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***OFFICIAL 2010 Milwaukee Brewers Thread*** (1 Viewer)
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The Kerminator
Footballguy
It's early yet. They had a 10 run lead against Washington in the 1st and had to hang on.
strykerpks
Footballguy
You're a "glass is pretty much empty" kinda guy aren't you? 
Hack>yes. He's a dime a dozen OF. He may get hot for short stretches but who knows when those will be.
The Kerminator
Footballguy
No, that was mostly said in sarcasm. My hopes were very high going into the season though. I really liked what they had done with the pitching staff and figured if we could just get average performances out of it the Crew would be OK. Obviously that hasn't been the case as the pitching staff has been just as bad this year as last. And the team in general continues to be very poor in the fundamentals. I had hoped that with another year of experience we'd see some improvement there. I guess I was hoping they could contend for the division and at the very least a wild card. Kind of getting tired of being satisfied with a 80 or 82 win season. This team is more talented than that.You're a "glass is pretty much empty" kinda guy aren't you?
strykerpks
Footballguy
Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager job
The Kerminator
Footballguy
I believe Yost is now 3-1 since being hired and in that time Macha is 0-3. Will Antanosia make a move soon? Please? We keep hearing how the bullpen is spent and tired but Macha can't let a starting pitcher go more than 6 innings. And he has a minimum of 4 relief pitchers per game quota. Maybe the bullpen is burnt out because he has every relief pitcher either warmup or pitch every game. Give the reigns to Sveum or Randolph. Or Don Money.Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager job
strykerpks
Footballguy
Some sort of change is necessary...but lets not get crazy and start begging for Ned Yost back. Beating the Indians and White Sox is a bit different than (not) beating the Phillies. Maybe it's on Peterson
It sure seems like firing Macha is about the only thing they can do in the short term. There isn't much at AAA that is 1) heathy and 2) better than what they have now.
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The Kerminator
Footballguy
The Yost comparison was made in jest. No way do I want him back. But he did bring some fire to a team that is showing no life right now. They have absolutely ZERO fight in them. And while Macha can't go out there and throw strikes or play defense or hit, a team usually reflects the personality of it's manager. Look at how much fun they were having two years ago and compare that to this team. They were playing with fun and confidence and even a little cockiness, and they were winning.Some sort of change is necessary...but lets not get crazy and start begging for Ned Yost back. Beating the Indians and White Sox is a bit different than (not) beating the Phillies. Maybe it's on Peterson
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
The Yost comparison was made in jest. No way do I want him back. But he did bring some fire to a team that is showing no life right now. They have absolutely ZERO fight in them. And while Macha can't go out there and throw strikes or play defense or hit, a team usually reflects the personality of it's manager. Look at how much fun they were having two years ago and compare that to this team. They were playing with fun and confidence and even a little cockiness, and they were winning.Some sort of change is necessary...but lets not get crazy and start begging for Ned Yost back. Beating the Indians and White Sox is a bit different than (not) beating the Phillies. Maybe it's on Peterson
That said.... 
Statorama
Footballguy
These things usually have a way of producing an "injury" that allows Hoffman to do some rehab work for 3 weeks or so.My guess is that Villanueva is next in line. He's done it before and he's had one of the better years of the guys in their bullpen (which is like being one of the best looking girls in Sheboygan).If he falters the move would then be to Hawkins.Wooderson said:
Mr.Pack
Footballguy
From my calculations, the Brewers will have to go roughly 74-27 the rest of the way out to make the playoffs. This will give them 90 wins.
Might as well go ahead and can the "lame-duck" Macha now and see what someone else can do.
I agree it's not all his fault as he doesn't have the pitching needed, and I would can Melvin as well. Melvin's philosophy of stacking the Offense while throwing a pile of #### at the wall in pitching, and seeing what sticks, just isn't nor has it ever worked.
I would also bring up 2-3 young arms and see what they can do and get rid of Davis, Hoffman and Suppan (Bite the bullet here, hell you aren't going to get anything out of him this year anyway)
Might as well go ahead and can the "lame-duck" Macha now and see what someone else can do.
I agree it's not all his fault as he doesn't have the pitching needed, and I would can Melvin as well. Melvin's philosophy of stacking the Offense while throwing a pile of #### at the wall in pitching, and seeing what sticks, just isn't nor has it ever worked.
