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Game Thread #18: Brewers (11-6) at Reds (7-11)

Now this, my friends, is a good matchup.  Yovani Gallardo makes his season debut for the Brewers, while Aaron Harang goes for the Reds.  Joe Dillon was sent to Nashville to make room for Yo, leaving the Brewers with a truly remarkable 14 pitchers.

Anthony W has the Brewers lineup, which contains no surprises.  Here's the Baseball-Reference Game Preview

The project-a-tron is baffled by the evenness of it all, as it was yesterday.  The only difference today is one percentage point and lower run totals:

  • Brewers 4.7
  • Reds 4.3
  • Brewers WinExp: 50%

Let's go Crew!

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I don’t like it. 14 pitchers?

Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 20, 2008 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me either

Hopefully when TGJ comes off the DL a pitcher goes down. We already aren’t using Turnbow in then pen. It was like this during stretches last year too.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Call me cynical

But I think if Turnbow doesn’t get in the game today, the team will place him on the DL with some sort of “injury,” retroactive to the 15th. Then they’ll call up Dillon (who doesn’t have to stay down for the minimum ten days if there’s an injury) or Gwynn.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 11:15 AM CDT reply actions  

you could be right

if not, it’ll probably be something like that.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

That will happen

when you don’t bother to celebrate with your teammates after a victory. Especially when you aren’t very good anymore, complaining about playing time and expensive.

by Getting Yosted on Apr 20, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions  

I do.

But he went public with his dissatisfaction, and I hate that garbage.

Maybe this is what he wanted (though my guess is he really just wanted the 10 million dollar option for next year). Maybe he just lost it because the guy they benched him for was Matt Stairs.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 20, 2008 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions  

Ouch

Frank Thomas played in the first baseball game I ever attended—1993 at County Stadium.

He also played in the first game I ever took my son to—a game last year between the Jays and White Sox.

I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for the Big Hurt.

Steve http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com

by stigmo on Apr 20, 2008 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions  

Harangotang

I feel a pummeling in the air…

Hey Jeff, we’re coming to an East Village near you soon…

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Cameron & Dillon

I wonder where they’re holed up watching the game.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Braun's low-pitch fly outs

Hey Ryan, don’t pull everything.

The book on you is published.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

is that graph based on his scuffling this season, or on his production last year?

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Apr 20, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

This year.

Here is last year’s

Not as bad but you can still see him willing to go out of the zone for that pitch.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

walking Patterson

Not only is that hard to do but especially bad with how he is hitting (not hitting?) right now.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take Yost

Which is one of the only times this year.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

c'mon

Fischer, Karpov, Yost…

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big Blue?

I played so much chess, my wife made me quit. (wrong moves in my sleep)

Yeah, I know.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

We are lucky

that Grif and Dunn are scuffling.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Jeff Keppinger
5 hitter.

Right.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Dusty says

Gritty 5 hole hitter.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is fun, though

To compare his career stats to Bill Hall’s.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

When Hatteberg is playing, the lineup optimizer says Keppinger should bat third.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

After that first walk

Gallardo is throwing strikes.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Gabe Gross

Why?

Please, tell me. Why?

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:47 PM CDT reply actions  

as they said in Major League

too high

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rock and Brian

will give you the company line. So far, walks, he ‘hangs with him,’ quality at bats…

there’ll be more.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yovanni

with the rip

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

It's a yearly tradition!

Gallardo doubling in his first at-bat.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Ask me after Yo hits the backstop for the 50th time…

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

harang making kendall look stupid

supposedly, that’s not easy to do.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 12:52 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if Crash was peeking at Bako’s set up.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haragutang is easily the most under-appreciated pitcher in MLB.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I always think it's amusing

When every time he pitches everyone always says that. :)

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

true

here he’s not underappreciated. something tells me the same sentiment is not on display in, say, the comments at the js blog.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well

They say it all the time on the radio, too, is more what I was getting at.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't

I meant the game broadcast. I’m having a bad day with this clarity in my comments thing, I guess.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not sure why I didn't assume you meant the game broadcasts

I think David Weathers might have melted my brain.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah.

well, radio guys are always positive.

