The Milwaukee Brewers’ recent acquisition of David Weathers isn’t going to prompt anyone to believe the National League team is bound for the playoffs.

Yet, acquiring Weathers from the Cincinnati Reds certainly can’t hurt, especially considering how the Brewers pitching corps is in shambles.

Consider this: In the Brewers’ last 11 losses, they have surrendered 97 runs — a ridiculous 8.8 runs per game.

In that same stretch, the Brewers held their opponents to four or fewer runs on just two occasions. Again, ridiculous.

And, finally, in those 11 losses, the Brewers gave up eight or more runs eight times.

Barry awaits call

Kevin Barry wants to make one thing perfectly clear: He’s eager to resume his NFL career.

Barry, the former Park High School standout who went on to play five seasons for the Green Bay Packers before signing with the Houston Texans, is currently out of the game.

However, the 30-year-old Barry has been working out religiously in Phoenix, hoping an NFL team in need of an offensive lineman will call.

“I definitely want to keep playing,” Barry said. “I’m going to keep working and keep staying positive and hope someone will give me a chance.”

McLain finds new home

It was noted in my last column that Deon McLain would probably be attending a junior college this fall.

And that is indeed the case. The former Park High School star running back has enrolled at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M has a rich football tradition: It has won eight national juco championships and been runner-up on 13 occasions.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M also has produced a host of NFL players, including New Orleans tight end Jeremy Shockey.

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M coach Donnie Bigby has seen McLain on tape several times and was suitably impressed.

“I was amazed he was still available this late in the (recruiting) process,” Bigby said. “He appears to have a lot of God-given ability.”

McLain left Racine for Miami, Okla., Sunday and he can’t wait to strap on the pads.

“I’m really determined and ready to show them what I can do,” McLain said.

Rottino off to fast start

Vinny Rottino has a made a quick and favorable impression on the Chattanooga Lookouts.

Recently traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Rottino is batting .444 for the Dodgers’ Class AA affiliate in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Rottino, who has appeared in nine games for the Lookouts, has an on-base percentage of .560. He has even stolen three bases.

The Lookouts have played the versatile Rottino at four spots: catcher, first base, third base and right field.

Bucks get good news

While the Milwaukee Bucks have made a rash of roster moves this summer, they still have their “Big Two” of Michael Redd and Andrew Bogut.

While both missed much of last season with physical maladies — Bogut with an ailing lower back and Redd with a torn ACL — they are well on their way to full recovery.

In fact, Jeff Macy, the Bucks strength and conditioning coach, recently flew to Australia to check out Bogut.

Macy gave Bogut a clean bill of health and fully expects him to be ready for training camp.

As for Redd, he’s been working out in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. While Redd hasn’t played any basketball, he has been running and doing other physical activities. He, too, is expected to be set for training camp.

Class by themselves

The Miami Dolphins, coming off a remarkable season, recently held a scrimmage open to the public. It drew about 3,000 fans.

The Packers were scheduled to have an open scrimmage Saturday night at Lambeau Field but were forced to cancel it because of lightning and a heavy downpour. Nevertheless, approximately 70,000 fans showed up for the event.

A Triple Crown loser

You might know Boston’s Carl Yastrzemski was the last Triple Crown winner. Yastrzemski batted .326 with 44 homers and 121 RBIs in 1967.

But do you know the last Triple Crown loser — the infamous term for the player who finished last in each of the Triple Crown categories?

Time’s up. It was Ramon Santiago of the Detroit Tigers. He had two homers, 29 RBI and a .225 batting average in 2003.

The last NL Triple Crown Loser was Ivan DeJesus of the Chicago Cubs, who didn’t hit a single homer and had just 13 RBIs and a .194 batting average in 1981.

Gery Woelfel is a sports reporter for The Journal Times. Gery can be reached by calling (262) 634-3322, Ext. 322, or by e-mail at gery.woelfel@lee.net