Mar. 30, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy (20) hits a single during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-US PRESSWIRE
This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday, and received 223 responses. Here are some notable results:
- 51% of voters said they're more optimistic about Jonathan Lucroy's 2012 season following his strong spring.
- A majority of voters said their expectations had not changed regarding Alex Gonzalez, Mat Gamel, Norichika Aoki, Cesar Izturis, Carlos Gomez, Ryan Braun and Zack Greinke.
- 86% of voters said they will see the 2012 season as a disappointment if the Brewers fail to reach the playoffs. 95% of voters expect the team to win 86 or more games.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Through Monday, Alex Gonzalez is hitting .440/.472/.780 in 19 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 82 | 37% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 2 | 1% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 137 | 61% |
| Undecided | 2 | 1% |
Through Monday, Jonathan Lucroy is hitting .479/.490/.729 in 18 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 114 | 51% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 0 | 0% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 108 | 48% |
| Undecided | 1 | 0% |
Through Monday, Mat Gamel is hitting .246/.317/.596 in 21 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 73 | 33% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 3 | 1% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 142 | 64% |
| Undecided | 5 | 2% |
Through Monday, Norichika Aoki is hitting .305/.349/.458 in 24 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 102 | 46% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 2 | 1% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 113 | 51% |
| Undecided | 6 | 3% |
Through Monday, Cesar Izturis is hitting .189/.241/.264 in 24 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 1 | 0% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 94 | 42% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 119 | 53% |
| Undecided | 9 | 4% |
Through Monday, Carlos Gomez is hitting .241/.267/.431 in 19 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 8 | 4% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 4 | 2% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 209 | 94% |
| Undecided | 2 | 1% |
Through Monday, Ryan Braun is hitting .220/.333/.415 in 17 games this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 5 | 2% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 26 | 12% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 189 | 85% |
| Undecided | 3 | 1% |
Through Monday, Zack Greinke has a 0.93 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 19.1 innings this spring. Has this affected your expectation for his performance in 2012?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 108 | 48% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 2 | 1% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 112 | 50% |
| Undecided | 1 | 0% |
Will you view the 2012 season as a disappointment if the Brewers fail to reach the postseason?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes | 102 | 86% |
| No | 19 | 9% |
| Undecided | 12 | 5% |
How many games do you expect the Brewers to win this season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| 80 or less | 1 | 0% |
| 81-85 | 11 | 5% |
| 86-90 | 103 | 46% |
| 91-95 | 96 | 43% |
| 96-100 | 10 | 4% |
| 101 or more | 2 | 1% |
| Undecided | 0 | 0% |
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