Archive for: Carlos Gomez

A Simple Kind of Fan. NL Preview – 3.29.11

Much like last week, I will be taking a closer look at the National League.  Pitching, pitching, and more pitching is what describes the National League race.  If you can’t go three deep with aces, you generally need not apply.  I will... read more »

 

Daybreak Doppler: Is The Proverbial Corner Finally Turned?

This week’s Daybreak Doppler Dames theme is Reality TV Hosts. A Padma Lakshmi (Top Chef) sort of morning. In split squad action yesterday, the results were mixed with the Brewers 0, 5; Royals/Padres 10/4. Bernie’s Crew on why Cruz’s... read more »

 

Daybreak Doppler: Happy or Sad?

This week’s Daybreak Doppler Dames theme is Twins. A Hailey and Sierra Partridge sort of morning. Make sure to head back this way in the afternoon for our Brewers Thursday Q & A with Jim Breen from Bernie’s Crew. CD over at... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. Playing 20 Questions for the Playoffs – 3.15.11

The exhibition season is killing me.  Every year I get swept up in the over emphasis on Spring Training stats and I forget that for every Casey McGehee, there are ten Brad Nelsons and Chris Duffys.  As a result, I am going to mix it up this... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. Should Prince Be Hitting Third? 3.8.11

No, this isn’t another column pondering a swap of Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder in the batting order.  That move has been done a few times in the past and the results have never panned out.  Usually both players scuffle and they eventually... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. Finding a Rickie Weeks in a Haystack 2.22.11

Is another HUGE year in store for Rickie in 2011? After many seasons of unfulfilled hopes and promise, Weeks put it all together and had a phenomenal 2010 season.  Despite the success of Weeks, many Brewer fans continue to bemoan the impending... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. Live from Cancun 2.15.11

No worries, I am bringing him back with me. This will be a somewhat abbreviated post this week.  After a month into the blog, I needed a vacation already!  Hence, while you are reading this, I am away in Cancun and surely sunburned, inebriated,... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. The Defensive Edition 1.25.11

This post today will be about defense.  From a fan’s perspective, defense is often a forgotten trait when taking into account the configuration of a baseball team.   The prevailing “Sportscenter” attitude seems to be one of ‘Show... read more »

 

Sunday Morning Musings

Preseason games in the National Football League can be an exercise in frustration for fans trying to gain any firm impressions on their favorite teams.  Teams and coaches are experimenting with different packages and personnel groupings while... read more »

 

Daybreak Doppler: A Series Sweep & Training Camp Coming

This weeks Daybreak Doppler Dames theme is women born in 1970. A Gabrielle Reece sort of morning. The Brewers notched a sweep this weekend in a couple of exciting games, especially Saturday with Ryan Braun’s walk-off single. Baseball... read more »