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Gotta feel Great

taking the first 2 with CC and Sheets finishing the series.

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 22, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully

torres will get 2 days off due to complete game.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flying it

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

um...

wow? i am speechless.

YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So since I became a real baseball fan

This is the best I have felt about any Brewer team. We rock.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we just assume the sweep now?

The Brewers may be in first by the end of the week.

by Getting Yosted on Jul 22, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not get too wild

Sheets has not been quite as good lately. Wellemeyer has pitched well for them too.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And a 4 game sweep is hard to do...

Lets not get all Cub fanny and just assume sweeps..

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do like the Sabathia matchup though

The cards have a decent amount of quality left handed bats that either sit or pay the price.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be nice to pay them back for their sweep at Miller Park, but it’s a long road

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think

didn’t we win the sunday game of that series?

YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m thinking of one in the middle of the week. August I think

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

August 14th -16th, 2007

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs fans are willing to assume a sweep against the Marlins 3 days before the series starts. At least I had the good taste to wait for two games to be played.

by Getting Yosted on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh there could be a sweep alright...

Not what they think

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, exactly

But, great shot for at least 3-1, and that’s a net of two games up for the series, on the road.

No way to complain about that.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wellemeyer

Wellemeyer got a lot of press over his hot start and the fact that expectations were so low for him, but his ERA is now up to 4.22 and his ERA over the last month is nearly 6.00.

He is fine as a rotation filler I suppose, but he hasn’t been pitching well.

by badgermaniac on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Jeff...

nothing overly positive in the gameday thread descriptions the next two days, okay;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, yeah

I’ll focus on how it takes a lot of pitches to strike out so many guys.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll post to contact

In my comments

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was a little worried about after the game

I thought prince was going to kill Bill

by friendo on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wgn

can they stop talking about food!

these announcers are making me hungry

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...

And these pretzels are making me thirsty.

I have too much time to get anything done

by mschroeder on Jul 22, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

touche'

Not enough Seinfeld quotes in these posts….......

Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle

by reverse24 on Jul 23, 2008 12:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bob brenly

making the excuse that because the cubs had so many all stars and because that’s a tiring thing to do, with plane rides, batting practice ect…that’s why the players “look” sluggish

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Offft...

I hate Fontenot.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

lil’ Babe Ruth – how’s that for hyperbole

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey do you have any idea why the gameday default view is at an angle? It drives me nuts.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah me too

Still a few bugs to work out. They are making some amazing progress. Not only if they can get some better data….

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of data but not that kind

For what it’s worth, my dad has covered games for STATS, inc., for years and can only think of one lefty umpire (now retired) – Ken Kaiser.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I also read something somewhere about the gameday operator setting something to match the height of the hitter and that doesn’t seem to happen to the cartoon man.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB actually is putting that data in the .xml files

So they are getting it just not using it.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man is Mosaic behind

that just happen on my puter

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

by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

for some reason

i figured you had extra innings…

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No I have MLB.TV

I like to watch day games on my puter since my kids take over the big TV plus at night you can fire up Mosaic while watching the Brewers game on the Big Screen

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

by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

26-26 in road games now

Remember how much we sucked on the road last year? This is a solid baseball team.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice win

got your aces going next, right?

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 9:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Dave Bush isn’t pitching until next series :)

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

huhuhuh

He said “aces”

Plural is cool

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey man

sorry about how crazy things are going in Stros world.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thx

our fate for the next few years was sealed when Drayton went conventional and picked Ed Wade to be our GM. talk about the kiss of death.

it’s just that over the past decade i’ve developed an intense dislike of the redbirds and I’d like to see them fail miserably in the second half.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't give up hope on the Astros yet (long term)

I agree Wade isn’t good but there is some bright spots. Drayton will open the purse when it is need too.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there's a decent chance he overspends for Sheets or Sabathia in the offseason

no offense, but Sheets is more likely (it seems to me) b/c I think Sabathia is probably closer to being the elite pitcher.

if that does happen, we’ll be slightly improved over this year. might tread water for a couple years and see if Bobby Heck can rebuild the farm.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely none taken

CC pitched his career in the AL and never has been hurt. If he gets less than Sheets on the market his agent didn’t do his job.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, tonight it seems like they got a punch in the gut. Lohse was outstanding and their bullpen spit it up.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cards fans on their board

are pissed about Hall. showboating a bit on his HR the past couple nights? that could be fun tomorrow.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have to say...

