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As I was leaving work, I was listening to WTMJ, and I think it was Bill Michaels was interviewing Ned Yost, and Yost did not sound happy. He was repeating himself a lot, and he didn't sound like he was really focusing or even listening very closely to the questions. I've never heard Ned Yost sound so depressed in my life. Now, what does that mean? Probably nothing, but I think he shared all of our feelings of trepidation. Hopefully, it turns out to be nothing. Hopefully...

This from JSOnline... Phoenix - Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Ben Sheets left his exhibition start against Oakland in the bottom of first inning today at Phoenix Municipal Stadium with what was described as an irritation of the right latissimus muscle, the same muscle that sidelined him for the final six weeks of last season. Sheets, who had been slated to throw three innings, walked off the mound after allowing a RBI single to Athletics catcher Jason Kendall, the eighth batter he faced in the inning. Kendall's hit, the sixth allowed by Sheets, prompted a visit from pitching coach Mike Maddux. After a few moments, manager Ned Yost and head athletic trainer Roger Caplinger joined the discussion and Sheets left the game with Caplinger at his side. Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said that Sheets will be examined by team doctor William Raasch on Saturday. Raasch had planned to be in Phoenix to conduct physicals in minor-leauge camp. "Roger (Caplinger) said that Ben describes it not as pain, but as (an) uncomfortable feeling,'' Ash said. "(Caplinger) did some manual testing and feels like there is still strength in the shoulder. He doesn't feel like there has been any reoccurrence. But, we'll have to have Dr. raasch look at him on Saturday.'' Asked if Sheets would undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam, Ash said: "Possibly. It's going to be the doctor's call. Obviously he's very familiar with the injury and the progress, having examined him numerous times during the winter.'' Although Sheets did throw a handful of curveballs, a pitch he avoided in his spring debut last week, there was no question that the velocity on his pitches was not close to its usual standards. "We couldn't really tell (if the velocity was down), but obviously the hitters told you that,'' Ash said. Sheets began his outing by allowing a single to Mark Ellis and a two-run homer to Mark Kotsay. Bobby Crosby lined out to right field, but the next three batters - Eric Chavez, Jay Payton and Nick Swisher - singled. Matt Watson followed with a high chopper to first baseman Prince Fielder, whose throw to the plate was wide. Kendall's RBI single made the score 5-0 and sent Sheets to the clubhouse. "I think the good news is that it wasn't pain,'' Ash said. "I think at this point, it's just premature to speculate. We'll just have to let the doctor look at him.

I rest my case. Go Brewers!!!

I was at Goolsby's last night after the UWM game, and one of the guys at our table tried telling me that the Brewers should have traded Fielder and kept Overbay. After the perverbial "Are you out of your mind?" I decided not to get into a big argument, especially after watching a great basketball game. So I just got up and left. It amazes me that there are still so many uninformed Brewer fans out there. He tried telling me how he won't be that good of a hitter for average and how his defense is atrocious. I did make one small point about how his bat will more than compensate for whatever shortcomings he might have with the glove. But then I thought of Murphy's 23rd law: "Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference." I almost lost it, but calmer heads prevailed. Good thing, too because it could have gotten ugly. For him, not me.

Had a bad experience last night with a scary combination of Qdoba, Jameson, and PBR. I think it's like in Batman where the Joker combined hairspray, lipstick, and Monistat 77 to kill thousands.

Went to BBC Tonight for one dollar PBR's and burgers. Watched a totally bogus Bucks Pistons game where the Bucks got screwed!!! Otherwise, I had a quite a few PBR's. Just thought I'd share that with y'all! Go Brewers!!!!!!!!!

2006 Milwaukee Brewer Pre-season predictions Team Record 2006 Record: 92-70 2006 Approx Record as of Sept 1: 77-60 2006 Predicted Finish within the NL Central: Second 2006 Playoff Predictions: NL Wild Card Offense- Individual Team Leaders with 502 PA Batting Average: Weeks .317 OBP: Clark .390 SLG: Fielder .575 OPS: Weeks .980 BB: Lee 85 2b: Weeks 45 3b: Weeks 8 HR: Fielder 35 RBI: Lee 118 K: Jenkins 140 SB: Weeks 25 Pitching- Individual Team Leaders Wins: Sheets 20 Losses: Okka 14 Saves: Turnbow 44 IP: Davis 255 K: Sheets 275 BB: Capuano 100 K/9: Sheets 12.2 BB/9: Sheets .88 OppOPS: Sheets .588 ERA (among starters): Sheets 2.25 ERA (among relievers): Turnbow 1.75 Appearances: Capellan 70 Team Awards Offensive MVP: Weeks Team Cy Young: Sheets Most Valuable New Addition: Kolb Minor Leagues Awards Minor League Offensive MVP: Dave Krynzel Minor League Cy Young: Manny Parra Misc First player not on opening day roster recalled from Minors: Nelson Cruz First player on 25 man roster removed (via waivers, trade or optioned): De La Rosa First Player on the DL: Corey Koskie (Hamstring) League Awards AL MVP: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees NL MVP: Jimmy Rollins, Phillies AL Cy Young: Felix Hernandez, Mariners NL Cy Young: Ben Sheets AL ROY: Delmon Young, Devil Rays NL ROY: Prince Fielder, Brewers Post Season AL Champs: Cleveland Indians NL Champs: Milwaukee Brewers WS Champs: Milwaukee Brewers Comments I honestly believe the Brewers have all the parts to go all the way. Call me crazy, but I think this is the finally the year the trophy comes back to Milwaukee. Go Crew!

I'm on MGD #3 right now. Look out, Water St. Here I come

Happy Brew Year! Who's drinkin' with me?