Game Thread #46: Brewers (21-24) at Pirates (21-24)
by Jeff Sackmann
on May 21, 2008 4:01 PM CDT
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Well, Ned held on to his job at least one more day. Ben Sheets will be starting tonight at 6:05 CT against Ian Snell. Multiple inside sources are telling me that Yost's lineup today will be:
- Hall, 3B
- Sheets, P
- Rivera, SS
- Kendall, C
- Counsell, LF
- Dillon, CF
- Fielder, 1B
- McClung, RF
- Weeks, 2B
Looks like a winner to me.
Go Brewers!
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Quick! Someone email that lineup to Haudricourt!
by MillerParkSouth on
May 21, 2008 4:09 PM CDT
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hilarious lineup, jeff...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on
May 21, 2008 5:56 PM CDT
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I was going to write, where's McClung in that lineup?
And then I saw that he was in it.
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on
May 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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So much for sources
The real lineup is the same as yesterday, except Counsell starts for Hall.
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by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 4:28 PM CDT
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According to stats.com
Whatever that is
by Marty McSuperFly on
May 21, 2008 4:44 PM CDT
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For the record:
The Lineup Analysis tool has that lineup at 2.865 runs per game. Could go all the way up to 3.229 with the following revamp:
1. Dillon, CF
2. Fielder, 1B
3. Hall, 3B
4. Kendall, C
5. Rivera, SS
6. McClung, RF
7. Weeks, 2B
8. Sheets, P
9. Counsell, LF
Derek Jeter is day to day after being hit by a pitch and being gorilla press slammed by a Bizarro Ray.
by KLSnow on
May 21, 2008 4:59 PM CDT
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better than the giants!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
May 21, 2008 6:28 PM CDT
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WSSP says Counsell @ 3B tonight
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
May 21, 2008 5:16 PM CDT
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Jim Powell says
“Looks like home plate umpire Tim McClellan and Ned Yost are having an interesting discussion right in front of the Brewers dugout.”
Looks like Ned is making a new friend before the first pitch.
Derek Jeter is day to day after being hit by a pitch and being gorilla press slammed by a Bizarro Ray.
by KLSnow on
May 21, 2008 6:05 PM CDT
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he was probably telling him all about this blog that predicted he was gonna be fired...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on
May 21, 2008 6:18 PM CDT
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holy crap!
that 3rd strike on counsell was a bs call by the way
Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207
by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 6:25 PM CDT
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and Prince
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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counsell came up gimpy
after stretching to hit the bag. he stayed in so no big deal.
by magoo on
May 21, 2008 7:03 PM CDT
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also...2 out inning?
gameday has hardy forced out at second, then sheets grounding out but counsell advancing. so…out 3 was….?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
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groundout to third
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
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Changeup
Nady liked Ben’s third pitch
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:07 PM CDT
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I like Jim Powell
but for some reason he’s ripping Branyan right now. He’s not going to be a savior or anything, but is it so bad to have a power lefty on the bench?
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on
May 21, 2008 7:08 PM CDT
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he's got a point though
russ has never been able to bring what he’s doing up here
by magoo on
May 21, 2008 7:09 PM CDT
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i wouldnt say he is ripping him.
i think he is being realistic.
i agree with you; it would be nice to have him on the bench; he doesnt need to start like powell has suggested (playing first for prince, right for hart, etc.)
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on
May 21, 2008 7:13 PM CDT
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Yeah, he's not really ripping him
but his main argument is that Branyan strikes out a lot and hits an occasional home run. He’s hitting .360 at AAA right now… let’s say he hits .240 with a .330 OBP and his traditional pace of home runs in the majors – that’s more than we’ll get from Counsell and Gwynn, and maybe even Dillon.
I’m guessing he’s getting a lot of comments or emails from “casuals” saying that they should bring up Branyan because he’s hitting so good and wants to let them know that he’s not Albert Pujols.
It seemed like he was almost writing him off, which will kinda look silly if he’s called up.
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on
May 21, 2008 7:17 PM CDT
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Both broadcast teams seem to echo the company line or at least be aware of it. It might be that he was considered but decided against or at least what you are hearing is what is being said about him by people inside.
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 7:21 PM CDT
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rickie
is starting to get on fire this series:)
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:18 PM CDT
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wow...and he stole on a fastball
whereas last week he couldn’t figure out how to steal on a 68mph knuckleball
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT
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The Pirates
stink.
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:19 PM CDT
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stupid gameday
skips from cam batting to braun without saying what got cam (or weeks) out and where the runners are now…
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:21 PM CDT
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Braun
nice triple!
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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I wonder if that is the pink bat with the finish stripped
I can’t remember him not using a non-black bat other than the pink.
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 7:24 PM CDT
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Yeah. Hadn't you noticed that before? I've occasionally wondered if he's asthmatic...
... because those coughs look exactly like the ones I get when it acts up.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on
May 21, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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bunting
..with 2 outs? he must have a lot of faith in his speed
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:27 PM CDT
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that howl you just heard was tim mccrver.
"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 21, 2008 9:11 PM CDT
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Hart
heating up?
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT
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he's reheating
...he only had a small amount of time not on the front burner.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT
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braun's not quite up to .300 yet, is he?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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any idea...
how many hits in continuous ABs he’d need to reach .300?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:35 PM CDT
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corey gets it done
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT
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small sample size, but...
doesn’t Prince hit better in days after he’s been benched one day?
he’s been struggling a lot lately, despite the whole team having off on Monday.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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Awesome catch!
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT
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Wow.
So that’s what having a gold glove CF is like.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on
May 21, 2008 7:38 PM CDT
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How many pitches did Sheets throw that inning?
It’s like they want him to throw a complete game.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on
May 21, 2008 7:39 PM CDT
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75 pitches total
Let’s hope there is no implosion tonight in the 6th.
by oconnobe on
May 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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Rats!
Was hoping for a multi-hit game from Benny…
by kgaul on
May 21, 2008 7:42 PM CDT
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Maybe they'll bat around?
Though it doesn’t look too likely.
by Brew Angel on
May 21, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
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Trenni
Pirates announcers talking about how great she was with FSN Pitt. They say she is watching their feed from Milwaukee because her sister is getting married this weekend. Hopefully the Badger Blogger will have photos of the shindig.
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:44 PM CDT
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Weird
I went to high school with her sister. Muskego, class of ‘97!
by andrew_p on
May 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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Does her sister
share the good genes?
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:57 PM CDT
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Rickie
loves him some Pirates pitching
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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Rickie.
Finally breaking out?
Sure would be nice.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on
May 21, 2008 7:46 PM CDT
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Pirates announcers
amazed at how the Brewers are hitting such good pitches … they brought up the possibility of Snell tipping his pitches.
by oconnobe on
May 21, 2008 7:46 PM CDT
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I laughed when I heard that
the only “tip” is that the Pirates pitchers suck
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:47 PM CDT
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Of course the Brewers aren't full of Cy Youngs either
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/stats/aggregate?statType=pitching&group=8
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:49 PM CDT
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I read in a comments section somewhere in Pirates world that Steve Blass had predicted either a sweep or 2 of 3 for the Pirates. To my eye, Gorzellany looks like the kind of guy that the Brewers hit best. Could be a sweep.
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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Eveland
complete game win against the Rays today. Gave up 3 hits, 1 walk, 1 run, and struck out 5. His ERA is down to 2.90
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by molitorfan on
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Hopefully
all of the weekend flights from Milwaukee to Washington are booked.
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/05/21/gagne-flying-back-to-milwaukee.aspx
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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Dude
Rickie is looking awesome this series. Anyone playing fantasy should pick him up :)
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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You'll just have to drop him
when he gets sent down for Joe Dillon, so what’s the use?
by Getting Yosted on
May 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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astros down 3-1
After Tejada hits one off Gallagher’s leg
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
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May 21, 2008 7:57 PM CDT
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Phils
beating Nats 9-0. Let’s hope the Nats stay cold when the Crew rolls into town.
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 7:58 PM CDT
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I am going on record now
If Ben Sheets gives up back-to-back homeruns next inning, Yost should get a reliever up immediately. If Ben gives up any more hits he should be pulled. Apparently, this is a new and revolutionary stratergery that I am looking to employ so I will put it out there early.
by Getting Yosted on
May 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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so...
...you’ll spot him 2 runs plus an additional baserunner?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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still...pretty generous with the bottom of the order
...Should have the reliever up after one HR, given the slot in the order.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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Baby steps
It took Ned three HRs, two singles and a triple last Sheets start.
by Getting Yosted on
May 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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Pirates announcers
wonder if Sheets insisted on staying in the game during that inning.
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May 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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They were just wondering why he wouldn’t have been pulled before he gave up the 6 runs.
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May 21, 2008 8:12 PM CDT
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zinging over my head – I’m thinking about this game – sorry
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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El Callabo
3 Run Homer! Cubs down 4-3
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5-3
only the end of the 3rd though. holy slugfest.
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:04 PM CDT
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I think it is still 4-3
I am watching on Comcast and I think this is live… wow Lee with a web gem to top it off, jumped liked Kirby Puckett on that one… he never made a catch like that in milwaukee
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by Kyguy922 on
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yes
and he just gave up a triple
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:15 PM CDT
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But he is out of the inning now
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by Kyguy922 on
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he looks
like he ate some special brownies before that picture was taken
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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has he smashed any watermellons lately?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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that's pretty funny
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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El caballo that is
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by Kyguy922 on
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hmm
apparently sheets only threw 8 pitches last inning while giving up two hits. He’s been getting hit pretty hard all game- regardless of pitch count, I hope this is his last inning.
by sheeter on
May 21, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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Sheets
still hit 94 on his fastball that inning.
by oconnobe on
May 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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let him go back out for the 8th?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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Ned says yes
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by molitorfan on
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question answered
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
May 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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Wow
Just showed Kendall’s freak injury when he was with the Pirates. They said he vowed never to bunt again after that injury. Is that true???
by oconnobe on
May 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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Bill Hall probably thinks so
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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Tim McCraver
approves of that strategy
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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I've been spacing...
does anyone know if someone is at least up in the ‘pen?
by sheeter on
May 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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Mota
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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Well
If one guy gets on, you have to say Sheets is out, right?
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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Awesome catch
Braun slides into foul ground
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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Look what Braun found
I don’t think he was looking at the ball when it landed in his glove.
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by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 8:23 PM CDT
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good start by sheets
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well
Sheets kinda cruised through that inning. I still would have pulled him after seven, though.
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May 21, 2008 8:24 PM CDT
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So
is Sheets against the Pirates the exact opposite as Villy against the Red Sox?
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:25 PM CDT
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I feel like my life is over
Living in Chicago, the MLBtv password my friend gave me, which allowed to watch all the games last year and this year, suddenly doesn’t work. The owner of the account must have changed his password… CRAP… do I shell out the money? Or do I live through Gameday and these Game Threads?
I think I might have to shell out the dough… can’t just watch Cubs and White Sox games… Baseball tonight doesn’t do it for me…
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:26 PM CDT
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can you be my new friend
...so i can get gameday too?:P
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May 21, 2008 8:27 PM CDT
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$40 a piece
could do it
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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can more than one...
...watch the same game at the same time with the same password?
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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yes
I had 5 people at work, with the same password and we all watched during Friday afternoons
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:32 PM CDT
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I also think there were
500 people with the password that I used
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:33 PM CDT
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heh
we should get a pool together and sign up under the name “Ned Yost” after the all-star break:)
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May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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if the $$ is too much
gameday audio is really cheap, and uecker brings the game (though not exactly the same game as happens on the field) directly to you.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
May 21, 2008 8:28 PM CDT
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yeah...i've heard...
...but then I’d need to get headphones for my work computer:P
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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or you could try audio
and if you don’t like it you could buy the tv package after the all star break for less
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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Can you go old school retro and point an antenna at Milwakee
Heck I don’t even know if the games are broadcast though.
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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Mota sat down
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it is the bottom of the order
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May 21, 2008 8:30 PM CDT
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if HR, you mean 4
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May 21, 2008 8:29 PM CDT
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i like where your head's at
too bad it didn’t pan out…
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by dux2bux on
May 21, 2008 8:31 PM CDT
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1 more out....
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by molitorfan on
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he's still throwing 93mph according to gameday
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May 21, 2008 8:34 PM CDT
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nice
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95 mph
according to FSN Pitt
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K
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Nice
complete game. Although 11 hits is a lot for a CG. Sheets keeps the win streak alive!
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ALRIGHTY
I am feeling good about the Brewers! Is this too much like playing the Giants to get excited?
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check out
the strength of schedule article from this morning’s Mug if you haven’t yet. You will feel even better.
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by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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Has Sheets
ever thrown 126 pitches?
by James Stanley Cocanower on
May 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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err...
his last CG he had around that many.
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Don't complain about an overworked bullpen
Please Ned, after today’s game, it looks like we are not just below avg, but probably one of the lowest IP for RP in the league
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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but we are beat up
without Riske, Turnbow, Gagne that started the season… I guess Turnbow got beat up by opposing hitters, but still
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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Yeah
He’s had eight games with more than 123 pitches in his career, but only one since 2004.
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by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 8:40 PM CDT
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I would think the question then is how he did the following games
by ol Pete on
May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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I looked at the 120+ pitch games
He’s had eleven of those in his career, but one of them happened in the final game of the season so I threw it out. In the ten starts immediately following games with 120+ pitches, here are the results:
10 GS, 2 CG, 4 W, 3 L, 71.1 IP, 33 R, 31 ER, 9 BB, 64 K, 6 HR, 3.91 ERA
If you extend it to the next two games after 120+ pitches, it looks like this (again throwing out end of season games):
17 GS, 3 CG, 6 W, 6 L, 118.0 IP, 60 R, 58 ER, 18 BB, 114 K, 11 HR, 4.42 ERA
I doubt there’s anything magic about going from 118 or 119 (which he’s done seven more times) to 120 pitches, but there you go.
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by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 8:56 PM CDT
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I almost did this breakdown
But realized how long it would have taken (over 5 min) so I stopped…
Thanks for doing this!
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 9:08 PM CDT
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Er, 2005...
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by TheJay on
May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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other games...
houston over chicago 5-3 now
philly 12-0 over washington
by PagsBrewCrew on
May 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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2 straight games
without the tying or go-ahead run at the plate in the 9th!
by oconnobe on
May 21, 2008 8:37 PM CDT
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any chance
we can convince Sheets to accept a 2-year contract?
by James Stanley Cocanower on
May 21, 2008 8:38 PM CDT
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if
both him and his agent are high
Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207
by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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He will sign a Zito like contract
maybe slightly less in the years category, but maybe something like 5 years for 100 million and then suck next year, or get hurt… the key is he stays healthy this year… athletes seem to do this on a regular basis in contract years
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by Kyguy922 on
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probably not 100
maybe 90 million
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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Marlins- Snakes
Fish up 3-1 top 9
Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207
by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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no win for the 10-0 start
Sorry Webb
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by Kyguy922 on
May 21, 2008 8:39 PM CDT
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ouch
ump calls Upton out on a borderline strike and the very next pitch Byrnes fouls one straight back and drills him.
Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207
by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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Benny
Is there any pitcher more fun to watch dominate than Sheets?
by TimQMills on
May 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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the Hall benching didn't work
Since I’m not actually watching the game, I have no idea what happened to Counsell earlier (some sort of injury that he played through?) but he’s clearly off whatever game he has left. Did he look slightly broken out there during the rest of the game, or is he just being faily?
by morineko on
May 21, 2008 8:43 PM CDT
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Tom H
says Ned holding Hall accountable for poor production against RH pitchers. CC looked average tonight.
http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/05/21/counsell-in-for-hall.aspx
Mendoza (Uecker) Watch: Weeks .200, Hall .207
by molitorfan on
May 21, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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Average for Counsell or for an actual starting MLB 3B?
The problem with that is “holding Hall accountable” means “starting Counsell” which isn’t exactly an improvement. I’m not even sure if it’s a defensive improvement anymore.
(And I’m not one of those people who can’t stand Counsell. He’s been one of my favorite players for about a decade. It’s just that seeing him in decline is downright painful.)
by morineko on
May 21, 2008 8:51 PM CDT
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Hmmm
too bad we don’t have any other options to play 3rd base against some righthanders.
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on
May 21, 2008 8:52 PM CDT
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4th place
That feels good!
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
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44 | 39 | .530 | 0 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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43 | 38 | .530 | 0 | Won 1 |
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Cincinnati
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40 | 39 | .506 | 2 | Won 1 |
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Chicago
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39 | 39 | .500 | 2.5 | Lost 1 |
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Houston
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38 | 41 | .481 | 4 | Lost 2 |
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Pittsburgh
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37 | 44 | .456 | 6 | Lost 1 |
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