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Game Thread #118: Nats (44-73) at Brewers (66-51)

Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers, Aug 10, 2008 1:05 PM CDT


Fun fact: Since the All-Star break, the Crew is 14-8.  Sure, half of those losses came consecutively against the Cubs, but I can handle this sort of second half performance.  As a side note, I'm rooting against the Dodgers, just for the novelty of having that many more August games against sub-500 teams.  LA is currently 58-58.

I've been steering clear of predictions lately, but I feel pretty confident about something this afternoon: Manny Parra is not going to throw a complete-game shutout.

The matchup this afternoon is Parra and John Lannan, who has been the bright spot in the Nats rotation.  Lannan is 6-11, but that reflects more on his teammates than himself.  His ERA is 3.55, and while his peripherals don't support that, his xFIP is still a respectable 4.36.

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

Go Brewers!

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Hmph

Every time Jeff makes a prediction, God kills a kitten.

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 11:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

run kitty! run!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, speaking of images...

This is from last night’s loss to the Cardinals.

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 11:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ha!

"I wore 37 in Tampa... my brother Marcus wore 37... my brother Sam wore 73... my nieces and nephews wear 37... It's a family thing." McClung

by Jamie in LA on Aug 10, 2008 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else notice the doorman had a big flag he flew?

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am curious to see how Manny comes out

I picture him looking over at Prince at first who is giving him the evil eye and making the throat cutting gesture lol

My personal feeling is that Manny will come out with a sense of purpose to show he has moved on.

Prince will hit for the cycle as a way of showing Manny is an ok guy ;)

Heading out to Miller Park right now

Go Brewers

If Loving CC is wrong I do not want to be right

by WSB Chris on Aug 10, 2008 11:26 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh ye of little faith.

Parra will not only throw a complete game shut-out, but a no-hitter as well!
Prince will be the first to congratulate him with their new handshake: “The Chokeslam”

Wait, what?

by NoahJ on Aug 10, 2008 11:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who becomes our backup outfielder?

Branyan or Hall? Branyan has played extensively in the OF over his career.

by oconnobe on Aug 10, 2008 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell

Or maybe Kendall :)

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Aug 10, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Counsell as well

then I found he has never played OF in his career. I’m sure he could do it, though … the grit factor.

by oconnobe on Aug 10, 2008 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Graffanino!

I would think it would be Branyan, in reality.

And neck size to baby eating ratio.

by Jordan M on Aug 10, 2008 12:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

This batting stance guy is really good.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 12:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah

this year’s Counsell wasn’t good

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's only been like 19ish hours since they pulled him out

I doubt it’s improved that much during such a short period of time. Maybe it’s even gotten worse…

You never know when supermodels are around

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, they're so hard to see when they turn sideways

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

LF bat three!! WOMAN!!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

poor cave man impression, sorry.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rickie does

a nice caveman though

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

me like strike out! legs made concrete!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game is taking FOREVER!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, Belliard is a sausage

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 1:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was looking forward to Dmitri Young hitting a dribbler against CC and seeing all three converging…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think Belliard and Young imagine each others as random ballpark fair?

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tough question…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nachos and Dippin Dots!

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

RISP Dammit

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hiram Bithom?

It’s definitely Hiram Birthorn.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I’d like to comment on the people who wear the mini-helmet their cheese fries come in, but I don’t know what to say.

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too easy

More like they’re a few fries short of a mini-helmet combo meal…

which is too easy too, but I figured I shouldn’t criticize without at least offering another option

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lannan .032 hitter

I am illogically fearful

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 2:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NO HITTER JINXXXX!!!!

"I wore 37 in Tampa... my brother Marcus wore 37... my brother Sam wore 73... my nieces and nephews wear 37... It's a family thing." McClung

by Jamie in LA on Aug 10, 2008 2:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two walks for Mike Rivera?

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Third time in his career that's happened

First two were in 2006.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, and one in each of those was intentional

So this is the most patient day of Mike Rivera’s career.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, he had just two walks all year this year

But thanks to the Undead Jason Kendall, they’ve come in only 51 ABs.

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivera has only played in 17 games including today

13 as catcher, two at first base, and the other two I assume he pinch hit in

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This season, that is

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Losing 1-0 to the Nationals would be depressing

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

there’s only one way to ensure we avoid that:

bring in Mota!

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

High socks make you look faster

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally Cap Risp

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The bases are pregnant with potential

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

by battlekow on Aug 10, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"one hit...

one gd dmn hit?!?”

“You can’t say that on the radio”

“It doesn’t matter, no one is listening”

by Hyatt on Aug 10, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Manny

make Jeff wrong!

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he has the stamina

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny or Jeff?

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny

I have complete confidence in Jeff :)

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was hoping for the complete game part

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

by 80badger on Aug 10, 2008 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Branyan is way more fun to watch getting outs than Ray.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Aug 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kearns with his sixth… raises his average to .221…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Offfft

HAmmered.

Shame, he was pitching so well recently.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He was one pitch away from getting out of it.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

insert Yost cliche here

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure is nice when the SP

Doesn’t have to let Yost think.

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure how that first homerun was a Yosting...

Our offense’s lone two hits is more of a problem.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Aug 10, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He had Riske up earlier in the game

Why not use him, or your best BP arm is CV. Yost, being Yost.

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Doormans Seats

Win Seats in Doormans Seats

Pretty cool little charity auction going on at brewerfan.net. The story he tells about Lou and him bantering is pretty entertaining.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is pretty cool

Too bad I don’t have extra money to spend

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GS by Rivera

Will make up for the Gagne Meltdown and Yosting quite nicely

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!!!!!!!

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the odds

He sits the bench for another month after today?

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Aug 10, 2008 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the odds of the sun rising in the east?

I’m sorry, it’s rude to answer a question with another question.

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

as long as we are playing the question game

How did they get Rivera out of the box without breaking the glass?

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Aug 10, 2008 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

looooowwwww… (i hope)

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES MIKEY!!!!!!!!!!!!

"I wore 37 in Tampa... my brother Marcus wore 37... my brother Sam wore 73... my nieces and nephews wear 37... It's a family thing." McClung

by Jamie in LA on Aug 10, 2008 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We gotta play this Rivera guy more often

And force Gagne to pay half his salary.

by Brew Angel on Aug 10, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright

Now let’s get a win

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Missing Persons Day at Miller Park

Rivera got the start, Villanueva up in the pen, who’s left?

by 54438Crew on Aug 10, 2008 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Riske

He hasn’t play this month

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Played rather

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blockparty

Riske was at the block party. Noticed a date tatooed on his left wrist when he was signing. Here’s your useless Riske trivia.

He has his wifes name (Missy) and the date they got married. 11 – – 03 tattooed on his left wrist.

My guess, if he ever forgot their anniversary he’d be in deep deep trouble.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

since that would mean he’s missing an arm.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gritty!

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Be a hero Rickie (or stick your arm into it)

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rangey little jerk

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Rangy?

Jeesh, spelling

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walkoff walk please

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy is not gritty

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ

That was a seriously bad K.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BAAAAAAAAAAAABBIIIIIIIIIIP…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 4:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's okay

Just have to hold them off another inning.

What a great day for Braun to have off huh?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't have the Braun!

And I don’t want him either. Too much disappointment…

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

no way Braun can compete with a couple of trivia-obsessed sabermetricians.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You and TheJay

can definitely give him a run for his money.

Brains over Braun right?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

very nice!

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, thank you

I try

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

well, if nothing else, i’ve probably dated more jews than he has.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's working on his back.

:D

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do have massage oils...

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I almost forgot that we have relievers.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That’s some serious alliteration

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One more CV, one more!

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Please Prince, allow the nice people to finally go home.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

tee hee

lefty in the game for prince, nobody warming.

we’ll see, but I wouldn’t want to have a lefty in there for billy.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hart on base

Someone just needs to hit it way back so he can use those fast legs of his to make it home

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HART Connection

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright Mikey

Hammer it home

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

five nats pitchers

all have walked at least two

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do they have any more relievers?

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

two more

both worked last night

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ughh, way to take a fookin pitch

The real Mikey please step up

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

BA: "Rivera's been on base five times"

Translation: “Rivera is really tired right now.”

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Extra translation

“Unless Corey steals third and Rivera hits well here, we’re up for another inning”

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy small sample

Rivera has upped his average 40 points

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Load the bases for Counsell, I think he has like a .950 BA with the bases loaded

not actually .950

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i thought it was 1.000

it was the last time i checked…and he hit a sac fly that game with bases loaded…so no negs to the BA.

