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This week's tracking poll includes responses from 282 readers. Here are some notable results:
- After the Brewers' 5-7 start, 50% of respondents said they're less optimistic with their expectations for 2010.
- Ken Macha's disapproval rating, which was at 28% last week, skyrocketed to 52% this week.
- Even before he pitched in his fourth straight game, 63% of respondents were concerned with how the Brewers are handling Manny Parra's playing time. Other players that have more than 50% of respondents concerned are Jeff Suppan (59%) and Jim Edmonds (56%)
Follow the jump for the full results!
Has the Brewers' 5-7 start affected your expectations for 2010?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, I'm more optimistic | 4 | 1% |
Yes, I'm less optimistic | 141 | 50% |
No, my expectations are about the same | 137 | 49% |
Has Gregg Zaun's start affected your expectations for him for 2010?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, I'm more optimistic | 2 | 1% |
Yes, I'm less optimistic | 95 | 34% |
No, my expectations are about the same | 185 | 66% |
Are you concerned about how the Brewers are handling the playing time of these players?
Response | Votes | % |
Gregg Zaun | 98 | 35% |
Alcides Escobar | 59 | 21% |
Carlos Gomez | 136 | 48% |
Corey Hart | 110 | 39% |
Jim Edmonds | 158 | 56% |
Craig Counsell | 23 | 8% |
Jody Gerut | 83 | 29% |
Joe Inglett | 28 | 10% |
George Kottaras | 85 | 30% |
Doug Davis | 21 | 7% |
Dave Bush | 3 | 1% |
Jeff Suppan | 166 | 59% |
Manny Parra | 177 | 63% |
Chris Narveson | 92 | 33% |
Trevor Hoffman | 21 | 7% |
LaTroy Hawkins | 104 | 37% |
Todd Coffey | 25 | 9% |
Carlos Villanueva | 14 | 5% |
Claudio Vargas | 9 | 3% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 195 | 69% | 74% | -5% |
No | 31 | 11% | 8% | +3% |
Undecided | 56 | 20% | 17% | +3% |
Do you approve of the job Ken Macha is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 53 | 19% | 37% | -18% |
No | 148 | 52% | 28% | +24% |
Undecided | 81 | 29% | 33% | -4% |
Do you approve of the job Rick Peterson is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 41 | 15% | 26% | -11% |
No | 59 | 21% | 12% | +9% |
Undecided | 182 | 65% | 61% | +4% |
Do you agree with the decision to trade J.J. Hardy to the Twins for Carlos Gomez?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 184 | 65% | 56% | +9% |
No | 61 | 22% | 25% | -3% |
Undecided | 37 | 13% | 18% | -5% |
Do you agree with the decision to sign Randy Wolf to a three year deal?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 227 | 80% | 81% | -1% |
No | 30 | 11% | 9% | +2% |
Undecided | 25 | 9% | 9% | n/c |
Do you agree with the decision to sign Doug Davis to a one year deal?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 168 | 60% | 59% | +1% |
No | 57 | 20% | 21% | -1% |
Undecided | 57 | 20% | 19% | +1% |