The Daily Grind is a daily compilation of Brewer's stories from across the internets. Today is Thursday. This is Thursday's Grind.
*Author's Note: There was no grind yesterday. I was too enthralled with the US's win over Spain.
Game Cast: Brewers v. Twins
Story: Tom Haudricourt's Odds and Ends.
Story: Errors help end Brewer's losing streak.
Check it: Thursday's Frosty Mug
Check it: The Twins have a little league defense?
Check it: Bernie's Crew gives us Thursday's Quotables.
Check it: Right Field Bleachers updates us on Arnett's first outing.
Check it: Word on the rotation.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Brewers As AllStars
Should have done this sooner, but here is the link where you can begin voting for the Brewers to make the All Star Team.
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Tom's Twittering Tweets Starring a Shaved Goatee and a Park in Disrepair
Melvin says (on local ESPN 540 radio) that indoor batting cages are still in disrepair after flooding. So, no indoor cage work.
Doug Melvin says players were told not to report until 3 p.m. to allow workers to continue fixing damage from weekend flood in clubhouses.
Shaved off the goatee today. Just too hot for it. Tried pasting it on my head to give me some hair there but didn't work too well.
Big home stand starts tonight for pitching-challenged Brewers. Twins, Giants and Mets. Rotation needs to be squared away.. and soon.
Doug Melvin says players were told not to report until 3 p.m. to allow workers to continue fixing damage from weekend flood in clubhouses.
Shaved off the goatee today. Just too hot for it. Tried pasting it on my head to give me some hair there but didn't work too well.
Big home stand starts tonight for pitching-challenged Brewers. Twins, Giants and Mets. Rotation needs to be squared away.. and soon.
The Daily Grind Starring Pitching Problems
The Daily Grind is a collection of Brewer's stories from across the internets. Today is Tuesday. This is Tuesday's Grind.
Story: Anthony Witrado educates us all on Gamel's comfort level in the majors.
Story: Via the MJSs Brewers Blog, Tom Haudricourt reports on Doug Melvin's interview on ESPN Radio.
Story: The Brewers will host a BLOCK PARTY!
Check it: Brew Crew Ball interviews third round pick Josh Prince.
Check it: The Brew Crew Ball Tuesday Frost Mug.
Check it: Tuesday's "Round Em' Up"
Check it: Via Right Field Bleachers: Can enough be said about our pitching staff problems?
Check it: A review of how the Crew finished last week.
Check it: Let's say as much as we can about roster moves!
Tuesday, June 23rd Lineup
Here is tonight's lineup via Haudricourt:
Here is the Brewers' lineup:
C Jason Kendall
2B Casey McGehee
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
CF Mike CameronSS
J.J. Hardy
3B Bill Hall
RHP Jeff Suppan
I guess Macha wants the righties in there vs. Liriano. I'm not sure about the Kendall leadoff, he went 1-6 the last time he led off.
Here is the Brewers' lineup:
C Jason Kendall
2B Casey McGehee
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
CF Mike CameronSS
J.J. Hardy
3B Bill Hall
RHP Jeff Suppan
I guess Macha wants the righties in there vs. Liriano. I'm not sure about the Kendall leadoff, he went 1-6 the last time he led off.
NL Central News and Double Play Balls.
ESPN's Elias says...that the Cubs are particularly bad when it comes to run support. They lead the MLB in losses (6), when they give up 2 runs or less to the opposing team.
He also says...Albert Pujols has came into a GIDP possibility against a reliever 17 times in the last 3 seasons. Last night, Brian Stokes got him to ground-into-a-double-play for only the second time of those 17 instances.
This got me thinking, how good is the Brewers pitching staff at getting opposing batters to GIDP?
According to Fox Sports stats, there are no Brewers pitchers that reach the top 50.
Braden Looper is in at #55 in the MLB with 8 GIDP, Jeff Suppan at #77 with 7 GIDP. Gallardo, Dave Bush and Manny Parra all have 6.
We all know that the GIDP is a pitcher's best friend and certainly helps get out of tough in-game situations, but it isn't necessarily noticeable during the games that we don't have a single or a couple pitchers that are "good" at inducing the double play.
Here are the top 5:
Zach Duke - PIT - 14
Brett Anderson - OAK - 12
Bronson Arroyo - CIN - 12
Aaron Cook - COL - 12
Felix Hernandez - SEA - 12
An interesting note of that top 5 is that 2 of the have ERAs over 5 (Arroyo and Anderson) but all have 7 or more wins besides Anderson (3-7).
