I feel that Dickie V should be in Milwaukee this week for the madness that is the four game series between the Cubs and Brewers. I dont even care that I will likely get only one hour of sleep (I know I am still bitchin' but bear with me) because this series is the biggest thing to hit Milwaukee in years. There are radio morning shows broadcasting live, there are police officers creating room in their jail cell for all of the drunkards, and most of all we are preparing to say "Fuck the Cubs" all week long.
I believe that this week will end up being a split and the Brewers will still be one game back of the Cubs come Thursday. I think that the Brewers lost today doesnt mean shit to the series this week because as the wise John Tritschler said today "Baseball is a game of averages, it all has to balance out." He makes a good point because realistically we should of split a series with the St. Louis Cardinals and you know this brings the Crew down to earth a little bit. They arent superman yet and they need to bring their A game to Miller Park everyday.
They will be amped for this series and who tows the rubber tomorrow? None other than CC Sabathia who has dazzled the entire NL posting 4-0 1.36 ERA with three straight complete games and has only allowed 7 hits in the last two games he has pitched. Now his numbers against the Cubs are awful. He got rocked the last time he faced the Cubs but you know thats alright. He will be pumped up and the Crew needs to jump on Ted Lilly so CC has some confidence right off the bat.
Then the next night, Zambrano vs. Sheets. Does it get any better? These two were amazing when they face off in early April and I expect nothing different this time around. Also, I think Sheets will be on top of his game. He pitched alright in the last couple of starts but I really sense a huge start out of him.
Parra vs. Dempster should be another good one seeing that both have been the surprise of the rotation this year. Dempster has been shaky on the road and Parra pitched well against Houston, he just got no run support.
Bush vs. Harden will also be interesting. I personally hope the Brewers just tattooed Harden and the Brewers cruise to victory but I know that is wishful thinking being that Harden has been dominating in his starts although the bullpen for the Cubs always seems to fuck it up for him. I believe he will need to go longer than 5 to beat the Brewers.
The critical part of this series is how the bullpens for each teams fair because they havent been the best in the past week. For the Brewers, if they lose a lead late in a game I believe it will be determinal to them more so than if the Cubs do it. Although I predict one of these games ending late, we shall see.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?" Just think Dickie V whenever a big play happens and how cool it would be to watch a baseball game with him. Put Dickie V and Wendell from the Miller High Life commericals with me and we would easily have the best time in the park.
Lets get it Crew.
-Charlie.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
The Favre Saga Continues
This wont go away as some of us hoped it will. Its the continuing nightmare that we all fear just like my 9-4 work day tomorrow then some time in the weight room. You think I am pissed about being up right now? haha. Here is the latest via ESPN.com whose in the Favre camp according to WSSP out of Milwaukee. They say that if anything comes from ESPN, its Favre and if it comes from Fox, its the Green Bay Packers. So here is the latest Brett quote...
I asked Ted [Saturday], 'Am I welcome in the building if I report?' and Ted was just about shattered," said Favre in a telephone interview. "He said, 'Brett, you can't do that -- you'll get me fired.' I told him I'm not trying to get anybody fired. So Ted asked me to let the guys report and let's try to resolve this over the next two or three days."
So that adds to the plot twist and later on in the quote, Favre explains how TT says Arod is our quarterback and that we have moved on. Also TT asks Favre for a couple of days to basically figure all of this shit out.
Once again, I do not see why Favre is coming out and explaining all of this to the media. Is this not the business of the Green Bay Packers and Brett Favre? Cmon, once again Brett you are failing in this game we call Public Relations. I understand you are anxious to get out there but as TT says you got to give them to time to prepare the others for the massive media circus that will happened when you come back. Just relax big guy.
I just wish Favre would have done this quietly and came back to try to win the job of quarterback. Because you know what? He would of fucking won it, plain and simple. He is better than Aaron Rodgers. I just hate how he is handling the media and as the rest of America we are sick of the bullshit.
Another thing, I highly doubt that Favre will be traded. It seems that no one can get the deal that they want. New York Jets is the only team I want to see him on. I do not want to see him in Tampa Bay in a wide open NFC. Let him play against New England twice a year and some of AFC powers. Not Tampa, that would be the worst move possible.
Tuesday is judgement day, lets see what happens next.
-Charlie.
NFL Wheelin' and Dealin'
There were a couple big trades in the NFL involving some teams in the NFC East in the past week.
The Redskins lost their defensive end in the first day of training camp so in typical Redskin fashion, they went out and got Jason Taylor. He was a player who I wanted in Green Bay but oh well, he will end up trailing off in Washington like everyone else who comes there as a free agent or trade.
Now the other trade was the Giants were finally able to send off Jeremy Shockey to the Saints which will end up being a great trade for the Saints. Shockey’s best years were under Sean Payton, the head coach of New Orelans. In my opinion, if you can get Shockey late in fantasy football. It would be the smart thing to do and I really see the Saints as a clear favorite to win the NFC South.
Oh yeah, it’s a NFL post with no Brett Favre, Yes! Although that wont last, damnit.
The Redskins lost their defensive end in the first day of training camp so in typical Redskin fashion, they went out and got Jason Taylor. He was a player who I wanted in Green Bay but oh well, he will end up trailing off in Washington like everyone else who comes there as a free agent or trade.
Now the other trade was the Giants were finally able to send off Jeremy Shockey to the Saints which will end up being a great trade for the Saints. Shockey’s best years were under Sean Payton, the head coach of New Orelans. In my opinion, if you can get Shockey late in fantasy football. It would be the smart thing to do and I really see the Saints as a clear favorite to win the NFC South.
Oh yeah, it’s a NFL post with no Brett Favre, Yes! Although that wont last, damnit.
Hooray for Two Weeks Late!
Sorry its been busy around the workplace and no time to post. Although when you cant sleep worth a damn when you gotta get up in three hours is fantastic. You should try some time.
I know I am late on a recap of the All-Star game but screw you, I do what I want. Well I must say that it was the most entertaining All-Star game I have ever witnessed. Going to 15th innings with everything you want in a game.
I mean these guys actually gave a damn about winning the ASG. It was amazing play after another and trying to do without much pitching left. I personally thought that Clint Hurdle manager of the Colorado Rockies and the NL outmangaged Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox and the AL.
Our Brewers at the plate were garbage, not getting a hit during the 15th innings but that’s alright because they are going need all of their hits for the postseason run haha. Ben Sheets pitched well in the first two innings striking out 3 of the AL’s best.
The one person who would win Least Valuable Player would be Dan Uggla. He was awful throughout the entire game. He was 0-4 with three strikeouts and a double play plus he had three errors in the field. I thought if the AL won in the 10th were Uggla committed two errors, he should of won MVP for the AL. The other thing about Uggla is he was a New Yorker and his dad wanted to see him play in Yankee Stadium. Ouch
-Charlie.
I know I am late on a recap of the All-Star game but screw you, I do what I want. Well I must say that it was the most entertaining All-Star game I have ever witnessed. Going to 15th innings with everything you want in a game.
I mean these guys actually gave a damn about winning the ASG. It was amazing play after another and trying to do without much pitching left. I personally thought that Clint Hurdle manager of the Colorado Rockies and the NL outmangaged Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox and the AL.
Our Brewers at the plate were garbage, not getting a hit during the 15th innings but that’s alright because they are going need all of their hits for the postseason run haha. Ben Sheets pitched well in the first two innings striking out 3 of the AL’s best.
The one person who would win Least Valuable Player would be Dan Uggla. He was awful throughout the entire game. He was 0-4 with three strikeouts and a double play plus he had three errors in the field. I thought if the AL won in the 10th were Uggla committed two errors, he should of won MVP for the AL. The other thing about Uggla is he was a New Yorker and his dad wanted to see him play in Yankee Stadium. Ouch
-Charlie.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Justin Morneau is a Buzzkill
I know alot of you were watching the Home Run Derby last night and saw the absolute show that Josh Hamilton put on in the first round of the tournament. I mean most of his mind-blowing twenty-eight home runs in the first round where over 450 feet. He had mentioned earlier on in the day how he was going to make it out of Yankee Stadium which has never been done by an MLB player. People like John Kruk where saying "not a chance" before he stepped up then by the end of his run in the first round, Kruk was convinced one might make it out of Yankee Stadium. I have been on the Hamilton bandwagon since reading an SI article when he was in the midst of his comeback. He ended up only getting 8 this rest of the way so I really sucked that he didnt actually win the Derby.
That was done by the Canadian Justin Morneau who my pops said could win with the way he swings the bat. Also Morneau was the lowest homer total of the eight participants in the derby. He did a great job of staying consistant
This guy was an incredible out of HS being able to hit the ball 450 ft. and also throw a 95 mph fastball then he got caught up in heavy drinking and various drugs. Someone on the radio said, “He is playing like a #1 pick” then listed off a couple other #1 who make an impact. Some people do say, “Why do people give him all these credit, he was a drug addict and a drunk.” In my opinion, its a lot like the Len Bias situation, Josh was a young kid who made a ton of mistakes unlike Bias, Hamilton did not die from his mistakes. He battled back into becoming an AL All Star starting in the outfield. How can you not want to cheer for the guy who now regerts his tattoos all over his arms and talks about his expierence with young kids around the area. Even though, he did not win the Home Run Derby, he still was the story of the All-Star break.
Now lets get this Triple Crown, Josh.
-Charlie.
That was done by the Canadian Justin Morneau who my pops said could win with the way he swings the bat. Also Morneau was the lowest homer total of the eight participants in the derby. He did a great job of staying consistant
This guy was an incredible out of HS being able to hit the ball 450 ft. and also throw a 95 mph fastball then he got caught up in heavy drinking and various drugs. Someone on the radio said, “He is playing like a #1 pick” then listed off a couple other #1 who make an impact. Some people do say, “Why do people give him all these credit, he was a drug addict and a drunk.” In my opinion, its a lot like the Len Bias situation, Josh was a young kid who made a ton of mistakes unlike Bias, Hamilton did not die from his mistakes. He battled back into becoming an AL All Star starting in the outfield. How can you not want to cheer for the guy who now regerts his tattoos all over his arms and talks about his expierence with young kids around the area. Even though, he did not win the Home Run Derby, he still was the story of the All-Star break.
Now lets get this Triple Crown, Josh.
-Charlie.
Monday, July 14, 2008
NBA Offseason Update
There is much to talk about in the NBA for the offseason and its still early. If you remember I gushed about how much I enjoy the NBA now and want to be more involved with it as the year goes on. Heres what has happened so far via the great people at Wissports and various sources.
-Toronto resigned Jose Calderon which is a great choice for them. He is a true playmaker out there and a true point guard. I think the Raptors were very wise in dealing the oft-injured TJ Ford. It will be interesting to see Calderon at the helm for most of the game.
-Baron Davis signing with the Clippers. It wasnt a shocker to me that Davis left. He didnt get along with Nellie and LA is his home town. Everyone who likes the "other team in LA" was pumped to see this happen because they thought of their playoffs possibility with Brand and host of the others.... BUT
-Elton Brand goes and signs with the Sixers. Wow another dump taken on the Clippers. He claims it wasnt about the low-ball offer and that he didnt tell Davis he was on his way back to LA. He is a class act in the community but in my opinion, as a big man he didnt want to see the punishment that was involved with playing the Western Conference. He likely got caught up in all the hype.
-Corey Maggette was the next Clippers to jump ship to the Golden State Warriors where they get another athletic players who should help them out with their defense but I am not ready to believe Monta Ellis can be a true point guard.
-Designa Diop reups with the Mavs which isnt a surprise because he is their true defense stopper in the paint. I cant believe a guy who scores only 5 a game nets 30 mil over 5 years. Thats a hell of life if you ask me.
-Chris Paul signed an extension to his contract which is good for New Orleans because they have two class acts in Paul and Reggie Bush leading their franchises into success. I hope all the best for Paul and I bet an MVP is his in a couple years.
-According to WSN, Chris Duhon signed a deal with the New York Knicks and got the starting point guard promised to him. I didnt realize that Duhon was an every day player and really think the Knicks could of got someone better later on in the offseason. Then again, it is the Knicks.
-The most important to Wisconsin, Andrew Bogut signed an extension with the Bucks keeping him for 5 more years. Good, in my opinion he is the centerpiece to this franchise and can really make a difference to this team down the road. I hope they can get rid of Mo Williams and hopefully that will lead to playoff year for the Bucks.
-Toronto resigned Jose Calderon which is a great choice for them. He is a true playmaker out there and a true point guard. I think the Raptors were very wise in dealing the oft-injured TJ Ford. It will be interesting to see Calderon at the helm for most of the game.
-Baron Davis signing with the Clippers. It wasnt a shocker to me that Davis left. He didnt get along with Nellie and LA is his home town. Everyone who likes the "other team in LA" was pumped to see this happen because they thought of their playoffs possibility with Brand and host of the others.... BUT
-Elton Brand goes and signs with the Sixers. Wow another dump taken on the Clippers. He claims it wasnt about the low-ball offer and that he didnt tell Davis he was on his way back to LA. He is a class act in the community but in my opinion, as a big man he didnt want to see the punishment that was involved with playing the Western Conference. He likely got caught up in all the hype.
-Corey Maggette was the next Clippers to jump ship to the Golden State Warriors where they get another athletic players who should help them out with their defense but I am not ready to believe Monta Ellis can be a true point guard.
-Designa Diop reups with the Mavs which isnt a surprise because he is their true defense stopper in the paint. I cant believe a guy who scores only 5 a game nets 30 mil over 5 years. Thats a hell of life if you ask me.
-Chris Paul signed an extension to his contract which is good for New Orleans because they have two class acts in Paul and Reggie Bush leading their franchises into success. I hope all the best for Paul and I bet an MVP is his in a couple years.
-According to WSN, Chris Duhon signed a deal with the New York Knicks and got the starting point guard promised to him. I didnt realize that Duhon was an every day player and really think the Knicks could of got someone better later on in the offseason. Then again, it is the Knicks.
-The most important to Wisconsin, Andrew Bogut signed an extension with the Bucks keeping him for 5 more years. Good, in my opinion he is the centerpiece to this franchise and can really make a difference to this team down the road. I hope they can get rid of Mo Williams and hopefully that will lead to playoff year for the Bucks.
Shut Up Brett.
Some of you are pathetic.
There I said it. Some of you that cannot stand the fact that the Packers might move on without Brett Favre. I understand some of you see him as God with a scruff on his face but I see him as a waffler, crybaby, and instigator.
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I already moved on from the days of thinking how weird it will be for the first time in my 20 year life not seeing #4 on the field for the Green Bay Packers. It only took me about a month and half before I thought about the Packers still have a legit shot at making the playoffs with how bad the NFC compared to the AFC in terms of year-by-year dominate teams.
Also I was seeing how confident Aaron Rodgers was becoming and to me that was a great sign in a young quarterback. He told fans to "get on the wagon or shut up." ARod was better man for it and I still believe he can lead the Packers to glory.
Everyone that's what we call a realist. Someone who gets it. That's its not all about one person, its about the franchise and its future. That we really shouldn't invest our time in an already retired 37 year old who has the itch to come back.
You guys all want to blame TT like always for shit like this. He has done nothing wrong here, In my opinion, TT has the biggest grapefruits of any GM dealing with superstar players wanting to come back. This guy is putting all his chips on #12 and why not? The kid has a future and if that doesn't pan out, there is another young talented quarterback in Brian Brohm who could be just as good.
Face it fans, just move on from your love affair with #4. The realists already have
-Charlie.
There I said it. Some of you that cannot stand the fact that the Packers might move on without Brett Favre. I understand some of you see him as God with a scruff on his face but I see him as a waffler, crybaby, and instigator.
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I already moved on from the days of thinking how weird it will be for the first time in my 20 year life not seeing #4 on the field for the Green Bay Packers. It only took me about a month and half before I thought about the Packers still have a legit shot at making the playoffs with how bad the NFC compared to the AFC in terms of year-by-year dominate teams.
Also I was seeing how confident Aaron Rodgers was becoming and to me that was a great sign in a young quarterback. He told fans to "get on the wagon or shut up." ARod was better man for it and I still believe he can lead the Packers to glory.
Everyone that's what we call a realist. Someone who gets it. That's its not all about one person, its about the franchise and its future. That we really shouldn't invest our time in an already retired 37 year old who has the itch to come back.
You guys all want to blame TT like always for shit like this. He has done nothing wrong here, In my opinion, TT has the biggest grapefruits of any GM dealing with superstar players wanting to come back. This guy is putting all his chips on #12 and why not? The kid has a future and if that doesn't pan out, there is another young talented quarterback in Brian Brohm who could be just as good.
Face it fans, just move on from your love affair with #4. The realists already have
-Charlie.
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Thoughts on CC's First Start and the Brewers' fans Reaction
God bless the Milwaukee Brewers.
In my opinion, that is a greatway to start this post because finally the Brewers have given fans a reason to believe in their team once again. They got the Big Fish of Trade Deadline. The Brewers. Not the Red Sox, Yanks, Dodgers, or Cubs. None of those teams reeled in CC Sabathia who one of my co-workers called the "most dominate pitcher in baseball". In some ways, my co-worker is right because CC won the Cy Young in the American League which is easily the toughest league in baseball. Honestly, I was smiling from ear-to-ear for the last three days getting over the fact that we got CC Sabathia. I also am a huge Sabathia fan, he is a big dude which a laid-back attitude off the field but intense when he is on the mound. In my opinion, those are the best professional athletes that aren't afraid to flash a smile even if they have a gap front tooth.
