Brewers Wrap-up vs. the Twinkies

Basically I did not get to this earlier because of long days with school and work so here we go....

I expected with a good win on Thursday that the Brewers would be able to string together a couple of wins to beat the Twins in interleague play. Despite the Twins had an 10 game interleague winning streak, I felt with the pitching matchups we could take two out of three.

I think we all know that is Chris Capuano did not walk the park in the 3rd inning with 2 outs, there wouldnt have been an 8-1 blowout loss for the Crew. Then he just threw one over and Torii Hunter just crushed the ball for a granny. Also we got dominated by a guy whose name is Boof. Cmon the guy is a joke if thats his name.

Thanks to a friend of mine, three of my buddies and I were able to get great seats to witness this intense rivalry. Before the game started, the Twins fans were getting riled up starting chants basically acting like tools which isnt suprising. Then JJ got another homer which proceeds Dozer and myself to go absolutely nuts to all the Twins fans. As Lee Corso says, "Not so fast, my friend" Hunter once again gets a 2 run shot off Dave Bush. Bush who has been receiving a lot of heat lately pitched very well in the losing effort. Scott Baker for the Twins looked like Cy Young out there, he barely hit 80 pitches by the 9th inning. Also the Twins manufacturing their final run by single, then bunt, then sac fly, then base hit. The reason I bring this up is why dont the Brewers do this? They never try to lay down a bunt to move a runner over, something that I think this team could benefit from.

To start off Sunday, it looked like Friday with Claudio Vargas walking everything in sight which causes the Crew to get themselves in a 4-0 hole. Then it was 5-2 when Geoff Jenkins came up against a lefty with a huge homer to tie the game. Jenks then steps up again with a huge RBI to take the lead. Then T-Bow looked very composed on the mound in his 8th. Finally came Coco facing Al MVP Justin Moreneau who struck out as did the other two batters.

The Crew was 1 of 3 this weekend but as Doz said on Saturday

"We Still Got The Axe"

Later
Charles

Brewer Wrap-up vs. the Phils

After the Mets took two out of thee from the Crew over the weekend, they had a big four game series with the Phillies.

On Monday, it seemed like a great start to the week with a 6-2 lead plus an awesome performance by Dave Bush that night. Then the dreaded 8th inning came, Yost brings in Shouse to face two switch-hitters but like he has for most of the season, he has not been able to get those guys out. Then enter Turnbow and the flood gates broke open, with the Phils getting six runs in the inning. Two things that upset me about that inning: 1. Fielder should not ever go home with that ball, he should ate the ball took the first which would have resulted in the second out. 2. Why not bring in Coco for a four-five out save? He is more than enough capable to do more than just one inning.

On Tuesday, more of the same happened as the Brewers were getting shut down early then suddenly late the bats woke up with Fielder and Estrada homered in the 8th and 9th. Turnbow got the Crew out of a jam after Shouse (ugh) got them there in the 8th. Then two outs in the 9th, everything running smoothly then one bad slider, BAM! Carlos Ruiz with a walk-off and the Crew drops one more.

Wednesday, basically Cole Hamels shit all over the Brewers, and is the 3rd Brewer killer of the season. Good news about that night was JJ Hardy hit another homer. So now the 4th lost in a row and the bandwagon was getting lighter.

Thursday, Ben Sheets and Gabe Gross were the big men this day, Sheets had his curveball working the entire game and pretty much dominated the Phillies after a Pat Burrell homer early. Gross gave the Crew the offense they needed with two big homers. As Fuzzy said to me today, "When you have Gross, Gywnn, and Mench as your back-ups that shows true depth". Couldn't agree more, also I was more than happy to see Weeks move from the leadoff spot to the bench for Thursday after his horrendous six strikeouts in eleven at-bats for the first three games.

So 2-5 is rather disappointing but remember fans its only MAY! Alot can happen and I think this will give the Crew some momentum heading into the big weekend series with the Twins.

The NBA Has Lost It

As you all have already seen, the ultimate cheapshot by Robert Horry to the two-time MVP Steve Nash. Nash's head was down not even looking got layed out. Then Horry gives Raja Bell an elbow in an altercation. Also after Nash was hit, Amare Stoudamire and Boris Diaw came off the bench, yet never went on to the court.

