Hello again Brewer fans. I know it's been a while but I just haven't had much to say until recently. The deal with Francisco Cordero and the Reds really chapped my ass, so I need to vent.
As the title says, money talks and bullshit walks, apparently to Cincinnati. I can't say that I was shocked to read that he left Milwaukee. It was fairly apparent when he said, "I'd like to stay in Milwaukee, but it's not up to me," that he would go wherever he got the most money. But come on, $42 million, with an $13 million option, for 4 years, versus $46 million with a $12 million option? There is virtually no difference, and if he really wanted to stay in Milwaukee, wouldn't his agent have gone to Doug Melvin and given him a chance to beat the Reds' offer?
According to Doug, he was never asked to beat the offer from Cincy, which implies to me that Coco wanted to leave. If he really wanted to stay in Milwaukee, I believe he would have given Doug every opportunity to match Cincy's offer.
But on the upside, barring new developments, the only decent starting pitching Cincy has is Aaron Harang, which means that Coco will get to work every five days. Maybe that's why he left. Maybe he wanted to "earn" his money sitting on the bench. Maybe we wore him out forcing him to set the club record for saves in a season. Maybe he didn't enjoy being an All-Star and would rather take the four days off.
He'll get plenty of rest next season. And he must have been on crack when he said he thought Cincy could get to the World Series. Ha! Six teams in MLB had worse records than Cincy last season. Six out of thirty. And they're going to go from that to the World Series? Keep dreaming Coco, and enjoy spending next season picking splinters out of your ass.
On to other pitchers, Doug Melvin has been busy signing other pitchers to fill the void Coco left. I think I'm most encouraged by David Riske. He has virtually the same stats as Scott Linebrink for a lot less money. And let's face it, Scott kinda stunk up the place once he left San Diego. I remember him shutting us down when we played in San Diego, but something happened once he got to Milwaukee. Oh well. He's Chicago's problem now.
And then there's Eric Gagne. I'm not too sure about this one. $10 million for a guy who hasn't had a decent season in what, three years? If he can come back, he'll be huge for us, but we don't need another Ben Sheets on the team. One big pussy is quite enough.
So anyway, that's my rant for the moment. I welcome any and all comments and criticisms, as always. Oh, almost forgot, major congrats to Ryan Braun for winning Rookie of the Year. Take that Troy! So until next time, go Brewers!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Saturday's Goats
I have a three way tie for my award for the goat of the game in today's extra-innings loss to the Braves. First up, Ned Yost, for insisting that Craig Counsell bunt in Mel Stocker from third. Why not let him swing away with only one out? Counsell is a veteran player, and an owner of two World Series rings. He knows how to get a run in from third. Even an infield out would have scored Stocker with his speed. But no, Yost was married to the idea of a bunt, and the Brewers left the bases loaded, and Stocker still on third. Nice job.
Secondly, to Rickie Weeks for bobbling the ground ball that would have ended the 11th inning with a double play. You are a major league baseball player in a pennant race. That play has to be made. But no, the winning run advances safely to second and scores on Texeira's base hit. Good going Weeks.
Finally, to the perennial goat, Seth McClung, for sucking so hard that you walked the winning on base. Why in the sweet name of keeping the Cubs out of the playoffs would Yost send in Seth McClung in such a crucial spot in the game? Wasn't Vargas in the bullpen? Hell I would even have rather seen Matt Wise in there instead of McClung. He's stunk it up all but one of his appearances for Milwaukee this season. So some great clutch pitching from one of Tampa Bay's castoffs.
At this point in the season, with the way some things are going, horror of horrors and I want to bite my tongue off, but it appears that the Cubs are going to win the division. Where is Steve Bartman when we need him?
Secondly, to Rickie Weeks for bobbling the ground ball that would have ended the 11th inning with a double play. You are a major league baseball player in a pennant race. That play has to be made. But no, the winning run advances safely to second and scores on Texeira's base hit. Good going Weeks.
