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Parra's Minor League start on ESPNews tonight, 8:05 CT

Brew Angel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:54:30 -0000

Parra's Minor League start on ESPNews tonight, 8:05 CT

Apparently there's some guy named "Ramirez" against whom he'll be pitching tonight. Who knew?

(Each of Ramirez's at-bats on Tuesday can be seen live on ESPNEWS. First pitch is at 9:05 p.m. ET.)

Lohse to the DL

Brew Angel — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 21:28:02 -0000

Zambrano to the DL

Brew Angel — Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:53 -0000

Zambrano to the DL

Out 2-3 weeks. Brewers don't have to face him this Friday.

Papelbon Compares Manny Ramirez to "Cancer"

Brew Angel — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:06:28 -0000

Papelbon Compares Manny Ramirez to "Cancer"

And Lester responds by comparing Papelbon to "A sphincter-mouthed douche."

Buy Jason Kendall's House! Only $7.3M!

Brew Angel — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:57:23 -0000

Buy Jason Kendall's House! Only $7.3M!

Scroll down a bit past the entertainment-industry fluff, and you'll see that the Brewers' catcher is unloading his house in Manhattan Beach.

Who to cheer for in today's game?

Brew Angel — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:43:42 -0000

I'm torn. I can't decide whether or not I want the White Sox to win today.

Don't get me wrong: I hate the White Sox. I hate A.J. I hate Ozzie G. I love O.C., but I hate the rest of their team. But at the same time, I want another crack at them, and I think if we meet them in the ALCS we'll pound them. Our starting pitching is better than 2005. Theirs is worse. Our lineup is more potent that 2005. Theirs is worse. A.J. still can't throw out baserunners. As long as Doug Eddings isn't umpiring, I think we would beat them in 5.

I realize that they'd need to get past the Rays (and I like Joe Maddon/Percy/Gabe Gross/Grant Balfour), and we're (rightfully) focused on the other Sux team first, but if you could work your will to arrange the matchups you wanted, would you rather the Halos play the White Sox, Twins, or Rays in the ALCS?

Juggling the Rotation

Brew Angel — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:54:14 -0000

After an abyssmal last couple of series against the Mets & Padres (mainly due to the lack of offense), we're looking at two key series against the Phillies & Cubs, sandwiched between six games against the Reds. Should Ned consider making an adjustment to the rotation to ensure that our best pitchers throw against the teams we're battling for the playoffs?

Right now, we're scheduled to throw Bush, Suppan, & CC against the Reds this week. With no rest days between now and the 15th, that means CC will miss the Phillies series. CC and Sheets are aligned nicely to throw against the Cubs on the 16th & 17th, and again on the 27th & 28th to close out the season. (With one start each in between against the Reds (CC) and Pirates (Ben)).

But here's a crazy idea: With the bullpen reinforced with September call-ups, why not throw a spot-starter (McClung?) against the Reds in the day game on Wednesday this week? This has the effect of giving the primary rotation a rest day, and then you're putting your best starters out there against the Phillies. CC and Ben would pitch on the 11th & 12th., and would then come up again on the 17th & 18th (Cubs). The drawback is that Ben doesn't line up to pitch against the Cubs in the last series, but he WOULD be available on the 29th or 30th if we wind up in a wild-card tie (not to mention he'd be well-rested for game 1 of the playoffs). Alternatively, with the rest day on the 15th, CC and Bencould go against the Cubs on the 16th & 17th on normal rest, and the rest of the rotation lines up as before, with the two of them closing out the season on the 27th & 28th. The bottom line is that if you use a spot starter this week on the 10th, you're essentially creating a rest day for the rotation this week and putting your best starters in the higher-leverage games against the Brewers closest playoff competitor.

What do you think?

Poll

Should the Brewers use a spot-starter against the Reds to line up the rotation against the Phillies?

Yes. We need to put our best pitchers on the mound in Philly.

5 votes

No. The rotation is currently aligned to face the Cubs later. Leave it alone.

12 votes

Dude, that's brilliant! That's why Ned will never do it....

10 votes

Heretic! How dare you question the mighty Yost!

3 votes

30 votes | Poll has closed

CC house-hunting in SoCal

Brew Angel — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:41:53 -0000

CC house-hunting in SoCal

Mainly a story about the Brewers, but it may be of interest to those speculating about Sabathia's future team.

Latest SI ranking has Brewers #3

Brew Angel — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:50:05 -0000

Latest SI ranking has Brewers #3

Yes, it's only July, and they're just "Power Rankings," but it's still good to see the Crew getting their due.

'Course, the Halos are #1.

Some days, it's good to be me!

More ridiculous power rankings

Brew Angel — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:51:36 -0000

More ridiculous power rankings

13? Seriously? Hello!?! Best record in baseball? Oh, wait, it's based on a computer simulation:

if = RedSox
then
= 1

Boy, that was easy.