Result: Robert Horry- 2 games which I think they should of just suspended him for the entire series because what he did was completely thuggish and brash. There was no need necessary for that at the end of a game. Really what does he provide? Maybe a clutch three pointer here or there although who knows if the rest of the games will be close at all. He is averaging a measly 5 points a game, no big deal for the Spurs therefore they will find somebody to replace him.

Amare Stoudamire and Boris Diaw- 1 game, seriously what the fuck is going on the NBA. You give two guys one game for leaving the bench which was rule for 10 years ago when everybody on the Knicks and Heat were going after each other throats. Plus another thing, they never left the court took two steps then were held back by their coaches. So now you are taking away the Suns leader scorer and rebounder and his back-up! It is ultimate human reaction to jump off a bench and defend your star player. I think David Stern has completely lost it after suspending Kobe Bryant for a couple of slaps then not suspending Bowen, now suspending Stoudamire and Diaw for this shit.

As some would say, the inmates are running the asylum.

Later
Chuck.

Brett Favre Wanted to be Traded?

Well I am sure everyone has heard the firestorm that Brett Favre created when he said he was unhappy about the Moss trade and also even asked to be traded.

I understand that Favre is mad about the lack of offense production but seriously what makes him a General Manger? I trust what Ted Thompson is doing so far is right for the Packers because its only MAY! There is still 3 months until training camp, alot can happen so I think Favre just needs to chill out and if nothing else happens, then he can blow up. Today Tony Kornheiser called him a "diva" and I kinda think that he is starting to head down that route, always wanting attention recently, alot like Roger Clemens. Thompson is only in his 2nd year of a GM and I think that everybody needs to give him a chance.

One more thing, if you were Moss why would want to go to Green Bay? Its not that great of a town plus all he has there is Brett Favre. He can win a ring in the next couple of years for the Pats and also Boston is a great town.

Later
Chuck

Brewer Wrap-up vs. the Mets

First off I would like to congratulate my high school girls soccer team for their victory against their hated cross-town rival Tosa East! Good job girls!

Now on to the Brewers....

Friday night was the classic example of what one big inning can do a team. If Suppan had not given up those two homers, the Crew would have been alright during the game. Also I could not believe that is was Damien fuckin' Easley beat the Brewers that night. Also if you look at the Journal Sentinel, you can see that Wright was out at the plate which killed the Brewers in a 5-4 defeat, but I guess that happens to your team once in awhile. On Saturday, Sheets pitched better than he had before plus he did a good job composing himself during the big 3 run inning for the Mets. Also how bout JJ HARDY!?!? Another huge day with a granny and 5 RBI, I cannot believe he is being talked about as a MVP candidate. Sunday unfortunately, the Crew didn't come to play whatsoever and Oliver Perez dominate all throughout the entire game. Also Easley with 3 more RBIs, damnit the first two Brewer killers of the year.

I think its time to move Rickie Weeks from the leadoff spot to the 6th or 7th spot because he is too aggressive at the plate to truly be a leadoff threat. He just keeps hitting pop ups which are not doing shit for the team. Then if he moves down, it clears the way for Gywnn to be the leadoff man in which he will do a fantastic job, I can almost guarantee that one.


Tomorrow = Brett Favre.

Later
Charlie

Crazy Couple of Weeks

Man I have been busy, so really I have not had anytime to do the blog. It has either been I didnt feel like doing it or I couldnt find any time to do it. Its been a great couple of weeks with the Brewers doing major work against Astros, Cubs, Cards, Pirates, and Nationals. They are the BEST in the MLB, and I just love it. It will be interesting to how many people will talk to me about the Brewers who never had before.

The NBA Playoffs were rather ho-hum but the joy of seeing the Warriors knock off the Mavs was more than enough for me. If Dirk gets MVP, it will be a crying shame. I predict a Warriors-Suns and Detroit vs. Cleveland.

The Rocket returns.... who cares? This guy is the biggest chach about things, he keeps America on the edge of their seats and is getting paid a million for a start from a 45 year old. Rot in hell, I hope he fails horribly.

If anything interesting happens this weekend, I shall blog it.

Charles