Game Thread #4: Giants (1-2) at Brewers (2-1)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:31 PM CDT
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PrintIt's the home opener, and Carlos Villanueva gets the ball. Pitching for the Giants is Jonathan Sanchez, who has a 7.27 ERA in 8 career starts. (He's young though--I'm not throwing those numbers out there to suggest he's the second coming of Wayne Franklin.)
For those of you who want the pennant race to start now, you might be interested to know that the Cubs are hosting the Astros, sending Rich Hill to the mound against a bunch of guys who should probably be playing at Round Rock. We're not the only NL Central contender with an easy (on paper, anyway) matchup this weekend.
Before the game, during the game, after the game, whatever, make sure to check out everything on the site: in the last 24 hours alone, we've got my arguments in favor of Ned, five questions with a Giants blogger, the first Minor League Notes of the year, and of course, this morning's Frosty Mug. Drink up, but please, drink responsibly.
(Oh hell, it's the home opener. Who's going to drink responsibly?)
Go Brewers!
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Tom H on Gwynn's injury
it doesn't look too good:
Oh, and by the way, the news doesn't sound that great on Tony Gwynn's ailing hamstring. He told us he wouldn't be able to play today even if a right-hander was pitching for the Giants, and said he wouldn't be available tomorrow, either, unless he has marked improvement.
You have to wonder if this might turn into a DL situation.
Laynce...get yer jockstrap packed and be ready to go!
Also, cheese.
If Gwynn goes to the DL
Would your prefer them to call up Nix or try trading for a Center Fielder/4 OF?
I'm guessing it wouldn't matter
I don't think they'd make a trade, because Kapler is here, and both Gross and Hart can play center, if not well. (Actually, we have another CF on the roster in Bill Hall, but that's not going to happen.)
Given that we only have 22 games to go before getting Cameron back, a waiver claim / PTBNL sort of trade is all that would make any sense. And I'm not sure you could get a guy better than Nix.
But really, I don't think it matters. We're just fine with a 23 or 24-man roster, given the versatility on the bench. It appears that Dillon and Gross are just pinch-hitters, and we've got backups covered without them.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Easy
1. Move Corey Hart to center.
2. Sign Barry Bonds to play right for a few weeks. What else does he have to 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!"
hahaha
brilliant! I can't believe I didn't think of that myself.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually he has a couple of appointments
with the UPS guy back at the house. Doesn't want to miss those deliveries!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
I'm willing to bet
he sign Roger Clemens' name anyway.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I really don't like Gross
But that's the obvious answer here.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 4, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I think
Kapler is somehow responsible for this injury.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
that's why he's been so quiet in the clubhouse
he's been plotting.
I wonder if anything untoward happened to the hitting coach where he was managing last year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
The first time
we get Yosted!, I'm calling for Kapler to take over the reins.
Between Kapler and Simmons, Ned had better watch his 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!"
Move Corey
Put Hart in Center and move him up in the order.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
If the timing were slightly better...
I bet we'd be looking at Gwynn going on the DL when Gallardo was activated, with Bush or Parra sliding to the pen as an extra arm. I think Ned is happy with Kapler/Gross as the extra OFers.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
Short of being there
Dual wide screens work pretty well at work. Pretend work spreadsheet on one screen and a split of BCB and Gameday on the other. Just hope the boss doesn't realize he bought me that second widescreen for baseball!! ;-o
Yesterday was almost overload with WGN on the tube on the back credenza!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Yeesh
St. Louis and Pittsburgh are tied for first in our division.
"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!"
The Pirates don't get to play us for a while
so their winning days are over.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome!
Kapler was just introduced as Gabe Kaplan.
Welcome back, Kotter.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 4, 2008 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
So who is Horshack?
Counsell???
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
that was the galblam
funniest post of the 500 plus- including badgers horshack/counsell comment- it was fun to read in archive on the west coast! Thanks everyone!
"Just the kiss of the Hops"
Giants' lineup
- D. Roberts lf
- E. Velez 2b
- R. Winn rf
- B. Molina c
- A. Rowand cf
- J. Castillo 3b
- R. Aurilia 1b
- B. Bocock ss
- J. Sanchez p
He's extremely quick and good.
*waves from the Giants board*
...We know...
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by WalrusMan on Apr 4, 2008 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Explain Bocock
The highest he got was High-A last year, where he hit a scalding .220/.293/.328. No, that is not a misprint. How the hell did this guy get a Major League job?
He's extremely quick and good.
Omar Vizquel
The only guys standing between him and a big league spot were Kevin Frandsen (out for 2008) and Omar Vizquel, who is also hurt.
Giants Org
Don't they have some decent pitching prospects they could trade for at least a 4A type SS?
haha
well, at least with abraham nunez, you can always pretend it's the *other* abraham nunez.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Yea..
