Game Thread #6: Giants (1-4) at Brewers (4-1)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:50 PM CDT
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Tune in today at 1:05 Central to find out...
- Can the Brewers sweep?
- Can Ben Sheets get a decision?
- Can Brian Bocock be stopped?
- Can I survive the rigors of blogging another season?
Go Brewers!
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is it sad i'm laughing?
but one of the advertisements at the bottom of the page says, "need to create a blog?"
but, I wouldn't worry Jeff, you have at least till 41 and a max of at least 60 to live. :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 6, 2008 9:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, it's kind of a silly piece
the vast, vast, vast majority of bloggers don't have that pressure-cooker lifestyle, and neither are they paid by the post. (the vast majority don't make any money at all.)
and two deaths and a heart attack do not a crisis make. it's just standard-issue, "we in the mainstream media hate bloggers, let's start hinting that blogging is bad for you. as if your mother's basement isn't putrid enough!"
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
60 year olds blogging?
The mind reels.
Hey, anyone else going to the game today? I'll be the one in the Brewers hat.
"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 6, 2008 9:51 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah i'm going
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 6, 2008 9:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be there
I'll be the one whose kids have baseball gloves.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 6, 2008 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
have fun!
man o man i live far away from miller park...
driving directions
by Jamie in LA on Apr 6, 2008 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Estimated Time about 1 day, 6 hours
If you want to go to the game Tuesday, you'd better leave now.
by Jordan M on Apr 6, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I lived in Madison
I got an email at the last minute for a really great concert in new york ...like, my very favorite music by my very favorite group. I basically had enough time to hop in the car, get on the road, and make it. (18 hours, give or take.) If my gf hadn't talked sense into me, I would've done it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats awesome...
im sorry you missed out on that amazing Genesis concert...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 6, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy the game
Here's the Brewers' lineup:
2B Rickie Weeks
CF Gabe Kapler
1B Prince Fielder
LF Ryan Braun
3B Bill Hall
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Ben Sheets
C Jason Kendall
by brewfan2 on Apr 6, 2008 10:17 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and I was sure dillon would start for hall
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 6, 2008 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not bad.
if you have to play a sunday lineup, i kind of like the idea of playing your sunday lineup on saturday. especially against the giants, when your sunday lineup can probably beat their regulars -- then play your regulars against *their* sunday lineup, and it's (on paper, anyway) an even easier win.
I think there's some statistical work to be done to prove that, but for now I'm going to take the easy way out and say it's intuitively true.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I almost forgot
Today's game is not only broadcast on FSN, it's also on Telemundo!
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 10:23 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
es muy bueno!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Apr 6, 2008 10:25 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should change
I was going with the blue Brewers jersey, but maybe the white Cerveceros jersey would get me on TV.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 6, 2008 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly
They use only a couple basic feeds and don't spend much (any?) time panning the crowd. Maybe it's changed though.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that feared power hitter Bocock
in the lineup today? Wait, I don't think they have any other shortstops.
by Jordan M on Apr 6, 2008 11:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Batting eighth
Roberts, LF
Velez, RF
Lewis, CF
Durham, 2B
Castillo, 3B
Aurilia, 1B
Holm, C
Bocock, SS
Zito, P
It's Steve Holm's first career start! And to think before this year he never played above AA...
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least molina isn't batting cleanup
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tied for FIRST in NCAA YOSTED TOURNAMENT PICK'EM
dont call it a comeback! i know rj was hoping i wouldnt notice; but my picks for the tourney have gone from worst (33rd place???) to first! who says seth and i dont make a good team...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 6, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Salty
I wonder if Yost looks at the Giants and is in awe of their sheer grittiness.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants Fans
If any of the Giants fans read today, what would you do to turn the team around?
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bat Bockock third
With his Bonds-like .526 on-base percentage. I love small samples!
by Jordan M on Apr 6, 2008 11:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rewind the clock to 1993 and do it all over.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
grant
said in the 5 questions that he wants Joe Dillon.
(but I only gave him the option to do one thing.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs Comment
I like this from Baseball Musings
A reader left this comment yesterday:
Hey Pinto, how bout a little love for the Cubs on this board? Fukudome's got a .600 OBP and is slugging .875. Maybe he's for real...
The Cubs aren't exactly off to a great start. The did do a job on Roy Oswalt yesterday (no strikeouts for Roy strikes me as unusual). The rest of the team is hitting just .230, however, and Kosuke drew better than 14 of the team's walks. There's not much to love about the Cubs right now.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 11:35 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last day of free extra innings
has the Brewers. I like our broadcast crew, but regardless I'm watching the other feed. FSN when it isn't tripping over itself, doesn't seem to value showing actual play on the field, the left side especially.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 11:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TBS Sunday baseball!!
Leading up to the Brewer game I'm watching Toronto vs Boston, Halladay and Beckett pitching. Life is good.
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 12:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And to think I was following Pittsburgh at Florida
Snell vs. VandenHurk, life is meh... :)
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping to get a peek of the start
of Reds and Phillies. What the Sam Hill MLB?
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bobbleheads are often bad likenesses
but Prince's seems to be of some other person. That is besides taking about 75 pounds off for him.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 12:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Skinny hangs the head that wears the crown?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 6, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have one
or two --- a normal one, and a special 1982 pinstripe one.
It looks nothing like Prince Fielder, but imagine if the 1986 movie Soul Man had starred Bill Schroeder instead of C. Thomas Howell.
"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 6, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy
Looks like he was working on a car before his last start
http://deadspin.com/376572/jake-peavy-packed-kenny-rogers-hand-cream-by-mistake
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
I've run the numbers for today's game ... I've even put together a super-dorky spreadsheet so I can do it in the future.
Based on the lineups, here's what the offense is set to contribute:
SF: 3.15 runs
MIL: 4.84
Based on a very simple approximation of starting pitcher endurance and bullpen strength, here's the pitching expectation:
SF: 4.65 runs allowed
MIL: 4.59
Put it all together, and the projected score is:
MIL 4.8
SF 3.1
Which translates to a 69% chance of a Brewers victory.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You should run
Yesterday's Giants lineup vs today's Brewers lineup and today's Giants lineup vs yesterday's Brewers lineup. And yesterday's Giants lineup vs yesterday's Brewers lineup. Raise your hand when you're done.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe I'll just send you the spreadsheet
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can handle dorky spreadsheets
But you've gone too far, Sackmann!
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why
If the Giants are expected to score 3.15 and the Brewers should give up 4.59 does that lower the expect score for the Giants, I would of thought it would go up
by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
because both are below average
the average NL team is projected to score ~4.65 runs per game. So Sheets + bullpen is better than average, while the Giants offense is worse than average, which means the projected run total is lower still.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Sheets scoffs at your three-run prediction!
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be very happy
if Ben personally sticks around for 8 or 9 innings to ensure it's scoff-worthy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he reads the blog
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Apr 6, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way
no projection for Steve Holm, so I made him equal to Bocock. That might be generous.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the spreadsheets.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No love for Kendall
Telemundo dropped the second "l" in his last name.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright
Time for baseball!
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit
One of the neighbors is cooking out
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
First time I get to watch the Crew on tv this year.
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now this is impressive
five guys on the brewers bench. batting averages:
.400
.300
.200 (gross, w/ obp of .429)
.571
.750
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
On pace
for 27 Ks
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no reason not to against this lineup.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow indeed
11 pitches, 3 k's.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only one swing of the bat
for the giants in the 1st,
I bet we take a few more hacks
by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!!!
for the first time all year, I have mlb.tv (actually, gameday audio, but close enough) working!
with my brand new superfast DSL connection, I can see that I'm not going to get anything done for about 6 months.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
(thank heavens)
no IE for me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IE
I ran Ad Aware after listening to the game on IE yesterday and I had like 50 objects that needed to be removed.
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yech
I hope to never have to open that program ever again.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
had a huge lead before he swiped that bag
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how aggressive ned has been this season
by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wes Helms
His nickname was The Caveman when he was here?
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't remember that...
...but I wasn't quite as hardcore a fan at the beginning of Helms's time here.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last day of free Extra Innings pkg and I get to see Sheets pitch. Sweet! Go Crew!
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last year
kapler, hart, and weeks would've collided and the ball would've dropped.
I love 2008 already!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job by the umpire
Blocking the ball from getting into the corner.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he looked embarassed
Billy shouldn't be adjusting his package while talking to him.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is with these guys?
The Giants aren't much competition, but I think the Norwich Navigators would crush us.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA suggests that
the umpire could have used a helmet on that play... on his rib cage...
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 6, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
totally makes sense...uh...
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was great
why don't you stop talking for a while champ
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait until
Cirillo shows up on the road
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
You've got better looking field reporters than we do.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As if you needed to beat us in another category.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Attaway JJ!
Give that one a ride. Almost made it out
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN Camerawork
is really awful. They didn't show the ball hit the wall or the beginning on the play tagging JJ at third
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say Telemundo was better
But they mistakenly went to commercial after Hardy got thrown out...it was their first flub of the day.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Si
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they probably
figured they weren't going to miss anything with sheets up...
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could see that
I do like how they pretty much avoid all the close-ups and other FSN things that distract from actual game action. If the commercials guy satisfied his itchy trigger finger, the rest of the game should go fine.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pennant Race Update
Admittedly, it's way too early to be thinking about such things, but I'm listening to the game while watching the Cardinals on TV - they're up 1-0 in the 2nd.
by KLSnow on Apr 6, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never too early
Is it too early to figure out what our magic number is?
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just thinking...
is it possible that Gallardo should've had his rehab start against the Giants? Maybe the Giants lineup isn't as strong as the one he faced in AAA?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how did that go btw? I missed hearing about it
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Use your spreadsheet
Here's the New Orleands lineup from Friday:
Anderson Hernandez, SS
Argenis Reyes, 2B
Michel Abreu, 1B
Caleb Stewert, CF
Fernando Tatis, 3B
Gustavo Molina, C
Chris Aguila, LF
Jesus Feliciano, RF
Tony Armas Jr., P
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i might just do that
i wonder how many of those guys had zips projections
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only 4 projections
and I checked a few other systems, too
pretty clearly a step down, but maybe only about a half run from today's lineup ... more like 3/4 of a run from friday's lineup.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Ben looks way less fat this year than in the recent past.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito in the dugout,
looking like he's trying to calculate how many years are left on his contract.
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
man, ben works fast
I completely missed the roberts ab.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to have
A real SS playing today
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 6, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the hell
Do they play Hava Nagila during the games?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Probably
Because someone yelled at them for playing the Mexican Hat Dance.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano
has a scoreless innings streak just over 20 after an Astro got gunned down at the plate in the 1st inning
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shocking!
Jim Powell isn't hating the pitcher batting eighth strategy since Kendall is leading off the inning...
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a really interesting FanPost you had, btw
by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I tried.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you aren't listening to the Telemundo play by play?
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...
Mi Espanol es muy mal.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they just showed someone texting messaging?????
by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall >>>>>>>> JtM
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow!
bill schroeder is speaking up in favor of the kendall-9th thing.
(granted, it's easy right now since it just worked)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what is everyones problem with kendall batting nineth .....it flips the lineup alot better
by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think its interesting that we're actually doing it and seeing how it works
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
notice that they're referring
to having a sit down with the Brewers stat guys. If Powell is okay with it now, I imagine it was for both broadcast teams.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
was spring training they were talking about, not recently
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Powell was okay because Kendall led off
I bet he gets uppity about it when it doesn't work out like that.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets in the dugout
telling Braun how to hit
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice
having runners on for Prince and Braun.
Now if we could just get Hart into the 5 spot...
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kapler
Positively Gwynnian with that sac fly.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Cameron
can keep the sac fly pace when he gets back
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince has to jack one sometime today...
....it's his bobble head day
by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he bobbles his head if/when he does
It'd be classic.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a vegetarian now...
he doesn't do that anymore
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito
another lefty with a bad pickoff move.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Braun has to crush one today....
...because he had a really awkward "In My Own Words" special with BA before the game on FSN
by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad we got a run across
At least we got something out of that. Lets hope Sheets can keep dealing
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
guy with 'beer here' sign
Marty? Or the redhead they showed right after?
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At McCovey Chronicles
they're taking grit talk to the next level:
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/4/6/390137/open-gameday-thread-4-6#4400223
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito
they are not big fans of Zito over there.
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be an understatement
"I would trade Zito for anything including low A players"
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2008/4/6/390137/open-gameday-thread-4-6#4400522
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't look that bad today
I guess a bazillion dollar contract has something to do with it.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
today's ugly tie award
goes to Buck Martinez, who is doing play by play for the TBS game. That thing is a solid 9.0 on the WOW that's ugly scale.
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see
the garage sale special that Roy Williams wore last night? I am a Heels fan so I should have known the night would be bad when he rolled out with that thing on
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was atrocious
The Heels looked so uninspired for the majority of the game. It definitely hurt me living down here in NC
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the worst
was that they started playing and got it within 4 only to shit the bed. Let's hope that there are happier sporting results today.
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Between them and the Packers
I am hating any situation where there's only four teams left playing
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a true knee-buckler
I love to see somebody totally misjudge a curve and just watch it fall into the zone.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice so far
but at 62 pitches thru 4, he's not going to be finishing this one. 7 IP is probably about it (not that I'm complaining ... seven innings like this would be great.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would love it
if someone made a highlight reel of Corey Hart's ugliest hits. He has gotten singles on some of the most god-awful swings.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that last pitch
was at his eyes. And that's saying something.
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano
was just up in this exact same scenario. He grounded into a DP that scored 1. Let's see if Ben can top that....
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice to see JJ take the walk
granted, there weren't a lot of close pitches ... but he's been known to hack away.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd be happy with a popup.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell
I have to admit I'm shocked he hasn't complained about this situation (yet).
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ben looks a little more like a hitter
than he has in previous years.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not at all
but every little bit counts.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can count on Ben
to hit it weakly enough to make the DP hard to turn.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember
begging for a strikeout. DON'T HIT IT!!!
"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 6, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
I thought he was the ground ball guy.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, but
he's also super clutch and gritty. You need a sac fly? He gives you a sac fly.
And you know, we (I) can make cracks about it, but if Kapler, Kendall, and TGJ keep doing stuff like that, that's a big plus.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now Kendall
is an eye-juicer, and we're reaping the benefits. First Turnbow, now Mota, Gagne, and Kendall.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
amazing to think that Josh Hamilton and Ben Sheets were drafted the same year.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow is right
that really puts in to perspective the length of time that Hamilton missed out of baseball.
by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy
Just barely speaking of first-round picks, Mike Jones started for Brevard County today: 2 innings, 2 hits, 2 walks, 2 strikeouts, 1 run, unearned.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he done, or is that in progress?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's done
The game's not over but he's out of the game. I think he's still building up arm strength again so I don't think a short outing means that much (I could be wrong though).
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds right.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly
Sheets is trying to pad his fantasy stats.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets pitches
The fastball of course,
the curveball, or Uncle Charlie as Bill says - does it look like its not breaking as much - and if so, it seems more effective,
and the third pitch? What was it he was working on in ST? Has anyone seen a pitch that didn't look like a fball/curve?
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kapler making me rotund
with different crow dishes he is feeding me.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I regret
Having once called him Krapler by accident.
Though, when he got his first hit today, I could swear Uek called him Gapler.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought so too
Gabe Gapler.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you should go Vegan
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody buy Prince
A great big juciy Steak! PLEASE!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
Just a little power in that swing.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, who cares
for $14MM, Zito's going to have to eat some innings.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
Plus they probably don't think they can get 5 runs from this lineup
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they should get
about 3.1 :)
(that's looking optimistic at this point)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well we have Suppan
Who is an $10MM innings eater
by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least we didn't think we were getting a CYA winner
and the total value of the multi-year deal was about 1/3 as much.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you happen to notice
who Suppan is going up against on Tuesday? Oy veh.
"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 6, 2008 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they just might leave him out there
save the bullpen and Zito doesn't look great, but he might be a better choice than a BP guy.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Prince
should mix in a Kosher meal once in a while.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants most expensive reliever up in the pen
Brad Hennessey makes $1.6M this year.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's half of what Mota, Turnbow, and Torres each make
For comparison.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hennessy
IIRC, Brewers hitters seem to like facing Hennessy, don't they?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on Apr 6, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they certainly did on friday
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sheets seems to think he can hit....that is a start
by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 2:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA, on the Prince bobblehead
"I like the crown, you know, because his first name is Prince."
Thanks Brian, I hadn't made that connection
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess he's at the top of his game today
That's too funny...
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
81 pitches through six.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8 innings is back in the picture
I like it!
Maybe we'll even get to see another Benny AB :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bocock fires quickly
to keep this from becoming a pregnant inning.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're so immature
or is it premature?
"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 6, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tough to tell on tv
I think that's the "nice play in a 5-0 game" benefit of the doubt from the umps.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a play!
Rickie! There's some serious glove and arm
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awsome play
I think he may have got a nice all there though
by Bigdogg2002 on Apr 6, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
90 pitches?
I'm looking for the complete game shutout here.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 6, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Sheets history
over recent years, a big lead, our deep bullpen and a rest day tomorrow: time to sit him down!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 6, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad idea
No need to push our luck early in the year
by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
90 pitches, 7 innings, 0 runs
Can't ask for anything better than that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Backe channeling Vargas in Chitown
Every time I switch over he is in trouble, but the score stays the same. Just had bases loaded with no or 1 out I think and got out of it.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but Soriano hit a HR to put the Cubs up 2-1
by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of other games
Podsednik not only started and led off, he got a hit!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also in other games Sarfate got a win
And Helms a K
by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
(I have Sarfate on my Fantasy Team)
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a deep league
I'll bet
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looks so nice out I wish I was at the game
by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
poor camera work
Trenni talking...
...camera on Ned.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw
Prince sneak a piece of beef jerky in the dugout ;))
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 6, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
This Braun kid is pretty decent.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince
Lumbers on home safely.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun is so good
that I'm disappointed at doubles.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hennessey
His ERA has dropped to 27.00 despite giving up the run.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
24.00 now.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least Hall
didn't strike out again. 11 in now 24 ABs.
by heybatterbatter on Apr 6, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
test
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
excellent.
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey should be wearing a helmet
on his hip
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
He should wear sunglasses too
Because of that one song!
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should at least
use the song for his walk up music
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill sez
Giants have pre-sold 2.6MM tickets.
That tells me there will be lots of no-shows.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think
its a bad idea to leave sheets in?
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on Apr 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not really
his injuries are usually not throwing related
by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
shouldnt you
be pitching right now?
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not me
Riske and Mota both pitched yesterday. Torres is probably out after pitching three innings on Friday. Turnbow could go, or McClung I suppose.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
101 pitches through 8
I'd take him out. Let someone like McClung throw the last inning, but Ned is probably hot for a CG.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind letting him go
the pitches are pretty even, no throws (?) to the bases, have mcclung ready in case he gets in trouble, but i say let him go for it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simmons Yoda/sleepy sighting
Maybe he'll look different for night games.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a feeling
We might be seeing Jamie's BFF today.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Kendall
Seriously, on pace for 108 extra base hits this season?
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i wouldn't have believed you a couple of weeks ago
if you said he might make it to 18.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really worried he'd kill us. but ive been really impressed with Kendall
by wisco kid on Apr 6, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he'd hit for average
but it would be almost all singles.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only the other Lee would homer.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
20 Doubles last year
4 doubles this week
Clearly he is eye-juicing.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 3:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds
I cant wait to see that kid pitch for the Reds tues. For his sake I hope Dusty doesnt ruin his arm.
by wisco kid on Apr 6, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
The Brewers can do their part in saving his arm by getting seven runs off him in sixty pitches or so. :)
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I'll be going to that game, I was initially a little disappointed when I found out it would be Suppan's start, but after his last start and hearing the Reds rookie would be pitching I'm starting to get excited.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 6, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince
I thought newer players couldn't use an elbow pad.
by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
prince hit again
lets see some retaliation
by wisco kid on Apr 6, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible camera angle on that play at the plate
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 6, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fsn' s camera angles have been terrible. Schroeder has a man crush on Kendall
by wisco kid on Apr 6, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another close call
Kendall also doing his Yoda thing.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Telemundo camera
Made it look like Kendall never touched the plate.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who commented on Sveum
being a human green light at third? Seems right on.
by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats what got him canned from the Red Sox
by wisco kid on Apr 6, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
I think he knows how to work fast innings when he smels a complete game.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
by DaleCoop14 on Apr 6, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Benny....
I gotta make it to work by four
by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
Five hits, no walks, eight strikeouts?
I'll take that kind of shutout.
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by TheJay on Apr 6, 2008 3:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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