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Game Thread #151: Brewers (83-67) at Cubs (90-58)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads Comment 502 comments

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Sep 16, 2008 7:05 PM CDT


I'm ready, and I'm super-psyched!

We've got a new manager, a new lineup, a new fifth starter, and a reason to smile again.

And, dudes, GALLARDO COULD BE BACK THIS WEEKEND.  Yes, he'd pitch out of the bullpen, but it's all-caps-worthy nonetheless.  Even if all Jimmy Chitwood could do was shoot free throws, coach stays.  (Um, hmm, bad analogy.)

Tonight's matchup is CC against Ryan Dempster, two guys in the running for the NL Cy Young Award--and I'm not sure which one is more of a surprise for that honor.

Game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.

Go Brewers!

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 5:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I made him do it

jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner

by battlekow on Sep 16, 2008 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, yeah

(very little) credit where (very little) credit is due.

that’s my motto.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 16, 2008 6:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so there was no yost press conference?

i heard a conference call but was sadistically hoping for a visual press conference

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 6:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

they thought it would be rude

to show a camera shot of him standing on a chair with a noose about his neck

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go CC!
Clap, Clap, Clap Clap Clap
Let’s go CC!
Clap, Clap, Clap Clap Clap

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 6:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what's up with the media on melvin

granted i’ve only listened to wssp but cliff (who i can’t stand anyways) feel melvin may be gone and sparky (who i do like) feels melvin won’t be back next year…

personally, i hope he is back next year i don’t know who else they’d hire anyways? jack z?

just curious what everyone else thinks around here?

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 6:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know...

If Melvin were let go, that Yost character probably has some time on his hands…

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's ted simmons!

“advisory role”

Doug: So, Ted, you can either take the managing role or become GM next year after I retire.
Ted: GM role
Doug: Good, for now, you’ll be my advisor. Who should I hire as the interim manager?
Ted: We should hire the worst person possible…so I can hire a new one next year…Dale Sveum!
Doug: Genius! Consider it done.

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

:)

don’t think Silent Ted would make for a good GM, but I like the story :)

rec’d

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 6:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

what the odds are Simmons ends up as triple a manager? I’m guessing not very good because Kapler has probably already agreed to the position.

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 6:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everything about this paragraph is wrong.
All of that, plus Mike Cameron leading off. Sveum just said he wanted some experience in the top spot, so he was willing to ignore Cameron’s high strikeout rate and low on-base percentage. He told the team in a meeting a little while ago that they would be doing more bunting and hit-and-running — “small ball,” if you will — so he probably wants Camerons speed up there, assuming he gets on base.

TH is wrong about Cameron and reasoning for hitting him leadoff, Svueeum has a bad philosophy on “small ball”, and to top it off, there’s an apostrophe error in the last line.

Really, though, I’m excited about this game. It should be really interesting to watch with all the changes, and I buy that things might be a bit more relaxed without Nervous Ned at the helm.

I wonder how long it will take for a writer to refer to this as the “Post-Yost era”.

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tonight's order is sure interesting.

I don’t think Hardy is going to like being dropped in the order again. But with bats in front of him and protection behind him in Hart could prove to be effective. You would think Hart would be better in front of him, getting on base to allow J.J. to see some fastballs that he likes so much. But since Sveum is “one of the best coaches [Yost] has ever seen,” I guess time will only tell. Hopefully the angry drunk side doesn’t come out today.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 6:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Forgot to add one thing.

Bat CC cleanup or fifth, shift all the players down, and all the problems will go away.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

C.C.? Seeing as he’s >1.000 OPS with bases loaded this season!!!!

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hardy said he didn’t care where he hit, as long as it wasn’t in front of the pitcher

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

garth iorg

according to fsn, has only coached 1st base on a minor league level lol

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's OK

He could see 3rd base from where he was sitting, so that counts.

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha!

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder

You assume that, regardless of the multitude of reasons why he SHOULD have been fired, Yost was let go as a last-ditch effort to get into the playoffs.

If that’s the case, then, if any of these took place:

  • The Cubs were a .500-ish team or worse
  • The Phillies or Mets were a .500-ish team or worse
  • The Brewers were 5-6 wins better.
  • The Brewers had 10 or so fewer wins

I reckon Yost woud still be the manager.

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What do I have to do to get Hardy at third and Escobar at short for the remainder?

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 6:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardy's never played third base as a pro

What makes you think he’d be a good option there for the last twelve games? Give him the offseason to work on the position.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely nothing besides he can’t be worse than Counsell/Hall/Lamb.

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does it matter if it bounces?

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Preparing for the worst

With the luck we’ve been having I’m already bracing for CC’s first loss to kill any momentum gained by switching out Yost.

:(

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 6:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Saaaaaay

What do these three Milwaukee coaches have in common?



I’m guessing the ACE Comb company isn’t moving its headquarters to Milwaukee anytime soon.

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They’re white?

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't tell Pags

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap, too late

"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 Sep 16, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

sorry;)

in one day I think I’ve managed to completely change my reputation around here

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who the hell is the guy on the bottom?

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tozer from the wave

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vegas has this game as a pick'em

Not too bad for a game against the cubs in Wrigley. Then again CC is pitching. Phillies already up 3-0. Mets and Nats scoreless in the 3rd.

Visit my baseball blog ...or else!

by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Astros down five in the 3rd

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Getting cold

it would have been a shock for them to keep it up. BP is always right.

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of them can win :)

If one wins and one loses every day for the next 12 games, we’re in good shape.

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My friend

is in Vegas and said the Cubs are favorites- he bet on the Crew.

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I haven't been this excited about a game for a long time.

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 7:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon

what’s wrong with his voice getting all high pitched and screechy as he screams at everything the Cubs do

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap

Cox is throwing the game to the Phils to avenge Nascar Ned’s canning.

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

1 pitch and 1 out.

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

quick 2 outs

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale should've gone old-school

Coached third base while managing.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

brian anderson's first mistake

referring to sveum as yost already.

i wonder what that count will be

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good AB By Braun

Finally not swinging at constant junk.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Prince

pick up the new regime!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garth

Learn to stop sign sooner!

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nice hit by fielder

i wonder if braun could have scored…

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

rusty 3rd base coach

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bring back Dale!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit for Prince S. Fielder

Not so nice, G.I.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

ryan braun suprised he was held up, says rock

wavin’ dale lol

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

That’s the first time he ever saw thw stop sign.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or the

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That reminds me

Where’s Kirbir?

"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 Sep 16, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kmart... as always...

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

by kirbir on Sep 16, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess its just something you have to get used to.

Changing manager third base coach in the season will do that to you.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

could use a big hit here

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ :(

Wow.. chased junk

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

exciting first half of the inning though

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jeez

the immortal Odalis Perez one-hitting the Mets through five

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to be a jerk...

… but I don’t think that was the moment to be conservative on the question of whether to send the runner. He might have been out anyway, but I would have sent him.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

jerk!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought the same thing but it is hard to tell without a longer camera shot

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

True.

But with the struggle we’ve had scoring runs and Dempster on the mound, he should have been sent.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Prediction:

CC’s only going to need 83 pitches to pitch 9 innings. Yes, that would be all strikeouts from here on.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

fastball inside

its not like its a mystery that is what he likes

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Error!

Come on Bob Webb, you’re killin us here.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you can't say that to him

His brother-in-law is the county commissioner!

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on buddy.

Have a beer or something. It ain’t over yet.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

leading off

is affecting his D

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 16, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brenly quote

“I think the fans overreacted a bit much”

Ya think?

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 7:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damage Limited

Ok Bats… stop being afraid. Smash Ball.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

NYM losing though

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cam not making the catch doesn't end up hurting beyond two extra CC pitches

Run would’ve scored anyway.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

It’s all good.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's getting old

watching hart flail up there at sliders

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good Lord Hart looks awful.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomo Ohka's back?

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ha!

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did sveum buy them hookers?

or did he just let some of the groupies in for free?

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If they start winning

it gets upgraded to PBR

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hooray Pabst!

Possibly the only performing arts center with a beer name

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not quite

Barrie Molson Centre, Barrie ON

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not an ice queen!

Sad…

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

by kirbir on Sep 16, 2008 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should clarify again, for those who don't know

MBI is a beer, so MGD or High Life would fit there as well

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Robinade!

"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 Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

way to go C.C.

battle off those balls right down the middle

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

“I’m so tired, give me a break”

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not quite.

Kendall: Don’t make me sleep inside the dumpster outside your hotel tonight.
Ump: Gritty.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

But only in Klingon.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Son of Clung would understand

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall: Grit

Ump: What?

Kendall: Grit

Ump: Move along, Jason

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

All I was saying was that it's pretty rare to see Kendall look for the ump after a call like that

when he strikes out… he walked after him, and the brief exchange that followed didn’t look all that friendly.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can understand that.

I wouldnt want a homeless person outside my hotel either.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump: Strike Three
Kendall: I think not good sir, you don’t understand KUG
Ump: What?
Kendall: Units of Grit.. check swing strike 3 doesn’t help the grit. Let me ground out.
Ump: Dude.. go check the locks on Rivera.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fore?

hehe…is this a warning of a TV being thrown in the air?

