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Game Thread #1: Brewers (0-0) at Cubs (0-0)

This Opening Day thing is confusing.  Opening Day was last week, then it was last night, now it's today, but it might not be today because of weather.

Anyway, this is probably just a formality--consider this your thread for wishing there were a game, or for disparaging remarks in general about Chicago, the Cubs, Miller Park South, and the people who did scheduling for MLB this year.

Somethingvague posted the lineups here.  Never has a player done so little to earn a higher spot in the lineup than Ben Sheets!

The game is supposed to be at 1:20, so if we're lucky, we'll have nine innings in by about 4:30 tomorrow afternoon.

Go Brewers!

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It's raining

Here in Chicago it is raining, atleast downtowm... but it is not too hard yet... maybe the lighter rain will allow the game to start. If the field is in good shape, I am optimistic they could get the game started.

Of course knowing they have tomorrow off, they might call it simply on the speculation of more rain coming.

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cynical prediction

They'll start the game, play two innings, call the tarp out, wait a while, and then postpone the game.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Radar

Looks like it'll clear up in an hour or two but Missouri has a nice storm moving towards Chicago. Maybe it's better this way. We don't want ol' Ben Prior falling off the mound and tearing his hamstring from the bone or something....

::knocks on wood::

by antbogey on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rain delay material...

Yesterday I was channelsurfing while my son was sitting/napping/throwing up on my lap, and noticed that WGN was killing off a Sunday afternoon by showing a couple of decent-but-not-great baseball movies. At commercial breaks, various baseball folks (usually Cubs-related, naturally) provided commentary, including our very own Bob Uecker.

The funny part (I actually laughed out loud) was that when Uecker's cap came into full view of the camera, the logo was blurred out. It was obvious that he was wearing a Brewers cap, but they didn't want to show it on WGN!

(Yes, I realize there's probably a legal reason for WGN blurring a Brewers logo on their station during a non-MLB broadcast, but I found it funny anyway.)

It's called "playing the percentages."

by hilbelink on Mar 31, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what would be really funny

if WGN started blurring out Brewers logos during actual MLB broadcasts. Tee hee.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Hardy sees a strike today,

he better swing. I don't think he'll see more than one per at bat.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

good point

(it took me a while to figure out what you meant, though)

gives me an idea, to do a study of walk rates for guys who sometimes bat in front of the pitcher. Counsell is a good example--he seems to rack up a lot more walks batting in front of the P than he does in the 2-hole. Could also look at the difference in strikes seen, as you point out.

It would be interesting to know how much to discount the walk rate (not just intentional ones) of #8 hitters.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardy's walk rate

I know that when Hardy first came up, I thought he had fair patience because he took a good amount of walks. It turns out that his "plate discipline" was really just a combination of him hitting scared (his shoulder) and in front of the pitcher.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Web Cams

Here and here

The rain looks like it is coming down harder... and may not start until 2 from what some people at Bleed Cubbie Blue have been prediciting as harder stuff is on the way.

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let it rain

I've got tickets to the Wed. game, wouldn't mind that one being the opener

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too

And any delay today means my commute home will hopefully be relatively free from drunk Cubs fans.

WGN said they're waiting for a patch of good weather anytime between 2 and 6.

by MillerParkSouth on Mar 31, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free day tommorrow

I imagine that they will play tomorrow like the Yankee/Jays will be doing (game PPD)

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well

we're suppose to be getting bad weather again tomorrow. basically hoping for two straight days of it, but that doesn't seem to matter too much now that we've officially started

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The game's on three channels

My DVR is pissed.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1:47

FSN said they would be back on at 1:47. Im assuming there playing then.

by brewfan2 on Mar 31, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Trying to get used to the new digs

Does having a SB Nation screen name I can be a total asshole over at Bizarro BCB now lol ?

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately yes

though individual blogs can still ban you. and your posts can be flagged. (after a certain number of flags--2 on this site--the comment is deleted)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

nope. i haven't banned anybody for months. (though my trigger finger is getting itchy--I was on a roll there for a while last year.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next to the option to flag a comment, there's "Rec"? Is that to undo another's flag? I'd click it, but I don't want this whole blog to implode or anything.

by cwgannon on Mar 31, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure exactly how they are combined...

but it isn't directly to undo a flag. If it's a good comment, (Rec)ommend it. I think comments that have been recommended a few times get highlighted somehow. You can also recommend stories and fanposts ... if enough people (4, I think) recommend a fanpost, it gets bumped up to the "recommended" fanposts section above the rest of the fanposts.

(yes, it's complicated. i think it'll make sense when everybody is using more of the features, though.)

and I don't think anything you could do would break anything ... at least that's what I'm assuming and I'm acting accordingly :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

MLB Gameday

No longer listing game as delayed. May get underway reasonably soon

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN is saying top of the hour

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Mar 31, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good timing

I got back from class just in time to see the game start. Just a little foggy from that center field camera, huh?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

strikeee three

not the way to start the season brewers!

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony Gwynn

He's seen more pitches this plate appearance than Mike Cameron's average. :)

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

One on...

let's go Prince!

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Team MVP

Tony Gwynn :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is your picture of?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown

The namesake of my projection system, and star of the Cubs back when the Cubs were likable. (And they won occasionally, too.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah, cool

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAT???

Braun has got to know he looks like a dork with the stocking cap on!!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just with the hat?

I jest...

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anti-semite

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:)

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

How did Stocker make the team?

And yes, one does need a parking pass to get in the lot on Friday

Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...

If the camera adds ten pounds then is it like J.J. Hardy never had the flu?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad

All the pitcher-batting-eighth haters will have some ammo next inning.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well

we'll just get to see how stubborn Ned can be when he's doing something against the conventional wisdom. We know he can be stubborn, but this is different.

(by the way, this live comment updating thing is really cool.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or the Gwynn-batting-second haters

If he got an infield hit batting immediately before Sheets, all the bunting fetishists would be happy.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bunting fetishists

are probably the same people who think infield hit = mvp candidacy.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

double for fukudome

a vulgarity comes to mind.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My fantasy team

...is named Fuk U Do Me

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think your fantasy team

had a bit part in Austin Powers 3.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha

A dude in my FMLB league has the same team name

Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stocking caps in the outfield...

Coaching wearing helmets...I don't know if I recognize this game anymore.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

don't worry

Ben Sheets will strike out soon, and it'll all be familiar again.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have some faith

He might get to first by nicking Soto's glove with his swing.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

He's changed his stance after it worked so well for Craig

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Z vs. Z

There's good Z vs. Bad Z.

The bad Z is Carlos Zambrano, of course; boo at will.

The good Z is with the SBN 2.0. When you click on a post/entry and want to go straight to the new comments, press Z, and it'll take you directly to them. When you're done, press Z again to go to the next one.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Jason Kendall

Successfully avoids the double play and draws the walk!

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yost

Just as Yost planned....

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's a genius!

Marty, shut down your site!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently

Kendall was pretty much blind last season.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

now

he just needs to get a new throwing arm and we're set.

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was one ugle swing by TGJr

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeez

On the Evil BCB, they're already at 582 comments.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Quality

like "Kendall was pretty much blind last season." :)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

and the rain starts

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Mar 31, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gwynn

Missed a homer by only 300 feet.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Rain delay

Let's say Sheets and Evil Z don't come back out. Who gets the advantage?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hate to say it

but I think the cubs may have a slight edge in that they have normal starter - Lieber in the bullpen

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

how long it's been since having Lieber on your team was considered an advantage.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear Jon Lieber was a 20-game winner once

Either way, if they do continue, there's an off day tomorrow so everyone should be available.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we've got mcclung

who apparently can pitch 4 innings :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess

Until Ned tells him to hit an umpire in retaliation for Sheets' early exit.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plunk Fukodome

They could always have him or Torres plunk Fukodome, though that wouldn't be very nice of them.

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

mcclung

isn't he still serving a suspension from the Pujols plunking? genius move, ned.

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stuck Watching WGN

And they are talking about hosting a program in commemoration of 60 years of Cubs baseball on WGN, featuring the best moments of the franchise during that time.

Anyone want to hazard a guess on how long that program will take?

I'm figuring they can squeeze it in between two infomercials with Chef Tony.

by Matt L on Mar 31, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As an additional note

The segment they previewed on WGN featured the same music used in the Japanese version of "Iron Chef". They must have discovered it when doing cultural scouting for signing Fukudome.

by Matt L on Mar 31, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I hope this is included

Great video.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But it would still be at least twice as long

as a Brewers highlight program. Unless I somehow missed all of the World Series the Brewers have won.

"My bed is pulling me, gravity, daysleeper. Daaaysleeper."

by markleonette on Mar 31, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh ho! Burn!

Except we weren't talking about the Brewers futility, we were talking about the Cubs' futility. Which is almost 100 years old. Which is a long time.

Plus, you have to remember, it would be twice as long because they've been losing for 50+ years longer than the Brewers have been losing. So there's that.

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*60+ years

Don't want to shortchange you your Cubs history, my friend. Deepest apologies.

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

You might have. Though we've been down this path with Cubs fans before.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That wasn't the Brewers

To be fair. But the fact remains the Brewers have won just as many postseason series as the Cubs have since 1908.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but it was Milwaukee baseball

It's not like people in Atlanta held a ticker-tape parade when they won.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Notice the didn't say

60 years of Cubs "winning" baseball. It should go quick unitl they get to Bartman and then they will spend a hour or so wondering what if????

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Mar 31, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Richie Gardner

Anyone know anything about this pitcher the Brewers picked up off waivers from the Reds? Apparently he was their 2004 minor league player of the year.

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Mar 31, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IIRC

He was injured in 2005, and was making his way back up through the Reds system last year finishing in Louisville with an ERA of 5 something .

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

career minor league stats

link

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

delay

any word on when the game might resume

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Mar 31, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

listening to Gameday Audio

And according to Jim Powell not until 3:30 at the earlist

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to dimish the quantity vs. quality ratio...

but I didn't realize how much I missed the game day threads until I got back to my desk and started chuckling my way through this thread.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep raining! Keep raining!

FSN is showing their top 50 Dynamic Duos. Normally I couldn't care less, but apparently somewhere on their list are two women's beach volleyball players in "uniform" (i.e., sport bikinis) who seem to like to hug each other.

Let's play two!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

I wonder who's number 1 on this list. I'm guessing Montana/Rice or Jordan/Pippen.

Or maybe Winkelsas/Simpson.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Malone/Stockton

is a good one, though not #1, I don't think.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no...

Just rain long enough that I get to pop open a beer and watch the game when I get home from work.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching the Tigers/Royals game on ESPN

Am I the first guy ever to have Denny Bautista on a fantasy team in two different years?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I just noticed

...that Atlanta and Washington finished their, uh, one-game series last night. What the hell?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A sweep!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brooms

Can you get out the broom for that though?

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they resume tomorrow

is it still considered opening day?

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope

Did I just see on WGN the groundscrew getting ready to take the tarp off the field?

by oconnobe on Mar 31, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN crew

They said the game is supposed to resume around 3:30.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sheets

I wonder if he'll still be out there after a 40 minute delay.

by oconnobe on Mar 31, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano

Even longer delay for him, time he pitches it could be getting on for an hour between pitches.

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sheets

if he does go back in, he should pull his best claudio vargas and take a looooong time between pitches, see if he can force zambrano out of the game

by SunglassesAtNight on Mar 31, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good idea

But Sheets was working sooo fast in the first inning, they couldn't even show replays between pitches... he got the ball and looked like he was hurrying to get mroe pitching in before the rain came down...

If he takes that long, then maybe I could watch the end of game at home instead of on MLBtv at work!

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheater's Guide to Baseball

There's actually something in the Book "The Cheater's Guide to Baseball" about how to work a rain delay to your advantage (though it's easier for the home team).

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was hanging around the dugout

So the broadcast crew was speculating he'd go back on the mound, but their two cents probably don't have a favorable exchange rate even with the yen.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

fingers crossed

hopefully

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Mar 31, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like I didn't miss a whole lot

How did Sheets look through the first 3?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

seemed pretty good

from what i 'saw' on gameday

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Mar 31, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Certainly looking good

for the first two hitters post rain delay

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Struck out the side

In only 52 minutes!

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it like watching Varges

Except he would of mixed in a a hit and a walk into his 52 min inning - just to give it a bit of interest

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Benny!

Sit down, Alfonso.

by oconnobe on Mar 31, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now another 20 minutes

until zambrano is warmed up

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What rain delay?

Neither pitcher seemed too bothered.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else?

having troubles with mlb's gameday audio?

by balldeagle on Mar 31, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My video

MLBtv isn't loading, or anything on the entire MLB site... I can't even look at box scores... must be overloaded right now with everyone checking out their teams... hopefully this will be ironed out soon!

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Glad I paid that extra money for Premium crap from MLB rather than that regular old crap.

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Mar 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no problems

Here but I cant get back into MLB.com to get gameday

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

must be a good sign

for mlb, their site crashes on opening day cuz of more-than-expected interest

by balldeagle on Mar 31, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More-than-expected

They are just surprised every year when people still want to watch baseball. Hmmm... That might not be a good sign.

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Mar 31, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're just surprised so many are into this Internet fad

"This too shall pass..."

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice concentration by gwynn

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phew

That was close.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

zito

is doing his best Bush impression with a rough first inning.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey

a baserunner would be nice

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Pie was on the Reds

He'd be benched for that.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

too young

and lacking in grit to play for dusty

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Pie was on the Reds

He'd be the starting center fielder in Chattanooga.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he already has pie in cincy

-corey patterson

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Naaa...

he would be on the bench because some savy gritty veteran would be signed to take the starting role off his hands.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

let see if

Kendell hitting 9th will help this innings - this is what this line-up is all about

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

weeks not doing too well against zambrano

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who needs power

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

TG Jr!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sheets

I wonder if this will be his last inning.

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's at 92 pitches

So unless his spot comes up Yost might try and sneak one more.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

definitely

no reason Ben can't go to 110 or 120, especially since there's no sign that the delay fazed him at all.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

with two strikes on Soriano, I'm thinking to myself- throw it in the dirt, and you'll get him out. and sheets did, and soriano swung and hit a weak grounder to prince. haha

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this Sheets guy

is a pretty good pitcher.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

close

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that a boy billy

now drive him in corey

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you gotta be kidding

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh

So much for that. Zambrano's finger looks like it's bothering him after the pickoff.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The way he was holding it

It looked like it might be a little painful.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Interesting

If you asked 1000 baseball fans which one of this game's starting pitchers would leave with a finger injury, how many would have said Zambrano?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

real strange play

hall pickoff, zambrano injured.

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh

Marmol gets a strikeout credited to him for throwing that single pitch.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

doesn't zambrano get credit

because he had gotten 2 strikes on the hitter?

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok schroeder just explained it

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was suprised too

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A double play would be nice

C'mon, Torres.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

can i get an

amen

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Torres

Was always I guy I liked with the Pirates. It's nice to see him in a Brewers uniform.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

You don't see a catcher tag a guy out halfway between 2nd and 3rd very often.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Running out there and tagging him was the only option

there was no way he could throw him out.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

that would be an interesting solution for Juan Pierre, as well.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a la Sandlot

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Early season baserunning is so pleasant to watch.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a play

that Estrada would of made

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He was warming up in the pen even before Torres came in.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

phew

another close one.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a great outing for Torres

But no one scored, so I'll take it.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately

I have to get to work. Go Brewers!

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by Michael M on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh...

I had forgotten why they race.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for taste, of course

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those Tigers

who are supposed to win the world series...well, they lost to the Royals today.

Not a good start.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Royals in 2008!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mota up in the pen

That's a bright blue glove he's got on.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Zambrano

The radio picked up the press box announcement he left the game with a "forearm cramp."

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dehydrated

It's probably because he hates water or something.

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's too bad

I was hoping it was MRSA.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone watching on tv

Who is the long-haired guy they keep showing sitting next to Maddux?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He looks too young to be Simmons

but I don't think I've seen Simmons so it could be him I guess...

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not simmons

This guy looked younger with dark hair

by brewfan2 on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well in that case

Give us some live bench blogging, maybe an in game Yost interview.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"How do you think the boys look today?"

"Given the conditions, really impressive. I mean very, very impressive."

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why

Why do you try to sneak another inning out of Sheets after 92 pitches and two rain delays totaling 90 minutes on a rainy 44 degree day when your entire bullpen is fresh and you have an off-day tomorrow on opening day?

Yost is apparently worried by the arrival of Dusty, and needs to take his game to another level.

by Getting Yosted on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice

making rickie look good...

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sitting next to Cubs fans at work

I am happy to say Sheets left the game uninjured... while Zambrano was the one hurt!

Nothing would be better than to see Wood get rocked.

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

Mota's looking sick out there - then again, so did Turnbow on opening day '06

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they said he hit 99

that gun may be a little hot

by brewfan2 on Mar 31, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that last pitch was HOT

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday has his fastball at 94-95

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!

that was huge

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

everything i said in the offseason

about the mota/estrada/wise transactions...

i take it all back.

(pending future dominance, of course!)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's hit-a-second-baseman day!

That'll sting.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN

Anyone else think the camera work has been pretty horrible today?

by brewfan2 on Mar 31, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I'm pretty sick of seeing a closeup of the pitcher followed by a quick cut to the pitch as it crosses the plate.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

How many times has that happened?

by brewfan2 on Mar 31, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh good...

play the percentages nedly, first attempted sac bunt of the year...

by Hyatt on Mar 31, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

I would hate to have to decide to pitch to Prince or Braun

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Intentional Walk

This is why I am happy Braun is batting 4th... can't pitch around Prince

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually

lou thinks he can

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

clearly

either Lou or Wood is anti-semitic.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TG Jr

who needs Cameron?

by balldeagle on Mar 31, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

walking prince

going to pitch to Braun.

by Hyatt on Mar 31, 2008 5:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess if you're going to pitch to one...

You might as well make it the righty-righty matchup with the potential for a double play.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

just saw your avatar

excellent choice!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks Jeff

AND WITH THAT YEAH!!!

by Hyatt on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah!

Kerry Wood is now the potential losing pitcher. :)

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gagne gets to prove himself

after seeing what maddux did with mota, i'm pumped

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Wood's just not pumped up enough

It wasn't a save situation, blah blah blah

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking the same thing before

back when Marmol was mowing us down..."could Kerry really be better than THIS?"

apparently, no.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Granted I'm not even remotely close to being a major league hitter

but watching their pitches on tv, Marmol's stuff just looks nasty while Woods looks good but nothing special.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

given marmol's results last year

it's unthinkable to me that he wouldn't automatically be the closer.

but this is one of the many reasons why i'm not a big league manager.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

somebody hand Billy a pink bat

and see if it works.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

assuming we win

that's some fantastic pitching all around.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gonna see a lot

of K's with Billy again this year

by balldeagle on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that's why Hart

would be a better #5

by balldeagle on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

corey hart!!!

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corey!

2 run double!!

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and a base to grow on

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow!

carlos marmol, are you ready for a promotion?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

agreed

those boos were my favorite part of the inning

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it took 8 innings

but you had to know the bats would wake up eventually.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

anyone else see Braun fall getting out of the batter's box, pretty funny

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gagne

Best type of save for his Brewers debut - three run lead.

Booing Kerry Wood? Who would've thought Cubs fans would do that today?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm always a little embarrassed

when I realize how much the Brewers have the ability to affect my mood :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ha, same

rejected from my top college today - but hey, the brewers had a sick comeback, so all is well!

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry to hear that...

...i was rejected from my top college multiple times. knowing what I know now, I'd happily accept that rejection in exchange for a couple of Brewers wins :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the mark over the E

On Gagne's jersey.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Steroids asterick?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

balls

this sucks

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon

Not a good start for Gagne.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's closer will suck less?

That will determine the outcome.

by Getting Yosted on Mar 31, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jeez

what the hell is wrong with him?

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad Hart got those other 2 runs across the plate.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we've already got Turnbow

if we want someone who can pitch like this.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someone gonna wake up ned?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let him sleep

He needs his beauty sleep.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A strike?

What's that?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fukudome is hitting 1.000

but that doesn't mean you should pitch around him with runners on first and second.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

You're effing kidding

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that sucks

At least it's not over yet.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yet

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mota has closer experience, right?

That's all I'm going to say about that.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe Narveson, too

And how about that Richie Gardner?

Maybe Steve Bray?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bray

Now you're just toying with me. You know I can't resist his siren song.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who?

haha

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bullpen

why is no one up?

by packfan529 on Mar 31, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because your closer is in

Ned is on his second trip thru the post-game buffet.

by Getting Yosted on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

where's jacob?

I want to talk to him about that ridiculously optimistic PECOTA projection for Fukudome :)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh God!

I'm at work, so I've only got Gamecast. I'm glad.

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

We got Fuk'd

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Son of a bitch...

that just ruined my day... now he gets outs

by Hyatt on Mar 31, 2008 5:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He Hyatt, I didn't know that you and Battlekow were twins.

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was supposed to be "hey"

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe in Canada

they pitch batting practice in the 9th inning.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They sure don't cover first

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

blame canada.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is getting absurd.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe...

Gagne thought it was the 8th inning, so we would have the top of the 9th to get some runs...

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

i don't know what to say

by packfan529 on Mar 31, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Out or not

The game shouldn't have even gotten to that play at first.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my mlb.tv died right before the fukudome at bat

thank god.

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Mar 31, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I know

I was pissed I wanted to see the end... but when gamecast revealed the HR... I was happy not to see it

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

zing! one recommend, coming up.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love it or hate it

Welcome to baseball season guys.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gagne's picture on Gamecast...

...still has him in a Red Sox cap. Does that mean we can send him back?

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riske is warming up

This could be... nah, too easy.

by Matt L on Mar 31, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh

Finally through the inning. Maybe the PH, Kendall, and the top of the order can do some damage against Howry, etc.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's a silver lining

Maybe with so many pitches for Gagne tonight, he won't be available for... a week or so? Sounds reasonable to me.

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i can only hope he just gave us a little extra spring training

and the last four batters were a better indication of the future than the first three.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

prince

If I was Bob howry I would not want to face prince next inning.

by packfan529 on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riske warming up

Where the Wild Thing is?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yost is ahead of you

Turnbow is being kepted back to save the 11th

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So do you let Gagne bat?

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least we already got Marmol out of the way

Facing him for two innings here would really suck.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In this situation

the 8 hitter (pinch hitter) leading off could be nice... Kendall advances him, and Weeks knocks him in?

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess this 9th inning should teach us a lesson

do not make personnel decisions based on stats from 4 years ago.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

I always forget that one. Perhaps we can create a mnemonic!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we'll win the 2004 World Series

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like the Dodgers did?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prince looked...

Shall we say, less than pleased?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

perturbed?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gritty

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dance rich boy dance!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell

Man, slugging 2.000 in this young season.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN with a great graphic

That was his first double this season.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

veteran

that's wat veteran leadership gets you

by packfan529 on Mar 31, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In a game like this

You need some GRIT to get the victory..

by throughhyperspace on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

True Grit

Comes through

by Matt L on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad Gwynn's not leading off

Then he could score Counsell on a squeeze play and grit would be omnipresent.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Grit 'r done?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely need grit....

or some more HGH and spare ribs in Gagnes case

by zsxander567 on Mar 31, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

You could hear a pop over the radio when that one hit Rickie.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another great Graphic

this one from ESPN. Rickie is 0 for 3 this month.

Don't try to do too much with it. Just take the ball the other way.

by shooty babitt on Mar 31, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Schroeder: "Gwynn has some pop"

Yeah Bill, Tony Sr was a great guy.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

About as far as he just did

That looked like a solid 300 feet.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's the worst that could happen here

I'm envisioning some sort of bizarre double pick-off play.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

prince

he looks pissed

by packfan529 on Mar 31, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riske or Turnbow?

Turnbow's got closer experience, but we've been over that before in this thread.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Turnbow is officially the setup man, right?

It's gotta be him, or it's a big dis and then he and Ned will be feuding.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think there's been an announcement

but that's a lot of money to pay Riske so that Dbow is the setup man.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we have five relievers making > $3M

Do we have the most expensive pen in baseball?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good question.

it's gotta be close.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even if it is,

The rest of the roster is making peanuts. Spend up to the budget, Melvin! Buy what you can't develop, I say.

by antbogey on Mar 31, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big thread

I have unkind words for Doug Melvin re: The Canadian Collapse

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i can already read the post-game stories

they will be ALL about TGJr and Counsell ... never mind that three of the four runs came from the usual sources.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Need more runs

One is not enough!

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Soto

Try running.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

horrible route

and horrible hustle

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or Est...

Oh, who am I kidding?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah

Plus, Barrett would have knocked Zambrano out long before the seventh inning.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need a dinger from Braun

that might even Turnbow-proof it.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gwynn's got more pop than Fielder

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

They're both pretty fat.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Signage

Foul fly aside, someone should make a "Ryno #8" sign with Braun's picture just to annoy fans at Wrigley.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good one

... I will for the game at the end of the month

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell

Enjoying his well-earned rest on the bench.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler in for defense

Presumably.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not a bad move actually

I sure hope Kapler doesn't need to bat

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Probably for double switch purposes

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Good catch.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey look

somone can throw strikes!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 31, 2008 5:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A New Closer? Riske

If we don't want the headcases of turnbow or gagne?

