Game Thread #12: Brewers (7-4) at Mets (5-5)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 10:32 AM CDT
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It's the rubber game at Shea, with Jeff Suppan taking on Oliver Perez. The action starts at 12:10 CT.
As KLSnow mentioned in the Mug this morning, it'll be interesting to see the lineups, as Braun and Fielder requested a switch. For what it's worth, swapping them (against a lefty, anyway), is a very, very slight negative according to the lineup analysis algorithm, but of course the algorithm doesn't know anything about how comfortable the #3 and #4 hitters are.
And anyway, for as long as Cameron is out, Yost seems likely to hit a lefty second when a right-hander is on the mound, so moving Fielder back to cleanup splits up the two lefties in the lineup. Seems like an innocuous move all around, especially when Bill Hall is knocking it out of the park every other time he makes contact.
Platoon-ified Project-A-Tron says:
- Brewers 4.5
- Mets 4.4
- Brewers WinExp: 48%
(Yes, I know that makes no sense. Basically, most of the home-field advantage in baseball comes from the strategic edge of batting last. If the runs scored are projected to be so close, many possible outcomes will result in a tie game late, including those that go to extra innings. So basically, the predicted score makes it a 50-50 shot, and the home field advantage gives the edge to the Mets.)
Go Brewers!
UPDATE: Tom H has the lineups, and the request has been granted.
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Greetings From Philadelphia
Good morning, brewcrewball. Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I'm a big fan of the work you guys do; the site has molded me into a smarter and deeper baseball fan even as I've drifted farther from the NL Central.
I bring good news from the East: I was at last night's Cubs game, and the young bears were positively emasculated by Cole Hamels. If there's one thing better than watching a Brewers win...
I'll be gamecasting today's action from the office, so I'm counting on you to be my eyes and ears. Go Crew!
Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.
by Citizen Braun on Apr 13, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jim, i didn't know your brother blogged!
"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 13, 2008 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV my friend
It's a life-saver for those fans out of the area. I have yet to miss a game in Arlington Tx. It's a beautiful thing.
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
streaming video = verboten
...and their firewall is smarter than I am.
Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.
by Citizen Braun on Apr 13, 2008 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats rough man
How is their firewall v. Gameday audio?
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Similarly Omnipotent
unfortunately
Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.
by Citizen Braun on Apr 13, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"emasculated" is funny...
welcome aboard...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 13, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regarding the lineup change
1. Duh-uuuh.
2. i'm glad to see Nedly knows the word placebo. Hopefully he'll add "Bush, you are going to pen." to his lexicon as well.
I'm not a fan of Ned's, but I can see that through the first 11 games of the year he hasn't Yosted a game yet. So as long as this keeps up, he can remain manager.
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 11:14 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
new york fans
are nearly as bad as LA fans in that regard.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rickie hbp
can't remember the last time that happened :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KAPLER
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
this is just ridiculous. he must be eye juicing :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Kapler
2002 - 2006:
15 HRs in 450+ ABs
2008:
4 HRs in 23 ABs
(roughly 78 HRs in 450 ABs)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and due to his physique
02-06 he had his share of steroid accusations. Now with testing, not.
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if this is the first
all-Gabe platoon?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was watching the Texas/Toronto game yesterday
and the Texas TV guys mentioned two different times that Kapler was already gunning for comeback player of the year.
by sheeter on Apr 13, 2008 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe that's been the plan all along
go to japan ... manage in the minors...
if you leave often enough, you'll come back frequently and have more chances than most at comeback player of the year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Gabe!
Nice shot Kapler. Lets just hope that Fielder and Braun can heat up by the time Kapler comes back down to earth.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 13, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Most of the line-up has been cool
Except Kendell and Kapler
by Saltire on Apr 13, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall 9th
Well, this inning is set up for Kendall, isn't it?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's
the worst pick-up line ever.
"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 13, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehe
Half-drunk it's "safety" full drunk it's "suicide"
Kendall not following plan there.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock
did anyone hear him taking about Kendall catching the day game after a night game? Since when was yesterday's 1:00 Eastern start a night game?
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since Bill got drunk in the afternoon?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not listening to bill
so I don't know the exact context, but Kendall did catch both Fri night and Sat afternoon.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
that's what he was talking about. He said Kendall has done it twice this year.
