Game Thread #84: Brewers (45-38) at D-backs (42-42)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 4:52 PM CDT
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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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He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
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
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
fortunately, there are no bad teams in the NL.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dustin Pedroia a single away from the cycle by the 5th inning
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 7:56 PM CDT 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
Huntsville’s beating up on Cubs LHP prospect Donnie Veal again.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:01 PM CDT 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
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
Not regular, but I've enjoyed it before
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CC has given up two HRs to the Sox in inning 1
by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 8:08 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
It’s the impetus for really bad movies.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 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
Haudricourt referred to the D'backs' starter as "the immortal Yusmeiro Petit"
What a D’bag.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:41 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
A-Rod’s wife left him for Lenny Kravitz.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:46 PM CDT 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
Kill 'em all and let God sort 'em out.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 8:50 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
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
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
Granny been giving you first-hand reports?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:01 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
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
Dbacks running bases like fractured testicles
by Lake County 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
I loved Seth's excuse for the Pujols drilling last year
“Hey, I’ve been wild my whole career.”
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up 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
Outside the black to Hardy
and called a strike.
by oconnobe on Jul 2, 2008 9:38 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
The Immortal Yusmeiro
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up 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
Huntsville lost on a walk-off homer
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:15 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.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
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! ?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
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
is the movie worth seeing?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 2, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not up to your usual highbrow comedy standards
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:35 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
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
Yeah, right after I made that crack about Matsuzaka being lucky
Must have sent McClung the rabbit’s foot.
by morineko on Jul 2, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the record for balls thrown in a game without walking someone?
McClung might be within reach
by warwick5s on Jul 2, 2008 9:33 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
Nut? I just got over the fracture
“snyder” as verb.
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 9:37 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
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
Maybe they're doing it just to make Haudricourt look bad
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was hilarious this morning on the radio
by ol Pete on Jul 2, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On purpose?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up 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
Good timing
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wife went to bed :)
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many Xanax did it take to knock her out this time>
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
atavan actually
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard this guy is hot...
maybe he can prove it here
by Big In 2015 on Jul 2, 2008 10:10 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
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
Don't forget to cite your sources
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ producing and Yount talking
I can live with that.
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:12 PM CDT 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
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.
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.
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6-5 on a sac fly
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately Dempster's soul is still sold
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:25 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.
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villa's change is only ~5.5 MPH slower than his FB
Surprising.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that is
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.
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
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.
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess no.
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up 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
Ugh. almost
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You were close
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up 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
It's time to reveal yourself, Mrs. Haudricourt
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow 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).
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
Never diss Uncle Davey
Soak up the discomfort.
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up 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
The J's are for James and Jerry, dude
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up 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
...then love the one you're with
Jeff is right there…
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trenni gets visibly flustered around Cirillo
Just sayin’
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 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
That was odd
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're talking about the bunt right?
I was.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:51 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
7-7 cards mets now
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beltran struck out looking last inning with Wright on third and one out
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And also the Cards have used approximately 35 players so far
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, is that new?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up 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
AAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY...
RICKY!!!
by ZTK Always on Vacation 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?
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
I'm in a simlar boat with you
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo 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
Never should have left
Okay Princey
by Lake County 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.
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
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah, I didn't notice the two HBP at first
Effectively wild, I guess. :P
by Zeyes on Jul 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was throwing 93-97
Meanwhile, BA and Rock talked blithely on about his “dead arm”.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was not a catch
"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 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…
"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 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(and it's "yea")
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
may
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants get a couple
by dixieflatline on Jul 2, 2008 11:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
"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 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
Did we just find Gagne's new spot?
by Lake County on Jul 2, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up 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.
He's extremely quick and good.
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.
He's extremely quick and good.
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
And you're assuming that BP's replacement level is anything approaching useful
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:35 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
I might be too drunk to notice
But this is a good ballgame…
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
three really close games right now
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
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
I think all that means is you know a D'backs fan
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 2, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm as shocked as you are...
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though Melvin has not been terribly impressive from what I've seen...
he looked out of his league in the Red Sox series
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 2, 2008 11:16 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