Game Thread #126: Astros (63-61) at Brewers (71-54)
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 4:39 PM CDT
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PrintHouston Astros at Milwaukee Brewers, Aug 18, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
It's a bit of a surprise, but for a middling NL team, the Astros match up pretty well with Sabathia. Erstad, Loretta (I had forgotten about his year with the Red Sox), and Tejada have all spent some time in the AL, and all have 790+ OPS's in their time against him. Of course, Erstad was better then.
This is a slightly different Astros team than we last saw--Wolf was newly acquired before our last series, but since then, Carlos Lee was lost for the season, meaning that Erstad, Blum, or both are fixtures in the starting lineup. Those guys are pesky, sure, but it's definitely a blow to the offense.
Matchup is Wolf and Sabathia, game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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The Mets already lost
Note to Yahoo: Abbreviating the Pirates’ home run hitter as “A. LaRoche” isn’t going to cut it anymore.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Only three NL games today
Weeks isn’t starting, Hall is in against the lefty, and the rest of the lineup is as usual.
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I'm still resisting putting Counsell in the starting lineup on the sidebar
It just seems so absurd.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Look on the bright side
He’s not Chris Woodward. I can’t wait for that utiliterrific September call-up.
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Yeah.
Not to mention the sheer joy of Ned’s indignant response to those who question why there’s plenty of opportunities for some AAAA infielder to get playing time but Rivera still can’t get a sniff of the field more than once every two weeks.
I still can’t believe Ned’s comment that it’s easy to hit .300 in 50 at bats off the bench. Gee. Wonder why you never pulled that off then Nedly?
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Ned
He did it in 79 at bats until his bat took September 1982 off. I wonder if Yost’s point was that it’s easier to hit .300 in 50 at bats than it is in, say, 200 at bats. A few hits falling in over 50 at bats can be the difference between .260 and .320. Somehow I doubt it, but maybe.
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i dunno
i still say you give him the opportunity to prove himself good or just middle-of-the-road pinch hitting option. Perhaps he hasn’t proven himself to be elite, but he certainly hasn’t shown any woeful deficiencies.
He’s above Nyx on my personal depth chart though.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not wrong if that's what he meant...
…. but considering the question that prompted the comment was an inquiry about how impressive it was that Rivera could be productive after all that off time, I think the blindingly obvious fact that it’s easier to hit .300 in 50 at bats instead of 200 was kind of beside the point.
Ned might be a decent manager. I don’t think so, but I’m not qualified to judge so I could be wrong. But good manager or not, he’s an ass who treats anyone who questions him with a contempt that suggests a profound insecurity and/or a lack of sufficient intelligence to consider for a moment that he might be wrong on something. I don’t need to be a stat guy to be dead certain about that.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm haunted by the fact that calling him up was the right choice
When Chris Barnwell is your best available option, it’s time to pass your turn and exchange your tiles for new ones.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Board game metaphors
Yet you still lose at Boggle? Inconceivable!
"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!"
Yeah, because Kyle/KL only feels like updating you when HE wins
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Laynce Berkman is hitting .331?
yikes. I didn’t see that coming this season. Can we have Prince bat .331 also?
Berkman was a career .300 hitter on the nose coming into the year
It’s not that surprising, is it? I think he’s demonstrated over time that he’s a significantly better hitter for average than Fielder.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I wouldn't be shocked
If that error got changed to an infield hit later on tonight.
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It's not hard
1. Is Tim O’Driscoll the official scorer? Yes
2. Is it a questionable decision? Yes
3. It will be changed later.
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as in his girlfriend/wife won't find out about it when Kirbir finds him?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohhh
Torres is totally not hot
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I believe the phrase you're looking for
is hotsy-notsy.
:)
"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!"
That is far too much like Rosie O'Donnell to be something I'd say
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Heh
It sounds like a Dancy Nancy thing, coming from roguejim.
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You know you like Dancy Nancy
Admit it
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Who doesn't? Other than the Kow, I mean.
"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!"
...but it's Tennis that they're Pro at?
why is that any better than Pro Basketball, etc?
I happen to agree though…Anna K was hot, but “competitive success” wasn’t exactly in her vocabulary.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
weird
I knew this thing was buggy. it posted at the wrong spot. I had to reload the page.
sorry about that…
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
well, blank you
okay…that was funnier in my mind
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I knew that Dan Iassongna was kinda dumb
…but to call him blank is a little rude.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
That one was also funnier in your mind
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Aug 18, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Look at his season last year compared to his season so far this year; they’re freakishly similar.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
he's just not a run scorer this year
is prince that far off from last season? or is there some other deficiency we have further down the order?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
talking of Braun as MVP
anyone else think about this? I never gave it much consideration… but a possibility if the Brewers make the playoffs
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I thought people were getting smarter after Andruw Jones didn't win a couple years ago, but then Jimmy Rollins happened, so you never know
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Either him or Sabathia
but given the fact that C.C. hasn’t been with them all year (and hence only played in a few games), that kinda would rule him out I suppose.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I hope he does
I don’t think he should. His OBP is .341, that’s fine and his slugging is fantastic, but there are better options.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Ty Wigginton hasn't played left much
But then again, would Carlos Lee get that at his full-speed jog?
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Was Prince not running on that?
Braun was going, at that point don’t you go too, and get home… i know i am talking about fielder running, but he can move
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I found my new crush.
Lolo Jones. Consider me smitten.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
Oh no!
But she’s so anorexic in the face!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
if by face you mean her upper body, then yes
her face doesn’t look skinny/gaunt from the online pics I found.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess it's not so bad if it's not a thumbnail image
But still, she’s no looker.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
that reeks of jealousy
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh please
Does it look like I really need to be that jealous?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Very myspace chic
Just need to either make it a little darker or more washed out.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I was thinking negative
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Sepia is, in my opinion, the best way to tell your audience that you're a total hack of a photographer.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Or that you're going for that late-19th Century hooker look
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I love that look
as long as it doesn’t lead to this
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Ah... another link I'm afraid to click on.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions
First image hit on google for 19th century hooker
sign i'm a little too interested in 19th-century history
I know who that is.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dish.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
well...the term Hooker...
is a reference from the Civil War to a general with that last name…
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Thankfully not the same general who gave us "sideburns"
That would just be creepy—speaking of monkeys…
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Hmm.
Given the print and her death in 1907, that photo would have to have been taken very late in her life. The quality is too high for an 1880’s era photo, and there’s no brace visible which given her position relative to the lens eliminates the possibility that the photo was earlier than that.
And of course there’s the gray hair.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I was worried this was in reply to the picture kirbir posted at first
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
True.
Always an exception to any rule, but that’s rarely seen and hard to do right, so it’s usually not worth mentioning.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice!
I didn’t realize every 20-year-old girl was required to have that poster. On the opposite wall, do you have the shirtless Gabe Kapler-looking guy holding an infant? Hey, I used to work in a college bookstore, I know these things.
"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!"
Haha I wish
But I’m aiming for that in my dorm room this fall
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
BK,
I love you in a totally hetero way.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
You know...
… when you start digging up high school class photos, you’re crossing into stalker territory.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
most of the female athletes
look pretty good, with the exception of the shotputters. One american girl looked okay, but the rest were absolutely heinous. But then again, they’re in the olympics not for their looks but for their results.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell to the no.
Oh-ver-ray-ted
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
she's an oldie but a goodie
but maybe it’s a relative thing….as I don’t care much for Kerri
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I say no to both
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
You have to admit though
All their competitive success is a little bit of a turn on…
totally
it’s why i pine for pro tennis players.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions
why is that any better than Pro Basketball, etc?
I happen to agree though…Anna K was hot, but “competitive success” wasn’t exactly in her vocabulary.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
it't not "better"
but elena dementieva is super hot.
and so is zi yan.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Pics are required following assertions of that nature
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
zi's a tough one
i’ve never found a really good picture of her.
but i do schedule my us open attendance around her matches :).
