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This week's Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday and received 193 responses. Here are some notable results:
- Only 20% of voters think the Brewers should even try to sign former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton this winter, and 93% think they won't sign him, even if they do try.
- 82% of voters, however, think the Brewers should try to re-sign Zack Greinke. Just 9% think they'll be successful, though.
- 84% of voters think the Brewers should not give a one year, $13.3 million qualifying offer to Shaun Marcum this winter.
- Presented with a list of six likely free agent starting pitchers, voters were split on which should be the Brewers' top priority. Anibal Sanchez led all candidates with 24% of the vote.
The full results are below.
The Brewers have to make Shaun Marcum a one year, $13.3 million contract offer or they will not receive compensation if he signs elsewhere as a free agent. Should they offer that to him?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 25 | 13% |
No | 162 | 84% |
Undecided | 6 | 3% |
Do you think the Brewers SHOULD TRY TO sign former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton this offseason?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 38 | 20% |
No | 146 | 76% |
Undecided | 9 | 5% |
Do you think the Brewers WILL sign former Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton this offseason?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 4 | 2% |
No | 180 | 93% |
Undecided | 9 | 5% |
Do you think the Brewers SHOULD TRY TO sign Zack Greinke this offseason?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 158 | 82% |
No | 31 | 16% |
Undecided | 4 | 2% |
Do you think the Brewers WILL sign Zack Greinke this offseason?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 17 | 9% |
No | 162 | 84% |
Undecided | 14 | 7% |
Assuming only these options, which starting pitcher would you like the Brewers to prioritize this winter?
Response | Votes | % |
Ryan Dempster | 21 | 11% |
Dan Haren | 36 | 19% |
Kyle Lohse | 19 | 10% |
Brandon McCarthy | 38 | 20% |
Anibal Sanchez | 47 | 24% |
Joe Saunders | 5 | 3% |
None of these. | 14 | 7% |
Undecided | 13 | 7% |