Pee your pants! We made the playoffs!
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I can't believe this is happening
I didn’t think it was possible.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Are we
supposed to send cases of brats to the Marlins or something?
"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!"
We should all just buy a game ticket next year
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Didn't Torii Hunter get in "trouble" for that last year or the year before
Sending Cristal to Kansas City after they beat the White Sox or something.
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We could send them Hart!
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
I'm a little choked up
Happy Birthday Mark
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
"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!"
so happy so happy, even though i gave up like 15 times this year
by YardWorkSpartacus on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Games still going on
If anyone needs a cooldown after those dramatic games, the Yankees are four outs away from getting Mike Mussina to 20 wins for the first time in his career.
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"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 28, 2008 4:10 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
he’s also money, as I’m so very fond of pointing out, in game 7 of the world series, should the brewers get there….
i like n=2
n=3 is better, but I’m willing to become a point this year;)
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 28, 2008 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions
This is great
what a crazy season it has been. This makes it all worth it.
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
He's sitting on his couch somewhere
switching between NASCAR and the game, and he’s yelling at the TV in the ninth, “Bring in Shousey, dammit!”
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Did anyone else catch McClung and (Torres I think) running to catch the Braun HR ball?
We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!
I want a Blu-Ray/DVD of...
- Highlights of the last week
- The entire game today
- The last half of the 9th of NYM/Marlins
- Untold hours of celebration footage
(* French subtitles)
How big is it to have Yo healthy and stretched out with Sheets' status up in the air?
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Gallardo
Sheets? (or Bush)
CC
That’s how I would run it, just because CC has already pitched two (long) games in a row on short rest.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
CC in game 1 would be 2 days rest
Not gonna happen. Hoping for game 3 – that’s the one I’ll be at!
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
CC in Game 2
Lets him come back in a possible Game 5 on full rest, I think.
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starts Wed
times haven’t been set yet but I am sure that we will get the day game and the Cubs game will be in prime time.
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
sheets might be done for the year
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Don’t get any of that Champagne on Corey’s kid, the press will complain
We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!
Yeah, I saw him swing at three straight cookies and miss
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
by battlekow on Sep 28, 2008 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It worked for us (Rockies)
last year.
Go forth and conquer, Brew Crew. We are counting on you to not only get the NL Wild Card to the World Series, but have them WIN it this time. (We failed at that).
Rockies 2008 Season Motto: "Naaaahhhh."
So
Might it turn out to have been a good thing that CC didn’t pitch against the Phillies.
We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!
Trenni has had some fun
She has a cold sore on her bottom lip.
Who cares?!?!?!?! Time to party!!!!
Good sweet Jesus H. Christ the Brewers are in the playoffs!
Use the brown eye, ump!
by Bay View Brewer on Sep 28, 2008 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
MVP, NL CY Young,
hell, give him the AL Cy Young, Silver Slugger and Roberto Clemente award. No one deserves any award more than CC does.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Sep 28, 2008 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Who would've thunk
A kid born in ’83 would have to dream about this moment, for this long. ’scuse me, but its getting a bit dusty in here.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Sep 28, 2008 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
I've got something in my eye
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
damn grit
in my eye
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 28, 2008 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I need to go to both games in Miller
What is the best way to get tickets? Stubhub I am on now… any other suggestions?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I'm upset
I didn’t win any from the lottery. I just hope they can keep it going so I can win some in the NLCS
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
by MadJimiBrewha on Sep 28, 2008 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooo playoffs
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
I saw yesterday’s game on TV (that was shite) today I had to leave after the 3rd or so.
whohoo!
go whitefish bay, way to represent with the game tying run!
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Scoring question
on gameday: why did Hart, Cotts and Gaudin not get holds?
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err...erase Gaudin
he was in position for the win, due to starter-has-to-go-5 rule, right?
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 28, 2008 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions
If the starter doesn't go five
It’s up the to the official scorer to decide which reliever was most effective and award the win to him.
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I heard something about a NAKED Ryan Braun hitting a winning home run?
Or is TheJay just being a tease again :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Yikes
Glad I wasn’t there to see him jumping up and down!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
We also would have accepted "McHung"
by andrew_p on Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions 7 recs
That's hot
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I don't care what anybody else thinks,
large redheads are hot and I want to see McClung hit a HR under any circumstances whatsoever.
by dragonflyball on Sep 28, 2008 10:55 PM CDT up reply actions
The last time the Crew made the playoffs....
