This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday, and received 298 responses. Here are some notable results:
- 62% of voters said we need more information before making a decision on Ryan Braun's guilt or innocence regarding his alleged positive test.
- 41%, however, think he will still be suspended for 50 games.
- 69% of fans said this news has negatively impacted their excitement for the 2012 season.
Follow the jump for the full results, including questions on Alex Gonzalez, LaTroy Hawkins, Rafael Furcal, Johnny Narron and Doug Melvin.
Given the recent news about his alleged positive test, do you believe Ryan Braun used performance enhancing drugs or other MLB-banned substances?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 42 | 14% |
No | 66 | 22% |
We need more information before we can make a decision. | 186 | 62% |
Undecided | 4 | 1% |
What do you expect to be the outcome of Braun's appeal for his reported 50 game suspension?
Response | Votes | % |
He will still be suspended for 50 games. | 121 | 41% |
He will still be suspended, but the length will be reduced. | 40 | 13% |
The suspension will be overturned. | 69 | 23% |
Undecided | 68 | 23% |
Has the news regarding Braun negatively affected your excitement for the 2012 season?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 205 | 69% |
No | 73 | 24% |
Undecided | 20 | 7% |
Do you approve of the Brewers' decision to sign Alex Gonzalez to a one year deal with a vesting option for 2013?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 273 | 92% |
No | 8 | 3% |
Undecided | 17 | 6% |
LaTroy Hawkins signed a one year deal with the Angels for $3 million. How should the Brewers have handled this situation?
Response | Votes | % |
They should have offered a two year deal. | 16 | 5% |
They should have offered a one year deal, but for more money. | 23 | 8% |
They made the right decision by letting Hawkins go. | 228 | 77% |
Undecided | 31 | 10% |
Rafael Furcal signed a two year deal with the Cardinals for $14 million. How should the Brewers have handled this situation?
Response | Votes | % |
They should have offered more. | 10 | 3% |
They made the right decision by not offering him more. | 264 | 89% |
Undecided | 24 | 8% |
Do you approve of the Brewers' decision to hire Johnny Narron as their new hitting coach?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 86 | 29% |
No | 13 | 4% |
Undecided | 199 | 67% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin has done as General Manager of the Brewers this offseason?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 224 | 75% |
No | 18 | 6% |
Undecided | 56 | 19% |