Brewers call up Felipe Lopez, return Eric Farris to Nashville
Hopefully Farris' 15 minutes of fame didn't just expire.
UPDATE: Lopez is starting at second base tonight.
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Farris should just rake now at Nashville
with his major league experience.
by MisterRok on Jul 29, 2011 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
They brought up Farris for 1 AB just to mock Taylor Green.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
speaking of
Kevin Goldstein essentially saying Green is McGehee, but with Caseys struggles there is no reason boy to bring him up. free article at bp, but I am on mobile right now so can’t link it.
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Jul 29, 2011 3:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
no reason NOT to bring him up.
sausage fingers+autocorrect
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Jul 29, 2011 3:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
haha... I wanna see what 1 day of prorated MLB salary compared to 1 week or 1 month of AAA salary.
Streak Breakers.com
Minimum major league salary is $414k
$414k / 162 = $2555
He probably got a sizeable per diem, as well. Let’s make it at least $2600 for one game in the majors. According to random baseball website, AAA player make at least $2150 / month. So Farris’ one game likely at least doubled his July salary.
Founder of the BCBCU - Est. 2011
Aren't they paid by game appearance?
That’s how football and NBA works. I would be surprised if they’re paid for off-days.
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Better than that
He now has MLB service time, and the minor league minimum for some with even one day of MLB service time is ~$65K/year.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting
Sports Illustrated’s Will Carroll (@injuryexpert) on Twitter:
NEVER thought I’d see Lopez back in Milwaukee.
I asked him why he said that, considering Lopez played well for the Crew. His response:
Let’s call it “clubhouse issues.”
I’d never heard anything about this. Anyone?
no it was braddock who slept with harts wife
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Jul 29, 2011 3:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
no it was braddock who slept with harts wife
"If we want to sign a Type A free agent, we would lose a second-round pick, but we don't have a way to get picks back. Our whole Draft process needs to be redone."
~Doug Melvin
by Charlie Marlow on Jul 29, 2011 3:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
This is what they were referring to by "sleep disorder"
He’s too busy shagging.
Not sure
Just have Prince stand in the middle of the room and glare at everybody. No more clubhouse issues.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
Don't read much of his stuff, so I don't know much about him either way
But he’s a consultant with the Brewers. He might actually know something that’s not public info.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jul 29, 2011 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I assuming Melvin needed help with his Fantasy Football team
If they actually hired that guy to help them with the Brewers, I’ll have serious questions about their sanity.
Get a ife broseph
I love his profile on Twitter
I tweet about sports injuries, mostly. Other stuff too, when it catches my attention.
Good luck finding a tweet about sports injuries from the last 12 hrs.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Last one I can find, from Wednesday
Losing Rickie Weeks is the kind of injury that will really test the Brewers’ depth.
Yes it will, Will. Thanks for that.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jul 29, 2011 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone linked his column
He states that Weeks’ ankle injury may hurt with his lateral movement.
Top notch stuff right there.
Get a ife broseph
I just remember someone vaguely saying he and Macha didn't quite get along.
by Bush League All Star on Jul 29, 2011 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
@BrewersBar
Jaymes Langrehr
Probably doesn’t happen if Macha is still there. RT @injuryexpert NEVER thought I’d see Lopez back in Milwaukee.
@injuryexpert
Will Carroll @
@BrewersBar Doug still is.
http://www.mlbsoup.com
Maybe the other way around
Maybe Lopez wasn’t a problem, maybe the previous coaching staff treated him like crap. Personally I thought Lopez had great poise and confidence.
I'm guessing that Lopez thought he was getting a contract offer following the '09 season
Perhaps Doug had said that he would be getting one.
When no offer came, he got pissed.
Get a ife broseph
Come on!
You shoud know that in the Brewers lineup, the second baseman must bat fitth. Just like how the left fielder must bat third.
Just be glad Counsell didn’t hit 5th last night.
by Infield Fly Rule on Jul 29, 2011 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm happy Wil Nieves couldn't play second.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Jul 29, 2011 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
feel bad for Ferris
who legitimately seemed stoked to be in the bigs, only to get one forgettable PA and go back
best of luck to him
and go felipe
"I don't even know who Bryce Harper is — hah, hah, hah, hah, hah!" -Nyjer Morgan
I don't think the PA was forgettable for him.
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That'll teach Farris to sleep.
eRoc86 Eric Farris
Wow jus got my first hours of sleep! What a long crazy 24 hrs it’s been! I’d say the best 24 hrs of my life!
http://www.mlbsoup.com
by tcyoung on Jul 29, 2011 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
.
@aarongleeman As a hilarious follow-up to Rasmus trade, Corey Patterson and his .292 career OBP leading off for Cardinals tonight.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
My response.
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didnt someone make a shirt that said "DO NOT BAT COREY PATTERSON LEADOFF"
why does this keep happening!?!?
"I don't even know who Bryce Harper is — hah, hah, hah, hah, hah!" -Nyjer Morgan
You mean this?
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
by sjlee on Jul 29, 2011 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I don't care if this is real or not.
It gets a rec for making me laugh out loud on an airplane.
(btw I won’t be around much for the next 12 days, Scandanavian vacation)
Don’t crash the world economy or lose the NL-Central lead while I’m gone.
by Archibaldcrane on Jul 29, 2011 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Never been to Scandinavia
Although my brother is due to go to Finland studying for a year once he gets back from his holiday in Syria and Iraq (seriously). Whereabouts are you headed to?
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
"Now attribute that shit!" mpbMKE
Yeah
He likes his travel and bizarre destinations. From the little I’ve heard from him Iraq hasn’t been much of a problem (certainly compared to the difficulties getting in and out of Jordan) but that’s partly because he’s in the safer part of Iraq. He’s travelling on his own as well which I’m not sure is the smartest move.
Saying that, he’s been on nights out in both Glasgow and Fife and survived so I’m sure downtown Iraq will be a walk in the park…
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
"Now attribute that shit!" mpbMKE
Wasn't aware of that
But then again, I wasn’t aware there was a Royal Wedding in Edinburgh tomorrow until I saw the news tonight…
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
"Now attribute that shit!" mpbMKE
A mǿǿse once bit my sister...
Founder of the BCBCU - Est. 2011
by ecocd on Jul 29, 2011 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Realli?
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
"Now attribute that shit!" mpbMKE
No realli!
She was Karving her initials on the mǿǿse with the sharpened end of an interspace toothbrush given to her by Svenge…
Founder of the BCBCU - Est. 2011
Apparently TLR doesn't listen to reason
Or he was hanging out with his buddy Jack while filling out the lineup card.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
He does however listen to Raison
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One day in the minors and Lopez is already called up?
Taylor Green needs some of whatever Lopez is taking.
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*Nashville
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Why is Lopez taking a city?
BTW – I don’t even think Lopez reported to Nashville (in other words… it was not even a day).
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
As Tom Haudricourt would say:
Whatever.
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I believe that would be a drug called MLB experience
Possibly laced with the ability to play 2B/SS/3B.
If that's the case
Counsell must be a drug czar.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
by sjlee on Jul 29, 2011 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
As Counsell steps into the batter's box with a 36 oz bat
“Say hello to my little friend!”
Prince: "Brewers will win the World Series and I'll sign a 10-year deal in Milwaukee"
Braun: "Well, I guess there's just one thing to do then..."
Lopezhad played outfield too, they're neck and neck but Counsell has him beat by 10 years of grizzly veteranness.
For your health!
A 12 year-old pharmacist
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
"Now attribute that shit!" mpbMKE
Not to mention he's a switch hitter!
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-Talk more baseball at @MarcumsChangeup on Twitter
bi-winning?
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by schmita91 on Jul 29, 2011 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Factoring in cost, is Lopez really any worse than the main trade options?
Felipe Lopez (SHB)
Age: 31
Career wOBA: .321
Career 2B UZR/150: -1.0
Career SS UZR/150: -10.8
Jamey Carroll (RHB)
Age: 37
Career wOBA: .318
Career 2B UZR/150: +6.3
Career SS UZR/150: -2.0
Rafael Furcal (SHB)
Age: 33
Career wOBA: .337
Career 2B UZR/150: n/a
Career SS UZR/150: -1.1
Clint Barmes (RHB)
Age: 32
Career wOBA: .304
Career 2B UZR/150: +5.6
Career SS UZR/150: +6.7
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
Worst defense but he’s adequate at 2B and he’s the youngest of the four. More importantly, he cost nothing.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
If he hits well in his stint at 2B he can move to SS when Weeks comes back too. Crappy defense but Yuni has a -19.9 UZR/150 this season and can’t hit.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
True but I would rather that the went for one of the 4 options you listed
And use Lopez as the primary back-up for 2B-SS-3B with Counsell there if they decide they need more of a defensive option.
I look at Lopez a replacement for Weeks for the month that he is out
The other guys are options to replace Yuni.
Career wOBA .295
Career SS UZR/150 -9.4
According to Brian McTaggart (twitter), the Astros aren't making Barmes available.
Carroll is 37 and Furcal is having a horrendous season. So, meh, I’ll take Lopez for the time being.
"PLUSH ALERT: THERE WAS AN UNTUCKING AT FENWAY!"
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