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great PA from Sir Richard there
I think Bill was referring to Fri-Sat, not Sat-Sun
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a deflating inning
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
puke face
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 12:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Race for Taste
I seriously hate this new Klemens song commercial. I now pray for the annoying, yet catchy original song.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
after last season, I'll never forget the names of the sausages: Frankie, Guido, Stache, Brett Wurst, and Cinco...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If
Ted Williams played today his obp would go down 20 points with these junk umps.
by Braunstalker on Apr 13, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this series
has been particularly bad
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Rickie
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like the infield in there - way too early for that in this matchup.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In case you ever query how Ned fills out is line-up card
The Phillies have Jenkins leading off!!!
by Saltire on Apr 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Shnikies
That's funny. He must have uber splits vs. Marquis?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perez at an ugly 40 already...this one is wide open.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince's
yellow glove and blue glove are pretty cool.
by Braunstalker on Apr 13, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great effort by Hall
Could have been a web gem
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 1:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pickup by Rickie and Suppan
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am getting seriously fed up with this team's wretched defense.
Nice play by RW and JS there, but Prince has been awful lately.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Defense
is killing this team right now
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ's lack of range
and poor positioning is really killng me.
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMNIT!!!
Gallardo needs to hurry back. The only sentence where you can mention Suppan and number 2 starter is "Jeff Suppan never has been, isn't, and never will be a quality #2 starter."
I'm thinking we may see turnbow today.
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo's back to Nashville for one more.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking we'll see a few relievers
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a lighter note...
Jenkins 0-2 leading off so far.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jinx is leading off for philly?
man, Ned has nothing on Charlie Manuel in terms of horrible lineups
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
against Jason Marquis no less
If you can't hit marquis, there is something wrong with you
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't we struggle against him last year? Early?
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
took one pitch during a rally... speaking only for myself, I don't miss him at all
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Soup comes up with 2 out, I keep him in. Otherwise...
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last night on Baseball Tonight, they showed his spin and throw out and his dinger, but not his scuffling...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
jk strikes again!
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes me want LASIK
Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.
by Citizen Braun on Apr 13, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right, cause why would you look fastball against Oliver Perez?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Braun to remember how to hit
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
double for the kap
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Key AB right here
Hey Braunie, you don't HAVE to swing at the first pitch.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Next thing you know
Jamie is going to get a Braun jersey for Christmas.
"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 13, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in 2018
good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it would be nice for braun/fielder to get a hit
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How scary is it to think
...where we would be if Gabe Kapler and Jason Kendall weren't carrying our offense?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NICE
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tie game!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a good swing
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Convention?
Could we have more people around home plate there?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So hey
It's the fourth inning...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good time for prince's first hr
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that should be someone's signature
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't have one
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
done
good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like it, haha
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Defense
Mets haven't looked too great in the field this series either.
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3-4-5 Hitters
Still only 3 walks all season combined (Braun- 0, Fielder-2, Hall-1)
But I will take the hit by Braun... Let's go Crew!
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Mets have scored one in the 1st, two in the 2nd, and three in the 3rd. Let's hope the pattern does not continue. I doubt we're going to score more than 45 runs.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did we mention
that Kendall has had LASIK surgery?
"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 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets due for
4 runs this inning?
1 in the 1st
2 in the 2nd
3 in the 3rd...
Let's hope the trend stops in the 4th... or this will be a long game
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince just needs to relax
and not press
by verno329 on Apr 13, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Suppan as well?
Just need to relax today? Just not a good pitcher? Or just a bad day?
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, Ned?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don't care at this point
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
off day tomorrow
use 'em all
good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
get out the hook
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get out the scissors
Cut him!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 runs in 3 innings
runners on 1st and 3rd, no out.
a WHIP of 3.0 so far.
Someone want to 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 Apr 13, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would really, really like to see someone come in here and try to get the DP
Someone not named Jeff Suppan.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, okay
The Pope must really like Suppan. That was miraculous.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of waking people up
Let's wake up the FSN camera crew. The camera is focused on the wall at Shea, and then gets back to the game as the pitch is already on the way to the plate.
"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 13, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, we deserved that (kind of)
a whole lot of mets hits managed to find holes. not that suppan is dominating, but it shouldn't have been THAT bad.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Castillo "double" comes to mind.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and reminds one of the Castillo single
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was funny
when Castillo hit that, Powell was talking about how awful Castillo is now, and getting worse.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whaddaya think?
Let Suppan hit for himself if he gets up?
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 13, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man oh man
that had two-run double written all over 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 Apr 13, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Perez has to be coming out soon
"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 13, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He IS pretty flamboyant
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't tell his parents.
"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 13, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey is having a great game
3-3 in the 5th inning.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like every at-bat
Corey has less and less facial hair.
