Game Thread #38: Cardinals (23-16) at Brewers (18-19)
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
349 comments
It's Adam Wainwright vs. Dave Bush. For more than you ever wanted to know about where Bush is at right now, just scroll down. For a whole bunch of matchups, here's the BR Game Preview. For instance, Pujols has a .490 career OPS against Bush, which may have something to do with why LaRussa is saving him for, oh, I don't know, a pinch-hit AB against Torres. 1.083 OPS in 28 plate appearances. Maybe, uh, Bush will throw a complete game.
Game time is 7:05, and it's the last time this year the Cardinals will play in Miller Park, at least until the NLCS.
Go Brewers!
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Some preview material
So, since Gagne remove himself from the closer role, does that mean he decides when it’s his again?
Some bonus commentary from the fine people over at some blog you probably don’t read: http://www.walkoffwalk.com/2008/05/eric-gagne-the-wow-true-hollyw.html
by Marty McSuperFly on May 12, 2008 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And still more preview material
In case it hadn’t been obvious before, I do not believe that Ned Yost is the worst manager in baseball. That honor goes to Dusty Baker, whose team is finding all kinds of ways to embarrass itself.
http://www.walkoffwalk.com/2008/05/reds-bat-out-of-order.html
by Marty McSuperFly on May 12, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love it
So basically, Corey Patterson recorded an out without even setting foot in the batters box. Walkoff Walk’s favorite target of derision is simply finding new ways to make outs every day! He’s a Renaissance man of out-making!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty even confounded Gameday
It shows Patterson lining out to right field, which is pretty much the worst way to describe what happened.
by Zeyes on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patterson was officially charged with a putout to catcher
There’s some good trivia.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard
“ya know guys…after realizing how boring it was to sit in turnbow’s spot in the bullpen, i think i’d like to try it again. I mean I know it’s only been one day, but I’m tellin’ ya, I had one hell of a day!”
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would love to see
the training montage of Gagne getting his confidence back over the course of 24 hours. Must’ve added ‘Eye of the Tiger’ to his iPod.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on May 12, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats the Canadian equivalent to 'Eye of the Tiger'?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I hope not
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Charming picture of Guillermo Mota on Yahoo's fantasy homepage
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh bush
you and those hanging curveballs…
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nah
bush can’t even find the strike zone
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I've been sensitized by the little woman's love of double entendres
She doesn’t really watch much sports, but I have it on a lot. There will be somethnig like bball on and an announcer will say something like “they need to penetrate more” and she’ll agree in a wry way.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh great
Here we go again.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
love it
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on May 12, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
over at vivaelbirdos
There was a fair amount of negativity about Ankiel.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope that was just a one pitch mistake
And Bush settles down now!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs up 1-0
Theriot scores on a D Lee double
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by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought that one would hit berny
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Touchdown!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not a lot of ambiguity
when he gets all of it, huh?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
even his bat is cocky
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got wood
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Braun guy might be pretty good someday
"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 May 12, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would have been nice
If the two knuckleheads before him in the line up bothered to get on base.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trenni digs the longball
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
she prefers the long pink bat and takes the two balls that come with it.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the Adam Dunn approach
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Prince
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 8 home runs ahead of last years pace
Just for everyone that is down on his slow start.
by Getting Yosted on May 12, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne, Villy, Parra, Bulldog
All have mechanical things to correct?
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nowhere close to Charlie Gehringer though.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gehringer was given the nickname “The Mechanical Man” by Yankee pitcher Lefty Gomez. Teammate Doc Cramer quipped: “You wind him up Opening Day and forget him.”
I still want someone to put a midget on a roster.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know how to throw the ball?
I guess they don’t want to say what it is to give it away to other teams..
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice gamble by Prince
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
saved a run
"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 May 12, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
In reporting the Moustache/Neddy Ballgame meeting, Yost says that they found “mechanical flaws” in the deliveries of Bush, Villanueva, and Manny Parra, yet he would not say what they were. With Bush, Trenni says they wouldn’t elaborate, but that they saw “something a little bit” and he’s going to make an adjustment.
Oh, and that there’s a “light at the end of the tunnel.”
Do they lower the microphone in these interviews to make it easier for Ned to talk out of his butt?
"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 May 12, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his butt is intimidated by microphones
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't doubt it
I wonder when Ned revealed that the found all these mechanical flaws - before or after Moustache said “give me one reason why you should keep your job.”
"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 May 12, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Saw something a little bit"
Maybe they should make the hole bigger.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to give anything away here
But the solution to these problems is called “The Surge.”
by Marty McSuperFly on May 12, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure how to relate that to the earlier discussion of Bush mechanics
As I recall, he took a shot at Maddux saying that he had tried to adjust his mechanics and was going back to the way he did it before.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush vs. the world
From the mlb.com recap:
Bush threw 92 pitches, 59 of them strikes, and pounded the inner half of the plate. That marked a bit of a departure from the philosophy espoused by Yost and other coaches - to own the low-and-away strike and work from there - and more of a return to the way Bush worked when he joined the Brewers for the 2006 season.
Bush has downplayed that philosophical difference, but he has been working on the adjustment for some time. He first mentioned it on April 15, after he surrendered three runs in six innings of a loss to the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.
“I like staying on the attack to both sides of the plate, and I felt like there were times that we were encouraged not to,” Bush said. “It’s something we’ve talked about as a staff and with the coaches, as far as taking maybe a slightly different approach after the game. I think the last couple of days we have done that and had good results.”
Said Yost: “His strength is really inside, and I think we’ve been trying to get him to command the outside part of the plate a little bit more than he was comfortable with. It opened up his game today.”
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 13, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewers have been hitting a lot of pop ups lately
not just today it seems…
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They're always
lazy fly balls that don’t mean anything and are easier outs than a dribbler to the pitcher.
by ryan braun on May 12, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers are above average OPS-wise on groundballs, liners, and bunts, but they have an execrable 78 sOPS+ (78% of league-average) on fly balls.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
which basically means the homeruns from last year
are now pop outs or liners?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i didn't word that well, but i think you know what i'm saying
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've hit one opposite-field home run all year
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What'dya say!
Yadier Molina has some competition at catcher.
by ryan braun on May 12, 2008 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought so too
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dave Bush boosted the 8-spot sOPS+!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought sveum would send bush there
;)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush didn't tag...
Uh, Dave? You know you’re gonna give up some more runs, right?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i blame sveum on that one
he’s gotta tell bush to get back and tag…bush isn’t used to being out there
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on May 12, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He was screaming at him
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Weeks stung that ball
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's been using babip as a curse pretty regularly
although there are those pop-ups
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Bush'll score on that
They are rocking the Wagonmaker.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the bet now
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Huntsville's hit four homers already
Including one by…Alcides Escobar?
In other news, Not Gabe Gross still sucks.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And none by LaPorta or Gamel, btw
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel is the only Star without a hit so far
He does have a sac fly.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as someone's signature says
It’s a good time for Prince’s 6th homerun
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or would it be his 5th?
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by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has 5
that used to be my sig but I removed it during the great losing streak of ‘08.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First Grandslam for prince would be sweeeeet
by Flag Up on May 12, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Inside-the-parkerz
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is there so rarely a radar reading on FSN this year?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltran wouldn't have swung
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't get much
meat on that swing ;-D
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You gotta have Hart!
I love you, man. That is the only thing guaranteed to warm Jeff’s heart-mechanism.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clutch
The numbers still represent this team hitting well with runners in scoring position, esp Hart
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the coolest thing ever!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The RF
has to make that catch and call off the 2B
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN used to have something called Boner of the week
I think with references to the male anatomy, they stopped doing it, but that would be a candidate right there
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill makes a good point
Pujols might have caught that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What an inning!! That better be enough for you Bushy
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If he goes nine innings, we'll win by 2/100 of a run
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take it!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm only half paying attention tonight
Nintendo on the ol’ PC tonight.
Lordz Of Vengeance....Just Win, Baby.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 12, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta keep an eye on the Cubs game too
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pads take the 2-1 lead
on a solo shot
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by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the Department of Redundancy Department
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta got hit by a pitch and is out of the game
Boo.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Ned
to throw at Pujols in retaliation
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuds-Pads tied 1-1 in the fifth
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds who?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano another double
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And now a HR
cubs lead 3-2, Soriano getting hot
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush's fastball is high 80s a lot and was low 90s in the first
That seems higher velocity than usual.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crud Soriano puts the Chubs back on top
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4-2 Cubs now
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel gets in on the hit parade with an RBI single
Escobar is 3-4 after going 4-5 yesterday.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I he still batting in the .260s?
Is his BA a concern?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, he's an okay hitter for average
It’s his secondary skills that are the problem. He doesn’t take walks and doesn’t hit for power, today’s HR notwithstanding. He’s still only 21 though, and with his defense, he only has to hit a little to be a ML-caliber SS.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun is locked in
Smells like 2007.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so, uh
should we keep him?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The core
Braun and Trenni. Everyone else can go.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's keep kapler too
he can replace bernie after he retires.
or he can replace kremblas when kremblas joins the mlb staff.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, Mench is the next Bernie
Only guy with a big enough head.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should trade him for Erick Aybar and Jeff Mathis
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
only if we make a three-way deal
and get nelson cruz back :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs
will be in first place by themselves in a couple of hours.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun is now 9-15 with 4 HR and 2 2B this series.
Oh, and a walk.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow anybody understand what he's going off about?
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's mad that the home plate ump called those pitches home runs
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodbye Tony!
Now Ned wont put the squeeze on to impress him
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Randy Wolf
- C. Zambrano doubled to deep right center
- A. Soriano homered to deep center, C. Zambrano scored
- R. Theriot walked
- D. Lee singled to left, R. Theriot to second
- A. Ramirez singled to right center, R. Theriot scored, D. Lee to third
- K. Fukudome walked, A. Ramirez to second
- G. Soto singled to center, D. Lee and A. Ramirez scored, K. Fukudome to second
- S. Henn relieved R. Wolf
- M. DeRosa singled to shallow left, K. Fukudome scored, G. Soto to second
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think the ump look like the enticed Molina
Why did he walk in front of the plate, I thought he was going to clean off the plate, but he was just getting in Molina’s face it looked like… the ump might get punished for that, and what I think LaRussa was mad about
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, TLR is pissed that the ump drank all of his Bordeaux
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cameron almost tracked that one down
He looks good out there.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee
9 scoreless innings and a no decision. His season ERA is .67, which isn’t too bad.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good, I recommended him in my article this week
Confession: I also touted Wainwright and told people to stay away from Dave Bush.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man would it be sweet
if Bush could get thru the 6th unscathed
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Even scathed is okay
Just not scalded or scorched.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yadier appearing nightly
Quite the sexy dress-down there Yadi…
hehehe
by Lake County on May 12, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a question:
What sweet-pitching demon is currently occupying Dave Bush’s body?
Holy smokes. I know Pujols is on the bench, but…
GO DAVE GO!
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he read my article
he understands his destiny, and now he will fulfill it. (after giving up two more runs, anyway)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait a second...
i haven’t been able to watch too closely. molina was batting second? weird.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No, they screwed up
Corey Patterson got ejected.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish
Dusty was still managing the Cubs and Tice was still coaching the Vikings.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those were good times
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow...
if we had polled everybody in this thread after the double, who would’ve guessed larue would be stranded?
not me…i figured run #2 was foregone conclusion.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am guilty also
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
count me among those who figured he had already crossed the plate when he reached second
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coco on for the Reds
8-7 against the Marlins in the 9th.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on the radio today
The big dorky unit said that Coco was unhappy about the way he was used last year. I wonder what he means. I hadn’t heard that.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian - "if the Brewers hang on to win"
C’mon guy
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!
This could be comical if the Brewers lost
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
comical-horrifyingly painful either or I guess
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read Molina's lips
And at one point, he said “I had my back to you”... so I think he was so upset that the ump came around to face him
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see that complaint.
Though to be fair, when the ump first moved around in front of Molina, he appeared to be headed towards dusting off the plate… but then he stood up and confronted Molina instead. Who knows if Molina kept jawing just before then…
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm suprised
Wainright is still in there
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like BS is right...
LaRussa’s going to leave him flop around out there to save the pen…
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was only at 74 pitches coming into the inning
Not like the Cards are in realistic danger of winning the game or anything.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne gonna get a Turnbow inning in
Hopefully he makes better use of it than Turnbow did.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha, Wainwright is gonna have less pitches through 6 than Bush did
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bush only at 92 pitches
wouldn’t this be a nice rest game for the bullpen?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on May 12, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nobody wants to push our luck with bush
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely
lets take our quality start and be happy
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i agreed
but it wouldn’t hurt to at least trot him out there with a quick hook
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let Gagne throw
and then bring in McClung to clean it up
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
he might be fine, but three innings is doable for the pen, and its nice to get to pull bush without two runners on base. at least this once.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're overworked!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding. He gave you 6, which is at least one more than he's done lately...
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blue Jays threatening to score their first run in 32 innings
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shannon Stewart gets it done with a sac fly
Man, Overbay’s power is completely gone this year.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooooooooooooverbay....
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we need a player with a fun name to drunkenly chant (in a friendly supportive way) again...
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sat behind a guy once who screamed "TURN AROUND TURNER" [Ward] all game
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ew. Did anyone hit him?
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, this was the Turner Ward Era
He and I were the only people there.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't do it with Gagne. Even if you're trying to be nice, you'd sound like you're taunting him...
GAAAAAAAAGNNNNNEEEEEEEEE…..
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quite depressing
6-1
12-0
3-0
and this game was scoreless until the 10th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
the Indians got 18 innings of scoreless pitching from their starters today. And they are only going to get one win.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's hoping Maddux did as good a job finding Gagne's delivery flaw...
... as Ned will claim Maddux did on Bush. Hell, it might even be true. I could stand that.
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Back-to-Back starters not named Sheets gonna get wins?
That seems too good to be true
by Scooter82 on May 12, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oi.
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 count
means the batters are going to be batting well over .400
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maddux should go clean shaven
the pitching staff would be freaked
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
already getting booed
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
4-6-3 DPs are so much prettier than 6-4-3s
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gagne for the three inning save?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He did declare himself fit to close today
I would be very amused if Ned did that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Gagne guy has good stuff
I wonder if he can close?
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Even with the walk. (I'll just pretend I didn't see that.)
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 12, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs
are as hot as Braun. 11 runs in 2 innings after a weekend sweep of the Snakes.
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Isringhausen will get an inning
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Danny Kolb makes an appearance as well
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been wondering...
first series ever during which both teams dumped their closer?
by Zeyes on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This would be a good time to see if Rick Ankiel still has Rick Ankiel Disease
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Izzy will get in too!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN just announced
Furcal goin on the 15 day DL retro to May 6. Very sore back.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who do we play tomorrow?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is nice to see
him out of the lineup for the next series!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
he has been playing great so far this year
by molitorfan on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they showed the replay of braun at first
as they went to commercial…
I think he did beat the throw. oh well, probably didn’t really need that baserunner.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was braun safe?
looked close, didn’t see the replay finish up, but probably just out
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That looked like a tough pitch to hit by Schumaker
Please LaRue, don’t further damage our “closer.”
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The boo birds are back
Come on out Maddux
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mound conference
Maddux: “Did you forget about the mechanical flaw fix already?”
Gange: “Oh, yeah…”
by sheeter on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a simple mechanical thing
Ned obviously doesn’t want Gagne to fix the simple flaw, because then a simple before-and-after analysis would reveal what the flaw had been, and then hitters in the past would be able to use that information to get even more hits off of Gagne. In the past.
by Marty McSuperFly on May 12, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait
that’s in the past?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duncan is graceful
Like a ballerina
by Marty McSuperFly on May 12, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne
Don’t walk the bases loaded…
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you got it
I was wondering if he did whether Pujols would get a PH appearance
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ump was 3 inches from him
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dixie, you out there?
It would be interesting to see those REALLY EXCELLENT charts you posted earlier today with tonight’s data side by side to see if Gagne really made a change.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to see
Hart at the top of the order!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If JJ gets on
I think we should bat Gagne as punishment.
by Stoa on May 12, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just as well
probably would have tripped on those damn clown pants he is wearing!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on May 12, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get the pants thing
The pants I think look goofy are Soriano’s. Somewhat homo-erotic.
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be great
I want to see every reliever on the team bat at least once.
When it’s shouse’s turn, that picture will be my new screensaver.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as I can tell
Shouse has never batted even in the minor leagues. I’m all for a Matt Wisean 1.000 average for him
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn...gameday just updated
..sorry…
by PagsBrewCrew on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
umm...
so the closer-by-committee approach bad because it is going to make Ned overwork the bullpen by…actually pulling a guy who was brought in to start the 9th in case he can’t get it done? Oookay…
by Zeyes on May 12, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stetter
I like you, please do not remind me of Wise against Philly.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 12, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If they get five on, Pujols might pinch hit
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmmm... seems oddly effective throwing pitches over the plate
by ol Pete on May 12, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the left-handed specialist is having difficulty against left-handers?
...the curse of the 9th inning…?
by PagsBrewCrew on May 12, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
20,000 fans
rise together in sarcasm.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 12, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
o crap
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 12, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball is stressful enough without Brian and Bill dramatically overdramatizing it
We’re still ahead by five runs. It’s gonna be okay, guys.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 12, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs