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Game Thread #84: Brewers (45-38) at D-backs (42-42)

Matchup is Seth McClung and Yusmeiro Petit.  We're back within 5 of the division lead, but as long as the Cubs are playing the Giants, we'll need to keep winning to stay there.

Game time is 8:40 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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i love how the fanposts menu edits the picture

all breasts, nothing but the breasts.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I noticed that too

I figured I was pushing my luck just posting it though, without calling attention to the risque cropping.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whereas I

cannot push my luck. I define the boundaries of the acceptable as just barely beyond what I do.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eamus Mammatus!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun

just voted another 25 times for the man. Everyone get your votes in!

by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question:

Can the voting mechanism computer things verify the IP address of one’s computer? Wouldn’t that than make multiple e-mail addresses worthless?

I just want to make sure..

by NoahJ on Jul 2, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

you can vote 25 times per e-mail address. I voted 50 times from this computer.

by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pat Venditte, the favorite Yankee prospect of BCB (is there such an animal?) inspired a rule change

link

The pitcher must visually indicate to the umpire, batter and runner(s) which way he will begin pitching to the batter. Engaging the rubber with the glove on a particular hand is considered a definitive commitment to which arm he will throw with. The batter will then choose which side of the plate he will bat from.
That’s the opposite of what happened in Venditte’s (in)famous debut.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 6:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brett Wallace

The famously big-assed ASU 3B that the Cardinals drafted with the 13th pick this year is making his pro debut tonight for Quad Cities. If he had still been around when the Brewers were on the board, it would have been interesting. You’ll probably see him in the big leagues by 2010. He can really hit.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jay Bruce has already homered twice in two innings

Pirates were ahead 4-0 after one, now behind 5-4 after two.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 6:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No Braun tonight

link

Counsell replaces Weeks atop the lineup. Hart is third. Kapler gets the start in left.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this lineup worse than yesterdays?

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 2, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday's lineup wasn't bad

My only question about yesterday was having Kendall in the same lineup as Rivera, considering all the Things Happening to Catchers this week.

However, Rivera was ace at 1st, Hall had his good D glove on as well, and the actual failure point of the lineup was having Jeff Suppan involved in it.

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of catchers

Augie Ojeda was the emergency catcher for the D-Backs last night.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lorenzo Cain just hit a three-run homer

He’s as primed for a breakout next year at Huntsville as anyone in the system.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

All-Star voting ending tonight

Doesn’t “This time it counts!!!!” just encourage you to vote for the crappy players in the league that your team isn’t in? That way your league is more likely to win, and you help your team should they make the World Series. Are we supposed to have more honor than that? Because I sure don’t.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 7:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

See my question/comment from last night. I vote for my AL fantasy guys and other schmucks

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's what I was thinking of

Just goes to show how stupid the home field rule is.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus the NL is at a disadvantage

Two more teams to include on the roster means more chances for the Lance Carters and Mark Redmans to clutter things up.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

That's an excellent point

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Boston washes away in a massive storm soon. And not just the SAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWKKKKKKKKSSSSSS. The entire city and its suburbs.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What I don't get about the Sox

Pedroia’s good, to be sure (wish we had him, but only if he knocks off his constant repositioning of his batting gloves) but what the heck is up with Daisuke Matsuzaka? Right now, he’s walked four, given up two hits, and managed to only give up one run. That defense behind him must be something else or he’s just been incredibly lucky this year.

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 Doubles?

I am surprised he didn’t stop at 1st… he could have had his cycle!

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 2, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that can't be right

He’s a treasure that other teams would be lucky to get.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Veal is cruelty!!!!!!

*dripping with sarcasm

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

must suck to be pitching in AA

...and face a major-league lineup once a month or so.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is anybody else

a regular reader of UniWatch?

Just wondering

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW

Trenni had the high beams on….is it cold at Summerfest?

by brew82 on Jul 2, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

From Rotoworld
Pirates placed RHP Matt Capps on the 15-day disabled list with bursitis in his right shoulder and internal rotation deficit.

Isn’t an “internal rotation deficit” what forced the Yankees to sign Sidney Ponson?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Wow, Craig ate his Wheaties today

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No wonder you're so prolific

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that,

and the fact that I have frequent, unprotected sex with extremely fertile women.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

As Bill will tell you, never make the first or last out at third

The second out, though, is okay.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I was being sarcastic

But then he really did say that.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Grace:

“you love to see aggressive baserunning mistakes like that.”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, Russell with some speed there

I guess you don’t see much of that with 3TOs

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Petit's working fast

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fifteen pitches…

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

do not care about juice

do not care about juice

do not care about juice

by warwick5s on Jul 2, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ecto cooler > robinade

because no one is talking about ecto cooler instead of the brewers game >:[

by warwick5s on Jul 2, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did he pick that up?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was working really hard this past weekend on attempting to field ground balls. Unfortunately he still falls over himself about 60% of the time.

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at the Dome this weekend

I came early to watch BP. I don’t know, honestly, if he was goofing around out there or trying to make good attempts at fielding.

Granny was at home watching the games. ;)

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clothed?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This inning went south in a hurry

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah hell, Craig

Good job with the recovery there, but that was terrible.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side

At least Owings isn’t batting here.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus

We have a Bigseth sighting.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I haven't seen

a Brewers bench clearing in some time. Might as well make it interesting.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On the black at 95

And called a ball.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You gotta give him credit for making the pitch at least.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was quite the inning

Anyone for dessert?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Other than McClung?

So how bad did he look out there? (I’m stuck watching the Sox at Rays, sort of…)

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really bad at all

well, except for hitting a couple batters

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His command is iffy

They keep saying he has a “dead arm”. I guess it’s a good thing that he’s still sitting at 93 and touching 95 with a dead arm. Getting the hit batter/inning ratio below two would be good.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I was just thinking that

Manifesting as lack of control?

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

.........

dead? at 95?

in any case, his control’s always been dodgy except for June 2008, so how would one be able to tell?

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunno, but he seems okay

Can’t really hold the two bunt singles against him. The double that Hudson just hit, though, you can.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rats

Trenni put something on to keep warm, and I missed the hi-beams earlier….

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand.

The Rock was just talking about how he thought Rivera’s DP ball was foul? What does it matter? Regardless of where the out is made, if you’re thrown or tagged out, you’re out. I mean, players can tag up on a foulout in the out field. Can anyone explain why he’d make such a point of that?

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 9:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's not very smart?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps...

He’s only referring to the downside of not catching it? So, let’s say it’s foul and he misses it. No loss. If it’s fair and he misses it, big trouble.

I didn’t hear the comment (DirecTV going in and out here with the weather…)

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hehe

And it’s “Rock” not “The Rock”

:)

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Though..

The Rock was great in the Reno 911 movie.

(disclaimer: I don’t know why I watched that movie, and nothing else was good in it.)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude, the masturbating in the motel scene was hilarious. Don’t even front.

And yes, The Rock was good in his part.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nah

I guess I’ll grant you that the idea was funny. It was way overdone though.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you not watch Reno! ?

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was pretty boring in Get Smart

I was disappointed. I usually enjoy him.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

um.

you have seen my facebook page. you must be kidding.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, no

I said my facebook page.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks,

and you guys crack me up. Thanks for the daily entertainment!

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seth living on the edge

fastballs up the middle

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That almost killed McClung

Would have saved a run if it did. I might be willing to make that trade.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's more valuable than a run....

if only for the sheer thrill factor :)

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Upton got a couple tonight,

bringing me back to even for the week.

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happened to Chris Young stealing bases, anyway?

My fantasy team asks…

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops.

With the constant scrolling, I replied to the wrong comment. The reply was for battlekow.

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 9:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes the no-hitter

...but Counsell? Of all people?

by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

blind squirrel...nut...

the cliche seems fitting for Craiggers, right?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: AA all-stars

I heard that 10 players from Huntsville are in the AS game. Anyone know what the next highest is? What’s the usual yearly high?

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think a team on the South has eight. There are some stories on milb.com

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Searching now...

Channeling Don Money…

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're only sending six though

Joe Bateman & Steve Hammond got promoted to AAA, and Gamel & LaPorta are going to the Futures Game.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just joining the action, but it is impressive to give up 7 hits in 3 and only 2 runs.

by Rawiswar on Jul 2, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it’s been exciting

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget the 2 HBP

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey its Melvin and Ash

Melvin is texting it looks like

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Melvin’s text: “OMG, Can U believe Seth McClung is my sp? ROFL!”

by Rawiswar on Jul 2, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ash should have an "I'm with stupid" shirt on

Hey Laurel, this is what a real team looks like.

Thanks for the memories.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Brewers batters..

Apparently realize the negative effect McClung is having on the game length and are trying to speed it up accordingly.

by Rawiswar on Jul 2, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, Prince

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to overreact, but...

Is anyone else here getting a bit tired of Fielder?

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Prince did not get the error. But my cheap ass didn’t see the play.

by Rawiswar on Jul 2, 2008 10:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok a chance for a run here

Top of the order here.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is going against Petit. Now tomorrow against Webb, that might be different.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are you saying?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They frequently do poorly against lesser pitchers and often perform well against better pitchers.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They frequently preform well against better left handed pitchers

And poorly against lesser right handed pitchers.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homonculus!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

1) Yusmeiro Petit

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did someone order some hot piping Hardy?

by Rawiswar on Jul 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My guess is that is the end of the line for Petit

Prince and Russ coming up time for a lefty.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

97 on that last fastball

Dead arm my ass.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s been throwing hard all game – more than I can remember in a start.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So clearly McClung doesn't have it today

But still only 2 runs. Really could have been one run (though it easily could have been 6). Certainly a good sign for him as a starter.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey mark mulder is still alive

And not pitching well. 5-5 mets and cards first and 3rd with one out still for the mets.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6-5 on a sac fly

Some good news.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For now

It is the Giants though. Lincecum pitching tomorrow so that is the game for the Giants to win.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the Villy after seth move

Quite different styles.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah that is

Some good downward action though.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Announcers

I like Daron and Gracie, well he has some issues, but there is some signal in the noise.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind Grace

Some people do, and I don’t think I could handle him daily, but he’s fine by me.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I 100% agree with that

He knows some pitching which is somewhat surprising.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course he does.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

9.00 ERA

What does he know about pitching?

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So do we pinch hit for Russ here?

He can’t hit lefties but it is only the 7th. He could easily come up again.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Attaboy Gabe

That’s a huge gap out there.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron sucks

“send more Michaels” doesn’t quite cut it.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He just tied the game

Cut him some slack, yeah?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

:)

You do realize that I’m pro-Cam…

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about a run off a reliever :)

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's make him 1-7

just to piss battlekow off. ;)

by keephopealive on Jul 2, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ned made a joke yesterday that it was uh, someone asking about that subject that broke the jinx.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We kind of have no business being in this game but I like our chance here on out

Villy should be good for another inning and their pen has had some trouble this year (as we just saw).

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Davey is incredibly awkward

Trenni must be taking a dump.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

Trenni looks like she is freezing. Come on Jeff, warm her up.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

^^^

JJ is the only acceptable person to make “warm her up” jokes with.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

not even Sackmann?

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

I’d share one w/ Trenni if she was interested. James & Jerry can share the other one. Don’t mean to be stingy, but Trenni’s got some perky boobs. Sorry, guys.

by kgaul on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When they cut to her and she started stammering about "technical dificulties", that's what I thought of

All the while Cirillo was looming behind her looking very satisfied.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That leg was pretty high

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

High spikes is right

That was dicey. Need to shake Drew up next time.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice dig Prince!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Am I giving Yost too much credit...

or was he smart to go after the hitter knowing the Diamondbacks are being waaaaaay overagressive on the bases?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

out of the box using Shouse there

He would be roasted if it didn’t work out.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wooooooo!!!!!!!

350+ All-Star votes from me.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 10:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

holy weeks

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeks!!!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This kid

Give him 2 days off and 1 day on and he’ll go to the HOF

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kirbir says...

“Please don’t throw up running the bases.”

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No thanks...

though it would make up for the brilliant move pitching into that out at the plate :)

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhhh… I suppose so. That was the first thing I thought of when Maddux in the in game interview said something like the guys on the backend have defined their roles.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rock funny now

Kinda funny on that whole “Sutton kicked me out” schtick…

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rough night for the fantasy team

I’ll happily take the era from Pena, but leaving Pedroia, JD Drew, and Bruce on the bench hurts a tiny bit.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who is starting then?

Drew and Bruce on the bench?

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

You have too many OFs.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do, but it's a deep league and thats the only position I could get to produce for awhile

Kendricks at 2nd, Hart Guillen Guerrero and Victorino in OF and Utility spot. I was thinking Kazmir would’ve been a little more effective.

"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JJ!

Needs to stay in the two hole

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no comment

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see visiting

but stay?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CO-HA

Hehe, this is fun…and that’s not just the booze talking

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also Prince with the day off yesterday and now Braun today

So potentially winning with the big bats getting a rest. If the snakes go with a light hitting lineup tomorrow maybe we could steal another.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

g'morning...

I see McClung worked his newfound magic again…

by Zeyes on Jul 2, 2008 11:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Black magic tonight

Vargas magic even.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was throwing 93-97

Meanwhile, BA and Rock talked blithely on about his “dead arm”.

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by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was not a catch

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i should clarify

it looked to me like it bounced but maybe it did in his glove…

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giants get a couple

3-2 cubs now.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And the cardinal game going super slow.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah hell

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not cool man not cool

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And there you go

Serving up glasses of shut the f up at Summerfest

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DiFelice could do that

For $400K.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Easy

Riske has been our third-best reliever by WXRL. Your boy DiFelice hasn’t done anything in any meaningful spot that I can remember.

Riske has to be the 8th inning guy. Assuming he’s not still hurt somehow…

by James Stanley Cocanower on Jul 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

WXRL reflects how they've been used

They’re both allowing a hit an inning, and DiFelice has a radically better K/BB.

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by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

of course it reflects how they’ve been used—it also reflects how Mota and Gagne have been used. They don’t rate as third-best. are you totally discounting the impact of leverage on a pitcher’s performance?

by James Stanley Cocanower on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

...no

What are you talking about, dude? Riske has been used in much higher-leverage situations than DiFelice was while up because of the perception of their relative talents, not their actual performances. I think DiFelice would make approximately as good a reliever as Riske, for 1/12 the price. WXRL has nothing to say about that.

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by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're assuming

DiFelice’s results would have been precisely the same if he’d pitched in Riske’s situations. That’s a significant assumption.

by James Stanley Cocanower on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so

now we’re throwing out the stat that adjusts for batters faced, situations, ballparks, etc etc etc in favor of “DiFelice has a better K/BB rate during his MLB cup-of-coffee”? Call me crazy, but I’m more comfortable with the former.

In any event, why can’t we have both? Is Riske’s 2.5 mil a year or whatever it is really so egregious? Such a terrible waste of funds? Its not like the guy is making Coco Cordero money.

by James Stanley Cocanower on Jul 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

in any event

i was less interested in attacking DiFelice than in defending Riske. He’ll prove worth it in the end.

by James Stanley Cocanower on Jul 2, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

three really close games right now

A very high leverage next hour.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now would be a good time

For Damion Easley to show the power that got him in the HR derby once upon a time.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arizona

Down to just their backup catcher on the bench.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is a good sign

We still have braun and hall. Make that braun.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who I believe just came up from AAA today

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know a D-Backs fan...

that hates Bob Melvin, and he’s probably on to something…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what's d-back?

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i forgot an "A" there

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would relish...

a five game series against this team…please please, pretty please?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drew

Anyone think he will get plunked for the high spikes tomorrow?

by ksbrewer on Jul 2, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I absolutely would

and then JK can have a nice chat right there.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a baserunner works too

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinch run here?

Where is Gwynn when you need him?

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss Mel Stocker

Our own personal Herb Washington.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

stocker was awesome

that kid can run but yeah that’s about it

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Reynolds

The baseball sure has found him the past couple days.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On MLB they talked about him having “welts on his body” from yesterday.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about you

but cover my torso in welts over getting Snydered.

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My, my, mr fancy moderator guy gets salty. Welts take a pretty good shot and “body” seems odd to me as it looked like they hit his arm.

by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A "pretty good" "shot", you say?

Almost like a Major League line drive would give you if it hit you, I dare say.

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by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Reynolds

is marked…did he stab a relief worker or something?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glaus homers

Cards win. Cubs now 5-2.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

let's stay even then

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope Hall bats tonight

Just because it’d be funny to see him in front of that Schwartz Laser Eye Center ad behind home plate.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Must be a Google Ads billboard

For me it’s selling Creepy Crawlers.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there ya go mike!

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cam!

Again!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Hammerin'

Twice tonight.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sig?

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we have a winner

Almost fell into the testicular fracture trap

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sveum

I like how he was waving Branyan around before Branyan knew it was going to drop.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was shuddering at the thought of

8th Inning Guy™ making an appearance, cuz after all you don’t bring your closer into a tied road game…

by Zeyes on Jul 2, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow what a catch!

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking ahead

It sounds like Hammock will be catching tomorrow. Should be interesting to see how he and Webb connect.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play by Young

I actually kind of feel bad Joe Dillon doesn’t have an XBH against a righty this year now.

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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3 run lead against the giants and Lou goes with Marmol

Is he asking for his arm to fall off?

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hudson to 2B

That’s just annoying.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5-5 game giants cubs

3 run jack against marmol.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just thinking it would happen

When I saw Durham up.

hehe

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by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds homered again?

Old Style is not a performance-enhancing substance.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Young up

This could get interesting

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by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers win!

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haha nice!!!

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by Michael M on Jul 2, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least a split on the road trip

Very nice. 10 tough games.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And 10 at home coming

Against PIT, COL, CIN

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by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah seriously

that should be 7-3.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Post-game thread up. Come follow the Cubs game there.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra going tomorrow

I’ve got a good feeling. D’Backs really struggling right now.

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