The Brewers got their guy now look to build

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While the snow and bitter cold was overtaking Milwaukee Tuesday night and Wednesday the Hot Stove was simmering hot in Indianapolis for the Milwaukee Brewers and General Manager Doug Melvin brought back what should be regarded as the biggest signing of the 2009 Winter Meetings in Indianaopilis.
That's right Randy Wolf signed with the Brewers to the tune of a three-year contract worth $29.75 million. Sure that sounds like it was a bit of an overpay, but just know Wolf wanted to stay in Los Angeles. He lives in LA and the Dodgers made no effort to sign him. So their loss is the Brewers gain and the team now has an extremely competent No. 2 behind Yovanni Gallardo.
I cannot begin to express how excited I am about this acquisition. I think if Wolf was on the team last year the Brewers would have made the playoffs and quite possibly could have made some noise if you ask me.
The run support in Milwaukee was one of the best in baseball last year and could have been a handful more wins that would have put the team in a better spot and could have made the difference in postseason races.
Add to that last year Wolf, who is 33, had one of his best years of his career last year with the Dodgers and could bring so much more behind Gallardo and with youngsters all around him (Parra and Narveson) that could be worked into greatness with Wolf and new pitching coach Rick Peterson.
Overall, I love the move. From what Melvin is telling the media and said at the end of last season, there is still one open spot in the rotation and he is going to try to fill it likely via trade at this point.

OK, now on to some football bits. There is a game tonight, so I made my NFL picks. Winners are in bold. I'll have my Bears preview tomorrow for you.

Steelers @ Browns
Saints @ Falcons
Packers @ Bears
Broncos @ Colts
Bills @ Chiefs
Jets @ Bucs
Dolphins @ Jaguars
Lions @ Ravens
Seahawks @ Texans
Bengals @ Vikings
Panthers @ Patriots
Rams @ Titans
Redskins @ Raiders
Chargers @ Cowboys
Eagles @ Giants
Cardinals (28) @ 49ers (21)

Enough sports for the day. The show that is sweeping the land is MTV's "Jersey Shore" and tonight is a new episode. As a primer, my Maxim Radio boys made this video. It's actually a year or so old, but just works and they used it in today's show. So good!



And yes it is damn cold here in Wisconsin. The Nussie Hunter wanted to give you something to warm you up. And didn't want to waste much time getting into it. So here you guys go... CARMEN ELECTRA!