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A Counsell homer here would be more shocking than Damian Miller's walk-off job on LaCrosse Day a few years back
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Cory Provus just said to Jerry Hairston Jr. on the pregame show that it must be interesting conversation at the Hairston family Thanksgiving. Provus must not be aware that the Hairstons are Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Rollie Fingers #34 by both Oakland and Milwaukee
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Kirk Gibson
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Part of the problem with making too much out of a quote like Phillips's is we don't know the question to which he was responding. If a reporter had asked, for example, "Brandon, after this weekend do you feel like the Brewers are a better team?" I would expect him to answer as he did. Anyone would have. I'm sure his answer was somehow prompted.
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That's what I was thinking. I'm surprised that they didn't at least wait until next week when he could instantly DH. Who's leaving? Nelson? McGahee?
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as per the Journal Sentinel blog. Melvin isn't confirming...but he's not denying.
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Billy Jo Robidoux tops the list. I remember every preseason magazine picking him as the rookie of the year for 1986. Before him Dion James was supposed to be big, but never was. In trying to come up with pitchers who fit the description I remembered Mark Ciardi. Never made it as a pitcher, but has produced some nice films (Miracle, The Rookie).
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My 20 pack (fan's choice) arrived today. I fully expected my seat locations to move further to the outfield this year due to both increased demand and the fact that I added two seats to my package. My expectations were indeed confirmed. My problem is this--for nine of the twenty games I got tickets in the club outfield despite paying for a club infield package. Has anyone else had this happen?
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If indeed it is Mr. Haudricourt, he is apparently going back on last season's vow to not post commentary beyond story updates in the comment section of the blogs.
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All-Time great Brewers 25 man roster
Sundown Kid replied to phxMILWfan's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I think part of the subjectivity of this thread is determined by the rationale one uses for selection. If one were to choose an "All-Time Team," I agree with those who would go with Jenkins over Braun. My team was selected as if I were choosing a roster to go into a season with. That's why it includes Braun and Gallardo (which really emphasizes what someone else has posted--the pitching history of this franchise is sad). If we're picking the all-time team, Jim Gantner is the second baseman, no question. But based upon my chosen rationale, I am admitting a mistake and benching Gantner in order to start Molitor at 2B, Cirillo at 3B. Here's a name for loogy consideration: Jesse Orosco. -
For those of you who've already received your 20-game tickets, did you buy a set package or go with fan's choice? I went with fan's choice again, and if memory serves they were sent slightly later last year.
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All-Time great Brewers 25 man roster
Sundown Kid replied to phxMILWfan's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Paul Molitor, 3B Robin Yount, CF Cecil Cooper, 1B Ted Simmons, C Prince Fielder, DH Ryan Braun, LF Jeromy Burnitz, RF J.J. Hardy, SS Jim Gantner, 2B Teddy Higuera, P Starters: Pete Vuckovich Mike Caldwell Ben Sheets Yovanni Gallardo (a hopeful pick) Bullpen: Rollie Fingers Dan Plesac Mike Fetters Bob Wickman Jim Slaton (also a valuable spot-starter because 3 of my starters are injury-prone) Bench: B.J. Surhoff Don Money Jeff Cirillo Ben Oglivie Gorman Thomas Darryl Hamilton -
Other possible retirements this off-season
Sundown Kid replied to Invader3K's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
"The ballot for 2013 is going to be loaded" It will actually be the ballot for 2014. A player must be retired for five seasons (09, 10, 11, 12, 13) before HOF consideration. -
First Jim Powell is likely leaving, and now a "presentation" sponsorship with Potowotomi Bingo Casino? According to the Journal-Sentinel, prepare to be bombarded with bingo--signage on the outfield wall and on both dugout tops, tickets, light poles in the parking lot, LED message boards...everywhere. Not to mention during the game broadcasts. We're no longer Brewers fans; we're fans of the Milwaukee Brewers presented by Potowotomi Bingo Casino. Pass the barf bag.
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I was able to mail my three vouchers to the Fan Zone and received the DVDs in the mail today. I threw in $10 for my expidited shipping request, which was apparently honored. Thought this information may be useful to other "outstate" fans.
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The Brewers still have 6 games left on the road so Corey Hart can feel good and loose for another week.
