Game Thread #23: Marlins (13-9) at Brewers (13-9)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 5:18 PM CDT
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Suffice to say that while the records are the same, these teams are very different. For instance, all of their center fielders are young and gritty, and the overall salary of their bullpen is less than what's in my jar of coins.
The matchup for the opener tonight at 7:05 CT is Scott Olsen vs. Yovani Gallardo. It's tough not to get excited about a Gallardo start, and while Olsen is off to a good start, his 2007 ERA of 5.81 promises good things for Brewers fans as well.
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Go Brewers!
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Can one be both young and gritty?
I thought grit was much like ear hair, it doesn’t really show up until your thirties.
by Getting Yosted on Apr 25, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Olsen's 2008
he’s had a pretty easy road—WAS twice, ATL, PIT. He pitched very well against the Braves, which is saying something, but the rest of it…eh.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 6:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uhoh
Didn’t those things pretty much curse us last year?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember a great game
with Counsell at short where he was involved with a bunch of DPs.
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over Under Fun
1: 7 innings pitched – Gallardo
2: 6 innings pitched – Olsen
3: 2 hits – Kendall
4: 0.5 stolen bases – Hart
5: 10 – Number of times BA & Rock say “He got a good/bad jump”
6: 0.5 throws in the dirt – Weeks
7: 5 runs scored- Brewers
8: 2 homeruns – Brewers
9: 1.5 at bats – Counsell
10: 1.5 errors – Brewers
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My guesses...
1. U
2. U
3. U
4. O
5. O
6. U
7. O
8. O
9. U
10. U
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No challengers
:(
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started up gameday
thought I’d check the Flubbies – and Johnny Estrada is up to bat!
lined out… 5 pitches
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
longest at bat
of his season?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Gross just walked to load the bases
He’s 0-3 with two BBs so far as a Ray.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What 38 yr old former Brewers RP...
is still pitching in the minors for Round Rock?
Still playing…
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, what a picture
Straight out of Deadliest Catch.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
great start by Yo
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
Who needs Cameron’s glove, look at the former manager trackin’ em down out there in center
by Scooter82 on Apr 25, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rickie continues his trend on only hitting when I have him on my bench
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2008 marlins
= 2006 brewers?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a really long sac bunt emulator.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Emulator"
Ha. We are such dorks.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
beyond recognition, yes.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
I can’t believe Weeks tagged on that. I actually thought as Amezaga released the ball so quickly, “Too bad, Rickie could have tagged on that.”
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ooh, i forgot about lugo
i hope we get to run on him tonight!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This girl I hung out with in high school used to babysit for Luis Gonzalez’s mistress.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotsa flyballs
6 up 6 fly ball outs
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gallardo
It’s like he’s a “pop up” pitcher. That seemed to be how many of the Reds were getting out.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
Was reading this earlier….anyone who hasn’t checked this out…you should. Makes watching Gallardo even more interesting.
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The THT article?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
20 pitches thru 2 for Yo
Olsen 10 thru 1
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
everyone is working quick tonight.
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look everybody!
Ben Sheets throwing! On video! Could be CGI I guess.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the comments sound like information from the Kremlin
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
“We have always been at war against Ben Sheets”
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart
as your fantasy baseball manager…I give you the green light to steal
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta facing uber-prospect Clayton Kershaw tonight; flied out in his first AB.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on my list for 1 year +
has been to run the numbers on minor leaguers (and college players, I suppose) against some subset of highly-ranked prospects.
maybe now would be a good time to start :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks really has a problem elevating that throw on the DP
Elbow UP, dude.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On cue, Rock defends him
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that’s exactly what I thought. The other night they had video of him taking extra practice and he was doing the same thing then.
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
random question
today’s js online blog post started a big discussion among my friends over the kendall batting 9 . are there any stats anywhere that show i) with the pitcher batting 8, the avg. number of innings the 9 spot leads off v. the 1 spot, and ii) avg. no. of at-bats per game for the 2, 3 and 4 batters – again with the pitcher at 8
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 25, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell of a play by Billy
Howitzer.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
great play by Hall
and not too bad of a dig by Prince
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was a nice dig by Prince, which is a welcome sight
Prince sucking at scooping balls combined with Weeks insisting on putting everything in the dirt spells trouble.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Butler had a good Brewers debut
4 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K for High-A Brevard County.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crazy
The Manatees are facing former first-rounder Jeff Allison; I had no idea he was still in baseball. Apparently he kicked the heroin again.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
all those prospects
makes you wish you lived in florida, eh?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was born there
There’s a reason I live in Wisconsin now.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
you prefer the cold weather and less attractive women?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You say less attractive, I say more authentic
Ha. No, I just prefer my house not covered in vines and anoles, and air that feels like air instead of a swimming pool.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
authentic indeed
when i get fed up with new york i fantasize about moving to tampa, center of baseball of just about every level. very tempting. plus, tennis year round!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have you ever been to Tampa?
It’s kinda…shitty.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...
...i kinda feel that way about everywhere that isn’t new york. so it all blends together. i just have to choose between shitty and noisy/overcrowded.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait...
to contribute to the noisy and overcrowdedness of NYC
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should try India
shitty AND overcrowded!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I don't even like the food.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks
Goes back below the Weeks line, but not every third baseman makes that play.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you watching on TV?
I am, and it’s still on commercial.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I wasn't paying attention
Don’t try to make sense out of that last post.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olsen...
...let’s at least make him sweat a little out there.
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN doesn't want us to see the chat between ump and Uggla
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now they apparently don’t want us to see anything .
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do Umpires actually...
know which pitchers throw more strikes and then in turn call more strikes for those pitchers? I’ve never understood what the “rock” just said to be true. Do umpires actually follow all the pitchers and how often they throw strikes?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve seen an article that suggests that. There’s a hitters version (or was) as one ump admitted if Ted Williams doesn’t swing at something it’s probably a ball.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TV coming and going here
For all the dissing people do of Satellite and rain, cable here usually has problems with heavy rain.
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You must have Charter
?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have Time Warner and it's bugging out.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallardo
Marlins look like a bunch of free swingers, so hopefully Gallardo can keep the ball down a little more.
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All right
I predict the bats to break out this inning!
by oconnobe on Apr 25, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Braun kills baseballs.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if he wasn't hustling
he would’ve gotten thrown out. the ball got to the wall that fast.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The old Johnny Estrada special.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was gonna scrape the top of the wall
But that may be due to my unending optimism.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"No meat. No meat."
Prince kills baseballs, not animals.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nationals
just got a break with a Cub being held at 3rd on a ground rule double. 2-2 in the 5th inning.
by oconnobe on Apr 25, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Olsen works fast
but goes Vargas with runners
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man
Braun came off the bag, that sucks. Does that count as a SB?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wendelstedt
just wanted an opportunity to be a sphincter, or rather to demonstrate that he is one.
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
clock is ticking on olsen
aside from prince’s dribbler, everybody’s hitting it hard. no way olsen keeps escaping these.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
looked like he stayed on from that last replay
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he was on Cantu's foot, not the base.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you're right
Braun got Hrbek’d.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, hunter wendlestadt
how I wish you were promoted to a “supervisory role”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
did lugo really just attempt to steal?
! ? ! ?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crash Kendall
with grit in your eye
(throws out another)
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He only needs 4 more to achieve Estrada 2007 Parity.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really glad he threw him out too
since a hit followed
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kershaw is perfect through thrree, except
...a walk to Alcides Escobar. Eh?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting to look at the baseball-reference team page for FLA
everybody has way more Ks than BBs, except for amezaga, who is 10 BBs vs. 3 K’s.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same way with the Brewers
I think Prince is the only one with a positive ratio
by Jordan M on Apr 25, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
prince is even
gross is/was positive.
even kendall has more K’s than BB’s.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks at 13/20 is heartening
Would be nice if he could, you know, hit .200 though.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ISOP of .137 is pretty awesome.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy head you
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"It's all about math now. Didn't use to be that way"
Damn you, Jeff Sackmann! Robot from Hell!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the next wave of sabermetrics
toss out the slide rules, just ask rock what he thinks.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw a really nice slide rule collection
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Prince!
Nimble around the bag, damnit!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think you gotta be under 250
to be nimble.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Curious
Is there a way using Baseball-Reference or some other site to see what players on a teammate have been teammates on other teams.
For example, Kendall caught Shouse in AAA in ‘95, and I believe Kendall would have caught Torres at some point too.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Torres actually didn't like Kendall
Rock talks about it every other game, about how now Torres admits Kendall was “right”, whatever that means.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think baseball cube has a "top teammates" list or somehting
but not as complete as what you’re talking about.
it would be an easy thing to do for major leaguers, not so much for minor leaguers back more than a few years.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BR has an a tool that lets you find links between two disparate players using teammates
This one made me laugh.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling Minnie Minoso is involved in a lot of those
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
and when you get back to the 19th century, anson is in a lot. the same guys show up quite a bit.
I like this one, with tommy john, another usual: jew power!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like this one too
with frequent linker jim kaat.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
one more
nolan ryan shows up a lot too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drawing a blank
Who’s that hitter from the 60s-80s, normally considered a Cub, considered a jerk, but played for so many teams that he was going to go into Copperstown with a hat with all the teams logos on…
He could be baseball’s Steve Buscemi
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
are you thinking of bill madlock? dave kingman?
fergie jenkins is the only HOFer who fits the profile, i don’t know if he was considered a jerk though, and he wasn’t a hitter.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jew Power!
Bill Madden of the New York Daily News notes that former player Lou Limmer passed away on April 1; in 1951, Limmer entered the record books as the first Jewish Major Leaguer to bat against an all-Jewish battery (Saul Rogovin and Joe Ginsberg)link
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's really cool
The link between Cecil and Prince? Russell 3TO Branyan.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
David Bell works too
Same team, the ‘98 Injuns.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I found an impossible link
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SERIOUSLY FSN
I do not care about the kid zone at this crucial moment of the game…
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
by TAPmoney on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's where yovani rehabbed :)
"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 25, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing they didnt send Rabelo
With that throw, I think Kendall would have died.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He should try reciting Playmates' vitals before the throws
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does he swing at the first pitch?
I bet he does.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gallardo
Is he gonna have to win this game himself?
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Serious lightning and thunder
in Bay View
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about goint to the Cactus Club tonight
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Box Social, my friend's band
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember them when they weren’t old enough to drink and used to play Onopa.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What band are you in?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the time I was in a band called the New Blind Nationals. Currently I’m between bands.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll tell him I ran into you on the Hoverweb.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(I think that some of them may have been in High School).
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, yeah
You probably know Juiceboxxx then too, yeah? His cousin posts on Red Reporter.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely
The first time I met him, my friend had set a show at the Shorewood Legion Hall and Juiceboxxx played, he ended up smearing cake over everything.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I miss Onopa being Onopa
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that friend on this site?
i seem to recall seeing a link to that band’s site or something.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, he's never posted here
He likes the Brewers though. You might be thinking of the conversation I had about them on Red Reporter?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe.
and they are in your facebook, no?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
big K for Yo
Who the heck is hanging the K signs up?
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Escobar broke up Kershaw's no-no
He’s the only Star to reach base so far, though, LaPorta flied out again in his second AB.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When Hermida swings, it looks gone every time
Fooled BA too.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
opposite of braun
for whom every well-hit ball seems to make it to the track.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yo at 96 pitches
I wonder if that’s it for him
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Olsen only at 49
some of those balls have to find the gaps
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Galarraga was the Big Cat, what's Prince?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the prince of fielders?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gato Grasa?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crossing fingers and toes
is it possible we have an above average defensive team on our hands?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can cross your toes?
Freak.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you thought he only taught math...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 25, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do teach only math
some things can’t be taught.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitch counts
Gallardo can go another inning, but Olsen looks like he could do a complete game under 90 pitches…jinxing the guy
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thunder and lightning, trumpets and drums
Readers rejoice, a story lord comes.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was actually safe
Color me surprised.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coming late to the party but I wanted to add....
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank god you're here
We need a graph of Hunter Wendelstedt’s performance on stolen-base calls at third.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That I don't have
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
O'Connor just walked Murton to force in a run
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Saul Rivera struck out Mike Fontenot
Two down.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reed Johnson grounds out
Tied 3-3.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets go Prince
make them pay
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Just foul
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded for the Hitman
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now...
prince has more walks than k’s.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And again hitting lefties quite well
I have to believe that is a good sign for him going forward. I seem to remember most of the big power guys that fizzle out early as not being able to hit lefties well.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is situations like this that I am glad Ned moved Hart to 5th
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
this is where Corey needs to deliver
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not what we were looking for
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Rickie
Another error.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
104 now
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant, right now is when he should get pulled
But that’s not how you phrased it so once again I make no sense.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So plenty of relievers that didn't throw yesterday
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No way, dude
The bullpen is overworked! (tm)
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Kendall
Pounced on it like a cat. A gritty cat.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, that was impressive
really impressive. i mean really, really impressive.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad there isn't a RZR for catchers.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think gassko invented it
but estrada broke it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Poor Gassko
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, it's his own fault
as programmers, we should be able to deal with zero division. handle a damn exception already!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seeing as how he is mobile...
yes.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does the pope shit in the woods?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd pinch hit andino?
:)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wooo
Huge K.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yost
Looks like he is keeping Gallardo in there to make up for lost time.
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitcher's Duel
Is it a Pitcher’s Duel if there are 10 hits?
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice!
so, this gallardo kid can pitch some.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this marlin lineup is no joke either.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take a breather Gallardo
You’ve earned it.
by UWbrewball on Apr 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is it now
14IP and 1R?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
117 pitches for YoGa
By itself that probably isn’t a problem but I don’t want Ned to ride him like he was Dusty though.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with our 3-man bench
gallardo probably gets to hit for himself :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He did last time
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Relieving Clayton Kershaw
...Tanyon Sturtze! Just a bit of a difference in stuff.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trenni just mentioned LaPorta's hot start
I really wonder what they are going to do with him. His bat is basically ready now.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering
Is there any chance we would bring him up to DH in Interleague play?
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
possible
though that would take ABs away from kapler :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering that too
We have extra spots on the 40-man. There’s also guys like Brad Nelson and Brendan Katin to consider.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then after considering them
we’ll leave them in nashville.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-3 now tonight
Three flyouts vs Kershaw. I take it as moral victory that he didn’t K. Kershaw gave up two hits and got two of his own.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 innings of shut out ball for Olsen
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and about 11 of those 18 outs
have been on screaming hard hit balls.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make that four walks
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a much-needed improvement
to his .220 OBP.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I were at Miller Park
And any one booed Gallardo hitting here, I’d be very unhappy.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just took a peek at a Marlin's forum
they don’t understand why they haven’t hit any HRs
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now they’re confused by Gallardo’s at bat and think he’s coming back
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silly Marlins fans
They overestimate our front office
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dissed our bullpen
and Shouse heard ‘em.
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Shouse here?
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be my suggestion
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I am starting to think like Ned!
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're a ned emulator!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouse
I just hope he isn’t tired from the online chat.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he needs to do an online chat before every game
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Helms
Please do not do what you did on August 5
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouse's arm
How many more years do you think he has in him?
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
20?
How much possible strain can it put on your arm throwing 73 sidearm?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know he doesn't have a super high salary
but it is MLB. I suspect that helps rejuvenate him
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Olsen finishing pitches with a sort of stumble
I wouldn’t be happy if he were on my team
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point
The lead man is just being put on to get our hopes up.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We've had our leadoff man all game
Hasn’t worked much.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't score this inning
it must be close to some sort of record for getting a lead off guy on and not scoring
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just started listening late, but
have the Crew completely refused to move that lead-off guy over like they did in this inning? WTF!?
by 400metres on Apr 25, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs lose!
Walkoff homer for the Nats.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wil Nieves, haha
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
Olsen’s confidence that he should stay in, works out the same way Hamel’s did.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wes Helms you son of a mud-faced bitch
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 25, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could a fan have gotten in there?
the other day some fans backed off to let the other team catch a ball?
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have faith in Gallardo and all
but no way I expected this to be scoreless for longer than about two innings.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please
It would be nice for someone else’s reliever to implode for once.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Gagne pitching here is not very Yostian.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
It’s got Gagne things going against it
1. It’s wet
2. He hasn’t pitched in a few days
3. It’s not a save situation
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus the foggy glasses
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone needs to teach him about vaseline.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for clearing that up…whew
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side it is the bottom part of the order.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
two words
paul bako
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean lefties
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Rock
but shut up about the wins with blown saves stat
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Random Stetter stat
In 10 IP RHs have a .077 BA against him.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by Gagne
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when isn’t it with him? at least he didn’t load the bases
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess my standards for him aren’t too high
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall
They aren’t doing the cheer right.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if that was a mic on the field or he just was really really loud.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So do you use a pinch hitter here?
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I mean a non-Suppan pinch hitter.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is eerie how many extra inning games we've played
since going to >12 pitchers.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a plan
To wear the rest of the league’s pens down through attrition.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last night I was watching the Royals play
And there announcers were complaining about their manager’s hands being tied with 12 pitchers up. I just hook my head.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA:
“[Hanley] is an outstanding defender as well.”
If you’re a Brewer, yeah.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not even if you are a brewer
Maybe if you are a huntsville star. Actually, Escobar is playing short there. Better make that charleston.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually meant
he’s outstanding if you want to score runs against his defense.
and in charleston. he’d be good there too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he is being backed up by Gonzales
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed.
amazing.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 25, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Top of the order for the fish
I want Stetter up in case things gets dicey and the big lefties for the marlins come up.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m a big Stetter fan, but he does seem to give into nerves sometimes.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was an ugly full count pitch
I hope someone else is up
by ol Pete on Apr 25, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, this trend of extra-innings games is going to correct itself, right?
I’m waiting for the regression to the mean to kick in so we can go a month without putting exta innings on the pen…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 25, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It depends
Either our hitting would have to get better or our pitching worse.
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who do you want to see?
Turnblow? Riske, who’s given up runs his last two times out?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 25, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure
It’s being amped up because of the stupid people who boo EVERY SINGLE TIME his name is mentioned in the game. Seriously, the booing people wanted him back?
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Apr 26, 2008 12:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fielder's choice?
why is gamecenter calling it a fielder’s choice when nobody was out? what happened?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 25, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ went home
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't that be an infield single for Helms?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 25, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the wheels are coming off
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ball, ball, ball
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 25, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just sickening
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on Apr 25, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Marlins are so confident
They let the friggin’ pitcher bat
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 25, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
Comes through with a gritty single
by drezdn on Apr 25, 2008 10:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun swinging for the fences for some reason.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That sucked.
by dixieflatline on Apr 25, 2008 10:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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St. Louis
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91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
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83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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