Game Thread #12: Brewers (3-8) at Mets (6-5)
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 11:00 AM CDT
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I don't mean to be Mr. Gloom and Doom, but, in all honesty, if you have something else you've been putting off doing, today might not be the worst day to go do it.
The Brewers have lost two straight games and six of their last seven. They've already clinched their fourth straight series loss, and today, as they look to avoid a sweep, they're sending Jeff "Ace" Suppan to the mound.
We spent much of the week discussing Suppan in this space: why he's been terrible, what his role should be and whether or not he's even worthy of a big league roster spot. Ace has allowed 11 runs in 7.2 innings this season and has been the least valuable player in each of his two appearances (both losses). With that said, if he can find a way to pitch 16 scoreless innings today, he'll lower his ERA to 4.27, which would have been slightly below NL average (4.30) last season.
For the Brewers to have much hope today, they'll have to get significant run support, and that's the good news: Nelson Figueroa is expected to make his 2009 Mets debut today. Figueroa had a forgettable run as a Brewer in 2002, going 1-7 with a 5.03 ERA in 30 appearances, including 11 starts. He went four full seasons between big league appearances before re-emerging as a Met in 2008, making 16 appearances and posting a 4.57 ERA. The Brewers faced Figueroa in 2008, and Prince Fielder, J.J. Hardy and Corey Hart combined to go 3-for-9 with two walks and two doubles.
With the Brewers down 2-0 in the series and Suppan on the mound, today may be the toughest test the Rally Lobster has ever faced:
Here's today's lineup, via the JS:
2B Rickie Weeks
RF Corey Hart
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
SS J.J. Hardy
CF Mike Cameron
3B Bill Hall
C Jason Kendall
RHP Jeff Suppan
Sunday's Game Thread is now open.
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This bodes well for Figueroa
For all the talk about Gallardo hitting the first homer by a pitcher off Randy Johnson, it’s worth noting our Ace’s career numbers against his pitching brethren: 392 PA, 0 HR.
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Anyone else having trouble with Gameday Audio?
I can get the WFAN feed, but not the WTMJ.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Odd
Now the MLB.com page displays the WTMJ feed as unavailable.
I demand a refund of one game’s worth of Gameday Audio…about $.08.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions
Sometimes one feed will come on before the other
Hopefully WTMJ will come on soon
Me too
Thanks
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 11:59 AM CDT up reply actions
MLB demands recompense for your scurrilous attack on Gameday Audio
…about $8000.
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If MLB sent me a bill every time I negatively discuss one of their policies
I wouldn’t have a computer to write this on.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Or a dachshund to sit next to me while I watch games.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions
or anything to sit on
"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."
On the subject of Suppan
He has along way to go to match C-M Wang’s start to the season. 6inns with 23 hits and 6 walks leading to an ERA of 34.50!
Woo baseball
The Crew really turned it on the last game of the CIN series, I think today will be similar. Lots of runs – hopefully enough runs to cover the lots of runs Soup is going to give up
What's wrong with Rock's stache?
"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."
Almost forgot to sign up for the Home Run Inning this year.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Mets mlb.tv feed is in HD
I won’t have Brian Anderson to tell me the impact that a home run might have for every single batter.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:12 PM CDT reply actions
Sounds like a charitable call for Weeks
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Wright charged with an error?
That’s unpossible
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey looks like crap
cmon man, whats with the hair?
"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 hope this doesn't spread
I thought nothing could be worse than the time Schilling and Millar both had a bleach job (at least Schilling is blond in the first place) but UGH.
He and Hardy dyed their hair black for today.
There’s a note on it in the JS lineup post.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions
If Hart didn't look like a werewolf before
He certainly does now. Johnny Damon anyone?
How far will this one fly?
Who would have thought it was possible to say "He looks even more like Abraham Lincoln" about someone other than Dave Bush?
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
8 walks on the year
looks like my over might be good by june
"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."
well...
i guess if it works…
"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."
Braun on to load them up
Prince with the Grand Salami
My Dream.
BA
how is that Ironic?
"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."
10,000 spoons when all you need is a knife
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
it's like rain on your wedding day
"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."
kinda like meeting the woman of your dreams
and finding out she’s 5
"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."
...
Wow.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions
hey
you should have mentioned this kind of thing in the game thread rules!
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hidden Twilight reference?
Don’t ask me how I know this stuff. Especially since I haven’t read the books.
My girlfriend put that on last night
I fell asleep after five minutes; it was great.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Ueck complaining about seats in front of the broadcast booth, Coffey complaining about the view from the bullpen
Does not sound like the Brewers will give Citi Field a rave review.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Bases loaded again
I wonder what new and exciting things can happen this time.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Is JJ going with the CC stance?
