Davis scratched, to DL with pericarditis [Update: Davis has more pains Mon. night]

[markedman5]

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/93889679.html

[monty57]

Well, Parra could finally get his shot. Hopefully he can make the most of it. If Davis does have something that's been causing this bad start, I hope he can get it corrected... it would be nice if the Doug Davis of 2009 would show up.

[paul253]

Great. Ken Macha has his excuse to put Suppan back in the rotation. If it's not Parra in his place (assuming this isn't a day to day thing) I'd just assume see Capuano pitch over any other candidate like Suppan.

[Point Beer Is Best]

New blog post indicates that whatever it is that is bothering Davis is severe enough that he had to go to the emergency room last night.

[brains and braun]

Wow. Hope that DD is okay. Didn't he have serious medical problems while in Arizona? Cancer? Not saying that's what the problem is, but I certainly hope that all is well with Sharpie.

[hawing]

He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer while a Diamondback, had his thyroid removed and now takes medication to make up for no thyroid.

I don't know enough about it to know how a problem related to thyroid cancer might recur, but it is hard not to think about Doug's recent medical history in light of today's scratch.

[TooLiveBrew]

I hope Davis is alright. Like hawing said, given his history, this is pretty concerning.

[wishicouldhit]

Niether Parra nor suppan should be in the starting rotation. In Parra's last 7 outings he has allowed all 12 of his earned runs. Hopefully DD with be fine, but if he goes on the DL I wonder who they will call up from AAA. Loe, Estrada, or Braddock???

[wibadgers23]

I think it would be Estrada. I believe he has the best numbers right now out of all the starting pitchers in Nashville.

[jeffy]

New blog post indicates that whatever it is that is bothering Davis is severe enough that he had to go to the emergency room last night.

and it also says "The consulting physician will be at Miller Park later today to address Doug’s situation with Doug..."

hope it is not but that sure sounds like it is something serious and long term, not just a passing illness

[chowyo123]

"Doug Davis has a heart condition and was

placed on the 15-day DL. Painful, but treatable, doctor says."

 

From McCalvy's twitter

http://twitter.com/AdamMcCalvy/statuses/14119231312

[AJAY]

The poor guy has been through so much already. I feel so terrible for him. I really hope he is okay.

[monty57]

Really hope the best for him. From the link in the first post, a heart condition could definitely hurt an athlete's endurance, and could be the reason he's faded in the 4th/5th inning this year. Good to see the word "treatable." Best wishes Doug, get better.

[jeffy]

Niether Parra nor suppan should be in the starting rotation. In Parra's last 7 outings he has allowed all 12 of his earned runs. Hopefully DD with be fine, but if he goes on the DL I wonder who they will call up from AAA. Loe, Estrada, or Braddock???

They called Stern back, so presumably, deserving or not, it'll be Suppan or Parra. Possibly tuesday, if they move Gallardo up?

[BrewCrewForever]

I think if Capuano had 4 or 5 more starts under his belt they would consider him. But after making only 1 at AAA they can't go to him. They have to be sure with him before they call him up since they would have to clear as spot on the 40 man roster. It's gonna be Parra or Suppan. Going to be interesting to see who the brass go with and if that pitcher responds and does okay.

[Funketown]

Niether Parra nor suppan should be in the starting rotation. In Parra's last 7 outings he has allowed all 12 of his earned runs. Hopefully DD with be fine, but if he goes on the DL I wonder who they will call up from AAA. Loe, Estrada, or Braddock???

They called Stern back, so presumably, deserving or not, it'll be Suppan or Parra. Possibly tuesday, if they move Gallardo up?

Here's to hoping Parra gets another shot at the rotation. He's put up good numbers out of the pen and well, he isn't Jeff Suppan.

 

Marco Estrada really interests me in the minors though. I think he can be a pretty decent back-end starter for the Crew next year. I'm not ready to give up on this year, due to the state of the NL Central, but if Parra can get it together in the rotation, the club may have a pretty decent starting 5.

[razzzorsharp]

Capuano?

[JohnBriggs12]

I think it would be Estrada. I believe he has the best numbers right now out of all the starting pitchers in Nashville.

Actually Kameron Loe has a lower ERA than Estrada, and major league career numbers very similar to Parra pitching exclusively in the AL in a hitters paradise. Plus until today when Nashville was rained out, his spot in the rotation was mirroring Davis. But Estrada is on the 40 man and Loe isn't. If they added Loe, they could move Butler to the 60 man I suppose or just waive Suppan or Vargas (does it really matter?) They are going to start Bush tonight on normal rest and they could go with Gallardo tomorrow on normal rest. Tuesday is where they'll need a new guy. Estrada's not available until Wednesday. Personally, I'd rather they get a look at Loe than give Parra his umpteenth opportunity. Loe's only a year older.

[Mr QL]

The heart stuff sounds scary. Hope Doug is okay.

[davego]

I would guess that Butler to the 60-day would be easy enough. I'm assuming they are not ready to have Soup or Vargas walk the plank as of yet.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

The heart stuff sounds scary. Hope Doug is okay.

Amen brother...get well soon Sharpie.

[derflotr]

When I heard he got scratched I was immediately thinking along the lines of what the OP said, but not because of this. Get better, DD.

[brewmann04]

Best wishes to DD

[TheCrew07]

I saw this on the bottom line at my brother's place earlier tonight and was shocked. Even though I didn't want him signed on the personal side of things he's already been through so much with cancer that I hope in the end this is nothing serious for him. Get well DD.

[pete]

Great. Ken Macha has his excuse to put Suppan back in the rotation. If it's not Parra in his place (assuming this isn't a day to day thing) I'd just assume see Capuano pitch over any other candidate like Suppan.

 

What logic leads you to believe that Macha wants Suppan back in the rotation? Given the devotion to the guy before Macha got here and how quick he was pulled from the rotation, I'd guess that Macha is the reason he's not in the rotation.