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  1. Matt Breen
    Even before the perfecto game, I was wondering if Parra could be a second lefty in the pen for the Brewers before the season was out. At AA, he had held lefties to a .190 BA and a sub-.500 OPS. Give him a little AAA seasoning, and perhaps he can be an additional arm down the stretch.
  2. Matt Breen
    Bernie's an interesting guy, but: 1. He has a rag for an arm. I guess LF would be okay for him, but he's not going to help you in the field. 2. He really doesn't hit lefties that well. Over the past three years, his OPS against them is .776. He was great in 06 - with a .936 OPS - but in 2005 he only had a .591 OPS against them. 2004 was .773. So, he's kind of all over the board - not killing them consistently. I will be honest, I haven't seen him play much in the past few years, mostly noting how many guys would take extra bases on him because his arm was so bad (Juan Pierreesque). 3. Bernie's a lifetime Yank. Let's let him go out that way.
  3. Matt Breen
    24 ABs 4 HR .583 BA .630 OBP 1.208 SLG 1.838 OPS Okay, it's only 24 ABs, but those are crazy numbers.
  4. Matt Breen
    Sarfate was picked in 2001 and was on the club last season for a short while. Chris Saenz had a cup of jo with the club too (2001 pick also). Ty Taubenheim, a 2003 pick, made it up last year, though with the Jays. Eveland was a 2002 pick. None of these guys is anything major, but there have been a few guys that have made it up - even if just for a short time. None project to be anything great - back of the rotation guys at best for Ty and Dana. Middle reliever for Sarfate. On the whole, the club hasn't developed pitching - in the Jack Z era or before that. At least, however, our position players are developing well.
  5. Matt Breen
    I think Kim has made it known that he prefers to start - and isn't happy when he's not. I don't see the match - or the value. If Cappy's arm is having issues - or some other issues that force the team to want to get rid of him - I can see trading him while we can get something. But if he's still got velocity, then you don't give away young, strong, cheap arms for a 7th starter. If his arm is tired and needs to recover, then let him go on the DL for a while. If he needs to work on mechanics, do it at Nashville. But don't unload Jose just to unload him. Sooner or later (usually sooner than later) we'll need an arm in the pen or rotation due to injury or ineffectiveness. With a few solid outings at AAA, I could see him getting called up within weeks (not as a starter, as Carlos V. would get that call, and JOse would take his spot). Last year's team featured 23 players appearing in relief (not quite Cincinattiesque, but close). I don't want to rely (in some cases, can't rely on) the likes of Adams, Mabeus, Lehr, Fernandez, Hendrickson, Eveland, JDLR, Demaria, Kolb, Simpson, Gonzalez, Helling, or the immortal Winkelsas to get called up, picked up on waivers, or whatever when needed. So, hang on to Cappy unless we get something good in return. Unless there's something wrong with him physically, he'll probably be back sooner than later - and we'll be thrilled to have him over some of the other options.
  6. Matt Breen
    I must say, it's nice opening the thread and seeing the giant 'daily link report' graphic. The world is good. Thanks.
  7. Matt Breen
    Gordan is the face now -- don't need to wait until end of the year. Lot of pressure on him, but he seem to have the make up to be special. At least KC didn't screw up and not draft him because of $$$. If I recall, there were some rumblings at the time they didn't want to pay top dollar, and were going to chase someone else.
  8. Matt Breen
    Folks are right about Cormier - not really a loogy like I thought. Over the past three years, lefties have hit him slightly better. And he'll be 40 next month.
  9. Matt Breen
    Cormier is a good loogy. I'd take him in a heartbeat if it doesn't cost much.
  10. Matt Breen
    Clark for Mackowiak? Make it so, Mr. Melvin. Anything to keep Counsell from getting more ABs.
  11. Matt Breen
    Endless, I looked the reviews on Amazon - about a dozen - pretty mediocre. People complained about the title - that it was misleading. Most said it was interesting - but nothing great. I like Perry as a writer - funny, sharp guy. I generally agree with him. Perhaps he's one of those 'best taken in small doses' guys. It's very stat oriented, so perhaps many of the readers felt it went down that path way too much. Sorry I can't give a personal review.
  12. Matt Breen
    Ryan Braun is #11 11. Ryan Braun, 3B, Brewers Age: 23 Acquired: 1st round, 2005, University of Miami The fifth-overall pick in '05, Braun hit .303 AVG/.367 OBP/.589 SLG last year after a mid-season promotion to Double-A Huntsville. Braun's not much with the glove, but his bat will play anywhere. At the plate, he hits for tremendous power, handles breaking stuff with aplomb and uses the whole field. Braun's athleticism may yet allow him to become a passable defensive third baseman, but he needs much work in that regard. Still, it's the bat that will make him a star. He's got a shot at being the Brewers' Opening Day third baseman, but he's likely bound for Triple-A Nashville to start the year. Full story That means Yo will be in his top 10.
  13. Matt Breen
    Jinx. 12 walks today.
  14. Matt Breen
    Nice article by Mayo. Positive, yet not too glowy.
  15. Matt Breen
    Jeffress clocks in at #51 - nice ranking for him. 51. Jeremy Jeffress, RHP, Brewers Age: 19 Acquired: 1st round, 2006, Halifax County HS (South Boston, Va.) Jeffress struggled with his command last season in the rookie-level Arizona League, but a fastball that occasionally reaches triple digits hints at his promise. He gets groundballs (always a useful skill), but his secondary pitches need much work. He's raw and needs careful instruction coming up through the system. However, Jeffress' promise is undeniable
  16. Matt Breen
    Inman is 5"11', 180lbs (pogokat). Or 5"11, 230 (Inman fan). Or 6"1, 210 (BF.net profile), or 6"0' (BA). Don't really care. As long as keeps pitching like he has, he can be a friggin' hobbit for all I care.
  17. Matt Breen
    I don't think they downplay Inman. Yusmeiro Petit had the same thing said last year, and he was with the Mets. Steller stats in A and AA, but not great stuff. Scouts and analysts were worried his stuff wouldn't play in the upper levels. No question of his performance, admiration for his command and poise, but still not sure if he could get out upper level guys. I'm sure east coast teams get more press, more hype, and even more slack, but I don't know scouts and analysts seem to pinpoint our guys because we're Brewers.
  18. Matt Breen
    The height thing is a common comment about Inman, but it should be taken in context with the comment that Inman's fastball isn't the best in the world. He plays, if I'm correct, in the 90-92 zone. Certainly good, but not great. Shorter players, from what I understand - Colby or someone could probably confirm/shoot down this - don't usually add velocity onto their pitches as they get older, something taller players are more likely to do as they mature. That means that if he doesn't have a 95 mph fastball now, it's unlikely to develop. Doesn't mean people don't like Inman - it's just a caution flag. Doesn't mean he can't be good, or even great - no one complains about Roy Oswalt's 6" stature. Unfortunately, if you go through the list of top righthanded pitchers, they tend to be bigger players - 6"3', 6"5, 6"7, etc. You don't have lots of six foot righties unless they throw smoke. Again, that's a generality, and there are always exceptions. Let's hope he's the next Brad Radke. I certainly think he has the makeup - but makeup only carries you so far.
  19. Matt Breen
    Actually, Lowell hit worse in Fenway than on the road - .763 OPS at home versus .866 on the road. An .814 OPS is pretty solid. Not great, but solid. Certainly better than a Graffy/Counsell platoon. Lowell also hit well (save for 2005, when he was terrible) in a pitchers park in Miami. He also won a gold glove last season - for what that's worth. I'm not saying we should get him or anything, just pointing this out. He did fade quite a bit after the break, after a hot start. I guess you could argue that his first half play last year might be more of an abertion than an indication of his skills. I don't see him play, but it's certainly possible he's lost a step, lost some bat speed, etc. Still, overall, he played well last year. Not great. But good. Of course, no reason the Sox need our outfielders, so the point is moot.
  20. Matt Breen
    That's really amazing. I mean, I can understand errors like Hardycort saying Braun was drafted 8th - simple mistake. I can handle someone saying 'Greg' Gross - but to not know what your top prospect is supposed to do this year is just pathetic.
  21. Matt Breen
    Dayn Perry has begun his annual top 100 prospects listing over at Fox Sports. 91-100 is up msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6486174 They're always pretty good - at least he makes a cursory comment on each player, and doesn't just make a list without any notations.
  22. Matt Breen
    If the injuries will limit Parra, perhaps getting him into the pen now would help. Nothing wrong with being a quality lefthander in the bullpen. Of course, perhaps erratic work is worse.
  23. Matt Breen
    I read that the Giants asked for Tankersley in return for Benetiz and it was a no go. The Giants were offering to pay around $5 million of his salary too. Don't know about Pinto, but I think they said the Marlins were more interested in sending a lesser prospect, like Petit. But then the Giants didn't want to include as much cash in the deal, hence nothing happening. So, very unliikely they'd change their tune now if they said no a while back. This was all a couple of weeks ago, so I hope I didn't mess up any details.
  24. Matt Breen
    I always thought Eveland could have been a superior arm out of the pen. Let him stick to two pitches, come in and throw smoke, not have pace himself over 6-7 innings. Last year at AAA he held lefties to a .122 BA and an OPS of .380. They crushed him in the bigs, however. Oh well. Zach did better in the minors last year against lefties - but nothing earth shattering: 23 innings, .247 BA, .309 OBP, .337 SLG.
  25. Matt Breen
    Mora slipped badly last year, and at 35, I'd be wary. Perhaps if he only had 1 or 2 years on his contract, but three is pushing it, especially at $10 million/year. His defense was never steller - average - and as he gets older his range will only decline. And let's not forget the team seems committed to Braun at 3B. Unless they intend on moving Ryan to OF, no point of adding a 3B with three years on his deal.
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