1982
Ronald Regan was president
The Double Stuff Oreo is first sold
Gandhi won Best Picture
Robinson Cano (Yankees 2B) was born
The rock band Cinderella is formed
Wayne Gretzky wins his 2nd Hart Trophy
and i wasn't born
Obama just turned 21
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Don't know what you got
‘til it’s gone.
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In regards to...
…Reagan? Cinderella?
OHHHHH… The Brewers in the playoffs. I see.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
I was in 7th grade.
There was no Brewers TV contract and no cable TV at my house even if they had a contract. I spent most of the summer carrying an honest to goodness transister radio around with me. It had a leather carrying case with a loop on it so you could hook it to your belt, which I often did. I went through batteries like crazy, much to my parents chagrin. I remember listening to games, in my room, or in my old fort in the woods behind my house, and late in the year, on the bus riding home from school.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 28, 2008 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I can brag about Ryan Braun now right?
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I believe in good organizations
only good organizations get a Sabathia.
Props to Melvin and the birthday boy.
We may not have CC next year, but I feel great about the leadership.
Who couldn’t?
by heybatterbatter on Sep 28, 2008 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
Now the Indians like love it too
Because I think they are going to get their pick of the PTBNL … I will gladly trade that
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I'm guessing...
6 years, $150 million?
"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 possible.
I do wonder if some teams might get skittish when they eyeball the total bill in the number innings he ends up pitching this year, but it would really only take two interested, deep pocket teams to push the teal to 25 million per year.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 28, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
If he pitches well in the playoffs
I think it might actually increase his value now. If playoff performance can make a guy like Jeff Weaver rich, can you imagine what it could do for a guy who’s already a certified ace?
I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 28, 2008 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
If playoff performance can make a guy like Jeff SUPPAN rich.
Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9
I wonder what Yost is thinking...
Heh
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Heh
He and Bobby Cox are probably on the phone now, saying what a bad idea it was to fire him.
"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!"
me too
“bittersweet” comes to mind….
by heybatterbatter on Sep 28, 2008 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I might feel bad for him
if I had a concept.
Which I don’t.
"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 28, 2008 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me too
But then again, I wonder if the crew would’ve made it with him.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I feel the same way about Ann Carroll.
"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!"
Milwaukee's answer to Carly Fiorina
"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!"
I do a bit as well...
… but I’ve got a feeling we’re not in this position if he’s still around.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 28, 2008 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
He's lucky we're all in a good mood!
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
CC was interviewed
and when asked 3 days rest in Philadelphia… he said “No doubt”
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Postseason schedule
is here
Series begins Wednesday
Game Matchup Day Date Time ET TV
Gm 1 MIL @ PHI Wed Oct. 1 TBD TBS
Gm 2 MIL @ PHI Thu Oct. 2 TBD TBS
Gm 3 PHI @ MIL Sat Oct. 4 TBD TBS
Gm 4* PHI @ MIL Sun Oct. 5 TBD TBS
Gm 5* MIL @ PHI Tue Oct. 7 TBD TBS
I’m guessing: Gallardo, CC, Bush, Gallardo, CC
"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!"
Definitely
Maybe Bush/McClung? :)
Better not be Sheets though. I will flip.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
Hmmm
Sheets as closer….
"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!"
Amen
not enough time to cure what ails that guy….
by heybatterbatter on Sep 28, 2008 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions
1. That would put Gallardo on three days for the Sunday game, and that doesn’t seem likely, so- prepare for the Suppan!
2. Will Wednesday and Thursday be day games? That would suck if they started at noon, I might have to skip school.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Gallardo
won’t be able to go on 3 days rest after going the distance in a game 1 shutout
by keephopealive on Sep 28, 2008 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I have a big meeting at work
with a client… maybe call in sick, or reschedule the meeting?
Definitely taking off Thursday… they are going to have the cubs for the night game, no doubt
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Sucky part about school
you can’t take days off. Well, you can, but you’re not supposed to.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
school?
You teach or attend?… I skipped about 1/2 of class my senior year in college, of course it depends on the school and whether college or high school, but there is no way that of all the days that you have gone to school that it is more important than that brewers game!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Maybe the Rays game will be the early one on Thursday
Also the might not have the Cubs playing 2 night games in a row – but I doubt it
Probably day games
Cubs-Dodgers would be the bigger draw around the country so they’ll be on at night.
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Projecting your rotation
that would be two wins for CC and one of two for Yo
Sounds doable, if the guys with the bats are patient and in control.
Corey will be a hero if he can just keep his head down. (Will Dale stay loyal to him?)
by heybatterbatter on Sep 28, 2008 5:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think Dale has a choice.