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

still 1.000

I apologize for sloppy pasting in advance.
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS
Bases Empty 54 91 1 23 4 1 1 1 12 13 0 0 .253 .346 .352 .698
Runners On 53 76 16 15 4 0 0 8 9 14 2 1 .197 .287 .250 .537
RISP 42 40 14 6 3 0 0 8 8 9 1 0 .150 .300 .225 .525
RISP w/2 Outs 27 19 4 3 2 0 0 5 6 5 1 0 .158 .385 .263 .648
Bases Loaded 5 2 2 2 1 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 1.000 .667 1.500 2.167

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BINGO

I finally got “off with the pitch”

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm…that too should be read very carefully within context.

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Looks like SDP is getting all of the scoring out of them before they face us.

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 4:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

15 runs – yipes

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would have questioned the bunt with 2 outs, but maybe the Nats saw that one game against Minn.

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall would have blocked that

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

grr

i look at 3 strikes with two outs and assume it’s our turn now…

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 4:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Villy's spot up second

Pinch hit Kendall, or go wild with Sabathia?

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

leave in villy

he’s got an inning left if need-be, and he’s not quite sheetsian.

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Prince with a decent D move.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man oh man is right

Billy throws a sinker in the shadows to Prince…

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If C.C. were to hit a walkoff, would Ned ever rest him?

Coffee is for closers

by drezdn on Aug 10, 2008 5:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

I’m shocked that Ned used a catcher to pinch-hit. Seriously, that’s a big step for him.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 10, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

but now what does he do?

continue to ride the 2/3 with 3BBs guy, or switch to the defensive replacement?

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

leaving things as-is

has the advantage of a longer delay to pitcher slot batting

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the game that never ends...

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just hit the four hour mark

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is the song that never ends,
As it goes on and on my friends.
Some people started singing it, not knowing what it was,
And they’ll continue singing it forever just because
This is the song that never ends

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly where I was going with that!

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just weird

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mota?

seriously?
why not McClung?

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 10, 2008 5:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If he doesn’t pitch today I am expecting to see him on a milk carton.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 10, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

Riske is not a myth! I’ve seen him!

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lies… that’s just a picture of Jeff Wagner.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stages are a wonderful thing sometimes

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's no stage

He was standing on the grit that accumulates whenever Counsell stands in one place to long.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who’d you get autos from?

Brauns line was way to long, Harts was as well. (I already had his).

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I stood in Braun's line the whole time and didn't even get any autographs

I had a spy (read TheJay) go take pictures for me

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahh.. I got there 2 hours early and Brauns was already a block and a half. So I got Torres and Riske.

I was to hung over (aka in need of a nap) to stay for the raffle. Hopefully he random guy I gave my ticket to won.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When I first looked at the picture,

I thought, who are those little kids with Counsell and Torres jerseys getting Riske’s autograph?

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I found Riske!

Rather, I know who he might be hiding with

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 11, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mota has actually pitched well

lately. McClung not so much, pick your poison I guess at this point.

by Flag Up on Aug 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not baseball related, I know, but

Chef died, like for serious this time.

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Belliard

Wow nice hustle on that pop.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fielder

another chance coming up to extend his hitting streak.

by oconnobe on Aug 10, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gabe Kapler denied him the chance

But I think he’ll be okay with that.

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ayala

Wearing a tomato on his hand didn’t help him there.

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to go Kapler!

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kapler's first home run since June 12

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The question of the day has to be when was the last time the Brewers had that many walks.

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am sure someone knows

I am usually pleased as punch when they walk 5 times….

by Braunstalker on Aug 10, 2008 5:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just was going to post that

May 10, 2003, in Cincinnati.

The Brewers record in a game is 15, done twice, first on July 17, 1991 vs. Seattle, and then again on September 15, 1993 vs. the Yankees. Both of those games were home victories, so those fifteen walks came in only eight innings.

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

It's worth noting

On June 20 this season, Orioles hitters walked eleven Brewers in a game.

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oriole pitchers, right.

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Oops.

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by TheJay on Aug 10, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brak: Guess it just ended.

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

by roguejim on Aug 10, 2008 5:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Padres going medieval on the Rockies

bases clogged in the ninth, score 16 – 7

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 5:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The last time Kapler had a walk off hit

The Gabe scoring the winning run was traded away 5 minutes later. Anyone know if Kapler has cleared waivers?

by Getting Yosted on Aug 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There should definitely be a postgame thread

and a place to yak about the Cards / Cubs

by ol Pete on Aug 10, 2008 5:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ask

and you shall receive

"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker

by kirbir on Aug 10, 2008 5:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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