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* Spy Report * - I have it on reliable sources that unless the Brewers are swept out of the playoffs, interim manager Dale Sveum will become the official manager of the Milwaukee Brewers.
My condolences.
Friday
10-01-2008, 04:50 PM
'less chokey than mets'
hurtful, but hilarious!
and nice to blow game one, stupid brewers. :thumbdown:
'less chokey than mets'
hurtful, but hilarious!
and nice to blow game one, stupid brewers. :thumbdown:
Blowing Game One? Or just getting beat?
scottinnj
10-01-2008, 05:04 PM
Id choose a Philly Cheesesteak over a Brat
I gotta go brat with butterscotch krimpets. But I'm an international playa, and like to mix and match my junk food.
scottinnj
10-01-2008, 05:10 PM
Blowing Game One? Or just getting beat?
You guys blew nothing. Cole's arm was possessed by God tonight. No mortal could withstand his immaculate changeup.
We just need Jesus to revive the bats. Your bullpen looked damn good tonight.
You guys blew nothing. Cole's arm was possessed by God tonight. No mortal could withstand his immaculate changeup.
We just need Jesus to revive the bats. Your bullpen looked damn good tonight.
Yeah, if we're being honest, the Phillies offense was garbage.
Hamels just out pitched Gallardo + Villanueva, and the Phils played better defense.
That was the difference.
Friday
10-01-2008, 05:14 PM
Blowing Game One? Or just getting beat?
bah!
Chorizo was tearing the place up when i got home.
win game two, alright??
albo60s
10-01-2008, 08:13 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! !!
Please, God, make this happen.
Out of the Yost and into the frying Sveum.
So how did your Cubs do tonight?
albo60s
10-01-2008, 08:17 PM
No problem.
CC will win Thursday & get us the one game we need in Philly.
Then we can win the series in MP!
Really hoping the Cubs can beat the Dodgers, ticket prices should skyrocket!!!!
No problem.
CC will win Thursday & get us the one game we need in Philly.
Then we can win the series in MP!
Really hoping the Cubs can beat the Dodgers, ticket prices should skyrocket!!!!
WRONG ANSWER!
Selling tickets to Cubs fans during the playoffs at Miller Park? That's like selling your soul to the devil for a dollar.
Rubbish! :furious:
WRONG ANSWER!
This also applies to his thought that Dave Bush and Jeff Suppan will win back to back starts at Miller Park.
albo60s
10-02-2008, 01:58 AM
WRONG ANSWER!
Selling tickets to Cubs fans during the playoffs at Miller Park? That's like selling your soul to the devil for a dollar.
Rubbish! :furious:
more like $1000 per ticket!!!!!
albo60s
10-02-2008, 05:38 PM
Not looking good, down 2 games to zero.
Oh well, maybe we can get a win Saturday.
The 82 Brewers were down 2-0 to the Angels were they not?
scottinnj
10-02-2008, 06:34 PM
What I need to see from the Phils is more offense then the 0.00 average Howard has.
He and Burrell need to step it up.
Sorry about CC tonight. I know that was awesome for us, but even I cringed when he walked Myers. I figured he'd be lights out and Myers would step up after inning one and stay paced with him.
See you Saturday!
skyscraper
10-02-2008, 06:50 PM
What I need to see from the Phils is more offense then the 0.00 average Howard has.
He and Burrell need to step it up.
agreed. the team did not score after the third inning. turns out they didn't need to, but they need to be in the habit of scoring every chance they get. after cc loaded the bases in the fourth, the reliever milwaukee brought in (tenet? I forget his name) struck out the side. they needed to score there, at least one or two runs. I hate it when they leave a man on third, never mind bases loaded.
but myers was awesome tonight, especially his first 2 at-bats. 19 pitches! way to make the opposing pitcher work. just another reason not to have the DH: pitchers *can* help themselves at the plate and makes for a much more interesting game.
agreed. the team did not score after the third inning. turns out they didn't need to, but they need to be in the habit of scoring every chance they get. after cc loaded the bases in the fourth, the reliever milwaukee brought in (tenet? I forget his name) struck out the side. they needed to score there, at least one or two runs. I hate it when they leave a man on third, never mind bases loaded.
but myers was awesome tonight, especially his first 2 at-bats. 19 pitches! way to make the opposing pitcher work. just another reason not to have the DH: pitchers *can* help themselves at the plate and makes for a much more interesting game.
Mitch Stetter.
TheMojoPin
10-02-2008, 07:44 PM
Looks like we're cruising to an epic triple sweep clearing out the Midwest from the playoffs.
Ouch.
scottinnj
10-02-2008, 07:56 PM
Looks like we're cruising to an epic triple sweep clearing out the Midwest from the playoffs.
Ouch.
NOOOOOOO! I'm gonna hate the away games. 10pm EST when we're at LA will SUCK!
If anything Chicago, win this so I can get decent sleep during the NLCS.
albo60s
10-03-2008, 01:58 AM
Looks like we're cruising to an epic triple sweep clearing out the Midwest from the playoffs.
Ouch.
Damn it, this is gonna hurt my bottom line!
King Hippos Bandaid
10-03-2008, 05:52 AM
oopsies
I keep forgetting that CC stands for Choke Choke when he pitches in the playoffs
oh well, its seems like the Team that sends the Mets out of the playoffs on game 162 gets swept
good riddance
Friday
10-03-2008, 06:24 AM
is it considered 'blowing it' yet, epo?
:innocent:
skyscraper
10-03-2008, 08:37 AM
is it considered 'blowing it' yet, epo?
:innocent:
you mets fans are the experts on blowing it; you tell us.
cougarjake13
10-03-2008, 04:38 PM
well at least you ended the playoff drought
scottinnj
10-03-2008, 10:05 PM
There's no reason to give up yet. We choked last year, and just because we're two games up in a 5 game series, and just because the stats are in our favor to win the series, Brewers fans should never give up hope.
Why?
Because you're playing the Phillies.
We're the team that taught the Democratic Party how to pull defeat from the jaws of victory.
albo60s
10-04-2008, 05:03 AM
There's no reason to give up yet. We choked last year, and just because we're two games up in a 5 game series, and just because the stats are in our favor to win the series, Brewers fans should never give up hope.
Why?
Because you're playing the Phillies.
We're the team that taught the Democratic Party how to pull defeat from the jaws of victory.
We haven't given up. See you at MP.
cougarjake13
10-04-2008, 02:06 PM
this is just a battle to see who loses to the dodgers
joe torre is gonna win it all just as a final fuck you to the yankees
yojimbo7248
10-04-2008, 02:08 PM
this is just a battle to see who loses to the dodgers
joe torre is gonna win it all just as a final fuck you to the yankees
that would be beautiful. Go Dodgers!
cougarjake13
10-04-2008, 02:40 PM
lets go brewers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/54/64/full/1179.gif
http://www.frontrowking.com/images/MIL_1172.gif
http://brightstarimages.net/osc/images/05MilwaukeeBrewersLogo.jpg
http://brewernation.mlblogs.com/photos/uncategorized/brewernation.jpg
cougarjake13
10-04-2008, 02:54 PM
looking good epo
cougarjake13
10-04-2008, 02:59 PM
wow first base open
could set up a double play
and theyre not walking fielder
cougarjake13
10-04-2008, 03:03 PM
2-0 brew crew !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Big win! Best game I've ever attended in my life.
Now my hopes rest upon the shoulders of Jeff Suppan. Come on Soup, this is why they paid you!
scottinnj
10-04-2008, 07:15 PM
Nice playing tonight. Way to keep us from scoring, we got nine hits and left 6 guys in scoring position. We're famous for that.
Hopefully Blanton comes through tomorrow and we can get some runners across the plate.
Nice game tonight, epo. Glad you got to see it.
Nice playing tonight. Way to keep us from scoring, we got nine hits and left 6 guys in scoring position. We're famous for that.
Hopefully Blanton comes through tomorrow and we can get some runners across the plate.
Nice game tonight, epo. Glad you got to see it.
You aren't the only ones who left ducks on the pond. The Brewers left the bases loaded....twice! I was going insane waiting for them to blow the game open and they never did.
It should be a bit more wild tomorrow with Suppan vs. Blanton....
albo60s
10-04-2008, 08:46 PM
Great win tonight for the crew!!!! Attending Sunday at MP.
Good chance this could go to a 5th game back in Philly with CC getting a chance at redemption.
Cubs currently choking themselves out of the playoffs out in LA!
