Game Thread #99: Brewers (55-43) at Cardinals (57-43)
Wow, this is a big series. It's hard to imagine that a week and a half of games could be any more meaningful while we're still in July. Tonight kicks off a four-game set with the Cardinals, and after we spend the weekend hosting the Astros, the Cubs come to Milwaukee for four more.
The Crew enters the series even with the Cards in the loss column, though one back in the standings--and thus, one game out of the Wild Card. St. Louis will face both Sheets and Sabathia (in the last two games of the series), and the Cubs will get to start their four-game set against our pair of aces. Looking at the big picture, I'd be happy to win 4 out of these 8 Chicago and St Louis games--staying even in the standings is good enough for me, and I trust we can pick up the difference against our relatively easy schedule outside of those two opponents.
Of course, I wouldn't mind 7 out of 8. Or 9 out of 8, which I think we might achieve with the addition of Ray Durham's veteran leadership. Speaking of Durham, he is available tonight.
As you just might be aware, tonight's starter, Seth McClung, has been better away from Miller Park. His opponent is Joel Pineiro, who has thrown one quality start per season against the Brewers in his Cardinal career.
Game time is 6:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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You are so ignorant
There is no way that the Brewers will catch the Cubs. None!! DO YOU HEAR ME?!! THE CUBS WILL NOT LOSE THE REST OF THE YEAR, YOU CAN JUST ASSUME SWEEPS!!!!!
And, first.
by Getting Yosted on
Jul 21, 2008 4:11 PM CDT
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I’m a little confused about why you say the Cubs will miss CC. Won’t he pitch the first game of the series?
by wisco24 on
Jul 21, 2008 4:13 PM CDT
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you're right
I don’t know what I was thinking. He will pitch the first game of the series.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
Jul 21, 2008 4:18 PM CDT
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and sheets the second
Love having those two guys!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on
Jul 21, 2008 4:20 PM CDT
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..and the third
afterall, he is a workhorse and has pitched 2 of the last 4 games for us.
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 4:31 PM CDT
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Let's Hope
CC stands for Kills Cubs
Coffee is for closers
by drezdn on
Jul 21, 2008 4:24 PM CDT
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I agree
that winning half of the Cards/Cubs games would be great. With CC and Sheets pitching 4 of the 8, I am hopeful that more than 4 wins is a good possibility.
by oconnobe on
Jul 21, 2008 4:27 PM CDT
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Weeks leading off... with Hall at 3B
Not linking JSOnline Jeff (is the boycott still on?)... here is stats.com starting lineups
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on
Jul 21, 2008 4:34 PM CDT
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You can do whatever you want
I thought only Jeff was boycotting…
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 5:02 PM CDT
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Hopefully
Yost doesn’t have McClung beam Pujols in the first inning.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on
Jul 21, 2008 4:57 PM CDT
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Getting 4 out of 8
Against the Cards/Cubs would pretty good as that would set us up to make a move in August when the schedule is very favourable.
In August there is only one team that is currently above .500 on the schedule – the Cards for a 2 game series.
Admittadly the Dodgers or Reds could be above .500 by the time we play them but the rest against the Braves,Astros,Pirates,Nationals and Padres really make-up a powder puff schedule.
The downside is that the games split 10/18 home/away but recently we seem to be playing much better on the road than in previous years
by Saltire on
Jul 21, 2008 5:03 PM CDT
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im excited to watch the game on ESPN; not my computer... yay!
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on
Jul 21, 2008 5:24 PM CDT
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Anybody...
know who is announcing the game for ESPN? I think Sutcliffe usually does color for Monday night games, but I can’t recall for sure.
by oconnobe on
Jul 21, 2008 5:44 PM CDT
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that probably means it's blacked out on mlb.tv.
all Ueck for me.
