The Cubs are stretched thin, I don't think they've done anything worth while during the whole offseason, except bring in Greg Maddux as co-Jim Hendry. I could see them over paying to get Sheets and what a sad state of affairs that would be. Until Braun and Fielder ripped him up game after game of course. he'll have to see what happens
What I thought was weird about LaRussa's interview is that, he on one hand claimed he knew nothing of McGwire's steroid usage and then in the next sentence says he knew that people were getting HGH prescribed to them after injuries. He speaks of the injuries of McGwire and Ankiel. So is LaRussa a dirty liar and he knew full well what people were doing? Just trying to pretend that he didn't or what?
I think these pitchers are exactly what the Brewers are waiting for. They want the asking price of these players to drop with time so they can hopefully scoop one of them up (with Mulder now added into this list making it five). I'm not sure about Bedard because the brewers probably wouldn't want 3 lefties in their rotation. Personally I want to see Parra on the opening day staff also
Gamel Salome and Hart maybe, but again, too little too late. With Cameron and their new catcher, it just doesn't seem to be happening. That Boston rotation is going to be wicked intense and I'm so happy that they are in the AL
Am I the only one who feels Prince is worth more than all of these offers have suggested? He's a stud, definitely top 4 first basemen in the game and one of the best sluggers out there. Getting a starter and a Center fielder and some minor league player? I'd be awfully pissed off if that happened.
With these pitchers moving about and what not, I'd just like to discuss a few new opening day starters. King Felix or Cliff Lee? Doc or Hamels? (I'm thinking Doc here) Randy Wolf or Gallardo? Becket or Lester or Lackey? Any other teams worth questioning who will be on the mound to open the season?
I brought his name up before. I agree, Correia would be a great addition to the Brewers pitching staff. he is a young guy with talent worth building on. We almost traded for him in the middle of the season last year.
Yup, there is our two new pitchers. Job well done. Gallardo, Bush, Parra, Capuano, and Halama. don't for get Suppan. haha, oh boy the laughter can hardly be contained. lets still keep looking for more arms shall we
I don't see why Hanley would get 2nd and Prince 3rd when Prince beat him in the majority of offensive categories. other than AVE and SB's. either way, both teams, the marlins and the brewers would be lost without either player. Should be an interesting ballot, I just wish Pujols didn't already win it
He said he's excited to play in Milwaukee and wants to play for Peterson and Macha again. Well he wasn't the type of player I'd expect to be joining the Brewers to follow the new pitching coach here, but if it can bring other Oakland A trio here, I'd be happy. Here's lookin at you Mulder. Nothing wrong with veteran lefties in my eyes. especially since our other lefties, Parra and Narveson are still quite young. And yes, he does beat Burns or McClung in spot starts imho too.
I don't think the Brewers are the type of team that likes to move players around from their natural positions. Braun kind of slid to the outfield because his bat deffinately called for him to be on the field at all times. But so far, Gamel hasn't shown that same ability. So the Brewers are willing to bide their time and wait for signs that he is ready offensively before they change his role defensively.
This is the year Grienke won Cy Young. maybe the award will go to the most deserving player? Meaning Albert, but Prince will have a few odd first place votes and many 2nd place votes. Prince gets 2nd, I'm sure of it. He's the king, I mean he's the Prince
Where do you think your favorite Brewers will end up in the MVP Voting? I'd imagine Prince getting 2nd personally. And Braun placing as high as 3rd or low as 6th. Of course I am forgetting about all the other NL teams in the league. I'd imagine Pujols getting first (duh) but where do you think we could end up?