TheMojoPin
10-05-2008, 07:11 AM
Though the Brewers have lost the division two years running to the Cubs, the Brewers have more playoff wins during that time span than the Cubs.
Kudos.
Friday
10-05-2008, 12:04 PM
well... at least my buddy Chorizo won the final race of the season.
sorry, epo... :sad:
cougarjake13
10-05-2008, 01:20 PM
guess this can become an offseason thread now
so are sheets and sabathia gone ???
Sheets is absolutely gone and the Brewers won't make a run at him.
Sabathia is most likely gone, although the Brewers will attempt to make a run at him.
Suppan better be gone.
Kris10
10-05-2008, 05:35 PM
Wow, Cougar couldn't even go for the NL East Champs to win!
Lock up the sorry Brew Crew thread. Always next year! :bye:
Sabathia today: (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081005&content_id=3595074&vkey=ps2008news&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
“Who knows, maybe it’s not my last appearance. We’ll see.”
I can only hope so.
cougarjake13
10-06-2008, 03:32 PM
Wow, Cougar couldn't even go for the NL East Champs to win!
Lock up the sorry Brew Crew thread. Always next year! :bye:
fuck no
would a red sawx fan root for the yankees or vice versa ???
or cardinals-cubs ???
dodgers- giants ??
hell fucking no
albo60s
10-07-2008, 07:35 PM
well... at least my buddy Chorizo won the final race of the season.
sorry, epo... :sad:
I think the wind resistance from his sombrero puts him at a disadvantage.
albo60s
10-07-2008, 07:42 PM
Sheets is absolutely gone and the Brewers won't make a run at him.
Sabathia is most likely gone, although the Brewers will attempt to make a run at him.
Suppan better be gone.
Don't we have Suppan under contract for at least an additional year?
Sheets is gone.
CC not so sure. I hear he really liked the Milwaukee experience.
May sign at a discount.
Brewers drew over 3,000,000 last season, plus generated revenue from 2 playoff games.
Its anticipated that season tics in 2009 will be stronger than this past season.
Gagne, Sheets, thats 18,000,000 in payroll right there.
Strong rumor that Fielder may be dealt too.
Brewers are also looking to greatly increase the use of MP in the offseason, even over the winter. That would drive team revenue even higher.
Melvin extension to be addressed (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/10/07/melvin-extension-to-be-addressed.aspx)
Sounds like Melvin is done and now they need to figure out what to do with Sveum.
Don't we have Suppan under contract for at least an additional year?
Jeff Suppan has two years/$25M owed to him.
Sheets is gone.
Rumored to the Houston Astros.
CC not so sure. I hear he really liked the Milwaukee experience.
May sign at a discount.
Wouldn't that depend upon the depth of the discount? If it's 5 years $100M, you still might not get it done. You are talking about a pitcher who could earn a 7 year/$150M contract. No loyalty is $50M guaranteed loyalty.
Brewers drew over 3,000,000 last season, plus generated revenue from 2 playoff games. Its anticipated that season tics in 2009 will be stronger than this past season.
They took on a shitload of payroll for their revenue streams and Mark A is already on the commissioner about expanded revenue sharing. I've heard they barely finished in the black this season with that payroll over $90M.
Gagne, Sheets, thats 18,000,000 in payroll right there.
Next year you do have an expanded Fielder, Braun, Hart and Hardy pay. That could eat up that $18 Million right there.
Strong rumor that Fielder may be dealt too.
Next year I could see it as Gamel would be ready. Right now it would have to be a stellar offer, including a young ace & another couple of arms to sweeten the pot.
Any word yet on whether they're going to pick up Mike Cameron's $10 million option?
That's a tough call. Cameron was great, but the Brewers are going to be strapped for cash, and especially if they make a run at Sabathia.
They could conceivably shift Hall back to CF, and either Gamel to 3B, or Hardy to 3B with Escobar taking over at SS.
Last I heard was they were leaning towards picking it up, but that was over a month ago.
cougarjake13
10-08-2008, 02:42 PM
you cant give cameron 10 mil
Any word yet on whether they're going to pick up Mike Cameron's $10 million option?
That's a tough call. Cameron was great, but the Brewers are going to be strapped for cash, and especially if they make a run at Sabathia.
