Game Thread #6: Giants (1-4) at Brewers (4-1)

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

my spring training photos.

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

ha!

my spring training photos.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 6, 2008 11:24 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...

my spring training photos.

by Jamie in LA on Apr 6, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

My guess

WHAM! reunion tour

"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 6:15 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

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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...

my spring training photos.

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

oops

Messed up the blockquote

by drezdn on Apr 6, 2008 11:36 AM CDT up 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

blacked out I assume

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:03 PM CDT up 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

Ah okay

Thanks for the explanation

by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 1:10 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

sweet

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:08 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

good start for sheets

by EzMak24 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

6 pitches - 2 K's

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he is pounding strikes

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up 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

Sheets isn't messing around today

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take that start

by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT 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

we just need to keep it going

by EzMak24 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

Is it working

in Firefox?

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up 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

lol

by behnke411 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

Ridiculous

I heard that too

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Trenni

Upgrade.

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT 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

I want her

to interview Bocock

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:35 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

JJ!

2 for 18!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:36 PM CDT 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

Only dos outs

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann 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

routine grounder to short

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up 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

I was just wondering the same thing

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up 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

my guess

is that there was a sort of mini-lecture recently, but I am just guessing.

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:53 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

Rally brewing here

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 1:50 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

patience grasshopper

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up 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

now would be nice

by verno329 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

nope- missed that one

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:09 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

Kinda like Vlad Guerrero

by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

bases loaded - Sheets up

bunt?

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:16 PM CDT 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

Ben Sheets

I'm calling Grand Slam

by drezdn 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

how sweet would that be?

by behnke411 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

Im hoping for the strike out

by EzMak24 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 saying much :)

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up 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

At least

Billy prevented a throw

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT 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

What more can you ask for?

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up 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

agreed

I like they way those three in particular are playing so far

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was pre-LASEK

just kidding

by ol Pete 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

Bocock blocked!

by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

he tried to hit that thing

and missed

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:26 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

Nothing wrong with that

by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up 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

Helluva start

for Kapler this year.

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The JJ of 2008, perhaps?

by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up 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

tofu crow wraps?

by ol Pete on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Who needs Cameron?

by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

we could alwasy put him in left :-D

by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I stand corrected

by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 2:35 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

Jacked!

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:35 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

You can tell Braun's still eating red meat

by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Lloyd!!

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

two days in a row

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Lord

What a blast!

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

who needs Prince?

:)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Braun loves hitting lefties

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How long

is Zito gonna stay out there?

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:36 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

Touche

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replace that T with a D and you have it right

by molitorfan on Apr 6, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or

replace it all with bocock

by sheeter on Apr 6, 2008 2:41 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

True

It is a deal like Zito's that make Suppan's look good
Saying that Zito looks bad against anybody's

by Saltire on Apr 6, 2008 2:42 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.

LordzOfVengeance.com....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.

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

not that we need WPA to tell us this...

but it's looking pretty good

http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=280406108

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:49 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

There's the defensive picking it up!

by verno329 on Apr 6, 2008 2:49 PM CDT 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

lets hope not

by EzMak24 on Apr 6, 2008 2:51 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

Couldn't put it better myself:-)

by behnke411 on Apr 6, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up 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