Game Thread #107: Cubs (62-44) at Brewers (60-46)
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 29, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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Chicago Cubs at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
Going for the Cubs: Zambrano.
Going for the Brewers: Sheets.
Looks about even to me. Lucky for us, grit is on our side.
Start time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
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A want to see a lot of this. Probably one of Brian Anderson’s finest calls.
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 5:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that one looked like it was out of the park
But I found a website that says that this one was longer….can’t get the video to work though
https://secure.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200806142928170&c_id=mil
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That reminds me
Last night’s bomb uploaded to facebook.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to HitTracker
The one you’re talking about (video works) was 439 feet, but this one three days later was 447.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The two longest Brewers homers of the year so far
Branyan’s 458-foot Dew Deck bomb on 5/31, and Weeks’ 456-foot shot into the completely empty Dolphin Stadium outfield seats on 5/7.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'd be nice
to completely whomp ‘em tonight. Hopefully Sheets is in his zone
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 5:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Eamus Braciatores!
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey
Tomo Ohka’s leading off for the Cubs?
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of empty seats behind home…traffic must be bad.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheets' stuff is so nasty tonight it's fooling the umpire apparently
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets is on the warpath
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is gritty
Nailing the baserunner with the ball on a pick off attempt
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And on the steal attempt
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That throw from Kendall wasn't as gritty, unfortunately
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers must be mad at Theriot
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Phew
Got one our Multiple Errors™ out of the way
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clean inning
for Sheets. Let’s get some runs!
by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hot tip from Bruce Bochy
“Ray Durham can hit very good pitching.”
Thanks, BB!
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
someone
super glue Rickie to the bench
by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun deserves a GG, for real
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Corey get a hit
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WSCR mid-day guy
Branyan can only hit low and away
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
3 for 49 with RISP stretch now?
Is that extraordinarily unlucky or what?
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
that is crazy. It will even out. Hopefully this series!
by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice throw, Prince
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince
Testing Sheets’ reflexes with that throw.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch, that was a crappy throw from Kendall
I think a good throw gets him.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
truly lacking grit
The Chubber Lang Report is back!!!
by Hyatt on Jul 29, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy not only saves a run, but gets an out
That was well done, JJ.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardy was not letting Durham near that
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's like Clint Howard's kid in "Parenthood"
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, right?
I thought it was smart baseball.
“You made me play second base! /gunfire”
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Martin's kid couldn't get on base either.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why they call the game "Bad Dudes".
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I am just imagining...
Yost dancing around like Steve Martin when Rickie Weeks eventually makes a game closing play.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that's the cheese
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by Hyatt on Jul 29, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The high, stinky LIMBURGER!
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only this pitcher had an ERA near 300.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
96 and high
You’ve got no chance, D.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Haudricourt was right about one thing
“Generally, I don’t change the lineup because a guy missed a play or made a mistake in the field,” Yost said. “That had zero to do with it.”
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They were yukking it up in the pre-game bit I heard.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean?
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Talking about something and laughing out loud (literally) about it.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually stories are more interesting when they include details
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sorry, I don’t remember the subject, partly because its so hard to pick it up with the awful audio. I just thought it was ironic that they were laughing it up together when they are often adversarial, or at least appear so from the outside.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap
That had to hurt
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did it have to be Chris Young?
Why couldn’t it have been Zambrano?
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitched the runner to third
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA
Cubs take the early lead. Two outs in the 4th is early?
by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's displaying the power of positive thinking
The power is such that we’re still losing.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate
the cubs so much. I hate that they are winning. I hate their fans. I hate the fact that we are becoming the mini-red sox to their mini-yankees.
by Rawiswar on Jul 29, 2008 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Serenity now?
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gorram Cubs
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I used to kinda like Derek Lee
now I hate the Cubs and everything associated with them, their organization, etc. It’s unhealthy to hate something this much.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
abyssus abyssum invocat
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Derrek Lee
Most of the Cubs players are pretty cool, except for Zambrano and Soriano who seem like assholes regardless of what team they’re on.
The fans though…not so much.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like Fontenot. Rapidly downhill from there.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Middle of the order
Good time to get that run back.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice sinker
A few more like that and we could make up the run
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't BOTH be unflaggingly optimistic
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Says who? :-P
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know those people that are usually negative, but one day come into work really really positive
...and you know they got some…
Jeff, look out, Kirbir’s with TheJay now.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not even entirely sure how to respond to that...
other than ;-)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how 'bout...
“Don’t worry, I’ll make it up to Jeff in a big way.”
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 29, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That works too :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Branyan
needs another homer
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they should try not grounding out
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Need Weeks in there
for a few pop-ups to mix things up
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done and done
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zambrano: What a douche
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
El Toro with a little water to cool off.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Temper, temper
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody call the Forest Service!