There really isn’t much in the way of an alternative assuming Kapler is done for the year.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 28, 2008 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions
gah
it has to be on cable, doesn’t it?
dammit. and here i was hoping Fox would carry it out here.
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
Poor Pags!
Did you read my new profile yet? It might cheer you up :)
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
heh
now that I’ve read that I predict that it will go back to the way it was within a few weeks;)
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Watching the post-game celbration
I’m pretty sure I saw Sveum stop Mike Rivera from opening a bottle of champagne and point towards Kendall.
by Getting Yosted on Sep 28, 2008 5:27 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
I thought he was motioning for security to escort Rivera off the field.
"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 28, 2008 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder
if Rivera had to ask for directions to the field.
September 15: Not a bad little Monday
by molitorfan on Sep 28, 2008 5:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Who's this Rivera guy?
Did we trade for Mariano from the Yanks? I thought he needed surgery.
If he's the Prince, then I'm the King.
Kendall looks like the cop from the Village People
So I understand your confusion.
by Getting Yosted on Sep 28, 2008 5:33 PM CDT up reply actions
True story
I was looking at pictures of the Brewers watching the Marlins game and celebrating, and I could not pick out which player was wearing #11. I thought it might be Mat Gamel, and was somewhat embarrassed to see that it was Rivera when I checked the roster.
C. Magruder scored, R. Weeks to second on balk
I just did something for the first time ever
I opened up my Brewers playoff ticket envelope.
Time to score is now
Awesome
I can’t believe it actually happened.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Sep 28, 2008 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
OMG
Anyone watching ESPN?
“To watch more Chase Utley go to ESPN.com and lookup vaseline”
Hahahahahaha
Time to score is now
Whoa
"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!"
Ohhh
He and vaseline is just a scary image.
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
I can't believe he made the commercial
Brewers have to play STP’s vaseline when he strikes out 4 times on Saturday
Time to score is now
So anyone else get the email?
Brewers ride CC into Postseason
Hahaha
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
My fantasy baseball league trophy
We play for this instead of $. It’s like the Stanley Cup. Whoever wins gets to keep it and gets their team name engraved on it.
You can see the rest of the pics here:
w00t
I just got back from seeing the Twins fail to clinch the division (thanks, White Sox, for remembering how to win) but I certainly cheered when I saw that Mets final go up.
squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee^10
Hmmm
anyone interested in trading a playoff ticket for a Badger ticket?
My only regret is that I have but one life to give to my blog
It occurs to me that after today,
I’m going to find it a lot easier to watch Matt LaPorta’s career.
I have an unreasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Sep 28, 2008 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
Good point
"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!"
We're heading into the playoffs
with the best starting pitcher in the major leagues.
That’s pretty cool.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Well I think Bush is good too
but that might be an overstatement. :)
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Playoff Roster
Any idea when the Crew will announce their 25 man postseason roster? Will be interesting to see if Sheets makes the list.
The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
They have a pool of players
and they choose 25 for each series. So they could not pick Sheets and if he feels better and they beat the Phils, he could be activated for the NLCS.
The pool is the 25-man roster on August 31st plus anyone on the DL at that point. Anyone on the 60-day DL can be replaced by a player who was on the 40-man August 31st, so no Coffey or Lamb for sure.
Nyx was on the roster on the 31st, so I don’t know how that works out. I think Stetter will be on the postseason roster, and he would be for Capuano. If Kapler or Branyan aren’t going to go, they could be transferred to the 60-day to add another spot.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Riske should be on the 60-day DL
Hey, he just had surgery, there is no way in heck he’ll be ready for the postseason.
Good point
they have plenty of room if they want to put Stetter, J-Dill, Nelson, DiFelice, or whoever on the postseason roster.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
i thought anyone on the 60-day DL could be replaced by anyone
period
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 12:31 AM CDT up reply actions
as K rod was not on the 40-man on Aug 31st, correct?
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 12:32 AM CDT up reply actions
Replaced by anyone in the organization as of 8/31
Players like Lamb and Coffey are still ineligible
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
damn
i actually wanted them on the squad.
coffey for backup closer;)
lamb seemed to do pretty well down the stretch too.
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--NoahJ
by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 11:09 AM CDT up reply actions
nope
even sneaky replacements have to have been in the org (not necessarily on the 40-man) on 8/31.
The only way Coffey gets in the postseason is if the Reds make it. So I doubt that.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 29, 2008 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Go Reds!
