Game Thread #83: Brewers (44-38) at D-Backs (42-41)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 1, 2008 6:45 PM CDT
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I think Daron Sutton is out to get us. In the first inning last night, he was talking about how the D-Backs just can't seem to beat the Brewers. He might as well have announced during the pregame that Dave Bush was throwing a no-hitter.
Tonight's starters have a combined age of 155 77, with a lot of that burden carried by Randy Johnson. RJ is starting to pitch like an old guy, only not as well as Jamie Moyer, the quintessential old pitcher in the 21st century. He coughed up 7 runs in two of his last three starts, and his ERA is only a smidgen better than Dave Bush's. That said, he did hold the Red Sox to two runs in his last start, and that's nothing to sneeze at. (Also, don't sneeze at Randy. Literally. He'll get angry, and he'll also get hurt.)
Jeff Suppan goes for us, and despite a blip a couple of starts ago, he's still in the middle of an impressive run. His ERA in May and June combined is 3.38, and he's given up only four longballs in that time. (Could be luck, but either way, I'll take it.) Another interesting note from Supp's gamelog: he's only gone over 100 pitches four time this year. Despite that, he's averaging just a tiny bit below 6 innings per start.
Enough of that...game time is 8:40 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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No Prince tonight
They have hart in the 4 spot. That will give a somewhat different feel to the lineup.
by brewfan2 on Jul 1, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bk and whoever else is interested
Here’s a story on our two Wisconsin high school future pro baseball players. Brad and Phil Schreiber were the Post-Crescent co-baseball players of the year in the area. The story doesn’t feature much scouting report stuff, but it’s interesting enough.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That link goes to the comments
this one goes to the top of the page and the story
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strangely enough, my ex is friends with Brad's sister
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my
is Ned pulling an anti Pete Rose? $10K on the D-Backs Nedly.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strange lineup; but they will probably win the game...
cause that is about how much sense this season has made so far…
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jul 1, 2008 7:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If not for the fact he's pitching tomorrow
I’m surprised that McClung isn’t at 1B tonight. Hey, he’s the only other Brewer who can hit RJ, even though he’s left-handed and all…
by morineko on Jul 1, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha. that would be awesome...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jul 1, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he was trying to shag flies like a Real Outfielder™ during BP on Sunday, so who knows?
by morineko on Jul 1, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was a lot of unhappiness over a Sunday lineup not long ago
And they kicked ass.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All Star
just voted for Braun 10 times. Going in for another 15 now…
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You using multiple email addys?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 1, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rays
Good game again- leading Boston 2-1 bottom 6. And I think everyone in Florida smokes because every time I watch a Marlins or Rays game there are a ton of stop smoking ads.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Weeks has a stomach virus. Cameron hasn’t ever really hit Randy Johnson and hasn’t lit the world on fire anyway recently so there’s not much reason to ask for him in there. Fielder’s had issues lately and Johnson’s still been effective against lefties so it’s a good time to let the big guy have a day off.
Anyway, would batting order even be an issue if Fielder was in the lineup?
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have a stomach virus, too.
After seeing this lineup!
I’ll be here all week. The 7 o’clock show is completely different than the 9 o’clock show!
by Rawiswar on Jul 1, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about the poor waitress?
Do I tip her?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO!
Try the veal, though
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry... don't forget to tip your waitresses!
I always give mine a tip… Like never pet a flaming dog!
If you liked my show and you’d like to show me that you did… there’s a jar… by the door…
For putting in your tips!
by Rawiswar on Jul 1, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, why?
If Fielder was in the lineup, would you be as upset?
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't see how...
... anyone can get on Ned for benching a couple of guys batting .220, particularly when one’s sick, though I bet we wish Cameron was roaming in CF before the games done.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 1, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big League Stew on Randy Johnson’s struggles:
Johnson hasn’t been locating his pitches as well lately. “One of his big pitches is that slider to the back leg, that left-on-right slider down and in,” D-Backs pitch coach Bryan Price said, referring to the pitch the left-handed Johnson often uses to strike out right-handed hitters. “That’s probably been the pitch that he’s had the hardest time getting where it needs to be on a consistent basis over the last three or four starts.”“He’s been throwing it really good on the side and in the pregame … Lately, in game situations, it hasn’t been as sharp. But it’s certainly still there. He hasn’t lost it. He just hasn’t put it where he needs to put it as often.”
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody else
vote for their Fantasy AL players and/or just a motley bunch of ALers?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 1, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
D-Backs catcher out of the lineup
“Contusion” to the jimmies.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Trey Watten
Rough first inning for the 7th-round pick.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that was...easy
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ
loves these first innings in the desert.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ!
Wow… what the hell, the JV line up getting it done.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McClung has 20% of the LH hits off Johnson this year
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like the drummer in the VW ads says to the Beetle – Crazy
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m going to have to gather my strength
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
what did Reynolds do to the Crew?
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sucks to be Mark Reynolds
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This lineup stinks!
Man, we don’t know anything.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Life's good when you get two infield singles in an inning
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially when literally hit off of the guy who killed you last night
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
call it babip then
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Soup
try not to pull a Bush in the 1st inning please.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
It begins again.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You’ll know if the next guy does it too
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just curious
Is Ricky Weeks the first player to have a stomach virus on a day that Randy Johnson pitches?
by statsllc on Jul 1, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet John Kruk did after that All-Star Game appearance
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aguiar is really taking a nosedive at Huntsville.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Billy with the Jeter
Nice place, dude.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no
the Jeter is not getting to the ball and getting awarded a gold glove for your efforts
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Roberts
He’s the late-round catcher from VMI that I interviewed; he just hit a three-run bomb in his first professional AB, for Helena.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And he just added a two-run triple
Not a bad debut, especially considering that outside of Komatsu, really no one is hitting at Helena.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for CC
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 1, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Were all but one of their runs last night with two outs?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Balfour
Former Brewer just K-ed Youkilis to lead off the ninth, after getting Lowell to ground out with the bases loaded to end the 8th. Looking like he’s going to nail down the save.
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is going on with FSN?
They must have just promoted an intern to director or something.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dillon
First HR as a Brewer.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally...
Dillon now completes it.. all position players on the current roster have hit a home run.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ Makes me Hardy?
What the.. the mans a beast.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ
you’ve got to be kidding me. Let’s use this lineup the rest of the year!
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ
First multi-homer game since August 17 of last year.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, scoring three runs an inning is fun
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I smell a 10 run rule
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 1, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when
Randy Johnson was one of the most feared pitchers in baseball?
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see Randy Johnson's illegitmate daughter ever?
He fathered her and then didn’t pay any attention to her. And all she got out of it was a NY Post article. If RJ is going to saddle someone with those genes as far as looks are concerned, he should at least be a father to them.
by Rawiswar on Jul 1, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Would you really want RJ as your father?
Can you imagine what the daddy/daughter dance would be like?
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She'd have to stand on his hips
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
never heard of her
Dudes got millions and millions and can’t kick out some scraps for the progeny.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's probably left-handed
Everything he throws at lefties, shunning presumably included, looks like it’s coming right at them before missing them at the last instant. She just has to hang in there and not try to do too much with it.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensive
Maybe we should fear Randy Johnson more as a hitter than a pitcher these days. His only HR came at Miller Park.
by statsllc on Jul 1, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ and Joey D flashing the leather
Supp needs it too
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kirbir says...
“Randy Johnson looks to me like the kind of guy that sits outside of his broken-down mobile home with not enough clothes, smoking entirely way too much to the point of having that smoky film on his skin and checking out any high schoolers that wander by.”
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wait...
most people don’t check out high schoolers that wander by?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey
leave Rod Beck out of this. RIP Rod.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have no fear...
The Dbacks backup cather just arrived. Thanks Darren!
by Big In 2015 on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a fun way to get to third
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..
That had to be worth a few KUG for Kapler.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where else would one have excess grit
but in the desert
by 54438Crew on Jul 1, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Impressive showing there, Mike & Bill
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like stranding a guy on 3rd once he gets there with 0 out....
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I made a post about that earlier on the RISP post
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
IBB to Kendall
We must have slipped through the dimensional portal again
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall
First IBB since August 1, 2007.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you know?
Since they were first recorded in 1955, Gary DiSarcina has 60% again as many PAs without an intentional walk (4032) than the next guy (Wayne Tolleson, 2613).
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Feet Store
If only they had been around in the 70s/80s Jim Gantner and Bill Schroeder would now be in the Hall of Fame.
by statsllc on Jul 1, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Hey, don't go busting on Gumby!
Feel free to rip Schroeder, though…
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Expectations!?!
I don’t know who is commentating with Sutton, but he is an idiot. The whole expectations thing. Sports psych is huge, especially in baseball.
by CaliCrew on Jul 1, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gracey
all oiled up on liquor today?
by Braunstalker on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants pull a double steal with guys on first and third
All star Soto blows it and throws to second.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah… it’s on Gameday now too. He didn’t even look at the runner, was completely unaware apparently.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel 2/4 with 2 doubles
average is rising
Sam Narron threw a complete game, 1 run allowed
I saw bk’s comment on Aguilar above- have you seen this video of him? Kinda a pudgyish dude.
And I posted this above, but here are Wisconsin’s future pro baseball players, Brad and Phil Schreiber, profiled in the Post Crescent.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gindl had another good game too
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy hit .310/.364/.606/.969 in June
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, until that anyway
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy's like the most fungible guy on this team
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got a fever
And the only prescription is MORE COUNSELL!
