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Game Thread #20: Cardinals (13-7) at Brewers (11-8)

The matchup is Manny Parra versus Kyle Lohse, who--come on, now--really can't be that good.  Right?

Tom H has the lineups, and I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to go on a little rant.  Tom says:

Utility infielder Craig Counsell is starting at shortstop today in place of slumping J.J. Hardy as the Brewers try to salvage a split of their two-game series against St. Louis at Miller Park.

Hardy is one of many hitters in the lineup unable to get going at the plate for the Brewers, with a .214 batting average.

I'm going to ignore the "salvage a split" business...we're talking two games.  We'll survive.  But..."slumping?"  "Unable to get going?"  Are we talking about the same guy?  I usually don't pay attention to short-term trends, but since you mentioned it: JJ went 3-5 two days ago, and has six hits (including a homer) in the last four games.  Selective endpoints, sure, but if you think JJ is slumping at the moment, your sample size is...yesterday.  You can tinker with your own endpoints here.

Here's the BR Game Preview.  Project-a-tron is pissed about last night, but I managed to talk it into giving me some numbers for today:

  • Brewers 5.5
  • Cards 4.9
  • Brewers WinExp: 59%

Let's go Crew!

 

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Two game series

Does it seem like the Brewers have a lot of 2 game series this year?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 10:25 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking at Lohse splits

His BABIP is .253
But at home it’s .203 (3 games) vs.
.400 away.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 10:29 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

as a Cardinal

fan I would rather see Hardy in the lineup. Friggin Counsell always kills us. I predict a Brewer victory as Mr. Lohse comes back to earth. Brewers win 6-4.

I am glad to see Ankiel have the day off. He has been struggling.

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by beanocook on Apr 22, 2008 10:43 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fun with Stats

In 13 AB vs. Lohse, Counsell has 7 hits, 1 HR, 1 2B, 1 3B and a .538 average.

On the downside, he hasn’t got a single hit at home yet this year.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Catchers

The Phillies need to sign Alberto Castillo and start him on Thursday so we can face ex-Royals backup catchers in three consecutive series.

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by TheJay on Apr 22, 2008 11:09 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lohse

Throws almost identical stuff to Wainwright. In fact Wainwright is the 6th best comp as far as stuff goes to Lohse this year and was on Lohse’s list last year too. Hopefully the crew can take advantage of that since the game plan against the Brewers batters should be the same.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 11:39 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i would like a solid game offensively

if not today, then certainly when we face 3 straight lefties in the coming days

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by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy Day Off

No big deal on the day off, but Tom H talked a bit out of his ass on the whole slumping topic.

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's a shock

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would rather have given weeks the day off maybe

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by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 12:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

He did have a relatively good game yesterday.

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 12:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Counsell's stats so far this year

He actually hits better with no one on base and no outs, and has hit .400 in the 1 spot. So it does make sense.

(Small Sample, I know)

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Best way to settle down a young pitcher is to get an early lead"

...in the bathroom stall with Trenni.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please Manny

Throw Strikes…

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not that this is a shock but

I was looking up and down the Cards lineup to see how they might fair against Parra’s excellent curve and noticed that basically none of the Cardinal batters are swinging at balls out of the zone. Not even Izturis. Why can’t our guys do that?

Parra is going to have to get his curve over for a strike if he is going to be effective today.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hendricksonitis

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is amazing

Looking at Turnbow’s splits from 2007, he went 3-1 to 16 different batters. Gave up a .000 batting average but a .812 OBP.

But dude is simply unhittable once he has two strikes on a batter.

by Getting Yosted on Apr 22, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but

You got to get that far into the count!

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Win Expectancy

Thanks for posting the lineups. I ran today’s lineups 3000 times into my simulator and it listed the Brewers win expectancy today at 55.53%. Las Vegas Hilton Sports Books has it at 53.49%. My simulator uses 2008 ZIPS Projections as data input, it adjusts for park factors, lefty/righty splits, pitchers tiring (pitch counts), has an algorithm for when to replace a pitcher which also takes into account the leverage index, for when to bring in your best relief pitchers… among many other things.

vr, Xeifrank

by Xeifrank on Apr 22, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

very respectfully?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

always. Unless it’s a Giants blog. :)
vr, Xei

by Xeifrank on Apr 22, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And BA and Rock starting early

Parra has to go deep today. We just got three straight starts were the starts have gone 7 innings and we are carrying 14 pitchers!

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

their point is that if Parra goes deep it takes Yost out of the equation for a longer period of time??!!

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear to God, I will snap the next time I hear someone say that!!!!

As of this morning, Brewer relievers have thrown 59.1 innings in 2008. That is the 2nd lowest total in the NL. That’s the 2nd lowest total with 8 relievers in the bullpen remember to divide that time. The Brewer bullpen also ranks near the middle in ERA, and it ranks 2nd in the NL in saves with 8 total behind ST. Louis with 9. Overall, you’d have to say that’s pretty good. The bullpen ain’t the problem, though Turnbow is ONE problem.

Also, Brewer starters rank #6 out of 16 NL teams for innings pitched with a total of 112 innings so far. Sounds like they are going pretty deep to me. Also, those starters have a pretty decent ERA of around 4.00 so far which puts them right in the middle of the NL at #8. If the pen is pitching few innings with a good ERA, and the starters are throwing an above average number of innings with a decent ERA, I’d say our group of VERY young starters have done an admirable job so far.

The last two games Yovanni & Villy combined to go 14 innings and give up…what….3 runs? The Crew went 0-2 in those starts. (I’m aware of the small sample size). They don’t need to go deeper in games, they need to score more in games.

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So

Was it just me, or was every ball hit right at Counsell this inning?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

first whiff of the game for FSN

Pujols hits a ball… viewers denied

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice catch by Counsell

One thing that just hasn’t gotten enough attention this year is the amazing turn around with the Brewers defense. Their team RZR is above average, their plus/minus is tied for 4th best in the NL, and their outfield RZR is at an amazing .934. With Gross playing a lot of center and some “interesting” routes by Braun in left I am as shocked as you probably are.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus

when Cameron comes up we can only get better.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick

never too early for a chaw

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an awful call

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Karma

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chad Fairchild

lookee, here’s a game with five ejections with Chad behind the plate

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/boxscore.jsp?gid=2008_03_12_nyamlb_tbamlb_1

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that the game where the Ray’s player slid into the catcher.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only one by Fairchild

I think it was because he thought the Yankees pitcher was throwing at a Rays hitter in retaliation for running into their catcher a few games previously. The rest of the ejections stemmed from Shelley Duncan sliding high into Akinori Iwamura at second base and Jonny Gomes running in from right field to blindside Duncan, sparking a brawl.

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by TheJay on Apr 22, 2008 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sounds like a game worth watching

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Video

Of the Duncan slide and Gomes hit can be found here.

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by TheJay on Apr 22, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-out magic?

Prince with his first hit in the series. Here’s to hoping this comes to fruition.

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 12:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well I hope that Parra saw those calls

Time to work the bottom of the strike zone.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm sure all of you are happy to know i'm back in theater history!

lol. i’ll update you with history things as they occur :)

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by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But they already happened!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lohse again

Not watching the game—was it a lucky bounce or a legit single by Lohse?

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kind of a lucky hop

But it was hit ok too.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully

Yost gets kicked out before any of the Brewers hitters do. We have what, 3 bench players?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

According to Gameday...

Lohse threw an eephus to Parra, followed by a shoulder-high fastball for a called strike.

by MillerParkSouth on Apr 22, 2008 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah they don't have all the kinks worked out yet

They had Gallardo throwing all sliders and curves in his start.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fairchild

Here is his every pitch he has called so far this year. Strange that it doesn’t look like he has called too many low strikes up to this point.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions   2 recs

Agreed

That’s awesome.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cleaned it up

Now only balls and called strikes. Looks nicer. Oh I zoomed in on the strike zone as well. Reload your browser to see.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can now make it for any umpire

I just wrote the code just need to change the umpire.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dana Demuth?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here he is

Pretty tight up and down. That down and outside corner to a righty he doesn’t seem to like. Maybe I should make a lefty/righty at the plate. Maybe a set of four with the pitchers as well.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

has anybody done this?

how easy would it be just to run every umpire and see
a) how many strikes they’re calling outside the zone
b) how many balls they’re calling inside the zone

or maybe, just, what % of calls are they getting right? relatively simple stuff by pitch f/x standards, but would be very interesting.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

You could computer the average that each bad call is missing by.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice use of

“computer” as a verb :)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

Go verb your mom’s noun.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well John did it for the sum last year

I have been able to do this for a while now. MLB doesn’t put the umpire’s name in the PITCHf/x file but I have been downloading a separate file and cross referencing. I had been holding back a bit but now if they are just going to turn the spigot off later this year anyway who really cares?