Turnbow gets two guys out in a row, and its all, “people forget just how good of a pitcher he is…”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Weeks

Dudes, I’m losing what little faith I ever had in Weeks.

Tools shmools.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

He is still walking at a decent clip

I haven’t lost faith quite yet.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm thinking this should be his year to see if he has it or not

but thats assuming no trips to the DL. If he has a whole season to bat I’m curious to see what kind of numbers he can put up and if his defense can improve

by verno329 on Apr 20, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gallardo

Nice to see he doubled. Hopefully he’s not too amped up by it to pitch well this inning.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Paul Bako

His given first name is Gabor?

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I’ve never seen someone who has a roman numeral II in his name but not at the end. Am I missing something obvious?

Wonder what Wendelstedt’s name for him is?

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

the II placement

might just be a function of how b-r’s database is structured.

As in, “Bako, Gabor II” which is really supposed to mean Gabor Bako II.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes,

it’s really easy for the storage method to generate bugs in presentation. that’s all i meant.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I prefer to think

He was really named after the 15th century pope.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

That would count as obvious. I’ll just refer to him the same as Wendelstedt does.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Both pitchers on fire

Could be a short game.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Just to follow up on that

45 pitches for Harang and just 39 for Gallardo in 3 innings.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

First for Hardy

Leaves just Kendall to go, right?

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

You never know

Phillips, Patterson, and Griffey could collide on a little bloop and Kendall could score before Dunn or Keppinger or Votto lumber over there.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Alternately

His whiskers could tear a hole in the fabric of space on an up-the-chute pop up and the ball could disappear into Dimension X.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice

JJ always surprises me when he homers

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

especially

when FSN Ohio is still in commercial when he does it

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

People mention the slump Rickie is in

But JJ had been slumping there too. He has really had a ton of trouble on fastballs so far this year.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was a no-doubter

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

436, they report

That’s a bomb.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reds TV

was still finishing their after-commercial advertisement as Hardy hit that one. Reminds me of FSN North.

by oconnobe on Apr 20, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

probably a policy of hiring within the company to maintain the level of quality

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

BA

would be going nuts if he worked on FSN Ohio. As soon as they read the Aflac Trivia Question both guys started guessing the answer. That is a no-no for the Rock.

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Attaway JJ!

I would hope he could average about 12-15 hrs a year

by verno329 on Apr 20, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Factoid

The mascot of Southern Arkansas is the Muleriders.

Incidentally, Colby College’s teams are the White Mules.

If I were Colby College, I would not schedule a game with Southern Arkansas.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions  

probably.

lots of Colombia/Maine connections.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Could be heroin

Afghanistan being significantly closer to Maine than Colombia.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sadly, no

From this article about the history of the White Mule:

At Colby the White Mule was adopted as the school’s mascot after Echo editor Joseph Coburn Smith ‘24 suggested in a November 7, 1923, editorial that the success of the football team had made its customary “dark horse” label obsolete. “Why should we not have a mascot, and what would make a better mascot than a little white mule?” he postulated, calling it “the antithesis of ‘The Dark Horse.’”

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope

Colby Sawyer is different from Colby College, which is in Maine.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sheesh

From Wikipedia:

The university’s athletic nicknames are Muleriders and Lady Muleriders. The Muleriders take their name from the legend that the football team in the early 1900s had to ride mules from the college’s agricultural department to catch the nearest train 6 miles north of the college in order to reach out-of-town football games. The teams are the only sports team in the US with the nickname and are often listed in top 10 lists of the most unusual or unique mascot names.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

also on the top 10 lists...

the Amherst Lord Jeffs.

really.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

So when Williams battles Amherst

it’s the Ephs vs the Jeffs?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

The Lady Muleriders, eh?

