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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's still on FSN
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:03 PM CDT
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Yeah
Not tonight though.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
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
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on
Jul 21, 2008 6:10 PM CDT
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Does Rock sound nasally and remote to anyone else?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:11 PM CDT 0 recs
Moreso than usual?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by jihad on
Jul 21, 2008 6:12 PM CDT
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Second-rounder Seth Lintz flashed good stuff today
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:13 PM CDT 0 recs
"Big Red against the Redbirds"
Not bad, Brian.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:16 PM CDT 0 recs
Nice start...
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:19 PM CDT 0 recs
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 1 recs
McClung buzzes Pujols' tower
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by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:21 PM CDT 0 recs
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.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:24 PM CDT 0 recs
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.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
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.
by jihad on
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 jihad 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
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT 0 recs
wtf
Cam looked like he thought he had that. Not even close though.
by sheeter on Jul 21, 2008 6:26 PM CDT 0 recs
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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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
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
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 jihad 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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whoops
it was. And it’s close, anyway. :)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by jihad on
Jul 21, 2008 6:35 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 0 recs
I may have to revisit my Cameron stance
I am pro-Cameron
by Lake County on Jul 21, 2008 6:28 PM CDT 0 recs
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
by sheeter on
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.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 21, 2008 6:29 PM CDT 0 recs
Oddly enough, he usually does
Yes, it feels strange to say that about Seth McClung.
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by battlekow on
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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by battlekow on Jul 21, 2008 6:31 PM CDT 0 recs
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.
by Jeff Sackmann on
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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by battlekow on
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
by sheeter on
Jul 21, 2008 6:35 PM CDT
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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 delic


