Overall, 353 responses were collected between 5 pm Monday and 5 pm Tuesday. Here are some of the notable results:
- Only 55% of voters think Jeff Suppan should be released when it's time for him to come off the DL. However, only 11% think he belongs in the rotation.
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Yovani Gallardo's contract extension was widely popular: 92% of voters agreed with the decision.
- Doug Melvin's approval rating is down 13% this week, from 87 to 74%.
- Ken Macha's disapproval rating is up 14%, from 14 to 28%.
- Before his first start, 89% of voters thought signing Doug Davis was a good idea. That number has fallen to 59%.
- 54% of voters think Jody Gerut, not Jim Edmonds, should be the primary backup in center field.
Follow the jump for the full results!
Question 1: What should the Brewers do with Jeff Suppan when he comes off the disabled list?
Response | Votes | % |
Put him in the rotation | 40 | 11% |
Put him in the bullpen | 116 | 32% |
Release him | 197 | 55% |
Question 2: Assuming the Brewers have to clear a roster spot for Jeff Suppan, who should be optioned or designated for assignment?
Response | Votes | % |
Dave Bush | 7 | 2% |
Manny Parra | 24 | 7% |
Chris Narveson | 16 | 4% |
Carlos Villanueva | 134 | 37% |
Claudio Vargas | 104 | 29% |
Mitch Stetter | 45 | 13% |
Other | 28 | 8% |
Question 3: Do you approve of the decision to sign Yovani Gallardo to a five year, $30.1 million contract extension?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 328 | 92% |
No | 8 | 2% |
Undecided | 17 | 5% |
Question 4: Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 265 | 74% | 87% | -13% |
No | 27 | 8% | 4% | +4% |
Undecided | 61 | 17% | 10% | +7% |
Question 5: Do you approve of the job Ken Macha is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 133 | 37% | 38% | -1% |
No | 102 | 28% | 14% | +15% |
Undecided | 118 | 33% | 48% | -15% |
Question 6: Do you approve of the job Rick Peterson is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 92 | 26% | 36% | -10% |
No | 43 | 12% | 2% | +12% |
Undecided | 218 | 61% | 62% | -1% |
Question 7: Do you agree with the decision to trade J.J. Hardy to the Twins for Carlos Gomez?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 200 | 56% | 59% | -3% |
No | 89 | 25% | 22% | +3% |
Undecided | 64 | 18% | 20% | -2% |
Question 8: Do you agree with the decision to sign Randy Wolf to a three year deal?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 291 | 81% | 77% | +4% |
No | 31 | 9% | 12% | -3% |
Undecided | 31 | 9% | 12% | -3% |
Question 9: Do you agree with the decision to sign Doug Davis to a one year deal?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 211 | 59% | 89% | -30% |
No | 74 | 21% | 6% | +15% |
Undecided | 68 | 19% | 5 | +14% |
Question 10: How often should Jim Edmonds be in the lineup?
Response | Votes | % |
Every day | 2 | 1% |
3-5 days a week | 123 | 34% |
1-2 days a week | 215 | 60% |
Never | 13 | 4% |
Question 11: Should Jim Edmonds be Carlos Gomez's primary backup in center field?
Response | Votes | % |
No, he should be the starter in center field | 10 | 3% |
Yes | 149 | 42% |
No, Jody Gerut should be the backup in center field | 194 | 54% |