Archive for: Baseball

Gamel Now?

A few days ago the crowd was calling for Barabbas, today they are calling for Gamel. Mat Gamel is, once again, tearing it up in the minors and Brewers fans are anxious to see him come to Milwaukee and save their favorite team from its early... read more »

 

Hart and Hardy: Hot to Cold

Two of the Milwaukee Brewers hottest hitters during the exhibition season were outfielder Corey Hart and shortstop JJ Hardy.  Most of those stats were accumulated in games with Hardy hitting second in the batting order and Hart batting fifth. ... read more »

 

Random Thoughts on the Eve of the Season

With all due respect to Wally and Cindy the Pocket Doppler Kangaroo, here is one man’s predicted order of finish in the National League Central Division: 1.) Chicago Cubs:  Pretty much by default; there’s just too much pitching... read more »

 

Listening to the Voice of Reason

That would be me. Last week in this space, I wrote that that the Milwaukee Brewers must base their final roster decisions on performance rather than roster eligibility considerations.  Commendably, the Brewers seem to have followed through... read more »

 

Boras Being Boras

Continuing with today’s free agency theme, we now turn our attention to baseball:   specifically, enigmatic outfielder Manny Ramirez latest rejection of the Los Angeles Dodgers offer of $45 million for two years.  I never cease to be... read more »