Game Thread #70: Blue Jays (35-36) at Brewers (36-33)

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 5:43 PM CDT in Game Threads Comment 231 comments

These Blue Jays can pitch. Dustin McGowan is the guy Doug Melvin really wanted instead of Zach Jackson (and rightfully so), and he's really coming into his own at age 25. Manny Parra ain't so bad, either.

Game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Another Counsell/Dillon leadoff night

It’s like Ned saw what happened to Randolph and decided to double down.

by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 17, 2008 5:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hit me

20.
Hit me again!

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know stupid movies all too well.

Casino Dealer: 17.
Number Two: Hit me.
Casino Dealer: You have 17, sir.
Number Two: I like to live dangerously.
Casino Dealer: [Hit for four] :21. Very good, sir.
[to Austin]
Casino Dealer: :5.
Austin Powers: I’ll stay.
Casino Dealer: I suggest you hit, sir.
Austin Powers: I also like to live dangerously.
Casino Dealer: 20 beat your 5 sir. I’m sorry, sir.
Austin Powers: Well I must admit, cards aren’t my bag, baby.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So no TV so you specialize in stupid movies?

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

precisely

I have a small collection of slapstick comedies, and it’s all I watch :).

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Ned Yost post-game press conference, vol. 1 to 24"?

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's part of the boycott

Tom H asks a lot of the questions, you know.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mench!

In the lineup, batting fifth for the Blue Jays. Overbay is seventh – hopefully Uecker doesn’t screw up and call him Obermueller like he would when both those guys were on the Brewers. Too bad Hart’s not leading off or both teams would have really tall #1 hitters.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 6:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

too bad hart's not leading off...

...or we’d have a good leadoff hitter!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Grit

is the only stat that matters among leadoff hitters. Hart hits too many home runs to have a high GRIT%.

by Jordan M on Jun 17, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I get emotional when Counsell's in the game

Oh. No, my mistake. That’s just a little grit in my eye.

by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 17, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Counsell's batting stance

is meant to trick predators into thinking he’s taller than he really is.

"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 17, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

How about a little Double Game Thread

Huntsville’s going for the First Half Championship at 7:05. GO Stars!

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Helena Brewers also start tonight

by Jordan M on Jun 17, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and the Sally League ASG

with Jon Lucroy and Lee Haydel in the South Division starting lineup, and Zelous Wheeler in at SS since the 3rd inning.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And when I say "South"...

I mean “North”, of course. D’oh. Anyway, Lucroy taken out after 3 innings, looks like they’re going to try to get most of their sizeable ASG rosters (27 per team on the original list) into the game.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you would've been a downright menace

if you had been around for The Civil War game thread.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I'm in Europe...

most of our historic battlelines have been East/West-based…

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

fair enough.

you would’ve done better with the Negro Leagues all-star game.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aw shucks

We’ll have to wait to see how Kevin Mench is received until next inning.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

McGowan

mutton chops and chin pubes …sexy!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ah Mench

Just as I remember him.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

whaddya mean...

that was a FIVE pitch at-bat!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Lol

Good call. Almost spit out my water.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it, really?

“I think it’s a good thing to know that JJ Hardy can pull his pants up…”

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I was suspecting a bit more applause for Overbay

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Overbay like I remember him as well

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fans at the game were doing the 'O' sign with their arms.

by NoahJ on Jun 18, 2008 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whew

Manny playing with fire. But didn’t get burned.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

you can make that your next fanpost:

“pitch f/x conclusively shows that parra walks fewer batters when he works in the zone.”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

They really need some custom text for Eckstein in Gameday

“David Eckstein walks.” doesn’t quite capture what’s happening.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

"Grit happens."

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

David Eckstein hustles?

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Prince

Makes sure he clears that yellow line this time.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

whoa.

looks like Prince had an extra veggieburger before the game.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the mutton chops provoked him, vegetarian that he is

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

Prince

with a nice homer early on. Somebody ate his Wheaties this morning.

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

They were Meaties. (Ssssh. Don't tell him.)

"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 17, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huntsville down 0-2 after 1

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Sad

I really want to see that team in the playoffs.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2-1 after three

Cole Gillespie (!) with a sac bunt followed by a sac fly by Errecart.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

after two, even

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

How does their playoff system work?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

First half winner against the second half winner

That is the case until AAA I think.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What if you win both?

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then the second place team (overall standings) makes it.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you get a cookie.

actually, i think the team with the second-best overall record gets in.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

usually meaning the second-best team from

the same division. Though I seem to recall at least one league that will award such a wildcard to any best team.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

That would be really funny

if they actually got a cookie.

"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 17, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not sure if you meant that by "until AAA"

but in any case, the PCL and IL don’t do half-seasons.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

58 pitches isn't so good

...but I’ll take all these zeroes.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah it appears like the strikezone might be a bit small today

Jim was complaining about that this inning a little.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Riske

Ueck just said Riske pitched the first and struck out all 3 batters only throwing 12 pitches.

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by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice

I heard he struck out the side, but I didn’t hear he did it in 12 pitches.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What!?!?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

oh yeah Counsell rakes one

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

What?!

Craig can hit a homer?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

home run counse?!?

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

couldn't believe that was him...that's why I mispelled it

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Counsell

Didn’t see that coming.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He doesn’t want to be shown up by Kendall.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder

If Counsell sent someone out to get that ball ;-D

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

man this guy is just sitting at 96-97 on his fastballs

I guess throwing 125 pitches last start didn’t tire him out.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

The secret power of the chops?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow Mench seeing even more pitches

At least 4 this AB.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And the "Kendall for ASG" push continues...

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

the old Kendall thread when he signed should be resurrected.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I heard

Zambrano was the Chairman of that committee!!

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by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that would be worth it

i’m voting for kendall if that means Z pitches to Kendall in the ASG.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ummmmm

Hoping that big Z will get traded to the AL before the game?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh...i get it

stupid me:P

delete above

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Batten down

the water coolers in that dugout.

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have been pretty impressed with Branyan's D as well

When he was with the crew the first time I thought he really needed some work but I think he is probably league average or so right now.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

And by impressed by a brewer's defense I mean he is probably about league average.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's amazing what

watching Braun at 3rd for 2/3 of a year can do.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And even Hall this year

Painful at times.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And keep in mind that...

during his first tour, Branyan failed to look good compared to, shudder, Wes Helms.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

He started off the year so well too…probably for the sole purpose of getting our hopes up.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

now

i wonder if he’s trying to tank his trade value to other teams.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sally League North Division really mashing

9-3 after 6 innings. Zelous Wheeler 2-2 with a 2-run homer, a single and a walk.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

AA playoff game

I didn’t realize this until now, but the West Tennessee pitcher is Ryan Ketchner who is almost totally deaf (hearing aids let him hear muffled sounds and vibrations). Kind of cool, even though I hope Huntsville beats him. :)

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Spring Training 2005 story on him

link

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well I guess that makes hecklers a non-issue

Pretty cool though, have there been any deaf major leaguers before?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

or legally blind?

now that’d be cool. I’ll bet someone could pull it off.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

open up to all "real" professional sports

ie, bowling and curling are out.

A football lineman might not be too hampered by being blind.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Abe Alvarez

is legally blind in his left eye.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

BTW...

as a non-native speaker I’m always amused by the phrase “legally blind”. I wonder what it’s like to be illegally blind.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

you should ask

Hunter Wendlestadt.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

here's a list

link

dummy hoy, a 19th century guy, is the most famous.

The ballpark at Gallaudet University (school for the deaf) is named for Hoy.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

Curtis Pride is mostly deaf and the legend is that umpire signs came about because of Dummy Hoy.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Just read that

Thanks for the link, some interesting stuff.

according to that site Hoy started his career in Oshkosh.

another interesting story… Dummy Taylor apparently got thrown out for signing his displeasure to someone and it turned out the ump knew sign language as well.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i don't know about that story

but a lot of the sign-language stories from before 1920, esp. related to Hoy and Taylor, are just stories. Probably started as jokes.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I took it with a grain of salt

Still is a good story, in my opinion at least.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I played sports against a school for deaf kids

They may be immune, but let me tell you, they still manage to heckle themselves.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

grit question

can a good player (ala Braun or Hart) have grit™?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think yes

but it is rare.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Biggio?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 17, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Molitor?

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beerpen!

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Branyan

continuing to exceed all expectations

still a 3TO though:P

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I heart Branyan

Damn.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

With the Jay's "offense" a four run lead must feel like 10.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

TheJay's fantasy team is deeply offended

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't help

When you have to pinch-hit a lefty against a lefty in the 5th inning.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And he gets a hit…

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huntsville down 3-1 after four

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

McGowan out after four?

But…but…I wanted to see Kendall jack one?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that's

what Tom H. gets to see after the game. The disadvantages of access….

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs

wow.

just…wow.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't decide whether to

rec or flag that post.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I went with +1

sadly, it took a second.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's gold Jerry

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kendall had one recently. Dillon should get one.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

clubhouse hookup?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, but

he tried not to do too much with it.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yikes

just got back from Wisconsin. That Saturday night monstrosity was my first Miller Park game in 2 years. I promise to stay away for another 2 years.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

You have to admit it was still a damn good game minus the Taveras fiasco

Branyan’s HR was a great moment, especially with my Minny buddies bragging in my ear.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes it was

although it was also the first day I started hating Twins fans. There were some real obnoxious ones near me. After the Branyan shot that was one of the loudest I have heard a stadium.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Luckily

I missed out on the majority of the obnoxious fans. I was pleased/displeased however about the number of Twins fans that showed up and did a pretty effective job of cheering as loud if not louder at some points for the Twins.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

there were a ton of Twins fans there. I think it was just bad luck on my part that I was by guys who were loaded.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wolfe

He’s the guy the Brewers traded for Corey Koskie.