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
crazy prediction
Besides the narrower handles, species and kiln drying schedule will be significant factors.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's hope
that “bunting” rattles him on the mound
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the bruised thigh
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by SRB on Jul 29, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of these days Z is going to smash his leg smashing those bats
by warwick5s on Jul 29, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That'll be a fun game to watch
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then hurt his arm emailing his friends about it
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's the Soriano we all know and love
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey no-hitting the Sawx through 8.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The real reason Kotchman was traded
He was holding the pitchers back.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Impressive
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drew HBP in 2nd
Pedroia walk in 6th
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not expect that
Small sample size, I know, but Lackey is usually awful at Fenway.
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no longer
K. Youkilis homered to deep left, D. Pedroia scored
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cameron
Can’t hold onto his bat and he still walks.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
TV crew prattling about swiss army knives on the roster
Do they have to drive themselves on road trips?
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday sux
who is at first? cam or sheets?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One out in the 9th at Fenway
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
comment
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It was funny
I was at a game in Baltimore a couple Saturdays ago and Tigers fans had a pretty good chant going.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pedroia singles
It’s over.
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No more nono
Pedroia singled to left.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I thought that was gone for sure
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
efpkhbpeni
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well shucks
At least it stayed in the park
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Jesus Christ Ryan
What the hell are you doing?
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by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOO
Brauny, you let me down again
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you shouldn't have sent those pictures
now he’s distracted
could someone coherantly tell me what the hell happened?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In a nutshell
Sinking liner to left, Braun dove for it and it bounced by him and got to the wall.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't help it if I distract everyone
I’m a girl.
Braun didn’t make a catch
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad play by Braun
Remember, he has no errors this year.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he would have to make contact with it for it to be an error...
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
They just like to bring that up on TV when they talk about his defense.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
the Crew isn’t ready for prime time. In danger of losing the first 2 games with their top 2 starters going.
by molitorfan on Jul 29, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lulling them to sleep
Got ‘em right where they want them.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least we put some buffer between us and the teams behind us in the wildcard hunt with the cards series
would still be nice if we can pull off 2-3 of these 4.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Win you must
or first place you will never reach. Hmmm
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m probably imagining it, but it looks like a “I told you so” to me.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it even possible for him to?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm officially rooting for the Wild Card.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for that line drive triple play Ned worried about
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't there someone in the bullpen warming up?
Can’t he just be ready now?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you watch Sunday's game?
Remember, Sheeter is just one pitch away.
(I’m not watching it on TV. Let me guess, it was McClung, and he’s awfully POed right now?)
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah...is this going to be a second 6 run inning for sheets
or the second 7 run inning in a while…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
useless game?
they scored 5 in one inning! so can we!
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
closing gameday audio right...about....
...now
man how embarrassing
by warwick5s on Jul 29, 2008 8:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
am I allowed to curl up in a corner and begin sobbing?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, good
gameday gave an in play run(s) for no reason:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they don't have shades here at work.
Probably so the snipers can see in if I take a hostage
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Mikey!
Finally we’re out of the inning
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
JJ and Braun for back-to-backers
they seem to like to do that, particularly when we’re down.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
KFC hot wings hot player?!
I knew McD’s advertised during ABs but KFC now too?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They’ve been doing that for a while. What an honor it must be.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
who is next
hagan daas?
round out the fat intake?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben and Jerry's should do some
since they’re great at making a play on words
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pizza Hut P'Zone Pitcher in the Zone?
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about a 2 run HR just for the fun of it?
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
okay...it's been fun
I should get some work done and get my ass home.
Go Brewers! Win this one!
toodles!
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 29, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy it's Mota time
Maybe he can finally get the 500th career strikeout he’s been one away from for a month.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What is that saying, a player is the “cigar”? Named after Red Auerbach because he’d light one up after the game is in hand.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
http://images.wikia.com/uncyclopedia/images/thumb/0/03/Beaveralumni.jpg/250px-Beaveralumni.jpg
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I personally dislike
the whole body-painted clothing look.
either real clothes…or no clothes…
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 30, 2008 9:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
are we winning yet?
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I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mota's first K since June 25
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"tip your hat"
I’d like to not hear that for a long, long time
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i stopped listening
but they’re not going to let zambrano get the CG, are they?
by warwick5s on Jul 29, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
Samardzija was up in the bullpen.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we can split the series?
That wouldn’t be so terrible, even if we all wanted first right now
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Start with a win tomorrow and go from there.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming the sweep
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 29, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Could Rammy love Rammy any more?
Classic that he raises roosters.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It is one thing to lose...
it is another to just not show up.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
A run?! Now we just six more in a row to tie!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Too many mistakes tonight
Tonight’s loss means the season series is tied. Oh well. It would be nice to score early for once tomorrow and hold on for the win.
The cold stretch with RISP will end, the team will start rolling, and all will be well soon enough.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job
Wrong site.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
New account. Its probably someone who has already been banned.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was born and raised in Chicago I don’t think I could be a Cubs fan.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
There was a game tonight. I thought we were LARPing!
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards Fan Here
Do you guys ever have problems with Cardinal fans coming over and being this obnoxious?
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 29, 2008 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not that I can recall. Crazy as it may sound, they actually come over and converse about baseball.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots do with Larry
Lboros runs a pretty tight shift over at Vivaelbirdos. I always like Brewers and their fans.
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 29, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ultra-classy ones came over to gloat about Gallardo’s injury.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Generally no...
There’s always going to be a DBag or two in the Keg. But generally Cards fans are respectful.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 30, 2008 10:37 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must I do it?
Yup.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touche.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does your avatar stand for Brewers' W's?
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...no.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that would be great if you guys did that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL SWL
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good God, now the trolls want to party together over here. Only the Cubs.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TROLL PARTY!!!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least the L flag isn't ambiguous
I look at that avatar and think Brewers W. So it goes.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm insulted by your avatar!
Also, are you folks aware that this is a website were Brewers fans discuss the Brewers? Would you be pissed if someone from here came over to Bizarro BCB back in April when we went 4-2 against the Cubs and wrote BREWRES WINZ lol woot !!! at the end of your game thread?
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some of you did.
and I didn’t come in here and do that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's fine.
I don’t think it would be much appreciated if I went around and posted that dead cub picture on Bleed Cubbie whenever I saw something that insulted the Brewers- say, a Prince Fielder fat joke. And my picture was responding to the guy that posted CUBS WIN!!!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Point taken...
I offer my apology to you sir.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Civility is appreciated
and I think I’m going to flip that upside down M on its side so it looks more like a W.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sucks about those folks, whoever they were
I guess that kind of explains the sanctimonious paragraph on the front page at your place that Brewers fans need to chill out. There are far more obnoxious Cubs fans, but it’s not unique to Chicago.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cubs fans. Hated by half their own city.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So the other half must love the Cubs
and that number of aprox 3 million trumps the population of the city of Milwaukee..
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 29, 2008 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG another troll
Is there another team anywhere in the world that is hated by half their home town? Besides, disgust at Cubs fans is much wider than their own city.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look, just because I point out a fact doesn't mean I am trolling
2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?
by Chanman25 on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to know why I should care about this.
The fact that grown men and women actually hate the baseball team that i happen to follow (and my fellow fans and I) doesn’t exactly keep me up crying into my pillow at night.
by Thelonious on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yawn
a troll who doesn’t give a damn.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is every person that comes here and doesn't root for the Brewers a troll to you?
just askin’
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If these people who come want to talk about baseball, fine
if they attempt to instigate animosity, no
if they post insulting pictures, no
and in general, if they come after their team wins and ours loses, no
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really only trolls. Lots of people come in here from other teams and talk baseball. Cubs trash comes in to gloat over a player being injured or tying up a series.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, there are only about 20% Sox fans in Chicago to hate us.
by Rick B on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
20% Sox fans
And the number of men with a glass eye among them is increasing.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you got us...
I’m sure no Brewer fan has EVER committed a crime.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that statement make sense to you?
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was merely pointing out a fact.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't muddle the conversation with facts....
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't about crimes
It was about stupid fans not being able to control their egos at a child’s birthday party.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the fact that they were cub fans proves?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lack of respect for others?
Like a poor kid who had a terrible birthday party… or a man who now has one eye… or the family who is gonna be in trouble because that guy can’t work right without both eyes… or the other man’s family, who is probably gonna lose their primary bread winner because of some stupid stunt he pulled in defending ‘his’ team…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Idiots cheering for any team could do that though
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha...
Love it!
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
TROLL!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA OMG FLOLjkljlkj!!!11111!!1111 +1 first!!!!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had your back...
but I don’t think you need any help..
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
POTTERGASM!
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when people show up to the internet gangbang and they weren't invited.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just want to sit in the corner and watch....
I’ll even bring some paper-towels for after.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To think
there are people on here who have no concept of the IGB
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We all have our gangbang corners...some people just can't stick to theirs.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
:)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just came to see if you were blaming the umpires again tonight.
by Rick B on Jul 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to do that in a 7-1 game
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You expect special treatment don’t you?
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you see....
It’s either blame the umps, who do in fact make poor calls on occasion in any game with any team.
OR
we can blame a fucking goat. Thats 100 years of blame so far right? right. now skip away.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on Jul 30, 2008 12:38 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LET'S TRY THIS AGAIN!
Brewcrewball is not hosting a troll party!
You’re not invited or welcome at this Interactive Gangbang! Please leave now! Thank you for coming to talk about baseball!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only a cub fan would site wikipedia, perhaps one of the worst sources for any type of information
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol.....seriously?
