Brewers Round Up: May 10, 2012
The Brewers lost to the Reds in heartbreaking fashion yesterday, wasting a phenomenal start by Zack Greinke and failing to capitalize with runners on base in the bottom of the 9th. The Reds took the...
View ArticleNyjer Morgan Heads Into 32nd Birthday On High Notes
Expecting Nyjer Morgan to star again in Milwaukee this season was a touch unrealistic. Morgan has shown he’s capable of great things — 2011′s combination of great play and maniacally excellent timing...
View ArticleFielding versus Bullpen: Efficiency
My dad called the other afternoon to talk about the Brewers. He asked me a simple question: is there any one stat that I can use to explain the difference between the 2011 and 2012 Brewers. I hmm’d and...
View ArticleHalfway Already? The Path to a Winning Season
Another day, another wild, high-scoring affair between the Brewers and Miami Marlins. I’m certain that we could find symbolism between the 2012 halfway point and American Independence, spurring one of...
View ArticleNyjer Morgan, Departing With Class
Nyjer Morgan played in game 162 for the Brewers with little fanfare, striking out swinging in the final inning of the season. His batting line fell to an ugly .240/.302/.308. His slump was a story as...
View Article“AHHHH GOTTA GO”: Brewers end the T-Plush era
The Brewers outrighted Nyjer Morgan to the minors on Thursday, ending his two-year stint in Milwaukee. It was probably the most predictable move the Brewers will make this offseason. From the day the...
View ArticleBest GIFs of 2012: Brewers Defense
If you missed it last week, we did a recap of some of the best Brewers .gifs when it came to baserunning. Today, we bring you the best defensive plays in .gif form. Crashing into walls! Behind-the-back...
View ArticleMiller Park’s Foul Ball Wall of Fame
It was the second inning of Friday’s game between the Brewers and Cardinals. Carlos Gomez stepped to the plate as the NL leader in batting average. After going 6-for-37 (.162 AVG) through the first...
View ArticleCould Carlos Gomez go 40-40?
In baseball’s modern era, the creation of the American League in 1901, there have been 236 no-hitters and 21 perfect games. 65 times pitchers have struck out four players in one inning, and 50 times...
View ArticleTwitter Mailbag: A Buffet of Goodies
As I do every Wednesday on Twitter, I ask for questions for the upcoming mailbag. This week, I added that I was taking “literally anything and I’m not kidding”, hoping to get some gems. And you guys...
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