Game Thread #64: Brewers (33-30) at Astros (32-32)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT
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Since the last time the Brewers and Astros met, the Brewers have started to play like they were supposed to, and the Astros have done the same.
The weak link is Roy Oswalt, tonight's starter for Houston, who has pitched more like Jeff Suppan is supposed to. He hasn't had any truly disastrous outings, but he's held the opposition to fewer than three runs only once in 13 starts. That's not the perennial Cy Young Award contender we've grown accustomed to.
Seth McClung, on the other hand...he's coming off a strong start against the D-Backs, and has had two respectable outings in three tries. I'll take it. It isn't entirely up to him, but the better he pitches, the more likely Jeff Weaver exercises his out clause this weekend and becomes a New York Met. Or something.
Game time is 7:05. Here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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With Weeks on the DL, major line-up adjustments tonight
Corey Hart RF
JJ Hardy SS
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Russell Branyan 3B
Mike Cameron CF
Bill Hall 2B
Jason Kendall C
Seth McClung P
Just how many strikeouts will the 5,6 & 7 spots have tonight?
by Scooter82 on Jun 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Corey at the top of the lineup
However the 5,6, & 7 spots scare me too. I’ll give Yost credit on this one, though. I believe this is the best possible lineup under the circumstances.
by frostybadger on Jun 10, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey leading off?
But who will bunt us over in the 5th spot?
"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 Jun 10, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Branyan, duh!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on Jun 10, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall 2B
How about that. I wonder how regular of an occurrence that’ll be.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, no Counsell?
Then again, McClung’s hitting better than he is…
(Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that Counsell just looks bored out of his mind whenever he’s playing?)
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill has good numbers against Oswalt
While in general I don’t like like Ned going by those numbers I don’t think it is too bad in this case. Oswalt will give up some homes and that short porch is just so inviting. Plus how much advantage is the platoon split anyway. Defensively though I am not as sold.
by dixieflatline on Jun 10, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not complaining, just puzzled
I’m just surprised that Ned’s using Counsell as the replacement of last resort lately. He’s started Dillon over him at 2B already. I’m with you on Hall’s defense, though.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking about Weeks being on the DL
and then I realized that it is all part of “the Plan”. Once he returns there is almost a guarantee of him making a couple rehab starts in Nashville. If I think hard enough I can recall his last trip down there and the spectacle that followed. There is no doubt that this will be the results the 2nd time around as well, at least I can hope for that.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's all part of the plan...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Yost got into Grandma's make-up again...
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 10, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClung is pitching on 6 days rest right?
Same for Parra tomorrow. I kind of wished they would have skipped his start and pushed him back to the twins series. Lefties do poorly at Minute Maid and most of the key bats for the Twins are left handed.
by dixieflatline on Jun 10, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We can't bring up Weaver
unless Son of Clung has a bad start…
[/tinfoilhat]
"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 Jun 10, 2008 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
Zelous Wheeler is called up before Yost’s firing, if only so Ned can call out “Hey, Zelousy.”
(Lady, you’re, like, 40 years old. That’s two kirbirs.)
"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 Jun 10, 2008 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hope not. not as good as mcclung-y...
ive been waiting for COREY in the Lead-Off ALL YEAR!!! YAY!!!
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jun 10, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dontrelle Willis getting the Halladay/Volquez treatment
Optioned all the down to A-ball.
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Optioned
by dixieflatline on Jun 10, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was pretty young when the Marlins called him up though
Felix Hernandez might have option(s) left, too.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they needed his permission to option him
There’s a service time time limit in there.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's brutal.
$29 mil for the next three years for an A pitcher. That may be enough to crush his confidence. Speaking of which, has Turnbow found the strike zone yet?
by kgaul on Jun 10, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Berkman winging the ball around
Early excitement
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who gets hit in retaliation for that one?
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd have Fielder call time and go to the mound
Before plunking Berkman or Lee in a few innings.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meeting on the mound
Followed by a deliberate plunking – or at least it looks that way
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bill talks about oswalt like he's 40
“he can still sneak it up there by you”
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 10, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh
FSN and BA totally screwed us there. They decided to show us that Russell the Muscle is 0-5 with 5 Ks right before the last strike.
by zsattler on Jun 10, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wally Bell is the HP ump
This really is a cast of characters tonight. Some sort of excitement seems inevitable.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun, useless split
Brewers with a #14 on the roster: 22-12
Brewers without a #14 on the roster: 11-18
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fudge, you could feel that after the McPlunk
by Flag Up on Jun 10, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two words I don't want to see linked together
I’m not able to watch this game. Perhaps it’s good. McClung, rattled, looking like some small woodland creature terrified of everything…please, no.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch
not even close to kendall.
by zsattler on Jun 10, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least it didn't end in disaster
How’d Tejada get on base? The silly text play-by-play which is the only thing I have access to won’t tell me.
Hopefully he’ll calm down in the 2nd and we’ll score some runs. Runs help.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Payback for Braun
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not so sure. McClung's reaction looked like he was honestly frustrated with hitting Tejada.
Not to mention the fact that I doubt they really wanted to put anyone on in front of Berkman.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 10, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I hate Houston
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They've got some likable players
But Berkman with his running around on his toes and Oswalt strutting like an Aramis Ramirez Rooster…
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves put up a three-spot in the first against the Cubs
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fsn
They should really show more of Trenni. Seriously.
by zsattler on Jun 10, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Small blessings
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Zach Braddock flashing some stuff at Brevard today
4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 8 K. Hits good, walks bad, strikeouts good. Brent Brewer got his first hit since June 1st.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, one run allowed
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, wait
We have two girls in the game chatter today? XXXX!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally
I don’t feel so alone now :-P
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, you're happy about it?
I was hoping for a cat fight.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(That's another Seinfeld reference you won't get)
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If it was Trenni maybe
But I suppose I can share.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't we have a gay guy once who posted a list of the hottest Brewers?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard about that, yeah
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i vaguely remember that
i thought that was a girl though…
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was Johnny Estrada on it?
(I really need to stop getting people to fall directly into the sarchasm.)
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
The related blog was boys of baseball or something. Here you go.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where's otis nixon on the list
lol
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by Michael M on Jun 10, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I might be able to understand Sheets, maybe, but Pence and Bush?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's married with a daughter
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Kapler is married with a couple kids as well.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun would be too
If I could get rid of his girlfriend…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The daughter might take a while
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw..
Braun has hyper-developmentally accelerating sperm.
He is the male version of the alien from Species afterall.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when she's having sex with Alfred Molina and the spines come out of her back?
Does that happened to him…with his…down there…?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the one who doesn't catch, right?
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
No, but he should though, since he has six arms:
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a picture of Doc Ock!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is such a good movie
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whatever turns your crank
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a lot of girls think Pence is cute
Not seeing it myself. I’d like Pence better if he was over in the AL; it’s hard to enjoy both him and Berkman when they’re on a team in your favorite’s division and pounding the snot out of said team.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs have the basses loaded with 2 outs ~ 2 runs in so far.
by Flag Up on Jun 10, 2008 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he does that so effortlessly
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by Michael M on Jun 10, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun
I guess he’ll go and make up for the hit by pitch himself.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's right Braun
Show them why you got that contract (aside from the good looks)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
opposite field
must be because Rooster Oswalt backed him off the plate
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aflac trivia fun fact
Robin Yount had more games played in 1988 than the mid-streak Cal Ripken.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
can anyone else say the same?
what about molitor or gantner? was gumbie on the DL for the knee problem at that point?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not from the Brewers
Ripken was tied for fourth in games played in 1985 and second in a few other full seasons.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in 85 were the others from playoff teams?
what’s the deal…why’d the Os have fewer games?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rainout, I'd assume
The White Sox’s Greg Walker had 163 games played thanks to a seven-inning tie. Bill Buckner and Alfredo Griffin played in 162 games for their teams. Baltimore only played 161 games.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking more
What’s weird is that only two teams in the seven-team AL East actually played 162 games.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ks
This is pretty much what I expected to see tonight from Cameron and Hall back to back.
by zsattler on Jun 10, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
10 K's through 5 innings for Braddock
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell are the Cubs doing at home again?
