Game Thread #27: Brewers (15-11) at Cubs (16-10)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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Tonight at 7:05 CT, it's Jeff Suppan vs. Ryan Dempster. Both starters have overperformed so far, and both starters are going to face a good offense tonight.
Project-a-tron sees this as a very even matchup:
- Brewers: 5.5
- Cubs: 5.3
- Brewers WinExp: 47.5% (home field swings it back in the Cubs favor)
Go Brewers!
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keep mo going!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Win Probability
Brewers WinExp…
My Simulator: 46.56
Vegas: 41.67%
vr, Xeifrank
by Xeifrank on Apr 30, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fascinating
Thank you…
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Apr 30, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tom Hallion
Wasn’t he the umpire who took over for Crawford behind home plate last night? He’s back there again.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nauert?
I couldn’t remember if it was Paul Nauert or Hallion.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
good to see the same lineup 2 nights in a row. I guess even Ned knows how to ride the hot lineup
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That glove rotation move
is strange and I would think distracting.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA said <40,000 were at the game last night
It wasn’t sold out?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 pitches for Dempster
Lovely.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, they were ambushing the fastball
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silver Lining
Not striking out…yet
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Lee
crushes brewers pitching
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soup's xFIP is 4.43
Dempsters is 4.15
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh great
Another one Rickie almost got.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm completely done with Weeks
Sorry folks, I think this is all we’re gonna get.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he was running
the opposite way to the base. Not the easiest play
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true
But he keeps getting to balls and failing to even knock them down.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not just one thing
It’s all aspects of his game. I’m not seeing any consistent development.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His K% and BB/K have improved
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was running to second
but that is the wrong way to make the play. As the boys on ESPN pointed out his footwork was incorrect on the play. Basic stuff for a guy in the majors.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He went straight
to the bag to cover the running going. “straight” in the sense in that hge stepped directly towards 2B.
I am sure he has been taught to play the ball first. With a runner going and having to cover the bag a 2nd baseman should take his first steps towards the batter so that in case the ball is put in play (like here) he is moving to the ball and still in position to make the play. If the ball is not put in play he then slides to his right to cover the bag for the throw from Kendall. Looking from above the path to second would be in the shape of an “L” not a straight line.
If the ball is put in play to him, with the correct footwork as noted above, he is moving towards the ball and makes the play, probably a DP in this case.
His mistake was taking a series of steps directly towards the bag, leaving a hole and being unprepared to play the ball. You teach to play the ball first then cover the bag.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should have had Lee at second
Damn. Theriot somehow failed to score from second on a double.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Neat
Soup looks sharp tonight
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 30, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love watching a crafty vet like Soup carve up a high-powered offense
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs having Soup for dinner
How about an out?
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No Soup for us!
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, one Soup for us
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
two more years after this one
Is that right?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, unless fate intervenes
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The first out is always the hardest
Uh…right?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he had a good reach
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Lloyd Braun Flying Circus Act
coming soon to your town
by sheeter on Apr 30, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can we use a mulligan?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm... 25 pitches per out
He should be gone by the second.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weather
I guess the temperature being 10-15 degrees warmer really started the Cubs’ bats
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On the bright side
Huntsville just took a 2-0 lead on Jacob McGee.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huntsville
is having Biscuits for dinner. Much better than soup.
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obligatory shot of Mark Cuban
I couldn’t handle him in MP with Cubroaches.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dempster
Should be taking notes…this is how you are supposed to pitch.
by UWbrewball on Apr 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh awesome
I think I’ll take a nap.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This game got ugly fast
Sigh…
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WHYDFML?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Did somebody forget to warm up Soup?
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by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thats dave bush weaing a soup costume
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Sheets
forgot to give back the grit that Soup borrowed him last night.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ERA 162.00
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who says
the economy is bad?
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuts it in half with one pitch!
What a master!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welp
Time for Suppan to bite the bullet & put in a long outing in a blowout a la Greg Maddux.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 30, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
at this point Yost needs to tell him this is his game and he needs to eat some of these innings…and hopefully limit any more damage.
Who knows, maybe last night was the awakening party for the offense.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell Yost to lace those innings with cyanide
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost
Better not bring in Seth
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
might as well...couldn't be worse right now
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Soup might as well walk the next two hitters and see if makes Dempster tired/cold standing out on the bases
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i want to puke
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which way offense - quick poll
Everyone tries to hit a 5-run solo HR, or they chip away?
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this is the type of game
Hall loves hitting home runs in.
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
chip away
problem is they gotta hit the Dempster. Start bunting like crazy.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Start right here with a Prince bunt for a hit
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooooh
Fielder leads the league in sac flies. Lovely.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts of a post-diabetes Willie Mays Hayes
Don’t ask me why
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be fun
Get a couple runners on and have Suppan come up to bat and let the talk of Yostings begin.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be hard for Yost to wrest credit for this game away from Soup
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If there's one thing Yost can do
It’s get credit for a loss no matter what.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ned, you sound a little bitter
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could be a funny series
Blowout loss today, close win tomorrow maybe?
Outscored in the series, but win it?
Clutching for anything at this point.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get a couple runs back here
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think Prince picks that throw?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Bill's right, Hardy taking it hard the other way is a good sign
There’s always that…
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This game...
...could be our reverse Cordero game. At least I can hope.
by UWbrewball on Apr 30, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turnbow
How many batters will he walk in his inevitable appearance tonight?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna be daring and say one
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’ll put the Over/Under at 1.5.
Place your bets, gentlemen.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it depends
if it’s still a blowout then it’s none
If the Crew has crept back into it, then 2 or 3
by sheeter on Apr 30, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope?
Maybe this’ll turn out close like the game in which Suppan was shelled last year.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That era is dropping like a rock
Dropped in molasses.
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glass half full
It would be a devastating loss for our IL friends if the Crew came back.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's true
I say don’t burn out the bullpen. Either Suppan gets it together enough or go with the Klingon for about 6 innings and see what happens. Isn’t that why he is in there? Why is he in there?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Play for the series. Already won 1, so the worst case is losing 1 game only in the standings.
Road head to head, sweep is the major avoidance in a case like this.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about road head?
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppan
loves to start off the count 3-0. That way, he tricks the batter into taking a strike.
by UWbrewball on Apr 30, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was strike 2 on Cameron
Veteranus gifiticus?
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday shows it at the belt
which isn’t a strike for must umps
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Braun
make it a ballgame.
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on braun!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Cameron
Pads the “going from first to third on a single” stats.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was done having kids
But now I have to have one and name him/her Cameron
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Read my signature
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm a fan of it
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now's the time for the five run homer
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by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch please
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
crap
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what was that?
No, seriously. FSN decided to show Soup the whole play
by sheeter on Apr 30, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fukudome
Gaack – wouldn’t the ball have japanese on it, rather than english?
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by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's official
I hate Suppan
(not for real – guy’s awesome with the charities)
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hah hah
Ned to Lloyd: “Just play at the wall- that’s where they’re all going…”
by sheeter on Apr 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well.
I go out to run errands for an hour and come back to discover this suckiness. Thought we might get another good start from Suppan before things went south, since it’s still April and all.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His fairy tale only lasts till sunset...
not midnight.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suckiest suck that ever sucked whilst sucking
Or just one game.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any chance we can swap
Bush’s stats with Suppan’s?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush is down in Nashville thinking
hell, I could give up 7 runs in 3 innings.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just wondering if Suppan has options
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't resist
He could tend bar and cook in his LA restaurant.
Or face the Mets in the playoffs again.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't we just put him on ice
until someone else gets the crew to the p-offs?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
We just need to clone Sheets and Gallardo.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Overbay Trade
Just cuz I’m pissed:
Gross – TB
Bush – #6, AAAA
Jackson – ahem…
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. You can't hit on them all, I guess. Melvin's done pretty well on most of them.
Though Bush will be back…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look - another base runner...
At least more air time for EA isn’t bad.
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Using a guy like Shouse allows Ned to pinch-hit for the pitcher’s spot next inning and then use a long reliever without taking out any of the other starters. Powell’s theory, anyway.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but if you ask me he should have pulled him before the inning started. He waited too long.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a six-run deficit
You’re very unlikely to come back anyway, so why use more relievers than you have to?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung should have been in at 6-1 or 7-1
Shouse should never have been used.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then you'd have to use another reliever later
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
At least Hall booting it keeps the double play in order, something a Braun throw-away wouldn’t have
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by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN
Glad the whole country is watching this game.