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, that would suck

I would be very ticked if they did. In part because one of the teams rumored to be pushing for that had the audacity to ask kent and I to open source our college data.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually it is very interesting you say that

I have been talking to some people recently as well and there definitely seems to be some issues with the data as far as the teams go.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Elaborate?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't yet

Sorry. Maybe next week.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a really good idea

I think putting swinging strikes back on there in red might be useful too, to see if hitters are expanding the zone. Of course, they could be hitting some of those balls too.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun!

That was sweet.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 12:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play all around

Really needed to save that run with how the bats are going right now.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall doesn’t seem to be calling for much low and outside. From the sofa, it seems like that would help.

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rickie

Now take second… You know you want to.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Rickie,

Please God can we just score 1 run?!?

I swear to God I think I could hit a Matt Wise changeup......

by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Craig,

Please God can we just score 1 run?!?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun

Make Lohse pay for the Ump’s calls.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok two on

Braun and Fielder time to do something.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Brauny revenge

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the ump pissed him off. An assist and 2-2 so far

by Dogg Pound on Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thatta boy braun!

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

by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice!

when the ball comes off of Braun’s bat, I almost always underestimate how far it’s going to go.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Small sample size

(ducks)

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Ryan,

Please God can we just score 3 runs?!?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how about 6

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by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corey

Make them pay for walking Prince.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God loves Adam P

Keep asking for stuff, dude.

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask for a pony!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice walk Prince,

Please God can we just score 3 runs?!?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha

You have to catch up, dude. God already answered your prayer.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice whatever that whole thing was Corey,

Please God can we score like 12 runs?!?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IT WORKED!!!!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One can only hope it was the pony

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Both

The pony hit a nine-run homer (ponies run really fast).

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know what would be cool?

If, after scoring, you could turn and run back to first. Double-or-nothing.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please Bill Hall

Could you hit one out, just for me.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Well......

Fun while it lasted. I’m glad I could just help the team today. :)

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Your effort is appreciated

as is your grit

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here is your swinging strikes back in battlekow

I couldn’t reply in the thread because it was pushing the picture off the page.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

but it looks like that’s mostly junk good-breaking ball data.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is that weird, crooked looking

symbol next to “MIL” on TV?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say lol

But actually it was spitting water.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the pride of Ray-seen

Rottino just hit a 3-run homer in the first for Nashville.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Everyone in the Brewers Org is starting to hit…

Of course, it was started by Laporta.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gwynn singled and Dillon doubled preceding the homer

I’m kind of interested in calling up Brad Nelson to be the backup 1B at some point.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He almost has his average up to the Mendoza line.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whew

Glad that ball didn’t get into the dugout.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not pretty

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said

I was as shocked as you when I saw the numbers.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Overheard on the radio

Somone telling Brian Barton, “you look like a poodle!” I laugh because it’s true. I’m pretty sure he’s Snoop Dogg.

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge out

Early yet, but that’s key.

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

huge out

I agree with Brian on that one

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The one plus to that

Is that it seems like it might be a good thing that Lohse hasn’t thrown a ton of pitches, as the Brewers seem to be hitting him well.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gabe Gross

Does anyone think he finally realized that he’d be DFA’d if he didn’t start hitting.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I figure Gabe probably overheard me and God talkin

before and wanted in on the action.

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you do have the hookup apparently

Any chance you could have a word about Gagne and Turnbow?

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RE: Turnbow

Big guy said sorry, it’s out of his control! Even he doesn’t know where half of those pitches are going to end up:)

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like quantum mechanics on a macro scale?

Ok… too much science reading today.

