SB Nation User Blog: oconnobe

2009 2B, SS, and 3B Situation

oconnobe — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:49:33 -0000

What would be the most preferable combination of 2B, 3B, and SS starters for the 2009 Brewers, taking both offense and defense into account? I like the idea of Gamel at 3B and Escobar at 2B ... It would add another LH bat in the lineup, and Escobar's defensive skills would offset Gamel's lack of defensive skills. I would hate to move Hardy to 3B, only to have Gamel arrive shortly thereafter.

That's just my opinion ... Vote for your preference in the poll!

Poll

Vote for your favorite 2009 Brewers starting infield combination! (2B, SS, 3B)

Could It Be Macha???

oconnobe — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 22:21:31 -0000

Could It Be Macha???

TH reports that Macha is the strong leading candidate for manager, based on conversations he has had at the World Series. I like Macha, but I worry about how his tenure ended in Oakland.

Appleton Post Crescent article on the Rattlers

oconnobe — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 14:31:15 -0000

Appleton Post Crescent article on the Rattlers

Among other things, it talks about Appleton being the prime rehab location for injured Brewers trying to make it back to the majors.

Brewers/Rattlers agreement

oconnobe — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 20:04:45 -0000

Brewers/Rattlers agreement

This may have already been mentioned, but it looks like the Brewers have reached a deal with the Timber Rattlers to play A ball in Fox Cities Stadium beginning in 2009.

Our friend Bernie's latest take on the Cardinals

oconnobe — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 13:54:17 -0000

Our friend Bernie's latest take on the Cardinals

(from today's St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

Bay Area Baseball

oconnobe — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:50:16 -0000

My wife and I are traveling to San Francisco for a mini-vacation next week. We are going to a Yankees/A's game in Oakland and a A's/Giants game in San Francisco. We have never been to either park before, so we are looking for suggestions. How is parking? Any favorite concession items? Other things to do near the parks? Should I be scouting Lincecum for a possible trade involving Hall?

Thanks for any ideas or suggestions!

MLB Parity

oconnobe — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:38:48 -0000

I was surprised when I heard on the radio this morning that the Rays possessed the best record in baseball with a mere 30-20 record. After looking at the standings, the Rays and the Diamondbacks both lead the majors at 30-20. Conversely, the worst record in baseball belongs to Seattle at 18-33. This a mere 12.5 game difference between the best and worst in all of baseball!

This has to be good for the game, with so many teams still thinking they have a shot at the playoffs. Can we thank revenue sharing for this?

Defensive Concerns?

oconnobe — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 13:40:28 -0000

How much do we need to be concerned about the Brewers' defensive performance thus far? As has been stated in another diary, Prince's defense does not seem to help the rest of the infield's performance.

Based on the small sample size of spring training games so far, Weeks has committed 4 errors, Nunez 3, Fielder and Counsell 2 errors apiece. All other defenders have 0 or 1 error. Will this be a liability in 2008?

Personally, I believe our overall defense will be average, with Cameron, Hardy, Hall and Hart making up for deficiencies elsewhere. Our offense will be good enough to win games with an average defense.

Thoughts, anyone?

Ballpark Fare

oconnobe — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:27:33 -0000

As we wait for some meaningful Brewer news and notes, I find myself longing for my first trip to Miller Park of 2008. For those of us that have been to Miller Park, are there any opinions out there on the tastiest concession options?

As for me, I vote for a loaded nachos and a cold Leinie's. My wife likes searching for the bakery cart and the caramel apples dipped in chocolate candy!

Poll

If I could have only one food item at Miller Park, it would be ...

other food item

4 votes

no food ... only beer

11 votes

hot dog with stadium sauce

19 votes

brat

21 votes

one of the other racing sausages

11 votes

loaded nachos

6 votes

pretzel and cheese dip

2 votes

burger

0 votes

74 votes | Poll has closed

Feliz still on radar?

oconnobe — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 19:13:35 -0000

Ken Rosenthal writes that the Crew may still be interested in signing Pedro Feliz, and that Hall may be reluctant to move to third base after the Cameron signing. I'm not sure how much truth there is to this, but I would not like this move.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7664722?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49