An extra space would really make that nickname.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not getting the breaker

Yo sure feels good about that high curve.

Not getting it though – gotta pick the spots.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn is dead

What a stupid play.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice relay there

Hardy did a good job.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Imagine

If Dillon hadn’t been sent down and started today…

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great relay

awesome cutoff by Braun from keeping it out of the gap

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

No more no-hitter

But still no runs is nice.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

He's 22 and coming off knee surgery

Other that that, what’s to worry about?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow!

Braun doesn’t look all that good, but he sure got that done.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Eastwood all the way

“Man’s got to know his limitations”

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reds announcers

were talking just before that pitch about how Dunn was probably winded from running on all of the 3-2 pitches. The 3rd base coach must have been watching the raindrops instead of paying attention

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

dude looked bad

I remember spring training when there was one of those fluff pieces that had him talking about being in shape. Wrong shape I guess.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Jeez

What a play by Encarnacion.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Encarnacion

great throw there

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

A bit OT

Minnesota, open air stadium.

Yeah, that’s going to be fun.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Having lived there, I am confused

Works for football, not for baseball.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even in October

That stadium will be 10x better than being in the Metrodome. My neck still hurts from going to the game on Friday…but I had a great view of the 10 yard line…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Complete Agreement

But, that city (cities) has the cash.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

TC residents...

...fantasize about the slow painful death of Carl Pohlad as they pay another tax…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Arc

storm of the century just rolled in here so I am shutting down the ‘puter and building an arc. Talk to you guys later.

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Braun

His first outfield assist, I believe.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Encarnacion playing for that gold glove

I suppose he’ll start bootin em as soon as this series is over.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome

In Huntsville’s game today, Escobar hit a double in the first inning and Mike Bell, a solid sleeper, knocked a grand slam.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Tie game

Encarnacion asks the Brewers announcers to kindly refrain from discussing Fuk U Do Me’s eye cyst.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Prophetic

Thom Brenneman needs to shut his yap…

Yesterday: “Just need a bloop and a bomb.”—> the single past JJ, then a HR.

Today: “If Gallardo can escape unscathed, it’s an official game.”—> Encarnacion HR

by andrew_p on Apr 20, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep

Just get his dad to rant more on the Cublets.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walking Patterson twice is unacceptable

And pretty impossible

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

phew

alright. it’s asking a lot, but maybe yo can give us one more?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

certainly you try

I’m more concerned with him finishing it than starting it. no more 30 pitch innings, pls.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunno

I’m not sure if we have enough pitchers in the pen to cover four innings.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

double

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall

Now on pace for 63 doubles this year.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

insert the usual “runs well for a catcher” cliche.

Hey last night or the night before, Johnny Estrada made the late night highlights. I think it was a misplayed popup and he reached first. He isn’t any thinner.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Test for Weeks

Hit the freaking ball PROPERLY

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Rickie's average

could just as easily be .240. Not sparkling, but he is hitting ok.

by Braunstalker on Apr 20, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, i'm back

watching weeks hit there was depressing.

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 20, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Leadoff double

Braun better not waste this…

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh

btw, kendall now has more than 1/3rd of his doubles from last year

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 20, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Might as well had some hooks and blow out there with him.

Lame effort there. Can’t get him to third? WTF?

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nip/Tuck

Beauty fastball on Dunn there.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Depth Charge

Do you think Mat Gamel is the real deal?

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Taylor Green is looking really good, too.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yo

very solid 6 innings today

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if Ned lifts him or not

Certainly if his spot comes up in the order but if we don’t get that far Ned might let him at least start the 7th. Bottom 3 due up for the Reds.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

with 3 bench players, including rivera

might be better just to let him hit. better SLG than Counsell, anyway.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

You make a good point there.