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 22, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please

can we get some Badger Mutual Insurance runs?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra doubles

I think he has three Major League hits and they’re all doubles

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how close Pujols came to it, but FSN will not reveal…

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weird

That’s true, all of his hits have been doubles

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking at his Minor League stats

He got 4 hits in 2005. 1 was a HR, 1 was a 3B, 1 was a 2B… It’s as if, if he gets a hit, it’s extra bases.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

God, dude

Graph that!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Productive Out

Estrada would have grounded to third…hehe

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeks

His BABIP this year is .189

There’s no way it stay that low unless he exclusively hits pop ups

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He kinda does

Joking, but only partially; I think he had the third-highest IF/F of any regular last year.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB by Rickie

Thank you for not striking out.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He really has been much better about swinging at strikes this year

On the other hand, he has been swinging and missing at balls in the zone which never is all that good.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course I do

You will have to visit the blog for all the pitches but here is the curveball
2008

2007

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weird

I’m oddly excited for Counsell to be batting.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball puberty

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun

Again, remember that this umpire is a jerk, and that you should take it out on the ball.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Dillon

In play (runs)

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two-run homer

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe he took a couple of Prince’s bats with him

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I shouldn't be complaining since they did get one

But that could have been a huge inning.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely......

Need to pile on when you can.

I swear to God I think I could hit a Matt Wise changeup......

by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would have been nice to see Parra try to score on Weeks' SB

But they can’t risk a home plate collision, I think.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We now have the Rickie hat-trick

A single, a walk and a stolen base. I predict he works a HBP his next AB.

by Getting Yosted on Apr 22, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That would be what is called “The Weeks Cycle”

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra again???

Yost missed his cue to bring in Turnbow. Must have dozed off.

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Balk

Weak.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stetter up

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ala Shouse's use of "Shout"

Stetter needs to use “Strutter” as his intro music.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're really pushing that hard

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching the Gameday of the Nashville game

They had a picture of Chris Barnwell wearing a Sounds hat, and I was thinking “wait, he’s still with us?”

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, me too!

The infamous Chris Barnwell.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

2/30 with one walk. I had forgotten quite how ugly it was.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you mean, "With us" like

on our team, or “With us” like alive?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought

Maybe someone would have quietly put him down, like they do with horses.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Millions weep for Barbaro

Meanwhile, Chris Barnwell goes unmourned.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

This has been said before

But it continues to bother me that Uecker and Powell have different ways of pronouncing Parra’s name. It doesn’t even matter to me anymore which version is right, just that it’s consistent.

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's just

Manny being Manny.

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ned kept hearing that Parra had to go deep this game, and he’ll be damned if he doesn’t make him.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB should have a premium service

here is your team making infield plays…

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Personally

I’d actually be willing to pay a little extra to be able to see cameras on the first base and third base coaches. It’d be especially useful if they threw in a manager-cam so you can try to pick up signals being sent.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rottino

Caught someone stealing.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prince wiffles one

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So this really bothers me about Yost

You have a lefty up in the pen, the Cards bring up a lefty to pinch hit, then Yost doesn’t go to the pen. Now I understand staying with Parra there but why even have Stetter warming? He did that all last year and just drove me crazy.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Cubs had bases loaded no outs against Figeroa and he got the strikeout DP to end the inning. Still 0-0.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

- A. Ramirez walked
- K. Fukudome singled to right, A. Ramirez to third
- M. DeRosa walked, K. Fukudome to second
- R. Cedeno struck out looking
- H. Blanco grounded into double play shortstop to second to first, M. DeRosa out at second

And Ronny Cedeno buries himself a little more.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy's BA

continues to head south ;-(

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just Stetter......

and forget ‘er! (Or something)

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stetter?

I hardly even know ‘er!

by MillerParkSouth on Apr 22, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stetter

My take on him is that he’s like a left handed Turnbow (sort of). He can easily get rattled and wild, but when he’s on, he’s really really good.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and one frequently watches him while saying “throw strikes.”

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His delievery is really kind of freaky

I wonder if that is going to cause him to have strike zone issues all the time.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Irribarren

Did they move him to the outfield because he’s not a very good second basemen, or because he was blocked at second?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven't seen him in a while but...

Back when he was in A ball his defense was significantly worse than Rickie’s was when he was at A ball the year before.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He pulled Hart

to keep Gross in the game! WTF

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Double switch

So Riske doesn’t have to come out for a pinch-hitter right away next inning.

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by TheJay on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

think Bobby Fischer and a whole bunch of Russians – great chess minds

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As much as I hate Gross, he’s actually hitting really well in the last few games.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We now have maximum grit

Given our position players. Ned will be in the rest room for the next 3 minutes.

by Getting Yosted on Apr 22, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardy Hart Hart

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The good news is that we now have

visual confirmation that Kapler is still with us. (Meaning both alive & with the team)

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact

Both teams are left with two position players on the bench in the sixth inning.

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by TheJay on Apr 22, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Imagine extra innings

Unfortunately, their pitchers hit better than ours.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could you imagine Baseball

With a home run version of the hockey shoot out?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bonds gone

so now Pujols gets the extra special strike zone?

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone has too, otherwise baseball loses it forever…

And with Pujols, they have to make up for the fact that he’s actually 40 and his arm is hanging by a thread.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m beginning to think all the bad arm, bad leg, bad hand, blah, blah… is more BS than truth.

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might be… As wrong as this is, I hope it isn’t.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols

I hate how guys with “good eyes” have different strike zones. I even think a guy like Gross gets this advantage. Either it’s a strike or it isn’t.

by brewfan2 on Apr 22, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It annoys me to, and I think there’s a pitcher equiv., a “name” pitcher will get borderline calls others won’t.

It’s kind of like the NBA.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This could be

a VERY gitty inning!

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunt single!

Love it.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark Difelice

Was he injured at the beginning of the year or something?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he was on the DL

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GRIT rocks!

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly

He couldn’t see the play in the cloud of grit.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now a brief

Grit pause before we return to more GRIT!!!!

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rickie!!!

You always hit when I don’t start you.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shall we award

Rickie with a small sampling of grittage?

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought it was Parra's inability

to go deep in this game. :)

I swear to God I think I could hit a Matt Wise changeup......

by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link doesn't work

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Story

My friend was at Brew City on Water around 1 AM a few years ago…Kendall couldn’t get any food.

hehe

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice Inning so far guys,

Please God, can we score between 1-4 runs?!?

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Sounds are lighting up Albuquerque

Against a legit pitching prospect too, Gaby Hernandez.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Counsell with two straight strikeouts with a guy on third and less than two outs

But he always puts the ball in play, right Rock?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This year

He’s been doing worse with RISP (whereas I think that was the only time he hit last year)

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

on just 3 pitches too

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brewers have a 15 man pitching staff

cuz that 12 year old guy who gave up Ricky’s hit is on our side

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4 more balls coming up to Fielder?

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets had bases loaded, one out and Lilly got out of it

- J. Reyes struck out swinging
- A. Pagan doubled to deep right center
- D. Wright walked
- C. Beltran walked, A. Pagan to third, D. Wright to second
- C. Delgado popped out to shallow left
- D. Easley popped out to center

He's extremely quick and good.

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

this is Lilly’s best outing I think. What’s up Metropolitans?

Lotta manager hate happenin there as well.

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really follow the Mets

But I’ve seen some good explanations that the team should consider dropping Delgado

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should have brought in Mota instead of Riske

Mota hit a homer a few years back with the Dodgers.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's saving Mota

in case we need a PH later.

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 22, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gallardo is probably ahead of him

on the depth chart 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 22, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yoga

Has he appeared in a game as just a PH yet. Or is that exclusively a Suppan thing?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suppan is the designated bunter

But BA said that Yo is the first pitcher to hit if we actually need a hit.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

What is Kieschnick doing these days? If you are carrying 14 pitchers, he would be a good one…

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 22, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is ridiculous we have this many pitchers

I think put Sheets on the DL now , and bring another bat up now, bring ing in the pitcher as a pinch hitter with runners in scoring position is getting ridiculous

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, remember paul noce?

he’s coaching college ball at Hillsdale.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dagnabit

THORW STRIKES!

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but not middle in, belt high

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Dave Bush Special

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta keep the walk rate low ya know

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, David Riske

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The one downside to walking alot

Is that it can be a sign that batter is losing power.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

new pitcher please

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

by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs got a run

RBI double by Cedeno, who I guess was offended by my post about him previously.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouse? in the pen

Is his arm going to fall off soon…I think he has pitched quite a bit lately… maybe i am wrong, but he is not the youngest arm… nevermind, I guess Jamie Moyer si still doing it, Shouse can too

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Actually

Moyer is done for the season iwth a bone spur I believe

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by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

You have a link?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Opps sorry

Wrong guy!

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

by 80badger on Apr 22, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moyer is fine

Pitched the other day

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/3932

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready for a new relief pitcher.

Let me know when Ned is too…....

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was actually thinking triple play…

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riske wants the 9th inning pitcher to be eligible for a save.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Riske

Is toast, get him out of there!!

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Apr 22, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya know

just cuz we get some runs to extend our lead doesn’t mean we should give up a few in the next half

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

by verno329 on Apr 22, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That double switch was brilliant!

We need more position players so we can do it more often.

by Getting Yosted on Apr 22, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wainwright

is on deck for the Cardinals.

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 22, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeesh

Almost a base-clearing double for Wainwright.

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 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and frightening…

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and now Cards gritster Izturis. Flubbie fans say he’s horrible. Can I count on that?

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just imagine

how angry I am going to have to be when the Brewers blow a 5 run lead in the 7th.

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don’t even think it (just look what has happened when you thought other things would happen).

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did this happen last year

A few tiems against the Cards… I may be mixing up my teams, but I think some of our most frustrating losses came to the Cards last year

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

And the first one was in a game that Parra pitched in.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one I always think of is from two years ago

I was at this game. It was not fun.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice out Shouse....

Please Satan, can we get out of this inning only giving up one more run

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by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was gonna stay quiet

But since they’re blowing it….

I hate this team

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

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 22, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least he's on my fantasy team...

....(goes back to corner)....

...

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by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loaded for Pujols

This isn’t funny anymore.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

will the ump force Torres to groove it down the middle?

Would it be insane to walk in a run?

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouse's effectiveness

Shown against the lefty

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice work

pitching staff

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you ever put in a guy and expect them to just walk on runners

Other than Turnbow that it is!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is with this bizarre bullpen overusage meme?

Shut the f up, BA.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my thoughts exactly

and once he gets on a horse like this, we’re going to be hearing about it for weeks.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember when he talked on end about that wart on his foot...

bad times…bad times…

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by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so, ah, if we can get an out here

we’ll still have the lead!

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn’t feel like it.

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cameron

Can Mike Cameron Pitch?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

10th batter

painful inning

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Apr 22, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank God

I can’t believe we still have the lead. I wonder what goodies are in store for us in the 8th and 9th.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think it is goign to be a blow out

A 4 run win for either the Crew or the Cards…

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Though...

If by some miracle they manage to not allow another runner, at least Pujols won’t come up again. But if they allow a runner in the ninth, he’ll come up as the go-ahead run.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

remember

there is one thing that Ned could do that would be so dumb, so incredibly thoughtless…

...he could pinch-hit Sheets. Not only would it be rather bad for the offense, but it would prevent the team from backdating his (possible) DL stint.

Whatever happens, it will not be as bad as that.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

way to stay positive jeff

:)

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god

That would guarantee 14 pitchers for 15 more days. Maybe even 15 if the bullpen continues to be overworked!

by kingcharlesxii on Apr 22, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

shhhhhh

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dunno

When Todd Wellemeyer hits the go-ahead homer in the 18th inning, I am gonna be pretty pissed.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just once

Could we please blow out a team and then hold that lead?

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s like he comes to the plate with 2 of them called already.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does have two strikes a lot

1308 Plate appearances with 2 strikes out of a career 2342. So 55% of all plate appearances, I have no idea what average is, but I love baseball reference!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gwynn is 3-4 down on the farm

Three singls, natch.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

I computered that word wrong.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE is at 77% right now

Who’s buying that?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it better be

the project-a-tron is making weird noises. I’m thinking it might stop working entirely if we don’t win tonight.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean by "working"?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hardy hart f you.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Difelice

With 11 Strikeouts so far against the ‘Topes.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that is a sad lineup for the isotopes

especially compared to the Sounds.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gross

apparently he only hits when he’s very close to being DFA’d.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was shot in Ned’s basement. Did you see Bulldog in the back?

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gross getting hot

just in time to be replaced in the lineup by Kapler when we face all those lefties…..

He will be replaced, right Ned?

Ned….....NED!!!

I swear to God I think I could hit a Matt Wise changeup......

by Adam P on Apr 22, 2008 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ned

Is crossing off Kapler on tomorrow’s line up card… Thinks he hears yelling, pauses for a moment, and writes in Gross.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can remember many disheartening games last year

But man this would be really painful to lose this one. Come on Torres you can do it.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hairless Hart

Hey Stat Masters. Has anybody run an analysis of the correlation between Corey’s facial hair and his game performance? I got one look at his bare face today and knew he’d be out. Explains a lot. Last year he fell apart when he shaved, too.

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by MSOBB on Apr 22, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lucky for us

it’ll grow back.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His wife's name is Delilah...

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

does anybody else

tense up when you hear the words “routine play for weeks?”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not anymore

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was actually thinking about that today

I was in the car and I heard Bob call a grounder to Rickie and realized that I wasn’t nervous.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall's Game Calling

So when we picked up Kendall, I kept hearing about how Kendall is good at lowering pitcher’s ERA, and framing pitchers.

If that’s true, either our pitchers can’t hit their marks, umps are squeezing us, or it’s not true.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it just isn't true

But he has been much better defensively this year.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cERA is BS anyway

Everything else about his game, the stuff that was supposed to suck, has been great. I’ll take the tradeoff, if that’s what it is. The struggles are on the pitchers.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BA
First lead we’ve had in the series.

It’s a two game series!!!!!

by brewfan2 on Apr 22, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Trading Gagne for Fuentes

in a league with WHIP & Holds.

Yes? No?

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

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 22, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, pick up Turnbow

He had 33 holds last year!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually saw Fuentes pitch on TV a few days ago

Didn’t look great. I’d stay with Gagne. Should be a lot of close games he is bound to stumble into a few saves.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lidge & Wagner

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

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and CJ Wilson

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

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"this guy can flat out hit"

BA about Miles.

dude. a couple of grounders with eyes. sheesh.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Miles hit .293/.329/.368 and .281/.306/.355 in two years in Colorado. Nuff said.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gagne

Please be good… Please be good…

Please be good…

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hall

I know he isn’t great defensively but man talk about a huge upgrade over what Braun was last year. He is going to save up a ton of runs.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's sure looked good.

given how credible he was at short, I’m thinking he’ll be at least average over the course of the season, maybe better.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slightly above average is probably about right

Which again is a huge upgrade.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To think that BP used to make fun of Hall's inaccuracy at third

Compared to Braun, he looks like Hardy.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In game box score

Torres is 0-0.

Nice work

by brewfan2 on Apr 22, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gagne was up yesterday?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was at the game

I’m glad I didn’t know that. Thanks for the text, btw.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no prob

amazingly, fsn showed that tag pretty well.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here we go

This reminds me of the scene from Parenthood when Steve Martin is at his kid’s play and everything starts going wrong and you hear the sounds of a rollercoaster.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great movie

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, Brady Clark and Raul Cassanova for the Mets

Tell me again why that team is so good?

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but Delgado sucks

Especially against lefties. Reyes is probably slightly over rated as well.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE is at 83%

WE doesn’t know that Paul Bako homered off Gagne two days ago.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

with 14 pitchers

there’s got to be someone we can use (besides Gagne and DBow)

by balldeagle on Apr 22, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Total Tom Treblehorn move

Though Brewers fans would hate that.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bush

oops, he’s starting tomorrow

by balldeagle on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durrington

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and here we go...

