Game Thread #151: Brewers (83-67) at Cubs (90-58)
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 16, 2008 5:24 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee 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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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
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!
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
there was
http://www.620wtmj.com/ click on yost presser
by ilostmy4thfinger on Sep 16, 2008 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
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!
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!"
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
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
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)
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.
Forgot to add one thing.
Bat CC cleanup or fifth, shift all the players down, and all the problems will go away.
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
garth iorg
according to fsn, has only coached 1st base on a minor league level lol
I untuck my shirt!
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!"
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
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!"
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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Write Attanasio a check for 900,000,000 dollars?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
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!"
Why does Sveum have a tatoo of a bee on his arm?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought it was my job to notice trends like that
but i missed that one completely
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions
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!"
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!"
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
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
I was just joking around.
But I fully expect media outlets to jump on that point for every loss here on out.
Dale should've gone old-school
Coached third base while managing.
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brian anderson's first mistake
referring to sveum as yost already.
i wonder what that count will be
I untuck my shirt!
Nice hit for Prince S. Fielder
Not so nice, G.I.
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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.
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!"
Kmart... as always...
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I guess its just something you have to get used to.
Changing manager third base coach in the season will do that to you.
jeez
the immortal Odalis Perez one-hitting the Mets through five
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
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
Prediction:
CC’s only going to need 83 pitches to pitch 9 innings. Yes, that would be all strikeouts from here on.
Isn't it about time for Soriano to start sucking again?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
you can't say that to him
His brother-in-law is the county commissioner!
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
Cam not making the catch doesn't end up hurting beyond two extra CC pitches
Run would’ve scored anyway.
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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
Look Hart! The fans are cheering for you!
Too bad you’re away…
by Rendezvous on Sep 16, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 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
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
If they start winning
it gets upgraded to PBR
does Art's Performing Center
still exist near the former Performing Arts Center?
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
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
I should clarify again, for those who don't know
MBI is a beer, so MGD or High Life would fit there as well
Interesting, if brief, exchange between Kendall and the ump...
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Not quite.
Kendall: Don’t make me sleep inside the dumpster outside your hotel tonight.
Ump: Gritty.
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
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
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
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
i thought they had spelled it all freaky-old-english-like
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
perhaps
when referring to their FOREfathers, but not at the very beginning of the Gettysburg address
I just sit back and root for the taser
i won a Constitutional Government contest for milwaukee county when I was a high school senior
apparently I’ve lost a few brain cells since then
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
was that a political jab at our current presidential/VP candidates?
if not, that sailed over my head.
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Should've waited for tomorrow
Anniversary of Antietam, and all.
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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!"
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!"
ahh justin
how would we live without this wonderful invention
I just sit back and root for the taser
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
(Sarcastic clap)
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
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
Was Corey not dogging it there?
what the hell…
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Fun fact
First base umpire Joe West moonlights as a country music singer.
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“Hey look at me Ma, I’m managing a baseball team!”
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
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!"
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
So are BS and BA going to kiss Sveum's ass all night?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
On-field instructional after the game?
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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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Could you rephrase that please?
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
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
His arm is falling off
A goodbye present from Ned
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
he ain't very sharp tonight
I guess maybe riding him like a pony express horse might not have been a great idea
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
lets pitch him again in 3 days
see what he’s really made of
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
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
that'd be an advantage to being an ambidextrous pitcher
pitching twice as often.
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
If Dale doesn't know how to use duct tape
he should never have been made manager to begin with.
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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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
this league has a team with an offense
whatchatalkin about willis?
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Why is it
that the FSN Cameras looked like the skewed view on gameday?
I just sit back and root for the taser
Maybe this game is being staged
like the moon landing.
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Brewers
Please starting hitting the ball, thank you.
your fan,
adam
'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
Dear Brewers
Please starting hitting the ball ( not at the other team), thank you.
your fan,
adam
maybe we should switch monikers
start calling them “Brew”
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 16, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions
they banged Chad Durbin around
I can’t remember if he was one of the relievers who baffled the “brew”
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
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
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
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.
So, first team to 85 wins gets the wild card?
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
better
Now the brewers can start beating up on Dempster.
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
Nice shot of Wrigley Field
I can almost smell the urine.
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:26 PM CDT reply actions
ugh
Corey even misses by a foot when he tires to bunt
It was probably
exhausting for him. So, you’re good.
It is dangerous for an athlete to believe his own publicity, good or bad - Bob Uecker, 1982.
So i guess this would call for some small ball
Hit and Run anyone?
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
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
I think Dale
already forgot that he has to call for that stuff if he wants it to happen
He probably was too busy wondering why the hell Ned’s not at the park yet.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions
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!
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.
The fielding or the "stroll" to first?
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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like you need to get that checked out
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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for Cam to make dale look like a genius
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 16, 2008 8:33 PM CDT reply actions
I guess the Cubs get a 3-foot charity buffer around the bases when fielding
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Following on Gameday...
What happened on the double play?
Home plate side throw from ARam, might have pulled him off the bag barely.
DLees billion foot frame saves another ARam error.
Oh my.
Robinade T-shirts, jerseys, and hats!
Only at Robinade.org!
Good lord, we have Donald Trump as our bench coach.
hey, it's only the fifth
so we got that going for us, I guess
So...now that Sedar is out
Is Yount taking 1st base?
or Maddox? who the hell is our fall-back there?
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
Mets even with Brewers/Phillies for the moment being.
Three way race, top two advance!
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
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
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!"
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!
time for corey to get something done
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
I guess you could say he is due for something productive...
but I’m not banking on it.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 16, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice.
Hart is about the only guy you can’t bench at the moment because we have no decent spare outfielders.
Rusty Staub played outfield when he could only throw underhand
Just sayin’…
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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.
are you suggesting pinch hitting for kendall?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
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
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
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.
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
Yeah..
I just looked at his stats for the last 30 days.
I thought it was a lot worse. it has felt that way.
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.
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
Man if we could just win this game
Mets lose, Astros lose, Phillies have 5 outs left. A win here would be HUGE.
Nelson was on-deck to PH for CC
According to Ueck
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.
It would be nice to be able to pinch-hit here...
without the expected bullpen breakdown.
Wouldn't that hurt?
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88 pitches
CC might be able to close this one out if we could get him a lead.
I thought so
He is going for the 4 out save tonight. Howard up as the lead run right now.
by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions
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
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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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.
Marshall's their only other lefty, right?
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I think so
And that called strike is a pitch CC hasn’t gotten at all tonight.
by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
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.
Of course
Durham will hit into a double play and he’ll be brilliant.
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Hey Lou
I’d like this game to be over by midnight
I know
I am just saying though that he has an opportunity to fix that bad play.
by dixieflatline on Sep 16, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Jeeze
Fukudome looks worse at the plate than even the Brewers
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