Game Thread #33: Brewers (16-16) at Marlins (18-14)
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 3:54 PM CDT
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PrintI can tell the Project-a-Tron is despondent, and what's more, it has lost all sense of reason. It is forecasting a 0% chance of a Brewers win. It's possible that the low probability is because I haven't filled anything in the fields for the Brewers lineup, so it thinks the Brewers will score zero runs, but I think it goes deeper than that.
Here's the BR Game Preview, which offers more hope than the estimable Mr. Tron. Dave Bush is not only better than Jon Lieber, but he gave up one run in six innings last time he faced the Marlins. He'll be facing Burke Badenhop, who is making his fifth major league start. He was probably rushed to the majors, and hasn't been very good so far. He's also a righty, though, so statistically, the Brewers are likely to bat about .000 against him.
Since I'm in a prickly mood, I'll send you over the JS Blog, where the real journalist is sharing the batting order. These two paragraphs illustrate the difference between slackers like me and the professionals who know how to do their jobs:
Emersed in a four-game skid and an even longer hitting slump, the Brewers are status quo with the batting order. Although, it's not like many changes could be made to fix the problem even though the general consensus with blog posters seems to be moving Weeks out of the leadoff spot.
His average is low. His OBP is low. But he is scoring runs, so that kinda goes a long way ... but for how much longer?
Right-o, buddy. Blogging = random application of words to text editor.
Go Brewers!
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What's really funny is "emersed" means the exact opposite of "immersed"
Hey Tom, seems to me like the general consensus with blog posters is that you’re a dick.
He's extremely quick and good.
It occurs to me
That if you throw away all the crap he’s written, and keep all the good stuff, he’s a Pulitzer Prize winner.
"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!"
Wow
That was very, very poorly written. I mean very poorly written. I mean very, very poorly written.
It sucked.
"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!"
I think someone disagrees with that comment
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
actually
I think the true Yost comment would’ve been something along the lines of…”You guys have no concept. It is obviously too early in the season to make any conclusions regarding his work today. Once he gets hot that guy will really rake.” Give or take a few of his favorite mannerisms.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Game Prediction
I predict that Bush will not give up 4 home runs in the second inning.
He might do it in the first, or the sixth, but not the second.
He's the round mound of profound
I'm feeling it guys
David Thomas Bush is going to come back from Nashville a new man, a la Rickie Weeks 2007.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
For his fastball, anyway
straight was the problem.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
although...
I may have just misinterpreted my ass.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
The good and the bad of tonight
On one hand, The Marlins pitcher doesn’t have a ton of major league experience, and the Brewers are due to at least get some runs soon (it’s been what at least 14 innings since we scored one?)
On the other hand, the Brewers haven’t done terribly well against pitchers they haven’t seen before, and Dave Bush never inspires confidence.
He's the round mound of profound
that's much more optimistic
than project-a-tron.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Pointless stat of the day
Our record right now matches the Cubs at the same point last year.
He's the round mound of profound
You know
I was just saying today how this year kind of feels like last year, but with the cubs and brewers flopped (excluding the Cardinals from the equation). If I remember correctly the cubs offense was no where to be found early on and our offense was pretty hot to start the year.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Team meeting
Isn’t it a little early to be having those? Though Chuckiehacks called it.
He's the round mound of profound
The Marlins pitcher
Have any of the Brewers faced him in the minors, or was he rushed through too quickly?
He's the round mound of profound
no quick way of checking
(until I build it, anyway)
but probably not. he skipped AAA entirely (iirc).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Anthony Witrado did an interview on an Appleton area radio station in the 5PM hour.
He mentioned that the clubhouse is pretty tense right now (thanks for the insight). After some prompting, he said that the whole clubhouse has been waiting for Ned to lose it for about a week now. He also said that he’s starting to sense some tension over production (or lack thereof) between Braun and Fielder, not to mention the two of them and the players batting behind them. (Though that makes no sense, since Hart’s occupying the #5 spot and he’s been hitting well, if for little power).
