The Milwaukee Brewers are coming off one of the best years the organization has seen in a very long time. With a formidable 96-66 mark, Milwaukee won the NL Central in 2011. However , they were never able to translate their success into a World Series appearance like they hoped. The Brewers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opening round, but subsequently were beaten by the resultant champion St. Louis Cardinals in the NLCS. Prince Fielder left the Brewers over the winter, but Milwaukee was given a pass when Ryan Braun's 50-game suspension was cancelled. Milwaukee still has enough talent to protect its division title, but whether that interprets to a chance at the World Series is up in the air. Here are Milwaukee's projected starting pitchers and bullpen role. Check out what else we think about the squad with our 2012 Milwaukee Brewers predictions.
Projected Starting Pitchers
Yovani Gallardo (RHP) - The 25-year-old Gallardo is coming off a career year in 2011. He notched a career-high 17 victories and recorded a career-low 3.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He also set a team record for the third uninterrupted year with 200-plus K's. As young as he is he has what is required to be even more outstanding in the approaching seasons.
Zack Greinke (RHP) - Greinke had the inspiring debut the Brewers had hoped for. After trading for him in the offseason of 2011, he didn't displease, going 16-6 with a 3.83 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 28 starts. He was also a dominant 9-3 with a 2.61 ERA over his final 16 starts.
Shaun Marcum (RHP) - Shaun Marcum is another guy who joined Milwaukee in a deal last season. Marcum had a good regular season, but he was horrible in the postseason. Marcum went 13-7 with a 3.54 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in his first season with Milwaukee.
Randy Wolf (LHP) - One of the more trustworthy and steady players in Milwaukee is Randy Wolf. He has made at least 33 starts and thrown at least 212 innings in each one of the past three years. Last season, he went 13-10 with a 3.69 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. It was his 4th consecutive year in which he reached the double-digit mark in victories.
Chris Narveson (LHP) - Narveson battled with consistency last season. He would come out with unhittable stuff one night and then struggle to get a man out the next time he threw. He finished going 11-8 with a 4.45 ERA, which is decent for the base of the staff.
Projected Closer
John Axford (RHP) - In his first full year as Milwaukee closer, Axford shined and showed clearly that he belonged. He converted 46 of 48 save opportunities with an impressive 1.95 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. Now that Francisco Rodriguez is back as the main setup man, Milwaukee has one of the best 1-2 punches to complete a game in all of baseball.
Projected Starting Pitchers
Yovani Gallardo (RHP) - The 25-year-old Gallardo is coming off a career year in 2011. He notched a career-high 17 victories and recorded a career-low 3.52 ERA and 1.22 WHIP. He also set a team record for the third uninterrupted year with 200-plus K's. As young as he is he has what is required to be even more outstanding in the approaching seasons.
Zack Greinke (RHP) - Greinke had the inspiring debut the Brewers had hoped for. After trading for him in the offseason of 2011, he didn't displease, going 16-6 with a 3.83 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 28 starts. He was also a dominant 9-3 with a 2.61 ERA over his final 16 starts.
Shaun Marcum (RHP) - Shaun Marcum is another guy who joined Milwaukee in a deal last season. Marcum had a good regular season, but he was horrible in the postseason. Marcum went 13-7 with a 3.54 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in his first season with Milwaukee.
Randy Wolf (LHP) - One of the more trustworthy and steady players in Milwaukee is Randy Wolf. He has made at least 33 starts and thrown at least 212 innings in each one of the past three years. Last season, he went 13-10 with a 3.69 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. It was his 4th consecutive year in which he reached the double-digit mark in victories.
Chris Narveson (LHP) - Narveson battled with consistency last season. He would come out with unhittable stuff one night and then struggle to get a man out the next time he threw. He finished going 11-8 with a 4.45 ERA, which is decent for the base of the staff.
Projected Closer
John Axford (RHP) - In his first full year as Milwaukee closer, Axford shined and showed clearly that he belonged. He converted 46 of 48 save opportunities with an impressive 1.95 ERA and 1.14 WHIP. Now that Francisco Rodriguez is back as the main setup man, Milwaukee has one of the best 1-2 punches to complete a game in all of baseball.
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