The Week In Quotes: September 29-October 5 by Alex Carnevale
Baseball Prospectus —
... , on whether or not he was wearing a Milwaukee uniform for the last time. (Tom Haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ) "It's funny, because my [11-year-old] daughter said, 'Daddy, I heard on TV that if you did something-something you'd be one of only five players to ever do it. Coming out of her mouth, I said, 'Wow.' I think she's talking about the 400 home runs and something." Cubs center fielder ...
MIL Journal-Sentinel blog: Emotional Sheets says goodbyes
BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog —
MIL Journal-Sentinel blog: Emotional Sheets says goodbyes Ben Sheets was emotional after the Brewers’ season ended today with Game 4 of the NLDS, and for good reason. Sheets knew he almost certainly had worn a Milwaukee uniform for the last time. “Never say never,” said Sheets. “Cirillo thought he took it off and came back years later. You don’t know.” Still, Sheets’ red eyes and solemn words told the story. Sidelined in the playoffs by an elbow injury that capped four injury-plagued seasons, the veteran right-hander probably will be allowed to leave via free agency. ... ...
Sheets Done As A Brewer?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
... Some have suggested Ben Sheets' recent elbow injury increases his chances of re-signing with the Brewers, as it may lower his price. Beat writer Tom Haudricourt, however, says he will probably be allowed to leave via free agency. The pitcher won't rule out a return, but Haudricourt said "Sheets' red eyes and solemn words told the story." ...
Monday's Frosty Mug
Brew Crew Ball —
... Town Beat reviews Suppan's 2008 efforts. Baseball Musings wants to know why Yovani Gallardo didn't start.
Of course, members of the local (and in many cases, national) media were too busy watching the Packer game to get ready for yesterday's game. Perhaps the Brewers would have been better off if Corey Hart and Jeff Suppan had been watching the Packers, too.
This Brewer dugout photo, taken post-game, sums things up pretty nicely. Afterwards, Ben Sheets said his goodbyes in the locker room.
So would the NLDS have turned out ...
