n when he does manage to get on base. Mike Cameron hasn't hit a ball hard in a few weeks, and Jason Kendall is still trying to muster one up to get out of the infield. Prince Fielder can't carry a team himself, Braun is trying to help and even Counsell is getting into the swing of things, but their key pieces after Braun/Fielder are somewhat embarassing.
Jason Kendall
28 July 2009
1 October 2008
s with much more than a quick appearance in the first week of October.
Player to watch this week: Jason Kendall
Jason Kendall has been arguably the most important part of the Brewers success this year. He has appeared in over 150 games this year as a perfect battery mate for the Brewers pitching staff. Forget the acquisition of Sabathia for a second and look at what Kendall has done for the pitching staff after a year of sluggish and selfish play from Jhonny Estrada. The 2008 Brewers are 2nd in the NL in ERA (3.87) and 3rd in wins (90), compared to 2007 when they were 9th (4.41 ERA) and 8th (83) respectively. The entire rotation has stepped up from 2007, and while Sabathia's performance has been one for the ages, many of the pitchers on the team will point to Kendall as a source of inspiration for 2008. 151 apperances behind the plate is a startling number for a catcher, but when you're
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