Jimbo

Quite the turn around! Is this due to the new coach or an influx of talent?

I'm a Counsell fan. His decision to sign with the Cubs surprised me. I wonder if this is a case of Craig realizing he's done all he can do with this team and organization and wants to take his skills to the next level? Does he have unfulfilled career goals as a manager (World Series) and is making this move to achieve those career goals? Is this a case of "quiet quitting" that we all hear about in the work world, and this is his chance to move on? Currently, I don't have any strong emotions going either way. This is something I've meaning to post, but never got around to it. Didn't know if it deserved its own thread. I lived through the Bambi's Bombers/Harvey's Wallbangers era where the Brewers were an AL powerhouse. Looking at the records the last six season, this current run almost matches it. People still gloss over the '82 team, I wonder if people will remanence regarding the recent teams? '78-'83: 93, 95, 86, 92*, 95, 87 wins = 91 average '18-'23: 96, 89, 78*, 95, 86, 92 wins = 89 average

Some catching up to do. All the off-season moves so far, just for documentation. OFF: P Eric Lauer, outrighted P Caleb Boushley, outrighted P Colin Rea, contract expired 3B Josh Donaldson, contract expired OF Jesse Winker, contract expired 1B Carlos Santana, contract expired 1B Darin Ruf, contract expired P Justin Wilson, contract expired C Victor Caratini, contract expired P Andrew Chafin, contract expired P Wade Miley, contract expired OF Mark Canha, traded ON: OF Chris Roller, selected SS Vinny Capra, waiver claim P Colin Rea, signed P Aaron Ashby, activated The 40-man roster is at 34. One player on the restricted list.

This is a bigger travesty than the 1987 Twins, getting into the playoffs and winning the WS with the AL's 5th best record (Brewers with a better season). Something I still haven't totally gotten over.

As someone who has previously lived in SC Wis and Central Wis, I can honestly say there is no interest in Marquette athletics outside the Milwaukee media market.

Is this like the most lop-sided nine-point game I've ever seen? Badgers or Packers?

I've had Peacock for a few months, and not due to today's game. I signed on ten minutes early and kind of like how they had shots of the band and crowds without any commentary. As if I was there.

A bit of Brewers trivia. Wakefield was the starting pitcher for Boston against the Brewers in the 1995 season finale. This is significant as funding for the new stadium had not yet been secured, Going into the game it was on our minds that a small chance existed that this was going to be the last game ever for the Brewers. I was at this game. I believe I still have the ticket stub.

I concur. I park in the Molitor lot and of the games I attended, it never filler past "Molitor 2". This summer is the first time a sub-consciously noticed it.

This is getting a tad political, but a big part of that conversation was Waukesha County residents who didn't want to drive downtown (it's too much further/we can't tailgate) possible dogwhistles. Yes, at the time other cities were building their stadiums downtown.

13-0 start to tie the Brewers/Braves record. 99 wins in all. This is a bigger sucker punch for the (few) Rays fans than Brewers.

On Monday evening, State Senator Chris Larson held a town hall meeting on the subject which I attended. Included a 22-slide presentation. Very informative. This is a non-political website, so that is all I will say.

OK, I'm naive. Josh Donaldson was added to the 40-man on September 11. Why is he eligible?

OFF: P Julio Teheran, desiganted for assignment ON: P Caleb Boushley, seleceted The 40-man roster remains full. Three players on the 60-day IL.

OFF: 3B Brian Anderson, designated for assignment ON: OF Garrett Mitchell, activated The 40-man roster remains full. Three players on the 60-day IL.

