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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PrintTune 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
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
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!"
yeah i'm going
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
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
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
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
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
I almost forgot
Today's game is not only broadcast on FSN, it's also on Telemundo!
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es muy bueno!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
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
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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Is that feared power hitter Bocock
in the lineup today? Wait, I don't think they have any other shortstops.
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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at least molina isn't batting cleanup
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 12:09 PM CDT up reply actions
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...
Rewind the clock to 1993 and do it all over.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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.
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.
TBS Sunday baseball!!
Leading up to the Brewer game I'm watching Toronto vs Boston, Halladay and Beckett pitching. Life is good.
And to think I was following Pittsburgh at Florida
Snell vs. VandenHurk, life is meh... :)
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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.
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!"
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
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.
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.
maybe I'll just send you the spreadsheet
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I can handle dorky spreadsheets
But you've gone too far, Sackmann!
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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
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
Ben Sheets scoffs at your three-run prediction!
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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
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 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
I like the spreadsheets.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:05 PM CDT reply actions
No love for Kendall
Telemundo dropped the second "l" in his last name.
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Alright
Time for baseball!
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:06 PM CDT reply actions
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
now this is impressive
five guys on the brewers bench. batting averages:
.400
.300
.200 (gross, w/ obp of .429)
.571
.750
Also, cheese.
On pace
for 27 Ks
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions
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.
(thank heavens)
no IE for me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
IE
I ran Ad Aware after listening to the game on IE yesterday and I had like 50 objects that needed to be removed.
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
Wes Helms
His nickname was The Caveman when he was here?
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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
last year
kapler, hart, and weeks would've collided and the ball would've dropped.
I love 2008 already!
Also, cheese.
Good job by the umpire
Blocking the ball from getting into the corner.
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what is with these guys?
The Giants aren't much competition, but I think the Norwich Navigators would crush us.
Also, cheese.
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."
yeah
totally makes sense...uh...
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
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
+1
You've got better looking field reporters than we do.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
As if you needed to beat us in another category.
by sfgiantsflgators on Apr 6, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
FSN Camerawork
is really awful. They didn't show the ball hit the wall or the beginning on the play tagging JJ at third
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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they probably
figured they weren't going to miss anything with sheets up...
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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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.
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.
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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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
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
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
Zito in the dugout,
looking like he's trying to calculate how many years are left on his contract.
Nice to have
A real SS playing today
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
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
Probably
Because someone yelled at them for playing the Mexican Hat Dance.
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Zambrano
has a scoreless innings streak just over 20 after an Astro got gunned down at the plate in the 1st inning
Shocking!
Jim Powell isn't hating the pitcher batting eighth strategy since Kendall is leading off the inning...
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Kendall >>>>>>>> JtM
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
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.
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.
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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Kapler
Positively Gwynnian with that sac fly.
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Prince has to jack one sometime today...
....it's his bobble head day
I hope he bobbles his head if/when he does
It'd be classic.
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He's a vegetarian now...
he doesn't do that anymore
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
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.
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
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.
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
It was atrocious
The Heels looked so uninspired for the majority of the game. It definitely hurt me living down here in NC
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.
a true knee-buckler
I love to see somebody totally misjudge a curve and just watch it fall into the zone.
Also, cheese.
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.
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.
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....
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.
I'd be happy with a popup.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Powell
I have to admit I'm shocked he hasn't complained about this situation (yet).
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not at all
but every little bit counts.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
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!"
Kendall
I thought he was the ground ball guy.
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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
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
wow is right
that really puts in to perspective the length of time that Hamilton missed out of baseball.
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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is he done, or is that in progress?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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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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?
I regret
Having once called him Krapler by accident.
Though, when he got his first hit today, I could swear Uek called him Gapler.
Maybe you should go Vegan
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Somebody buy Prince
A great big juciy Steak! PLEASE!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Braun
Just a little power in that swing.
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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
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
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
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!"
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.
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
Giants most expensive reliever up in the pen
Brad Hennessey makes $1.6M this year.
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That's half of what Mota, Turnbow, and Torres each make
For comparison.
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Hennessy
IIRC, Brewers hitters seem to like facing Hennessy, don't they?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
they certainly did on friday
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
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
I guess he's at the top of his game today
That's too funny...
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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
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!"
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
awsome play
I think he may have got a nice all there though
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."
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!!!
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.
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
that's a deep league
I'll bet
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
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!!!
Hmm
This Braun kid is pretty decent.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Hennessey
His ERA has dropped to 27.00 despite giving up the run.
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test
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
excellent.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 6, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
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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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
Bill sez
Giants have pre-sold 2.6MM tickets.
That tells me there will be lots of no-shows.
Also, cheese.
not really
his injuries are usually not throwing related
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.
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.
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
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
Jason Kendall
Seriously, on pace for 108 extra base hits this season?
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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
if only the other Lee would homer.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 6, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Reds
I cant wait to see that kid pitch for the Reds tues. For his sake I hope Dusty doesnt ruin his arm.
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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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
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."
Telemundo camera
Made it look like Kendall never touched the plate.
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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."
C'mon Benny....
I gotta make it to work by four
Sheets
Five hits, no walks, eight strikeouts?
I'll take that kind of shutout.
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