Monday's Frosty Mug
by KLSnow on Apr 27, 2009 8:50 AM CDT
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Some things to read while rocking some yellow pants.
Trevor Hoffman is relieved to be back with the team after spending the first 17 games on the disabled list. He did not appear in yesterday's game but was available and presumably will be again today if the Brewers take a lead into the ninth.
Where does Hoffman rank among baseball's greatest pitchers? One voter at Dugout Central ranked him among their top five pitchers who have never won a Cy Young Award. Former Brewer Don Sutton also appeared on three ballots.
Entering play on Sunday, the Brewers had thrown out just two of 15 attempted base stealers this season, but is that a problem? The Wall Street Journal says controlling the running game may not necessarily lead to team success.
The Brewers open up a three game series with the Diamondbacks Pirates tonight, and project to send their three best 2009 starting pitchers to the mound: Braden Looper, Dave Bush and Yovani Gallardo. Dave Bush will be making his first appearance since throwing a near no-hitter last week. Cute Sports noted that all three of Bush's near no-hitters have been broken up by former Brewers. Beyond the Box Score has a look at the location of Yovani Gallardo's pitches from his complete game Friday night.
The Brewer minor leagues suffered a major blow over the weekend, as Lorenzo Cain suffered a torn MCL, likely ending his 2009 season. Cain could be the center fielder of the future but will have a lot to prove in 2010, as he'll enter the season having played about half a season over the last two years. (h/t FanShot)
With the Brewers on the road this weekend, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers borrowed Miller Park for a night, playing a Midwest League game against the Peoria Chiefs. If you'd like to see photos of the game from every possible angle, here's a FanPost, a FanShot and two posts from Cute Sports.
It's never too early to start updating your projections. On Saturday, Baseball Analysts updated the 2009 PECOTA projections to take the first three weeks of results into consideration. The Brewers were 7-9 at the time and projected for exactly 81 wins.
Around the league:
Angels: Designated reliever Daniel Davidson for assignment.
Astros: Catcher Humberto Quintero is on the DL with a strained shoulder following a collision with Mike Cameron on Friday.
Braves: Brian McCann has been placed on the DL with an eye infection, and Garret Anderson has also been DL'ed.
D-Backs: Brandon Webb will be out at least six more weeks after experiencing a setback in his rehab from shoulder bursitis. Also, Stephen Drew was placed on the DL with a hamstring strain.
Marlins: Designated reliever Logan Kensing for assignment.
Mets: Designated Casey Fossum for assignment. They also signed Nelson Figueroa and Mike Lamb to minor league deals.
Orioles: SP Alfredo Simon has been diagnosed with degenerative tissue in his elbow and will undergo season-ending surgery.
Padres: Placed Shawn Hill on the DL with elbow inflammation.
Pirates: Jack Wilson has been placed on the DL with a swollen finger on his glove hand.
Royals: Designated C Brayan Pena for assignment.
Tigers: Matt Treanor will require surgery to correct a sports hernia and will be out at least two months.
Yankees: Chien-Ming Wang has been placed on the DL with "weakness in his hips."
This isn't an injury note yet, but it could be soon: Astros pitcher Jose Valverde, who pitched in both Saturday and yesterday's games against the Brewers, is limping noticeably and has Astros.com beat reporter Alyson Footer concerned.
Oh, and if you're looking for something to do today, the Timber Rattlers are playing an 11 am doubleheader in Davenport after yesterday's game was postponed due to rain. The weather in Iowa isn't great today either, but they should be able to get the games in, and you can hear them here.
Drink up.
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Yup
Webbless and Drewless Diamondbacks. Hopefully we can win this series.
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much everyone you’d expect to see when playing the d’backs won’t be playing….
by Mykenk on Apr 27, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they usually don't,
when the Brewers play the Pittsburg Pirates….
by CheezeconQueso on Apr 27, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That’s an unforgivable one. My apologies.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Apr 27, 2009 9:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:)
It’s ok. We’ve got a series against the Angels this weekend. Maybe TH and the JS guys will let you sit in the press box with them.
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, the Brewers are playing the Angels?
Why did no one tell me? I would have bought tickets!
by Brew Angel on Apr 27, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, that was a typo
We’re actually playing the Angles. The game will be in Pittsburgh, and it’s supposed to be 90°
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When do we play the Saxsons and Jutes?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
by battlekow on Apr 27, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a little worried about the game v. the normans
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Apr 27, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, "Saxsons"
Too much Richmond Lockwood on the brain.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
by battlekow on Apr 27, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Aggies
but which ones?
Texas A&M
North Carolina A&T State University
or University of California Davis?
by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 27, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or new mexico state?
or delaware valley college?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 27, 2009 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Utah State
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Apr 27, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Collisions at the plate
Obviously, nobody wants to get run into Prince Fielder. But who would you least like to have barreling at you after Fielder? I think it’s between Coffee, Cameron, and Nelson. The way Coffee sprints out of the bullpen, I’d have to go with him.
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 9:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be Coffey
not only are you being runover by the gut, but getting slapped in the face with those man boobs just ads insult to injury. It’s like being graped all over your body.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Apr 27, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
something tells me that link won't exactly be safe for work.
But I definitely started cracking up here in my cube. I think the vision of those things oscillating up and down would be scary enough to make me jump out of the way, drop the ball, or turn a double play in my pants.
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
depends on your work
but it is worth checking out. And there is no foul language or nudity.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Apr 27, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was hilarious!
Nice link Hyatt. I was laughing out loud.
by Brew Believer on Apr 27, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the team is happy with its roster
Why hasn’t there been any talk of bringing back Geoff Jenkins? Back-up outfielder, lefty off the bench. Doesn’t he at least have more of a proven track record than Nelson, or is it most important that Nelson backs up first base?
I’m not saying it’s a good idea, but it seems a little odd to me that it hasn’t been mentioned by anyone.
by ecocd on Apr 27, 2009 10:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It hasn’t been mentioned because it’s not a good idea ;)
by Mykenk on Apr 27, 2009 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda knew that
but why is it a bad idea?
by ecocd on Apr 27, 2009 10:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because we have other lefties that strike out in a pinch hitter/part time role just as well.
by Mykenk on Apr 27, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Nelson is out of options and would have to clear waivers to go to AAA.
So, if you sign Jenkins and lose Nelson, you’re getting one year of Jenkins under team control and losing six years of Nelson.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Apr 27, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, fine, if you’re looking for a REAL answer, this is it.
by Mykenk on Apr 27, 2009 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Follow up math problem. Solve for X in the situation below.
“In order to clear waivers and be sent to AAA, Brad Nelson will have to go 0 for X”
by Mykenk on Apr 27, 2009 10:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on how many bad teams could use a 1B/OF.
He’s cheap and relatively talented, a team like the Giants, Pirates or Marlins might give him a shot.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Apr 27, 2009 10:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he won't be a free agent for six years
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
by battlekow on Apr 27, 2009 11:08 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers have 6 years of control of Nelson
In a few years, arbitration will kick in.
by tcyoung on Apr 27, 2009 11:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upsides...
Not to add on, but give it a few more weeks before we look outside what we have. Jenkins is old and is declining in his abilities, while our bench is fairly young (Minus Duffy) and have a higher ability ceiling then Jenkins.
I think there’s a big reason why Jenkins has yet to be claimed by any time. Hell even Lamb got a deal If our bench still sucks in 3 weeks or so, then we look at the option of replacing one of them with and old cheap guy.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 27, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
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83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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