The Brewers' version of Manny being Manny threw seven shutout innings, struckout seven, walked just one and allowed three hits. He didn't give up a hit until the fifth inning and of his 110 pitches, 77 were strikes. All-in-all a solid effort from Manny in a spot he had to come through in.
He did his part, but almost everyone else forgot to pick him up. The bullpen gave up five runs in the top of the eighth inning and the offense mustered just one run, continuing a trend that leads me to believe the team needs a bat almost as much as it needs a pitcher.
"It's a different look for Manny," Brewers manager Ken Macha said. "He worked fast, exuded confidence and located his fastball." Macha said Parra looked like a "whipped puppy" when they demoted him. Parra said that made him sound like a kid and he didn't like that description, but acknowledged he was struggling and glad to get back. "I was ready," Parra said. "Nerves weren't an issue at all. It was more of an anxiousness to show that I was confident and had worked on some things." Macha said Parra's effort makes the Brewers hopeful for the stretch run. "If that's what we're going to be looking at in the second half, it'll be a welcome sight," Macha said. "He came back and held his head high and had his chest pumped out."I'm not going to talk about that much more, because it only frustrates me. Onto something that is litterally the talk of the town in Milwaukee; a possible trade.
In the notes from yesterday's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Tom Haudricourt reported GM Doug Melvin will make a pitch to the Blue Jays for Roy Halladay.
I linked to the story, but the key parts of the story (the quotes from Melvin):
"When a general manager says he is listening to offers, yeah, I'll call," said Melvin. "I haven't called yet. "The guy has a no-trade (clause). You try to wait to see what's coming out of it. Are they doing it for an extension or whatever? They're going to identify the people that they think have enough talent (to make a deal)."I'd say, Melvin says he's going to make the first call he's going to. What will likely happen would be he would have to be willing to part with a couple of guys on the Major League roster. I'd be willing to part with J.J. Hardy and Mat Gamel and throw in a Bill Hall if needed (I just want to get rid of him).I read a story on Baseballtraderumors.com that basically the Crew would have to give up every big name in the farm system most fans would recognize.
Now I don't believe in selling the farm, but the writer thought it was going to be worthwhile because they can keep Halladay through the trade deadline next year and get something back for him. Sounds good, but that would handcuff the franchise and could backfire.
OK, OK, enough Brewers talk. I got some fun stuff, today, too. Let's start with a couple videos. With the biggest fight in UFC history coming up Saturday night, it's starting to get some press. Saw Rampage Jackson in si.com's Hot Clicks yesterday and have to mention him humping the octagon girl. Still waiting for him to whip it out and give it to her.
I'll have more on UFC 100, which I'm actually very excited about seeing, tomorrow. Should be the full theme of the blog.
Rampage Dry Humps Cagepotato Reporter - Watch more Funny Videos
You know I hate the Yankees and all they stand for. Found this on Today's Hot Clicks and can't turn down a chance to promote it. The Top Reasons to Hate the Yankees. I'd say my biggest would have to be A.J. Burnett's wife. Lucky bastard!
Another cool video I found on the Web after returning from a work trip in Fond du Lac was the new Evian commercial. I have to say I was in awe when I watched it the first time. This is good.
Have to close out with some eye candy. As a sports guy and a member of the business myself, I'm a big fan of Erin Andrews. She's actually pretty good and quite amazing looking, too. I think, she may have met her match though with a British chica named Charlotte Jackson. Enjoy the blog with an awesome comparison and the pic I'll leave you with below. That, my friends, is not EA!
If you have something you'd like me to add for tomorrow be sure to E-mail me at wilbersway@gmail.com.
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