2018-09-17: Reds (DeSclafani) at Brewers (Miley) 6:40 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-0 -- Christian Yelich Hits for the Cycle, Again!]

[MrTPlush]

I haven’t seen one person call Yelich the MVP...not a single one. In fact many lean toward Yelich not even being the best player on our team. I really doubt he can win the MVP. Baez gets all the talk among a few other players. Yelich is always on the fringes of MVP chatter.

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

[PinaMadness]

[Eye Black]

From Freezing Cold Takes...

 

[sveumrules]

Brad Miller is surely chilling somewhere listening to Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.

[dlk9s]

I love that Ryan Phillips was the first to reply to that tweet.

[Ennder]

 

Was just gonna say the same thing. Wow people take a breath. Braun has had a 900 OPS the second half, not sure if it has dipped below though as recently it seems hits aren't falling. And as noted his bad luck stuff has been there all year. He's basically been fine/adequate. Santana was bad, went to AAA and only did ok there. But he hits two HRs back to back to days and now he's got BRaun's spot for good. Don't get me wrong, Braun isn't what he was and will spend time on the DL, so we do need another OF. But if this year taught us anything depth is important. I hope Santana is back and does well next year, but there is a need and role for both. The odd man out in this situation will be Thames now that Jesus is a near every day guy.

 

Braun has been doing the every other month thing. He was pretty good in April and June and great in August. He was pretty terrible in May and July and has been bad here in September.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I can happily say that I loved the Yelich trade the moment it happened. I hated the Greinke trade, for whatever that's worth.

[dlk9s]

 

Was just gonna say the same thing. Wow people take a breath. Braun has had a 900 OPS the second half, not sure if it has dipped below though as recently it seems hits aren't falling. And as noted his bad luck stuff has been there all year. He's basically been fine/adequate. Santana was bad, went to AAA and only did ok there. But he hits two HRs back to back to days and now he's got BRaun's spot for good. Don't get me wrong, Braun isn't what he was and will spend time on the DL, so we do need another OF. But if this year taught us anything depth is important. I hope Santana is back and does well next year, but there is a need and role for both. The odd man out in this situation will be Thames now that Jesus is a near every day guy.

 

Braun has been doing the every other month thing. He was pretty good in April and June and great in August. He was pretty terrible in May and July and has been bad here in September.

 

It will be fun watching him in October.

[pacopete4]

 

Was just gonna say the same thing. Wow people take a breath. Braun has had a 900 OPS the second half, not sure if it has dipped below though as recently it seems hits aren't falling. And as noted his bad luck stuff has been there all year. He's basically been fine/adequate. Santana was bad, went to AAA and only did ok there. But he hits two HRs back to back to days and now he's got BRaun's spot for good. Don't get me wrong, Braun isn't what he was and will spend time on the DL, so we do need another OF. But if this year taught us anything depth is important. I hope Santana is back and does well next year, but there is a need and role for both. The odd man out in this situation will be Thames now that Jesus is a near every day guy.

 

Braun has been doing the every other month thing. He was pretty good in April and June and great in August. He was pretty terrible in May and July and has been bad here in September.

So you’re saying he’s prime for a big October?!? Can’t wait!

[bigredrobbo]

 

Was just gonna say the same thing. Wow people take a breath. Braun has had a 900 OPS the second half, not sure if it has dipped below though as recently it seems hits aren't falling. And as noted his bad luck stuff has been there all year. He's basically been fine/adequate. Santana was bad, went to AAA and only did ok there. But he hits two HRs back to back to days and now he's got BRaun's spot for good. Don't get me wrong, Braun isn't what he was and will spend time on the DL, so we do need another OF. But if this year taught us anything depth is important. I hope Santana is back and does well next year, but there is a need and role for both. The odd man out in this situation will be Thames now that Jesus is a near every day guy.

 

Braun has been doing the every other month thing. He was pretty good in April and June and great in August. He was pretty terrible in May and July and has been bad here in September.

 

So you're saying he'll be WS MVP in October?

[markedman5]

I haven’t seen one person call Yelich the MVP...not a single one. In fact many lean toward Yelich not even being the best player on our team. I really doubt he can win the MVP. Baez gets all the talk among a few other players. Yelich is always on the fringes of MVP chatter.

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

 

They will be talking about him when they look deeper......especially if he finishes strong

 

[FVBrewerFan]

I haven’t seen one person call Yelich the MVP...not a single one. In fact many lean toward Yelich not even being the best player on our team. I really doubt he can win the MVP. Baez gets all the talk among a few other players. Yelich is always on the fringes of MVP chatter.

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

 

Less than 10% chance? Really?

[Bulldogboy]

Anyone know what Diaz or Harrison has done?? I know Brinson has been terrible.

[pacopete4]

Less than 10% is probably a bit much but having an equally as great player in Cain won’t help Yelich unless he continues to have big moments for the next couple of weeks.

[markedman5]

Anybody have Arcia's slash line since being recalled? Seems like it's pretty good

[Jimbo]

After taking a 1-0 lead, figured it was a good time to take a shower. Missed all the fireworks.

[dlk9s]

Dammit, my wife and I were watching Ozark and I didn't realize the game was on MLB Network.

[homer]

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

 

HighHeat?

[DuWayne Steurer]

I haven’t seen one person call Yelich the MVP...not a single one. In fact many lean toward Yelich not even being the best player on our team. I really doubt he can win the MVP. Baez gets all the talk among a few other players. Yelich is always on the fringes of MVP chatter.

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

 

Less than 10% chance? Really?

 

ESPN had it between Baez, Yelich, and Goldschmidt, with the edge going to Baez.

[stoutdude04]

Anyone know what Diaz or Harrison has done?? I know Brinson has been terrible.

 

Pretty sure Harrison has had a tough year, if I remember correctly.

[reillymcshane]

Anyone know what Diaz or Harrison has done?? I know Brinson has been terrible.

Harrison hit .240 and 19 HRs at AA. Struck out 215 times, however. Still a ton of talent, but lots of swing and miss.

 

Diaz was pretty much the same as 2017. .230ish batting average, around 15 HR, but 140K. Again, he has talent, shows some power and patience - but big swing and miss tendencies. Was at AA.

 

Jordan Yamamoto did quite well when he wasn't injured. He had a sub 2.00 ERA in around 70 innings between A and AA. But again, he had some injury issues.

[TURBO]

I haven’t seen one person call Yelich the MVP...not a single one. In fact many lean toward Yelich not even being the best player on our team. I really doubt he can win the MVP. Baez gets all the talk among a few other players. Yelich is always on the fringes of MVP chatter.

 

I’d put his odds at less than 10%. Though maybe tonight gives him some more credit.

 

If this continues until the last day of the regular season, and we somehow take the division, he has to win it, right?

 

Baez is a Cub, so he has the edge no matter what, but if things continue, he could very well get consideration.

[Bulldogboy]

Yelich winning a batting title would help his cause for mvp. I know people don't care much about average anymore but it still hardware to add to the case.

[Bulldogboy]

Anyone know what Diaz or Harrison has done?? I know Brinson has been terrible.

Harrison hit .240 and 19 HRs at AA. Struck out 215 times, however. Still a ton of talent, but lots of swing and miss.

 

Diaz was pretty much the same as 2017. .230ish batting average, around 15 HR, but 140K. Again, he has talent, shows some power and patience - but big swing and miss tendencies. Was at AA.

 

Jordan Yamamoto did quite well when he wasn't injured. He had a sub 2.00 ERA in around 70 innings between A and AA. But again, he had some injury issues.

Interesting. Thanks!!

[Bulldogboy]

Would love to see Freddy get some work.