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Game Thread #98: Brewers (54-43) at Giants (40-57)

For the first time in the series, the pitching matchup appears to favor the other guys--Manny Parra goes against Tim Lincecum.  Lincecum missed the All-Star Game due to flu-like symptoms, but it sounds like he's ok.

You've probably noticed, but Parra has been impressive of late.  Lincecum may have a 2.57 season ERA and a 3.33 mark in his last 7 starts, but Parra's at 2.68 in those same last 7.  It's asking a lot to expect Parra to keep pitching like this, but even his regression-happy Marcel projection puts him under 4.00 for the rest of the season.

Game time is 3:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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We should try to jump out early, he should be rusty after not pitching in what – 8 or 9 days? Of course you could say the same thing about our guy.

by grant76 on Jul 20, 2008 1:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Extra Innings

today’s game is not on the Extra Innings schedule so it will be a Uecker day for me. Too bad, I was looking forward to watching Lincecum pitch after that SI article about his delivery.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shawn Zarraga with a homer and a double today for the AZL Crew. (Zarraga == !BRRROK)?

BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"

by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, guess who committed an error?

Carlos E. George!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never would have guessed!

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zarraga left the game with an "injured hand/wrist"

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs up 3-0 on the Astros in the 6th

Fontenot with his 8th (?!) home run.

Cards and Padres tied 1-1 in the 4th.

Meanwhile, just to make you hate the Cubs even more, Jeff Samardzija is turning in his fourth straight good performance at AAA. He might finally be figuring out how to use his great stuff, which is bad news for us.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did anybody see that rediculous 5th for the 'Stros?

Bases loaded none-out, couldn’t get a run in, although the ump helped Dempster by ringing up Backe on an awful call

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just popped in on this game…looks like the Astros are swinging at anything and everything to poor results.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just don't get Dempster

I was going to complain about our division rivals always being able to turn relievers into quality starters, but I guess we did get McClung.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He cadillacked around the bases a bit

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will LaRussa order a hit?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, at least there was a nice knock down pitch on Fukudome…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Having just watched the highlights

The Cards seem to be struggling to fill the stadium.
It seems to be only about 2/3 full, if that which is not good considering how well the team is doing

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to a game at the Old Busch stadium in 100 degree heat, and it was miserable. To make matters worse, the Crew lost 1-0 on a Woody Williams RBI single…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

scratch that

my memory was a little faulty…it was a sac fly.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link the box score?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My memory was apparently still faulty

Woody Williams scored on a sac fly by Edgar Renteria. But the game was about as yawn (and sweat) inducing as I remember.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN200407210.shtml

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could see it was sunny but did not realise is was that hot

I can understand why people might have given the game a miss today
It never reaches much above 80 here never mind 100+

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scott Baker had a perfect game going in the 6th

Then Taylor Teagarden (what is that, like the fourth young catcher the Rangers have on their 40-man?) homered-his first Major League hit-and Baker not only lost the perfect game/no-hitter/shutout, but also the lead.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

4-0 Cubs

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Theriot with a double

Could be number one in most hated by the teams own fans.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

People like cwyers are lke .003% of Cubs fans

I’m sure most of the Bleacher Creatures love The Riot.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m sure you’re right that it’s a tiny minority. I do see other rants on his suckitude elsewhere like at ACB.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess it was asking a lot of the Astros

To sweep the Cubs

Win today and keep pace that is the plan an hopefully the Padres can actually hold on to a lead and Crew can role into St Louis in 2nd place

Its all about the Bullpen this season that is the key.

by WSB Chris on Jul 20, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trenni in her worst outfit to date

says deal for Durham hasn’t been finalized. I could see not talking about trades in the pregame but why take the time to say the trade hasn’t happened?

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they're going to do it...

...can’t they get Durham in the game, trade him, and then have him come in for the Crew?

Not many chances for that kind of thing…

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 20, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

two singles and a walk in the ninth for Cordero

trying to preserve a tie game. Helped by Bako throwing out a runner.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I "Hate" My Yellow Teeth!

Murder Yellow Teeth!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it’s on every SBN site.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on my dad's computer

Not having an adblocker is very strange. I miss that Moundcharger game.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I picture your regular set-up as having 2 or 3 monitors with a half dozen pages open all the time.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only one monitor, but the half dozen is a rather vast underestimate

Sometimes my eyes kind of glaze over and I forget which tab I’m looking for and I just click on them blindly for 30 seconds before snapping out of it.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Slide much JJ?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate myself for it, but I really love watching him throw

I just wish it was against the Cubs every time.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is fun to watch…though probably more so if it isn’t against the Crew

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 20, 2008 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols

up with 2 men on in the bottom of the 7th

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Against Mike Adams!

Not promising.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs are gonna win

Fucking Dempster.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That one bullet question

keeps getting more difficult.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stros

Stros has tons of chances. Bases loaded down 3 – 0 in I think the 6th and get zero runs.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

meh, sac fly…SD should breath a sigh of relief

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta have it!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Russell hustle!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Attaway!

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 20, 2008 3:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Branyan

I was just going to sarcastically call him singles guy, and Russ anticipated me

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny!!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Manny!

What’s the record of RBIs by pitchers in consecutive games?

by SgtClueLs on Jul 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marmol

pitching the 9th in a 9-0 game.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I love it

That might deserve a flag-flying just on its own. Vote?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you might get

carpel tunnel if you have to fly one every time he pitches.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like Turnbow would have been used…

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good start

Russel setting them up and Manny knocking them down

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wait...sheet's had an RBI yesterday?

was that in the 2nd? I got to the stadium late.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Low and inside and he doubled it down the line.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was

first and second with 1 out and there was a ground out. Pitching change with 2 outs and men on 1st and 3rd

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have never heard of "B. Myrow"

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no runs

middle 8th still 3-2

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's 31!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither Pujols or Adrian Gonzalez playing today in the Pads/Cards game

Do managers come to some sort of agreement about these things (I will rest our best player if you do the same) or is it just coincendence?

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Pujols getting the Bonds treatment?

Resting every Sunday because his arm is falling off?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LaRussa set up his rotation post-ASB for the Brewers. I’d guess that he wants Pujols rested for the series.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Molina will stop at second"

Haha, yes he will.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny's curve is lethal today

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where’s my backwards K button? Nice

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ﻼ

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SF announcers say Durham could be battling the flu

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 20, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He is

if we get him today, we’re going to stick him in a bubble on the team flight to STL

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do we have one of those for Sheets too? Maybe thats why he’s doing so well this year

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

great

we don’t need the whole team sick going into a 4 game series at St. Louis.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Giants Announcer just spotted Durham in the Giants Dugout...

and said, “Durham out of the Starting Lineup today. Could be battling the flu.”

ha.

now the other guy informed him of the trade.

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on Jul 20, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how does he not know?

I guess he doesn’t read BrewCrewBall!

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

America's Finest News Source!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they know

K&K are really good usually.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 20, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

man I wish Ned would have told me this earlier. Would have saved me a bunch of trouble

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 20, 2008 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Winn drops it, haha

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun steals third, awesome

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, ballsy move by Braun…with Fielder at the plate

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Against Timmeh!, I like it

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cards

men on 1st and 2nd in the 8th- 1 out

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit

Glaus 3 run HR to make it 5-3 Cards

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 3:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Unreal

Could the Padres suck any worse?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Bad sequence there…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 3:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone explain what the point of the Durham trade is

Because unless they think he is going to start instead of Weeks then it seems that we have just replaced Joe Dillon on the bench.
Surely we are not going to keep Durham at the end of the year so why have we given up 2 marginal prospects for somebody who might only get a few AB’s a week and get paid millions for doing so.
Obviously if Weeks gets hurt (always a chance going by his history) then we have a better back up plan but you cant make trades just for that sort of eventuality can you?

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't explain it

6 years of a durable lefty 4th starter seems many orders of magnitude more valuable than a few hundred (maybe) at-bats from Ray Durham.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is only 74 games left after today

Durham will be lucky to get 150 AB’s at most and quiet possibly less than 100

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

we should have saved our trade bullets for bullpen help.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Washburn, Hinske, Grudz, Taschner, and...

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ah, Pat Neshek

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comeback?

Padres knocked in one and have the tying run on 2nd with one out.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems like every game in that series has been like that. Makes me hopeful that the Brewers will score beau-coup runs.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bloop single

1st and 3rd one out. A sac fly will tie the game. And LaRussa just yanked Izzy.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, they’re pulling Izzy

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Attaboy Weeks

Work the pitch count.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cards bullpen has been used alot this series against the Padres.

Hopefully is might show an effect in their up coming series

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie Game!

5-5 and the Pads have men on 2nd and 3rd

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Padres tie the game!

2nd & 3rd one out

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I remember him being better last year

not good, but better. Maybe I’m wrong…. new century and all that…

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he was just seeing more strikes last year

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pads

bases juiced and 2-1 count at the plate

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and a rookie hitting .143 up

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ground out

2 outs and A-Gon up.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Out at home

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is more of a Adam Dunn like Brew Crew today

Lots of walks even more K’s and a HR mixed in aswell.
J.P Ricciardi would hate us

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 4:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget the entire Queen City

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra is wicked today

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Danger - Danger

Brian and Bill are saying exactly what I was thinking. Will it help if I call 911?

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Three hits?

That’s all we got, three goddamn hits? At least Arias walked thrice.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But a below average 2 errors

That makes 62 errors so far in 22 games with only two games error free.
one 10 error game and a 8 error game does help get the total up.

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Having Carlos George helps too

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not much of anything at the moment

Including: shortstop, second baseman, baseball player…

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder looks as big as Crazy Crab

There have to be a ton of great Vegetarian restaurants in SF. I wonder if he’s chowin’ down.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jesus Christ, Padres

Throwing error, Pujols to third, one out.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

what an awful team. Screw them for the Linebrink trade too.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cards walking the bases loaded

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Er, Padres

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-1 on Aaron Miles

Aaron Miles!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did they even make the throw

He double pumped before he threw, it wouldn’t have even been close had the throw been on the money

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because they hate me

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres..

Wow.. way to lose that in style.

Walk off grand slam.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 20, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Walkoff grand slam for Miles

Un freaking real

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Might as well make it a granny.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Padres are paying us back in spades for Gwynn-gate

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hah

Lets hope we can pay them back in late September

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RussEll

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Winn

old guy hustling

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Winn too fast for the DP, but Rickie's awkward turn didn't help

At least the throw was on the money.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun making that adventurous looking

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Too bad strikeout's aren't abbreviated with R's

Parrrrrrrrra!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

75 pitches for Parra

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, they found Prince's HR ball

Pretty cool.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i saw a ball floating last night

thought about diving in after it

it was near the pedestrian bridge.

I figured it was a BP ball or something that SF puts up to MAKE you make an idiot of yourself.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side

Despite the Cards’ sweep, they haven’t really looked all that great at home against the team with the worst record in the majors. Every win was a come-from-behind, and they won’t get nearly as many chances against us as they did against the Pads. And, both CC and Ben (sounds like a 1970’s era buddy cop movie) will be pitching.

by rob deer's moustache will destroy us all on Jul 20, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love your name

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost as good as

rollie finger’s MUSTACHE ride, who suggested we trade for FUentes

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which one is the dog or the deep voiced female cop?

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

have to take him out now, right?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, he was right on that one

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I take it all back, Ryan!

5-0!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then he comes back

and does something like that! Go Braunny!!

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUN!!!

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if I'd go that far

but clearly Bochy should not have let Lincecum pitch this inning

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

key word -> almost

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was all set-up by the Run Scorer Rickie!

Gotta have Ned like faith that every now and then he’ll get on base by taking one in the noggin

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

I love this team… I know we have some weaknesses, but watching this team is a pleasure! (sometimes frustrating)

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 20, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Great AB there

Dripping of grit

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 20, 2008 4:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...

Did you see that bat flip on the replay? Lost a lot of grit on that…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Delay

I am listening to the radio feed on mlb.com and have Baseball Tonight on mute. They showed the HR about 30 seconds before the radio announced it.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow, that ball was the same pitch he rung Prince up on…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I understand that it's a big series...

but why does BoSox-Angels of Anaheim get two nationally televised games in the same weekend? Wouldn’t fans like it more if they got to see some other teams? Is there no other big series going on this weekend?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, I should check these things out before opening my mouth…but there really aren’t any good series happening this weekend…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Except maybe the battle for the suck division LA-Arizona game…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But since its all planned out, they should have had something different on rather than all the Sawx games they showed so far.

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True

I know you gotta go for ratings, but doesn’t this come at the expense of some other quality teams?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And how exactly..

do the Mets get so many games? They didn’t even make the postseason last year (and they won’t this year either)

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They are in the biggest TV market

And had a team that should have been in the playoffs last year and are one of the hottest in the league right now…

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

But they were still on ESPN all the time when they stunk earlier this year…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or has the Strikezone shrunk here?

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not too bad

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seemed like Parra was getting squeezed on that walk…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

except pink bats

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 20, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know pink bats are against the rules because they blab forever on Mother’s Day how there is a special suspension of the rule on that day

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What just happened to Cam?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think so...

Fouled a ball off his bathing suit area.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it did hit him in the no no zone…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

more like a BRRROK!

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Parra!

Almost got another double there.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Nice swing by Manny

by Scooter82 on Jul 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jeeeeezzz Winn, you’re gonna lose the game, give the kid a break

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Winn looks really weird when he gets around that wall

The wind must be wicked out there.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Parra’s going in the eighth…and nearly gets himself a double

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, did Branyan touch third?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(nice play either way)

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Think he kicked it with his back foot

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, maybe not

Close enough

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

really nice glove by Russell there

too much excitement on the footwork and throw though

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah, come on Corey

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn’t look all-star

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villy

at least 2 days in a row.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not a good pitch

but that catch would’ve ended the inning giving Manny 8 complete

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Did they really...

Give Rowand a double on that? Sucks for Parra

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Though he’d probably prefer 0 ER

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i anticipate

that one will be ruled an error later today.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup

If the drop on Wynn was an error, the one on Hart has to be…the wind ain’t an excuse

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Torres coming in for the save to face the bottom of the order

Questionable.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

give him a day off...

...i’d like to have him fresh for the next series.

Maybe Torres paid off hart to screw the pooch.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would better to get a couple of runs

So that Yost can keep Villanueva in instead

by Saltire on Jul 20, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Torres

Hasn’t really worked much though…

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He worked yesterday

Who’s to say that he’s not going to be needed the next three games or something? It’s just pointless.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should keep Villy in anyway

If Villy can’t get three outs before giving up three runs to the Giants, he should be DFA’d.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

um....

Villy’s been doing well

Stetter scares me.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, you're right

Retracted.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When it's warranted, IMO, sure I do.

I have nothing against Yost, and my spouting out of Yosted, is out of frusteration ATM. But I would never advocate not using your closer in a 3 run game. That’s just silly.

by Flag Up on Jul 20, 2008 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's silly to not use your closer in a three-run game?

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Explain how it's not silly

A runner gets on and you dam well know Torres will be throwing anyways.

by Flag Up on Jul 20, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One silly thing does not justify another silly thing

Any reliever on our team should be able to get three outs on the Giants before giving up three runs.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not using your pretty well rested closer in a save situation IS silly.

Silly even to argue that. Only thing I can think of is your fantasy team is facing Torres.

by Flag Up on Jul 20, 2008 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, Torres is on my fantasy team

And I’m curious how you’re so prescient that you know Torres won’t be needed in three straight games in St. Louis or something. Good to know you’ve bought in completely to the bizarre save-driven usage that’s so prevalent in baseball.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 6:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weeks has two walks, one HBP, and no hits

Sounds about right. Jack Cust, middle infielder.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Ricky, getting that OBP

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

2nd & 3rd, no outs. That was a crazy bounce off Rickie’s helmet.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s really been using his head today

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another two-strike three-run homer please

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...that was two feet away from coming true

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn’t you have wished just a little harder?

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheney

he looks like Shouse anyway.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheney closes with a shotgun

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

And a black magic marker

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 20, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun is the guy that people thought Francoeur would turn into

Now let’s see what Braun turns into.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

I just got home—I had a bad feeling about the game for some reason, but am thrilled to be wrong!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 20, 2008 5:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

on which front?

the initial bad feeling or the result?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly

I wouldn’t mind if the NL central won every game out of division, as long as we win all game within division as well;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon

Let’s stop this crap

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 6:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it's a 3 run game

I’m guessing torres time

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 20, 2008 6:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouse!

No post-game Krispy Kreme for you after this performance.

by rob deer's moustache will destroy us all on Jul 20, 2008 6:02 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shameful

performance by the fans on that foul ball

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 20, 2008 6:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Big series

In addition to the Cards-Crew, the Mets are playing the Phils starting Tuesday. Some good matchups this week.

by molitorfan on Jul 20, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to put up a post-game thread, but SBN is crapping the bed

Cool pic, too:

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 6:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool pitcher-hitting tidbit

Courtesy of BP:

Brewers left-hander CC Sabathia is the first pitcher to hit a home run in both leagues in the same season since Earl Wilson connected in 1970 for the Tigers off the Indians’ Steve Dunning, and for the Padres off the Braves’ Phil Niekro.

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by battlekow on Jul 20, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Brian, Bill

what about the roster spot?

by ol Pete on Jul 20, 2008 6:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rock was on his game today

Wilson comes into the game.

Rock: He’s not a guy that will blow you away, he gets by on control.

(Radar gun shows 97, 96, 99, etc)

Rock: I guess the scouting report I read was wrong.

Later….

Rock: Brian Wilson is the kind of pitcher you build your team around. You don’t trade a guy like that.

Wilson ERA+: 93
Wilson WHIP: 1.527

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade official according to Haudricourt

Durham for Ford and Hammond

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 20, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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