Who gets the first start?

[DHonks]

Of our callups, who does everyone expect to get a start? My thought is that for a day game, perhaps Escobar gets the first start. While I'd like to see Gamel, Nelson, or Salome get a start, I think Escobar is first. It's also possible that Rottino could get a start at 3b or Catcher.

While the Brewers are up 4.5 games in the Wild Card, they're merely 4 back of the Cubs. Seeing as the Cubs face Harang tomorrow, there's a chance the Brewers could be up 6 in the Wild Card and be only 3 behind the Cubs at this time tomorrow night. When I figured they were likely to win the Wild Card by 4-5 games and finish 4-6 behind the Cubs, I thought it was likely we'd see a few starts by these guys.

[burniebrewer]

I think Ned keeps all of them as pinch hitters/runners during the stretch run.

 

I don't think any of them will see a start until any playoff seedings are established.

 

Basically, I think they are here just to experience everything and contribute in non-critical situations.

[dadofandrew]

Escobar maybe. Nelson possibly if Braun or Hart get a day off and the SP is a tough righty.

 

The best chance would be if Prince had to miss time.

[Ennder]

My bet is Gwynn starts in CF tomorrow.

[Legacy25GT]

Of the MLB first timers, Escobar is probably more likely than Gamel to get a start considering his defense isn't a liability. Probably won't happen for any of them until wins/losses don't matter any more.

[razzzorsharp]

Gwynn with Cameron hurt.

[bklynbrewcrew]

Unless games are meaningless none of them will start.

[1992casey]

Since J.J.'s shoulder issue, the Brewers have been pretty careful about giving him periodic days off. Unless Gwynn starts today (yuck), I'd say Escobar is likely to get the first start.

[2008 world champs]

This isn't the place for it but i always wondered why hurricaine or luis pena wasn't brought up to make it 40 players. I can relate it to the fact that I think a team can never have enough speed. Look now if Gwynn and Escobar start, who is the pinch runner late in the game if needed? I wondered about Stocker too.. Guys that are a "lock" to swipe an extra base are a premium especially in the stretch run.

 

my vote is .....gwynn as well.

[JJHardy7]

Nelson possibly if Braun or Hart get a day off and the SP is a tough righty.

 

I guess I don't see that unless it's an emergency. I really like Nelson, but if games are on the line I don't see him in the OF. He needs a little more seasoning there to at least be average. If Nelson starts in a non-emergency situation I'd think it would be at 1B.