Game Thread #3: Brewers (1-1) at Giants (1-1)
by Kyle Lobner on Apr 9, 2009 4:30 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at San Francisco Giants, Apr 9, 2009 6:05 PM CDT
The Brewers are now 0-1 on days when Jeff Suppan starts and undefeated in all other games. Today, they'll look to keep that streak alive as they wrap up their series with the Giants.
For the Brewers, it's Manuel Alex "Manny" Parra's turn. Parra posted a 4.94 ERA in 23.2 innings this spring, and a 4.39 ERA in 166 innings last season. He's never lost to the Giants, going 2-0 with a 2.95 ERA. He is, however, a significantly worse pitcher on the road in his career, posting a 3.44 ERA at Miller Park and a 5.40 ERA on the road.
For the Giants, it's Matthew T. "Matt" Cain, a man so mysterious Baseball Reference doesn't even know his full middle name. He threw 32.1 innings this spring, leading the San Francisco nine, and posted a 5.57 ERA. He's posted 417 innings and a sub-4 ERA for the Giants over the last two years, but the Giants offense has failed him consistently and saddled him with a 15-30 record. The Brewers have seen him twice in his career and given him a 5.54 ERA in two no-decisions.
Game time is at 6:05 Central time from San Francisco, and will be broadcast on the MLB Network, as well at WTMJ.
Thursday's Game Thread is now open.
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Today's Lineups
BREWERS
2B Rickie Weeks
3B Craig Counsell
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
SS JJ Hardy
CF Mike Cameron
RF Corey Hart
C Jason Kendall
LHP Manny Parra
GIANTS
RF Randy Winn
SS Edgar Renteria
LF Fred Lewis
C Bengie Molina
3B Pablo Sandoval
1B Rich Aurilia
CF Aaron Rowand
2B Emmanuel Burriss
RHP Matt Cain
ALRIGHT!!!
Corey is out of the 2 spot
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Hmmm...
An even trade, I suppose. Corey Hart is out of the 2 spot, but Craig Counsell, about my third choice to play third base, is starting and hitting there.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
is this
the bill hall lefty-righty platoon. Or did he strain an oblique while throwing from his knees, or why is he out?
No reason given.
In fact, with McGehee on the bench, giving Counsell the first bench start at third is borderline baffling.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Not really
Lefty-righty matchup and all that jazz.
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I'd rather have Counsell at 3B than McGehee
Very very plus defender, on base threat, facing right handed pitching? yes sir.
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I do! I do!
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions
on the scene report
Tarp just came off (hot), just as small drops start to fall. Wind blowing briskly right to left, and kinda out towards LF.
Cold! And commenting from iphone equal parts convenient and annoying. Go Crew!
Rain Rain Go Away
80% chance of rain….this is our only time out to San Fran this year I think too…that would be a pain to make up….
looking at the radar it seems like the rain should miss san fran
fingers crossed
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Stupid Giants
I’m sure if you ask TH, he’ll tell you how San Francisco’s stupid scheduling ideas lead to today’s rain showers.
is miami going to win
Or can we have the upset of the century? a 16 seed winning it would be amazing!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
KL
best example of why you should get DirectTV (outside of the Sunday Ticket Package). Despite the game being on WMLW, I’ll be able to watch the Giants broadcast with no issue on my Sports package
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Well, the way things look right now...
In June I’ll be living in Wisconsin and it won’t matter anymore.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
HEY!!!
Me too. So excited to actually GET games. No more of this gameday/AM 620 crap
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Or you could go here
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I’m not actually sure. Sorry.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually
There are instructions if you go to the Live Sports tab,
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't remember exactly how I got my PC TVAnts compatible
But if you google around you’ll figure out how to download the necessary software
“so is it VLC?”
Looks that way
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
tried vlc - that didn't work
went back to one of their pages and followed a different set of links to this game – it indicated there was a TVAnts player specifically. but I can’t seem to download it from the english site….and I don’t know chinese well enough to find the download link on that site;)
Brewer pregame:
“Manny, what did you learn last year?”
Uh, not to grab my jacket angrily while standing next to Prince.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 9, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
Damn blackout rules
MLB HD is blacked out so I can watch FSN in standard definition.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 9, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
So, if you're into multi-tasking:
Rattler Radio is live blogging the first Timber Rattlers game of the year, includling the pro debut of Brett Lawrie.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
substitute
NBC comedies for grilling and I am with you
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Lawrie
Doesn’t he have a Canadian baseball camp to teach at to postpone making his pro debut?
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I figured he'd be too busy updating his blog.
