Game Thread #15: Brewers (8-6) at Cardinals (11-4)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 11:18 AM CDT
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This afternoon the Brewers try to salvage some fragment of their dignity. Manny Parra takes the mound against Kyle Lohse.
Tom H has the lineups: Corey's in the 5 spot, Kapler is still hurt, and Kendall and Hall both have the day off. LaRussa did his share of juggling too, showing us his lineup against lefties. Judging from their splits so far this year, the Cards do better against righties, but based on the projections I'm using for the project-a-tron, it looks like the team is potentially quite a bit stronger against LHPs.
Here's the baseball-reference preview, and the project-a-tron says:
- Brewers 4.6
- Cardinals 4.6
- Brewers WinExp: 46%
Go Brewers!
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Kapler
His being hurt this year in mid-April is kind of like Corey Hart last year in that fans aren’t getting the whole story about how long he’ll be out, isn’t it?
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 11:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
roster machinations might be coming soon, though. It could be an excuse to go with 13 pitchers when Gallardo comes back…or to keep Iribarren around when Gwynn comes back (I don’t know why, but you never know)...
...or maybe he’s just day to day, and not healing as fast as expected :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
I think we’re something like 2-0 when our win expectancy is less than 50%
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't read too much into that
I keep changing the algorithm :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering
I haven’t looked it up, but I don’t think the project-a-tron’s record is very good.
"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 17, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...
when it’s saying there’s a 55% chance of a team winning, it takes quite a lot of games to establish how it’s doing.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he has been good early
But has it really come to this (and I find myself doing it too)—agonizing about how long GABE KAPLER will be out? Its GABE KAPLER, for chrissakes. If our season turns on Gabe Kapler’s help….
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 17, 2008 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
First Gwynn then Kapler
I know we think Kapler hurt Gwynn, but maybe it was Gross all along. If I were Hurricane, I’d watch my back.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 11:45 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's Dillon
he wants a shot at center!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll have proof
If Gross goes down with an injury too. Though I’d think they’d call up Nix before they gave Dillon a shot in CF.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell over Crazy Joe?
Is Ned playing the hot hand, match ups, or don’t they think Crazy Joe can play third?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sic Semper Tyrannis!
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 17, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a dream
The Brewers scored 21 runs and Capuano got the win with six scoreless innings.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is this the one
where Shouse records two saves by pitching the final 3 innings and winning 21-18?
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You left out his grand slam
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were the Brewers
If Cappy ever comes back and the Brewers blow a team away in the first inning on the road, I’d bring him into pitch the first, even if just for an inning or two. Totally impractical idea though, especially if he quickly gave up the lead.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A question
What does the advantage of batting the pitcher 8th shrink to if you are only employing it 120 games per season?
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivera
Do you think he’s playing because he’s becoming Parra’s personal catcher, because Kendall needs a day to relax and let the grit re-settle, or because Yost sympathizes with him?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Kendall is getting repainted with spray-on bedliner
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems like
Rivera isn’t Parra’s personal catcher (this is Parra’s third start, and Rivera’s second), but they have worked together a lot, so it seems like if it works out - like today, day game after night game - Rivera will catch Parra.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point. I was probably over-thinking it.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
King of infield popups
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seven pitches
Sweet.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stuck at work
Was that the inning or Week’s at bat?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The inning
Unfortunately.
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
deja vu all over again
how many pitchers can the Cards put out there who look so much alike…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny stuff is moving a lot
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So much that he walked Barton on four pitches
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly
The Brewers plan this year is to give the Cardinals confidence early in the season and then shatter it latter or something.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"or something"
Ha.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols up
Steve Stone claims he’s going to need Tommy John surgery soon, and also that the Cubs will “run away” with the division thanks mostly to our bullpen.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We're gonna get swept
I just know it
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you drunk again?