I’ll be sure to avoid using wikipedia next time I want to link someone to the title of a dr. seuss book.
Intellectual dishonestly….that’s what it was.
by Thelonious on Jul 29, 2008 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do you expect from people who call themselves “Santo’s wooden legs” and have avatars like this:
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I expect nothing but excellence and fresh minty breath.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's wrong with Ray King Hippo?
Not a PunchOut fan?
by Thelonious on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone knows the Zooks were assholes
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
rec'd
that was awesome. Keep defending the home field here, folks.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the internet is serious business
Note that I haven’t come over to gloat about this victory. I am, however, laughing at the posters here who use words like “hate” and “despise” when referring to…...baseball fans/teams. I laugh at Cubs fans who do this, too (and believe me there are plenty of them). It’s just silly.
by Thelonious on Jul 29, 2008 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Ryan Theriot.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops...wrong SBNation site...sorry.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theriot and Howry for Hardy would be a good trade...
I’d even throw in Scott Eyre to help the Brewer’s bullpen.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I was done arguing in here
are you actually serious? Hardy OPS+ is 121. Theriot is 99. I think you’re joking.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a second...
maybe we could talk them out the Brooklyn Bridge as well.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
out of the Brooklyn Bridge
damn scotch hands!
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude...the Brewers want to actually win baseball games...
why would they want those guys?
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, according to many Cub fans...
Theriot is an all-star and the best player on the team. Howry will probably be better soon, and Eyre is a proven commodity.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Accoring to many Cub fans...
the Horry Kow shirts are “funny”.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, there are a lot of them who think its hilarious to troll other teams and act obnoxious.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that...
And I hate those “Coolie Hats” too. What kind of idiot wears those?
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 29, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember everyone
Brewers fans are the ones who need to chill out at other teams’ sites. :)
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly don't know why Al thinks that.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not at all
Enjoy annoying Yellon all you want. I support this policy.
by Thelonious on Jul 29, 2008 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone here that is a Brewer fan and cares about Brewer-related things
I’ve never heard of Huntsville pitcher Dave Johnson, but he threw four, 1 hit innings tonight. Caleb Gindl had a triple and 2 hits and Eric Fryer had 2 hits it well for WV. 2 1/3, 1 hit, 2 K, 1 BB for Frederickson- encouraging line from him in relief tonight. Rob Wooten got the save, we could probably see him in the majors next year if he moves quickly. 3 innings, 1 hit, 1 run for Cody Adams at Helena, nice line for him.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't kill me for replying...
but do you know if Wooten has developed a changeup yet or is he still just using theFastball, Slider, Sinker? If he learns to thow a changeup for strikes, you guys have the next K-Rod.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to talk about baseball, why didn't you say so!
Wooten has mostly thrown fastball/breaking ball, but he doesn’t throw all that hard- 89-91 usually. I’m sure the Brewers are working on a change with him right now at WV.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could have sworn he threw harder than than @ NC.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
change
I assumed they were teaching him one too, but he said no:
BCB: The Brewers are renowned for their love of the changeup. Have they talked to you about learning to throw one?RW: They haven’t said anything to me about a change. I use my split as my changeup, and it’s a great strike out pitch.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 10:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(battlekow laying low in this thread, but can’t pass up a chance to pimp an interview)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I just calmed down enough from the Fuk U Do Me's triple to venture back into the game thread
I figured that since it kept accumulating posts, there was probably a battle being fought within, but it’s surprisingly civil.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness I was here to post pictures!
Things might have gotten out of hand.
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by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That spacing of Kosuke's name is slightly offensive...
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 10:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then I sure hope he doesn't read Bizarro BCB!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The blog you are on, commenting on, right now?
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by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes...
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure what you mean
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jake Odorizzi made a surprise appearance in the AZL Brewers game
He’s gotten four outs, three via strikeout.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
everyone needs to stop being so serious and think about the game :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Notes from a Cubs fan (and Badger alum):
—Sheets looked great at first, especially with that big 12-6 curve. Cubs just got to him after awhile.
—Was that Braun’s first error either in the outfield or this season? I thought I heard that on the radio tonight. Good for him that he’s found a position he’s more comfortable playing.
—Great catch by Cameron.
—Tomorrow’s match up looks excellent: Dempster @ Parra. I don’t know too much about Parra, but I know he’s highly touted by my Brewer fans and the organization as a whole.
Good game everyone, I know it’s not what you wanted, but I try to keep the Brewers/Cubs rivalry a bit more friendly and professional than…say that Yanks/Sox?
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 10:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Parra was a playstation pitcher in the minors...
look at his stats. He could end up being better than Sheets.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun wasn't charged with an error
But he’s had his share of bad misplays this year.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We know your pain on defense in LF.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errors in the outfield
That is overplayed I think. Taking a bad break on a ball and not getting close to it can kill you faster than just dropping it.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 10:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You act like an ass and you offer advice on behavior?