But I would have advocated leaving Coffey off of our roster.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 29, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Jake Ordozzi to the 40-man!!!:P
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by PagsBrewCrew on Sep 29, 2008 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Anyone know if the Brewers radio network does the division series?
I think so. Hopefully it’s synched up with the TV.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Uek said at the end of the broadcast
That they would be at Philadelphia on Wednesday, Time on air TBA.
That's right
He was saying that he didn’t even pack, banking that they wouldn’t have to play a playoff in NY.
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Also
I eagerly await the Brewers/Dodgers NLCS, and the Rays/Brewers World series
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
And another
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
At least they have Temple football
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
What a rip off!
Learn to pour water lady!
"Brett Favre looks like a man in a parking lot playing with boys." - John Madden
"Pujols just unloaded." - Bob Uecker
1. Go here
2. Save the file on your computer
3. Listen to it this December/next year if we’re out of contention/in 26 years when they reminisce about the great playoff run of ’08
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Holy Crap
I wasn’t home at all today, I tried to keep track as best as I could. I’m still in shock.. I’m not sure how to feel yet….
PLAYOFFS!
Congrats from Redreporter
i think we are going to endorse the Brewers this year.
"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"
Thanks
looks as though some at the Amazin Avenue is supporting too
http://www.amazinavenue.com/2008/9/28/623899/thanks#comments
"Just the kiss of the Hops"
Is there any way to have Corey Hart not play the rest of the year? And will it take a healthy Gabe Kapler to make it happen?
He can go on the 60-day DL
Corey Hart, 60 day, hurt feelings
by Marty McSuperFly on Sep 28, 2008 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey Hart, 60 day, Twisted Fallopian Tube
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
These next 2 days are going to be very long
Sat: George 2 (37, missed catch, fielding) Fri: George (35, throw) Tues: George (34, throw)
Origins of "Also, cheese" signature proves prophetic!
1. Chicago Cubs. We’re not ready to go with the “they win the World Series in the 100th year” business, but the lineup is starting to scare us a little.
2. Milwaukee Brewers. These guys reek of slow starters, followed by the firing of Ned Yost, followed by a crazy run to the wild card.
3. Houston Astros. This franchise is absolutely dead in two years. Their last gasp will push them into third place. Congrats, guys.
4. St. Louis Cardinals. The lineup should surprise — watch Brian Barton, kids — but man, is that really Todd Wellemeyer in the rotation? Heavens.
5. Cincinnati Reds. No longer will these guys sucker us in. It’ll be fun to see who Griffey goes to, though.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates: Yes, yes, the Pirates are still around. Nice stadium too.
Deadspin’s 2008 NL Central Preview, by Will Leitch on March 26th.
Here’s the famous comment on that post:
These guys reek of slow starters, followed by the firing of Ned Yost, followed by a crazy run to the wild card.
Also, cheese.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
I feel obligated to reply.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 29, 2008 9:30 AM CDT up reply actions
My voice is hoarse
from screaming “Yes!” so much in a half hour span.
My hands hurt from so many high-fives.
My feet hurt from standing through the last three innings of the brewer game and the end of the mets game.
I feel good.
Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9
Sabathia laughs at your pain
while he moves Svuem’s desk around the office tonight.
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
And goes to the airport to pick up Sveum’s imported solid platinum manager’s bathroom stall and carry it back to the stadium.
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Please.
CC does not carry—except for teams. He merely threw the stall to miller park at a leisurely speed of 97 MPH. Deciding he did not feel like walking, he hopped on the stall immediately after throwing it, scanning through a plumbing book on the way home so he could install the gold toilet.
Also: CC’s tears could cure cancer. It’s too bad he does not cry.
Eric Gagne DL time: May 23-June 29 Brewers record in that span: 20-9
Weeping for joy
I couldn’t watch the game or listen to it because I had to work. So instead I kept texting milwaukee brewers and florida marlins to Google on the Go for updates. The damn system stalled 4-2 Florida in the top of the ninth (never got that final text back).
When we won, my parents called and a good friend and Mets fan texted me “congrats.” I asked the score of their game, and he wrote back “I knew the Mets would lose once they went to the bullpen.” (We talked after the games were actually over….he’s root for us in the playoffs)
Then, I got home and read the game thread and nearly weeped when I got to Braun’s homer. This is the greatest thing I can remember!!!!!!!
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Sep 28, 2008 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
Congratulations, guys
I’ll be rooting for the Brewers to meet the Rays in the WS. Maybe next year both NY teams and the Cuns can miss the playoffs and all will be right with the world.
"Aio, quantitas magna frumentorum est."
Cuns?
n=b, or missing a t?
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Someone on Red Reporter just made a typo once
But everyone agreed it was the most appropriate name.
by Brendanukkah on Sep 29, 2008 8:27 AM CDT up reply actions
was it me?
"It will put a smile on your face to see a Chevy with a Soviet transmission"
by justin007000 on Sep 29, 2008 10:08 AM CDT up reply actions
If the Brewers make the World Series, does that mean Rivera will be our Coach in 20 years?
We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!
Postseason Schedule
Wednesday, October 1: Brewers @ Phillies, 2 P.M. CT
Thursday, October 2: Brewers @ Phillies, 5 P.M. CT
Saturday, October 4: Phillies @ Brewers, 5 P.M. CT
Sunday, October 5 (if necessary): Phillies @ Brewers, TBD
Tuesday, October 7 (if necessary): Brewers @ Phillies, TBD
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TEH AWESOME
Perfect timing TBS! Don’t even have to skip school. Awesome. This should be fantastic. The 5 PM start would be weird to go to, not that I would complain. :)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
hmm
i work wed from 4-9 pm and really can’t call in that night…too bad.
and saturday i work until 8 pm maybe i can get out early then..argh
I untuck my shirt!
quit for a week or until the world series is over
and beg to come back after the playoffs
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Awesome...
I’ll be home from teaching at about the 3rd inning on Wednesday…can’t wait!
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Sep 28, 2008 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
teh suck
05:00:00 p.m. Monday September 29, 2008 in America/Chicago converts to
08:00:00 a.m. Tuesday September 30, 2008 in Australia/Sydney
Daylight Saving Time is in effect on this date/time in America/Chicago
Daylight Saving Time is not in effect on this date/time in Australia/Sydney
Getting to work before 9 blows.
by Braun Holio on Sep 29, 2008 12:49 AM CDT up reply actions
Apparently Gammons 'announced' on ESPN that the PTBNL was Brantley
Agent Josh says it hasn’t been released, but doesn’t deny it. It would make sense. Obviously it sucks to lose him, but I’d rather lose him than Green
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Yeah
I think we need a really 3B/2B more than another outfielder
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Sep 28, 2008 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Especially one that can't slug or play center
Don’t tell Rambling Al :)
And neck size to baby eating ratio.
Did anyone order the NL Wild card shirt?
How long is the estimated shipping?
by Oakland Brewer Fan on Sep 28, 2008 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
Not sure about the Brewers one
But the Mets 2008 NL Wild Card Champions apparel should be in Ghana by November.
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by TheJay on Sep 28, 2008 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 11 recs
Piling on the Mets is a little mean...
But I still rec’d that, because it’s damn funny.
I don't specifically articulate my motives, because that wouldn't travel as well as a boo does.
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 28, 2008 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Awesome
In the meantime, you can still buy the shirts online.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Oh, maybe not
“Delivery of item is conditional on clinch of Team’s division. If team does not clinch, all orders will be cancelled.”
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
it's been a while
but does anyone remember how to load pictures on fanshots? i remember it being easy but the direct process escapes me
I untuck my shirt!
Which place will NLDS tix be more expensive from scalpers
Philly or Milwaukee? There’s more rich folk in PA, but you’ve gotta figure the Brew demand is higher …
Tararreling our way to the finish line.
I'm in PA
I’m scouring Craig’s list. It looks like bad tickets will be $90 min for the NLDS maybe more once they get some offers.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."
So many things to think about I forgot about Wes
Lets send something nice to Wes Helms for his efforts.
"Just the kiss of the Hops"
The two heroes of the day celebrate
Sabathia and Salome! Angel, couldn’t have done it without you!
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
in all seriousness...
looking at all the celebration pictures, it looks like the rookies are solidly part of the clubhouse—escobar is all over the place, for one, and then this. seems like a good thing, if it means anything at all.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Sep 29, 2008 11:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
I’m an Astros fan, and mostly-lurker, sometime-poster at Crawfish Boxes. Good luck in the post-season—here’s hoping our late April 2009 series against you guys is billed as “vs. the World Champion Brewers”!
props to an Astro fan
any team that hires Cecil Cooper is a team I’d root for most every day….
by heybatterbatter on Sep 29, 2008 10:17 PM CDT up reply actions
One of my cell phone post game video clips. Sorry about the quality....
put it on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9vp1tPsxac
"I don't know about you guys, but I think it could use some more cowbell..."
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