Game Thread #152: Brewers (83-68) at Cubs (91-58)
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 5:00 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Sep 17, 2008 7:05 PM CDT
At some point, don't we get a W just because we're due?
Tonight's pitching matchup is favorable, at least on paper: Sheets goes against Marquis. Benny didn't pitch well in the July massacre, but he has had plenty of success against the Cubs in the last couple years. As for Marquis--Kendall has a .683 OPS against him, which may be bad, but it's better than how he's done this year against the rest of the league.
Game time is 7:05 CT, and here's the BR Game Preview.
Go Brewers!
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It’s embarrassing we have to get excited about one of our everyday players having a .683 OPS in a matchup.
by HRF on Sep 17, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, it was kind of a joke.
it’s usually a safe bet that I’m somewhere between 30% and 100% smartass. very rarely lower.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I know, but it’s still a “bright spot” for Kendall.
I always appreciate the cut of your jibs.
by HRF on Sep 17, 2008 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which Corey Hart shows up tonight?
September Hart: .164/.207/.462
Vs.-Marquis Hart: .545/.545/1.636
September Hart, while it sounds like a potential name for a Playmate, is one ugly beast.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
September Hart...
out-OPSing Kendall!
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
as in "oops, I dropped the soap" in the shower
perhaps
Situation Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 17, 2008 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's as hard as out-shaving Kendall.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
leaving for the game right now
In the bleachers… could get beer spilled on me…
wearing a Robin Yount 1982 AL MVP shirt!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Sep 17, 2008 5:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope you don’t like it, and enjoy Old Style stains.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sutcliffe
pimping the Crew on ESPN. Says he would be surprised if they don’t make the postseason.
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He also said some stuff about George Clooney and Africa.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to mention the virtues of cold, delicious, succulent booze
“What’s that, you want me to drink you? But everyone is watching… GUYS, I NEED A MOMENT!!!”
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a supporter of the cause.
Very good friends with the guy who owns it, though. And I’ve worn a few of the shirts on the road this year (in LA, most recently).
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhh, been meaning to ask.
I rock the Tararrel. Fantastic shirt!
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
My dad (who’s 60), for some reason, loves wearing his in the parking lot at MP. I think it may be because drunk college kids come up and ask him about it.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For whatever it's worth.
My betting agency of choice has us as very slight favourites.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 6:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's that Sutcliffe transcript, btw.
Drunkenness always brings out the truth: that hanging out with Cubs fans sucks.
Sut: I’m getting yelled at from Bill Murray in the back. I need to go. I’d much rather hang with you guys than him.
Mud: Thanks for joining us, Sut.
Sut: He can wait.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 6:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really!?!
Gammons just said the Giants would want Prince and JJ for Cain in the offseason.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 6:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gammons is your premier source for Redsox sycophantry.
I wouldn’t take a Brewers – Giants rumour too seriously.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you Canadian?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Australian.
We go with the Queens English as well.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you in Australia?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
**honest question
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
I watch games at work.
I like my job.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Beisbol is the land of Oz.
I can’t/don’t want to even comprehend what time it is there.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heaps of Baseball fans over here.
The strange thing about me is that I am not a Redsox fan.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince for Cain.
No JJ unless we get something else worthwhile, too.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No respect!
I would think twice about trading both Prince and JJ even for Lincecum, much less Cain.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Sep 17, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lincecum is stupid good and young. I’d def consider it depending on what Zack said about Gamel/Escobars ability in the pros.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A realistic FA play ...
… might be to go after Derek Lowe instead. Or can we not afford to get into another Suppan-like deal?
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would he be suppanesque?
I thought Lowe was a pretty good pitcher.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppan is a good pitcher
I think he just forgot the job meant missing bats, Yost had him thinking the goal was to hit the bat with the ball.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since I was at the game where Suppan gave up 8 runs or whatever in one inning
I have truly disliked him. I wish we could trade him somehow.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reaffirming my thought that Hardy is pretty underrated around the league
I’d make the case that he’s the third or fourth-best offensive shortstop in baseball, and he’s not hurting a team in the field. I’d say he has more value than Jimmy Rollins, with 2 years under team control yet. Would the Phils trade Howard and Rollins for Cain?
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 17, 2008 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gammons was just dealing in hypotheticals
But i would agree JJ is underrated around the league.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
I think JJ has serious trade value this offseason. Good contract situation, coming off a decent year offensively and defensively. If we’re going to flip one position player for a decent arm, it should be Hardy.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop it. Now.
Hardy needs to be on this team.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just being realistic!