14 pitchers that is just insane.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Temporary

It’s all about Benny’s menstruation cycle. You know that sir.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Standing Ovation of One

For Harang

Man-crush for the ugly bro.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Well his spot is due up 3rd

Maybe Dusty will pull him.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

plus the guy laughs at the 100 pitch count…

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pitch count cloggers?

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last hitter for Yo is Harang

Buzz his tower.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

darn

no PH for Harang

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

dude goes long

wouldn’t surprise me to see a couple more innings out of him. Didn’t he go ten against us last year?

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah he did

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's at 97 pitches

hopefully we have a good inning and he gets pulled

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by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bako

is going to go home and kick the dog

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Man do the Cubs ever have to play a road game?

They are already have played 6 more home games counting today and still have two more before they hit the road.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

what better place

to play than Chicago in early April

by sheeter on Apr 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

at the Cards

are getting beat. 6-0 against the potent Giants.

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

No wonder they're leading the division

Of course, watch them be 2-4 agains the Giants or something. Now I have to look it up.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-3 assuming they lose today

There goes that theory.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think they got Lincecum twice

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

So Gallardo is due up 3rd

He has to be done but maybe I’d let him hit here anyway. As Jeff pointed out options are limited.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Now a bunting situation

I wonder if Ned will try the fake bunt let him swing move?

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

or bunt

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

he is

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunn is like a cat out there

just not so much on the base paths…

hey over at Redreporter, they think the home plate call was wrong.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

He did kinda look safe on the one replay

Honestly I thought it was a pretty crappy throw by JJ or else Dunn would have been out by a mile.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yo batting

Not sure if I’d like to insult Ben or Ned here.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah. Garfield.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe rickie could get a hit here...

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by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Sir Richard

Come on weak. Do something of value please.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

What a fine 3-0 strike

Did I mention how much I think Harang rocks?

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

about 10 times

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by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I curse

the gloves of Encarnacion and Phillips

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Harang over 110 pitches now

We have the heart of the order coming up in the 9th so no matter what Dusty does we will have a good opportunity. He went with CoCo in a tie game in the 9th last game and he had to throw a lot of pitches so I wouldn’t even mind that.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

They should play Strutter by Kiss when Stetter comes out in Milwaukee.

by Braunstalker on Apr 20, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

They should play circus music when Stetter comes out.

*fixed

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 20, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

they love em some Corey over at redreporter… probably throughout Reds world.

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cordero is up

Very likely he is pitching the 9th. Almost got to him yesterday.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Very nice

no problems with the strikezone this game.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Coco

never been so happy to see him

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Ryan Braun vs. Cordero's slider

This should be pretty.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

He does

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

There we go

Braun didn’t fish. Cordero is gonna throw it again.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nicely done, Ryan!

Good mojo there.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

good eye by Braun

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

yep

he must have bought it on Amazon

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

slump buster

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

bravo braun

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Goddamnit

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

come on corey

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

pass ball please

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Suck

Oh well, at least Harang and Cordero are out of the way.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Good news is

If we shut ‘em down, Billy leads off in the 10th.

by andrew_p on Apr 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

So do you stay with Stetter?

He looked good last inning. Dunn is leading off and Votto is batting 3rd.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

Good call by Ned

If Stetter loses this game, it is not a Yosting.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

man his follow through is just so extreme

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Here we go Pete

Votto vs a lefty.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I confess I’m worried

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

and Brian revealed important aspect of his statistics – he padded them against the Lilly

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

stett man dealing

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

especially

with Hall coming up. How has he done against the Reds?

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

So now does Dusty come back with Cordero?

He has thrown a lot of pitches today and yesterday.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually just 17 today

Not a huge total. Still he did throw more yesterday.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

that would be insane so there is a chance

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey Jay

I think Turnbow just got that “injury” you forsaw around noon today!

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

by 80badger on Apr 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, mold

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

bed sores

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

overactive bladder?

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Burton is in

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

let's go billy!

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

someone should look up the record for most extra inning games

this number of games into a season…5 already seems like a lot

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

If I had to make an unscientific guess

It’s a combo of our relatively weak bats thus far and our solid pitching/defense. Seems like a lot because we’ve been expecting way more runs?

by andrew_p on Apr 20, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

On a related note

This is the second day in a row MLB.tv/Mosaic has taken a dump in the 10th inning. PREMIUM VALUE.

by andrew_p on Apr 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm telling you

The “Third Ring” is chasing Craig Counsell

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

me thinks gameday is speedy as usual

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

Time machine hardcore. You are hereby ordered to shut up until other people post.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

incoming pitch has been hit in play...

Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.

by Citizen Braun on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

gift

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions  

come on Rickie

just a sac fly

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

my thoughts exactly

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

wild pitch

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Reds melting down

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

nice pitch!

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh sure, now you show up

We have a seat reserved for you on the bandwagon.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

haha

that’s me, Milwaukee bandwagoneer for years.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

You don't even live here!

I’m gonna need to see some ID.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

let's get another one

call it a ‘gagne run’

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions  

or

Badger Mutual Insurance Gagne Run

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Encarnacio

That just shows how not clutch he is

by Hyatt on Apr 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Imaginary Marty B Tirade

“Those damn Brewers fans! They’re so nice… why do we have such bad luck against them”

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh Dick.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Is it me

or is the announcer trying to drive Edwin out of town?

by Hyatt on Apr 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

They hate him.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have no idea why.

Just one of those stupid illogical baseball things that everyone over-romanticizes the game for.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

JJ!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

there she is!

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

unbelievable

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

ouch

bad inning for eddie

by sheeter on Apr 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

he’s had a bunch of great plays

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

the Red’s fans seem to really hate the guy.

by Braunstalker on Apr 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Quote from Edwin's Brain

“I don’t wanna see nothin round”

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Pirates trying to come back

5-3 cubs now in the 5th.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

seems like

the cubs have been playing the pirates for about three weeks

by sheeter on Apr 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have ZERO respect for that outfit

I used to like the Pirates…then they gave their best players to the Cubs for nothing, and now they’re going to be 0-10 in the last 10 against them.

Ptah!

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

giants up 8-0 on the cards

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Well,

at least Edwin won’t get murdered by a crazy now.

by Braunstalker on Apr 20, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Gagne doesn't want to win

on a wild pitch, that was part of his plan.

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

not enough

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

You're effing kidding me

Paul G. F. Bako?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

That actually wasn’t an awful pitch.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

shoot, thought I was having a nighmare, apparently that really happened.

by Braunstalker on Apr 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Let's

just light $10 million on fire next off season

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

I hope

we’re at least paying him in American pesos. If he’s getting $CAD to do this, it’s theft.

Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.

by Citizen Braun on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is not cool

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

3rd straight day for gagne

Wonder if that has played a part?

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by dixieflatline on Apr 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

4th

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Interesting

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

No fucking comment.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Bako was due

More than a year since his last homer.

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 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats why

I would IBB Sheets if I was an opposing manager.

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Turnbow time!

God I hope not.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

torres in

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

DBow

seriously, you gotta find out what the guy’s got. It’s not like he’s gotten a chance this year.

by balldeagle on Apr 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Already a runner on

We can’t afford three walks before the outs come

Last week I went to Philadelphia, but it was closed.

by Citizen Braun on Apr 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water

Man I was actually starting to have some faith in Gagne

Hopefully they can keep up the streak of winning games when GAGne blows a save

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Apr 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Meh

Im not necessarily sure that this was Gagne’s fault. Sure, he got taken deep twice, but they were two pretty decent pitches. Encarnacion had to reach on his, and Bako had to golf his. Bad luck, mostly. Not like his first 2 blown saves.

by Stoa on Apr 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

DIE GAGNE DIE

Sorry but that is all I can say at the moment I am blinded by my Gagne Hating Rage.

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Apr 20, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welp

I think I’ll be dropping Gagne today.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

He'll come around

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

No he won't

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

can't we just call this a tie?