But it's only a couple of weeks. Once Vizquel gets back Bocock will go down to the minors and Jose Castillo will be his backup.
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right
and it isn't like these couple of weeks are going to make or break the giants playoff chances.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what I meant
I know about Frandsen, but it seems ridiculous that the Giants couldn't put a trade together for someone who isn't a complete embarrassment. I mean, I thought it was bad when the Brewers had to use Chris Barnwell as a bench player a few years ago, and Bocock is much worse.
He's extremely quick and good.
Why?
Why trade someone who could be good in the future when the Giants are good for someone who will play short for a couple weeks and then sit on the bench then leave after a few years? Just doesn't make sense for the Giants position.
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It's not unsound strategy
I'm just surprised Sabean was willing to do it. I mean, Bocock as a starting Major Leaguer is a complete joke, and you guys seem to have taken the Pirates' strategy in the past of signing guys who will help you be not entirely embarrassing. The Randy Winns and Reggie Sanders of the world.
He's extremely quick and good.
Kevin Frandsen..
Not even an option. Last year he filled in a bit at SS and was terrible. This spring he was tried at short a bit but after 4 or 5 games was told, "you aren't playing short anymore."
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Other guys who made appearances in ST at short were Ivan Ochoa and Justin Leone (AAA fodder for the last couple of seasons) and Manny Burriss, who has a better future with the team than Bocock. Burriss plays a bit of second base too, so in theory he would be the better fit to fill in at MI.
Still, the team likes Bocock's defense and wanted Burriss at AAA, so whatever.
I introduced myself on the 5 Q with Grant thread. So hi. :)
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Vizquel is down for a few weeks..
And apparently Ivan Ochoa was never in the Giants eyes for some reason after a breakout .296/.337/.430 season in AAA. Granted he's never hit anything NEAR that in the minors, but still it was in AAA. The Giants basically had to choose between Bocock and Burris. Bocock was in Low-A and hit ok, and was in High-A and hit poorly. Burris was in High-A and hit poorly and was in Low-A and hit ok. I think after that it was just potential. Burris has the potential to become an above average leadoff hitter. Bocock has the potential to become a bench guy with great defense at 2B, 3B, and SS. That's about it, his hitting is really terrible.
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OBP / SLG for those 9 spots, per ZiPS
339 / 372
315 / 398
338 / 429
300 / 403
340 / 429
307 / 382
314 / 398
248 / 268
125 / 150
( I made up the last one based on eyeballing 07 giants pitcher stats)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Sounds like a good idea for a skills competition at the allstar break...
Estrada v. Molina in a race to first.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
we'll never find out
no one has the patience to wait long enough to see who would win.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I've just turned on MLB.TV Premium 1.2 for the first time
It's awesome. No bumps or breaks of the regular quality. I highly recommend it.
ooh, and it worked!
that already sounds better than what I got yesterday.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
alright, lineup analysis complete
today's Giants lineup is projected to score 3.55 runs. Probably a little more, because the lineup analysis doesn't take into account pinch hitters.
That's 575 runs over the course of the season, which is almost 100 worse than the worst offense in the NL last year.
And for what it's worth, they could get an extra 0.12 runs or so if they switched the lineup to:
Roberts
Rowand
Velez
Aurilia
Winn
Molina
Castillo
Pitcher
Bocock
Also, cheese.
with the Giants lineup and facing two lefthanders...
I am going to be a bit disappointed if we don't sweep this series. I know sweeping is hard but man everything is setting up perfectly this series.
That's what I was thinking
I was going to post it but figured I'd get lectured. You are a braver man than me.
He's extremely quick and good.
Sanchez
I was just thinking, he doesn't look like he has a good move to first for a lefty.
"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!"
You've just got to add more sugar.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I am really high on Rickie this year
I think he is the guy that is going to really be a difference maker.
i'm with you on this
Weeks could easily get an OBP around 400 and hit 20HR and 30 steals if he could just play 150 games
I'm sorry,
but that ball should not have gotten through to the outfield.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions
Game over.
Congratulations on your win Brewers fans. Giants aren't going to score enough to overcome that deficit.
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hey, don't sell your guys short
Villanueva is about league average, maybe a bit better, so 3 runs seems very doable.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think I'm selling anyone short..
Except maybe bocock...
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I didn't think it was possible
to sell Bocock short.
Unless we've veered from baseball talk into wordplay, in which case I'm already lost.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions
You guys should sign John Cleese as your manager
Then you could make a documentary and sign a guy who can slug over .430.
He's extremely quick and good.
Billy Hall...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
I was just thinking to myself
Where's that dumbass that was complaining about Billy yesterday?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 4, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
I hope so
I do like him and am rooting for him to do good but it just looks like he doesn't have the same approach at the plate as he did a few years ago.
That's Dumas.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 4, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess
they are happy to be home.
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."
hey, a home run
i've heard of those.
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Question for you guys..
Do you think that Molina is calling too many fastballs? This has come up several times with Matt Cain and Tim Lincecum who have great secondary pitches as well as their fastballs.
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Hey, speaking on Lincecum
Did you have a stroke when he came back out after that 90-minute rain delay the other day?
He's extremely quick and good.
Yes.
We all did over there. Only 3 games into the season and Bruce Bochy has made some of the stupidest managerial moves I've ever seen.
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funny site
I'm glad somebody made all the jokes I was thinking regarding Kaz Matsui's injury.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks
As a person, I feel bad for Kaz Matsui.
As a person who's sometimes kind of a jerk, I mostly feel amused.
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i'm with you there
but regardless of how good of people we are, it's comedy gold. no doubt about that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Inappropriate puns about genitalia and posteriors are what we are all about at McCovey Chronicles. And sometimes baseball.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I threatened to jihad.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
He threw a breaking ball to Prince
That got called strike two and Prince disagreed. Was that 18 pitches ago?
He's extremely quick and good.
If it is MLB's gameday
then it does call other pitches fastballs. Some hard sliders and not great change ups.
by dixieflatline on Apr 4, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Castillo.
Our POWER!
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Castillo
He's notorious among Brewers fans for This series in 2006. Four games, four HR, 14 RBI.
He's extremely quick and good.
That's a blow to the ego
Don't bring Bocock down like that, man.
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Well, Villanueva seems to think Bocock is ok
the whole walk-before-the-pitcher thing.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
that's almost as bad as an 'anal fissure'
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds painful.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, to give it a bit of a Wisconsin flavor...
After the Davidson loss: "Bo, cock brain"
He's extremely quick and good.
That's probably why they drafted 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!"
watch out for Brent Brewer, guys
when he makes it, he's going to look like the Brewers logo, only TOOLSIER!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions
His name reminds me of a great joke....
Man that walks through airport turnstyle sideways is going to Bangkok
WalrusMan
This may make you feel better. I'm 26 years old and the last time the brewers were in the playoffs I was 10 months old. At least you've had a lot of good teams with Barry.
Hey.
I couldn't be happier than just listening to Giants baseball. There's nothing not to love about it. It's just frustrating seeing all of the stupid moves by the management of the team. Not having any backup plans after Bonds. The stupidest move coming into the year: We have a 41-year old short stop, let's not have a backup.
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Looks like Ichiro, hits like Mac Suzuki.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I remember that game.
Hennessey HR. Prince Fielder coming into home with his elbow to Todd Greene's face. Magellan in left having to make a dive to catch a routine flyball that he broke the other way on.
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That was before Prince's time
But I definitely remember the game. I was there. It was horrible.
He's extremely quick and good.
Maybe I'm thinking of just that series..
Because the last two didn't happen that day it looks.
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For BCB folks
Magellan = Todd Linden.
He is called that because he would tend to circumnavigate the Earth before catching a fly ball.
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By the way
...if you want to reminisce about the Todd Greene Incident, check out yesterday's game thread for pics.
He's extremely quick and good.
That was a good game. I wrote a recap of that game for my sports website. I'll remember it as long as I live, I think.
Coincidentally Victor Santos, the losing pitcher that way, is in the Giants org now. He's starting in AAA Fresno.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
losing pitcher that DAY
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
he was the losing pitcher that WAY, but that's not very specific -- Santos lost games just about every possible way.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
So much to look forward to in ye olde Fresnoe
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll share this OT here..
As I'm a fellow Wisconsonite.
YAY IT'S OVER 50 HERE!
It's my first winter away from California, so give me a break. But I'm sure you guys are all happy about it as well.
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If Gwynn goes on the DL...
"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!"
actually, that's considerably better
27 points of OBP and 28 points of SLG on Bocock.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
though, just occurred to me
at least part of the SLG is due to Miller vs. AT&T.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I think you guys..
Have a new word now.
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The Giants lack of power...
Castillo hit was the 2nd XBH of the season for the Giants
I doubt there will be many balls hit into McCovey Cove this year
Fearing Kendall??
4 straight balls, Didn't think I would say that all year!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
this is wild
Sanchez is trying to be the pitching version of Rob Deer.
9 hitters, 4 K's, 1 BB, 1 HR.
Also, cheese.
in fact, six PAs in a row without fair contact
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
No one has told Brian and Bill
...that 18 games in a row would tie a ML record too.
He's extremely quick and good.
I didn't even realize
Weeks has a streak going.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 4, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Interesting
I'm watching the game on yahoo gamechannel and listening to Uecker on MLB audio. I would expect the audio to be a little ahead of the gamechannel, but it's actually flipped, with the mlb audio lagging behind the gamechannel.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Hmmm...