CC first start as a Brewers was a pretty good one even though he was bit wild. I think that is expected being his first start, having fans rally behind you in the way the Brewers did, and the multiple standing ovation. He made a sweet double play that saved CC from giving up the lead then striking out the next man. After getting out of that inning, he screams his emotions into his glove so jacked, so pumped. I cannot wait to see him play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.
"So give me something to believe Cause I am living just to breathe And I need something more To keep on breathing for So give me something to believe"
That is the chorus of a song by the Bravery called Believe and in my opinion, it sums up my fanhood The Brewers havent mattered to the regular fan in years as they said in a Yahoo article, the Brewers have become the Packers in the city of MILWAUKEE not Green Bay. Its about damn time too. Seeing the Brewers on the front page of the Journal Sentinel on multiple days. I have always said to people if the Brewers get to the playoffs it will be bigger than the Packers in Milwaukee, trust me.
Being a kid who had the Pespi Club pack as a young kid in the middle of the 90s to see the Brewers play at County Stadium and thinking the Brewers were the best team around no matter how bad their record was or how bad their management was. I care about the Brewers more than any team in Wisconsin and to see them get this trade and flourish makes me happier than I can write on the Internet.
In my opinion, that is a greatway to start this post because finally the Brewers have given fans a reason to believe in their team once again. They got the Big Fish of Trade Deadline. The Brewers. Not the Red Sox, Yanks, Dodgers, or Cubs. None of those teams reeled in CC Sabathia who one of my co-workers called the "most dominate pitcher in baseball". In some ways, my co-worker is right because CC won the Cy Young in the American League which is easily the toughest league in baseball. Honestly, I was smiling from ear-to-ear for the last three days getting over the fact that we got CC Sabathia. I also am a huge Sabathia fan, he is a big dude which a laid-back attitude off the field but intense when he is on the mound. In my opinion, those are the best professional athletes that aren't afraid to flash a smile even if they have a gap front tooth.
CC first start as a Brewers was a pretty good one even though he was bit wild. I think that is expected being his first start, having fans rally behind you in the way the Brewers did, and the multiple standing ovation. He made a sweet double play that saved CC from giving up the lead then striking out the next man. After getting out of that inning, he screams his emotions into his glove so jacked, so pumped. I cannot wait to see him play on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds.
"So give me something to believe Cause I am living just to breathe And I need something more To keep on breathing for So give me something to believe"
That is the chorus of a song by the Bravery called Believe and in my opinion, it sums up my fanhood The Brewers havent mattered to the regular fan in years as they said in a Yahoo article, the Brewers have become the Packers in the city of MILWAUKEE not Green Bay. Its about damn time too. Seeing the Brewers on the front page of the Journal Sentinel on multiple days. I have always said to people if the Brewers get to the playoffs it will be bigger than the Packers in Milwaukee, trust me.
Being a kid who had the Pespi Club pack as a young kid in the middle of the 90s to see the Brewers play at County Stadium and thinking the Brewers were the best team around no matter how bad their record was or how bad their management was. I care about the Brewers more than any team in Wisconsin and to see them get this trade and flourish makes me happier than I can write on the Internet.
-Charlie.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
I am Offically on Sabathia Watch
As I just got done with a hard day of yard work, I got a text from my buddy Schac telling me that "CC officially a Brewer". First thought is check ESPN, check Yahoo, check JSOnline. Couldn't find anything so I ask him where is hearing all of this
He is currently at the Brewer game saying they have announced to the fans that a Press Conference will be after the game. They usually always have one as a poster on WSN informed me but I think what Schac meant was there is an additional press conference for this afternoon.
Now I am awaiting this Brewer barrage to be over so I can find out if we have finally acquire the reigning Cy Young in CC Sabathia whose one of my favorite players outside the Brewer organization.
The other big question is who did the Brewer trade to get him. I will punch a wall if they gave up both Matt LaPorta and Alcedies Escobar. Also I will be disappointed if JJ Hardy is involved as much as I said earlier this week to people I didn't care if Hardy left, I have backtracked on that statement. It would really mess up our chemistry.
*I will have updates to follow when I know*
-Charlie.
