September 15, 200818 yr Milwaukee is in 2nd place (7.5 games back) in the Central Division. They have lost 4 games in a row. "This was a very difficult move to make, and we appreciate all of the work that Ned has done to develop this team into a contender," Melvin said. "In the end, this was a collaborative decision made to put our Club in the best position for the final two weeks of the season." Dale Sveum, the Brewers third base coach, will take over in an interim role as manager for the remainder of the season. http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080915&content_id=3480423&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
September 15, 200818 yr Wow!!!!! I wonder how the players will respond to this. I guess two years in a row of choking down the stretch was enough for Melvin.
September 15, 200818 yr Author Some people questioned his ability to handle pressure during the end of last season so maybe the GM also questioned the same thing this season & wanted to get rid of Yost before October.
September 15, 200818 yr Brewers are 3-11 in September, I was really looking forward to them only winning another game or two this year. As if that environment in Wrigley can't get anymore interesting come Tuesday night.
September 15, 200818 yr He's getting raked over the coals for not starting Sabathia on short rest Sunday, while the Phillies started two on short rest. He also brought in a lefty to intentionally walk Ryan Howard and left Shouse (the lefty) in to face Burrell, who singled, and Victorino, who then hit a 3-run homer. That did not go over well. Word also is that Melvin didn't pull the trigger. The new owner did.
September 15, 200818 yr It is definitely a surprise but not hard to understand. He chokes last year and seems to be headed in the same direction this year after the Brewers have made moves to give him the best opportunity to win. Probably for the best for Yost as they won't be worth spit next year.
September 15, 200818 yr He's getting raked over the coals for not starting Sabathia on short rest Sunday, while the Phillies started two on short rest. He also brought in a lefty to intentionally walk Ryan Howard and left Shouse (the lefty) in to face Burrell, who singled, and Victorino, who then hit a 3-run homer. That did not go over well. Word also is that Melvin didn't pull the trigger. The new owner did. Selig sold the Brewers?
September 15, 200818 yr Author Selig sold the Brewers? To Mark L. Attanasio in September 2004 for $180 million. And never mind that...The Scribe has it covered...
September 15, 200818 yr Mark Attanasio bought them in 2004 for $180 million. Guess I just don't remember that. I thought it was basically the same type setup as the Bengals, where his children ran the show.
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