Estrada's contract purchased; Kintzler optioned to AAA; Merklinger DFA'd to clear 40-man spot for Estrada

[PrinceEatMeat]

I agree. Maybe Parra's calling is in the bullpen. Sure is looking that way. Hopefully he becomes a dynamite late reliever for us. That would be nice to see.

[dadofandrew]

Parra's career numbers as a reliever are very respectable. Add that to his velocity and LHness, he'd find a place on most any team.

[homer]

Manny Parra can't translate his ability into results. Guys like that usually find themselves shuffled from team to team. It's incredible that the Brewers have shown the patience they have with this guy compared say to Villanueva (who the Blue Jays are raving about by the way). I just don't see it happening and I will be surprised if he's a Brewer in September.

They are two totally different pitchers. One has a ceiling of a mid rotation starter, the other is a middle relief guy at best.

[thumperden]

Do we know if Parra throws primarily a 2-seam fastball or a 4-seam fastball? A 4-seam fastball has less movement, therefore is easier to track as a hitter than a 2-seam fastball. I know the solution can't be this simple. I'm just curious.

[GormanHarvey]

Do we know if Parra throws primarily a 2-seam fastball or a 4-seam fastball? A 4-seam fastball has less movement, therefore is easier to track as a hitter than a 2-seam fastball. I know the solution can't be this simple. I'm just curious.

Its a 4 seamer. Not many people can throw a 2 seamer 94-96. Kevin Brown had one of the hardest 2 seamers I've ever seen and I think it topped out at about 93. Plus Parra's his fastball is pretty straight. He may also have a 2 seamer in his arsenal, but I don't recall ever seeing it

 

 

[GoudaBrew]

Do we know if Parra throws primarily a 2-seam fastball or a 4-seam fastball? A 4-seam fastball has less movement, therefore is easier to track as a hitter than a 2-seam fastball. I know the solution can't be this simple. I'm just curious.

A 4-seamer. This article might interest you (written before the 2010 season). Manny's FB is BY FAR his worst pitch - in fact the rest of his arsenal is quite good. One would think that a fastball would be the easiest pitch to correct, but what do I know?

[thumperden]

If that's the case, which is likely, I'd have to assume that he hasn't been able to control the 2-seamer over the years. And he did have a confidence problem. It showed in his body language on and off the mound.

[And That]

Merklinger clears waivers, re-assigned to Huntsville.

[rjsafan]

Merklinger clears waivers, re-assigned to Huntsville.