Archive for: J.J. Hardy

The Shortstop Solution?

The Shortstop Solution?

The position of Milwaukee Brewers shortstop has been a revolving door since 2009. Since franchise cornerstone J.J. Hardy lost the job that year, the role has been graced by such luminaries as Josh Wilson, Luis Cruz, and the preeminent Yuniesky... read more »

May 3, 2012 10:45 am / no comments

 

Is Casey McGehee on the JJ Hardy Track?

Casey McGehee is having a miserable season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Posting a .586 OPS during the first half of this season (for a nifty OPS+ of 61) is down in the dreaded Bettancourt Zone of Horrid Production. Casey’s bad half season... read more »

July 1, 2011 9:17 am / 2 comments

 

A Simple Kind of Fan. The Most Top Heavy Offense in Baseball– 6.28.11

A Simple Kind of Fan. The Most Top Heavy Offense in Baseball– 6.28.11

According to Fangraphs, the Milwaukee Brewers have the 3rd best offensive WAR in the National League.  Except for the abhorred stretch back in May, the offense has been adequate in supporting the terrific starting pitching and shaky bullpen... read more »

June 28, 2011 11:02 am / 6 comments

 

Escobar ‘Experiment’ Over

Apparently, minor league prospect Alcides Escobar won’t be the answer to replacing the injured Rickie Weeks at second base this season for the Milwaukee Brewers.  The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reported this morning that Escobar will... read more »

May 31, 2009 6:41 pm / 1 comment