Collins walk off HR for Brewers in 9th

[JDW]

Brewers are good but not this good. They're on a roll, they better hope they aren't peaking too early. With lots of winning comes expectations. Things get tougher in the playoffs.

They are being led offensively by a 28 year old rookie and a guy that they only acquired because they moved a SP to the bullpen and he requested a trade. Their closer is a guy that was 29 when they acquired him with a career 6.03 ERA/1.62 WHIP. They turned him into an All-star. They have 2 SPs the last 2 years that were [shirt]ty AAA pitchers before they acquired them.

Most of the moves the Brewers make would drive CT crazy if we made them. And yet they've helped turn the team into the best team in the NL Central over the last 8 seasons.

Maybe they know something. Maybe it's just a streak. Regardless, they still don't have a World Series trophy yet. Maybe they're on a roll and will make it this year. They've been winning with guys that aren't really household names.

One thing they know is that with now the easier path to the SB, speed plays and is much more affordable than some of the other things like power bats, established pitching, etc. Often you can bundle speed with improved defense and bingo, you're ahead of some teams with learning and acquiring an edge.

[Futuregm2]

Brewers are good but not this good. They're on a roll, they better hope they aren't peaking too early. With lots of winning comes expectations. Things get tougher in the playoffs.

They are being led offensively by a 28 year old rookie and a guy that they only acquired because they moved a SP to the bullpen and he requested a trade. Their closer is a guy that was 29 when they acquired him with a career 6.03 ERA/1.62 WHIP. They turned him into an All-star. They have 2 SPs the last 2 years that were [shirt]ty AAA pitchers before they acquired them.

Most of the moves the Brewers make would drive CT crazy if we made them. And yet they've helped turn the team into the best team in the NL Central over the last 8 seasons.

Maybe they know something. Maybe it's just a streak. Regardless, they still don't have a World Series trophy yet. Maybe they're on a roll and will make it this year. They've been winning with guys that aren't really household names.

One thing they know is that with now the easier path to the SB, speed plays and is much more affordable than some of the other things like power bats, established pitching, etc. Often you can bundle speed with improved defense and bingo, you're ahead of some teams with learning and acquiring an edge.

And it’s not going to get any easier, guys like Luis Peña and Jesus Made coming up seem to be well rounded players.

[Handsomebachelor]

Goes without saying as it's been this way for a while but for me at least no point thinking about the division anymore. Wildcard (which will be difficult enough) or bust

[CCard]

Brewers are good but not this good. They're on a roll, they better hope they aren't peaking too early. With lots of winning comes expectations. Things get tougher in the playoffs.

They are being led offensively by a 28 year old rookie and a guy that they only acquired because they moved a SP to the bullpen and he requested a trade. Their closer is a guy that was 29 when they acquired him with a career 6.03 ERA/1.62 WHIP. They turned him into an All-star. They have 2 SPs the last 2 years that were [shirt]ty AAA pitchers before they acquired them.

Most of the moves the Brewers make would drive CT crazy if we made them. And yet they've helped turn the team into the best team in the NL Central over the last 8 seasons.

Maybe they know something. Maybe it's just a streak. Regardless, they still don't have a World Series trophy yet. Maybe they're on a roll and will make it this year. They've been winning with guys that aren't really household names.

One thing they know is that with now the easier path to the SB, speed plays and is much more affordable than some of the other things like power bats, established pitching, etc. Often you can bundle speed with improved defense and bingo, you're ahead of some teams with learning and acquiring an edge.

I don't disagree that "speed plays" for the most part, but they're getting huge performances from people that couldn't do it elsewhere. Sometimes a season takes on a life of its own and I think that's what's happening to them now. They need someone to step up and presto it happens. One thing is for sure, they aren't this good. They're playing over their heads right now. Will it continue in the playoffs? Are they pulling a Houston or are they just getting extremely lucky?