He also mentioned rumors he’s heard about a potential trade between the Brewers and Giants involving Lincecum and Gamel (and one would assume at least one other player wearing a Brewers uni), but he then scoffed at the rumor he just reported saying he didn’t think there was much to it. He also speculated that if things continue like they are, he thinks someone will get canned or a significant trade will occur sometime after May 19th…
FWIW…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 6:17 PM CDT reply actions
thanks for the update
what’s important about may 19th?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know. That's the other part of the interview that didn't make any sense.
He mentioned that they finish the series against the Red Sox on the 18th. The 19th is an off day, but it’s in the middle of a road trip that then continues on to Pittsburgh and Washington. The only thing significance I can see is that it ends our current stretch of series against teams with winning records (on tap are the Cardinals, Dodgers and BoSox). Maybe that’s what he meant. Who knows.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
that's probably about the 50-game mark
but of course it’s arbitrary no matter what.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions
my question as well
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah, that would be awesome
that rumor doesn’t pass any semblance of a smell test, though.
maybe Gamel AND corey hart.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe
Gamel and Sheets?
"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!"
If they got Hardy
where would they put bocock?
move him to center
put that bum rowand on the bench.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed.
It doesn’t make any sense without something major in addition to Gamel. He didn’t mention where he’d heard the rumor from.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Gamel for Lincecum
I know he’s been hot lately, but is Gamel really that good of a prospect to be the principle piece in a deal for Lincecum?
No he's not
and I don’t know of any prospects who are.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Gary Glover sighting
Apparently he’s been pitching out of the bullpen for Tampa Bay, until he got hurt anyway.
Awww
you gotta be kidding me
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 7, 2008 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
- MUCH MUCH cleaner than what I actually said.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 7, 2008 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we put
one of those beepers that trucks have for backing up on Fielder that goes off anytime he runs.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Here's the thing that caught me about the Witrado interview...
... not that we didn’t already know it. There’s a cliche in sports, which I really think has some truth to it, that teams often take on the personality of their manager. Yost is uptight, overly-sensitive, tense, and dismissive of those who disagree with him from all appearances. Is it a coincidence that a team of young players (mostly) appears to be tense and uptight? I hate to break out the “pressing” comment, but it’s been a while since I saw somebody crack a smile in the dugout. None of them look relaxed at the plate or otherwise. That doesn’t control the situation entirely and it doesn’t prevent hitting slumps etc. from being cyclical and prone to regression to the mean over time, but I don’t think the extra tension helps once things start to go bad, particularly with this many young players at the heart of the lineup.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions
in that regard...
Yost is about as un-Cox like as possible.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions
If we get shut out again
Yost is fired by the weekend.
"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!"
Trade him for prospects?
Maybe Counsell could take over as manager and then we wouldn’t have to worry about his crazy contract.
He's the round mound of profound
Actually...
I was wondering if Counsell might be the additional piece to that Gamel-Lincecum trade. They love themselves some veterans in the Giants organization.
Counsell's contract is insane
He’s inline for something like 9 million next year. IIRC, he has to be paid it if he is traded.
He's the round mound of profound
Sheets Gallardo Lincecum Suppan Villanueva
Would be awesome.
(but probably impossible)
He's the round mound of profound
At least Braun broke up the no-hitter.
I’m tired of making the human piles of crap other teams run out to the mound look like Cy Young. This is ridiculous.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions
Are you suggesting
that Burke Badenhop and his 7.20 ERA are not slated for the Hall of Fame?
"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!"
So the real question is...
will the Marlins hit 1 million in attendance if they win the division?
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm also tired of Bill Schroeder,
giving hitting advice. What did he hit for his career? .220? Hey! He could be our leadoff guy!
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
at least
Bill hit well in a platoon role with B.J. in 1987.
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Such is
the cruelty of baseball. The Marlins have tried to be terrible, yet have two World Series titles to show for it. We’ve tried everything, and still aren’t getting it done.
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder
what the record is.
"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!"
The Jay may know
but he’s not telling in this recent post.
The Royals record is 32, though.
"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!"
21 scoreless innings and counting
"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!"
I was about to ask how long it had been...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Over those 22 innings
We had all of 6 hits.
"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!"
grr...
either my ISP is seriously screwed up, or MLB.tv is having massive bandwidth problems across the Atlantic lately…it used to hit only day games (= usage primetime here) so I figured my ISP was at fault, but now it’s perma-buffering during night games, too. Time to switch to Ueck, I guess…
This year so far
It’s seemed like the opposite of the second half last year. The pitching has been good so far (relatively speaking) but the offense hasn’t come through.
He's the round mound of profound
and by the time
the bats come around, you just know our over-taxed bullpen will have fully collapsed, and we’ll not be seeing anymore strong Suppan outings.
Is it really true that no starter other than Sheets has a win in like a month?
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
April 5th...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Parra was the last one… In the first week of the season. It’s not entirely the starter’s faults though. There have been several games where the bullpen blew the save or let the other team tie in the later innings.
He's the round mound of profound
True.
Plus, you can’t get a win if you don’t go 5 innings.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
my dad ran into mike holmgren at the grocery store last night
life in Seattle is endlessly exciting!
Also, cheese.
Hopefully your Dad made it to the bakery before the Walrus got there...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
his words not mine, but he did live to tell the tale.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hart's dive for that blooper might be the least athletic thing I've ever seen him do...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
"Billy" Hall
hitting 30+ homers two years ago may go down as one of the worst things to ever happen to the franchise.
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT reply actions
or maybe i'm exaggerating a little
but you get my point
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
oh yeah
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Ned looks like he needs to chug a half bottle of Jack
take a massive dose from a hookah, and uh, share company with a friend
Actually, it looks like the whole damn team should hit the bar hard after the game tonight.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
They look like they need to have some fun...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
There are managers who would let them do it...
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Two hitter baby...
... we’re heating up…
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions
haha
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
actually he made a beautiful play on Gagne's "blown" save
that the umpire stole from him. Maybe its crazy but I wonder if there aren’t a bunch of umpires who would be glad for Yost to be gone.
"very good start for Bush"...
Thanks BA.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions
Doesn't Gagne
have some pot he can pass around?
"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!"
You mean Towelie?
“Man. I’m so high right now. I have no idea what’s going on.”
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
They don't need to watch
any more breaking balls drop across the plate in front of them. Cool, that pitch dropped out of the sky
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
broski broski broski
can you believe it this dude just threw this pitch that started waaaaaay over here and then VSHOOOM right over the plate dude it was soooo crunchy
Yay!
"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!"
Didn't you hear the roar of the crowd?
"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!"
Did anyone see MLBtv's interview with the Weeks family
Talking highly of his brother… nice interview, as it is rare to hear much about Brewer related stories when an opposing market is broadcasting the game
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Spite.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Streak OVER
Turning point of the season?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
hey!
John Janzer from Delafield! $300!
by James Stanley Cocanower on May 7, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
hallelujah, a run
BTW, it almost looks as though there are more people here in the chat than in Dolphin Stadium.
Is there a way to tell the number of people on this page ?
Like a chat room, and to see how many people are reading our comments?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
i was wondering that too
and if not, there should be one.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Everybody count off
"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!"
2
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
There you go
There are 4 of us and a zebra.
"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!"
Getting hot
It is awakening in front of our eyes… let’s see the middle of the lineup continue!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
it's great hitting against a guy named "Badenhop"
Gives us hope that the Marlins will boot a few grounders.
Wow. I thought he was out for sure..
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
He got in there the replay showed
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Fox Florida
said Rickie’s shot was 422 feet. Just past the magical 420 mark
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
See?
Once you start talking about drugs, it just doesn’t stop.
"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!"
whatever it takes
the drug talk broke the slump. I think Ned sparked a fatty in the dugout.
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
Cameron's lead offs are ridiculous
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Maybe with his pitch count still at 80, trying to get him more tired without throwing pitches
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Long AB
9 pitches and 7 pick off attempts
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
And Braun still only got 2 balls (insert joke here)
But it truly shows what a hacker he is
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
That was an interesting sidearm throw from the catcher
a pretty good throw too.
"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!"