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Dan...
he’s not acting.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the backup, SWL, I knew I could rely on you
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What did I do to act like an ass? I haven't posted anything even mildly offensive here.
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Acting like a dimwit isn’t persuasive.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
make up your mind...
Dimwit or Ass?
Perhaps I could make a fanpost with a poll?
I keed!
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jul 29, 2008 11:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Being a dimwit and an ass aren’t mutually exclusive.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have to stick to one insult?
When did that rule come about? I never got the memo
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey man, I read BCB regularly because I enjoy the comments and the posters...
...I do not usually post BECAUSE I don’t want to see it become a Cubs/Brewers thing. I lived in Wisconsin, graduated from UW, went to many-a games at County and Miller, and generally enjoy the rivalry and both fan bases. I came over tonight and have said not one word even slightly offensive. It’s one thing to say I’m being rude or a troll if I am, but I am not in any way, shape, or form. And now you’re calling me names.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re still not convincing with the dimwit act.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd really like to see at which post I lost you...
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're the same dan that was making fun of this site for having such a low number of posts correct?
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 11:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure thing. Posted this on our own site, not anywhere near over here.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It still shows what kind of person you are, and your true feelings ;)
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh...a Cubs fan?
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I just calmed down enough from the Fuk U Do Me's triple to venture back into the game thread
just like your guy posting this jokingly about Fukodomes name, sure he can do it here in fun and games, but doubt he’d be the kind of guy to post in on BleedCB…same with dan…jokingly and in fun on our site about post #’s, but wouldnt disrespect you guys…thats his point
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG another Cubs troll. How hilarious.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it a bit insulting...
it sort of insinuates that we don’t care as much about our team.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm a troll because i made a comparison?
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to defend someones meaningless accusation..
dan didnt post the mockery about # of posts in your forum, and he wouldnt, just like the butchering of Fukodomes name prob wouldnt be carried over to the BCB site. simply calling it how i see it here, i have lots of respect for the brewers and fans and dont come here to troll
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maddux, I think we are simply not welcomed here...
...simply because we are Cubs fans. There are plenty of Brewers fans that come to BCB and chat it up with us, but I am not sure that’s how it is here. I’ve been trying to chat about baseball for the last hour to no avail.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, you come in after the mood was soured in here
Sorry about that. Don’t mind Pete – when someone crosses him somehow everyone has to hear about it. Just a bad night all around in here.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has been a tough two games.
People are a little on edge after games like that. You see a fan of the opposite team pop in right after your team loses and “Shields Up!”
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell, its people who never post here who simply came over to gloat. If they liked talking baseball this wouldn’t be their first arrival.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right, I understand.
I actually joined this BCB before the last series, because I thought it would be a good place to exchange information before and during the series. And in that series, you guys took 2/3.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brewfan2
will chat baseball, he was great with us earlier…maybe he’ll come back another time
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you come to chat about baseball, fine
that’s not necessarilly what is going on here.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You butchered Fukudome’s name.
Coming over here to defend “Dan” who wants to yuck it up with some sad human who calls themselves “Santo’s wooden legs” doesn’t really seem like a convincing argument.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just to be clear
The new SBN is meant to link the various blogs, not isolate them. I made my (very original) pun with the full knowledge that anyone from any other SBN site could see it, and I encourage everyone else to post with that in mind, no matter whose blog they’re on. You’re accountable for what you say, period.
Note: this is not meant to condemn “Dan” for his comments on Bleed Cubbie Blue, which seem pretty innocuous to me. Just a general advisory/stance.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough.
Like I’ve said, I didn’t come to this site to say anything bad; we’ve had a problem with “trolls” lately at BCB ourselves, and I know it’s not fun. I started coming over here last Cubs/Brewers series, and I do like reading the comments. I’ll watch myself. Thanks.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Well said battlekow.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ive seen many posters at your BCB use that type of language
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we do, i wouldnt say that some of our posters dont
but its the same as “glueing” weeks to the bench comment made above by your own guy, some BCBers give Fukodome trouble for certains swings or the slump he was in. just like you dont want Weeks playing when he makes a bad call, heat of the moment or game remarks are made
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Personally, I hate Fukudome because he's Asian
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about...
everyone ignoring people who post stupid things that are meant to get you angry. Then they will get no satisfaction from their posts and give up. Just a thought
-Charlemagne
by Charlemagne on Jul 29, 2008 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay okay...
...seriously I didn’t come over here to troll or be called dimwit or whatnot. The series is tied now @ 4 apiece, lots of season left, good luck to all.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bullshit. You’re first comment was trolling.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do you care so much about trolls?
Can’t you just converse with these people. Settle down a touch.
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"LOL" is trolling?! What's your problem man?
We can talk shop all you want, please show me what I’ve done that is offensive?
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’re still here? Its not hard to figure out.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough loss
but the series isn’t over. I’m hoping the Cubs sweep, but it should be a lot closer than todays blow out.
Here is hoping to classy fans (less Brewer fans acting immature and less Cubs fans rubbing it in)
Go Cubs
-Charlemagne
by Charlemagne on Jul 29, 2008 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the word you're looking for is "fewer"
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Jul 30, 2008 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't received this many life sessons since grade school
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
life lessons
sleepy typing
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts...
I think the turning point in this series was letting CC throw 3 complete games in a row before the series. When he fell apart the Cubs got hot and that carried over into todays game. I think the Brewer’s management got a little to excited with their new toy and played too much with it and wore it out for the game they really needed him.
Now the Brewers have used both of their aces and the Cubs got two wins.
Also on a side note… don’t let the few Cubs fans who are @$$holes and post stupid things make you thing that they are all that way. I won’t do the same to the Brewers fans that do that same. The vast majority of the fans on both sides are knowledgable and respectable
-Charlemagne
by Charlemagne on Jul 29, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yay civility!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray!
Also, bad Dick Weeks turns that DP and it’s a bit of a different story. Interesting take, but CC was pretty close to pulling that off. If good Rickie Weeks turns it, he’s out of the inning up 3-2.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tell me more about this "good" Ricky Weeks.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you have to scroll down a bit, btw
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is true
the DP would have changed a lot, Good base running by Reed Johnson, coupled by a bad throw really altered the game
-Charlemagne
by Charlemagne on Jul 29, 2008 11:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We like to refer to that as...
gritty base running.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Johnson had anything to do with that play.
Weeks just made a horrible throw.
by brewfan2 on Jul 29, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thing is
Yeah, Sabathia threw three complete games before today, but he wasn’t throwing a ton of pitches. 122 in the first one is a lot, but 110 and 106 in the next two, respectively, is pretty much a normal outing. Carlos Zambrano had pretty much the same workload in his three starts before tonight but didn’t have the complete games to show for it.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's a question I have:
Are the Brewers going to go after Sabathia or Sheets after this season? I know CC wants Johan-like money, and the way he’s been pitching lately, he could probably get it. What’s the scoop on Sheets?
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i for one hope that you guys keep Sheets and Sabathia, why not heat up a rivalry over the years
if things turn out like last nights game a bunch more times…(not the win) but the atmosphere the two teams brought, i’d be all for the resigning of both guys for several years to keep a competitive race going each year. Maybe it could become the “mini-sox-yanks” rivalry in years to come if each team plays its cards right
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget...
...Prince is also a FA after this year, and he might be priority. Hart, too.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince isn't a free agent
He’s eligible for arbitration for the first time. He’ll be a Brewer (unless traded) for three more seasons after this.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto for Hart
He’s up for arbitration for the first time, too. Fielder and Hart’s salaries will go up, but not as much as if all 30 teams could bid on them.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's probably good from Prince's perspective...
...that Howard’s arbitration went so well, right? Bad for the Brewers organization, granted, but good if you all want to keep Prince happy and content in Milwaukee. Howard got what, $10 mil?
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Prince hasn’t shown as much power this year, but he’ll still make a hefty chunk of change. It’s good that a lot of the most expensive bullpen to start the year is coming off the books, so there’s plenty to take care of the arb guys and all pieces.
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by TheJay on Jul 29, 2008 11:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who else is expensive besides Gagne?
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The payroll is $90 mil, there's a lot of expensive bullpen guys
feel free to reply if you’d like to exponentially increase our IGT comment total again!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OKAY, I'm sorry I said that, it was a dick thing to say. I apologize.
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by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no problem, just messin' with ya
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 30, 2008 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne is $10 million
Cameron is ~$5 million.
Mota and Turnbow are both $3.2M I believe.
Sheets and Sabathia are $20M combined.
Capuano is another $3.75M that will be off the books since he’ll be non-tendered.
So that’s $45 million or so there that will be freed up after the season to apply to arby guys and Sabathia or Sheets or other free agents.
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by TheJay on Jul 30, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I don't know why Pete was hollering at you earlier, but don't make stuff up
Prince is arb-eligible and has 3 years left with the Brewers
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap, sorry. I just looked at Cott's Contracts and saw those two guys' were up after this year...
...failed to remember arbitration. My bad.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget we’ve gutted our farm system. The cupboard is bare now.
by ol Pete on Jul 29, 2008 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, I bet we could trade Lindsay Gulin to Atlanta for some more of those bats Prince likes to break so much.
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Throw in Carlos George and they might accept.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definitely don't know all their contract situations...
but to make the NL Central a powerhouse each year is something i’d love to see…not the typical “which lousy team will make it out this year and lose early”
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why can't we all act a little more civil and respect the game more?
Can’t you guys just love the game for the game? Or is it just me, since I’m newer to baseball?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I mean that for everybody
It’s not a Cubs or Brewers thing, but all of baseball
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 11:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one loves each other in baseball, silly :)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know that :-P
But we all love baseball don’t we? I mean, isn’t that why we’re all talking anyway? Why all the hostility? I just don’t get it sometimes, but maybe it’s because I don’t always see where’s it’s founded
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 29, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is sort of like a grit valentine.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 29, 2008 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You just earned another rec.
Congratulations that’s 2 separate ones on the night! Impressive, my friend!
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 29, 2008 11:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we just...
need more girls here to calm us down and make us think rationally;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 30, 2008 10:12 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
:)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 30, 2008 10:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
to engage any Cubs fans who are interested in discussion...
As I really don’t want to go over to the other side of the BCB coin to discuss this right now, but will once the Brewers series is over….
What’s the deal with Samardzija and the closer situation? From what I’ve seen of the guy, he’s got some stuff, but I didn’t have any idea until today that this is only his second year of pro ball. At least he’s being kept as the closer for now—the last time I recall Piniella having control of a 23-year-old fireballing starter with potential, the poor kid promptly blew out his elbow (that would be, um, that redhaired guy looking disgruntled in our ‘pen.)
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
he's hopefully just getting a taste of the majors now being in the pen..
but long-term he’s figured in to be a starter when all is said and done
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how long Wood’s going to be on the DL (it’s Wood, youneverknow) but is there any point in sending Samardzija down to the minors for a couple of weeks? (Especially if Iowa is in any sort of playoff situation, which I believe they are.) You really don’t want to stretch out a starter in the majors, especially in a pennant race, if you don’t have to, but I wouldn’t think they’d need this one so soon.
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it all depends on Wood i'd think.
if he comes back then i dont see or hope that Shark wouldnt be used for Long relief, he’s an arm they’d like if something happens to Marquis as a 5th starter, around our BCB it only feels like a matter of time before Marquis loses his rotation spot. Lou doesnt seem to be a huge fan of his, never has.
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis has fans?
Who knew..
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think by "fans" he meant arms
Marquis has arms.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 30, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sarah Wood...Kerry's wife...
...was on WGN radio today. They talked about Kerry’s blister for a bit, and she and Ron Santo both agreed it has been strange in healing, simply because it has taken much, much longer than expected.
Kerry won’t be available for this series, and possibly the weekend home series against the Pirates, but should be back after that. I believe Wood threw today.
And honestly, Lou has overworked Marmol to the point that he’s gonna have get A LOT of rest later in the season. And hopefully we can swap these two guys – put Wood in to work 3 or 5 outs, and get Marmol a bit of rest. That’s my analysis.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it's not a blister
maybe it’s breast tissue.
(battlekow will whip out a photo for you of breast tissue on a foot).
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 30, 2008 10:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 30, 2008 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That tickles
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Jul 30, 2008 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhh, The Shark...
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol is the closer till wood gets back. Shark got the inning tonight to give him more experience i'd guess
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marmol closer, Samardzija Alternate Ninth Inning Guy(tm)?
You know, even as a Brewers fan, I really don’t want to see the words “Marmol” and “closer” near each other.
However, that’s a sight better than “severely inexperienced rookie” and “closer.”
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, this is what I can tell you in my limited knowledge...
...he’s been moving up the A ball ladder so quickly…but I can’t really tell you why. His ERA is jumpy – low 3’s to high 4’s, and his WHIP is bad and his walks have been way too high. His delivery is a bit deceptive and looks too strained for me, but he can bring the heat. I guess the best rudimentary comparison I can make is, ironically, a Kyle Farmsworth with a brain. He’s been hitting high 90s on the gun, and has a bit of a control issue still, but seems to be workable. I’m really not sure what the hell Lou’s intentions are with the kid, and what position he will have on this team or a team in the future. Needless to say, the Chicago Bears best WR is playing baseball for the Cubs.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Samardzija isn't like Kyle Farnsworth
Farnsworth throws (threw?) really hard, but really straight; Samardzija gets amazing movement considering he throws 97. It’s really remarkable.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 29, 2008 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, I agree with that...
...Jeff’s delivery scares me a bit, it just looks so damn awkward. I don’t know how else to describe it.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea, his movement is stunning...
think his size just gives me the Farnsworth resemblence. Shark should settle down with his BB’s…he’s coming in so energized, overthrowing some pitches to make an impression
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 29, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would explain the rapid call-up
They always say you can’t teach velocity, but if they’re not having to teach movement either…ugh, this is scary to have this in our division and not playing for the Brewers.
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I liked him better when he was a big joke
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 30, 2008 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the late movement that's impressive.
and for whatever reason, the better the competition, the better he pitches. He was kind of sucky in A and AA but still kept getting promoted.
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by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop me if you've heard this one before
Control issue, bad WHIP, high 90s…Farnsworth? It could be, but it’s probably Seth McClung v2.0.
But he does have a brain, because he chose the sport with the guaranteed contracts and (maybe) a lower risk of injury.
by morineko on Jul 29, 2008 11:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he's been relatively successful in his limited experience in the bigs so far...
...I think 2 ER in 6 or 7 IP?
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by dtpollitt on Jul 29, 2008 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad Lou gets to break in the Shark and not Dusty!!! then we'd definitely know his career will end in 2 years
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 30, 2008 12:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reds fan here
The drinking continues…
by Brendanukkah on Jul 30, 2008 9:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lower risk of an injury that affects his quality of life, anyway
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Jul 30, 2008 12:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Things are slowing down...sorry to intrude or make my first appearance
in tonights game, wasn’t and dont want to be trolling…took me 2 or 3 months of reading within my own BCB before i felt comfortable posting. trust me i have plenty of time on my hands, been here and the other BCB non-stop reading while i’ve been out with an Achilles surgery thats been 4+ months in rehab.
good night all…and lets have the civility again tomorrow night for a great game hopefully. Lets keep this race close to the end, but for now..GO CUBS…sorry
by maddux1-27-07 on Jul 30, 2008 12:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Shucks, I missed all the trolls
Funny how Cubs fans only feel like “civilly discussing baseball” after they’ve managed to win a game. Something tells me it would be a little more quiet over here if they had lost.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jul 30, 2008 12:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll come over next time you guys beat us...
...and try to be just as civil.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 12:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time in 2009 at least
Bring some of those Illanoy dogs and great pizza. Cheap fucker.
by Flag Up on Jul 30, 2008 12:34 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL...
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good story by Gene @ ESPN about...
...how the teams and us fans have morphed this rivalry into something more, something a bit more special.
Here.
Dan
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by dtpollitt on Jul 30, 2008 12:28 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a good read...
Always enjoy Gene. One of the better sportswriters IMO.
"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun
by Bump Bailey on Jul 30, 2008 12:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hello to all.
Quick question, preceded by a quick intro.
Cubs fan living in Milwaukee. I was at the game on Tuesday night. I went with my fiancee and her family. I pay attention to sports a LOT more than her family, but her dad is competitive and throws out every fact that he hears. So, during the game, Braun makes a solid catch, and he goes “It’s great that he doesn’t play 3rd base anymore. He has really developed into one of the best defensive Left Fielder’s in the game. He doesn’t have any errors.”
Now, I desperately wanted to correct him, but we need his money for the wedding. (sigh) But it made me wonder, is this a Major League rule that needs to be changed?
So I ask under civil discussion.
Should a dive that results in anything more than a triple (but only if the fielder makes no contact with the ball before it hits the ground) be counted as a single plus an error on the fielder? My reasoning is… Fukudome’s triple should have been a single, but a mental ERROR by Braun caused it to be a triple. I think it should have been ruled a single by Fukudome with an error by Braun because the ball landed a good 2 feet in front of Braun’s outstretched glove.
Now I am not saying this with bitterness towards you having a better player in your LF that we do. (Braun is better than Soriano, I can admit that.)
I am also not saying this because I don’t think he’s amazing. (I think he’s one of the best players in the majors, and can carry a team on his steroid-free shoulders, which is phenomenal.)
And I am not saying this because Braun is a bad defender. (I think he is at least decent, as his current no errors can attest to.)
I am saying this because I have seen SO many Brewer’s games to realize that his mental errors, which are never ruled REAL errors, have caused the Brewer’s many “triples”. When does it stop? Should there be a rule change for an outfield error?
Please discuss as civil people. I just want to know the beliefs of the fans who see it even more than me.
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Me "I think it's cool that a lot of Cubs have names that are abbreviations. A-Ram, D-Ro, D-Lee.... how about R-Ther (R-Tear).
Cousin "....that just sounds graphic."
by Beaushek on Jul 30, 2008 2:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh, 4th paragraph typo
I meant to say….
“Should a dive that results in anything more than a single”
SB nation really needs to add post editing.
Conversation at a Cubs Game
Me "I think it's cool that a lot of Cubs have names that are abbreviations. A-Ram, D-Ro, D-Lee.... how about R-Ther (R-Tear).
Cousin "....that just sounds graphic."
by Beaushek on Jul 30, 2008 2:57 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, going off errors to judge outfielders is dumb (hey, all these guys can catch!)
It’s not really related but the official scorer in Milwaukee isn’t very good anyway compared to the other ones around the league. The rule about outfield errors won’t change anytime soon. I get what you’re saying about charging errors for allowing runners to reach extra bases, but then you’d have to start charging errors for every bad bounce in the outfield, weird caroms off the wall, or even hustle doubles (single plus base possibly not prevented by ordinary effort on the outfielder).
Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.
by TheJay on Jul 30, 2008 11:05 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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