The Thursday Thinker: Opening Day Starters
Barring 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."
by Hyatt on Nov 19, 2009 12:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Rubie Q on Nov 19, 2009 12:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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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".
by tcyoung on Nov 19, 2009 12:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
31
Got the same one by accident.
missed ‘69-’74, ’77, ’91, ’99, ’01….. I could picture ’99, but forgot his name.
by jimf on Nov 19, 2009 1:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Hyatt on Nov 19, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
should have happened in 2009
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Nov 19, 2009 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What I find interesting is the other team's starter only lasted six games
Injury, but still.
by TheJay on Nov 19, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!"
by roguejim on Nov 19, 2009 12:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I got twelve.
Brewers history is not my strong point. I need to have been around to remember what happened.
by NoahJ on Nov 19, 2009 1:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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
I think by law the only Brewers history allowed in print is 1982.
by NoahJ on Nov 19, 2009 2:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 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."
by Hyatt on Nov 19, 2009 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by PagsBrewCrew on Nov 19, 2009 1:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
24
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
by BrewHaHeather on Nov 19, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Rendezvous on Nov 19, 2009 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Is that the first perfect score on any of the quizzes?
by TheJay on Nov 19, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Kyle Lobner on Nov 19, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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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 0 recs
I wound up with 15
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Nov 19, 2009 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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….
by morineko on Nov 19, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Photo Heading
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 0 recs
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".
by tcyoung on Nov 19, 2009 10:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Recyclers
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Nov 20, 2009 7:40 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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!"
by roguejim on Nov 19, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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I got August but missed Augustine. Got every one from ’85 on with the exception of ’06.
by Azor on Nov 19, 2009 11:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
actually, 2
You play to win the game!
by Simms-McConkey on Nov 20, 2009 7:46 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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
by BrewHaHeather on Nov 20, 2009 10:47 AM CST reply actions 0 recs



















