Game Thread #111: Brewers (61-49) at Braves (50-59)
by Jeff Sackmann on Aug 2, 2008 12:47 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves, Aug 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT
I like winning.
The matchup this afternoon--doubtless blacked out on MLB.tv because of FOX--is CC Sabathia and Charlie Morton. Morton has made eight career starts, all this season, and his performance against the Crew back in June was actually his second best outing. That isn't saying much, since he comes into this afternoon's game with an ERA over seven.
Game time is 2:55 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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Crew Lineup
2B Rickie Weeks
SS JJ Hardy
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
3B Craig Counsell
CF Mike Cameron
C Jason Kendall
P CC Sabathia
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 12:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Branyan must've needed a day off
y’know, with that heavy workload of 1 start in the past week and a half. Good thing we have Counsell around to keep Russell fresh.
Too bad we don’t have a backup catcher, either, one would come in handy when the starter has played 5 straight games, and it’s a hot afternoon in Atlanta, and the starter is OPSing .429 since July 7th.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Aug 2, 2008 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
You mention Kendall struggling at the plate back to July 7th as a reason to have Rivera start but you didn’t mention Branyan OPSing .524 with 10 K’s in 50 PA back to June 27th as a reason he might not be starting (Counsell’s not doing hitting either but he’s a better defender).
Another reason Kendall might be playing is because Mike Rivera hasn’t caught Sabathia before and they might not want to mess with what’s worked.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"doing hitting"
Yeah, that sounds good.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And since June 22nd, Counsell is OPSing .408 :)
the point is, though, that Counsell < Branyan at third base, and I wish they would rest Kendall more often.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Aug 2, 2008 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh
and Russel’s still OPSing .938 on the year despite the cold stretch, slugging over .600. I wouldn’t play Counsell at third unless absolutely necessary, he already spells JJ enough at short.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
by Jordan M on Aug 2, 2008 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
i haven’t seen him play short yet this year.
usually 2B (pre-durham), sometimes 3B
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell has started at short fifteen times this year
Most recently on the 26th against Houston, next to Durham at second.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
further proof
that I never have any clue of what I’m writing about.
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morton - good pitcher or bad?
Went 6 innings 2 ERs 4 Ks and 1 BB earlier against the Brewers.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 2:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I am predicting
a Sabathia home run today.
by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2008 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully
those of you able to watch the game on FOX can provide some good descriptions today … I am relying on Uecker and Powell.
by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2008 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardy is in an 0-18 stretch??
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Aug 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well,
the announcers are being kind and are talking about the 8 game road winning streak, and not mentioning a certian other streak.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fielder
HBP
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Inning over
Let’s see what CC can do with a Chipper-less, McCann-less Braves offense.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Aug 2, 2008 3:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lead off walk...
Uh-oh
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Aug 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im getting sick of this rickie weeks guy...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Aug 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Seconded
I try to stay positive on guys, but my patience is really wearing thin.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabathia
I wonder if he just figures there won’t be any double plays behind him.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird
Leo Mazzone is the color analyst for the KC-CHI game on Fox. I’m surprised he wasn’t rocking back and forth in the booth during the pre-game comments.
by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2008 3:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Credit that run
Rickie
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That ones on Weeks
Thanks Rick.. hurting CCs stats.
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 3:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Or is that one on Ned
For playing Weaks….... yes, I spelled that correctly
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Aug 2, 2008 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you want to play Counsell
put him eat second and get some pop in the lineup at third
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weeks has to go next year
There has to be a better option somewhere in all of baseball that we can get to play 2nd base. Weeks is just killing us with his bat and now with his glove.
If Loving CC is wrong I do not want to be right
by WSB Chris on Aug 2, 2008 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe trade him to oakland
for his brother
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind
Hall at 2nd, Escobar at SS, and Hardy at 3rd.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Aug 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Hall might have something to say about that.
Didn’t he finally complain a little bit about moving around so much when he demanded a trade? Anyway, I’d be just as happy to have Hardy at second and keep Hall at third. I suppose whichever position we have/can get the better player at.
I also wouldn’t cut Rickie from the team yet unless we garner a good amount in a trade. At least keep him as a backup for one more year just in case.
by NoahJ on Aug 2, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I happen to agree...
... but I doubt it will happen.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 2, 2008 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt you hear the announcers
Ned says hes just a late bloomer.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on Aug 2, 2008 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um...
how’d a late bloomer get picked so high in the draft?;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
karros loves counsell's grit
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait..
Did they just say Cammy did roids?
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
but it was really for a banned stimulant. Much better…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm also getting sick of cameron's K's
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 3:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can see getting sick of Weeks
But Cammy? You are in a sour mood
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play
by counsell…grit!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez...
I wish FOX would get their signal sorted out. It sounds like Max Headrooms doing the play by play on my TV.
FDR can suck it. - Jeff Sackmann
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Aug 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh that's just thom brennomen
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey!
Rickie can get it to first! Congratualtions! You have minimal baseball skills!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd like to see rickie drop a bunt to get something started
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's probably be close to beating it out...
and then veer wildly to the right.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a lazy fly ball
kills this team just as well…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That first out in the third inning was a real dagger.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry
I just hate Rickie Weeks so much right now. His defense is awful, so his inability to hit the damn ball makes me hate him all the more.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morton of the 7 ERA dealing
2 Ks to make it through 3 scoreless
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 3:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another perfect inning. Sixty three pitches through 4.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sixth complete, 3 up, 3 down. Brenneman singing his praises.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Morton is not outpitching Sabathia...
The Braves’ 2B is outdueling Rickie Weeks…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Top of the order now
Time to start hitting.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 4:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo
Rickie Weeks needs to go
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring up
Escobar
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you honestly believe he can hit any better?
defend: yes
hit: no
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is the thing about Rickie
We have been willing to put up with his defensive misgivings because of his offensive upside, but at some point you can’t put up with those defensive issues if he isn’t going to make up for it with the bat.
"He's been very, very impressive," Yost said. "I mean really impressive. I mean really, really impressive."
by MadJimiBrewha on Aug 2, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you asking me to think all rational like?
Cuz Rickie’s destroyed my ability to do so.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was a really nice catch. Ironic after the announcers spent just about the whole inning talking about Rickie and his problems.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
help those of us stuck with Yankees and Angels
...what happened?
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince hit his first pitch out and Corey bunted for a hit
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not there...
with rickie
i can follow gameday for things like x-got-a-hit
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
soft high ball hit up the middle just to the right of second
weeks jumped in the air relatively high and came down with it. it was a nice, athletic grab
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those guys LOVE baunting after hitting a homerun...
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Aug 2, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
um, BUNTING. ugh.
go get em' seth!
by Jamie in LA on Aug 2, 2008 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart had that bag swiped
Make him fucking pitch CC
by Flag Up on Aug 2, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This ump is all over the place.
I disagree
by Flag Up on Aug 2, 2008 4:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch
the announcer apologizing for saying Cammy took ‘roids
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
He did twice.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 4:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice kendall...
"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 2, 2008 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
now the announcers are talking about Francouer
Looking at Braves sites, “Frenchy” gets a heapin’ helpin’ of hate.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So does Bill Hall here
Same troubles hitting, displeasure with the organization, etc.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Bill Hall's
gotten some goodwill back though, especially after the Cards series. I wonder if Frenchy has undergone any such rehabilitation?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably like Billy said, hit some HRs, especially game winners and things switch back.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He
stood no chance there…I love how CC can do that.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only one more inning for CC,
or does Yost let him stay for the 9th if he gets through the 8th?
by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2008 4:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he has a good eigth then...
CC’s our best closer.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Rickie
live up to your name as a “run scorer.”
by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2008 4:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t have the strong feelings, especially negative, toward announcers that many people have, but I have to say Karros is a dork.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 4:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So what you're saying...
is that you like cliche ridden banter between two people who usually don’t know how to work together? But this is just too much for you?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Karros:
“It’s important for the Brewers to remain withing striking distance of the Cubs”
Really…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tiny McGwire..
Boy he had some tight pants too..
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 4:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good to see rickie keeping his head in the game
yikes…
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 4:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get outta here and gone!
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy!
Wow.. good to see someone getting hot.
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PRINCE!!!
Crushed it like it’s 1999
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 2, 2008 4:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good to see the big men do the business today
by Saltire on Aug 2, 2008 4:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gord Ash
Heard part of a radio interview with him yesterday or the day before. He was asked about CC and his pitch counts. He said no problem, no worries.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 5:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
CG?
Hmm.. not sure if I want CC to try for the CG unless there’s a PC cap.
by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cam's request for a medical waiver
I wonder whatever happened to that? Maybe taking a stimulant was self medicating.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 5:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
my guess
if one guy gets on base yost goes to the pen
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 5:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, you are after all trying to guess what is in Yost’s mind.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a scary thought
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 5:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think if Kotchman gets on they'll go to the pen
If Kotchman makes an out, they’ll let CC face the righty Francoeur with the hopes of getting him out and forcing the Braves hand when the lefty Kelly Johnson comes up with two out.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or they'll just bring in the righty to face the righty
That works, too.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 5:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob says nobody is throwing?
I would imagine Torres is already, ready?
by Flag Up on Aug 2, 2008 5:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm out boys
here’s to a win!
I untuck my shirt!
by Michael M on Aug 2, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
paging
the solomon that we know and love
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Torres gets the career .500 hitter out to end the game
Another series win on the road.
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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cubs won
st louis 45 mins ‘til gametime
by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 2, 2008 5:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Blanton versus Braden Looper – anything could happen there.
by ol Pete on Aug 2, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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