Now we have to look at the other side of the plate. In 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers were an MLB best in grounding into double plays with only 97. The Chicago White Sox led with 157, almost one every game.
In 2009, the Brewers find themselves in the middle of the pack at #15 in grounding into double plays 57 times. Certainly, double play balls kill rallies of any sort, but it doesn't seem like they are hurting the Brewers that bad and certainly helped the Brewers make the post-season last year in sporting the best rate in baseball.
He also says...Albert Pujols has came into a GIDP possibility against a reliever 17 times in the last 3 seasons. Last night, Brian Stokes got him to ground-into-a-double-play for only the second time of those 17 instances.
This got me thinking, how good is the Brewers pitching staff at getting opposing batters to GIDP?
According to Fox Sports stats, there are no Brewers pitchers that reach the top 50.
Braden Looper is in at #55 in the MLB with 8 GIDP, Jeff Suppan at #77 with 7 GIDP. Gallardo, Dave Bush and Manny Parra all have 6.
We all know that the GIDP is a pitcher's best friend and certainly helps get out of tough in-game situations, but it isn't necessarily noticeable during the games that we don't have a single or a couple pitchers that are "good" at inducing the double play.
Here are the top 5:
Zach Duke - PIT - 14
Brett Anderson - OAK - 12
Bronson Arroyo - CIN - 12
Aaron Cook - COL - 12
Felix Hernandez - SEA - 12
An interesting note of that top 5 is that 2 of the have ERAs over 5 (Arroyo and Anderson) but all have 7 or more wins besides Anderson (3-7).
Now we have to look at the other side of the plate. In 2008, the Milwaukee Brewers were an MLB best in grounding into double plays with only 97. The Chicago White Sox led with 157, almost one every game.
In 2009, the Brewers find themselves in the middle of the pack at #15 in grounding into double plays 57 times. Certainly, double play balls kill rallies of any sort, but it doesn't seem like they are hurting the Brewers that bad and certainly helped the Brewers make the post-season last year in sporting the best rate in baseball.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Daily Grind Starring Justin Verlander's Near Ownage
The Daily Grind is a collection of the day's Brewer stories from across the internets. Today is Monday. This is Monday's Grind.
Story: Anthony Witrado muses over Justin Verlanders near owning of the Crew.
Check it: The new coolest thing ever: MJS has created a Brewers HR Database!
Story: Bush likely to miss next start.
Story: Tom Haudricourt reports the Brewers will unveil a new monument before Tuesday's game.
Story: Miller Park fully operational after flooding.
Check it: Via Brew Crew Ball: The Monday Mug.
Check it: Not exactly Brewers, but the Big League Stew has identified Alfonso Soriano as one of the worst lead-off hitters in the league. Duh.
Check it: Via MLB Trade Rumors, Brewers looking for possible rotation fixes.
Check it: Via Bernies Crew: Monday's "Round Em Up"
Check it: Right Field Bleacher's was correct about McGehee.
Check it: More on Bush from Brewer's Bar
Photo Credit: The Associated Press
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Tom's Twittering Tweets - Starring a Pitching Rotation in Trouble
With RHP Dave Bush having "arm fatigue" and LHP Manny Parra in the minors working on command, Brewers' rotation is in trouble right now.
-The ongoing series of short outings by Brewers starters is chewing the bullpen to pieces. They need a deep outing by Gallardo on Sunday.
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Brewers have to be really worried about RHP Dave Bush now. In two starts on this road trip, he surrendered 13 runs in 6 1/3 innings.
Justin Verlander faces the Brewers tomorrow, just past the 2nd anniversary (6/12/07) of his no-hitter against them at Comerica Park.
Brewers 1B Prince Fielder has 67 RBI in 67 games. I'm no math major but I believe that works out to one per game. Not a bad pace.Cleveland's bullpen picked up in Chicago yesterday right where it left off against the Brewers earlier in the week. P-U!!!
Glavine says he won't pitch this season, so Brewers fans can scratch him off their wish list. Wasn't much of an option to begin with.
Going to talk about the Brewers on ESPN2's "First Take" in about five minutes, if you're interested.
Brewers asst. GM Gord Ash tells me that the trainers do not consider Ryan Braun's lower back tightness a serious issue. Left game last nite.
-The ongoing series of short outings by Brewers starters is chewing the bullpen to pieces. They need a deep outing by Gallardo on Sunday.
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Brewers have to be really worried about RHP Dave Bush now. In two starts on this road trip, he surrendered 13 runs in 6 1/3 innings.
Justin Verlander faces the Brewers tomorrow, just past the 2nd anniversary (6/12/07) of his no-hitter against them at Comerica Park.
Brewers 1B Prince Fielder has 67 RBI in 67 games. I'm no math major but I believe that works out to one per game. Not a bad pace.Cleveland's bullpen picked up in Chicago yesterday right where it left off against the Brewers earlier in the week. P-U!!!
Glavine says he won't pitch this season, so Brewers fans can scratch him off their wish list. Wasn't much of an option to begin with.
Going to talk about the Brewers on ESPN2's "First Take" in about five minutes, if you're interested.
Brewers asst. GM Gord Ash tells me that the trainers do not consider Ryan Braun's lower back tightness a serious issue. Left game last nite.
Grinding the Grind Starring a Good Ole' Fashioned Interleague Sweep and Possibly Another?
The Daily Grind is a compilation of Brewer's stories from around the internets. The Grinding Grind is what happens when you forget to pay your Mediacom bill and lose internet for three days. Today is Sunday. This is Sunday's Grinds.
No picture again today, just a happy sweep and a sad sweep. The Crew up a three game series at home against the Twinkies on Tuesday.
Story: After sweeping the Indians, the Brewer's suffer their own sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers.
Game Summary: Anthony Witrado goes inning by inning on game 3, Brewers Tigers.
Story: From Saturday: Witrado - interest in Pedro Martinez is "low"
Story: From Friday: Mike Cameron's sentence reduced.
Check it: Brew Crew Ball comments on the "suspect" nature of the Crew's pitching staff.
Story: Dave Bush has a "fatigued" arm.
Story: From Saturday: Bernie's Crew muses over whether chicks dig the long ball anymore.
Check it: Friday's "Round em Up" from Bernie's Crew.
Check it: Out of Right Field.
Check it: From: Right Field Bleachers, AWWWW shucks, is Ryan Braun single again?
Check it: a few more Brewer's signings.
Story: Brewers Bar offers some possible rest for Dave Bush.
No picture again today, just a happy sweep and a sad sweep. The Crew up a three game series at home against the Twinkies on Tuesday.
Story: After sweeping the Indians, the Brewer's suffer their own sweep at the hands of the Detroit Tigers.
Game Summary: Anthony Witrado goes inning by inning on game 3, Brewers Tigers.
Story: From Saturday: Witrado - interest in Pedro Martinez is "low"
Story: From Friday: Mike Cameron's sentence reduced.
Check it: Brew Crew Ball comments on the "suspect" nature of the Crew's pitching staff.
Story: Dave Bush has a "fatigued" arm.
Story: From Saturday: Bernie's Crew muses over whether chicks dig the long ball anymore.
Check it: Friday's "Round em Up" from Bernie's Crew.
Check it: Out of Right Field.
Check it: From: Right Field Bleachers, AWWWW shucks, is Ryan Braun single again?
Check it: a few more Brewer's signings.
Story: Brewers Bar offers some possible rest for Dave Bush.
Sounds of the Farm
In attempts to make this a legitimately followed Brewer's Blog, we have begun to add authors. The first is Shawn Gorman, a University of Iowa Colleague of mine spending his summer around the Nashville area. This will give Shawn the ability to follow the Nashville Sounds, Milwaukee's current AAA affiliate. He needs your help! Read his article and please respond.
Sounds of the Farm - Nashville vs. Round Rock (Astros) June 17, 2009
By: Shawn Gorman
First off, thanks Nate for giving me the opportunity to update Brewer fans on their Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. Being a White Sox fan, I can safely say I share a similar passion with Brewer fans…I think it goes without explanation. I’ll be in Nashville this summer - and while working here - attending a bunch of Sound games. I have a good eye for talent, so hopefully I can provide some insight on the progress of soon-to-be Brewers.
I understand many of you are wondering how Manny Parra fared after his disastrous three weeks (32 earned runs, 0-4), his last coming against the White Sox. (Sorry, but giving up 6 runs against my Sox is a difficult feat). He came out firing, getting 4 K’s in the first two frames, including Reggie Abercrombie swinging twice, but managed to walk two and load the bases in the first…eventually giving up a two out RBI single. Parra settled down in the third and fourth, keeping Michael Garciaparra busy as four of the six batters were retired on 4-3 putouts. In the fifth, Parra gave up a two out single with a man on third and put his glove up to his mouth to let out some frustration, and seemed rattled for his remaining time on the mound. He walked two of the next three batters and threw a lazy pickoff attempt past first, allowing a runner to advance into scoring position in a close game. His anxiety was understandable, even at a minor league level, considering what he had just been through at the pro level. At times he looked in control against a fair Round Rock lineup, especially with his off-speed pitches. His fastball was hit hard when elevated, as one would expect, but it was elevated too much for my liking. Ultimately, baseball is a numbers game, and maybe Parra (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER) just needed a quality start to regain some confidence.
My other observation from the afternoon involves 2B/OF Jason Bourgeois. Drafted in the 2nd round in 2000, he made his major league debut last season for the White Sox. (My endorsement has nothing to do with being a south side homer. In fact, I had to do some research to find out he was a journeyman that first made it with the Sox). Bourgeois was named the Pacific Coast League player of the week this June after hitting .530 (13-25) with six runs and four steals. He continued to impress by going 3 for 5 Wednesday, including a walk-off single in the 11th. The ball looks like a hot air balloon to him right now, so if the Brewers are looking for a multi-position speedster with a high OBP to spell Craig Counsell or Cory Hart as the dog days approach, don’t be surprised to see Bourgeois being that guy.
What I need from you, Brewer faithful, is some feedback. What players do you want progress on? What tendencies should I focus on for pitchers? Hitters? I am unfamiliar with the Brewers farm system, and not as qualified as many of you (let alone a scout) to write about these players, so your suggestions are invaluable. I’ll do the best I can to provide accurate updates throughout the summer. Hope you enjoy.
Sounds of the Farm - Nashville vs. Round Rock (Astros) June 17, 2009
By: Shawn Gorman
First off, thanks Nate for giving me the opportunity to update Brewer fans on their Triple-A affiliate, the Nashville Sounds. Being a White Sox fan, I can safely say I share a similar passion with Brewer fans…I think it goes without explanation. I’ll be in Nashville this summer - and while working here - attending a bunch of Sound games. I have a good eye for talent, so hopefully I can provide some insight on the progress of soon-to-be Brewers.
I understand many of you are wondering how Manny Parra fared after his disastrous three weeks (32 earned runs, 0-4), his last coming against the White Sox. (Sorry, but giving up 6 runs against my Sox is a difficult feat). He came out firing, getting 4 K’s in the first two frames, including Reggie Abercrombie swinging twice, but managed to walk two and load the bases in the first…eventually giving up a two out RBI single. Parra settled down in the third and fourth, keeping Michael Garciaparra busy as four of the six batters were retired on 4-3 putouts. In the fifth, Parra gave up a two out single with a man on third and put his glove up to his mouth to let out some frustration, and seemed rattled for his remaining time on the mound. He walked two of the next three batters and threw a lazy pickoff attempt past first, allowing a runner to advance into scoring position in a close game. His anxiety was understandable, even at a minor league level, considering what he had just been through at the pro level. At times he looked in control against a fair Round Rock lineup, especially with his off-speed pitches. His fastball was hit hard when elevated, as one would expect, but it was elevated too much for my liking. Ultimately, baseball is a numbers game, and maybe Parra (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER) just needed a quality start to regain some confidence.
My other observation from the afternoon involves 2B/OF Jason Bourgeois. Drafted in the 2nd round in 2000, he made his major league debut last season for the White Sox. (My endorsement has nothing to do with being a south side homer. In fact, I had to do some research to find out he was a journeyman that first made it with the Sox). Bourgeois was named the Pacific Coast League player of the week this June after hitting .530 (13-25) with six runs and four steals. He continued to impress by going 3 for 5 Wednesday, including a walk-off single in the 11th. The ball looks like a hot air balloon to him right now, so if the Brewers are looking for a multi-position speedster with a high OBP to spell Craig Counsell or Cory Hart as the dog days approach, don’t be surprised to see Bourgeois being that guy.
What I need from you, Brewer faithful, is some feedback. What players do you want progress on? What tendencies should I focus on for pitchers? Hitters? I am unfamiliar with the Brewers farm system, and not as qualified as many of you (let alone a scout) to write about these players, so your suggestions are invaluable. I’ll do the best I can to provide accurate updates throughout the summer. Hope you enjoy.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Internet Ridic Slow
My internets are sucking right now. Will post the grind and much more later this afternoon.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Tom's Twittering Tweets
We were just told "due to approaching storm game time is TBA" in Cleveland tonight. Both ominious and ambiguous.
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Tarp has been on the field despite sunny skies the last 3 hours so something must be coming. Or the tarp crew went out for dinner.
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Has cleared up in Cleveland but tarp still on the field. Looking better for avoiding dreaded make-up on mutual off day tomorrow.
Kendall leading off for Brewers tonight. McGehee out with sore right knee and left ankle.
