My Spring training report

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feeds@yuku.com (brewers4eric) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:15:07 GMT

Excellent post Molitor Fan. Great insight, well written, and a terrific read.

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feeds@yuku.com (molitor fan) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:30:08 GMT

One thing I had wanted to mention, but had forgotten, was the relationship between Simmons and Yost. It is on a completely different level than those of Sveum or Maddux and Yost, and, at the very least will create a new dynamic in the dugout. It was kind of funny seeing Yost introduce Simmons to players like Cain and LaPorta during the B game (the coaches sat on chairs actually on the field next to the dugout). Simmons was very into the games and was chatting Yost's ear off pretty much...

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feeds@yuku.com (iluvlamp) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:47:55 GMT

Appreciate the post MF. Sounds like you had a great time. Nice read.

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feeds@yuku.com (TooLiveBrew) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:19:03 GMT

"Nunez-y" is now my new favorite word.

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feeds@yuku.com (molitor fan) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:17:39 GMT

Everytime I have seen Pena he has looked good - he relieved Capuano the other day and had a quick inning, and looked real good in the B game earlier in the week too. Nice velocity married with seemingly good poise. I know Agent 39 (his agent, and brewerfan contributor) is expecting Luis to be up at some point this year. Of those expected to make an impact this year, I think Riske has gotten hit the hardest this spring, and even he had a nice performance after get clobbered by his first few...

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feeds@yuku.com (sweepscc) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 13:47:11 GMT

Prince's head has inflated.(maybe rightfully so) I think we'll see a few outbursts this year from him in some form or fashion. He's becoming my least favorite Brewer although everytime a player hits a no doubter I tend to overlook their temperament.

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feeds@yuku.com (TooLiveBrew) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:06:43 GMT

Cole Gillespie -- This was the 3rd guy that really stood out to me. Hit a towering foul fly ball one pitch, then blasted a no doubter right after. Looks like a guy who has a clear idea at the plate.

I'm really taking a liking to this guy - great BB rate from college has certainly translated to pros. I'm really looking for Cole to shoot up to AAA ball this season. He'd make an incredible 4th OF once our starting trio is LaPorta - Hart - Braun, and could...

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feeds@yuku.com (Scooter1027) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 11:57:40 GMT

JohnBriggs12 wrote:
molitor fan,

Did you see Luis Pena? Can we expect him to be part of the pen by September?

I can respond to thsi one. I watched the 5-2 split squad win over Oakland yesterday. I'll be seeing the Cubs today, and I'm going on tuesday and thursday as well. I can give a couple observations.

Luis Pena -- Looked great in this...

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feeds@yuku.com (Tbadder) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:32:49 GMT

Awesome report--thanks a ton. I keep flip-flopping on the Prince thing. Part of me wants to say it's all apart of growing up. Sure he's a petulant, snotty rich kid who needs to learn how to handle himself--and like a lot of great young players over the years he'll figure it out and be just fine. But another part of me hopes that his stupidity derails the entire Brewer season, and that it affects his long term value. So that while he may still end up very rich, he won't be able...

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feeds@yuku.com (JohnBriggs12) — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 08:06:14 GMT

molitor fan,

Did you see Luis Pena? Can we expect him to be part of the pen by September?

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feeds@yuku.com (John Brew) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 23:41:33 GMT

What a great read- thanks. How is the bullpen looking? Manny Parra?

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feeds@yuku.com (molitor fan) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:21:43 GMT

In regard to Fermaint, it was just body language, and the way he was swinging the bat seemed to be just arbitrary, with no thought behind his approach. Guys like Ford and Cain went into each bp swing with an agenda, but Fermaint seemed like he could not care less, that it was just spring training, swinging with all arms.

Braun's approach seemed good, not really first pitch swinging, and I know he drew a walk or two...Prince's approach was a little more perfunctory if I...

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feeds@yuku.com (RickieDROPSbombs) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:09:52 GMT

I love what I'm hearing about the crew, by the way Molitor Fan, that report was awesome. Great job

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feeds@yuku.com (JJHardy7) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:00:54 GMT

Thanks for the report!

Charlie Fermaint looked like he did not give a hoot;

I'm just curious as to what gave you the impression. I've never met the guy or seen him play in person, but I have followed him a bit through his career and he seems to be an enigma to a certain extent. Do mind giving more details in regards to Charlie?

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feeds@yuku.com (TooLiveBrew) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 15:05:25 GMT

Prince was in a foul mood on 3/3 because a fan was razzing him hard about his contract as he was leaving the field via the tunnel in the 6th inning. Prince launched a few f bombs and challenged the fan to come down to him and say that. Prince then said he would not be signing any more autographs (he was signing again on Wednesday after taking Tuesday off), and the fan was escorted out of the stadium as some fans awaiting autographs were very...

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feeds@yuku.com (Gobias Industries) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:29:32 GMT

Appreciate the report molitor fan. Nice to get info from someone who actually saw each player perform, instead of relying on box scores to see how everyone's doing.

Great to hear about Braun. I was thinking he was due for a dip in his .OPS this year, but let's be honest, he's a really special player that will probably continue to get better and better. Is Braun working the count better, or is he still swinging at the first pitch a lot like last season? Not that...

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feeds@yuku.com (uwisfan) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:25:50 GMT

wow, excellent read! If you got anything else, keep it coming!

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feeds@yuku.com (KCBrewerfan34) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 13:01:31 GMT

Great report!!!! As for Prince my understanding is that Attanasion has a long term deal on the table for Prince, he's appears pretty pissed so doubtful he would take the offer but at least we're setting some groundwork, in a couple of years $200,000 won't mean much to the Prince.

GO BREW

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feeds@yuku.com (bigpeteanderson) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:59:14 GMT

I sure hope Prince doesn't do a Gary Sheffield act.

My Spring training report

feeds@yuku.com (molitor fan) — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 12:51:06 GMT

I got back last night from a weeks worth of games at Maryvale and elsewhere, and thought I would give a player-centric report of my trip.

Let's start with catching and go from there. Kendell is hitting and throwing very well right now. He seems to have severe opposite field and middle of the field tendencies, and like many of the Brewer regulars, started pretty much every one of the six games I saw. It would not shock me if he did not have a home run all year, as his swing is...