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The Phillies and Cardinals lost--that makes it a good day no matter what happened to the Brewers. The magic number for ending the 26 years in the baseball wilderness is down to 20!
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If the Brewers only went 15-14 the rest of the way, the Cardinals would still have to play .679 baseball (19-9) to pass the Brewers and the Phillies would have to play at a .714 (20-8) clip. A 5-5 road trip (especially if it included a split or better in Philly) would likely suffice.
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Team chemistry is certainly one ingredient that CAN help a team win, but there are other intangibles. And I think that all of the intangibles pale in comparison to the ultimate tangible quality, which is talent. In 1979 the Pittsburgh Pirates discoed their way to a WS title as a family. Led by Willie Stargell, there is no doubt that that team hand wonderful chemistry. Did it help them win against strong competition like the Orioles and Reds? Of course it did, because they believed it did. The A's of the early 1970s had chemistry too, but of a much different kind. They shared a mutual loathing of their owner and occasional hatred of each other. For whatever reason, they fed off that which enhanced their immense talent. You could a clubhouse filled with wonderful guys and lose. Or you could win a lot of games like the Red Sox in the mid-late 70s with their 25 players/25 cabs approach. Would they have beat the Yankees in '78 if they enjoyed each other's company more? We'll never know.
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What do we do with the outfield next year?
Sundown Kid replied to logan82's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
I still hear people ripping Cameron. Mike Heller from Madison's ESPN 1070 was recently complaining about what a disappointment Cameron has been (Of course he's an amateur psychiatrist who also blames Ben Sheets's poor run on Sabathia-envy). I think much of the problem stems from completely unreasonable expectations. His career batting average (yes I realize it's an overrated statistic) is .250, yet people seemed to expect more. He has struck out a lot--Well, he always has. He was dropped from the #2 spot in the order--He never should have been put there in the first place, as Yost was trying to pound a square peg into a round hole. These days an .800+ hitter with a gold-caliber glove in CF is a bargain at $10 million. -
I am a first year 20-game holder (I had a 9 last year) and got moved from club infield to row 4 of section 317--I'm very pleased. I have found that since I have an odd number of seats (3) I have had excellent luck getting good seats this season (my 20 was the choose your own package).
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Since Tom announced that he would no longer post on his blog, he has three more posts, each claiming to be the last post. He's gunning for the week's Brett Favre award. Tom isn't the greatest beat writer in the world, as I'm sure he would acknowledge. I'm sure he isn't the worst either. I generally feel that when there's Brewers news, we hear about it from him. When Tom puts anything out there with an open forum available, it allows anonymous morons to take potshots at him. Tom is handicapped by the fact that he is the only one actually identified by name--everyone else can throw garbage at him yet go about their lives as if they weren't depraved losers. Tom had a chance to turn the tables and took it...and threw the guys name out there. Should he have? Of course not. But I can understand the knee-jerk reaction that led to him doing so. Some here and on the JS blog have mentioned "libel." Get serious. Did Tom lie about "Adam?" Did he misrepresent "Adam?" Nope. Someone posted that if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. That's definitely good advice for Mr. Haudricourt, and he should take it. And Tom, quit posting after you've claimed that you'd no longer post--that is incredibly juvenile. On the other hand, I think the kitchen heat advice applies for Adam and the rest of the blog participants. When you put your words out there in public, be prepared for the possible consequences.
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Rosenthal didn't say anything that I disagree with, but he certainly didn't say anything insightful. He didn't really address the team chemistry, most likely because he doesn't really know much about it. And as for beating up on weaker teams, yes they have. So have the Cubs and the rest of the contending teams. That's what contenders do, and we should know. Contending teams had been doing it to the Brewers for many years.
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If Ned Was Our Manager Back in the Day...(lineup thread)
Sundown Kid replied to Mike Felder's topic in Milwaukee Brewers Talk
Great post! The first thing that stands out is that the 1978 lineup actually looks accurate. One may wish to invert Cooper and Hisle, but that's about it. That 02 lineup will lead me to wake up at some point tonight in a cold sweat. I'll hear an eerie wind outside my window and think it's the whooooooooshing sound of ash cruising through the strike zone, flailingly, missing its intended target over and over and over...