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

or the opening of the address?

would seem appropriate, given my theme of the day gettysburg

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woah...that was freaky

word “gettysburg” insert before the last word of the title

understood?

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dude

that was Four score and 7 years ago

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should've waited for tomorrow

Anniversary of Antietam, and all.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am pro-Etam.

"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 Sep 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know what's coming

LINK

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you click Play repeatedly

You can have a cacophony of plunger mutes.

"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 Sep 16, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

weird

but not weird

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh justin

how would we live without this wonderful invention

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brutal viewing pleasure

by Flag Up on Sep 16, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is up with this?

CC, you need to get that WHIP back down to or below 0.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to contribute Corey!

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

(Sarcastic clap)

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on now, that was a nice catch.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno?

MLB still tests for steroids right?

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Was Corey not dogging it there?

what the hell…

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice catch Chart

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fun fact

First base umpire Joe West moonlights as a country music singer.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

“Hey look at me Ma, I’m managing a baseball team!”

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps

he’s asking CC for dome waxing advise

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DS: “Dude, can you believe I’m talking to you on the mound?”
CC: “Hey man, let me pitch.”
DS: “It’s so cool to be out here while the other team’s batting.”
CC: “Are you serious?”
Umpire: “Alright, alright, break it up.”

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

I'm really enjoying these in-game conversations

"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 Sep 16, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it would be awesome to hear what Svuem is telling Yount. “I think his name is Mike Rivera, Robin, but I’m not sure. Wait until he turns around, then you’ll see his name on the jersey.”

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just want to say that Corey Hart is on crack.

by HRF on Sep 16, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not his fault

he looks like an ugly newborn baby with a creepy flesh colored beard

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can verbally felate him all night long

as long as we get a W on the board

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell and Cam are rolling up Dempster's PC tonight

maybe we can get Marmol’s arm to fall off the first game of the series.

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale does need his desk to be moved.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

too bad they

haven’t contributed to the hit count

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by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitch #60

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

someone smart

translate that for me

eamus catuli

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Latin

It roughly translates out to “Let’s go Cubs.”

by Flatley on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080915&content_id=3481272&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb:http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080915&content_id=3481272&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh

"He signed Mike Cameron to man center field, even though Cameron faced a 25-game suspension to start the season "
melvin had no knowledge of the suspension before he signed Cam…

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't have time to look up the dates right now

but I am 99.9% sure that’s incorrect. Melvin knew about it.

ok, yes I do have time. He was suspended in October.

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 16, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the Brewers lose this game

will Torres still be predicting we catch the Cubs?

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could you rephrase that please?

Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)

by Jordan M on Sep 16, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

CC is fucking killing me tonight

Good god, man.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

he ain't very sharp tonight

I guess maybe riding him like a pony express horse might not have been a great idea

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nonsense

You know that was the proper play.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right-handed, at that!

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can’t believe I never thought of that. Brilliant.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck fuck fuck

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-0?

seriously?
go home

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

so’s your face.

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braun

Can you any slower dig out the ball?

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

This is gettting tough to handle

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So,,,,,,

Those Packers are looking pretty good …

by grant76 on Sep 16, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice use of commas.

The Pack looks phenomenal. I’ve been pro-Rodgers since day 1.(Not even a Packer fan)

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am anti-Suppan and pro-Durham.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Went to Detroit for the game. Dude’s the real deal.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

Kendall almost got “junked” right there

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sigh

Fire Sveum!!

I kid…..

Seriously though we can all stop watching now.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

conversation

DS: think of ME as a hamburger
CC: um…that’s getting kinda old
DS: no man. It’s freaking hilarious. Did I mention I’m getting lots of air time?
CC: go back to the dugout, let me do my job
DS: fine, fine, fine

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

God Damnit!!!

I go and walk the dog for 10 mins, and now we are down 3. WTF Sveum

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

MM: So, like I know we barely know each other…
CC: What are you talking about?
MM: Maybe you should do what you were doing before…
CC: Dude, go away, my left arm owns both your arms.
MM: Where’s Ned when I need a hug…

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jeez

CC is the one that’s screwing this up. Why you guys gotta blame Dale already? You think Dale can duct tape CC’s arm back on?

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

might help

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Dale doesn't know how to use duct tape

he should never have been made manager to begin with.

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's his arm falling off?

I could’ve sworn facing the best offense in the league might be partly to blame.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, duh

That’s what “his arm is falling off” means. Don’t they educate you kids in school any more?

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is it

that the FSN Cameras looked like the skewed view on gameday?

