Game Thread #66: Brewers (34-31) at Astros (33-33)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 11:31 AM CDT
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For those of us who like to win series, there are two phrases that go together quite nicely: "rubber game" and "Ben Sheets." I would imagine "Brian Moehler" does not evoke quite the same confidence in an Astros fan, though Moehler has been solid in the rotation this year, including seven shutout innings against the Cards last weekend.
Not-so-fun matchup fact: Sheets has faced Berkman an astonishing 69 times, and the Fat Puma has managed an 1.105 OPS against him. Actually, this whole lineup looks like they're going to have a leisurely afternoon teeing off on Sheets. One outing isn't going to adjust the numbers too far downward, but I trust that Ben will give it a try.
Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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I hate fat pumas.
"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 12, 2008 11:34 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Sheets
can get this puma to cough up a couple of nice hairballs!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Home Run Pump
What is that measuring? It can’t be home runs for the year. It can’t be home run distance.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a guess
Home runs hir by the Astros at home since the park opened?
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would make sense as a possibility. I was thinking total runs for the year and that the photo wasn’t taken this year, but that doesn’t seem right.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hunter Pence's weight in newtons?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fig newtons?
"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 12, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lance Berkman’s SO total Lifetime?
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can of Corns
that left the ball park
"You are only a success at the moment that you do a successful act"
-Tex Winter
by stork02 on Jun 12, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Temperature (in farenheit)
inside one of those stupid furry puma costumes?
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cost of gasoline?
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, somebody changed the picture on us
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could we please have a quick hook
the Sheeter? The bullpen needs some work! ;^)
by heybatterbatter on Jun 12, 2008 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
The entire Houston lineup doesn’t have one single hit combined off of Mark DiFelice!
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mathchups!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Tim Dillard
Plus he has the best Batting Average on the team?
Unless if Dillard got sent down when I was doing something else.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you need serious math chops to convert from pounds to newtons
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nah, math chups are...
the lollipops that Jeffs rewards his students with after they ace the GMAT.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Spanish lollipop company?
Nobody gets European jokes, man.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really
there’s 2.2 pounds in a kg and 9.8 kg in a newton
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
rather 9.8 newtons in a kg
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would demand a refund from Jeff if I was you
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i learnt it all on my own :)
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jun 12, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will there be more weather updates on 620
Or Brewers striking out.
by Flag Up on Jun 12, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I had a dream that it was 7-7 in the 6th with Sheets still in the game
That seems…unlikely.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The back of Corey Hart's left arm
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me three
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets is always good for a
solo shot in the 1st or 2nd inning. I get nervous when he doesn’t give one of those up.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good spin. Stay positive!
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's like puking after the first shot
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Hardy's fine
It’s just that his arm goes dead sometimes. No biggie. Happened to Lefty Grove. And then his career was over.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince!
That was just a big pop-up. Kinda sad, really.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what are the magic words?
From the Astros site: Wally Bell said Cooper was thrown out because of what he said to Campos.
“Let’s just say he said something he shouldn’t have said. That doesn’t mean it’s a curse word. He said the magic words.”
by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Abra Cababra", duh
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Jack's Big Music Show
The magic words are:
abra ca dee
abra ca doo
biddly-biddly-biddly boo!
Did a giant beanstalk just shoot up from the pitcher’s mound at Minute Maid Park?
"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 12, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you skip your Ritalin again, dear Jimmy?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't know Jack
It’s only the finest show on television. Here, take a minute or two to watch, won’t you?
"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 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I will not
Not after your last YouTube link.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I mention
that Dancy Nancy is hot? In a geeky sort of way.
"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 12, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Man
I can see that.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should be an umpire
That chick is about as hot as Pluto.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mickey's dog?
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by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Mickey’s son.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude
She’s one glasses removal from a “She’s the One” (or whatever that movie was) makeover.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nonsense, she is too
Not to mention a better dancer. :)
"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 12, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1830526208/nm0000337
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking
that Prince has a ways to go to catch up with Chubby Puma.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The largest mountain lion ever caught weighed 276 pounds
I say we head to Houston with a tranq gun and a pickup truck and break us a record. Yeehaw!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow.
1 rec for you.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then Branyan hits a legit bomb and it's an out
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cameron goes foul pole to foul pole
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Woah
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BP?
Is it batting practice at the Juice Box today?
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's home run derby
at the juice box!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crazy inning
For a split second I thought Billy’s popup might go out, too.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivera home run
right here. I’m calling it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well.
i’ll take it. 6-game hitting streak that has taken about a month.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets
Hits one out.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s got to happen eventually, right?
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets would be way cooler
C’mon benny that 315 markers calling your name
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Sheets walked
Am I still asleep?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We’re all still adrift in that alternate dimension
by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no freaking way.
no. freaking. way.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Moehler
Respecting Sheets’ power there…...
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets is working on his OBP
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yost was right
Hart is up and there are runners on in fromt of him.
"You are only a success at the moment that you do a successful act"
-Tex Winter
by stork02 on Jun 12, 2008 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
speed on the basepaths
if Corey hit an inside the parker, do you think he could pass both runners?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivera has too much of a head start
But he could probably pass Sheets twice
by Getting Yosted on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
This is pretty fun.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
eh, so much for
Corey wanting to run more.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
now he’s just killing rallies.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a bastard
unclogging the bases.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
New nickname: Drano?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get Up, Get Up, Get Outta here, Gone!!!!
That was a shot too, baby
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Forget it.....
I love this park!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll settle for watching him jog more
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow...
Rivera’s hit streak goes back to April 30th.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
and he's gotten a hit in all of his starts except one.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...
explain to me again why they never pinch hit him for Kendall in the 9th when trailing?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 12, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that, despite these 35 or so AB, he's not a very good hitter
At least compared to Kendall, who used to be a decent one.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sure do hope we can get
Rickie back batting leadoff as soon as possible. Hart’s not cutting it.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You really want you lead off man
To get on base in front of you RBI guys, not stealing their RBIs.
"You are only a success at the moment that you do a successful act"
-Tex Winter
by stork02 on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's crazy to prefer Hart
in that spot over Rickie. Hart’s On Base% is better anyways, so either way. I frankly don’t care where the RBI’s come from, and I want my better hitters to have more AB’s than my worse hitters.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Sheets extends his run-scoring streak to three seasons
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be 6-1.
But I’m not complaining.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am!
I picked Russel the Muscle in Beat the Streak HR edition
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The way Moehler's pitching, he may still have a chance.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, the way Moehler's pitching, he might not
Will Moehler survive to face him again?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it'll only take one more inning
so yeah, probably
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wait until Braun lines one off his face
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the Brewers...
...are through the lineup once already.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I mention that this
Yahoo Sports women they’re showing on darn near every MLB.TV commercial break really creeps me out?
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...
why? what are they doing?
"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 12, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, I meant "woman", not women
At any rate, her combination of excess cheerfulness and eyes that seemingly attempt to stare a hole in the viewer is rather disconcerting.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cameron is shaken up
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cameron
That didn’t look fun for him.
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by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 1:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Show it some more, FSN Houston!
Oh, they stopped after three repeats, after all.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats ok
I expected this game to end in a save situation. A blowout? Whats that?
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Michael Bourn.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bourn breaks a three-way tie with Pierre and Taveras atop the SB leaderboard
OBPs: Bourn, .302; Taveras, .289; Pierre, .347
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only corey patterson had run more.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The field looks really wet.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's not water...
it’s the Home Run Pump leaking.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Undoubtedly there's a Astros plot to open panels in the roof
All the hot air from outside is mixing with the A/C in an attempt to rain out the game by the 5th.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice play, billy
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Video?
Does Gameday today not feature highlights? Maybe there were just too many HRs that they didn’t think they were highlights…or it is still too soon, but usaully they go up fast
Speaking of, anyone see the iPhone’s MLB application, looks pretty sweet, I might get it!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 12, 2008 1:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What app..
I’ve been using the webapp Score Mobile… where’s the app?
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it will be released until the new iPhone is
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 12, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is MLB's view
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 12, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fin A
So I got an iPhone when my iPod died. Figured what the hell.. extra 100 bucks. But I’m mad now.. I want 3G access not this crappy EDGE. It gets the job done, but it’s not fast.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, the new iPhones have been rumored to be coming out since like March
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken Griffey Jr. MLB.TV commercial
Almost as timely now as the three-days-late draft commercial…
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Enough of this crap
Darin Erstad isn’t even a real hitter.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Warm somebody up.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhggggh. I hate the Astros!
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turns out, that counter is how many HR the Astros have hit off the Brewers in 2008
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhggggh. I hate the Astros!
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
Actually, this whole lineup looks like they’re going to have a leisurely afternoon teeing off on Sheets.
Jeff’s powers of prediction are really something else of late.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets doesn't have it today
Granted, it’s only by way of the TV screen.
But there’s little movement on his pitches.
by heybatterbatter on Jun 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LoL... Nice catch.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well... hard to to explain, but it looked cooler in real time.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
foul ball caught by Hart in the corner
by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
I’ll have to try to catch it tonight.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It really wasn't that cool...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew! This game is scary.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When did they move Houston to 5000 ft altitude?
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They didnt
They compensated by moving the fences into little league world series regulation size
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus
They use a reverse humidor… it sucks any water from the ball.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it definitely sucks
that much is certain.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, you're here now
Quick, say that the Brewers won’t suck for the rest of the game!
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um
my credibility is tenuous as it is!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that article on the old stadium at Texas A&M with the crazy outfield cliff
Last night and it was amazing… I couldn’t find a great picture other than this one kirbir posted last night… anyone have a closer up better than the one below?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jun 12, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Teams should have been allowed an extra outfielder there who plays on top of the cliff. He’s not allowed to come in and bat though.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who fell down yesterday swinging again?
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets has anties in his panties
Isn’t that right, Jim?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's really frightening is that I had no idea you had written "Dancy Nancy" when I posted this
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here
Rock out with Dr. Strings. Watch out for the sing-along at the end. (This is my daughter’s favorite episode.)
"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 12, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Err
Her favorite show. My favorite episode. Who doesn’t like an episode featuring the hammer dulcimer? (Well, other than that Law and Order one. Man, that was gross.)
"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 12, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If she's really radical
Let Ian MacKaye teach her about vowels.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
question
what’s with hall playing 2B and not SS? isn’t he “naturally” a SS? Whereas Counsell has been doing the infield position shifting for the last several years of his career?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 12, 2008 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good point
I never really thought of that now with JJ out it makes sense for Billy to play Short. Maybe we’re just trying to piss his agent off more
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell is a better defensive SS
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's his best position, right?
I’m not being sarcastic here at all (Yes, I know I rag on Counsell enough, but his defense has always, always been his best attribute)
Didn’t someone do a study that said that Counsell was the best defensive shortstop of the decade?
by morineko on Jun 12, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn’t someone do a study that said that Counsell was the best defensive shortstop of the decade?
That study was sponsored by Craig’s Mom.
"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 12, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't mention shortstops' moms
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To me, Billy seems like a natural infielder. I would think based on arm strength it might make more sense to have him at SS.
by ol Pete on Jun 12, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody actually obeyed Sveum!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The bigger news is that Sveum actually saved us an out, instead of costing us one
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blind Squirrel theory!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A million Sveums coaching a million third bases...
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dale Sveum
the worst school crossing guard ever almost gets poor craig ran over by a bus
by Scooter82 on Jun 12, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dancy Nancy or whatever....
http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1830526208/nm0000337
Total babe…
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, no personal adverts!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gah..
Why do you have that picture bookmarked?
I like.. no shaving.. guns.. and apparently rock band and guitar hero.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't, it came up when I googled "dancy nancy", if you can believe it
And you’ve spotted the best part, the fact that he is proud of his Guitar Hero guitars.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's Jack Black, 4 years in the future
"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 12, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is Braun stealing third for?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why not?
it’s not like cam will get a hit either way. Braun is just padding his stats. $$$
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 12, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Score on a wild pitch
Maybe he figures Cameron will strike out.
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by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sveum
Was just trying to make up for making a good move
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
braun just figured with the previous stop sign, he “deserved” to be on third.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 12, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"RBI the hard way"
Knew that was coming.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Audio
Is it always “behind” Gameday??
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ususally
Yeah.. it’s 20 – 30 second behind.. seems to get worse over time.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now it is reversed
this is nuts!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
unintentional near-Python reference
by the Astros announcer, saying that (if I caught it correctly) as far as today’s fastballs go, there’s a litlle more “life in Brian’s”.
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Before today's game
Very rough Minute Maid park factor: 121.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so that's not what the Pump shows either
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, but it has the right idea.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's the metric park factor
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone
have any tips for places to hang out or sit when you have standing room tickets? I am flying to Milwaukee tonight if the weather allows and going to the Saturday game.
by molitorfan on Jun 12, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shorewood
Just started raining in shorewood and the sirens are going off.
Figure it’s gotta go through downtown milwaukee before I move.
by SgtClueLs on Jun 12, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the massive Milwaukee skyline will not stand idly by and let tornados ravage the wealthy North Shore
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Rivera
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mmm Hmmm
Take Shelter!
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here
People are heading for the basement. I figure I’ll stay.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we never hear from you again
we’ll know it was hubris that did you in.
:)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought hubris was on first.
"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 12, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a Ryan Braun joke in there somewhere
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell my wife
I want “He flew too close to the sun” or “He died saving his family from a sinking battleship” on my tombstone.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
aren't we statnerds
supposed to be in the basement already anyway?
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stat geeks are the opposite of trailer parks
We are immune to tornados. On the other hand, flooding is our greatest fear. And we are -3 against magick.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live a half mile west of the airport
THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR…
MILWAUKEE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT…CUDAHY…SOUTH MILWAUKEE AND WEST
MILWAUKEE BY 245 PM CDT…
ST. FRANCIS…MILWAUKEE HOAN BRIDGE AND DOWNTOWN MILWAUKEE BY 250
PM CDT…
by Flag Up on Jun 12, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so maybe
I am not flying into Milwaukee tonight.
by molitorfan on Jun 12, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might be flying, but I doubt you'll be landing
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be landing too
though perhaps not right-side 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 12, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as long as
the cocktails are cold on the flight
by molitorfan on Jun 12, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damnit
I’m 3 blocks from the hoan bridge.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
Saaay, maybe you should, like, stop blogging and stuff.
"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 12, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dancy Nancy would want you to.
"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 12, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hubris
I’m in a 7 story brick building. I figure if it gets hit by the tornado, it would be just as bad to be in the basement (I could be totally wrong about that).
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm pretty sure you're wrong about that
Good news is that it’s ignorance, not hubris!
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it was
until you told him. Now it’s back to hubris.
"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 12, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
...it's lupus
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news is that very soon, the Hoan Bridge might be somewhere else entirely
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Racine. Ha-Ha.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
by BrewerLover on Jun 12, 2008 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You live in Racine
Ha-Ha.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the first time someone's ever said that
in a taunting manner. :)
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
When not talking to someone from Kenosha or West Allis. :)
"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 12, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to the introduction of electricity to Kenosha so that Kenoshans can share their baseball insight with us
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too, it's just that they are on steam power now,
so they still have the whole “coal power” thing to do first before they get electricity. Baby steps.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget Cudahay!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was trying to come up with a witty reason why West Allis is better than Racine, maybe Dan Jansen something something, but it’s just not working.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
7-3 Brewers, bottom of the 6th
"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 12, 2008 2:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geneva College would kill Milwaukee.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
just four runs away from fulfilling BK's dream
by Zeyes on Jun 12, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burger King?
"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 12, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm
The Rock says that Sheets’s pitch count “jumped up” from 82 to 94.
"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 12, 2008 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He should be happy it was only his pitch count
Look what happened to Tejada.
by Getting Yosted on Jun 12, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pence pinch-hitting in the 6th inning
El Caballo and Wiggington on base, one out.
"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 12, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Ausmus avoids the magic words
I like his bat in the lineup.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that was pretty cool
Seven K’s for Ben (cue clock sound) through six innings.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a quality start,
and Houston has used an awful lot of their bench and relievers already. Let’s finish this thing!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The best part of this game
There’s no way for Gagne to mess it up
Someone else can, just not Gagne.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
every game
in the 7th I smile because I know that neither Turnbow or Gagne are warming up
by molitorfan on Jun 12, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One rec for you
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Braves
1B & 3B with one out for the Cubs. Can’t they just win one!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a road game
They almost literally cannot.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hudson needs to come through
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Best baseball headline of the day
Gigantic cow en route to new home at Atlanta’s Turner Field
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew they were short on pitchers but that's just ridiculous.
by morineko on Jun 12, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
There’s nothing in the rulebook that says a cow can’t play baseball.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 12, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but in Atlanta, cows have to ride in the back of the bus
And don’t even get them started on trains.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually
we have progressed down here a bit, with the advent of the Chick-fil-a cows they are allowed to drive cars and therefore don’t ride the bus anymore.
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's Troy O'Leary's
"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 12, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wondered why my mom wasn't answering the phone
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Called up from A ball probably......
No wait, that’s Grade A. Nevermind.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You knew that...
...Sidney Ponson would catch on somewhere.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And we have a winner
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will they have to cover it up on Sunday?
Since it’s part of Chick-fil-A?
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jun 12, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Byrdak's picture on Gameday is great.
If you move back from your screen a little bit it looks like he’s wearing shades. I guess he doesn’t know that’s Corey’s job.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
by Adam P on Jun 12, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Funniest game thread of the year?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
7 fantastic innings, 117 pitches, that’s enough, thank you.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does Ned do that?
Fully rested bullpen and a 4 run lead, and sends him back out there? If he goes out for the next inning, I will personally go to Houston and tell him that he is wrong.
by Jordan M on Jun 12, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
but...
adjusted for park, this is really a one-run lead.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 12, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really attractive picture of Jake Peavy on mlb.com
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What you can't see
is Trenni kneeling down on the front of the mound!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jun 12, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gives a whole new meaning to "maximum effort delivery"
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 12, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs