5/25/07 Brewers (Bush) @ Padres (Maddux): 9:05 PM CDT

[pitchleague]

sigh

 

boy Bush and Capuano, two guys that we were counting on to be semi-stud-like this year just have not done the job as of late. Getting depressing.

[brettac1]

Sheets

Capuano

Gallardo

Suppan

Villanueva

 

Sounds good to me.

[Shampoo4U]

Don't worry, they will just give the 3 back this inning.

[Trowekamp]

It is so nice watching Gameday and when the Brewers turn a double play now you are pretty much guaranteed to smile at all names involved.

 

long time coming..

[DougJones43]

Sounds good to me.

 

And I don't even have anything against Bush. You just can't keep Gallardo down much longer. He's been pretty much amazing. And Villanueva is waaaaay better than Vargas. Having him in long relief is sort of a waste, although he has pitched some meaningful games in that role. I just don't want to wait until it's too late with Vargas, and he starts finding his way back to an ERA near 5.00.

[sheetswannabe]

Ok, just got home for work, and Braun will be up 3rd. Hes gona get a double!

[Ennder]

I think Bush has been an incredibe bad luck pitcher this year. I also think that at this point his confidence is shaken and its making things worse. In my fantasy league I have stopped trying to buy low because I am simply not confident he'll get it together.

[Trowekamp]

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and we need to win NOW.

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I can't agree with this more... I understand the arguments.. but this is not a situation like 2 years ago when the Brewers played above their head to finish .500..

 

This team has the talent, experience, and depth to win now, especially in this division. I don't think they trade away a stud prospect for help but I definitely think they need to exhaust all options in the minors to take advantage..

 

If that means Gallardo and Villy are starting and Capellan and Thatcher end up in the bullpen, so be it...

 

25 years is long enough to continue to worry about arbitration in 5 or 6 years.

[Shampoo4U]

Walk for Jr., first time at SD.

[rluzinski]

Bush's career numbers don't indicate that his ceiling is that high.

 

I don't disagree but I still think Vargas would be the first to go if Yo is brought up. Also, regardless of who's chosen between Bush and Vargas, both are too valuable to simply be thrown into the bullpen, IMO. Now, if Melvin can find a way to trade a pitcher to make room...

 

Finally, I like villy but I'm not convinced his ceiling is very high. It would seem odd to me to take Bush out of the lineup for Villy.

 

Pretty good problem to have, I think. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[wibadgers23]

The bad news: Our pitching stinks tonight.

The good news: Will Inman tonight - 6 IP, 12 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER, 1.36 ERA

[Trowekamp]

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if Melvin can find a way to trade

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This comes up a lot in this forum.. especially talking OF's..

 

I just don't think there is a market for any of the players we would like to see traded...

 

What would we get for Mench, Vargas, Bush. etc...

 

I just don't see who would give much up for them.

 

Especially since we traded for each and they were all throw-ins basically each time and probably have less value now.

[sheetswannabe]

Heh, called that double.

[Ennder]

Somebody would take a chance on Vargas' ERA at this point almost for sure, we'd just have to accept minor league talent in return.

[crewcrazy]

Braun! J.J.! Back in it!

[sheetswannabe]

Heh, JJ says whatever you can do I can do better to Prince.

[DougJones43]

It's not quite over yet!

[Trowekamp]

this is setting up as a defining game of the season.. fight back from 7-0 and Braun homers to win it in the 9th...

 

Yes.. I drank lots of the Kool-aid tonight but legends have to start somewhere don't they?

[rluzinski]

Did someone stop watching this game!?

[M Skjellyfetti]

Wow, J.J. just won't give up that homer lead, will he?

[jlau20]

Was over at a friends, it was 7-0.

 

Get home turn the game on and see Braun hit a RBI double and JJ go yard and now it's 8-6.

 

Nice.

[rluzinski]

I just don't think there is a market for any of the players we would like to see traded...

 

Bush and to a lesser degree, Vargas, most certainly have value.

[Trowekamp]

Side benefit to Braun being up...

 

Brocail has to be like "whew.. made it through weeks, braun, hardy, and fielder" and he looks up and sees he still needs to face Jenkins and Hall...

[Past Member]

Congrats to Ryan on the 1st career hit. Now lets win this game

[sheetswannabe]

The good news: Will Inman tonight - 6 IP, 12 K's, 1 BB, 1 ER, 1.36 ERA

 

Wow, Gallardos doing good too. I love that we stunk before! Horray for draft picks!!