| Brewers to re-sign Sabathia? | Sunday 10/5, 6:37 PM CT |
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CC Sabathia may not be on his way out of Milwaukee as widely assumed, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated. "The Brewers will be in, unless the money gets crazy," said an unnamed source. Heyman stated that the Brewers might consider going "into the low nine figures (over $100 million)" to bring CC back.
Our View: Look, as much as we would love to see the workhorse return to Milwaukee, Sabathia has already stated that he will play anywhere as long as the team has a chance to win. Not that the Brewers don't have that chance, but if the Yankees offer Sabathia $140 million plus there is just no way that the Brewers will be able to match that, which means that CC won't be wearing a Brewers uniform in 2009. |
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| Howard in mini-slump | Sunday 10/5, 4:58 PM CT |
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Ryan Howard went 0-for-3 on Sunday with a walk, a run scored and a strikeout for the Phillies who are moving on to face the Dodgers in the NLCS.
Our View: In four games in the first round Howard had just one RBI while going 2-for-11 (.182) at the plate. The club will certainly need a better effort from their enormous slugger if they hope to move on to the World Series. |
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| Gallardo throws three scoreless | Sunday 10/5, 4:54 PM CT |
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Yovani Gallardo threw three scoreless innings out of the bullpen on Sunday as the Brewers were eliminated from the playoffs.
Our View: Gallardo finishes his first post season with an ERA of 0.00 over seven innings, though he did allow three unearned runs in his Game 1 loss to the Phillies. The future is bright for this star, and he will be drafted early next season based on that potential. |
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| Suppan struggles in loss | Sunday 10/5, 3:50 PM CT |
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Jeff Suppan continued his struggles this season after allowing five runs on six hits to get the loss in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Our View: Suppan went 0-3 with an 8.44 ERA in September, so this poor start was not shocking. With CC Sabathia and Ben Sheets possibly leaving via free agency, the Brewers need Suppan to step up next season. |
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| Fielder homers in Game 4 | Sunday 10/5, 3:45 PM CT |
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Prince Fielder got his only hit of the NLDS on Sunday, a home run off of Joe Blanton.
Our View: He finished the series only 1-for-14. |
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| Blanton helps Phillies to NLCS | Sunday 10/5, 3:43 PM CT |
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Joe Blanton allowed one run on five hits in six innings to get the win for the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. He didn't allow a walk and struck out seven.
Our View: Blanton rebounded from a terrible span in June and July to post a 3.73 ERA between August and September. He has gotten hot at the right time. |
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| Burrell blasts two homers as Phils advance | Sunday 10/5, 3:40 PM CT |
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Pat Burrell went 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs and four RBI as the Phillies beat Milwaukee on Sunday to advance to the NLCS vs. the Dodgers.
Our View: Burrell was hitless in the series coming into Sunday's game. The Phillies can only hope that this is a sign of good things to come from the streaky hitter. |
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| Weeks out with torn meniscus | Sunday 10/5, 12:09 PM CT |
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Following up on an earlier report, Rickie Weeks is out of the NLDS with a torn meniscus in his left knee that will require surgery following the season, according to the AP.
Our View: Milwaukee still has not ruled him out for the World Series if they advance. |
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| Weeks removed from NLDS roster | Sunday 10/5, 11:34 AM CT |
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Rickie Weeks has been removed from the Brewers' 25-man NLDS roster with a sprained left knee, the team's official website reports.
Our View: He has been replaced on the roster by top prospect Alcides Escobar. Ray Durham will start the remainder of the series at second base. Weeks is ineligible to return to the team until the World Series, should the Brewers advance. |
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| Edmonds considering retirement | Sunday 10/5, 10:31 AM CT |
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Jim Edmonds is considering retirement, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Our View: Edmonds dug himself out of a slow start with the Padres by hitting .256-19-49 in 85 games with the Cubs after signing. There will certainly be some teams interested in his services for 2009 if he decides to return. |
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| Peavy on the trade block? | Sunday 10/5, 9:07 AM CT |
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The Boston Globe speculates that the Red Sox could trade for Jake Peavy this off-season if the Padres make him available.
Our View: Peavy, Daisuke, Lester and Beckett? The Red Sox would certainly have a dream team in that scenario, though Peavy's keeper owners have to hope against a move out of pitcher-friendly Petco. |
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| Glavine's elbow doing well | Sunday 10/5, 9:03 AM CT |
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The Boston Globe reports Tom Glavine got a good report from Dr. James Andrews on his elbow last week. He could sign an incentive-laden deal to return to Atlanta next season.
Our View: Glavine made only 13 starts this season and posted an ERA above 5.00, so he should be relatively cheap if he decides to return. |
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| Big Unit decision could come next week | Sunday 10/5, 9:00 AM CT |
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A decision on whether Randy Johnson will return to the Diamondbacks or baseball at all could come next week, the Boston Globe returns.
Our View: Johnson had a good year with a 3.91 ERA in 30 starts, and there should be plenty of interest in him if Arizona decides against retaining him. |
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| Morgan to skip winter ball | Sunday 10/5, 8:34 AM CT |
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Nyjer Morgan will sit out the Mexican Pacific League this winter due to a strained hamstring that he suffered during the last week of the season, reports the Beaver County Times.
Our View: Morgan will likely compete for a bench spot in the Pirates outfield in spring training. |
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| Lee goes 3-for-4 in Cubs' loss | Sunday 10/5, 12:28 AM CT |
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Derrek Lee went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS.
Our View: The Cubs had high hopes this season, but it ended in another heartbreak as they were swept in the series. Lee hit .545 over the three losses. |
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| Harden takes loss in Cubs' last stand | Sunday 10/5, 12:23 AM CT |
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Rich Harden allowed three earned runs on five hits over 4.1 innings in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS, with three walks and four strikeouts.
Our View: Harden was strong in the regular season with a 10-2 record and 2.07 ERA and 1.06 WHIP, but could not prevent the Cubs from getting swept by the Dodgers. |
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| Kuroda dominant as Dodgers advance | Sunday 10/5, 12:19 AM CT |
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Hiroki Kuroda hurled 6.1 scoreless innings, with only six hits allowed, in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium, with two walks and four strikeouts. The Dodgers swept the Cubs 3-0.
Our View: The rookie held a solid 1.22 WHIP over 31 starts in the regular season, and did not crack under the pressure in his first postseason start as he helped the Dodgers advance to the NLCS. |
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| Loney leads Dodgers in sweep | Sunday 10/5, 12:15 AM CT |
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James Loney went 1-for-4 with a two-run double in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Cubs in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium.
Our View: The Dodgers swept the Cubs 3-0 and will await the winner of the other series between Philadelphia and Milwaukee. Loney only hit .214, but collected six RBI over the three wins. |
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