Game Thread #9: Reds (5-4) at Brewers (6-2)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 10:06 AM CDT
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I'll be watching two things today: the Brewers game, and the weather in Queens. If a rainstorm or two gets in the way of me seeing Johan Santana vs. Ben Sheets, I will be one furious Brewers fan.
Anyway, getaway day today, and the rubber game of the series, all starting at noon. Aaron Harang takes on Carlos Villanueva. Ned is sticking to his lineup, notwithstanding protests from Tom H. (No, there's not a law, but unless you think Gabe Gross's true talent level is that of an .091 hitter and Gabe Kapler's is that of a .438 hitter, it's not a bad idea.)
Dusty keeps juggling, with Keppinger back in the 2 slot and Encarnacion and Bako back in the lineup. Last night aside, the conventional wisdom is wrong: Cinci doesn't have all that great of an offense.
- Brewers 4.43
- Reds 4.33
- Brewers WinExp: 55%
Go Brewers!
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haudricourt
if you're going to do anything more than follow baseball just causally, and presumably haudricourt does this, you should learn that 11 at bats does not determine how good of a hitter you are. that's like baseball 101.
career splits
gross vs. RHP: .257/.348/.427
kapler vs. RHP .263/.327/.397
the end, no contest.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 10, 2008 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tom must have "Math on his side" just like Yost!
by SgtClueLs on Apr 10, 2008 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have an exam at nooon and have to miss the first hour of the game...
not pleased
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I sign up for next semester's classes at 1 o'clock...
...and have a meeting with the head of my Major's department at 1:30
BOO to missing the middle of the game:(
by behnke411 on Apr 10, 2008 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Gross doesn't flub that play last night
Haudricourt doesn't mention Kapler starting at all, despite the offensive disparity.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
grosss is a bad defensive player
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 11:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gross is stretched in center
I think he's fine in the corners. He's got a good arm.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would not be better
To swap Hart to centre and Gross to RF?
by Saltire on Apr 10, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would
but Ned likes it firm, he doesn't like the jiggle.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looking at this thread
and your posts over at red reporter, I have a question, meaning absolutely no offense:
are you drunk?
if so, bravo. when you've said wisconsin, you've said it all.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone else said this a couple nights ago
But if you listen to Uecker, Dunn's first name is "Bigadam."
It's weird to have a catcher on the team who Ned lets start a day game after a night game.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder's pants change
could be the difference today
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 for Villy in the 1st
including Grif swinging at ball 4
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the explanation I heard
was that he wanted Corey to feel comfortable and keep getting better an RF. I'm not paraphrasing it that well, but he liked the way he was playing and wanted to keep him there.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Presumably
Gabe Kapler would've got a triple.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And then Kapler would've willed his teammates to drive him in
Just to prove how much less worthless he is than Gabe Gross.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
somebody should tell our guys
that good hitters will take a pitch occasionally.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Villaneuva
Does not want Bush in the rotation.
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall eats the Reds for breakfast
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ask and you shall receive
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay JJ
I think we'll probably need a few more runs, though.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only that
but they got the actual play on camera
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, great point... wonder if its the same director
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love being in class
not being able to see/hear the game but having you guys tell me what's going on. theater history blows! :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall's 5 O'Clock Shadow
Does he just grow hair that quickly, or does he shave away from his face.
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Those are actually surgically implanted in his face
They're bits of real Clutch
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He's just creative with the eye black
Part of what makes him such a leader.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't often see two sac bunts in an inning
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding.
especially with one of them coming from a guy who hit 20+ homers last year.
but sure, ned, give away two outs in the second inning.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Ned wants to challenge the team record
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's nothing
Quite like the combination of the B-R.com Play Index and cynicism, I guess.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock makes a joke!
