Young BrewCrew
When Sheets went down, I thought the Brewers were going to roll over and let the Cubs right by them in the standings. However, after their last couple of games I think they may still be able to hang on. Gallardo was quite impressive in last night's win and today Parra got to see his first major league action. He looked incredible in an inning and a third. Struck out 3 of the 5 hitters while throwing 15 pitches (13 for strikes.) Does anyone know if Parra will crack the starting lineup or will he just be used as a reliever for the rest of the year?
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Parra
I hope after tonight they give this a second thought and keep him in the pen for this season as Parra looks a hell of a lot better than Shouse.
Parra looks like a pretty good sleeper for next season.
by joltin joe dimaggio on Jul 21, 2007 12:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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Matt
by WayneCampbell05 on Jul 21, 2007 12:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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The Brewers have gotten already so many contributions from their youngsters this year that you expect it to end. Breakout seasons for Hardy, Braun, Fielder and Hart while some guys expected to be better have floundered - Weeks, Hall, Bush and Capuano.
If Gallardo is as good as Sheets, don't you think he'd be pitching alongside with him in the rotation all year? He's got the stuff but he probably doesn't have the experience or knowledge. At least that's the right approach any ballclub should take - just look at Homer's struggles so far this season in Cincinnati as he dominated the minors like Gallardo.
by RedHopeful on Jul 21, 2007 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rest of your statement is spot on
by Trenchtown on Jul 21, 2007 5:26 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deep Thoughts
BTW, while the Brewers were going 3-7 before the break, the Cubs were only 6-4. Despite going 20-5 they've only made up 4-5 games in the standings too. Believe me, it's been incredibly frustrating watching this terrific winning streak and still be 2 1/2 games out. I know it can't last and I think the Brew Crew are just as good as ever. They're a very good team even without Hall & Sheets. Also, if you look at their stats, Gallardo was much better than Bailey. All the strikeouts with little of the control problems Homer had. Mahalo
Matt
by WayneCampbell05 on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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