Game Thread #3: Brewers (2-0) at Cubs (0-2)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 11:32 AM CDT
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PrintDave Bush versus Ryan Dempster. Feel free to post the lineups when you see them.
While I have the floor, I thought I'd mention a few things about the new site. As most of you have noticed, one of the highlights is the live comment updating--you don't have to hit "refresh" to see new comments. Makes the whole thing much more addictive.
There are two new things that I don't see a lot of people using:
- Recommend a story/fanpost/comment/whatever. If you like something, you think it's funny, whatever--if you want to make it easier for other people to find it, recommend it. For comments, click on the "actions" link, and then click "recommend." If 4 people recommend a fanpost, it gets moved up in the "recommended FanPost" area, and if 4 people recommend a comment, it gets highlighted.
- FanShots. If you scroll down a ways on the right sidebar, you'll see these. At this point, most of them are photos, but they don't have to be. FanShots can be photos, videos, links, whatever. One big advantage there is if you want to tell everybody about a story but don't want to write up a FanPost (like a diary) about it, you can just make a FanShot, give it a headline, and that's that. Here's an example. You can recommend and comment on FanShots just like stories or FanPosts.
Finally, along with recommending, you also have the power to "flag" comments, FanPosts, and FanShots. If you see something that's inappropriate, flag it, and if it gets a flag from another person or two, it'll be pulled. Nothing has been flagged so far in the young life of this site, and it would be great if nothing ever had to be.
The game starts at 1:20 at Miller Park South. Go Brewers!
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Jason Kendall
I wanted to recommend this
But your link to the example FanShot doesn't work, so it just didn't feel right. It's hard to get used to not having to stretch out a short news article into a FanPost.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
and, it's fixed
not having to write my own HTML is nice, but I've always sucked as using wysiwyg editors.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
If I understand it right
The FanPosts are the former diaries, right? If you have something to say, into the FanPosts it goes.
The FanShots, though, are things you find on the Intertubes that you want to share but that isn't worth a diary. A video of Braun beating the throw home from yesterday's game, a Neddy Ballgame quote, a picture of Corey Hart shaving --- pretty much anything that has a "hey, look what I found!" quality to it --- is a FanShot.
Is that it? I'm a little fuzzy on the distinction.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Here's a FanShot-worthy clip
Jeff Brantley making a complete ass out of himself immediately prior to Edwin Encarnacion's walk-off last night.
He's extremely quick and good.
I absolutely love the fact that the very last thing he says 2 seconds before the home run...
... is "this guy is not a clutch player. He's not a clutch player."
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
basically, yes
though you can put a little more in a fanshot.
since you have 'keys', the character minimum doesn't apply to you, but fanshots are more or less anything that wouldn't get to the character minimum -- you might have a clever remark about something, but nothing substantive. ("you" here is in the abstract; I can't imagine *you* making a clever remark without something substantive behind it.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Lineup
Brewers
2B Rickie Weeks
CF Tony Gwynn Jr.
1B Prince Fielder
LF Ryan Braun
3B Bill Hall
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Dave Bush
C Jason Kendall
Cubs
LF Alfonso Soriano
SS Ryan Theriot
1B Derrek Lee
3B Aramis Ramirez
RF Kosuke Fukudome
2B Mark DeRosa
C Geovany Soto
CF Felix Pie
RHP Ryan Dempster
Unfortunately, if the Cubs win today, they'll be stuck with at least a week of Soriano batting leadoff. Why didn't they try putting Fukudome there? At least he's been getting on base.
Makes too much sense
Soriano makes a hell of a lot more sense than Ryan Theriot though.
He's extremely quick and good.
Johnny Cueto
Im watching this kid pitch against the diamondbacks, and all i can say is...oh,oh.
He's only pitched 4 innings, but 0 hits, 0 runs, 7 k's.
He looks like the real deal and he'll just be another pitcher we have to face a lot this year.
it is the d-backs though
not a very good offense
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Good enough to get pretty far in the playoffs
Their pitching is what got them there, but they have a lot of good young hitters like the brewers.
Evev though he is a Red
I have to admit I am a big fan of Cueto. I think he is going to be a stud. And I don't see him being ruined by Dusty, either.
(And, no, I don't have him on any fantasy teams. I wish I did 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."
Ned Yost on Twitter
Someone signed up for twitter a month or two ago as Ned Yost. The best comment so far came after Soto hit a solo homerun.
Sweeeeeeeeeeep!!!!
Let's start off the season with a bang...break out your brooms:
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"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
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"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Nice
Are we giving them a candelabra as a "thank you for letting us win" present?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I'd prefer....
sending them a truckload of our finest Wisconsin cow poop...with a note that says "you stink"
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
my first post on the new site is....
Go Brewers!!
Lou
WGN just showed a pregame interview with Big Lou regarding his Soriano move to leadoff. Looks like Lou has started hitting the bottle a bit early this season!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Dempsy dumpster
walks Weeks to start the game!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Yes
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."
Nah.
You have to sustain this kind of production for at least 4 games before you make the HOF.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions
That was one awesome
Body block Weeks just laid on Soto. Watch out WWF!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Ugh
I can't follow this game thread today... my MLB.TV is delayed big time!
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Can't watch the game.
Are they booing yet?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
i hear some good ones after weeks was walked
"They're trying to make me the escape goat"-Michael Scott
Just now got the KO
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."
he's a rookie
I guess he's learning some hard lessons. Yesterday, he blew that throw and today he's going to make ESPN... and not in a good way.
I love the huntsville player in the background
he looks like every generic double-A player, ever.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate...
how the cubs fans overreact to ever single fly ball. I think they just start yelling as soon as the bat hits the ball.
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
always a good gauge of how serious of fans they are
it's particularly bad at yankee stadium, where the idiot : hardcore fan ratio is very high.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting...
I think we need an analysis based on that assumption. Where's TheJay?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
i'm about as hardcore as a stathead comes
but I trust my eyes and ears on that one. I've been to games in 28 of the 30 big league cities, and I think the fans at Yankee Stadium, outside of the bleachers anyway, are by far the worst in this regard.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
on some Cubs blog
I read a guy complaining about other Cubs fans, particularly one who was yelling at Wood to throw the ball underhand so he could get better velocity...
ha!
another plastic cup for that guy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
For those without TV access
You can go onto MLB Gameday for this game and a link comes up allowing you to see about 45sec of video of the scoring play
Lets go Brewers!!!
Listen to that chant! Sweeeet....
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Looks like
at least a few more innings of never trailing the whole season
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."
that's a nice start from Bush
I was expecting to suffer through a first inning run or two from him.
Also, cheese.
Retaliation noted
Over at gross BCB, the pregame talk was about Yost retaliating with some beanballs today. I guess Rickie did all that needed to be done on that count. The other theory over there is that the Brewers are mad about last year and came into this series more intent on winning.
Whatever you gotta tell yourself to get through the day, kids.
Nice movement on some of those Bushie pitches so far. Let's get some more here.
if there was a filter
that would eliminate all the posts related to the lineup and how Prince is fat, that blog would go down to about half.
wow
that LETS GO BREWERS chant is louder today than it was yesterday..gotta be embarrasing in the first homestand of the year
the Brewer turnout
Compared to the five brewers/cubs games I went to last year, I think yesterday's Brewers fan turnout was the biggest I've personally seen at MPS. It was great towards the end when it was 50/50...
...reminded me of a Cubs/Brewer game at Miller Park Regular.
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
He hit a bloop double down the LF line
Then Fielder hit a sac fly to RF and Weeks absolutely KO'd Soto, who was standing in the baseline, allowing Gwynn to score.
He's extremely quick and good.
Rickie ties Pauly
In the first inning Rickie tied Molitor for 16 consecutive games scoring a run. Tied a brewers record. Not sure if this is accurate, but I think the major league record is 18, set by kenny lofton in 2000 and Red Rolfe in 1939.
Cubs Rotation
What does everyone think about the Cubs rotation? All preseason I've been wondering how everyone is picking them to win the World Series with the rotation they got. They have 3 pitchers and then a bunch of question marks. One injury to their top three and they have issues. Lilly shouldn't be as good this year since the National League has seen him now. Sure, ours has a lot of question marks too, but I feel that are rotation is much stronger throughout and gets no respect. However, I'm happy everyone is wondering whats wrong with the Cubs rather talking about the Brewers...
