Game Thread #96: Brewers (52-43) at Giants (40-55)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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Hey, look at this--we're opening the second half with quite the pitcher's duel. The 2008 Brewers ace versus the 2009 Brewers ace! (Maybe. Kind of. Please?)
CC Sabathia takes the hill with his Marcel-projected 3.21 ERA while Matt Cain counters with his 3.7 runs of average run support. Just think how happy he will be in the Milwaukee rotation.
Game time is 9:15 CT, and thankfully it's the only night game of the series. Here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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1st!!!!!1111!!!111!
LOL OMG BFF!
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I always wanted to do that
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 18, 2008 6:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you'd better apologize
do you think this is the cubs forum?
sigh
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will we someday see a Matt Cain pitched
1-0 shutout Brewers win in which the only Brewer run is scored on a home run by Lorenzo Cain?
If this scenario was indeed the case, I would not want to face the Brewers if my last name was Abel.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In enemy territory
I’m “stuck” in Sonoma tonight, so I’ll get to watch the game on the local SF station.
Oddly enough, I was at a winery today that sold NFL and MLB-logo wine carriers. They had the Raiders, 49ers, and A’s. But not the Giants. Maybe the locals too realize that the Giants suck.
BTW, I’ve had way too much wine today.
Beer is still better, at least for watching baseball.
Wine Angel
by Brew Angel on Jul 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Harp?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brewer harp!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His icon
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Outsmarted again.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Head on over to the Bus Stop
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else watching the Cubs game?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i was just about to ask the same thing 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 Jul 18, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dios mio!
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buy low!!!!111!!!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean he hangs out with jeremy jeffress?
"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 18, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone remember when len kasper subed for vasgersian?
i think it’s odd that now he’s on wgn
"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 18, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Taylor Green with a first-inning 3-run bomb for BC
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Soto was "born in Puerto Rico from ages four to seven."
Eh?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Long, difficult labor.
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by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was he doing before age four then, I wonder?
Plotting?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he learned from Tejada
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
by stigmo on Jul 18, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's edmonds eating in chicago?
1-0 cubs
"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 18, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds homers again
The, Jim, the.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cardinals threatening
1st and 3rd, one out, 3-3 tie.
by oconnobe on Jul 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy didn't:
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fontenot almost homers
He’s still slugging .500—what the hell?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
I really like the ad banner the Astros had behind homeplate for the Dodge Challenger. 425 Caballo’s
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Caballo!
Parks one on the tracks. 1-1 now.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
just heard on wssp
durham and aurillia were scratched from the lineup tonight
don’t know if it’s because of injury or trade…
"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 18, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Quarantined
Crew better not catch anything.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff's post about the 2009 Ace
Are we rumored to get Cain or is it wishful thinking? I put in over 70 hours at work this week so I’m just a bit out of the loop.
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
by stigmo on Jul 18, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
totally speculation on my part
that said, I think it’s inevitable that, with CC and Sheets out the door, this offseason will bring a blockbuster trade involving Cain or Greinke (or someone similar), probably in exchange for Hardy and something else.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ in SF?
Guy will have all sorts chasing him…
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC Batting
You know, CC would be one pitcher who could and maybe should be batting 8th.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jim Powell begs to differ.
Steve
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
by stigmo on Jul 18, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that didn't take long
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Take a pitch or foul one off
Cain better not go all rick helling on us here
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, we're good
I hate those 9 pitch, strike out the side deals
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
The Red Sox are really close to signing Alex Meyer:
The most shocking rumor floating around at this time is that the Red Sox are also very close to signing 20th-round pick Alex Meyer. The six-foot-seven power righty from Indiana has first-round stuff, but he was considered all but unsignable due to the Boras factor and a strong commitment to the University of Kentucky. The hottest rumor among scouting circles has $2 million looking like it will take care of both those issues.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For 2 Million I’d be a macadamia nut.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Common sense, this is your wake up call…
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melville is supposed to sign too
Sources indicate that Missouri high school right-hander Tim Melville, who fell to the fourth round when he indicated before the draft that he wanted mid-first-round money to sign, will get just that and sign with the Royals for more than $1 million.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That'll buy a lot of whaling supplies.
"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 Jul 19, 2008 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd prefer not to.
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by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Curveballs
Ben and CC…could be Top 10 curveball tandem in modern baseball history, no?
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, Rickie, another crappy throw on a DP turn
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this evening's guys I've never heard of list
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 Brian Bocock
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Positively Bocockian
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BK, Jeff, you've got mail
Minor proposal – no worries either way, but there it is.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna put it out there; if you like it, you can take it, if you don't, send it right back.
I want to be on you.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff, how have you not commented on this Anchorman quote yet?
It’s been almost 20 minutes.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart had "the kind of All-Star break every player hopes for, and that is to be an All-Star"
Yeah, that’s definitely not true.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
battlekow
did you happen to watch the whole ASG? I’m curious if Hart’s throw was even remotely close on the winning sac fly
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a little up the first base line
it was a close play. Very few RFers would’ve made the throw. McCann got it on two bounces.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was close
But it was a weak two-hopper to the wrong side of the plate. A strong throw would have got him.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That too.
But on the fly at that speed and angle would have been sufficient.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was.
Bounced a little too close to 1B – grass killed it. If it’s in the air or a 1-hopper, they’re still playing.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean they still would be playing, right now?!?!1
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you Messrs. Pence and Tejada
Game over.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dick Groch is watching the A’s in New York, potentially scouting Huston Street
No word on why Dick Groch is interested in a road in NY
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pronounced “Howston”
Man, I miss the Village…
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take Duchscherer, too
please.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
I wonder why Beane hasn’t dealt him yet. He has to be at the absolute zenith of his value right now.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was about to say,
“because he has two more years under team control, and the A’s could contend in 2010”
but that would be wrong. He’s a FA after 2009, if I read Cot’s correctly. So yeah, maybe everybody came calling for Duke, and Beane said, “for the lousy prospect package you’re offering, I’ll give you the chubby innings eater or the injured dude.”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just imagine the system they'll have if they do deal Duke
Just the Haren deal alone was obscene. Would they be the first team to ever trade 80% of their rotation in less than a season?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the standard of the Phils and Cubs deals
the Duke deal could be huge. There might not even be that many teams with the ammo to get that done. The Dodgers come to mind, as they always do…
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which brings to mind the question of whether anyone values the Dodgers' prospects less than the Dodgers themselves
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's how it seems...
except in trade negotiations, when the Dodgers won’t part with anybody. Have the Dodgers traded any youngsters of value since the Edwin Jackson and Navarro deals with the Rays a couple of years ago?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of Navarro
he had been traded 3 times before getting his 400th AB. That’s pretty crazy for a guy who has always been well regarded.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Joel Guzman count?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of
I had thought he was part of one of the other deals. quite a flurry of Dodgers/Rays deals that summer.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He probably was
He wasn’t much a prospect at that point, anyway.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
“Traded by Dodgers with Sergio Pedroza to Devil Rays for Julio Lugo “
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was on 7/31/06
Navarro: Traded by Dodgers with Jae Seo and a player to be named later to Devil Rays for Toby Hall, Mark Hendrickson and cash (6/27/06)
Jackson: Traded by Dodgers with Chuck Tiffany to Devil Rays for Danys Baez and Lance Carter (1/14/06)
Wow.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and while I'm at Cots
Street would be pretty awesome, if he stayed healthy—he’s still in his first year of arby.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
still more from Cots
Street is one of four A’s making more than $3MM. (Technically, Thomas is making more, but the A’s aren’t paying for him.)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
While we're going off on tangents
Thomas since being cut loose by the Jays: .319/.417/.516. Meanwhile, Toronto DHs have an sOPS+ of 84 (granted, some of that is Thomas).
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and really
given how many teams waste their DH spot (cough Vidro cough), if you’re a GM and you don’t get 110 or more out of DH, you ought to be fired.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
cough Bavasi cough
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I know what everyone is thinking
No, Duke is not the first player ever to have “chsch” in his name: Gene Stechschulte. You might remember Stechschulte as the answer to another trivia question: who was the previous non-Kieschnick (“schn”—close!) pitcher to hit a pinch hit homer before Micah Owings did it earlier this year.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duchshrerferr
Does this scare anyone else? Also, his average fastball velocity is 86. 
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as someone who doesn't understand math and graphs
that scares me
"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 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To sum up:
If the green thingy is well below the blue thingy and the pitcher is simultaneously experiencing a lot more success than ever before, be suspicious.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose it's possible that
he’s pitching differently as a starter…
...but his GB numbers actually went down from 07 to 08, so that’s a weak hypothesis at best.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to fangraphs
he’s throwing 40% FB now, 20% cutters as opposed to the opposite way around in the past. So maybe there is some change.
I think I’d prefer Street :).
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duchscherer was injured for most of 2007, so look at 2006 and compare from there.
facepalm.jpg
by Zonis on Jul 19, 2008 1:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Roque Mercedes had another great relief outing for WV
Since June: 33.3 IP, 23 H, 10 R, 9 ER, 4 BB, 34 K.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CC!
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Safe at first!
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gritty hustle
That’ll be worth a few KUGs.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
definately thought he was out at first…but i’ll take the call
"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 18, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, he was quite out
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Small market road teams never get a call...
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 crew
"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 18, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bat CC 8th Ned.
Or 7th!
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or 2nd.
let Hardy be a “run producer” and lets see CC bunt some more :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3-0 on Braun
He’s confused.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA is now talking about how the infield is in tip-top shape--"infielders love playing here"
Whereas just a minute ago they were questioning whether the dirt was too hard. Okay, whatever guys.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Infield is "tight"
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A gritty infield?
"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 Jul 19, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grass good, dirt bad is the message… I think.
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about
doubles from both hefty lefties in the same inning
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grrrrrrrrr
When will the clutch hits arrive again this season
by Flag Up on Jul 18, 2008 9:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
For Battlekow
just read your draft pick interviews via the BBTF link. Great stuff. We have no such feature at Red Reporter.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
that was excellent Jessica Alba sideboob.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Really good stuff man. Inspired my email to you guys.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upgrade to pro today!
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ned got fired? ;)
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That guy
has a really nice ass/
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She has bad nail polish
;)
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
She has hands?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to indulge my X-Philia
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that supposed to be an alien.. or a giant banana?
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that an alien in your pocket...
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
here. You linked it your damn self.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, that was over a month ago!
FYI, you can just click on “Interviews” on the left-hand side bar and access them all.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, I have a BBTF link?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, I can't find it
Link me?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's
here. You linked it your damn self. Unless I’m confused about what you’re asking.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once was enough, you daft punk
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuckin Mac Airport deception
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Profound
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milwaukee connection
You win.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyways
great interview stuff and thanks for hanging out over yonder at RR.
"Was Not Was" is a perfect name for a one hit wonder pop group.
by Pops Daniels on Jul 18, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
giants board on our announcers:
” They’re not that bad as announcers,
but they are pretty stupid as people.”
but another goes on to say they’re prepared…
"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 18, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Spoiled
K&K are the best.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Branyan is strong
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah...the "help his own cause" cliche
Ugh.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"he's not going to get hits all the time"
even the best pitchers don’t…
yeah, bill, not even the best hitters do that either 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 Jul 18, 2008 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rickie!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice hit by rickie!
"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 18, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Excellent hitting, dicey running by Cameron there.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow nice play by winn
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch by Winn
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards up..
Boo.. 9 – 7 Cards. Bottom 8.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So evidently Ned is 'platooning' McClung and Bush
I don’t know about that one.
The more pressing issue at hand, however, is the platoon name. The clubhouse leader is McBush, or Son of Bush. Any suggestions? Also, someone needs to merge their faces.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bushy'sClung
"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 18, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bigdave?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a new leader
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trenni was on the radio station that the lil' woman listens to in the morning
a non-sports station, and she sounds like an addictive clothes shopper. Perhaps that’s redundant since everyone knows she is female.
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"Perhaps that’s redundant since everyone knows she is female."
lmao
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am very sad...
I have to stop following the game and will miss the next two so I can wake up at 5AM and bike from Mequon to Sturgeon Bay. Why I am I doing this voluntarily?
by Rawiswar on Jul 18, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is probably a girl involved
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife...
and I can’t really have her being tougher than me. She cannot have more grit than I do. I could not let her be the Craig Counsell of our marriage.
by Rawiswar on Jul 18, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
"I could not let her be the Craig Counsell of our marriage."
someone has a sig
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thought he was out at third...
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
first replay – safe, second – not sure, need a third
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most awkward triple ever?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm feeling a bit guilty about these calls...
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun took a page from the Prince Fielder Book of Sliding Late
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowand channeling Corey Hart out there
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nah, more Bill Hall
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey's had plenty of wall misses
His one weak spot.
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're right, he did look kinda like Hart bouncing off the wall
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough GRIT
his 4.63 KUG repelled that ball- a grittier individual would have attracted the ball.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently bochy did not agree with the call.
by Rawiswar on Jul 18, 2008 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't understand it
His team hasn’t lost in 5 days…hehe
Prince, wtf?
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was pretty lame
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
if we can't get a runner in from 3rd...
with prince, corey, and then branyan up…argh
"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 18, 2008 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is sweet!
I know this is completely unscientific, but it certainly feels like the brewers blow situations like this more than they should statistically.
by Rawiswar on Jul 18, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
boo
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
night night
I hope I wake up to a CC complete game.
by Rawiswar on Jul 18, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
these west coast games crush my soul
I feel like this game has been going forever and we haven’t started the sixth yet
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Only hit so far...
Leadoff batter, infield job.
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked the 1 unassisted better
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So...Sabathia
I’m still liking the trade.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh...
LaPorta is going to be a beast.
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
his OPS+
is 10!
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by Michael M on Jul 18, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
more than 100 points
below CC’s :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring on Bocock
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fred Lewis' infield hit
hit or error?
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rickie one of only two players scoring >50% of the time when on base
We have no concept.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, if you knew anything about baseball...
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN stats people
They must have been ordered to find every possible statistical twist to put a positive spin on Rickie
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 10:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They should just give up and go Yost
“He scores runs”
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cain
I would be very happy to have Mr. Cain in the rotation.
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haudricourt
reporting that the Brewers have a top assistant in New York this weekend, presumably to scout Huston Street.
by oconnobe on Jul 18, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PRINCE!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a fine swing right there.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, if/when Prince and CC spoon
Who’s on the inside?
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh oh – I think I riled him up there…
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Kendall
to “grit” one into right-center.
by oconnobe on Jul 18, 2008 11:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Usually, these "human interest" stories bore me, but...
Trenni’s really good.
Rickie, Prince…c’mon dudes.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince should have had that one - yay or nay?
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think so..
But I’m dumb.. so take that for what it is..
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay (yea for BK)
Should be E4.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
small sample fun
.000 era with an opponent batting average of .333
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Way OT:
it is a distinct possibility that, in order to win the WS, the Crew would have to beat the Cubs in the NLCS and then the White Sox in the actual WS.
How cool would that be?
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t even imagine the anguish that would cause.
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess that solves the no-hitter quandry
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
put the ‘was it an error’ talk to bed
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Change it to E6
Aaron freakin Rowand
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by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullpen
hasn’t seen any action since last Saturday.
by oconnobe on Jul 18, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And that's ok...
At least with me.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 18, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
correction
The Overworked Bullpen™ hasen’t seen any action since last Saturday.
by sheeter on Jul 18, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOF discussion on Omar
Logicaly agreed – if Ozzie’s in, Omar’s in.
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
career OPS+ of 83 doesn’t cut it for me, anyway- below average.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie
was 87. His numbers look worse because he played in a less offensive-minded era, but it still isn’t that far off.
Now, whether Ozzie should be in, or whether he should be used as an argument to let others in, that’s another story. That tends to be the problem in keeping the hall small—every time a marginal player is elected, he serves as the cause for electing two or three marginal guys, and so on.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a strange play by the heretofore undiscovered Ivan Ochoa
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia's at 98 pitches
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cameron!
Attaboy!
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it make more sense to have the bullpen finish this game?
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 11:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
why
"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 18, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Save the miles on CC. Get the BP some warm-up work for the rest of the season.
by ol Pete on Jul 18, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitch count
Give Gagne the 9th
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if, at any point in baseball history, a pitcher has thrown a complete game in two consecutive games that his team has played.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 18, 2008 11:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A ring a ding ding
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 18, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
many times, actually
you have to go back to the deadball era, but some pitchers, notably “Iron Man” Joe McGinnity, even threw all 18 innings of a doubleheader.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder when the last time it happened was?
I lack Jay-like BR skills.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 19, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yes!
Vander Meer, baby! Back to back no-nos!
"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 Jul 19, 2008 11:12 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That wasn't in consecutive team games, though
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by battlekow on Jul 19, 2008 11:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job Crew
Been busy most of the evening, but I’ve liked what I’ve checked in to see:)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2008 11:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA reports that no one has even been up in the pen
Ned made a big deal when that happened with Ben earlier this year, said it was only the second time he ever remembered that happening, the first being with Smoltz I think.
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what does this mean
“Fred lewis reaches on missed catch error by 1B Fielder, assist to 2B Weeks”. Weeks helped Fielder make the error?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2008 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
Weeks get credited with an assist—just as he would’ve if Fielder had made the play.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 18, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright cc
nice win!
"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 18, 2008 11:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by battlekow on Jul 18, 2008 11:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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