Game Thread #35: Cardinals (22-14) at Brewers (16-18)
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 5:28 PM CDT
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We're not 24-10. But hey, neither are the Cardinals!
If you go back through the game threads I've posted for Brewers/Cards games over the last year or so, you'll find a lot of comments to the effect of, "There's no way this converted reliever is this good." I am officially done making such comments. I still kind of believe it, but...I don't know. Dave Duncan: You win this round.
Todd Wellemeyer, one of the many guys who should probably tithe 50% of his future earnings to the Church of Duncan, starts for the Cards against Manny Parra, who right now isn't convincing me he's going to have much in the way of future earnings.
The lineup is back to normal, and you can see all the matchups in the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Brewers Win Probability
Simulator: 56.27%
LV Hilton: 53.49%
AccuScore: 48.30%
Which one is more accurate???
vr, Xeifrank
by Xeifrank on May 9, 2008 5:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Brewers game gets to depressing
Make sure to check out the Sounds game tonight….
Mark DiFelice is the starting pitcher.
If he looks good, I wouldn’t be surprised if he got a shot. On the other hand I heard Melvin suggested McClung might get a shot in the rotation. With McClung doing pretty well in the long reliever spot, I really think we’d be better off leaving him there though.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 9, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, on both counts.
The thought of McClung starting makes me nervous, though I suppse he could go 4 innings and give up 5-7 runs, which is about on par with a lot of the guys we’re running out there right now.
Go Brewers!
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't look ready to be a starter to me
but he hasn’t given up many runs. Take out Cincy and he’s got 7 appearances, 13 innings and 2 earned runs. Of course its not completely fair to take out the clinker.
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me neither.
But frankly Bush and Villy don’t look ready to be starters right now either.
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if there's any chance he'd be good as a starter
I’d be open to trying him.
If you mean that “he looks good as a long reliever, but not good enough to transition to starting,” then it makes sense. If you mean, “he looks good as a long reliever and we need somebody good in the long reliever spot,” I beg to differ—if he’d be any improvement at all over bush/parra/whoever as a starter, I’d rather give McC the shot at the rotation and put Bush or whoever in the garbage innings.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s effective as a long reliever, but he would bring the same 5/6th inning troubles other pitchers have.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 9, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Richie Sexson got whacked.
Six game suspension for rushing the mound. That seems like a lot to me, though maybe I’m wrong on that. Maybe they tacked on a couple of games because the ball wasn’t actually anywhere near him.
Doug, please fire Ned.
Love,
Everyone.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there may be some suspension inflation going on, too
it’s a foregone conclusion that he’ll protest, and it’ll be reduced. So a 6-gamer is the only way to ensure he’ll get 3 or 4.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That and sissy punishment
My guess is Bud was embarrassed at the brawl and tacked on a few more games for his sissy throw of his helmet.
I was at a store today and they showed the highlights of Richie, everyone laughed at him, he looked more a tool then a bad ass.
by SgtClueLs on May 9, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who among us
would not have wanted to charge the mound at the sight of watching the putrid Brewers baseball of the last 6 games? Seattle has been just as bad lately. Now imagine that you were living and breathing it every day in the clubhouse and on the team plane and bus. In addition imagine that you were grossly under performing at your job? I understand why he charged the mound. Still, the pitch wasn’t close to him and the helmet chuck was rookie league.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know why but I feel good about the game tonight
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Stop at the bar?
Did you stop by the bar on the way home or something?
by SgtClueLs on May 9, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy hell that was huge
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They said it was 450 feet
Jesus.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many games in a row
has the opposition scored in the first? I think its 3 or 4 but it feels like 15
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 9, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in other words
doesn’t matter who scores first. we still suck.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile...
The milb.com front page is pushing the Sounds game with the headline “Nashville’s DiFelice has it all under control”, sigh. I liked it better when we only had to feel bad for Nashville being on a seemingly never-ending losing streak…
by Zeyes on May 9, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
with jackson and turnbow in the pen, they’ll start losing again.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards play rickie as a right field hitter says bob.. Does rickie even have a hit to rf this yr
by Flag Up on May 9, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta with an RBI double in the first inning
Hey, I think this guy is pretty good.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Brevard with a Brewers-style score...
5-5 against the Tampa Yankees and they’re only through three innings.
by Zeyes on May 9, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
West Virginia put up five in the first against Hagerstown
They won 9-4 in 7 innings (they’re playing a doubleheader today, both seven-inning games). Pretty much every notable hitter had a good day for the Power, with the possible exception of Brent Brewer, who went 1-4 with a run. Brewer is sinking fast.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the two Brewers pitchers
managed to issue no less than four HBP…ouch!
by Zeyes on May 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And there's one from Parra just for fun
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tee hee
braun didn’t deserve that one…
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Note to Prince
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon boys
let’s strand some runners!
(ok, i’m done being cynical for the night. it’s not really my style.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Same old same old
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
felt pretty familiar thats for sure
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he
a hockey player or a friend of W.?
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're friends with P,
Then you’re friends with me.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
107 is his max this year
And only twice has be been over 100. So we might get into the bullpen early today. I am not sure that is a good thing though.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoever the next manager is
I hope he doesn’t refer to the players as “kids.”
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trenni talking about mixing up the lineup
If anyone was hitting then you could do that but really nobody is hitting right now.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I initially read that as
“If anyone was hitting that” and thought we were getting the Trenni jokes started early tonight…
by Zeyes on May 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. Game on.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
More fun in the infield
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now Ned's going to the Pixie Dust
Trenni, how could you laugh at that? Come on
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 9, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, no outs
Bring in Stetter.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question.
What day of the week did the Crew wear the throwbacks last year?
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was Sunday
but I live in NC so what do I know?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 9, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love that 0-2 approach to the pitcher
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's a word for sucking
That rhymes with Parra?
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The pitcher has been drinking
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
He walked Cesar Izturis? That’s a good way to get sent down.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We can't even turn a triple play correctly
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He got out of it without allowing a run!
After allowing only two runs!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and
we are on a 1 game win streak. After only losing 6 in a row!
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy sure looks talented
is working with Maddux a plus or a minus?
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am glad someone else brought this up
Maddux sure gets a lot of good press but the last year and now this year is he really producing?
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno but the ladies love it when he runs in strobe
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
we should have traded Parra after his perfect game. Either way he belongs in AAA right now.
by UWbrewball on May 9, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Jeff needs to re-run his “could the Sounds beat the Giants” analysis with the Brewers this month…
by Zeyes on May 9, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This inning really shows the power of the walk
The two singles were not hit all that well but the HBP and the two walks mized in means two runs. We can’t keep being out walked every single night like this.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Parra was 0-2 on Glaus and on Wellemeyer, too
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of Bill's AB have gone like that?
Watch the first pitch called strike and then end the AB by swinging at one waaaaaay out of the zone?
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're the only one of us who could actually answer that, ha
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's classic Billy
he was doing better for a while
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally
a 3 run deficit doesn’t worry me. Now it feels like a 10 run abyss.
by UWbrewball on May 9, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the pitchers that have shut us down
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The thing that surprised me the most about that
was the strikeouts. Badenhop is a huge groundballer, so I could see getting shutdown after a barrage of groundouts to short—but seven strikeouts? Come on, guys.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hallucinating
a season turnaround ala Houston’s 15-30 record during their WS year. But I’m pretty sure we’re gonna need Lincecum for that to happen. Maybe Cain too.
by UWbrewball on May 9, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird stat I just though up
If this inning both teams go scoreless, this will be 4 games in a row the Brewers are down 3-0 exactly after 3.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that would be nice
not to give up any runs this inning.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember that time Ryan Braun took second on a walk?
Good times. I miss those.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember
when 16-12 was unsatisfying. Don’t even know what to call this team right now.
by UWbrewball on May 9, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A great low buy growth stock
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sure looks like Parra can't locate his curve
A ton of curves way up in the zone. That is just asking for trouble.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like such an idiot
Calling our last win the best of the season, 4-3 vs the Cubs… when in fact it was probably the worst, losing Gallardo, and truly the beginning of a bad streak of luck
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huntsville is a run factory
- Michael Brantley walks.
- With Alcides Escobar batting, Michael Brantley steals (11) 2nd base.
- With Alcides Escobar batting, Michael Brantley advances to 3rd on a balk.
- Alcides Escobar out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Cyle Hankerd. Michael Brantley scores.
Wish we could do stuff like that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Escobar hit one out of the infield?
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brantley's pretty fast
Maybe it was a popup.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok Kendall then top of the order
Wellemeyer’s stuff suggests he could be had the second time through.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When Kendall is swinging at balls out of the zone
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
when Rickie
dips his front shoulder and pops out to the infield you know it’s a day that ends in y.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can everyone suck at the same time?
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing sucks, it's just a pressure differential
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking forward to he shot of Ned
where he looks like he’s about to have a stroke or explode one of those cheezy looking crowns on his teeth
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's drinking?
