Brew Crew Ball

The Crabbe-Man Returns

Jeff Sackmann — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:30:57 -0000

The Brewers took Callix Crabbe back after the Padres decided not to keep the Rule 5 pick on their roster. Punsters rejoice. http://rotoworld.com/Content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=5232

Zach Jackson recalled

Jeff Sackmann — Fri, 16 May 2008 15:08:00 -0000

Jackson up, Stetter down. Must...save...overworked...bullpen! http://rotoworld.com/Content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=4062

Brewers reliever Riske lands on DL [DiFelice called up]

Jeff Sackmann — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:12:02 -0000

It turns out that Mark DiFelice's lifelong dream will be realized ... at Fenway Park, against one of the best offenses the game has ever seen. Welcome to the big leagues, buddy! http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080515&content_id=2705694&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil&partnered=rss_mil

Well, that sucked again. But put this afternoon's game, and the seventh inning in particular, out of your mind for the evening and focus instead on the return of the Brewers' best pitching prospect to the mound after a 50-game drug suspension. That's right, Jeremy Jeffress is once again suiting up for the Brewers--or, more precisely, the High-A Brevard County Manatees. The game starts at 6:00 Central, and you can follow it here. Go Sea Pigs!

battlekow — Thu, 15 May 2008 20:11:22 -0000

Well, that sucked again. But put this afternoon's game, and the seventh inning in particular, out of your mind for the evening and focus instead on the return of the Brewers' best pitching prospect to the mound after a 50-game drug suspension. That's right, Jeremy Jeffress is once again suiting up for the Brewers--or, more precisely, the High-A Brevard County Manatees. The game starts at 6:00 Central, and you can follow it here. Go Sea Pigs!

Braun's new deal: 7 years, $45 million

KLSnow — Thu, 15 May 2008 15:13:01 -0000

From the JS Blog: The Brewers are calling it an eight-year deal, including 2008. It's actually a seven-year extension because he was signed for this year for $455,000. We'll see if he got that money reworked as well. http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/05/15/braun-deal-is-worth-45-million.aspx

Brewers PA Announcer Suffers Heart Attack

stigmo — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:06:51 -0000

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/18925129.html

Jeremy Jeffress suspension up this Thursday

MadJimiBrewha — Wed, 14 May 2008 04:02:23 -0000

Hopefully the organization banned him from going to see the new Harold and Kumar movie. http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080513&content_id=2693929&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil

Capuano to have Tommy John surgery

battlekow — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:10:20 -0000

As dixie mentioned in the game thread, Cappy finally realized he needs elbow surgery, just as Gord Ash has been implying he would all along. See you next year, dude. http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/05/13/capuano-headed-for-another-tommy-john.aspx

Yes!

battlekow — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:08:29 -0000

http://www.survivinggrady.com/uploaded_images/gagne-727840.jpg Yes!

Cubs expected to sign [Jim] Edmonds

battlekow — Tue, 13 May 2008 19:00:22 -0000

Well, this is pretty hilarious. As the entire Internet has already pointed out, not only is Felix Pie, despite his offensive struggles, hitting better than Jim Edmonds, he's a much superior fielder. It's hard to think of a better situation to let Pie grow as a hitter than on this Cubs team, which is getting enough offense out of the 1-7 spots to support a complete offensive cipher who plays excellent D, if that's all Pie turns out to be. Just idiotic. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/946040,CST-SPT-csep13.article

Derrick Turnbow's first AAA appearance

battlekow — Tue, 13 May 2008 05:00:39 -0000

* Pitcher Change: Derrick Turnbow replaces Steve Bray, batting 9th. * Offensive Substitution: Pinch hitter Eric Stults replaces Ramon Troncoso. * Eric Stults grounds out, second baseman Abraham Nunez to first baseman Brad Nelson. * Andy LaRoche walks. * John Lindsey singles on a ground ball to left fielder Hernan Iribarren. Andy LaRoche to 2nd. * With Kevin Howard batting, wild pitch by Derrick Turnbow, Andy LaRoche to 3rd. John Lindsey to 2nd. * Kevin Howard walks. * Coaching visit to mound. * Danny Ardoin walks. Andy LaRoche scores. John Lindsey to 3rd. Kevin Howard to 2nd. * Coaching visit to mound. * Pitcher Change: Erasmo Ramirez replaces Derrick Turnbow, batting 9th. http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=g_log&gid=2008_05_12_nasaaa_lvgaaa_1

.500! (The team, not the guy in the picture.) (post-game thread) via d.yimg.com

Jeff Sackmann — Tue, 13 May 2008 02:46:24 -0000

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080513/capt.3d51e2344012410a89e65c7a28797184.cardinals_brewers_baseball_wimg102.jpg .500! (The team, not the guy in the picture.) (post-game thread) via d.yimg.com

Callix Crabbe DFA'd

battlekow — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:49:17 -0000

"The Brewers will have the option of taking the Rule-5 pick back if he clears waivers, but they might just give him to the Padres for a minor prospect. He's not part of their future plans, and they were pretty happy to see him get an opportunity elsewhere when he was selected in December." http://rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&id=5232

Manager Tony La Russa plans to rest first baseman Albert Pujols tonight, potentially giving Pujol...

battlekow — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:26:46 -0000

Manager Tony La Russa plans to rest first baseman Albert Pujols tonight, potentially giving Pujols his first day off this season. He didn't start an earlier game but appeared as a pinch-hitter. "It's what I've been thinking all along. It's a good way to do it," said La Russa, who in spring training forecast two or three days off a month for the former MVP. A midgame appearance would imperil Pujols' season-long run of reaching base in 39 consecutive games.

Probably not our new closer. (post-game thread) via brianshousefanclub.com

Jeff Sackmann — Sun, 11 May 2008 22:28:50 -0000

http://brianshousefanclub.com/vince1.jpg Probably not our new closer. (post-game thread) via brianshousefanclub.com

Man of the Year

battlekow — Sat, 10 May 2008 02:58:29 -0000

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/images/2005/07/03/fGS8KAfP.jpg Man of the Year

Turnbow clears waivers, goes to AAA

battlekow — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:52:38 -0000

We get to keep him! http://www.jsonline.com/watch/?watch=1&date=5/9/2008&id=39459

Mark Rogers Update

battlekow — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:38:26 -0000

When it rains, it pours. Rogers is experiencing pain during his rehab, which I gather was supposed to have progressed more rapidly than it has. More surgery may be necessary if the pain fails to dissipate. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=748827

When Truth Gets In Way of a Good Story

TheJay — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:33:48 -0000

The title links to an article about Mike Cameron's return being painted as a story of redemption rather than a return from stupidity. http://www.thespec.com/Sports/article/365759

The sunny side of the street.

battlekow — Wed, 07 May 2008 20:19:15 -0000

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1124/1351807907_2a682aa2d7_o.gif The sunny side of the street.