Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Brew Crew Buzz

Once again this year, it appears the Brewers will take us on another ride to a possible postseason berth. There are many rumblings and grumbling surrounding the Brewers, so let's talk about a few of them here.
First off, the undoing of this team, mark my words, is Rickie Weeks. One year ago you would have said I was off my rocker for making this statement. However, it appeared that Weeks had his wrist issues behind him, his fielding issues behind him, and he was starting to hit like the Rickie Weeks he was in college, when the Brewers took him with a top 5 pick. I've always been a fan of Weeks, and was very excited for him this season, until his injury. Only time will tell as to how difficult it will be to come back from this latest injury. From what I've heard, he should be fine, as it's the same exact injury he suffered to his other wrist and that seems to be just fine.
Now, on to the current roster. Bill Hall appears to be done like a doughnut. Why he sees any significant time is beyond me. I think it's time to make Gamel our everyday 3rd baseman and just live with the errors he may make early. He's going to hit, he just needs to play every day. I know it's tough to throw a rookie into the fire with a playoff team, but it can't be worse than Bildo playing the hot corner. Weeks' injury has forced this issue as otherwise, they could have platooned Counsell and Bill at 3rd and kept Gamel in AAA. The only other way I see it working is it they find a way to pull the trigger on the deal for Mark DeRosa from Cleveland to play 2nd base everyday. All I know is nobody is taking Bildo with the contract he has. I know it's up after next season, but he gets paid far too much for a guy batting .220.
Lastly, is the Jake Peavy issue. I would love to acquire this guy to shore up this pitching staff. Gallardo, great, Bush, over-achieving, Looper, good 4th-5th starter, Suppan, cross your fingers, and Parra, he's horrid. Put a fork in that D-bag, he's done. I think that's it's nearly impossible for the Brewers to get Peavy because they are less likely to give up the prospects that San Diego is going to want in return. I heard they wanted Alcides Escobar who is the SS of the future, and other prospects, possibly Gamel or Brett Lawrie another stud in the making down on the farm. Even though Peavy is friends with Trevor Hoffman and Ryan Braun, he's not coming to Milwaukee anytime soon. If he does, then I don't think I'm going to like what we've given up.
** I also just read online that the Tigers, Red Sox and one other team have inquired about Corey Hart. I say, anything we can get for Hart, is a good deal. If we can get an another outfielder or 2nd baseman and a minor leaguer for Hart, good riddance. He's just too shaky at the plate. Throw him breaking balls off the plate and he's the easiest out in the league.