I would also bring up 2-3 young arms and see what they can do and get rid of Davis, Hoffman and Suppan (Bite the bullet here, hell you aren't going to get anything out of him this year anyway)
The Kerminator
Footballguy
Bush was just terrible tonight. But when Bush complains and starts walking away from the umpire and the umpire goes after him to be restrained by Brewer players how does Macha not get thrown out of the game? For crying out loud, stand up for your players!!! Show some life!!! Macha's lack of action is just disgusting!! And how does Rick Peterson not pay a single visit to the mound during that nightmare of an inning for Bush. He was clearly upset and flustered by the umpire. He looses his grip on a ball and balks. All his pitches were up. And not a single visit from Peterson to settle him down? Get a clue. Fire Macha and Peterson! NOW! Is there any wonder this team has no life. Absolutely disgusting Macha.
OK, I've vented.
My prediction is that the Brewers get swept by the Twins this weekend. Macha gets fired on Monday, an off day for the Brewers. And there will be dancing in the streets of Milwaukee.
OK, I've vented.
My prediction is that the Brewers get swept by the Twins this weekend. Macha gets fired on Monday, an off day for the Brewers. And there will be dancing in the streets of Milwaukee.
Gopher State
Footballguy
With the Twins up 15-0, Gomez, traded to Milwaukee over the winter for shortstop J.J. Hardy, hit a three-run home run off Twins starter Nick Blackburn late in the game. After hitting the ball Gomez flipped his bat and spent ample time watching his ball leave the park.
"Some things never change," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told the media after the game, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "It irritated a few people but that's OK, that's the way it is. He hit a home run. He can watch (television) and watch himself some more."
Source Minneapolis Star and Tribune
I miss GO GO, their was always something to talk about when he was with the Twins.
"Some things never change," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire told the media after the game, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "It irritated a few people but that's OK, that's the way it is. He hit a home run. He can watch (television) and watch himself some more."
Source Minneapolis Star and Tribune
I miss GO GO, their was always something to talk about when he was with the Twins.
Mr.Pack
Footballguy
Maybe not?
Pipes
Footballguy
definitely notMaybe not?
Statorama
Footballguy
Up until this year, I'd only heard Peterson's reputation which was quite good.Watching him on a day to day basis, that reputation was/is unwarranted. He's not good at anything related to baseball.
Tony Jabroni
Footballguy
Ooof. I think it's time to blow it all up.
hooter311
Footballguy
Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager job
Just seen this, awesome news. If Cappy makes a comeback, I'm willing to forgive and forget everything else that has happened this season.
Mr.Pack
Footballguy
Cappy is starting tomorrows game!hooter311 said:Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager jobJust seen this, awesome news. If Cappy makes a comeback, I'm willing to forgive and forget everything else that has happened this season.
hooter311
Footballguy
Cappy is starting tomorrows game!hooter311 said:Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager jobJust seen this, awesome news. If Cappy makes a comeback, I'm willing to forgive and forget everything else that has happened this season.
I obviously haven't been following this at all, that's awesome. If the game was at Miller Park I would have dropped everything and went. So what if they're 0-22 in the last 22 games he has made an appearance in.
strykerpks
Footballguy
#### I hoped you were watching this. I would've PMd you if not.I didnt think he'd make it this year. I kind of busted your balls earlier for thinking that...nice call.hooter311 said:Cappy is starting tomorrows game!hooter311 said:Yeah, getting swept at home vs the Braves was not the way to bounce back after a decent west coast trip. SOMEbody has to start getting 7-8 innings consistently.
At least they're going to miss Halladay this weekend
Hooter>Cappy seems to be making a nice comeback
PS Ned Yost just picked up the KC manager jobJust seen this, awesome news. If Cappy makes a comeback, I'm willing to forgive and forget everything else that has happened this season.
Hopefully he doesn't go 0-22 or whatever it was during his last stretch of starts. Plus it's pretty cool to see a franchise stick next to a guy 4 years removed from an 18 game winning season
hooter311
Footballguy
I read that he is still topping out in the 85 range, so he's going to have to be pretty crafty to have any kind of impact. Agree that it's awesome they stood by him, will be watching the game tonight with eager anticipation.
Mr.Pack
Footballguy
3.2 IP, 7 hits, 3ER, 4K's, 1WNot a bad outing, but he didn't get any offensive help, and not much defensively, thank you Rickie Weeks.
strykerpks
Footballguy
snorlax
Zzzzzzzzzzzz.
