This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday, and received 306 responses. Here are some notable results:
- The Brewers' decisions regarding Aramis Ramirez, Alex Gonzalez, Casey McGehee and Norichika Aoki all received over 70% approval.
- The lone close call was Takashi Saito, with just 53% of voters thinking the Brewers made the right decision by letting him go.
- Nearly half of the poll voters (49%) said they expect the Brewers will win between 85-89 games this season. 24% are expecting between 90 and 94 wins.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Do you approve of the decision to sign Aramis Ramirez to a three year, $36 million deal?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 228 | 75% |
No | 49 | 16% |
Undecided | 29 | 9% |
The terms of Alex Gonzalez's new deal have him making $4.25 million in 2012, with a vesting option for 2013 that will pay him $4 million if he makes 525 plate appearances in 2012. Does this change your opinion on the signing?
Response | Votes | % |
No | 227 | 74% |
Yes, and I'm against it now. | 19 | 6% |
Yes, and I'm for it now. | 19 | 6% |
Undecided | 41 | 13% |
Assuming all three shortstops were available at this price, which would you have wanted the Brewers to sign?
Response | Votes | % |
Alex Gonzalez (one year, $4.25 million with vesting option for 2013) | 184 | 60% |
Clint Barmes (two years, $11 million) | 66 | 22% |
Rafael Furcal (two years, $14 million) | 30 | 10% |
Undecided | 26 | 8% |
Takashi Saito's new contract with the Diamondbacks will pay him $1.75 million in 2012. How should the Brewers have handled this situation?
Response | Votes | % |
They should have offered more. | 109 | 36% |
They made the right decision by not offering more. | 161 | 53% |
Undecided | 36 | 12% |
Do you approve of the decision to trade Casey McGehee to the Pirates for Jose Veras?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 245 | 80% |
No | 33 | 11% |
Undecided | 28 | 9% |
Do you approve of the decision to bid $2.5 million for the right to negotiate with Japanese outfielder Norichika Aoki?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 228 | 75% |
No | 29 | 9% |
Undecided | 49 | 16% |
Assuming Ryan Braun does get suspended to open the 2012 season, how many games do you expect the Brewers to win this season?
Response | Votes | % |
74 or less | 6 | 2% |
75-79 | 15 | 5% |
80-84 | 50 | 16% |
85-89 | 151 | 49% |
90-94 | 73 | 24% |
95-99 | 6 | 2% |
100 or more | 3 | 1% |
Undecided | 2 | 1% |