Game Thread #-29: Australia at Brewers
by Kyle Lobner on Mar 5, 2009 1:00 PM CST
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PrintYou know a game is (not) important when it's listed as an "exhibition" game separate from the Cactus League, which is an exhibition league.
Nonetheless, the Brewers host the Australian WBC team at 2:05 today. Seth McClung takes the mound against an Aussie to be determined.
The game is not on WTMJ, but will be carried on Gameday Audio at Brewers.com. Obviously, this one is a must-win. The game thread is now open.
And, since I already have it, here's the Brewer lineup:
2B Rickie Weeks
LF Chris Duffy
SS JJ Hardy
1B Prince Fielder
RF Corey Hart
CF Mike Cameron
C Jason Kendall
3B Casey McGehee
DH Mat Gamel
(h/t JS)
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I wonder if we are obligated to put our best team out there.
When you consider that Braun and Hall are out, this looks like the closest thing to an opening day lineup. Is it because we want to give the Aussie’s out best or maybe its because there was an off day yesterday.
Interesting that Gamel is the DH. At leas his injury isn’t keeping him from getting some at bats.
today's live boxscore
here.
Looks like Damian Moss is starting. He was a Devil Ray in 2004 (the year McClung spent on the DL)
I see Ryan Rowland-Smith is out. Oh well, they may see him in AZ anyway.
Wow
McClung gives up a triple on the first pitch.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Jason Kendall
An out on the basepaths is a KUG bonus, right?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Hall out of the lineup
a preamble to being traded to the Yankees, perhaps? :)
"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!"
For Phil Hughes, sure. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I recognize a WBC team playing a team in spring training is apples to oranges
But should the Brewers and Mariners be concerned by the fact that a team comprised largely of non-prospects has scored 15 runs on them in 13 innings?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
it's still ST
We have no idea what they’re working on and for the starting pitchers, this week is only their second outing. We’ll have to see what it looks like during the third week in March and if it’s still this awful, well, there’s a problem.
Mike Rivera has a strained right hamstring
Cortisone shot, out 5-7 days. Combine that with the fact that Salome is still out with a stiff back and the team is pretty short on catching right now.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
hmmm
Maybe Kendall didn’t like Macha’s comment about limiting his games and decided he would “help” his own cause.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions
Oh, and Rottino is also gone for the WBC.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Are there any other catchers even in camp?
or should we be expecting a nri for Lucroy?
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:15 PM CST up reply actions
Lucroy and Corporan are the last two standing.
And Martin Maldonado will likely be brought back to camp.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I would love to see Lucroy get as much playing time as it seemed Salome was getting.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions
I think Lucroy was already playing more than Salome.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think Salome had been purely used as a pinch hitter and DH.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Good point, I had forgotten he can catch a little.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
And J.J. returns the favor!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
JJ " Who needs Escobar’s D when you hit bombs like me" Hardy
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
Did McClung forget how to pitch to induce ground balls? That’s not like him.
But at least he managed to produce more K than BB today….
Braun hit a HR for Team USA today.
Solo shot in USA’s 9-6 win over Philadelphia.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Whoa
When did Philadelphia get kicked out of the United States? Not saying it’s necessarily a bad idea…
"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 was occupied by the British for a while…but I think that was back when the A’s played there.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 5, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
Expect to be showered with batteries anytime now
It’s like being showered with a hot pocket, only moreso.
"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 have officially trained the dog.
Gorman hears baseball on the radio, and he comes and lays down on the couch.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Nice 1-2-3 inning for Julio
First Brewer to put up a clean outing today.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Who's the guy doing play-by-play this inning with Bill?
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Kent Summerfeld (sp?)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Can’t say I’m a fan of his play-by-play voice.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:43 PM CST up reply actions
Same.
Having him around makes me appreciate Ueck, Cory and Brian though.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well, at least if we both misspelled it
We misspelled it consistently.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Kent is somewhat difficult to listen to.
I know he’s very knowledgeable, but he doesn’t have much of a radio voice….
Swing and a drive, left center and deep, get up.....get outta here gone, for Ryan Braun - What a shot by Braun, and the Brewers have the lead.... - Bob Uecker bottom of the 8th, Game 162 - 2008
Isn't Kent the truck man?
If he’s on the radio does that mean Ueck’s in the truck?
My bet is that Ueck’s patrolling the park for some trollop to get with.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
To show life could always be worse
Team Italy is 3 outs away from a 2-0 shutout victory over the Mets.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Mets scored 3 in the ninth to win, btw.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I’m guessing they were the home team and pinch hit for him after he pitched the top-half of the first?
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
The Nats did that yesterday too.
I think the idea was to practice his bunting.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Yup
Canadians scored 6 runs in the top of the first, then neither team scored the rest of the way. Joba Chamberlain faced five batters, walked four and gave up a hit.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Weird
The 2-week-old episode of House that I’m watching was sponsored by Microsoft Windows, but Dr. Wilson was clearly seen working on a MacBook in his office. That must be awkward.
All of this is relevant because Mark A.’s brother Paul is a writer for the show.
"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!"
Lucky you put that Paul caveat on there, otherwise I was totally going to flag you for inappropriate posting.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
I know, it's a tough crowd. :)
"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!"
The World Baseball Classic will do that.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Brad Nelson draws the walk.
He’s the bat I want coming off the bench.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Corey Hart
takes offense to your love of the walk. He will do his best to corrupt any walkers in the Brewers dugout.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
He got Brendan Katin.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
the bench for the start of the season at the moment
looks like it will be Nelson,Duffy,Rivera,CC and McGehee – assuming Hall is OK to start.
I still think Lamb gets the nod over McGehee
Unless McGehee keeps this pace up for another month.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I would agree
Although I think it’s basically a push between Lamb and McGehee and Lamb might get the boost for the Lefty bat that can double as a platoon with Hall if he slumps.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:19 PM CST up reply actions
True but I think that Lamb's upside is not much
Whilst did McGehee not show some promise last year in the minors?
Who else is getting excited about this Cain guy?
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Not Abel
I admit, I stole that from page 466 of Sackmann’s Book of Jokes.
"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 suppose that is one of the required texts Prof. Sackmann requires all his moderators to read. I bet you are required to meet a monthly quota of Sackmann jokes in order to maintain that moderator status.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:34 PM CST up reply actions
that's what you think.
by the way, I see you’re lagging this month.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Mar 5, 2009 5:03 PM CST up reply actions
It's true.
If only I had someone like you providing content. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Oh definitely
We can do all the debating we want over prospects on here, but nothing helps to build the anticipation for me like hearing them produce playing live baseball.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:32 PM CST up reply actions
Here's a rare note for spring training.
Currently in Des Moines – 73 degrees.
Game time temp in Maryvale – 69 degrees.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Chilly one in Arizona
For me this is the first day it’s felt like spring here in Wisconsin and I hope it’s here to stay.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Mar 5, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
They should have brought an Australian into the booth for one of the innings. Andrew Bogut can’t be that busy right now.
We've got uniforms and everything, it's really great!
I assumed Trent Durrington was hanging around somewhere.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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