"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."
He's going with the swing-at-balls-at-your-shoulders stance
That’s pretty clearly the “book” on him.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
God JJ
"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."
That was new
not so exciting though
"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."
"The Brewers strand the bases loaded"
That’s what we do, yo.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
just checked MLB stats
including today – 12 PA’s, 2 SF’s, 1 hit with bases loaded. And the worst part? It’s been Prince, Hardy, Braun, and Hart. Our “big guns” have 10 of those 12 PAs…….
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
Fielder should have struck out, but that was no swing for Hardy.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
So I realize Cameron didn't exactly light the world on fire there
But as long as he’s hitting a little and J.J. is not, how long will it take for Cameron and J.J. to swap spots?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
At least Figueroa had to throw 29 pitches
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Well, they won't use Putz or K-Rod in the fourth.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 19, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd rather see Twilight at this point
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
by battlekow on Apr 19, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd rather see
the twilight of my life than watch Soup pitch
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Have a wife
forced to see it. If you like the experience of reading a book (because that’s how exciting the movie was) while watching a movie, then yes, you’ll enjoy it.
"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."
We should just start putting the on the squeeze everytime we get a runner to third
Since we sure can’t hit them home right now
the first inning isn't over with yet
and already i can’t handle this
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I like the variety
Lots of Brewers fail to start the game, and nothing to blame on Suppan or Macha.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, Suppan enjoys road starts for that reason
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Is it bad
That I heard Ueck say “Reyes to right center” and just assumed it was gone?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Brian assumes they're all gone
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
when he announced golf
did he think that every shot was a hole in one?
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Ueck says the wind is blowing in pretty hard
Maybe this is the day Suppan can be effective. And Figueroa.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Does the wind affect the strike zone?
Because Suppan is missing it pretty effectively so far.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha
The Met’s announcer just compared Suppan to Figeuroa. THere might be a lot of home runs because “Quite simply for Suppan, he’s around the plate a lot”
Maybe Soup has been so wild
That he’ll get strikeouts because the hitters are expecting everything to miss the plate
by theBrouhaha on Apr 19, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a pretty nice pitch, actually
though maybe his last of the game
"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!"
Attaboy Soup
Just keep doing that. You’ll love the crab cakes in Baltimore.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
For the league minimum?
I’m sure they do.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
This should be a rule
Fine, we eat his salary, but we should be allowed to dictate which team he plays on next. So for the rest of the season, the Cubs would be forced to start him every 5th day. :)
"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 Apr 19, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mets announcers wondering why Braun was over by the line
Sedar said something about playing the lines friday night, and leaving a lot of ground for Cam to cover. Doesn’t seem like it’s working out very well.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions
Ueck - "The people in New York are going to have to stop being so hard on Chien-Ming Wang or he'll tell his friends in China to stop giving us money."
Wow. Just wow.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
HA
God I love Ueck
"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."
he is great
although maybe not so much on that quote.
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was thinking to myself
could have been worse.
still can be worse though;)
by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 19, 2009 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions
If Wang was to throw 190 more innings this year (6.1 innings a start with 30 more starts), and pitch to his career ERA before the last three starts (3.79), his ERA this season would be 4.73.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
wow
rough start
"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."
O/U on DiFelice coming in
I’ll put it at 2.1 innings (3rd w/ 1 out)
"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."
GRIT
I’m a fan of physical pain to Kendall. Good job Nelson
"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."
Bright side
We might get to see Swindle today!
Maybe Suppan learned from Bush
rough first, then shut ‘em down for 5 more….We can hope, can’t we?
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
Mets announcer
“That’s always been a big part of Kendall’s game.”
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:48 PM CDT reply actions
JJ would've chased that one
"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."
Rickie dropped the head on that one
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
thats gotta be painful
"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."
and another guy stranded in scoring position
That’s 3 so far
"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."
Telly thinks Soup can turn it around against the Mets
I disagree
"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."
Sure...
If by turn it around he means turn his head around as he watches the ball fly past him.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 19, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn billy
he’s pickin the ball well
"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."
Whoever Omir Santos is, he's happy he got to face Jeff Suppan
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
and another hard hit ball v. Soup
How long do i have to watch this crap before Macha does something about him?
"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."
Pretty sure that decision is going to be made mostly by Doug Melvin
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Funny
Suppan, the bullpen and Weeks have taken a lot of heat for the awful start, but Dapper Doug gets a pass. Someone else must have put this pitching staff together.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Weeks has taken a lot of heat?
Maybe yesterday, but in general the reaction to the 2009 edition of Weeks has been really positive.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Agreed
I think most people are pretty happy with what Weeks has show so far
Yeah
Seems like most of the coverage of yesterday’s game focused on Weeks.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
And rightly so
That was a brutal error, both in magnitude and sheer implausibility.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Brutal?
Even if it were the only factor in the run that scored, it was just one run. It was a terrible play, but that’s it. One run scored, and if all the following ABs played out the same, that run scores anyway.
There was a poll on jsonline the other day, where 60% of the respondents blamed the Brewers start on Suppan. He had only played in 2 of the games to that point. People tend to overestimate the impact of awful play.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions
But of course you and I both know that it's impossible to say that the inning would have played out the same
Yeah, I’m gonna stick with “brutal”. In the context of the game, that was pretty freaking brutal.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Even if it's not the same
It’s a guy one second with one out.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Suppan cost the team two games
And also buried the bullpen in both games. Don’t underestimate the impact of that.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm not
I continue to be amazed that Melvin doesn’t take the heat, though. He’s the architect of this mess.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Hart
is he the Brewers best player so far this year? No wonder we suck.
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My vote is for Coffey
As an aside, so far, we have 4 blown saves against 1 save.
"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!"
Probably second to Cameron, but definitely the most improved and most encouraging
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Of the Brewers 11 games so far,
Cameron has been the MVP 3 times. Yovani Gallardo is the only other Brewer who’s done it more than once.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Nice
I will take the RBI on the weak groundout
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Fielder with a mighty smash!
Hey at least we scored.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
maybe
that will get the Crew out of their funk
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who argued?
about the out call at 2nd or a safe call at first?
anyone ejected?
by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 19, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Jerry Manuel, the former, no
With the candlestick in the ballroom.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
soup did something right?
and fielded first?
by PagsBrewCrew on Apr 19, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions
We don't get to say things like this very often
But Jeff Suppan owns Gary Sheffield – 1-for-11 career.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I thought Corey Hart outlawed that kind of thing
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Suppan with a base hit?!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
That's only cuz he's only been around long enough for 1 AB per game
if that
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
Soup
is a run scorer. That’s what he does, he scores runs (for both teams).
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by molitorfan on Apr 19, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Given recent events, I'm glad they're scoring at all
But it really seems like they could have capitalized a lot more today.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Especially with Soup on the mound
they’ll need more than 2 runs to win
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
And Braun and Fielder continue to leave men on base
time to move them down to 6 and 7, huh?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions
What is wrong with Prince and Braun?
I hate to say it, but I’ll be benching them both on my fantasy team next week.
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
without getting into a big fantasy discussion here...
I’ve got Votto for 1B and NCruz, Bay, Ethier and Kemp for OF
Brewers fan lost in South Carolina.
I'm not advocating for doing it every day,
but if these guys keep hitting the way they are, it would seem to make sense to give Brad Nelson a start here and there.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Yeah, but they're not going to keep hitting the way they are
And if they do, they’re injured.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Didn't you hear?
He told Tom (Riddle) Haudricourt he was fine, so that’s it. No one’s allowed to question the Tom.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm also starting to worry about Brad Nelson, McGehee et al staying sharp.
Nelson has what, 3 plate appearances in 12 games?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I really, really don't think that we should be prioritizing Casey McGehee's sharpness
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
You're right.
Our existing team is so hot, we can’t afford to give any of them a day off.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
That's something different, though
You want to give the existing guys a day off to punish them/give them something to think about? Sure, but in that scenario, it doesn’t matter who the bench guys are, just that the starters get a benching.
Our bench guys are not so good that we need to worry about working them in regularly, methinks. You’re putting way, way too much weight on McGehee’s spring.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
At some point you might need these guys, though.
I don’t think Casey McGehee will hit .350 during the season. But, if Rickie Weeks got hurt, the Brewers might need him to start at second for a week, and if that’s the case, it’d be nice if he wasn’t rusty as all hell. Same for Nelson.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
If we ever NEED Casey McGehee, we're fucked anyway
He’s a defensive replacement. Nelson is a pinch hitter. If you want to get up in arms about Nelson missing a couple plate appearances, okay.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Thanks Corey
On a day when Suppan’s on the mound, the last thing we need is outfielders letting fly balls drop.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Worse thing is that he really did have an idea where it was, and he pulled his glove and knees buckled.
It was the same shit a couple times last year. Grown men shouldn’t be afraid of a damn fly ball.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions
We've found a place where Suppan can pitch.
