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The Brewers Imploding Late In The Season? That's Odd [MLB]
Deadspin — ... going at it. And one year later almost to the day, Prince Fielder pounces on pitcher Manny Parra in the dugout and has to be physically restrained (video following the jump). Reds win, 6-3. See you next August, Brewers' fans! ...

Tuesday's Starting Five
What Would Oakley Do? — ... inning. Apparently, Fielder took issue with the fact that Parra was going to head into the clubhouse after being pulled for a pinch-hitter. He really wanted his company in the dugout. Like a lot. So, this really isn't about a divided clubhouse. The real issue is that Fielder wants to be close to Parra so badly that he can't bear the thought of him leaving, even if it's just to go down the tunnel into the locker room. Parra completes Fielder. [Ed Note: I was going to post the video, but MLB.com seems to the be only place to view it.] 4. Ryan Braun. After ...

Major Leaguers not demonstrating their toughness
The Victoria Times — [image] Major League Baseball players are often criticized for not being as tough as other athletes. I mean, you look at Matt Stairs and realize that you don't necessarily have to be a premier athlete to be a baseball player. But ballplayers have always asserted that they were just as tough as other athletes. This past week has done nothing to reinforce that opinion. There have been to incidents that have lead to an uproar, suspensions, fines, that sort of thing. Clearly, they must have been crazy to get that sort of attention, right? Well, maybe not. The first was this incident . If they weren't careful, a fight might have broken out. All we learned is that A.J. ...

Brewers Rotation Looks To Rebuild….
The Ghost of Moonlight Graham — Last year the Milwaukee Brewers made the post-season for the first time since the “Harvey Wallbanger” Brewers of 1982 made it all the way to the World Series. A lot of the Brewers success last year was fueled by their starting rotation. The Brewers finished 3rd in starters era in 2008 and were led by staff aces, CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets. 2009, however poses a new ...

Prince Fielder Off to Bad Start with Future Team
Bugs & Cranks — Angry. Following Guillermo Mota’s intentional plunking of Prince Fielder in L.A.’s 17-4 win Tuesday, Fielder rushed toward the Dodgers clubhouse, loudly cursing, to confront Mota. The Brewers all-star was restrained by teammates before an altercation could occur (VIDEO, h/t Deadspin), but incident still came with consequence. Prince Fielder is now ...