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Now you knew this was going to happen as you can only keep calling on the bullpen so often before they start to struggle. Mark DiFelice loaded the bases with a couple of intentional walks and the guy he needed out he walked as the Cubs got a 2-1 vivtory over the Milwaukee Brewers in [...]
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July 04, 2009
Going into the season, nobody could’ve expected the output waiver wire pickup-turned-NL Rookie of the Year candidate Casey McGehee has given the first place Milwaukee Brewers so far. Only by way of a season-ending injury to Rickie Weeks, a series of ineffective or inexperienced platooned infielders ahead of him and taking advantage of every opportunity thrown his way has...
Via MLB Trade Rumors
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July 03, 2009
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports that three teams with "at least some level of interest" in starter Ben Sheets say he he won't be able to help a big league team this year. He's five months removed from flexor tendon surgery, an operation that kept Jason Jennings out for a year and a half.Given the shortage of elite pitching available, Sheets will be among the...
Via Chicago Tribune
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July 03, 2009
Sam Fuld to leadoff Saturday against Milwaukee Brewers
Manager Lou Piniella declined to discuss the move for Saturday's game against Milwaukee, except to say "we'll probably make a few adjustments with our lineup."
Follow A-Ram: His rehab stint with Kane County
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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July 04, 2009
There's no question Prince Fielder is deserving of his second career all-star selection.
But that's where the certainties end. Fielder, for all the numbers he's posted and gusto he brings to the sport, isn't a surefire lock this year thanks to a logjam at his position and no designated hitter.
Via Another Cubs Blog
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July 03, 2009
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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July 05, 2009
Ryan Braun has said it before. And after the Brewers lost three of four games at Wrigley Field, the newly minted two-time all-star said it again Sunday. He'd like Doug Melvin to make a trade to improve the club, although he is aware the trade market has been bleak to this point.
Via CBSSports.com
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July 04, 2009
Rookie Casey McGehee had a career high four hits and five RBI to help the Milwaukee Brewers pound Rich Harden and the Chicago Cubs 11-2 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak.
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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July 02, 2009
With no recent off days on the schedule and an injury-thinned rotation, Brewers manager Ken Macha didn't have the luxury of lining up his best pitcher, Yovani Gallardo, to pitch in the four-game series against Chicago.
Via Chicago Sun Times
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July 04, 2009
Rookie Casey McGehee had a career high four hits and five RBIs to help the Milwaukee Brewers pound Rich Harden and the Cubs 11-2 on Saturday to snap a three-game losing streak. Mike Cameron and J.J. Hardy also went deep to back a solid effort by Braden Looper (7-4). But McGahee delivered his best performance against the organization that let him go during the offseason.
Via Sports ? Brews ? JSOnline
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July 03, 2009
Jeff Suppan has been a much more effective pitcher on the road this season:
Via Chicago Sun Times
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July 04, 2009
Pitching and defense win games, as the Cubs proved Friday in a 2-1 walk-off victory in 10 innings, their second straight win to open a crucial series against the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field. But manager Lou Piniella is tired of missing the hitting.
Via bleacherreport.com
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July 05, 2009
Ryan Braun relishes being a superstar for a major league baseball
team. He wants the bat in his hand during a pressure situation, and he
is willing to except any blame for the shot to capture all the glory.
Braun has turned into a leader not only on the field but off as
well. After a series with the Boston Red Sox last May, Braun said the
Brewers' effort wasn't good...
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