Raining as hard as it can rain in Cleveland today. Supposed to be like that most of the day. Hopefully, it stops in time for Brewers-Indians
Saw that Texas GM Jon Daniels said in an online chat that Ben Sheets isn't physically ready to pitch yet but they're staying in touch.
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If Sheets pitches for any team this season, you have to think it would be Texas. They were ready to deal before Sheets had elbow surgery.
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Tarp has been on the field despite sunny skies the last 3 hours so something must be coming. Or the tarp crew went out for dinner.
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Has cleared up in Cleveland but tarp still on the field. Looking better for avoiding dreaded make-up on mutual off day tomorrow.
Kendall leading off for Brewers tonight. McGehee out with sore right knee and left ankle.
Raining as hard as it can rain in Cleveland today. Supposed to be like that most of the day. Hopefully, it stops in time for Brewers-Indians
Saw that Texas GM Jon Daniels said in an online chat that Ben Sheets isn't physically ready to pitch yet but they're staying in touch.
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If Sheets pitches for any team this season, you have to think it would be Texas. They were ready to deal before Sheets had elbow surgery.
Let's Get a Little Fever Going
Just Enjoy:
The best invention other? Yea, probably.
This is the only place I could find video of Fielder's Slam. I'm still looking for Uecker's call of it if anyone has it....
The best invention other? Yea, probably.
This is the only place I could find video of Fielder's Slam. I'm still looking for Uecker's call of it if anyone has it....
Follow Manny Para's Start Right Now
Manny Para is currently pitching for the Nashville Sounds. Check out his progress HERE.
Thanks for the heads up from Brew Crew Ball
Thanks for the heads up from Brew Crew Ball
The Daily Grind Starring...
Manny Para - but I don't even really want to put a picture of him up.
Daily Grind is the daily Brewer's stories from around the Internets. Today is Wednesday. This is Wednesdays Grind.
Story: Tom Haudricourt of MJS points to the critical at bats by slumping players as the contributing factor in last night's 7-5 win over the tribe.
Story: Manny Para is starting today for the AAA Nashville Sounds.
Audio: of last night's post game wrap up.
Check it: Wednesday's Mug from Brew Crew Ball.
Check it: Wednesday's "Round em Up" from Bernie's Crew.
Check it: Right Field Bleachers has some kinder words for Jason Kendall.
Check it: I missed this nice little write-up on Fielder and Braun from the Big League Stew.
Daily Grind is the daily Brewer's stories from around the Internets. Today is Wednesday. This is Wednesdays Grind.
Story: Tom Haudricourt of MJS points to the critical at bats by slumping players as the contributing factor in last night's 7-5 win over the tribe.
Story: Manny Para is starting today for the AAA Nashville Sounds.
Audio: of last night's post game wrap up.
Check it: Wednesday's Mug from Brew Crew Ball.
Check it: Wednesday's "Round em Up" from Bernie's Crew.
Check it: Right Field Bleachers has some kinder words for Jason Kendall.
Check it: I missed this nice little write-up on Fielder and Braun from the Big League Stew.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tom's Twittering Tweets
With the emergence of Twitter as a quasi-semi-legit, although totally relevant social medium, I would like to add another daily offering. I would like to post the Tweets of MJS Brewers writer Tom Haudricourt. Leave me a comment on whether you like this addition or not.
First, here is how to follow Haudricourt yourself. (if you so choose to dl twitter): http://twitter.com/Haudricourt
And here are his thoughts:
Brewers SS J.J. Hardy, in 0-for-28 skid, gets dropped from the second spot to eighth for the interleague game tonight in Cleveland.28 minutes ago from web
NL Central is 10-20 in interleague play. And there's only one winning team in the AL Central, the division they're playing.
Just arrived in Cleveland. Beautiful day on the shore of Lake Erie. Brewers (1-5) looking to prove they can compete with AL Central.
Not a great week for supposed contending teams in the NL Central. Brewers, Cardinals, Reds and Cubs struggling. Pirates playing best now.
First, here is how to follow Haudricourt yourself. (if you so choose to dl twitter): http://twitter.com/Haudricourt
And here are his thoughts:
Brewers SS J.J. Hardy, in 0-for-28 skid, gets dropped from the second spot to eighth for the interleague game tonight in Cleveland.28 minutes ago from web
NL Central is 10-20 in interleague play. And there's only one winning team in the AL Central, the division they're playing.
Just arrived in Cleveland. Beautiful day on the shore of Lake Erie. Brewers (1-5) looking to prove they can compete with AL Central.
Not a great week for supposed contending teams in the NL Central. Brewers, Cardinals, Reds and Cubs struggling. Pirates playing best now.
The Daily Grind starring the Decline and Fall of J.J. Hardy?