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have another
guy who looks like he’s seventeen and should be out cruising and all the 15 year olds are crazy for? Really? That Jack Z covers all the bases in the draft.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Counsell can do that
Or at least he would have been able to fill that role 7 years ago. Now, not so sure—all the women I know who like him are over 30.
by morineko on Jul 1, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trainer's working through the concussion questions
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it the trainer
or Trenni?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or vice versa
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 1, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone watching on mlb.tv?
just had a buckethead reference
by Big In 2015 on Jul 1, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Extra Innings has the FSN Arizona broadcast for the second night in a row
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brett Myers
got sent to AAA. He was the Phils’ opening day starter. I bet there haven’t been too many opening day starters sent to the minors before the all star break (that weren’t injury related).
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Willis wasn't the Opening Day starter, but same type of situation
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zito
making a run for the club as well
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rafael Roque maybe?
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dewon Brazelton pulled off the feat in 2005
For Tampa Bay.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-1
the run differential for the year is now positive
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we score on the bullpen tonight?
Just don’t let Ned hear you use the trend word.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To the bullpen
Maybe we can wear out another team’s bullpen with two more games to go in the series.
There’s a Yost-bashing comment waiting in there somewhere, but I’ve had too many beers to work it out….
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is like the scene in Major League when they reteach Dorn how to field
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 1, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kept the damage minimal.
Now score against a farkin’ bullpen.
by Flag Up on Jul 1, 2008 10:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Randy Johnson
Sure, he’s out of the game, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find one of his previous appearances against the Brewers amusing.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Soup
stop walking people you donkey.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really not commanding his pitches tonight
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long till we are behind? That’s how long.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why
you don’t walk people with a big lead
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if Suppan suckage continues
I wonder if he develops tendinitis like Gagne did.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 10:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So do you pinch hit for Suppan here?
He is leading off the inning and clearly doesn’t have it. We have some big boppers on the bench and a righty now in.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
but counsell
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was the "big bopper" you were planning on named
Craig Counsell?
by Rawiswar on Jul 1, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
12 games in 12 days after this
Probably had a role to play in leaving Suppan in.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We are actually being out hit right now
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know right?
Corey Hart stole two bases on Rivera’s homer in the first!
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Branyan makes that play
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems that the less time billy has to think the better.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
he should just run into the batters box at the last minute too
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Stetter
Hopefully Choate has to earn his way in to the second lefty in the pen.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That said, a bunch of righties up next inning
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a bad feeling
that Ned might find a high-leverage situation to break in Gagne.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but,
from the way they’re talking, it’s a done deal he’s up. I hope not. Stetter’s been decent, if not good, in his opportunities thus far…
by kgaul on Jul 1, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but they kept DeFelice and let go of Taveres
At least until Gagne was ready. If Choate earns it in AAA then fine but make him earn it.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go.
Miracle hit with RISP now plz.
by Flag Up on Jul 1, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm probably just paranoid but...
... I don’t like the fact that Braun looked at his right hand after getting jammed into a fly ball out in his last at bat and then he bunts the first pitch of his next at bat. This is the first time I’ve heard any mention that his hand has been bothering him, though that explains some of the ugly swings he’s had lately. Maybe it would be better if he had the all-star break off…
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 1, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been talking about it for a few days it seems.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've heard them talking about it for a week or two
I kind of remember him hurting it for a diving catch.
by brewfan2 on Jul 1, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was a bad swing actually
Yup here is the article, but he wasn’t sure
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-0 Giants
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Matt Cain!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Platoon him with Fielder
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy needs a new home.
Ned saving the Muscle ic.
by Flag Up on Jul 1, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugly pitch he hit
Lucky Billy Hall wasn’t up, he would’ve been liable to strike out on that.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
he found another pitch to K on.
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking,
it’s time to sign Hart toa slightly less Braun-esque contract! Sure, he doesn’t have Braunie’s hitting ability, but it’s still pretty damn good, and his overall instincts are among the best I’ve ever seen(taking the extra base, bunting, steals, etc.). Having those 2 long-term, I think, is our best chance of being vying for a W.S. shot in the near future.
by kgaul on Jul 1, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He turned down an offer in spring training
Probably wanted to build up his value with a full, non-Mench obstructed season. I’d imagine they’ll negotiate in the offseason.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is arby eligible
Probably the most likely chance to sign him will be around arby time next year.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
His contract would appear to be higher than Braun’s in value, but would probably be for 4 or 5 years, depending if they could buy out 1 or 2 years of FA.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hall not hitting some fastballs down the middle
I don’t know what to do with him right now. Can we DL him for Lasik?
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CBA
What does the CBA say about optional surgery and DL?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idea
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr Rick Riveria
I’m sure they could find some doctor to say it was mandatory. Like headaches or migraines.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillo and Rivera arguing there
Both kind of playing out of position. With Counsell already out I guess nobody to put there defensively.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did he pinch-hit him?
Dillon has shown little at second defensively. From a guy like Ned who pulled Braun every single game down the stretch last year, why would he leave himself without an option there?
Also, I think Torres will get an inning here regardless of the score.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hall could play 2B
I’m sure they wouldn’t like to do it, but it’s an option.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Ned will give Gagne some work
Oh, wait, that isn’t any better….
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you were right
so…barely-a-save-situation in the 9th (assuming the lead doesn’t shrink or increase), what’s the bet on Gagne doing 9th inning duty?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's Torres
He hasn’t pitched since that save he got in Atlanta where he gave up two runs.
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by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivera double
either that demonstrated the worst plate discipline I’ve ever seen, or he’s a batting genius. That ball was completely out of the zone, but he hit it with the middle of the bat.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear he swings a five-foot hickory bat
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just learned what Snyder's injury was
“Fractured Testicle”
Hurts me just to type it.
by Lake County on Jul 1, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Small reference to the procedure he has to go through in this thread – head on up there and enjoy
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schroeder undoubtedly fractured both
Before this game.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look at that attendance
And that place was HUGE
by Lake County on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cam?
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
Cam pinch hit for Dillon
so…who from the outfield move in to play 2B?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nevermind
stupid gameday or self…not sure which.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This will be out of nowhere but...
I kind of like Corey in the four hole. I realize it will never happen, but it would be interesting to have Prince bat 5th behind him for awhile.
by brewfan2 on Jul 1, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright...
...who would bat behind Prince to protect him then?
by 54438Crew on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Russell
Might as well go R/R/L/L, right?
by Brew Angel on Jul 1, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
branyan
on days where the proper handed pitcher is in.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mota not Gagne
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
pick your poison
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe gagne can come in after
Mota lets the first 3 on.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm..
So with Soloman up, does this mean that Gagne for the 9th if Mota continues to implode?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torres hasn't pitched for a long time
last Tuesday
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by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm
i would predict not
Torres for the 2 inning save, Gagne to pitch tomorrow’s 9th.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say pull him right now
Give me a friggin phone to the dugout
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I say have him fake an injury
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
since no one is probably warming up in the bullpen
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
in play run(s)
Is the worse thing you can see on gameday
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
unless it's for your team?
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say that
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...wasn't too bad
they don’t have in play out(s) run(s)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could have been two there
Dillon made a nice play getting to it but a real second baseman turns 2 there.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
10th man award
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or 14th?
in terms of ABs this year so far
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I think about it, 25th
Last guy on the roster. :)
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play
would Prince have made it?
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Rivera
Geez he’s making the most of his time at first.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we have a dominant setup man
BABIP is our friend that inning
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by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for Cain being done
he batted for himself in the bottom of the seventh and singled.
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by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Jeff tonight?
Out following around A-Rod and Madonna?
by molitorfan on Jul 1, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Insane Gaints letting Cain hit
Might as well let him go 130 pitches tonight. I mean the pennant is on the line and everything. I’ll take it though as he has been pitching great.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For those watching the D'Backs feed
Jeff Moraad sure looks like a bad ass. I wonder if he is the one they are sicking on MLBAM to get them to stop putting out the PITCHf/x data.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised they don't charge for it
MLB always looks for money-making opportunities like that. I’m surprised they haven’t auctioned off the bullpen catcher role and warming up the third outfielder role in games.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell with Reynolds
tons of errors till the Brewers come to town
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
8 is enough...
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on torres
I need some saves this week!
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Salomon
Be the Torres we know and love.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A win would be nice here
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay
A win on a Prince day off is nice.
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
soon to be cubs?
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
2-0 bottom of 8
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by Kyguy922 on Jul 1, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson up in the pen
Looks like Cain might be done. Ah the smooth sound of Jon Miller instead of the Cubs feed.
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’m not really a person who hates or loves announcers much, but Len Kasper for some reason is becoming like chafing.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brian Wilson on
This is the guy that one Giants fan said he would give us for Fielder. That was as high as he would go with the trade offer.
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by Jordan M on Jul 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's a Beach Boys fan and is confused
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by TheJay on Jul 1, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indians message board were debating whether LaPorta plus others or Fielder for CC.
by ol Pete on Jul 1, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could see the indians getting someone close to LaPorta
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe not LaPorta himself but someone close
by dixieflatline on Jul 1, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pulling for Ozzie Chavez
And maybe Brad Nelson, but it’d be painful.
...or not.
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