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Game Thread #16: Brewers (9-6) at Reds (7-9)

Two things ought to be making Brewers fans happy about this weekend's series:

  1. The fifth starter brigades won't appear.  It's Sheets, Suppan, and Gallardo.
  2. 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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   0 recs

I even like

OBP in the booth.

by Braunstalker on Apr 18, 2008 5:44 PM CDT to parent up   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

link

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Better

US Geological Survey

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Lefty One Out GuY

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:06 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Yep

Only took 63 plate appearances.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Braun

Has broken the walk seal.

by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 6:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

so you’re saying not to swing at the first pitch?

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Sunglasses!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 18, 2008 6:21 PM CDT   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   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 to parent up   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

"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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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   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 to parent up   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   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

his wife resents that remark

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice play Prince

What’s up with that throw?

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:32 PM CDT   0 recs

Go Reds. Lick 'em.

I don’t even know ‘em…

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

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 to parent up   0 recs

gross was always good at taking a walk

"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 6:34 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

no RBI though

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:36 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

who says kendall can't throw

"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 6:47 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.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:48 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

i had to look up denizen

"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 6:50 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

do you remember which guy or show?

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:57 PM CDT to parent up   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.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 7:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

there’s plenty of goofiness to be had.

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM CDT to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

It’s true, Estrada only got 11 last year.

by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 6:49 PM CDT to parent up   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   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….

"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 6:56 PM CDT   0 recs

that theater major is coming through

by ol Pete on Apr 18, 2008 6:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nah

creative writing major :)

but i enjoy writing plays lol

"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 6:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Do you go to UWM?

by drezdn on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   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 to parent up   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.

"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 7:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

do you go to uwm/creative writing major? lol

"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 7:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I guess you're right

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by TheJay on Apr 18, 2008 6:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

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