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
yes she is
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
try that again
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
They are pretty hot...
Like Janko Tipsarević
:)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
if there's ever a janko / ana ivanovic sex video
i’m totally checking it out.
to be honest, though “janko” could be replaced by a wild-card character and the assertion would still be true.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
But then I wouldn’t watch it with you
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Okay, you're right
But only because the “monkey see, monkey do” thing is so hot
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
yeah, like this:
Ms. Garrison: Retard frog-sqirrel, and then that had a retard baby which was a… monkey-fish-frog… And then this monkey-fish-frog had butt sex with that monkey, and that monkey had a mutant retard baby that screwed another monkey… and that made you!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
You never go full retard
(Have you seen Tropic Thunder yet? You’ll piss your pantsuit).
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
actually.
i tried to go last night, but the movie theater was chaos — ticket machines didn’t work, one or two clerks for a line out the door…i’ll try another time.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
haven't seen that either
but i don’t find that hard to believe at all.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
was that post intended for the porn portion of the thread
because if so, it’d be a whole lot better of a response;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
wait...you do monkeys?
Herpes B is fatal to humans…
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
You never watched and followed suit?
What’s wrong with you boys? Can’t convince girls to watch “movies” with you?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
i actually had a gf
who was way more into porn than I was.
good times.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Psst
Jeff, you have to stop telling people everything about me
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
aren't we the egotist :)
let me rephrase: i had a gf who was way more into porn that you are.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
oops.
that, than, same difference.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Whoa
The rare write/right error. Now I have to go stand in the cone of silence.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Hey, the actions button is in your picture!
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It's like the Fortress of Solitude
"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!"
that pic upthread...
too much clothing, but the attitude is clearly there :).
we love you, kirbir!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Aw Jeff
You know I didn’t want to violate the nudity rules, otherwise you’d have gotten the other pictures.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
well...
you could just make a typo in the URL and then post the substitution in-thread;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Or I could
send you here instead.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
You could check these ones for hotness
The funny thing is I'm fully clothed
My shirt was see-through though :-P
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I like the second one
You look like Nancy Drew solving a mystery. :)
"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!"
Wait,
you saw that?
He said he destroyed the tape…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
he destroyed *that* tape
but i was taping as well.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
That's what you get for having sex with Bill Clinton
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Oh dear g-d
Now I know why I can’t stand cigars…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Oh, please tell me I am not actually that fat
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Oh that's right. Challenge her.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
And with that...
… I choose to scroll down to the portion of the thread that’s actually about the game…
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
shit...sorry
not you. kirbir and company;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
bloodhound gang
speaking of which, that was an awesome thing on PBS. Wasn’t it during or right after 3-2-1 contact?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
i would feel a professional obligation.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
?
at that point, you edit the video
and pretend she’s pleasuring herself.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Reluctantly, I have to agree.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Gamel just hit a two-run homer
Jeffress has a scoreless inning with two hits allowed so far.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Is it just me...
… or are drives to left dying in the air?
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions
You don't see many tomohawk swings like that turn into lazy fly balls.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Cam makes KFC hot wings player
What is the prize? A year’s supply along with a complimentary bypass surgery?
And, more importantly, will it be original or extra crispy?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
While looking for Lolo Jones photos...
…I found a cool article on the making of this photo:
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Yeah, exactly
I was surprised. I want to get up and try it, but then I’ll just feel like an asshole
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
that's hilarious
i’m imagining seth rogen doing ballet.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
He would but Will Ferrell probably already made that movie
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
good point.
that was maybe my least favorite will ferrell movie. and i had such high expectations.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
It's not that hard
You just have to be flexible enough to do it
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
My dad always says that winning the lottery twice isn't difficult
“The hard part is winning it the first time.”
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
hmm
remind me not to take your dad’s statistics and probability course.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
At the moment I'm finding that the Deadly Snakes call a pretty good ballgame
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Rock giving some props to Brady Clark's Coors Field catch from 2003 (I think)
Good call, Bill. Full-out dive running with his back to home plate.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Wow. I created a monster up there.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
wow
I’ve completely ignored the game thanks to those threads up above
and now its already the 4th
You're welcome!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Corey
making a super play
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Yeah.
