It’s sad to look at the back of Hisle’s card to see his career suddenly drop off due to injury. He went from putting up All-Star offensive numbers to struggling to get on the field. Hopefully, this is his year!
Card of the Day: 1982 Donruss Rickey Keeton
It’s kind of weird that all of these Rickey Keeton cards in a Brewers uniform exist. He was traded by the Brewers to the Astros on October 23, 1981 for Pete Ladd.
Card of the Day: 1982 Fleer Reggie Cleveland
Cleveland’s career was done after the 1981 season, but we can still admire this bearded, bespectacled action shot.
Brewers Trade for Parrott
According to a story from The Milwaukee Journal, the Brewers agreed today to send expendable outfielder Thad Bosley to the Seattle Mariners for right handed pitcher Mike Parrott.
Remember the name? The last time the Brewers saw Parrott was May 6 of last season when he was at the tail end of an 18-game losing streak. “Tail end” meaning it ended that day when the Mariners crushed the Brewers 21-1. [Read more…] about Brewers Trade for Parrott
Brewers Given 6-1 Odds to Make World Series
According to a story from the AP (and reported by The Milwaukee Journal), the Brewers get 6-1 odds to win the American League pennant and advance to the World Series this season, according to Harrah’s Reno-Tahoe Race Book. [Read more…] about Brewers Given 6-1 Odds to Make World Series
Moore Drops Trade Request
Sun City, Ariz. — Charlie Moore‘s happy, and that’s a ray of sunshine on the Brewers’ spring. Moore previously demanded a trade to a team willing to make him a starting catcher, but dropped that request according to a report from Tom Flaherty of The Milwaukee Journal.
So why did Moore change his tune? He and general manager Harry Dalton met Sunday in an effort to clear the air. Dalton assured Moore that he would be given a shot at an outfield spot, most likely right field. [Read more…] about Moore Drops Trade Request