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The state of Michigan still has 70% more people than Wisconsin and I assume the TV contract is based on the whole state (like the Brewers). So I would assume their contract would be proportionally more than the Brewers. Detroit's population has gone down 25% in ten years, but the urban/metro area is still 4 million people. So even if you eliminate the people that are on Hardcore Pawn, they would still have more people with disposable income than the Brewers. http://www.sportstvjobs.c...tv-market-sizes-dma.html The above link shows that Detroit is the 11th largest TV market in the US. Milwaukee is 34th, behind Columbus, OH and Salt Lake City. The team's reach extends well beyond that so their TV deal is going to be much bigger than the Brewers'. Plus, even though Michigan has been hit hard by the economic downturn there is some unbelievable wealth in the suburbs surrounding Detroit.

I've always wondered why more guys don't just go their own way and negotiate directly with teams. If they are comfortable and think they are getting a fair deal, why not. They can always retain a fee-based attorney to handle the legalese. I believe that Ray Allen did this with the Bucks several years back because he knew that he was going to get the league max. On the flipside, I can see why players who don't care where they play hire someone like Boras to squeeze every last nickel out of the various suitors.

My wife and I we there last August. We had a great time and saw a ton of the country in the 6 days that we were there. I thought that Dublin was great and would recommend it to anyone. Temple Bar is the area that a lot of tourists end up checking out in Dublin. I was told that only tourists go there but I ended talking with quite a few locals who were having dinner there too. If you are into history and will be in Dublin I highly recommend a tour of the Kilmainham Gaol. It is a historical jail where a lot of political prisoners were held in the early 1900's. I learned a lot about the history of the Ireland on the tour. The one town that we really loved and wish that we had spent more time in was Dingle. It is part of a peninsula on the west side of the island north of the Ring of Kerry. It was awesome. We also spent a night in Cork but if you have limited time I would recommend skipping it. I thought that Cork had a little rougher feel to it. But, if you end of going to Blarney Castle it is just outside of Cork so you will probably end up in the city. Lastly, I will also echo the comments about Ireland being a bit pricey. Not sure if it is the exchange rate or what but I think that it would be difficult to get through the country if you are looking to do it on the cheap. Unless you don't mind staying at hostels. We did B&B's most of the way and had a great time doing so.

I just checked my DirecTV app and it is showing an RSN alternate on Ch 162 which is normally one of the Cinema channels. Not sure who this is an alternate for or if it is HD only but it might be worth a look

Extra Innings on DirecTV has just about everything in HD that is broadcast in HD as far as the Brewers are concerned. The part that bugs me is that the WMLW games are still produced by FSWi and thus use their HD capabilities. I noticed this last season when they would show highlights on MLB Network after the game and they were definitely getting the HD feed and no, it wasn't the other team's broadcast. I usually use these WMLW games as an excuse to tune in either to the radio or do something else entirely. 100% fail on the part of the Brewers for not requiring some sort of HD broadcast to simulcast in the local market. As mentioned, this is 2011 and not 1990. I am excited about the FoxMO being available. Somewhat concerned about how the music referenced in the article will be used throughout the broadcast. I am kind of hoping that they don't play a song everytime they show a replay of a homerun. Coming back from commercials would be fine and maybe when they flash player bios and other stats.

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Based on what Prince has said in the past here is what I am seeing as his main priorities in the order of importance to him: 1. Biggest $ contract. This will trump anything else2. Still wants to play 1B. He seems to think that he has a good glove and doesn't want to DH3(distant). Play for a winner If items 1&2 fall into place 3 will just be gravy for him. This is why I make the Cubs the frontrunners for Prince's services. It seems like most everyone on this board is aligned with their thinking on his potential destination. Also - is it totally outrageous to consider the Giants as a potential dark horse?

I have no idea how I missed Joe Kmak

I don't know if it inefficiency or bad luck but chasing average starting pitchers on the wrong side of 30 years old does not inspire confidence. The major problem, in my mind, is the inability of the front office to scout, draft, and develop big league starting pitching. In Melvin's time as GM we have one legit starting pitcher. Do a better job in this area and we can sign the likes of Suppan and Wolf to be back of the rotation starters where they belong and not the saviors of the staff. But since Melvin has failed in this area over the past 8 years, I don't see any reason why the future will be any different.

I believe that this very question popped up back in June, 2008 when we had serious flooding and basement backups in the Milwaukee area. IIRC, MMSD simply cannot build a system with the resources available that would prevent all sewage blending and dumping into rivers. The cost estimates given were in the several billions of $'s. I believe that MMSD has two treatment plants but could be mistaken. Not sure what the estimate is to build one but you still have to have capacity to get all the wastewater there.

I have stumbled onto Lakefront White. Was looking for a lighter wheat beer and this one more than fit the bill. This one went down really well during the 85 degree mid-60's dew point weather over Memorial Day weekend here in MKE.

By this logic wouldn't it be dishonest for the Brewers to be paying Braun only $1mm this year when his play justifies something much bigger? Nobody would walk away from $12.5mm that they are owed legally. Are you suggesting that you would? I am more irritated with Brewers management than Suppan at this point over this contract. And I am really cringing at the thought of having a similar thread going in a year or two with the name changed from Suppan to Wolf.

I am one of those who wasn't totally crazy about Brian at first but has since grown to appreciate his work. To me, it seems most important to have a play by play guy who can get names of players correct, have a confident delivery, and not flub sentences. This is why I have been giving Davey Nelson a hard time on the radio side. Maybe there is something to be said about practice and the difficulty in doing this thing on a part time basis. I also agree that when the day comes when Brian departs for something bigger that there will be no shortage of well-spoken candidates interested in the job.

With both Ueck and Anderson out it really makes me not a fan of the broadcast bench. Craig isn't horrible but not great but I just don't get Nelson's role on this team. With that said, it is only a matter of time before we lose Brian to some other bigger market or national gig

Glad to see that this move was finally made. I still don't understand why baseball players insist that they are feeling fine when they clearly aren't. It is like they think that they will lose their job if they need to go on the DL while playing horribly will justify them staying on the roster. I hope makes it back 100% and Stetter is lights out LOOGY awesome so Melvin's hand might be forced to dump someone else.