"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 13, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His head is expanding
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Week's Sign of the Apocalypse
JJ Hardy has more walks this year than our 3-4-5 hitters combined.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's definitely getting stress tested hitting before the pitcher.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joltin Joe
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only if they were throwing bullets instead of baseballs
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Perez is done
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dillon
Thank God
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 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he'll be focused
since he won the Pulitzer last week and all.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim and Bob
talking about the Red Sox jersey buried in Yankee Stadium:
Jim: do you believe in curses, Bob?
Bob: I try to keep my language clean. I'll say "darn it" now and then, but that's about it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenks
just ripped a line drive caught by the 2B. 0-3 at leadoff
Good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait
till the stat guys combine with the web guys to take pitchfx stuff and come up with a nice visual to show the friggin' changing strike zone
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
after this year, should be doable
with pitchfx in most (all?) stadiums, there's enough data to reveal Phil Cuzzi as the incompetent he is.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what did you think of yesterday?
I actually thought he wasn't that bad. Today's guy has changed a lot...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't in a good position to see the zone
unfortunately
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil Cuzzi
is so very bad behind the plate.
by Braunstalker on Apr 13, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best pinch hitter?
I like Dillon in this spot... would anyone else chose someone else?
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as Yovani is in the minors
Dillon works for me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
both pitchers taken out in the same at-bat.
by Zeyes on Apr 13, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on
The FSN producer is channeling Uecker. That camera work made me think it was out of play.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kendall is 1-9 for the series
and still hitting .429
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets announcers talking about late last year
"Ned Yost did a fine job"
I just threw up a little
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what most people say...
I say, please, take him...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that after the collapse
many mets fans would like that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean
The Collapse
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah
I may live in new york, but I'm not (yet?) sufficiently new-york-centric to capitalize.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness
it was nowhere near as bad as the 95 Angels
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
obvious reply
"And so did Willie Randolph!"
by Zeyes on Apr 13, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too many blown opportunities in this game.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my
we're through 4.5?
it's been almost two hours!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
feels like we're down by about 3, but its all tied...
battle of the bull... pens...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice start for Torres
I need a Xanax.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doing his best Turnbow impression
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 13, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Church was safe at first.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no respect
for Church on a Sunday
Good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bob:
"relay...nahhh...got him!"
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get up, get up!
Caught on the edge of warning track!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ump
was afraid of getting into an argument with Prince.
by oconnobe on Apr 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many pitchers have fallen down this series
I remember Shouse went down, and Torrez just did
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rickie!
Good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No chance for the NL
If Weeks goes nuts like this.
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weeks!
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what the highest point of that was
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next jersey purchase
I am feeling Weeks right now... although Gallardo will be hard to pass up
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The He-Bros?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hebrew Crew
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well max out...
True Blue HeBrew Crew
by 54438Crew on Apr 13, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or
Guys who hit the snot out of the ball
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sticking with Scions of Zion.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Apr 13, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Collarbone/shoulder
Hey lady - Go Brewers
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phillies just got one against the Cubs too
3-2 Chicago in the bottom of the 5th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let Cameron have a good 3 weeks
And then trade him!
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the moment
It seems we are going to pay $7Million for an upgrade in fielding at CF.
We dont really need another Right-handed guy who will hit 20HR with 100+K's
by Saltire on Apr 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the subject of Cameron
Hey Jeff - you should invite Cameron to come on a game chat in April...you know he's gotta be going nuts
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
that would be fun.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
Reached on that pitched, should be 2-0 vs 1-1
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun swinging at a ball?
Never!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Braun
I'll take a sac fly
Good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braunie has lost a lot of plate discipline
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's wandering through the desert
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
walking Prince to look at Billy and Corey. Recipe for disaster
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets
must not remember when Billy beat them with the shot off the pink bat.
Good time for Prince's first homer
by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mets announcers:
"Fielder does not run well at all"
They must have missed his epic inside-the-parker
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which
anyone know where that can be viewed online? I tried finding it a while back, but I couldn't find it.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is the article
http://www.theonion.com/content/from_print/prince_fielder_dies_of
The video was taken off Youtube
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll bet its there. Last year's highlights. Only about 3 dozen clicks.
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aggravating
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does the pitcher who throw multiple wild pitches?
Get calls that are anywhere close because they seem like incredible pitches?
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's Corey Hart day anyway
One more?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bailed out by c-money
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I hope he remembers what he had for his pre-game meal
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope his agent
is on the phone with Gillette
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guess Hart isn't cold anymore
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 13, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
jjs had some pitches to hit here
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 13, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now we will see
if all that money spent on the bull pen is worth it
by Saltire on Apr 13, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good that JJ got out?
