Game Thread #72: Blue Jays (35-38) at Brewers (38-33)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 12:01 PM CDT
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PrintLast 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.
Great way to start the game thread!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
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 up reply actions
Nothing borderline about it
This page can’t scroll up fast enough
by Marty McSuperFly on Jun 19, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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 up reply actions
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!"
Firefox
Firefox needs a Kapler-pic blocker. Made a greasemonkey script or something.
Coffee is for closers
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.
Kapler's wife take 2
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
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?
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!"
Not According to Brewers.com
I’m not sure if they surprise do it as I’ve only recently gotten FSN-HD
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
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!!!"
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
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!!!"
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
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
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!"
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.
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
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.
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
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 up reply actions
(Evil Laugh)
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
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
Anyone notice that the ump was going to call prince out if he held on to the ball?
He looked safe either way to me.
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 up reply actions
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.
Trenni announcing that if Tavarez goes to Nashville
(clears waivers, accepts assignment to AAA)
he’ll be put in the rotation.
Also, cheese.
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
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
because
he’s always dreamed of becoming a starter™
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
pull him
if it makes it back to the top of the order…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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.
Crazy
He did start out as a starter. Sinkerballers are supposed to need more use to get good action.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
that buzzing sound you heard when the ball was in the air?
the pitch was a little high.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 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
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.
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 up reply actions
no sal bando?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
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.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
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.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
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 up reply actions
interesting question...
Likewise, how much draft-related time would he really still have as the Mariners’ GM? There’s got to be a boatload of other high-priority stuff to fix in that organization…
from what I can gather
GMs do almost nothing but draft stuff for a week or two leading up to the event, and are thinking about it for weeks before that. But of course, they aren’t nearly as involved with the minutia, esp in lower rounds, as the scouting team is.
I don’t think the state of the org and all that needs fixing would have a whole lot to do with that—in an org in shambles, everybody would focus more on drafting/player development, compared to, say, the yankees or cubs, where things are pretty much set, but there’s always big league stuff to deal with.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
If I was Jack Z
I would stick with what I do best. He’s revered as a scouting director, so why not just ask to get paid as a GM and keep doing what you do well? He may not have any aspirations to be in the limelight and have to deal with reporters and all the other nonsense GMs have to handle.
He's extremely quick and good.
Yeah, but that's his hometown and probably his childhood team
I don’t know if that makes a difference.
He's extremely quick and good.
Yes
While it seems like the Pirates made a good hire you have to think Jack would have been just as good.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
don't give him a machette
..but definitely someone you want at your back.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
otherwise
it could get quite interesting
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
kendall
would have thought he would have had the day game off. Not I mind him being the one to call the game for our worst pitcher…
Yeah you make a good point
You don’t want Kendall’s legs falling off near the end of the season.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's too bad Cappy is down for the count
It would be fun to see if he could pick Overbay off.
He's extremely quick and good.
hardy hart hart!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
So BK...
Any idea what is taking so long with Lawrie? It sure would be nice to at least get him some instruction with our guys before he goes to play for Canada.
And Lintz...
All this “he’s going to sign any second” without official word is making me remember the Jemile Weeks scenario from a couple seasons ago. Is that a done deal?
by Et tu Brewte on Jun 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW
An agent that reps many of the Brewers’ minor leaguers has said that Weeks was never going to sign. He said that the Weeks family threw out an impossibly high number and the Brewers “shockingly” matched it. Then Jemile asked for more.
If that’s true, I don’t know where all the “he’s about to sign” stuff that was floated around came from.
He's extremely quick and good.
Nope, haven't heard anything
I wouldn’t worry though. Neither he nor Lawrie made any noise whatsoever about not signing before the draft (as opposed to Alex Meyer, Tim Melville, Sonny Gray, etc), so there’s no realistic chance they won’t sign; the Brewers will put up the necessary cash.
He's extremely quick and good.