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh that's right
Nice. Cuban’s going to have to buy high for sure now.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, exactly
This is the first Brewers game I’ve gotten to watch all season out here in Virginia. Great….
by balldeagle on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
same here
I’m in Alexandria…
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say we let Suppan throw his arm off.
No sense running through the whole pen on what appears to be a lost cause.
Barring a fairly dramatic comeback in the next inning or so, I’d put the odds of T-Bow getting some work in at about 90% tonight.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta just hit a three-run bomb
So there’s that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo!
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are running over
to Montgomery this weekend to see Huntsville play the Biscuits! Ssould be a blast.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 30, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch out for Big Mo
He might frighten children, I think.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd think a team with an anthropomorphic biscuit as a logo would have as a mascot, oh I don't know...an anthropomorphic biscuit?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TSSpeed Camp, about your avatar...
I got nothing against it, and I know you’re proud of your family. But what if you’re tempted to say something not-so-nice? Then everybody looks at your wife. There are a lot of whackos out there ya know (just check out BleedCubbieBlue…)
by balldeagle on Apr 30, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
That thought occured to me last night. I’m going to lose it sometime tonight. Though I think I’m generally pretty well behaved on the threads (ecept for the not-so-funny jokes).
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, there's no time like the present.
It’s not like the game is any fun to watch.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shouse
So much for that preventing inherited runners from scoring thing.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No chance.
Barring a fist-fight with a player or something along those lines. Melvin loves the guy.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm one of the few who isn't massively pro- nor anti-Ned
But this could trigger shit.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he hasn't been fired yet
It won’t be because of one bad start by Jeff Suppan or using Shouse as a mop-up guy.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Why was Shouse facing a righty?
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by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unh
I turn around for two seconds and CHI goes up by 3 more?
Is their defense on ball tonight, or are we just sucking?
by kirbir on Apr 30, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for understanding
I don’t want to tell you the reason why I had to say something. I’ve got experience with whackos attacking my family.
by balldeagle on Apr 30, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oops
that was supposed to be in my reply thread to Speed Camp..
by balldeagle on Apr 30, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So
after 2 high scoring games so far this series, what are the odds Gallardo can shut down the Cubs offense tomorrow?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uecker insight
“Couple a grand slammers and we’re right back in this thing…”
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ueck rocks.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There. How's that?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
for me the avatars are so tiny
I couldn’t tell anything about yours or most anyone elses
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you have to click on 'em if you're curious...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay!
Now only nine runs to tie in four innings…
by kirbir on Apr 30, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh... rally caps?
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st pitch again for Prince
I’m gonna stop watching any more
by balldeagle on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, just got in -
how’s the game go – ohhhhhhh what the fuck!?
by 400metres on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game's not over
If last night is any indicator, no lead is completely safe in this series. And if any bullpen is as likely to bleed away 12 runs as the Brewers’, it’s the Cubs’.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy if they put up enough runs to make the Cubs use a few guys out of their pen again...
A comeback would be great, but setting up tomorrow is a more realistic goal…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good game by braun so far
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad he's out of the game now
Ned sending in the cavalry with the white flag (Rivera at 1B, Gwynn in LF).
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That flag's not white
It’s brown from all the grit covering it!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Apr 30, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really think that's crap.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely a shitastic move -
9 runs by the Crew’s starters is not out of the question, unlikely, but not out of the question
by 400metres on Apr 30, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh wow...there goes the lineup...
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Apr 30, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should I be as mad at Ned as I am?
Or is the slim chance of injury justification for essentially giving up in the 4th inning?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA is giving his "Brief History of Wrigley Field" speech to fill time
and distract viewers from the fact that we’re playing a split squad game at this point…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Frack
What a way to hit into a double play…
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Apr 30, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what a shame
just got home from work, and to think I missed all of that.
blech.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Hall is hurting
why was he not taken out
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something good
0 Ks for the Brewers tonight.
by oconnobe on Apr 30, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tommy John surgery
Do pitchers lose velocity when they have it? I didn’t know McClung had it.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mixed results
some pitchers actually gain velocity, and there was a span a few years back when there were rumors (at the very least) of kids getting it in high school / early college for the perceived benefits.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, cheese
I think you might appreciate this signature…
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
were you the one who originally said “also, cheese” in a post? I can’t remember now.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but I can't take credit
It was a Deadspin comment, after someone wrote that the Brewers reeked of starting slow and finishing strong. Someone added, “Also, Cheese”.
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn
I like the kid, but if anyone thinks he’s more than AAAA, let’s talk about bridges.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not 4 A
But 4th OF
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More fun down on the farm
Gamel hit his fifth (!) triple and LaPorta doubled him in. Go go Gadget slugging percentage!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's nice
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Cole Gillespie is 4-4 with 3 2B and a HR
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's raised his SLG from .431 to .539 tonight
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so should they go to AAA
or stay there? What is the thinking behind all that?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Many teams use AAA as a holding tank for possible roster fodder
But judging by precedent set with Fielder, Weeks, Hardy & Braun, most guys are going to at least catch a couple hundred ABs in Nashville.
LaPorta and Gillespie, being “old”, have the best chance of getting jumped directing from Huntsville to Milwaukee, if Corey Hart or Ryan Braun goes down for a significant amount of time and the team doesn’t want to use a guy like Brendan Katin.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung for....
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I retract my endorsment
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung
With a typical McClungian effort tonight.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
let him ride
its better than not knowing. He’s been badass a couple times.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
And a whole bunch of mediocre overall.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say that
but is it relevant?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at what a guy's done in his career?
No, not at all. How silly of me.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you think current performance is what counts?
Its not like he has ever lacked in ability. Did you want to do a “projection” of the future?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get what you mean
Are you saying that a player’s past stats are completely irrelevant if they have a good month?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"completely" and a "good month"
tell me you aren’t really looking for an answer.
But like I said – extremely able and performing well are relevant.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extremely able?
I guess I don’t see how he’s “extremely able.” That’s just the potential that’s had everyone drooling over him pitching poorly in his MLB career.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitching poorly and pitching well aren't the same thing
I sure don’t want to go back and forth about the definitions of ability, performance or potential, especially when this is probably more about him taking up a roster spot that you want for Dave Bush.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now there is a subject line we can all agree with
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
”...this is probably more about him taking up a roster spot that you want for Dave Bush.”
Aren’t you the guy who bitches about people putting words in your mouth? If you think Seth McClung has been a quality MLB pitcher in his career, that’s fine for you, but it’s just one more example of why I have trouble taking a lot of your opinions on players seriously.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, is it true?
Do you want Dave Bush back up?
And like I said… and said, if he’s a quality pitcher now, that’s what’s relevant.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Do you want Dave Bush back up?"
Does it matter?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excuse me for not understanding why.
I also don’t get why McClung is a quality pitcher now.
Is it because he had a couple scoreless outings in a row? That’s the same sort of cherry-picking crap that leads to saying Eric Munson is a streaky hitter because he went 12-20 in six games once in his major league career.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there some reason you won't answer?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there some reason you're on this crusade?
Seriously, pick another guy to go against the crowd on, already.
I don’t care if they call up Bush to replace McClung or not. There’s a reason guys like McClung or Bush are at the back of the bullpen: they’re not very good.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
I tried to talk to you about it, but you don’t want to. The crusade is yours not mine. I’m shocked you say Bush isn’t very good. What about his K/9 and BB/9 over his career of course, we don’t want to isolate this year with some cherry picking crap.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know...
Just because someone has a good game or even a couple doesn’t mean that they’re great players.
Their long-run stats are gonna give more of a hint at what type of player they are, not one game or even one year.
I don’t see why this being an issue you you Pete.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
by kirbir on Apr 30, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"great player" - your words not mine
How about 3? Seven? A year? How does it work? And isn’t it more important to win games this year?
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's why that philosophy can be wrong
Just one example, but take a look at what this guy did in 2006. He was a good hitter then. But he regressed back to the type of production he usually had
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shelton
if he gets called up to play in Arlington in August, the park + weather may just give him the conditions to slug 1200 again!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really like this deciding based on one game thing, huh?
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:)
Not really – just venting.
We’re all quite rational here.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's 1975 - 2008 in actual games?
sir
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Fukudome didn't hit a homer
To make that a total 3TO inning.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's complete
I love Weeks. Trade him.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know, I don't want to jinx it...
... but I’m tempted to give the folks over at the other BCB credit for the fact that no one has showed up over here to troll thus far. Last year they would have been over here in the first inning of a game like this.
As I said, i’d like to give them credit for that.
But I’m not sure I can, since so many of them regard the Brewers as beside the point this year with the Cardinals posing the real threat. If we’re not a real rival, there’s no need to gloat, I guess.
Weeks… not to nitpick, but why isn’t he on thierd on that play? He coasted into 2nd…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I, for one, see you guys as a much bigger threat than St. Louis...
(just wanted to point that out)
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by northsider on Apr 30, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think most Cubs fans recognize the Brewers as the biggest threat...
...in the division, but still think of the Cardinals as the biggest rivals, if that makes sense.
by cwyers on Apr 30, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But for the Brewers, the Cubs are both
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
Like the Packers, Vikings and Bears in football… the Vikings biggest rival is the Packers, but the Packers biggest rival is the Bears….
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So which inning belongs to TBow, do you think? 8th? 9th? I'm assuming they'll run McClung out there for one more inning.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mat Gamel adds a homer
Fuck the Brewers, I’m moving to Huntsville.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you like engineers
Huntsville is awesome.
Read any book (I have plenty to recommend) on Apollo, Gemini, Mercury, etc…Huntsville is right there.
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bk hates engineers
rough childhood.
I’ll take recommendations…
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So will I... if you've got them...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stay away from the ones offering candy and a ride
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on May 1, 2008 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And they play hockey
What’s up with that?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other day there was some discussino here about LaPorta as trade fodder.... what about Gamel?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it depends strongly on how well he plays defense this year
If he is a legitimate third baseman, Bill Hall isn’t gonna stand in his way. If he’s just another homeless bat, well, lots of other teams have more room for a guy like that, and some of those teams have pitching prospects.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I was operating off the assumption he wouldn't stick at 3rd...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may yet, Mr. Frodo
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sure would be nice
I wonder what Don Money thinks.
by ol Pete on Apr 30, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We'll see. I'm not holding my breath.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel hit another homer in the top of the 9th just for the hell of it
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love that guy
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on Apr 30, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha
Never would’ve guessed that would happen
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only 4 more 2 run shots to go...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
with Howry on, you just might get them
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by northsider on Apr 30, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung looks surprisingly comfortable up there...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That front foot looks a little jumpy, but not too bad...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this rate
we’re going to set a record for pitchers batting in a single season (post-1975 or whatever).
McClung is #8, and we’re just getting started!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy smokes...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
Sheets, Bush, Gallardo, Suppan, Villy, Parra, McLung…. who are the other two?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you named seven
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tired.
Great. Now I have something in common with Paula Abdul.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
promise of a new day
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
by molitorfan on Apr 30, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try counting those again
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 30, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2006 Nats
Had 25 pitchers bat.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow!
that’s astonishing.
And “only” 12 of those started a game.
amazing.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They only used 29 pitchers total
And none of them were position players making a blowout apperance.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
71 pitches in 2 2/3 IP.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suppan was near that pace too... 92 in 3 2/3 IP.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol?
really?
I guess Lieber worked yesterday, but this game seems to have been tailor-made for a 3-inning save.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure looks like a dumb call from here.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's T-Bow...
Hope someone told him he’s not getting pulled until he gets 3 outs.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 30, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hank White
I always forget that guy is on the Cubs’ roster.
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by TheJay on Apr 30, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
understandable
he’s barely played as much as Rivera has this year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In former Brewers news
Jenkins went 3 for 4 tonight with 3 singles and a K.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 30, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it too much to ask?
Strike zone please
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a couple of us are interested in your book recs, if you get a chance
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 30, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Letter to Reality
Weeks is Billy Beane without the…(yeah I know)...
...brain
by Lake County on Apr 30, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Turnbow
Walk in two more runs to make the Pays Big 21 person happy.
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