Allowing Torres to pitch another inning?
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hey I just had a thought
does Suppan have any options left for AAA
just kidding...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The $10 Million Dollar AAA Player
That makes me wonder who the highest paid minor leaguer is?
by drezdn on Apr 13, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shouldn't a reliever be thrilled to see
Pagan and Schneider and Endy Chavez?
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like double plays
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tough part of the lineup
Diablo Pagan and hammerin Luis Castillo
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just had a Duece Bigalow moment
BALL HAIR!!!
Thats right, we need a strike here.
by Hyatt on Apr 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Shea MC
is a reject DJ from middle school dances.
by Braunstalker on Apr 13, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so true
I think he is playing MTV Party to Go Volume 3
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's basically the playlist
for parties on long island.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll stick to
Lucinda Williams and PBR, thank you kindly.
by Braunstalker on Apr 13, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torres is having some problems
We really want to see David Wright come up as the go-ahead run.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is too much
How can you walk Castillo?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew
Well, the silver lining is that the heart of the order is split up now.
heheh
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phils
tied the Cubs 4-4 and have men on the corners in the 6th
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just keep waiting for Torres to go into complete meltdown
He sometimes just can't find the strikezone, worse than Turnbow even when he isn't on.
by dixieflatline on Apr 13, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lacks drama though. There is nothing like T-bow sending one over the catcher and the ump to the backstop.
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I am coming late to the chat but...
This win would be huge to start the trip. The bottom 3 of the order against the Cards so it would be nice to get this one.
by dixieflatline on Apr 13, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards
we play them 5 times in the next 10 days. It would be nice to knock them out of first.
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hurricane Warning!!
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torres
is terrible. Riske is the bomb-diggity. Turn-blown will be in for the eighth, and I'm probably going to get angry.
Rollie Fingers sweet stache' action for $500 Alex...
by FatPaul on Apr 13, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs down 5-4
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins scored
the go-ahead run.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's still fighting the good fight.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets
making the Brewers' D look decent
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's always more painful to watch the home team struggle.
Check out the Chicago highlights from yesterday (or the day before) when Kosuke makes a nice running catch and crazy Al Soriano knocks it out of his glove...
by ol Pete on Apr 13, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should call Soriano
"crazy Al"
unless a certain blog author has already claimed that one.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delgado
I love you for dropping that. I also love that the Weeks home run dominated some Met's fan. LOL.
Rollie Fingers sweet stache' action for $500 Alex...
by FatPaul on Apr 13, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at what point does kaplar get to stay in the starting line up?
He is hitting out of his mind and i think its a possibility of keeping him in the lineup up or trade him or cameron
by BraunsBoy on Apr 13, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice if the Giants came calling, offering Jonathan Sanchez or something
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or Bocock
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets still bat three more times
It feels like the top of the ninth already.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only extra hours.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 13, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
en fuego
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by molitorfan on Apr 13, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cervezeros
Kapler/Weeks/Hart combo is undefeatable today
Rollie Fingers sweet stache' action for $500 Alex...
by FatPaul on Apr 13, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
Unstoppable.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll have what he's having
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Player of the month? What in the Star of David is going on here?
by Lake County on Apr 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't stop him
I really am eating my words... didn't think a minor league manager belonged in the 2 spot... but he proves me wrong every day
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you have plenty of company
myself included
by verno329 on Apr 13, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget McCain/Leiberman in 2008
Kapler/ Braun
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
I'd take a cadaver over McCain
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 13, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
for the stike-out?
Rollie Fingers sweet stache' action for $500 Alex...
by FatPaul on Apr 13, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marmol
Gives up a stolen base and proceeds to walk the first batter he faces.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikes out Feliz
A notoriously difficult task.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am guilty of it too
But it seems like the Brewers did too much scoreboard watching last year, and they have admitted it... is it possible the fans do too much as well...
I know we are not playing and it is not necessary to only concentrate on each pitch as a player would...but sometimes the obsession with another team makes me wonder if we are like fans who take more pleasure in our oppenents defeats than our own success?
That being said, I am still watching the gameday for the Cubs game
by Kyguy922 on Apr 13, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Brewers win, a Cubs loss only cheers me up incrementally
I don't think there's anything wrong with cheering against your "enemy".
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the Brewers Win
A Cubs loss is like a cherry on the top of a delicious pie.
by drezdn on Apr 13, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's like saying
you shouldn't watch the other team bat. The goal of the sport, as currently organized, is to win the division (and then World Series)
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 13, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs