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You know, I just realized that this means the whole premise of this discussion is, I think, flawed...the sun coming through the windows is not even the cause of any problems for the batters...so curtains or tinting the windows would not help at all. Sun coming through the windows really only affects the left fielder. That's completely incorrect. The sun and shadows disturb both the hitters and the leftfielder. It's been more than well-documented that so many outfielders and hitters have complained over the years. It's easy to say that players should get over it. It's easy to say that other parks also have their unique features and quirks. But I would rather just solve the problem. I would think the players would prefer to deal with the shadows at MP over dealing with the weather...such as the Brewers had to do in Pittsburg and St. Louis. You may be correct, but it doesn't mean we can't fix flaws with our ballpark. Regardless of what is going on in other stadiums, good organizations listen to complaints and address them. When the roof was leaking, we fixed it. When the players complained about the grass, the team changed the type of grass they were using. When the park first opened, players said the lighting was poor. So the Brewers replaced the lights during the offseason. We still have a sun and shadow problem and I would like to see the Brewers look into possible solutions. Let's make Miller Park as great as possible regardless of what happens in other ballparks.
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Even though a lot of other ballparks have shadows, Miller Park clearly has the worst and most extreme visibility problems for the late afternoon hours. I have never seen anything like it in all the years I have followed baseball. Even though the park is extremely highly regarded for all it's strengths, the shadow problem is the biggest weakness of the park. Both the Brewers and visiting players complain a lot about it. As a Brewers fan, I don't feel good about it. I don't think tinted windows are the answer because the glare and shadows would still be there. Also, there isn't a sun and shadow problem until about 3:00 PM . . .so permanently tinted windows would likely diminish the ambience during times when the sun might not be a problem. If curtains are not the answer, then maybe some kind of solid retractable shield could be used to temporarily block unwanted light. It could be some kind of solid platform that slides along the base of the windows. I don't think it would be that hard or expensive to design something. I strongly believe something needs to be done.
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I saw some of the highlights from today's afternoon game against the Rockies. The sun and shadows looked absolutely brutal late in the game. I seriously think the Brewers management should consider adding some kind of retractable curtain system to block the sunlight coming in from the windows on the firstbase/ rightfield side of the ballpark. I know it would get darker in the ballpark, but I think the visibility is awful for the players. In fact, it's even hard to watch on TV as well. I think something has to be done to fix this problem.
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It would be nice if the Brewers could do something special to honor Jim Powell when he returns to Milwaukee when the Braves come to town. I think he deserves it.
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I won't be able to make it this year, but I hope to see a large and extra loud presence of Brewers fans for the Sunday night game on ESPN.
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It's kind of sad that during Bil Hall's at-bat, everyone knew what the pitching sequence was going to be and everyone knew what the outcome was going to be. It was the most predictable at-bat of the season.
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I remember when Bill Hall had his breakout season, he constantly slammed the ball to right centerfield for extra basehits. What ever happened to his opposite field hitting approach? He looks like he is swinging for the left-field fences all the time now. For the last THREE SEASONS, opposing pitchers have done nothing but throw junk over the outside corner and yet he has shown no ability to adjust. Everyone knows exactly how Hall is going to be pitched and yet he still can't seem to make the adjustments against righties Now that Hall seems to be in a platoon again, I also worry that he is going to mentally lose it and feel the need to hit a five-run homerun to prove he can be an everyday player. I worry about him getting even worse. I personally think need he needs to do three things: (1) Think opposite field, (2) Expect breaking balls low and outside, and (3) Shorten the swing. He has got enough natural power that he doesn't need such a long swing.
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I have met the Happy Youngster once and I had a nice conversation with him at a Brewers-related event. He seemed like a very nice person and he is definitely a true Brewers fan and a baseball fan. I also have a lot of respect for law enforcement people because they put their lives on the line and often work odd hours to protect the community. So I have no issues with him as a person. In terms of returning the ball, my personal ethics say that anyone who catches a milestone ball should be gracious and just give the ball to the player without asking for anything. That player spent his entire life working out in the gym, riding the busses in the minor leagues, and going through a lot of other hurdles to make it to the big leagues. Out of respect for all that the player has had to go through and what a huge dream it is to hit your first major league homerun, I think he should just get the ball with nothing asked for in return. I honestly think MLB should have the right to get balls of signifance back from people in the stands. They should change the rules and take ownership of all property related to the game. The historic balls would be better off in the Hall of Fame or with the player or organization. The fans who catch the balls have done nothing to achieve the milestone that is being celebrated.
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As soon as Wes Helms signed a multi-year deal extension with the Brewers, he showed up to spring training overweight and out of shape. He had a disastrous season and ended up getting injured too. He made a ton of errors and was a flop at the plate. Many people blamed his lack of conditioning. The sad part is that Helms still acts clueless and wonders why he gets booed here. Instead he should apologize for not keeping himself in shape and letting the team down despite the fact that they invested money in him and were counting on him to be a productive thirdbaseman.
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I realize that I am not the one being drilled by 90 mph fastballs, but I am more interested in returning to the postseason rather than risking injuries or suspensions from a bean ball war or fight. If Brewers batters get hit by a pitch, they should take their base and then score. Hurt the opponent on the scoreboard instead. Leave the shenanigans to clowns like Ned Yost.
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I haven't looked up the numbers, but I am also impressed by the walks lately. I know it's a small sample of games, but Dale Sveum has done an amazing job with adjusting the hitting approach of these players. Even Rickie Weeks looks like a totally different hitter too. I love it. I hope these walks and opposite field hits continue.
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I wonder if the umpire obstructed Rickie Weeks' view of that ball he missed.
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Is it just me or do all of Yovani Gallardo's relatives look the same? YO BREWERS WIN !!
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Thank you Braden Looper. It was nice to finally win one at Philly for a change.
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I am so sick of seeing Brewer pitchers walk batter after batter. It's time for Ken Macha to erupt on his pitching staff. I want to see a Mike Ditka or Lou Pinella type of tirade. You know what I am talking about . . . the kind you see over and over on ESPN for years and years. Something has got to be done.
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Another issue with the New Yankee Stadium is that the place is apparently not as loud and intimdating as the previous Yankee Stadium. Maybe the fans are still busy walking around and looking at all the new stuff instead of focusing on the game, but the seating bowl is not as conducive to noise as compared to before. I am guessing that the high-priced seats means there will be more corporate types sitting near the field. They are probably not as loud as the real fans up in the cheaper seats.
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Great post. I had a few other thoughts as well. - Rickie Weeks is looking better at the plate so far. I hope this continues on. In fact, he might even get better once we start to face more normal to average pitching for a change. - Other than Carlos Marmol, the Cubs have a bullpen problem as well. Nobody in their pen has looked impressive so far. - Corey Hart seems more patient and seems more willing to take walks. However, he still has a lot of trouble with sliders out of the strike zone. - The Brewers and Cubs games all came down to the final pitch. Any of these games could have gone either way if not for a few questionable calls and a few inches here and there (i.e close plays at first, close plays on stolen bases, and a near grand slam) - I worry about our bench being a weakness. The guys we have are not going to do much unless they play everyday in the minors. I think you need veterans (i.e. Gabe Kapler) who have seen lots of major league pitching and can likely be more successful off the bench. - Todd Coffey continues to do well in pressure situations. I am starting to become a big fan.
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Things felt very different this year. First of all, the ballpark was mostly full by the time the lineups were being introduced. Usually the opening day crowd is slightly late-arriving. But the fans did a better job of making it in on time. Second, there were hardly any Cubs fans there. I was a little surprised because I was expecting a lot more Cubs fans to buy tickets on the secondary market. Third, it was interesting to see a lot more people wearing Brewers cold-weather apparell. Usually you see a little bit of Badgers or Packers clothing when the temperature is as cold as it was. But not this year. I am starting to like the fact that it's mostly season ticket holders who are there are now on Opening Day. It has a better baseball feel to it.
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Excellent job. Thanks for doing that. I will definitely add that to my Ipod.
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Wow, no doubt about that one. How sweet was that !!
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Rickie Weeks' opposite field line-drive base hit put a real smile on my face.
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Wishing everyone a very Happy Opening Day. GO BREWERS !!!! http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/AJAY_02/mlb-sm.gif
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1) I will try to be more level-headed and remember that they play 162 of these. 2) I will remind myself that the players are human and will make mistakes. 3) I will try to remember that blown saves are bound to happen to every team every year. http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b273/AJAY_02/brewers1-med.gif
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I am extremely thankful to Sabathia for what he did with the Brewers. However, I want him to fail miserably in NY. I can't root for a guy who joined the evil empire and sold out for the cash. It's not good for the game.
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True, but all that .250 batting average and all those strikeouts still scare me.