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly no
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now would be a good time to start.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all sorts of things went wrong last night
and they performed poorly through a lot of it – and they lost by one run. If Pujols hadn’t snagged Crash Kendalls liner it may very well have been tied in the ninth.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double play!
Awesome. Hopefully Parra can harness his stuff from here on out, because it looks wicked.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
way too hung over for that DP not to happen.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone talked about why Braun is out?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hes...not
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though someone may have switched him with Pat Listach during the off season.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no comment
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillon joke?
If so, well done.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because the other team caught the ballt?
Ba dum dum. I’ll be here all week, tip your waitress.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 17, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eventually we're just going to score about 12 runs in a game
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart, C, RF
Seriously, what idiot would confuse him and Kevin Hart?
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The upside
At least our crappy hitters are as old as we think they are.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a website that keeps track of BABIP?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's on the baseball-reference splits pages
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interleague play
So maybe, just maybe the Brewers might luck out by having to face Minnesota while St. Louis faces Kansas City and Chicago faces CHA
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There goes the no-hitter and shutout
I guess it’ll be 21-1.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he had some nugget of advice from Maddux that helped him there.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dog just changed the channel to the Admirals game
They say dogs can intuit impending disaster…
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which Game
Is it the one from last night? Or are they still playing the Aeros game?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Aeros
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, last night’s was supposed to have been pretty good.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So good that they haven’t even bothered to update the schedule.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
with this ump, if no one ever swings, we or they could score 10 runs.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe that in 2008 we're still talking about umpires' personal strike zones
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something has to be done
I can enjoyably watch the Crew get blown out 12-1. What I can’t watch is joke umps with the 2nd best job in the world imposing their will upon the game.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best job in the world
Hosting a blogparty.
"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 17, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, that's third
Best is Ned’s fluffer.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3BB in the second inning
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see why crank was a problem in baseball
the Brewers look sleepy. Can I blame Trenni?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You think they ran a train on her?
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
she’s talking about relaxing and Ned patting the boys on the bottom. I don’t like the sound of that…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So she took it easy while Ned did all the work?
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff doesn’t want me to say what I think.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitching out on 2-2?
Better than 3-2, I guess.
"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 17, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when Showalter walked Bonds with the bases loaded?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do
I think it “worked,” in that the next batter (I think) flied out to right. I think the Giants lost the game by one, though I might not be remembering right.
"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 17, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure you're right
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we should have
baseball-reference races. I name an event, whoever tracks down the boxscore or record first wins. Everybody will get a 30-second head start on TheJay.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried that last night
in the game thread and idn’t have alot of takers or get an answer.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to look up the team BAbip for this year
and I couldn’t be sure what it was.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
.276
which is quite a ways below average.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
though 291 so far this year
it was 303 last year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is
But with slow grounders like the one that ended the game yesterday don’t help there cause for a higher BAbip
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nor do Week's patented popups
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the BABIP of IFs?
Like .030?
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
.267 for the infield as a whole…
Weeks/2B with a BAbip of .195
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IF = infield fly, sorry
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it popped into my head when Corey hit that hard liner. Conversely, I’d guess that Kendall had a really high BAbip early and its leveling out.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How to find it
Go to any player on the Brewers this year, and click the “MIL” next to their 2008 stats. Then click on “Splits” at the top.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got to that page
but the first column was “G.” That made me unsure if i was just looking at 08 or something else.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Total team games
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trenni
is sooooo much better.
"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 17, 2008 12:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh thank heavens
at least we’re not going to be no-hit by lohse.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is very disturbing
Is it me, or is Brian Anderson less annoying this season? Same with the Rock. Maybe it’s because the season just started.
"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 17, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it's early
I’ve had the same reaction. But this happens to me every year … in April, I’m just excited that there’s baseball again.
By May, I’m yelling at them.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA never bugged me
Rock drives me crazy though, now as ever.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love this lineup
i’d still rather see corey batting 2nd on the days kendall’s batting 9, but i’m glad to see yost finally go away from batting the CF platoon there.
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 17, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this means Kapler will be out longer than we think
And Ned figured out he didn’t want Gross hitting second every day.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not?
I thought the gross-dillion 2-3 combo is where it’s at
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 17, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
What exactly happened to him during batting practice? This team has had a lot of ill-explained injuries over the past few years.
"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 17, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Martyn Nix
was on the grassy knoll.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's one magic loogie!
"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 17, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
It was Laynce’s half-brother, Rogyr McNix
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hit the wall during batting practice. My theory is that he was trying to catch a fly ball.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tarp ate him
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel with patience
is scary. Not saying it is there yet, but it could be.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am so glad I wasn't watching the 16-pitch AB yesterday
My television may not have survived.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point
I think Brewers pitchers are putting guys on base just to see if they can get the DPs. I don’t endorse the strategy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's silly
They can just use Trenni for that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Now I don’t have to say 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 17, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure having both of you in a game thread at the same time
is a good idea.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great idea
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and on cue
he hits a Texas leaguer to work that BABIP
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the stat of the day
BAbip…
I was thinking I saw an article breaking down a stat of the day… I don’t remember where… but it might be helpful every once in awhile for someone familiar with these stats to dig deeper into the stat. With what is the league average, what the stat has meant historically, perhaps some of the highest and lowest in the last year, current year of course what it means for the Brewers.
I know Jeff has lots on his plate but I think stats such as BAbip don’t get enough attention, and could be useful if all fans had a better knowledge of these stats, as opposed to just looking as hitters in terms of their HRs and BA.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is something I could probably handle
Fangraphs had a good stats intro series recently.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the relaxation paid off!
Booming base hit!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Career change
I gonna send my resume` to the Bucks. I’m pretty sure I could coach them into the playoffs.
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At the very least, you could coach the into meaninglessness just as well as any of their recent hires.
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you teach them defense? Or at least get them to act like they’re playing defense?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice jump
I might cry a little now.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ned gave it some love
And it expanded.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I look up this ump is it going to turn out he lives in St. Louis or something. What was that? MLB umpiring is a failure.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Demuth is from Fremont, OH
I’m guessing he’s an Indians fan.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost
Needs to pull a sweet Lou and pick some minor infraction to get worked up over, get kicked out and suspended, and then the Brewers will go .625 the rest of the season.
Ideally it’ll involve tossing the rosin bag like a grenade at some point, and maybe throwing third base into the stands.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Battlekow
I am not drunk today so I will answer your question about Wellemeyer. He has 20 strikeouts in 18 innings for one big reason. He is throwing strikes! last year you would see him go deep into counts time and time again but this year he is throwing strikes.
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 17, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
From brewerfan.net (via the Cards broadcast)
Q: The last player to hit 50 home runs and then go homerless to start the next season for as long as Prince Fielder?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm
Luis Gonzalez? Just a wild guess
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard the answer but don't want to give it away
anybody want it?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking it up
Give me a bit.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do... was it Bonds?
or someone recent? I am guessing it is as we have seen quite a few… how about Brady Anderson?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Howard last year actually took longer than Brady did in '97
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cecil Fielder '91?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must run in the family
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by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Cecil ever gave up meat
[insert trenni joke here]
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you mean
[insert joke here into trenni]
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
We'll have "proof"
If Prince hits his first HR tomorrow.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
double plays not enough anymore
going for the triple play
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if Trenni can handle that
Might have to bring in a professional.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got something Trenni can handle.
Please don’t kick me out, Jeff.
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
don't worry
everyone is taking their turn.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
sweet
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Ryan dropped that ball
would the infield fly rule be in effect?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Saw someone drop one on purpose the other day
And it confused the baserunners… but the infield fly was in effect, and one of the runners was taggedo ut, don’t recall what team… not very helpful.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quadruple play?
"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 17, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not enough grit
Counsell’s a good start, but we’d need Kendall in there too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouse could pull it off
In his sleep.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hrabosky is mangling Uecker jokes
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You think
Yost carries a little GRIT in his pocket when he goes to the mound and sprikles it on the pitcher for good luck??
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could GRIT be an acronym for something?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getting Real Intimate with Trenni
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
nice!
1 rec for you.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great Reduction in Tactics
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like better
Great Reduction in InTelligence
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the time
I was pulling for YoGa to replace Dave Bush. After this week, I think we need to go to a 3-man rotation.
"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 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Parra getting squeezed?
Or is he just struggling badly with the strike zone?
by grant76 on Apr 17, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The latter
Despite what Bill says.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's not pitching well
but he’s being squeezed.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cardinals pitchers are hitting better than our sluggers
This is embarrassing.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
Who needs Pujols?
"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 17, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we do
maybe playing center.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung will be up
as soon as Izturis walks…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Mr. Happy
aka, Turnbow
"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 17, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the umpire
a blood relation of LaRussa’s or just an in-law?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So
Would this be a good time to bring Riske or Shouse in?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it might be a good time to take a nap, actually
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be a good time
to start hitting the dang ball!! c’mon Crew!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, remember that time we got a hit?
That was cool.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it worked.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember that time we got a 2 run Home run
That was cool.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Veteran Grit
to the rescue
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yo Seth
there’s a guillotine out back. Pitch well.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he gets to start against Pujols. How about first pitch high and tight?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy must have liked sitting on the bench
He sure got back there in a hurry.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
It has been hard watching this team the last couple of days
Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.
by WSB Chris on Apr 17, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i felt watching the bucks lose was more fun
"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 17, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was
At least in that game against the Bulls.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT
larrk k was fired, i know you’re stunned
"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 17, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that wasn't tough to predict
"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 17, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there should have been a drinking game related to how many cliches could be packed into one answer.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I realize this has been said three days in a row
But today’s starting pitcher just punched his ticket out of the rotation, I think.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush pitched a “great” game. Gord Ash was on the radio before the game describing him as the kind of pitcher we’d be looking for if he was gone (paraphrase). Cliffy or Sparky described him as having terrific stuff. Bush also responded earlier to the question of the rotation as being “not worried.”
I’d be friggin shocked if he doesn’t start. If he loses ten or twelve in a row and his fabulous ERA doesn’t make double digits that is.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yayyyyyy... go the Cubs fans...
er, I mean the Cards fans…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't know why
but troy glaus reminds me of boog powell
"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 17, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is blowing my mind
Parse this for me:
“2B Jeff Kent has played 27 consecutive games, dating to last Sept. 7, without committing an error. He has made just one error in his past five games, dating to last Aug. 7. “
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when you're immobile
there are fewer balls to bobble and fewer throws to screw up.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Read it again
I guess they meant…45 games?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i see it now
who the hell knows.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanco
Apparently Henry Blanco is currently hitting .375 for the Cubs.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tavern of the Game
I swear, Bill is making up cities in Wisconsin, just to mess with us. Argyle, Wisconsin?
"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 17, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Puckfarra, WI
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halfway between Madison and Dubuque.
That means I’ve probably driven through it. I’m shocked that I don’t remember.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't think that's the route you would take, though.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean "if"?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the vast majority of the time i've spent in that part of wisconsin
has been while drunk.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the most Argyle has ever been blogged about
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the limo driver
in the original Die Hard was named Argyle.
Interestingly, Die Hard was based on an actual novel, “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Richard Thorp, and Die Hard II was based on the novel “58 Minutes” by Walter Wager. The remaining Die Hard sequels, as we all know, were based on crap, and it showed.
"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 17, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was going to make that joke
darn 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 17, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
If McClung finishes the rest of the game without giving up a run, does he get Parra’s spot in the rotation?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well
we do seem to need at least two more starters who aren’t atrocious. not totally crazy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news
I made a planter out of a kiddie pool, a washing machine hose, and dirt yesterday so I could just let my dog out on the porch instead of walking downstairs.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
If Gamecast is reasonably accurate
JJ Hardy just flied out after a six pitch at bat where none of the pitches were strikes. If he only had more protection behind him so he didn’t have to chase bad pitches.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Miles has never walked thrice in a game before
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He still hasn't
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Vargas
At this point, I kind of miss. Sure he wasn’t great, but you knew what you were getting.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I do, but everybody knows it. I wonder how long before Bulldog gets a win.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Bulldog’s defense, he is hitting better than Gross.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fun FYI
The guy in charge of the MLB websites is a Brewers fan.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who is it?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I think about it, I think someone else already mentioned that though.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that why
seemingly 75% of all mlb.com-hosted chats were with Brewers at one point?
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why did the Jays trade Glaus?
it was the Jays right?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My understanding is Glaus was injury prone, and blamed it on the turf. He didn’t want to play on the turf again.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Son of Clung
is missing up alot. Bad times ahead, I’m afraid.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of Clung
Needs only one more K to tie Parra today.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and what...
about 5 walks to catch up there?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would it be crazy
to just call for an intentional walk here? 3-0? C’mon.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2005 everyday flashback
Daron Sutton: “C’mon boys, let’s get ‘em some runs!”
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stepped out for 20 minutes
Looks like I missed a lot.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This whole series
The Cardinals have had singles, like Pujols’s right there, that bounce once or twice in the infield before finding a hole. We haven’t been playing well, but the Cards have gotten a lot of seeing-eye singles 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 17, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe, uh
craig should be starting at third and batting fifth.
[ducks]
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hurricane season has begun
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hit the loo and get the soup off the burner and all this happens…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you do that again please?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, remember when we tied the game against the Cardinals?
That was cool.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you've learned your lesson.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tomorrow's infield
Fielder, Iribarren, Dillon, Counsell.
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For maximum starter annoyance
How about Dillon, Iribarren, Escobar, Counsell?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, let's call up Escobar
Counsell can play third and Dillon first.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you don't think Rivera can play first?
Fielder might need a mental day.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost listed Rivera for first base
but I wanted to make a credible suggestion. :P
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So weeks
Does he kill the rally by popping out?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's always fun
to see the opposing outfielder make a bad route to the ball. Whoops!
"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 17, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please LaRussa
Just this once could you leave your pitcher in too long.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately
he has a mechanism in his brain that tells him when to take a pitcher out. the problem is it’s a relatively new design so there’s times where the mechanism will go off over and over again prompting him to make move after move.
"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 17, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what all that alcohol does to the mechanism
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
causes him to switch lanes over and over again
"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 17, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i should have added
he switches lanes by indicating his right arm of left arm, placing the opposite hand on that arm
"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 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One thing I really want to see the Brewers do this year
Is bring out Shouse for a lefty, switch him to LF or RF for a righty and then bring him back for the next lefty.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know Cox did that this year, right?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And how! Did anyone find out if a pitcher in Left has ever made an assist?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, thejay came up with one
its in a game thread from earlier in the year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
even better
move him to centerfield and have Gross pitch to the RHB. He’s our emergency pitcher, after all.
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rickie being Rickie
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa playing the physic game
Hoping Ned will blow a gasket just like last year!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember that one time
The Brewers pulled off a Double Steal?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bunt?
Really? WTF?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't mind the bunt there actually
"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 17, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow thanks bill s
“well not they can’t hit into a double play” thanks bill, i feel a lot smarter now
"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 17, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't have bunted...
but he did an excellent job getting that high pitch bunted on the ground.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i see
the mechanism is still working
"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 17, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Votto doubled with the bases loaded
3-1 Reds.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember that Time
Seth McClung got a win?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
okay, I'm eating the soup now
that should be just as good…
Prince swinging the natural finish bat…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick
somebody go give Prince a sorghum power bar!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
finally a break for us!
ok i gotta shower now. go crew!
"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 17, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahaha
"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 17, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow that was ugly
what would everyone say if Ryan Braun did that?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't we say
“wow that was ugly?”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, couldn't hear that
was that a funny, ha ha laugh or a sinister, here we come roaring back ha ha?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tie game!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tie game
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's not how prince normally gets his 2B's...
...but i’ll take it!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he'll get his HRs
entirely in the form of inside-the-parkers this season, too.
by Zeyes on Apr 17, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
here's where not having kapler hurts
pinch hit him anyway. put kapler in, the legend grows.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he calls his shot for the grandstands
and lays down a perfect bunt.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost and LaRussa making substitutions
this could take a while
"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 17, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ha.
yay prince! (yes. i just got here. i know you guys missed me.)
by Jamie in LA on Apr 17, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is some heavy duty managing
going on here.
I don’t like Tony, but I also don’t like the chances that Ned outsmarts TLR.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he got him already
i dont think larussa thought yost would pull gross. that intentional walk looks pretty bad here either way now.
hart should move to center, with dillon going to right.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whos going to be in center? irribarren?
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
probably
don’t know who else it would be at this point.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turnbow isn't doing much else
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
worked for ankiel
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kapler could have done that!!!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
former starter, so leave him in I would think…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
except he was pinch hit for
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure did.. enough to make DBow nervous if you ask me. He might be pitching and talking himself out of town.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 17, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mota Mowing!?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder what direction that was being sent…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jogging to the bullpen
Get your Mota running…
Head out on the highway!
"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 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If this were a home game
Counsell would hit a walk off in the ninth and become a Brewers legend.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, stuck at work and whatnot
What happened with Prince’s Double? Did in outfielder bobble the ball or something?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would say the outfielder misplayed it. It was a Texas leaguer that stayed up forever.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I think he was shaded way to pull
so he had a really long run.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if nothing else
miles’ hit gets pujols another at bat….
pick him off!!
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind
i can’t count…
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But now Pujols is being “protected” by the pitcher.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which will be
duncan
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I asked why Braun was out, so simple counting errors aren’t bad.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mota looked a lot better than NY
agree? disagree?
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The opposite is hardly possible
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff baserunner
Hey, those are fun.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"inside" and "outside"
are meaningless to the home umpire
"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 17, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for landfall
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we've seen this before
Rickie up in a pressure RBI situation…
by keephopealive on Apr 17, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So
How bad does Gross have to be while Kapwynn are injured before Hurricane gets the start in CF?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly as bad as he's been
Iribarren will start sometime in the next two games.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DO NOT GET PICK OFF
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for the Hardy two-out sac bunt
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ultra grit!
"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 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing like the 2-out squeeze.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a Trenni joke in there somewhere
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There you go
Well done.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really need a run scored here.
If the game goes much longer, it’s going to throw off my schedule for the rest of the day!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I like Iribarren.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on
wild pitch!
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne
In the pen… alright!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Apr 17, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shyould've taken one for the team there
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon
Molina let that one by!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Iribarren
may be playing short tomorrow!!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
shoot
now that we have to go 10 innings it’s either
a) watch the game to the end, or
b) go to the gym.
can’t do both.
come on, 5 pitch bottom of the ninth, quick win in the 10th! please!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude, screw the gym
We need your help.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here here
want to get some running in before it rains.
by Braunstalker on Apr 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's always cheese!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the more cheese...
the more gym is required.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you could go later
Find a rogue gym that’s open til midnight.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh
.203
.180
.233
.226
.296
.107
Current batting averages of our first six hitters in today’s lineup.
"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 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Votto homered
5-1 Reds, top of the 6th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's having a good game
he must have gotten a votto confidence!
"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 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep, it's settled
either jim or battlekow, but not both.
sorry guys, I can only handle so much.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least I know how to pronounce Votto
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
elitist
"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 17, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
luddite
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are we there yet?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lilly is really working on a special ERA.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
9.16
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's the same number
upside-down. that’s why it’s special.
"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 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
still Mota. I don’t object, but I wouldn’t have thought Ned would do that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yost
Likes to spread the Ws around (or the Ls).
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
either that, or
he knows Mota just threw a scoreless inning, and he doesn’t trust anybody else to do that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Shouse up in the pen
Pujols is on deck, and Shouse has the hot hand against The Albert.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Might want
to check your timing ;-p
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Shouse can’t get out of the bullpen…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mota sure provides a lot of entertainment value
to go with his 1.69 ERA
by keephopealive on Apr 17, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 hits, 7 walks
yet only 3 runs. It’s our bend-but-don’t-break pitching.
"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 17, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They are trying to rid themselves of all the pesky bloggers
We’re prone to heart attacks.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Driven? Pshaw
I do my own stunts.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel a bit sorry for Shouse that he didn’t get really good until he was in his late 30s.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just think about his left handed MLB pitcher bank account
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as MLB salaries go
His is actually really reasonable… It’s up around 1 million this year (just under?) with incentives in the 5 figures.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another (foolish) reason I feel sorry for Shouse
In Brewers Str8 Up, when the team visited a naval ship, Shouse ate lunch by himself.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried to pull a Ronnie Miller scam
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jump Around
The Shouse of Pain is in effect.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's ever called upon in an emegency to pinch hit
I hope they play “I’m a Swing It”
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In honor of Yost's love of Nascar
It should be “Put on your shtkickers and kick some sht”
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's left on the bench to PH?
Kendall and Kapler?
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you got it.
too bad Gallardo isn’t active.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of Grit there!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In honor of the way they're playing
Fairytales, by the Brother’s Grit.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim?
Is that you?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would never say that.
"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 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Bush?
"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 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shut up, Tony
He was obviously safe. Go back to sleeping in your car.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prediction
fielder walks, hart bunts, kendall hits sac fly.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 3:32 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 17, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well done!
do it again.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NUMBER ONE
WITH A BULLET
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we stop with the steak part?
Thank god.. now lets stop talking about his freaking diet.
by SgtClueLs on Apr 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FINALLY!
huge sigh of relief.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that the sound of
Jeff’s door slamming as he ran to the gym????
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha
nope, too late now. (unless I don’t shower before meeting a client later, which would be…not good.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always forget that apples contain meat too
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it depends
on if you fry the fritters in lard!
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You make it sound
like there is something wrong with Lard!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like lard....makes great pie crusts...
but it is animal fat….
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly
The last inning was just a set up to give Gagne the softer part of the order.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne or Turnbow?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus
Fielder broke his slump a day before his father!
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know that motivates him...
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cecil homered in his 9th game, didn't he?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still not as good
As B.J. Ryan’s 0-pitch win.
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pick off or something?
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
It looks like that was on a pitchout (C-SS), but it wasn’t counted as a pitch?
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun laid out pretty good for that one
Nice effort
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Gagne got what Parra had
Wild Salmon
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
dear god...
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne sets up the DP
All part of the master plan?
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Starting to think
that $10 Mil could’ve been better spent elsewhere!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 17, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS! IS!
BREWERS RELIEF PITCHIIIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!
/Gagne kicks win down bottomless pit
by warwick5s on Apr 17, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't watch
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Apr 17, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just remember
we’re undefeated in games Gagne has pitched
by keephopealive on Apr 17, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Surprised that TLR said to hit away
and not bunt. You need two runs, and a bunt gets them in scoring position. Seems like a no-brainer.
"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 17, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he outthought himself – or maybe he’s drunk
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
especially with the bottom of the lineup up to bat
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guy at bat
Didn’t have 4000 PA in the minors to come up and bunt.
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that's exactly what 4000 minor league PAs
gets you ready for.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GAME
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 17, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game over!
Great win. I couldn’t have done it without you guys.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 17, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
phew
I feel a lot better now.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 17, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great relief pitching
"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 17, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Over Man
Game Over….
And the Brewers got 10 hits (granted 90% of the them were from Counsell, but still)...
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bullpen - good job
McClung
Mota
Shousemeister
Gagne
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
to copy Yost on Turnbow
if you ignore the blown saves, Gagne has an ERA of 0.00
by keephopealive on Apr 17, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm
can anyone understand what Prince is saying?
"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 17, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouse
The first LOOGY to get the Cy Young?
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince used Dillon's bat!
Pine grit!
"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 17, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
phew indeed
Hopefully there’s a few more cans of Jam Grease lying around after squeezing out of a few close ones today.
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 17, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see we won
I totally blanked about the game being early today and logged on here to find Gagne making it interesting….phew!
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 17, 2008 3:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also glad to see Fielder
finally popped one out of the park, wish I would’ve seen it.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 17, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stuck at work today but...
even with the drama with Gagne, the pen had a nice day. McClung’s numbers look particularly good.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 17, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, do recent pitching performances totally screw up
the decision of who goes where when Gallardo returns? It seems Bush and McClung pitched better than Villy and Parra (at least this week). Who’s the odd man out?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
There’s a good chance Parra goes down just because he has options.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right.
I don’t know that it’s the right call, but I suspect that’s the one they’ll make. Bottom line is if they keep getting performances out of the 3-5 slots like they have the last few days, the pen will hit the wall in August and it will be a long season.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tend to agree
that it will be Parra. Considering how the starters have performed the last three days, management cannot afford to burn a pitcher. We need to have some arms left in August/September.
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best thing about the win
Today was Deadspin guy started talking about how great (and scrappy) the Cards are…
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
Slump over? Both Prince and Braun had 2 hits today.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
Neither of Prince’s hits were particularly, well, majestic. The double was a bloop into left that bounced off the glove of the left-fielder, who was shifting waaay to the right. The home run…well, it felt like more of a long, long pop-up (which, admittedly, Prince can hit a lot of for homers because he’s so strong).
I guess neither was particular hard-hit, though if it breaks his slump, I’ll take them, happily.
"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 17, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
At the very least it’ll clear his head
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And take off the pressure a bit.
The thing about intense players like that is they can tend to grip to tightly (metaphorically) and get into their own heads. So it might not have been the prettiest shot in the world, but it shuts everyone up for a few days.
However they came, I think the face that the 4 hits they generated came in the last two times through the lineup, meaning they put up 4 consecutive hits. That’s got to be a good sign, right?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 17, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never heard of a home run not being hit hard
unless it’s at wrigley with the wind blowing 30 mph out to center.
His other hit was indeed a crappy blooper, but he did hit a hard line drive out to left that was caught earlier in the game.
by brewfan2 on Apr 17, 2008 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys on WSSP
just piling the hate on McClung. They say, guys like that are easy to find.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I sure can’t explain, but one thing they said was that McClung couldn’t go longer than three innings.
Nitwits.
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's asking him to go more than 3 anyway?
I don’t know how many more days like today he’ll have, but they can get bent. Give him his moment for crying out loud.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 17, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was sort of a reason for keeping Bush because he can go longer
Seth’s a former starter and he was pulled for a pinch hitter, but those are facts that are sort of like Dusty’s basecloggers. What gets me is Cliffy/Sparky (I never know) says guys like McClung are common. I dunno…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Failed starters?
I’m sure you can pick up journeyman guys like that (Jeff Weaver?) pretty cheaply. Granted, not all of them can throw as hard as McClung does.
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by TheJay on Apr 17, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the point is that he can go longer than three innings.But hey, toss him overboard. Lots and lots of “failed starters” to fill the bullpen.
Journyman…
by ol Pete on Apr 17, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One less random stat
This is the Brewers first Thursday win this year, but it brings the team to 7-2 for day games.
by drezdn on Apr 17, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool...let's take out the lights
and play them all during the day!
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 17, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, by the by.
"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 17, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
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