.... I thought his stroll out the box and the flip of the bat, not to mention the primal scream in the on deck circle were a bit over the line. Tony LaDrunk certainly isn’t above ordering a plunk. Given the history, it would be interesting to see how Yost reacts.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

given the way pujols admires his own crap

I don’t see how anyone on that team can complain about the other team

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha ha

Poo Holes admires his crap.

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

That's funny

I never really thought about how the Cards & Stros are natural enemies because of their frequent battles, while the Cubs & Brewers are because of geography, which leaves…the Reds and Pirates to fight for…what exactly?

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pittsburgh football is pretty big

And Cincinnati is getting a lot better. Plus, they’ll always have the Dayne fumble game.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parkersburg, WV?

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah cards & stros

has mostly developed as a result of being around the top of the division since they realigned, plus several big playoff battles. not one of the big rivalries though b/c it’s relatively new.

i still maintain the biggest outcome from that pujols HR in the playoffs was not Lidge (he was already coming apart), but the fact that we had to use Oswalt in the following game and then start Clemens in game 1 of the WS outside in cold, windy chicago. not that i’m bitter or anything.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

Mark Grace is loony.

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes he says some nice things

But the signal to noise ratio is low.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How fun would it have been

to have a beer or nine with him during the whole Sosa roids debacle.

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by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He seems like he would be an awesome guy to hang out with

Like, that one buddy you have that when you’re really bored, you get him drunk and bring the camera.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shousey

with another semi-legit win :)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hehe

At least he got three guys out, including a righty on one pitch.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Lake

did you catch the McGinley chat today?

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 9:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

I got super busy. You got the link?

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Insider

but I have it copied into Word at work if you are really interested. I asked him if he drank out of the Stanley Cup (because he is friends with Chelios) and he said he did 3 or 4 years ago.

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does everybody assume

That Mark A won’t sign either Sheets or CC this off season? There’s money coming off the books by a lot. Sometimes I think you need to look at MLB like the NBA a little.

I’ve felt this way from the time the CC deal was made. I almost feel like this could be its own thread.

Am I really alone on this?

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 9:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got super secret inside information

that suggests CC will be testing the free-agent waters, and Milwaukee is not his preferred geographic destination.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not Ben?

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

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC said he likes Cleveland, right?

What’s the difference between there & Milwaukee?

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

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

West Coast.

He said he wants to be on the West Coast. So Dodgers?

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dodgers would make sense

And you never know, the Giants might cough up stupid money for the umpteenth year in a row.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Angels will finally be rid of the Replacement-level Outfielder Formerly Known As Garrett Anderson

I think CC definitely ends up in LA.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC

is also from the West Coast and has said he wouldn’t mind that area, Dodgers?

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheets though I think might be a possibilty

He wants to win. I mean he really wants to win and I think we are showing that we can win now.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What are the chances he gives us a discount for being hurt all the time.. and being family and stuff.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What happens if we screw up and actually win?

Then he can go where there’s more money since he’ll already have won. :)

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

does he really really want to win? Impressively?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 23, 2008 7:22 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well I do not see either Nor-Cal team signing him

I think the Crew has a chance but I keep going back to how the Zito contract is crushing the Giants do I want them to spend that much on one guy no matter how good.

Just between Sheets and Gagne they free up over 20 mil for next year so the first year is not a problem but after that I do not know

Figure he is going to get Santana like money

tough call

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

by WSB Chris on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Point being

I think they can/should sign at least one of the two

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I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they can, I agree

And I would be surprised if we don’t acquire some top-rotation guy, though maybe not via free agency.

But Sheets … he’s going to get a big deal somewhere, and I think it’s too much risk for too much money for a mid-market team. The Yankees can screw up a Pavano-like deal and survive…if we give Ben $90 / 5yrs or something and he’s done…that’s really bad news for the franchise.

And CC…c above.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could be a different picture at season's end

Too many variables right now. What if a position player like Hall or Weeks goes completely bonkers and becomes a huge trade value? What if they actually get to the WS?

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think that'll affect the likelihood of signing Ben

It just isn’t that smart for a mid-market team to give Ben the money he’ll be able to get elsewhere.

