Disciples of Uecker

I’ve written about 2500 words on baserunning at You Know, And That this week. Time to spread the wealth here. The Brewers lost 5-4 last night and most of the fault for the loss should fairly go to either: Shaun Marcum, who gave up a… [More]

Potentially part of a series, if this interests people. When Prince Fielder bats, particularly with nobody on base, he faces a shift like this: This type of shift leaves the entire left side of the infield open – almost surely, any bunt attempt which stayed… [More]

Alternate Title: I Ramble My Way Through Voting For All-Stars We’re sitting a little under a month away from the All-Star Game, so it’s time to take a look at who deserves the call from our Milwaukee Brewers. I think you can look at the… [More]

In case you haven’t yet heard, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard signed a 5 year, $125 million contract that will begin in 2012, carrying through 2016, including an utterly ridiculous $10 million buyout on a $23 million option for 2017. Those will be Howard’s age… [More]

According to the definition of the start, Yovani Gallardo’s 5 IP, 10 K, 3 H, 0 R start tonight was not of the “quality” variety. I beg to differ – Gallardo showed tonight much of what gives him the potential to be a true ace… [More]

Starter: Prince Fielder On the Farm: Mat Gamel? CHONE Projections   This is Prince Fielder’s world, and we’re all living in it. Prince is a legitimate superstar and a threat for 50 homers year in and year out. Sure, there will be questions about whether… [More]