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This week's Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from noon Monday through Tuesday and received 227 responses. Here are some notable results:
- A majority of voters say the Brewers did not make a mistake by failing to offer more for first basemen James Loney (71%), Logan Morrison (69%) and Corey Hart (54%).
- However, 51% of voters said they still believe the Brewers need to find a way to improve at first base but feel they'll be unable to do so.
- 53% of voters approve of the decision to trade Norichika Aoki to the Royals for Will Smith.
- Doug Melvin's approval rating is currently at 52%, down from 63% in September.
- 35% of voters expect the Brewers to win between 81-85 games in 2014, while another 35% have them winning 76-80.
Full results are below.
Do you approve of the Brewers' decision to trade outfielder Norichika Aoki to the Royals for pitcher Will Smith?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 121 | 53% |
No | 70 | 31% |
Undecided | 36 | 16% |
The Mariners recently signed first baseman Corey Hart to a one-year contract worth $6 million plus incentives, while the Brewers were believed to be offering a $4 million contract with incentives. Did the Brewers make a mistake by not offering more?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 85 | 37% |
No | 122 | 54% |
Undecided | 20 | 9% |
The Mariners recently acquired first baseman Logan Morrison from the Marlins for reliever Carter Capps. Did the Brewers make a mistake by not offering more?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 49 | 22% |
No | 157 | 69% |
Undecided | 21 | 9% |
The Rays recently re-signed first baseman James Loney to a three-year, $21 million contract. Did the Brewers make a mistake by not offering more?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes | 47 | 21% |
No | 162 | 71% |
Undecided | 18 | 8% |
Do the Brewers still need to find a way to improve at first base? If so, do you think they will?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, they still need to improve, and I believe they will. | 81 | 36% |
Yes, they still need to improve, but I don't believe they will. | 115 | 51% |
No, they don't need to improve, but I believe they will anyway. | 15 | 7% |
No, they don't need to improve, and I don't think they will. | 6 | 3% |
Undecided | 10 | 4% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev* | Diff |
Yes | 118 | 52% | 63% | -11% |
No | 59 | 26% | 24% | +2% |
Undecided | 50 | 22% | 13% | +9% |
How many games do you expect the Brewers to win in 2014?
Response | Votes | % |
101 or more | 3 | 1% |
96-100 | 1 | 0% |
91-95 | 6 | 3% |
86-90 | 20 | 9% |
81-85 | 79 | 35% |
76-80 | 80 | 35% |
71-75 | 31 | 14% |
70 or fewer | 7 | 3% |