That is some really interesting stuff
I was pretty excited about the possibility to get Jemile signed. He should would have looked good right about now.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I was watching the CWS recently
There was a sharply hit ball to second that got past the Miami 2B and I thought it was an odd-looking play until I saw “WEEKS” on his jersey…and then I understood. :)
(Now someone will tell me Jemile is a great defender or something…)
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
Like Rickie, Jemile apparently has good range but isn't a great overall defender.
Quote from the A’s to the contrary:
“We think he can come along quickly,” [Scouting Director Eric] Kubota said. “He’s a polished college player and we think he’s a solid defender right now.”link
He's extremely quick and good.
The World Junior Championships start in late July and end 8/3
I have half a thought that he won’t sign until those are over. He’ll be playing with wood bats still, and obviously still playing ball, so I don’t think the team would get too upset. That is purely speculation, though. The signing deadline is 8/15, BTW.
He's extremely quick and good.
Yeah but why wait?
Wouldn’t it only help him to get some instruction from our guys on catching? Maybe it isn’t a big deal but it just seems like everything is pretty much set money wise, why wait?
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know
Maybe Lawrie wants to do it that way, though he also wants to play for the Olympic team (of which he isn’t assured a spot on, so it might be a moot issue). Like I said, pure speculation on my part.
He's extremely quick and good.
Something else that just occurred to me
I don’t know if he’s playing catcher for the Juniors team. If so, maybe the Brewers will just let him finish up playing third or whatever before instructing him on the tools of ignorance.
He's extremely quick and good.
Anybody planning to watch the...
Germany-Portugal Euro championship match later on, or is it okay if I might give away the result by babbling incoherently in case the German team blows it?
Wait, are you cheering FOR the Germans?
I took “babbling incoherently” to be a good thing.
He's extremely quick and good.
no
it’s that other big country to the east of France, both for purposes of location and nationality…
Hahaha
I have no idea how that got into my head. I wonder if I did originate it. Off to search the blog comments.
He's extremely quick and good.
if we ever doubted it...
“dude” pretty much settles the issue.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And here I always thought that
the fact that I’m typing in passable English rules out the possibility of my being French to begin with…
by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
PIP
I’ve got it in PIP.
Speaking of that, I just switched to Cable (had to due to move) and my god. Can the TWC DVR suck any more? And the PIP Boxes.. 1/4 of the way up and doesn’t extend into the 16×9 area? And teh guide doesn’t expand to 16×9.
I cant’ wait for uverse to roll out in Shorewood so I can dump this junk
wow.
I really need to brush up on my hungarian.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
They have the second-worst road offense in the AL
When have they gotten many good swings?
He's extremely quick and good.
So in other games
0-0 Royals and Cards. Grienke has struck out 4 with no walks and no hits so far. He has pitched well this year. Really well.
yeah
most guys born in 1983 are…
...oh, that’s not what you mean.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Is Greinke on the block?
He’ll have 4 years of service time after this year. Man, that is a kid who will be worth a mint on the FA market—only 26!
He's extremely quick and good.
Here’s a blog post discussing it
It’s not a terrible idea, if he’s got his depression issues fixed. He wouldn’t be worth as much as an ace like Lincecum, but it would take quite a bit to get him. The situation is kinda like the Josh Hamilton/Reds deal last year.
I don't think it was depression
At least, not primarily. He has social phobia, which might certainly lead to depression. By all accounts he’s still a pretty reserved dude even after treatment.
He's extremely quick and good.
True
Not depression, social anxiety disorder… similar to Ricky williams on the Dolphins… wouldn’t take instruction well either from coaches… but all of that seems ironed out… took some time off and figured it all out… my uncle actually was his psycologist in KC.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
50 pitches for Burnett in only 2+ innings.
That’ll work for me.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
I just figured out Ricciardi's plan
he’s stockpiling pitching and defense…
...because he’s planning on relocating the team to San Diego.
Brilliant, huh?
