Brewers lose 5th straight...

The Brewers were swept this afternoon by the BoSox in a series that saw quite a few homers and a whole lot of runs...by both sides. Milwaukee certainly had the run support it was missing thus far in the season. However, it still wasn't enough.
The Brewers will limp in to Pittsburgh tomorrow for a 3 game series. Nate McLouth and the Pirates should be a good match up for the Brewers. We shall see if the Brewers continue to drive in the those runs.

I find it strangely odd, that the only one on this team who is voicing their mind and providing some leadership....is the player who has not even played a full season in the big leagues. Ryan Braun spoke out today about the level of confidence the Brewers have right now and especially at the start of the Boston series.

Who is the leader of this team? There should be at least 3. Yet I can't think of one. What comes to mind when you mention Hart, Hardy, Weeks, or Hall? I see four quiet performers who do their own jobs. Perhaps Mike Cameron? I doubt it though, he's only been on the team not even a month. Sheets? Nope. Fielder? Not even close.

Ryan Braun? Yes, he is the only one I envision as the leader of this team. Hell, he is showing better leadership than Ned Yost. He is speaking up and starting to call on players to perform. What the hell is Yost doing? There are no repricussions when playing for Yost, unless you're a mid-reliever (Mitch Stetter). Otherwise you will have ample amount of time(s) to screw up and still continue to play. Look no further than Geoff Jenkins in 2006.

How about Melvin? He's a genious. I love this GM. He is one of the best....however he has yet to put Ned on the hot seat. Instead, he's worried about this?!?!?!?

Milwaukee: Last place in the Central!

Now is it time to hit the panic botton, Mr Yost? Just wondering. After losing a double header to the second place Red Sox, the Brewers are at the bottom looking up (alongside the Reds).
Not only do we have to worry about the bats going silent last night, but also the infield as costly errors decided the outcome of this game. Granted, I could not watch first hand the second game as there was diving/swimming on FSN....which is sure to grab more viewers then The Crew! That being said, I can read.
Suppan gave up the loss in the first game, Torres earning it in game two. Bush (no decision) and Suppan both looked pretty decent after giving up 4 runs respectively...however, with the BoSox, one can't do that and expect to squeeze out a win from it. Although in both games the Brewers did threaten late.
Now the Brewers have to face Boston one last time before heading over to Pittsburgh. So there is a light at the end of this dark, long tunnel. The Brewers face the Pirates and then tavel down to D.C. for a four-game wrap around series. With that beings said, the Brewers don't fare too well in Roberto Clemente's playground.
The Brewers are only 6 games out of first place Chicago. Doesn't sound that bad does it? Well, the Cubs have been on a tear lately with Soriano's 7 homeruns in 7 games as their lead off hitter. They did drop one yesterday however giving Carlos Zambrano his first loss of the season (5-1).

The season is about to hit that Memorial Day mark next weekend. Their tends to be some decisions made across the league of whether or not things are working. Ned Yost is not working. He has yet to get this young squad turned around on a consistent path. Their was a short fix of sorts, last week before LA came to town, but that quickly blew away when they dropped two straight to the Dodgers and now 2 straight to the Red Sox (count'em 4 straight). Yosts' Yawners have also dropped 8 straight road games. If the Brewers don't play catch up here starting in Pittsburgh....Mr Yost will/should be given his walking papers. This Brewer fan has had enough of the losing.

"We try to dig a foothold every day and get going in the right direction and on a roll. That's our focus daily." Jsonline. quotting Yost

Get some flipping passion Yost. Don't be afraid to get your man-thong in a bundle and start calling out players pubically.

Prince Fielder's power stats are down...

Check out this break down of his at-bats.

Midwest Airlines gets help from the good Lord...

Midwest Airlines, which is under new ownership, really dropped the ball today when they did not anticipate the swarm of Brewer fans traveling to Boston to catch the rare glimpse of this inter-league series. They had delays and diverted flights all day today. Lucky for them the game was rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon. So now, the lovely fans of Milwaukee (who love to drink) will have a full day of boozing ahead of them watching a split game, double header! Meaning this...fans will have to empty the park and go SOMEWHERE while they prep the park for the evening game, much to the welcomed joy of Boston taverns that surround Fenway. The adoring beermen who patrol the grounds will hardly be able to sleep tonight due to tomorrow's anticipated day..Record Sales=Tips!

Plus, Brewer fans may get a rare glimpse of Manny entering his favorite gay bar!

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Since it's a rain out....
Below are some youtube videos I took back in 2005-06.





There you go

Milwaukee vs Boston

Why is Joe Dillion batting DH tonight? Someone? Ned? Sedar? Anyone? WTF....I would have guessed Tony Gwynn would be in this spot.

Not since the Sacco-Vanzetti trial has there been this much anticipation in Boston! Okay, perhaps that is a stretch. But the Red Sox nation is eager to verbally trounce on the likes of Eric Gagne and probably even Gabe Kapler. Bean Town fans were a little concerned last week when Ned Yost yanked Gagne from the closer's role only placing him back in it two days later. So we should anticipate Johnny Damon-Esq boo's when he is called in for the 9th tonight! Hell, their fans will probably even boo Kapler just because he used to be a Jewish ex-Red Sock.

Things to listen/look for on hi-def FSN tonight from their fans:

-John Kerry sitting in a section that is in the background of right handed batters.

- "That's Manny being Manny" I despise that saying

-"Beckett is wicked cool" Although he is a very good pitcher, I don't think he is in the same category as "Pete's Wicked Ale"

-"Beer-keeper, toss me a Sammy" Although Bud (not Miller) is sold at Fenway, they primarily sell Sam Adams.

-"Ben Affleck is f'n so cool" Despite the success of Good Will Hunting, Ben is not cool, not even with the help of Jimmy Kimmel.

-Look for Dueche Bag fans wearing green Redsox ballcaps.

-Look for Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore sitting along the third base line, they are in town to shoot the sequel to "Fan Fever II". Perhaps a bat-splinter will veer off and stab him in the neck.

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All-Stars from Milwaukee?

Ben Sheets
Ryan Braun
Jason Kendall?

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At least Eric Gagne didn't do THIS when Yost yanked him.

Changes Are Made / NBA Play Offs

Mitch Stetter was sent south to Nashville today, why? I don't know. The guy has two below average outtings and is yanked? All to make room for the yet-to-be proven lefty Zach Jackson (1-3, 6.98:Nashville) ? Granted, Jackson did have a good performance I believe back in '06 if my memory serves me. He did a fill-in start in Cincy in front of him family. He and Mark DeFilice (31 year-old) will both be traveling to Bean Town for tonights series opener. Riske's injury comes at a bad time because it is late May/early June where he starts to find his groove.

Why didn't the Brewers hold Sheets' start yesterday and pit him against Dice-K tonight? Granted, it's easy to say that...but really, why would they not do that? Anyone?

This is a neat interview with Bob Uecker. He reflects back on his days of Mr. Belvedere and Miller Lite commercials. Good read.

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The NBA playoffs are pretty dull this year. I have checked in from time to time to catch some of the action, 'cause hey....The NBA Cares.

Anyways. Why is it that this year the home teams are just kicking ass and taking names. I heard it was 19-1 or something like that for home teams. That's insane and it doesn't do anything to help the cause of the NBA. Not to mention that the margins of victory's are 15 points (give or take). What is competitive about that?

I do like the Hornets, although now faced with a game 7 and West being out (pinched nerve), or so I heard, the Saint City could be playing their last game of their ferry-tale season.

Ryan Braun Signs 8 Year Deal: Record Contract In Baseball!

Ryan Braun signed a 8 year deal for up to $51MM with the Brewers today! Official announcement is coming this morning at a news conference @ 10am! Told you so. It is expected to surpass both Eva(n) Longoria and Troy Tulowitzke's contracts....which is huge. Attanasio even bought out his first year of free agency.

This is another reason why our team is blessed with a great owner. He knows what it takes to compete and it does take money. Not an extrodinary amount either, although this will surpass Suppan record contract in December of 2006.

The kid deserves it! He is a solid a player that could really ignite an offense, and he has proven this. Fielder is next. Although I am sure this doesn't make him too happy.

I see Ryan Braun making a bigger impact to the Brewers Organization, both now and down the road, then Prince Fielder.

-David Riske hyperextended his throwing arm (elbow) last night. If he goes to the DL there are a couple of options the Brewers could use. One being Erasmo Ramirez, who could get the call down in Nashville. Had Jeremy Jeffress not been a pothead, the 2006 first round draft pick could be up there in Nashville or even Huntsville by this time. Goes to show, pot doesn't pay kids.

Zach Jackson is another one who could get the call. He has already seen the big leagues back in 2006 (or was it last year?).

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-Where are they now?

-Jim Edmunds, the ex-Cardinal All Star, is now a Cubbie. I hate the Cubs even more now.

-That was a nice feature in SI this week on the Brewers. Granted, they picked a bad time to follow them. But any exposure is good exposure! Plus, there's a great picture of Uecker in the background wearing some 70's-esque shorts. The guy looks buff for his age.

-Fresno State rejected UW's offer to play at Lambeau Field.

Sixth Blown Save

The Brewers blew a potential victory today through reliever G Moto. They lost 6-4 tonight and were even up 4-1 at one time. This is getting to be a huge problem for the Brewers. Granted, Gagne did pitch 2 innings on Monday, 1 on Tuesday, so the idea of him closing last night was not the ideal situation Yost wanted to put him in..........

WHY NOT?

There was a two-run lead, whey would you not put your closer in that situation...especially after you just shook the dice the night before in putting him in? Yost....you never cease to amaze me.

Manny Para did have a great outing tonight, but was given the no decision.

Good news did come out tonight however....Mark Anttanasio told JSOnline that he would spend money to get another pitcher if needed. Well...please do so. Bush may not last long and Weaver is not the answer.

David Riske had to leave the game with an injury...appears to be with his throwing arm from what I saw on TV. But what do I know?