Or, as I like to call him, oo-eck.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on
Jul 21, 2008 5:49 PM CDT
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Melvin
on the radio pre-game right now.
by oconnobe on
Jul 21, 2008 5:45 PM CDT
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cliches, mostly
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 5:57 PM CDT
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When asked what Durham brings to the team,
he said he is a switch-hitter who will bring more flexibility, gives good at-bats, and has extra base-hit potential. He added that no deals are in the works for relief pitchers.
by oconnobe on
Jul 21, 2008 5:58 PM CDT
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Durham
rivals Prince for most “you-knows” in a single interview.
by oconnobe on
Jul 21, 2008 5:59 PM CDT
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I hate you MLB
I knew it was coming, but going from delicious ESPN HD to “Due to MLB Regulations, Time Warner Cable is Required to Blackout Todays Game”.
Curious on why our market was blacked out..
by SgtClueLs on
Jul 21, 2008 6:01 PM CDT
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It's still on FSN
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
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does time warner
have FSN in HD (when available)?
by sheeter on
Jul 21, 2008 6:06 PM CDT
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Yeah
Not tonight though.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:07 PM CDT
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yet another reason
why charter sucks. Altough rumour has it FSN HD is coming soon.
by sheeter on
Jul 21, 2008 6:08 PM CDT
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I heard around late August
Just in time for the important run?
by SgtClueLs on
Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT
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blacked out
so you have to watch the high quality FSN broadcast
by sheeter on
Jul 21, 2008 6:04 PM CDT
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Yeah, that made me laugh too
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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JJ!
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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Does Rock sound nasally and remote to anyone else?
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT
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Moreso than usual?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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Second-rounder Seth Lintz flashed good stuff today
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT
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"Big Red against the Redbirds"
Not bad, Brian.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:16 PM CDT
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Nice start...
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:19 PM CDT
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MLB Headline on the series
“Streaking NL Central foes both chasing Cubs”
No wonder the Cubs are trying so hard to stay out in front….
by Matt L on
Jul 21, 2008 6:21 PM CDT
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McClung buzzes Pujols' tower
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:21 PM CDT
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It really feels like a major victory every time Pujols doesn't get a hit
My heart and stomach say he’s the most dangerous hitter in the league. Now, if i was a mainstream columnist, at this point I would now write an article about how Pujols is the most dangerous hitter in the league, without bother to consult the statistics to find out whether or not my stomach is brilliant or I just ate some Indian food.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:24 PM CDT
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your stomach is correct, although it might be a fluke
by Sky Kalkman on
Jul 21, 2008 6:25 PM CDT
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Hey, I know you
What are you doing in our game thread?
PS I have acid reflux.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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That .470 OBP is pretty solid
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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Clarification: I am not saying Pujols is not the best hitter in the league
Just giving some insight into what I think the writing process is for columnists.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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I got it
I’m just realizing how sickly good Pujols is when I look at tonights lineup and I see the highest Brewer with a .360 OBP
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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Current team BA & OBP leader: Ray Durham
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT
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Whatever happend to Pujols' elbow
I know he’s hitting well as usual, but isn’t that still a problem hanging over his season? I’ve heard barely any discussion of it since the season began.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on
Jul 21, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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He’s wearing a compression sleeve it looks like. Who knows.
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 6:28 PM CDT
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Goddamnit
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT
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wtf
Cam looked like he thought he had that. Not even close though.
by sheeter on
Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT
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I am Anti-Cameron
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am Anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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almost
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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is that the Milwaukee fan point of view?
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Jul 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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Nah, he's been fine
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM CDT
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No
I was making a play off of Lake County’s signature
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I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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OPS higher than Corey Hart, all-star
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 6:33 PM CDT
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No its not.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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admittedly a tough play but am I wrong in thinking Cam could have got that one?
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on
Jul 21, 2008 6:27 PM CDT
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I may have to revisit my Cameron stance
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 6:28 PM CDT
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I'm not sure.
