Game Thread #36: Cardinals (22-15) at Brewers (17-18)
by Jeff Sackmann on May 10, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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A winning streak! (Sort of.) Ben Sheets looks to keep it going against Joel Pineiro. Fun facts about Pineiro: he won his only career start against the Brewers, and he has faced Jason Kendall more than the rest of the Milwaukee offense combined.
More matchups, as always, at the BR Game Preview, which reminds us that Rickie now has an .833 OPS against Isringhausen. Hmm...did that go up last night?
Game time is a TV-friendly 2:40 CT.
Go Brewers!
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lineup
courtesy of those with “access”
Brewers
2B Rickie Weeks
CF Mike Cameron
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
3B Bill Hall
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Ben Sheets
C Jason Kendall
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on May 10, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a fun projection game
Who has more strikeouts, the 5 odd-numbered players, or the 4 evens? I’m pretty sure the evens can overcome the one-man advantage.
by Marty McSuperFly on May 10, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if sheets goes 9
he might win all by himself!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 10, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll take the odds
6-3
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on May 10, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
boo
no TV for a Sheets start. Wait. Yay! I’ll just listen to Uke!
by Braunstalker on May 10, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Play Ball
Hopefully last rubs off on the team today
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 10, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
last night that is
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 10, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great start Sheeter
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 10, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey
Extremely natural in front of that camera…
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didn’t seem too comfortable with the teleprompter
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
Isringhausen out of the closers role…interesting.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 10, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he was tired of getting embarassed
thats` what he said
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 10, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim's comedy hour
Bob mentioned Hanley’s Ramirez’s new deal
Jim: He did have a good series.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If good series against the Brewers
got people $70 million contracts, there would be a lot of teams with payrolls matching the Yankees this year.
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The TV play-by-play guy's voice really annoys me
At least Brian Anderson’s voice doesn’t make me grit my teeth (just some of the things he says).
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i was thinking that so long. where is brian
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 10, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also...
I never really got the logic behind combining team announcers for these regional games. I get that it’s probably cheaper for Fox, and these guys know more about the teams than the C team of Fox announcers would. But there’s no rapport at all…shoving two virtual strangers in the booth together doesn’t make for good TV.
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like it would be more interesting to bring in national guys to get outside opinions.
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Mom's Day on the way
Some love for Mr. Bill “Pink Bat” Hall on Fox
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
duncan
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 10, 2008 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Piniero 55 pitches through 4
At least they’re hitting him hard. Sigh
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a bloop hit
After the close call walk. Molina up.
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dbacks
trying to mount a rally against the Cubs. Bases loaded, one out, 1-0 Cubs.
by oconnobe on May 10, 2008 4:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Bronson Arroyo has an 8.63 ERA. I don’t think a FIP of 5.90 has ever been so reassuring.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 10, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bloop hit by Corey
Hate those when the other team does it. Gotta get going here.
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sexson
would’ve charged the mound on that pitch
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded
by dixieflatline on May 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take another walk from Kendall
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll also take
a winning lottery ticket and a naked hot chick
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm like a codependent woman
as soon as they show the first sign of changing, I’m back
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
did they give Cameron the take sign after 0-2?
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that shot of LaRussa doing a Muttley imitation
Man, I bet he can singe your ears when you F up.
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
easy now big man, you don’t have to swing at everything
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DirecTV gamebreak
is a commercial for nascar. I guess they did that for the nedder.
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
they are in much better shape now. 1 down with 6 outs left.
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
take the bat out of duncan's hand
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and right into ludwick's
i guess
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure appreciate those Ludwick HR highlights
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Giants up 8-1
thought that was a misprint….then realized Lincecum was pitching
by UWbrewball on May 10, 2008 5:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that still seems wrong
unless he also drove in those eight runs…
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whew - Mota out of the inning - grounder by Glaus
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so much fun
i wish i could see it on tv.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can't wait
till it’s on that instant replay video thing on gameday
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell
I wish I could hear it on radio
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping
they go to the end of the Brewer game on FOX after the Yankees game ends here in Minnesota.
by oconnobe on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if they do
let me know…I’m in MN, watching gameday and writing a paper
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may know this already,
but I can usually get a decent radio reception of Uecker on the 106.3 station out of River Falls. I’m on the east side of the Twin Cities, though.
by oconnobe on May 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Bill says
another Prince HR against a lefty.
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wondering
Is Bill trying at all to be non-biased on the national broadcast?
by oconnobe on May 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s did a nice job of staying stoic on that homer.
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
both Brian and Bill are a bit over the top at praising the opposition to me
and I would call myself a fan of them
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Bill Hall really just walk on four pitches?
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 5:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uecker
“oooooh, he had a nice cut on that baby.”
by oconnobe on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he is getting really excited
about all of the pitches he think they can hit. He was loud on Hart’s fly out too
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is springer a really slow worker
or is gameday behind?
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there's that late afternoon sun
How about a liner to left?
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm surprised
it’s not counsell time
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think they said he was already warmed up
but they showed him a bit ago sitting down
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
Braun and Prince will get another shot in the 9th if needed
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 5:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NO SHIT
why hasn’t the hitting coach tattooed this on his forehead yet?
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed sign
hall came home as if on a squeeze, Kendall took the pitch
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that our ned
trying to outmanage the other guy
by somethingvague on May 10, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost's postgame explanation:
“Well, those people that really understand the game will know why we sent Billy in that situation.”
by svaustin on May 10, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And it sounds like Gagne is coming in
that could be a bad sign
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 10, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Acknowledgement sign?
Kendall has to give an ack. . . . .
Obviously, he didn’t. so the squeeze s/b off
by tvnick5 on May 10, 2008 5:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan looking like he is planning on a HR
lets go Canuck
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's a curse
could’ve been a DP ball, but instead another grounder through the infield
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
pull him Ned
you’re managing for your job.
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk him please
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on May 10, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
at least it's not a blown save
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on May 10, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just a blown hold
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on May 10, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ha, seems like
even the cards tv guy wants the nedder to be fired
by sheeter on May 10, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
them grounder in hole - us grounder at infielder
by ol Pete on May 10, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why fire ned?
Gagne’s the problem
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
by SCBrewer on May 10, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"would two be asking too much?"
“I don’t think so!”
by warwick5s on May 10, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly
not exactly looking good for our next four starts. We need wins whenever Sheets is pitching. He gave us a quality start today and we just couldn’t get it done. What on earth is to be done with Gagne?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 10, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne
shouldn’t be allowed to pitch in games in which Sheets starts
by molitorfan on May 10, 2008 6:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or any game for that matter
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 10, 2008 6:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO MORE GAGNE!!
And another loss do to Gagne in the 9th… who’s with me when I say, Gagne needs to go!!!
by jkossman on May 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases Loaded - 1 Out - Bottom Of The 8th
“The bottom line is I missed the sign,” said Kendall, a 13-year veteran known for his fundamental soundness. “It’s unacceptable. I can’t do that. I lost us the game right there.”
Now while I agree that it is unacceptable that he missed the sign and completely screwed us in that inning, I also think that he should have never been put in that situation in the first place. What is Ned Yost thinking putting on a suicide squeeze in that situation? All it takes at that point is a fly ball marginally deep for Billy to score and give us the lead. A base hit probably scores 2! (If Sveum doesn’t screw that up too) I just don’t understand why we would even try that and it is frustrating to say the least.
by zsattler on May 11, 2008 8:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was baffled as well by the entire event
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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