This week's poll was open from Tuesday at noon through Thursday and received 272 responses. Here are some notable results:
- Despite the fact that the poll opened before the change was announced, a plurality of voters (48%) wanted Francisco Rodriguez moved into the closer role. 29%, however, think the Brewers shouldn't have a designated closer.
- Just 33% of voters approve of the decision to have Zack Greinke skip a start, assuming he's not injured.
- Voters are split on what to do with Greinke: 48% think the Brewers should offer him a five year/$100 million contract or more, but 42% think they should trade him.
- Ron Roenicke's approval rating has fallen to a season-low 47%.
- We're now up to 63% of fans who think this Brewer team cannot make the playoffs.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Who should be the Brewers' closer?
Response | Votes | % |
John Axford | 28 | 10% |
Francisco Rodriguez | 131 | 48% |
Someone else | 17 | 6% |
They shouldn't have a designated closer. | 80 | 29% |
Undecided | 16 | 6% |
Assuming he's not injured, do you approve of the Brewers' decision to have Zack Greinke skip a start?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 91 | 33% |
No | 140 | 51% |
Undecided | 41 | 15% |
Assuming these are the only options, what should the Brewers do with Zack Greinke?
Response | Votes | % |
Trade him before the July 31 deadline. | 115 | 42% |
Offer him an extension worth $100+ million over at least five years. | 130 | 48% |
Keep him without an extension. |
17 | 6% |
Undecided | 10 | 4% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 186 | 68% | 73% | -5% |
No | 38 | 14% | 14% | n/c |
Undecided | 48 | 18% | 13% | +5% |
Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 129 | 47% | 59% | -12% |
No | 86 | 32% | 26% | +6% |
Undecided | 57 | 21% | 15% | +6% |
Do you approve of the job Rick Kranitz is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 103 | 38% | 40% | -2% |
No | 105 | 39% | 32% | +7% |
Undecided | 64 | 24% | 28% | -4% |
Do you approve of the job Johnny Narron is doing as Hitting Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 113 | 42% | 38% | +4% |
No | 81 | 30% | 40% | -10% |
Undecided | 78 | 29% | 23% | +6% |
Do you think this Brewer team can still make the playoffs?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 80 | 29% | 38% | -9% |
No | 171 | 63% | 49% | +14% |
Undecided | 21 | 8% | 13% | -5% |