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Game Thread #72: Blue Jays (35-38) at Brewers (38-33)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in News

Last night was the best against the best...now it's the worst against the worst.  "Worst" comes in different flavors though.  A.J. Burnett has been ok this year, striking out a batter an inning to go with his 4.90 ERA.  Dave Bush has been considerably less ok.

The Brewers will go for the sweep this afternoon with a healthy David Riske on board.  Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Don’t want to start linking JSOnline and Tom H… so here is the stats.com lineup… no Cameron, get to see Kapler today… yesss… I smell a picture coming

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 12:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Great way to start the game thread!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 12:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's borderline NSFW

Yikes

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 19, 2008 12:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Nothing borderline about it

This page can’t scroll up fast enough

by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 19, 2008 12:40 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

his wife is buff too, and quite cute

Her story his filled with a crazy and abusive boyfriend in highschool… read about it here

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 12:49 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Is that actually him?

Because it looks enough like him to be believable.
Just kidding, but he does look like him.
We should be warned before we have to look at stuff like that.

"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"

by BrewerLover on Jun 19, 2008 12:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Assholes

Lots of assholes, and right at me.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think she's throwing a Vulcan changeup there

"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 19, 2008 2:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Firefox

Firefox needs a Kapler-pic blocker. Made a greasemonkey script or something.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 12:48 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Ad Block?

Couldn’t you ad block the image? Maybe setup a filter to block all kapler

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 12:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Good call

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 12:58 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I believe the phenomenon towards the bottom of that picture

is refered to as “Camel Bro.” I hope this picture doesn’t cost us our PG-13 rating.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 1:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Kapler's wife take 2

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 12:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well done sir

Nicely done Kapler. Think if she gets divorced she’d find a fattening early 30s guy not making a crap ton of money attractive?

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 1:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

HD

anyone know if todays game is televised in HD??

by BrewerBlue87 on Jun 19, 2008 12:54 PM CDT   0 recs

My guess is no

Usually the afternoon weekday games aren’t.

"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 19, 2008 12:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not According to Brewers.com

I’m not sure if they surprise do it as I’ve only recently gotten FSN-HD

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 12:56 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

my guess is bush has a nice game

7 in outing with 5 k’s and 2 bb with only 2 runs given up

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:06 PM CDT   0 recs

He only gave up 3 ER's in his last outing...

...I agree that he will do well today, but I still hope Ned Yost isn’t afraid to take him out if he gets into trouble. The bullpen is well-rested, if they warm up a little earlyer than normal, it shouldn’t be a problem.

"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"

by BrewerLover on Jun 19, 2008 1:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Seems like he is due. He is at home as well.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 1:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

You were pretty close on some of that.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A theory about the Overworked Bullpen™

Maybe they all have side jobs with the team or something, and the reporters/broadcasters know that. They might come early and weed Miller Park, restock the concession stands, and watch to make sure the IRS agents can’t get near Prince.

It’s very tiring.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 1:12 PM CDT   0 recs

He hasn't pitched poorly,

I think his losses are more a matter of luck than of pitching. Kinda reminds me of what happened to Capuano last season.

"Get up, get up, get outta' here, GONE!!!"

by BrewerLover on Jun 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT   0 recs

anyone else download the new mozilla 3?

i haven’t but curious as to their reactions

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:13 PM CDT   0 recs

I've got it on a Mac

It’s quick and good

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Though it might take some tweaking to get it they way you like it, especially if you changed alot of the settings in FF2

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i've got a mac too

good to hear

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Mac too

But I’m a fan of Safari.

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Safari?

Do you not like getting to the Web site you’re after in a reasonable amount of time? :)

"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 19, 2008 2:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Seriously

It reminds me of those NetZero commercials: “All ISPs take you to the same internet.”

Yeah, but some do it faster than 56k!

Incidentally, anyone else remember when NetZero actually cost $zero?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Totally

And the ads weren’t all that annoying either. Wasn’t Juno free about that same time too?

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yep, and Excite had one too

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

PC

I’m rocking it.. It’s nice. Seems loads faster on certain pages, but I’m not real hip on the history. Shows the title of the page. Not a deal breaker though.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I love it

I’ve had the beta for months. It’s so much better than Firefox 2 on Vista, it’s not even funny. It doesn’t crash ten times a day anymore; in fact, it’s only crashed once since I downloaded it.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

only had it for a few days

but I’m liking it so far. Still trying to figure everything out though as far as the new stuff

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jun 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Meanwhile

Mariners continue their belated spring cleaning, fire McLaren.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:15 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah

I’m hoping they continue to fire someone every day.

In a couple of weeks, they’ll have to fire guys who were recent replacements, and a few months later, I’ll be GM.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

(Evil Laugh)

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 1:18 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Corey!

Oh, he was gonna call prince out.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:19 PM CDT   0 recs

looked like fielder

just kneed the catcher in the groin…

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:19 PM CDT   0 recs

A few more like these

and maybe we’ll find a taker for Eric Munson.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:20 PM CDT   0 recs

that would be an interesting strategy

1. stockpile quad-a catchers
2. instruct sveum to send fielder every time.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

you forgot

3. Profit!

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Excellent

This pitching match up looked the worst to me coming into the series. The way the Jays are swinging the bat 2-0 sounds very nice.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Trenni announcing that if Tavarez goes to Nashville

(clears waivers, accepts assignment to AAA)

he’ll be put in the rotation.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:24 PM CDT   0 recs

seeing as how he didn't accept an assignment with boston

why would he here?

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

not trying to be snarky, just curious

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

because

he’s always dreamed of becoming a starter™

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

pull him

if it makes it back to the top of the order…

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

maybe he knows better the level of interest

I don’t know, but if the Brewers were his only offer, he wouldn’t care to go through that again, esp. if he thinks he’s a better starter than Bush.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

He originally accepted the assignment

because he believed a trade was in the works. For whatever reason, none of the rumored trades went through. The fact that he changed his mind about the assignment and then immediately signed with the Brewers makes me think that it’s the only offer he got and he was going to take the major league sure thing.

by morineko on Jun 19, 2008 1:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Crazy

He did start out as a starter. Sinkerballers are supposed to need more use to get good action.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

So...

Do the Mets claim him, or hasn’t he been with the Brewers long enough?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 1:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, Nashville is in the same division as the Cubs’ Triple-A affiliate…maybe they’re thinking that Tavarez can cause some ruckus for the $400k they’re paying him. :)

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

What's a sharp flyout?

lineout, yes…

gameday reports out 1 of the 2nd was a sharp flyout.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT   0 recs

I've never heard that term

But after watching that ball, its a good description. It was like a half flyball, half line drive

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 1:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Stosh Wawrzasek signs

link

His signing bonus was a cougar.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT   0 recs

How does the woman

involved feel about that?

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 1:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

from the article
When Wawrzasek was in for a pre-draft work out, Brewers scouting director Jack Zduriencik showed his name tag to the high schooler and said “You and me.”

also:

Tony LaCava, the Jays assistant GM, and Gord Ash, form Jays GM and assistant GM with the Milwaukee Brewers have been mentioned as possible candidates to replace Bill Bavasi, who was fired this week by the Seattle Mariners.

I had heard LaCava, but not Ash.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

no sal bando?

"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not after he ran the doll factory into the ground.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

There was that article in the Toronto paper that made a lot of happy talk about him there.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 1:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think I would rather give up Ash then Jack Z.

He has interviewed around and I would like him doing our draft for the next 5 years thank you very much.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

no question

I don’t doubt that Ash is a good guy to have around, and that he and Doug have a good relationship, but it seems that every team has a designated ex-GM in charge of contracts and that kind of stuff, and I’m not at all sure one is much better than the other.

(as long as we don’t replace him with Bavasi, anyway.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Three-year extension for Counsell!

(Just getting ahead of the Bavasi hiring…)

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah you said it

It sure seems like Ash helps but is much more replaceable. Jack Z. has a proven track record of drafting well in the early part of the draft at least. Teams like Seattle are probably going to have some nice high draft picks so you would think that would be a natural fit. It will be interesting to see if Jack can keep up the success in the later parts of the first round and the sandwich picks. I have confidence in him but less track record there.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

would Jack Z.

make a good assistant GM? could he still have enough time for the draft thing and have an assistant do most of the GM-related duties?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:41 PM CDT