As my mom would say, I’m gonna get psoriasis of the liver.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my name in Molitorfan
and I’m a Brewers fan
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just finished munching on miscellaneous – I like to wait so as not to waste the alcohol effect.
I dug through the miscellaneous bottles of what not, and I found a bottle of wine that must have been a gift – Pink Truck
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those "color noun" wines are the new critter wines.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another gift
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart writes a check, payable to CASH
/C-level Sportscenter anchor
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when you're rich
you don’t write checks. Straight cash homey.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Prince
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure feels like we should celebrate!
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would it be greedy to ask for another hit?
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude that's like from a million years ago
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're scoring like the third-string punter
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch!
We’re almost tied!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Take that, LaRussa
for not issuing the IBB.
by oconnobe on May 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just. chip. away.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So here is something shocking
Wellemeyer has thrown more pitches than Parra right now. While this probably is the last inning for Manny maybe we can really get to Wellemeyer here quickly.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
While I hate to disagree with Ski
Wellemeyer’s fastball doesn’t move in all that much. And to disagree with Rock, it also isn’t very heavy.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels- Rays
Shields pitched a complete game 1 hitter and Longoria hit a walk off 2 run HR.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
83 pitches I think you kind of have too
He is past Pujols too so that helps. Still I hate seeing our guys fall behind him.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not, nobody else can
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe not.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if this move is Ned's way of pressing
We aren’t scoring a lot here and maybe he thinks we need the extra AB.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They gave it to wellemeyer
When the ball is in the dirt they never give it to the first baseman.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
Their defense is terrible. Maybe you try to run here. Or bunt with Kendall? I don’t like that idea but Ned might.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gwynn on first and Kendall up is begging for a hit-and-run
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, I was right
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's a good idea
Young pitcher, struggling recently, might as well end on a good note after retiring 9 straight to hopefully build some confidence off of for the next start.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 9, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So if Kendall throws the bat
and hits the ball and it lands in the field of play, is it a hit?
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That would have scored Gwynn
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Easily
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That 2-0 pitch
Same thing sent Richie into a frenzy
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That pitch was a little tight
glad he didn’t pull a sexson
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 9, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Rickie got a nice double
I’m trying to be positive
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on May 9, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So we are winning the hit battle 4 to 3
And they have 3 errors. Yet somehow they have scored one more run.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and it went really far
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice dig, Prince
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Prince
He is my favorite player but he is not getting it done with the bat right now. He needs to get that one.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is so bad.
How did he get that last name? His last name might as well be svelte.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has three middle names
“Lee Hitter Awful”
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone else sense a negative relationship between Ned and JJ
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone else sense a negative relationship between Ned and the world
Whenever prince is at first, he should charge the mound and yell "MEAT!"
by Jordan M on May 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's because JJ hates Larry the Cable Guy
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Why do you say that? I recall some things from last year of course.
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last year thing, him being screwed by batting in the 7 hole in an arby year, and the far-fetched inference that the twisted, nauseous look on Nedly’s face happened after JJ’s error.
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe it's just that
JJsey is an unusable nickname
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cole Gillespie just homered for Huntsville
Man, including Gamel, that’s three corner outfielders with almost-ready bats that have nowhere to play on the big club.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well of the three Gillespie still has the most to show me
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has by far the least power of the three
But you have to remember he was playing at Brevard and in the FSL last year. He’s slugging .509 now this year the year, plus he has excellent plate discipline.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel
If I remember correctly after his arm surgery the cards didn’t protect him on the 40 man roster for a rule 5 draft. Too bad someone didn’t pick him up.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you remember correctly
“someone” wouldn’t mind having him, esp. now that he’s showing he can play center.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, the Dodgers
They don’t have have enough centerfielders.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Brewers
and I hope we can still tell the difference!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
the Nationals have a better stadium
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's funny is that he'd probably be the fourth-best corner outfielder in our system
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
^forgot he could play center
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but the second-best CF
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I wished I could take that back as soon as I wrote it
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as a moderator, you can!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think any other team would have given him a chance
To pick up the bat… probably would have picked him up thinking pitching… and try to build his confidence, get him a physiciatrist and get him to major league form again
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that should be called
the Rickie Relay
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also Molina is slower than dirt
I was talking with some people a while back about which Molina was the slowest. We decided it went Yadier, Jose, then Benji in that order but now I am not sure.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Polish Wins..
Polish Won.. again.
Stupid Italian is horrible this year…
by SgtClueLs on May 9, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
There’s a thing on the Brewers site where you can win tickets by choosing the right sausage for each game (and then getting picked)... I kept going Hot Dog, because hot dog hadn’t won once. Then I got fed up with Hot Dog losing and moved on. That day hot dog won.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok Prince
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice with a scoreless first inning for the Sounds
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
1st & 3rd, no outs!
Finally some fun.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish, I wish
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else see that graphic
That said Laporta was in AAA, I thought he was still in Huntsville
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There are 9 of them
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 9, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is, as of tonight
Maybe they know something we don’t, though.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Bill say he couldn't remember the last time Braun and Fielder had consecutive hits?
Because it was in the first inning…
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
haha.. well maybe he didn't count Braun's "hit"
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill says the last thing you want to have happen is the Cardinals go for a DP
“Because that virtually ends the inning”
Uh, and ties the game, numb nuts.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he meant
By not running on contact there, you’d get a DP and leave Braun on 3B.
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Braun has to do is hold and then run when they go for the DP and he scores
Happens all the time.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And boom goes the dynamite
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile
Nice little donnybrook in the Pens-Flyers game.
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
why ruin a perfect sports week? I get to watch my favorite hockey team lose to their biggest rivals. Awesome.
by molitorfan on May 9, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill says that going on contact is automatic
Call me ignorant (is Jay here), but I don’t see it.
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phew..
Almost tied the game, thankfully we avoided it.
by SgtClueLs on May 9, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a really great inning
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for a glass of
“hey, maybe the a’s are playing tonight”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 9, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could I trouble Bill for a warm glass of...
oh, you guys know the rest.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The old Shark Bar in the Village has a sign:
“How about a glass of shut the f up.”
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am going to the liquor store across the street to get some alcohol...
Thank god I don’t live in Milwaukee where they stop selling it at 9… I am honestly going, I hope I don’t come back and it is 7-2
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey I grew up in the North - the South baffled me
Dry counties? What the? No booze on Sundays?
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minnesota is the same way
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petco was selling 3.2 and not telling anyone
That’s class
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take it you mean the stadium and not the pet store
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice 2 scoreless innings
0 H, 1 BB, 0 K
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where can I find scheduled starters for Nashville over next four games in Vegas
by nekpinder on May 9, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
- Gulin
- Weaver
- Narveson
- Gardner
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
planning to go Monday for sure
by nekpinder on May 9, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You live in Vegas?
Go on Sunday and see Weaver.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Sunday day games are a killer…too hot
by nekpinder on May 9, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I went to the AFL, I made sure to stay in the shade at all times
I looked like Spider-man, walking around hugging the walls.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah Trenni
Yost didn’t say yes but didn’t say no about McClung starting. Did Yost grunt? Snort? Baby talk maybe?
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
top of the order for the Cards in the 8th
Even if we don’t score here it will be interesting to see who Ned goes with for the 8th. Stetter to start maybe? He can’t face Pujols though.
by dixieflatline on May 9, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice 3 scoreless innings
1 H, 1 BB, 0 K
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the patient Rickie
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weeks
I don’t think he can hit with runners on
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 9, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
we will tie the Pirates if things don’t go well here. That’s some sad news.
by UWbrewball on May 9, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gamel just homered
I’m changing the blog name to “The Stars Bar”.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick of the wounded Pujols talk
I’m beginning to think its just BS
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know what the big deal is
All guys in their 40s have aches and pains
by Marty McSuperFly on May 9, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I get an over under on his age?
Are we going to have a Tejada moment in the next few seasons with Albert?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 9, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s got to be at least 30 something.
He's the round mound of profound
by drezdn on May 9, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol... I hear roids has some detrimental effects
Hey, I expect to see you hear when Bulldog pitches.
by ol Pete on May 9, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeFelice allowed a run
The honeymoon is over.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Two runs
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just figured out what makes
LaRussa so smart. He uses common sense.
INCONCEIVABLE!
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
By this point of the game, he’s eyes-deep in brandy
by Marty McSuperFly on May 9, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To quote Simmons...
Its like he’s choosing to do it with an added degree of difficulty.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and I’m up to my ears in vodka.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, usually
7 game losing streaks are not good for a team.
by Lake County on May 9, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that was quick, couldn't even get the brats on the grill before their half of the inning was over
by Flag Up on May 9, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's quarter to ten
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on May 9, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at the bright side
Isringhausen is about as effective as a certain closer from some team with a bear as a mascot and our very own master of the 9th.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on May 9, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope
Sparky Pfeiffer gets some sleep soon.
Lordz Of Vengeance....And now I am here. Drunk, and predicting a loss.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs