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

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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Good call

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

HD

anyone know if todays game is televised in HD??

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

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

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

You were pretty close on some of that.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Mac too

But I’m a fan of Safari.

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, and Excite had one too

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

Meanwhile

Mariners continue their belated spring cleaning, fire McLaren.

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

you forgot

3. Profit!

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions   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 reply actions   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 reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

because

he’s always dreamed of becoming a starter™

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

Three-year extension for Counsell!

(Just getting ahead of the Bavasi hiring…)

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   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 up reply actions   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 up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was he the one who interviewed for the Pirates?

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

While it seems like the Pirates made a good hire you have to think Jack would have been just as good.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

but I like to think Jack Z. wasn’t just alluding to their shared heritage.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the way, I asked him how to pronounce his name

It’s WAR-zuh-sik.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

otherwise

it could get quite interesting

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 1:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah you make a good point

You don’t want Kendall’s legs falling off near the end of the season.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

O?

Weird play by Overbay there. He seems to be lacking all that old awesomeness.

by Et tu Brewte on Jun 19, 2008 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hardy hart hart!

"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 1:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heard anything about Odorizzi?

I get nervous because I haven’t even heard his name.

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…)

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by TheJay on Jun 19, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Braun would pan out with Musial light numbers, but, I guess, Reggie Jackson numbers aren’t bad either.

by Braunstalker on Jun 19, 2008 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 1:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They won't.

Take it to the bank.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, are you cheering FOR the Germans?

I took “babbling incoherently” to be a good thing.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I forget, was it roguejim I need to blame for

the mistaken impression that I’m French?

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, you're not French?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude, heck no

Though I suspect now it’s really gonna become a running joke…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

it’s that other big country to the east of France, both for purposes of location and nationality…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am stumped

My apologies, Herr Zeyes.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now it's gonna be a big Scherz

And I am the Scherzer:

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Master’s program at UWM in ‘04/05, courtesy of an exchange agreement with my home uni.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did you get your Master's in?

My mom is a psych professor there.

Also, does Bielefeld exist?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Econ

As for your second question – I cannot say.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

I think

“Zeyes” is French for “these”

:)

"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 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 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

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

You and me both, sister

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I don't want to jinx things but the Jays aren't getting too many good swings

Maybe that will change second time through though.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They have the second-worst road offense in the AL

When have they gotten many good swings?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, close pitches

I kind of see why AJ Burnett is getting frustrated.

by Et tu Brewte on Jun 19, 2008 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Translation

Grienke would look really, really good in a Brewer uniform in August.

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you learn that from your uncle?

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beware, Pete is a Scientologist

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

I’m not actually sure what a scientologist is. Ron Hubbard and the actor guy with his own 737 I think – oh, yeah, John Travolta.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

but then I checked online to make sure this was true as well

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

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AMAZING

"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 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nobody on the Blue Jays

Has 10 home runs. Russell Branyan has that many in a couple weeks.

by Et tu Brewte on Jun 19, 2008 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

knock on wood, and all that

but…I don’t think the blue jays are going to score 6 runs today.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Royals lead!

1-0. Wisconsin’s own Mark Grudzeekelaizanekek with the RBI double.

by Et tu Brewte on Jun 19, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

5.9?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Their math chops are lacking

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(They'll never win a Math Cup)

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dare say that, regarding Branyan

MLB pitchers just have no concept.

And may it stay that way for a while longer.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and just as a comparison

even in the PCL Branyan “only” hit 12 homers in 153 AB this year…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank you.

that’s nice.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame me

I voted for battlekow.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember McSalty giving a lot of career numbers and declaring certain failure.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was I.

Or, that was me…or whatever.

by NoahJ on Jun 20, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't Wait

for the Cubs to blow our farm system to land this guy…

yikes

by ACB on Jun 19, 2008 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Burnett?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think

its got past general gossip but the usual suspects are being named Murton, Patterson, Veal,
Marshall ect ect

by ACB on Jun 19, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tim Kurkjian

said that the Cubs could try to trade for Sheets to replace Zambrano if he’s out.

:)

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA!

that has to be one of the craziest suggestions I’ve ever heard

by ACB on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!

by BrewerBlue87 on Jun 19, 2008 2:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Burnett much more than Sabathia

Sabathia is actually quite good.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by ACB on Jun 19, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sabathia

He’s been pretty good since the April

by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by ACB on Jun 19, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're

benevolent zombies.

"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 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by BrewerBlue87 on Jun 19, 2008 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice the number of baserunners for the Blue Jays? It’s a nice round number so far.

by Getting Yosted on Jun 19, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

oh.

that’s pretty bad.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Argh..

Every time BA mentions something positive the exact opposite happens… thanks BA!

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another inside-the-parker???

My god. Somebody in Vegas just won a million bucks.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

dwufbwqefe.jgnvjkew fuj

that is enough guys!!!!

now shut up about it

by BrewerBlue87 on Jun 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

idiot

what is rios thinking???

by BrewerBlue87 on Jun 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Take THAT! IRS!!!!

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

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

For those of us stuck at work

How did Prince’s In the Park HR happen?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Jeff?

Since when are we a gangbang instead of a blogparty?

P.S. That’s friggin’ awesome.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wondered when someone would notice :)

though I was pretty sure it’d be you.

link

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW, now that it's gone...

Was there any kind of in-joke behind the “blogparty” moniker?

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

(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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Oh...

:’(

"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 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEY!

All right, if you wanted me to post more, you should have just asked.

...actually, go ahead, I put nothing past the woman.

by morineko on Jun 19, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall could be said to be raking

well, okay, maybe that’s a bit much

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It sure is a good time to be a Brewer fan

Remember when we were like 4 games behind the Astros? That changed quickly.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember when 6.5 games back seemed like a lot

Now it’s child’s play!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in the park HR

Shouldn’t that be a double with a two base error?

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rios never touched it

Almost literally, ha.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, standing there watching it.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on now. Braunie is actually looking smooth on some plays.

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shh! He earned it.

The question is, does it count on the C-It-Go meter?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BA

Seriously, every time BA talks about something positive the exact opposite happens.

Think BA can stop! Be Negative Nancy BA.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Don't do it BK!!!!

Please.

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

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by morineko on Jun 19, 2008 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time to start printing up the Trade Dave Bush t-shirts

"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 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Brew Angel on Jun 19, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

zing!

"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 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We got bush!

Classic 80s movie line.

by Brew Angel on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m old school

by ol Pete on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Depends

He’s pitching very well, you know.

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I was assuming that that wouldn’t be in play. But you are right if it does.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Now that the perfect game is gone...

Brian’s working hard to jinx something else.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i know!

...

"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 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All hail to our NEW fearless leader.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there you go...

teasing again.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Russell Branyan doesn't sleep.

He waits.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DeFilce or Dillard?

Who’s getting sent down?

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

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by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

really?

...really?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but you know what I mean

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like him a lot

Watching him “pitch” on gameday and listening to the crew. He is impressive.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do

And that’s only one of my two hands!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

Dontcha know, the highest level of baseball in flyover country is Triple-A…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bush's ERA down to 5.21

So much for skipping him in the rotation now I guess.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 2:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3TO up

with the 3 true outcomes, haha

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

by dux2bux on Jun 19, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

His current 3T0 Percentage

Is approx. 60%

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blue Jays haven't won in MKE since 1996

We haven’t forgotten ‘92, Toronto!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed!

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

well...

he only works for one team.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is reminding me of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

“Dad, I WAS the next man!”

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your frustration about not being invited to that gangbang

is suddenly becoming a lot more understandable…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only two beers?

Double that and I’ll see what I can do.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Corey Koskie's Ghost

Has cursed their bats, and Gagne keeps yelling at them in French.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does that mean it’s OK to boo him?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on Jun 19, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Izzy worked 2 1/3 in the cards game today

Maybe they are going to make him a starter too.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

argh

right before that inning I said they should put Cam in CF and slide Kapler to LF

by warwick5s on Jun 19, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Michael M on Jun 19, 2008 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dave Bush, ladies and gentlemen!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the funny thing is...

this outing does nothing to disprove the notion that Bush is an 80-pitch-maximum pitcher.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shhh

ol pete is around.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

beautiful.

now, let Dillard handle the 9th.

if he’s still alive, anyway.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly what I was thinking

No reason to send Dave back out there.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"No reason" is precisely the reason, my boy

Someday you’ll understand.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was kinda expecting Riske...

doesn’t get much more low-leverage than this for a first time back.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by battlekow on Jun 19, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you really want to see

“Los Angeles of Anaheim” on a Jersey?

by Brew Angel on Jun 19, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, it's Dillard!

good to see he’s alive.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

And with Braun out of the game, I can actually pay real attention

"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 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Aw man

"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 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so...uh...

That Gagne roster move is starting to look like an easier decision.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeff

Interactive gangbang vs non-interactive?

Never noticed a noninteractive one…

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How sad

"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 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Adam P on Jun 19, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

It's a gift :)

"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 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

three?

all in this game thread.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They could be in on it

Err, not that way, I mean.

by Zeyes on Jun 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

?

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   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if this keeps up

maybe Torres can get another save

by keephopealive on Jun 19, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

aw Dillard come on man

totally harshing the buzz

by warwick5s on Jun 19, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this is ridiculous

THROW THE BALL RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE

by brewfan2 on Jun 19, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

this is ridiculous

"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 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

woah..

What’s going on here?

Guess they want Torres to get another save.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

"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 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you serious?

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

by dux2bux on Jun 19, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh...

a GS to the Jays????

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

At least now I’m glad I didn’t go to the game today.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jun 19, 2008 3:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

Definitely not

laughable for the Jays if they lose by one run.

by oconnobe on Jun 19, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why it's funny!

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

by BrewerLover on Jun 19, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 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!

by jacob on Jun 19, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by jacob on Jun 19, 2008 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

words I didn't think I'd hear

“Barajas beats it out.”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jun 19, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Crap Stairs is up

Not good.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Jun 19, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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!"

by roguejim on Jun 19, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

finally!

"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 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank Branyan

Thank god.. that was nuts.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 19, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

It would have been worse than that loss to the Phillies.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last year where the Brewers were up something like 6-1 in the ninth at home.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobble game?

Was that the Bobble game when CoCo came in and got a BS?

by SgtClueLs on Jun 19, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup, Cappy IIRC

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Wise gave up a 2-run homer, and Cordero gave up a 3-run homer.

by Jordan M on Jun 19, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Wes Helms

Was involved somehow.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jun 19, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Torres!

worship time

all hail the mighty closer.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 19, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by kirbir on Jun 19, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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Who won the J.J. Hardy/Carlos Gomez trade?
The Brewers
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It's a tie.
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NL Central Standings

W L PCT GB STRK
St. Louis 91 71 .561 0 Lost 6
Chicago 83 78 .515 7.5 Lost 1
Milwaukee 80 82 .493 11 Won 3
Cincinnati 78 84 .481 13 Won 2
Houston 74 88 .456 17 Lost 3
Pittsburgh 62 99 .385 28.5 Lost 2

(updated 11.22.2009 at 10:31 PM CST)

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