Brewers Crush Cubbies 18-1

The Milwaukee Brewers struggled this past weekend against the Houston Astros. In 27 innings the Brewers could only managed 2 runs. Against the Chicago Cubs tonight though it was a different story as the Brewers crushed the Cubbies 18-1. Yovani Gallardo started the game for the Brewers and went six innings allowing just one run and striking out 12 Cubs.

On the offensive side of the game the Brewers pounded out 26 hits against four Cub pitchers. Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, Casey McGehee and Prince Fielder went 16 for 26 with 11 runs scored along with 12 RBI's. The Brewers have a good offensive club and this does not surprise me at all. Gallardo is the only pitcher the Brewers have they can count on these days. It's too bad the Brewers cannot get better outings from other pitchers.

Corey Hart Gets Contract Extension From Brewers

For the longest time the Milwaukee Brewers have been known as an organization, that has not taken care of their players. For once, the Brewers did the right thing and gave Corey Hart a three-year extension. Hart will get 26.5 million over the next three seasons. Hart who was the talk of many trade rumors is having the best year of his career batting .288 with 23 home runs and 72 RBIs. Hart’s 23 home runs is just one shy of his career high of 24, which he should easily pass this season. He was named to the 2010 National League All-Star team on the players' ballot and started the game in place of injured Atlanta Braves rookie Jason Heyward. He also was a member of the 2008 NL All-Star team.


This is a good signing for the Brewers and leaves Prince Fielder one person the Brewers must figure out what to do with. Many people think he will be traded eventually most likely in the off-season. The Brewers are desperate for pitching and he could bring some pitching for the Brewers. His bat in the lineup would be missed, but unless the Brewers fix the pitching problem, they will continue to lose games. At least by signing Corey Hart the organization is showing they will pay their plays and committed to winning baseball games.

Could Corey Hart Be On The Move?

Corey Hart will take part in the Home Run Derby Monday Night, but could he be traded over the break. The Brewers have struggle of late and many people feel Corey Hart, Prince Fielder, and Rickie Weeks could be traded. Today, Hart hit a home run in the bottom of the ninth to give the Brewers a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Brewers seem to have no trouble beating the Pittsburgh Pirates it's rest of the league that they struggle with.

Corey Hart wants to stay a Brewer, but the way he is playing right now he might be the first to be traded. San Francisco is one of the teams that have expressed interest in Corey Hart. I hope the Brewers think twice about trading Hart, but you never know. The Brewer fans may have seen Hart for the last time. I guess only time will tell. I do look for Prince Fielder to be traded real soon though as the Brewers will probably not make an effort to sign him.

Brewers Need To Look Into Trading Some Guys

So far this season the pitching has actually been worse this year than last year. I think it is time the Milwaukee Brewers need to consider trading some players. Two players who have been talked about in trade talks is Prince Fielder and Corey Hart. Both players could bring in some pitching talent which is what the Milwaukee Brewers need right now.

The Brewers should see what it would take to get Cliff Lee from the Mariners. I would be willing to give up Fielder and Hart to land Lee if he was willing to sign a long term deal with the Brewers. If not than no way I would give both players away. The bottom line is until the Milwaukee Brewers get better pitching they will continue to struggle to win baseball games. The Giants series was a good indication as the Brewers pitchers were battered around all series giving up 15 runs in one game. Of course the Brewers helped in the process with errors as well. Unless the pitching gets better it will be a long second half of the season.