We can’t make another playoff run w/o SOME pitching, and we don’t have the money to buy a great arm in the offseason. So what do we do?
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would disagree
I think Fielder has higher value and Hardy’s is lower than it should be. I also think replacing Hardy would be harder than Fielder when taking position and defense into account.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prince's value coming off this season is crazy low.
That’s why I wouldn’t trade him. I’d hope he blows up in ’09, then flip him.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck WMLW
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
of course the night i work is the one night the brewers are on network tv
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wha?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont have cable
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
so its a bad thing.
You should really get cable.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know, but i don’t have time to watch tv and the season’s almost over now anyway
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Horrible Image Quality
Feels like I’m watching a replay of a 1980s Game.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to the non-HD portion of Extra Innings.
Brewers get put on the package’s HD channel like once a month.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
turnin up the heat!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
compensating for sheets
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.. apparently the outside plate is wide open.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh oh
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday says a walk on 5 pitches
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nm, that was for durham
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
mufuggers!
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s what I want to see.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Watching on Gameday
What the heck is going on?
by PDUBS1216 on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
bases loaded. fielder double. we’re up 3-0
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
np…you from port?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Port sucks
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
YYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYY
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince looks like he is shrinking
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you know that’s a BS comment
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bologne sandwich?
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well...that's not a real meat
so maybe it’s okay with prince
Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 17, 2008 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's maybe the best cut from Hart in a while..
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Really could use Kapler
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Book on Hart
Throw outside slider.
Repeat.
????
Profit.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey needs the bench.
No matter who the replacement is.
I can’t imagine Prince will see another strike this series.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw the woodchuck in the outfield!
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaPorta
Would’ve been the perfect time to test him out
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillon for a day?
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah,
I forgot he existed
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not?
Dillon can lose balls in the lights and swing at pitches out of the zone as well as Hart.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus there's the grit.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem=
J-Dill dominates lefties, and when we do face one you don’t want to bench Corey. He sucks against righties, though. Brad Nelson would be an interesting choice for a game or two in right.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 17, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has he played out there?
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Definitely.
At the moment he will be an upgrade at the plate. And hopefully he is not too much of a butcher in RF.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Definitely..
can’t complain about the return from him though..
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
The guy’s got like 9 losses already
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a long leash of toleration
I’ve never gotten too mad at Weeks, Hall, Fielder, Hardy, etc. when they were struggling. But Corey is frustrating me like crazy right now.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 17, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a better man than I am.
I’ve been cussing out Hall for 2 years, and Weeks for about a year now. Hart’s never had that effect on me until now. The fact that he ran his mouth about the fans for booing him, when he should have been more concerned about looking like something other than a double A ballplayer, put me over the edge.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you trying to say that you have an unreasonable dislike of Corey Hart?
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 17, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do.
watching him flail away at the same pitch is killing me. His beard is disturbing as well.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure it's unreasonable, as long as it's temporary.
I dislike Hall more than he deserves. I even mutter about him when he’s hitting. I’m assuming that when (if?) Hart finds his stroke again I’ll forget about the periodic, and downright odd, defensive miscues, and the disaster his September has been.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
(referencing the signature there, by the way)
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
by Jordan M on Sep 17, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Past the point of no return for Weeks and Hall
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coming late to the party
Sutcliffe saying the Mets and the Phillies are better teams than we are. Really? I know they both swept us but are they really that much better? There are four teams in our division above .500 look at the NL east. I’ll take our staff over either of those staffs by far.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That doofus?
Sutcliffe = no cred
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to argue with the Phillies at this point, but I'll be damned if the Mets are a better team.
But it’s hard to complain given how badly we’ve played the last 2 weeks, and given the sweeps at the hands of the Cubs, Mets and Phillies in the last 6 weeks.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 17, 2008 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes clearly that is why he thinks that
But really every team plays badly over a stretch and it just sucks that our stretch is now. The Phillies looked terrible a few weeks ago. I am sure nobody would have said they were a better team than us then.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall-Sheets....
I think I’ll go and grab something to drink.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hit the kitchen for about 15 seconds and Prince hit a double
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I come back and we are 2 down.
Shocked. Truly shocked.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
were you hallucinating?
Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 17, 2008 10:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the over under
on the number of times Ben swings the bat tonight (excluding bunt attempts)?
by oconnobe on Sep 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Craig Counsell..
Can we please stop playing him? Could we try to start Gamel? I know it’s a guaranteed error or two, but there may at least be some chance of offensive production.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
other than a week or two he's never hit above AA
He wasn’t so great in the last half either. Other than a blowout or pinch hitting I doubt you’ll see him.
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alcides Escobar..
Can we please start playing him? I know its a guarenteed error or two saved, and there may also be some chance of offensive production.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Escobar up close at MP, warming up in the Padres series.
And man, he looks like he’s about 16. As good as he may be, it’s hard to imagine him being an MLB player already (or a full-time starter next year).
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I won't.....
But Counsell brings nothing. This needs to be remedied. I guess Hardy will play there next year.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...wait...
This is weird…a..a lead? This is what that feels like? Surely we must squander it away later, right? Oh dear, oh dear…
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Any guesses on who the Cubs starters will be for the last 3 games at Miller?
Lilly, Marshall, Marquis?
by oconnobe on Sep 17, 2008 7:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That seems very possible
I think I lined it up and Zambrano should miss us again. I would expect them to be not stressing their pitchers and maybe giving a position player or two a day off.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sean Marshall could be one
He’s not bad.
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rocket
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sutcliffe
“I think a lot of that home run had to do with the easy inning by Marquis”
I’m glad you have nothing to do with our organization there Rick.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good catch
Looks like he is in the upper 80’s very low 90’s according to PITCHf/x.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That last curve was at 73
He is normally at 80 MPH with the curve so that is a big drop as well.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off to soccer!
Hate missing important games to play. Go Crew.
by SgtClueLs on Sep 17, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
difelice warming up
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh no
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is Prince
wearing purple?
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Sheets is leaving the game...
With an inflamed vah-jay-jay.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrong
He pulled his labia
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Why? Pllleeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaassssssssseeeeeeee goooooooodddddd nooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got to stay healthy....
For houston next year.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why difelice?
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
McC is in the rotation now
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silly me
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my guess...
he’s a garbage-time short reliever at least for his next couple outings.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the question is...
who the hell else do you trust it to from innings 3-5 or 3-6?
(answer: Villanueva, probably)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but Villanueva pitched last night.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elbow
oh boy…
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully just a muscle strain and not anything structural
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sheets has no structure
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's up with Sheets now?
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like this is my fault
Sorry for pointing out the drop in velocity
by PDUBS1216 on Sep 17, 2008 7:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no forgiveness for that.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
you didn't
put up a poll about Sheets’ health did you?
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will Ben Sheets get hurt?
A)Yes
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When?
A) When you need him most
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
god hates us...or something
jim powell talking about how this is sheets’ most important start ever
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Difilice in.
Shite. The gods got wind of our success.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is the God of Elbows?
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not elbow. Vag.
Therefore, Hymenaios is Sheets’ God.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Sheets is a douchebag
I’m done with him. Good fucking riddance.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Go collect your fucking monster checks in Arlington, you fuckbag pussy.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
for real
nice work
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope there aren’t any antiques, puppies, kittens or children nearby.
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kittens would have been flushed down the toilet.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how they know
before FSN. It is possible I guess, that was bothering him not too long ago if my memory recalls.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said they heard something about the swing on a mike near Dale
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I would rather have it be groin than elbow.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pitch was a strike to braun in teh first
I am not saying it is a strike I am saying it wasn’t the first time.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets winning big
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 7:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF?!?
A LEAD?!? AWESOME!!!
So, what’s up with Sheets?
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently he has something lodged in his vagina.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is what's wrong
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Doll
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of links that I'm not sure whether to open or not..
Where is battlekow?
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's safe
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jerry's dead
get a job hippie
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish these gods would decide if they want to help us or hurt us.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Sep 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its just a fake injury…..to lower his price so we can keep him
by grant76 on Sep 17, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
We made it through an inning without sheets! Only six more.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All we can do now
Is pray to St Augustine of Hippo
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
could be a blessing in disguise
Need to punch out a win here though
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so, just to clarify
is Sheets’s injury related to forearm tightness?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 17, 2008 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
must be Trenni's fault
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forearm tightness is a euphemism for a pulled labia.
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should learn to not squeeze so much
…and to use the left hand too.
Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 17, 2008 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently many times this means tommy john surgery
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thinking long term
Or short term, or maybe medium term. This has to put Parra back in the rotation if Sheets can’t go.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
or
gallardo?
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said his arm isn't built up
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's not dream too big here
we will only break our own hearts
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yoga, Parra, Villy
for 2 innings each?
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet if Dillard throws well tonight
he will get the shot with a short leash.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
would that qualify as a quality start
for our latin bretheren?
I just sit back and root for the taser
by Hyatt on Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Goodness, no.
Parra would give up over three runs in his couple innings, the way he has been going lately.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as I hear a stupid comment like that,
I change feeds.
I love the new mlb.tv
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe they said he threw 60 pitches
in the last simulated game. So he should be able to go 2-3 innings. If you plug DiFelice and Parra in for 2 innings afterwards it would work probably and still limit Parra’s work.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think sveum gives villy the shot
before parra.
it sounds to me that he may have been on fielder’s side in that argument, and thinks parra is a punk-ass slacker.
Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 17, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else watching this on Extra Innings?
I don’t think I’m going crazy … but for some reason I was just deprived of the entire bottom of the third. One really long commercial break, no DiFilice, and then Brewers up again.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN here
and I thought the same thing, but then just thought maybe I missed something.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, I'm not crazy. It did happen.
As much as I hate Sutcliffe, this has necessitated a switch to ESPN.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm blacked out of ESPN
so I get B and B
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As soon as I hear a stupid line like that.
I change feeds.
I love the new mlb.tv
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Kendall's hits...
Are pop-ups to first.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That is true grit
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I saw Yost
massaging sheets pre-game.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I like how Gameday...
Shows the chances of scoring runs in certain situations. The Brewers always seem to defy it when it is in their favor.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where’s that shown?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Sep 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I meant Gamecast...
But it flashes at the bottom of the screen.
by Rawiswar on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nats
score a run, but down 8-3
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by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
72 pitches for Marquis
He has not gone real deep a lot this year. The Cubs used most of their good relievers yesterday it will be interesting in Lou turns to them again today.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Samardzija is still fresh.
Let’s hope we get bad Samardzija.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
His fast start mad him overrated
He has some good stuff but not nearly as good as his start showed.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did his velocity go down?
Or did people just figure him out?
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I am pissed so I am just going to rip on ESPN
PBP guy: " we know the Cubs can hit home runs" Did you know we have hit about 20 more than the Cubs have?
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If anything
Say the Cubs can string together 12 million singles/doubles
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bigger fanbase and great story lines. $$$$$
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't have computers up North in Milwaukee
So we have to manually total all our HRs and the courier hasn’t delivered our results to ESPN by our mule service yet.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To be fair
that doesn’t mean the Cubs can’t hit homeruns.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes but the context around it was that was something the Cubs were better at
Again, announcers say stupid things all the time. Normally I just ignore it but for some reason I am very unpleased by them.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, ok.
I’m not watching the TV, so I thought that was the straight quote, sorry.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was
But I only quoted that line. The other things around it made it sound like the Cubs were superior.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, forearm stiffness?
This is essentially a playoff game. If he can throw at all…
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
DiFelice walk
looking a little flushed out there – hang tough Mike or Mark or…
by ol Pete on Sep 17, 2008 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge AB here
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
mark it down
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark it 8, dude.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
OVER THE LINE!
Mark it zero Dude…….
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Sep 17, 2008 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI
I like seeing Quagmire’s face. It totally adds personality to the way I read molitorfan’s comments.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
giggity
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
32 pitches for difelice
I wonder how long you go with him? He pitched really well to Lee there everything was low and away. I think that you don’t want anyone to see him twice but as Ol Pete says maybe one more inning or start the next inning.
by dixieflatline on Sep 17, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice part of the order coming up for him.
Give him another…
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bummer
Obviously Durham/Braun hate you
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn basket.
Why can’t it be closer?
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
almost an on cue comment by Sutcliffe
“He had power then” followed by fly ball to warning track
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
get Ned's voice off the air!
it’s cursing us.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Prince is on fire
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Jesus he is hot
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Beastly lately
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops, or double.
said that as everyone else was posting he did something good. Yay gameday!
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we make Kendall our Manager?
and if so, do you think he would play Rivera?
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn't have the energy to let Rivera know.
Bye Ned!
by NoahJ on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Player/Manager would be gritty
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
woah woah woah. Damien Miller’s gonna be the manager. Duh.
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and his first move as Manager...
Everyday is La Crosse day.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
killing it
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, great
Hart, key situation, 2 out.
I am pro-Rodgers
by Lake County on Sep 17, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
start the boo's
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame you
Lordz Of Vengeance....If I'm not drunk, I'm at work.
I am also pro-Rodgers.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 17, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame Hart.
You need to focus your anger.
by Braun Holio on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
at this point ...
… I would take T. Gwynn in place of Corey.
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
by MooseHaas on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the first half of the season
when he was the only one hitting with RISP…this is just Karma evening things out for him.
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 17, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs