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Game Thread #PS minus 6: Pirates (who cares) at Brewers (1 GB)

Mordecai_brown_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads Comment 479 comments

Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers, Sep 23, 2008 7:05 PM CDT


Let's review the situation:

  • We're playing the Pirates.
  • We're playing at home.
  • The Pirates are auditioning a bunch of youngsters, including those on the expanded roster.

I know better than to draw any conclusions, but...this should be a winnable game.  Dave Bush takes the hill for us, while Jeff Karstens pitches for them.  Karstens threw a quality start (but lost) against us a few weeks ago, but he did so while striking out none, walking a guy, and giving up a homer.  In other words, even Corey Hart should be able to get on base against him.

Operative word: should.

Also in action, of course, are the Mets.  Johan Santana pitches at Shea against Sean Marshall.  With that scenario, I'll be happy to stay one game back.  Please?  Here's the BR Game Preview for Mets/Cubs, which starts at 6:10 CT.

And finally, the Brewers game gets rolling at 7:05 CT.  Here's the Brewers/Pirates BR Preview.

Go Brewers!

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Sveum True Grit Squid (tm)

It’s so hard for me to root for this team. I am beginning to have nightmares where Jason Kendall is a second T-1000 model and he just WON"T STAY DOWN.

Seriously, if I knew a Sarah Connor, I’d tell here to avoid Brewer games.

On the other hand, Ray Durham is in the lineup, so maybe he’ll poke himself in the eye with his sunglasses, and need to sit another couple games. And then he can strain his calf slipping on sunflower seeds in the dugout. And, who knows, maybe Manny Parra will be trying to park his car and accidentally his Ray instead. Manny’s control really needs to improve.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 23, 2008 4:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall can't be a cyborg

All his grit would jam the gears.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, cyborgs bleed.

At least the old models do. Kendall just oozes saw dust and other gritty substances when he gets cut. Cyborgs also don’t grow ridiculously thick, dark beards.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 23, 2008 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My prediction:

Santana’s start is wasted by an anemic Mets offense. I will elect to use this as my one Acurate Prediction™ for the 2008 season (thus voiding any hexes/jinxes/etc.)

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Dale,

Mike Cameron as a leadoff hitter this year: .097/.176/.273 and 15 Ks in 34 PAs

Ray Durham as a leadoff hitter this year: .292/.378/.825 and 14 Ks in 74 PAs

I know you are trying to find your own Soriano power/speed leadoff guy, and scatter the R/L makeup of the order … but this is Yostian.

Also, Go Brewers.

Tararreling our way to the finish line.

by MooseHaas on Sep 23, 2008 5:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't Durham hurt?

Or is his hammy better already?

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 23, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Starting in the two-hole tonight.

FWIW, Ray is just as good of a two-hole guy as he is a leadoff hitter. I’d still having him batting first, though.

Tararreling our way to the finish line.

by MooseHaas on Sep 23, 2008 6:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubbies take a 1-0 lead...

Still feels odd to be happy about that

by Scooter82 on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

AAA guy and scuffling Kosuke with back to back doubles against Cy Young candidate Santana.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubbie 1 Mets 0

thought you all would like that!

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 23, 2008 6:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome double scoring McGehee following his double

Good look to you all… I HATE the Mets so I am pulling for the BrewCrew to win that wildcard

"This balls got a chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannce, GONE!" - Pat Hughes

by SouthsideCUBSfan on Sep 23, 2008 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT LOSE TONIGHT

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

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 23, 2008 6:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 Cubs

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

by dux2bux on Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay.

I just can’t work up the requisite enthusiasm.

I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 23, 2008 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is difficult

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

by dux2bux on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs looking good so far, wish the game was on WGN

On a related note, anybody see that “All-time All-Chicago Team” show last night on WGN in place of the game?

BrewCrewBall readership should vote for an All-Milwaukee team.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeezus

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

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Durham limping out there?!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I didn’t see it.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he looks terrible

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

D'oh!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting in the 1st Inning vs. PIT?

Nice to know ya Sveum.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes

Brauny!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Inside the park homerun!!!!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

A Prince shot!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

100 and 101 for Braun?

In style baby!

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that will only be 100

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!

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

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

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

by dux2bux on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice start to the night

on the right side of two 2-0 scores

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

McLouth's first error

The Braun Stands Alone with 0 E over 900+ innings in the outfield.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

was anyone just watching Santana’s hit in the Mets game?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There's a nice omen.

Santana just got on base when the ball hit his broken bat.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that was crazy

especially since he did the fake bunt then swing thing and it got by 2 fielders

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know..