Compared himself to Ivan Rodriguez.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(at least, I think he was joking)
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just curious
seems like there are an awful lot of students on here - where do you all go to school? I go to St. Olaf College in Minnesota.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am enrolled at UWM
"Go" might be stretching it.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard that
skipping one history class right now to write a paper for another history class that's due at 2:15
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as my professor
is standing here talking about czech theater...it makes me want to not go :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uw-milwaukee
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carroll
In Waukesha.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Oldest College in Wisconsin?"
Carroll College claims to be the oldest college in Wisconsin, however this claim is also held by Beloit College.
Prairieville Academy, which eventually became Carroll College, was established in 1841. Three years later, in summer of 1844, the genesis for Beloit College came in the form of a group of New Englanders calling themselves "Friends of Education," who gathered to discuss the formation of a "frontier college."
The charter for Carroll College – named for Charles Carroll of Carrollton, a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence – was passed into law by the Wisconsin Territorial Legislation on January 31, 1846. Beloit's charter followed shortly on February 2, giving rise to Carroll's claim to be the oldest college in Wisconsin.
Beloit's claim is often phrased "the oldest college in the state in continuous operation," with a particular emphasis on the "continuous operation" aspect. During the 1860s, the American Civil War and financial difficulty caused Carroll College to temporarily suspend operations, while Beloit has offered classes continuously since 1847.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
It's not actually named for Charles Carroll (they wouldn't have named a Presbyterian school after a Catholic), but they don't know who it's named after and they had to say something.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have you taken any psychology courses?
My uncle is a professor there.
by oconnobe on Apr 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Who is he, though?
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oddly enough
I had never heard of Charles Carroll before today, and in addition to reading this comment, I arrived at a chapter about him in this book.
Interesting guy.
Also in NCAA division 3, there is John Carroll college in Ohio. That one is *certainly* not named after Charles Carroll.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
UW-Madison
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grad student at Penn State
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 Apr 10, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
Meant to reply... grad students aren't that smart.
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 Apr 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for sure.
I'm going to grad school at Maryland next year
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grad student in what?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geology
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 Apr 10, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love geology
I took a class at Minnesota called "Dinosaur Evolution" taught by an awesome geology prof. I extrapolated that experience to mean that I should study geology, and signed up for Geochemistry. Whoops.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is a geology Prof at Minnesota named
Ben Sheets. No joke.
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 Apr 10, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a joke here
about Uncle Charlie or the high hard one, but I can't quite form it
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a geology professor
because of his proficiency with the yellow hammer.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was my professor
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't recognize him from that picture....
I went to Macalester College... right nearby.
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 Apr 10, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha...
Geochemistry is not my thing either. I'm more on the Dinosaur Evolution side of things.
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 Apr 10, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geology rocks!
Ehh. It's cold and rainy. That's the best you should expect.
"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 Apr 10, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1 rec coming up!
Just kidding.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm about as sick of Corey Paterson as I can get
Flubbie fans keep saying he's awful.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody have this on tv?
how close was the weeks fly ball?
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very close
It wasn't hit especially hard, but Patterson still had to leap against the wall.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Michael
Give us a Czech theater update already. We don't all have czechtheater.tv!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Do the theaters use skulls as nicely as the chapels?
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get out of my head
I was just reading about that yesterday.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're in the 1970's
and publication by certain artists, like havel, are forbidden because of their crazy ideas. which brings in the idea of samizdat, which is self publication. the community has to help in this for this underground workshop of theater
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hardcore Czech art-punk
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for real
he just mentioned lou reed and frank zappa ;)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this class
actually sounds really badass.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh...
it's a lot of memorization of facts, not my kind of idea of fun. but sometimes it can be interesting, in a derrick turnbow sort of way
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SamizdatButDifferent.com
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush question
If he goes to AAA, he has to go through waivers. Is that the kind of waivers where he can be drawn back and not given up?
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't have to go through waivers
He has an option year left.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not according to tom h...
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though
I think there's a chance that he might have enough service time that if they sent him down, he could refuse to go, and declare himself a free agent.