OK guys, if someone could explain how the supplemental picks in the draft work, I'd appreciate it. I thought the Brewers had a bunch of potential free agents last offseason that could've gotten them picks, and surely they didn't sign them all. Or do they not get picks because they signed Wolf, Davis, and Zaun (among possibly others)?
strykerpks
Footballguy
I don't think it matters if they sign other FAs. Not sure how they measure this (some sort of Elias algorithm IIRC) but if you're in the top 20% of free agents at your position, you're classified as Class A FA. When you sign with a different team, they have to give up their top pick (2nd round if they're in the top 15) to the former team. The former team also receives a supplemental pick between round 1 and 2.If you're in the 20-40% range, you're a Class B FA. The former team then gets a supplemental pick between round 1 and 2, but nothing from the new team.I thought Cameron, Kendall and Lopez were Class B but I guess it didn't matter. Don't know when they signed (I know Lopez was late) but I think they have to sign elsewhere before Dec 1 (or reject arbitration) in order to get the supplemental pick.snorlax said:
The Brewers kind of got screwed in last years draft when they lost CC. Teixeira was a higher rated FA than CC so the Angels got the Yankees 1st round pick and the Brewers got their 2nd.
The Kerminator
Footballguy
There's 9 of us now?
strykerpks
Footballguy
The Kerminator
Footballguy
Probably can't do any worse than what they are putting out there now. Let's play ball!
strykerpks
Footballguy
In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance in this thread you haven't, the Brewers have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar.
Gallardo threw a gem of a 4 hit shutout (perfect through 5 1/3) with a career high tying 12 Ks to complete the sweep of the Twins.
Tied a season high with their 4th straight win
With the Mariners and Astros coming to town, now is the time to continue to ride the wave and make a move. If they can sneak up around .500 by the All Star break, they may be able to make the 2nd half interesting at worst
:glasswelloverhalffull:
Gallardo threw a gem of a 4 hit shutout (perfect through 5 1/3) with a career high tying 12 Ks to complete the sweep of the Twins.
Tied a season high with their 4th straight win
With the Mariners and Astros coming to town, now is the time to continue to ride the wave and make a move. If they can sneak up around .500 by the All Star break, they may be able to make the 2nd half interesting at worst
:glasswelloverhalffull:
hooter311
Footballguy
Over the past 5 years I've watched almost every game of the season at night, this year I've only gone to 1 game and have only watched 4 or 5 games to on tv. Just not getting into baseball this season, worries me a little bit.In case you haven't noticed, and judging by the attendance in this thread you haven't, the Brewers have managed to win a few here and there, and are threatening to climb out of the cellar. Gallardo threw a gem of a 4 hit shutout (perfect through 5 1/3) with a career high tying 12 Ks to complete the sweep of the Twins. Tied a season high with their 4th straight win
Samuel L Bronkowitz
Footballguy
Homer has been spouting his "Harry Doyle Theory" that the Brewers will turn it around just like in Major League. 4-0 since Ueck came back
It would be nice to at least take 2/3 from the Reds. Gotta beat the teams you're chasing. I'm not holding my breath for a division run but things are looking a little better than they were before the break.
CletiusMaximus
Footballguy
Several sources are now reporting that the Rangers have entered the fray in the Prince Fielder auction, and I've read they have some good young pitching talent. Will Carroll (apparently a baseball journalist) has tweeted that, "Fielder to Rangers would start with Martin Perez and end with a couple more pitchers. "
Hopefully this will turn into a bidding war and someone will offer something stupid enough for Melvin to accept. I think most Milwaukee fans will accept a trade for young pitching at this point.
Hopefully this will turn into a bidding war and someone will offer something stupid enough for Melvin to accept. I think most Milwaukee fans will accept a trade for young pitching at this point.
The Kerminator
Footballguy
That would make sense. Melvin has connections to Texas. Fielder will probably eventually end up as a DH as well.
Balco
Footballguy
Rangers have a wealth of young pitching with frontline upside. And I am sure after his 15th call up, they have soured on Chris Davis as well.
Samuel L Bronkowitz
Footballguy
Absolutely no one.Milwaukee media was pretty much convinced it was going to be Bobby V, Cora or Bob Melvin.Eephus said:
