3/10/05 - Royals @ Brewers (Sheets), 2:00 CT, plus...

[ja002h]

Why not see how things go in Nashville and if he's tearing up the PCL come June, give him the job.

 

Other than the fact that the Brewers could use a shortstop, you mean.

[7rebmun]

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Since the Brewers aren't going to contend this year, what's the rush to start his arby clock?

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I hate that mindset. I'm sorry, but that stinks.

 

We don't need some magical start date for all of our prospects. Is it really feasible to just one day pencil in:

 

Krynzel CF

Weeks 2B

Hart RF

Fielder 1B

Nelson LF

Hardy SS

 

I mean, we can bring these guys up when they are ready for some seasonsing. We aren't going to be shipping out every prospect as soon as their arby years are over.

[DevilDog1775]

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We aren't going to be shipping out every prospect as soon as their arby years are over.

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Not to mention the fact that if they are all playing well at the end of arby years and the Brewers want to try to re-sign many of them, it'd be nice for it to be a little spread out to offset a huge payroll jump in one year. i.e. if JJ starts a contract extension/big pay raise one year, rickie/prince the next, etc. not very realistic that the Brewers would be able to try to sign them all at the same time. Of course they may buy out arby years early, trade, etc.

 

In any event, I am rooting for Hardy and Krynzel to both succeed in Milwaukee this year. The future begins now!

[BREWCREW5]

The question shouldnt be "should we root against hardy?" That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. He is one of THE PROSPECTS. Lets hope and root that they all do well.

[FVBrewerFan]

Unrelated...but**** BREAKING NEWS**************

 

Brett Favre officially announced he's back for at least one more year. Pay...or collect... your bets now.

[scoop53714]

good news on brett....

 

anyone else getting slightly concerned that Weeks can't seem to get a hit?

[IIAY]

I will probably get it at the Brewers Clubhouse in Brookfield Square. I got an official Sexson one made in December 2000 and it cost about $250 (well, at least I got 3 good years out of it). Kind of pricey, but Hardy should be around longer than that, and I really like the kid.

 

Of course, as soon as I buy it, the Brewers will announce a uniform change and it will be out of style.

[MoonManPete]

Geez FV, my news guy just called to let me know, he must have called you firsthttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif

[FVBrewerFan]

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Of course, as soon as I buy it, the Brewers will announce a uniform change and it will be out of style.

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Yeah, that's a guarantee. New era...new owner...Hardy, Krynzel, Fielder, Weeks, etc. all in Milwaukee within the next 13 months. There will be new uniforms next year...hopefully the retro "dog paw" logo.

[rluzinski]

For a 5-Tool Prospect, Weeks sure can't field, throw or steal very well. O yeh, he hasn't shown much power, either.

 

Is getting a HBP a tool? How about having a personal website? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[FVBrewerFan]

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Is getting a HBP a tool?

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Not officially, nor is BEING a tool which is why Bonds was never a 5 tool player.

[Riebes24]

anyone else getting slightly concerned that Weeks can't seem to get a hit?

 

I'm waaaaaaaaaaay more concerned with the fact that he can't underhand toss a ball to a shortstop to turn a DP. He's made what, 3 or 4 errors this spring? That's unacceptable, especially for a second baseman. Maybe he has throwing issues a la chuck knoblauch. Who knows, maybe he gets moved to center field. I think this would greatly increase his value if he could make the transition. Of course this is PURE speculation and admittedly based on a very small sample size, but his defense is definitely shaky.

 

On the other hand, his hitting will come. The guy has hit at every level so far, and has the quickest bat in the system. It's not like he's getting completely over-matched, just fooled on some off-speed pitches.

[brettac1]

Can there please never be another pitcher named Phelps in a Brewers uniform?

[rluzinski]

The problem is just because you play AT a position doesn't mean you can PLAY that position. Ask Hart about 3B and Greive about, well any postion.

 

Weeks is destined for CF.

[bork]

The non-roster pitchers sure aren't helping themselves in spring so far. With the roster numbers, I just don't see any way they make the roster. (Unless they really want that "Burba-type" in the bullpen)

[Frank Mallon]

Helms isn't doing much to impress either.

[scoop53714]

I disagree...i think Helms is playing at the top of his game. He has one hit already this spring....doesn't he?

[hermanator34]

I disagree...i think Helms is playing at the top of his game. He has one hit already this spring....doesn't he?

 

But scoop, now every time Helms tries to pull outside pitches and plays pepper with the SS, he only gets thrown out by 7 steps instead of his customary 8 from last year. Those 15-20 lbs are making all the difference.

 

And, he's a slow starter every year. Just give him until August 1. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Fredbear]

WES FINALLY FOUND A WAY TO GET ON BASE!!

[xisxisxis]

I disagree...i think Helms is playing at the top of his game. He has one hit already this spring....doesn't he?

 

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[RyDogg66]

Hey - clancy got an email in. Sorry clancy - the DH isn't coming to the NL anytime soon...

[Roscoe Chill]

A few months at Nashville could be the difference to trading JJ for prospects during the 2010 season, rather than 2009.

 

I'm sorry, but if you feel this way, what is the point of even being a Brewer fan? If every hot prospect the Brewers have is just biding his time until they are traded for more prospects will be traded for more prospects who will be traded for more prospects?

[RyDogg66]

Since the Brewers aren't going to contend this year, what's the rush to start his arby clock?

 

I thought we officially banned this type type of thinking. See the sig below. We have to start now if we are ever going to get anywhere.

[filthyfrog]

Three hits in the second, zero in the other eight frames.

 

Hey, at least Sheets appeared to be sharp and Hardy picked up another 2B.

[FVBrewerFan]

Krynzel and Hardy should begin the season in Milw. Hardy as the starting SS, Krynzel can platoon with Clark, PH late in games, even play RF/LF occasionally. All that means at least 300 ABs. Weeks needs to go down and work on his defense. Fielder simply doesn't have a spot with Overbay there. Same is true for Hart.