Friday's Frosty Mug
So, as Jeff mentioned in yesterday's Plastic Cup, I was on the road yesterday. A brief anecdote from the road:
The fiancee and I were traveling together yesterday, and my last item of business was finished a couple of hours before hers. So there I was, in the back of a coffee shop, headphones in, listening to the Brewers, waiting for the call that would say "it's time to go." I tuned in around the time Manny Parra was exiting. I spent about 4 innings wishing she would hurry up and call, as the game was...well, less than encouraging. But I was there when Prince's double tied it in the 8th, and I was trying hard not to make a scene when Ryan Braun singled to lead off the 10th...
And the phone rang. "Ok, I'm ready for you to pick me up." I reluctantly packed my things, walked to the parking garage, and by the time XM Radio could pick up reception, it was 5-3 in the bottom of the 10th. Not only did I miss Prince's first home run, I didn't even know that's how they scored until the post-game show. Hopefully I'll catch about 50 more of them this season to even it out.
Win Expectancy Graph
Baseball Reference Box Score
ESPN Video Highlights
Baseball Digest Daily Recaps
With the win, Baseball Prospectus' Postseason Odds have the Brewers winning exactly 81 games, with a 16.2% chance of winning the Central.
All kinds of stuff about Prince following the game:
Tom H. has Fielder's postgame quotes.
Home Run Derby named it Home Run of the Day.
In-Between Hops notes the Fielder is even with his home run pace from last year, but would need to hit 4 in his next 5 games to keep it up.
Baseball Musings notes that, before the HR, 7 of Prince's 13 hits had come with runners in scoring position.
Yahoo has a photo of Prince rounding the bases.
Also, if you're looking for quotes from the Cardinals regarding yesterday's game, Fungoes has a wealth of them.
Bugs and Cranks has a nice review of the situation at the back end of the rotation, with Bush, Villanueva and Parra holding spots and Gallardo looking for one.
Speaking of Villanueva, John Sickels has an in depth look at him.
He's had one at bat in the last three days, but Ken Rosenthal still can't get enough Gabe Kapler.
Forbes has released their annual valuations of all 30 MLB teams. The Brewers rank 24th.
Brief Alphabetical Morning (BAM) Injury Reports:
Erik Bedard may have torn cartilage in his hip. I'm not sure what that means for his return.
Carlos Beltran missed last night's 14-inning marathon with a stiff neck.
Rangers OF Marlon Byrd has been placed on the DL with a sore knee.
Braves reliever Peter Moylan is out for the season with a bone spur pressing against the UCL in his elbow.
Rays reliever Al Reyes is on the DL with an impinged shoulder.
Richie Sexson will miss a game or two with nagging shoulder and leg pain.
Miguel Tejada isn't hurt, but he sure is aging fast.
Speaking of things that'll make you age fast, the Rockies and Padres played 22 innings last night. Even Fangraphs gave up after 17.
Two stories out there today showing Cub fans in a (well deserved?) negative light: First, via Redleg Nation, I found this clip of Marty Brennaman's reaction to Cub fans throwing dozens of balls on the field following a home run. Also, Fukudome's reaction to a racist t-shirt being sold by vendors outside Wrigley is a must read. I know a lot of very bright, intelligent Cubs fans that are a credit to their franchise...it's just unfortunate they seem to be in the minority.
Bucs Dugout continues their search for baseball's worst GM. Polls are open right now for Omar Minaya v. Jim Hendry and Ken Williams v. Wayne Krivsky.
Gaslamp Ball wants to hear about your favorite baseball books.
Finally, in response to a question asked in the game thread a couple of nights ago, TheJay has compiled a list of the last players to wear #42 for every franchise. Scott Karl was the last Brewer, and also the last Rockie. Interestingly enough, Mo Vaughn was the last player to wear #42 for three teams.
That's all for today. I'm back on the road in a few hours, so Jeff will be filling in again tomorrow and Sunday. If you have something to submit for inclusion in a future Mug, please post it in the comments. Drink up.
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prince’s jumping up and down in the dugout measured a 5.2 and was felt all the way in milwaukee
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 18, 2008 9:54 AM CDT reply actions
Nicely done.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Fungoes glossary
I was wondering what FIGS is, mentioned in that Fungoes article, and found their glossary.
Nice idea. Fangraphs has one too.
also nice to know that we aren't alone
seems obvious enough to us, but then again, we might be a little biased :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I was at that game
and was amazed at how many people around me were cheering when all those balls were getting chucked onto the field. It’s crazy to me that some people can’t realize how stupid that is.
It was funny watching Fukudome, though. Right after Dunn hit his bomb, Fukudome stood facing the bleachers waiting for the ball to get thrown back. Then suddenly all these balls started raining down and you could tell he was confused.
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 18, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the amazing thing about the 22 inning game
Not only did neither team have to go to a starting pitcher in relief, but the padres didn’t use their entire bullpen!
They got 14 innings of relief from six guys.
I’m going to go out on a limb and say that, McClung or no McClung, the Brewers could not do that.
Also, cheese.
We need a poll on what happens after Sunday.
The Bugs and cranks article summarized it pretty well. I can’t see Bush going anywhere, and Parra’s potential and left-handedness, seem to point to CV in the pen.
The fact that CV pitched in relief last year makes me think that its the most likely scenario.
earlier i've heard Melvin say they want Villy to be a starter
Is that meaningful or worth anything? Probably not.




























