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Brewers record 33-43 (12 GB behind the Reds)

Brewers record last week: 2-2

Power Rankings: 21st (23rd)

A week shortened by the All-Star Game gave decent results and a nice series win at the Dodgers.

We lost OF Matt Mieske (.203/.224/.284, 1 HR, 5 RBI) off waivers to Seattle where he is supposed to replace the injured Ken Griffey. As we are unsure what to do with OF Greg Vaughn we sent him on a rehab assignment until C Rick Wrona comes back from the DL.

Our versatile C B J Surhoff (.300/.335/.485, 5 HR, 39 RBI) signed a 2-year extension worth $1,920,000. The second year is a team option.

Darryl Hamilton watch:
.267/.323/.336 - 14 SB, 1 HR, 22 RBI, -0.4 WAR
slowly, very slowly becoming the leadoff man we were hoping for.

Brewers transactions:
OF Matt Mieske was lost off waivers to Seattle,
OF Greg Vaughn was sent on a rehab assignment.

Players of the Week:
NL - Kevin Stocker, Philadelphia - .599, 4 HR, 10 RBI
AL - Mike Stanley, New York - .588, 5 HR, 8 RBI

Notable injuries:
LF Mitch Webster, Dodgers - .291, 6 HR, 26 RBI - our for four months

Accomplishments:
n/a

Impressive Game Performances:
Cecil Fielder, Tigers - .248, 18 HR; 50 RBI - has 6-hit game against Toronto

Trades:
To Houston - RF Rusty Greer - .298, 5 HR, 29 RBI
To Rangers - MiCF Duncan Watts (#231 prospect) and MiCF Bill McAllister