Zambrano
Lillly
Hill
Dempster????
Marquis???
Marshall???
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Brauny strikes in Left
Easy ball well misplayed
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Braun Error Count
1
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I meant: Braun Misplay Count
1
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
He's like a natural out there
He's gonna win some gold gloves
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 3, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions
he looked good....
to me. He didn't panic and ended up in great position to make the catch. That wasn't an easy catch...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Wind: From the E at 9 mph
Winds blowing in from right field...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I think that no weather report
does justice to Miller Park South in April
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Birds, bees, shirt sleeves ...
Like the first Robin of spring, we have a sign the seasons are changing. Baseball is definitely back because we are witnessing the return of The Dave Bush Inning™
note to self
When Bush makes it through the first, don't breathe that sigh of relief yet!
Also, cheese.
Probably not
he walked a-ram to start the inning, Fukudome hit a one hopper of the wall, Soto cranked one to center that the wind kept in.
probably
it is a pretty big story if Yost sticks with it.
(also a huge credit to Yost if he sticks with it.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs fans, in the aggregate, aren't known for their balanced view of visiting teams' players
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions
They boo everything...
booooooooooooooooooo
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
2-1 HR
I'm calling it...come on Prince...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I meant next at bat
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Who was the last Brewer to steal home?
My guess is Hall was the last to steal home...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Ol' Lasik
Something tells me it's a trick question and they're going to say Kendall did it when he was with Pittsburgh. It's either that or Kapler.
by Bay View Brewer on Apr 3, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Yay...I'm 3-3 so far
I doubt I'll keep this pace
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
How long do we live with Hall's offense?
I don't think we can blame this on position switches anymore
Its only game 3...
at least a month...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Do they move JJ to 3B and bring up Escobar?
I think either JJ or Hall are made expendable by Escobar...if not this year then next.
dumb thing to get worked up about
One spot in the lineup means about zero in terms of team success.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I mentioned this another time
I have hart on my fantasy baseball team and want more rbi's. Im selfish in my reasoning.
at least hart made him work for it...
not that dempster is any great shakes, but it seems like a good thing if we can get to the pen early enough so that we see more than just marmol.
Also, cheese.
Not really, but
when Hardy flied out, did you see Fukudome drop the ball? It was when he was taking it out of his glove.
Clearly we should play this game under protest.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I was thinking that too....
Doesn't he have to pull it out cleanly for it to be a catch?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I don't know about you guys,
but if Fukudome decides this USA thing isn't for him, I'll be ok with that.
Also, cheese.
Me 2
He already scares me more than any other Cubs hitter
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
speaking of which
Piniella had better hurry up if he's going to hit somebody twice today.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Yost probably called that one in...
He has to stick up for his players...
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Bush
is looking positively Vargasian (new word?) today. Not on the attack at all. And while I'm typing this, he f-ing hits DeRosa. Wonderful.
It's Vasgerian
he used to be an announcer in milwaukee. :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I love Cubs fans...
they are booing Bush for trying to load up the bases without any outs???
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
If we had Vargas....
I'd recommend brining him in right now
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I've already said bad things about Bush, right?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
Bush pitches
30 balls 32 strikes
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Would you call that
a "thank you Pie"
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
if lou piniella were casey stengel
he'd pinch hit right here. wouldn't be too crazy ... bring in lieber for a few innings and it comes out in the wash.
Also, cheese.
pssst
the bases are full. let's not walk him.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
If the strike zone
is so damn big why can't Bush hit it????
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
maybe the reason
he didn't throw his other "two pitches" before was that he couldn't throw em for strikes.
Bush's problem
I thought in Toronto, he didn't throw enough. for the Brewers, he's thrown too many. I think Bush's problem is that he's just not very good.
by keephopealive on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
tapmoney might have had to eat cat poop.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I was ready
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
whew
I'm ok with 1 run there
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Are we sure
that it's going to be Villanueva or Parra who gets sent down when Gallardo's back?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Bush
I'd imagine that they'd keep him for long relief over McClung... But I could be wrong about that.
can we at least
cut our loses right now and get him the heck out, just get him ready for his next outing and move on here.
Save the bullpen
Its game 3...lets keep our bullpen fresh
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I am sure he will
redeem himself here. Really he will!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
wtf is the point of a long man...
if you don't bring him in right now? Coulda used the ab, and Bush ain't got it today.
I think
Son of Clung and Turnbow have yet to pitch this season. Of course, there's no reason to think we'll need to go to the pen today.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Kendall!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
he's been crazy
to start the season. Throwing out aramis yesterday was sweet. And the doubles as well.
Could we
consider this the first official Yosting of the 2008 season?????
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
nah...
didn't have enough to do with grit or bad platooning. There's actually a reasonable argument for this one, and thus, no yosting. I personally reserve that for the indefensible moves.
Early season grace for Yost????
is this really the BCB I have come to know and love? Me thinks we are growing soft!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
maybe I am growing soft, but
kendall at #9 is really impressive. as long he sticks with that, i'm cutting him more slack.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, and
as long as the Brewers winning percentage is 1.000, I'm cutting him some slack, too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
3B
well, hall had that nice charge last inning (tough throw, braun's weakness) and then had that rocket deep in the hole... i wouldn't trust braun with either of those plays.
ps bush blows
I'll warm up with you anytime
thank god we braun isn't at 3b
the cubs would have had at least one more baserunner today
I'll warm up with you anytime
The ball hit a baby?
The Cubs truly are evil
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I'm watching WGN
the camera work is much better
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Making Dempster look like a real pitcher!!
outside Kendall nobody is looking that positive at the plate
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
at least Billy didn't strike out...
maybe Kendall can give him the number of his Lasik guy, the last season plus he's been absolutely painful to watch up there.
six innings and 91 pitches for Dempster
so probably one more inning, then Marmol and Wood at the end.
My guess...
Gwynn injured?
For those of us, just gamedaying it, can anybody provide any information why Kapler is replacing Gwynn?
Tight left hamstring
is what WGN just said
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
just when he was batting .571!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
marmol eh
I'll be happy to see him come in next inning rather the 8th or 9th
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
important appearance for the big Scotsman
with the guillotine looming over one more Brewer's pitcher, and Bush with the mysterious force field defense, look good Seth!
Klingon!!!!!!!!!
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
We look awful...
I thought this game was over when weeks ran over Soto in the 1st
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
We were spoiled in the first 2 games
This game has answered some more questions. Kendall can't throw guys out. Prince needs to eat meat. Braun isn't very good in left.
This is a Yosting
Leaving Bush in through trouble, double switching to bring in the worst hitter on the bench.
Bush shouldn't have started
I know I'm not in the majority, but wouldn't a painful win be better than watching Bush?
What would you do instead?
Pull out Bush in the 4th or 5th then what?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
do you think letting mcclung pitch 2 or 3 innings
would have had a better outcome? You can hardly count on McClung to hold them scoreless.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
right
that's the problem with long men. the long man is usually the guy who *didn't* get a spot in the rotation, so it's hard to say they are an improvement over any starter, unless it's a truly horrendous day for the starter.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bingo.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
it ain't over yet, folks
four runs, three innings, brewers offense, cubs bullpen ... not by a long shot.
Also, cheese.
I'm back to FSN
for good luck
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I think
...all Dave Bush has to do to get back on track is to have a completely hairless head (like in '06). He drew his power from the sheen.
My non-embarrassing thoughts on the Brewers:
Two Fisted Slopper
completely off topic
i just got an order from a customer in glendale. that's a good sign, right?
Also, cheese.
I know some cops who would disagree... :)
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
unquestionably true
and that's my general belief. i was just hoping it had some bearing on the brewers coming back :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
3 leadoff hitters in a row
get it going counsell
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
leadoff hitter 2
keep it going kendall
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
A couple of the talking radio heads I've heard
lately seem to be operating off the assumption that it will be Bush that gets hooked from the rotation when Gallardo's ready, though I wasn't so sure. Bush would appear, on the surface at least, to be a more logical option than McClung for long relief.
