Another Cup O' Brew

That's right, it's time for another Cup O' Brew. I give you the latest Brewer news and my opinion on it, as unintelligent and uninformed as it is. Long time readers may have noticed the updated logos on the top right of the phenomenal sports teams in WI. They are just some of the insanely exciting changes/additions to the site.

Some of the latest news involves how the Brewers are approaching spring training. The Crew is going to take a very extended look at their top prospects this spring in the famed Cactus League. They plan on playing the projected starters for 5 innings, then the prospects for the rest of the game. This is great for a couple of reasons: 1- reduces the risk of injury to the starters. 2- gives the farm kids great exposure to the bigs and gives them every chance to step up their game. 3- will keep the viewing audience involved as they evaluate the talent also. The Brewers have one of the best farm systems in the league, and it's time they see what they actually have, talent-wise.

There was a recent story in the NY Post about Ben Sheets wanting a long term contract by Opening Day, or will just play out the season and be a FA (thanks Al for the story). Now, in my opinion, the Brewers need to lock him up for 4-5 years and will prior to the season. There are some who feel that giving him a big time deal coming off of minor back surgery is bad business and that the Crew should wait until he shows no ill effects. With his back issues at the end of last season, he had a 1.80 ERA an 8 to 1 K/BB ratio, and avg 7.3 innings a start. I don't believe that his back is a further problem. Attanasio would not have spent the $ he did and made the moves he did and then not lock up the cornerstone of the staff. I believe that after seeing Sheets pitch about 3 games in spring training, and seeing no ill effects from the surgery, they will lock him up.

Speaking of pitching, the phenom Jose Capellan is showing some awesome stuff. Apparently he is pitching with command and his fastball is around the 100 mph barrier. OOOOOO he is gonna be some fun to watch. Under the watchful eye of pitching coach Maddox, he has a chance to be every bit as good as Sheets.

Finally, a great Q & A by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel with Brewers GM, Doug Melvin on the current philosophy behind the Brewers.

It appears that this cup is now empty. Don't worry though, there's always another Cup O' Brew when it comes to Milwaukee.