Game Thread #16: Brewers (9-6) at Reds (7-9)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2008 2:57 PM CDT
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Two things ought to be making Brewers fans happy about this weekend's series:
- The fifth starter brigades won't appear. It's Sheets, Suppan, and Gallardo.
- Hart is moved up to the five spot.
The bad news: Kapler is still out, and Counsell is leading off and starting over Weeks. Unless Sheets goes 8+ innings, I think we can also count on a Mitch Stetter appearance tonight. Knowing Ned, he'll come in to face Dunn.
The Hart link above takes you to Tom H's Anthony Witrado's blog entry with the lineups, and if you want to spend the three hours before game time poring over conceivable matchup, here's the baseball-reference game preview. If you're like me and you always forget that Cinci is in the Eastern time zone, remember that the game starts at 6:10 CT.
Project-a-tron likes our chances with Sheets against Arroyo, even with a gaping hole of ~600 OPS at the top of the lineup:
- Brewers 5.1
- Reds 4.3
- Brewers WinExp: 53%
Let's go Crew!
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good move with that time tip
I do enjoy the baseball reference preview. Its interesting to see how the teams/pitchers have done against one another in recent history. Perhaps Ricky’s very low success rate against Arroyo and Craig’s much better one have something to do with the timing of his day off.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Line Ups
Though putting Counsell in lead off spot when he’s playing for Weeks fits the “no changes” to the line up mold… The Hall/Hart switch makes me think that Yost has stopped going with the “consistent lineup.” Once Braun and Fielder flipped he decided the gloves were off.
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I should mention
I don’t have a huge problem with changing line ups around (it worked for Bob Melvin), but it really seems like a 180 from Yost at the beginning of the season.
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
An OPS of .600?
Clearly math is on our side, once again. Dusty must be envious of the non-clogging from our leadoff guy.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 18, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
he is showing his envy by batting norris hopper leadoff himself.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raising the question
Can your team have been Yosted in a game if the other team tried to out Yost you?
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I somehow doubt
even Dusty is dumb enough to bring a LOOGY in to face Braun, so Yost still has a trump card up his sleeve.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 18, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look
It’s Cirillo. Look at his dreamy hair.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 5:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There was an earthquake?
Prince must have fallen out of bed.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For serious though
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I forget
What’s LOOGY mean exactly?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lefty One Out GuY
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. I was wondering where the Y came from
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's on loan from Laynce Nix
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leadoff single for Counsell
I even noticed Weeks wasn’t starting in time to take him out of my fantasy lineup. Things are looking up.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy follows with a single
Hey, hitting is fun!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to see hardy get a hit
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did you guys see this?
dusty baker ain’t got nothin’ on this: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=reu-japanscore&;prov=reuters&type=lgns
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well the link didn't work all the way
but you can copy paste hopefully
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a minute
when did we trade Bush?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 18, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Only took 63 plate appearances.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope prince is patient
arroyo having trouble throwing strikes
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well a run is nice
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you’re saying not to swing at the first pitch?
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a run scoring single is nice too ;)
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sunglasses!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay runs
Does the team know Arroyo’s righthanded?
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
during pre game
ned yost hypnotized them by making them watch nascar. after watching the cars turning left continously, that’s all they could think about
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a dim recollection of us really struggling against him last year, so definitely good stuff.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was...stupid
Hart was gonna be safe at second.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ned was swatting mosquitos again...
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe braun
just couldn’t stand being near third again
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alternately:
Braun can’t help but make errors in the presence of third base.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like they're trying to find ways to make the production even worse
Screw just not getting the camera on the play, let’s add intrusive graphics!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i love watching sheets pitch
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice tag by Prince
I think he should change his first name to “surprisingly nimble around the bag”.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play Prince
What’s up with that throw?
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Reds. Lick 'em.
I don’t even know ‘em…
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i just noticed what the hey you were talking about…
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gross was always good at taking a walk
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good strategy by Sheets
That is about as little effort as you can expend and still make a positive impact on the game.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Better check the ball for scuff marks
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay team
I’m off to a moving picture show. I’ll pray for mojo.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have fun in the automobile
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's motor car to you, fella.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who says kendall can't throw
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Y'know
I’m wondering if Ned’s early spring training comments about the Cubs’ pitchers being partly at fault for his bad numbers last year weren’t just a cheap shot at the denizens of Miller Park South.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so hard to know some of that stuff without looking at video of all of it. I wonder what percentage of correct calls umps make on that play. Looked on that one as if he could have been safe.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had to look up denizen
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I learned it from the coolest Frank Black song….
Pure Denizen of the Citizens Band
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of Denizens
How funny is this?
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ky9Kso9q_Ws
YouTube – Marty Brennaman Rips Chicago Cubs Fans
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was unfortunate enough
To hear some Chicago radio guy complain about it saying he should shut up until the Reds sell out their stadium and thus the Cubs fanbase was the best in baseball. My head hurt then.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, sorry
I was just flipping through stations in my girlfriend’s car and stopped briefly to listen when I heard Brennaman’s name.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there’s plenty of goofiness to be had.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think someone last game thread or the one before said he had 6 to go to match Johnny E’s total last year. Now 5 if IIRC.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s true, Estrada only got 11 last year.
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey
still without a homer this year, right?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
all billy needs
in breaking out of a slump is to face the reds.
taps heels three times…reds….reds….reds….
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nah
creative writing major :)
but i enjoy writing plays lol
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
Some of the people in their creative writing program are pretty good.
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah they are
i had a run in with one woman, not a creative writing person though. i took a class called “writing with style” in which i figured everyone would work on their own styles…nope….we copied what other people wrote. it was like corporate writing blah.
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you go to uwm/creative writing major? lol
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess you're right
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you reds for making billy feel better
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tin soldiers and Billy's coming...
Bill likes Ohio.
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HR Bill Hall. He’s on my bench today, natch
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve benched all my Brewers except for Kendall (for the good of the real team).
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing since i almost cut my hair, today
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I owned a VW beetle
like that one they keep showing in VW ads. I bought it something like 35 years ago and it was beat up then.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Obviously
Considering how the game started, Counsell is this team’s igniter. Now we just need a clever nickname for Counsell based on that… Like Combustible Counsell…
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
the flipper because he flips the lineup over by getting the team going
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually, i like cash counsell
better probably than my flipper one lol
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian with an off color joke
talking about Counsell swingincg the bat and getting the old lady pregnant.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the Baseball-Reference Brewers 2008 page
We lead the NL in…..
HBP with 10.
by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That puts us on pace for 101!
What the team record for a season?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love
how the current announcers always seems to mention matt vasgersian like acknowledging his ghost is still there…
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I noticed that too...
his “you’ve got to be dry shaving me” call still echoes in the booth….
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know why
but a couple of my favorites were the sexson game winning hit, “too sexy for my shirt”.
making jack voight almost a cult hero to me, “another one for captain jack!”
and when jeromy burnitz hit one into the pool in arizona.
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Youngster
http://brewcrew.mlblogs.com/archives/2006/03/whatever_happen.html
A Brew Crew Coup: Whatever happened to the “Happy Youngster”?
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The offense
It sure seems to function a lot better when all these bloop hits and weird bunts and such fall in, doesn’t it?
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they’re laying off the garbage. Big test with Harang.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It always does.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wonder how long Arroyo will go?
pitch count climbing…
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought that was a strike
no clue what bill s is talking about
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Braun disagreed.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phillips is throwing it.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Summary from my DVR
Just got home here on the West Coast, which used to be the place to go for earthquakes. Chiming in late here, but this is what I gathered from fast-forwarding through the first 4 innings:
Willingness to golf a ball into the outfield to ensure a sac fly, instead of just swinging for the fences with the bases juiced = Good Situational Hitting.
Going 1st to 3rd on a single = Good Baserunning
Getting thrown out at home with one out on a poorly executed double-steal = Bad Baserunning
Walks, Hit Batsmen, 90+ pitches in less than 5 innings = Bad Pitching
Giving up only 2 hits in 4 shutout innings = Good Pitching
Pitching a full-count, 2-out curveball to Bill Hall and hanging it over the plate = Bad Pitching
Smashing that curveball into the upper deck = Good Hitting
Did I miss anything?
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Counsell's wife is having a kid.
I mean seriously. Pay attention man.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be enjoying this a lot more
If I wasn’t expecting to see a rerun on Sunday, with Harang in the Ben Sheets role.
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
After Billy clocked that one I cruised over to Reds Reporter
Believe it or not he’s not popular there.
One guy: good god I hate Bill Hall
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds announcers
giving him a hard time too.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 18, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets done?
That’s disconcerting.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Sheets is sitting next to the friggin trainer…
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ominous
what’s wrong with Sheets?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
He doesn’t seem very upset in the dugout.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sixty
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
60
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping it's just
a “WTF Ned?” issue.
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just thinking the same thing. But with the ‘pens IP yesterday, it would have to be something physical, no?
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my god
why does something have to happen to him every year?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uecker
Says Sheets had a “tight triceps muscle.”
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and trenni
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After blabbing about the obvious for an eternity
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ueck says tight triceps
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trenni says tight triceps
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll stop now
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear
about Sheets’ tight triceps?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
What happened?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Benny's just
trying to solve the rotation issues
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully ...
just a precautionary move. I am watching the Cincy tv feed, and they haven’t shown Sheets at all in the dugout.
by oconnobe on Apr 18, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Turnbow doesn't pitch today...
he might have a legitimate beef.
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turnbow has got to know that he’s been shopped for the last 2 years, right?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought this was the type of game he feels he is above playing in...
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the problem
was not pitching in games we’re leading. Well, we lead in this one, and perhaps even beyond his ability to screw it up for us. Plus Torres went 1 2/3 yesterday, right?
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it depends on the definition of “mop up duty.”
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish this could be deleted
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
look here
http://bp0.blogger.com/_tS2gZIzBGiI/R_F-kqp79II/AAAAAAAAAO4/0sP-dnbehtU/s1600/IMG_0187.JPG
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
says forbidden
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you gotta try posting one that is smaller one of these days. I think there is a filter for size – that’s a guess.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand that
I’m just testing the waters
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wha?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
billy schroeder hitting on trenni
creepy
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and Trenni talking about shoes...
I can’t tell you how many shoes are around here. I see them and I mutter about the Trouble with Tribbles
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torres looks good
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that… and muttering about shoes
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I'm not talking in the Bill and Trenni good...
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you believe he was retired for 5 years?
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so does trenni
can she pitch?
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, obviously. This town needs a good tabloid.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stetter up...
lookin like the dunn matchup will take place after all. I guess we’ll see what he can do against the 3TO master right away.
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
three true outcomes...
homerun, strikeout, walk. Think Russ Branyan.
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did Ueck say Billy has 16 HR against the Reds?
I knew he killed them but 16?!? He only has 85+ for his career
by verno329 on Apr 18, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He actually had 17 against them coming into tonight
So now 18 of his 87 career HR have come against Cincinnati. I don’t know where he got 16 from.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very impressive
Thats a very high percentage of your homers to come against one team, even if it is in your division.
by verno329 on Apr 18, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no wonder they hate him...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
baseball-reference says 17, I guess including today? Second most is 12 against the Cubs.
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of his baseball-reference page
Try clicking the “Neutralize Stats” link right under his name. His projections for 2008 going from his start are a .196 OBP 48 HR and 119 RBI. That would be strange
by verno329 on Apr 18, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone remember this guy when he was a closer?
He’s struggling right now.
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Encarnacion tied for lead in NL at 3B in errors
glad he’s picking today to become a gold glover
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Better today
Than tomorrow or Sunday.
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He has more errors than the Kansas City Royals.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its funny.
We’ve had some bloops and stuff fall in but I bet the Brewers have lost more hits on highligh reel defensive plays tonight…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stetter needs grandpa Shousie to talk to him
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two BBs?
Get this loser out of there.
by Lake County on Apr 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turnbow
I bet he’s thinking, “I could do that.”
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and on fewer pitches...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and with a comedically shaped nose...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a "hey dipshit" meeting...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday doesn’t even have stetter’s picture or name on the roster. It’s just a blank photo throwin’ balls.
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
z
"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 18, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Save situation
Bring in Gagne!
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
HA
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's right Ned.
Let him work through it.
After all it’s still spring, so this game doesn’t count, right?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S WHY THEY CALL THEM LOOGYS!
Dust just out-stupided Ned.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's out of sorts
The bases are all clogged up with runners. Hard to manage in that situation.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 18, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like this guy was ready for the big leagues, huh?
by verno329 on Apr 18, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 18, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
See? He doesn't suck.
He purposely loaded the bases to get to Bako and Hatte…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uecker
Not really thinking: “Let’s see if Ned Yost makes the US Cellular call to the bullpen…”
Kinda had to there.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice bounceback
Lets hope Riske can get us out of the jam
by verno329 on Apr 18, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is unfair and irrational...
but it really pisses me off that Stetter’s walking around the dugout like he did something special right now…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather he be confident
than sulky after that.
"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 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, well, I said it was irrational, didn't I....
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha fair nough
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just saw him and he looked a little frazzled
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Braun will tell him to stop being so cocky.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wonder if dusty didn't pinch hit the righty
because he felt yost would put in riske then. probably not, but just thinkin’
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bet that's what he says in the post-game presser...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking that too
but that’s giving dusty credit for thinking, which i have trouble with
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fun with projections
David Riske is now projected to have only four more appearances this season than Turnbow had last year.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cirillo
offering his expertise on pitching from a guy who knows how to get it done on the mound
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he did...
"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 18, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good to see kent mercker back in the league
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Counsell's stance drifting back to its old form?
That bat looks higher than it was a few weeks ago…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
T-Bow up
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yost wants to get gagne the save by pitching t bow
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless
They need to get through this inning in 10 minutes so I can switch over to the Halos game….
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tatoo
This may have been covered but is that a new tatoo for Hart on his arm. I have never noticed it before
by ksbrewer on Apr 18, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. It says, I want a long term contract offer too...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart's the guy they need to give it to
Before the rest of MLB wakes up to his talent level and his asking price goes up!
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
riske again?
It might make sense to save him for, I don’t know, later in the series? Seriously, we can easily get into some tight games w/the Reds and it would be nice to have Torres and Riske available. :)
by magoo on Apr 18, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry, but that's awesome.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Crash Kendall could have got him
if Riske didn’t get in the way
by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fire Bad. BAAAAAGHHHHH.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's get that save % to 80%
"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 18, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm an idiot
i meant 70
"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 18, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
flares go both ways i guess
"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 18, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news
My DVR just said it has to change the channel to start recording Battlestar Galactica. Best news I’ve had all night.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 18, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hit record on my DVR for BG...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can always set it
to record it later tonight. That way you won’t miss Gagne’s wonderful pitching!
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still a little gagne
I want to wait 10-15 minutes so I can breeze trough commercials. Hopefully Gagne doesn’t give up a walkoff home run before then
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 18, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm the same way
But I have to record the later BSG showing so I don’t miss the Angels’ game.
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I didn't think it was possible for Marty to get more sarcastic and bitter than last year...
I stand corrected. Not that I don’t enjoy it.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Gagne
I’m pretty sure he’s a Cylon, and I can’t stand those toasters.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 18, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frak him anyway.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Valentin
Should be able to turn a DP with a ground ball.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on you French Canadian bastard...
This is starting to feel like Ankiel’s at against Villy…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great situation
Two out in the ninth, two on, down by three.
Your options: Paul Bako or Juan Castro.
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you do?
WHAT DO YOU DO?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 18, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd like to see a curve here for strike 3
"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 18, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a fastball for strike 3 is awesome too!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I'm complaining, but how the hell does Bako not offer at that pitch?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 18, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K!
Light up the Halo!
Oh, wait, wrong team. Gotta switch tuners.
by Brew Angel on Apr 18, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cirillo
Every time I see him broadcast now, I’m going to realize that he still is a better hitter than Counsell. Still, it’s good to have him on the broadcast team.
by Jordan M on Apr 18, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have you not noticed how well counsell's been playing lately?
by brewfan2 on Apr 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course!
And it’s not really a great comparison- Joe Dillon is the righty back-up infielder.
..(but I still like Cirillo)
by Jordan M on Apr 18, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus
I just got home from the movie and watched the recorded game. Got a little hairy there at the end. I love winning.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 11:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen
If you’d told me that over the last two days, the starters only make it a total of 9 innings, while 5 relivers make a total of 7 appearances and log 10 innings, there’s no way I think we win both games.
We might need to stockpile those seemingly expendable mediocre arms because this bullpen is putting in way too much work. Doesn’t it seem like Riske and Torres have been in every game?
Steve http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
by stigmo on Apr 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yost's Masterplan
Blow out the arms of Riske, Torres, etc. so that we can’t complain when he brings Turnbow into high pressure situations.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 19, 2008 3:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs