Chris Carter hit home runs…lots of home runs…he led the National League in home runs last season. The problem was he didn't do much else. So instead of re-signing the free agent firstbaseman…they went a unique route to find his replacement. Eric Thames had bounced around the majors before finding himself in the Korean Baseball League for the last three years. He was an outfielder who learned to play first base. The Brewers have decided to hand him the job, signing him to a 3 year free agent deal with a club option for a 4th year. He did hit 124 home runs in his three years in Korea. The thinking is, he can replace much of Carter's power in the lineup while getting on base more, stealing more bases, playing better defense and showing more flexibility by being able to play both corner outfield spots if needed. What remains to be seen is if he can hit MLB pitching in this comeback. Oh…and he is a former Northwoods League player having been a member of the La Crosse Loggers.
Once again the Bucks tease us with what might be. Giannis outplayed Lebron and Milwaukee hammered the defending champs last night. Giannis had 34 points,12 rebounds,five assists, five steals and two blocks….James was held to 22 and a season high 7 turnovers. Does it mean anything if they go out and lose to the hapless Brooklyn Nets on Thursday…which is altogether possible.
If the Wisconsin basketball team can play like that it will be fun to watch. They picked apart the vaunted Syracuse zone last night in a 77-60 thumping of the Orange at the Kohl Center. Nigel Hayes had a career high 10 assists and was one free throw short of a triple-double. Ethan happ was a monster inside and the outside shooting warmed up…Bronson Koenig was 6-9 from 3 point range. They host Oklahoma at noon on Saturday.
It appears the only way the Badgers can make the College Football Playoff is to win and have both Washington & Clemson lose…who thinks that's going to happen? Washington will play Colorado in the Pac 12 championship game while Clemson will face Virginia Tech for the ACC title.
Songs Of The Day (from my I-pod)
