tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539423405754583321.post5420971133860226312..comments2011-07-13T12:56:43.600-07:00Comments on Brewers Daily: LaTroy Hawkins ReactionJonathan Edehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13812362673586876864noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3539423405754583321.post-80202617147027805862009-12-14T15:38:26.280-08:002009-12-14T15:38:26.280-08:00"One could argue that void could've been ..."One could argue that void could've been filled internally, but the Brewers decided to go a different route."<br /><br />Any suggestions? Maybe if Jeffress actually passed his drug tests he'd already be in our BP. You'll start to see our young arms crack the BP & rotation soon, starting with Zack Braddock in the 'pen. Adding a veteran arm like Hawkins wasn't a bad idea though & 2/7 isn't too bad considering he fared well as a spot closer for Houston last season & could pull a Solomon Torres if something happens to Hoff. Also there's a good chance that Hawkins becomes the setup man. <br /><br />"it's tough to think he will continue to throw in the mid to high 90's as he approaches 40."<br /><br />Velocity isn't all that important. New Brewers pitching coach Rick Peterson said that the most important aspect of pitching is location, followed by changing pitch speed, movement, & velocity.G.J. Waalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05437187002276683103noreply@blogger.com