4.) Doug Melvin thinks that our last 60 or so games are all going to be 1 run games. This reminds me of one of my thoughts from last night: what help will Linebrink be if the starters don't cut the mustard to begin with, or if the bats are practically silent? Obviously that was a knee-jerk reaction to Wednesday's game. Otherwise, I don't mind having a new bullpen alternative. Linebrink does not immediately give me that unsettling 2006 "wheel of relievers" feeling (like Balfour did). This transaction feels like a dice-roll, the likes of which I don't recall having seen from this franchise while I've been a fan . If it works, and the Brewers achieve whatever their postseason goal is (WS or "mere" playoff appearance), maybe the resulting interest/revenue will ultimately offset the prospect depletion. I guess I'm accustomed enough to the franchise selling instead of buying, that the opposite is a bit unsettling.