Also, cheese.
AMAZING
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
It's like he's the only
guy in the league that MLB doesn’t test for steroids.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
Hall better watch it
I know he doesn’t like this platoon thing and wants to be traded, but he’s not ever gonna get to play that much for the Brewers without improving drastically.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
knock on wood, and all that
but…I don’t think the blue jays are going to score 6 runs today.
Also, cheese.
just checked
Jays have scored 7+ eleven times this year. five or six of those were before they released frank thomas.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Branyan
So has anyone asked him why he’s been doing so well this year? Is he just pissed about no one picking him up after last year? Is he eye juicing? Is he borrowing Prince’s old bats.
Coffee is for closers
more interesting
according to the tv guys branyan is avg a HR every 6.1 AB this year. his career mark is 5.9
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
that's what brian and bill said...
every 5.9 at bats he hits a HR
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
their bad
I think they meant games instead of at bats. It works out almost exactly in terms of games.
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
before this year
130 HRs in 735 games, so that’s 5.7 GAMES per HR
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
ah...that might make sense lol
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
that's odd.
It’s actually about once every 15.4.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
(not counting '08 stats)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
i got 14.8 counting this years
but believe me i’m no math major
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
and now it's about 14.7
including today’s hrs/abs
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
yeah i did the math and just figured out they were wrong
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
they just tried to do too much with the numbers
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
I dare say that, regarding Branyan
MLB pitchers just have no concept.
And may it stay that way for a while longer.
Post Branyan
Maybe it’s because the schedule hasn’t been as rough, or the number of home games, but it just seems like the hitters have come alive after Branyan’s call up.
Coffee is for closers
remember that Branyan post?
We thought it was crazy at the time, when someone extrapolated Branyan’s triple A numbers and said how he’d have a Braunian OPS if we called him up. I can’t remember who it was, but I guess we owe that person an apology (at least for the first month).
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
there was also somebody who posted it in a fanpost
I’m guessing that’s who keephopealive is referring to—that guy got attacked more than I did.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
that said, feel free to hail me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Hail Sackmann?
"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!"
It's the benevolent zombies, stupid
"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!"
Can't Wait
for the Cubs to blow our farm system to land this guy…
yikes
I dont think
its got past general gossip but the usual suspects are being named Murton, Patterson, Veal,
Marshall ect ect
yea
i heard the cubs are interested in trading for burnett or sabathia .. as a brewer fan, i would LOVE to see either one of them!!
i know the Brews
eat up LHP but I wouldnt want my team face CC very much
But the Cubs dont have the ammo to land him anyway
Sabathia
He’s been pretty good since the April
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Branyan-mania!
Fun stat:
Highest OPS in a season in NL history (1901-2008), 50 or more at-bats:
1. Barry Bonds, 1.421 (2004)
2. Barry Bonds, 1.381 (2002)
3. Barry Bonds, 1.378 (2003)
4. Russell Branyan, 1.2937 (2008)
That’s every player with 50 or more at-bats in NL history!
Branyan’s first all-time among non-juicers!
by B-Dubs on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I've
been trying to figure out how the Brews turned Gabe Kapler and Branyan into red hot machines at various points this season
are you guys planning to re animate the corpse of Julio Zuletta anytime soon?
They're
"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!"
out on a limb
zambrano is out for long period of time and cubs trade entire farm for sabathia and he struggles .. then big z comesback and is never the same
BA apparently isn't a fan of the "don't talk about the no-hitter" superstition
This game is doing wonders for Bush’s WHIP.
He's extremely quick and good.
has he said it explicitly?
I haven’t been paying super close attention, but i’ve just heard him come close, like “no baserunners” and “first 9 in order,” that kind of stuff.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
not listening to radio
but doesn’t jim powell also not believe in the superstition
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Another inside-the-parker???
My god. Somebody in Vegas just won a million bucks.
He's extremely quick and good.
time to whip this out
Prince Fielder Dies Of Inside-The-Park Home Run©
From The Onion
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
who ever thought fielder would have 2 inside the park homers
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Wow
Prince is teaching Mendicus to keep his mouth shut
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Take THAT! IRS!!!!
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
Ball stuck under the padding and for whatever reason Rios didn't pick it out
Ump wouldn’t give the ground rule double so Prince kept running.
The ball got stuck under the padding in the RF corner
Rios just stood there and expected the umps to call an ground rule double, which they did not. Fielder stopped at second then jogged home.
He's extremely quick and good.
The ball got stuck
at the base of the right field wall.
Instead of playing it, the rightfielder held up his arms to indicate a ground rule double. After 15 seconds of flailing wildly, he decided to actually field the ball in play, but it was too late.
I guess it’s Corey’s turn to hit an inside-the-parker now.
"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!"
Hey Jeff?
Since when are we a gangbang instead of a blogparty?
P.S. That’s friggin’ awesome.
He's extremely quick and good.
I wondered when someone would notice :)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
nope
I just wanted something that wasn’t like every other damn blog out there.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait, what?
Who decided this? Why was I not asked?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
you're already coming over later, right?
so I figured…why not?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
But
I thought that was just a you and me thing…
You were gonna let me show up only ready for one and not tell me?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
all this talk about braun this, braun that...
...I thought you were hinting.
I guess I misunderstood.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's okay
I forgive you, but I might have to punish you a bit…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
...now I'm wishing this wasn't all a joke.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
(you have no concept.)
"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!"
Well
I DO have the weekend off…
:)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
You know you love it
And me
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
yeah, you oregon girls
always do it for me.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh...
:’(
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Well, don't CRY about it
If you really want to come, just call morineko’s grandma. She arranged the whole thing.
He's extremely quick and good.
When girls started showing up
one assumes
"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!"
You got to wonder about the Brewers effort level in the 4th inning.
I mean, they didn’t even score.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
It sure is a good time to be a Brewer fan
Remember when we were like 4 games behind the Astros? That changed quickly.
I remember when 6.5 games back seemed like a lot
Now it’s child’s play!
He's extremely quick and good.
why where's the error
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Have you ever watched baseball before?
Specifically, Ryan Braun in LF? If you don’t touch it, you don’t get an error.
He's extremely quick and good.
like players who dive and miss it
and the guy gets a triple let’s say.
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
sorry i wasn't sure if i was loud enough :)
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
The first batter
after FSN shows Bush’s perfect game stats gets a walk.
"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!"
BA
Seriously, every time BA talks about something positive the exact opposite happens.
Think BA can stop! Be Negative Nancy BA.
Or Dancy Nancy
"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!"
shhhhh!
we don’t want bk to post that photo again.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Don't do it BK!!!!
Please.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
Well, nobody's perfect.
Especially not Dave Bush. The fact that he’s gone 5 innings at less than 90 pitches is more than I’d ever have hoped out of the guy.
Who is this guy pitching?
I get back from the gym, log on to check the score, and see that there’s this “Bush” guy with line of 5IP, 0R, 0H. Can we get some more of him?
Usually guys want less bush
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
that gets a recomendation
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
I wonder how long Ned will let Bush go today?
Only 73 pitches so maybe a complete game? Can we start thinking about going to 11 pitchers yet?
Yes
I was assuming that that wouldn’t be in play. But you are right if it does.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
if you like disappointment...
yes :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
You said it earlier
Dilliard has 2 innings in like forever. It sure seems like he is a big league pitcher or can but but do we need him right now?
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
you know that as soon as we go to 11
a) a pitcher would get injured in the 2nd inning of a start
b) we’d have a 15-inning game
(this would happen on back to back days)
...and we’d hear about for the rest of the season, after a couple of emergency moves to get us back to 13.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
but who do you want to replace him with?
