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Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:49 am EDT

Brewers' Bush likely to miss next start with arm fatigue

By Joe Zedalis

Right-hander Dave Bush(notes) is battling arm fatigue and Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha wants to push him back in the rotation as he did with Jeff Suppan(notes) earlier this season, but he has been unable to do so because of the hole left by the demotion of left-hander Manny Parra(notes).

That means the team could be scrambling to find a starter before Saturday, the original date set to replace Parra, so they can bump Bush to Saturday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Because of the two recent off days, the Brewers have been operating with a four-man rotation and were still able to get everybody their regular rest. That was scheduled to change next weekend when the Brewers played their fifth consecutive game after the day off Monday.

But with Bush ailing and not able to recover to full strength in four days, Macha wants to push him out of his scheduled start Thursday against the Minnesota Twins. That means the team will have to find Parra's replacement as soon as possible to start Thursday.

Seth McClung(notes) is one option to make the start. The right-hander made 12 starts last season and went 4-4 with a 4.24 earned run average.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-SentinelNew Window

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  1. Jason R
    1. Posted by Jason R Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:01 am EDT

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    McClung is just a horrible option here, showing how thin the Brewers' pitching really is. They may yet be the Wildcard in the NL, but Milwaukee fans should realize that this team cannot compete with the Cardinals and especially the Dodgers come playoff time. Also, you should consider a team name change to the Milwaukee Murderers since your city is for whatever reason rife with serial killers past and present
  2. cww53132
    2. Posted by cww53132 Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:39 am EDT

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    Jason R your an idiot
  3. Jason
    3. Posted by Jason Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:52 am EDT

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    CWW your right he is a moron... The cardinals are nothing great and as soon as Buttjols gets injured like he always does the Cards are done. I think they should leave McClung in the pen as a great long relief and either sign a pitcher or bring someone up. They need to do something to right the sinking pitching rotation...
  4. Curtis H
    4. Posted by Curtis H Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:31 pm EDT

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    I agree with Jason and cww, Jason is an idoit. The cardinals are nothing great. McClung is better coming out of the bullpen so starting him wouldn't be a great idea, especially if they need a reliever sometime in the middle of the week. Bringing someone up from the minors to fill in for Bush.
  5. --hidden--
    5. Posted by --hidden-- Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:00 pm EDT

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    Jason R is obviously an idiot because if the cardinals are so much better than the brewers, than how come the brewers lead the season series??? I think the brewers need to bring up mike burns to start a game or two.
  6. sports nut
    6. Posted by sports nut Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:11 pm EDT

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    Jason R is indeed an idiot . .but one thing I have always wondered is why good pitchers go to hell in a handbasket as soon as they are added to our roster . . .No matter who the team signs, either a starter or reliever, they always fall apart . . and it apparently doesn't matter who the pitching or bullpen coach happens to be . . . . I cannot remember when this team has had a rotation or bullpen that has held up for the entire season and I am a long suffering brewers fan
  7. STEALTH
    7. Posted by STEALTH Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:28 pm EDT

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    Actually McClung would be a very solid option, since it's just for one game.
    For a permanent replacement they need to look elsewhere (trade, AAA-Dillard?, FA signing). I was hoping for Peavy, but he'll be out until late August or early September, so that's a no-go. Cliff Lee might also be an intriguing purchase, but we can't break the bank on him... How about Javier Vazquez? The Braves have a ton of arms and are still looking for hitting, even after acquiring McLouth. If I were in charge of the Brewers, I'd look into the price of Vazquez first, Lee second... maybe even Penny from the BoSox if he's not expensive...
  8. Derickson
    8. Posted by Derickson Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:38 pm EDT

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    Jason R....You are an uneducated moron. Is that the best dig you can come up with for Milwaukee....Serial Killers. This is an area to post comments about baseball, not your ideas on society. You've obviously never been to Milwaukee to see what an outstanding town it really is. Also, you must not like beer, since Milwaukee, and Wisconsin are known for their beer and beer drinking. Don't talk again unless you have something intelligent to say. Go Brewers!!
  9. Gmurda
    9. Posted by Gmurda Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:11 pm EDT

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    Wow, here I have been thinking that the murders in Milwaukee were random. Come to find out, Milwaukee is the only city in the country thats ever had a serial killer!! I think all of us should move and go support Jason R's team, The Backdoor Bandits of Homoville! What do you guys think?
    I do think the Crew needs to address their pitching situation before the All Star break? I agree with every one of the well thought out comments on this message board except the terd in slot #1!
  10. Jason R
    10. Posted by Jason R Mon Jun 22, 2009 3:28 pm EDT

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    The Brewers have one of the worst team ERAs in the NL. They have power on offense but are a slow team that doesn't steal many bases or hit for average (they are even worse in this last respect at home than they are on the road). I am very sorry because I like the Brewers but they are an incomplete team this year as usual and will not be going far in the playoffs. In addition I now realize my mistake with regard to mentioning Milwaukee and serial killers. This was a big mistake by me because I now realize that Milwaukee has so many serial killers currently at large that, percentage wise, one of the guys who posted the first ten posts here is probably one of them
  11. Coogs
    11. Posted by Coogs Mon Jun 22, 2009 4:29 pm EDT

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    The Brewers are an incomplete team? That's true of every team in baseball, with the possible exception of Boston. Are you implying that the Cardinals are a complete team? That's absurd. More than any other team, the Cardinals are one key injury away from total irrelevance. If Pujols goes down, the Cardinals cease to matter. And as the season goes on, nobody's going to bother pitching to Pujols anyway. The Cardinals might be good enough to hold onto third place, but that's all I'd expect if I was a fan.
  12. T.J. M
    12. Posted by T.J. M Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:26 pm EDT

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    Im assuming "Buttjols" is referring to Pujols. He's been on the DL once in his 8 seasons so how excactly does he go down "every year?" As good as the Brewers offense is they won't be able to out-slug the opposition as bad as the pitching is. They think they can just sign St. Louis' castoffs and expect them to perform but they only succeeded in St. Louis because of the Cardinal system in place. The central will finish Cards, Reds, Cubs, Brewers, Pirates, Houston. Giants win the Wild Card out west.
  13. kz
    13. Posted by kz Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    Yes, Jason R is a complete moron, for one. Your absolute lack of knowledge of the Brewers is so obvious.
    Two, it's time for a trade. I'm hoping for a Javier Vasquez, but that probably won't happen.
  14. kz
    14. Posted by kz Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:27 pm EDT

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    Yes, Jason R is a complete moron, for one. Your absolute lack of knowledge of the Brewers is so obvious.
    Two, it's time for a trade. I'm hoping for a Javier Vasquez, but that probably won't happen.
  15. kz
    15. Posted by kz Mon Jun 22, 2009 8:28 pm EDT

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    Mmm, posted twice on accident. Oh well, Jason's still a retard.
  16. burmeister
    16. Posted by burmeister Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:29 pm EDT

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    McClung is a good option for several starts. Brewers will not finish in 4th, just as the Cards won't win the division.
  17. ßèè†lèjµî¢è
    17. Posted by ßèè†lèjµî¢è Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:34 pm EDT

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    Makes perfect sense. Maybe we can toss some $$$ out for a descent pitcher like I have wanted all damned season anyways.
  18. Jason R
    18. Posted by Jason R Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:02 pm EDT

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    Please don't kill me
  19. lighter-x
    19. Posted by lighter-x Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:20 pm EDT

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    burns did well those few innings he pitched, lets have a few less slow fastballs down the middle crew... Jason get a clue...
  20. heismanposers
    20. Posted by heismanposers Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:42 pm EDT

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    No need to fear anyone from Milwaukee! It's your lack of intelligence that will be the culprit to your demise. We are very passionate fans and it's talk like that that could drudge up some evil evil people!!!! Well gotta go my mama's calling me from the attic. GO BREWERS - Division champs.
  21. heismanposers
    21. Posted by heismanposers Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:45 pm EDT

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    Since we're throwing out names, how about Dan "The Man" Haren ? He would be my first choice
  22. derka
    22. Posted by derka Mon Jun 22, 2009 11:43 pm EDT

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    I'm hoping for Parra to start locating his fastball and get back up sooner rather than later. I don't think Seth is a horrible option by any means, but he is a short term fill at best...we need him coming off the bench. As for Cody or Burns, I'm all for one of the two getting a couple starts as a means to an end but I think most Brewers fans are aware that we probably won't do much damage in the post-season without making a move for an above average stater at the second or third spot in the rotation (can guarantee Melvin is well aware). Oh yeah, the serial killer thing is laughable and the Cardinals are in no way a more complete team, but they are gonna give us a run for the central and the other will be the wild card. I'll sign off with a heart felt "screw the Cubs."
  23. Jeffree K
    23. Posted by Jeffree K Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:16 am EDT

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    Haha, 14 yr old bozos already commenting here with dumb "sconnie" jokes. In any event. Say we bring up Tim Dillard or Mike Burns for a couple of starts or relief appearances to rest the bull pen. The Brewers have speed (Weeks is out on DL, Braun has speed, Alcides Escobar and Hernan Irirbarren are in the minors, Cameron is not bad, but can't get on base). The Cards are an injury away from "poof". The Cubs?? Let's just say we are more worried about the Reds and Pirates. Brewers will get it together before the All Star break, from then. LOOK OUT.
  24. Beer Barrelman
    24. Posted by Beer Barrelman Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:23 am EDT

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    LMAO at the [profane]bird comments. The brewers go on a month long losing streak (5 under .500 since may 21) and the Cardinals are .5 games over the brewers. What a joke. Pujols is your only key player. Carpenter is over rated. Tell you what cardinal fans, go ram your heads into a wall.
    I've got just one phrase for you. Un Tuck 'em

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