Game Thread #-23: Padres (3-6) at Brewers (5-6-1)
by Kyle Lobner on Mar 12, 2009 2:00 PM CDT
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PrintToday, the Brewers launch a three game homestead with a rematch against the Padres.
It's Jeff Suppan v. Josh Geer today in Maryvale. These two pitchers met ten days ago, with Geer and the Padres getting the upper hand. Suppan rebounded with a nice start in his last appearance, pitching three shutout innings against the Cubs. Geer, on the other hand, allowed five runs on five extra base hits in two innings on Saturday. All told, Suppan has a 4.50 ERA in 8 Cactus League innings, with Geer posting an 11.25 ERA in 4.
As a group here at BCB, we're not exceptionally optimistic about Soup's 2009 season, but Brewers.com is taking it to the next level. Here's their promotion for today's game:
I wonder if they'll post the same thing on Opening Day.
Today's lineup, courtesy of the JS:
2B Rickie Weeks
3B Craig Counsell
SS J.J. Hardy
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
LF Brad Nelson
CF Chris Duffy
C Jason Kendall
RHP Jeff Suppan
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I’m about to be heading home from work (I’m up in Chilton) in about an hour. Is it streaming only or will Bob being making sweet love to my ears as I drive home?
Suppan, almost giving up another first inning home run
Duffy says "You’re welcome."
Rock: "Looked like a breaking ball that stayed right down the middle of the plate."
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Even in spring training, listening to him pitch raises my blood pressure.
When he’s on, it’s like watching a guy with one leg walk a tightrope.
When he’s off, it’s like watching a guy with one leg fall off a tightrope.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Rock: "Looks like Suppan got away with a pitch up in the zone that time."
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Hey Soup
doesn’t a burger need to be flipped, the floor mopped or the trash need to be taken out back at the cafe in LA. I think I hear the waitress calling your name, better hustle back to the kitchen!!!
The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Fielder HBP
Fourth time this spring.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Suppan gives up another blast.
There’s not much money in my checkbook, but I will give it all to anyone who can convince him to retire before Opening Day.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm really starting to dread opening day
I might have to force myself to watch
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 12, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Mediocrity
Suppan continues to suck with little apparent concern that he will lose his job. Man I hope Macha has the balls to send him packing.
The Bambi's Bombers won because they played the game like kids! Let's do that again!!!
Try this one:
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_03_12_sdnmlb_milmlb_1
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
New front page poll
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Mr. Melvin, if you're reading, now is the part of the game where you should wander over to Kevin Towers' box
And ask if he’ll give you Josh Geer for TGJ.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Wow.
I had completely forgotten about Allen Levrault, and might have forgotten Devon White was a Brewer too if not for his mention yesterday.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Two hitless innings for Villanueva.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Brewers have reached on an error and a HBP
But still no hits or walks through 4.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
There's the walk
Now let’s find the hit.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I seem to recall him starting slow last spring too.
Of course, last spring he didn’t really get better once the season started, either.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
last year around this time of Spring training
Suppan had an ERA of 11.25 in 3 games according to this article
We have Hope!
The best year of his career (ERA-wise) was the second last year of his contract with STL.
Pitcher #1, GS: 33, Record: 11-11 4.78ERA 197.2IP, 246 hits allowed.
Pitcher #2, GS: 34, Record: 12-12 4.62ERA 206.7IP, 243 hits allowed.
Pitcher #1: Scott Karl, 1999.
Pitcher #2: Jeff Suppan, 2007.
Wonder why Karl didn’t get such a huge pay day some place.
Karl never pitched in the playoffs.
Playoff experience, as it turns out, is worth about $38 million over four seasons.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Welcome back Todd Coffey
Brewers.com was right, the best innings of today’s game were pitched by the bullpen.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm in favor of him making the bullpen
Just for the sole purpose of having yet another noun-based last name on the team.
How far will this one fly?
I prefer chai myself.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Holy crap, a Jason Kendall home run.
This is how you know you’re facing low-level pitching.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Check for roids!
But seriously, best player that we KNOW that didn’t use them. Battling with Craig, of course.
