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This week's poll was open from Tuesday at noon through Wednesday, and received 245 responses. Here are some notable results:
- 65% of voters gave the Brewers a 51% or more chance at retaining Zack Greinke beyond the 2012 season, while just 9% put their chances below 25%.
- Over 80% of voters said their 2012 expectations have not changed for Ryan Braun, Aramis Ramirez or Alex Gonzalez. 38%, however, are more optimistic regarding Corey Hart.
- Doug Melvin and Ron Roenicke picked back up where they left off at the end of the season in 2011, with approval ratings of 94 and 88%, respectively.
- Rick Kranitz, however, has seen his approval rating fall 22% since the end of 2011. 35% of voters are undecided on him.
- 53% of voters already approve of Johnny Narron's performance as hitting coach, while 44% are still undecided.
Follow the jump for the full results.
Do you approve of the Brewers' decision to keep Cesar Izturis on the roster as the lone backup at second base, shortstop and third base?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, and I'd be fine with them staying this way all season. | 7 | 3% |
| Yes, it's fine for now. | 91 | 37% |
| No, but it's not a big deal. | 101 | 41% |
| No, and they need to fix it right away. | 34 | 14% |
| Undecided | 12 | 5% |
Through Monday, Corey Hart is hitting .417/.533/1.250 in four games this season. Has his performance affected your expectations for his season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 92 | 38% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 1 | 0% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 150 | 61% |
| Undecided | 2 | 1% |
Through Monday, Ryan Braun is hitting .375/.444/.750 in four games this season. Has his performance affected your expectations for his season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 26 | 11% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 2 | 1% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 216 | 88% |
| Undecided | 1 | 0% |
Through Monday, Aramis Ramirez is hitting .143/.235/.286 in four games this season. Has his performance affected your expectations for his season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 2 | 1% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 26 | 11% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 211 | 86% |
| Undecided | 6 | 2% |
Through Monday, Alex Gonzalez is hitting .214/.214/.357 in four games this season. Has his performance affected your expectations for his season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| Yes, I'm more optimistic. | 12 | 5% |
| Yes, I'm less optimistic. | 19 | 8% |
| No, my expectations have not changed. | 207 | 84% |
| Undecided | 7 | 3% |
How likely do you think the Brewers are to retain Zack Greinke beyond this season?
| Response | Votes | % |
| 100% | 9 | 4% |
| 76-99% | 41 | 17% |
| 51-75% | 108 | 44% |
| 26-50% | 65 | 27% |
| 1-25% | 19 | 8% |
| No chance | 3 | 1% |
| Undecided | 0 | 0% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
| Response | Votes | % | Prev* | Diff |
| Yes | 231 | 94% | 96% | -2% |
| No | 4 | 2% | 2% | n/c |
| Undecided | 10 | 4% | 3% | +1% |
Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
| Response | Votes | % | Prev* | Diff |
| Yes | 216 | 88% | 83% | +5% |
| No | 13 | 5% | 7% | -2% |
| Undecided | 16 | 7% | 10% | -3% |
Do you approve of the job Rick Kranitz is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
| Response | Votes | % | Prev* | Diff |
| Yes | 150 | 61% | 83% | -22% |
| No | 9 | 4% | 5% | -1% |
| Undecided | 86 | 35% | 13% | +22% |
Do you approve of the job Johnny Narron is doing as Hitting Coach of the Brewers?
| Response | Votes | % | Prev** | Diff |
| Yes | 129 | 53% | n/a | n/a |
| No | 8 | 3% | n/a | n/a |
| Undecided | 108 | 44% | n/a | n/a |
* - The approval questions for Doug Melvin, Ron Roenicke and Rick Kranitz were last asked on October 10, so the "Prev" column in all three of these cases reflects that answer.
** - This is the first time we've done an approval poll on Johnny Narron.