QUICK HIT: Minimizing the Downside
The Milwaukee Brewers are looking into every option in their desperate attempts to solve their pitching woes after last season’s mound meltdown cost them any chance at a repeat appearance in the playoffs. Unfortunately all of the currently available free agents, as well as others mentioned as possible trade acquisitions, are either at or approaching [...]
Pitching Meltdown Continues
In a confirmation of the Brewers pitching woes, General Manager Doug Melvin reacquired former starter Claudio Vargas from Los Angeles. I’m sure we all remember what a stellar job Vargas did in his last stint in Milwaukee. Actually, Vargas did a credible job for the Dodgers, posting a sub-2.00 ERA while working out of the bullpen. [...]
Pitching Finding Own Level?
The biggest concern among fans of the Milwaukee Brewers heading into the 2009 season was about the quality of their pitching, particularly the starting rotation. For most of this season, it’s safe to say that the pitching has exceeded expectations. Recently, however, the staff has shown signs that those early fears may be justified. And, unfortunately, the [...]
Milwaukee Brewers Potpourri 6/6
BREWERS NEED TO LOCK UP GALLARDO Yovani Gallardo pitched another gem for the Brewers last night, going 8 innings in a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves. With the win, Gallardo is now 6-2 on the season with a 2.84 ERA and a miniscule 1.08 WHIP. He may just be the best young pitcher this [...]
