Hell, I thought the dust up between Manny Parra and Prince Fielder last week was only a school yard pissing match. An afterthought or a petty mix-up. Little did the Brewers know that it would ignite a 5 game win streak!
Additionally, a good ol' fashion ass kicking resulting in 23-5 series outcome against the dismal Nationals. Regardless of Washington's standing, this is a great moral booster and should send shock waves through the media. John Kruk (only reason why I watch BT) called it correctly by stating the Crew would ignite over this over-hyped event. Boy did he get it right.
This afternoon Dave Bush proved to Milwaukee and the NL that he is a new man. He is born-again HARD. A pitcher who's recent success is proving to be permanent. Perhaps an overstatement, nonetheless this righty is becoming the backbone to the Brewer rotation. Today he went the distance again (recent trend for the Crew) by lasting in to the seventh inning giving up 1 run, 5 hits, and fanning 6 batters. Bush's record is now at 7-9 with a 4.35 earned run average on the season. Will this success last? NO. But enjoy it while you can.
Both Rickie Weeks (10) and Corey Hart (18) homered for the Brewers. Hart had a two-run blast in the fourth inning while Weeks' was a solo shot.
Counsell, Fielder, and Kapler all doubled for the Brewers.
-Ryan Braun has an injury to his rib cage. Originally it was thought the ROY had back spasms. Braun is quoted as saying the injury is, "pretty bad". Perhaps a rest on the DL is in order. In return we'll get a rejuvenated left fielder in time for September. Yost can afford this move due to the nature of the upcoming schedule.
-Eric Gagne. What to do with him? He showed us signs of improvement...only to lose it in one inning yesterday. He can still serve a purpose. I just don't know where. Perhaps applying Icy-Hot to other pitchers in the bullpen?
Less then a week ago you posted that Yost should use Gagne as a closer and he's lights out. Which is it? Why do you flip flop so much? Nevermind, typical wisconsin fan.
ReplyDeleteI never said he should be a closer. He could be used as such. A player can be good for a stretch...then fail then next. Also, you can change views on a player if they stink it up...rather then look like a weirdo suporting a guy who sucks balls..like rickie weeks. silly man.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I really didn't rip Gagne...I simply said he was showing improvement and stumbled recently. Silly man./
ReplyDeleteDidn't rip Gagne? Applying Icy-Hot to other pitchers in the bullpen. I get it now, you are still upset about the time i put Icy-Hot in your jock before football practice. That was over 10yrs ago, sorry, but it was funny.
ReplyDelete