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 8:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No, that was real

This offense is not

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Brewers

Please starting hitting the ball, thank you.
your fan,
adam

by hardyboys on Sep 16, 2008 8:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey! Did you guys know there was a manager change during the ’82 season?

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

'82?

The seasons all run together for me. What happened that year?

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's enough for me

I’m out

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Brewers

Please starting hitting the ball ( not at the other team), thank you.
your fan,
adam

by hardyboys on Sep 16, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ATL ties it

Someone is helping the Crew

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

sadly

crew not helping crew

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

they banged Chad Durbin around

I can’t remember if he was one of the relievers who baffled the “brew”

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Banged huh?

I thought we were on our way back to a pg blog, my bad.

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

World series!!!!

I can feel it!

I didn’t say for who or what year.

But i can still feel it!

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why isn't Dempster's arm falling off yet?

I demand an investigation into the use of performance enhancers.*

*In most cases, playing the Brewers can be considered a performance enhancer.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Because God hates us?

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think it's fatigue

Sabathia has been the best pitcher in the NL since he joined the Brewers, but I don’t think he handles pressure very well.

His worst games, if I recall correctly, have been against the Cubs (now x2) and his debut game which had a playoff atmosphere.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

At least Dempster is up to 75 pitches...

That’s something. We are winning the “pitch count battle”

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

If they bring in Marmol

Can Sveum pull a reverse-Yost, having McClung pinch hit in order to throw his bat at him?

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

better

Now the brewers can start beating up on Dempster.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And be cautious of the Old Style too.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

Corey even misses by a foot when he tires to bunt

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It was probably

exhausting for him. So, you’re good.

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by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

goofball Dempster threw three balls and got an out

true he ump had to give him one free strike

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

MMMM GRIT HIT

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So i guess this would call for some small ball

Hit and Run anyone?

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Time of the new manager to do something none Yosty.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dale

you lied to us!

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think Dale

already forgot that he has to call for that stuff if he wants it to happen

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He probably was too busy wondering why the hell Ned’s not at the park yet.

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I get home from da Pick N' Save,

and take two-three sips of my newly bought Robinade, and look what happens! Back to back singles! Im gettin more of this!

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With real pulp! gritty pieces!

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

ha

cc almost didn’t make it

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Error?!

For a pitcher to make a play like that is a once in a lifetime achievement, as we all know!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Following on Gameday...

What happened on the double play?

by PDUBS1216 on Sep 16, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home plate side throw from ARam, might have pulled him off the bag barely.

DLees billion foot frame saves another ARam error.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He must’ve said something from the dugout, he got tossed well after the play was over.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to tell. But looks like he was bitching about it in the dug out, and 10,000 chins tossed him.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D. Lee caught the throw to first while sitting in a lawnchair by the dugout, Cameron still called out.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

St least dempter's pitchcount is up

I can’t see Lou pushing him too far here.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no

right now Cam is in the lead for the St. Least monicker tonight

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my.

Robinade T-shirts, jerseys, and hats!
Only at Robinade.org!
Good lord, we have Donald Trump as our bench coach.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so THAT"S who made the decision to fire Ned

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

7-5 Braves

Howard with a triple?!?

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone must have had to dive.

And not able to get up for 6 or 7 solid minutes.

by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

GETIMOUTAHERE!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Lee’s stance is annoying.

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hey, it's only the fifth

so we got that going for us, I guess

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And we’ve won more games in our last at bat!

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh noes

A runner in scoring position

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So...now that Sedar is out

Is Yount taking 1st base?
or Maddox? who the hell is our fall-back there?

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

is someone ya know, like watching the game?

I suppose that would take an astute FSN cameraman, which I don’t think exists

quick! someone call Ueke.

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So we’ve got that going for us… which is good.

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well that's nice!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

lacquered

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Really?

Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Massive hit. Dunn-esk.

Come on boys.. get another.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOT

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets, Stros, Cards all lose

Phils and Brewers losing.

Are we sure the Pirates have been eliminated?

"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 Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale’s Dingers!

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

My coverage is about 20 seconds late...

So I knew something good was going to happen.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 8:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dempster

He has pitched more innings this year than he has in the past two years combined… Shouldn’t he be… I don’t know… tired?

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah he is not long for this game.

Guzman and Marshall warming. I can deal with that.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for corey to get something done

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess you could say he is due for something productive...

but I’m not banking on it.

My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am Pro-Hart Benching right now. Prove me wrong.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free Barry Bonds

We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!

by drezdn on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

Hart is about the only guy you can’t bench at the moment because we have no decent spare outfielders.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know.. I know..

Perhaps Kapler can overcome his torn muscle with more muscle and grit through it.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rusty Staub played outfield when he could only throw underhand

Just sayin’…

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn

nice catch

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

you got to be kidding

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reed gets the satisfaction of that catch

But I get the satisfaction of seeing his head bounce off his glove in slow motion.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yet he has the last laugh. Where’s Gallardo?

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My memory of Prince colliding with Derrek Lee makes up for that one.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 16, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bring in Rivera

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sveum's first chance to not be Ned Yost.

And he chooses the road more Yosted by.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

are you suggesting pinch hitting for kendall?

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Of all of Ned’s foibles, my most hated was that he would never pinch hit for Kendall.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s an irrational proposition, no manager is going to pinch hit for a position player this early in the game

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

When you have two other completely unused catchers.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

then you start rivera instead, not pinch hit in the 6th

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah... i understand the reasoning

But, that might be your best chance to tie the game and you leave an automatic out at the plate.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kendall's not an autoout

but i still think you don’t pull him until his last AB. That wasn’t it.

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah..

I just looked at his stats for the last 30 days.
I thought it was a lot worse. it has felt that way.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou very stuborn there not pulling Dempster

Trying to get to his spot in the order. With the rosters expanded I can’t think that was a good idea.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 8:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

With two catchers on the bench.

It was an even worse idea to leave Kendall in the game.

by Braun Holio on Sep 16, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

still early in the game

i’ll take Kendall’s defense over a pinch hitter for one inning there.
runner on 1st with 1 out, maybe i’d try to avoid the DP, but with 2 out…just leave him in.

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man if we could just win this game

Mets lose, Astros lose, Phillies have 5 outs left. A win here would be HUGE.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting tactical decision for Dale...

Do you pinch-hit to start the seventh? If so, who? My vote is for Alcides. My guess is Tony.

by the_h_is_o on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No way he pinch hits

I just don’t see it.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

but it’s not as if CC is terrible with the stick

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's BK?

A JJ diving stop and a throw from his knees

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's Kirbir?

Coincidence? Think somethings getting thrown from the knees…

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

After the declaration of non-suck day, I proposed a different version of the holiday here at Pete’s pad. All I got was a good laugh.

by ol Pete on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wouldn't that hurt?

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

by kirbir on Sep 16, 2008 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cedeno dumbshit

NEVER slide into first.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Starting to come together, Pepper

Starting to come together.

It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.

by Adam P on Sep 16, 2008 9:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

88 pitches

CC might be able to close this one out if we could get him a lead.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok you fantasy players

Who is closing for the braves these days?

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mike gonzalez

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought so

He is going for the 4 out save tonight. Howard up as the lead run right now.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fail

Ouch..

Howard is one hot batter right now.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howard homers

8-7 Phillies

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't matter.

There’s no way the Mets are going to hold off the Phillies now. Let the Phillies run the table. The Mets are the team we have to watch.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Left field even

So was his triple.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw

I was waiting to see a crafty move: after the Cubs let Dempster warm up, send Vinny Rottino up to bat and when they bring in the righty reliever, put Brad Nelson (or other lefty) in. It’s not like Rottino would play anyway, so you might as well use him as a decoy.

But then they go and let Sabathia hit anyway. Oh well.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 9:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Howry is pretty bad

Let’s jump all over him.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

cameron walks

i expect a steal/hit and run

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 16, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I really don't want to run into any outs here

Howry is pretty bad and not throwing strikes.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sign of the apocalypse?

-or-

It’s a Whole New BallGame!

by ahtrap on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looked out my window, no signs of Zombies. So maybe a whole new ballgame?

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better get out the shotgun, just in case….

by 54438Crew on Sep 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you not read the Zombie survival guide?

Guns need bullets, axe or sword is your best weapon.

by SgtClueLs on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Howry has until Fielder

No way do they let him face Prince.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cotts to turn Durham around?

This is a strange move. Will they let him face Braun? That seems just as dumb. Maybe Cotts, Righty for braun lefty for Fielder. Or maybe Marmol for both.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Marshall's their only other lefty, right?

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

And that called strike is a pitch CC hasn’t gotten at all tonight.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham really isn't that much worse right handed

Cotts is more of a situational guy than Howry too. I really don’t like the way Lou is managing this game.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course

Durham will hit into a double play and he’ll be brilliant.

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by TheJay on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

he wants to thank us for the extra home games

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, tough spot

Never know with that loon in LF

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Lou

I’d like this game to be over by midnight

by sheeter on Sep 16, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

To be fair/clear

He certainly didn’t exempt himself.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 16, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

I am just saying though that he has an opportunity to fix that bad play.

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by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeeze

Fukudome looks worse at the plate than even the Brewers

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