Overview Cooperstown is a quaint little village of about 2,000 at the tip of Otsego Lake. Kinda gives me a Door County-ish vibe. My wife and I visited in September, so it was off-season. If you go in the summer, your experience could be a bit different than ours. Travel Cooperstown is about 2:00 from the Albany airport. I am unsure of the distance from the Syracuse airport. There is no rail nor other public transportation. You will need a car. Lodging Three chain hotels are in the area. They are not located in the village. They are about ten minutes away. Their business addresses are Milford, NY. I say the Holiday Inn is a bit nicer than the Best Western, and the Best Western is a bit nicer than the Comfort Inn. The prices reflect that. We stayed at the Comfort Inn for two nights and were satisfied. Then again, we are not too particular. If you want to try something different and willing to spend a bit more, the Lake Front Hotel is located at the lakeshore. It is within walking distance of the business district. It’s like you are staying in Fish Creek. It looks passable from the outside and the online reviews are favorable. If things are full, the village of Oneonta has four chain hotels and is located thirty minutes to the south. Meals We ate at the Upstate Bar and Grill the first night. I liked the décor, akin to an Appleby’s. Plenty of screens which allowed me the opportunity to watch the local Mets trot out Phil Bickford and Trevor Gott as I enjoyed my Mushroom and Swiss burger. They had a nice bar which I wanted to try the second night. However, no Sam Adams and no one chatted with us. We got some appetizers at the Lake Front Restaurant after our museum visit. Outdoor seating was available, but passed as my wife was fighting off a cold. The second night we ate at an Italian place that was a bit pricey. Maybe a couple of diners in the business district, but didn’t look open for dinner. Parking Street parking in the village is limited to two hours. The lot at Doubleday Field is unlimited for $15 which you pay at the kiosk. We all-day parked at an adjacent private lot where I put $15 cash in an envelope and slipped into the slot. In the summer, park-and-ride trolleys are available. One north of town and one south of town. Hall of Fame $28 adult admission. Summer hours 10:00-19:00. Off-season 10:00-17:00. The museum has three floors. You enter on the first floor. They recommend you start at the second floor. Second Floor – a movie theater where you can screen a fifteen-minute film celebrating the sport. Produced by the same person who did “42”. This floor focused on the early beginnings and evolution of the game. Individual exhibits honoring the icons of the game. Also, tributes to the Negro Leagues and women in baseball. We spent 3.5 hours here. I’m the kind of person who reads and studies EVERYTHING. Third Floor – focus on the fan experience. Stadiums and collectables. I did an interaction where I had five jpgs made up of myself with five classic card styles (’75 Topps, ’87 Topps, etc). Since time was getting low, only spent 1:45 here, but could have spent another hour easily. First Floor – I did an interaction where I had a jpg made up with my own plaque. Then went into the room with the plaques. This all took thirty minutes. Then fifteen minutes in the gift shop. Then it was closing time. The museum does not have a snack shop nor food court. Re-entry is allowed, if you need to get lunch. We arrived at 10:45 and needed every minute. I didn’t sit down once. I’d suggest arriving as the doors open. Summary A wonderful experience. I recommend all lovers of baseball make the pilgrimage once in their lifetime.

And the airline found our luggage and returned it the same day, which is not bugging me. Even though it bugged me it was checked, tagged and sent on a completely different flight (a different thread for that).

Actually, we did a seven-day circle tour of New England. The first five days belonged to my wife, with the stipulation that Day #6 was mine (Cooperstown). We flew in and out of Providence. I cannot recommend an airport. Cooperstown is about 2:00 from Albany. I suspect Syracuse is the same distance. You'll need a rental car. I'm willing to do a trip report. Members can private message me and if enough interest exists, I can put something together. No interest, then no report.

And I made it home this morning, so I am able to watch the division clinching game. Actually glad the Cubs won yesterday.

I've just checked in at the Comfort Inn in Cooperstown, NY. That is not bugging me. Two nights at $260 total. That is not bugging me. (given some the rates I have been paying the last few days). All the guests are here for the same reason.

And this is the stuff I purchased yesterday. I head out on vacation Saturday and this stuff has two days to kick in. Never let me down before.

Sorry I fell behind on this. Life had been busy lately. OFF: P Bennett Sousa, waived P J.C. Mejia, 60-day IL ON: P Thyago Vieira, selected 3B Josh Donaldson, selected The 40-man roster remains full.

My bad, thinking David Clyde. First-overall pick of Texas, 1973 (bypassing Yount). Straight to the majors, 22 days after being drafted. Didn't pan out well. "He started one game in 1975, injured his shoulder and was demoted to the minors. He toiled there for three seasons, his maturation and development stunted by shoulder surgery in 1976. In 1978, the Rangers traded Clyde to the Cleveland Indians and one year later – at the age of 24 – he was gone from MLB."

Some of us are old enough to remember David Wright. Hopefully, Schanuel has a better fate.