They just showed Ryan's home/road splits for this year, which clearly favor hitting on the road in the first month. I know a few people who find this concerning for some reason.
Here are Braun's career splits, showing that he's a great hitter no matter where he steps in the box. Considering who does the official scoring at MP, I'm not surprised to see a lower BA at home.
Just goes to prove baseball is a long season and, more often than not, things even out in the end.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Fear The Deer (I love that!)
I've been reading quite a few things today about how the Bucks "hard work" & "effort" allowed them to steal a game in ATL last night. Honestly, those things are about as crazy to me as "professional hitter".
The difference in the last 4 minutes as opposed to the first 44 was the Bucks started taking the ball to the rim & forced quite a few fouls, which they took advantage of. Add to that timely shooting, fortuitous rebounds, & Hawk misses, and you get a feel-good comeback.
On the other hand, hats off to the Deer for taking a game no one gave them a chance to. Friday night can't come soon enough.
The difference in the last 4 minutes as opposed to the first 44 was the Bucks started taking the ball to the rim & forced quite a few fouls, which they took advantage of. Add to that timely shooting, fortuitous rebounds, & Hawk misses, and you get a feel-good comeback.
On the other hand, hats off to the Deer for taking a game no one gave them a chance to. Friday night can't come soon enough.
Is Trevor Time Ticking Down?
I haven't commented on this yet, mostly due to the baseball season being so long that usually everything evens out in the end, but...
Pitching is predicated on location & deception, neither of which Trevor Hoffman has at the moment. Would removing him from the closer role correct that? Is it like a shooter in basketball: keep throwing them up until they go in?
Without having the pulse of the clubhouse at my fingertips, maybe they should pull him from that role for a bit. I know it's not beer-league softball, but having victory snatched away multiple times by a couple errant pitches could breed some animosity. Though, admittedly, I don't know how major leaguers feel about being let down by their pitching. I suppose we could say they should score more runs & it's a moot point.
I wasn't high on the re-signing of Hoffman at that price in the first place, as pitching the 9th is no different than pitching the 1st... 3 outs is 3 outs.
Pitching is predicated on location & deception, neither of which Trevor Hoffman has at the moment. Would removing him from the closer role correct that? Is it like a shooter in basketball: keep throwing them up until they go in?
Without having the pulse of the clubhouse at my fingertips, maybe they should pull him from that role for a bit. I know it's not beer-league softball, but having victory snatched away multiple times by a couple errant pitches could breed some animosity. Though, admittedly, I don't know how major leaguers feel about being let down by their pitching. I suppose we could say they should score more runs & it's a moot point.
I wasn't high on the re-signing of Hoffman at that price in the first place, as pitching the 9th is no different than pitching the 1st... 3 outs is 3 outs.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Soup's Off
Narveson in, Suppan out. What the hell, throw it against the wall & see what sticks.
I like Suppan. He seems to be a good teammate, great in the community, a class act all around, but he has been in decline for the last three years. WHIP up, K/BB ratio nearing even... At this point, I have doubts about his ability to even reach league averages.
I'm inclined to believe this move has more to do with recent past performance than it does his two '10 starts.
I like Suppan. He seems to be a good teammate, great in the community, a class act all around, but he has been in decline for the last three years. WHIP up, K/BB ratio nearing even... At this point, I have doubts about his ability to even reach league averages.
I'm inclined to believe this move has more to do with recent past performance than it does his two '10 starts.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Bucks Close Gap
Outside shooting & defense was the story tonight. Quite the win for the home fans at the BC. Even Dan G. had a strong game. If Gadzuric & Thomas can play like this consistently, anything can happen.
On a personal note, my little bro & my pops were at the game tonight. I'm very happy my brother got to see that live as his love for the Bucks can only be rivaled by my love for the Brewers.
On a personal note, my little bro & my pops were at the game tonight. I'm very happy my brother got to see that live as his love for the Bucks can only be rivaled by my love for the Brewers.
Hardware for the Deer
Congrats to John Hammond & the Milwaukee Bucks organization.
Well deserved for Hammond, as he has shown how to field a competitive team amidst bad contracts, well-scouted drafting, & deft trades.
Good luck to the Bucks tonight in game 3.
Well deserved for Hammond, as he has shown how to field a competitive team amidst bad contracts, well-scouted drafting, & deft trades.
Good luck to the Bucks tonight in game 3.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Don't Jump Overboard
Yesterday's game vs. tonight's game is why I don't put much stock in 20-run outbursts... It's a long season.
Aside from this past weekend, the Crew has had terrible luck on many sharply-hit balls being caught on offense and equally terrible luck with bloopers falling in against them.
The ship is not sinking, it's just rocking around in the waves right now.
Aside from this past weekend, the Crew has had terrible luck on many sharply-hit balls being caught on offense and equally terrible luck with bloopers falling in against them.
The ship is not sinking, it's just rocking around in the waves right now.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Really?
Oh, my good god.
Not gay enough for the Gay World Series... I guess I should start watching for the four horsemen.
Not gay enough for the Gay World Series... I guess I should start watching for the four horsemen.
Big Ben, Big Ben, Big Ben
Strong showing by Goodell.
The first accusation I took rather lightly, as it was quite some time ago & then went into a civil suit. This time, I'm inclined to wonder what the hell some of these guys are thinking. Well-paid children who all want the love that comes from the spotlight, but don't respect the ones who give it.
Looks like a duck, walks like a duck...
The first accusation I took rather lightly, as it was quite some time ago & then went into a civil suit. This time, I'm inclined to wonder what the hell some of these guys are thinking. Well-paid children who all want the love that comes from the spotlight, but don't respect the ones who give it.
Looks like a duck, walks like a duck...
Strong showing for Skiles
Congrats to Scott...
It's too bad AB went down, as this was a very well-rounded Buck team since the addition of Salmons.
It's too bad AB went down, as this was a very well-rounded Buck team since the addition of Salmons.
Fielder has sore hand
Prince is currently dealing with some soreness in his hand, possibly affecting his power swing.
Which makes one wonder if his mini-tantrum on the bench last week is the cause.
Which makes one wonder if his mini-tantrum on the bench last week is the cause.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Brewers Contacted Dye
Interesting note from MLB Trade Rumors I had not seen anywhere else about the Crew reaching out to Jermaine Dye.
With the recent talk of Edmonds starting over Hart, I think it's safe to say Corey has fallen well out of favor with the front office.
A right field of Edmonds from the left & Dye from the right... sure the defense may not invoke Willie Mays, but that could be one solid, productive outfielder.
With the recent talk of Edmonds starting over Hart, I think it's safe to say Corey has fallen well out of favor with the front office.
A right field of Edmonds from the left & Dye from the right... sure the defense may not invoke Willie Mays, but that could be one solid, productive outfielder.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Rankings
Fangraphs with some Brewer love.
Cameron feels about the same as I do as far as win total. I think last year would've been around the same with healthy pitching. I'll take that... flare here, run there... 90 wins becomes more than a pipe dream. He also mentions a year of Weeks, which most Brewer fans are aching to see also.
Another comment deals with Milwaukee's tilt toward statistical analysis. Something that could not have been said for the previous regime.
Cameron feels about the same as I do as far as win total. I think last year would've been around the same with healthy pitching. I'll take that... flare here, run there... 90 wins becomes more than a pipe dream. He also mentions a year of Weeks, which most Brewer fans are aching to see also.
Another comment deals with Milwaukee's tilt toward statistical analysis. Something that could not have been said for the previous regime.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Fear The Deer
Huge double OT win for the Bucks. I was only able to catch the last 2 minutes + extra time, but the real standout from what I saw was Ilyasova. Put aside his 3-ball to tie it with 6 ticks left, his energy under the boards was critical.
Losing Redd was the best thing that could've happened to this team. Salmons, Bogut, & Jennings are playing well together. The bench is a great compliment to the starters.
If you're not paying attention to this team, you should be. Exciting, well-coached, energetic... a good reflection of WI sports.
Losing Redd was the best thing that could've happened to this team. Salmons, Bogut, & Jennings are playing well together. The bench is a great compliment to the starters.
If you're not paying attention to this team, you should be. Exciting, well-coached, energetic... a good reflection of WI sports.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Braun/Prince
It's nice to see the World-Wide Leader can mention teams outside of the East coast. Fielder & Braun absolutely have to be considered in the upper echelon of tandems in the MLB.
While I've been prone to stress on Fielder's impending FA, enjoying these two young gentlemen has been a treat. I hope Brewer fans fathom even half of what they've been able to accomplish.
While I've been prone to stress on Fielder's impending FA, enjoying these two young gentlemen has been a treat. I hope Brewer fans fathom even half of what they've been able to accomplish.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Braun was out of the lineup for the 1st ST game today. Evidently, he ran into the fence yesterday... let's hope that isn't the reason why.
Mr. Jenkins, can you please call young Ryan and tell him that these games don't mean anything? Thanx.
Mr. Jenkins, can you please call young Ryan and tell him that these games don't mean anything? Thanx.
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