And seeing him trying to bunt that inside pitch.
That would have knocked sheets out for the season.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of those Mets losses to Atlanta included a check swing bloop single in a late inning.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, crazy line scores

PIT 0 – 1 – 2
MIL 2 – 1 – 0

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

stop scoreboard watching

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Trouble in New York...

Bases loaded for Wright.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-2

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is Santana versus Sean Marshall and several Cubs backups. A Mets loss would be gravy so to speak.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santana

wild to start the 6th after running the bases and scoring the second run

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

is that

a synonym for sucky?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's looking good aside from the walks

then again, that might just be the Pirates Offense™

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice BB

This is why Bush blows.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:38 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And indeed they weren't

Thanks Marty Foster…

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well

No reason to make it close against a guy like Karstens anyway.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 walks in the inning

Not on blue.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shit

come on Bush

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2 fun while it lasted

by Flag Up on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did I mention that Bush blows?

You can’t enter if you don’t win.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Optimism for 2009

Can’t wait to see Bush and Suppan out there getting shelled next year.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just stop it.

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

I am also pro-Rodgers.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Sep 23, 2008 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s laughable you don’t have Parra thrown in with them.

by HRF on Sep 23, 2008 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You laugh a lot

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s that or cutting my wrists

by HRF on Sep 23, 2008 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

man McLouth is measuring those curveballs

If he hadn’t already walked three, this might be a good spot for a walk

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 7:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I love those 41-pitch innings.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 7:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck you Bush. You fucking fuck. And I like you!

by HRF on Sep 23, 2008 7:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Forget Power for a sec

Have you ever seen a more dead-pull hitter than Counsell?

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And with Kendall & Bush up

We can forget power

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have more confidence in Bush

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

kendall may be turning it around.

He grounded out. For the last month we have been looking at pop-outs to first. And his hideous beard.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you forgetting the abundance of groundouts to third?

by HRF on Sep 23, 2008 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell

Must’ve gleaned some insights on hitting for extra bases from his Goosebumps book today.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 7:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, at least the Cubs are losing too

…shit, wait a minute…

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 7:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

big trouble in Mets land

Chad Gaudin sucking mightily. Makes me think of all the talk of what a fine throw in he was.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 7:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reyes triple

Super

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 8:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

must win

for the Crew tonight

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah..

even before the mets got on top it was must win.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Figure 2 losses v. CHC and at least 1 vs. FLA

I think a 1-game playoff is the most realistic possibility.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Possible.

With the mets and the brewers at this time of year, 2 out of 6 could be enough!

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Durham

is making me miss Weeks in the lineup

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hehe

Sorta like the paperboy changeover in the mid-90s, eh?

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

At least it wasn’t a Kendall beard.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

like Star Jones?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

play weeks...geeze he could do this

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

by dux2bux on Sep 23, 2008 8:05 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no sooner posted than crow served

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He better be

now that he knows where the balls are

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

by kirbir on Sep 23, 2008 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice productive outs here

Hi, I’m a leadoff double. Please waste me.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 8:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit

and I’m not Hank Baskett. Life just sucks all around

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's just a rumor... ;)

Garcia’s chick ain’t snot either, eh?

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah... here's what she wrote on her Myspace blog

regarding mr. Buskett

hiiiiii just wanna let yall know that i am not engaged! if i was id be very happy though n i wouldnt hide it..hahahahaha!!!!! rumors are sooooooooo fuckin funny. yaa trickk yaaaaaa lololol!! Love is a beautiful thing n i think the world needs more of it. lol..

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really, that's her myspace?

It reads like a Michael Hunt column.

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

ZING!!!

I just sit back and root for the taser

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

For 20 dollars

You could be Freddie Mitchell

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 23, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or a seahawks receiver

“I’d like to thank God for my hands.”

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok

this is hillarious

Larry Johnson as Herm

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and yes

it definitely deserved an extra L

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone

has been reading Deadspin today!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I'm not afraid to be proud of it

I mean cmon, McGarry is hillarious

(the extra L this time is for consistency)

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

would that be

.172 hitter Andy LaRoche?

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nyjer Morgan

Is he a clone of Juan Pierre? He’s managed the same slappy McBS that Pierre has done a few times this year against the Brewers.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

padding his average today

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

god damn it

hell in a handbasket

what a day

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good news

Parra is up in the bullpen

by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 23, 2008 8:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

oh joy

pardon me while I contain my glee

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Totally OT but prime

House approved the Great Lakes bill. (finally)

No siphoning!

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sveum post-game

Will he do a version of “he pitched well but left a couple pitches up” nonsense?

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

This team

doesn’t look quite ready for the playoffs

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

c'mon now

they won’t have to face Karstens!!!

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zing?

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

with a tear

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey

we advanced a runner!

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

CC

Pull hitter

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY LOOK!!!

Kendall made an out…

Shocking

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

6 games left.

