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  1. twobrewers
    I probably shouldn't have used HIV because of the stigma still attached - but HIV isnt' nearly as life threatening as it once was either. My point was, that from a medical standpoint, it needs to be monitored every day so as to not become a problem. And bipolar can be life-threatening. The suicide rate for a bipolar individual is between 10-20 times that national average. And it often hits individuals the hardest in the early to mid 20s. Here's hoping that Braddock has the worst behind him. Judging by his phenomenal success in the minors, it looks as though Braddock likely has a lesser case of bi-polar disorder. I'll be cheering even more for him. I almost hate to see him in the bullpen in MLB. I know he won't have innings built up for a few years - but it would seem like a waste of service time to call him up next year to pitch in relief.
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    It's really hard for me to follow Helena and Arizona. They both start so late that by the time I go to bed the games just started - and by morning I have forgotten all about it!
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    I've spoken a fair share about Braddock's bi-polar disorder in the Huntsville thread, so I don't want to harp - But I believe you are way off base. Bi-polar is a horrible disease and in an entirely different class than depression or anxiety. A bi-polar diagnosis is similar to an HIV diagnosis - they can treat it with meds and still lead a normal life, but it will effect every aspect of your entire life and you will spend every single day worrying about it. I've known individuals who strive to stay alive. Bi-polar isn't treated with meds. They just hope to hide the symptoms. It looks like Zach has been dealing very well - but many bi-polar individuals strive to hold down any job and just lead a normal life. Pitching in the major leagues is much more pressure packed. Lastly, the last few years have shown improvement - but bi-polar meds can have significant draw backs as well. I know one of stronger meds causes significant weight gains.
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    I didn't say Milwaukee was the worst. I said Milwaukee has developed quite a reputation for booing their own fans. I don't even think that is debatable. Last year, I believe, there were quotes from a number of players regarding the frequent boo birds at Miller Park. Did we know Braddock was bipolar before? I could find anything else anywhere on the internet.
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    Yes. Milwaukee has developed quite a reputation for booing their own players. (And deservedly so, just ask Ben Sheets or Derrick Turnbow)
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    Whoa. I did not realize that Braddock was bipolar. I would say that greatly decreases his chances of success - especially in Milwaukee. I've known several bipolar individuals and can't imagine how they would deal with the pressure of being a pitcher in Milwaukee.
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    I think that is a pretty fair comparision. A healthy Rogers is pretty similiar to Jeffress. (I just value Jeffress much more because he doesn't have an extensive injury history) I'm just worried about both of them.
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    Just an interesting side note: Yesterday, on the D-List Melvin was talking about drafting young pitchers. He basically said that it rarely works out because you can't gauge how a pitcher will respond to surgery, adding "and everyone has one". He also added that by the time a pitcher recovers, they are often onto the second organization. I thought that was a pretty interesting take on drafting pitchers.
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    It's decent. If you've ever worked at an Applebees or similar place - it is very good. I've always thought it was a pretty obscure movie to use on the jumbo tron.
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    I don't think Hart could land a Jurrjens' jersey.
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    Is this a new man-crush - I don't recall you driving the Butler bandwagon last year. (But then, I could be wrong) Last year in 20 games at Brevard County, Butler had 4.4BB/9 and 6.9K/9. In 9 games at Brevard County this year Butler had 4.1BB/9 and 5.6K/9. I wouldn't call either of those results "very good" for a 23 and 24 year old in A+. His last five starts at Huntsville and Nashville have greatly improved his periferal numbers - but I am not willing to ignore his 29 previous starts as a Milwaukee Brewers. I'm optimistic, but his track record of success is pretty limited. On the D-List this morning Melvin said Rogers was throwing 94/95 - not 98. And while I am very cautious because of his walk rate - I might give him a pass if this was a result of failure to pitch for 2 1/2 years. Rogers has a 6.3BB/9 this year. In 2006, he had a 6.6BB/9 and a 6.4BB/9 in 2005. Turnbow could throw gas too. I'd love for both of them to pan out - but I think you are ignoring a lot of their warts.
