Archive for: Manny Parra

Daybreak Doppler: As Close As It Gets Till September 8

Daybreak Doppler: As Close As It Gets Till September 8

This week’s Daybreak Doppler Dames theme is 2011 Packers Opponents’ Cheerleaders. St. Louis Rams A lot of talk yesterday about the expansion of Lambeau Feild & the possibility of another stock sale. Jaymes spent... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. The 7th Inning – 7.19.11

A Simple Kind of Fan.  The 7th Inning – 7.19.11

The Milwaukee Brewers added another key piece to their playoff bullpen puzzle last week with the addition of Francisco Rodriguez.  After KRod waived his vesting option that was based on games finished, Runnin’ Ron Roenicke now has the luxury... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. A Solution to the Estrada Enquiry– 5.17.11

The Brewers have too many starting pitchers, which is obviously an awesome problem to have.  For the first time in my memory as a Milwaukee Brewers fan, the team has six legitimate starting pitchers.  As recently as last year, the Brewers... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. A Platoon is Needed– 5.3.11

The platoon in baseball is often discussed as an effective way to manage a team that has some parts, but not a complete player, at one defensive position.  Factors such as defensive excellence, health, speed, and experience can all determine... read more »

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. The Down on the Farm Edition 2.1.11

Is Mark Rogers a starting pitcher? Following minor league prospects used to be a difficult task.  The Milwaukee Journal or the Milwaukee Sentinel didn’t print minor league box scores and there certainly wasn’t a plethora of resources available... read more »