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
You need five years of service time to do that and he's still a while short of four.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
BA just interrupted himself.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday frozen for anybody else?
it knows i should be writing this damn paper. what's happening?
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo is frozen too
It's stopped working twice now. Once on griffey, and now on hall.
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patterson just walked
1 on, 1 out. I hate Patterson.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Patterson seems to the Reds Bill Hall
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe you.
My computer says Billy Hall's still batting, and that's what I'm sticking with.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it got so quiet in here
i thought maybe i bored you all with czech theater :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, it was the carbon monoxide
It's the silent killer, you know.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the...?
You ARE drunk, aren't you?
by behnke411 on Apr 10, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, i never took that science class
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Paul Bako?
Really?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince would've gotten that if his pants were tucked into his socks
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suicide squeeze lives up to its name
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they get the out at the plate then?
Please say they did... please. (Gameday still frozen on Bill Hall batting)
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep!
Well, sitting in a hotel in San Francisco. Listening to Uecker since the hotel broadband is so slow. Wish I'd seen that play.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harang blew it
whiffed and Kendall laid some grit on that runner
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All about Kendall
I'm sure Kendall called the exact pitch that Harang would bunt through. It's all part of calling a good game.
Of course, Johnny Estrada would have called for a pitchout, and then ran to the dugout without tagging the runner.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 10, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
did they school and get him out?
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got out with only 1 run
not too shabby, plus the run producers coming up
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
End of inning
Harang bunted through the suicide squeeze and they tagged out Hatteberg, then Harang struck out.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for that play by play update!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
school => squeeze.
i should just write this damn paper. 1:05 till it's due. plus i have to walk across campus. in the freezing rain.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
instead, you're writing your bcb phrase paper.
well that didn't sound or go well, you know what i mean.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could take the aeroplane over the sea
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds like an 80's czech song
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently
with billy hall batting in the bottom of the fourth is a place gameday will wait for the rest of its life
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a beautiful face you have found in this place
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nmh fan, huh?
not to many of those on sports blogs.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really have a thing for songs
...that have accompaniment by rusty bike tires/dolphins
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god man, thanks
my roommate has that cover of "i love how you love me" and we never knew where it came from. cheers.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That walks sounds enjoyable
This weather is doing wonders for this splendid cold I'm trying to get over.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly
The game day guy left his post and is in line for a brat and pretzel
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember the last time
...a Brewers pitcher decided to switch-hit?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall using the Grit-stik once more
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All the stats stringers died simultaneously, unfortunately.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, i missed the first hour
didn't think i'd miss more than half of the game.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
inning over
weeks ground out to 2nd
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
class
the professor just told an awesome story about when he was in russia and saw a christmas carol done there which involved satan with the nativity scene and michael the arch angel...yeah yeah i'll stop boring you all now :)
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by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did it take place
...here?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think so
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
couple weeks ago over spring break
my buddies and I went to a cabin in the black hills near this place called president's park. had 10-foot high busts of the presidents. it was closed for the winter so we snuck in. everything was covered in snow, and it was creepy as hell. also we may have been a little paranoid.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
smoke a little too much ;)
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by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shroom much?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh, wow.
i'm not going to come out and say you guys hit it on the head.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you did say
"10 feet high"
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
had some good times with those
and some bad times. have to say though, eating a pot brownie with 1/8 in it was the worst trip i had ;)
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by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
next time
try 1/8 of the brownie
"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 Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that would have gone a lot better
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, no fair
The Reds have an undead pitcher:
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Dave Bush is...
heavily involved in all the pre-game activities" - maybe we can make him a second bullpen catcher.
by Zeyes on Apr 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or an honorary team captain
similar to how you would treat a disabled 70-year-old that has been cheering for the team since WWII.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
assistant pitching coach
w/inflated salary. That way Nedly and him don't have to part (and the team doesn't have to suffer).
