We'd like to go to the Playoffs, that would be cool.
By Jack Moore on February 22, 2012
The Milwaukee Brewers offense was good in 2011, but it stops there. At fifth in the National league in runs scored and sporting just a 102 OPS+, any positive adjective past good doesn’t qualify — not great, not excellent, and certainly not doubleplusgood…. [More]
By Jack Moore on February 15, 2012
The Brewers pitching staff — a rather perennial weakness turned into a strength by a pair of offseason trades — was very good throughout much of the 2011 season. The squad as a whole posted a 3.63 ERA despite the hitter-friendly nature of Miller Park…. [More]
By Jack Moore on February 13, 2012
There are certain players whose struggles at the plate are understandable. It’s clear that some players are in the major leagues for their gloves, not their bats. Some of them make it incredibly obvious: Then, there are players like Carlos Gomez. Clearly, Gomez’s glove is… [More]
By Jack Moore on February 9, 2012
Back in January, the Brewers signed Brooks Conrad to a minor-league contract. If you just thought, “You mean that guy who made all the errors in that playoff game?” you are completely forgiven; I essentially did the same. But when we revisit the state of… [More]
By Jack Moore on February 7, 2012
Anybody who has participated in a snake-type fantasy draft (in any sport) is familiar with the idea of the run. In baseball, it’s often the closer run. All of a sudden, one or two guys draft a closer. The next thing you know, it’s two… [More]
By Jack Moore on February 6, 2012
As mentioned earlier today, the changes here at Disciples of Uecker continue to roll in. Now we are proud to unveil a new, sleeker look for the new partnership between Disciples of Uecker and Bernie’s Crew. We’d like to give a huge thanks to graphic… [More]
By Jack Moore on February 6, 2012
If you like Disciples of Uecker on Facebook, you may have noted a very cryptic announcement of some big news last night. Indeed, major changes are afoot here at Disciples of Uecker. Beginning today, the site is merging with Bernie’s Crew, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel blog… [More]
By Jack Moore on January 25, 2012
Yesterday, Prince Fielder signed a nine-year, $214 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. If Fielder had been traded before last offseason, maybe it wouldn’t have been so tough. The offseason of 2011 was set up to be the transition period for the franchise. The team… [More]
By Jack Moore on January 17, 2012
Such is the nature of deadlines: when one exists, it will be pushed to the limit. The Brewers deadline to negotiate with Norichika Aoki was no different. The Brewers had until 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon to sign the Japanese outfielder to a contract after winning… [More]
By Jack Moore on January 6, 2012
This year, my roommates really don’t care that much about sports. As far as I can tell, the only reason they watched Game Five of the National League Division Series with me was to watch my incredibly over-the-top reactions and yelling at every single pitch…. [More]
