This week's poll was open from Monday at noon until Tuesday afternoon, and received 230 responses. Here are some of the notable results:
- Nearly all participants are on board with Doug Melvin and his major offseason moves. Melvin's approval rating is at a record-high 91%, the Zack Greinke trade was approved by 92% of voters and 99% approved of the Marcum deal.
- Ron Roenicke opens the 2011 season with an 81% approval rating, and just one voter disapproving.
- 96% of voters think the Brewers can make the playoffs with their current personnel.
- Recent moves have been somewhat less popular. Only 64% of voters approve of the decision to trade for Nyjer Morgan, and even fewer (42%) approve of the decision to acquire Sergio Mitre. With that said, approving voters had at least a plurality in both cases.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Who should start when the Brewers need a fifth starter for the first time on April 6?
Candidate | Votes | % |
Marco Estrada | 145 | 63% |
Sergio Mitre | 52 | 23% |
Wily Peralta | 7 | 3% |
Mark Rogers | 12 | 5% |
Someone else | 1 | 0% |
Undecided | 13 | 6% |
Do you approve of the decision to acquire Zack Greinke and Yuniesky Betancourt from the Royals for Lorenzo Cain, Alcides Escobar, Jeremy Jeffress and Jake Odorizzi?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 212 | 92% |
No | 4 | 2% |
Undecided | 14 | 6% |
Do you approve of the decision to acquire Shaun Marcum from the Blue Jays for Brett Lawrie?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 227 | 99% |
No | 2 | 1% |
Undecided | 1 | 0% |
Do you approve of the decision to acquire Sergio Mitre from the Yankees for Chris Dickerson?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 96 | 42% |
No | 70 | 30% |
Undecided | 64 | 28% |
Do you approve of the decision to acquire Nyjer Morgan from the Nationals for Cutter Dykstra?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 148 | 64% |
No | 46 | 20% |
Undecided | 36 | 16% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 210 | 91% |
No | 5 | 2% |
Undecided | 15 | 7% |
Do you approve of the decision to hire Ron Roenicke as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 187 | 81% |
No | 1 | 0% |
Undecided | 42 | 18% |
Do you approve of the decision to hire Rick Kranitz as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 53 | 23% |
No | 8 | 3% |
Undecided | 169 | 73% |
Do you feel like the Brewers can make the playoffs with their current personnel (including the active roster, injured players and management?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 220 | 96% |
No | 5 | 2% |
Undecided | 5 | 2% |