Song written for Prince Fielder

"Hell ya I would like to hit him"

Are the Vikings that Much Better?

Everybody in the world is ready to crown the Minnesota Vikings as the Super Bowl Champions with the acquisition of Brett Favre. My question is, just how much better are the Vikings with Favre. First I am going to go into the skill level he brings to the team. Last year Favre was able to throw 22 TDs and 22 INTs with the Jets with two solid receivers in Coles and Cotchery. Last year the Vikings' QBs threw 22 TD's and 17 INTS with far less superior receivers. Also Favre's record at the crunch time of last season he was 1-4, when it looked like the Jets were about to clinch their playoff spot. Favre also has seemed to really struggle once the weather gets cold now. Last year, he struggled in December with the Jets and the year before the two cold games of the year (Giants and Bears) he was not efficient. I do think Favre is a step up from who they have but it may not be as big as people believe.
Favre's acquisition also add a lot of problems to the chemistry of the Vikings. Jared Allen said a number of times if he isn't with us now, we don't want him. Brad Childress said that the Vikings are not getting Favre and a few weeks later you hear him calling Favre and still wanting him to go back. It seems at the end of last season the Jets resented Favre and trashed him after the season. I think that he really effected the Packers with his drama last year and I think it could take a toll on the Vikings this year. Wanting your own lockerroom, not showing up to training camp, and all the other high maintenance things Favre is requesting makes me believe the Vikings will not be much better with the future Hall of Famer!

BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!!

He's Backkkkkkkkkk....

Guess what? Brett Favre changed his mind, again! I am currently watching the press conference (side note can Brad Childress shave, he looks like a HOBO!) and I am actually surprised with Brett Favre. I guess we learn today his word means nothing. After just two weeks ago he said he would not be back. I am really disappointed with Favre, it seems as if he believes his is WAY bigger than the game. Favre needs to grow up and be an adult, the reason he choose this late is because he is lazy and did not want to be in camp and do any workouts. I would respect him if he went to camp and off season training and then decided he couldn't. I just feel that this legend has almost lost all of his respect and now when people hear Brett Favre they usual chuckle. I will continue to post about Favre with a Favre-lover and give counter points. I really can't wait for the Vikings-Packers game, how much will Favre be booed.

BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!

The Other Brewer Slugger

Kory Kozak of ESPN wrote a nice article about Ryan Braun today. He cites the confidence that is sometimes misunderstood by others in the major leagues. I think in order to be special you need to be confident on the boarder of cocky. Tiger Woods goes onto the golf course knowing he is going to win the tournament (except today) and Ryan Braun goes into the batters box knowing he will get a hit. I enjoyed reading this and thought I would pass it on.

BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!!

Prince wasn't always a vegetarian...

What if the Brewers would have landed CC Sabathia...

With all the talk that Doug Melvin should of signed more pitching in the off season Brew Crew Ball gives an insightful look into whether we would have signed CC Sabathia. Everybody loves to jump on the band wagon Melvin is an idiot for not signing enough pitching but what this article argues is that even signing the best pitcher on the market for under market value, we would not be close to 1st place. What sometimes gets lost in these stats though is the effect that Sabathia has on a club. I remember last year once Sabathia became a Brewer the culture changed and he pumped the team up to a different level. I think many other pitchers stepped up their game with Sabathia on the staff and the hitters loved him as a teammate. I think Doug Melvin did just a fine job in the off season with the surprise free agent signing of the year in Trevor Hoffman. We are a small market team with a low salary cap we don't go after superstars but build up our farm system.


BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!!

Philadelphia Eagles' Fake Out

The Eagles surprised the world when they were able to land Michael Vick today. The Eagles seem to have so many weapons it seems as if now they have received another player that make them very hard to cover. With the emergence of DeShaun Jackson, the solid Reggie Brown, the speedy rookie Jeremy Macklin, a workhorse in Brian Westbrook; it seems as if the only problem is how are they going to use all of these weapons. All I know is that the Philadelphia Eagle could completely change the way the NFL game is played. With Vick, Macklin, and Jackson there has never been a team with this many athletic speedsters at the talented positions. Everytime one of these players gets the ball the opposing coach is shaking in his boots.

I think that the Eagles is a good place for Vick and I think Vick helps the Eagles. It seems like they always have the talent to go to the Super Bowl but need that X factor and I think Vick may be it. I think they can run the wildcat with a number of different players (Vick, Macklin, or Jackson) and could start trying it out with other players while Vick is suspended. By the time Vick gets in football shape and back up to speed I think the Eagles are the team to beat in the NFC.

I think the juice is worth the squeeze and this move may make the Eagles this year's Super Bowl Champs!

BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!

Brewers Art

Special shout out to my eldest brother, Kyle Sweeney who was pondering all of the Brewers decisions today at work. Instead of venting on a blog few people read, he decided to show off his artistic talent with office push pins. I can't imagine how much better it would have looked it he was happy with the Brewers today. I will say he also spent the day sending me texts about how mad he was at the Brewers. The one other possibility we talked about was this move making JJ Hardy not available for free agency for another year. If he plays more than 21 games in minor leagues he will have to wait another season before he hits free agency. This could have been quietly a very crafty move by Brewers GM.


BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!

Hardy Down to Minors

I strongly disagree with Doug Melvin's decision to move JJ Hardy down to the minors. I guess he wanted to "shake things up" but he went about it the wrong way. If he truly believes that Escobar is the future at SS fine, but this is not the best way to improve your team. JJ Hardy now has barely any trade value because he was sent to minors for poor preformance. Now we have to pay Escobar earlier and to be honest, I don't think he will be that big of an improvement from Hardy.
If we really wanted to "shake things up" we could have brought up Escobar and have him play SS often and move Hardy around seeing if he is a good 3B or 2B. I think this also hurts Hardy's confidence which has already been dwindling since the beganning of the year. It seems as if Hardy is pressing and maybe Melvin believes this will help him like it did to Rickie Weeks last season. But I think this just puts more pressure on Hardy who coming into the year was already getting questioned about switching positions to make room for Escobar. Doug Melvin I think you really screwed up and overracted. I believe Escobar will be an excellent Brewer one day, but I don't think this move helps the Brewers at all!

BUT THAT'S JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!

Prince Fielder's "Attempt" at fight

There is an unwritten rule in baseball that if somebody plunks your star player it is up to your pitcher to hit there best player. Sometimes however I think players and managers get carried away with it and many problems result because of this. On Tuesday's game, the Dodgers were blowing out the Brewers in what seemed to be a game that had gotten away. Manny Ramirez was hit by a ball that barely missed the inside corner. Manny was having a good game but it seemed there was no intent to hit the Dodgers' slugger. With two outs in the top of the ninth inning, Dodgers' pitcher and ex-Brewer Guillermo Mota intentionally hit Prince Fielder. Fielder was fed up for good reason, in the top of the ninth inning in a blow out game it just seemed not to be worth it. He considered Mota a friend and was fed up with being hit for the ninth time of the year.

Fielder instead of charging the mound took first base with an evil stare to Mota. Mota was tossed and it seemed as if Torre was ready for that already having a pitcher warm up when Mota was pitching with two outs in the ninth. After the game Russell Martin the catcher made it clear the pitch was on purpose. When the game eventually ended, Fielder came out of the dugout to confront Mota about hitting him. Mota ignored him and went to the lockerroom, so Fielder went to find him. This is where present day media throws the story out of proportion, Fielder didn't throw any punches or tackle anybody but he was this "thug" in the other team's locker room. I am sure Fielder wishes he did not go to Dodgers locker room but I don't think he deserves any punishment.


BUT THATS JUST MY TWO CENTS FROM THE NOSE BLEEDS!!

Bill Simmons Come To Madison

I am trying to get Bill Simmons to come to Madison for a Badgers football game and to Lambeau for a Packers game. Try to spread the word, I am going to give a reason everyday why he should come and hopefully with enough emails and support he will make the trip!

Brett Favre Can't Make a Decision