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Game Thread #104: Astros (47-55) at Brewers (59-44)

Houston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 26, 2008 6:05 PM CDT


Opportunity knocks again--the Marlins beat the Cubs in 12 innings this afternoon, after Carlos Marmol gave up a run in his sixth inning of work when Hermida and Cantu came up with back to back doubles off of Chad Gaudin.

The matchup tonight is Brandon Backe and Dave Bush.  Bush hasn't pitched since the Truman administration, while Backe hasn't pitched well since...okay, he threw 7 shutout innings 13 days ago, but that was against the Nationals.  Amazingly, this is the fourth time this season we're facing Backe--we're 2-1 against him so far in '08.

Game time is 6:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Allow me to suggest

“Backe hasn’t pitched well since the Dewey administration.”

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy howdy,

It’s feeling rather presidential around here…er, I guess that one’s Gore-Presidential, but close enough.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Every time I see the L flag I feel like untucking my shirt.

by juggernaut400 on Jul 26, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact

Yesterday was the first time all season the Cubs lost at home while giving up three or fewer runs. They obviously couldn’t wait to double that number.

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by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That sweep is getting harder to assume

Even math is sliding towards the door muttering about needing to find cooler people to hang out with.

by Getting Yosted on Jul 26, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Classy organization/fans
the Chicago ninth, Mark DeRosa slid head-first to beat a throw from shortstop Hanley Ramirez, and was called out at first by umpire Rob Drake. First-base coach Matt Sinatro slammed his helmet to the ground and argued the call, and was immediately ejected.

Cubs manager Lou Piniella then came out and also was tossed by Drake. It was Piniella’s second ejection this season; he also was tossed June 29, and also by Drake. Fans in the bleachers threw garbage onto the field, briefly delaying the game. Hitting coach Gerald Perry took over the first-base coaching duties, and bench coach Alan Trammell subbed for Piniella.


(bold by me)


I mean that screams class right? Untucking shirts and admiring home runs is just the lowest of the barrel.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 26, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And the frosting on the cake is that after showing a variety of replays, the ump had the call right.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was a penny on the bag?

"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 26, 2008 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

To derail the train?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol 35 more pitches today

I thought “arm falling off” was a figure of speech, but that theory could be tested if that keeps up, especially with the after-game desk lifting sessions.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He looked pretty good too. Not awesome, but he was getting his fastball over.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The thing is the Cubs are still like 90% to make the playoffs according to BP

There just is no need to keep working Marmol to death. Even if they don’t win the division the WC looks very winnable.

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by dixieflatline on Jul 26, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But without Marmol

Who is closing games?

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jul 26, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Samardzija, obviously

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Valverde vs LH/RH

These numbers will help explain why Yost kept Durham and Branyan on the bench in the ninth inning of last night’s game.

Valverde vs LH .190
Valverde vs RH .306

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler then?

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was on deck to hit for Villanueva

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Valverde's career his splits are exactly equal

if that’s why Ned didn’t make the move, he wasn’t looking at a large enough sample.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reasoning like that must be why Dusty Baker continues to use Ken Griffey in the number three hole in the batting order instead of dropping him to sixth or seventh.

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fine, 05-07 splits

vs. LHB: .227/.309/.374
vs. RHB: .211/.279/.308

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jason Kendall as RHB, 05-07: .271/.340/.325
Ray Durham as RHB, 05-07: .276/.352/.504

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham would have hit lefty against Valverde

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But you just "proved" that righties hit better

As long as we’re playing hypotheticals, why not?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you are saying Yost should have used Durham and have him hit RH? Now that would have really casued some debate. I think I would have enjoyed that scenario.

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FWIW (not much), Durham has 12 career PAs vs RHP as a RHB

.222/.417/.333

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His two hits

are two more than either Branyan (0-5) or Kendall (0-4).

"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 26, 2008 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why not bring in rivera for kendall

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one wanted to risk getting cut by the flying glass

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

speaking of last nights game

I wondered about Riske rather than Villy. In the post-game I’m pretty sure it was McCalvy who asked something along the lines of “you brought in Riske to get a grounder?” Ned’s answer was something like “yeah, a grounder, a pop-up, or a strike out. Riske is a veteran guy – blah – blah.”

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

An interesting sidebar to Parra’s outing. There were no putouts by a Brewer outfielder until Riske entered the game.

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering

How deep were those sac flies?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Deep enough to score the runners from third base.

by statsllc on Jul 26, 2008 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, thanks?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh.

Danny: Which one is the amazing Yen?
Rusty: He’s the little Chinese guy.

"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 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think this is the less defensible move...

I definately would’ve brought Villy in then rather than Riske. Or gasp even Gagne to try to get the strikeouts. But we carping because it didn’t work out.

I think in the other situation, who can you really trust off the bench? It seems like Branyan and Kapler are falling back to earth, and Hammy looked awful at the plate in his start last night. I think Yost just plain trusted Kendall more at that point. I still think that he should’ve rolled the dice with Branyan for the home run ball, but I don’t think it’s worth roasting the guy over.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Excuse me

Hammy’s start was two nights ago…in a game that I should remember just a bit better.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have a player named Hammy?

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me try to explain

durHAM

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least that's what I think it means

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, I know

I’ve just never heard that nickname for him before. Do they really call him that?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ned probably does

“Durhamy” doesn’t flow off of the tongue

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why you say Durhmy

Emphasis on the “Dur”

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by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers spot was due up to hit.

Maybe they hoped for the best with Riske. Leaving Villy to pitch the 8th and 9th. I doubt torres was up for another outing if the Brewers were to have taken the lead.

by Flag Up on Jul 26, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking that, too

But they could’ve double-switched Kapler in for Hart.

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"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Later tonight

Webb vs. Lincecum in San Francisco. This has 1-0 written all over it. (Unless Jeff predicts it, of course.)

Also, Jorge De La Russa, who some of us (ahem, me) were sad to see traded away, takes his 6.71 ERA into Cincinnati against the Reds.

"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 26, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely a pitching change fetish

That’s the real reason he struggles to go five innings.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Top of the order tonight

Durham leading off and playing second, Counsell at short. Say what you will about Durham, it’s odd to see a number like .377 in the OBP column for a Brewers leadoff hitter.

Did you know that Brandon Backe has the fifth-highest OPS this season among the eighteen hitters in the starting lineups?

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"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes to one and no to two.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alex Periard off to a nice start in his Huntsville debut.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hammy!

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Durham

Now has more extra base hits as a Brewer this year against righties than Joe Dillon. Not that Dillon couldn’t do that, he just hasn’t.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 6:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More than Brad Nelson, too

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Infield in?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooh, just missed it

Loud sac fly.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Has Corey ever sucessfully bunted for a base hit?

I’ve seen him attempt it a couple times, but I’ve never seen it work

by Hyatt on Jul 26, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he has 11 bunt hits in his career

it’s possible some of those are sac bunts that he beat out, or swinging bunts that were classified as bunts by the retrosheet scorer.

link

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

FanGraphs has him with 12

5 this year, 7 last.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's actually batting .550 on bunts for his career

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nine of those were with the bases empty

link and search for bunt.

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"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last year, the portmanteau was Counsellino

Durham and Counsell

How about Durasell?

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Coppertop Keystone Combo!

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as long as he’s pro bush that’s fine

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeff Cirillo at Noah's Arc?????

Maybe the funniest thing ever!

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on Jul 26, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He choked on a ride elsewhere yesterday

Pretty much a 100 foot free fall kind of thing…hence the “walk of shame” talk today.

I guess when Mark commented about being “relevant in the community” he was thinking big. Maybe they’ll name the new Lake Delton dam after him.

“Attanasio Falls”

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take him out! Take him out!

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"...hairy chest..."

“Man, I can’t even talk to you.”

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i need to smell me a hot dog

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you see Rock thinking...

“I wonder if I can really drink that High Life on the air”. Then he saw visions of Harrey Carrey and thought better of it.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

On that note...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdwOoinuJi0
YouTube – Ozzie sings take me out to the ball game

I was actually at this game.

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I went to Wrigley once,

they had Ryne Sandberg sing…and not for his singing voice…yikes

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anderson is the Will Inman of broadcasters

Short, polished, low-upside.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAMMY!

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am pro-Durham

Stand by…

I am pro-Cameron

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hamalicious

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think we know now...

who should’ve batted for Kendall

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 6:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brad Nelson?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, he got hit by the ball

Gritgasm.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With a gritbruise

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pence...

trying to deer tag Durham…that would have been awesome if this was kickball.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 6:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice little formula here

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jul 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As if Braun needed to lower his OBP any further.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pirates/Yankees deal restructured

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can they do that?

Pirates are such bitches.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think I want to hear about your free time.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manufacturing runs isn't always flashy, but it's nice to know we can do it once in a while

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 6:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ray loving life

North Beach for Pennant Race

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lucroy with his 5th homer for Brevard County. I really hope I’m wrong and that he’s not on the PTBNL list.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The only good thing is that they only get one player.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it’s Cleveland. Kinda hard to hate them these days, methinks.

