Game Thread #95: Reds (46-49) at Brewers (51-43)
by Jeff Sackmann
on Jul 13, 2008 10:57 AM CDT
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Thanks to an amazing comeback from the Pirates yesterday, the Brewers stayed within a half game of the wild card lead. It'd be nicer to stay in it by winning a game now and then.
Today, the ball goes back into CC Sabathia's hand, while the Reds turn to Homer Bailey.
Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Hall starting at third against the righty. I wonder if that’s because Branyan’s 2 for his last 26. Hart also has the day off – Kapler starting in right.
Andy Phillips is starting for the Reds at first and Hairston is in his third position of the series (RF).
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by TheJay on
Jul 13, 2008 11:57 AM CDT
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CC
should be hitting 8th, and Kendall should be hitting 12th.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 12:05 PM CDT
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Kendall's 0 for his last 20
I hadn’t noticed that. He hit really well for a month before this stretch.
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by TheJay on
Jul 13, 2008 12:11 PM CDT
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i just don't understand
why yost won’t play rivera more.
not only for hitting but to keep kendall from wearing down
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on
Jul 13, 2008 12:15 PM CDT
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yes, Rivera needs to play more
I can’t believe he didn’t pinch hit him in the 9th on Friday. Kendall was a free out for the Reds.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 12:16 PM CDT
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Not playing Rivera is one issue
But not pinch hitting is completely another. Really what are the chances that in the little part of the game left that Rivera goes down with an injury? You can’t plan your whole strategy over a 0.01% chance.
by dixieflatline on
Jul 13, 2008 12:37 PM CDT
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But what are the odds that Rivera hits into a triple play?
You really can’t just throw these ideas out there without considering all the possible downsides.
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 12:55 PM CDT
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what are the odds
that he hits into a triple play and gets injured doing it?
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:05 PM CDT
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exactly;) look at the game logs, suggested Rivera pinch-hit for Kendall or the pitcher
several times about a month ago
it’s really a no-brainer. if rivera manages to get the lead/tie AND get injured in the process (or the next half inning), Craig Counsell is on our depth charts for catcher and Joe Dillon could probably stand in in a pinch. If he gets injured that AB, game is over anyway, call up a warm body from AA/AAA.
sure, Counsell’d probably just let the pitcher throw whatever they wanted, but they would probably be able to block the ball provided it didn’t have too much vertical movement. Ie, catching gagne would be a snap.
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM CDT
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Kendall's started 140+ games a lot in his career
So he might not be wearing down.
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by TheJay on
Jul 13, 2008 12:31 PM CDT
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He may play more after the rotation change
From what I can tell, Kendall is catching Parra and McClung because he’s coaching them through learning how to pitch better. Sheets and Sabathia already know how to pitch. I haven’t heard about Kendall working with Bush.
by morineko on
Jul 13, 2008 12:56 PM CDT
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is this hart's first day off this season?
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:23 PM CDT
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No, I remember him having a day off after he misplayed a couple balls. Ned said it wasn’t related.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 1:25 PM CDT
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double switch
maybe he can actually come in on a double switch today instead of getting removed by Nedly.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:26 PM CDT
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carlos marmol replacing wood on the all star roster
i hope he doesn’t get into the game
"If there is a more reactionary blog with idiotic commentary out there I'd be surprised." -On Bleed Cubbie Blue
by Michael M on
Jul 13, 2008 12:17 PM CDT
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Too bad his implosion yesterday wasn’t televised. I wonder if he still strutted around the infield.
Turnbow redux or Turnbow II or Turnbow’s brother by another mother or…
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 12:24 PM CDT
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There was some talke he might be optioned to AAA after yesterday
That would be awesome if a cubs AAA player got to play in the all star game. I mean the Cubs got robbed with now only 8 players named to the roster. I mean if Marmol and his ERA over 4 is on the team then shouldn’t Howry/Cotts/Lieber/Wuetrz be there too? What about DeRosa, Theriot and Fontentot? They should have had like 14 players
by dixieflatline on
Jul 13, 2008 12:42 PM CDT
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what does lou pinella
know about clint hurdle…
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by Michael M on
Jul 13, 2008 12:46 PM CDT
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as long
as they win and get the Crew home field advantage in the World Series.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:07 PM CDT
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Marmol was chosen by the players
He had the next highest number of votes amongst relief pitchers in the players vote so that is why was chosen to replace Wood
by Saltire on
Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
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maybe
he can pitch to Veritek in the battle of the worst all stars chosen by the players.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:14 PM CDT
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i log in
injury delay on a foul bunt?
who?
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:08 PM CDT
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Cheers
some cheers when Dunn got plunked
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:12 PM CDT
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Encrnacion
should have scored on that
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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nice move
CC drills patterson to set up the triple play.
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:27 PM CDT
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is the crowd amped
or is sabathia? seems he’s struggled in the start of both games.
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:30 PM CDT
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Dusty versus Ned
Talk about a clash of the titans.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 1:31 PM CDT
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Lucky
to come out of that mess with only 1 run scored
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 1:32 PM CDT
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Here's a question to pass the time
What is wrong with a political commercial that begins with talking about a candidate’s commitment to the environment, and ends with solutions like lowering the gas tax and increasing off-shore drilling?
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:33 PM CDT
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I think he's hoping to channel PT Barnum
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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If they're going to play these things 1,287 times per day
I would like for them to be internally consistent.
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:39 PM CDT
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Showing Hart in the dugout
I wonder if Corey Hart’s trip to New York will be anything like the movie The Cowboy Way? That would be cool.
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:38 PM CDT
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on the sac fly in the 2nd
why wasn’t CC backing up Kendall, but rather functioning as an ineffectual cutoff man?
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 1:43 PM CDT
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DeRosa with God awful outfield play
ball gets by him and Lincecum gets a triple
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 1:54 PM CDT
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huh
Did you guys know CC hit a home run this year? They just showed a clip of it, and I swear I’ve never seen it before
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT
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w00t!
Make it a home run highlight reel
by Marty McSuperFly on
Jul 13, 2008 1:58 PM CDT
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okay
what was fielder doing to hall in the dugout on that?
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 2:08 PM CDT
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That a way Rickie
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
Jul 13, 2008 2:01 PM CDT
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Someone call Nashville and find out what they did last year. I think his on base was something like .440 after he came back from there.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 2:04 PM CDT
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from an article
here
“The last time the Pirates came back from a six-run deficit to win was July 3, 2005, at Milwaukee, where they trailed, 8-2, heading into the seventh to win, 11-10, in nine innings. “
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 13, 2008 2:06 PM CDT
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And at this moment the Pirates are coming back against the Cards again. Now tied at 4.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 2:09 PM CDT
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hello from the game
iPhones are cool. Sabathia homering was cooler.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Jul 13, 2008 2:29 PM CDT
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So get that iphone
to go do something about the lack of offense!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
Jul 13, 2008 2:36 PM CDT
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Must be BCB tailgate day, cuz its just a handful of die-hards here.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 2:37 PM CDT
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too nice out, only nerds on internet right now
only huge nerds outside AND on internet
by warwick5s on
Jul 13, 2008 2:38 PM CDT
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It's raining
down here in Atlanta so I have an excuse ;-))
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM CDT
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hey, I resemble that remark
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on
Jul 13, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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In the Sabathia trade
Did we ship our good bats to Cleveland too.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
Jul 13, 2008 2:39 PM CDT
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It’s frustrating when the only offense against the starters the Brewers can get is out of the pitcher. (And, last night, the pitcher + Craig Counsell)
by morineko on
Jul 13, 2008 2:44 PM CDT
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Actually
I think Sabathia brought his run support
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
Jul 13, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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RICKIE!
Now use some of that run producing magic.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
Jul 13, 2008 2:47 PM CDT
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That is not the way to produce runs.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
Jul 13, 2008 2:49 PM CDT
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More classic Rickie!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
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This game
has been very frustrating thus far.
by molitorfan on
Jul 13, 2008 2:52 PM CDT
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Homer Bailey of the plus 7 ERA
Six innings, 5 hits, 4 Ks and 1 run. Sigh.
by ol Pete on
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HIS NAME IS F'IN HOMER...
Dammit!
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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there we go!!!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on
Jul 13, 2008 2:56 PM CDT
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I bet..
Y’all can tell me what happened faster than Gameday…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
Jul 13, 2008 2:57 PM CDT
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Oh, close
But Gameday won…though I did give it a bit of a head start.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
Jul 13, 2008 3:00 PM CDT
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I did my best gameday imitation by getting it wrong.
by ol Pete on
Jul 13, 2008 3:02 PM CDT
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I appreciate the gesture
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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Severe
Grit shortage, need a major shipment of KUG to Miller Park!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
Jul 13, 2008 3:04 PM CDT
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CC
Will he hit for himself this inning.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
Jul 13, 2008 3:11 PM CDT
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Shrimpy...
it helps to swing the bat…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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Please
Stop doing the Wave!
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
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FIELDER
That was awesome!
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
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Now
Let’s get some runs damnit!
Coffee is for closers
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time for me to get a concept
and realize that Rickie is our run-scorer
by keephopealive on
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way to Cadillac Phillips
Can’t believe Votto couldn’t touch it though.
by ol Pete on
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more clutch hitting
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
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Whoops
Looked like I picked the wrong time to get some work done…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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Walk off
the Crew is going to enter the All Star break with a walk off win. I nominate Billy Hall.
by molitorfan on
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Some innings have been seriously eaten today
So that’s what Sabathia is for!
by morineko on
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It’s to rest our “overworked” bullpen.
Coffee is for closers
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Not to nitpick
But what’s the point of resting the bullpen before the All-Star break?
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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Ned thinks this one is going to go for 20 innings.
Coffee is for closers
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well, I guess we have the advantage there…
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The Crew
would be letting CC pitch for a complete game win if Rickie knew how to run the bases!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
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Random tech note
Someone forgot to white balance the home plate camera.
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
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Hope you guys are enjoying this … this is the Vintage Sabathia, regardless of what the announcers say.
He’s not completely dominating … but he’s a horse … and he’s a warrior.
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With all the hype, unfortunately, I was expecting something different—but you’re right. He’s a lot like Ben Sheets, and I’m happy with having the left-handed Ben Sheets around.
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Even Santana (when he was Santana) didn’t dominate every single game.
Sabathia will give you a ton of winnable games and a ton of innings, and that’s what great pitchers do.
by Jay on
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CC!
For Governor of the Universe!
by ZTK Always on Vacation on
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CC for Closer
And starter.
Coffee is for closers
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Can we have
a team of 9 Sabathia’s now the we traded LaPorta!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on
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Wow
that was a very impressive inning
by molitorfan on
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Now don’t make a running error.
Coffee is for closers
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baby
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
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What's the run probability
First and third with no outs?
Coffee is for closers
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2000%
With the amount of grit coming up
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Based on the 1999-2002 numbers …
1st and 3rd, no outs, at least one run scores 88.6% of the time.
by Jay on
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Sorry, should have been 87.6.
With bases loaded, no outs, it’s 87.2%.
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This
could be a great way to enter the break
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Counsell?
Hart should be up there.
Coffee is for closers
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They need him
to win home field for the NL…obviously
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with Coco coming in that’s not a bad call
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walk kendall to get to counsell?
he’s mr. clutch and the bases are loaded
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
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If I was Counsell
I wouldn’t bother swinging against Cordero.
Coffee is for closers
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For the walk-off walk.
Coffee is for closers
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Counsell is very good at walking. Or fouling off about 10 pitches per PA.
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C.C.
Batting 1.000 with the basses loaded this yr.
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WINNER
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
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THE WIZARD OF WHITEFISH BAY
COMES THROUGH!
And Cordero gets the loss, I believe.
Coffee is for closers
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Nope
The guy who is responsible for the winning run gets the loss.
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He did it!!!!
and this is why he’s there :)
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CC an C.C.
one heck of a combination
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2 of the 3 runs came from CC and C.C.
Coffee is for closers
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The perils of having o’s between your C’s…
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Heard a rumor
That we’re looking to acquire Coco Crisp? We want a three-pack of C.C.’s?
:-P
If he's the Prince, then I'm the King.
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Ned had a fever
and the only cure was more Counsell.
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And more good news!
We gained a game on the Pirates
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Houston kept pace though…
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O's
have tying run on 3rd against Papelbon in the 9th
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cubs lose!
As an Indians fan, I’d really like to see CC do that a few more times for you guys
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just watched the highlights on mlb.com
i watched most of the game but didnt hear much. brian anderson is a total moron….calling cc’s 80 mph bender a “cutter” repeatedly. He is truly awful.
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Apparently,
CC calls that pitch a cutter so they were only calling it that because of his response. They made reference to that point a couple of times.
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