Morning Ramble – 11/13
Ryan Braun won his second straight Silver Slugger award, putting him with the likes of Molitor and Cooper for Brewers who have won the award in consecutive years. Congrats Brauny!
This story about a guy who worked for Lambeau for 22 years getting fired probably because of something he did or didn’t say to Mike McCarthy angers me. I’ve stood up for McCarthy in the past, but that might be ending. I’ve been very unhappy with his play calling this year, his inability to change/help the team’s flaws, and if he really was this immature and bitter after the loss to the Vikings, then that’s just ridiculous and not what you want from a leader. Even if the guy said “Don’t lay an egg”, McCarthy should have listened to him, because that’s exactly what the Packers ended up doing.
By the way, is Brandon Jennings the most intriguing athlete playing in Wisconsin at this very moment? Think of all the Packers, Badgers, and Bucks and this guy is ripping the positive headlines from everyone else.
AFTERNOON RAMBLE
Looper’s option was NOT picked up, which was a slight surprise to me. The Brewers are trying to pool resources to see how much money they have, which is interesting because this week they have talked to agents representing Mark Mulder and John Lackey and are apparently interested in Edwin Jackson and possibly Javier Vasquez. Looper, who I liked as a pickup last year, gave up the most runs and home runs in the National League last year.
BEN SHEETS SIGHTING…er…actually, his agent finally spoke up to make sure people knew his client wasn’t dead or injured. Casey Close believes Sheets will be ready by Spring Training and said 3 teams already inquired (two of which are probably Texas and Milwaukee)
Thank God Seattle re-signed Jack Wilson. I’m very excited not to deal with his ugly mug (and uncanny ability to throw out runners right before they reach base) over 10 times a year.
Cubs are going for Granderson
Tags: Brandon Jennings, Ryan Braun
November 13th, 2009 at 11:13 am
I love Brandon Jennings. He is single-handedly making me like an NBA basketball team. What?!?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:15 am
…and I wouldn’t make any judgements based on that story. The story makes it sound as though his bosses were 100% responsible for the firing. Either way, who cares? The on-field crap is much more important. P.S. Bryan, I need to beat you this weekend. Bad.
November 13th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
I’m actually following the Bucks too because of Jennings and the fact that the team is playing fundamental bball (rebounding, defense, blocking out…)
And yeah, I overreacted…that’s what happens when I write this crap in the morning before school and caffeine. McCarthy is still falling on my list though.
And with none of my two players scoring a TD last night and with your ridiculous running backs (you lose arguably your preseason number one back and you’re still fine?!?!?), I’m predicting a close loss for me. The Colts/Patriots game is huge for both of us.
November 14th, 2009 at 11:47 am
R.I.P. Benjamin Sheets
November 15th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
whoa dudes, that brandon jennings mothafucka scored cinco cinco pesos last night. that brotha can throw up bucketz and play basketball as well as coolguy ability to get hiz dick wet on a saturday night. huzzah