Can we leave him here?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
If he's allowed to hit for himself here, I will not be excited.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
true
pitching well against the Mets helped him get the huge contract. Imagine how much Mets’ fans must hate him.
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Now how do you know he would have caught that?
Home cooking.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
i'm watching the mets HD feed
and even they think it’s a bs call
Shh...
they’ll call him out too…
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell yes Mike Cameron!
Team MVP.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i'm gamecasting
what happened in the JJ out?
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a fan
Bartman’d the ball and the ump called him out on interference
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On a foul ball though, not a near-HR
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
alright
well that sucks
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by trippingandy on Apr 19, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
So three of the last four nights i've had dreams where I'm being chased by Batman.
Anyone have any idea what that means?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Lucha libre!
"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!"
well
this doesn’t look good
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Yeah
Someone should be up in the pen.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Production crew at Citi punning
Playing the Superman theme, ouch
Ned
has a new job making the Nats uniforms
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2009/04/nationals_uniform_fail.html
Do not patronize this bar.
http://www.soupsgrill.com/
Soup is due up, right?
If that’s the case, I’ll readily admit he dramatically outperformed my expectations today.
If he’s allowed to hit for himself, I may give myself a concussion.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Get the bat ready
he’s allegedly hitting for himself
"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!"
Who's the goth kid batting for Hart?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Rambling Al noted
that in reporting Hardy’s and Hart’s new hair color, Tom H. repeatedly used the word “died,” as in,“he died his hair.”
I guess you can’t be embarrassed if you’re not proud of your work in the first place.
"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!"
Ok, just to make sure we're not missing a dissenting opinion...
Is there anyone out there who thinks letting Suppan hit and sending him back in for the seventh is a good idea?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well, I only had one hitter to bang my head against the desk.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Suppan at 97 pitches through six.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Ask me again after this game.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
For how long were you gone?
Could YOU be responsible for our losing ways?
"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!"
Agreed.
This is almost exactly what Yost would have done. He might have left Soup in for one more batter.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
And cameron should have hit the cutoff man
And Hart continues to distinguish himself in right field.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
How did the ball get past both of them?
"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!"
Now I'm confused.
You let him hit for himself, give up a basehit and then hook him?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions
I'm probably reading too much into it.
But I don’t think Macha thinks much of Swindle, he was one of the first relievers buried in camp.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Better than Nedly
Ned would have let him hit, and start off the bottom of the inning with a relief pitcher.
"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!"
Too much fail
Suppan yanked after one hit, which should have been a single except for cascading outfield fail. This after Suppan was left in to lead off the inning.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions
Hardy calls it a bazooka.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Maybe not at home
"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!"
Nice fielding, swift
"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!"
And, with a SB threat on first
The adventure begins.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I was just about to scream for the bullpen.
Thankfully, this time I didn’t have to.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Is it a bad sign that I'm relieved that Stetter got at least one out?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
My confidence in Stetter
is decreasing by the game.
by Cheeseandcorn on Apr 19, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
When Hoffman is ready, Swindle may stay and Stetter may go to Nashville.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
if Swindle ever gets into a game, that is
Unless Macha is trying to stress-test Stetter by repeatedly running him out there…
ESPN Gamecast
I don’t know what the rest of you are following or watching, but on ESPN Gamecast, the first ball against Murphy was right down the middle
ESPN doesn't seem to be too accurate on ball location, from my experience
MLB.com is much better.
by Cheeseandcorn on Apr 19, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm thinking of a nickname for Macha
It’s ‘WTF?’
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 19, 2009 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
This is the right move.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
What, the disguised intentional walk?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions
No, not that one.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Such language!
How unladylike. :)
"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!"
Surprising stat from FSN
Suppan’s start today marks our 5th straight quality start.
"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!"
All of the six-inning variety though, unfortunately
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Coffey?
Does this mean Villy is the closer again today, after throwing 2 innings yesterday?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Because our pitching staff sucks.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm calling this one misuse.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I don't disagree entirely...
… but even with bad decisions, I think it’s fair to expect more out of these guys.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Props for the recognition of the leverage of this situation
Subtract many points for the managing-by-darts that preceded it.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
And, given the outcome
Perhaps the final decision is all we’ll remember.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Bases are loaded
If we walk Delgado, I’m…going to do, um, 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!"
Todd Coffey
c/o Milwaukee Brewers
Miller Park
One Brewers Way
Milwaukee, WI 53214
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I'll take another cup
Fucking awesome.
jeff: but i shudder to think of the bullpen analogy to sending the runner
Way to pitch angry.
I love that guy.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 19, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
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Follow me here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I believe someone has already called him "The Big Espresso" today,
and I’m working on making it stick.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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