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by TheJay on Jun 17, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah

he’s been pretty darn good for a minor league throw-in.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmm, time to look up Ty Taubenheim again

the throw-in to the Overbay deal.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

not doing so hot in AAA this year

4.98 ERA in 14 starts in the Int’l League.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does either Gamel or LaPorta have a blue baseball glove?

Being on the Brewers, that would rock.

Matt’s Mitt was an awesome kid’s book about a magic blue glove. one of my favorite reads long ago.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WV's Amaury Rivas pitched the 7th for the SAL North team

gave up a run on single, groundout, single. North now up 11-4.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Manny 91 pitches through 6

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

does it qualify as a quality start

if it’s against the Blue Jay’s offense?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Affirmative!

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

zero runs

adjusted for a better offense, is still zero runs.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

silly linear factors

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

braun!!

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 17, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

wooot!

Braun
can’t wait for the replay on gameday

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Power

the Crew is hitting some serious long balls tonight

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

looked like about 8 rows from going out of the stadium

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ueck's call

“get up , get up…” I wonder if Trenni is in the back gorund, “that’s not a problem for him”

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jun 17, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

She’s been filling in now and then on the “D-list” in the morning. She is pretty funny.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

D-cup-list?

please enlighten me as to what this D-list is. seeing as I only find this reference

“DList.com, a gay social networking website”

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

drew olson's radio show

presumably a local can tell you station/time.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i can see it tomorrow

someone will call up the station tomorrow and say something like
“Drew, did you know you host a gay social network” and then rickroll him.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

A morning sports talk radio show on 540 AM here in Milwaukee.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

http://www.espnmilwaukee.com/shows/dlist.php

The guy she is filling in for is a sanctimonious jerk, so its a big plus.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ueck

did anyone see the letters to the editor in SI about that photo with Ueck in a swimsuit from a few weeks back? They were pretty funny, comparing him to swimsuit issues of yesteryear.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm happy about the homeruns and everything...

but seriously, I went to 3 games this weekend and only got to see like 2 homer slides by Bernie. Then 4 tonight, including one by Counsel??? I knew I should’ve stayed down in Milwaukee for this series!!

This simutax makes me feel like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!

by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Five runs ahead against a team with no power?

My great aunt should have a shot at it.

by heybatterbatter on Jun 17, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

So who think Defelice will get the rest of the innings tonight

and then get sent down tomorrow as Riske is activated?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

that would make a lot of sense...

...so, probably not.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe they'll send down Iribarran and go with 13 pitchers again

I’m only half-joking.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

but warm him up nonetheless.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Parra's thrown 92 before this inning

Is Yosty going to get Greedy as usual – to save his famously overworked bullpen?

by heybatterbatter on Jun 17, 2008 8:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

We all know

The bullpen had to throw 3 innings on Sunday! Parra’s gotta try to go complete tonight….

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yosty?

Is that you?!

Is Tedly running the team so you can blog with us?

That is sooo cool!

by heybatterbatter on Jun 17, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he can always yank him mid-inning

if he struggles…

oh, wait…

Yost is probably waiting for his turn in the order. if he pulls him out early, he’ll do a double-switch involving hart as per usual.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking he could load the bases

then bring in Turnbow….oh wait, not quite yet.

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome

start from Manny

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet K to end his night by Manny

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

end the night?

I predict if they only bring 3 to the plate, Parra will be out there in the next inning:P

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’d like to say no, but you’ve got Yost on your side.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

maybe Yost will keep him in anyway

it’s not a save situation™ afterall, assuming you discount the 3-inning save which Yost already does.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Obviously

It’s Tavy Time

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

totally unexpected

Yost pulled Parra before his turn in the order. AND left Hart in the game.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It sure looks like Manny has found his groove

and a little confidence after a somewhat rocky start to the year.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe

Stella helped him with his groove?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stars down 1-5 now

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Russell gives a thrill to some little Phillies in foul territory

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Rays

up 3-1 on the Cubs after 7

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Too bad

Navarro just missed a slam apparently too

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

jamie?:P

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know

I’m being hopeful more than anything, but it showed it being caught right up against the wall on mlb gameday :)

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

it was a very deep fly ball.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd take it

He is my fantasy replacement now that Martinez is on the DL

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was really surprised to see

that he was hitting .326, I haven’t been looking at the Rays all that much this year, but I might have to start watching. That and Grant Ball-Four is back up on the big league team, and doing decent somehow. We still win though getting McClung for him

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha

Nice Branyan ab…Hook one just foul into the upper deck, then K on a pitch way outside.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Branyan is seeking the perfect 3TO event

striking out with a home run cut on what would be ball four.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Muscle has

about a homer for every seven at bats. Got to be best in the league.

by heybatterbatter on Jun 17, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Valverde in in the eighth

I wonder if Coop is going for the two inning save.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

so far

that isn’t working so well for him. 2 runs are in, 6-5 lead now only

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Coop has been looking frazzled and the team is scuffling.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he

does not manage a bullpen very well at all, i think he’s worse than Yost on that front by far

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jay's offense

vs Hall’s defense

which’ll win out?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DiFelice is in

maybe he’ll strike out the side again like he did on Friday, I swore that was a sign of the end fo the world

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

well, if there's one major league offense

that can make DiFelice feel like he’s back to facing AAA hitters, it’s Toronto’s.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On-field delay

streaker?

I remember being an usher at County Stadium in the bleachers on one weekend game. I had a couple of “jumpers.”

I pulled one back (prob decoy). The other two went behind my back when I was dealing with the first.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

On Friday night

I was up by Bernie, and a guy ran into left field by Delmon Young. He got taken down hard with about 4 or 5 big knees to the side. Not worth it. Especially with Young out there, I’d be more afraid of him!

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

And I would guess you spend the night in the bullpen, only this one is at the Milwaukee jail. Add in some fine. Only alcohol could explain it.

Legalize Marijuana!

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes he looked wasted

he got a little past Young and just stopped with the guard right behind him. And then he got leveled ALA a quarterback getting hit on his blindside, it was a good beatdown

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah

one of the guys that went over the wall looked absolutely stunned when he hit the ground and sat there for about 30 seconds before taking off.

It took the groundscrew guys a bit to react to the call as well, but they dealt with the problem before the guy made it much of anywhere;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

the second guy..

...was doing summersaults on the OF grass or something of that nature. Was more amusing than anything.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh

I missed that guy somehow, i only saw the guy who got to mid center/left field

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was talking about...

the game at County back in…..1995?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry:P

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh haha

i was wondering how i missed that :)

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by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Brian stealing our shtick

I don’t think “Hallyan” is gonna catch on.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

it's horribly cheesy...

but I really like B2K.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bill Russell?

by Jordan M on Jun 17, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Braun!

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

He's having a great game tonight

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

and...

he’ll have a very good night
if he responds to Trenni’s digits.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know where

but apparently he’ll be hosting an online chat on Friday.

That said, I plan on throwing out some fun questions :)

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

gonna lead with

a/s/l?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh. My. God.

That is so, like, 1990s. :-P

More like l/w/p. I’ll let you figure that one out.

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Jun 17, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

:)

how about degress-of-tilt?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 17, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hells 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 17, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

thoughts on our starters?

So, what do people expect? Somehow, Mcclung, Parra and Suppan can’t keep this up, right? Suppan, for sure, we know what we’re dealing with. Is this a fast learning curve for Manny and Mcclung?

by keephopealive on Jun 17, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't expect them all to pitch as well as they have

But I also see no reason for significant drop-offs. I’m assuming scouting reports will get out on McClung’s new technique allowing for a small but not catastrophic change.

We all knew Parra has got some fine stuff coming into the season, and I think he will only get more confident as the season goes on. That being said, he still is young and will most likely hit some bumps on the road. There also may end up being an issue on the number of IP if he continues to go 7 deep.

I’m not sure what to think about Soup. I just hope he can continue to do what he does and anything above and beyond is a bonus.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by battlekow on Jun 17, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 17, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

by captainmurphey on Jun 17, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Wait...

Counsell hit a homer? Oh man, I can’t wait to watch this.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 17, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

something about

sunshine and a dog’s posterior comes to mind

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Plus Branyan. If Dillon hit one McSalty was going to need an intervention.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh no

Cubs have men on second and third with 1 out in the 9th and Edmonds at the plate

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

check that

it’s not Edmonds up but some dude I haven’t heard of

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

AAA guy who rakes there and did in ST, but is blocked by D Lee

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It seems like they are coming form behind every other game

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 17, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Percival

Percival’s trying to give the game away to the cubs

Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.

by SCBrewer on Jun 17, 2008 9:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

by SCBrewer on Jun 17, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

DiFelice ERA down to 4.35

He’ll probably still be the odd man out, but he’s acquitted himself well for a 31-year-old rookie.

by Zeyes on Jun 17, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think they ought to give him a start instead of Bush just to see what happens.

by ol Pete on Jun 17, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

2 out now after a K

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 17, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Post game thread

Jeff started one. Our best power hitter is pictured.

by molitorfan on Jun 17, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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