2014-04-04 Brewers (Estrada) at Red Sox (Peavy), 1:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 6-2, after 9th inning 4-spot]

[JohnBriggs12]

Been almost 4 full games so far, and the Brewers have zero hits from their 1st baseman. For those asking if it could be worse than last year, well so far it is.

[monkeyman343434]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

I don't know but maybe the .324 batting average in 200+ AB last year

 

And Mike Trout hit .220/.281/.390 in his first year. Small sample size. I take last year's numbers with a grain of salt. The dude doesn't walk, and pitchers won't be afraid to pitch to him because he has no power. His minor league numbers aren't all that impressive, a very empty .300.

[Bombers]

Not to break up this pity party here, but I was really impressed with Estrada showing some guts today without his best stuff. Gomez is looking even better than last year, not only is he hitting the ball hard, but he's showing some patience. They're outplaying the defending WS champs in their home opener and if you read this thread you'd think they were down 10. The clutch hits will fall in eventually.

 

I find it hard to believe they're outplaying Boston right now. For the lack of situational hitting the Brewers have right now, the Red Sox aren't that bad today. Marco threw well, Luc and Gomez are having good days at the plate, other than that, this isn't very good. You're not going to win many games when your lineup is 5 strong. Our 6-8 hitters, 9 with the DH, haven't done anything to get anyone excited.

The sox top 3 hitters have 1 hit. 1 for 9. The Sox have 4 hits overall. It's their home opener on the day they received rings. Plus Carp has looked lost in left. I would give an edge to the Brewers in terms of who has played better

[JohnBriggs12]

"it's only game four people"

 

They were completely out of it 50 games in last year. These games mean something.

[Bombers]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

I don't know but maybe the .324 batting average in 200+ AB last year

 

And Mike Trout hit .220/.281/.390 in his first year. Small sample size. I take last year's numbers with a grain of salt. The dude doesn't walk, and pitchers won't be afraid to pitch to him because he has no power. His minor league numbers aren't all that impressive, a very empty .300.

We can just agree to disagree. I see value in Jim Gantner type hitters. Weeks isn't the answer and scooter is cheap. Give the guy a chance. (And keep spending money on pitching)

[JohnBriggs12]

I don't understand how Gennett is viewed as a possible full time 2b. He just doesn't impress me at all.

I don't know but maybe the .324 batting average in 200+ AB last year

 

And Mike Trout hit .220/.281/.390 in his first year. Small sample size. I take last year's numbers with a grain of salt. The dude doesn't walk, and pitchers won't be afraid to pitch to him because he has no power. His minor league numbers aren't all that impressive, a very empty .300.

 

The pitcher has to miss the strike zone for him to walk. "No power?" Check the stats from last year. Hard to slug .479 in over 200 AB's with "no power".

[Bombers]

Been almost 4 full games so far, and the Brewers have zero hits from their 1st baseman. For those asking if it could be worse than last year, well so far it is.

JB starts the bring back Yuni thread

[JohnBriggs12]

Been almost 4 full games so far, and the Brewers have zero hits from their 1st baseman. For those asking if it could be worse than last year, well so far it is.

JB starts the bring back Yuni thread

 

No, Halton is my guy. Then again Yuni had a hot April last year, only he was playing 3B.

[pretendastronaut]

"it's only game four people"

 

They were completely out of it 50 games in last year. These games mean something.

 

Of course they do, but they also started 2-8 last year but finished April 14-11.

[JohnBriggs12]

"it's only game four people"

 

They were completely out of it 50 games in last year. These games mean something.

 

Of course they do, but they also started 2-8 last year but finished April 14-11.

 

Yeah Yuni got hot if you recall and carried them for a couple weeks.....let's get some runs!

[fondybrewfan]

If they can win this game starting out 2-2 against the Braves and Red Sox would actually be pretty solid. I am ecstatic about the pitching thus far but we need the offense to start living up to its capability and get some darn hits with RISP.

[JohnBriggs12]

Did I mention I was lobbying for Gindl to make the team also??

[JohnBriggs12]

Two scoreless against the amazing Burke Badenhop? Did he go two scoreless at any point in a Brewer uniform?

[DoubleSwitch]

Two scoreless against the amazing Burke Badenhop? Did he go two scoreless at any point in a Brewer uniform?

 

8 times

[azcheesehead]

So after that double, I am either going to be very happy or go outside and shovel my yard. (We got 12 inches of snow last night.)

[DoubleSwitch]

Here we go!

 

inb4 Overbay ends up knocking in the go ahead run.

[fondybrewfan]

Well that is a good start; now frickin get the guy in

[DoubleSwitch]

hahahahahaha

 

best free agent pickup of the year DM, I believed in you all along.

[azcheesehead]

Finding my Pharrell hat....

[fondybrewfan]

Our 1st basemen is totally awesome!!!!!

[Bombers]

First base looking awesome like everyone predicted.

Lyle says hi

Go brewers!!

[MillerParkSouth]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL.

[FVBrewerFan]

Been almost 4 full games so far, and the Brewers have zero hits from their 1st baseman. For those asking if it could be worse than last year, well so far it is.

 

I saw what you did there. Reverse karma, never fails.

[reillymcshane]

That'll earn Lyle at least four more months of steady playing time.

[Bombers]

GoGo!! 4 hits (1 less than entire Sox team)