In the News (4/30)
Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Record: 15-12, third
Games Behind Cubs: 2
- U-G-L-Y. The Brewers and Suppan got absolutely mauled by the Cubs. Suppan didn’t even make it through four innings. His ERA went from the mid-3s to over 5.
- Turnbow is just BRUTALLY awful now. He couldn’t give the team an inning in a game that he came into down eight. He gave up six earned runs, four hits and four walks in just 2/3 of an inning. What a freaking headcase… I really thought that save last week could spring him to some success, but it’s been the exact opposite. What can the team do with him now? Haudricourt suggests he’s very close to an outright release, meaning the Brewers would eat the rest of his contract, which goes through next year.
- The Cubs’ catcher, Soto, had six RBI.
- Gallardo will try to right the ship against the Cubs and Zambrano.
- Sheets felt fine today after starting yesterday’s game. More HERE.
- Cameron’s suspension was not an easy one for him. Two things strike me about this ESPN article. One - Cameron is a mature guy and will be a leader in the clubhouse. Two - Why would a MLB player ever buy “energy powder” over the Internet? I can’t believe he would be that careless with what he puts in his body… He also mentioned that he did not receive an exemption from MLB for use of a supplement for post-concussion symptoms. He’s not taking any medications, he says. More HERE.
- The NL Central may be more competitive than people thought before the season.
- The Brewers are still working on building on experience.
- Miller Park ranked second in SI.com’s MLB Ballpark Rankings. It finished first in food and promotions. I’ve been saying for years that Milwaukee fans don’t appreciate how nice of a ballpark Miller is, but since these rankings are based on hometown fan polling, I guess I’m wrong. Wrigley finished 15th. I would like to argue their #8 ranking in fan IQ… More HERE and HERE and Jim Powell’s take HERE.
- Chicago Tribune columnist Phil Rogers says the Brewers need a healthy, productive Ben Sheets to win. Wow, way to go way out there on a limb, Phil…
- Bush pitched well in AAA today as part of a veteran-stocked Sounds rotation.
- The Journal-Sentinel has another mailbag.
- Baseball Digest Daily asks “What if Mike Cameron and Jordan Schafer really didn’t take any illegal substances?”
- Jim Powell has a new podcast.
- The views on signing young players to long-term deals before their arbitration years vary greatly. It is obvious, however, that Scott Boras will never advise his clients to sign a deal like the ones discussed. Prince is not signing anything until he’s a free agent…
- The Cubs signed a Korean high school shortstop. They are very high on him apparently,with one scout comparing him to Jeter at the same age, but better.
- The Cubs may be interested in trading for Ken Griffey Jr. Please, no. As a 20-something who grew up as Griffey became a superstar, I like him. I don’t want to ever see him in a Cubs’ uniform.
- Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was at Wrigley tonight. He’s still being rumored as a possible buyer of the Cubs. I hope he doesn’t buy them. He’s an ass and I already see way, way, way too much of him. Plus, he’ll throw his money around (like the Cubs need more money…) until something sticks…
- Umpire Jerry Crawford, who left last night’s game and stayed in a hospital overnight, left the hospital today. Apparently, he had a bad reaction to medicine. Hopefully he is OK. He has had several health issues over the years.
- Former Brewer Jorge De La Rosa has been traded from the Royals to the Rockies. From top pitching prospect in baseball to “player to be named later.” Ouch…
- Former Brewer Chad Moeller cleared waivers and is back on the Yankees.
- In football news, former Badger QB Tyler Donovan will be competing with what I can only assume is Tyler’s cousin, Jason Maas, for the starting QB job in Edmonton.