Finally, to the perennial goat, Seth McClung, for sucking so hard that you walked the winning on base. Why in the sweet name of keeping the Cubs out of the playoffs would Yost send in Seth McClung in such a crucial spot in the game? Wasn't Vargas in the bullpen? Hell I would even have rather seen Matt Wise in there instead of McClung. He's stunk it up all but one of his appearances for Milwaukee this season. So some great clutch pitching from one of Tampa Bay's castoffs.
At this point in the season, with the way some things are going, horror of horrors and I want to bite my tongue off, but it appears that the Cubs are going to win the division. Where is Steve Bartman when we need him?
Monday, September 03, 2007
Yost's Goat Farm
Old Ned Yost he had a farm,
E I E I O.
Spurling, McClung, Aguino
E I E I O
With a wild pitch here,
And a passed ball there,
Here a walk,
There a walk,
Everywhere a walk, walk
Old Ned Yost he had a farm,
E I E I O.
Can you tell I'm not thrilled with Yost's decision to use Greg Goat Aquino in the 7th? Why take out Shouse, who has been the most dependable reliever all season?? Why not just start with Linebrink, instead of risking it with McClung, who has been marginal at best since the trade? Is Ned trying to lose games by using these AAA goats instead of proven major league pitchers? It would be hard to pick just one goat of the game today, but I think Ned is at the top of the list.
E I E I O.
Spurling, McClung, Aguino
E I E I O
With a wild pitch here,
And a passed ball there,
Here a walk,
There a walk,
Everywhere a walk, walk
Old Ned Yost he had a farm,
E I E I O.
Can you tell I'm not thrilled with Yost's decision to use Greg Goat Aquino in the 7th? Why take out Shouse, who has been the most dependable reliever all season?? Why not just start with Linebrink, instead of risking it with McClung, who has been marginal at best since the trade? Is Ned trying to lose games by using these AAA goats instead of proven major league pitchers? It would be hard to pick just one goat of the game today, but I think Ned is at the top of the list.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Why??
Once again, I wonder what the hell Ned Yost is thinking. Jeff Suppan is pitching brilliantly against Chicago. He lets one runner reach, and Yost yanks him in favor of Scott Linebrink, who coughed up the game during his last outing in San Francisco. Guess what? Linebrink gives up four runs. FOUR RUNS!!!!
Why the hell didn't Yost leave Suppan in the game? I can see pulling him once the tying run reaches, but not until then. I understand the manager can only do so much, and it's up to the players after that, but pulling Suppan tonight was a BAD call, and if the Brewers go on to lose this game, it's on Ned's head.
Why the hell didn't Yost leave Suppan in the game? I can see pulling him once the tying run reaches, but not until then. I understand the manager can only do so much, and it's up to the players after that, but pulling Suppan tonight was a BAD call, and if the Brewers go on to lose this game, it's on Ned's head.
Sunday, August 19, 2007
If It Ain't Broke.....
Why, oh why, did Ned Yost alter the program that's been working pretty much all season? Scott Linebrink induces the double play to end the 7th inning, JJ Hardy gets the home run to put the Brewers ahead. Normally then, it's Turnbow for the 8th and Cordero for the 9th.
Why then, did he send Linebrink back out there for the 8th? That just makes no sense to me. I can see altering the lineup to get more production, and his shakeups usually work. But this made no sense, and ultimately cost the Brewers the game.
This is getting embarrassing, and it has to stop pretty damn quick if the Crew plans to make any kind of run at the postseason. The Cubs have not crumbled as everyone predicted, and the Cardinals are not the joke they seemed to be at the beginning of the season. Something's gotta give.
Why then, did he send Linebrink back out there for the 8th? That just makes no sense to me. I can see altering the lineup to get more production, and his shakeups usually work. But this made no sense, and ultimately cost the Brewers the game.
This is getting embarrassing, and it has to stop pretty damn quick if the Crew plans to make any kind of run at the postseason. The Cubs have not crumbled as everyone predicted, and the Cardinals are not the joke they seemed to be at the beginning of the season. Something's gotta give.
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