Game Thread #2: Brewers (1-0) at Cubs (0-1)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 11:39 AM CDT
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PrintJeff Suppan versus Ted Lilly. Lilly's a lefty, so Gabe Kapler gets the start in center, batting second...that should be interesting.
Start time is 1:20, lineups after the jump. Go Brewers!
Brewers:
2B Rickie Weeks
CF Gabe Kapler
1B Prince Fielder
LF Ryan Braun
3B Bill Hall
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Jeff Suppan
C Jason Kendall
Cubs
(Maybe not official, but from a commenter at the Bizarro BCB)
SS Theriot
LF Soriano
1B Lee
3B Ramirez
RF Fukudome
2B Derosa
C Soto
CF Pie
P Lilly
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Kapler
I am getting sick already... MVP of the first game, and a day rest, and Yost benches Gwynn for a minor league manager...
I need this win more than another as my Marquette Basketball team is at a tipping point right now that could mark the end of a good run.
Ned and his 149 different line-ups
Completely agree, why are we doing this already, since when did Nedly decide to have a platoon in center till Cameron comes back?
Wasn't he saying that all spring?
I thought a center field platoon was the plan basically since camp opened. It would be more frustrating if he'd been saying that all along and then played Gwynn in the lineup because of the "hot hand" syndrome based on one game.
"He would have been among the league leaders in batting average for a majority of the season had he had enough plate appearances."
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Gwynn Please...
I do not like this move...especially having Kapler in the 2 hole. Yost must see the matrix, because all he seems to care about are statistics. Gwynn won game 1 for us offensively & DEFENSIVELY. I highly doubt Kapler will be making over the shoulder catches at the wall. I want Gwynn in just for his defense.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
It's a new season...
...and I'm giving Nedly the benefit of the doubt that he knows what he's doing. He did pretty well on Opening Day; I'd like to see if I can make it through the first week of baseball without complaining about him.
I'm guessing that on Saturday, Yost is going to take Braun out of the game in the 7th for Kapler as a defensive replacement, and then I'll go back to hating him.
"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!"
It's funny
There are legions of people that are already far more upset with Yost than I am. If it weren't for this Kapler foolishness, I'd be giving him high marks on the season.
Ah well. It's early.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions
it's odd
I'm not quite as virulently anti-Ned as some, but I'm pretty close.
And platooning Kapler and Gwynn seems perfectly reasonable to me. I do like platoons, and I'm not very optimistic about Gwynn. Gwynn is probably the better defender, while Kapler has the platoon advantage versus lefties and might hit the ball multiple hundreds of feet. Given we're probably talking about no more than 10 starts between now and Cameron's return, it doesn't seem like something to get worked up about.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions
probably, yes
I think that's the first interview question when being considered for a minor league managerial job.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not the platoon
It's hitting them in the 2nd spot. Like I said, I think the team is much better if you give those extra 3-4 ABs per week to Hart.
But, it's not really a big deal. Lineup construction is a pretty small thing.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Absolutely
What has Nedly got against Hart? How much more does the kid have to do to prove he needs to be higher in the order!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
He's being Yosty
He said Cameron is going to hit in the 2 spot, and dammit, he's going to hit in the 2 spot. Whoever plays in place of Cameron will also need to hit in the 2 spot, because if someone like Hart thrives there, he won't be able to justify moving him when Cameron returns.
It's all about Ned saying what he's going to do, and then clapping his handing over his ears and yelling when someone tries to suggest a different approach.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yost has a man-crush on Kapler.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
it's too bad Kapler can't catch
because (a) then he and Ned could really have a budding romance, and (b) having Kapler in the lineup wouldn't hurt the offense at all.
Kapler probably has a better arm than Kendall, too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Who says he can't?
Is there any real doubt he's the emergency catcher?
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hmm, I don't know
I think Billy was the default emergency catcher the last couple of years, but yeah, it makes sense that Kapler would be the guy. He's definitely the guy who the Brewers wouldn't miss if he got hurt emergency catching.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It was Gross last year
Seem to recall it being an issue in the 13 inning game at Wrigley.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
right!
he of the good arm. Gross was also the 13th (or 14th, or whatever) pitcher, I think.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but who's grittier?
Do you get more grit from being out of baseball and making the roster as a non-roster invitee, or from years of major league experience despite fading skills?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Intern
Kapler and Counsell are so gritty that the Brewers have an intern whose only job is to follow them around with a broom.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
yeah
of course you're right. but i've long since given up on reasonable lineup construction. I'm really psyched that ned has the cojones to go with Kendall at #9, and willing to forgive the rest of the conventional wisdom mistakes for that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
Kapler is going to have to prove his worth today. He was supposed to be a good bench player and now he is hitting in the 2 hole for us against the Cubs. Depending on how this game goes, I'll be giving Yost some slack or will continue my intense dislike for his managerial decisions.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
Agreed
First of all I like Gwynn. But if he were the answer, Melvin would not have gone out to get Cameron.
Secondly, I think a platoon is fine too. Kapler is decent against lefties, and has a decent contact rate. Also it puts Gwynn in a position to impact the game late, as a pinch runner or lefty off the bench. He could also be a defensive replacement for Braun late.
I might swap JJ and Gabe when he starts (#2 and #7) but overall I don't have a problem with it.
What
You didn't expect the Nedster to jerk Gwynn in an out of the lineup? If Gwynn gets consistent playing time and does well, how will they explain it when TG gets sent down after 25 games while Gross continues to suck up a roster spot.
And you're better off without Creen. He's the basketball version of Ron Zook.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 2, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had a signature
This would be it.
And you're better off without Creen. He's the basketball version of Ron Zook.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Depends
On a lot of things... if they can't lineup a good replacement for Crean, Marquette has the potential to be near the bottom of the Big East... especially if a lot of recruits decide to leave...
Go Panthers
Yeah, I don't have kind feelings toward Marquette, so we won't be able to commiserate :)
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
marquette
does marquette even have a baseball team? if they do, I'm pretty sure it's not NCAA D-1, 2, or 3, or NAIA. I always think it's fascinating when a school has a powerhouse in one sport and nothing in another.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
I don't know about the basketball team, but they sure produce some fine dentists.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions
As far as I know
The UW-Milwaukee Panthers are the only Division 1 team in the state.
(and as a UWM alum, I'm with Marty)
yes, that's true
Parkside is the only D2 team, and then there's a conference full of D3 teams, like Stevens Point, Oshkosh, Whitewater, Superior, and a couple of others. (Jordan Zimmerman, a Nats draftee in the supp. 1st round last year, came from Stevens Point.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I am such a friggin' nerd
Here are all the WI schools in my database, which should include NCAA 1, 2, and 3, plus NAIA:
Beloit College
Cardinal Stritch
Carroll College (Wisconsin)
Carthage College
Concordia University (Wisconsin)
Edgewood College
Lakeland College
Lawrence University
Maranatha Baptist Bible College
Marian College (Wisconsin)
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Northland College
Ripon College
St. Norbert College
Viterbo
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin Parkside
University of Wisconsin Platteville
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin Stout
University of Wisconsin Superior
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions
UW-Madison
I thought you forgot to include University of Wisconsin Madison on that list, but then I remembered we only have a club baseball team. :(
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
incidentally
one of the first baseball teams of any kind in Wisconsin was a UW-Madison team, right after the civil war.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Got something against the NJCAA?
Madison Area Technical College, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Western Technical College all have teams, too.
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I have nothing against the NJCAA
but I already have 1119 teams in my database, and that's quite enough already.
seriously, though, one of my clients is making noises about wanting JC coverage, and that might be my big project for next season.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Good luck with that
I'm sure you'll be even more frustrated with rampant misspellings and shoddy statkeeping.
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no question
though, interestingly enough, i've found that many of the D2 and D3 teams I'm covering are much, much better than some sloppy D1 teams. My biggest concern is my hard drive -- the player database just crossed the 35,000 mark.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
My favorite not-too-old Marquette story
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For some reason
I get the feeling the offense will need to score a lot to win today.
"He would have been among the league leaders in batting average for a majority of the season had he had enough plate appearances."
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FWIW
April is Soup's best month.
"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!"
Wow
We've only played one game, and we're 1 1/2 games up on Houston.
(If you haven't seen this yet, scroll down on the right sidebar to where the record is displayed. There's a link to "division standings," which pops right up without taking you to another page.)
Also, cheese.
but...
you have to be on the home page to view that?? Is there anyway to have that information in the comments pages?
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
yep, only on the home page
I might be able to put it on the comments pages. lemme check.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
ask and ye shall receive
I put a few new things on the comments pages -- record, division standings, as well as the fanshots list.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Calling it now
I'll go with 3 from Braun today.
Fukudome goes hitless.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
My HR predictions...
Braun 1
Prince 2
&
Kapler 4 (Yost sees the matrix)
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
Gagne
He's on pace to give up more runs this year than the entire Angels pitching staff.
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Hopefully...
Yesterday woke up Gagne and he now has little windshield wipers installed on his glasses. He looked so stupid when he was fanning his face.
Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.
Was that for the rain?
I thought he was getting the vapors...
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Vs. Fukudome
Is it a bigger disadvantage to a batter to have never seen a pitcher before, or for the pitcher to have very little information on the batter?
With Fukudome, I wonder if he's being helped mostly by the fact that there isn't a "book" on him yet. In spring training, he seemed to stop hitting as much as more games were played.
New site
Hey, just wanted to say great job on the new site, very impressive!
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
MLB Radio
So what's the deal with MLB Radio? It didn't work on opening day, and I'm still not able to log in. It doesn't even give me the opportunity to log in. Anyone else having this issue, or know what I'm doing wrong?
Lost of Problems
I had that happen yesterday. Last year I had to install the AC3 codec or it wouldn't play, and on Opening day the feed just dropped and couldn't get back into their site.
In play, run(s)
Always a beautiful thing to see on Gameday for the first pitch to your leadoff hitter.
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I called in sick to work today....
'Cause I think I have strep throat.
But it won't stop me from watching the Crew!
Live Blogging
I'm trying to live blog this game over at http://throwingcheese.blogspot.com.
It's a little difficult since I'm not actually WATCHING the game...
Regards, Bloody P
Don't knock "having sex with your pants on"
...until you've tried it;-)
malkmus
here is a strange little interview I just found where Stephen Malkmus big ups Ryan Braun and Corey Hart. Stop reading when he starts talking about the NBA (nobody bashes my Baron and gets away with it) but it's pretty cool to see how big of a Brewers fan he is.
First DP of the year
Nice of the defense to do that after Suppan walked Fukudome on four pitches.
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i LOOOVEEE MLBTV!!!
it only took me 40 minutes to get this thing going... did the game start yet? ha...
wow.
i'm glad my internet connection isn't good enough for mlb.tv today. I'd be climbing the walls.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
A balk!
Balks are always interesting. Instant drama.
"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!"
What was the balk call, what did Lilly do?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
The Rock sez
DLee played away from the bag, as if the pitch were going home and not to first. Apparently, that's a no-no. BA says Prince was called for that last season, though I don't remember 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!"
i remember
he was called for it because he wasn't on the bag we he recieved the throw
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Giant
strike zone for both teams again today. Hope this isn't going to be the norm.
interestingly
a few sources online (i just googled fieldin culbreth) suggest that he traditionally has a pretty tight zone. maybe he has been 'encouraged' by the powers that be to call more strikes.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
lillys
lillys leg went behind the rubber, plus D Lee was making a move towards his fielding position, both illegal, unless a pitch is thrown
Jim Powell's excellent analysis
"The starting rotations are somewhat comparable depending on who has a good year and who doesn't."
Gee, thanks.
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Mock Jim Powell
at your own peril. You don't want a sportsbubbler to crash down on you, do you?
"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!"
bah
his stupid "think of the season as chapters in a book" thing last year was insulting.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh
At least use 18-game "innings" if you're going to split the season into parts, right?
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Whaaaa?
"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!"
do the math
162/18 =9
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Heh
I'm sure the last thing Jim Powell wants to do is spend more time having to "blog."
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ah, Bill Hall
Doesn't get any better than this. Well, if I could watch the game instead of listening to the audio stream, maybe
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Nice play by Hall
That didn't look easy.
"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!"
Braun
I'm sure he'll get called cocky again for clapping as he popped up at second base, but Soriano will get a free pass for hopping in the outfield as he caught Prince's fly out.
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Lou
A friend sent this to me... I find it hilarious... Lou getting into his car on Clark Street, about a block from Wrigley... I love street view on google so much!
http://maps.google.com/maphp?ie=UTF8&ll=41.950027,-87.653496&spn=0.01023,0.019269&z=16&layer=c&cbll=41.946702,-87.656063&cbp=1,59.26822691026359,,1,21.015685839174928
awesome
I had to cut and paste the whole link to see the pic
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
am I
the only one who thinks that's creepy and weird and not something that should be legal?
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
The Pentagon agrees with you
I've seen other articles of people mad their license plates and kids show up and there's a few objectionable pictures that have been caught as well.
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I'm sure
that the Pentagon just wants a monopoly on illegal spying and invasion of privacy
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Seems to do things, not truly concerned with the ramifcations... but it is nice to be able to see where you need to turn, instead of jsut street names... kind of fun!
Another example would be Google scanning EVERY BOOK in EVERY LIBRARY and posting them online... if you want to print out some books for free... I did!
I am a little creeped out
But it is the public property, the streets... I just don't know where you draw the line... I went to my parent's home, and saw a car in the driveway I didn't recognize... I could search the Liscense Plate and see who was there, kind of freaky!
breaking news
JDLR has cleared waivers, so apparently he's headed to Colorado--which probably means he's headed to Colorado Springs to join Jose Capellan.
Also, cheese.
Very nice!
"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!"
Corey!
I think I like the middle of the order.
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As Ravenswood Rob would say
Baaaaaaaaaaa!
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Yay Hart!
"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!"
Lilly
loves him his pick-off moves
"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!"
Powell
Taking the opportunity to say the pitcher-batting-eighth strategy doesn't feel good right now.
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odd
I'll bet he never in his broadcasting career saw a rally about to end with the pitcher coming up and said, "you know, this pitcher-batting-ninth strategy doesn't look like it's going to pay off here."
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Indeed
Everyone acts like Kendall could drive in that run. He'd be more likely to get hit on the elbow, and then have the pitcher kill the rally anyway.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
this way he can get hit in the elbow
and start a rally!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
When kendall starts a 4-run rally next inning
...he'll be happy again.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
braun
I think braun got injured on that slide into 2nd. It looked like he was stretching out his groin and then he was slow on billy hall's hit. When he got to the dugout the trainer was with him.
God i hope he's not that bad.
Shoot
Hopefully Suppan keeps the Cubs at 1 this inning.
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Braun should have caught 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!"
Indict him?
"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!"
Hoo boy
walk to A-Ram.
"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!"
Double play again would be nice
Might as well make Fukudome's first Cubs out twice as sweet.
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near prophetic
nice to see that our catcher can actually throw someone out
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
it's better than that
the ex-Cub catcher, throwing a Cub baserunner out? You can hear the howling from here.
"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!"
2 for 2
Fukudome getting stranded yesterday counts as a caught stealing, even though Kendall didn't throw.
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Heh
I can't imagine very many people figured on a strike-'em-out, throw-'em-out double play involving the Suppan-Kendall battery.
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DP
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
FSN Audio - UVerse
So ATT Uverse lost audio about 20 minutes ago. I just got off the horn with ATT and they are "aware of the issue and working on it".
So Fukudome is human
That is comforting to know.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Glad Ramirez was out before that double
Now to get Soto and end this inning.
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MLB Coaches
Can you be a major league coach without rocking back and forth in the dugout?
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that went surprisingly well
home run, walk, double ... lucky to get out of that with only one run.
Also, cheese.
You run on Kendall
you pay the price.
"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!"
Whoa
I thought Kendall's slugging percentage would match his batting average for at least a month.
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counsell and kendall
have all the power!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like...
A screwed up clubhouse dynamic to me.
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they've got hand...
...and they're going to need it!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
And the 4-run rally begins...
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
1-run rally?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Grrrr
NO BUNTING
"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!"
watching on gameday
can someone tell me how kendall got HBP and it ended up a double?
What? You mean he hit the ball?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Hit Ball Prettily
"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!"
Jesus
3 hit batters in a game and a half?
"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!"
brawl, coming right up
Barrett's gone, so I like our chances.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
So long Lilly
Better luck next time.
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Cubs announcers
They are very thoughtfully suggesting that THE LAST THING Lilly wanted to do there was hit Prince, with Braun coming up.
With first base open, I find that hard to believe. Especially since they intentionally walked him in the same situation on Monday.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I think Lilly
was pretty much coming out there unless he got Prince out.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I doubt it was intentional
Personally, I think he was just trying to go inside without hitting him.
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Not saying it was intentional, per se
just saying I don't think Lilly was thinking a HBP was THE LAST thing he wanted to do there.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Commercials
Is MLB trying to make games go faster? I feel like the commercial breaks are going faster this year. Which i like.
I think they want faster...
but I find it extremely hard to believe that commercial breaks are shorter. MLB's first priority at all times is revenue.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Make em pay
Braun
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
hey, careful there
baseball fans aren't allowed to hold pundits accountable. it's the #1 rule of the pundit/passive-receiver-of-pundit-wisdom relationship.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hall homer =
4-run rally.... let's go Hall!
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Doh
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
i really think corey should be in the 5 spot
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Tony Gwynn would've caught that, too
Right? :)
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I would have been 4-3
if Weeks could have gotten something on the throw.
"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!"
It's kinda sad
...that I JUST NOW got the joke.
It's funny
Although it took some doing to get out of a jam a couple of innings ago, you wouldn't have guessed that Sheets and Suppan had such awful spring training stats.
"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!"
Yeah
It's that whole "working on different pitches more than results" thing in March, I guess.
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Hart to Hart
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Thankfully Corey walked
So he couldn't make an out trying to bunt for a hit...
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Hahahaha
Kendall would have thrown Hart out. :D
"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!"
wow
speed demon
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Jeff, I can be a nerd, too
Reading up from the batter to the pitcher to second is pretty funny.
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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Har-dee-har-har
"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!"
Quoth Powell
"No one is more excited about the pitcher batting eighth than Kevin Hart, I can tell you that."
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Of course, as Uecker says
If Kendall was batting eighth, they could've just walked him to bring up the pitcher anyway and set up the double play.
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We woulda been much better off...
... if Kendall had walked and THEN Suppan had struck out.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Hmmm
Why wasn't the Soupster bunting there?
"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!"
Hart on third, 1 out
seems like a reasonable thing to do.
"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!"
Yahoo
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
hahahahahahahahaha
"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!"
Weird play
But whatever works, I guess.
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3 SB and 1 E on Soto
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Instead of Zambrano vs. Barrett
Will it be Hart vs. Soto?
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Nice
I'm loving that run... I have a feeling people aren't going to be heading for the El station if the Cubs are down by just three runs in the ninth.
Also, I love how Powell pours it on the Cubs fans.
What is he 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!"
You know
The Cubs, they don't look like a very good baseball team.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
Sundays at Miller Park
You know how on Sundays at Miller Park, after the game, they let the kids run the bases?
That's what it looks like now.
"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!"
Never too early
to start validating our actual record with our Pythagorean record.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I'll be glad
If and when Suppan gets through the middle of the Cubs order quickly here.
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Kendall
If he walks just 10 more times this season, he will have walked as many times as Estrada did last season.
Without checking his at-bats so far
I'd say he's probably still a good 230 swings at the first pitch away from matching Estrada's total in that category.
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So can we all agree
that this is a MUST WIN game for the Cubs? I think it sounds reasonable.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Last year
According to Bizarro BCB, they played about a month's worth of must-win games in 2007. I think they won about half of 'em.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Good game Suppan
Who's got next?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I'm sure Turnbow will throw at some point today
I'm afraid we'll see Shouse for a full inning, too.
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For a while
It definitely worked for a while, but I think righties bat something like .300+ against him.*
*I'm a huge Shouse fan.
Riske
up in Brewer pen, apparently.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I'd think T-Bow
gets some action as well.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Station-to-station
This has been an inning of inches, huh?
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Bases Loaded
No outs... somehow, the pitcher batting 8th is certainly going to kill us...
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Even when the PH comes in
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Look on the bright side
Someone has to score if that spot comes up.
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Good point
I was only joking, of course. it may not come to that though.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Stuck at work...
... so I just get the live box score to keep me up to date. But 2 errors... wasn't OUR poor defense cited as a major reason why the Brewers couldn't hang with the Cubs this year?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
Sheesh
It'd be nice to score someone having loaded the bases with no one out.
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Sure would have
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Ugh
Maybe a bit less painful with a four-run lead, but come on.
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This Cubs pitcher is just the
Wuertz.
"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!"
I think I saw this movie last year
The failure to score with bases loaded/no outs is usually a big boost in the momentum for the other team.....
ridiculous
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
Bullpen
I trust the 2nd highest paid bullpen in the majors to take us home.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
After Soup is done, of course
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Haha
Kendall saw Prince running full speed and took off like a rocket in another direction.
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I was just gonna mention the same thing
I'd get out of the way, too.
Ick
Too bad Suppan couldn't get through the bottom of the order unscathed.
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Torres
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
i want to see
turnbow come in and pitch effectively
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
If Torres can manage to get through this inning
I bet we see Turnbow in the 8th.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
to coin a phrase
it ain't over till johnny estrada shows up in a dress and starts singin'
Also, cheese.
Ha
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I want Gagne
Seriously... if he can't hold a three run lead again, we know it wasn't perhaps a 1 game abberation... and better to know now than mid june...
Three run lead is the easiest save... so i would say give it to gagne!
yeah, you're right
still...it's a lot of stress for the first two games of the season!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
3-run save...
can't get ahead of ourselves here.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
very true
But if he is our closer, he has to go in until he is not our closer... had the day off yesterday... and no matter the score, if the lead is ours, I expect him in to "redeem" himself
I am with you
I wouldn't throw a $10mil computer away the first time it froze up.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Gagne
My brother called me last night to explain to me why he thought Gagne was finished (he's also a Bosox fan). I told him I'm willing to give him more than one game (plus his glasses were fogged up, the ump was pressing him, and jupiter was in the fourth house).
how about Turnbow?
... just to toy with his psyche. ;)
by keephopealive on Apr 2, 2008 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh
I don't like this inning. A nice routine double play ball from Theriot would be nice.
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Okay, a short fly out is nice, too
Let's see the same from Soriano.
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Whew!
I think our classy cub comment of the day might have something to do with Torres' display of emotion there.
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This is ridiculous
I got out of class early and returned to my hotel, only to find that WGN isn't carrying this game. And since I'm in Chicago, my mlb.tv is blacked out. Audio stream it is.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
we left the bases loaded
its only fair they don't score here
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
nice block by kendall
"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!"
NICE
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Very nice Torres!
"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!"
Torres
Seems to like the drama. Both his outing so far have been a little dramatic.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Oddly enough
BP has Dillon projected as one of the highest VORP right fielders this season, which I thought was pretty odd.
Joltin' Joe Dillon
Obviously enjoying being on a major league roster in April!
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we own the left field line
"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!"
I wish the pitcher was batting now :(
But I guess I'll take Kendall's infield single.
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Yay Kendall!
"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!"
Estrada would've made it half way up the line there.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
this is ridiculous
I think Kendall has come up with about half of the production this week that I expected from him for the entire season.
Also, cheese.
Wild pitch
Runners on 2nd and 3rd, no one out, how won't the team score now?
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don't ask questions like that
if you don't want to find out the answer :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I was actually anticipating a Weeks strikeout
Kapler will hit a short fly somewhere in the outfield not deep enough to score Dillon, and I'm still undecided on Prince.
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i'd be tempted to pinch run gwynn at third
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions
lasik
i know many ppl who have had laser eye surgery n they said it is amazing .. i am optomistic that kendall can bat .290 this year after having said that
We believe that Kapler can deliver
right guys? RIGHT?!?!
nice pitch
"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!"
Kapler
Is it just me or does he kind of resemble Brady Clark when they do a close up of him at bat?
At least he got one run in.
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Right on
Kappy
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
piggy is consistent
pitch f/x says that six of those seven pitches were 77 or 78 mph curveballs. (the seventh was unidentified)
Also, cheese.
another hbp
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Yeesh
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Which Brewer
gets plunked twice tomorrow?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I'll take Billy Hall
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Beat ya to it...lol
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Kendall
For looking like an All-Star this year... 2/2 Putouts... getting on base... while soto is struggling on defense...
Fontenot got a steal
It was uncontested, though, so I guess you could say Kendall's flawless when he throws the ball.
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Fielder HBP
I guess that opens the door for a Braun double-switch after the inning.
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At least he's mostly tofu now
Just jiggles a little and bounces right back into form.
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Weeks
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Can't Decide
Should I register plunkweeks.com or plunkfielder.com?
Weeks is 419th all time...
Kendall is 7th all time with 218
Fielder Braun
I'm liking the way it plays out with Fielder ahead of Braun in regard to pitching. The way Braun likes the lefties it forces the other team to have to use two pitchers or let one of the two tee off.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
I'm surprised it's not Turnbow
Now that it's a four run lead and all.
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I wonder if its still 4 runs in the 9th if we will see Turnbow then
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
my guess
Riske was warming in the 3-run game; Ned wasn't going to warm somebody else up just b/c another run scored. it wouldn't have given him a lot of time.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
That makes sense
Like MadJimiBrewha says, it'll probably be Turnbow in the 9th.
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So
When will the Brewers trail for the first time this season?
We could do an over/under by innings or by games...
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Fukudome
That swing looked goofy. I swear I heard a solitary boo over the radio broadcast.
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Sounds like Riske will be back out for the 9th
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Who woulda thought?
TG jr. gets a hit as soon as he bats
Every Brewer regular
with a hit.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
wow
i have never not missed j.est more
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Kendall
flexing the muscle
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Honestly
that didn't even look like a full swing
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Kendall
For the curious, that's his first game with more than one extra base hit since August 15 last year and only his third since the start of the 2006 season.
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When did Kendal become Johnny Bench?
too bad his eyes will fall out in 20 years.
by Hyatt on Apr 2, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I can only assume
Ned plans on getting 243 innings out of Riske this year.
I guess Shouse is up in the pen.
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i figure
that ned's thinking that riske has pitched two games in a row, probably don't want to throw him tomorrow anyway, no use tiring another pitcher
by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
FSN camera work
anyone else notice the shitty camera work on FSN, it's getting pretty annoying
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Yeah
I just hope it has to do with them getting back into the swing of things from winter and unused to all these day games.
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It's not a road game...
It's Miller Park South. Which ba just said on the air.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 2, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
They did to start the year, didn't they?
I hope it lasts longer this season.
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Wait for it....
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
2-0
Pythagorean expected record: 134-28
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Unfortunately
This means, the Brewers are playing slightly over their heads right now.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
fly it RJ
i dont know about you guys but i like this cubs lineup when it's got soto, pie, fontenot, theriot in order like that.
they might have a decent season but i doubt they win many games when that lineup bats twice.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
Unfurling now
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by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Cubs scrambling?
Rumor is Soriano's going to move into the leadoff spot tomorrow because, as we all know, two games is enough to judge the viability of a lineup. :)
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I saw that too, but the impression I got was the Lou just threw that out
off the top of his head during the post game presser.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's why the Cubs lost
Part of Carlos Zambrano’s problems with cramping is related to a low potassium level, manager Lou Piniella said. Zambrano had to leave in the seventh Monday with a cramp in his right forearm. He’s had similar problems with cramps in past seasons. Zambrano said he would have to drink more water. Piniella said his ace will have to eat more bananas. And the Cubs would also like Zambrano to cut back on his caffeine intake. …
Classy Cub Comment of the Day*
*excluding the requisite, sometimes amusing, Prince is fat jokes, most of which today centered around his vegetarianism and the Blooming Onion (TM).
"They love Braun up there in Milwaukee. They already pushes him harder than Fielder. Guess they figure Fatty is already gone in a few..."
Despite the syntax (i.e., "they already pushes him"), the above was not posted by Gollum.
And the runner-up:
"I hope Lilly just broke his fatass ribs."
Truth is, though, they were fairly well behaved, though there was some fairly intense Kendall hatred going on. I'm sort of proud of them in a strange god-i-hate-you-guys sort of way.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 6:21 PM CDT reply actions
Beat me by three minutes!
"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!"
If Kendall had gotten his LASIK done in Milwaukee...
he'd be signing an edorsement deal right now...
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions
Classy Cubs Comment of the Game
Actually, they were on pretty good behavior this time out --- or, the classy ones have switched from rudeness to self pity. This is a pretty funny exchange, though:
What are the chances that the Cubs come back from a 6-2 deficit in the 8th inning? The 100th time has GOT to be a charm...
100% if you believe in them!!!!!!
2% If you've followed them your whole life
Just the same, we do have some Cubs fans happy to see Prince get hit in the ribs, including one call to hit him in the head. Tasteful!
"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!"
So were any of the HBP's malicious?
Can we expect to see the Scottish Assassin drill someone tomorrow?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think so
but it's hard to say. At least Nedly has the sense to wait until getaway day.
"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!"
When you score in 6 separate innings
that's a good game.
Regardless of whether it happens or not, I think the mere idea of the Cubs being swept at home by the Brewers to open the season will be enough to make the heads of some faux-BCB posters explode.
"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!"
How great is it
to see a balanced offense that can pour on runs without relying on one big inning?
Exciting start to the season!
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 2, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sorry. This is hypocritic of me to do, and say, this,
but hot damn, is your focus on baseball primarily based on the Cubs losing first, and then the Brewers winning second? I've never seen so many posts by one poster revolve around not even a baseball club that they don't call their favorite, but only posters of the said club. Even your icon is Cub-centric. What the hell is your pseudo-stalker infatuation with us at BCB? A lot of people post at bleedcubbieblue, so of course there's going to be a good amount of ridiculous posts.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
you must have missed the first 350 posts in this thread
and the vast majority of roguejim's comments.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
Though I can see why you'd think that. I do like the Brewers/Cubs series a lot, though.
"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!"
Is your focus on baseball primarily based on the Cubs losing first?
Yes, it guarantees a good time. It's as if my team has won the world series for the past 100 years.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 3, 2008 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sigh
Great job fitting the bill, guy.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
Cub hitting a cardinal,
keyword, *Cub*. If there was a picture of all other MLB teams getting hit, I would've put that too.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
so you vote no, not ironic?
And if instead of a cardinal it was an angel (for example), it would make as much sense? Will you switch if i find one for you? a cub swatting an angel? Or is it really the point that it is Cardinal centric that makes it your own personal logo?
Perhaps not fair of me, you did apologize right off the bat for the ridiculously obvious hypocrisy.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
Actually, I would love that
find me an exact replica of that, but with an Angel, and I'll gladly put it up, sweetheart. As a matter of fact, go ahead and do it for all the other MLB teams, and I'll put a different one up each week. Gosh, and they said you guys were mean! You're giving me reasons to constantly change my icon!
And do you realize what the word "centric" means? The picture is concentrated mostly around the bear, with the hat and helmet, batting away a Cardinal. "Centric" isn't about the cardinal getting hit. But, that can be interpreted differently. So, I'd like all the new 28 icons by Saturday, kind sir.
If you would like to more definitions of words, go here:
http://www.merriam-webster.com/
Enjoy!
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
maybe it's just me
but I still prefer roguejim's avatar :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions
It's funny
I was thinking of changing it to some of my favorite Sega Genesis video game characters:
But I think I'll keep it as is.
"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!"
Does this sound familiar?
I've never seen so many posts by one poster revolve around not even a baseball club that they don't call their favorite, but only posters of the said club. What the hell is your pseudo-stalker infatuation with us at BCB?
You realize that you're commenting in a two-game-old Game Thread for the Brewers, right? I'm sorry that no one talks to you on the Cubs' BCB, but surely there are people who talk to you in real life?
Or maybe that's the point. Perhaps you should invest in hand puppets.
"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!"
You got me there
I unfortunately have troubles not having the last word, but you can go ahead and have it with this one.
"We are going to light up the SB Nation server farm like a Christmas tree." - cwyers
"i'd gladly put it up"
we're all still waiting here.
this is your new avatar.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
Great start!
Miller Park South is a great weapon for the Crew this year. I will be glad when the first week is over so the games switch back to night when more of us can watch them live.
Really
Four games this week, four 1:00 starts. I taped the game today and planned to watch it, but the stupid thing didn't work so I had to come on the internet and check the final.
Plus this weekend!
It'll be weird next Tuesday night when the game starts and it's getting dark outside...
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Alone in 1st Place
With the Pittsburgh loss, the Brewers are in first place by one full game with only 160 left to play.
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Oh good
we should be able to coast from here.
"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!"
Loss
Jay, is your primary focus on the Pirates losing first and then the Brewers winning second? Even your icon is Pirate-centric (Barry Bonds head). :)
by molitorfan on Apr 3, 2008 6:16 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
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Chicago
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Cincinnati
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Houston
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Milwaukee
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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Pittsburgh
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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St. Louis
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
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