Maybe he’ll Twitter between innings.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Is this getaway day for the commenters too?
Quiet crowd tonight.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Masters coverage
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I must admit, as someone who could care less about golf pretty much all the time
The Masters seems to suck me in every year.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
That too
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
I was
indulging in the Mug while sipping a Yuengling
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definitely
luckily it is starting to be more common on the east coast
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well...
i’ll always miss my Sprecher Pub Brown Ale.
not to mention my John Courage Amber. But I’d have to go to the freaking UK for that now. They stopped exporting it.
Hardy
I wonder if Molina could’ve caught up to him before he reached first.
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Is it possible
That J.J. is the slowest shortstop in baseball?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It's just strange.
He has good range, which would imply he’s at least somewhat quick, but that doesn’t translate at all on the basepaths.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
maybe his reaction time is quick
but his actions are slow
that’s the reverse of me. I forget to go right away, but I catch up. I’d make for an awful sprinter.
He's just got no stamina
Short burst for 15 to 20 feet are good but any longer and he loses it.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like....
something my girlfriend would say….
Either the Brewers are worse than I expected
Or the Giants are a little better than I thought they’d be. Seems like they have some decent young talent.
It's true.
If you had told me that the Brewers would score runs against both Lincecum and Johnson, I would have told you I expect them to be 2-0.
With that said, all that young talent didn’t amount to much offensively last night.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It's possible everything will be tough to pick up for a few innings today.
a 4:05 start means awkward light for a few innings.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
That's what she said!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
you may be right
there have been some ugly swings
It made MY knees buckle...
and I’m sitting down with my legs propped up
i'm really expecting big things from parra
i’ve said this before here, but he reminds me a lot of Jon Lester, and I think he could have a lester-like coming out year if he just attacks hitters (like lester learned to do last year)
Did Emmanuel Burriss just come out to The Final Countdown?
If that’s the case, I suddenly like him.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
shouldn't he come out
to the theme from Webster?
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That is a change to the
1st two games where we got the pitch counts of Lincincum and Johnson up pretty quickly
i love the car soup question
is gallardos hr really the first one by a pitcher? Like no, they were lying about it
I'm not going tomorrow
But if I was, I’d be disappointed by the decision to wait until noon to open the parking lots. I’d want to be out there before that, grilling and eating in time to go see BP.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
C.C. looks comfy at 3rd...
trade Bill Hall! ;-)
No, Brian
A wall scraper IS a home run, you moron.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Apr 9, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions
Scarpetta struck out two in the first for the Timber Rattlers
According to Rattler Radio.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
These Giants broadcasters are human Ambien
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Duane Kuiper and Mike Krukow
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Nice
thank you
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Ahh... Vasgersian
How I’ve missed you calling Brewers Baseball
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thats rough
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Huh
Craig Counsell has as many hits in the #2 spot as Corey Hart does.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
so is my shih tsu
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she is
but she doesn’t run in straight lines though. and i don’t think she could provide a .800+ OPS, but definitely off the charts in cuteness
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well...
it makes up for it all if she’s cute I guess…
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
That is also what she said,
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'd post a picture
but I don’t have a flickr account
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Gorman is pretty quick too.
And actually, I think he’d be an OBP machine, because his strike zone would be nearly nonexistent.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
also
do you have to have a bat when your in the batters box. Obviously no one would ever do that, but I’m curious if you are required to have one.
I'm not sure what Brauny was looking for there
but he was frozen on that one
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OK
Beer run, I’ll be back
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Scarpetta has struck out five through two innings.
Not a bad debut.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Just what a guy optioned to A ball should do
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I seem to be hearing about a whole lots of balls bouncing around the in the dirt.
Aim for the glove Manny!
A question we might be about to answer:
Is Bengie Molina slow enough to get held at third on a sac fly?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm sure he'll play tomorrow, for the home opener
But what are the odds he gets a day off Saturday or Sunday?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
he definitely did
and cocked off to the media about it like a baby.
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I see it as unlikely.
I don’t think he’s THAT wildly disliked. He’s still overrated in most circles.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
we should put a poll
in the opening day thread
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Well
I know he’s that disliked around here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
you're right
and I should probably stay positive through more than 23 innings of the season
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Being negative is allowed, as long as it's not based on this little action.
I’m negative on Hart based on his piss-poor attitude, entire second half last year AND his crappy 2009 performance. That’s sample size enough for me.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
By some people...
Who would apparently rather see Brad Nelson lumbering around RF.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Apr 9, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Chris Duffy can get on base 3 out of 10 times, too :)
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Better put him at SS then.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Apr 9, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions
There's no level of outfield defense
That makes up for a right fielder with a sub-.200 OBP.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
lets stick bonds out there
I’ve really wondered how decent he would be, has he kept himself in any sort of shape?
If Hart batted sixth
I bet Hardy would become much more receptive to batting in front of the pitcher.
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what are the odds...
we have pitchers hit homers in back to back games?
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Heh
BA says Kendall hit that one well. That’s our 250-foot slugger!
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wow
the LF was playing shallow and still had to run in to get it
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Maybe he saw Winn get on and steal twice yesterday
And figured he could prevent that by clogging the bases with Cain. Cain getting tired from standing around on the field is just icing on the cake.
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Walk the pitcher on four pitches
Nice.
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I'm guessing DiFelice is up first.
Maybe Riske.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Ok, if the Giants are trying to sac bunt
Against a guy that can’t throw strikes, Bochy should be immediately relieved of his duties.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I've been trying to wrap my mind around that too.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
this csn san fran
feed sucks. i’m scared to keep watching cause i am still watching randy winn
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Let's not be rash, now
It would be amusing if they batted Yo leadoff as the 3B and pinch-ran Counsell if he got on base.
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This one's not official yet.
Rain needs to pick up faster.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Yes it is
The home team has the lead.
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Ah, you're right.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Scarpetta has hit 91 on the gun and K'd 7 in 3 innings
But the Rattlers trail 1-0.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Ok, this is a bad decision.
You’re down 5-0, your pitchers can’t get anyone out, so your response is to intentionally add a baserunner?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Don't want DiFelice to feel the pressure of not having walked anyone
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office sux
i don’t see why people think that show is funny. it’s not.
parks and rec looked promising though.
This is the second day in a row a Brewer pitcher has run out of gas in their first start.
Yesterday it was Gallardo with more pitches, but is it possible these guys weren’t stretched out enough this spring?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Gallardo got to 100 pitches in spring
Parra couldn’t go five last April either.
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Those guys shouldn't have pitched in the WBC.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 9, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No worries
The season is still early and most offenses aren’t as good as the San Fra…oh, crap…
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Gorman and I are going to go scavenge for food.
Back in a bit.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Parra
7th time in 32 career starts he couldn’t get through five innings.
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Good luck playing that carom in the stands
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well
at least the csn san fran field reporter is hot. gotta look for all positives
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LOL
random lacrosse people at the game. I wish I would have known, I’d have gone with them, I go to school at uw lax
they aren't saying boo
they are saying YOU F*CKIN SUCK
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Well, he's nothing if not tall
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by TheJay on Apr 9, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
perhaps of the lobster variety?
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even better!
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Dear Rivera
We wish you were hitting too.
love,
BCB
He must still be off scrounging for food.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Apr 9, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
My personal hate list
Hart- no hustle
Kendall- pure suck
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Yep, 3 years
Club option for 2011 with a $250k buyout.
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can we trade him to the MLB network for Dan Plesac?
by CheezeconQueso on Apr 9, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
When did he get a "good arm"
Remember the All Star Game….
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We should plot game thread activity
And see how closely it correlates with a win expectancy graph
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What I'd like to see about now
If nothing else, is for a couple guys to get on base and see if Macha pinch-hits for Kendall…
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Not to be that guy...
… but it’s always a lot nicer when the season starts with a couple of series wins. That helps build up my resistance when the inevitable down slide begins. It’s harder to maintain perspective when it goes the other way.
Sort of glad I opted for church tonight, though I was sorely tempted to watch the game since I missed the first two of the season.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 9, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions
He walked around a bit, sat down, and now is walking off the field
Nasty-looking gash on his forehead.
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It looked terrible.
I’m surprised he’s even conscious.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 9, 2009 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Cameron hit a line drive off Joe Martinez's head
Nasty looking gash but he walked off the field under his own power.
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Ouch.
Holy crap. Just take him to the hospital right now.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Apr 9, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Ueck says it hit him above his right eye.
If that’s the case, he’s pretty lucky he’s moving about.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Cam looks awfully shaken up
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
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NL Central Standings
| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
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23 | 19 | .547 | 0 | Won 1 |
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Cincinnati
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22 | 19 | .536 | 0.5 | Won 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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20 | 22 | .476 | 3 | Won 1 |
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Houston
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19 | 23 | .452 | 4 | Won 1 |
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Milwaukee
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17 | 25 | .404 | 6 | Lost 1 |
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Chicago
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15 | 27 | .357 | 8 | Lost 7 |
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