He is currently at the Brewer game saying they have announced to the fans that a Press Conference will be after the game. They usually always have one as a poster on WSN informed me but I think what Schac meant was there is an additional press conference for this afternoon.
Now I am awaiting this Brewer barrage to be over so I can find out if we have finally acquire the reigning Cy Young in CC Sabathia whose one of my favorite players outside the Brewer organization.
The other big question is who did the Brewer trade to get him. I will punch a wall if they gave up both Matt LaPorta and Alcedies Escobar. Also I will be disappointed if JJ Hardy is involved as much as I said earlier this week to people I didn't care if Hardy left, I have backtracked on that statement. It would really mess up our chemistry.
*I will have updates to follow when I know*
-Charlie.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Stay in Mississippi
Man just when you think Brett Favre is going to mow off into the sunset, here he goes again. ESPN's Chris Mortenson reported yesterday that Favre has the "itch" to play football again and his brother Scott thinks he has a 50/50 shot at being ready for the start of the season.
First of all I am a big time Brett Favre fan and supporter but give me a goddamn break. You are retired, Brett. All of us had our hearts broken during the first week of March and all of us were now in the midst of trying to get our heads wrapped around the "Aaron Rodgers Era." Hell, Rodgers even made comments about the future basically saying "If you're not on the Rodgers bandwagon, get the fuck outta here then." I am ready to begin the Aaron Rodgers Era even if we are 5-11 next year because guess what fans? Its time to move on from Brett.
Lets see what #12 can do with the Packers and who knows maybe he will win the NFC North or we can stick to another year of Brett Favre hoping that maybe he will get a Super Bowl ring. That is highly unlikely, and then what do you do about Brian Brohm or Matt Flynn. Just tell Brett keep mowing the lawn.
Aaron it will get better.
-Charlie.
First of all I am a big time Brett Favre fan and supporter but give me a goddamn break. You are retired, Brett. All of us had our hearts broken during the first week of March and all of us were now in the midst of trying to get our heads wrapped around the "Aaron Rodgers Era." Hell, Rodgers even made comments about the future basically saying "If you're not on the Rodgers bandwagon, get the fuck outta here then." I am ready to begin the Aaron Rodgers Era even if we are 5-11 next year because guess what fans? Its time to move on from Brett.
Lets see what #12 can do with the Packers and who knows maybe he will win the NFC North or we can stick to another year of Brett Favre hoping that maybe he will get a Super Bowl ring. That is highly unlikely, and then what do you do about Brian Brohm or Matt Flynn. Just tell Brett keep mowing the lawn.
Aaron it will get better.
-Charlie.
MLB Midseason Report
Brewers- They need their separate section because they are my team and I could probably write a page of stuff that just involves the Milwaukee Brewers. First of all if you were to tell me the Cubs have the best record in baseball and the Brewers would only be 5 back after the horrendous series in Boston, I would say “Get the fuck outta here”. They have played amazing baseball and there a many keys to that success… 1. Solomon Torres- He has became a lights out closer for the Brewers after the Eric Gagne Disaster and I always was a Gagne guy although now I feel so much more safer when Soli is in the game instead of Gagne. 2. Starting pitching- Not only has the bullpen been strong but the starting pitching has been fanastic for the Brewers. The addition of Seth McClung has proven to be the right move as he has dominated in every start but one. We already ready know that Ben Sheets is having a NL Cy Young type year going 9-1 so far with about 2.50 ERA. Manny Parra has been stellar with just a vicious variation of a great fastball and curve so the future looks very bright. Soup been great at Miller lets hope he can keep it up on the road. Now, Dave Bush.. yes that Dave Bush has won his last two starts pitching damn near perfect in both. This team becomes very scary. 3. Home Run Power, the Brewers have hit 45 homers in their last 23 games I believe the stat is with that power has provided confidence to Prince Fielder who has hit 16 now and is hitting about .280. Then add Ryan Braun who if he gets his average up about 20 points will make a serious run for the NL MVP.
NL Central- Of course this to me is the most important division in baseball and the fact of the matter is the Chicago Cubs are winning every game in any possible way. Someone on Wissports compared them to the 2001 Chicago Bears who every game they had they seem to get every break which is fairly accurate. Sure lets bring Jimmy Edmonds in who was awful early on and now looks like he did in his prime. Now Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Zambrano are both on the DL which could start the unraveling for the Cubbies so who knows. I am shocked that the Cardinals are leading the Wild Card at the moment. They are not that good of a ball club and they are winning without half of their pitching plus Pujols has been on the DL for a couple of weeks now. Other than that Jay Bruce/Edision Volquez are both great players for the Reds just hople for Volquez sake Baker is leaving in two years. The Pirates just have McClouth/Bay putting up monster numbers and the Astros just have Lance Berkman.
NL East- Well I think when everyone saw the New York Mets lineup and the addition of Johan Santana they could of almost been shoe-in champs of the NL East, not so fast my friend. They have struggled and led to Willie Randolph getting the boot at 315 AM classy move Omar…. I don’t see the Mets making any sort of run for the Wild Card with Jerry Manuel, they are just lost as a team right now. The Marlins once again are doing big things in the first half, it could only be expected that they will trail off in the second half of the season. Phillies once again have a MVP contender in Chase Utley and they are in first place although if they want to make any sort of run, Ryan Howard figure out how to draw walks and get base hits.
NL West- Honestly this division is the worst of the six in the Major League. The Diamondbacks looked like a force to be reckoned with in April then the following months they have just done enough to get by. The Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres have both underachieved dramatically even though both teams have gone through their slew of injuries. Another quick hitter on San Diego, how on earth can you boo Trevor Hoffman? He is the staple of your franchise and yes maybe he is coming to the end of his career so his stuff is not what it was in his prime. If I am Hoffman I ask for a trade to somewhere where he is wanted. The Giants have played better than expected with the stellar pitching of Tim Linecum, he is proving why he was the number one pick three years ago.
AL East: The biggest surprise in 2008 has been the Tampa Bay Rays. They have the best record in baseball and they are doing with defense plus a great bullpen which we have to check if they still are strong since Troy Percival (whose a deserving All-Star) has went on the DL with a strained hamstring. I think everyone is right when the Rays and Brewers will be playing in the World Series in 2010. The Red Sox I could see not even making the playoffs if the Rays keep their run up and the Tigers/A’s starting hitting the ball better. I think David Ortiz will not be the same player the rest of the year and their starting pitching is not all that solid. I would not be surprised to see them go after a big name pitcher during the deadline. I think the New York Yankees once again think that they can lie in the weeds and come out red-hot in July/August. I wish the Orioles were in the NL West so they could be contending at least. They were expected to be awful and they have overachieved, good for them.
AL Central- Like the Mets in the NL, we all expected to the Detroit Tigers dominating everything in sight and I still remember on opening day my buddy E telling me “How do you even pitch to the Tigers? Their lineup is destructive?” I thought the same thing and it was a major reason why I kept Justin Verlander in my keeper league which has proven to be a major mistake. I was at the Metrodome over the weekend which by the way is a sub-par stadium. All of us were amazed at the fact the Twins keep winning yet they cannot hit homers and they don’t have Mr. Santana on the hill every five days. They can make a push for the wildcard and the division if they get a big bat in their lineup. The White Sox are replicating what the Twins are doing by getting by with players who had no expectations going into the season like Carlos Quentin or Jermaine Dye. I think the White Sox bullpen is good enough that they will win this division and make a serious push at the World Series. Cleveland is like a rollercoaster, one year you get an AL contender then next they are trading the reigning Cy Young award winning in CC Sabathia. I hope he stays in the Midwest with the Brewers because I think CC Sheeter and Manny will be a dominate top three power pitching staff. Look I know people hate giving up prospects but we have 10 all-stars in AA, not all of them will be Brewers so its only right to trade a couple of them to Cleveland.
AL West- The Los Angeles Angles just seem be forgotten as one of the best teams in baseball and they are doing without Vlad Guerrero heating up. They are doing it once again with great pitching. The A’s who everyone thought it would be a rebuilding for them have played good baseball to keep themselves above .500. How great the story about Josh Hamilton, the guy is is a surefire contender for AL MVP and is living up to the expectations that everyone had for him in 1996. Good luck Josh keep it up, you have a fan in Milwaukee.
-Charlie
NL Central- Of course this to me is the most important division in baseball and the fact of the matter is the Chicago Cubs are winning every game in any possible way. Someone on Wissports compared them to the 2001 Chicago Bears who every game they had they seem to get every break which is fairly accurate. Sure lets bring Jimmy Edmonds in who was awful early on and now looks like he did in his prime. Now Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Zambrano are both on the DL which could start the unraveling for the Cubbies so who knows. I am shocked that the Cardinals are leading the Wild Card at the moment. They are not that good of a ball club and they are winning without half of their pitching plus Pujols has been on the DL for a couple of weeks now. Other than that Jay Bruce/Edision Volquez are both great players for the Reds just hople for Volquez sake Baker is leaving in two years. The Pirates just have McClouth/Bay putting up monster numbers and the Astros just have Lance Berkman.
NL East- Well I think when everyone saw the New York Mets lineup and the addition of Johan Santana they could of almost been shoe-in champs of the NL East, not so fast my friend. They have struggled and led to Willie Randolph getting the boot at 315 AM classy move Omar…. I don’t see the Mets making any sort of run for the Wild Card with Jerry Manuel, they are just lost as a team right now. The Marlins once again are doing big things in the first half, it could only be expected that they will trail off in the second half of the season. Phillies once again have a MVP contender in Chase Utley and they are in first place although if they want to make any sort of run, Ryan Howard figure out how to draw walks and get base hits.
NL West- Honestly this division is the worst of the six in the Major League. The Diamondbacks looked like a force to be reckoned with in April then the following months they have just done enough to get by. The Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres have both underachieved dramatically even though both teams have gone through their slew of injuries. Another quick hitter on San Diego, how on earth can you boo Trevor Hoffman? He is the staple of your franchise and yes maybe he is coming to the end of his career so his stuff is not what it was in his prime. If I am Hoffman I ask for a trade to somewhere where he is wanted. The Giants have played better than expected with the stellar pitching of Tim Linecum, he is proving why he was the number one pick three years ago.
AL East: The biggest surprise in 2008 has been the Tampa Bay Rays. They have the best record in baseball and they are doing with defense plus a great bullpen which we have to check if they still are strong since Troy Percival (whose a deserving All-Star) has went on the DL with a strained hamstring. I think everyone is right when the Rays and Brewers will be playing in the World Series in 2010. The Red Sox I could see not even making the playoffs if the Rays keep their run up and the Tigers/A’s starting hitting the ball better. I think David Ortiz will not be the same player the rest of the year and their starting pitching is not all that solid. I would not be surprised to see them go after a big name pitcher during the deadline. I think the New York Yankees once again think that they can lie in the weeds and come out red-hot in July/August. I wish the Orioles were in the NL West so they could be contending at least. They were expected to be awful and they have overachieved, good for them.
AL Central- Like the Mets in the NL, we all expected to the Detroit Tigers dominating everything in sight and I still remember on opening day my buddy E telling me “How do you even pitch to the Tigers? Their lineup is destructive?” I thought the same thing and it was a major reason why I kept Justin Verlander in my keeper league which has proven to be a major mistake. I was at the Metrodome over the weekend which by the way is a sub-par stadium. All of us were amazed at the fact the Twins keep winning yet they cannot hit homers and they don’t have Mr. Santana on the hill every five days. They can make a push for the wildcard and the division if they get a big bat in their lineup. The White Sox are replicating what the Twins are doing by getting by with players who had no expectations going into the season like Carlos Quentin or Jermaine Dye. I think the White Sox bullpen is good enough that they will win this division and make a serious push at the World Series. Cleveland is like a rollercoaster, one year you get an AL contender then next they are trading the reigning Cy Young award winning in CC Sabathia. I hope he stays in the Midwest with the Brewers because I think CC Sheeter and Manny will be a dominate top three power pitching staff. Look I know people hate giving up prospects but we have 10 all-stars in AA, not all of them will be Brewers so its only right to trade a couple of them to Cleveland.
AL West- The Los Angeles Angles just seem be forgotten as one of the best teams in baseball and they are doing without Vlad Guerrero heating up. They are doing it once again with great pitching. The A’s who everyone thought it would be a rebuilding for them have played good baseball to keep themselves above .500. How great the story about Josh Hamilton, the guy is is a surefire contender for AL MVP and is living up to the expectations that everyone had for him in 1996. Good luck Josh keep it up, you have a fan in Milwaukee.
-Charlie
Oh Hey, Look I am Back
My hiatus from my blog has left me wondering whether it was time to introduce a brand new blog or to just continue with Chuck’s Corner. I feel that in the day-in-age of the know it all sports fan, you need to have at least two updates per day. So my continued ignorance of my blog has been a disappointing thing when I truly put into prospective. So from here on out I will try to make a true effort to keep updating my blog. So here we go with a full MLB shakedown.
-Charlie
-Charlie
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