Link Report for Thurs. 4/4 - Play Ball! 3-0! All One-Run Wins

[Jenkins5]

Bradley picking up right where he left off last year.

 

In trwi7's defense, it was a pretty rough start to the night for Bradley. He settled down nicely after the first inning plus, but I was listening to the game, and I'll admit I thought it was gonna get ugly as well. He retired the last 7 batters he faced, striking out four, including Cubs top prospect Javier Baez on a big curveball, so there were definitely some positives. Looking forward to his next few starts as he gets stretched out and can go longer in to games.

 

Yes, I posted that after the 1st inning where he gave up 3 hits and a walk. Glad to see he rebounded in his final 3 innings.

 

Yeah, I didn't see when it was posted. I just saw his line and then the comment and in my head it was like, the line didn't seem to bad (considering last year was brutal lol). My bad. Plus I really like Bradley a lot, he just needs to show up, pitch the way he is capable and get to Huntsville. He's got all the tools to big a top rotation guy, just needs to do it

[brwrsfan]

Yuni was added very late, they made room for HIM on the 40 man...so we just as easily could have made that same room for Morris. It was like they decided he was too young and that was it. I hope he does well this year, but like you guys are saying, he's already 24, saving his option years at this point seems a tad silly.

[monty57]

I think part of the reason Morris wasn't given the opportunity is he isn't on the 40 man roster. Of course if we would just get rid of Yuni it would open up a spot for him but maybe they don't want to start his 3 options early but I don't really see why. If he can't establish himself in the majors in 3 years, he probably never will.

 

I'd like a Morris - Weeks - Segura - Ramirez infield with Gonzalez backing up a lot more though than the Gonzalez - Weeks - Segura - Ramirez infield with Betancourt backing up.

You had me at 'get rid of Yuni'.

 

I agree. Honestly, he's a 24 year old 1B. If you don't preserve his option years, you'd have until his age-28 season to send him up and down. If you can't make the big leagues by 28, barring fluke, you're not valuable.

 

I also think it could help his development out. He'd likely be exposed a little bit, but he would be able to see loud and clear that his plate discipline needs work. He can watch tape, go back to AAA where he'll be fine when Hart returns and work on getting better. Then in 2014 the learning curve shouldn't be as steep.

 

Well put Rams. That's why I think it's borderline criminal that Morris isn't starting in Milwaukee right now.

 

That said, it's good to see him (and many others) start the season strong. Here's to winning 2013 seasons for all teams in the Brewers' system.

[Jenkins5]

The only benefit I see of Morris coming up would be it could help Brewers make decision on the future of Hart a little easier. Do you extend him or does Morris replace him. Right now, there is no sample size to go off of and they would be kind of just hoping he produces. I think him being in AAA is good for his development. Let him keep producing and building that confidence up. He still has things to work on and now is the time to do it. I have a feeling it will be another monster season for him. The fact he already hit a HR is great. In career he has struggled with power in 1st half of the season before he finds his stroke and goes on a tear in the 2nd half. He puts it together for full season...watch out!