Ex-Cardinals Watch 8-27-09: Jon Mikrut Coaching At Northwestern; Felipe Lopez Not As Bad As Expected; Kip Wells 1st Start In Over A Year

Jon Mikrut (Northwestern Ast. Coach):
Jon Mikrut, who played at Northwestern from 2002-05, has returned to his alma mater as an assistant coach for the Wildcat baseball team.
Daily Herald

Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
The Brewers' hottest hitter was out of the lineup on Wednesday, but Felipe Lopez expressed confidence that his sore foot wouldn't sideline him for long.
Brewers Official Site

Kip Wells (Reds):
Not to be overlooked was a sound spot start by Kip Wells, who filled in for Aaron Harang after Harang went out for the season with an appendectomy. Wells pitched five innings and allowed three earned runs on seven hits with three walks and two strikeouts during his first big league start since July 21, 2008, with the Rockies.
Reds Official Site

Wayne Lundgren (Brockton):
The Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League activated him from the disabled list.

Darren Oliver (Angles):
Darren Oliver got this question from his wife the other day: "Hey, honey, are you going to play again next year?"
LA Times