The Thursday Thinker: Opening Day Starters
by Kyle Lobner on Nov 19, 2009 12:00 PM CST
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PrintBarring something unforeseen, Yovani Gallardo will take the ball for the Brewers on Opening Day 2010, his first Opening Day assignment. When he does, he'll become the 26th Opening Day starter in the Brewer franchise's 41 year history.
Of the previous 25 starters, fifteen pitchers only received the honor one time, seven did it twice, two pitchers did it three times and one Brewer started on Opening Day six times. Of the 25, how many can you name in eight minutes?
Again, here are the rules: Post your score in the comments, but do not comment on any specific answer until after 6 pm Central time, so everyone gets a chance to try it out without having it spoiled for them. And, of course, there's no reason to cheat here, because there's no prizes.
There will probably be a wide variety of scores on this one, as most of the names aren't exceptionally obscure, but require some knowledge of Brewer history. Of 41 possible, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone score in the mid 30's. If you somehow manage to get them all, though, post your time along with your score in the comments. If you have a cursory knowledge of Brewer pitchers, you should be able to get at least ten.
Have fun, and don't forget to post your score in the comments!
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missed some easy ones, got some harder ones.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
31.
But I double-teamed this one with anoth … Hold on. I don’t want to type that.
I had an assist from a friend on this one, so I can only take credit for about 20 of ’em.
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There’s a name within a name in this one that I accidentally got.
I used the same strategy as last week.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
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Got the same one by accident.
missed ‘69-’74, ’77, ’91, ’99, ’01….. I could picture ’99, but forgot his name.
99 is indelibly marked in my soul
it’s not often that you boot your opening day starter to the pen after 8 games
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
should have happened in 2009
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I'll take the test when I get home
No way I get more than 5 or 6
Be cool, and relax. Take a breath, take ten paces back.
The coolest motherfunker on the planet.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Nov 19, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions
Be sure to take it anyway
I bet you can match my 15 in 2 minutes.
"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!"
Hey, I got twelve.
Brewers history is not my strong point. I need to have been around to remember what happened.
or you could read
just sayin.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Nov 19, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
and you'd be wrong
check THIS BOOK out when you get the chance. Full year by year histories of every team.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
I refuse to post my score
I missed the entire 1990s and 1970s. And Most of the 1980s. Seriously that was a poor showing. I know most of the names, but I just am having an off day.
But I got the rain out!
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I gave up with two minutes left to discover that I missed an easy one.
"A D+ Grade? That must have been a Wittardo grade"- @73_MC
I got 33
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Nov 19, 2009 2:27 PM CST reply actions
A perfect score,
A bloody perfect score. I may be in need of re-evaluating my hobbies. Or getting my brain scanned, one of the two.
How far will this one fly?
To the best of my knowledge, yes.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
27...
… and one shouldn’t count.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Nov 19, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions
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I’m not last!
Be cool, and relax. Take a breath, take ten paces back.
The coolest motherfunker on the planet.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Nov 19, 2009 5:17 PM CST reply actions
20/41, 10/25
Should have known the 1990 starter, but completely spaced out the fact that he would have actually started an Opening Day. Also should have known 2006….
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Don’t you realize that by already annointing Gallardo as the 2010 opening starter in November will probably lead to Mr. Suppan starting again due to his “experience”? He is the encumbant opening day starter after all.
by Infield Fly Rule on Nov 19, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions
Does anyone else think that Macha isn't much of a fan of Suppan?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Is there anyone who is a fan of Suppan?
by Rubie Q on Nov 19, 2009 10:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Recyclers
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Nov 20, 2009 7:40 AM CST up reply actions
Every other team in the NL Central
"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!"
actually, 2
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Nov 20, 2009 7:46 AM CST up reply actions
It only took me four attempts to spell Vuckovich this time!
I’m getting better!
"A D+ Grade? That must have been a Wittardo grade"- @73_MC
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