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Why didn’t the Brewer’s just bring up a young gun to close and save $9.5 million, and maybe luck out with a Pabelbon?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Wouldn’t it be about the same as this bs?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

F the cash – it’s one year.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why not?

Sox did it with Papelbon, Yanks did it with Chamberlain (for vice-closer at least). There’s no one in the Brewers system worth taking a chance on? Heck the Angels brought in K-Rod for the freakin’ playoffs? You’re telling me there’s no on in the Brewers system with some cojones? Or is it the Brewers management without those?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Paps and Joba

Those were two of the biggest prospects in baseball. Maybe you’d suggest we turn Gallardo into a closer?

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 20, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

All I’m saying is that it’s insane to pay that much for a closer when some young gun could get the job done for a lot cheaper. Better than taking a chancing on Roid Ragin Acadian…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Apr 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many

consecutive appearances has Torres made?

by balldeagle on Apr 20, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Good thing

we have 14 pitchers!

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

how about a patented dp

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

friggin’ Pirates better have their skirts on when we play them

by ol Pete on Apr 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I almost never, ever heckle

I am going to go the extra mile for those cvnts.

Pathetic.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't get over

the 4 consecutive appearances thing. Doesn’t Nedley have a clue? It’s not like Gagne’s young even. THere’s a lot left of the season and the other guys have been throwing great.

by balldeagle on Apr 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

You’ve got something there sir.

by Lake County on Apr 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

big big big

Patterson K.

Easy…but big.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions  

well at least we know now

No more than three days in a row for Gagne

by warwick5s on Apr 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions  

The Eric Rules

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't pitch Gagne in rain

Just like in Chicago. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

or baseball's

wicked witch of the west.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

or

Geddy Lee’s Hair

Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains

by SRB on Apr 20, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ueker's

talking about the consecutive appearances too. He said “no doubt they talked with Gagne B4 the game and asked him what he’s got”. But what if Nedley really just doesn’t have a clue?

by balldeagle on Apr 20, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions  

overuse

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

poop

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

by dux2bux on Apr 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Fuck it.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

That sucks

At least the team won the series.

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by TheJay on Apr 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Extra Innings record caught up with us.

Good time for Prince's second homer

by molitorfan on Apr 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

blech

well…if we only lose in extras when Paul Bako hits a home run, we’ll do well.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Taking 2 out of 3 series on the road is a very good thing

especially for this team. Nice job. Now lets take care of business at home.

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Apr 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions  

True. I'd have taken a few more 5-4 roadies last year.

But I blame Jeff for mentioning the extra-innings tendency towards .500 in the plastic cup. :)

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 20, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm on board with the looking on the bright side and everything, but

this is the worse loss of this young season.

These are the ones they’ll point to if the crew loses the division by 2 games again.

Ugh.

by 400metres on Apr 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Over 162 games, you're going to lose some like this.

If you agonize over them and think this is the one I’m going to remember if we lose the division by one game, it’s going to be a long year. It’s not like it won’t happen to the Cards and Cubs too.

"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gah

We haven’t swept a road series in a while now, it would have been nice today. I just hope Stetter managed to help the rest of the pen get some rest (‘cept Torres and Gagne of couse).

I imagine Riske will close tomorrow, if there’s an opportunity.

by drezdn on Apr 20, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions  

My take

The Reds had seen Gagne twice already in the series. He had pitched in three consecutive games already. Is putting him in the game today giving the team and its players the best chance to succeed? I don’t think so. Obviously, everything is fine if he gets the job done. He didn’t. But still, I really don’t like the decision to put him out there.

by Jordan M on Apr 20, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions  

by the way

I’m not exactly thrilled with Gagne’s performance so far, but looking at this
makes me feel better, because I realize that blown saves happen sometimes. I’m still not ready to cut Gagne or anything like some people are.

by Jordan M on Apr 20, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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