adjust and they're professionals, so deal with it. They are human, they get tired and worn out. I believe the biggest stretch of games comes after, go figure, another 10 game road trip. Following 3 games in Atlanta, 3 in Minnesota and 4 in Arizona, the Brewers have a 10-game homestand with Pittsburgh (3), Colorado (4) and Cincinnati (3) starting July 4th. If they can use that run to catapult a number of games over .500, they'll be okay. I think, to a certain extent, they are fine right now just a handful of games under .500.
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    By the way, what happened to the aggressive pitching? This all started because of a breaking ball on 3-2 to Uggla.
  10. HOF4canrake
    Mota stays in.
  11. HOF4canrake
    After some quick research, I found some things about Braun and his 1st pitch results. The ratio of 1st pitch called strikes aren't quite as large I as perceive on the large scale, but there are some interesting footnotes about them. 1st pitch result breakdown (53 ABs) Strike Looking - 22 times (14 of those pitches were fastballs) Strike Swinging - 4 times (0 instances in the last 6 games) Out or Foul Ball - 11 times (about half were "in the zone"...can't completely trust pitch location) Ball - 14 times (however, 4 in opener, only 10 in last 11 gms.) Hits - 2 times Take from it what you will. I still think he could stand to take advantage of those 1st-pitch fastballs and not think too much about working the count
  12. HOF4canrake
    I personally believe the thought of working the count is screwing with some of their heads. I am all for getting a pitcher into deep counts and making him work as I batted leadoff my entire life. However, I think many teams see the Brewers are looking to do just that and pumping a first-pitch strike right down the heart of the plate. From 0-1, the hitter obviously is at a disadvantage, making plate discipline an even tougher prospect for the aggressive hitters...which many of the Brewers are. Friday night against Figueroa was a prime example. Many of the guys weren't even ready to swing at the 1st pitch, you could see they were taking all the way. Depending on the situation of the game, I actually think it would do some of the guys some good to attack the pitchers more...at least look fastball middle away and go to hacking, then settle in and work the count if it suffices.
  13. HOF4canrake
    Just heard Gagne soundbite on WSSP's postgame show and he said he shook Kendall off. Kendall wanted the changeup (the correct call). Gagne said that's a learning experience and he should probably trust a guy that's been around for 25 years. For what it's worth, I saw him drop a couple of naughty words as he walked to the dugout and he looked extremely angry at himself.
  14. HOF4canrake
    I think Gagne's biggest mistake thus far is he is throwing too many fastballs. His changeup has had great movement and his curve freezes hitters. If he mixed in a couple more uncle charlies and shied away from the heat, he'd be better off. The best example came tonight vs. Patterson - why throw back-to-back fastballs to Patterson? A decently placed change would have seen strike three or a 4-3 groundout to finish. I don't recall if he shook off Kendall or not, but perhaps their still feeling each other out.
  15. HOF4canrake
    "Inside the Park" - a baseball TV show that airs in southeastern Wisconsin - did a story on him last summer. The segment starts at the 24:10 mark at this link... http://www.insidetheparktv.com/episode11.htm
  16. HOF4canrake
    AL WEST 1. Mariners (89-74) - win 1-gm playoff over Angels 2. Angels (88-75) 3. A's (76-86) 4. Rangers (71-91) AL CENTRAL 1. Indians (94-68) 2. Tigers (93-69) 3. White Sox (77-85) 4. Twins (74-88) 5. Royals (69-93) AL EAST 1. Red Sox (93-69) 2. Blue Jays (87-75) 3. Yankees (86-76) 4. Rays (74-88) 5. Orioles (69-93) AL WILD CARD: Tigers AL CY YOUNG: Roy Halladay (Tor) AL MVP: Miguel Cabrera (Det) AL ROY: C. Buchholz (Bos) AL Manager: McLaren (Sea) AL Batting Champ: Ichiro (Sea) - .343 AL HR Champ: Hafner (Cle) - 46 AL ERA Champ: Sabathia (Cle) - 3.14 AL Saves Champ: Putz (Sea) - 44 NL WEST 1. Dimondbacks (92-70) 2. Dodgers (89-73) 3. Rockies (86-76) 4. Padres (79-83) 5. Giants (67-95) NL CENTRAL 1. Brewers (90-72) 2. Cubs (89-73) 3. Reds (80-82) 4. Astros (73-89) 5. Pirates (70-92) 6. Cards (69-93) NL EAST 1. Mets (90-72) 2. Phillies (89-73) 3. Braves (86-76) 4. Marlins (71-91) 5. Nats (71-91) NL WILDCARD: Dodgers (win round robin playoff over Cubs and Phillies - not indicated in records) NL CY YOUNG: Webb (Arz) NL MVP: Utley (Phi) NL ROY: Towles (Hou) NL Manager: Torre (LA) NL Batting Champ: Utley (Phi) - .334 NL HR Champ: Fielder (Mil) - 49 NL ERA Champ: Peavy (SD) - 2.92 NL Saves Champ: Wagner (NY) - 41 Wild Card Round: Cleveland over Seattle Detroit over Boston Arizona over New York Milwaukee over Los Angeles LCS: Cleveland over Detroit Milwaukee over Arizona World Series: Cleveland over Milwaukee
  17. HOF4canrake
    While it obviously stinks Cameron will be gone the 1st month, his suspension is probably the #1 reason the Brewers were able to get him for the 1-year deal with a team option. If he wasn't going to miss 25 games, I believe more teams would have been willing to up the years/money.
  18. HOF4canrake
    Count me in for a yes.
  19. HOF4canrake
    Count me in for the ticket raffle. You are a generous fella.
  20. HOF4canrake
    I'd go with Hurricane Alley.
  21. HOF4canrake
    First Sheets, now Woogie. As long as Woogie's blisters don't flare up mid-way through his post, I feel good about our chances tonight.
  22. HOF4canrake
    I think that is very well said. A fan doesn't leave when it gets rough. Yes, you can be frustrated and angry and feeling at a loss...but don't ever stop being a fan. If we can survive the Lopes/Royster teams of yore, we can handle the more heartbreaking aspect of 2007. I have said to numerous people after numerous losses this season..."Why do I have to care so much?" I simply can't help it. I love baseball. I love to root for our Brewers. And as frustrating as this season has become, I still have faith in the future, regardless of what this year's squad does or doesn't accomplish.
  23. HOF4canrake
    I think if a player had a nice run for the team and did not leave on horrible terms, he deserves a nice hand for his first appearance of the game. However, for people who like to boo (I rarely do), I wish they would boo every player on the opposing team because they are the enemy.
  24. HOF4canrake
    Thanks, I appreciate it.
  25. HOF4canrake
    Does anyone, by chance, know what the song is Ryan Braun comes up to the plate with? My wife likes it and is curious. Thanks. (added tag --1992)
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