Would have been pretty bad to get the 2nd out there with Fielder on third.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
At least until Cammy popped out anyway...
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
does that mean the proper response
is for us to turn off the game and move out and find a new girlfriend?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Kendall getting Intentional Walk.
Will throw off grittiness.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Aug 18, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
yeah...
i didn’t understand that either
but i’m not da coop
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Hey
You can’t sweep a team without intentionally walking guys.
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Walking Kenall to get to CC?
I’m not sure that isn’t a close call.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
lol...
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Schweet!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
That's hilarious...
and awesome.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
Like thinking of ugly at "special moments"
Dudes have to have a special “don’t smile” thought…
It's all entertainment
Double steal!
In reverse…
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by TheJay on Aug 18, 2008 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Haha
I would not want to be the third baseman trying to hold a tag down as CC comes sliding in.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I'd love to see the catcher try to block the plate and a sharp liner to left...
…. with CC rumbling down the line.
That would make my year.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd love to see a reprise of the Carlton Fisk/Dale Berra play were two Yankees were tagged out at home
Only with CC and Prince, and instead of sliding, they both run the catcher over.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Awesome
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I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
That is ridiculously awesome
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I'm glad
I decided to scroll down and pay attention this inning
Yay
The drive to make Randy Wolf reach 100 pitches before the end of the 4th continues…
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IBB Braun
Bring up a lefty-on-lefty matchup.
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Explain to me...
The theory behind walking Kendall to get to CC. CC actually has more home runs in his month here then Kendall all year. Kendall might have a higher batting average, but I would rather pitch to him than CC. Especially figuring that Kendall’s BA has dropped throughout the year so his july average is probably 220 or so. Also, look what’s happened since.
I would guess
The fact he’s a lefty-hitting pitcher facing a lefty pitcher made Cooper think he was more likely to make an out. Kendall’s not much with a bat, but he’s better at putting the ball in play than CC is. Of course, that’s all pointless if Randy Wolf doesn’t make his pitches.
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by TheJay on Aug 18, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Consider it explained.
Honestly, though, I would still always pitch to Kendall.
Alright
CC had a nice hit and fun times on the basepaths. Hopefully he’s not so psyched up about it that he has a rough inning.
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According to Hit Tracker, he hit the third-longest HR of 2006
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
so, hit tracker doesn't get with the times?
or he had 3 homeruns back then?;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate him
I couldn’t remember why, but now I do. I’m traumatized from a couple years ago when he bunted against me in the eighth inning when I had a perfect game going in MLB the show on All-Star difficulty. Asshole beat out the bunt and got a hit. I hit him in the head four times in the next game of the series.
Now that’s irrational hate.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Jeffress has 5 shutout innings tonight for Huntsville
The downside is that his peripherals are kind of ugly: 3 H/4 BB/3 K.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
i think his peripherals are between him, his wife and his doctor.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
bill schroeder would like to remind him...
it’s important to get his peripherals checked.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 18, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just going to post that
Gamel 2/2 now as well, good day for the Stars
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Oh dear
That was a disturbingly long homer for Wigginton.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Wigginton
He’s hitting .500 in his last 54 at bats. Let’s see you do that, Mike Rivera.
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Should they take out C.C. now
or try and stretch him one more inning?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I think you should apply some more numbing cream and keep going
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Like this?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Seriously
you need to stop. Not that I’m complaining, though.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
needs to stop because otherwise
your wife might come by?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha!
There’s no fucking way I’m married.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Shocking.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
ideally…
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure you can
But I won’t say how, since I’m being too forward ;)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
That's fine
you can just keep abusing me.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
In case you get uncomfortable
the safe-word is red
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
by kirbir on Aug 18, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
anyone ever watch that comedy show from canada on PBS from the 90s?
_ Green?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Was it Red Green?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Oh no!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
you weren't supposed to use your own safeword
sigh….
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
It's okay,
I’ll ignore me saying it :)
Starting now, it’s the safe-word
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Sheesh...Amateur
"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!"
You didn't have cable as a kid, I can tell
Two PBS mentions in one night.
Although I was looking for NOVA torrents earlier today.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
I had cable
But I always watched History and PBS anyways :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I know!
I was just saying I’m a nerd :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I try
But I didn’t know you could look at my other pictures.
I’m really glad I deleted those dirty ones now…
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
You know you like it
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
It's not my fault he tickled me!
Poor squishy face
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Haha, what else could it possibly be?
I heard once that if you fast-forward through the song, you can hear him saying “Erase me”.
Reminds me of the whole Aphex Twin face-in-the-music thing.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Yeah
It’s from my emo/dark phase, as is this
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
No!
How do I put it as to not offend…
I just listen to happier music now?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Gag me with a spoon!
They’re so gross.
How about the Beatles? Or Vampire Weekend?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Beatles are fantastic! Ever go see “Rain the Beatles experience”? They ended with Hey Jude, not one of my favorite Beatle tracks but it rocked ending the show.
I didn't
But have you seen “Across the Universe”? If not, you need to go rent it NOW.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Kirbir's favorite is Reptile
“Seeds from a thousand lovers drip down from within.”
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
by battlekow on Aug 18, 2008 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Frontline is the most brilliant TV I've ever seen.
And Blackadder kicked some ass too. Thanks, BBC.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Blackadder was awesome.
And I love Hugh Laurie – he’s so funny! And, obviously, who wouldn’t love that show since Mr. Bean is in it?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Hugh Laurie was in Blackadder?
i only noticed him in 101 Dalmatians
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hah
Blackadder is much better
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I loather Mr. Bean.
But Rowan Atkinson is hilarious when he’s sarcastic and mean.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I had cable
I was just THAT kid that liked Nature and NOVA (and 3-2-1). And Wild America.
Good stuff. I recently started watching PBS again (now that I don’t have cable:P) still solid. Except funddrive season.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If I get a vote
I’d say 1 more…….
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
Nor am I pregnant
At least, that I know of
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Braun, Jeff, and TheJay
That’s just an episode of Jerry Springer waiting to happen
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
No
But that makes this even worse.
I need a daiquiri
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
J.R. House
He’s now made appearances in the majors in five of the last six seasons. In only one season so far has he made it into double-digits in plate appearances (last year). After that K, he’s got eight to go to reach 10 PA this year.
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Can't sweep a three-game series
If you don’t burn out your bullpen in the first game.
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How's CC's PC?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
homers at miller park
am I the only one that doesn’t like where balls come back into the field of play after going above the yellow line? Why can’t things not part of the wall be at least 30 feet back from the wall so the ball isn’t going to bounce off it and back onto the field.
Totally agree. I can never tell if a HR to CF is actually a HR
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions
why not introduce rules to how stadiums can be constructed?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Just make the out-of-play walls really sticky
So the ball sticks to whatever it hits.
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or put a net there
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions
or put a really strong harddrive-type magnet in the scoreboard and put an iron core in the ball...
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Turn it off and on, depending on whether the home team's up?
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::blank stare::
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
That would add too much weight and make it hard for any HRs
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Just get rid of all walls and obstructions
in general. Let the ball just keep on a rollin’. If a ball ends up on National avenue, I’m pretty sure replay would not be needed. Seriously, I think Branyan could do it…..
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
Braun!
Hurt himself again?
He’s supposed to wait until the weekend so I have the day off too!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
You're welcome :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
and what will you be thinking of/doing in that shower?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Everyone knows interactive showers are the best
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
R. Kelly is not invited to the IGB
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I ♥ FotC
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
This is a “locals only” gangbang
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
typical stuff
he is a horse, saves the bullpen, has an off day coming up. They said Ned mentioned the off day as a factor. Phillips said “I would rather trade an inning here for an inning in October” so he is in favor of pulling him.
You live with Steve Phillips?
No wonder you’re so contrary, you’re used to being right all the time.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Poll Question:
Jeff Kent is:
a) an A-hole.
b) A pretty good hitter for a single celled organism.
c) a bit disappointed that Vin Scully said Jeff couldn’t date his grand daughter.
d) suffering from a brain injury ever since when he fell off his truck while washing it.
e) the only human being on earth that could make me Barry Bonds seem like an ok guy.
f) All of the above.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
I’m okay with Jeff Kent. Its all about results.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeff Kent is a dick and a half (easy, kirbir), but I don't get the uproar
Vin Scully can be both a national treasure and not above criticism at the same time.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Yeah, but shouldn't he be criticized when he...
… says something offensive, illogical or wrong? Instead of what appears to be the truth?
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure, but I don't see why people don't just say "Eh, Jeff Kent's tired of having it implied that he needs competition/lacks fire/whatever"
People are treating him like a terrorist. Vin Scully is just a dude.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
He's certainly being treated worse than he would be if he hadn't established such a long
history of douchebaggery. That’s true. But he’s got no one to blame for that but himself.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Typical example
From Awful Annoucing:
I don’t know how you could hate someone who gave us one of the most memorable calls in Baseball history, but apparently Jeff Kent’s ire knows no bounds.
That’s about as stupid as the Maury Wills-HOF article that FJM just tore apart.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Right on
I challenge anyone here to watch a full Scully-called game and not think of one of your old aunts or grandma carrying on for a full holiday gabfest.
Challenge issued.
It's all entertainment
It's true
Scully never shuts up. I can’t bear a whole game with him. If he just shut up for 30 seconds here and there, I could take it.
Seriously, the man never shuts up.
It's all entertainment
Gagne?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
nooooooooooooooo!
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Torres for the save
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
If they can delay the game
30 minutes I can be to Miller Park to finish up the 9th
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
Pure ass-whoopin"
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Cecil Cooper must have a puzzled look on his face right about now
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
"Sweep"? Nooooo, I said "cheap". As in, "gas sure isn't cheap." Uh, yeah.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Something about Vin Scully talking too much.
Friggin terrorist.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I know.
I was just entertaining myself.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 18, 2008 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Leave that to 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 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He hurt himself in his last at-bat and was taken out
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
And now for something completely different
(Meaning that I can’t think of a way to use it to make kirbir sound like a whore.)
Jeffress’ final line was 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 4 K. For a 20-year-old’s second AA start, I’ll take it.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
You could compare her to a squirrel with a flight cap
(Bullwinkle acknowledgement)
It's all entertainment
Jeffress
6 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 4 BB- Huntsville wins 2-0 on a Mat Gamel 2 run HR.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Sheesh
This is a wild nine-pitch inning so far.
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Maybe Maddux should speak Ned's language
instead of telling Ned to use the bullpen, he should tell Nedly that CC needs a pit stop.
by molitorfan on Aug 18, 2008 9:50 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
C'mon, Carsten...
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Aug 18, 2008 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
How Sabathia's arm feels is the only concern at this point
He just threw a 95 mph heater.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Brian points out that he'll get an extra day of rest before his next start
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
..and will ever throw
what’s the record for pitches in the modern era?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
um...i dunno
since like the 50s or something…
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 18, 2008 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions
BR says it’s 207 by Stan Williams in 1961, but I don’t know how complete that data is.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
In the new millennium
Livan Hernandez had a 150-pitch game in 2005. Ron Villone also had a 150-pitch game in 2000, but that’s technically last millennium.
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
As far as for the Brewers
Well…did you ever wonder why Cal Eldred couldn’t stay healthy after 1993?
BCB's "very own marginally deserving all-star!"
Depends what you consider the modern era
The Spahn-Marichal 16-inning duel in July 1963 had each guy go over 200 pitches. By no means a complete list, but here’s some outlandish numbers. I like Tim Wakefield’s 172 in a 1993 game and then 169 in a 1997 game.
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Billy O’Dell threw 172 pitches in a 1962 CG that his team won 19-8.
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