Brewers Pitching the Problem
JSOnline is reporting To string together the number of victories the Milwaukee Brewers need to climb back into the playoff race, their pitching staff must stop getting pummeled by some of the worst teams in the league.
August a busy month for the BrewersMilwaukee Brewers fire Castro, send Hardy to minors, designate Hall for assignment
The Chicago Tribune is reporting The slumping Milwaukee Brewers have sent former All-Star shortstop J.J. Hardy to the minors, given up on third baseman Bill Hall and fired pitching coach Bill Castro.
Davis deadline passesjslonline is reporting The deadline has passed for the Brewers to work out a deal with Arizona for left-hander Doug Davis and there has been no announcement, so I have to assume he'll remain with the D-Backs.
Brewers might not land Davis Fox Sports is reporting the Brewers are not confident that they will acquire Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis, according to a major-league source.
Latest Brewer Notesmlb.com is reporting I just called Brewers general manager Doug Melvin to see if the news of Jeff Suppan's rib-cage strain -- an injury that often sends a pitcher to the disabled list -- changes his plan of attack for Friday's nonwaiver trade deadline.
The answer was no.
"We're still looking for guys who are available," Melvin said. "We'd like to get a starter. We'll have to wait a few days before we find out [about Suppan]. We'll evaluate then."
Brewers and Diamondbacks discussing a TradeThe Azcentral.com is reporting that the Brewers and Diamondbacks are discussing a trade.
Brewers Assistant General Manager Gord Ash wasn't specific on which players the teams have discussed, but Diamondbacks left-hander Doug Davis and Felipe Lopez are two names that would make sense logically.
Brewers need to add something to stay in the RaceMVN.Com is reporting that the Brewers and Cubs are lacking that something to take them "over the top". The site is reporting that Heading into this season, the Brewers knew that their pitching wouldn't be as good as it was down the stretch last season. Given the strength of their offense, however, they figured to be in okay shape, and one of the best records in baseball through May reinforced that idea. Unfortunately, things have gone downhill for the Brewers pretty quickly.
Brewers not looking to make trades ?The Chicago Tribune is reporting that “Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said he's not talking to any teams about trades, dispelling the notion that Milwaukee is looking for a second baseman or in the hunt for Padres starter Jake Peavy.”
Catalanotto signs with Brewersjsonline is reporting that veteran player Frank Catalanotto has signed a minor league deal with the Brewers. He will work out in Arizona and then the team will reassess to see if he can help out the "big team".