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    My exact quote was "I can think of 5 pitchers I would rather keep those those two - maybe even 10." Arnett fits that classification. I know he can't be traded - but he still fits my description of "keeping". I wasn't talking specific trades - I was pointing out that Rogers and Butler aren't that valuable of prospects. I just disagree with this statement. Peralta is having a fantastic year. As for the rest of your arguements - brewjihad summed it up pretty well. I usually consider his stuff while contemplating how Parra and De La Rosa turned out...
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    Peralta, Scarpetta, Odorizzi, and Arnett are all easy choices. I would also include the likes of Anundsen, Cody and Frederickson. I understand your point of "high ceiling" pitchers - but many "high ceiling" pitchers never pan out. A Suppan type pitcher for $400,000 a year instead of $12,500,000 is very valuable. Even when Rogers wasn't hurt - his results were mediocre. Butler completely feel off the radar until being promoted to AAA (then back down to AA), but his BB/K ratio in A+ was less than encouraging. There is certainly a push and pull between likely average MLB players and possibly great MLB players.
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    Butler and Rogers? I can think of 5 pitchers I would rather keep those those two - maybe even 10.
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    I'd say you are still very underpaid.
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    Joey Votto... I wonder how they feel about that situation in Cincinatti. Can you imagine if Prince missed a couple of weeks for "stress"? I don't know whether to feel bad for Votto - or think he is a huge wussy?
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    That Braddock guy is a bum!
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    Are you serious? I am pretty sure that is photoshopped.
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    I've always liked Kendrick - but do the Angels ever trade a young player? Edit: How about Parra? We can trade recently demoted, struggling young players who need a change of scenery.
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    The Brewers have to at least be kicking the tires on Pedro Martinez, right? Baring a trade, he certainly seems like a better #5 pitcher than any of our players in AAA.
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    Would you trade J.J. Hardy and Parra for Clay Buchholz? I believe J.J. will get white hot - but I know others are worried. At his current rate of production, he is pretty comparable to Escobar. Plus, Boston would get a young LHP with Parra, while the Brewers solve the #5 pitcher problem.
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    Is McGehee still a rookie?
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    Take a look around at the various seats in Miller Park. It isn't too hard to find seating where it is impossible for someone to talk in front of you. I specifically chose my season tickets so as to never have a fan walk in front of me. Thank God! I would never own season tickets at County Stadium. I LOVE knowing that every game will be played and that I will be comfortable watching from the stands. Without that promise, I would just stay home and watch on my HD television. I believe Miller Park's roof has significantly added to the Brewer's revenue stream - and the fan's enjoyment. I always think the Brewers should error on the side of a closed roof. The roof should have been closed on Trevor Hoffman bobblehead day. While I admit I didn't dress the warmest - it was around 65 degrees outside - the wind whippping around the upper deck was horrible. I sat through 6 1/2 innings with my arms inside of my shirt before giving up and heading home. That wind made it feel closer to 50 degrees. The roof was closed Thursday because it was raining in Chicago. Lastly, I think curtains are pretty tacky. I understand AJAY's point - and I could get behind "tinting" the windows. But of the 81 home games, only a 25ish are played during the day? Of those 25, the roof is probably open for at least 15. And it could very well be cloudy on a few other days limiting the need for a curtain to 10 games or fewer. Seems like a pretty minor problem - and a bad investment.
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    Mediocre pitchers are a dime a dozen. (Ask Dillard) Depth is OK. But I would take 1 Yovanni over 10 Suppans. Braddock has a chance to be special. Peralta might have a chance. Other than that - 6 of your top 10 will probably never see the majors.
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    I just wanted to chime in with the biggest indication that something is going on... Contrary to popular opinion, Doug Melvin shoots straight with the media. He is very forthcoming with Tom Haudricourt. Tom Haudricourt is also very in tune with the Brewer fans - and I am sure he has gotten a bazillion messages about a pending trade. Tom usually takes a quick blog and gets a quote from Melvin that nothing is going on. At the very least, Haudricourt will always report that there is nothing to the rumors. I have to imagine that Haudricourt is only keeping silent because Melvin asked him to - because nothing is imminent at this point yet.
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