How far will this one fly?
Gives Suppan an excuse
The ball was really carrying today, even Kendall hit one out.
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I think its finally time to say goodbye to Trot Nixon profile picture
And say helloooooo to Casey McGehee! I’m glad my gut feeling on him is working out well. My fantasy baseball deep leagues are certainly appreciating it.
How far will this one fly?
Well, Trot is batting .080 now.
He used to be on a slow walk out of camp, then a trot…and now a gallop.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Escobar pinch ran for Counsell, right?
Are we about to see Escobar’s spring debut at second base?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Guess not.
Iribarren is playing second.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Not I.
I can’t imagine him wanting to come to Milwaukee, I’m not convinced he’ll pitch well for more than a month or two and he’s not exactly Mr. Awesome Teammate.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i liked the idea
but i don’t think there’s enough money left…he’s looking for a substantial amount guaranteed
is it just me
or is BA way more tolerable on the radio than he is on TV?
Escobar with another error.
Obviously this is small sample size, but I think Escobar has misplayed more opportunities than Weeks this spring.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It's not just a great arm.
It’s a hose.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Maybe the hot dog gun.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
More of a good reason we kept Hardy this offseason. Give Escobar more time to work on that hose!
But seriously, it’ll give him even more time to be major league ready. Seems like Spring can kick a lot of rust off, but in some areas it can linger over the start of the season. Hope that’s not the case for a few Brewers.
it seems like a lot of rushed plays
it’s not really that his D is overrated- I don’t think every scout who’s ever seen him has been wrong- it’s more that he’s rushing the easy plays and not letting it come to him
not to make excuses, but i don’t think we should downgrade his D
I'm not sure I'm ready to downgrade him yet.
But I think we’re starting to hit the point where we can call his spring performance disappointing.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I agree completely
Even if he is just rushing, like I believe he is, it shows an immaturity at this level and that he needs to just let his talent play. I think the K’s might be an issue of him pressing as well.
When your biggest asset is the fact that everyone raves about your defense.
You can screw yourself in a hurry by botching some routine plays in spring games.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Rock with his first "not trying to do too much with it" of the spring.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Lamb isn't considered a lock for the 25 man roster is he?
With Lamb on roster, Rivera would be the only right-hander on the bench. Anyone think it’s likely McGehee will make the team and not Lamb?
"my goodness"
Lamb certainly hasn't done anything this spring to suggest otherwise.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Since McGehee looks like he can maybe play 2nd aswell
As long as he hits better than Lamb I think he should get the nod. His upside is higher than Lamb.
Trot Nixon is officially off my profile.
Now its Casey McGehee! It definitely could use some more tweaking, but it’ll do for now.
How far will this one fly?
Probably until a solid picture of McGehee in an actual Brewers uniform appears
Maybe I shouldn’t be as lazy and just get a picture from an actual game.
How far will this one fly?
That's embarassing.
Not only was that an accidental comment, this is currently my fourth one in a row. Ugh.
How far will this one fly?
Welcome to my world.
I’m just glad there are people here to keep me from spending nine innings talking to myself.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Morlan with a nice inning.
Good for him, rebounding from a tough one.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I don't think he should at this point.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well,
Under the right circumstances, he could have pitched his way onto the team.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
he is one of few
who can go multiple innings though. most of his outings have been 2 innings, and i wonder if the brewers like that about him. side note: i really hope they aren’t afraid to use Villanueva for multiple innings this year. i’m pretty sure he can handle 100ish innings as long as its spaced out reasonably.
Well, if they keep DiFelice, and have Villanueva
Then that’s at least two that can go multiples. Plus McClung.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
true
forgot about McClung, how dare I. If they feel that DiFelice is roughly = Morlan, they’ll keep morlan though since DiFelice has options. Now, we have to find out if DiFelice > Morlan, which most of us believe is the case. Morlan pitched well today though…
i was a big fan of morlan
heading into this season; he put up great numbers in his career. But, this year he lost some velocity, and while I’ve heard still has a good slider, and hasn’t been the same dominant pitcher.
Wonder if the Brewers have any extra pitchers along.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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