Well, Racine native Vinny Rottino will not make the big league squad this year. So now the backup catcher role is a battle between only Mike Rivera and Eric Munson. The loser of this battle will be traded (by not accepting demotion to Triple A). This should get us a prospect or 2. More depth for the Brewer's future. Doug Melvin is genius.

The other player sent to AAA is left-handed submarine throwing Mitch Stetter. This leaves us with Brian Shouse as the only left-handed RELIEVER left on our roster. Not real crazy about that. That was one of our problems last year in the pen (relying solely on Shouse to shut down lefties and, therefore, over-using him) and now Ned decided to go that route again. Pay attention to this as the season progresses. Our entire pitching staff (12 guys) may only have 1 lefty or possibly 2 (if Manny Parra makes it). I guess pitchers with the most talent period will make our squad. I'm sure Ned Yost, Doug Melvin and Gord Ash are fully aware of this. It will be nice to have quality talent to call up from the minors when injuries or meltdowns occur. Yet another advantage of a playoff contender!!! 

Go Brewers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adam Poblocki