At least until Weeks comes back, there’s not really an urgent need for a position player addition…
Just fantasizing
but…Gamel would be nice to have on the bench :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Ask him to start talking
about the Cubs. Thanks.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
I'll do that
if he actually jinxes anybody.
so far it’s working for the crew.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Since getting called up
Besides hitting 10 HRs Russell Branyan has:
-Taught Parra how to go deep in games
-Taught Dave Bush (somewhat) to stop giving up runs
-Taught Craig Counsell to hit the longball
-Taught Ryan Braun to be lucky with the ladies
-Broke JJ Hardy and Rickie Weeks
Coffee is for closers
um.
let’s not redirect the hailing just yet. i was starting to like it.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll hail you Jeff
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
there you go...
teasing again.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Laporta
Rotoworld reports that Laporta is day to day with a bruised back. They also report that Gagne is coming back on June 27th and Ned says he will be the setup man.
Getting back to Grienke for a minute
6 innings 2 hits one walk one run. Royals 2-1 now. I know the cards are without Pujols but that still is impressive. He is hitting 96 on the PITCHf/x gun too. I am not saying he is going to be on the trading block but if he were I would go hard after him. Seems like he and Maddux would be a match made in heaven.
you have a crush on grienke?
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
I like him a lot
Watching him “pitch” on gameday and listening to the crew. He is impressive.
by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I was thinking maybe the Nashville Stars.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
forget it, only Bavasi would fall for that trick.
(Wait, there’s a TV show named “Nashville Stars” too?)
He meant the entire Star's Rooster
They have one they bring to every game for Lucky. His name is Pete.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
This is just one of those, everyone assuming the Brewers have already gave up things, right?
Coffee is for closers
That would be the stupidest move
since not inviting Braun to a gangbang…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
i think i'd like to see cameron in at center now for defense...
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
i remember earlier when floyd for the white sox was going for one
they had swisher in center instead of anderson and might have cost him that
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
i really would like to turn to the radio
but i’m afraid i’ll jinx it changing from the tv to radio…lol
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
3TO up
with the 3 true outcomes, haha
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
shoulda pinch hit for him
let him keep his perfect 3T0 night intact.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Blue Jays haven't won in MKE since 1996
We haven’t forgotten ‘92, Toronto!
He's extremely quick and good.
Curse of FSN
Today’s AFLAC Question of the Game was about Rolen’s defense.
"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!"
If anyone's interested...
Brewers vs. Rockies
Monday, July 7
Miller Park, Mercedes-Benz Field Haus
5:30 p.m.
Only 75 tickets available!
$69/person. Includes:
game ticket, all-you-can-eat buffet,
soft drinks, two draft beers
All you need to do is befriend someone from Carroll College (nudge nudge)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
maybe I'll make the trip...
and stay at your place, of course.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
eh, he's used to it
you don’t think he’s immune to the ryan braun talk, do you? :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
well...
he only works for one team.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll wait for the Trenni interview on BCB
"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!"
hey, good idea
I’m going to wait until next time I’m in Milwaukee. And it should definitely be a video interview.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe TheJay IS Ryan Braun
"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!"
Nah
He’s much better than Ryan Braun, especially since he doesn’t have the bug eyes
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
But of course
Where else in the world would you stay?
You’re not bringing your dad this time though are you? That does cost extra…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
of course not.
why do you think i didn’t stay with you last time?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Because your dad was with her?
Well, that was an unexpected turn.
"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!"
This is reminding me of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
“Dad, I WAS the next man!”
He's extremely quick and good.
Ohh
It’s not gonna help my case that TheJay’s dad was there too is it?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
the press box was rather deserted by the time we left...
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Ummm...no, probably not.
"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!"
your frustration about not being invited to that gangbang
is suddenly becoming a lot more understandable…
Maybe the Blue Jays
are too polite to score a hit off of another Canadian team.
"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!"
Corey Koskie's Ghost
Has cursed their bats, and Gagne keeps yelling at them in French.
