A much needed 6-1 SIM for Milwaukee going into the amateur draft. Sitting in 3rd place in the NL central this point, 18 games behind the red hot Cardinals, but still in the think of the WC race. Not a really bad position considering the injuries and changes the Brewers have gone through. The Brewers are one week from the return of offensive masher Tulo, and a few weeks from the return of starting catcher Sainz. Although Sainz's outlook is not as bright, as the medical staff and scouts have said he has lost some power and some patience at the plate, he is still considered an important cog in the makeup of this Brewers team.

Batting AVG: .255 (19th)
Homeruns: 67 (5th)
Walks: 207 (7th)
Stolen Bases: 67 (T-8th)
Runs Scored: 293 (7th)

Pitching ERA: 4.15 (12th)
Opponents AVG: .249 (9th)
HRs Allowed: 46 (T-13th)
Walks Allowed: 187 (18th)
Runs Allowed: 251 (13th)

And very importantly....
Payroll: $27,661,429 (28th)
Fan Interest: 83/100 (3rd)

Progression left some to be desired this SIM
Bobby Witt decreases his Control vs Righties from 10 to 9 .
Bobby Witt decreases his Control vs Lefties from 10 to 9 .
Bobby Witt decreases his Overall Control from 10 to 9 .
That is not good, though his pitching did not show signs of the slight setback
Juan Dominguez increases his Control vs Righties from 5 to 6 .
Juan Dominguez increases his Control vs Lefties from 5 to 6 .
Juan Dominguez increases his Overall Control from 5 to 6 .
Dominguez could be begging for another shot at the ML roster in the pen

Last SIM results:
3-0 .vs ATL
3-1 .vs CIN

ATL Series
Player of the series - Chris Lubanski - 5-12 3R 3RBI 2HR 2SB -After being moved to the cleanup spot because of the injury to Tulo, Lubanski finally steps up
Pitching Prowess - CC Sabathia 6.2 IP with 0 ER in the game 1 victor
Interesting Tidbit - Brian Fuentes pitches setup in each game of the series with outstanding success. Proving himself to be an essential part of the bullpen setting up for Frankie Francisco.

CIN Series
Player of the series - Bobby Witt - Complete game 3 hitter with only 1 ER and 0BB - Calming down after a mediocre start to show the ace pitcher ability he was drafted for.
Offensive Prowess - Kevin Youkilis - 6-15 2HR 4RBI 5R 3BB in the series
Interesting Tidbit - Recent speedy callup Calvin Hayes asked to pinch run twice in the series, with no steal attempts dispite his impressive ability on the basepaths.

Overall SIM
Player of the SIM - Chris Lubanski - .333BA .419OB% .667SLG% 3HR 6R 7RBI 4SB
Step up performer of the SIM - Hector Luna with 5 steals in 7 games
Worrysome performer(s) - Vito Chiaravalloti and Dallas McPherson, the DH Duo. Combined 4-26, although 2 of the hits were HR. Batting average getting to be aconcern for these 2 going into June.