http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/102 Recent articles about Chris Capuano en-us Some things to read while the Muppets make everything better (h/t Daily Drink). In the interest of getting it done as early as possible, today's Mug is bullet pointed again: Prince Fielder finished fourth in the NL MVP balloting, appearing on all 32 ballots and getting five second place votes (FanShot). Ryan Braun also appeared on 16 ballots en route to an 11th place finish, but was ranked no higher than fifth on any of them. The link above has the full voting. Hopefully we'll... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:31:13 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Tuesdays_Quick_and_Late_Mug/1626196 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/c/5c7772dcef7fde5e67edf595472b3ff17a227f9f/small/tmpphpHqOKsj.jpg Coming off a second Tommy John elbow ligament surgery and trying to make a major-league comeback, left-hander Chris Capuano was signed by the Milwaukee Brewers to a minor-league contract Monday, which includes an invitation to big league spring training. Capuano tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow during spring training in 2008 and after a short rehabilitation stint didn't help, he opted for surgery in May 2008. However, he suffered setbacks that prolonged him getting ba... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:55:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Crew_signs_Capuano_to_minor_deal/1620774 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Crew_signs_Capuano_to_minor_deal/1620774 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Crew_signs_Capuano_to_minor_deal/1620774 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ceccf3b0c1327a215d6a36292c2f37306a07166e/small/Aeon_All_Star_98dd.jpg Former All-Star left-hander Chris Capuano has signed a Minor League contract to return to the Brewers that includes an invitation to Major League Spring Training camp. Adam McC, as sussed out by Mykenk. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:35:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Former_All_Star_left_hander_Chris_Capuano_has_signed_a_Minor_League_contract_to_return_to_the/1620735 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Former_All_Star_left_hander_Chris_Capuano_has_signed_a_Minor_League_contract_to_return_to_the/1620735 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Former_All_Star_left_hander_Chris_Capuano_has_signed_a_Minor_League_contract_to_return_to_the/1620735 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ceccf3b0c1327a215d6a36292c2f37306a07166e/small/Aeon_All_Star_98dd.jpg According to the manager himself, Terry Francona always tells Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein to get a pitcher. Get me dat pitchah. I need dat pitchah. Sure. That sounds simple enough. But have you seen the free agent market? It's kind of ugly. Plus, what does Tito want exactly? A starter or reliever? Or a guy that can do both? Or a guy who he can beat in cribbage? Unlike this guy. There's one name that is intriguing to me and I think the Sox can grab him if they wish: Chri... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Terry_Francona_Wants_A_Pitcher_How_About_Chris_Capuano/1600154 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Terry_Francona_Wants_A_Pitcher_How_About_Chris_Capuano/1600154 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Terry_Francona_Wants_A_Pitcher_How_About_Chris_Capuano/1600154 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ceccf3b0c1327a215d6a36292c2f37306a07166e/small/Aeon_All_Star_98dd.jpg As noted in my FanPost of Sunday night, the deadline for filing major league and minor league reserve lists is fast approaching.  Eligible players not added to the major league 40-man roster by November 20 can be selected in the Rule 5 draft. What does it take to be eligible? If 19 or older on the June 5th before he signed his first contract, a player is eligible for the fourth Rule 5 draft after signing (usually after four years in the minors). If 18 or younger on the June 5th ... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Brewers_Rule_5_Draft_Eligible_Players/1582003 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/The_Brewers_Rule_5_Draft_Eligible_Players/1582003 More links to read in anticipation of John Smoltz's Red Sox debut...
 
 Larry Larue of the News Tribune reports that Adrian Beltre will need surgery on his shoulder at some point, but he's trying to play through the pain for now. He says he doesn't want teams to question his health when he becomes a free agent this winter.  
 Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel says we shouldn't expect to see Chris Capuano pitch in 2009.  
 Check out RotoAutho... Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:09:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Odds_And_Ends_Beltre_Capuano_Blanton/739113 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Odds_And_Ends_Beltre_Capuano_Blanton/739113 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Odds_And_Ends_Beltre_Capuano_Blanton/739113 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/e/ceccf3b0c1327a215d6a36292c2f37306a07166e/small/Aeon_All_Star_98dd.jpg As first seen on Livescience.com When Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Chris Capuano reports for spring training in April, he will be anxious to demonstrate the effects of a performance-enhancing off-season. His brain will benefit from a sharper focus while his throwing arm will boast an extra boost that has been missing since 2006. Stimulants? Steroids? Scandal? No need to panic, he just had LASIK surgery for his eyes and "Tommy John" surgery for his injured elbow. Of course, had he chose... Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:14:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/How_Should_Cheating_Be_Defined_In_Sports/455887 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/How_Should_Cheating_Be_Defined_In_Sports/455887 The Brewers have lost 18 straight games in which Chris Capuano has pitched for them. So ... here's some fitting anagrams of "Chris Capuano" Fri, 31 Aug 2007 19:24:06 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Chris_Capuano_A_Crap_Cushion/25526 http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/Chris_Capuano_A_Crap_Cushion/25526