The Morning Tailgate
The Birds are finally back home after a 10 game streak away from the Gateway City. They went 6-4 during that span and still sit 7.5 games behind the division-leading Cubbies, and 2.0 games behind the wildcard-leading Brewers. A lot could change this week, with the National League convenient stores - Pittsburgh and Atlanta - coming into town.
While seemingly advantageous to the wildcard race, the Brewers have Houston, and then Pittsburgh, coming into Milwaukee…so let’s not get too excited.
You might also be wondering….”Why Willie McGee?”
Well, let me ask you this…Why the hell not?
The Cardinals four game wins streaked was halted by rookie pitching sensation, Edinson Volquez and the Reds on Sunday afternoon. [STLCardinals.com]
Rams coach, Scott Linehan, see “progress” in the teams’ 7-6 “win” this weekend. Sure. [STLToday]
We didn’t see this comparison coming full circle: Ryan Ludwick compared to Kurt Warner. [Denver Post]
New San Francisco offensive coordinator, Mike Martz, had planned to call plays from the coaching booth this year….but that plan has changed. We like it. More drama potential with Martz closer to the action. [MercuryNews]
Most fantasy football leagues still have holdout Steven Jackson tabbed as the fourth best running back in the league. [MLive]
ChicagoSports.com has the Cubs ranked #1, and the Cardinals ranked #10 in their latest MLB power rankings. Jerks. Tough to argue, but still…jerks. [ChicagoSports.com]
All reports out of Arizona claims that Kurt Warner is really pushing youngster Matt Leinhart for the starting job at quarterback. [Tucson Citizen]