Never would've guessed that.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 4, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
5 Ks in 2 innings
wow. and to think cameron isn't on the team yet. Plus, Hall homered.
"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!"
It's not that awful for the Brewers
Sanchez has always been known as having great strikeout stuff (one poster at Minor League Ball claimed he'd rather have Sanchez than Clayton Kershaw in a keeper league, which, while insane, shows that lots of people do believe in his promise). The questions with him are durability (not a lot of experience pitching a full season in the minors or majors), consistency (he has that HR-give-up tendency), and injury.
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trying to make a decision on
MLB.TV, MLB.TVPremium, or MLB Gameday Audio. I've had MLB.TV before and liked it but had some issues. Just checked out the demo of MLB.TVPremium and it looks sweet. And the Gameday Audio is really affordable. Any suggestions?
Audio is cheap..
And then also you can choose the feed. Instead of getting the home team's feed you can choose your announcers.
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Audio does sound good
I live in NC now so I don't have to worry about blackouts unless they are playing the Nats, Reds, Or Braves but I could listen to the games at work and also stream it on my phone if I'm away from the computer
Yea, and Audio has no blackouts.
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I bought MLB Extra Innings
It was a little pricey but I would rather watch on my tv than my computer and have no complaints thus far.
I've always wanted the Extra Innings pkg but didn't want to spend that much. Plus, by doing the MLB.TV deal I can go month to month
Thanks for the opinions
Its been helpful. I'll try to make my decision after this weekend once the Extra Innings package preview is over
Not happy with the pitch count
but can't complain about the score. 5 innings seems like about the max for Villy today.
Also, cheese.
Who would be first out of the pen?
Mota?
"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!"
maybe, yeah
or this might be the sort of day when we see a full inning from Shouse.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
which, by the way
I wouldn't mind. Depending on who is coming up, I think Shouse could handle a couple of these righties.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
turnbow pitched yesterday
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
are you trying to say
that the giants right handed hitters aren't strong?
or that shouse will win a cy young?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Not strong righties?
We've got Bengie Molina and Aaron Rowand! How dare you!!!!
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I probably wouldn't put Shouse in against the middle of the order, actually.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Heh
Jonathon Sanchez was an college legend in NAIA, according to Brian Anderson. Isn't that a little like saying a golfer dominated the Northwoods Beer Golf Association?
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He pitched like four no hitters over his college career. World beater!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
in his defense
he did say that sanchez through 4 no hitters. Im guessing that doesn't happen too often.
I know
It just seems weird. Hypothetically, if Matt LaPorta hit 60 home runs in the Pioneer League he'd be a legend down there, too.
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Interestingly
The quality of the competition is what gave Weeks such impressive college numbers
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 4, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions
definitely
the SWAC (the conference in which Southern plays) is a joke. last year Southern had the 8th easiest schedule of the ~300 D-1 teams. I don't have the data to prove this yet, but I think the SWAC is lower-level competition than a couple of conferences in Division Two.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
close
a first round pick last year, Beau Mills, was playing in the NAIA. Mostly because of academic problems he had had earlier at a D1 school. (Fresno State)
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
A lot of us really really really wanted Mills in the draft, too. I had a private laugh when I heard about academic problems at Fresno State. California State U takes damn near anyone who can put together passing grades and he clearly played baseball well. He had to be epically retarded to mess up that bad at FSU.
..says the one who is applying to San Jose State in the fall.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
in fairness...
It's not Fresno State's standards, it's NCAA standards (usually).
Then again, I guess the NCAA standards are grade-related, and if FSU is handing out B's, then it doesn't reflect well on Mills.
Oh well, I guess he managed to get the grades at Lewis-Clark State, Idaho.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus Fresno is just an overall dumbbell town. The university reflects a lot of that.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez is trying to match Villy's pitch count
lots of bullpen action coming your way.
Also, cheese.
Daily Vargas Update
Supposedly Vargas turned down an offer from the Mets because they wanted to send him to triple A.
wow, I did not expect that
I figured the Cubs would manhandle Sampson and Hill would dominate the Stros.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason 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!"
Sheesh
That reminds me of when Carlos Silva had something like a 74-pitch complete game against the Brewers a few years ago.
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Powell
"Slowing down in work zones can save you a ticket, or perhaps more importantly, a life."
Perhaps...at least it's not griping about the #8 hitter.
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*perhaps* more importantly?
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I know, right?
Also, in regards to the awful cleanup hitters, last year St. Louis had a .706 OPS out of the #4 spot.
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yeesh!
That's downright Bocockian!
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what he gets for dicking around.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
that's not
punny
"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!"
You have a lot of balls to say that to me.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gameday shows pitch #2
to Castillo as going right through his neck. Delayed retaliation?
Also, cheese.
I wonder if
any of the BCB regulars are at today's game. My biggest complaint about Miller Park over the years has been the sound system (especially when you have between-inning events involving sound, and no one can hear what's being played).
Allegedly, they've upgraded the sound system.
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My complaint was..
I couldn't get a scorecard anywhere.
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it'd be too nerdy
for me to go to the game with my laptop talking with you guys. i love you all, but i just can't do it
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Baseball Dan would
"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!"
you have no idea how true that is!
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Maybe they should install the sound system from County Stadium
They can put that giant upside down lower case t next to bernie's house.
It is upgraded
I went to the last exhibition game, and you could actually hear the tune of Roll Out the Barrel.
He's extremely quick and good.
Umpires
Are Bill and Tim Welke related (or, equally possibly, is Gameday erring in saying they have the same last name?).
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Plus the third brother
Wee Willie.
"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!"
You forgot the first s.
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well, 77 pitches through 4
still not very good. But he should definitely make it through five, and if all goes well, maybe he'll get an out or two in the sixth.
But 6 K's ... can't complain about that.
Also, cheese.
wow
8-5 white sox over the tigers. Think they are hitting the panic button yet?
at least the tigers are scoring runs
that was the freakish thing about the Royals series.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hoping this continues to justify my picking CLE as the AL Central winner.
Signed,
Told You So in California
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
hit and run
good time to my friend.
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Hey, a baseunner!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
I love that
our 5 and 6 hitters are both fast enough to worry the pitcher. Come to think of it, everybody in the lineup except for Prince, the pitcher, and Kendall (maybe Hardy) can do that.
Also, cheese.
That's nice
Buy a Brewers hat and wear it with the tag still attached at the game.
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I see a lot of wannabe gangbangers around the San Francisco Bay Area doing that, though wearing the hats around town. I assumed such retarded behavior was a side effect of being hyphy.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
hyphy?
Not sure if this is a typo or I am out of the loop.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It's like being crunk. The term gained steam thanks to an E-40 track. E-40 being a Bay Area rapper.
Basically it means to act retarded. But in a cool way. Hyphy kids end up looking like complete idiots either way.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions
so, let's see if I get it
"Derrick Turnbow is hyphy, which explains how he got banned from international competition."
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
If Turnbow is hyphy
I think I saw him at Mervyn's last Wednesday buying an ugly red hoodie....
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
whoa, mervyn's
I thought they were out of business. the one where I grew up disappeared about a decade ago.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Alls I know is there are many Mervyn's stores in my area. I know of two locations near my work and home. My workplace about 15 miles from my home.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I never got it..
Why do people keep the sticker on the top of the hat.
And also the hat it supposed to have a curved bill to it, not straight.
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sticker
so it looks like you just stole it.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Now THAT'S HYPHY
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
wow, this is a lot of information I didn't even know existed
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyphy
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
"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 4, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I LOL'd.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
kids these days!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Who knew
that Brewers merchandise was the choice of San Francisco gangbangers?
I think JJ Hardy is a Crip.
"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!"
A lot of pitches..
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true.
a lot of those were generating strikeouts, though, which are pitch-intensive. he's still got a chance to get through six.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Story of our lives
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes and no. Yes, because I'm hoping this means Sanchez's horrible meltdown appearances will become fewer and fewer. No, because he still threw a lot of pitches and the bullpen is a grab bag of ineffectiveness most of the time. It's not any one guy throwing poorly. You just never know who will throw poorly on any given day.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Hardy know
that he is actually supposed to hit the ball?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
good defenders stick together
Hardy wants his fellow glovemen to take it easy when he's at the plate.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
the amount of k's
That our hitters are accumulating is worrying. Is there a chance that we could challenge the MLB record for a season, what ever that is
don't know the record, but
26 K's through 3 games is on pace for 1404, which would be more than any team in the NL had last year.
2007:
FLO 1332
SDP 1229
PHI 1205
And the Brewers had 1137.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Suprised about 2 things
one we were so far behind the others last year
two how much worse we are this year albeit on a small sample size
Cubs
Through 14 batters, only one hit against Houston's Chris Sampson... a single by Fukudome.
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."
hey, not bad!
11 pitch inning, plenty of room for Villy to pitch the 6th. Best of all, he finally got Winn out.
Also, cheese.
Decided to throw caution to the wind and trust his defense instead of trying to strike everyone out?
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 4, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
If 2007 taught him one thing
it was probably to NEVER trust his defense :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Win Expectancy
88% for the Brewers right now. I love watching the FanGraph chart during the game... so fascinating.
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=280404108
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."
up to 90% after the Kendall single.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
92% with Weeks walk
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
Can we get it to 100% in the 6th?
Certainly that would be a new record...
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."
95% now
still a few more runs to make it ~100%
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."
97% with Prince's RBI single
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."
5-0 against the Giants?
It's gotta be like 200%.
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If Kendall keeps hitting like this
Bud is going to have to outlaw LASIK. Based on the evidence for steroids, lasik might make a bigger difference than steroids do.
Also, cheese.
Depends
Do any LASIK providers sponsor MLB in any way? If so, not so much on the banning...
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BP
I think someone at baseball prospectus made the claim that LASIK was as much of a performance enhancer as anything else.
Kendall
He needs to start doing LASIK ads like other sports people do ads for car dealers or lawyers.
HELLO (awkward pause) I'M JASON KENDALL (AWKWARD PAUSE) YOU TOO (points at camera) CAN HIT IT OUT OF (pause, not quite as awkward, but still somewhat awkward) tTHE PARK with LASIK
hahahaha nice
problem is kendal CAN'T hit it out of the park
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he needs more lasik
"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!"
Indeed
Though, he did get that one during spring training, but I think there was a wind storm or something. Or Gary Sheffield tossed it over the fence.
He hit a double off the ivy in Wrigley
He'll hit a homer before Gwynn does.
He's extremely quick and good.
slows down the game
and they're impatient
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another question
why is Sanchez throwing with Kendall on first?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Amusingly enough
Attanasio asked Uecker that and Bob unconvincingly mentioned how the Brewers were running on Sanchez earlier.
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Listening to SF Broadcast
I'm liking the Giant Announcers - so much better then the Cub drunken yo-yos
I think we're spoiled.
Jon Miller on radio is about the best you can get. Dave Flemming is a great announcer as well, even if he's young.
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Jon Miller is great, especially when he's not working with a certain HOFer.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
even if he's young
and coughs a lot.
"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!"
Vin Scully
except he can almost lull me to sleep sometimes.
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."
Announcers..
Jon Miller - Mainly radio, sometimes TV.
Dave Flemming - Radio
Duane Kuiper - Mainly TV, sometimes radio.
Mike Krukow - TV
And their new substitute seems to be J.T. Snow. Much better than Greg Papa and F.P. Santangelo last year.
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Duane Kuiper..
He provides some good comedy. A player hits his first major league home run? "And congratulations John Smith, you've just tied Duane Kuiper on the all time home run list.
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Whoa
An FP Santagelo sighting. I used to love his baseball cards for some reason.
He's extremely quick and good.
Terrible announcer..
Always making sure you knew, "I USED TO PLAY BASEBALL."
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I believe Kuiper once said
that Wiffleball was the greatest game ever invented, so he's got my vote.
by MillerParkSouth on Apr 4, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Dave Flemming and Jon Miller. Jon is my lord and saviora lock for the Frick Award and Dave is a young and talented radio voice who worked broadcasting in the Red Sox org before he got the Giants gig.
I feel blessed to have such a competent and entertaining broadcast team. I do.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
you should.
we're very lucky to have Uecker, though he's losing a bit with age. Great announcers are SO few and far between.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
It was easy for me to come over to the Brewers side because of Uecker. I love that guy.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Here is the UK
We get to hear Jon Millar when he does Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN. He really is a good comentator just wish the could find somebody else for him to work with.
A threat
Is Kendall really a threat to steal?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
wow, I guess he is
8 or more steals for 10 straight years, up to 2006.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Plus
He only needs one this year to beat Estrada's record from last year...
(And doesn't Oakland avoid stealing bases)
Beat Estrada's career mark, you mean
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*Checked*
Wow, you're right. You'd think there would have been one, just one somewhere. I think even Prince has at least one.
Yeah, Oakland doesn't try much
plus, Kendall wasn't on base very often last year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Weeks
If we get this Weeks all year, it's going to be a damn fine year.
probably the last batter for sanchez
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Hardy Hart Hart
The Rock: How do you remember all this stuff?
Brian Anderson: "H."
"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!"
shut my mouth
I was just about to start bitching about him hitting 2nd.
Still, Ned, move Hart up.
Not that we're not helping
But Sanchez looks like a decent pitcher.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
if you can't move your feet, diving is the only option.
plus, it makes you look gritty.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
"Sea Anemone"?
I guess that makes the pitcher backing up the plate his Nemo.
He's extremely quick and good.
Bengie "Manatee" Molina
This doesn't relate to what you were saying, but he is fat and slow.
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nothing like fat people
to inspire the wittiest in all of us :).
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Prince
Have those damn Hyphy pants on again today?
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What have I started?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Fielder
Is he wearing a sail instead of a uniform?
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If anybody's looking for a signature
I think you just found one.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince
At least I get fantasy points for that one...
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
We would also accept "Oriental" and "that Jap pitcher" in the un-PC sweepstakes
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
uecker
he had a new homerun call starting it with a oooooooooooo billy get up...lol
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does he know it's not mother's day for weeks?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I've only got the radio
Did he sneak in a pink bat?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
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True story
My wife was going to buy me that pink bat, thinking it would only go for a few hundred dollars :)
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 4, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Sheesh
Any day Billy Hall hits his uniform number in home runs is a good day.
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Wow
Real bad day to take Billy out of my Roto lineup.
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."
Ouch
Maybe you had someone good in his place?
"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!"
Yunel Escobar at DH
14 starters, so it's a deep league. Hall will be battling Edwin Encarnacion for the 3B slot...
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."
I did put Villy in
just in time, though. Need Yost to yank him now...
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."
I kinda love Bill Hall
In the THT annual, I suggested Ben Sheets could be the next Favre, but Hall is actually from MS.
He's extremely quick and good.
Yabu is a good example of what I was talking about yesterday
go ahead, remove your starter ... this is what you get instead!
(I realize that Sanchez had to be pulled pretty soon anyway, but it's a good example of what the 11th or 12th guy on the staff gives you.)
Also, cheese.
Are people mad at Hall?
For the curtain call? If you were mad at Fukudome for tputting the game to a tie, can you be mad at Hall in a 8 run game?
Was there someone
Who was keeping track of useless curtain calls... I would count this one... it was a nice HR, but not game saving or winning or even vital... But I think opening day, you ahve to give the fans what they want!
99% Win Expectancy
I guess that's close enough to 100%
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."
Hardy a blistering .063!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
so, reconsidering the bullen today
Shouse will get an inning. We're getting close to Gabe Gross time, too.
Also, cheese.
very glad
to see bill have a good day
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We need another soap opera cameo, pronto!
"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!"
yeah,
he just needs someone new to warm up with.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
are the brewers
doing the retro uniforms this year on sundays or fridays?
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duhhh not on friday at least
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good to hear
i got tired of that
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kapler
doing his best bill hall impression
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i remember last year
estrada was mad at some of the other players who were following the cubs scores in like june.
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Well
There really isn't much point that early, right? It's fun when they're losing but otherwise it's kind of dull.
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Soto with the two-out, two-RBI single
For some reason, he is easy for me to hate.
He's extremely quick and good.
Villanueva
100 pitches, giving up runs, time to go.
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bummer.
would've been nice for him to be able to get through six with the quality start.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
oh wow, he still might
that's surprising.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
HEY YOST
there is a game going on here and you need to make a pitching change. Ted.. please wake up Ned!
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jim powell
"if you see a guy who's good at blocking balls it's because of hard work"
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See what fun we Giants fans get to have?
By Jon Miller on Brian Bocock..
"He shortened up on on his stroke and he just got through the hole!"
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Shouse
Won't be getting a full inning unless they let him bat. Two-thirds is close enough though.
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did Ned wait to make the move until the PH was announced?
that's what he should've done, but I guess it doesn't matter much in a 6-run game.
Also, cheese.
Miller on the radio..
Was surprised he didn't. But Durham stayed in the game anyways.
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Really doesn't matter with a switch-hitter
I guess.
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billy
I haven't been able to keep up with the game thread from work today, but I just wanted to point out how nice it is to finally have Big Ball Hall back to form
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 4, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
"A Post Sausage Race Frenzy"
Does that really happen to you guys?
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sometimes it spills out into the streets
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Meat. Anger. Mayhem. Sounds like my kinda town.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
well
meat might be a stretch, but the anger and mayhem are there
"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!"
How about cheese? I like cheese.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
The cheese is overrated.
Real California Cheese is better.
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Although..
you can't really beat deep friend cheese curds.
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I'm a queso fresco gal myself...
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
My girlfriend and I..
When we visited over new years California brought some queso blanco, frying cheese. FIrst where we were didn't have a deep fryer of course, but we improvised and everyone was amazed we were frying cheese.
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LaPorta
He went 2-4 with a HR and four RBI in his debut at AA yesterday. Interestingly, he started in RF. Braun/Hart/LaPorta in 2009, or just trade posturing?
He's extremely quick and good.
the versatility can't hurt, no matter what
I wouldn't be shocked to see Hart traded at some point ... he seems stretched as a RF, and LaPorta probably has a higher ceiling (and will be cheaper for longer). Can't say I'm looking forward to that day, but I'll bet I'll like the return.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I disagree
I don't have the data at hand to back this up, but I thought Hart was pretty good in RF, and only slightly stretched in CF. That's what my eyes say, anyway.
He's extremely quick and good.
Sausage race
Disappointed that Chroizo did not win.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
If only just to hear Miller say...
Chorrrrrrrrrrrrrrizo.
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Chorizo is cool because he's Mexican. Like me.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
What do you think
the chances are of Bocock dressing up as a giant sausage?
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Now you guys are getting the idea!
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Are you calling him a giant weiner?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Would he run on the balls
of his feet?
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I can only comment on his ability to play well deep in the hole.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Krukow on the TV side made a comment about Bocock making a play deep in the hole at short on Opening Day. I have to think it was intentional because Kruk is a funny guy.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you done a personal inteview Baron...
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
but not on his ability to poke it in the gap?
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He does not handle the wood well yet.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
practice practice practice
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
What have we done?
To the poor innocent souls here?
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did i mention we just had a 3-game series with the cubs?
there is no innocence left.
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Until he does
be sure to keep him out of the two-hole.
And that should be the end of that.
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Bocockian
Crackin' Boob is leading the Giants in WPA today...with .044.
He's extremely quick and good.
giants
man were you right about the bullpen issues
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I thought our bullpen would be alright.
Wilson will be a good closer, he'll have some setbacks as a youngster but has great stuff.
Walker looked to have his stuff back, as a set-up man he looked good.
Hennessey performed great last year.
And other filler was looking good even. I guess they wanted to catch up with the offense in suck value.
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that's a tall order
but today at least, they're up to the job.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hennessey's lost a ton of velocity this year. Last year he was at 92 or so out of the bullpen. This year, 85.
The fork, she is in his back.
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Kendall
cannot be stopped, detached retinas be damned
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#2
He's tied for 2nd in the Majors in doubles now.
by kingcharlesxii on Apr 4, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Kendall?
I think he got some kryptonite with his lasik.
he's certainly turning in one heck of an audition for the #2 spot.
Also, cheese.
I thought we wanted to keep it at 27.00
:)
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not sure
i think ueck just said that was kendall's 900th career run making him 12th all time
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12th all time as a catcher, I think
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maybe that's why Gross came in
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
spurling would be great for a time like this
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Or Cirillo!
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Torres was up in the pen, ages ago
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Kapler has 2 hits?
clearly, a deal with the devil has been struck
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any word
on how far bill hall hit that 2nd homerun?
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Braun and Hardy
Must be feeling pretty bad. Only position players without a hit today. Add in Hart and his one hit, and everyone else has multiple hits today.
"The ship feels like it's sinking, but our guys are in the boat, pushing the water out." - Ned Yost, 8/28/2007
Cubs down 4-2
One of two Houston runs reached on an another error by Chicago.
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
Braun and Hardy
And which 3 Brewers are on my fantasy roster? Braun, Hart and Hardy. Go figure.
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
For what it's worth
our Win Expectancy is officially 100%... after rounding.
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."
if he hadn't been pinch hit for, anyway
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Once upon a time
this was something of a pitchers' duel.
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and like so many things
too much Hennessey totally changed the picture.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Rivera
So he does still exist...
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Anybody know
the reason for the switch?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 4, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
probably just giving Kendall some rest
letting Rivera get his feet wet.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
possibly a big lead
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Solomon Torres
Ha!
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BTW
we are rapidly approaching 500 comments in this thread. by far a record for this site.
thanks everybody.
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We've sometimes gone..
2 or 3 threads of 500 comments on some games. The auto-refresh really kicks up the posting amounts for people.
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so it would appear
though McCovey Chrons has a much bigger audience. Before the new site, it was rare that we'd even hit 200.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes..
I believe we were either #2 or #3 in the blogsphere here. But still we even notice a difference.
Hint also...After 500 posts we usually start a new thread. It starts getting laggy.
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good to know
I''ve noticed that's when sites start new threads.
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
This post..
Is beating our Chron post even.
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that's because all you giants fans
are here!
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
it helps that you're over here :)
are we starting a new thread?
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Didn't the cubs game last year?
Have two threads since it got so big... that pushed it in the 1000 range or so? Either way... I am much more liekly to add my comments when I don't have to constantly refresh... it is a huge improvement!
oh, maybe there was one
I remember there was one game that got delayed and went to extras or something ... you're probably right.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Not for those who have to read them!
(jk, of course)
"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!"
especially the witty
and wonderful visitors from giant land.
y'all added quite a bit of entertainment to the thread. your love of baseball in the face of cynicism was a delight to witness and a model for fans of all teams. cheers to you giant fans of giant land.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
Quick quiz for you guys.
(Yes going with the racist you guys again ;-).)
How would you say Eugenio?
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One of his nicknames is Gino.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Apr 4, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
The answer anyways..
Eh-you-heen-ee-yo
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by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Zing! Have a rec
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Anyone notice
Soriano is playing 2B for the Cubs today? That should help their defensive struggles.
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."
Soriano
started in LF, but either a double-switch or injury pushed A-Ram out, so Soriano moved to second, derosa to third, and Ward to left.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 4, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Aramis Ramirez in a thread about the Giants makes me wonder
Will he spark any Bocock-fighting?
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by TheJay on Apr 4, 2008 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Just like that, the rec goes away :)
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by roguejim on Apr 4, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, I stole the funny one from Uecker
So I didn't deserve it in the first place. :)
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Torres
Showing all relievers the proper time to give up home runs.
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nice gem by powell :)
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lyon maybe?
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