This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday night, and received 331 responses. Here are some of the notable results:
- 79% of voters think the Brewers should have two catchers on their roster, not three. Of those, 78% think Wil Nieves should be the catcher taken off the roster.
- 75% of voters think the Brewers are "slightly better" with Jonathan Lucroy back in the lineup. Only 5% think they're "much better."
- 72% of voters are concerned regarding Randy Wolf's early performance, but think he should remain in the rotation.
- 62% of voters are more optimistic regarding Chris Narveson after his first two starts.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Now that Jonathan Lucroy has been reinstated from the DL, the Brewers have three catchers on the 25 man roster. How many should they have?
Response | Votes | % |
Two | 263 | 79% |
Three | 55 | 17% |
Other/Undecided | 13 | 4% |
If you voted "two" above, which catcher would you remove from the roster?
Response | Votes | % |
George Kottaras | 32 | 10% |
Jonathan Lucroy | 0 | 0% |
Wil Nieves | 219 | 66% |
Undecided | 29 | 9% |
I think the Brewers should keep three catchers | 51 | 15% |
How much better do you think the Brewers are with Jonathan Lucroy back in the lineup?
Response | Votes | % |
Much better | 15 | 5% |
Slightly better | 249 | 75% |
About the same | 62 | 19% |
Slightly worse | 2 | 1% |
Much worse | 0 | 0% |
Undecided | 3 | 1% |
Randy Wolf has allowed 12 runs (eight earned) and four home runs in his first two starts. Are you concerned?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, and I think he should skip one or more turns in the rotation to get straightened out. | 24 | 7% |
Yes, but I think he should remain in the rotation. | 238 | 72% |
No, I am not concerned. | 65 | 20% |
Undecided | 4 | 1% |
Chris Narveson has pitched 13 scoreless innings in his first two starts. Has this affected your expectations for his 2011 performance?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 205 | 62% |
Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 5 | 2% |
No, my expectations have not changed. | 120 | 36% |
Undecided | 1 | 0% |
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 | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 291 | 88% | 91% | -3% |
No | 7 | 2% | 4% | -2% |
Undecided | 33 | 10% | 5% | +5% |
Do you approve of the decision to acquire Shaun Marcum from the Blue Jays for Brett Lawrie?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 315 | 95% | 94% | -1% |
No | 3 | 1% | 3% | -2% |
Undecided | 13 | 4% | 2% | +2% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 299 | 90% | 84% | +6% |
No | 10 | 3% | 5% | -2% |
Undecided | 22 | 7% | 11% | -4% |
Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 272 | 82% | 56% | +26% |
No | 5 | 2% | 3% | -1% |
Undecided | 54 | 16% | 41% | -25% |
Do you approve of the job Rick Kranitz is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 172 | 52% | 24% | +28% |
No | 4 | 1% | 6% | -5% |
Undecided | 155 | 47% | 70% | -23% |