We can’t start pinch hitting for Kendall already?

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 8:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

how about

when Dale writes the starting lineup?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Instead of Counsell?

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heh

Nothing quite like those 3-4-1 putouts.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 8:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

with Prince

they should practice those in spring training

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rally time

time to pick up Bush and get him the win

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

or a 6 pitch inning

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that’s painful

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

70 exactly

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

70

Also, cheese.

by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 23, 2008 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

I just go back from class, so i’m clueless about what happened. Now I’ve got the Crew on my TV and the mets on mlb.tv

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are no more clueless

than the Brewers at the plate

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

time for ccoffeeyy to go 2-0

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Guys over at redreporter were talking about his tits – they are ample

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's all they talk about

at Reds Reporter.

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eww

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

thank god i can make that disappear

by clicking on your title

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did the same

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The cubs are handing this game to the mets

but I’m liking the next two pitching matchups

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened to kendall actually throwing out runners?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

luis cruz's gameday shot

looks like he’s 10 and a half.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 8:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

wow – I wonder if he’s the guy they’ll use if Wilson is traded

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

who would trade for wilson?

that’s like signing Jason Kendall to a 2 year deal… oh, wait…

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon now - good glove, decent bat

okay, not a great bat

I’m not that down on the Kendall deal. Think what a difference it would make if he got a day or two off every week and was pinch hit for in the ninth.

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Mets have officially won

Phillies lost, but does it really matter?

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 8:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not especially if we don't win

c’mon crew

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JJ agrees

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BA

is going to be doing the TBS playoff broadcasts

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you say

“I got it” in French?

September 15: Not a bad little Monday

by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How do you say

“Stay away from pop-ups” in Gagne-speak?

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They’re following the game thread!!

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I goot it

what an idiot. The person behind you always has Right of Way. Hell, the pitcher should NEVER catch a fly ball.

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

honestly

I can’t imagine a remaining situation, when it makes sense to bring in Gagne…. even though he seems to be managing (knock on wood). The guy is among the worst relievers in the league.

by keephopealive on Sep 23, 2008 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

That’s not true. Gagne is mediocre. He gets a bad rap because he used to be so good, so teams pay him a lot of money. He has built expectations that he can’t live up to, so fans treat him like he’s the worst player in the league

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't have any stats to back this up

but I disagree whole-heartedly. If he didn’t have a name and a $10 mill salary, he wouldn’t even have a roster spot.

by keephopealive on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just looked up some stats

looking at guys who have pitched 40 innings, only sixteen pitchers had worse ERAs in the NL. Relievers have a statistical bias toward lower ERAs, so only two relievers have worse ERAs in the National League than Gagne. Clearly, we have been overusing a bad, bad pitcher.

by keephopealive on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should qualify that

2 full-time relievers. Frangelis Osoria of the Pirates and Blaine Boyer of the Braves. Isringhausen is almost as bad as Gagne though, but my criticism holds for him as well.

by keephopealive on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of Weeks

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

a reliever having an ERA over 5 and for a large chunk of the season over 6

is worse than mediocre.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you have to admit

he’s turned it around.

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

on what basis?

I can pitch as fast as him and as straight (no break) as him. Sign me up to be a freaking major leaguer.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Pirates might sign you

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay...

maybe i can throw that fast for one pitch…then i’m done for the week

but you get the point. as far as major leaguers go, someone that pitches straight in the upper 80s or low 90s SHOULD get eaten alive by batters.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gagne

Pre All Star Break ERA: 7.33 .305 BA 24 Appearances
Post All Star Break ERA: 4.05 .219 BA 23 Appearances

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i gotta figure

those opponents in the 2nd half of the year shut down down their offenses by the 7th inning. Or were <.500 teams to begin with.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on, give the man credit where credit is due

He’s not a high quality reliever, but he takes a little more crap than maybe he deserves. He’s been pretty good for the brewers lately.

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on boys

let’s get some runs!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This game could be ideal

for the patented one pitch Win for Shouse

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

1 pitch win?

I just sit back and root for the taser

by Hyatt on Sep 23, 2008 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comes in for one batter, get’s the one out or dp with one pitch, and the offense ends up giving him some runs in the bottom half to give him the win.

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how he f*ck did gagne get their cleanup hitter

to swing and completely miss 3 pitches in a row? did the batter swing underneath, magically expecting gagne’s pitches to actually break or alter trajectory?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to show Trenni

some French.

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop with the towels

we are playing a team from Pittsburgh- it fires them up.

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

was that a racially charged joke?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the hell?

Steelers- Terrible Towels

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering if it was a bullfighting reference

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

even though it's the 7th..

what the f*ck is kendall doing batting?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice bunt!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 bunt?

That’s the kind of thing you do with Jason fricking Kendall.

by Braun Holio on Sep 23, 2008 9:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh come on

You need to score on that one.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

would have been nice to score there

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhhh...memories

I actually played baseball with Craig’s cousin (also a Counsell…living on the same block that Craig does now) and I frequently invoked “ghost runners”

good times, good times.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

K or DP here?

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

squeeze?

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm thinking positive

a double

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

by dux2bux on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great call!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is he swinging at?

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron!!!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE YES!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Question:

Why on earth is Darth Vader on the Brewers scedule?

Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9

by NoahJ on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

clearly

because the force is unleashed

no concept.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sept. 16 @ CHC

Lou Piniella = Darth Vader

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HEYHEY

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I am pro-Cameron

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ya!

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Just put my kid to bed, came to the TV, see the situ, first pitch I see – double.

Sweet.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the situ

speaking latin now?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

Took it in high school. Magna cum laude!

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

he’s speaking More Taste League. Ask for leniency!

"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 24, 2008 12:18 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Brewers Marketing Department

Towels are so cliche, can’t you come up with something a little more unique.

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by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Blue and yellow balloons!

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sperm style?

like in japan?

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

also, cheese

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

now there's an idea

although I can just imagine Gagne giving up a back breaking HR and tons of cheese raining down on the field.

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

by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 23, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

legs of Lamb

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bernie Brewer mustaches?

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They were actually pretty sweet

It was awesome to look around and see everyone waving towels wildly, when they weren’t busy doing the wave.

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

by Jordan M on Sep 24, 2008 12:41 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've got a noodle arm

I think I can throw harder than Juan… er, Nyjer

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I told my wife immediately before Cam's hit

“There’s no way they’re going to score. It’s just not going to happen.”

Now I’m never going to be able to make pessimistic comments around her again—she’s going to use that on me forever

by Cheeseandcorn on Sep 23, 2008 9:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

mine would have made a joke about me scoring

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Crew

how about a Badger Blogger Mutual Insurance Run?

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey

Gagne can’t even blow this lead. Woo hoo!

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

either can Riske

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon

mr. national league player of the week

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i vote for

Mota stays in until 2 runners on in any single inning. then torres

so warm torres now

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay..coaching visit NOW

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

From Bobby Knight

Headslap included

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what can they possibly say?

what the hell are you doing?

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about

“lets just stand out here and talk while torres warms”

(or shouse if any lefties due up)

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well...my plan was officially no better than what actually happened

seeing as the first two runners scored within the first two runners. And the rest of the inning somehow went down in order.

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Danger! Danger!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The Day The Season Died.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Sep 23, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets fans smile

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This was such a nice season

Somewhere, a Mets fan or a million laughs

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

second home run of his career... 230 hitter...

deja vu all over again… bet the Mets fans are laughing

by ol Pete on Sep 23, 2008 9:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop quitting on the team

everybody’s been saying the same thing for the last three weeks. If you’re gonna quit on the team, just do it for good. The cubs have Zambrano and Harden the next two days, and we have CC going tomorrow. The season is not over, regardless of if we lose this game.

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and there's still an opportunity to pinch hit for kendall

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Just put all of the infielders 250 feet out.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright!

give the crowd something to cheer about

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeez

I thought Cubs fans were bad. Why the negativity? Its the freaking Pirates. They blow.

I’d much rather the Cubs played the Dodgers in the first round than the Mets. Lets go Crew!

"Don't worry, Joey. We'll go next year. They're in the World Series all the time" ---My grandfather to my sick father, October 10, 1945

by flyingdonut on Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummmm right

They do in fact blow. And if you haven’t noticed, we’re losing to that team. The one that blows so much.

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

JJ

starting the rally

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good

Now a Corey Hart triple might tie it up.

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Why not bunt Hart here

Nothing to lose

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what the fuck

manny parra would be a good pinch hitter for kendall for christ sakes, not to mention rivera, salome, gamel, etc

Situational Signature (8th/9th inning only): pleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendallpleasenotkendall
--NoahJ

by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

not to mention rivera

Who?

C. Magruder scored, R. Weeks to second on balk

by alkaseitzer on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They'd only send righties up

So it’s Dillon, Escobar, Rivera, Rottino or Salome.

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by TheJay on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What we need now is some grit

And by “grit” I mean “runs”

C. Magruder scored, R. Weeks to second on balk

by alkaseitzer on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall?

Kendall needs to become a lobbyist after his career is over.

I am pro-Rodgers

by Lake County on Sep 23, 2008 9:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall!!

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by molitorfan on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pearce

He giveth, and he taketh away

by tcyoung on Sep 23, 2008 9:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

so because jason has no power

he gets on.

for once.

awesome

I untuck my shirt!

by Michael M on Sep 23