Coffee is for closers
Zeyes, please translate
"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!"
This is a good spot to
pinch hit for Bush.
/ducks
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
I figured it'd be one of the Blue Jays
"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!"
too bad braun didn't touch that
could have give him an error :)
that sounded wrong, but i’ll leave it
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Hmmm
You know, Bush is almost an anagram for Shrub.
"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!"
schroeder calling out anderson
for talking about it
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Fight! Fight! Fight!
"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!"
Schroeder cursing up a storm!
By the Rock’s red glare
F-bombs bursting in air
"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!"
the funny thing is...
this outing does nothing to disprove the notion that Bush is an 80-pitch-maximum pitcher.
"No reason" is precisely the reason, my boy
Someday you’ll understand.
He's extremely quick and good.
Almost as low leverage
When Turnbow went in against the Cubs and gave up 6 runs or so
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
When was athe last time someone went 7 innings with a no hitter
for the Brewers?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Why are both teams
in dark jerseys?
"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!"
Jersey rules seem to have gone to shit lately, eh?
It still bugs me that the visiting team isn’t required to have their home city instead of their nickname across the front.
He's extremely quick and good.
I've been wondering, too
Any time I’m looking at the Germany-Portugal game for more than a minute I feel totally lost when I look back at the Brewers game…
Bizzaro Land?
Did I wake up magically transported to Bizzaro land today?
7 IP No Hitter By Bush.
Tim Dillard Pitching.
And an in the park home run by Prince again.
Somethings afoul, somethings amiss.
No Dillard's getting shelled.
Everything’s pretty much normal.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
improbable
This whole year has been Bizzaro. This latest run has included Branyan as Barry Bonds, McClung as Cy Young, plus Kapler and Kendall’s resurgence, Prince with more vegetables eaten than home runs.
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Aw man
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
You just lay there
and don’t say anything I guess.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
How sad
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I suppse that depends
on who you ask. But no your right, sad gangbang. :(
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
I like the fact that whenever the conversation turns to gangbangs
you’re right in the middle of things :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's a gift :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
How many gangbang conversations have there been?
"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!"
three?
all in this game thread.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
if she wasn't
things would be quite interesting…and not in a good way.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohh my
Sometimes I hate being a visual thinker
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
does anyone actually KNOW
that kirbir’s a female, and not some 11 year old kid having fun on the internet?
by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
TheJay knows… and Jeff knows
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Leave it to the French to go ~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!"
?
what form of knowledge?
how are they sure you’re not just a really good tranny?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
You can ask TheJay is you want I suppose
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
or Jeff's Dad
"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!"
Hey, Buzz Bissinger's the professional writer
it’s his redundancy.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
if this keeps up
maybe Torres can get another save
last batter right here
top of the order would not be good.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
err...
already replaced. damn…slow on the uptake
must have been distracted by other conversations.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
this is ridiculous
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
WTF?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Someone
needs to tell Riske that the Jays offense is basically AAA
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
Nothing like leaving to do work
with a no-hitter going through 7 and coming back to an 8-7 game in the 9th.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
I know what you mean
but it’s still pretty funny :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
weird spot to use riske
just let dillard get the last out… or go to torres. wonder how much time riske had to warm up.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
yes he could
he threw at least one strike in each at bat. besides at 8-3 who cares if he can’t throw a strike until he walks a few guys in a row.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
phew
"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!"
finally!
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
Was this close to the worst loss in Brewers history?
Not in terms of impact, but in terms of blowing a lead… can I get the biggest blow lead after 8 innings for the Brewers?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
FINALLY!
Now I can go to work happy… and hopefully on time
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
found it
http://www.fangraphs.com/livewins.aspx?gameid=280619108
actually quite lame…pretty much pegged at 100%
by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Gracias Sr. Torres.
Lil’ Timmy Dilly’s 1.08 ERA is no more.
by MillerParkSouth on Jun 19, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
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