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Playoff Optimism Is Back In This Week's Tracking Poll

This week's poll was open from Monday at noon through Tuesday, and received 295 responses. Here are some notable results:

  • 78% of voters now think the Brewers can make the playoffs, compared to 30% a week ago.
  • 82% of voters think Ryan Braun should be the NL MVP, but the same number think he won't be.
  • 61% of voters think Wily Peralta should get an opportunity to compete for a spot in the rotation next spring, but just 37% think he's already won one.
  • Winning cures all ills: Ron Roenicke's approval rating is up 16% this week, to 80. Rick Kranitz's is up 28%.

Follow the jump for the full results.

What should the Brewers do with Wily Peralta in 2013?
Response Votes %
Start him in the rotation. 108 37%
Bring him to spring training to compete for a spot in the rotation. 181 61%
Keep him in the bullpen. 0 0%
Have him start the year in AAA. 4 1%
Undecided 2 1%

Do you think Ryan Braun SHOULD win the NL MVP Award?

Response Votes %
Yes 242 82%
No 22 7%
Undecided 30 10%

Do you think Ryan Braun WILL win the NL MVP Award?

Response Votes %
Yes 20 7%
No 242 82%
Undecided 33 11%

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

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 278 94% 90% +4%
No 9 3% 6% -3%
Undecided 8 3% 4% -1%

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

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 237 80% 64% +16%
No 35 12% 22% -10%
Undecided 23 8% 13% -5%

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

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 199 67% 39% +28%
No 39 13% 36% -23%
Undecided 57 19% 25% -6%

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

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 226 77% 65% +12%
No 22 7% 15% -8%
Undecided 47 16% 20% -4%

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

Response Votes % Prev Diff
Yes 230 78% 30% +48%
No 46 16% 64% -48%
Undecided 19 6% 6% n/c