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(editors note: Cory was having log-in issues so I've posted this for him)
“Injuries are a part of the game.”
A saying we’ve all heard, regardless the sport, for as long as we can remember. But this one stings, doesn’t it? Losing Rickie Weeks for the year is a big deal. How big? Only time will tell on that one.
At a Brewers luncheon last week, Ken Macha mentioned that Rickie Weeks was “his kind of player.” Macha was impressed with the way he handled himself both on and off the field. His toughness, case in point the night he took a pitch to the jaw. His professionalism, case in point what he does when he has hit a home run. Drops the bat, head down, and hustles around the bases.
Doug Melvin just finished telling a group of reporters down inside the dugout that he was on pace to drive in 100 runs this season. Keep in mind that his career high is 46 (2008). I just had one player tell me that what Rickie was doing this year (272 AVG, 9HR, 24RBI) was definitely taking some pressure off the guys in the heart of the order.
Now, how do you replace him? Craig Counsell & Casey McGehee will get some playing time at 2B. Will the Crew bring up Hernan Iribarren from Triple-AAA? His numbers with the Sounds are pretty good (311 AVG, 1HR, 19RBI & 6 Steals). Macha just mentioned that the Brewers will make a corresponding move in time for the game in Houston tomorrow night. I’ll have more on the move, whatever it is, tomorrow night…
Cory
About Dan Walsh
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