Game Thread #8: Reds (4-4) at Brewers (6-1)
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 9, 2008 3:23 PM CDT
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Josh Fogg versus Dave Bush. Who will be more mediocre?
The JS blog has the lineups. Dusty tinkered a little, with Freel batting second today, while Ned is sticking with last night's secret sauce.
Here are your spreadsheet-tastic predicted results:
- Brewers 5.49
- Reds 4.32
- Brewers Win Expectancy: 64%
Go Brewers!
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its funny
the more mediocre pitcher will probably get the win. At one point Dave Bush was a real up-and-comer. Now he probably belongs in our bullpen. He's still better than fogg though, he of the carreer 91 ERA +.
by Prince 71 on Apr 9, 2008 4:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dave Bush vs Josh Fogg?
Maybe you have to have four letters in your first and last name to play. Go Bill Hall!
"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 9, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If Josh Fogg was on our team
...do you think Ned Yost could resist calling him Foggy?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of question is that?
Of course! I'm still waiting for him to drop a "Gagne-y" or a "Riske-y". "Cameron-y" would by fun too.
by Jordan M on Apr 9, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's brainstorm
Ganny? Gaggy? It's gotta be Cammy for Cameron. I can't even imagine how he could turn Riske into a diminutive.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
votto vs. hatteberg
imagine joe dillon getting platooned with prince fielder in prince's rookie season. now dial that outrage down to about 80% of your initial outrage. still pretty upset right?
i understand keeping bruce in the minors till june 1, i can even sorta understand keeping bailey in AAA to work on his control. but why on earth is joey votto the backup first basemen? what is the point of that scenario?
thank you ned/doug! ned has some head-scratchers, but imagine dusty/wayne. i'd be freaking out! seriously.
ZiPS
hatteberg: .261/.348/.374
votto: .281/.357/.466 (bill james projects a .920 ops)
age:
hatteberg: 76 (divided by 2)
votto: 24
club controlled
hatteberg: 1-2 years
votto: 6 years
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 9, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news...
I just downloaded Juan Nieves' no-hitter game off of iTunes. Pretty cool game- there were a lot more nice catches than I thought there were, like some of Molitor's line drive catches, Jim Paciorek dive towards the beginning of the game, and Sveum's double play ball. It also amazed me that the announcers didn't mention the no hitter once until the last out was recorded. Nowadays, there's at least a passing mention of it, and they usually pan to a shot of the pitcher in the dugout. The closest they came to mentioning it was saying he was "doing a fine job" after 7 innings and saying he's "been very sharp tonight" after 8. You know they were thinking about it though, because as soon as Yount caught the last out, the announcer was yelling about it.
Now it's on to watch game 6 of the 2003 NLCS, and to revel in Cubs pain.
by Stoa on Apr 9, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you can download classic baseball games on iTunes?
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 9, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most definitely
Search under "Baseball's Best" They don't have every game, but lots of games that stood out- no-hitters, perfect games, 20K games, postseason games, etc.
by Stoa on Apr 9, 2008 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are these premanent
or rentals?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 9, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Paciorek catch
needs to get more credit! One of the best catches ever.
by iluvlamp on Apr 9, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh.
"Mediocre David Bush" is an anagram of "Bad Crime Videos, Duh." Who knew?
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you guys read about how Marxist Empire was an alcoholic?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i still have a problem
with the whole CF-of-the-day in the 2 hole approach. I'd much rather see either JJ or Hart in that spot. Not sold on Cameron, with his high strike out totals, in the spot when he gets back either. I'm sure this has been discussed other places on this site, but what are people's thoughts? am i the only one that doesn't like this? it's hard to argue when we're 6-1, but i'd still much rather see the top of our order more closely resemble last years, with JJ-Braun-Prine at 2-3-4
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 9, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
your argument makes sense
the other side is that Cameron takes a lot of pitches and runs well. Maybe he'll trend toward fewer SOs as well. How was he in ST?
Another good thing in general is that the whole lineup can cause damage. Imagine the other team's pitcher: his "easy" batters are the likes of Corey, JJ and Jason Kendall.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taking pitches
I think the idea is that he's going to give Weeks plenty of opportunities to run. He walks a lot, so the strikeouts don't bug me.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agree
I think that's the logic, i'm just not sure how much I like it - especially with Kendall batting 9. Fortunately he's been playing well in that spot, but I don't like the idea of having a guy with such a high number of strikeouts essentially batting 3rd. Once Kendall cools down, I could see many innings ending wih a Mike Cameron strickout only to have Prince leading off the next inning. I don't like that thought. I would much rather see someone in that spot who will at least put the ball in play and advance runners that way. I also think having cameron's agressiveness on the base pads behind our heavy hitters would do us more good than in front.
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 9, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
I still don't mind him there, even if you look at him as the "second #3 hitter"; he's got some pop. If strikeouts at the top of the order bother you, you probably aren't happy about Weeks leading off, either, huh?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as much
he's primed for a big year, however, his strikeouts are part of the reason i don't like having cameron there. i don't like the idea of those strikeout machines back-to-back in the order
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 9, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One problem with reading and scrolling at the same time
"he's got some pop" looks like "he's got some poop"
"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 9, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going over to the Pirates blog until the Brewers game starts
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoppin' joint they got over there
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, bring back a coke, will ya?
And a pierogie.
"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 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are those sandwiches they have
With the cole slaw and fries all mashed in with the meat?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Primanti Brothers
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any of you guys ever play
Baseball Mogul?
by verno329 on Apr 9, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm...
Fogg looks worse than Bush. Could be a lot of runs tonight. Who thinks Bush makes it to the 6th?
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To? Sure. Through? Eh...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That's exactly what Ryan Freel will give you"
"Had that ball hit second base, he woulda been out."
Way to support your thesis, Rock.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ooh! ooh!
JJ = Turning outs into outs.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 9, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I keep hearing that phrase
from Frank Zappa Maddux
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uecker Overstatement of the Innings
"David Bush is a change of speed artist."
by Matt L on Apr 9, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Suppan is jealous
He can't throw that hard.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush comes back from 3-0 to K Griffey
Knock 'em out the box, Dave.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked safe to me?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too
Kendall needs a favorable umpire on a pitchout. :)
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-8 CS now I think
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Confirmation bias
When are the Reds ever going to lose their rep as sluggardly sluggers? ATTN MSM: They really aren't that good abat.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
errors
Len and Bob - Cubs have most
Bill and Brian - Brewers have fewest
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Len and Bob spent five minutes earlier talking about Memphis' FT shooting
They like to accentuate the negatives.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Pittsburgh led MLB in errors coming into today.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why can't we put
that dumb picnic area in center?!
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and left
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just move the fences in and out
Depending on which team is batting. Just because Bill Veeck couldn't get away with it doesn't mean Mark A can't.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or even better
Put a couple large crocodiles on the warning track during the home half of the inning.
by Matt L on Apr 9, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miller Park
needs a Beer Moat
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 9, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i grilled a steak. mmmm.
(i promise to get back on topic, now...)
by Jamie in LA on Apr 9, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But did you stuff it with cabbage and potatoes?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Promising start to the inning
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
walkin that guy just doesn't seem that bad usually
but with no outs... c'mon D, make those outs into outs
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeezus
Bush is godawful
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall's release seems really quick
Unfortunately, so is Brandon Phillips.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Putting lotion on his hands
...because the ball is slipping off his fingertips? I don't get it.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
add to the long list of worthless reasons to like him
he doesn't make excuses. Based on the support from Ned and Zappa, I could pitch for the team if I didn't get flustered, studied hard and didn't make excuses. I might even be able to work up to 69mph...
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a bit of a clusterfvck
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What was Weeks doing getting in Hart's way on that anyway?
That has to be the outfielder's ball all the way, doesn't it? Momentum going toward home and all?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok guys
The key to success for Bush this inning is to limit them to maybe 1 or 2 runs. You don't want to get that big 4- or 5-run inning.
Thanks Bill...
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 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON
catch the fucking ball Kendall
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I'm only hearing this, was that Hart's fault or Kendall's?
Ned Yost's Brewers: Braun Over Brains
by SRB on Apr 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart's mostly
But like I said above, Weeks didn't help by going so far out into RF.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like a good enough throw to me
but Bill is dissin the throw. Someone in the stands must have some kryptonite.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was weak and up the line
It's not like he was near the wall or anything.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, up the line into the runner's path
It's not like Kendall can just dive for the ball right into Phillips, which is what he practically had to do.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could be right
I'd have to see it again, but hey let the scoring begin
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My vote goes to Kendall
although Corey didn't look all that inspired
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a pretty shallow fly
for it to bounce 2 or 3 times and that far up the line
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good throw
but come on Kendall!
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad
Looks like it had gotten there in time to get him too.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it shuld have...
like bill said; corey thru it flat footed. no momentum... kendall wasnt expecting a bad throw...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 9, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else hope
that 2 minor league starts will be enough for Gallardo and he gets called up after his outing tonight? I know who I want him to replace!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IIRC
Weren't the Brewers originally planning on giving him two rehab starts in Huntsville and then a third, if necessary, in Nashville? Maybe the third start is still only "if needed".
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I hope 2 is good
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the rainout
did he get enough work in?
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He threw 90 pitches in 5 1/3
So I'd guess so
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for the pitch count.. I didn't realize it was that high
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trinni just said
One more rehab start for Yo, working up to 100 pitches.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This reminds me
I uploaded Weeks' destruction of Soto to YouTube.
The Brewers lost that game after scoring first with two runs on a sac fly; I hope the same happens now for the Reds.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Regardless
If the Brewers can't score two runs of Foggy, they have bigger problems than Hart's throwing and Kendall's catching.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, what is Ryan Dempster on?
6 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 5 K, 0 ER
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll answer my own question:
The Pirates' offense.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO HITTER JINX...
no hitter no hitter no hitter...
by Jamie in LA on Apr 9, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When you run out of Klement's
...you run out of hugs?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill thinks Tony catches that ball
I think Cameron does but Tony does not.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
...and Bill Hall falls down
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say they both do
but i did like Bill talking about Bush winning games as the ball is whacked to the CF wall.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was pretty funny
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 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Powell's deep analysis
"Yovani Gallardo may have made his last minor league appearance...or he may make one more."
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Now back to laughing uproariously at you, Bob"
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More great camera work
Why would we want to see Fielder catching the ball?
by brew82 on Apr 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More excellent production from the FSN crew
if anyone is watching the Cincy feed, you're the only ones who saw Prince catch that ball
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ha
knowing prince, i'm sure it wasn't pretty
I'll warm up with you anytime
by ufoboy90 on Apr 9, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am a little worried
about Prince when we have to go out to San Fran. With those gusty winds out there he could easily be swept away in those pants and land in McCovey Cove!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra Innings
has the FSN Wisconsin feed so we are all screwed tonight
by molitorfan on Apr 9, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Infield play
that is loooooowwww on the list of stuff to show. Its nothing new...
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Josh Fogg is a beast.
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 9, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf
Dear Brewers,
Josh Fogg isn't good.
Love,
Andrew
I'll warm up with you anytime
by ufoboy90 on Apr 9, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he had Lasik recently
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is like the Johnny Cueto
of crappy pitchers.
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 9, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall!
Still NL's leading hitter. F Estrada
by molitorfan on Apr 9, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Estrada
He struck out in four pitches as a PH in his season debut today.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he didn't have "run" down the line!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another double!
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How Can Any Serious Person
suggest that anyone other than Bush should be dropped from the rotation once YoGa comes back?
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
agreed
Bush is perfect for the long relief/spot start position
by verno329 on Apr 9, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta disagree
one of his big problems is giving up a lot of runs in the first.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
but my thinking is if he is coming in for long relief we are probably already down. I'm not saying its ok to give away the win, just that I'd rather have him not give up a lead, which would be an unlikely occurrence. But I'm open to other uses for Bush
by verno329 on Apr 9, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm open to anything other than one of the 25 roster spots
of course my opinion is meaningless...
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget who our manager is!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand
that Yost isn't smart enough to figure it out until it becomes even more obvious (i.e. loss tonight, wins the next two).
But to hear Jim Powell suggest that its a wide open competition? The simple fact that "Bushie" is pitching in the third spot in the rotation is an embarrassment.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that whole competition talk
is what Milwaukee sells as 'Milorganite.'
i'm with ya, but I'm telling you that Maddux and Yost LOVE HIM
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
indeed
Bushie is a gamer.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parra needs an innings cap
He probably won't stay in the rotation all year even if he is the team's third-best pitcher.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What if they
just skip his turn when they have off days? Too afraid to do that b/c of Sheets?
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet if he found a way
to get Gritty, he could stay up!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we need two roster spots
by the time Cameron comes back. Who goes?
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn will go down to AAA for Cameron, I think
Kapler is a Proven Vet, and Gross seems to be more of pinch hitter than OF
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately
Parra and CV are the only pitchers with options, right?
Jamie, your boy has to go. I'm sorry.
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush has one
Though it's doubtful the team would use it because he makes $3 million.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Gross have an option?
Last year was his last one, right?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he's out of options
And Kapler could probably refuse an assignment to AAA if he even cleared waivers in the first place.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no way they'll get rid of Kapler
Yost has a banana in his pocket every time he talks about him.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAAAAA!!!!!!!!!
(thats not a banana in his pocket)
by Jamie in LA on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same with Zambrano
That low potassium thing was just a cover-up for his priapism.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin does too
there was a story about him following him for the past couple years hoping to get him on the team or something like that.
I keep getting beeping from my Gaydar unit, but it has to be defective.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin has a banana for every former Ranger
and Ash for every former Blue Jay.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's kinda funny
"if he even clears waivers". Lots of interest in Gabe the last few years. : )
by sheeter on Apr 9, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
The difference now is that he's showing he can still be a useful outfielder instead of a low-minors manager.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point
but I'm not willing to declare him a valuable commodity after seven games
by sheeter on Apr 9, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about now?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't object
to selling high on TGJr and sending him elsewhere.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Team Canada would either
But unless him hammy heals soon, it won't be much of a showcase.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Bush might be hiding an injury. The walks are very troubling.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
He's got suckis horriblis.
by James Stanley Cocanower on Apr 9, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lame
Unearned run for the Cubs. 2-0 top of the 8th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez
Maybe we should try hitting them to someone other than Patterson.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he's not even to 40 pitches
on track for a complete game shutout
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we get some more shots of these attractive ladies drinking beer?
by Jamie in LA on Apr 9, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More boobs please
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Jugs
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
by Slyde on Apr 9, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Braun
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get up, get outta here, BRAUN!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hava nageela !
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Braun
Could he break another of Fielder's Home Run Records?
by drezdn on Apr 9, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice start for Braun now
He's getting hot
by verno329 on Apr 9, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!
Its about time! They been hittin him hard, just not quite hard enough.. Hopefully with his low pitch count, Dusty will keep him in a while
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
leader board
Braun - 3
Hall - 3
Kapler - 2
Vegitarian - 0
by SunglassesAtNight on Apr 9, 2008 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boobs are meat
Did Prince give those up also???
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey Hart doesn't have a home run
Check his diet, huh?
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hall is on fire defensively
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That blonde is captivating
I almost missed the play all together
And no, I don't have a banana..
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*thanks god braun is in LF*
I'll warm up with you anytime
by ufoboy90 on Apr 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers Look
Like they are in a hurry to get somewhere! They are making Fogg look like a real pitcher!
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully that hit
makes the rest of the boys wake up and get down to business! C'mon, even Bushie got a hit!!
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush and Jason
with massive doses of grittitude
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing Hall
doesn't follow them in the order.. Those contacts would be useless
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall doesn't know how to make an out
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bottom of the order
doing it again!
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit for Kendall
He cannot be stopped.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Kendall
Turning outs into errors.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The 3rd Baseman couldn't handle it
Because the ball was covered in so much grit
by drezdn on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just like last night Rickie!
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs game
Jason Bay just tied the Cubs-Pirates game at 2 with a HR in the bottom of the ninth
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Phillips
With a Rickie Weeks-like play.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gets through Phillips!
Rickie gets some 2B karma revenge!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahooooo!
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 9, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We've been challenged!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And a very fine
boob response it was
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not even close
they got beach balls at the toy store.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush getting right back on the horse
Uh, yeah.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya Know
It is getting a little far to have to scroll all the way back up there to see that frosty mug. I think we need another!!
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHH, Cold beer!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sense a country song coming
cold beer,
warm women,
and...
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here in Milwaukee
Our focus is on the booze, not the boobs
by throughhyperspace on Apr 9, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course... maybe that should be on OUR thread... huh...
by crolfer on Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll need a few
of those big German beers before any of those chicks look good
by molitorfan on Apr 9, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like
the female picture at the Dunn family reunion
by molitorfan on Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like A-Rod's harem
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BIg and strong
Most of the German local brews are north of 6% ABV
by 54438Crew on Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, maybe, no, maybe, no, maybe, maybe, maybe, no, dude, yes, yes
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
by Slyde on Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to a game
I wouldn't hit any of those chicks. Not even with a chair.
Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.
by jch24 on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Bill Hall was here
...he'd hit them all
...for walk-offs against the Reds.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate that dude
Screw him, I say. :)
Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.
by jch24 on Apr 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I responded
No need to foul up two threads - http://www.redreporter.com/2008/4/9/391288/game-9-thread-part-ii#4454991
Please Note: I may be totally full of shit.
by jch24 on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Intergalatic distress call
Enterprise, please drop off Son of McClung in the bull Pen immediately!
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the Enterprise is out of range
Riske up in the pen
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Putting the worst reliever in a one-run game?
That can only end well. :)
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting
he could screw it up more than Bush is right now?
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush
Looks like he going to make Riske work for that contract of his.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice effort Ryan
"What, there was a runner on first?"
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush doesn't like
pitching with a lead, he should be better now ;-))
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
These are some pathetic runs getting scored. Come on guys.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
BA says, "Almost works like a hit and run." Almost?
by oconnobe on Apr 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought the same thing
But it could have been a steal and not the ""sign" for a hit and run... so if it was a ball the batter may have not been swinging... in the end, you are right, it did WORK as a hit and run
by Kyguy922 on Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Bush
With his "Wes Obermueller: 'I've got a lead and I'm returning the favor'" impression.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Think Yost is sprinkling
Grit on Bush during these visits?
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by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
they all suck
I'll warm up with you anytime
by ufoboy90 on Apr 9, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the kinda
of insight we expect from Jim Powell Dude!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And again...
... Bill Schroeder can't imagine taking Bush out of the rotation. Just unimaginable.
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 9, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like apologizing
for imagining it. Hey, how many days till another Bulldog start?
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rock IS noted for his creativity.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any one else mystified by Ned's usage patterns of Riske?
or would it be Riske to question that?
by Hyatt on Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was actually kind of impressed
This seems like a good situation to use a guy who's probably your best reliever.
Doesn't seem to have had the intended effect though. :(
by warwick5s on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way this inning is going
Would anyone be surprised by the relay throw going into the stands on a DP grounder?
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Counterpoint
Butterfly trampstamp is a friend of mine
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Counterpoint 2
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we need more?
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Sackman
know what is happening on his Blog???
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
now he does,
and he likes it!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody,
clean up the place my parents just called and they are coming home early!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame the Reds fan.
He started it.
Although I might make this a running feature.
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as it's pg-13
i'm all for it.
we gotta keep baseballdan innocent.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 9, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naturally
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3rd base!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Apr 9, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
boobs = traffic
BCB is gonna start generating some weird Google hits.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BEANO COOK NAKED ON A PONY
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really
Lordz Of Vengeance....Sometimes I drink...Okay...I drink most of the time.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Five hits in the inning
and a sac fly. Gotta love the 1.000 opponents' batting average.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Dusty Baker smelling blood"
I hope it's an aneurysm.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ooooooh
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 9, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oy
let us mourn the day that i'm happy josh freakin fogg is leaving a game
I'll warm up with you anytime
by ufoboy90 on Apr 9, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
junky right hander?
He's the kind of guy we struggle with.
by ol Pete on Apr 9, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From my dad
In the pressbox recording the game for STATS, inc.:
"I thought you would like to know that during the Riske pitching change Bill Schroeder raced to the bathroom and raced back to the booth before play resumed."
Probably more speed than he ever had during his playing days. Hail the Good Feet Store.
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's running more comfortable
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good grief
Man, the Brewers are playing cruddy tonight.
The pitchers get behind and give up a walk or a hit. The pitchers get ahead and give up a hit.
Meanwhile, the Brewers can only score one earned run off of Fogg in 5 innings.
by mikeynaked on Apr 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is ridiculous
Stop making Corey Patterson look like a goddamn All-Star.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody
Have a drink on us at Red Reporter! Our fearless leader, JD Arney is becoming a daddy tonight! Smoke 'em if you got 'em!
WHY SHOULD I CHANGE IT? HE'S THE ONE WHO SUCKS!
by Slyde on Apr 9, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Eat steak eat steak eat a big ol' steer
Actually, not bad advice for our first baseman.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Apr 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got home from work
thank g-d it's over!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 9, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just found this quote from Cecil Cooper
He is talking about Wigginton being hurt.
You hate anyone to be injured, but it's a good way to get Blum in there and get him some at-bats.
That IS a good way to get Blum some ABs.
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."