Daily Grind is the days Milwaukee Brewer's stories from across the Internets. Today is Monday. This is Monday's Grind:
Story Here: Anthony Witrado of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel addresses Trevor Hoffman's first blown save of the season.
Audio Clip: The Brewer's announce the signing of Eric Arnett.
Tom Haudricourt provided two posts on MJS's Brewer Blog today. First: the new lineup against Carl Pavano tonight, with J.J. batting 7th and Second: Haudricourt poses the question, what exactly should the crew do with Mr. Hardy?
Story: Michael Hunt gives his opinion on the MLB Draft.
Check it: The Monday Mug from Brewers Crew Ball
Game Stats: Bernie's Crew updates you on the minor league action in Nashville.
Story: Right Field Bleachers is pretty pissed about the way opposing pitchers have been hitting the Brewers this season.
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Reaction to Vincent Paper
*Note: For those of you checking this blog for it's Brewers coverage, this post is in accordance with my sports journalism course through the University of Iowa.
1. Vincent uses the following factors to gauge whether media coverage of the genders is equitable: -Quantity of Coverage (number of articles, words, paragraphs, headlines, photographs, size of articles, headlines and photographs).
-Quality of Coverage - Position in the Newspaper (front page, front page of sports section, sports section, other sections).
-Position of the Page (top, middle, bottom).
-Content and Quality of the Photograph (type vs. color or black and white).
-Balanced coverage of female-appropriate and female-inappropriate sports.
-Avoid mixing stories of female athletes with male athletes.
-Avoid trivialized and sexist portrayals of female athletes.
-Define elite female athletes through their sport, not their gender role.
2. The article somewhat began by asking the question of whether or not media coverage of female and male athletes is equitable or not. Internationally, it appeared that it was in fact becoming more and more equal, however coverage of female athletes seems to also coincide with their sex appeal (the example referenced was Anna Kournikova). The article also touched on the idea behind what stereotypes consider appropriate female sports (tennis gymnastics etc. ) and inappropriate female sports (rugby, field hockey etc. ) and their coverage in the media (appropriate female sports find more coverage). Vincent's conclusions had less to do with the media and more with parenting. Our media coverage of both male and female athletes helps define the beliefs of parents and sport and in term helps them define the value to be placed in the athleticism and athletic ventures of their children. In terms of female athletes, it is important that children seeking to lead healthy lives have female athletes as role models who are valued by society and these values will be best understood through equitable media coverage.
3. Are Vincent's recommendations realistic. My answer is, I'm sure we would love to believe so. But in reality, media coverage is driven by money, and female athletics don't make much at all when compared to the male sports market. It sounds horrible to say, especially after discussing the implications it can have for the female youth of America and their self esteem issues and needs to healthy living. However, when money runs the news and that in turn means coverage and space allotted to female athletics, Vincent's recs are not realistic because of the current economy and the already failing nature and trend of newspapers. If ever female athletucs were able to pull the type of sponsoship deals and marketing campaigns as male athletics then perhaps, but I believe we are more than a few years from those days.
1. Vincent uses the following factors to gauge whether media coverage of the genders is equitable: -Quantity of Coverage (number of articles, words, paragraphs, headlines, photographs, size of articles, headlines and photographs).
-Quality of Coverage - Position in the Newspaper (front page, front page of sports section, sports section, other sections).
-Position of the Page (top, middle, bottom).
-Content and Quality of the Photograph (type vs. color or black and white).
-Balanced coverage of female-appropriate and female-inappropriate sports.
-Avoid mixing stories of female athletes with male athletes.
-Avoid trivialized and sexist portrayals of female athletes.
-Define elite female athletes through their sport, not their gender role.
2. The article somewhat began by asking the question of whether or not media coverage of female and male athletes is equitable or not. Internationally, it appeared that it was in fact becoming more and more equal, however coverage of female athletes seems to also coincide with their sex appeal (the example referenced was Anna Kournikova). The article also touched on the idea behind what stereotypes consider appropriate female sports (tennis gymnastics etc. ) and inappropriate female sports (rugby, field hockey etc. ) and their coverage in the media (appropriate female sports find more coverage). Vincent's conclusions had less to do with the media and more with parenting. Our media coverage of both male and female athletes helps define the beliefs of parents and sport and in term helps them define the value to be placed in the athleticism and athletic ventures of their children. In terms of female athletes, it is important that children seeking to lead healthy lives have female athletes as role models who are valued by society and these values will be best understood through equitable media coverage.
3. Are Vincent's recommendations realistic. My answer is, I'm sure we would love to believe so. But in reality, media coverage is driven by money, and female athletics don't make much at all when compared to the male sports market. It sounds horrible to say, especially after discussing the implications it can have for the female youth of America and their self esteem issues and needs to healthy living. However, when money runs the news and that in turn means coverage and space allotted to female athletics, Vincent's recs are not realistic because of the current economy and the already failing nature and trend of newspapers. If ever female athletucs were able to pull the type of sponsoship deals and marketing campaigns as male athletics then perhaps, but I believe we are more than a few years from those days.
Melvin Says Search for Main Line Pitcher is "False"
Sam asked me to make some wild predictions about recent trade rumors surrounding the Brewers and a main line pitcher. Well, if this STORY from MLB Trade Rumors is correct, then my prediction will have to be no one.
As the story mentions there had supposedly been whispered words about Peavy and Cliff Lee, but that seems to be incorrect. I had even heard Eric Bedard's name tossed around, but if we are to believe Melvin (and he's been pretty legit in the past) then the Brewers aren't shopping too hard or at least they don't want to appear to be shopping too hard.
With the demotion of Para on Saturday (thank god) it would seem as though the Crew need to find someone. However, with upcoming off days, accroding to the Yahoo Sports Team Report, they won't need a 5th starter for at least 2 weeks. In any case, we know McClung is available, if not particularly always suitable.
The Crew will start their three-game series against Cleveland on ESPN tonight.
As the story mentions there had supposedly been whispered words about Peavy and Cliff Lee, but that seems to be incorrect. I had even heard Eric Bedard's name tossed around, but if we are to believe Melvin (and he's been pretty legit in the past) then the Brewers aren't shopping too hard or at least they don't want to appear to be shopping too hard.
With the demotion of Para on Saturday (thank god) it would seem as though the Crew need to find someone. However, with upcoming off days, accroding to the Yahoo Sports Team Report, they won't need a 5th starter for at least 2 weeks. In any case, we know McClung is available, if not particularly always suitable.
The Crew will start their three-game series against Cleveland on ESPN tonight.
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Daily Grind Starring Eric Arnett's Tweets...
The Daily Grind is a dump of all Brewers stories from across the internets for a particular day. Today is Friday. This is Friday's grind:
All five Brewer's starters have reached the 12 start mark. Check out where they stand here courtesy of the Brewers Bar.
Michael Hunt of the MJS thinks Thursday's game looked like spring training. Article.
Tom Haudricourt reports that the Brewers and first round pick Eric Arnett have reached a contract agreement. Article.
Haudricourt also posted this on twitter around 11 am: "First-round pick Eric Arnett beat the Brewers to the punch by "tweeting" that he reached a deal today."
Brew Crew Ball posted an interview with 26th round pick Lex Rutledge. Interview.
BrewersFan.net got a chance to speak with Rolly Fingers via phone. Check it.
Bernies Crew has started "Round Em Up" again. Read it.
Useful information from the "Right Field Bleachers" HERE.
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Thursday, June 11, 2009
Brew Crew Ball Talks with Eric Arnett
Brew Crew Ball beat me to the punch, not that there is too much of a punch since I started this yesterday, but HERE is a link to their Interview with the Brewers first draft pick Eric Arnett.
Enjoy
Enjoy
Twitter Post from Tom Haudricourt
Just saw this twitter post from Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Brewers manager Ken Macha emptying his bench today in an attempt to get some offense. Hardy, Hart, Hall and Cameron all sitting.
Brewers manager Ken Macha emptying his bench today in an attempt to get some offense. Hardy, Hart, Hall and Cameron all sitting.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A Little Cocky?
This isn't Brewers, but interesting none-the-less...
Yesterday's #1 draft pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, Stephen Strasburg told reporters he saw no use in studying the mistakes of past #1 picks and their mistakes.
This story is compliments of AP Sports Writer Joseph White via Yahoo Sports. Check it out here.
Certainly I was no #1 pick, but really? You won't brush up on a little history and see what plagued these guys and worked against them in terms of major league success? I don't even know if that's cocky. I think it might be just dumb. Of course if he ends up being a complete stud, I'll be eating my words, but if I'm Stephen Strasburg, this statement only brings added pressure. Pressure he should be trying to avoid, not amass.
Here's to hoping you prove me wrong.
Yesterday's #1 draft pick in the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, Stephen Strasburg told reporters he saw no use in studying the mistakes of past #1 picks and their mistakes.
This story is compliments of AP Sports Writer Joseph White via Yahoo Sports. Check it out here.
Certainly I was no #1 pick, but really? You won't brush up on a little history and see what plagued these guys and worked against them in terms of major league success? I don't even know if that's cocky. I think it might be just dumb. Of course if he ends up being a complete stud, I'll be eating my words, but if I'm Stephen Strasburg, this statement only brings added pressure. Pressure he should be trying to avoid, not amass.
Here's to hoping you prove me wrong.
A Compilation of Brewer Trade Rumors
Via MLB Trade Rumors, here are the latest possible musing of the Brew Crew.
Michael Hunt of the MIlwaukee Journal Sentinel says Tom Glavine isn't good enough to help the Brewers and Jake Peavy isn't cheap enough.
Some bullet points from around the internet: Via Twitter, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (@haudricourt) wrote, "Talked to a baseball official who said the Brewers have indicated RF Corey Hart is not available, so forget any trade rumors involving him."
A tweet from Tom Haudricourt on June 5, said Red Sox officials have indicated interest in J.J. Hardy.
Those are the only interesting ones as of now.
Michael Hunt of the MIlwaukee Journal Sentinel says Tom Glavine isn't good enough to help the Brewers and Jake Peavy isn't cheap enough.
Some bullet points from around the internet: Via Twitter, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (@haudricourt) wrote, "Talked to a baseball official who said the Brewers have indicated RF Corey Hart is not available, so forget any trade rumors involving him."
A tweet from Tom Haudricourt on June 5, said Red Sox officials have indicated interest in J.J. Hardy.
Those are the only interesting ones as of now.
Gagne Signs in Quebec
This is a little old, but I thought it might be a little note worthy to some people. I'd like to keep tabs on some past Brewers, even if they did only spend one disgusting year with us...
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Eric Gagne has signed a contract with the Can-Am Independent League Quebec Capitales.
Supposedly Gagne is using the time with the Capitales to get his arm "game ready."
Good Luck pal, but I think you need more than just a game ready arm...
According to MLB Trade Rumors, Eric Gagne has signed a contract with the Can-Am Independent League Quebec Capitales.
Supposedly Gagne is using the time with the Capitales to get his arm "game ready."
Good Luck pal, but I think you need more than just a game ready arm...
Draft Notes
Here is the story concerning the Brewers first day in the 09 draft. I will somewhat summarize below. Story
With thier first pick (26th overall) of the first round, the Brewers took Indiana right-handed pitcher Eric Arnett. After recently finishing his junior season, Arnett was named Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the year.
The Crew also used two supplemental picks to grab outfielder Kentrail Davis from Tennessee and right-hander Kyle Heckathorn from Kennesaw State.
In Round two, the Brewers had back to back picks, and they took outfielder Max Walla from Albuquere Academy and catcher Cameron Garfield out of Murietta Valley HS. In the third round they drafted SS Joshua Prince from Tulane.
With thier first pick (26th overall) of the first round, the Brewers took Indiana right-handed pitcher Eric Arnett. After recently finishing his junior season, Arnett was named Co-Big Ten Pitcher of the year.
The Crew also used two supplemental picks to grab outfielder Kentrail Davis from Tennessee and right-hander Kyle Heckathorn from Kennesaw State.
In Round two, the Brewers had back to back picks, and they took outfielder Max Walla from Albuquere Academy and catcher Cameron Garfield out of Murietta Valley HS. In the third round they drafted SS Joshua Prince from Tulane.
It's the Reason....
"For why I'm here."
- Oleander
Jokingly of course, but this blog has now been created as a Milwaukee Brewers dump. I'm in Iowa City for the summer and it's been tough keeping up with the Crew, but my fraternity house gets FSN Wisconsin, and I have MLB TV, so it's time to step up my fan-manship.
This site will be dedicated to the Beer Makers, including game casts, Brewers pop culture, hopefully some guest writers and an information crossroads for all things concerning the Crew the rest of this season.
Occasionally if other MLB natured news items deem themselves worthy, I'll post them, but really unless you want information on the Milwaukee Brewers, this will not be the place for you.
33-25 Onwards and Upwards
- Oleander
Jokingly of course, but this blog has now been created as a Milwaukee Brewers dump. I'm in Iowa City for the summer and it's been tough keeping up with the Crew, but my fraternity house gets FSN Wisconsin, and I have MLB TV, so it's time to step up my fan-manship.
This site will be dedicated to the Beer Makers, including game casts, Brewers pop culture, hopefully some guest writers and an information crossroads for all things concerning the Crew the rest of this season.
Occasionally if other MLB natured news items deem themselves worthy, I'll post them, but really unless you want information on the Milwaukee Brewers, this will not be the place for you.
33-25 Onwards and Upwards
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