Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Milwaukee Brewers Season Preview Part 1: Roster analysis
The sun is still barley shining here in my hometown of Muskego, WI, but in Arizona at Merryville Park, it's pretty hot. Not just because of the blairing sun but more so because of a baseball team on the rise.
For the first time in years, there is a sense of hope and excitment going into this Brewers season then in the past. For once the team has a stable owner, GM, manager and a steady set of players. Most sports publications are picking the Brewers to finsish 2nd or 3rd in the NL central behind the still strong (but declining) St. Louis Cardinals. Let's take a look at examine how the team will look as we enter the 2006 season.
Pitching wins baseball games and the Brewers have a fair reason to be ready for a good pitching year. Ben Sheets is still one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, though his record over years hasen't actually shown it. I predict this is going to finally be his break out year to solidify himself as a star. A steady staff of Doug Davis, Chris Capuano, Tomo Ohka will also be key. We also have new comer Dave Bush (aquired in the Overbay trade) and Dana Eveland fighting for the 5th spot. Our set up guys are quality guys. Matt Wise had a great year last year but the real question mark will be if Danny Kohlb (aquired back from the Braves) will be able to return to All Star form this season. Derrick Turnbow (also a future star) tied a team record last year in saves and can only get better. Also must mention that he diidn't even have the whole season to do it.
Pitching = B
Our offense will be a question mark this year but does have high expectations. It's fair to say that our starting line up will most likely be:
1. Brady Clark
2. Ricky Weeks
3. Prince Fielder
4. Carlos Lee
5.Geoff Jenkins
6. Corey Koskie
7. Damian Miller
8. J.J Hardy
9. Pitcher
It might not be in that exact order, but that is our starting line up. It would be fair to say that the only proven consistant hitters from last season are Brady Clark, Damian Miller and Carlos Lee. The other players all had down parts of the season last year but they all show promise. Assuming all players can play to their potential, this could be a dangerous offense.
Offense: B
Brewers fans it's almost that time when we will be waking up, getting our grills ready, packing up the buns and dogs and heading to the ball park. Fan interest is at a high that it hasen't been in years and this team has a chance to do some great things, like playing into October for the first time in a long time.
For the first time in years, there is a sense of hope and excitment going into this Brewers season then in the past. For once the team has a stable owner, GM, manager and a steady set of players. Most sports publications are picking the Brewers to finsish 2nd or 3rd in the NL central behind the still strong (but declining) St. Louis Cardinals. Let's take a look at examine how the team will look as we enter the 2006 season.
Pitching wins baseball games and the Brewers have a fair reason to be ready for a good pitching year. Ben Sheets is still one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball, though his record over years hasen't actually shown it. I predict this is going to finally be his break out year to solidify himself as a star. A steady staff of Doug Davis, Chris Capuano, Tomo Ohka will also be key. We also have new comer Dave Bush (aquired in the Overbay trade) and Dana Eveland fighting for the 5th spot. Our set up guys are quality guys. Matt Wise had a great year last year but the real question mark will be if Danny Kohlb (aquired back from the Braves) will be able to return to All Star form this season. Derrick Turnbow (also a future star) tied a team record last year in saves and can only get better. Also must mention that he diidn't even have the whole season to do it.
Pitching = B
Our offense will be a question mark this year but does have high expectations. It's fair to say that our starting line up will most likely be:
1. Brady Clark
2. Ricky Weeks
3. Prince Fielder
4. Carlos Lee
5.Geoff Jenkins
6. Corey Koskie
7. Damian Miller
8. J.J Hardy
9. Pitcher
It might not be in that exact order, but that is our starting line up. It would be fair to say that the only proven consistant hitters from last season are Brady Clark, Damian Miller and Carlos Lee. The other players all had down parts of the season last year but they all show promise. Assuming all players can play to their potential, this could be a dangerous offense.
Offense: B
Brewers fans it's almost that time when we will be waking up, getting our grills ready, packing up the buns and dogs and heading to the ball park. Fan interest is at a high that it hasen't been in years and this team has a chance to do some great things, like playing into October for the first time in a long time.
# posted by Sheetsfan15 @ 8:40 PM 