It looked like he misjudged it a bit, but I’m not sure he makes the play anyway.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on
Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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yeah, I'm not sure he could have gotten it,
but the way he jumped for it me think that he thought he had it
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Jul 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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I know it's only July...
and just the first inning, but does this game feel too big for McClung?
He’ll probably settle in.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT
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Oddly enough, he usually does
Yes, it feels strange to say that about Seth McClung.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:30 PM CDT
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Fanastic quote from Twins GM Bill Smith
“Twins general manager Bill Smith, on Livan Hernandez, who improved to 10-6 with a 5.29 earned-run average with Saturday’s victory over Texas: “I’ll take the (10) wins. Who do you want, a guy who’s 10-15 with a 2.80 ERA or a guy who’s 16-8 with a 7.00 ERA? I’ll take the 16-8.”
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Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM CDT
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I'll take the guy who's 16-8 for this past year, in which he was 16-8.
I’ll take the other guy for next year.
Also, cheese.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:34 PM CDT
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I just love the numbers he chose, 2.80 vs 7.00
He was like, fuck it, I’m going for it.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT
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the most shocking part of that
is that the Twins GM is named Bill Smith
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From FJM, about Johan Santana but on the same subject
Let’s imagine I am part of a 25-man team that makes frozen 4-cheese ravioli dinners. And every time I’m on a shift, I take my syringe and I expertly inject the pasta with goat cheese (my task) and I have like a 99.4% success rate of successful goat cheese injection, and when my raviolis go on to the next man on my team, ready for edam infusion, they are just perfectly formed and looking tasty and delicious. And by the time they reach the end of the assembly line, they are torn to shreds, leaking gouda, and somehow covered in bat feces—so bad are the other men on Team Ravioli.So my boss, Hunt Sperkleman, C.E.O. of Sperkleman Four Cheese Ravioli and Penne Arrabiata, Inc. (NASDAQ Ticker: SFCR: 92.50, +10.68, +13.1% as of Monday, 12:02 PM EST, thanks to rumors of a takeover bid from Sheinhardt Wigs), comes down to the assembly line, and he looks around and he sees all the morons on my team. He sees W.K. Horflitz, whose nose is running directly into the pasta cutter. He sees Janet Przyblr, who’s on the phone, gabbing with her new husband, as chunk after chunk of unmelted brie just goes rolling by on the assembly line. He sees them all, and he says: “Ken! You’re disappointing me!” and I say: “Why, Hunt?” and he says, “Only 8 out of 15 people who eat these raviolis like them!” and I say, “But I did my job!” and he says, “You can go ahead and end this metaphor now—I think people get the idea.”
http://www.firejoemorgan.com/2008/07/awards-are-important.html
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT
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Yeah, that's where I got it
h/t FJM and whatnot.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:39 PM CDT
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Anyone here live in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, or Denver and want to see Pineapple Express for free?
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:32 PM CDT
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Kinda funny
I just got done cutting up some pineapple
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by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 6:36 PM CDT
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when does it come out?
I am going to be one town over from Harrisburg on Saturday
by molitorfan on
Jul 21, 2008 6:43 PM CDT
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Dunno but the sneak preview is Wednesday
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no dice
thanks for the offer though
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Jul 21, 2008 6:49 PM CDT
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I'm pro-line drive?
Cam needs a little Glaus voodoo doll
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by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 6:37 PM CDT
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This game is shaping up well
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:41 PM CDT
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Pineiro has more delicate, thoughful features than I supposed
Kind of like Gael Garcia Bernal.
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Rock audio theory:
He got too close to Durham yesterday and is now commentating off the telecast from a bathroom in an undisclosed location.
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Seriously, is Bill broadcasting through a walkie-talkie?
I think he’s stuck in the shitter and Brian is just holding the thing up to Bill’s mic. Which brings up the question of why Bill brought a walkie-talkie into the can, but whatever.
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I’m in the Hershesier zone…
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Jul 21, 2008 6:44 PM CDT
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Today,
one of my coworkers mentioned that since Yost is so gung-ho about platooning, perhaps Melvin should platoon managers, substituting Yost with Simmons or perhaps Sveum once a week, depending on matchups.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:44 PM CDT
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I see a problem
who would Yost manage against? Maybe Baker…
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Jul 21, 2008 6:46 PM CDT
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Kendall discussion
Hovering around general gritology
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Jul 21, 2008 6:50 PM CDT
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Branyan seems to be explaining a lot to Durham
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Jul 21, 2008 6:52 PM CDT
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“why are you on the bench vs. righty?”
“dude, it’s a Yost thing”
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Jul 21, 2008 6:53 PM CDT
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We should start a pool on how long before there is a shot of Sheets yakkin away while Durham just nods his head.
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Jul 21, 2008 6:54 PM CDT
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Uh oh
Phillips making sense about Durham/Weeks
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I like the chess comparisons
but he should make it Nascar so Nedly can understand
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Ned would demand to use all pawns.
They are the grittiest pieces on the board.
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only white pawns.
grittiest of all.
Also, cheese.
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with just a little bit of facial hair painted on.
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Ned would use
those little Lego men on the chess board
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am i picking up the implication that Ned Yost isn't the best strategist?
even though he picked up on hitting the pitcher eighth?
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He has certain ideas, like the pitcher eighth
but he likes to overthink and overmanage. It’s been better this year than it was last year.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
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There is no way that was Ned's idea
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So if Seth can only pitch half a game, does Bush pitch the other half?
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Jul 21, 2008 7:00 PM CDT
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McClung
needs to grow some gritty facial hair. ‘Redbeard’ has a nice ring to it.
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Full sized beard
Like ZZ Top like…
Wonder if that could help you hide the ball..
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if nothing else,
I’ll bet it helps you hide bits of food.
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What was that thing someone posted about Braun swinging at non-strikes?
Wasn’t Glaus one of the best?
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Shocked
ESPN guys actually knowing what they’re talking about.
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good stories
McClung lettered in 7 sports in high school and has a younger brother who is a 6 foot 7, 350 pound offensive lineman
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Little bro?
I heard that on ESPN. How are track and field two different sports? Anyone else have this?
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they have both kinds of music
country and western
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heheh - scroll down
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Jul 21, 2008 7:12 PM CDT
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baseball, track, field, and what other four? indoor track? indoor field? indoor baseball?
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football, basketball, soccer and ?
I don’t remember
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Reminded me of the Blues Brothers…
Both kinds – Country and Western
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Erin
More importantly, is Erin Andrews there.. and if so.. how’s she looking?
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?
I don’t think we have seen her yet. Did you see her at the ESPY’s….Wow
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haven't seen her yet
so I am guessing no :(
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F1
I always seem to need that on Baseball Bingo, wish i was playing tonight
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Nice pitch
There you go McClung.. good pitch
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Nice couple innings for Clunger
After that walk to Pujols 6 straight with 4 K’s
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Melvin on ESPN now
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
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Melvin in the ESPN booth
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And Shapiro on the phone.
Kinda cool.
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Must have been hard to organize the deal
with Shapiro’s bad cell phone service.
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It’ll be even cooler if they can get it work. I like Melvin’s humor though.
“I asked for Sizemore and he said sure”
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
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Pretty interesting to hear how trades come together.
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there's some grit
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
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Jul 21, 2008 7:29 PM CDT
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Can we PH Durham now?
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 7:30 PM CDT
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NO!
Rickie’s the man! Talk about motivation.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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Sometimes being wrong is good
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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Take that Ray Durham
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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Wow..
And Ray Durham might sit some more
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Jul 21, 2008 7:31 PM CDT
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Now THAT was a homer!
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on
Jul 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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Stay in the booth Doug
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 7:32 PM CDT
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Amen to that
You’ll have to drag him out now
Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay
by verno329 on
Jul 21, 2008 7:33 PM CDT
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CC trade
Shapiro said they talked for about 3 weeks before the trade.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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So 3 weeks for the trade to go down
and 10 days of real negotiating
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by verno329 on
Jul 21, 2008 7:34 PM CDT
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Miles..
Wow nice play.. that has to some home increase his KUG or GRIT+
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Jul 21, 2008 7:36 PM CDT
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home = how
I didn’t drink enough coffee today
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Jul 21, 2008 7:36 PM CDT
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Favre
Pro Football Talk takes off the gloves and reports on an unconfirmed story that Favre is not coming back after the Pack offered to trade him to 3 teams and he refused all 3
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Jul 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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One more inning from McClung,
pinch-hit Durham next inning, and then bring in Bush? Just trying to read Yost’s mind.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:37 PM CDT
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Bush?
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on
Jul 21, 2008 7:39 PM CDT
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He could pitch 2 innings tonight, and then have his regular 4 days rest before his start against Houston.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:41 PM CDT
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This is the weird part of the platoon
if Bush comes in, isn’t he supposed to suck?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 7:42 PM CDT
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cool
he will finally meet expectations!
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Jul 21, 2008 7:43 PM CDT
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Kudos ESPN
Orel and Phillips are so much better than Morgan.
Then again, so are all of us.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:45 PM CDT
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Hersheiser is pretty good.
I like how he actually breaks down some of the ptiching stuff in a practical way.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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We're stuck with Bill and BA here in WI.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:53 PM CDT
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I think Schulman actually covers the Cards for FSN
So, he’s up to date on the Crew as well.
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by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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I really like him
Sexually.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
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Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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Oh God
Mota is warming up.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:49 PM CDT
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Can't use Bush
I mean he sucks on the road according to his splits.. :P
by SgtClueLs on
Jul 21, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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somebody
has a case of the Mondays
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Jul 21, 2008 7:50 PM CDT
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What the hell?
This is the time for him to work out his problems?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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Riske looks like he's praying Bush and Gagne shut the hell up...
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Jul 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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Bloop
and time for another Rickie 3 run shot
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Jul 21, 2008 7:52 PM CDT
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I just woke up
uh, maybe jacob was right about that talent osmosis thing.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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Go back to sleep
Mota is coming in
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on
Jul 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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order
Bottom of the order coming up. Maybe Mota can handle it
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Jul 21, 2008 7:55 PM CDT
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I’m not sure I can handle it.
I am pro-Cameron
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Jul 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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Please be good mota..
please.. use that awesome blue glove for good.. not evil.
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Jul 21, 2008 7:56 PM CDT
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Mota's mitt

This tall tale tells the story of a fantastic ballplayer.
Mota has a mitt that can catch balls even if his hand isn’t inside of it!
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 7:58 PM CDT
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Hersheiser is breaking it down.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on
Jul 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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This team adopts pitchers like troubled children
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 7:59 PM CDT
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surprised we didn't wind up with Ponson then
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 8:00 PM CDT
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Its that attitude that they’ll never give up.
What a friggin awful 3-2 pitch.
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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Basically:
“Hey dumbass, why do you wait till 3-0 to throw a good pitch?”
I am pro-Cameron
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Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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CC ” Ha, you know you haven’t really pitched that well since I came over?”
Ben ” Ha, ha, yeah- hey, did I show you my camoflage t-shirt?”
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Jul 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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So Mota pitching has to be a sign that he's the one getting the boot, right?
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 8:01 PM CDT
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That's good Yost logic.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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It might be, seriously
He’s always bitching about the bullpen being overused. Why not squeeze and inning out of the escape goat while you can?
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Jul 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT
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Ok.
But wouldn’t it make more sense to use him yesterday then? Instead of in the first game of the biggest series of the season thus far?
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Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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Well, it is still YOST doing the managing
I’m just spelunking around the caverns of his mind.
Someone hold my hand.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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;)
I’m still in favor of using him in blowup situations. I don’t like to DFA guys that won’t accept assignment
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 8:07 PM CDT
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I can't handle watching Mota
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on
Jul 21, 2008 8:02 PM CDT
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can you handle
a chat with your avatar tomorrow?
by molitorfan on
Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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Reheaheaheally?!
Thanks Betty!
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Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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It wasn't bad considering he had manchild Chris Duncan bearing down on him
But give him three seconds to make a throw and he puts it in the dirt.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT
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So that's it for Mota, right? Please tell me they're not going to give him a second inning.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:05 PM CDT
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I say stetter
Stetter goes down. They think they can fix Mota.
Yosts like a chick who dates an alcoholic asshat, thinking they can fix them.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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The sad thing is it probably means he’ll stay with the team and if he sucks 3 or 4 times in a row we’ll all hear about how good he is and that thing about pitching tall…
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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Mota's back
One more appearance like that and he’ll be ready for the 8th again. ...sigh…
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on
Jul 21, 2008 8:06 PM CDT
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did I tell you guys
that from my nosebleed seats and lack of TV coverage for this season, coupled with my lack of inning tracking, led me to nearly have a heart attack in san francisco when they brought in Torres in the 9th of the 2nd game. I thought it was the 8th and that was Mota out there on the mound.
I had a freaking meltdown in the stands.
I also think I saw the Fielder homerun ball floating after the game. Oh, well.
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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Woah
Does Rickie Weeks look unhealthy to anybody else?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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That's a shot of Prince Fielder not Rickie Weeks.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
by SRB on
Jul 21, 2008 8:10 PM CDT
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There was a shot or Rick in the dugout and he looked really bony in the face.
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I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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*shot of
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I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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if this is how he plays when sick
I am going to send him some blankets with SARS
by molitorfan on
Jul 21, 2008 8:12 PM CDT
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Remember he had a pinch hit HR when he had the flu
Or whatever that was a few weeks ago in Arizona.
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on
Jul 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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ESPN or FSN?
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 8:13 PM CDT
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FSN
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Cameron.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on
Jul 21, 2008 8:42 PM CDT
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He looked kind of drained after he had some illness not long ago
He does look a bit gaunt
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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You know you secretly love him.
That was a nice inning from Mota, much closer to the way he pitched for the majority of the season than to the way people pretend he did.
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
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Jul 21, 2008 8:09 PM CDT
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Falling way behind the first two hitters?
Sounds about right.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:11 PM CDT
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Two possible double play balls, that's good.
What do you expect?
"My thing is that you guys eat meat all day and you can't hit a ball. That's my thing." - P. Fielder
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Jul 21, 2008 8:12 PM CDT
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Well, obviously he didn't allow any runs
I’m just saying, that was a little sketchy.
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 8:14 PM CDT
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My pet peeve is he bounces 3-2 pitches in the dirt in the opposite batters box. Dude has a low melting point.
by ol Pete on
Jul 21, 2008 8:16 PM CDT
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He needs a colorful candy shell
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by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 8:17 PM CDT
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I can just see Ned using him in a critical playoff game because he “believes in him.”
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we should just call him
solid helium
MP: 1.1 degrees Kelvin
by PagsBrewCrew on
Jul 21, 2008 8:18 PM CDT
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Duncan is such an ogre
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Duncan's facial expression when he looked at his glove screamed...
... “gotta tell Mom to watch Sportscenter tonight. I’m awesome!”
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C'mon Corey
How about a run-scoring double to the corner?
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Jul 21, 2008 8:19 PM CDT
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If that had happened
Do you think the Cardinals would’ve regretted not letting Fielder’s pop-up drop in order to force Hardy at second?
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:21 PM CDT
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No
You need a force at third for the IFR to take effect.
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Jul 21, 2008 8:22 PM CDT
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LaRussa doing that constant lip pucker
freaks me out almost as much as Ned making monkey faces
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