2018-07-05: Braves (Fried) at Brewers (Chacín) 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 7-2; Chacín clutch w/strong 7 innings]

[MoreTrife]

He's up .027 points over his career OPS, so probably just viewing bias or whatever it's called.

 

Okay. Just my perception that he was a stud in Miami.

[istanbultaye]

To elaborate on Yelich, the Brewers picked him up because he's the kind of hitter they've been missing more the most part the last several years. A pretty consistent avg and obp, and enough slg to keep people honest. Not too flashy, but really helps solidify the top of the lineup.

[markedman5]

Nice having a tall first baseman again.

[Brewer Fever]

I much prefer Cain as a hitter but over the past ten days I'm not sure Cain makes any of the defensive plays that broxton does... Thoughts?

 

You haven't been paying attention then. The break on fly balls Cain gets is even better than Broxton who might be a tad faster. The only ball I'm not 100% sure Cain gets is the HR robbing catch yesterday against the Twins. They are both elite defensive outfielders.

 

They both have a knack for catching balls on the run that off the bat look like sure base hits.

[markedman5]

I much prefer Cain as a hitter but over the past ten days I'm not sure Cain makes any of the defensive plays that broxton does... Thoughts?

 

Cain is leading all outfielders in defensive runs saved last I looked.

 

He probably couldn't have robbed the hr because he couldn't jump high enough but I think he could have made the others.

[markedman5]

Breaking news

 

[stoutdude04]

"Kratz hammers one to deep right field"...no, no he really didn't. He hit a can of corn fly ball to right center, medium deep at most. When is BA coming back>

 

Apparently he is at a family wedding. Will be back for Marlins series.

 

People get married on Thursdays? Weird.

 

Not sure if you were kidding or not, but Friday weddings are becoming much. Ore popular...which could mean he would be there Thursday I'd it's someone close.

[wildcat83]

I much prefer Cain as a hitter but over the past ten days I'm not sure Cain makes any of the defensive plays that broxton does... Thoughts?

 

Don’t think he gets all of them, but Keon might not if he had to do it again either. He gets a lot of them though. People have asked if Keon can play a corner spot, but I would put Cain in a corner before Keon. Especially in years to come.

[Brewer Fever]

If both Cain and Broxton are in the lineup and no one cares about established positions, to man Broxton in CF means displacing the best defensive OF in the majors. In essence you're saying Broxton is better than the guy who ranks 1st in defense. Anyone who has any doubt if Cain makes all those plays aside from the wall catch yesterday is probably falling victim to how easy Cain makes it look out there.

[MoreTrife]

I much prefer Cain as a hitter but over the past ten days I'm not sure Cain makes any of the defensive plays that broxton does... Thoughts?

 

You haven't been paying attention then. The break on fly balls Cain gets is even better than Broxton who might be a tad faster. The only ball I'm not 100% sure Cain gets is the HR robbing catch yesterday against the Twins. They are both elite defensive outfielders.

 

They both have a knack for catching balls on the run that off the bat look like sure base hits.

 

I think I pay attention quite well. But I didn't take into account jumps. Brox is faster and taller but I believe it that Cain has better jumps.

[markedman5]

Another crappy replay

[phnxcrew]

How many times have they had a review that was correct?

[MoreTrife]

Another crappy replay

 

Yep. What's the point, it was pretty obvious.

[adambr2]

I seriously have no idea what the hell these guys in New York are even looking at anymore. How can reviewing an obvious thing be that hard for them?

[KeithStone53151]

Oh my goodness what a joke. That did not hit him. Is this guy a distant cousin of Neymar? He looked like such a little fruit for the ball not even touching him...

[jason21nl]

Lol at replay

[wildcat83]

If both Cain and Broxton are in the lineup and no one cares about established positions, to man Broxton in CF means displacing the best defensive OF in the majors. In essence you're saying Broxton is better than the guy who ranks 1st in defense. Anyone who has any doubt if Cain makes all those plays aside from the wall catch yesterday is probably falling victim to how easy Cain makes it look out there.

 

I get it this year, but before Cain’s contract is over he’s going to slow. He will still get great jumps but Keon will hold his athleticism. To be honest I’m pretty sure either one would be perfectly fine in any OF spot defensively.

[markedman5]

What a great job by Chacin.

 

To,out up all zeros after the first against this offense is damn impressive

[MoreTrife]

Chacins slider looks so hittable but I guess it isn't.

[pacopete4]

Jhoulys ChACEin at it again.

[jjfanec]

What a great job by Chacin.

 

To,out up all zeros after the first against this offense is damn impressive

 

Is he the best free agent pitching signing of this past off-season?

[wildcat83]

Man was that a big time start from Chacin on a day our pen is short handed. Tack some on here boys to remove the drama.

[adambr2]

I remember when Sam Freeman was a Brewer. Unfortunately.

[KeithStone53151]

If both Cain and Broxton are in the lineup and no one cares about established positions, to man Broxton in CF means displacing the best defensive OF in the majors. In essence you're saying Broxton is better than the guy who ranks 1st in defense. Anyone who has any doubt if Cain makes all those plays aside from the wall catch yesterday is probably falling victim to how easy Cain makes it look out there.

 

I get it this year, but before Cain’s contract is over he’s going to slow. He will still get great jumps but Keon will hold his athleticism. To be honest I’m pretty sure either one would be perfectly fine in any OF spot defensively.

 

Cain isn't a great fit in RF due to his below average arm. But Broxton could play plus defense anywhere. LOL at dWAR that had him below average last year. I suspect if both are in the lineup, Broxton will be the one to move as it is moreso Cain's spot than his.

[Brewer Fever]

If both Cain and Broxton are in the lineup and no one cares about established positions, to man Broxton in CF means displacing the best defensive OF in the majors. In essence you're saying Broxton is better than the guy who ranks 1st in defense. Anyone who has any doubt if Cain makes all those plays aside from the wall catch yesterday is probably falling victim to how easy Cain makes it look out there.

 

I get it this year, but before Cain’s contract is over he’s going to slow. He will still get great jumps but Keon will hold his athleticism. To be honest I’m pretty sure either one would be perfectly fine in any OF spot defensively.

 

 

Absolutely, it's a great problem to have. I'd bet on Cain still being an elite OF'er after Broxton's days in the Brewer organization come to an end however.