In the News (5/27)
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Tuesday’s Game: Brewers 1, Cardinals 8
Record: 27-19, T-1st Place
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Tuesday’s Game
- Suppan and McClung were roughed up as the Brewers dropped the game on Tuesday.
- Ryan Braun was hit by a pitch and left the game with a contusion. It isn’t believed to be serious.
- Craig Counsell is still hitting the ball well
Brewers News
- I’m really annoyed with how much press the untucking of shirts “story” has got, so I’m not going to link to any. The newspapers who are reporting these events should realize they are reporters and not gossip columnists.
- David Riske might need Tommy John surgery. Seems kinda risky, doesn’t it? Sorry… I had to…
- As Tyler posted, Chris Duffy is still in the organization and is on his way to Nashville. Good… Let him work some things out while the Brewers experiment with Frank Caliendo…er…Catalonotto. I highly doubt FC will be on the team in September.
- Ryan Braun has an incredible bat, is doing well in left and is seemingly becoming more and more patient at the plate.
- Hoffman goes Alone with Rome.
- The Brewers are doing well in fan voting so far… Maybe I’m becoming a cranky old man, but after Sheets and Hart’s All-Star Hangovers last year, I don’t mind if only a couple make it.
- Interesting question: LaPorta or Gamel? I’d have to agree that a power hitting lefty who can play corner infield is more valuable.
- FanGraphs has a nice Brewers draft Review and small Preview.
- Should fans be worried about the health of Mark DiFelice? This scares me a little, but I’m hoping the Brewers have done everything possible to keep their pitchers’ arms and motions healthy.
- How good was Monday’s pitchers duel? Here’s a link comparing it to the 1959 Braves.
- ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick is impressed with the Brewers resiliance. Even Buster Olney came on the radio this morning saying that the Brewers were quite a surprise and the Cubs will have to work hard to catch them and the Cardinals.
- Bob Ryan believes Brad Penny will be traded and I hope that it won’t be to the Brewers.
- I would much rather have Erik Bedard. Two Fisted Slopper makes the case for Bedard over Peavy.
- Jimmy Gantner will broadcast the draft. The only problem is that he does commercials in central Wisconsin since he’s the Woodchucks coach and he’s kind of awkward in those commercials.
- Speaking of stuff from Wausau, the Wausau Daily Herald is finally excited about the Brewers, but perhaps a little too excited. Playoffs talk in MAY?!? Even the Maniac is saying, “Maybe that’s overdoing it a bit.”
- The Great Gagne comeback starts in Canada.
- Gamel visited a school in Racine.
Minor Leagues
- Alcides Escobar is this week’s Sports Bubbler prospect of the week.
- While your at it, get to know Nashville Sound Patrick Arlis.
- Meanwhile, T-Rats pitcher Wily Peralta was named Pitcher of the Week. In two outings, he didn’t allow a run, struck out 17 and walked only two. Nice job!
NL Central
- Marmol left the Cubs to be with his pregnant wife…and you have to click on this to see the headline.
- Big Lou also doesn’t like his team watching video of bad at bats. They should only visualize good at bats and what the pitcher is currently doing…so all those little league coaches telling their players to learn from their mistakes is wrong?
- A-Ram says the Cubs are frustrated. In other news, water is wet.
- Ankiel is still on the DL, so Nick Stavinoha is still around. It’s fun to hear Ueck say his name; sounds like Stab-in-oh-wa.
- Glaus might be out for all of 2009. Which alleged former PED user would you rather have back?
- The Brewers might have to deal with Brandon Phillips back in the Reds’ lineup.
- Rosenthal believes the Astros should just rebuild, which inlcudes trading their only pitcher left (Roy Oswalt). I’m fine with the status quo…you know…middling around the bottom of the division.
Other News
- This Week’s Power Rankings: ESPN (6) and CBS Sports (6)
- Former Brewer Matt LaPorta has been demoted. Not big news… yet…
Tags: David Riske, In the News, Jeff Suppan, Ryan Braun
May 27th, 2009 at 3:35 am
I don’t know if I share your view on Catalanotto, Bryan.
Beyond Craigers, the bench largely lacks in experience. Frank offers that experience along a left-handed bat. I hate to say it, but you almost have to expect at least one of the OF starters to go on the DL (or miss considerable time) at some point too. That’s where I feel ALL of the Geruts, Catalanottos and even Duffys benefit the team with their presence.
And considering the clubhouse gains 15 members in September, I don’t think Catalanotto is going anywhere – unless a trade of some kind crowds the OF even more. And even then, would he make it through waivers again? Probably.
Nothing against your view though… that’s just my assumption (and hope) that he’s on board for the remainder of the season.
May 27th, 2009 at 8:31 am
I had some nightmare flashbacks during the game last night…after watching who our top three in the order were at one point: Counsell, McGehee, Catalonotto….yikes. Ronnie Belliard, Tyler Houston, Devon White… Not that Counsell and McGehee are playing poorly or anything, and I’m sure Catalonotto is a capable plug-in. But here’s to hoping Braun and Hardy are in the lineup tonight. Because that lineup..it just feels better.
May 27th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Well, seeing as how Manny is pitching, they should just run out the white-flag line-up and let the starters get some rest. Catalonotto in right, Gerut in Center, Hall in left, Gamel at third, Rivera at first. Give the guys rest, cause the backups will be in the game anyway after Manny walks 17 and only hits the strike zone at belt level with a straight fastball.