Game Thread #71: Blue Jays (35-37) at Brewers (37-33)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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PrintIf you only watch one game this week, this is the one to watch. Shaun Marcum isn't exactly a household name, but he's among the AL leaders in just about every pitching category, and at the top of the list for ERA. Ben Sheets is right up there, too, making this one of the best pitching matchups of the year.
Game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview. I'm not sure what's cooler: that Scott Rolen has a .500 OPS against Sheets, or that Ryan Braun has a 5.000 OPS against Brian Wolfe.
Go Brewers!
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I'll be there
Trying not to get abraded by the Grit™ in the leadoff spot.
by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 18, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
lineups
Counsell leading off, playing second, Hardy back in there, Branyan still in there (big surprise).
Weird: Brad Wilkerson is leading off for the Jays.
Also, cheese.
Does Branyan's batting stance....
....look almost exactly like Overbay’s? Pay attention. I think it does.
"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"
I thought it...
... looked like a left-handed version of Tony Batista’s stance.
My non-embarrassing thoughts on the Brewers:
Two Fisted Slopper
that would make sense
in terms of results, for sure.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Anti JS Manifesto
Jeff,
I just read your post on TH and AW…interesting.
Maybe you and I can have a friendly mock debate on the topic…hehe
Maybe it's smoke from the fireworks they always set off
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In case anyone is wondering
I’m waiting to add the 2008 draftees until they get Baseball Cube pages (or I might switch to BBRef Minors—any preferences?) and MLS pages. I think that I’m going to draw up a ranking, too.
He's extremely quick and good.
I vote for BR Minors
And I should have MLS pages-at least for guys that have appeared in a game-up over the next few days.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Branyan
Milwaukee scientists unearth another mammoth home run frozen in the tundra.
He's extremely quick and good.
Let's hope it's ash
...with all the maple fragmentation that’s gone on, a mighty weapon would be felled
So...Marcum...
looks ok, but is almost certainly not as good as his league-leading ERA.
FIP is ~3.70, BABIP is down around .230 (well below career average). Still good, but certainly not Sheets good.
Also, cheese.
Waiting until after there's a lead to trash-talk the opponents now?
By the way, Branyan now has a 5.000 OPS against two members of the Blue Jays’ pitching staff.
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D'oh
I can’t read (at least the difference between Braun and Branyan).
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nope
I just thought to look it up now.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
that's crazy
Ludwick is really having a year. Pat the bat is as well. This is a contract year I think.
bk's comment above
reminded me to process yesterday’s games for minor league splits.
a) short-season leagues make this take a LOT longer
b) before today, there were 11,784 players in the database…after today (and by extension, by later this week, when all the pitchers have gotten into games) there will be a LOT more.
Also, cheese.
but just think how few errors he's committing!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
This is interesting
Braun is putting up a .956 OPS in June, with a .225 BABIP.
He's extremely quick and good.
Still needs to work on selectivity
Just think, if he improves his strike zone vision, his hot zone vision, and improves his ability to foul off the rest…
yeah
Mayobanex isn’t the best … but it sure is unique. Quite the backstory, too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
There's never been a Major Leaguer named Toussaint
Oddly enough, though, there are two current minor leaguers with it as a last name.
He's extremely quick and good.
What happens when he's sad?
Does his gf hold the Mayo?
I couldn’t resist, I’m sorry.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 18, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that's horrible.
"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!"
Since we decided that David Eckstein doesn't "walk"...
That was an intentional hustle.
Also, cheese.
Do the hustle
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Here's an obscure trivia question
the TV question was: which two canadian-born players have 200+ career HRs.
Answer: Larry Walker and Matt Stairs.
So…who’s third on the list?
Also, cheese.
nope
but that would’ve been my guess if somebody else asked the question.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know the answer, but I was surprised that Morneau has almost as many homers as Bay
He's extremely quick and good.
corie koskie?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
anybody object to me giving the answer now?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
go ahead... i could look it up, but more fun to guess
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Our man is...
Racked up some of those numbers during WW2, but a surprisingly good player even aside from that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
good
I feel better it wasn’t someone that I should have known
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
guys you should know...
who are the top two HR hitters from the state of North Dakota?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
darren erstad
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
darin that is
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
yep, Erstad is right
#4 is …Chris Coste!
Not a long list :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
looks like if russell martin gets healthy, with 184, should pass him this year
Hopefully one day Lawrie will be near the top of that list!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
That's an RBI total.
Not to say Martin can’t get there in time.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I was shocked when i saw that
most def wrong… i was thinking he was wayyyy too young
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Evan Frederickson
In his second inning as a Brewer, he struck out the side. Two perfect innings, four K’s so far.
He's extremely quick and good.
Friend just texted me
Zambrano looks hurt, left the game with shoulder discomfort
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Hurt his shoulder
Knocking over a cooler of Robinade.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
one of the craziest things I have ever heard
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Ripken Gang
Can’t recall where the “send more” came from…I loved that team and they were The Worst…hehe
Here it is:
http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/cover/featured/9053/index.htm
Billy Ripken, Baseball, Baltimore Orioles – 03.09.87 – SI Vault
Enjoy the lawsuit.
called srike 3
flag it
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I have an image
of a zombie lurching its way in front of a Target, pausing, and dropping a quarter in the Salvation Army kettle.
Here’s one.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
Mike
decides it’s hammertime
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
18-year-old Edgar Trejo hit a two-run homer
I love when international signings go well.
He's extremely quick and good.
I don't.
I want every amateur player to go to college.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
and, ultimately, take the GMATs.
"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!"
Cubs down 5-4 with 2 out in the bottom of the 9th...
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 18, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions
Kosuke watches the strike 3 curve ball. Had a look afterwards – couldn’t tell if it was wise acknowledgment of being beat or if he wanted to cry.
Cubs Lose! Cubs Lose! Cubs Lose!
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions
have to be careful the brewers dont do the same
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Fly it!
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
sssshhhhh
Media here was actually much, much worse in 2003.
Can’t recall offhand if it was ‘03 or ‘04, but when the Yanks came to town, the media was all in a tizzy to the effect of: “they all come to our stadium and act like they own the place.”
After picking up my jaw (and open contempt) from the ground, I had a good laugh on that…
There will be excuses... as the Cubs always have
Kazmir is a good pitcher
He have injury issues with Soriano out
Zambrano hurt
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Uh oh
“Huntsville Stars right fielder Matt LaPorta left the game due to an injured neck/shoulder. “
He's extremely quick and good.
I'm not sure what's worse
the possible injury…
...or the fact that his neck and shoulder are indistinguishable.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Alex Gordon just homered against STL
3-2 Royals over Cards in the 8th
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
there should be a new flag
of a Cardinal (bird or religious royalty) drowning in a mug of beer.
graphic artists, get to work.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 18, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah
somebody needs to make a kow-blocker Firefox plugin.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
"Braun sac bunt"
n. A ball which clears the wall in centerfield
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
And yet
I still have not heard back from him…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
did you mention that you like trenni too?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions
As long as it's not aluminum
I hate that hollow ping sound
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Hopefully
He won’t break his bat… Splinters are not so fun
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
i was scared to hit that link
I was afraid of an unfortunately placed webcam. Glad that wasnt it though.
thanks.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 18, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
i would take a bill hall home run
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
gameday says "offensive substition: Bill Hall replaces Russell Branyan"
and I have to admit, I’m offended too
by keephopealive on Jun 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
I don’t like it, but I can’t quite figure out how to express why. What’s the point and hasn’t Billy been a great guy? I’d cheer him whoever he played for.
boos
were they booing “Billy for X” or “Billy for Branyan”? It’s hard to understand pinch hitting for the league OPS leader. Otherwise, I agree with you.
by keephopealive on Jun 18, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
It's easy to understand
When it’s a lefty on the mound.
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Win Probabilty
79 to 93… huge DP
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Cutter Dykstra on the board with his first professional hit, a double
He's extremely quick and good.
ditch weed is >>>>>>>>>> no weed
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 18, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
But see
He’ll still melt in your hand, so really, what’s the point?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Okay, Braun I can understand
But you have your hands on Mota, too? You should be ashamed.
He's extremely quick and good.
she DOES have two hands.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions
pg-13 for language.
R for innuendo, on a daily basis.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh good
I was worried. As it is you’re lucky I can keep it down to R for the few hours a game takes…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I'm curious
Are bystanders morally obligated to report you should you go NC-17 on us?
He's extremely quick and good.
That depends on what your definition of the word "on" is
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jun 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
who would the bystanders be?
seeing as all of us would be involved :)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anyone have a plate of the jeebies?
‘Cause Kow here just gave me a whopping plate of the heebies
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
comments like that
are why Braun doesn’t return your calls.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I should
lay off “Scrubs” a bit…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Eh, you're right
She has two hands also. No reason for her to not participate as well.
He's extremely quick and good.
another good day for the AL
All completed interleague games have been won by the AL. Several NL teams winning in-progress games, though.
Also, cheese.
Frederickson
Apparently six of his seven strikeouts were looking at his curveball, and the two hits he gave up were both of the infield variety.
He's extremely quick and good.
torres
with a walk… is this going to be a blowout by the Jays
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Phew
Yay for not blowing it yet
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I just posted the same thing... but where did Phew come from
The word… is it a word?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I think so
My spell checker told me so once upon a time.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Is it an onomatopoeia?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
phhhhew
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Torres is the man
So, carrying along the McClung analogy, doesn’t Torres mean “Son of Bull”
Well, I thought the "es" and "ez" was the Spanish "Mc"
So, Rodriguez would be son of Rodrigo, etc. Of course, I have only a five word Spanish vocabulary, so I’m probably wrong
by keephopealive on Jun 18, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
But apparently Torres is a common place name, as it is the plural of the spanish word for “tower.”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 18, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
It appears you are right
Spanish is only “ez” though; Portuguese is “es”.
He's extremely quick and good.
Sir Hardy not clutchness
clutchy clutch while not clutching
by Lake County on Jun 18, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey TheJay
When was the last time a closer in the midst of a multi-inning save batted?
He's extremely quick and good.
I first read that as "battled"...
...and laughed so hard I almost gagged.
I like my version better. ;)
by Lake County on Jun 18, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions
June 4
Francisco Cordero grounded into a double play.
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Man
The Phillies brought in Ryan Madson to face him, too.
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New leaf for ya?
Still love the electron microscopy
by Lake County on Jun 18, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Couple nights back I got to watch my nephew, a 2nd baseman in Legion Ball,
dislocate his shoulder on a play just like that. He took the hard slide, made the throw, but landed awkwardly on his left shoulder and popped it out of joint.
Made me want to strangle the kid who slid into him…
Brewers win!
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not going to do this...
... but last year, a bit later in the season, when the Cubs cut a couple of games off the Brewers lead on consecutive nights, Cubs trolls showed up here and posted dreck like “here we come”. Good thing I’m a more mature person than that.
Just in case, i’ll just avoid the bleedcubbieblue site altogether for the next 24 hours or so… in case I weaken…
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions
wait till we get a little closer
it will hurt more then
by keephopealive on Jun 18, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
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