I thought they just started a road trip the same time we did.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb is allowing the tribune to mark up their property :P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or...
giving them every opportunity for a 100-year anniversarry
if they make the World Series, MLB will schedule the first 5 games at Wrigley.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're implying MLB is biases against certain teams, I certainly disagree
After all, the Orioles are right now beating the Red Sox 7-6 at Fenway, and right there on mlb.com is a rotating headline glorifying…oh wait, it’s about the Red Sox hitting back-to-back home runs. Yeah, you’re completely right.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time machine?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking
about the bad bunt, but turns out, the bunt foreshadowed the inning….
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ batting #2
wtf? is my brain on drugs?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How'd you get online in the dugout, Ned?
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what're the odds
of bill hall booting 3 balls for spite for him being shifted rather than branyan.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seth looks like he's building his strength
through eating heartily
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Conserving his strength
Through ill-timed lobs to first.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like that Houston put up a "Play Green" banner behind home plate
I mean, the roof closed and the A/C on doesn’t take that much energy, I’m sure.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
naw
it’s biosphere 3
all energy is generated by capturing the heat of the attendees
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and...
would you rather have the roof open and the AC on?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sponsored by Halliburton™
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
they were just encouraging the Astros to start taking greenies again
by molitorfan on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tejada and Pence on greenies
They’d probably do something crazy like crash through a glass door or something.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've made some ugly throws to first lately
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, after four starts
Who’s buying McClung as a credible Major League starter?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He has my vote
Even after making a throw like that to first he doesn’t let it bother him and he strikes out the next guy.
by brew82 on Jun 10, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, PageBrewCrew, send the gravy over here
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
He’s got his control under…some sort of control, at least; he’ll be better if he learns to calm down during the first inning he pitches.
Right now I can’t really complain, although I’m still stocking up on chocolate to get me through his starts.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chocolate?
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't drink at work
Chocolate makes me feel better, at least…even watching along with a McClung start on Gameday or the like makes me nervous. ^^;
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That or pumpkin cheesecake
Mmmm
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
you should win over braun with your interesting concoctions.
pumpkin cheesecake? really?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, you know what we don't talk nearly enough about?
Knitting.
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh please
That’s soooo last century, like, seriously dude
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do 21st Century women do?
Mine just watches reality television.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on what type of woman
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, how about club-footed ones?
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
reality TV sucks
with the occasional exception of “So you think you can dance”
occasional
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you think I have so much free time to devote to this website?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um...
a serious speed addiction?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
every now and then
I’ll watch a little “Pants Off Dancing”
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell Date
is so much better
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You on Hell Date!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally
I love me some video games and useless trivia
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean your Mother?
Do you see her any time other than when she brings down dinner to the basement for you?
by NoahJ on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to use sunflower seeds during games
But for some reason it made me more nervous. I can at least limit the chocolate to one small square of dark per BB, HBP, or WP. ;)
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How dark?
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not very
New routine for me. I think this one is 60%, but who knows? (it’s what they had in the convenience store here)
I’m not a chocolate snob at all. I just needed something to prevent me from swearing at some of McClung’s Stupid Ball Tricks ;)
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reeses are good
The peanut butter sticks your mouth together for muffled swearing :-P
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, this is key
How do you say that brand name?
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ree-siz
emphasis on Ree
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank god
If we have any “ree-sees” people here, stay quiet or you’re banned.
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just Reese in Canada
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do, I do
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...when kazao is up to bat
do the Astro fans do something racially insensitive, like blow on kazoos? Those things rock.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so...
gameday’s kinda locked up. what happened to braun/fielder?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
strikeout/flyout/Branyan just struck out
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by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oswalt
just glancing at his game log, this is easily one of his best outings this year (so far at least). Which is really annoying, but not really unexpected I guess
by sheeter on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was the Twins, BA, not the Astros
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Berkman called "Puma"
I just don’t see it. Maybe the eye makeup spoils it.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just heard that for the first time recently as well
I was suspicious about it really being his nickname, but it’s even listed on his BBRef page (along with “Fat Elvis”).
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He coined it himself
because he got sick of being called “Fat Elvis.”
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?!?!
“Wait, wait
We have two girls in the game chatter today? XXXX!”
NFW.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you at work?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a chance
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like doubles
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's extremely quick and good
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ba dum bum
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a rough at-bat
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, McClung's out of there
Thanks for not getting him any runs, guys.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA: Oswalt is painting the corners
Apparently, the corner on Hurricane’s strikeout was right down the middle.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And Rock says Oswalt is pitching inside more than any pitcher he’s ever seen.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
first important inning for Tavarez
or am I forgetting one?
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Jules
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah christ
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw man
Another error for the pitchers…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I need to smoke.
Stupid Brewers
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring in McClung
Oh crap
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
as said by my mother during the Washington series
“McClung can’t relieve himself.”
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder he always looks so uncomfortable out there
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should pull an Alou
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's afraid of pulling a Liefer
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost as good as "Pujols just unloaded"
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morineko
please pass the chocolate
"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 Jun 10, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I will if someone invents Chocolate Transfer Protocol
Nice to see that ol’ Julian is performing to expectations. Maybe they’ll try to pick up Okajima next…
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Takahito Nomura?
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In retrospect
that would have been a better answer to “What’s Takahito Nomura up to these days?”, which is what I thought you asked.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stalking his ex would've sufficed
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I want to hear this story
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do solo home runs win?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid punter
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It might be nice
to get an out soon in this inning…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tri-ple play! tri-ple play!
Is Tavarez our 7th Inning Guy™?
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tavarez with that crazy move again and Pence stupified
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
His batting average
is none the richer. :)
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have an idea!
How about leaving Tavarez in indefinately, while the game gets further and further out of reach!
by sheeter on Jun 10, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe
Ned has been watching Euro 2008 and thinks 2 scores is insurmountable
by molitorfan on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded for Tejeda
Nice to know that this situation does not require a visit to the mound from Maddux or Yost. We got this!
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to use
the Badger Blogger badger™ when it’s time to wake him up.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
inning over
or Cameron the gold glover misplays it
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should've been over before
Thanks to Tavarez’s error his ERA doesn’t get hurt as badly as it could’ve.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there actually a logic to that rule that I don't understand?
If a pitcher can’t field his own damned position, he should be responsible, no?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
incidently
Berkman not fooled by the look at second move
by sheeter on Jun 10, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not watching any more
NBA Finals
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crapola
Celtics down 10
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
because Boston and their fans definitely need another championship :)
by molitorfan on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think we've had one
in the Kirbir Era™.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, very nice
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we have
a Red Sox versus Cubs World Series I may have to go someplace without electricity for 2 weeks.
by molitorfan on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kenosha?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I've got some land in Missouri
Just watch out for those banjo-playing types
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Kapler can play defense like THAT. Cameron is losing me as a defender.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 10, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"It was the Brewers' defense that let them down n the seventh"
More like Mike “the hardest part of the suspension was not being able to play the game” Cameron
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not that it's a Yosting or anything
But allowing a washed-up pitcher (with nifty head-to-second action) to stay in the game as the strength of the order came up wasn’t doing a lot for the team’s chances.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, Melvin signed the guy
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a way to save the overworked bullpen
The team only needs to pitch eight innings on the road.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone heard Ned talk about Tavarez?
Was he Julesy? Tavy?