Full name: Burke Heinrich Badenhop
I had to double-check that his birth year is really 1983 and not a hundred or so earlier…
After all it took Cameron to get that steal
Hart walks on the next pitch
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
I was at a minor league game in Dayton
ANd honestly think the city of Dayton with only 1 million or so people could outdraw the Marlins… they sell out all there A games at 5th 3rd field
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
they really love their minor league baseball in dayton.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Psst
When it’s an inch off the ground, don’t swing at the ball unless it’s on a tee.
"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!"
not a good swing
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
so, rhetorical question
when mlb.tv shows ads in between innings, why do they show THE SAME F’ING AD EVERY F’ING INNING!?
do most mlb.tv subscribers only watch one inning of a game? do they like to harass their subscribers? i don’t get it.
Also, cheese.
and its tough to mute it and not miss the beginning of the next inning
totally ludicrous
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
and I'm not suprised
thats what upsets me
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
What are the odds Bush can make it through 6?
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
who comes out of the pen 1st?
anyone warming up yet?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
5 runs in 5 and 1/3?
Ned isn’t concerned.
"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!"
Hip hip hooray
for Mike Cameron in centerfield
"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!"
yes
I am glad we didn’t have to watch Hall take some terrible path to the ball and watch it roll to the wall
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
Cameron would have caught that one.
"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!"
Braun need a rocket up his ass to catch that one
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
i think that is the line harry doyle used in major league
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
sounds like it
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
i miss him too
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss winning
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Amen.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
maybe we can move Bush to LF during the 6th and
have him pitch innings 1-5 and 7, or something…sigh.
It's like batting practice out there
"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!"
complete with a mostly empty stadium
"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!"
haha
BRING UP JACKSON :)
ill never give up on that
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions
Really!
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Are we going to keep him in for another inning or two
Like Suppan in the Cubs 19 run outburst, and just concede defeat?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
it is ned yost.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ned didn't leave Suppan in there
He was giving his gritty veteran a chance to right himself.
"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!"
true
but he never “righted” himself
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
If the game ran 50 innings
he would have been fine. :)
"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!"
I'm starting to think
Bush, Parra, and Villanueva should all be relievers, and Sheets and Suppan should pitch every other game.
"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!"
sheet and suppan
AND ZACK JACKSON!@
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
That gives Ned way too much discretion with the bullpen
by keephopealive on May 7, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I need to go buy mlb 2k8 or something
Hopefully that could provide me with some much needed Brewers success.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
if you have 360
i will play you online
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll be sure to tell you know when I get set-up online
I’m waiting for my best buy rebate to come before I buy a wireless adapter.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 7, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
haha
my online stats..
32-2
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
whaaaaaaaaaat
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd highly recommend Baseball Mogul
Here’s the link http://www.baseballmogul.com/
When you buy the game you also get the online patches and updates for download whenever they come out. Its a very fun game. I started with the 2006 Brewers a couple years ago and am now playing the 2013 season and have won 3 World Series over that time. I’m playing now to avoid watching this game :(
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
Mark DiFelice
How bad could he really be? Maybe it would be worth a shot?
He's the round mound of profound
I know this is just my eyes fooling me
But when they are running bad it seems like that stuff happens all the time.
by dixieflatline on May 7, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
McClung is in
Should have been in an inning earlier or as soon as Bush gave up one HR. Its not like there is something he needs to be saved for.
It's been a week
A friend of mine and I have been speculating that he was being saved to replace Parra or Villanueva in the rotation. I can’t say whether or not to be glad that we’re wrong.
And the Isotopes have cool hats
It’s way better than the Dukes, you tools.
He's extremely quick and good.
thatd be super nice.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm sure i'm not the first person to have thought of this, but...
looking at the stands in miami, how hard would it be for the Marlins to sign a couple of Cuban players? Trade for Yuniesky Betancourt? They could’ve signed Alexei Ramirez…. seems like an obvious, and not expensive, move to make.
Also, cheese.
The question is would it matter?
When major league soccer started they put a team in Miami and filled it with latin players and the team folded. If you can’t sell soccer to the people of Miami can you really sell baseball?
by dixieflatline on May 7, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
i don't know, but cuban != latin
if the Marlins want favors from the (predominantly cuban) local government, seems like an obvious pr move.
but you could be right. i’m skeptical of extending soccer reasoning to baseball, because afaik, nobody has figured out how to sell soccer to anybody living in the us.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions
True
It certainly couldn’t hurt. Slightly off topic, I wonder what Beinfest could do with a reasonable organization.
by dixieflatline on May 7, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
and why doesn't Toronto sign some canadian baseball players
Eric Bedard, Jason Bay, Ryan Dumpster, Gange, Morneau, Votto
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
toronto actually draws a crowd.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I just think it is a ridiculous notion
Get players of your nationality and people will come to the park… I think a baseball team should not be worried about race, but putting the best team out on the field (the Marlins don’t always seem to do that).... It would be like saying Atlanta needs more black players, so they should trade for Bill Hall, just to increase attendance… the idea undermines the idea of athletics, where the best players play… it was not that long ago that players couldn’t play because the color of the their skin… imagine if a good “white” baseball player got benched to a cuban so more fans would come out to the park… it is an embarrassing idea in my opinion… don’t know if you were serious with this notion or not… but my Canadian idea was kind of a joke… I know too serious and long of a post here, but the brewers losing makes me tense
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
well, i don't think it's applicable in most cases, but...
the marlins organization’s #1 priority seems to be getting a new stadium built.
to do that, they need local support, both from fans and local government.
if the goal is getting local support more than winning, it makes perfect sense given florida’s set of priorities.
whether those priorities are reasonable or not is another question entirely.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Correct
Its the priorities that i consider unreasonable, but the method would be probably be effective
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
or drunk players
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions
In one case where it may have worked
Is Seattle? With Ichiro and the large Japanese population in the North East, just speculation… but I think he has been well received
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
kendall
on fire! two nights in a row
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Why did they leave Bush in?
He only had like 81 pitches. The way we’re hitting, a 4 run deficit might as well be 400. At least suck another crappy inning out of the S.O.B.
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
April 20
On April 20, the Brewers were up 2 against the Reds in extra innings. About to reach 12-6. Gagne blew the save, and since then they’ve gone 5-10 (going on 5-11).
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
Xavier Nady
Hit another HR tonight… I can’t pick him up in my fantasy league (only 8 team league) because I know as soon as I pick him up he will start playing poorly, but I have said that every week… his 34 RBIs are looking good right now… maybe I should wait until the Pirates play the Brewers so he will cool down just in time.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Trivia Question
I didn’t know Prince was named after both his great uncle Prince and the Artist Prince
And when Prince hit that HR in Tiger stadiums upper deck, the pitcher throwing was Jason Kendall’s dad
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
This team needs a kick in the ass
is that an ax above Ned’s head?
Good time for Prince's fifth homer
This team effing sucks
I’m sitting here in my underwear with a shotgun barrel in my mouth
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
this is a family site
put some pants on!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 7, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
ha
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
i wouldnt say the team sucks
just a rough stretch
our road play sucks.
Harveys Wallbangers, Bambie's Bombers, Yosts....youngsters?
by harveyswallbangers on May 7, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just thinking
If someone was watching my day at work everyday… they would really think I suck… atleast the Brewers are trying, surfing the web and reading about the Brewers all day doesn’t really help the company, but o well, I guess I don’t make millions
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM, PRIVATE PYLE?
DIDN’T MOMMY AND DADDY SHOW YOU ENOUGH ATTENTION AS A CHILD?
by Marty McSuperFly on May 7, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Hi Marty.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
oh, well, at least runs were scored
McClung should have batted for himself; the result would have been the same. :(
The upside of struggling
If it turns out that the Cubs and/or the Cardinals are really good and run away with the division, and if-big if-Sheets stays healthy, we’ll be able to get a bunch of fun shiny new toys for him at the trade deadline.
He's extremely quick and good.
True.
But we’d really have to collapse before Melvin would deal him, I think. If there’s anyway to rationalize keeping him (i.e., if they’re 10 games out or less), I doubt they’ll trade him.
"He just needs to eat some bananas." - Lou Piniella
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 7, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply