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  1. PKBadger
    You'll be good when traveling. The blackout only applies if you're logging in from the local (MKE) area. It looks at your IP address when you log in to the site, as opposed to your home billing address. Chicago is far enough outside of the Brewers' "zone" to be OK.
  2. PKBadger
    I bought a Roku prior to the 2010 season, for the sole purpose of watching MLB games, and was severely disappointed. Picked up a PS3 that Christmas and used it for MLB in 2011, and it was better (although nowhere near perfect). That said, I'm not sure if Roku has improved their stream since I made the switch.
  3. PKBadger
    Win enough of them like the Braves, and they look pretty good. http://georgiainfo.galileo.usg.edu/tdgh-oct/Braves%20Pennants%201996-2001.jpg
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    Not saying I want to sign him long-term but I put more stock in his great April to mid-September (and overall career really) than his few postseason starts. I agree...but in the same respect, the goal is to win the World Series. If you fall off a cliff after 180 IP, you're not helping us achieve our goal. I think the fact that he's had his arm cut open already and then ran out of gas in October should give the front office pause, and rightfully so.
  5. PKBadger
    If we're going to have Izturis and his worthless matchstick of a bat on the bench, might as well offset it with some semblance of offensive skill, albeit declining skill.
  6. PKBadger
    Or start Gomez and have him hit at the bottom of the order.Sorry, I meant to write Gomez. Stupid brain.
  7. PKBadger
    Personally, I'd let Hart bat 1st if that's where he's comfortable. Our offense really started to click once he started hitting leadoff, and I'm of the "if it ain't broke..." line of thinking. I realize that it sucks to let one guy decide your lineup, but I'd rather Corey hit leadoff and produce than hit 5th and complain about not being comfortable. Hart Morgan Braun A-Ram Weeks Gamel Lucroy Gonzalez P against LHP, I'd move Weeks up to 2nd and drop Morgan toward the bottom.
  8. PKBadger
    This makes no sense to me. You already have a good fielding SS as an everyday starter in Gonzalez. That should mean that you can err towards offense with your bench guy.
  9. PKBadger
    Our backup infielders right now would likely consist of Brooks Conrad and Cesar Izturis. I wouldn't mind a FA signing (Keppinger, Theriot) to replace one of those men, but doubt we have the money or inclination.
  10. PKBadger
    Not sure if you were joking, but this is a real picture of Cecil Fielder taken in March 2011. http://tucsoncitizen.com/highschoolsports/files/2011/03/Cecil-Fielder.jpg
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    Houston Bus Terminals Houston Buffaloes
  12. PKBadger
    I find this highly dubious. First, the % of Miller Park attendees who are children has to be a distinct minority. Second, it's not very common for someone to drink 5 or 6 sodas throughout the course of a game.
  13. PKBadger
    Dekker's #18 in the country (#5 at small forward) on Rivals. Wasn't as highly regarded when he committed to the Badgers, but has improved dramatically over the past year or so (lucky us). Koenig is #64 in the country in the 2013 class and had offers from Duke, UNC and Kansas.
  14. PKBadger
    What you're seeing this season from the Badgers is a result of a couple consecutive shaky recruiting classes. However, Jarrod Uthoff (redshirting this year) is an exciting prospect, and Sam Dekker and Bronson Koenig will be arriving in 2012 and 2013 respectively - both are top-rated recruits. There are really good things on the horizon for UW.
  15. PKBadger
    For what reason, exactly? The team doesn't have good shooters, and they don't have athletes. The biggest reason they hold opponents to low point totals is more a produce of their long offensive possessions than their defensive ability. Where are the resume wins going to come from? I was mainly responding to the idea that Bo Ryan's system didn't work anymore, and the "rumblings" about people wanting him gone (preposterous) that were mentioned upthread.
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    Just my personal opinion - the Hall isn't nearly as selective as it should be. I'd rather it be reserved for the truly larger-than-life guys. As a kid in the '80s, I never begged my dad to take me to a Brewers-Tigers game so that I could see Alan Trammell. The "Fame" in HOF deserves more consideration. What the Fangraphs link told me was that Ripken was substantially better than his peers, and that the other 3 (even our own Robin Yount) have warts on their resumes. Yount scores bonus points because of his 2 MVP's, the 3K hits and because he was and is the face of the Milwaukee Brewers, while Trammell was just one of many great players who have worn the "D" on their chest.
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    I don't understand the case for Trammell. Looking at his b-ref page, there's nothing that stands out to me as "HOF player". He had one fantastic season (1987) and a handful of good ones. Is it because of defense? His highest season was 1.5 dWAR. Larkin at least has an MVP award and a career OPS that's .050 higher. Somebody tell me what I'm missing.
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    Bennett-ball is dead. All you have to do is look at the Virginia Cavaliers' record. Everyone needs to take a big step back from the ledge.
  19. PKBadger
    I've read a number of tweets and ESPN chats logs where Keith Law has answered questions about Cashner. He feels that the best option is to use him in the bullpen 2012 to build up arm strength after the injury and then move him to the rotation for 2013. It sounds like the Padres follow the same line of thought.
  20. PKBadger
    http://www.mlbtraderumors...p;utm_source=twitterfeed Which means that, in all likelihood, Prince Fielder will not be wearing a Cubs uniform in the near future. (Not that I think Epstein was ever seriously considering it anyway.) Our nightmare is over.
  21. PKBadger
    Brewers Badgers Packers Blackhawks Bucks There are myriad reasons why I lost interest in the NBA, but ultimately it came down to not having enough time. NBA was at the bottom of the totem pole. April - October = MLB September - January = College FB/NFL (easy since they never play on the same day) January - March = College basketball (I don't really get fired up for basketball until the Badgers start conference play...only non-conf games I make it a point to watch are Marquette and the ACC challenge game) March/April til whenever it ends = NHL playoffs Breaking it down like this, there's little overlap and I can focus my attention on one sport at a time.
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    I think there are a number of factors that would prevent a massive defection of fans in any of these sports. 1) Sports takes up a greater chunk of the national consciousness now than it did 25 years ago. People identify with the teams more and they've become more of our self-image. I know that ESPN has trademarked the term "SportsNation" but there's a lot of truth to it. 2) As mentioned above, nearly all the games are televised now, plus the existence of the internet makes it easy to be a fan. 3) Success breeds success. The Badgers have been able to funnel the rewards of their winning seasons into new facilities that will help attract the best athletes. Kohl Center, Camp Randall renovation, and now there's a new hockey practice facility in the works. I hear that the football training spaces are pretty outdated compared to the rest of the Big Ten, so I'd imagine that's next on Barry Alvarez's wishlist. With the Packers, not only does the team have great management in place (Murphy and Thompson) but the NFL's league roster structure and salary cap makes it easy to go "worst to first" and that makes it easy to avoid the type of 15-year droughts like Green Bay experienced in the late '70s and '80s. There's much more risk of the Brewers falling into a funk, but Attanasio has exhibited steady leadership and found ways to make Miller Park appealing to casual fans and make it a family fun destination. Tailgating helps here too.
  23. PKBadger
    If there's one airline that I can't see being absorbed in the foreseeable future, it's Southwest. They do virtually everything differently (and better, IMO*) than any other airline, and have pretty solid financials. The AirTran acquisition is a sign of that. * - I know that LouisEly disagrees with me, no need to rehash that argument. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
  24. PKBadger
    My first thought upon reading was that it's unfortunate Braun will miss 4 of these 6 games. Just a black cloud hanging over everything...
  25. PKBadger
    Couldn't help but think of this:
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