Community Projections: Third Base
February 26, 2010
I'm a little behind schedule today so I'm not going to do anything fancy. I'll add up first and second base projections and post them tomorrow. Here's your basics:
CHONE: .264/.326/.412
ZiPS: .263/.316/.397
CHONE: .261/.331/.422
ZiPS: .239/.312/.382
There's a box for Counsell in the form as well, and other (which would encompass Joe Inglett). I'm really interested to see these two projections.
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Brewers trio has biomechanics tested
February 26, 2010The Brewers made baseball history of sorts on Friday when they began putting their Major League pitchers through a motion analysis exercise in a batting cage-turned laboratory at Maryvale Baseball Park.
Early injury stings Brewers’ Schafer
February 26, 2010Logan Schafer strained his left groin at the tail end of a workout in Minor League camp on Thursday afternoon and won't be able to participate in Major League camp.
New year, new state of mind for Braun
February 26, 2010Ryan Braun was not scheduled to be profiled in this space until next week, but when he shows up in camp quoting Jay-Z, taking a literary stroll with Henry David Thoreau and saying he believes he's on the verge of baseball greatness, you just have to adjust.
Fridays Frosty Mug
February 26, 2010
Some things to read well realizing what great pets dogs are.
Kyle is off for the day, so instead all you awesome Brewer fans get to spend in extra day with me, your loyal weekend editor (for this particular weekend). I know how exciting that is, so go ahead and catch your breath and let's get started!
I know that we have had discussions about manager Ken Macha around these parts, specifically relating to how long we think he might keep his position with the Brewers. According to Tom H, one thing Macha is working on improving this season is his demeanor with players. Also noted in that article is the fact that Alcides Escobar is the only player who hasn't reported to camp yet, though Tom says the Brewers "aren't unhappy." Adam McCalvy notes that Prince Fielder and Luis Cruz arrived yesterday, and Escobar should be reporting sometime today.
Unfortunately, Logan Schafer won't make it to the Major League camp this year because of injury. Last years Organizational Player of the Year hurt his groin badly enough yesterday that it will cause him to miss 2-3 weeks which, according to Gord Ash, would have been around the time Schafer would probably be cut.
Other notes from Brewers spring training:
A cliche "Player Coming Back From Injury"/"Trying to Live Up to Potential" story on the official site. Guess who it's about. That of course must be followed by the standard story of a players relationship with his father, this one about Corey Hart. Speaking of them, In-Between Hops finds that 17.5% of one of Tom H's blog posts is nothing but cliches. Brewers! Brewers! Keep Turning Up the Heat! takes a look at the battle for third base between Casey McGehee and Mat Gamel. Tom H. notes that, if needed, Jim Edmonds will be given the chance to be the Crew's back-up first baseman. Prince Fielder played all but four innings at the position last year, with McGehee being the back-up. And Witrado basically just rambles about how Carlos Gomez's bat speed is too fast.Other than BrewCrewBall, Miller Park Drunk is my favorite Brewers blog. And it's about to get even better as they are starting "a regular feature making fun of A-dub". In yesterday's installment, he takes apart the aforementioned Witrado article. If nothing else, I implore you to please click that link for the picture of A-Dubs.
Around the Majors:
Rangers: Voided Khalil Greene's contract.
Rays: Have tabled contract discussions with Carl Crawford until after the season.
Nationals: Have signed Rafael Martin
That twitter account under the name of Ozzie Guillen has certainly had the internet buzzing. Rumors were that it was actually his son who was doing the updates, but I guess it is the White Sox manager himself as Guillen discussed the hoopla it has caused.
Biz of Baseball reports that the MLB saw a record $6.6 Billion dollars in revenue last year, which sets a new record for the league despite the shaky economy.
That's all for today. That is, unless you are looking for a room to rent.
Museum to host Cactus League exhibit
February 26, 2010"Play Ball: The Cactus League Experience" opens Friday at the Arizona Museum for Youth in downtown Mesa. The growing exhibit will chronicle Arizona's role as a spring incubator for a hundred baseball summers.
Brewers Sporcle Is Dead, Long Live Brewers Sporcle
February 25, 2010Brewers Sporcle Is Dead, Long Live Brewers Sporcle
I have to admit, I'm addicted to Sporcle. Quitting cold turkey is out of the question, so to help everyone out, here's another Brewer-related Sporcle question regarding OBP since 1998. Tougher than it looks. The usual rules apply: post your score, but no posting answers until after 6pm Friday.
Strange to See…
February 25, 2010
I must admit, it’s strange to see Ben Sheets pitching in another team’s uniform. Then again, it’s strange seeing Ben Sheets actually pitching.
RFB archives will show that I haven’t always been the kindest to Milwaukee’s former ace, but I do wish him the best in 2010. And frankly, Sheets signing with a non-contending team that plays in an equally small market AND in a different league makes it that much easier to root for him.
So for God’s sake, win 20 games, Big Ben! It’ll put the A’s 22-140 on the season… but will still put a smile on my face. Earn that $10 M salary in the — likely — 90 innings you’ll pitch. Teach your “mechanics” to players that will (hopefully) one day be traded to Milwaukee at the deadline.
I’ll hold to the claim that I’m glad Ben Sheets isn’t a part of the Brewers this season. However, seeing him wearing new colors, surprisingly, feels a bit odd to me.
But best of luck Ben… but not the kind of luck that will bring you to an actual contender in 2011, yet luck nonetheless.
And if he happens to take public transit, I hope he doesn’t encounter this guy.
Weeks looking forward, never back
February 25, 2010Rickie Weeks has more surgical scars on his hands and wrists than healthy years in the big leagues. But if you think the Brewers' starting second baseman is stressing about whether the coming season will finally be his breakthrough, then you've got the wrong guy.
Injury dashes Schafer’s camp hopes
February 25, 2010