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Griffey Walks
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
has villy
given up a hit yet? since gameday died all i've heard about are walks and squeeze attempts.
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, I was just going to say he was a little wild
and he slips in the curveball for strike 3
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
though oddly enough, even when gameday was stuck on Billy, they put up a video link to Hatteburg breaking up the no-no.
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 10, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
we're tied at 1.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
78 pitches through 6!
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harang has only 55 thru 5
43 for strikes
by Saltire on Apr 10, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at the metrodome a couple years ago
colon threw an 89 pitch complete game. one of the most unbelievable games i've ever seen. (of course, lew ford was in the lineup)
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many pitches was Silva's a couple years ago?
73 or something?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Finally
It looks like Gameday has caught up.
by drezdn on Apr 10, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that lasik story is like 3 days old...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 10, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, give them a break
It's not like they travel with the team or anything.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sucks
He has one non-HR hit this year. He is so not clutch.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how did your throwback brewer season end up?
by Jamie in LA on Apr 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really sure :)
i lost interest...i need to write something up about it though. maybe tonight or tomorrow.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting a 1989 Brewer franchise on Baseball Mogul
First move was to trade Sheffield since I didn't want anything to do with that bum. I ended up trading him and a few minor leaguers for Ken Griffey Jr at the very beginning of his career. I've installed him at center and moved Robin back to short
by verno329 on Apr 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
may take a few years to properly build my pitching staff but I like the foundation of hitters that we have
by verno329 on Apr 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Ya think?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we'll see how we do in the first half of the season and if we are doing poorly then I'll start trading some people for prospects
by verno329 on Apr 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it
I step away from the computer for 1 minute and BAM
by verno329 on Apr 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dunn flare single
then encarnacion 2-run hr.
now hatteberg double.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shouse is up in the pen
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disappointing
Corey Hart has not exactly looked...aware lately.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
our sticks have been so quiet today
doesn't help that the only time we had runners on base ned bunted twice
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Corey looked like he didn't expect to have to throw home on the single.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you guys think brian anderson is getting better?
i think he is a bit. i still miss daron, tho.
by Jamie in LA on Apr 10, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so far, yeah, i've been liking it
i always liked his attitude/demeanor ... i think bill is picking up on a few things, too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I listen to Daron on mlb.tv sometimes
The gusto with which the D'backs strike out disgusts him.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't mind Sutton last year, but when I hear him now, he's kind of irritating.
I think Brian and Bill are pretty good compared to most, but I don't get that worked up about announcers.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad announcers get me very annoyed.
i thought BA was pretty bad last year. im pleasantly surprised so far this season. and, yes. i think bill is sounding better, too.
by Jamie in LA on Apr 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
harang avoided it pretty well
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still could have gotten him.
wasnt he out of the base path?
by Jamie in LA on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what i don't get
he did leave the basepath, but umps are notoriously lenient about that sort of thing.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's over with, so it doesn't matter
But I would prefer 1st & 3rd with Keppinger up vs bases loaded and Griffey up. Not taking into account who is pitching, of course.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he had nowhere to go. Just keep going and you get an out. If the runner at third bolts for home all the better. At least that's my thinking.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't like this
walking keppinger to get to griffey
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least
Keppinger has something to tell his grand kids.At
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 Apr 10, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Now we're only down by 3!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DP
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
FSN actually showed the appealed-to umpire. How rare.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 10, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fanshots
I added a couple photos from Tuesday night's game if anyone is interested
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From the CBS Glog
wtf is patterson's problem today 4 dribblers to 2nd base give me a break, great for my fantasy team
In what sort of fantasy does one have Corey Patterson on their team?
