Game Thread #16: Brewers (9-6) at Reds (7-9)
by Jeff Sackmann
on Apr 18, 2008 2:57 PM CDT
in Game Threads
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 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 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
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Im hoping
Ned is just coming to his senses. Braun and Prince worked very well 3 and 4 in the order last year and there really is no reason to not have corey hart in the 5 hole. Hopefully, he’ll just stick with this lineup.
by brewfan2 on
Apr 18, 2008 4:05 PM CDT
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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 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
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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
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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
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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 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 0 recs
For serious though
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Apr 18, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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I forget
What’s LOOGY mean exactly?
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 18, 2008 6:03 PM CDT 0 recs
Okay. I was wondering where the Y came from
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Apr 18, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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It's on loan from Laynce Nix
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Apr 18, 2008 6:09 PM CDT
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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 0 recs
Me too
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Apr 18, 2008 6:14 PM CDT
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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
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good to see hardy get a hit
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:15 PM CDT 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
"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 6:16 PM CDT 0 recs
well the link didn't work all the way
but you can copy paste hopefully
"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 6:17 PM CDT
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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
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ha!
"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 6:19 PM CDT
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Yep
Only took 63 plate appearances.
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by TheJay on
Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT
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i hope prince is patient
arroyo having trouble throwing strikes
"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 6:18 PM CDT 0 recs
well a run is nice
"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 6:19 PM CDT
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Or not
At least we got a run and all the runners tagged.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT
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a run scoring single is nice 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 6:21 PM CDT
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Yay runs
Does the team know Arroyo’s righthanded?
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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT 0 recs
Nope
And Fielder thinks that was a veggie burger he ordered from room service this afernoon.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Apr 18, 2008 6:22 PM CDT
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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
"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 6:22 PM CDT
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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
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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 0 recs
ned was swatting mosquitos 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 18, 2008 6:23 PM CDT 0 recs
maybe braun
just couldn’t stand being near third 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 18, 2008 6:24 PM CDT 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
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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 0 recs
i love watching sheets pitch
"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 6:29 PM CDT 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 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 0 recs
i just noticed what the hey you were talking about…
by ol Pete on
Apr 18, 2008 6:38 PM CDT
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gross was always good at taking a walk
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:34 PM CDT 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 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 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 0 recs
have fun in the automobile
"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 6:46 PM CDT
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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
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who says kendall can't throw
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by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:47 PM CDT 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
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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
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i had to look up denizen
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by Michael M on
Apr 18, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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 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 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
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i do
"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 6:59 PM CDT
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Cool
Some of the people in their creative writing program are pretty good.
by drezdn on
Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT
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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
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do you go to uwm/creative writing major? lol
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by Michael M on
Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT
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I guess you're right
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by TheJay on
Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT
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thank you reds for making billy feel better
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT 0 recs