2015-04-29 Brewers (Garza) at Reds (Lorenzen), 11:35 AM CDT [Brewers win, 8-3; Braun w/2 HRs, including GS]

[brewcrewdue80]

Finally a Khris Davis HR. That is where his value lies. About time he hit one.

[pacopete4]

I feel like I'm watching Thornburg pitch against us. Smaller, skinner guy, decent fastball but couldn't be straighter.

[jerichoholicninja]

The difference between Potawatomi commercial portrayal and Potawatomi reality is astounding.

 

I was thinking that when I was there for a wedding last month. At least they donated $24 to my bank account.

[jerichoholicninja]

The difference between Potawatomi commercial portrayal and Potawatomi reality is astounding.

 

 

What do you mean by this? A little lost.

 

When I was there it was basically seniors and white trash. Nobody looked like the people in the commercial. TV also doesn't portray the horrible smell of smoke you get while being there either.

[pacopete4]

A 47 pitch, two run first inning by the Brewers OFFENSE is a pleasant surprise.

[pacopete4]

The difference between Potawatomi commercial portrayal and Potawatomi reality is astounding.

 

 

What do you mean by this? A little lost.

 

When I was there it was basically seniors and white trash. Nobody looked like the people in the commercial. TV also doesn't portray the horrible smell of smoke you get while being there either.

 

When I looked at how much the hotel cost per night, I was astonished. Even the middle of the week in June was over $200. Crazy talk if you ask me.

[yfinn6]

Seems like Garza always struggles with the opposing pitcher.

[brewcrewdue80]

Wow just another wasted opportunity.

[yfinn6]

Of course it is great to see Braun go deep, and it's nice to see his power to the opposite field, but I think I'll be finally convinced he's 100% when he starts hitting homeruns to left field. I know part of it is pitch selection and Braun will go with the pitch, but when he can drive the inside pitch I'll feel like he's "back to normal".

[MrTPlush]

Did a pitcher actually just get the bunt down...? oh my

[yfinn6]

Sweet at-bat, Segura. Why does this team continue to suck so bad at knocking in a runner from 3rd with less than two out? It's like a dream scenario for the other pitcher to get in - he knows he's got an easy out coming.

[stoutdude04]

Rumor has it that if the Brewers continue to scuffle badly they may start trading earlier than July. Though I don't seem to get the point other than salary relief as you would surely be selling at rock bottom.

 

Though I will say Jake Peavy struggled mightily last year, but was still traded for a decent haul. Even dominated post trade and won a world series.

 

By selling earlier, the team who receives our player get more starts, more at bats, more innings pitched, essentially more wins (or WAR). Because of this, the Brewers could and should be able to demand more of a return. Also gives them leverage to wait if they aren't getting a worthy offer as the deadline isn't forcing their feet to the fire.

 

Hypothetically this is true...realistically I don't know if it really works this way. If it did I think a lot of teams would sell early, but almost nothing happens before mid July. Even the Cubs and Astros the past couple years waited till the end.

 

Without looking back, I assume the Cubs and Stros' didnt start the season at 4-18 and become 10 games back of a playoff spot before the end of April.

[brewcrewdue80]

Ugh another wasted opportunity. Segura could have had a Huge game

[brewcrewdue80]

By selling earlier, the team who receives our player get more starts, more at bats, more innings pitched, essentially more wins (or WAR). Because of this, the Brewers could and should be able to demand more of a return. Also gives them leverage to wait if they aren't getting a worthy offer as the deadline isn't forcing their feet to the fire.

 

Hypothetically this is true...realistically I don't know if it really works this way. If it did I think a lot of teams would sell early, but almost nothing happens before mid July. Even the Cubs and Astros the past couple years waited till the end.

 

Without looking back, I assume the Cubs and Stros' didnt start the season at 4-18 and become 10 games back of a playoff spot before the end of April.

 

 

It makes sense to sell off an asset earlier, but at the same time you're also trying to sell tickets and put a ML team out on the field. Plus, to trade pieces away so early, you're really committing that your season is over. It's not easy to do with 2Wild Card spots. A mild winning streak somewhere in the season that pulls a team around .500 means they are in the running come Sept for a wild card spot these days. 5th wild card right now has 11wins. 14th in the League Philly and Wash have 8wins. Go 8-2 in 10games with a .500 record for that 5th spot and both teams have 16wins. Hard to commit that a team is truly out of it these days, minus the Brewers this April and May of 2013

[MrTPlush]

Without looking back, I assume the Cubs and Stros' didnt start the season at 4-18 and become 10 games back of a playoff spot before the end of April.

 

There are usually 2-4 teams every year that are at least 9 game out of a playoffs spot come May 1st. If the deals were really that much better these kind of early trades would be happening. Clearly it isn't ever worth the extra loses and lost revenue.

[MrTPlush]

Why is Bill talking about Garza having a great start again when he is still pitching?...could we wait for him to get out of the inning first?

[brewcrewdue80]

Without looking back, I assume the Cubs and Stros' didnt start the season at 4-18 and become 10 games back of a playoff spot before the end of April.

 

There are usually 2-4 teams every year that are at least 9 game out of a playoffs spot come May 1st. If the deals were really that much better these kind of early trades would be happening. Clearly it isn't ever worth the extra loses and lost revenue.

 

Really? 9games out of the playoff by May 1.... You may want to check your claim. As of right now in the AL Cleveland with 6 wins is 7.5Games out of best record in that League.

Phi and Wash are just 6games out of best record in the NL. Milw is the only team right now that if more than 8games from having best record in the NL much less from a Playoffs spot.

[MrTPlush]

Without looking back, I assume the Cubs and Stros' didnt start the season at 4-18 and become 10 games back of a playoff spot before the end of April.

 

There are usually 2-4 teams every year that are at least 9 game out of a playoffs spot come May 1st. If the deals were really that much better these kind of early trades would be happening. Clearly it isn't ever worth the extra loses and lost revenue.

 

Really? 9games out of the playoff by May 1.... You may want to check your claim. As of right now in the AL Cleveland with 6 wins is 7.5Games out of best record in that League.

Phi and Wash are just 6games out of best record in the NL. Milw is the only team right now that if more than 8games from having best record in the NL much less from a Playoffs spot.

 

My claim is accurate...

 

I went back 3 or 4 years and found at least multiple teams that were 9+ games out.

[Ennder]

I think I'd rather test Bruce's arm than rely on Logan's bat.

[yfinn6]

Now THAT was awesome.

[JohnBriggs12]

That's vintage Braun!

[SomewhereInTime]

Ryan Braun might finally be coming around. He actually turned on an inside fastball and drove it.

[MrTPlush]

You can only pound so many fastballs before it comes back to bite you.

 

Nice to see Braun get a hold of a ball to semi LF.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

2011 Flashback...wow that was pretty

[JohnBriggs12]

Jumbo Diaz now has jumbo ERA.