This week's Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from noon on Monday through the day Tuesday and received 230 responses. Here are some notable results:
- 43% of fans predicted the Brewers will win between 80-84 games this season, and 59% combined to predict they'll win 84 or fewer. 33% have them winning 85-89, and just 8% think they'll win more than that.
- 45% of voters approve of the suggestion to have Alex Gonzalez play first base this spring, while 39% do not.
- 91% of voters are comfortable with Jean Segura opening the season at shortstop despite limited experience at the upper levels of the minors, but just 54% are comfortable with Hunter Morris opening the season on the roster despite a similar level of experience.
- Ron Roenicke is opening spring training with a 76% approval rating, and Doug Melvin is at 81%. They finished the 2012 season at 81 and 92% approval, respectively.
Full results are below.
Do you approve of Ron Roenicke's suggestion that Alex Gonzalez could start some games at first base while Corey Hart is out?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 106 | 45% |
No | 92 | 39% |
Undecided | 36 | 15% |
Are you comfortable with Jean Segura (who will turn 23 in March and has played just 52 career games above AA) as the Brewers' primary shortstop in 2013?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 214 | 91% |
No | 12 | 5% |
Undecided | 8 | 3% |
Would you be comfortable with Hunter Morris (who is 24 and has never played above AA) making the Opening Day roster?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 127 | 54% |
No | 58 | 25% |
Undecided | 49 | 21% |
Which would you prefer the Brewers carry to open the season?
Response | Votes | % |
Five position players on the bench and seven bullpen pitchers, as usual. | 165 | 71% |
Four position players on the bench and eight bullpen pitchers. | 51 | 22% |
Something else | 6 | 3% |
Undecided | 12 | 5% |
Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 177 | 76% |
No | 26 | 11% |
Undecided | 31 | 13% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as general manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 190 | 81% |
No | 24 | 10% |
Undecided | 20 | 9% |
How many regular season games do you expect the Brewers to win in 2013?
Response | Votes | % |
74 or less | 6 | 3% |
75-79 | 31 | 13% |
80-84 | 101 | 43% |
85-89 | 78 | 33% |
90-95 | 18 | 8% |
96 or more | 0 | 0% |