Also, we get draft picks if he leaves!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love extra draft picks

So much that I often overlook that they’re actually for a purpose other than just nerding out.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

I’d offer arbitration to Morineko’s grandmother if I thought it’d get us extra picks. (Sorry Morineko.)

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 23, 2008 7:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with this

Sheets is dangerous for a team like the brewers to sink a ton of money to. That said I think Doug just might do it. He has done that before with guys.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he tried with lee and cordero

"Maybe the universe was trying to tell us something with the Chicago Fire." -Former Cubs Fan Steve

by Michael M on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well....

with cordero, yes.

I’m still convinced that the ‘attempt’ with Lee was for show, knowing he’d turn down the offer.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to agree with you here but...

Brady Clark anyone? What was Doug thinking there? That wasn’t as huge of a problem as signing Lee would have been but still.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, Brady was 2 years, $7MM

the conventional wisdom when that was signed was that it was a ‘tradable’ contract. A few more base hits drop the first year and it would’ve been.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we did trade him

Just…for Elmer Dessens.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But there was no reason to ink the deal

He was only arby eligible. Just go to arby and if he turns to a pumkin next year you are covered. Obviously Lee was a different situation but you get my point.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially on the heels of turning Podzilla into Carlos Lee

You’d think he would have flipped Brady when he was at the zenith of his value, not the nadir.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

your vocabulary

is cosmic in proportions

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you see that he's selling a couple of his houses?

We’re not talking about $500k per spot…

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by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Josh, if you're still around

couple of questions for you about your observations of two players you didn’t cover in your stars stories:

Did you get to see Omar Aguilar pitch, and what do you think of him? He’s struggled at Huntsville but his velocity is supposedly fantastic.

and also.. do you think that Mike Bell is anything short of a potential backup? He's kinda a "sleeper". I'd be interested to know what he's like to watch, because I don't know a lot about him and only have the numbers.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can you retype the Bell question

I didn’t get to see Aguilar pitch. Wright and Cate started the two games. Cate throws in the low 90’s but has little in the way of off speed stuff.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cate got promoted to AAA today

I kinda like him. Better than Lindsay Gulin anyway. Could be a bullpen sleeper next year.

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by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was looking at Sam Narron's stats

and I know he has never been a prospect, but at his age, he’s basically another Steve Hammond. So maybe the guy with a bit of prospect luster (Hammond) was viewed as expendable for that reason.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's where scouting helps though

Narron literally throws like 85 mph. Hammond may be a “soft tosser” but his stuff is an order of magnitude better.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why the trade is confusing

why did they have to include Hammond, with that “prospect luster” when they could’ve probably got it done for Narron?

And, FWIW, Narron throws really slow. Like Shousian levels of slow

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

works for shouse :)

and narron can hit, too!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shouse also throws it from first base though, practically

If you cringe watching Shouse pitch, imagine Shouse without a gimmick.

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

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

if Pujols is cringing

can he make solid contact?

Chris Saenz says no.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cringing Pujols

Don’t read that one out loud.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For all we know, Shouse can hit, he just never got the chance.

(I wonder if he ever takes BP).

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The gun at Principal Park got one of his pitches at 51 mph on Saturday.

Mom: “Do the Sounds have guys who can throw anything faster?”

by morineko on Jul 23, 2008 1:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 23, 2008 7:25 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's a chuckle

Has she taken the time to pen a letter to Seth to advise him on his weight?

by ol Pete on Jul 23, 2008 7:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree with this

I think his curve has potential but he kept leaving it up in the zone. The Smokies didn’t do much with it though. I gotta go with Gulin but maybe that is my heart speaking. Or maybe my interest in seeing PITCHf/x to get a look at him.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just am curious about Bell

he’s put up some decent numbers, nothing special and not a high average. Do you think he’s any more than filler or a potential major league backup? And how’s his defense at second?

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He only was at second one game but he looked good at second

He started two double plays and got the ball to Escobar in good position both times and once was a play to his left. At the plate he was asked to sac bunt his first two times up and popped one up and then got the second one down. A little birdy behind me commented that he finally got the bunt down so the penut gallery didn’t seem too impressed.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey, another run

Arizona’s up 3-1.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In the Mets-Phillies game

The Mets go into the 9th with a three run lead. Then they proceed to give up 6 runs.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

haven't kept up

but I was surprised when I saw Gagne’s name being mentioned in the game thread.

is he available? kinda thought he was hurt. how is he pitching?

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa.

current temperature in Phoenix: 102.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know...

ovens are dry heat

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They don't AC the field either

You can clearly see that in the PITCHf/x data. It really is like a mini-Coors.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's interesting how the NL West parks mess with each other's park factors

if Petco weren’t so extreme, Coors and Chase would statistically be more hitter-friendly than they are.

And vice versa.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I wonder if a second order correction would be needed

My corrections go to 4th order so I am somewhat protected against this. AT&T is very pitcher friendly too.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, it's not *wrong*

because park effects are meant to adjust a specific year, or small number of years.

but if you look at coors in 2000 and coors in 2008 and think that just because the 2008 PF is lower, coors is less hitter friendly…you’re missing the petco effect.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah you are right

I was reading over the PF at baseball-reference again just now and I mis-spoke there.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brenly Angst

Hehe…Brenly suggesting that the Cubs put on a “must-steal” sign there.

Result?

No steal, 6-4-3. Inning over.

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by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

SportsCenter

anyone watching that crazy report on Favre repeatedly calling the Vikes with a Packers issued cell phone?

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he just has to figure out that...

he should work out a deal with one of the three teams that the Pack will trade him to for them to turn around and trade him to the team he wants for a contract kickback.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And this Commish would go ape-sh** if someone tried something like that.

I love that guy.

Can’t wait until the Vikings get a couple of picks taken away for NOT getting Favre. They should take away the second rounder just for those purple uniforms.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 22, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am kind of luke warm on him

His blasting of rookie contracts really sounded stupid. The owners signed the CBA and they are making money hand over fist. Yet he complains about ow much rookies are earning? They aren’t getting a cent in college and you are making them stay there three years. Well I should say some of them aren’t getting a cent in college.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shousy

on WSSP right now. The guy’s great…..

“I’ll face 1 batter, or I’ll throw 2 innings. I’ll throw the 6th inning, or later in games. I just want the ball”

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 10:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So I complained about some of Doug's signings earlier

But he has “won” better than 2 out of 3 trades I think. He also has picked up some nice free talent.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I met Dave Lawson not long after the Shouse trade

and he pointed out that Enrique Cruz was really hitting well.

...yeah…

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lol

That is so awesome.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On that same trip, actually

I saw him play for Frisco. He did look ok at the plate, I think he doubled or tripled.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had no idea he got an AB for the Reds last year

.199/.239/.315 in AAA this year.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That AB was against the Brewers

Alex Gonzalez was on bereavement stint #41, I think.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sad Sea Bass

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

I also would’ve happily traded TGJr., who I think would be as appealing to Bowden as Bonifacio.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would trade Gwynn for a rauchbier

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I don't think it would have taken Lucroy.

Bonifacio doesn’t look all that special.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone watching WGN?

Pure obnoxious assholery from Cubs “fans” there.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What’s happening?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coffee is for closers....

(and Shouse too….)

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Jul 22, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

More SportsCenter

LaRussa just got pissed at a reporter who asked something about the bullpen costing them the last 2 games. LaRussa snapped that the Cards only scored 3 runs each game so it wasn’t the pen’s fault.

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he's right though

seven innings of suppan, five innings of mcclung, three from torres, and one each from shouse, mota, gagne, and riske, and you scratch out six runs? that’s why they lost…

by warwick5s on Jul 22, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know the Cubs have scored almost 50 more runs than we have

But looking up and down their lineup even with Soriano back and I really think we match up pretty well with them. They are really coming back to earth as a team and their old legs might be more of an issue at the end of the year.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No problem, we'll just beat them 50-0 and it'll be even

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's Yusmero Petit!

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, no

the only time it was acceptable to say, “It’s Yusmeiro Petit” is when Petit was a Mets farmhand. Then, he was super-awesome!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and they're lucking out

missing both. Doug Davis vs. Lilly tomorrow.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

but Lou

is saving Big Z for game 4

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he’s got good numbers vs. Cubs.

Isn’t he somehing like 7 – 1 in his last starts vs. Cubs?

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

we (stros) pretty much shut the cubs down for 2 games over the wknd

and the last only blew up in the 9th w/ the garbage timers in there. cubs offense is def. struggling lately. missing soriano?

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think 17-17

Is he really all that though?

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if I saw it here or somewhere else

But apparently the Cubs are walking alot less.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know the stats

but Lee did practically nothing against us. he usually kills us.

ramirez and soto were two other guys that hit well against us earlier (soto hit a freaking in the park home run last time), who were pretty flat.

and of course fukodome plummeted back to earth after his ridiculous first month.

except for jim edmonds being briefly resurrected by MMP (he always killed us), nobody on their team looked really good at the plate.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what's the deal with Randy Wolf?

Is the guy you gave up worth nothing? Does the management really think they’re in it or something?

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the guy is one of our many middling AAAA pitchers

they put up decent numbers at Round Rock (AAA), but can’t pitch in the majors with any success.

so he wasn’t really part of our master plan (although I Paul DePodesta’s blog said he was in our top 10 Baseball America prospect list)

that being said, considering the GM’s involved, it’s certainly probable that Ed Wade got fleeced. Going to petco for 1/2 the games should help.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

pretty much everyone here is scratching their heads too

I think the explanation is that Drayton’s primary motive is butts in the seats and he is apparently of the opinion that anything that smacks of rebuilding will damage that. He’s also an incredible optimist (about everything, not just the team). combine that w/ the 2nd half runs the Astros have made the past several years, he thinks it’s important to pretend like we’re not as bad as we are.

at least the Wolf move doesn’t cost us a whole lot and there’s an outside chance we pick up a sandwich pick if he makes the Type B list.

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two words: Matt Morris

Two more: ha ha

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his contract isn't anywhere near as bad as Morris'

FA after the season and we’ll pay about $3M the rest of the year. Drayton’s got lots of Wal Mart money

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But...Dave Littlefield is crazy

Inept GM playing for 70 wins to maybe save his job? I don’t think Wade’s in totally the same boat.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was more interested in why the hell they gave up a live person

for a rental when they are fighting for fifth place in the best division in the NL. Especially when Wolf has a 6+ ERA away from Petco this year.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe they didn't have enough spare bats

If John Odom cost 10, Randy Wolf had to be at least 120.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ed needed to do something to seem like he was doing something

and he judged the warm body we sent to them to be not that big a loss. who can divine such dark ways?

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No wonder he needs help moving his desk

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

He’s got to put a little more in the church plate apparently.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His press conferences are entertaining.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Ramlow

Validates the promotion to Brevard County: 5 IP, 1 hit, 1 BB, only 2 Ks but nice outing for a guy who wasn’t really on the radar to start the year and is turning into a decent prospect.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 10:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This guy

was driving to Wrigley for the weekend series

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/odd_extremely_drunk

Either that or he was a Brewers fan who started drinking when Gagne got up in the pen.

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was going to post that

Can’t decide if it’s funny or not.

okay, it’s funny

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

runners on first and second, two outs for D-Lee

I think Derrek is going to find a way to ground into a double play.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sweet Orlando Hudson

grabs a hot Lee grounder

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

at the rate we're going

the excitement level in Milwaukee for the Cubs series is going to be unprecedented. (yeah, yeah, 1982, yeah)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nah

we’ll have clinched by then :)

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

By then the Cubs won't matter.

"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 22, 2008 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't alive in 1982

As far as I’m concerned, I’d be fine if it was never brought up again.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to a game.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had the team poster on my wall

Wish I wouldnt’ have destroyed it, but seeing I was 5.. I guess it’s ok.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My uncle gave me a handful of the first Mad magazines, like issues 5, 8, 11 and 15 or something like that and they got shot out in the trash. I’ve got a friend who had a first copy of Playboy who his mother tossed.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wild Pitch Run!

"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 22, 2008 10:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Soto – All Star

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home Run!

"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 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wild pitch

robbed the O Dog of an RBI

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trying to remember

What’s the farthest out of first the Brewers have been this year? IIRC, there was a point where they were nearly in the cellar.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 10:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They were in last at one point

"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 22, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put in 2002 NL Central Race

If you want fond memories of empty MP and being able to sneak down to the good seats.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

41 games back?

seriously? I guess I’m glad I was too busy then for baseball.

what’s the worst finish ever by any team?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if this is the record

But the 1899 Cleveland Spiders finished 84.0 games back with a 20-134 record.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a rough rough season to watch. But at least it was really easy to get tickets….

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Miller Park opened in 2001.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah and since the novelty wore off, no one went to the games. I seriously remember 8 – 13k games.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when did

bud sell to wendy
and wendy sell to mark a

i’m assuming there were no additional transitions?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 22, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Wendy is Bud’s daughter so it was pretty much just a transfer in 1998. Mark A bought the team in 2005.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I remember a front-page article after they won three in a row in May or something

IT’S FINALLY BREWING

Oh man…

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double!

Wow.. things are going horrible for the Cubs…

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

memories

of the 2007 playoffs

by molitorfan on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soon to be memories of 2003 NLCS

It’s gonna happen.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of flying out to see your team while presumably on vacation

There were a ton of Tigers fans at the game in Baltimore Saturday night.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really

That seems like a pretty big trip. Surely a lot short road trips to be made.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 22, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking

Maybe it was like my aunt and I, people visiting DC who took a daytrip to Baltimore. There were a number of fans who rode the train back to DC with us after the game.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta be a lot of locals

AZ is full of midwesterners of course.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Lou, you're gonna need this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cough_medicine
Cough medicine – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 10:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are you talking about

According to a WGN series tonight, 60% of “fans” believe the Cubs have the best rotation in the NL….oh wait, that was on WGN….

But Sean Marshall looked really good tonight, only giving up 2 runs in .2 innings pitched, much better than our bullpen!

This simutax makes me feel like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!

by captainmurphey on Jul 22, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry

I meant a WGN Survey

This simutax makes me feel like a koala bear crapped a rainbow in my brain!

by captainmurphey on Jul 22, 2008 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now it’s a save opportunity.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Daryle Ward always had such a sweet swing

he’s just not consistent enough. lotta power though

by lnewcomer on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reynolds

That was a nice play.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That crowd in Arizona is crazy. First cheering because they think it’s going out, then cheering for the catch.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Different factions

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

6-2

"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 22, 2008 11:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauer (sic)

"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 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, nice job young man

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff-power?

Seems easy enough.

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You Rang?

"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 22, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Even the ones that weren’t.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great game photos today

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder looks like he's wearing a cape

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Superman wears Prince Fielder pajamas

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

DLee

Wow.. now even Lee messes up defensively. Wheels are coming off.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 22, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

haha

That pic should belong to www.despair.com under “Confidence”

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In St. Louis

I bet that’s a hit since a Cardinal would’ve been batting.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nearly a WP on the IBB.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

8-2!

"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 22, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhhhhhhhh

Ain’t that a shame…

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FSN Arizona gettin their Schadenfreude on

showing all those long faced Cubs fans and the ones bolting for the exits. Now they’re mocking Piniella

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kevin Hart

Has given up at least one run in his last six MLB appearances going back to April (two month-long stints in the minors). He’s given up multiple runs in four of those outings.

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Something gave..

That’s not good. I hope Hudsons ok, but that sounded pretty bad.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

9-2

"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 22, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9-2!

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Jul 22, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember how we were talking about the Mets' black hole of awful in LF?

Will Carroll on Adam Dunn:

I’m still stunned no one’s talking about Adam Dunn. I asked one FOT about how he’d fit on the Mets or Dbacks and his response was "I guess he’d help.”

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

by battlekow on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cloggage and moon shots. Isn’t Pat the bat a free agent next year. That guy gets hated on too much as well.

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless the Cubs have a huge comeback

Following this game they’ll be 20-21 since the end of a nine-game winning streak on June 3 (yay cherry-picking).

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by TheJay on Jul 22, 2008 11:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

reading vivaelbirdos

Besides the tantrums about Hall, there are people who don’t like the team untucking their shirts after the game. Another guy talks about how the Brewers haven’t been a “classy” organization the past couple years.

This from the team that is guided by Tony LaRussa

by ol Pete on Jul 22, 2008 11:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Could be worse...
Kevin Hart…your new AAAA pitcher.

At least he hit Hudson.

Stay classy chicago.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 22, 2008 11:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardy Hart Hart

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

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