They could conceivably shift Hall back to CF, and either Gamel to 3B, or Hardy to 3B with Escobar taking over at SS.
Last I heard was they were leaning towards picking it up, but that was over a month ago.
If they let Cameron go, Bill Hall will definitely not be the solution in CF. They would find a CF who could hit leadoff, which would solve a shitload of offensive woes.
albo60s
10-08-2008, 07:36 PM
Any word yet on whether they're going to pick up Mike Cameron's $10 million option?
That's a tough call. Cameron was great, but the Brewers are going to be strapped for cash, and especially if they make a run at Sabathia.
They could conceivably shift Hall back to CF, and either Gamel to 3B, or Hardy to 3B with Escobar taking over at SS.
Last I heard was they were leaning towards picking it up, but that was over a month ago.
Cameron only hit 250 with a ton of strikeouts. He was decent defensively but not gold glove level. $10 million is a lot to pay for what he brings.
Hall didn't hit a lick this year. He was average in Center last season.
I wonder if Weeks could be shifted to corner outfield? He's a liability at 2nd. Perhaps a decent 4th outfielder? If the guy would just lay down a bunt every now & then, he could be a decent average hitter. He's a force on the basepaths. Then Hardy to 2nd, Escobar to SS.
Perhaps Gamel manning 3rd.
Cameron only hit 250 with a ton of strikeouts. He was decent defensively but not gold glove level. $10 million is a lot to pay for what he brings.
Hall didn't hit a lick this year. He was average in Center last season.
I wonder if Weeks could be shifted to corner outfield? He's a liability at 2nd. Perhaps a decent 4th outfielder? If the guy would just lay down a bunt every now & then, he could be a decent average hitter. He's a force on the basepaths. Then Hardy to 2nd, Escobar to SS.
Perhaps Gamel manning 3rd.
Gamel will never play 3B in the major leagues. All reports have his glove worse than Braun's at 3B. Plus that doesn't solve the leadoff issue unless a rookie Escobar can do it.
Snoogans
10-08-2008, 07:43 PM
how are you gonna make the playoffs without CC?
how are you gonna make the playoffs without CC?
He's back bitch:
http://baseballevolution.com/previews/images/gallardo01.jpg
He's an ace. F**K Ben Sheets.
Snoogans
10-08-2008, 07:48 PM
you guys already resigned him?
TheMojoPin
10-08-2008, 07:50 PM
you guys already resigned him?
No. He's pointing out that they ideally have one very good pitcher in Gallardo, and if he is healthy he is pretty damn good, and nothing else.
Snoogans
10-08-2008, 07:52 PM
No. He's pointing out that they ideally have one very good pitcher in Gallardo, and if he is healthy he is pretty damn good, and nothing else.
oh i didnt look, i assumed it was a pic of sabathia sayin he is back
No. He's pointing out that they ideally have one very good pitcher in Gallardo, and if he is healthy he is pretty damn good, and nothing else.
The Suppan signing really hurts the Brewers big time, though.
He's complete garbage and he's $12.5 million against their payroll both this year and another 12.5 next year I think.
If they could find a way to free that cash up it'd help them sign another good starter to go with Gallardo and Parra, or it'd give them more money to throw in the C.C. pot.
But there is absolutely no chance of anyone taking that contract.
cougarjake13
10-09-2008, 05:53 PM
The Suppan signing really hurts the Brewers big time, though.
He's complete garbage and he's $12.5 million against their payroll both this year and another 12.5 next year I think.
If they could find a way to free that cash up it'd help them sign another good starter to go with Gallardo and Parra, or it'd give them more money to throw in the C.C. pot.
But there is absolutely no chance of anyone taking that contract.
maybe the pirates
Any word yet on whether they're going to pick up Mike Cameron's $10 million option?
That's a tough call. Cameron was great, but the Brewers are going to be strapped for cash, and especially if they make a run at Sabathia.
From Buster Olney:
The Brewers have five days after the World Series to tell Mike Cameron whether they're picking up the option; to date, there has been no official conversation between the team and the player, and it figures there won't be until Doug Melvin's situation is resolved.
So the official answer is.....nobody knows!
General Manager Doug Melvin given a 3-year contract extension, immediately cans interim manager Dale Sveum.
The reported candidates for the job include: Bob Brenly, Buck Showalter and Ken Macha.
cougarjake13
10-18-2008, 09:04 AM
General Manager Doug Melvin given a 3-year contract extension, immediately cans interim manager Dale Sveum.
The reported candidates for the job include: Bob Brenly, Buck Showalter and Ken Macha.
i'd go with showalter, yeh brenly won the world series but showalter was the architect behind it
fuck ken macha, he did shit with oakland
TheMojoPin
10-18-2008, 09:07 AM
All 3 are terrible candidates, so I therefore support all 3.
cougarjake13
10-18-2008, 09:09 AM
my vote is for robin yount
Scouting Director Jack Zduriencik is the new Seattle Mariners GM. (http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/10/22/zduriencik-is-new-seattle-gm.aspx)
You knew it would happen eventually, but I dreaded the day it came. Best of luck Jack!
For those who don't know about Zduriencik, he is the only non-GM to ever win the "Executive of the Year" award in MLB.
Willie Randolph or Bob Brenley??
I'd actually lean towards Willie. The Brewers could use a guy a little laid back.
IMSlacker
10-23-2008, 10:19 AM
Willie Randolph or Bob Brenley??
I'd actually lean towards Willie. The Brewers could use a guy a little laid back.
Ooh. Hopefully it's Brenley, and the Cubs can get Steve Stone back in the broadcast booth.
Willie Randolph or Bob Brenley??
I'd actually lean towards Willie. The Brewers could use a guy a little laid back.
The three finalists for the job appear to be Bob Brenly, Ken Macha and Willie Randolph.
I'll place my ranking of preference: (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=809317)
1. Brenly
2. Macha
3. Randolph
The three finalists for the job appear to be Bob Brenly, Ken Macha and Willie Randolph.
I'll place my ranking of preference: (http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=809317)
1. Brenly
2. Macha
3. Randolph
I never saw a lot of Brenly, but I always got the impression that he was a ball buster. I'm not sure that would work for that Brewers team.
Macha wouldn't be too bad. He had a lot of experience handling kids in Oakland.
Randolph does seem like a decent fit. I think it's pretty obvious at this point that he can't be held too responsible for that disaster in New York.
It sounds to me, from hearing some people talk, that Brenly's most likely to get it.
cougarjake13
10-23-2008, 02:24 PM
which means randolph will get it
Friday
10-23-2008, 06:19 PM
I never saw a lot of Brenly, but I always got the impression that he was a ball buster. I'm not sure that would work for that Brewers team.
Macha wouldn't be too bad. He had a lot of experience handling kids in Oakland.
Randolph does seem like a decent fit. I think it's pretty obvious at this point that he can't be held too responsible for that disaster in New York.
It sounds to me, from hearing some people talk, that Brenly's most likely to get it.
Yeah.... while Randolph cannot be held completely responsible for the Mets implosion this year, I don't really see him as a fit with Milwaukee. But one never knows.... and wouldn't that be strange! hah.
What the Brewers really need is someone who will tighten the drawstrings on their loosey goose pantaloons .... will that be Brenly? It remains to be seen!
I never saw a lot of Brenly, but I always got the impression that he was a ball buster. I'm not sure that would work for that Brewers team.
The ability to ball bust is exactly why I want him managing the Brewers.
Apparently if the Brewers don't exercise the $10 Million option on CF Mike Cameron, the Yankees are interested (http://www.nypost.com/seven/10232008/sports/yankees/yanks_plans_may_include_cameron_134825.htm).
It makes sense, as reportedly last year the Brewers and the Yankees were the finalists for his services.
TheMojoPin
10-23-2008, 08:36 PM
Ooh. Hopefully it's Brenley, and the Cubs can get Steve Stone back in the broadcast booth.
I'd punch you if that happened. Stone is an insufferable douche.
Unless Brenly is bringing 2001-era Schilling and the Big Unit with him, he'll probably be even worse than Yost.
IMSlacker
10-23-2008, 08:42 PM
I'd punch you if that happened. Stone is an insufferable douche.
Agreed, he is an insufferable douche, but I still miss him. What about Mark Grace?
TheMojoPin
10-23-2008, 08:45 PM
Agreed, he is an insufferable douche, but I still miss him. What about Mark Grace?
It would be awesome to get him back into Wrigleyville drunkenly banging skanks left and right again, but he'd be pretty brutal in the booth.
IMSlacker
10-23-2008, 08:49 PM
It would be awesome to get him back into Wrigleyville drunkenly banging skanks left and right again, but he'd be pretty brutal in the booth.
I don't think I've ever actually heard him call a game. He couldn't be any worse than Joe Carter was.
Apparently if the Brewers don't exercise the $10 Million option on CF Mike Cameron, the Yankees are interested (http://www.nypost.com/seven/10232008/sports/yankees/yanks_plans_may_include_cameron_134825.htm).
It makes sense, as reportedly last year the Brewers and the Yankees were the finalists for his services.
Phillies will be after him, too, to replace Burrell.
They'd have made a more serious run last offseason, if not for the suspension.
cougarjake13
10-24-2008, 02:31 PM
Apparently if the Brewers don't exercise the $10 Million option on CF Mike Cameron, the Yankees are interested (http://www.nypost.com/seven/10232008/sports/yankees/yanks_plans_may_include_cameron_134825.htm).
It makes sense, as reportedly last year the Brewers and the Yankees were the finalists for his services.
cameron is okay but not worth 10 mil
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Signs point to Macha (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/33333214.html)
The more I talk to folks at the World Series, the more I think that Ken Macha will be the Brewers' new manager, probably immediately after the Series ends.
A former manager who was thinking about asking for an interview for the job told me that he did some probing and got the feeling that Macha had the inside track, so he pulled back.
cougarjake13
10-26-2008, 06:12 PM
According to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Signs point to Macha (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/33333214.html)
wonder who is the former mgr
spadanko
10-30-2008, 06:52 AM
According to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Brewers "are expected to announce Ken Macha as their new manager" this week.
Macha, who managed the A's to a 368-280 record from 2003-2006, apparently beat out Bob Brenly and Willie Randolph for the job. Oct. 30 - 10:33 am et
Macha named manager
All hail Ken Macha, new hero of Brewer land! (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/33597834.html)
http://media.jsonline.com/images/macha1-103008.jpg
It sounds like all of the coaches will return, with the exception of hitting coach Jim Skaalen who was fired with Yost. Pitching Coach Mike Maddux is the other question, only because his contract expires Friday and he has yet to resign.
cougarjake13
10-30-2008, 03:45 PM
so are you happy with this epo ??
so are you happy with this epo ??
Not sure. I'll be intrigued to watch him manage in the National League.
cougarjake13
10-30-2008, 05:33 PM
Not sure. I'll be intrigued to watch him manage in the National League.
my thoughts exactly
Brewers exercise Cameron's 2009 option. (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/33794444.html)
Cameron, who will be 36 in January, was informed that the Milwaukee Brewers had picked up his $10 million option for the 2009 season. Monday was the deadline for the club to exercise the option or pay a $750,000 buyout.
I have no complaints with the move. I will be intrigued to see how they fix the leadoff hitter issue...but Cameron is very solid in CF.
cougarjake13
11-04-2008, 06:45 PM
Brewers exercise Cameron's 2009 option. (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/33794444.html)
I have no complaints with the move. I will be intrigued to see how they fix the leadoff hitter issue...but Cameron is very solid in CF.
solid yes
worth 10 mil though ??
Brewers reportedly offer Sabathia 5 years, $100 million (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/33861689.html)
A baseball official familiar with the situation said the offer was for five years and $100 million.
I can't complain that they aren't trying.
NYHCmikeX
11-05-2008, 12:09 PM
The NY papers are making it sound like the Yankees are gonna blow that offer away. The Post (which is usually full of shit, so take it for what its worth) says they will top the Mets' Santana offer.
cougarjake13
11-05-2008, 02:50 PM
Brewers reportedly offer Sabathia 5 years, $100 million (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/33861689.html)
I can't complain that they aren't trying.
hey you gotta start somewhere
they can always go up if they want
cougarjake13
11-05-2008, 02:51 PM
The NY papers are making it sound like the Yankees are gonna blow that offer away. The Post (which is usually full of shit, so take it for what its worth) says they will top the Mets' Santana offer.
hopefully his claims of wanting to remain in the nl so he can hit are true and he just uses the yanks for leverage
News from Brew Town:
Brewers hire Willie Randolph as bench coach. (Linky (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/34144474.html))
Brewers promote long-time bullpen coach Bill Castro to pitching coach after Mike Maddux departs for Texas. (Link (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/34115089.html))
Apparently Derek Jeter is lobbying CC Sabathia already. (Link (http://www.nj.com/yankees/index.ssf/2008/11/sabathia_pettitte_waiting_to_h.html))
The Yankees also have interest in Mike Cameron. (Link (http://www.nypost.com/seven/11062008/sports/yankees/yanks_eye_cameron__could_move_cabrera_137265.htm))
And the Minnesota Twins are rumored to be interested in JJ Hardy. (Link) (http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/34127394.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD 3aPc:_Yyc:aUnciaec8O7EyUsr)
There is a bunch of stuff to digest on a Saturday! Apparently it's going to be a wild hot stove winter here in Milwaukee.
Salomon Torres Retires. (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/34306009.html)
cougarjake13
11-12-2008, 01:20 PM
Salomon Torres Retires. (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/34306009.html)
and a nation mourns
The Cubs break ties with Kerry Wood, and the rumors start about the Brewers: (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/34415344.html#comments)
Brewers are in desperate need of late-inning relief and made overtures to Wood on the free-agent market last year before he made it clear he wanted to return to the Cubs. The Brewers were even willing to make a two-year offer but Wood instead signed a one-year deal with Chicago for $4.2 million with lots of incentives for games finished.
You have to wonder if the Brewers will make another move on Wood, now that he's available.
Wood, 31, made 65 appearances in 2008 for the Cubs, going 5-4 with a 3.26 ERA and 34 saves in 40 opportunities. In 66 1/3 innings, he walked only 18 while logging 84 strikeouts.
Obviously, Wood wanted more money to stay than the Cubs were willing to commit, prompting them to make an alternative move. Don't be surprised if the Brewers take a shot at Wood on the free agent market.
IMSlacker
11-13-2008, 04:53 PM
The Cubs break ties with Kerry Wood, and the rumors start about the Brewers: (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/34415344.html#comments)
My understanding is that it wasn't so much the money that was an issue, as the 3-4 year contract that Wood is looking for.
Giants to enter Sabathia race (http://www.jsonline.com/sports/brewers/34784059.html)
The room is about to get more crowded in the auction for free agent left-hander CC Sabathia, if it hasn't already.
An agent familiar with the situation said Wednesday he expected the San Francisco Giants to make an offer to Sabathia's agents in an effort to coax him into playing for what in essence is his hometown team.
Another agent keeping tabs on Sabathia said he expected the Los Angeles Angels also to enter the fray at some point. Because Sabathia's representatives are keeping all offers private, it wasn't known if either the Giants or Angels had submitted formal bids or merely were testing the waters.
It wouldn't surprise me in the least bit if the Giants end up landing Sabathia. With that being his hometown and the Giants needing to fill the new ballpark, it seems like a perfect fit.
This makes Melvin's job a little harder, but certainly puts them dead center of the Ben Sheets suitors. I guess its time to get re-married to Ben for two or three more years.
Yankees still interested in Mike Cameron (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/34809059.html)
According to a report by the Newark Star-Ledger, the Yankees are still interested in acquiring centerfielder Mike Cameron from the Brewers.
The Brewers and Yankees talked about Cameron at the general managers meetings in California a couple of weeks ago but general manager Doug Melvin is in no hurry to pull the trigger on a deal until he sees how the CC Sabathia sweepstakes plays out.
Don't be surprised if CC signs elsewhere, the Brewers send Cameron to the Yankees for Ian Kennedy and they trade with KC for David DeJesus. This allows them to get cheaper, add an arm and a left-handed bat to the top of the lineup.
brettmojo
11-20-2008, 01:43 PM
Cameron? Awful.
Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets and Shouse. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/35326299.html)
The Brewers have decided to offer salary arbitration to three of their free agents -- CC Sabathia, Ben Sheets and Brian Shouse. They will not offer arbitration to Eric Gagne.
Sabathia and Sheets are Class A free agents and if they sign with other clubs, the Brewers will get two draft picks in return next June. Shouse is a Class B free agent and the Brewers would get one compensation pick if he signs elsewhere.
I had a nightmare last week the Brewers offered Gagne arbitration. I haven't eaten right since.
Creepo
12-01-2008, 04:29 PM
Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets and Shouse. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/35326299.html)
I had a nightmare last week the Brewers offered Gagne arbitration. I haven't eaten right since.
I know what you mean. The Brew Crew has been doing this to me for years
cougarjake13
12-01-2008, 05:57 PM
Brewers offer arbitration to Sabathia, Sheets and Shouse. (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/35326299.html)
I had a nightmare last week the Brewers offered Gagne arbitration. I haven't eaten right since.
was there any doubt they'd offer to sheets and CC ??
Whenever I start to question an athlete's loyalty over a fiscal issue I am reminded of players who got hurt and never truly got to cash in...such as Chris Capuano.
Capuano & Brewers working on minor-league deal (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/36192674.html)
Left-hander Chris Capuano is close to agreeing to a minor-league deal with incentives for returning to the majors with the Brewers, a person familiar with the talks confirmed to me a few minutes ago.
The pending deal was first reported by mlb.com earlier this afternoon.
Capuano was not tendered a contract by the deadline for arbitration-eligible players Friday because he missed the entire 2008 season after undergoing Tommy John elbow surgery. Capuano made $3.75 million last year and teams are not allowed to cut a player's salary more than 20%.
The Brewers weren't willing to commit $3 million to Capuano for obvious reasons, so they began working on the incentive-laden minor league deal instead. The person familar with the talks said it was "highly likely" a deal would be finalized.
I'm glad the Brewers are sticking with Capuano as I've always liked his attitude and his pitching style.
johnniewalker
12-15-2008, 04:46 PM
Holy crap can injuries make you forget a player. Cappy was one of the most consistent pitchers for the brewers when he played. It would be nice to see him make a comeback and get another lefty in there. Right now its just shouse, parra, and stetter.
Holy crap can injuries make you forget a player. Cappy was one of the most consistent pitchers for the brewers when he played. It would be nice to see him make a comeback and get another lefty in there. Right now its just shouse, parra, and stetter.
Actually its only Parra & Stetter right now. Shouse turned down arbitration.
But yea...I miss a good Cappy. His pick-off move to first base was the best I've seen.
johnniewalker
12-17-2008, 04:33 PM
Got this in my email yesterday, Mr. Kapler won the This Year in Baseball Award for top play. Do you remember this game??? He saved Bush's ass and hardy pulled the clutch hit. I was going crazy. Not quite an mvp award or most improved player but it makes me happy.
Kapler robs a home run (http://link.mlblists.com/r/789OQD/CY3XI/J7WPKO/4CP7J/72KWWL/B7/h?a=partnerId=ed-2156828-55426403%26source=ed-2156828-55426403)
cougarjake13
12-17-2008, 04:46 PM
Got this in my email yesterday, Mr. Kapler won the This Year in Baseball Award for top play. Do you remember this game??? He saved Bush's ass and hardy pulled the clutch hit. I was going crazy. Not quite an mvp award or most improved player but it makes me happy.
Kapler robs a home run (http://link.mlblists.com/r/789OQD/CY3XI/J7WPKO/4CP7J/72KWWL/B7/h?a=partnerId=ed-2156828-55426403%26source=ed-2156828-55426403)
awesome catch
foodcourtdruide
12-17-2008, 04:54 PM
Got this in my email yesterday, Mr. Kapler won the This Year in Baseball Award for top play. Do you remember this game??? He saved Bush's ass and hardy pulled the clutch hit. I was going crazy. Not quite an mvp award or most improved player but it makes me happy.
Kapler robs a home run (http://link.mlblists.com/r/789OQD/CY3XI/J7WPKO/4CP7J/72KWWL/B7/h?a=partnerId=ed-2156828-55426403%26source=ed-2156828-55426403)
Oh my god! That almost looks fake it is so amazing.
cougarjake13
12-17-2008, 04:57 PM
Oh my god! That almost looks fake it is so amazing.
haha
kinda like the ball girl catch
foodcourtdruide
12-17-2008, 04:59 PM
haha
kinda like the ball girl catch
Yes! That's exactly what it reminded me of.
According to Tom Haudricourt, (http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/36530949.html) the Brewers may have interest in P Braden Looper and a report in the Boston Globe has them "close" to a deal.
I can only hope for a 1-year deal.
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