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"25 guys, one team"

Joe Dillon is a sad psycho.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't worry

Dillon is one of the 25. Mota isn’t, though.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Astros TV feed

apparently plays a snippet of Latin music every time Tejada gets a hit. A bit annoying already.

by oconnobe on Jul 26, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On the booth side

I don’t mind them at all.

Had a hunch Lee would nail one today.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

bummer

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 7:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Both of them

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For years, Rock's been doing it

Probably did it when he was a player…

...hence more years of Jim Sundberg starting.

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alrighty...

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Loving this moron platoon

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How come McClung can warm up for Bush but not vice-versa?

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You have no concept.

by Getting Yosted on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don’t make me go find the picture of the Vulcan mind probe, because that’s the only way to know.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hammy!

Not cool.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

why did Borne run there?

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...you go and totally redeem yourself!

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Samsonite!

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Periard's final line

5.7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K, 1 HR

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bollocks

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That reminds me...

I need to go the post office to send something to London tomorrow…
Bollocks, tomorrow’s Sunday

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Take it to Ella's

By the time you walk home, it will be Monday.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just thinking when the

fook is Hart going to run.

by Flag Up on Jul 26, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, that was weird

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"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Battlekow, noticed you at Baseball Think Factory

What do you think of the site? Seems some potential there.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a good place to find baseball news, and Mike Emeigh's minor league stuff and Dan Szym's ZiPS and Transaction Oracale are worth the price (free)

TempleUSox always has helpful things to offer on MiLB stuff too. Lots of times though, threads turn into ridiculous debates about crap I can’t imagine anyone is still interested in talking about, there’s a lot of circle-jerking, and the Brewers fans there kind of suck.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Don’t you hate it when the “other side of the family” shows up?

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awful pitch there

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa...

Does anyone else where gloves like Kaz Matsui’s oven mits?

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This made me laugh

From MLBTR:

The Indians’ primary goal now is to deal Paul Byrd.
I know they meant primary goal on the trade front, but it kind of works as a statement about their season as well.

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

More defensive deliciousness

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And it costs a run

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

I am Durham neutral?

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but

That one is on Durham and/or Prince.

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I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm shocked that you would say that

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by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So am I

Okay, I’m back off of the ledge.

It was just the whole predictability of that situation…

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops

I meant that in regards to the “it’s over” comment.

Man, this is some good wine.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't do this often (ever?) but

this game is over.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Since Carlos Lee

is “el caballo”, the horse, should we just shoot him and put us out of our misery?

by Rendezvous on Jul 26, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

5th inning guy?

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by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Random factoid for the night

In 126 plate appearances in June, Alcides Escobar didn’t hit a single popup.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does he have plus speed?

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

10 bunt hits, too.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking Weeks out

Hardy (if he’s cool with it) to 2B by AS Break 09. (Melvin’s predilection for off-season trades noted).

Is that the consensus here?

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure Hardy is a fit at 2nd

He has a strong arm and less than stellar range. That’s the kind of guy who fits at third, not second- I’m not sure he’d do well there.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the range thing is a complete myth, but a quality SS is worth too much. I’m not so sure they won’t wait a year though.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is the “bulk of evidence” the dopey ill-conceived zone ratings?

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pass

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Easy!

Intelligent design!

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I respect that – I don’t have the answer myself.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

I think Hardy’s gone.

His trade value probably should be higher. I think we should trade both and sign Mark Ellis. If we can get good starters (Cain/Greinke/etc) for Hardy and Weeks, we can spend big on Ellis.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Logical move. But logic “don’t bring the hotties out” to the games.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

my ex-gf teaches logic. don’t tell me about hotties and logic!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife

Is a statistician, SAS guru, and doesn’t know much about baseball.

Let’s chat…

Ha!

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

well played.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She must...

teach logic

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how does kirbir feel about all these pictures

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

by Kyguy922 on Jul 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

undoubtably

figures we’re a bunch of horney guys?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 26, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamel Gamel Hey!

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess I've always thought Gamel goes to 1b when we trade Prince

But you can’t really trade Hardy, Weeks, AND Prince, can you?

(My vote would be Escobar at short, Weeks at 2b for a little while longer, Hardy at third, and Gamel at first btw)

by warwick5s on Jul 26, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not really suggesting Gamel as the replacement 3B

I just wanted to make a Ramones joke.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

SBN needs a color option for the typestyles

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's 10/11 on bunts

That’s sweet.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how many J.J. hit :)

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Jeffffffff!

Keith Law says he has no pitch recognition!

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

his walk rate isn't very high, that's for sure

In those same 126 june PAs, 4 walks.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, no question

he “deserves” a .345 BABIP, which is understating it, since my “luck” neutralization doesn’t take speed into account. So really, his consistent contact + speed should earn him a very high BABIP.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seconded

thirded by grit

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally someone other than Durham gets a hit

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by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the Mota bomb doesn't detonate

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Jul 26, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Muscle

Think Nashville, calm winds, nice drinks, and right side.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Or a useless AB

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham's first action shot

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can only work with what the AP gives me

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kinda close

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where do you find the in-game photos?

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 26, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/teams/mil/photos

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I knew it was that easy. Frain fart.

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

I am anti-Cameron.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh that was bad...

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, fantastic play by Counsell

No way JJ gets to that, says the bulk of the dopey, ill-conceived evidence, along with my eyes.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

but he is getting laid tonight

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all craig has to do

is go back to whitefishbay high school

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I often think the same thing about myself

I think it’s much less true, though. Plus, my girlfriend would probably be displeased.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my

I just got an image of Matthew McCaunahey (too lazy to figure out how to spell that) in Dazed and Confused. That’s never a bad thing

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Observation as evidence – radical.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My heart is not a cold cauldron of proof

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn hippies

and their pro-commy ideas

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes!

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Defense taketh away, defense giveth

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Double Play

NICE

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nebraskgrit in CF

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, Prince was pissed

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That highlight should live on for quite a while.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he should change his approach

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are we mad at Yost today?

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

see below...hehe

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After today's comments I did

“we just didn’t get the key hit Ueck”

Maybe it was because you didn’t make the key PH there Ned.

I’m still pissed about Kendall up instead of Branyan. I mean really.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the Riske thing was poor strategy, but he’s not going anywhere and thanks probably to Yoda, he has been much better than earlier years, so I just accept it and forget about it.

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Branyan came up

Why would the Astros give him anything to hit? Let him flail away at pitches out of the zone (as is his wont) because even if he’s walked, Gabe Kapler’s not much of a home run threat and it’d take a well hit ball to score Branyan from first.

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"We're only playing .575 ball. That isn't championship stuff." - Hal Trosky, 1940

by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn! so close

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cam, you tease

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

this series plus the last has got to be a nutty number

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Brewers!

I just read through the game log, got caught up on the score, and now I have to go off (to tennis). Hope we actually start batting well with runners on and reign victorious.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 26, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sat night, tennis?

Where the hell are you? :)

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

california

I played like crap (but won 2 sets to 1 in doubles), but looks like the Brewers played well at the end

It’s all me baby.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 26, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’m surprised we haven’t heard how Mota has to “pitch tall.”

by ol Pete on Jul 26, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to nitpick

But that was right on the cusp of standard DP depth range.

Definitely not on Mota.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Very un-Lee like there

Base hit virtually seals this one.

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Try eating more fiber

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BRAUNNNNN!!!!

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, BA can't even talk

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BRAUN-TA-F'n-SAURUS

ROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Couldn't have been named Ryan Velocirap or something?

Giant, stupid herbivores aren’t very scary.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You obviously

haven’t found yourself on the wrong end of Brauntasaurus trop my friend. Just like that ball, you’d be CRUSHED!

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

*trot

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Idea!
Feed mayonnaise to the tuna Medicore-RHP-cum-slugging-1B Brock Kjeldgaard is from Alberta. I saw we nickname him the Albertosaurus.

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

when i first read that

i saw kierkegaard

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has to choose his own nickname

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm waiting

in fear…and trembling.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am always

Pro-Dinosaur

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game got interesting fast

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by TheJay on Jul 26, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I ah er

um…ah…ahem…

am late-inningpro-Braun

I am pro-Cameron
I am pro-Durham

by Lake County on Jul 26, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

king of 2 run clutch home runs

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

You’re complaining? Really…

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Fielder Flop!

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thought that was only for base running, but it works for defense as well

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a feature, not a bug

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out Michigan

Tsunami headed your way!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jul 26, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh,

that play by Prince was Floptastic

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BA points out pitchers spot coming up

“We’ll see Hardy or Weeks…depending on the situation, I’d imagine.”

You mean, Ned will decide whether he wants a hit or a popup?

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 26, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I demand a GG for Braun.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I just express how glad I am we locked him up for a long time.

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Go for it

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Serioiusly

extend that deal another 20 years…

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jul 26, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta have it

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

by battlekow on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

great start

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

way to start it Hart!

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jul 26, 2008 8:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

alright!

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Woohoo!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jul 26, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs