Braun and Gallardo

Holy crap, the Brewers have called up Ryan Braun (left). This kid has been raking in AAA and seriously, then number of extra bases he may give up defensively is well going to be made up with his offense over the crappy 3rd base platoon the Brewers have going right now.

Check out this comment from Jerry Crasknic about Yovani Gallardo (right):

I talked to a scout at a Phillies game who told me that Yovani Gallardo is better than any starter the Brewers have right now.

That is pretty much the coolest thing I have read in a while.

Ryan Braun

Quick must-read if you are wondering why Graffy and Counsell are manning the hot corner for the Brewers.

Quick Brewer Prospect Note

One of the advantages the Brewers have this year is the presence of two elite prospects waiting in the wings in Ryan Braun and Yovani Gallardo.

Three of the best indicators of future pitching success are WHIP, K/9 and K:BB ratio.
Gallardo:
WHIP 0.86 - less than a batter reaching base an inning. Ridiculous.
K/9 - 51/37 = 1.38
K:BB - 51:11 or about 5 to 1.

This man does not allow people on base and is powering through AAA hitters.

Braun -
One of the best indicators of future hitting success is OPS (On-base % + Slugging %).
OPS - 1.142. That is outta control high. This kid's going to be good.