Game Thread #88: Pirates (40-46) at Brewers (48-39)
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can't believe braun isn't an all-star... yet...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jul 6, 2008 12:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As much as he deserves it, I'd rather seem him get the days off so he can rest that hand.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 6, 2008 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thinking about that
makes the home run derby seem like a really bad idea
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Discussion Question
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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Suppan
regressing to the mean, 1 start at a time
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Beyond stinky
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 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 Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agree agree agree
with Burrel not being there being foolish.
by Braunstalker on Jul 6, 2008 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 Jordan M on Jul 6, 2008 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Don't discount the voting power of Brewer fans
by oconnobe on Jul 6, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Soup
I am beginning to dread his starts more than Bush’s
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:08 PM CDT reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
Sveum probably held him
How often do you say that?
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Powell says he scores if watching Dale
And not the ball?
by Flag Up on Jul 6, 2008 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Waiter
I would like to send this Soup back to the clubhouse
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:20 PM CDT reply actions 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 reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
penalty box
you have to sit out 2 minutes for that
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
Stetter goes 6 strong innings here
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
holy crap
that tennis match across the pond is still going?
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 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 up reply actions 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 up reply actions 0 recs
at least we know
what Jeff is doing today
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs
so, because 2 are too many
you make it an even 3?:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A lot going on
Sabathia trade rumors, Braun all star starter, JJ’s hit streak, Hart’s final player vote, the Crew sneaking closer to both the division lead and the wild card berth. So much for July being a slow sports month.
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By that time
The trade is probably done and we can have a CC is a Brewer thread.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 6, 2008 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome!!!
(you were a spoiler… ha)
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this JJ... a lot!
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 6, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could remember which local talk radio guy
referred to him as “light hitting” about two weeks ago
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crew-Rockies series
first one to 15 wins each game
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that simulation accounts for the state of the two bullpens and the fact the starters are out of the game
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin
Go get CC and sign Hart for long term, NOW!!!!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
come on
let Hart finish the game first :)
by molitorfan on Jul 6, 2008 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 more votes for Corey on MLB.com!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6-5 federer
in the 5th.
nadal up to serve
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now 6-6
This could be stopped by darkness…
by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-6
no breaks of service since the third set? maybe the 2nd?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was an amazing final point of the game
7-7
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it was
In a game of very high quality
by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by that i mean
There is only about another 40mins before it will be no more daylight
They don’t have floodlights at Wimbledon
by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 6
no tiebreaks to be played in the final set.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stetter isn't gonna put the first two guys on base this inning?
I’m worried…
by Scooter82 on Jul 6, 2008 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was that stetter's first mlb at bat?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy tennis!
This Federer/Nadal epic needs it’s own match thread. To quote Rock: “My goodness!”
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
In case you were curious
Turnbow has his ERA down to 9.19!!! Maybe the Indians would consider Suppan and Turnbow for CC!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, I was curious and its very good to see our boy Turnbow is giving up only single digit run totals
per nine-innings now
by Scooter82 on Jul 6, 2008 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here it is
Championship point.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Legendary
Can’t say I’ve ever seen tennis better than that. Was too young for McEnroe/Borg in, what was it, 1980?
Anyway, wow.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
saw one of the ashe/conners matches from the 70s recently
that was amazingly well played by ashe.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incredible
It’s like the Thrilla in Manila of tennis.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, you'd think ...
... he would. 30-15 Nadal Almost there. Who knows, though? This has had everything.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You hope that failure
doesn’t come back to bite you in the arse.
by Flag Up on Jul 6, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody know where Fielder and Braun rank
in avg. with RISP, It may just be me but I feel like i see this scenario so often, ducks on the pond, Braunny and Prince coming up, and the runners dont move an inch
by Scooter82 on Jul 6, 2008 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Riske is fine
just NO Mota or Shouse!!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 3:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why
is Hart sitting? Ned is a prick!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You have no concept
The certainty that Hart will lose at bats is offset by the uncertainty that the pitchers spot would come up where we needed an actual hitter at the plate. Clearly it is better to prepare for the uncertain, unlikely to happen event rather than the certain.
This is the man that was worried about the triple play earlier this year.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a tremendous
Game of tennis. I think there will soon be an new no1 of men’s tennis soon
by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 3:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i disagree
nadal isn’t ready. he choked in the lead a few times in that match.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has won the last 2 Grand Slams
Beating Federer both times – straight sets the last time at the French Open
by Saltire on Jul 6, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the french
is a gimme for nadal.
he’s the best on clay in the world, no doubt.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SI just woke up from a week-long slumber
Brewers appear to have taken the lead in the Sabathia sweepstakes
Hey, I think I heard something about that…maybe from Badger Blogger?
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 6, 2008 3:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rankings, schmankings
What does it matter who’s No. 1 in the world? It’s these two guys, and then everybody else.
Anyway, I still can’t believe the epic-ness of that match. Hey, aren’t the Brewers on right now or something? Maybe I should click over to FSN.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall almost gets a ground rule double
get an insurance run here
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 3:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
We got 'em
Ramblings has a link to a blog that says Sabathia is on his way.
Not the most definitive report, obviously, but here it is. Get your tickets for Tuesday.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go here
albethke.blogspot.com
It’s also linked to at mlbtraderumors.com
It’s super shaky, but where there’s smoke there’s fire, I say. Figured Mark A. would tell Doug to just get it done.
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
I had tickets in a suite if I wanted em for Tuesday’s game. I may have to check if they’re still available.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 6, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are the Brewers slugging for this game?
I think there’s beens something like 9 doubles and homers already
by keephopealive on Jul 6, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like just about every hit
is for extra bases
by Scooter82 on Jul 6, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's like a team of Branyans
can’t make the Laporta anymore :(
by keephopealive on Jul 6, 2008 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey
would have made that a triple!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 3:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
YHNC
That ball was grit powered. Almost 2.5 KUGs were involved.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 6, 2008 3:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia update
Rambling Al updates with a link to the source of the Sabathia trade confirmation. The blogger is the Indians beat writer for MLB.com
Incredible day for being a sports fan. Federer/Nadal living history happens on my TV, and the Brewers go big time and trade for Sabathia. Win now. Great philosophy. Let’s see what happens now …
by Bay View Brewer on Jul 6, 2008 3:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
so Mota is now
our 5 run lead guy™?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 6, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other prospect news
Jonathan Lucroy homered twice, and Stosh Wawrzasek made his first start (against Rich Hill!), but it didn’t go well.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 6, 2008 3:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Jeffress
He “started” today for BC, entering the game in the 4th inning, and struck out 10 in 5 innings of work, but gave up 7 runs (5 earned) on 5 hits and 4 walks.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 6, 2008 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A clean Mota inning
It really is a good day!
by Scooter82 on Jul 6, 2008 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mota still sucks!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see a "fresh"
Mota stepping to the mound than a “fresh” Suppan…
by heybatterbatter on Jul 6, 2008 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as
it it in a different uniform I don’t care!
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gagne or Torres?
The Wallbangers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
by 80badger on Jul 6, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whoo-hoo
nice to get the sweep. now, on to some official CC news?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Jul 6, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody catch the post-game press conference with Yost?
He was talking about J.J. Hardy’s hot streak and said,
“I don’t even think Babe Ruth had a stretch like this.”
Oh, dear goodness. We’re all slowly becoming bumbling homers.
by ryan braun on Jul 6, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't
but yesterday he said something like he didn’t know that JJ had a hitting streak. Then he sort of contradicted himself and said he was scared of a double play because of the one that had happened earlier in the game.
I think he’s sort of accomplished what George Bush did. People are numb to the content of his comments and just accept that he’s not going anywhere.
by ol Pete on Jul 6, 2008 10:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
From the AP recap:
Milwaukee last had nine doubles and 12 extra-base hits in an extra-inning game against Philadelphia on May 15, 2001.That’s actually the team record; the nine doubles ties the team record too, accomplished four times.
He's extremely quick and good.
by battlekow on Jul 6, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

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