Game Thread #2: Brewers (1-0) at Cubs (0-1)

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.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 11:56 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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?

by Scooter82 on Apr 2, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Yeah

But can he bunt?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Yost has a man-crush on Kapler.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Who says he can't?

Is there any real doubt he's the emergency catcher?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

I thought

that Graffy was the emergency catcher last year?

Formerly "Ball and Glove"

by Stoa on Apr 2, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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, but who knew the intern was named Tony Gwynn Jr.?

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that is really funny.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Probably should have said production instead of skills...

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 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 0 recs

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by grant76 on Apr 2, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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...

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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)

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Good luck with that

I'm sure you'll be even more frustrated with rampant misspellings and shoddy statkeeping.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

My favorite not-too-old Marquette story

It's jerseys, people!

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 12:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

Sweeet!!!

Looks good thanks.

Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wind blowing hard from right to left

Advantage: Brewers

I'm saying braun hits 2 bombs today.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Calling it now

I'll go with 3 from Braun today.

Fukudome goes hitless.

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 2, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My HR predictions...

Braun 1
Prince 2
&
Kapler 4 (Yost sees the matrix)

Watching Yovani pitch probably compares to driving a Lamborghini Gallardo.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gagne

He's on pace to give up more runs this year than the entire Angels pitching staff.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

In his defense

He's also on pace to get 162 wins this season

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by reverse24 on Apr 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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?

by Getting Yosted on Apr 2, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

In play, run(s)

Always a beautiful thing to see on Gameday for the first pitch to your leadoff hitter.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow

He crushed it.

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kapler

Now batting .173 against Lily

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Braun

Hits it onto Waveland as well, but foul.

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I called in sick to work today....

'Cause I think I have strep throat.

But it won't stop me from watching the Crew!

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

by bloodyp on Apr 2, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well then by all means...

I'll want to read your "live" blog!

by balldeagle on Apr 2, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't knock "having sex with your pants on"

...until you've tried it;-)

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh my god

jj must have missed the memo that the brewers weren't going to take any pitches today

by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the link

http://www.emusic.com/features/spotlight/2008_03-qa-malkmus.html

by somethingvague on Apr 2, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love double plays

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

First DP of the year

Nice of the defense to do that after Suppan walked Fukudome on four pitches.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm

Would Braun have made either of Hall's plays today?

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

my guess is...

1 out of the 2

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love the GIDP

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HD-TV

i wish more games were televised in high-def .. ive become spoiled i guess

by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Does anybody with Charter HDTV know how it works when FSN does show the game in HD? Is there a separate channel created for that game on that day?

This site has the schedule, if anybody hasn't found it yet.

by cwgannon on Apr 2, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i LOOOVEEE MLBTV!!!

it only took me 40 minutes to get this thing going... did the game start yet? ha...

my spring training photos.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 2, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

i might get daring now and try the new 1.2M... here we go...

my spring training photos.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 2, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gotta love kapler in the 2 spot.

my spring training photos.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 2, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What was the balk call, what did Lilly do?

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

brauns D

looking good, but still scaring me a lil bit

by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Giant

strike zone for both teams again today. Hope this isn't going to be the norm.

by Braunstalker on Apr 2, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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

by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Heh

At least use 18-game "innings" if you're going to split the season into parts, right?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

do the math

162/18 =9

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heh

I'm sure the last thing Jim Powell wants to do is spend more time having to "blog."

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes

I was just going to comment on the Soriano hop. Boy, does Braun like LH pitching or what?

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

link

doesn't work...just sends you to google maps

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

The Pentagon agrees with you

See here.

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Google

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!

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Link doesn't work

Need to copy and paste it into your browser

by Kyguy922 on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Billy RBI

Good to see.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2-0

hall comes through for a change

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Corey!

I think I like the middle of the order.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HART!

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

c-money

another double

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hart

Also comes through!

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

As Ravenswood Rob would say

Baaaaaaaaaaa!

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Cubs bullpen loosening

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lieber

"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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Powell

Taking the opportunity to say the pitcher-batting-eighth strategy doesn't feel good right now.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shoot

Hopefully Suppan keeps the Cubs at 1 this inning.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And

there goes the shutout. Damn.

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lets see if they'll treat fukudome like barry bonds.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahahahah

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

for obscenity, probably

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that would be nice

i was thinking more of pitching around him.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Double play again would be nice

Might as well make Fukudome's first Cubs out twice as sweet.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

near prophetic

nice to see that our catcher can actually throw someone out

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

kendall is 1 for 1

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

2 for 2

Fukudome getting stranded yesterday counts as a caught stealing, even though Kendall didn't throw.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

strikeem out throwem out

double play babayyy!!!

by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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".

by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

when cub fans see more swings like that from fukudome

there won't be that many chants

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Glad Ramirez was out before that double

Now to get Soto and end this inning.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

MLB Coaches

Can you be a major league coach without rocking back and forth in the dugout?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that went surprisingly well

home run, walk, double ... lucky to get out of that with only one run.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

catcher

i like this guy....

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

ned is a genius

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa

I thought Kendall's slugging percentage would match his batting average for at least a month.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

counsell and kendall

have all the power!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sounds like...

A screwed up clubhouse dynamic to me.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

No popping up to second, either

"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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

is it just me

or is kapler barely swinging

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

C'mon Prince....

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ick

Right in the ribs.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

prince is going to kill someone in this series

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

theres your hbp

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The New Capps?

Ouch... make em pay Prince.. make them pay.

by SgtClueLs on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

The only question is

Which Cub will McClung plunk in the 7th?

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So long Lilly

Better luck next time.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

braun kills lefties

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I doubt it was intentional

Personally, I think he was just trying to go inside without hitting him.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Commercials

Is MLB trying to make games go faster? I feel like the commercial breaks are going faster this year. Which i like.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

I thought about that

they just seem faster

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

amen

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yay

Another pitcher, another run.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kendall batting 9th

What do you think, Jim Powell?

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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

Good point.

My bad.

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i really think corey should be in the 5 spot

"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott

by dux2bux on Apr 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Tony Gwynn would've caught that, too

Right? :)

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I used to think Damian Miller looked like Jake Taylor but

Ted Simmons is a duplicate.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

HAH!

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling its going to be 4-3 in a second

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice

You can't find this amount of wittiness on any other blog.

by oconnobe on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank God

"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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's kinda sad

...that I JUST NOW got the joke.

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

don't forget about gagne too

oh wait, forget it.

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

It's that whole "working on different pitches more than results" thing in March, I guess.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thankfully Corey walked

So he couldn't make an out trying to bunt for a hit...

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so far this series

Brewers vs. Soto 2 SB
Cubs vs. Kendall 2 CS

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 sbs on soto

gwynn had one on monday

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

One SB for every HBP

Coincidence?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

beat me to it...

by The Cutt on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hardy Hart Hart

by The Cutt on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Quoth Powell

"No one is more excited about the pitcher batting eighth than Kevin Hart, I can tell you that."

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ned's an idiot

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

why would he bunt?

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

its more fun to strikeout

by brewfan2 on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

well sure

that goes without 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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn Yost

Where's the squeeze?

by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Weird play

But whatever works, I guess.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wow

by behnke411 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Man

Do the Cubs miss Kendall yet?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How Long

Before Zambrano jumps Soto in the dugout?

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Instead of Zambrano vs. Barrett

Will it be Hart vs. Soto?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh

"Nice to hear boos from the Cubs fans in each of the first two games."

something to that effect.

by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll be glad

If and when Suppan gets through the middle of the Cubs order quickly here.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kendall

If he walks just 10 more times this season, he will have walked as many times as Estrada did last season.

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also

(if they counted it) Kendall already has more SB this year than Estrada in his entire career.

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly

It looks like it didn't count. :C

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not a save situation

... so probably the top of the bottom of the pen... maybe McClung?

by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hunch

I have a theory that the Brewers are trying to change Shouse into a full inning guy.

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think...

... they did that last year - successfully.

by Dros on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by drezdn on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Station-to-station

This has been an inning of inches, huh?

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look on the bright side

Someone has to score if that spot comes up.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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 0 recs

Sheesh

It'd be nice to score someone having loaded the bases with no one out.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

Maybe a bit less painful with a four-run lead, but come on.

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by TheJay on Apr 2, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 2, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs