Anyway, I'm here today to present the Creed Branton Award for the Brewer who uses his time in the spotlight most efficiently. The Award naming committee would like to recognize Pawan Barot for honorary mention in this category dedication.
Creed Bratton Moments of Glory Award
Winner: Mike Rivera
Last Place: Jody Gerut
Surprisingly, Mike Rivera is still a Brewer. Lest we forget, he has started 14 games this season. His moments in the field are both brief and exciting. Apparently, Mike Rivera does not know how to catch a ball or something because Jason Kendall gets WAY more playing time the Creed Award Winner. I keep hearing how wonderfully Kendall "handles" pitchers. Really? The team ERA (with Kendall catching 76 of the 88 games) is 4.54. Kendall might get the edge over Rivera with OBP (.323 vs. .296 respectively)...but only slightly. Also, noted baseball philosopher Jatt Marosz deems Kendall as 2nd "Most Clutch" on the Brewers. Otherwise, I don't know why Ken doesn't throw Rivera out there for a few more times per week. Given last year's .377 BA and .812 OPS, I thought we would see more of Mike Rivera. Nope. Regardless, this post is a celebration of Mike Rivera's use of camera time.
Creed Bratton's life is shrouded in mystery and that's the way we like it. Too much Creed and fans might be turned off by his horniess, age and lack of residence. He's the ultimate showman. In the spirit of George Costanza and Mr. Bratton, Mike Rivera is wonderful in the spotlight with a much more threatening bat compared to Kendall...and then he leaves us. Masterful work Mike. Enjoy the spoils of your performance, or lack thereof.
At the other end of the spectrum, Jody Gerut makes the worst of every opportunity he is granted. He fails to show any signs of a major league bat. It's sad. Even if we didn't trade my favorite non-Brewer, major leaguer not named Junior Griffey for Jody, I would accost him in a similar way.
For those scoring at home, the Brewers have closed the gap to 7-4 in the Bottom of the 8th. Miraculously, the Crew scored 4 runs since this post began. What a fucking tease.
Love,
Chuckie
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