Carlos Lee was named Milwaukee Brewers Player of the Month for April, while Chris Capuano earned the title of Pitcher of the Month. These team honors are voted on by members of the traveling media.
Prince Fielder was named Brewers' Player of the Week by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel after socking two homers in Friday nights' victory over the Mets. His second homerun of the night was a 475 foot blast, the second longest in Miller Park history. Russell Branyan still holds the top spot with a 480 foot shot.
I'd like to send out a warm welcome to Brian Shouse, who joins the Brew Crew from the Texas Rangers. Brian reported for duty Friday and was promptly put to work. He made his first appearance in Miller Park on Friday night against Carlos Delgado. Shouse is considered a left-handed specialist, something the Brewer bullpen hasn't had during Ned Yost's tenure as manager. Again, welcome to Brian and his family.
It looks like Tomo Ohka won't need surgery on his shoulder, and team physician William Raasch predicts Ohka will be back on the mound after the All Star Break. More news from the DL indicates that Rick Helling should be ready to pitch off the mound sometime this week. That's great news for the Brewer bullpen. Rick Helling has been sorely missed in long relief. We can't get him back soon enough!
Still no word, however, on when Ben Sheets might be able to resume throwing. He sure is making a lot of money riding pine. One poster on the Brewers' message board suggested that Sheets should return some of his salary until he can get up and earn it. Not a bad idea actually . . .
That's it for now Brewer fans. Until next time, go Brewers!
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