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Axford, Betancourt, Braun, Greinke or Marcum: Who Will Be Brewer Of The Week?

Nine more weeks like this one would be pretty nice, as the Brewers went 4-2. This was one of the tougher weeks in recent memory to pick BotW candidates, as three pretty good candidates (Prince Fielder, Yovani Gallardo and Francisco Rodriguez) missed the ballot. Here are your nominees:

John Axford closed out all four Brewer wins this week, setting a new franchise record with 27 consecutive saves. He allowed just two hits and walked none while striking out five over four innings.

Yuniesky Betancourt had a hit in five of the six Brewer games this week, including a pair of doubles. He hit .368/.381/.474 this week.

Ryan Braun had multiple hits in three of his five appearances this week, including three home runs. He hit .474/.500/1.053 this week.

Zack Greinke pitched 6.2 scoreless innings against the Cubs on Wednesday in a 2-0 victory. He held Chicago to just three hits, walked three and struck out nine in the outing.

Shaun Marcum made two starts this week and won them both, combining to hold the Cubs and Giants to four runs on eleven hits over 13 innings, good for a 2.77 ERA. He walked one and struck out nine over the two starts.

Poll
Who should be Brewer of the Week?
John Axford
108 votes
Yuniesky Betancourt
29 votes
Ryan Braun
124 votes
Zack Greinke
12 votes
Shaun Marcum
26 votes

299 votes | Poll has closed

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this week aside, he keeps getting better and he doesn’t show any signs of stopping.

by 414ever on Jul 29, 2011 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously, what does Ax have to do to earn BoTW?

He’s been lights out, saved 3 consecutive nights and hasn’t blown a save since April. He’s arguably the best closer in baseball, and he’s had a stellar week (well, he’s had a stellar season, but this week is a good microcosm of it).

by Fiesta on Jul 29, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

If there was a week he deserved it, it's this one

But Braun has just been in his own universe this week. I couldn’t not vote for him.

by Cheeseandcorn on Jul 29, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

This

The only way Ax is going to win is if there are no offensive standouts.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Jul 29, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

which is whack as hell

by 414ever on Jul 29, 2011 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why?

Relievers don’t win games by themselves… they simply secure the win.

Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.

by sjlee on Jul 29, 2011 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Same here.

It’s tough for me to vote for closers as player of the week also, Ax has been insanely good though.

For your health!

by menchkins on Jul 29, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

this

i voted for him with extra enthusiasm this week because he beat the consecutive saves streak. braun is a close second though. he really carried the offense

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 29, 2011 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

He was very deserving

It was a tossup between him and Marcum.

by nullacct on Jul 29, 2011 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Braun had a 1.553 OPS this week.

I demand to know who voted for Yuni.

"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"

by SRB on Jul 29, 2011 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

How is Counsell not on this list?

He is a history maker.

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jul 29, 2011 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Good point!

but not really

For your health!

by menchkins on Jul 29, 2011 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh come on

Why all the hate for Craigers? He’s a local guy.

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jul 29, 2011 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amen.

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jul 29, 2011 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Geoff Jenkins is only 36

He’s had a couple years of rest, he’d probably be able to pinch hit.

by nullacct on Jul 29, 2011 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gold: Ax

Silver: Braun
Bronze: Marcum

Aluminum Foil: Craigers

Retro uniforms: 3-0 in July

by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:47 PM CDT reply actions  

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