myteamrivals.typepad.com - 7/9/2009
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...so let's get going.
Hey Brewer Nation! Thanks for dealing with our collective hiatus from the written word over the past couple of weeks. It's been a crazy length of time for both South Side Rob and me. Suffice it to say that my hiatus is over and I'll be posting more often going forward. ...
Hey Braun: Shut up and play baseball!
truebluebrewblog.com 7/7/2009 — I'm going to go ahead and take the unpopular opinion here and say that Ryan Braun need to stop running his mouth off. I know, he's the leader of the team. The captain, if you will, if baseball had such a designation. He's the only ...
All things Ryan Braun
danandsteve.com 7/7/2009 — Posted by Steve
A year ago I wrote a post about Ryan Braun that was not well-received by many. What I criticized him for last year has amazingly become a strength in just one season: his plate discipline. He has made tremendous strides in this area, and a year after his OBP was in the low [...]
Blue Jays Don’t Migrate to Milwaukee
thesportsbank.net 7/10/2009 —
By Melissa S. Wollering
Doug Melvin and I seem to share a media relations philosophy that I wish I could impress upon others. A trade or acquisition rumor is a waste of time UNLESS it becomes worth it to explain to you why the rumored possibility was silly, unbeneficial and not going to ...
Enough About Braun and Melvin, Please
thebuckychannel.com 7/7/2009 — So Ryan Braun said some things about how the Brewers pitching staff is struggling, and how they need another arm. Then Doug Melvin decided to come out to the media and tell us he was ticked off about what Braun had said. Now, the two guys are apparently going to get together and talk today to ...
Braun’s Comments
rightfieldbleachers.com 7/6/2009 —
By now, I’m sure you’ve all read them, but here’s a recap of some of what Braun said today after the game (cut out of the JSOnline article and the Brewers.com article ):
“We’re at the point right now where it would ...
Quote of the Day
bases.newsvine.com 7/7/2009 — Future assistant to the travelling secretary?
"We all work every day from 9 a.m. to midnight, and basically 12 months a year. I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
Melvin to Acquire His "Halladay" Bonus?
community.sportsbubbler.com 7/20/2009 — With the news that Dave Bush may be sidelined longer than expected, Doug Melvin and the Milwaukee Brewers have begun to expediate their search for an impact starting pitcher that could transform their squad -- much like how CC Sabathia did last ...
There’s Smoke on Halladay
rightfieldbleachers.com 7/20/2009 —
I’m not saying Doug Melvin is about to lock in a trade for Roy Halladay, but it is clear the Brewers are very serious about trying to land the ace. And it’s Melvin’s increasing levels of vagueness that are tipping his hand.
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Braun: Let's make a deal
jsonline.com 7/5/2009 — July 5, 2009 Chicago - After the Brewers lost for the third time in their four-game series against the Cubs today, 8-2, all-star leftfielder Ryan Braun said he would like to see general manager Doug Melvin make a trade to help the club's pitching."I ...
Braun calls out Brewers’ pitching staff
scoresreport.com 7/6/2009 —
Following the Brewers’ 8-2 loss to the punch less Cubs on Sunday, Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun called out his pitching staff and said that he hoped the club would make a move to acquire more help.
“Their starting pitching is a lot better than ours,” Braun said after the ...