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Game Thread #88: Pirates (40-46) at Brewers (48-39)

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Suppan.  Duke.  Win streak.  Go!

Game time is 1:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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We should pull the trigger on the LaPorta+ for Sabathia trade because

A) We probably won’t be able to resign Bennie Goldmedal in the offseason and this is our best shot at the playoffs for a while, at least

B) LaPorta is blocked by position in our system

C) If you take out Sabathia’s awful start to the season and normalize his stats for park and defense, he becomes not just a very good starter, but an elite one

D) “P” will finally have someone to make late-night runs to Taco Bell with him for 99 cent Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos

E) All of the above, plus sometimes in life you have to take chances. Not trading for Sabathia is the safe & boring way out.

by somethingvague on Jul 6, 2008 12:13 PM CDT   0 recs

It sounds like Melvin put his best offer out there.

The trigger has been pulled, unless you’re asking if Melvin should knuckle under and give up a 2nd AA prospect along with LaPorta, which is reportedly what the Indians are looking for. SI put a not so informative rumors post up a couple of hours back that listed 4 other teams, the Cubs included, who were pursuing Sabathia, that more or less read like a direct leak from Cleveland’s front office.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 6, 2008 12:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

funny enough...

i am hoping they dont trade laporta; cause i had him sign my all-time brewers jersey at spring training. oops.

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on Jul 6, 2008 12:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A) True, I still have hope that the team does well this year and Ben is tempted by a short term deal

B) Not really, he is very young.

C) Yeah

D) Picture playing the Nationals and Dmitri Young squibs one to Prince. CC goes to cover first and the three converge. It would be close to a half ton.

E) LaPorta could also be part of a trade that would be better later, but yeah, with the limitations of a 25 man roster there is an opportunity

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 12:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Indians fan checking in here…you all hearing any more updates on your end?

by APV on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT   0 recs

Just the TV guys saying that if the deal doesn’t get done so that he can start Teusday, the value would diminish.

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 1:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think the Indians know this as well and will move him before then. I think by the end of the day today a deal will be made. I hope CC ends up in Milwaukee, but I’m sure phone calls today will determine that.

by APV on Jul 6, 2008 1:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think we'll know one way or another

by the end of today’s game.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Now you’re getting everyone excited, so beer is on you if you’re wrong. I guess virtual beers won’t cost too much though.

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 1:15 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think that he's going to be successful

not only because of the fact that he’s switching leagues and he’ll have the “never seen before” benefit of the doubt, and the fact that he’s due for quite a few homers…

by ryan braun on Jul 6, 2008 1:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm so antsy!

I can’t even focus on this Chicken Noodle Soup out on the mound because of these rumors… my goodness.

by ryan braun on Jul 6, 2008 1:07 PM CDT   0 recs

So Hot Right Now!

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 6, 2008 1:17 PM CDT   0 recs

back to back!

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 6, 2008 1:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Great start!

Soup’s got some runs to work with

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 6, 2008 1:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Brauny made it

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT   0 recs

THAT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here’s to 20 more AS Games for my boy…

go get em' seth!

by Jamie in LA on Jul 6, 2008 1:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Braun gets the All-Star start

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 6, 2008 1:22 PM CDT   0 recs

green light on 3-0

good decision and Billy gets a liner and an RBI

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 1:27 PM CDT   0 recs

sure am glad we got all those runs in the first

Bay clobbered that one

Can't pitch Gagne in rain. He’s like the B-2 bomber of baseball.--TheJay

by verno329 on Jul 6, 2008 1:33 PM CDT   0 recs

Suppan

regressing to the mean, 1 start at a time

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT   0 recs

He looked so good for several starts and now he really has been stinky for the past few.

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 1:41 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Beyond stinky

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Melvin better get on the phone NOW!!!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 1:46 PM CDT   0 recs

All-Star Game team

Sheets is also on the squad full list here

by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 1:51 PM CDT   0 recs

Miguel Tejada is a JOKE: 10 HR, .319 OBP

J.J. Hardy is third in the MLB in OPS among shortstops, behind Hanley Ramirez and barely behind Jose Reyes. I was just going to comment that he could make it behind Guzman, but not when Tejada is wasting a spot. And they have Berkman- it’s not like the Astros need someone. It’s also a joke that Pat Burrel isn’t on the roster.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Reaffirming this point

Hardy: .289 .355 .466 .821 11 HR
Tejada: .282 .319 .437 .756 10 HR

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Agree agree agree

with Burrel not being there being foolish.

by Braunstalker on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A lot of players have bonuses based on ASG appearances

You’d think it would make Pat want to return to Philly less although maybe he doesn’t want to in the first place.

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

That's also quite an AL Starting Lineup

60% Yankees/Red Sox

Derek Jeter OPS: .756

J.J. Hardy OPS: .821

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by jihad on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah! but his defense is sweat! i mean he jumps into THE CROWD for fowel baalls! and he is a leeeder!

by Braunstalker on Jul 6, 2008 2:04 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Burrell is one of the final 5

Along with Hart,Wright,Rowland and C.Lee
If Hart wins that vote I will be very pleasantly surprised

by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT   0 recs

yeah

Ryan almost became the top vote-getter for the NL.

by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 6, 2008 2:00 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm know

But the others esp Wright are probably much better known by the average fan/voter.

by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 2:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Long

string of useless starts

by Braunstalker on Jul 6, 2008 2:07 PM CDT   0 recs

LaPorta + Suppan for CC

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT   0 recs

I was just thinking, he is like one of those guys in the NBA who gets traded as a salary dump. Two and a half more years…

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 2:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Soup

I am beginning to dread his starts more than Bush’s

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT   0 recs

If he keeps this up the Milwaukee boo birds

are gonna rail him into tears like they have done to no other player before.

by Braunstalker on Jul 6, 2008 2:11 PM CDT   0 recs

OK Corey

10 more votes for you!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:15 PM CDT   0 recs

Nice

the contestant in the “21runs” contest today has to be worrying about going over

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Waiter

I would like to send this Soup back to the clubhouse

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Didn't villy just pitch 3 innings?

who do we have for long relief right now?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Just for fun

bring in MOTA ;-))

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

penalty box

you have to sit out 2 minutes for that

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry

just a bit of levity!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

hopefully

Stetter goes 6 strong innings here

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I’ll bet the Nashville carousel will turn again so a fresh arm can come up.

by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn it YOST

pinch hit now!!!

The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!

by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT   0 recs

holy crap

that tennis match across the pond is still going?

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT   0 recs

2 of them

one at the start of the 3rd set, one at 2:2 in the 5th.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

nadal on serve

3-4
anticipating calling it due to light soon and playing tomorrow instead.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

at least we know

what Jeff is doing today

by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

If we get CC

it’s going to be a tough call on who should make room for him

by warwick5s on Jul 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT   0 recs

not if

we get Grienke too

by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sabathia threads

After the game, I’m going to make a new Sabathia fanshot and frontpage it, so we can move all trade rumors discussion there; it’s currently spread out over two threads (both started by me—my bad) and things are getting linked twice and even thrice.

He's extremely quick and good.

by battlekow on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT   0 recs