As for today, I can't say whether he should have been hooked or not, but if Bush can't go 6 innings then he can't stay in the rotation. We tried that last year (with more than just Bush) and the Pen wilted in the 2nd half. It seems to me that in his first start of the year leaving him out there for the 6th would make some sense, particularly if you've got a decision to make regarding the rotation in the next couple of weeks.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
i'm not doing too well with predictions
but one of Bush's problems is giving up runs in the first.
Personally, I like McClung much better than Bush, but you're right about going longer into the game. Of course, the argument will be that he had a bad game and the defense booted a couple balls as well.
Which radio guys said that?
Time for some veteran leadership!!!
Kendall and Counsell need to grab Prince after the game and stop by Carson's Ribs on the way home. Get Prince 4 or 5 racks and get him back on track!!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
that would be hilarious
"Prince, this is an intervention."
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
A gritty, gutsy intervention!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
I'm thinking more like...
a forced cold shower where you force hamburgers into him instead of coffee.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions
mmmm.... ham......
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
don't forget my signature.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
I can see it
"Venison isn't meat. It's like alfalfa, just tastier."
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
this is starting to remind me of a Homer Simpson dream sequence....
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
tough pitch to take, good eye.
4 runs in 2 innings is doable.
I've always thought Bush would be best served as a long reliever. He's pitched in relief before, he's started before, and, most importantly, he isn't very good.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
there's a joke in there dying to come out
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I was wondering if
anyone was going to take that off the tee!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
So
Anyone want to place bets on how long it takes a Bizarro BCB poster to come here and explain how much the Brewers such.
Crap
the LASIK is wearing off.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
that's the problem with medical solutions
you have to keep upping the dosage to get the same effect.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
what's our overall performance against RHPs not named Kerry so far?
Prince needs to come through against righty starters on a regular basis now that Jinxie is gone and Counsell isn't (we hope) going to be getting starts.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
McClung to Fukudome
"You have no honor!"
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
signature
So funny its goin in til I figure out something better.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
McClung
just struck out Sulu
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
and that's why matt murton is in Triple-A
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Off Topic (New York City)
Jeff, I had no idea you lived in NYC (oops) until I read your profile at that gmat link. I'm thinking about taking a job a NYC Parks...where should a college grad like myself go if I end up out there. The office is in Flushing Meadows Park. I was out in NYC a couple weeks ago, but I didn't explore Queens much so I have no idea about that area. Williamsburg?
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
I actually know a number of people who work
or have worked for parks. Mostly historians.
Williamsburg probably isn't a very good option if you want to be close to Flushing Meadows ... decent neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity are Forest Hills and Rego Park. I live in Astoria, which is very convenient to the city, but not the best commute out to flushing. If you are planning on using the subway for commuting, I would look at neighborhoods on the 7 train, maybe Long Island City and Sunnyside.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Landscape Architect
I definitely plan on using the subway for commuting since I'll be selling my car to pay for the cost of moving & rental deposit. I want a neighborhood that is affordable, has plenty of stuff to walk to, & and has a good group of people my age. I guess I may be too demanding. Thanks for the tips.
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
actually, you're well set for that
LIC or Sunnyside both fit those bills, though "affordable" might be a little different to you than to me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
<1300 a month?
I won't be making much to start. I'll probably end up rooming with some bum.
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
that you can definitely manage
in those neighborhoods, you can probably get a 1-bedroom on your own for that. maybe not the best 1 bedroom, but a 1 bedroom nonetheless.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
TAPmoney needs
to start a Brewers blog. :)
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Vargas
Just wondering, why hasn't Vargas been picked up by someone yet? Is it a waiver wire thing, or is it likely that he's just in negotiations?
How is it possible
that we go to Wrigley for three games and only have 1 home run.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
wow, Marmol is in for a second inning
use him up. The ump sure likes him. Lots of love with that strike zone.
i was thinking the same thing
he's getting a large strike zone
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
OFF TOPIC AGAIN
isn't tonight Opening Day for the Minors teams? If so, can we expect the same great coverage we got last year?
ral-ly ral-ly
wait...Kapler? That's the best we can do?
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
we're running out of center fielders.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
if gwynn goes on the dl
who would be called up?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Looking at nashvilles roster
Maybe Lance Nix?
It would probably be rushing Hernan Iribarren...
I'm not sure if either of them have experience in Center.
ah i forgot about nix
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Hart
Can always shift over Corey on a short-term basis at least.
by kingcharlesxii on Apr 3, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Kapler
Didnt he play yesterday? We couldn't give Gross a shot?
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
I think the decision has been made
that Gross is not a center fielder.
I don't know if that's fair or not, but that seems to be the situation.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ugh
That was ugly.
I was OK with the idea of Kapler back in sprint training, if only for the Welcome Back, Kotter! references. Now that the season is underway...I'm less amused.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Braun's Due
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Yea and...
the Cubs fans are close to booing their best reliever
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
Send Fielder!
sorry, I couldn't resist
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Turbo warming up!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
some loud
"brewers suck" chants from the crowd
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
they just drip class, don't they
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Making up for yesterday I guess
Y'know, when they abandoned the park to the "go brew crew" crowd.
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Quotes
Theyre trying help out Yahoo Sports with a game summary.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
Gross
You're a sub. When the pitcher throws inside last in the game, you don't get out of the way.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
what a horrible image
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
He does like the double-switch so far, huh?
Maybe we need to not have the lineup end an inning anywhere near Braun...
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Yowch
is it me, or are all of Kendall's throws bouncing 10 feet before the bag?
THAT can't be good.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I hate when that happens
especially when you don't have any duct tape handy.
(tear duct tape, that is)
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
dbow is standing up for kendall
"that stolen base is meaningless if I walk the next guy"
Also, cheese.
reliever rankings by gmLI
leverage index when entering the game. (from fangraphs)
1. riske 2.08
2. mota 1.81
3. torres 1.37
4. gagne 0.96
5. mcclung 0.40
6. turnbow 0.10
1 is average.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
I like
When a pinch hitter reaches base and is pulled for a pinch runner. Nothing like using most of the bench at once.
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if the pinch hitter was for a pitcher
who had come in in a double switch, you'd be in heaven!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Or
If it was a lefty who came in to face a lefty pitcher (who just entered) and then was pulled for a righty who reached base and then was replaced.
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I mean the lefty came in to face the lefty PH
I'm tired...
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wow.
I think I've just been out hypothetical-strategized.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Bullpen
Are they trying some sort of a No Strikeout method? Bold move.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
wow
i can't believe he got out of that with no runs scoring.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
or at least leave us with a lead
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
more than a few times
he would have come completely undone in a situation like that. I'm thinking he's going to be good this year.
Gotta swing
:(
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
At least we took the series
I'm happy..
"My plan is my plan," Yost said.
oh well
2 out of 3 at miller park south isn't bad. a nice start to the season, if not a nice start to my thursday night.
Also, cheese.
Get 'em tomorrow
The better 60% of the rotation faces one of the worst offenses in the league this weekend, can't help but be optimistic.
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indeed.
i just wrote up 5 questions for a giants blogger, so I had to take a good look at that team.
wow. they're old, they're expensive, and they suck.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
and I wouldn't be surprised by a sweep
but last year they weren't very good and won a lot of games. I remember some Texas Leaguers...
They're starting a lefty tomorrow, so that's good and Villy should be good.
That's what Ned says
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Can't Complain Too Much
We're still in first place (though now tied)...
Though I'm starting to worry about right handed pitchers.
I'm pleased overall
Taking 2 out of 3 in the enemy's backyard is a great way to start to the season. Hopefully we learned a few things (putting in Gagne and Turnbow is the same as putting in a can of gasoline and tossing in a match, for example) and can keep getting great production out of Counsell :)
haha
that is my favorite small-sample story of the year so far. The Royals sweeping the Tigers is just awesome.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially with no offense
With Hall, Hardy, and Hart each hitting under .200 after 3 games, and 1 home run for the team to boot, I'm happy with 2 out of 3 in Chicago, especially against the Cubs' best 3 pitchers.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
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