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

by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

72%

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He could have a broken arm

And Rock is saying that he can still run.

by brewfan2 on Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope it doesn't "shake" him

Like Wise last year

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well you don't need arms to run

Duh.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please Gagne

I do not want another phone call from my brother explaining why Gagne is the worst pitcher to ever pitch.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad Molina didn't have to pinch run for Izturis

That would have been pretty hilarious.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at least if Gagne blows another save

He’ll get dropped in more of my fantasy leagues.

by balldeagle on Apr 22, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

then I can pick him up

knowing Nedly wont give up on him…

by balldeagle on Apr 22, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFff

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

By the way

It was at 97% when Weeks tripled.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why wouldn't anyone be up in the pen?

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by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They're all overworked, duh

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am closing my eyes

Maybe that will help.

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by dixieflatline on Apr 22, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 strike outs

Would be really really nice.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

almost impossible to strike out Pujols with the special strike zone treatment

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

Walk Pujols and then strike everyone else out.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing

Will help Gagne!

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Apr 22, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

time

to get Son of Clung up?

by balldeagle on Apr 22, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there some way

we can get Gagne back on the juice? Then he either improves or gets suspended. Works out either way in my book.

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 22, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he looks to me like he is pitching pretty well…

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says 87 MPH changeup

I think that’s his fastball these days.

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Apr 22, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Strikeout

Tiny bits of hope float in my brain amidst a sea of despair.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Change again?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nooooooo

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Rickie giveth. Rickie taketh away.

by Et tu Brewte on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And the crowd goes wild

Not quite done, but close.

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by MSOBB on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no comment.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an awful throw

Yes, Fielder is a big awkward tub, but Rickie makes every turn like Cool Papa Bell is running.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he drops the elbow

since that has been a topic for, oh, several seasons, you’d think HE’D STOP IT

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so, jeff you were saying...

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Apr 22, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

has Sheets pinch hit?

I don’t think so.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am counting this as a save for gange.

by Braunstalker on Apr 22, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You're right.

He only drove the team bus up to the cliff, he’s not the one that leaned against it so it fell over.

by KLSnow on Apr 22, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Gotta be a letdown for Gagne"

I’m pretty sure it was Gagne that hit Cesar F. Izturis and then gave up a gapper to a guy who should be in AAA.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's that saying about horseshoes and hand grenades

And can somebody please use one of the two to take Gagne out?

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by MSOBB on Apr 22, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

we were leading 8 to 3

Gagne should be eating sunflower seeds

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gagne frustration

One thing that annoys me about the Gagne situation is that channels like ESPN seem to have started focusing on him just because he played in Boston.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boston didn't help

but I don’t think that was much of it.

He was SO high-profile for a while, and for someone like that to be so dominant, then so not, is plenty newsworthy. He certainly got his fair share of coverage when he was on the market leading to his deal with the rangers.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus it matches the pre-season story lines

and since they get so many wrong and there are so few Brewers fans among those media, its lotsa fun for them

by ol Pete on Apr 22, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double switch?

Hardy in for Gagne, RP for Counsell?

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 22, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please

Walkoff… Walkoff… Walkoff…

I don’t think I can take extra innings.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really hope that bites them in the end.

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The entire bullpen

has been awful lately, but Gagne takes the heat because he seems to be the king of BS (blown saves)

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Apr 22, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully

This is a case where he gets the B.S. Win

by drezdn on Apr 22, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is awesome

I don’t like the circumstances, but I love creative managing.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 22, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

New game thread

For good luck/a>

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops

link

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

good time for prince's second home run

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

by dux2bux on Apr 22, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Gross broke a mirror.

by Braunstalker on Apr 22, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WE squarely at 50% now.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 22, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two thoughts

One – Is there any confidence in Gagne? The guys’a roid head who is clearly nowhere near what he was a few years ago. We should be bullpen-by-committee.

Two – How bad is Billy Hall? The guy is a cancer in this lineup right now. He should be batting last.

by kapcuse79 on Apr 22, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More importantly

Does Gagne have any confidence in Gagne?

by Lake County on Apr 22, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please check my response

to my Gagne/Fuentes inquiry

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 22, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Another gripe...

besides how sluggish this website is.

Why is it that pitchers are so afraid of Pujols? It’s like go after the frigin’ guy. Stop being afraid of him. So what if he reaches. The rest of the Cardinals should theoretically suck, but these pitchers are making everyone else look so much better by being pansies with Pujols.

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