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs 6, Braves 3
Bottom of the 7th.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bad night
Cubs and Cards win and Brewers lose
by molitorfan on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doug Brocail, 41 year old who can pitch
Pitching the bottom of an inning that has already seen Julian Tavarez, 35-going-on-55 year old who can’t pitch.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
er, top of next inning
It’s an away game, I know…
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA is an idiot
Does he get excited over every fly ball? Does he need to stay so damn positive all the time?
by brew82 on Jun 10, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if he got as excited about fly balls when he was announcing golf
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drive Down The Center Of The Fairway
...starts to fade out a little bit, won’t carry.
by sheeter on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, let's talk about golf
I recently learned of the existence of par-6 holes, and that a double eagle is also called an albatross and a triple eagle (i.e. a hole-in-one on a par-5) is called a vulture.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long would a par 6 hole have to be and where can I play one?
by brew82 on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they have to be >679 yards
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Par 6?
Holy crap. What’s that, 700 yards?
I knew the albatross, but….
[wait, Trenni’s talking]
...I never heard of a Vulture.
"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 Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone ever scored a condor in golf?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It could be worse
Just thank your lucky stars he’s not trying to sing Monty Python
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dislike the way he brings up every friggin negative fact on earth.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I'm glad I missed this up to now.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I missed most of it to
I was back at Fox Cities Stadium. Kimberly won again and will be going for back to back championships in D1 on Thursday. Brad Schreiber hit his second homer of the day, to dead center- had to have been 400 feet. He went 2 for 4 and his average went down.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is he related to Paul?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but
his uncles are these two, and his cousin Phil pitched for Kaukauna and would have been a decent draft pick had any team thought they could sign him.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phil
That’s who I meant. Who is Paul Schreiber?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Paul is an umpire: Story that has his name in it. I remembered his name for some reason.
Phil is going to Iowa on a scholarship. Brad will be a senior next year and is putting up some sick stats- .600 average, 9 homers. He’s also throwing in the upper 80’s from the mound.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I've heard great things about Brad
I’d love to see another Wisconsin kid go high in the draft.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
tell him not to go to st norbert's.
just because it worked once doesn’t mean the scouts will go back again :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a great guy
A year older than me, he lives right down the road and I’ve known him since we were young kids.
If you really want some inside scoops, there are two younger brothers- Mitch was a freshman, a lefty who can throw in the 80’s, and Scott will be in seventh grade and is pretty much a prodigy.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watch out Molinas...
The Schreibers are on their way.
In fact, it sounds like they could even challenge the Delahanty brothers. Now that would be something.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt any of them are going to die falling off railroad bridges though
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
Unlikely that any will amass a .346 career average, either.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should do an interview with him before the draft next year
Seriously. We’ll post it up here.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll get a kick out of that
I’ll try to make that happen. We’re going to be playing a little golf this summer, after the championship… You wouldn’t believe how far he can hit a ball.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are they putting in the cheese spread up in Kaukauna?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kimberly is really where it's at
There’s a pretty big rivalry between Kimberly-Kaukauna. Actually, Brad and Phil pitched against each other in a game this year. Phil gave Kimberly won of their 3 losses on the year.
Regardless, yeah, it’s a pretty athletics-intense area.
by Jordan M on Jun 10, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitefish Bay produced Craig Counsell
And…um yeah. We sent a kid to Notre Dame a few years ago. There’s that.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my hometown, spokane WA
had FIVE high school kids drafted this year, including one from the high school up the street from my parents house. I don’t really know how that compares to earlier years, but when I was in high school, I don’t remembering hearing about anything like that at all.
for reference, Spokane has roughly the metro population of Madison, sans government and some of the affluence.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does it compare in the beer-cartons-strewn-across-lawns category?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha.
less college binge drinking; more lower-middle-class alcoholism.
and more trailer parks to play host to the latter.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew there was a reason I liked you
Other than your witty remarks, of course.
It’s so hard to find other Northwest people this side of the river.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
where in the nw are you from?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eugene, Oregon
Oh yes, I’m a hippie
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must love Cole Gillespie then
How can you be on BOTH the Beavers’ AND Ducks’ message boards? Isn’t that a sin?
I interviewed Mitch Canham last year and asked how he felt about his state having the worst major college nicknames in the country, and he got a bit salty.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, but see
I cheer on both, but support the Ducks when the two face each other.
And yes, he’s pretty cool. I used to be a big Joey Harrington fan too until he dropped off the face of the earth.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
fwiw
I’ve got seven colleges nicknamed the Beavers in my database, and the nickname field isn’t anywhere close to complete.
(and yes, I do take any excuse to query my college team database.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But are they, along with a team with a name as bad as the "Ducks", as good as it gets for college athletics in their state?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there is always worse.
always.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit me
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok.
some of these might differ based on opinion, but at least in the ballpark with Ducks:
Mount St Mary’s Athenians
UC Irvine Anteaters
Delaware Blue Hens
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Loras Duhawks (Duhawks?)
Webster Gorloks
Endicott Gulls
Coe Kohawks (again…Kohawks?)
Pacific Lutheran Lutes
Whitman Missionaries
Colorado Mines Orediggers
Mitchell Pequots
Whittier Poets
Rowan Profs
Pomona Pitzer Sagehens
Pace Setters (this is my favorite of the bad nicknames)
...and I have nicknames in the database for less than half of NCAA/NAIA teams. I’m sure it gets worse.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Pace Setters wins
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and how could I forget
the Colby White Mules
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU
I knew Paul Schreiber sounded familiar. But I wasn’t getting anything from the first few google results.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dead center is definitely 400 feet
probably 430 or so given it has to clear that fence.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some numbers
The Brewers franchise is now 58-629 (.084) when scoring only one run and 6-75 (.074) when scoring only one run for Ned Yost. Someone please use that fact to call for his removal. :)
The team falls to 0-3297 (.000) when scoring fewer runs than their opponent and 0-466 (.000) in those games under Yost.
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by TheJay on Jun 10, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
kirbir said she liked useless trivia
are you trying to impress her or something? :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh baby
That’s so hot bats eyes
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Should've been more like
That’s so hot (bats eyes)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
eventually you’ll get the hang of this internet-flirting thing, and then you’ll finally meet the man of your dreams.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a relief!
Because, you know, I’m sooo worried about that right now
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
surrounded by nerdy Brewers fans
I can see why you wouldn’t be. Just point your keyboard, aim, and you’re bound to hit a winner.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the trouble with blogging from Mom's basement
The cement walls really screw up the wireless signal.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves got two
6-5 Cubs in the bottom of the eighth.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Got em off Howry
Heard Lou say in an interview during the Dodgers series that he has three good relievers. There’s Wood and Marmol. I wonder if Howry is the third.
by ol Pete on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Kyle Snyder?
I was wondering if he was going to stay in Pawtucket all year.
I like what John Farrell’s done with his hair, too.
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we
never ever again see that lineup please?
thanks!
Signed
a fan who likes life too much to normally consider jumping out of this window
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
note:
I’m in the basement at work
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just because your Mom pays you an allowance
for taking out the trash, you can’t call it ‘work’. It’s still your mom’s basement.
by Getting Yosted on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols left the Cards' game in the 7th
Aggravated the calf pull from a week or so ago. Had to be helped off the field.
by Getting Yosted on Jun 10, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really hope that I don’t see any quotes from McClung taking the blame of the loss entirely on himself. He did too much of that with Tampa Bay, including a game (IIRC where he only gave up 2 runs) where my friend, after reading the quote, said “you know, TB can’t win the game if they can’t score any runs at all.”
by morineko on Jun 10, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soriano singles, steals 2nd, ball hits him, goes to 3rd.
E1 on the pitcher, should have been 2 outs. next. Lee sac fly to score soriano.
6-4 cubs
by Flag Up on Jun 10, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
09..
Always 09 right?
I’m starting to lose faith in the Crew. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll still go to a ton of games, watch just about all of them (That I can). But I’m starting to lose faith that we can turn it around. I guess I’ll frame my 07 playoff tickets, just so I can pretend we made the playoffs.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
|
Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
|
Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
|
Cincinnati
|
78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
|
Houston
|
74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
(updated 11.24.2009 at 10:32 AM CST)
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