Game Thread #41: Dodgers (20-19) at Brewers (20-20)
by Jeff Sackmann
on May 15, 2008 10:30 AM CDT
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Well, that sucked.
Fortunately, we've got a Ben Sheets start to look forward to that ought to help get the bad taste out of our mouths. Sheets has a 3.15 ERA in his last 5 starts against the Dodgers, which is nice to hear, but doesn't mean much, since that's about one start per year stretching back to 2003. Chad Billingsley goes for the other guys.
Here's the BR Game Preview. Start time is 12:05 CT.
Go Brewers!
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Go Crew....
Need to string together a few series wins to put pressure on the 3 teams ahead of us (3 teams ahead of us, ridiculous)
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on
May 15, 2008 11:33 AM CDT
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One bad day away
from 4 teams ahead of us.
by CarolDunc on
May 16, 2008 9:31 AM CDT
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Hu's out of the lineup
His replacement, Maza, has a much lower pun rating.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 11:41 AM CDT
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Maybe not for Braun
I can think of a couple of Jewish related puns we could use.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
May 15, 2008 12:04 PM CDT
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jeez
It’s surgery week. First Gallardo, then Capuano today, and probably Riske before the week’s out.
by Marty McSuperFly on
May 15, 2008 11:46 AM CDT
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does the team doctor make overtime?
will we be able to pay Braun’s contract afterall?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 12:40 PM CDT
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Crew lineup
Weeks, 2B
Hardy, SS
Braun, LF
Fielder, 1B
Hart, RF
Dillon, 3B
Gwynn, CF
Sheets, P
Kendall, C
Interesting how Hall and Cameron both K three times last night, get today off.
by warwick5s on
May 15, 2008 11:53 AM CDT
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They both killed the Brewers yesterday
good call
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 11:55 AM CDT
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I like getting Gwynn and Dillon some good AB's
and since this is a get-away game it gives Cameron and Hall a little extra rest before the big roadtrip
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on
May 15, 2008 11:57 AM CDT
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Just getting it out of the way
Let’s get some runs!
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on
May 15, 2008 12:07 PM CDT
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Just saw that… Maybe it’ll lead to DiFelice getting at least a cup of coffee.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on
May 15, 2008 12:18 PM CDT
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I suspect it'll be Dillard or Jackson
They don’t have to make a 40-man roster move to accommodate them like they would DiFelice.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:25 PM CDT
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Don’t the Brewers only have 34 or so people on the 40 man roster right now though? Though I wouldn’t mind Dillard.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on
May 15, 2008 12:26 PM CDT
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The official site lists 37
I suppose they could add DiFelice easily, after all. Does that make it harder to send him down after interleague play, however?
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:29 PM CDT
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Maybe wonder boy can get on base
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
May 15, 2008 12:19 PM CDT
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gotta love fsn's camera angles
"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 15, 2008 12:19 PM CDT
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no i meant
when they go to trenni :)
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT
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no, it was my futile attempt at a joke
hardy hart hart
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:22 PM CDT
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wait, there she is! :)
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:22 PM CDT
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Uecker interview
Big League Stew interviewed Uecker
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on
May 15, 2008 12:20 PM CDT
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Uecker
Did he really just say Braun was signed through the 10015 season? That’s a long time.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:23 PM CDT
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that curveball is looking real nice
"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 15, 2008 12:24 PM CDT
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nice, real nice
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 15, 2008 12:27 PM CDT
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it'd be nice to get gwynn on
so sheets doesn’t lead up the next inning
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:34 PM CDT
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Gwynn
Knowing he has to get on for just that reason, fails to get on. Sad.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:36 PM CDT
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More Gwynn
When the count got to 0-2 on Gwynn I would have had Fielder steal. Worst case, Gwynn gets to lead off the third with a new count.
by statsllc on
May 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT
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More Gwynn part two
I also meant to say, if Gwynn reaches base to lead off the inning then Sheets would have the opportunity to contribute a productive out.
by statsllc on
May 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT
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did that guy just say that 1 in 10 in Wis have diabetes?
by ol Pete on
May 15, 2008 12:39 PM CDT
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1/10 adults...not sure about IN wisconsin...
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT
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actually, Wisconsin is among the best in Diabetes rates nationally
by warwick5s on
May 15, 2008 12:42 PM CDT
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2002 data says
Wisco ranks 35th in individuals with diabetes with 6.5% of residents being diagnosed. This is a 2.5% increase from 2000 data.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
May 15, 2008 12:48 PM CDT
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yeah, i'm sure that also includes type 2
and without doing any research what so ever, my guess is that “artificially” raises the average in the sense that it occurs due to poor health (not taking care of your body)
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:43 PM CDT
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Whoa, Gary Bennett
Backup catchers have a average career longevity just under that of lefthanded relievers, I guess.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:41 PM CDT
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pretty good pitchers duel
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 15, 2008 12:44 PM CDT
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kinda wish...
..that the opposing pitcher would stop dueling:P
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT
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that makes sense
brian anderson: “great day outside, but the roof is closed”
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 12:51 PM CDT
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But it's only 57 degrees
Someone might get chilly!
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:53 PM CDT
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i agree
i don’t know why they wait so long to open the roof – then when they do open it and it’s 90 degrees outside the place bakes
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT
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the 3rd base side bleachers during a day game in July
are painful
by warwick5s on
May 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT
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I took a crew of Pony Leaguers there
last July – bleachers, 3rd base side, day game, all that…
let’s just say we had the windows open on the bus ride home. yeesh.
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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it's 100
...where I am. god, it was hot. It was like 80 this morning at 8:30 when I went for a jog…
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT
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it's 67 here in minnesota
I honestly think it’s the first time its been above 63 all year
/ off to check weather-reference.com
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT
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Nice dig by Powell
on Johnny Estrada
"My fellow nerds and I will retire to the nerdery with our calculators."
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May 15, 2008 12:56 PM CDT
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Cy Young Award
Mike Marshall in ‘74
Fernando Valenzuela in ‘81
Orel Hershiser in ‘88
Who am I missing?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 12:57 PM CDT
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I didn't see the question
But I’m assuming it was LA Dodgers who’ve won the Cy Young? Gagne won it in 2003.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT
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...on average...
...a little under 2 per year.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 12:59 PM CDT
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Who did Jim just say will replace Riske in Boston
by Flag Up on
May 15, 2008 12:58 PM CDT
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Mark Difelice
He wasn’t on the 40 man so we are going to have to move YoGa to the 60 day or something like that right?
by dixieflatline on
May 15, 2008 1:00 PM CDT
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I heard..
...that for some reason there are 37 on the 40-man roster right now…
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT
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for reasons
exactly like this situation
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May 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT
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Ah
I guess that makes sense but 37 seems rather low to me. Especially since Gallardo could easily be put on the 60 day.
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May 15, 2008 1:02 PM CDT
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I think it’s a combination of season-ending injuries, plus players that they either don’t care about protecting (Branyan, Nunez) or don’t need to protect (Laporta)
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May 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT
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unclear on the concept...
how easy is it to add and subtract players from the 40 man roster? Also I’m assuming you can play on AAA and be on the 40-man, right? Despite playing the game for years, I don’t understand some of the subtleties of pro ball.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:04 PM CDT
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If you subtract then they have to go through waivers
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May 15, 2008 1:05 PM CDT
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...which means...
...any team can sign them to a contract, right? does the player have to agree, or is it like being a free agent – either they go to the new team or they don’t play ball?
maybe I don’t understand free agency fully either:P
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May 15, 2008 1:06 PM CDT
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Waivers
There’s different types of waivers, but Keith Law has a pretty good article about them here.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:08 PM CDT
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I think teams usually keep a few spots open
For quick additions.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:01 PM CDT
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robbed
If Ned hadn’t argued with the umpire yesterday, that ball would have gone out.
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May 15, 2008 1:07 PM CDT
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that's what happens
when nobody can hit the ball
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 1:09 PM CDT
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anybody else on gameday?
this pitch sequence is hilarious
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 1:09 PM CDT
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I think that some of those should be change ups
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May 15, 2008 1:11 PM CDT
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yeah
all of them right out over the plate
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May 15, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
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Sheets attcks batters
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May 15, 2008 1:13 PM CDT
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another double play!
Man it seems like we are turning them in bundles this year, and I’m not complaining.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:11 PM CDT
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If we're gonna let people on
we may as well double them up
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on
May 15, 2008 1:14 PM CDT
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why not
gotta try something to get on…as i speak dillon does just that
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May 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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I mean, I guess
I’m not all that excited about one of our better hitters for power bunting with no outs in the fifth inning. That said, if it was a swinging bunt, nothing you can do about that.
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May 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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Can someone tell me what happened in the top of the 4th?
I’m watching the game on ESPN Gamecast, and the fourth has the following plays:
PIerre singled to center
Ethier struck out swinging
Kent Flied out to Center
Now, I’m no mathematician, but that looks like two outs. What’s missing?
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May 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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They missed Andruw Jones' groundout
It went about ten feet in front of the plate.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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gameday has been skipping batters – but usually catches up eventually. Yesterday, I looked and the first batter had a man on already.
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May 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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Maza
Has he made a good throw even in warmups?
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:15 PM CDT
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How about a damn hit?
Lordz Of Vengeance....Just Win, Baby.
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May 15, 2008 1:16 PM CDT
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all we need's a walk
we got big ben on deck
by somethingvague on
May 15, 2008 1:17 PM CDT
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Is there a reason the Yost cam has to hold for 5 or 6 seconds?
by ol Pete on
May 15, 2008 1:19 PM CDT
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You don't like missing the game to see his oddly comic expression?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
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Man If someone were to collect some screen caps.
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May 15, 2008 1:22 PM CDT
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the ladies love it
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May 15, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
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Excellent Time for Sheet's 1st HR
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:20 PM CDT
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Close enough
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on
May 15, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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or single!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
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May 15, 2008 1:21 PM CDT
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that's the 28th single of ben's 7 year career
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May 15, 2008 1:22 PM CDT
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A run would've been awesome
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 1:23 PM CDT
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1st hit?
Think Sheets goes into the dugout and says something along the lines of “See guys, it’s not that hard.”
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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Sheets says
if i can’t get the no-no, there’s no way in HELL this jokers going to
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Powell last inning was really feeling his Cheerios....
First, he flat out GUARANTEED that Selig would go down as the greatest baseball comissioner of all time when it was all said and done. Then he declares that although some pitchers throw better sliders and slower curves, he was positive that Sheets threw the best power curve in the game of baseball today and that nobody throws it harder. Lastly, speaking of GM Doug Melvin he described him as being more astute than any other GM anywhere today.
I mean, I like Sheets and the city of Milwaukee too, but could he tone it down a bit and include a “in my opinion” or “just really good” or “one of the best” from time to time? Does he discriminate at all, or does every single event that he witnesses pretty much qualify as the coolest most kick ass thing ever in the history of time?
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May 15, 2008 1:22 PM CDT
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He might be right about the speed of the curve
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May 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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No totally, I know Sheets' curve is awesome......
but I mean there might be a discussion on Selig right? (Ahem….STEROIODS?) I love Melvin too, but seriously is he really on a totally different level than every single GM? That guy’s just a bit much sometimes….that’s all I’m sayin.
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May 15, 2008 1:34 PM CDT
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The pitchers
It seems like they’ve been hitting the most lately.
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Ryan's mom ran in the sausage race?
Bet there is some serious funk in those things.
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Momma Braun is pretty cute...
Is that wrong?
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."
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May 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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not as wrong as what i said lol
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May 15, 2008 1:28 PM CDT
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Like mother, like son :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 1:29 PM CDT
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trenni and braun are pefect for each other
braun has bug eyes, trenni has bug…
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May 15, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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I've never actually...
seen this Trenni woman of which you speak. I take it I’m missing out?
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May 15, 2008 1:31 PM CDT
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very cute, in my opinion
i won’t be like jim powell and proclaim she is the best though :)
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May 15, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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You need a friend with FSN
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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There's a number of headshots on Google
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May 15, 2008 1:35 PM CDT
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This game has the feel of a classic Sheeter
Great Outing by Sheets, but a lack of run support from the offense.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:28 PM CDT
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damn that was a perfect pick off throw
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May 15, 2008 1:29 PM CDT
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he's been playing a LOT better
since torre proved he wasn’t afraid to bench him
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May 15, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
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Isn't it agreed that Either is a lot better?
if you take the money out of the situation especially
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:31 PM CDT
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Yeah Pierre was terrible last year and even if he hits 290 it is an "empty" .290
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May 15, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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yeah, it has been an empty .290 in the past
but this season so far he’s being more patient…his obp is above .360 and he’s already knocked in 15 runs. i certainly agree ethier is better, but pierre’s been playing better this season so far than he has since his marlin days
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May 15, 2008 1:35 PM CDT
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the hate for "slappy" on Dodgers boards/forums was intense
but he is a bloomin’ pain.
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May 15, 2008 1:31 PM CDT
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At his current rate
He could pitch 8 1/3 innings and throw only 100 pitches, throwing 12.333 pitches per inning!
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May 15, 2008 1:33 PM CDT
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...I just noticed...
The background of the Braun press conference. The Brewers are going all New England Patriotsie. Background of the logo alternated with a sponsor. I hate that crap.
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May 15, 2008 1:34 PM CDT
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Much better results this time around for rickie when getting ahead 3-1
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Rickie walks
1000 times better than Cameron in the leadoff spot :)
BA says it’s Defilice (spelling?)
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Indeed
I think that is only the 4th base runner of the game
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
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on gameday...
..that pitch drilled Hardy
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It almost did.
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May 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT
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High and Tight
If a Brewers’ player were to charge the mound, who would be your pick as the guy most likely to do so?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT
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branyan
all the way from nashville
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May 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT
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Prince
He's the round mound of profound
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May 15, 2008 1:36 PM CDT
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Sheets
Good hitters should get more respect than that.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:37 PM CDT
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i would want...
Fielder:P Not just for catchers anymore..
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:37 PM CDT
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Deep fly to left
Rickie doesn’t try to take second against Pierre’s arm. I think he could have made it :)
by Marty McSuperFly on
May 15, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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Deep Fly?
Pierre barely had to move.
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May 15, 2008 1:39 PM CDT
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That's what she said
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
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May 15, 2008 1:40 PM CDT
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Can't wait for the Office finale tonight
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT
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its going to be awesome
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 15, 2008 1:45 PM CDT
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or he said
/heteronormative
//prince’d
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May 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT
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If it's past the infield dirt
It’s pretty deep for Juan’s arm. :)
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:40 PM CDT
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dude, it's a joke
If you can’t make fun of Juan Pierre, who can you make fun of?
by Marty McSuperFly on
May 15, 2008 1:42 PM CDT
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Earn your money today!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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Hall
But could he actually hit anything if the pitcher moves just a bit to his side?
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May 15, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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Shattered that bat
I feel all of his good bats have been broken that he got hot with!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:39 PM CDT
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Walking Prince didn't work yesterday
Hopefully it doesn’t today!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:40 PM CDT
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Holy crap!
We are getting one hit with Sheets getting the hit??
by Braunstalker on
May 15, 2008 1:40 PM CDT
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yes
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:41 PM CDT
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It's funny when you say it like that.....
actually, no wait that’s depression. It’s depressing when you say it like that…...
We don't need dolls, we need hits! ---Ozzie Guillen
by Adam P on
May 15, 2008 1:42 PM CDT
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Small Sample Size
But Manny Parra has a better batting average than Cameron and Hall.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on
May 15, 2008 1:43 PM CDT
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i should change my nickname..
to small sample size;)
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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that will go well for you on friday nights out.
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May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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So does Jim Edmonds!
1-1 in his debut with the cubs. Obviously he is going to be a great signing for them :)
by dixieflatline on
May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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Well
I guess Sheets is going to have to lead the rally in the 7th
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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is yost
gonna be a dumbass and pull him though?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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If we get two runners on
I would hope so
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:45 PM CDT
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okay...now maybe
seeing as we need the offense to catch up…
until then, I would have taken the tie.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:47 PM CDT
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When we go to Boston
who do you think will DH? Sheets or Parra?
We don't need dolls, we need hits! ---Ozzie Guillen
by Adam P on
May 15, 2008 1:44 PM CDT
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That's who I would love to see
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on
May 15, 2008 1:48 PM CDT
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I would like to see Gallardo
Kirk Gibson style later in the year, not as the DH, but as a pinch hitter in a long Cubs game in the 15th inning
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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or Villanueva
give all 3 a shot!
We don't need dolls, we need hits! ---Ozzie Guillen
by Adam P on
May 15, 2008 1:45 PM CDT
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sheets
If he gets the loss and that is the only run he gives up, it would fit the typical Sheets game circa 2004
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:47 PM CDT
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Jones and Pierre
are getting back at me for laughing at their contracts.
by Braunstalker on
May 15, 2008 1:47 PM CDT
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Man, I got home at a bad time
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
May 15, 2008 1:48 PM CDT
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C;mon Sheets
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
May 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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Awesome, now Braun makes a triple out of a single
I’m gonna go back to the store.
He's extremely quick and good.
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May 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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Can't wait to see that kind of play for the next 8 years!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:50 PM CDT
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Man
I think Kent is 40 years old, lets get some of these guys out!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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well, this inning sucks
"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 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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1st error?
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:49 PM CDT
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He didn't touch it
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
May 15, 2008 1:50 PM CDT
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But that shouldn't be a triple
I know they don’t give errors on plays that should be, but last night the ball that was in his glove and popped out should have been an error, this one, I don’t think you can make the arguement, but I also don’t think people can keep saying he is playing great defense, just because his stat line states he has no errors
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:52 PM CDT
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If all of our hits counted as
1.5 runs each, we’d still be losing.
We don't need dolls, we need hits! ---Ozzie Guillen
by Adam P on
May 15, 2008 1:51 PM CDT
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How the heck
did I get through the late 90’s early aughts Brewers games without a platform for venting frustrations?
by Braunstalker on
May 15, 2008 1:51 PM CDT
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Didn't watch them
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:53 PM CDT
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Oh
I have watched or listened to 120+ a year since ‘98.
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May 15, 2008 1:54 PM CDT
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matt vasgersian
at least made it entertaining
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 1:53 PM CDT
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yep...
that was good. that’s when I sorta started to pay attention again.
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May 15, 2008 1:54 PM CDT
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he's only at 85 pitches
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 15, 2008 1:52 PM CDT
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hmm
the Edmonds-> Cubs thing happened and he’s in their lineup today
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May 15, 2008 1:53 PM CDT
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wow...
...i look away for like 30 seconds….
holy crap. sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttss?
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May 15, 2008 1:53 PM CDT
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wouldn't be suprised to see a squeeze
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 1:54 PM CDT
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My god
What is going on?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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Yost will say
There is a minor adjustment we need to make
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by Kyguy922 on
May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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WTF
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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Great throw by Braun, yikes
Does anyone else feel everything that Braun does that is not perfect, he will be blame more so because of his contract… I feel if Gagne was only paid $2 million, not as many people would complain
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May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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yeah that comes with the territory i guess
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
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WHY
was this not a night game to save me from the horror?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on
May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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WTF
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 15, 2008 1:55 PM CDT
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...this is part of Sheet's grand plan...
to get a pinch hitter in for Billingsley
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May 15, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
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Not only that
Make sure the mopup relievers for the Dodgers get some work, giving the offense a chance to make sure Sheets doesn’t have the only Brewers hit today.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 1:57 PM CDT
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What are the odds
Sheets goes on the DL tomorrow with some sort of strain or something
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
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May 15, 2008 1:56 PM CDT
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we will be four games under .500
by the time we play our next game in Milwaukee. Would not surprise me ifTed Simmons is our manager at that point
by James Stanley Cocanower on
May 15, 2008 1:57 PM CDT
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two games in a row Hart gets double switched out
by warwick5s on
May 15, 2008 1:57 PM CDT
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why not
have TGjr the odd man out?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 1:59 PM CDT
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Because Ned
hates Corey
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
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May 15, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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should have let McClung have the at-bat
The pitchers are the only ones getting hits anyway….
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May 15, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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That happens
When play a position with depth and you make the final out of an inning. Last night he made the second out of the preceding inning but taking out Hall would’ve used up all the bench infielders.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 2:00 PM CDT
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Well, besides Weeks
Who doesn’t play anywhere but second.
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 2:01 PM CDT
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thank
...i realized my dumbassidness of my question right after asking it…
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 2:02 PM CDT
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What looked like a Brillant start from Ben for the Brewers and my fantasy team really went to hell there.
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May 15, 2008 2:03 PM CDT
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well i'm taking this opportunity
to clean my place. here’s hoping for a comeback!
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by Michael M on
May 15, 2008 2:03 PM CDT
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a hit...
from a bench player. lets get this goin’!
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May 15, 2008 2:04 PM CDT
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daisuke wakefield and beckett
mother of god
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May 15, 2008 2:06 PM CDT
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Don't worry that much
Brewers tend to hit the l33t pitchers like they’re AAAA-quality, Wakefield is horribly inconsistent, and Matsuzaka likes walks a whole lot.
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May 15, 2008 2:09 PM CDT
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still worried
but appreciate the input providing hope
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May 15, 2008 2:11 PM CDT
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was at the Sox-Twins series last week
It’s a shame that Buchholz had to go on the DL with the 15-day suck a broken nail because he was so atrocious on Monday. However, that’s exactly the sort of pitcher the Brewers seem to have issues with. It’s also too bad they’re missing Lester, but ditto. I didn’t see Beckett. Wakefield can pitch gems, but if he pitches anything like he did on Sunday, it’s going to be a run festival. Matsuzaka doesn’t give up hits that much, but his control has been off lately.
Also, their bullpen is a lot like the Brewers, except that they just DFA’ed their only proven long reliever. They have one lefty, Javier Lopez; my Sox fan friends and I call him the “left-handed no-out guy.” I saw Papelbon blow a save (and wasting Matsuzaka’s effort on not letting the guys he walked score) on Saturday.
by morineko on
May 15, 2008 2:20 PM CDT
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This is where Yost loses games
He tries to squeeze one more inning out of a pitcher because he is due up in the next half of the inning. Somewhere before 6 runs and three home runs are given up you should be able to make a switch.
It isn’t because the pitcher fails to make pitches, its that the manager fails to realize that the pitcher is incapable on that day of making the pitches. And it isn’t because they are down one pitcher in the pen, this has been the Yost MO for years.
by Getting Yosted on
May 15, 2008 2:07 PM CDT
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huh?
sheets had a low pitch count and was showing command until that inning…
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 15, 2008 2:08 PM CDT
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additionally...
had a CG shutout earlier this season, followed by a strong 7 or 8 inning outing…
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May 15, 2008 2:09 PM CDT
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It's not like its Parra
It’s Sheets, you keep him in, witha low pitch count, commanding stuff all game, sometimes guys get rocked, and it’s easy to say after that Yost should have taken him out here, but Sheets just as easliy could have retired the next batters in order
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May 15, 2008 2:15 PM CDT
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Past performance is not indicative of future success
A. Jones homered to deep left
A. Ethier grounded out to third
- J. Kent homered to deep left
- J. Loney tripled to deep left
- R. Martin singled to left, J. Loney scored
- L. Maza singled to deep left center, R. Martin to third
- G. Bennett homered to deep left, L. Maza and R. Martin scored
Somewhere in there it should have been clear to a normal human that in the 7th Sheets was no longer making his pitches. And like I said, this isn’t Ned’s first time doing this.
by Getting Yosted on
May 15, 2008 2:17 PM CDT
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So then the questions are
How long does it take a reliever to warm up and when should he have started warming up? After the second home run? After the single-turned-triple?
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by TheJay on
May 15, 2008 2:18 PM CDT
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After the second home run
The reliever should have been up. After the next batter reached there should have been as long of a mound visit as the ump would allow. During the AB to Martin, Kendall should have been stalling as much as possible to allow more time for McClung to get ready. If Sheets gets Martin you allow him to face another batter, but if Martin gets on in any fashion Sheets’ day is done. It leaves you in a three run hole instead of a six run hole on a day when your offense is struggling.
by Getting Yosted on
May 15, 2008 2:28 PM CDT
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Of course
Because in my original comment I didn’t say that this is a continuing trend with Ned trying to squeeze innings out of a pitcher because of their batting order, which is where the problem truly lies.
And no other reliever on the planet is capable of warming up inside two batters, and no manager has ever thought to use stalling tactics to allow a reliever to get warm in that time.
by Getting Yosted on
May 15, 2008 2:36 PM CDT
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The point remains
You made your original post after the inning was over.
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May 15, 2008 2:38 PM CDT
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Because I'm at work
At that intrudes from my typing at times, but clearly the only thing that counts is the time stamp of the post on the intertubes.