I hope you like it. Jeff, I know you're looking in tonight to read
it...thank you for being so open with me.
-Todd
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Jeff Juden Interview
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Posts: 4143 October 21, 2009 9:51 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
If you don't got Mojo Nixon, then your store could use some fixinnnnnnnnnn!
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Posts: 307 October 21, 2009 9:54 PM |
Awesome interview, he seems like a real genuine guy.
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Posts: 11012 October 21, 2009 10:00 PM Brewerfan.net Staff |
Wow, Todd, another home run interview.
And speaking of home runs...my apologies, Jeff, but I'll confess, I don't remember your grand slam; but I love that you got someone a home run inning prize and that it had such value for the winner. Thanks so much for taking time for Brewerfan.net.
Reppin' Brew Crew, he who hits now, will do damage, prepare for a trip 'round
bases...
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Posts: 1292 October 21, 2009 11:43 PM |
That home run story is really cool! Thanks Todd and Jeff for a great interview!
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Posts: 844 October 22, 2009 1:04 AM |
Thanks for the interview. I was a big fan of Nuke the year he was in Milwaukee and was disappointed when they let him go. I remember watching him throw the
first complete game that the team had in ages (think it was against the Giants).
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Posts: 2471 October 22, 2009 5:57 AM |
Awesome job Todd! I always liked Juden, and it was very good to hear his thoughts.
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Posts: 274 October 22, 2009 8:17 AM |
Poor FP Santangelo...
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Posts: 758 October 22, 2009 12:38 PM |
Didn't his band play Summerfest? I think I recall Matty V. saying something about that way back when.
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Posts: 8076 October 22, 2009 12:50 PM |
Thanks for posting the interview. Nice work.
I have to admit that I was a little concerned about Juden's analysis regarding some of the interpersonal disputes and being traded so frequently. I have the feeling there was a lot more to it and that Juden was either minimizing or denying responsibility. I didn't see a whole lot of remorse or accountability in regards to his behavior and how he dealt with people. I know that interviews in print don't always capture the tone and body language of a person, but I was hoping he would show some recognition of having made mistakes in the past and learning from it. But I guess not. To me, he just reinforced the impression that I had of him . . . and maybe that is who he really is even today. I don't know. Am I misinterpreting his responses? |
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Posts: 4145 October 22, 2009 1:30 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
For those of you who use Facebook, here's the link to the fan page for, "Jeff Juden and the Nuke 14 Band."
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jeff-Juden-and-the-Nuke-14-Band/117059146632
If you don't got Mojo Nixon, then your store could use some fixinnnnnnnnnn!
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Posts: 58 October 22, 2009 1:40 PM |
Good Interview once again. Keep em coming!
Part 1 read the blog: http://diener34.mlblogs.com/
Part 2 vote...when the time comes... |
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Posts: 1860 October 22, 2009 2:19 PM |
I like to hear both sides of the story and if Jeff is reading I hope you are doing well. I never had any reason to like or dislike him and thought he did his
job well enough for us in some very difficult times. I do think while one or two incidents can be explained away when you see so many of them popping up in
different places with different people the person should own some of that as being on him. Not all but some. I really don't think it's always everyone
else's fault.
The interview itself was done very well. It allowed us to see him from a different point of view while not avoiding uncomfortable questions. Not a candy coated piece by any means. Excellent job. |
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Posts: 2612 October 22, 2009 6:47 PM |
I didn't follow the Brewers in the 90's. (Good decade to take off)
I've never heard of Jeff Juden before this interview. Not sure why I even read it - but that was really an enjoyable read. Thanks Todd. |
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Posts: 11526 October 22, 2009 7:40 PM |
I remember Jeff Juden for his massive implosions both on the field and in the dugout. So much talent, but teams didn't want the guy around.
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Posts: 36 October 22, 2009 9:00 PM |
Great read even though my memories of Juden are rather vague at best. The interviewer has a knack for good questions. Given that, and my interest in the topic,
makes me think that brewerfan.net could generate many great articles from all kinds of former brewers. I know I'd love to hear updates and reminiscing from
Greg Vaugn again as well as guys like Cal Eldred, Jamie Navaro, John Jaha and etc etc etc. The 90's were a horrible but somehow glorious decade at the same
time for the Brewers. Not sure what I mean by that. I'm curious how Juden was decided upon.
vaccinator77: funny avator, made me laugh. |
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splitterpfj |
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Posts: 4146 October 22, 2009 9:38 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
Thanks everyone....and there will be more interviews coming, there's no question of that.
If you don't got Mojo Nixon, then your store could use some fixinnnnnnnnnn!
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Posts: 1946 October 22, 2009 10:28 PM The Weatherman
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Great interview. I learn so much more about baseball through these than I do through anything on TV.
It is always nice to hear things from the players' perspective, and it seems like due to all the various pressures of being a big league, an important perspective in many of those incidents gets withheld for many years. The interview with Brooks Kieschnick seemed to have many of the same themes--Brooks had issues when the Cubs changed management and Jeff got pushed around between a number of organizations. It is important to keep this in mind when the Brewers bring in players who have bounced around through a number of organizations--it isn't easy to keep adapting to different managers, coaches, philosophies, etc. As for the stories with the altercations, especially with Pedro Martinez, it is really the statistics of the players involved that is going to determine management's decision, not who was actually to blame for the issues. Jeff clearly wanted to win and perform in the big leagues, but his methods of dealing with the pressure (playing guitar) didn't always rub off the right way on his teammates. There seem to be lots of internal dynamics in big league clubhouses that are hard to diagnose--and you can't expect to get any honest answers through the media as the events are unfolding. We never really got the whole story on the resolution to the Manny Parra incident from 2008...I'm sure there was some sort of lasting effect. So I guess that's my interpretation, maybe it helps answer Ajay's questions. Best of luck to Jeff in the future! |
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Posts: 239 October 23, 2009 12:17 PM |
I think more so than having to deal with different managers and coaches it would be harder with all of the off field logistics. Unless a player, like Juden,
has a good wife I see adapting to different cities very hard. Juden played in a day where there wasn't a GPS unit in almost every car. He had to deal with
his apartment/house, and getting around a new town hoping he doesn't get lost going to the ballpark. I have talked to a few players that I have come to
know, and with the Packer talk shows on the radio dealing with tickets for friends nad family members seems like a lot of work. Most players leave that up to
their spouses.
Adapting to coaches and managers shouldn't be too hard since he's probably had dozens from little league through high school, and then through the minor league systems. |
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Posts: 4152 October 27, 2009 3:10 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
Mr Juden has joined Brewerfan as a member...welcome aboard Jeff!
If you don't got Mojo Nixon, then your store could use some fixinnnnnnnnnn!
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Posts: 4766 October 27, 2009 5:22 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
Welcome, indeed!
Hope to see you on the boards!
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Posts: 6703 October 27, 2009 6:10 PM |
I'll chime in and say that I enjoyed reading the interview as well. I admit I only very vaguely remember Mr. Juden's career as a Brewer. '98
wasn't exactly a memorable year for the Brewers in general, though.
I have a blog! Revel in the mediocrity! The Mase
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