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BCB Tracking Poll Shows Voter Approval For Handling Of Closer Role, But Not Zack Greinke

This week's poll was open from Tuesday at noon through Thursday and received 272 responses. Here are some notable results:

  • Despite the fact that the poll opened before the change was announced, a plurality of voters (48%) wanted Francisco Rodriguez moved into the closer role. 29%, however, think the Brewers shouldn't have a designated closer.
  • Just 33% of voters approve of the decision to have Zack Greinke skip a start, assuming he's not injured.
  • Voters are split on what to do with Greinke: 48% think the Brewers should offer him a five year/$100 million contract or more, but 42% think they should trade him.
  • Ron Roenicke's approval rating has fallen to a season-low 47%.
  • We're now up to 63% of fans who think this Brewer team cannot make the playoffs.

Follow the jump for the full results.

Who should be the Brewers' closer?

Response Votes %
John Axford 28 10%
Francisco Rodriguez 131 48%
Someone else 17 6%
They shouldn't have a designated closer. 80 29%
Undecided 16 6%

Assuming he's not injured, do you approve of the Brewers' decision to have Zack Greinke skip a start?

Response Votes %
Yes 91 33%
No 140 51%
Undecided 41 15%

Assuming these are the only options, what should the Brewers do with Zack Greinke?

Response Votes %
Trade him before the July 31 deadline. 115 42%
Offer him an extension worth $100+ million over at least five years. 130 48%

Keep him without an extension.

17 6%
Undecided 10 4%

Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 186 68% 73% -5%
No 38 14% 14% n/c
Undecided 48 18% 13% +5%

Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as Manager of the Brewers?

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 129 47% 59% -12%
No 86 32% 26% +6%
Undecided 57 21% 15% +6%

Do you approve of the job Rick Kranitz is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 103 38% 40% -2%
No 105 39% 32% +7%
Undecided 64 24% 28% -4%

Do you approve of the job Johnny Narron is doing as Hitting Coach of the Brewers?

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 113 42% 38% +4%
No 81 30% 40% -10%
Undecided 78 29% 23% +6%

Do you think this Brewer team can still make the playoffs?

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 80 29% 38% -9%
No 171 63% 49% +14%
Undecided 21 8% 13% -5%