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 Apr 10, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
off into the rain
"Neutrality, Pacificism, Uniformity: A Historiography of Quaker Involvement in the American Revolution"
hopefully by the time i get back mcclung will've gotten the w
by somethingvague on Apr 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
best of luck to you
and the Crew as well
by verno329 on Apr 10, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i realize i am nerdy beyond measure
but that actually sounds interesting to me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too
The Quakers are always demonstrating for peace on the Penn State campus. Could you let us know what they did in the American Revolution with FanPost?
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 Apr 10, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quakers
love them some Fanposts. I'm pretty sure I saw a Fanshot of a buckle, too.
"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 Apr 10, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are about half an inning away
for a Coco appearance. Let's hope we don't let it get to that point.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
from a Coco appearance.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get some runs
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just got back from class
now i can watch the game! but, do i want to?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can jk start another rally
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good start
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Coco gets the save opp
if Harang gets through this inning quickly.
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 Apr 10, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How long
till opposing teams start playing their outfield 30 feet off the grass when Kendall is at bat?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
off the dirt/infield
man I think I forgot how to type today
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was kendall's hit #14
last year, he got #14 on April 24.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
villy
anyone notice villy pitched the first 6 innings with his fastball at 88-90, and pitched the 7th inning with his fastball at 85-87.
kinda a drastic change.
i'm not one of those strict pitch count guys. Pitch counts are a proxy for fatigue, pitching tired is a recipe for serious injury. Pitching tired is also a recipe for getting knocked around.
Josh, if you're out there, i think there is some potential for awesome work around pitch counts and velocity.
When I see villy open the 7th with an 85 mph fastball, it's gotta be a red flag.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 10, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turnbow
So much for using him sparingly, huh?
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ned just doesn't want to see coco
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great call by yost.
leverage index: 0.2
turnbow time.
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by jacob on Apr 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we are getting Coco
unless they score some runs
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if turnbow pitches worse on back to back days...
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but didn't pitch well on the first day...
it starts to get too complicated.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My mind is Turnblown
He didn't implode!
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ned put in turnbow
because he was used to the turnbow/cordero roles
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for back to back to back homeruns in the 9th
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall shakes his glove at Derrek
DOWN HERE
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like he wasn't anywhere near where Kendall wanted any of the pitches
but I guess it worked...this time
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cordero getting booed heartily
That's nice.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so if cordero is at miller park
but on a new team, should we count on his home stats from last year, or his road stats from last year?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was about to ask the same thing
Hopefully the road stats...
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets hope road stats from last year
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
His post-All Star break, dome-open, on turf, at home stats.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
prince is due for a hit
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
some might even say a homer
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 10, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tomorrow :(
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder/Braun
Sheesh, 1 for 23 in the series.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you don't see braun swing like that often
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where and how quickly
will I be able to find the Crew's numbers against righties this year so far once this game is over?
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow morning
baseball-reference.com 2008 team splits page.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 10, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and if there are rainouts like predicted in NY, there is a loooong wait.
by ol Pete on Apr 10, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a very productive offensive series
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and we faced three righty starters for the first time.
Coincidence?
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 10, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
Justifiable to lose to Harang with our "no. 4" starter. But you'd like to beat Josh Fogg.
Though maybe the way Cueto pitched, we should have only expected one game in the series anyway. Cincy certainly had the better of the SP matchups going in.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 10, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine the outcry
If the 2008 Brewers dominated on the road but struggled at home. All the writers would be mystified.
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by TheJay on Apr 10, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side...
They would've figured out their road woes.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay
I'm ready to stop playing with Cameron and Gallardo now.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 10, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who here
thinks the Reds could be very good this year?
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 10, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they can be good...
Their offense didn't seem all that impressive..besides what we basically gave them with mistakes. If their starting pitching holds up they could have a chance at being very good however.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 10, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely
they are not even close to full power yet. like i mentioned yesterday, mind boggling that votto is the backup. wait till he is starting and bailey and bruce join the team.
votto, bruce, bailey are huge upgrades from hatteberg, patterson, fogg.
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by jacob on Apr 10, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs