Cue Bobby McFerrin and his classic little ditty from the late 80's. In case anyone missed the news, the baseball team that resides in Wisconsin officially added a southpaw with a little bit of skill on Monday. Like so many of the experts were guilty of when the Mets landed Johan Santana, the Brewers have been declared the winners of the central and will be playing ball in October. Lou Piniella might have a few thoughts on that subject.... The Daily Herald's Bruce Miles ran the following quote … [Read more...]
Do the Cubs React?
According to several reports, the Brewers have acquired C.C. Sabathia from the Indians for a package of prospects centered around minor league slugger Matt LaPorta. Sabathia along with Ben Sheets gives Milwaukee the best one-two punch in the National League according to most of the experts, along with Brandon Webb and Dan Haren of the Diamondbacks. Peter Gammons reported during Sunday Night Baseball that the deal would be announced on Monday morning and many feel Sabathia will make his Brewers … [Read more...]
In Search of the Next Red Baron
The Cubs will enter play on Tuesday night against the Braves with the best record in baseball. The team is playing well in a surprisingly strong NL Central but most, including Lou Piniella, feels the team on the North Side needs to add a staring pitcher in order to keep up the pace. Several reports have indicated Jim Hendry is looking to add an arm to the rotation. Peter Gammons mentioned on Sunday night the names of Gil Meche, Randy Wolf and A.J. Burnett. While some, including Ken Rosenthal, … [Read more...]