Brewers sign somebody!

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 5:22 PM CST Comment 24 comments

Remember when I said today was a slow news day? I take it all back.

Tom H. reports that the Brewers just signed R.J. Swindle to a major league contract. Pay no attention to his MLB career .409 BAA (OK, in fewer than 5 major league innings) --- Swindle is bound to be a fan favorite from the get-go:

He has a 55 MPH curveball. Mr. Slowy?
In the minors, thanks to Mr. Slowy, he averaged 10.4 Ks/9 innings, with a career 1.58 ERA.
His last name is a great name for puns. Say, do you think his first name is Rob?
He's a former Phillie drafted by the Red Sox. Winners of the last two World Series? Phillies and Red Sox. Ergo, this guy's a winner.
He's from ...you guessed it...Canada.

Be sure to give him a big BCB welcome the next time you see him.

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The same link

tells of two recent promotions in scouting:

Doug Renolds was named East Coast crosschecker and Corey Rodriguez West Coast crosschecker. Rodriguez replaces Bruce Seid, who was promoted to amateur scouting director after Jack Zduriencik left to become Seattle’s general manager.

Reyonolds replaces Tom McNamara, who joined Zduriencik in Seattle.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 5:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

GRAVITY BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!

by HRF on Nov 25, 2008 5:28 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

YES!!!

You just made my day with that sir! Calling his curve that all season, if he’s around that is :)

by Lavender on Nov 25, 2008 9:35 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm confused

He’s never played for Texas?

I wonder if this means the Brian Shouse era in Milwaukee is over. With Swindle and Stetter (presumably) on the roster, there’s not much room left for Shouse.

I’m assuming you already know the answer to the question in your third bullet point is yes.

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by TheJay on Nov 25, 2008 5:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

OK, I'm actually excited about this.

Read this, which I remember reading on Beyond the Boxscore (note F.A.T. means Free Available Talent, not that Swindle is obese). I feel like Moneyball— nobody likes him because he doesn’t throw hard. Hope he gets a shot at the roster.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Nov 25, 2008 5:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Yikes

I wonder what his pickoff move is like.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 5:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He makes the move to first,

but Mr. Slowy curves to 2nd base.

by tcyoung on Nov 25, 2008 9:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Official site

Swindle’s style is somewhat similar to Shouse’s despite their differing statures (Shouse is listed at 5-foot-10 and 196 pounds; Swindle at 6-foot-3 and 190 pounds). Swindle throws a variety of pitches from different arm angles, including a 55-mph curveball. His fastball tops out in the 84-85-mph range.

Swindle is believed to have agreed to a split contract that pays the Major League minimum salary — $400,000 in 2009 — if he remains in the big leagues. He has two Minor League options remaining.

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by TheJay on Nov 25, 2008 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Check out the video highlights of this game

“Wrights’ homer” is of a Rob Swindle 55 mph curveball

“Swindle’s first strikeout” is on a pretty sick slider

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Nov 25, 2008 6:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

The home run pitch

was clearly zipping along at 65 mph. He needs to throw that bad boy a little softer.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 6:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe that wasn't the awesome-curve then?

Hmmm. Aborted slider? If so, I can’t wait to see the curve if it’s 10 mph slower.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Nov 25, 2008 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

Do you think he warms up in the bullpen by playing horseshoes? Lawn darts maybe?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

He just waves at people in the crowd

by tcyoung on Nov 25, 2008 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Ex-Atlantic League pitcher with certain specialties who pitches slowly? Don’t the Brewers already have this guy?

Wait, DiFelice is a righty…never mind.

by morineko on Nov 25, 2008 6:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Excellent signing.

by R.J. Anderson on Nov 25, 2008 6:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Tell me about it.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 6:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

So

who is this “Somebody” guy we signed? Is he a number 1 starter?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Nov 25, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Please

This blog has no patience for bad jokes.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Nov 25, 2008 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

1. He’s a pitcher
2. Left handed
3. 20s
4. First name has 2 initials in it, last name starts with S

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Nov 25, 2008 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome.

Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9

by NoahJ on Nov 25, 2008 8:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

pretty nice no risk singing. I hope he makes the team.

by Trent Durrington on Nov 25, 2008 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

In the aformentioned David Wright home run,

is it just me or does his delivery look exactly like Mitch Stetter’s?

by Rendezvous on Nov 26, 2008 12:26 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

With this, I am starting to feel better about the bullpen…

by Saberilliterate on Nov 26, 2008 7:37 AM CST reply actions 0 recs

This signing was a necessity.

With R.A. Dickey and C.C. (or, CC nowadays) Sabathia gone, we needed another initials guy to keep J.J. happy.

by Wayfaerer on Nov 27, 2008 5:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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