Well, it's July 31....the trading deadline (for non-waiver clearing trades).....the Brewers ended up aquiring Claudio Vargas from the Dodgers for Vinnie Rottino
In regards to this trade my feelings on it (good and bad) balance out. On the positive side....he is a versitale pitcher who can help an effective but overworked bullpen......he has experience as a starting pitcher (something this team desperately needs) and the Brewers didn't give up too much to get him.......
On the flip side.....this dude is not going to single-handedly turn around this team's season....he's definitely not C.C. Sabathia, Roy Halladay (or even a Jarrod Washburn/Doug Davis type).....he did pitch for the Brew Crew back in 2007. He did go 11-6 but that had more to do with good run support as he had a 5.09 ERA and 88 ERA+.....pretty much, I wasn't sad to see him go when he got cut....but in light of this team's pitcher shortcomings I can definitely live with this trade.............
Speaking of the Crew.....their game is in the 4rd inning right now (7-1 Brewers!!!!)......they're playing in San Diego.....it feels weird having to wait till 7 for their games to begin but with this series and next weeks series against the Dodgers it will be something I have to get used to for the next six days or so........
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