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The Brew Crew Ball Tracking Poll was open from noon Monday through Tuesday and received 200 responses. Here are some notable results:
- When asked about the Brewers' 14-16 start, 70% of voters said it was "about what I expected." 26% said it was worse than their expectations.
- 37% of voters said Carlos Gomez should bat fifth in the typical Brewer lineup, with 23% (the second most popular option) putting him sixth.
- Ron Roenicke's approval rating is down 12 points this week (from 71 to 59%), while Rick Kranitz's disapproval rating (35%) is higher than his approval (34%).
- 65% of voters think this Brewer team can still make the playoffs, down from 78% a week ago.
Full results below.
The Milwaukee Brewers are 14-16 after 30 games. How does this compare to your expectations coming into the season?
Response | Votes | % |
This is better than I expected. | 10 | 5% |
This is worse than I expected. | 51 | 26% |
This is about what I expected. | 139 | 70% |
Undecided | 0 | 0% |
Where should Carlos Gomez bat in the typical Brewer lineup?
Response | Votes | % |
First | 11 | 6% |
Second | 26 | 13% |
Third | 12 | 6% |
Fourth | 17 | 9% |
Fifth | 74 | 37% |
Sixth | 46 | 23% |
Seventh | 9 | 5% |
Eighth | 0 | 0% |
Undecided | 5 | 3% |
Are you concerned by rough starts for Marco Estrada (6.05 ERA after seven starts) and Wily Peralta (6.00 ERA after six starts)?
Response | Votes | % |
Yes, I'm concerned about both pitchers. | 92 | 46% |
I'm concerned about Estrada, but not Peralta. | 39 | 19% |
I'm concerned about Peralta, but not Estrada. | 32 | 16% |
I'm not concerned about either pitcher. | 31 | 16% |
Undecided | 7 | 4% |
Do you approve of the job Doug Melvin is doing as General Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 133 | 67% | 74% | -7% |
No | 34 | 17% | 13% | +4% |
Undecided | 33 | 17% | 12% | +5% |
Do you approve of the job Ron Roenicke is doing as Manager of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 117 | 59% | 71% | -12% |
No | 48 | 24% | 18% | +6% |
Undecided | 35 | 18% | 11% | -7% |
Do you approve of the job Rick Kranitz is doing as Pitching Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 67 | 34% | 58% | -24% |
No | 69 | 35% | 13% | +22% |
Undecided | 64 | 32% | 28% | +4% |
Do you approve of the job Johnny Narron is doing as Hitting Coach of the Brewers?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 111 | 56% | 52% | +4% |
No | 34 | 17% | 18% | -1% |
Undecided | 55 | 28% | 31% | -3% |
Do you think this Brewer team can still make the playoffs?
Response | Votes | % | Prev | Diff |
Yes | 129 | 65% | 78% | -13% |
No | 48 | 24% | 12% | +12% |
Undecided | 23 | 12% | 9% | +3% |