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is amazing what happens when you don't through 8 straight balls.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRITTY!!!!

Kendall with the veteran defense.

by Matt L on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall

Reminding Cubs fans what it's like for a catcher to catch a 2008 pop-up in extra innings.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Where's the flag?

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If Gywnn plays like this?

Is there a chance Cameron doesn't play much?

by Kyguy922 on Mar 31, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

There's a chance Gwynn gets traded, though.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or

that TGJr becomes the starting CF next year.

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Mar 31, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRIT!

WIN!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Mar 31, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Riske

The Canadian Collapse must go.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

unfortunately

there is 10 million reasons why that wont happen

by Saltire on Mar 31, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have hope

His name is Jay Gibbons

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bold prediction

We finish the season 324 games ahead of the Cubs and win the division!!!

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Mar 31, 2008 5:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

only 161 to go

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Gagne gets the win!

He must have had a good game, right? Because wins are important.

by Getting Yosted on Mar 31, 2008 5:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Turnbow

I had Turnbow in fantasy baseball last year. I got some good points when he'd blow a save and then win the game.

by Marty McSuperFly on Mar 31, 2008 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too...

Because Fukudome happens to be on my fantasy team this year. I'm going to be conflicted rooting against him now and then, but I like this outcome: he plays perfectly and the Cubs lose. Nice.

It's called "playing the percentages."

by hilbelink on Apr 1, 2008 7:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back baseball

What a great way to usher in the season!

by molitorfan on Mar 31, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

despite everything that happened

with the one inning with that candian pitcher, I can't get this smile off my face. Anytime you get a win in Wrigley I am a happy man. First place!

YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Mar 31, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Currently

The Brewers are 1.000 on the road and .000 at home. This is clearly Bizarro World.

Also, say hello to your first place Royals and Nationals.

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For Ernie Banks

The Cubs lost to make Ernie Banks feel at home.

by drezdn on Mar 31, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Classy Cubs Comment of the Game

If you picked Ravenswood Rob, be sure to bring your ticket stub to the courtesy counter.

Runner-up.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.

I'll just go out on a limb and assume that Ravenswood Rob isn't clever enough to realize the irony of nicknaming a player from the Cubs division rival "Goat Boy" and thinking its an insult.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 31, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ted, my boy

I think the Classy Cub Comment of the Game needs to be a regular feature of the game thread, and you're just the person to do it. :)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

I wish you luck in sifting through future classy comments.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

other "bcb"

always glad to see the class IL has to offer

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Mar 31, 2008 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My chest...

Wow, we're already being thrown into the pressure cooker and it's NOT EVEN APRIL. You had to know it was going to be like this though, right?

I was definitely on the fence regarding Gagne coming into the season, but I was still somewhat surprised when he almost Turnblew it in the 9th. Tough game.

Good ol' nitty-gritty got 'er done for us! I knew those roast beef sandwiches I used to make for him in a now-defunct Mequon deli would pay off someday. Let's get 'em again tomorrow!

by Tick on Mar 31, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AP recap

I like the first sentence:

The start of the Cubs’ 100th season since winning the World Series ended like so many seasons at Wrigley Field—with a loss.

The rest is here and probably a few thousand other places.

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by TheJay on Mar 31, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That game was epic

Happy mood now gauranteed until Wednesday, for sure

by Jordan M on Mar 31, 2008 7:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gasoline Gagne?

Gagne reminded me of Mark "Gasoline" clear. Walk, walk, three run homer. I hope he turns it around. Uek seems to have confidence in him based on the radio call today.

by 16 Lezcano - RF on Mar 31, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

His stuff didn't look too bad when he was getting it across the plate and getting ahead of hitters.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 31, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was worried

that after the Cubs tied it, we were going to assume we were going to extra innings and lose the game in the 9th.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Mar 31, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bah.

Looks like I missed a good one. But at least I can take solace in the boxscore and the fact that the Cubs are on pace to lose 162 games this season.

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Mar 31, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BA and/or Rock

made it on to Fire Joe Morgan. I don't know who it was, because I don't remember hearing it. I wish I had- it's pretty funny.

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Mar 31, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also I should mention

that my roommate tipped me to that. Hattip- Jack.

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

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