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Game Thread #3: Brewers (2-0) at Cubs (0-2)

Dave 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

...had exactly one game over the past two years in which he had multiple extra-base hits (he had two doubles yesterday).

Hopefully this isn't like when Johnny Estrada walked on Opening Day last year.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 11:48 AM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 11:54 AM CDT reply actions  

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.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Lets break out the brooms

and sweep the hated Cubbies at Miller Park South

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 11:57 AM CDT 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.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 12:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Makes too much sense

Soriano makes a hell of a lot more sense than Ryan Theriot though.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

it is the d-backs though

not a very good offense

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

by dux2bux on Apr 3, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

On the plus side

Dusty will have him pitch 300 innings this year, so he won't be good that long.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 3, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 12:44 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Awww

My artwork doesn't look like it should....

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ahha

~~~~~~\
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~~~~~~/

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 12:51 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Ted Simmons

...sounds kind of like an alien.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Dempsy dumpster

walks Weeks to start the game!

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions  

TGJ

HOF?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

Can't watch the game

Did he swing at the first pitch or not even try running to first?

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh

That's much better than the other possibilities. (Or physically assaulting Ned Yost)

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES

That was amazing!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:28 PM CDT 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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Seriously

I think that's what you call setting the tone.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 3, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by dux2bux on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 3, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions  

The obligatory...

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Soto

What does soto expect standing in the middle of the baseline?

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 1:35 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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...

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Saltire on Apr 3, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets go Brewers!!!

Listen to that chant! Sweeeet....

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions  

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."

by DaleCoop14 on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

that's a nice start from Bush

I was expecting to suffer through a first inning run or two from him.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Bay View Brewer on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

that LETS GO BREWERS chant is louder today than it was yesterday..gotta be embarrasing in the first homestand of the year

by BrewerBlue87 on Apr 3, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by battlekow on Apr 3, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Weeks

Right now he has more runs than hits. His one hit: a home run.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Brauny strikes in Left

Easy ball well misplayed

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Braun Error Count

1

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

dammit

get your body in front of it u puss

by BrewerBlue87 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

true

but he spun around 2 times.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wind: From the E at 9 mph

Winds blowing in from right field...

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

I think

April 19thish... As far as I know, he's pitching today or tomorrow for Nashville.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 1:57 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™

by Bay View Brewer on Apr 3, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

note to self

When Bush makes it through the first, don't breathe that sigh of relief yet!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

2-1 HR

I'm calling it...come on Prince...

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I meant next at bat

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

How long do we live with Hall's offense?

I don't think we can blame this on position switches anymore

by brew82 on Apr 3, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Its only game 3...

at least a month...

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by warwick5s on Apr 3, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

You see a lot worse at second base on double plays.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Me 2

He already scares me more than any other Cubs hitter

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by magoo on Apr 3, 2008 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

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  

He looks like Bush

this is same ol', same ol'...

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gagnian?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:29 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

If we had Vargas....

I'd recommend brining him in right now

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney 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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Hah

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

whiff

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:31 PM CDT reply actions  

nice!

would pinella pull a squeeze here?

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would you call that

a "thank you Pie"

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I will eat cat poop...

if bush gets out of this with no runs.

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Link didn't work...

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

3rd try

Cat Poop

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

spoke too soon, bro

sori-tron-o's gonna choke

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

to me

a lot of those were close. I looked at gameday and they showed them as being in Indiana.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

wasn't bush's problem last year

that he threw *too many* strikes?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe the reason

he didn't throw his other "two pitches" before was that he couldn't throw em for strikes.

by magoo on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

there's gotta be more to the story

of why Yost or Melvin or Maddux are infatuated with that guy.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

and he can't keep the ball down either!!!

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

honestly?

bush seems to just lose confidence

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

whew

I'm ok with 1 run there

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Bush

I'd imagine that they'd keep him for long relief over McClung... But I could be wrong about that.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think

Bush might have an option, though, whereas Son of Clung doesn't.

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Save the bullpen

Its game 3...lets keep our bullpen fresh

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by magoo on Apr 3, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

he's been crazy

to start the season. Throwing out aramis yesterday was sweet. And the doubles as well.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

No

because I agree with it

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

yea not really his fault Dave Bush is shaky.....yet.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

it could be Vargas or Narv-uh-something pitching today.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by magoo on Apr 3, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

FSN camerawork bites

can we see a replay of that play at third? Why not?

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:50 PM CDT 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

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Now if only Hall would've just gotten in front of that ball he missed....

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions  

The ball hit a baby?

The Cubs truly are evil

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

McClung time?

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions  

yusssssssss

that was a huge stop

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm watching WGN

the camera work is much better

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

why didn't I think of that

sometimes the obvious is the toughest

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

they do seem to have slightly less annoying announcers. even if they are cubs announcers.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

crazy me

I like ours and theirs...

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

5 innings, 4 runs

man, this *does* feel like Vargas.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

God

just hearing that makes me shiver (not to mention that its true)

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by magoo on Apr 3, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions  

six innings and 91 pitches for Dempster

so probably one more inning, then Marmol and Wood at the end.

My guess...

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Gwynn injured?

For those of us, just gamedaying it, can anybody provide any information why Kapler is replacing Gwynn?

by keephopealive on Apr 3, 2008 3:04 PM CDT 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm wrong

Dempster is out. Don't know who will pitch next.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

the slow hook i striking again

i feel a yosting coming on

I'll warm up with you anytime

by ufoboy90 on Apr 3, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Q'Pla!

Battle with Honor, Son of Clung.

by Matt L on Apr 3, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Good riddance!

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Good ol' final year for Davey Bush.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

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!

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Klingon!!!!!!!!!

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

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

Bush makes it hard to support him, doesn't he?

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions  

We look awful...

I thought this game was over when weeks ran over Soto in the 1st

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

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

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.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Second or third

most expensive bullpen? money well spent....

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

This is a Yosting

Leaving Bush in through trouble, double switching to bring in the worst hitter on the bench.

by Kyle Lobner on Apr 3, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Counsell

He basically won the first game for us and he's been hitting the crap out of the ball. Hall looks awful at the plate today.

by brewfan2 on Apr 3, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bush shouldn't have started

I know I'm not in the majority, but wouldn't a painful win be better than watching Bush?

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

Not sure

about him not starting but letting him go 6 is just painful.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

What would you do instead?

Pull out Bush in the 4th or 5th then what?

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

let McKlunk suck up a few innings? I personally don't expect much of him to begin with.

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

McClung v. Bush

it is sort of a "rock and a hard place situation" huh?

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:25 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.

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

Right you are

Our offense can put up some numbers and their bullpen stinks

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm back to FSN

for good luck

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by nmc on Apr 3, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

completely off topic

i just got an order from a customer in glendale. that's a good sign, right?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

depends on what you are selling

Glendale is a sweet place to grow up

by Hyatt on Apr 3, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

well...

I suppose selling anything to anyone anywhere is a good thing.

by Hyatt on Apr 3, 2008 3:28 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.

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

leadoff hitter 2

keep it going kendall

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

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

And this year we don't have Villanueva in the bullpen either. Though I like the idea of him in the rotation much better

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:33 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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!!!

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

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

I put the o/u at the 8th...

just before they put in wood to blow it.

by Hyatt on Apr 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

kendall's batting average

now under .500. I guess it had to happen eventually.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

signature

So funny its goin in til I figure out something better.

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

McClung

just struck out Sulu

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Fukudome

Had never seen a red haired giant before. He was in awe.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 3:37 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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Time

If only I had more

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

It's not

(keeping my fingers crossed)

by keephopealive on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Top of the Order

Come on Crew! Get some runs

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, Marmol is in for a second inning

use him up. The ump sure likes him. Lots of love with that strike zone.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Michael M on Apr 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

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?

by Hyatt on Apr 3, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Lets keep it going

Kapler at least has to get him over

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:42 PM CDT 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

by Michael M on Apr 3, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by Michael M on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bring Up Katin

Braun needs the company*

*Not really serious about bring up Katin

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

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  

woooo

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:44 PM CDT 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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

really what's the point?

it seems like Melvin doing him a personal favor to me.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Braun's Due

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 3, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Yea and...

the Cubs fans are close to booing their best reliever

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

due

for a strikeout. sigh*

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder

if he is using a balt and suspenders to hold up those pants!

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Turbo warming up!

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

by 80badger on Apr 3, 2008 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Michael M on Apr 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Quotes

Theyre trying help out Yahoo Sports with a game summary.

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

we got 3 off wood in game 1. can we do it again?

assuming we can hold them in this inning

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Grrrr

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a horrible image

"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 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

He does like the double-switch so far, huh?

Maybe we need to not have the lineup end an inning anywhere near Braun...

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

BTW...

does Turnbow have a chin right now?

by Hyatt on Apr 3, 2008 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Hit the first batter

off to a good start

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall

Detached retina perhaps?

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

rim shot*

thank you, thank you. try the veal.

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

dbow is standing up for kendall

"that stolen base is meaningless if I walk the next guy"

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

nice

"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 3, 2008 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

LOL!

wouldn't put it past him

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!

by jacob on Apr 3, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

I like

When a pinch hitter reaches base and is pulled for a pinch runner. Nothing like using most of the bench at once.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I mean the lefty came in to face the lefty PH

I'm tired...

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by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by zsxander567 on Apr 3, 2008 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by Michael M on Apr 3, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully

Sheets, Parra, and Villanueva are prepared to pitch plenty of complete games this year.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

wow

bow is already in midseason form...making us sweat through the entire inning.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:05 PM CDT 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.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope so

but it depends on your definition of good

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions  

counsell!

still BAing and OBPing 1.000

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Good for him...

or good in comparison to a major league pitcher

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Gotta swing

:(

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

that was a gift

really, shifting strike zone throughout the game.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least we took the series

I'm happy..

"My plan is my plan," Yost said.

by TAPmoney on Apr 3, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 3, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

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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by TheJay on Apr 3, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions  

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.

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dale Suh-wain shoveling

Bushy didn't have the feel for his pitches today

by ol Pete on Apr 3, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Can't Complain Too Much

We're still in first place (though now tied)...

Though I'm starting to worry about right handed pitchers.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions  

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 :)

by verno329 on Apr 3, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Sadly

All these 162-0 Brewers shirts are going to go to waste.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe

I can make some slight changes in the logo and try to sell them to Royals or Nationals fans.

by drezdn on Apr 3, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

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!"

by roguejim on Apr 3, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions  

well said

It will be nice to have Gallardo and Cameron for future Cubs battles.

by molitorfan on Apr 3, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

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