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Game Thread #34: Marlins (17-16) at Brewers (19-14)

Miami Marlins at Milwaukee Brewers, May 13, 2009 7:05 PM CDT


Fresh off the success of Mac and Cheese Tuesday, I'll be enjoying tonight's game with Chicken with Blue Cheese Sauce and perhaps some sweet potato muffins

Meanwhile, the Brewers hope Ricky Nolasco will continue to serve up something delicious as well. Nolasco is 2-3 in 2009 and has posted a 6.63 ERA in 38 innings. In a strange scheduling quirk, tonight is Nolasco's sixth straight start on the road, and he's 1-2 in those contests. No current Brewer has faced Nolasco more than five times, but Mike Cameron and Bill Hall have both taken him deep. Hall is out of tonight's lineup, replaced by Craig Counsell.

Braden Looper will take the mound for the Brewers. He's 2-2 with a 4.18 ERA in 2009, but has picked up the loss in each of his last two starts. Looper was a Marlin from 1999 to 2003 and appeared in 368 games for the Fish. Since then he's faced them 20 times (including four starts), and is 4-2 with a 3.86 ERA and four saves.

Here are tonight's lineups, via Adam McCalvy:

MARLINS
Emilio Bonifacio  3B
Chris Coghlan  LF
Hanley Ramirez  SS
Jorge Cantu  1B
John Baker  C
Dan Uggla  2B
Jeremy Hermida  RF
Alfredo Amezaga  CF
Ricky Nolasco  RHP

BREWERS
Rickie Weeks  2B
Craig Counsell  3B
Ryan Braun  LF
Prince Fielder  1B
Mike Cameron  CF
J.J. Hardy  SS
Corey Hart RF
Jason Kendall C
Braden Looper  RHP

A quick look at the bullpen for tonight's game:

Carlos Villanueva pitched yesterday, and has appeared in four straight games (over five days).
Mark DiFelice pitched yesterday, and has appeared in two straight games (over three days).
Trevor Hoffman pitched yesterday.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Saturday.
Seth McClung has not pitched since Saturday.
Jorge Julio has not pitched since Saturday.
Mitch Stetter has not pitched since Saturday.

Wednesday's Game Thread is now open.

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Is it weird to stay late at work

So I can listen to the game, instead of hanging out with my girlfriend who doesn’t want to watch the game… and tell her I am really busy at work…

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

no...not at all

what do you think i do every night?

by PagsBrewCrew on May 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Is no one playing right field?

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 6:07 PM CDT reply actions  

McCalvy's pulling a Witrado

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

He just corrected it

I left the following comment

It is the Norman Dale strategy from Hoosiers…

The ump comes up to Macha, “Coach you need one more.”

Macha: “My team is on the field”

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

He corrected it

So I corrected the Game Thread.

Corey Hart is playing in right and batting 7th.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Poll

Why is Vander Wal considered a zero? I liked him.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I agree.

If I was looking for zeroes, there are a lot of people I’d name before Vander Wal…including Wes Helms.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Vander Wal wasn't horrible

I remember liking him because we learned about him in Chemistry… actually the Van Der Waals Equation

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

The more important question:

Why have 23 people voted that he was a hero? Especially with the qualifier of Sabathia and Braun being added on.

:) + Suppan = :'(

by NoahJ on May 13, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would prefer a fourth option

a middle tier.

Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.

by Jordan M on May 13, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

And a WTF button

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Watching the Card/Pirates on MLB.tv

PNC has alot of nice seats – pity you can see most of them, there is easily less than 10k there.
I suppose a 2-12 run plus the hockey tonight is not going to help draw a crowd.

by Saltire on May 13, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions  

I just turned that game on as well.

Was trying to listen to the Timber Rattlers, but their doubleheader is rain delayed.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow.

The front two rows at PNC are full. The rest of that park is getting an off day.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're welcome.

Do people enjoy that/find that useful? I’m trying to decide if it should go in every Game Thread.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

Very useful, i am sure that Macha looks at that every day, so it might help us understand his thinking on a lot of bullpen calls

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Willie Randolph looks at it every day

Macha doesn’t seem to be the type to proactively investigate anything to do with his team.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope he looks at it every day.

But, considering some of the things he hasn’t known this season (Todd Coffey throws hard? Bill Hall has never played left?), I worry.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think he mentioned it in Bob and Brian's podcast

He looked at it closely in Spring Training atleast, I would assume he keeps doing it during the season

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right, but strategic use isn't an issue in spring training.

That’s a different world, because he’s just making sure everyone gets work.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

some of the reasons he listed not using Hoffman though

Where he worked in a certain number of nights in a row… so it is something he considers- I guess that is common sense with a guy cmoing back from injury though

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good.

If a sitting Congressman likes it, then I have no choice but to do it every day.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

EVERY day...?

Even on days with no game? Am I that powerful?

I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!

by Princess Grumbles on May 13, 2009 6:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, like anyone who deals with a politician,

I’ll expect favorable votes in exchange…

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Completely unrelated note

I hope Vander Blue doesn’t decommit from the Badgers, because I’m looking forward to four (or five) years of that name.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:29 PM CDT reply actions  

if he goes to Marquette you still might be able to enjoy it!

And if you only watch Badger games, he will play the Badgers once a year atleast… I heard rumors he might be looking at big schools- and looking for a faster pace team

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, not a Marquette fan.

But I am considering getting UWGB season tickets once I’m in Appleton.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Macha

likes moving Hart around in the order.

by molitorfan on May 13, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

I wasnt expecting it until the interleague series, but maybe they want him to get used to being in the majors before he starts as the DH.

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

In the pregame show, Macha just said Hall will start tomorrow.

So, unless something has changed in the last few hours, Gamel is coming up to sit tomorrow…

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow

That is very interesting.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 6:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rec'd.

I laughed out loud.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I calculated that calling him up around May 15th would delay his free agency by a year

So it seems like they waited exactly long enough to do just that. Based on the timing (being well before the Brewers even dip a toe into interleague play), it would seem that he’s up to stay. Should be interesting to see how this plays out.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Braun was held until May 25, for the same reason.

Apparently the Brewers felt like they had enough leeway to go 11 or so days earlier with Gamel.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

so then

Gamel effectively replaces McGehee?

by warwick5s on May 13, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or Nelson.

And one would think he’ll play pretty regularly, so at the very least he’s probably taking Counsell’s starts at third.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe roster-wise

But I think Gamel will see a significant amount of playing time and Bill Hall will end up replacing McGehee role-wise. It doesn’t make sense to have an entirely left-handed bench, even if McGehee was only nominally a hitter.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

If McGehee is the one getting the axe, I mean

I think it’s more likely to be Nelson, as Kyle said.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

So Counsell effectively backing up Hardy and Weeks

Gamel backing up Hall and Prince?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

More like Hall backing up Gamel.

And Hall backing up Hardy, and Weeks, and maybe Cameron…

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't really understand that.

With how well Hall has been playing this year. A platoon would be a better idea.

:) + Suppan = :'(

by NoahJ on May 13, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think Gamel and Hall will end up platooning at third with Gamel seeing the lion's share of the playing time

Like you said, Counsell will resume being a backup middle infielder.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

do you think that means they're comfortable with his defense?

or they really feel they need that bat?

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...he's obviously not being called up just to DH, so I guess they must be

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Y'know, it's possible they really are calling him up to be the top bat off the bench.

Like they did with Fielder in 2005.

We can argue about whether or not that would be a good decision, but it’s certainly possible.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

It would be even less surprising than it was with Fielder, I suppose

The team is a little farther ahead in the success cycle and thus more likely to sacrifice development for the big league team’s needs. But still…it would be a little odd.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

There is another possibility here, though.

Melvin said no trade is done, but it’s possible something is pending that could open a roster spot for Gamel. They wouldn’t announce it before the game, because you might need that guy in the game, like they did with Gabe Gross.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

counsell is being traded to the marlins

like durham from the giants last year.

just pack your stuff and go on the other team’s bus.

by PagsBrewCrew on May 13, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

excited but confused

I’m excited to see him play but he’s just gonna sit on the bench. It’s not a Braun-like situation where there is a position in desparate need of an offensive upgrade (unless he can catch). I just don’t know why you bring up a top prospect, who still needs a little seasoning in the minors, to sit on the bench.

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Considering the current offensive-powerhouse on the Brewers bench is Craig Counsell, I’d say it’s a pragmatic move bringing him up even if he sits most of the time.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on May 13, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

maybe Melvin read the fanpost on the bench sucking

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, there is some precedent to play with here.

When Prince Fielder got the initial call in 2005, he played most days, but after he was sent down and called back, he was primarily a pinch hitter.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but he called the call during interleague to DH

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Right

But he was kept up for a couple of weeks after interleague play, and brought back in August. He played in 25 games after August 18, but only started three times.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

HE CALLED THE CALL, OKAY?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Clearly.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

We're missing the point. Gamel will just make problems worse.

What we need are MAJOR LEAGUE HITTERS!!!!!! Trade for the rights to Ted Williams cryogenically frozen body/head!

:) + Suppan = :'(

by NoahJ on May 13, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

ok, who here posted on the js comments?
gamel is no brooks kieschnick but will help nonetheless

dorn0114 I’m looking at you!

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Now I really wish I could go to tomorrow's game.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:00 PM CDT reply actions  

now I really think I should go to the game tomorrow

and use my two free ticket vouchers I got from Pizza Hut

… who studies for finals anyway…

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Your Pizza Hut gives out ticket vouchers?

Mine is just terribly slow.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice work keeping Bonifacio to a single there

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Officer Brad Nelson

 He’s an 0-for. The only weak spot on this team is the bench. Nothing wrong with shaking it up. I miss a Gabe Gross/Kapler clutch pinch hit HR. I think the mustache does too.

"You combine the fact that they're good at everything and we're good at nothing, it's not going to be a very pretty outcome." -Ryan Braun

by GoCrew on May 13, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Bob Hamelin isn't doing much these days.

Devon White may be sitting by the phone too.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i do miss me some bob hamelin

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Some of us want him to keep his shirt on more than others.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

i am not posting the picture again

I am always good for posting pictures of his wife though

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey now

I miss his nearly automatic offense off the bench. But if Ryan Braun wants to take his shirt off, I have no objections

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

At any rate, there is a game going on now.

Hooray current Brewers!

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Even Looper?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

He needs to stop watching Manny Parra.

But overall, I like him.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

well that was fast

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Braden?

Your last name is Looper, not Suppan.

I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!

by Princess Grumbles on May 13, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Mr. Snow

I know it’s big news and all, but isn’t putting something above the active game thread on the main page a no-no?

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions  

It absolutely is.

I just pulled it down.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

I thought it was small enough

But that’s just me.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah,

It can be up after the game, but during the game it can’t be.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-0?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh hey, it's 3-0 again

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions  

but there are no outs still in the first!

More or less than 5 runs this inning?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'll take less.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

And I win!

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hurray for you.

I’m getting a little tired of playing from behind.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's what she said!

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not yet

The Brewers could score 3 in the inning.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

you win

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Five arms in the bullpen haven't thrown since Saturday.

And it looks like they’re on pace to need them all.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

his ERA is up almost a whole run

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions  

based on what rock just said

Looper should go to the bullpen and keep pitching while MKE hits. Tire that arm out to keep the ball down

by lawlackey on May 13, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm hungry like the wolf

…for girls who can’t read.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is indeed

It’s my second-favorite creepy/weird commercial featuring. This is my favorite.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd watch Bruce Campbell read the phone book.

And I nearly proved exactly that when I rented My Name is Bruce a few weeks back.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love that commercial.

The break just now was timed perfectly for me to watch it again.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

featuring...

I guess I left you hanging there. I wasn’t sure how to characterize whatever category both Bruce Campbell and Robert Goulet fit into in my mind.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

didnt take long for the first!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Wouldn't be a bad intro song either

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rickie!

It’s a brand-new ballgame!

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

how about that for a rebuttle!

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Behold the Summer of Rickie Weeks.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

RICKIE!!

wow, first pitch

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

The crowd sounds quite pumped!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Does anyone else remember who it was that said...

… way back when both were in the minors, that Weeks might have more power than Fielder?

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

I remember the quote

came out one of those months that ricky was hitting around .100 with no power iirc

by Jeo on May 13, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Frank Kremblas

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome.

I guess we all get carried away sometimes.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, it's literally not true, but I know what he means

Prince has true brute strength and his power shows up more in games (at least before this year), but Rickie can really hit them.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

McClung scored on that

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's just Rickie hitting Ricky (Nolasco)

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:22 PM CDT reply actions  

That's probably not an allegation you want to throw around even jokingly

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

you're probably right

but this new Rickie is just insane

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rickie has always been able to do this

Just not consistently.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

if he keeps hitting like this don't you have to consider moving him down in the order?

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions  

To where?

He’s becoming the type of guy you’d hit #3, but that spot is already full.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

He is becoming more like Soriano!

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just to prove similarties

Soriano lead off the Cubs 1st inning with a HR aswell

by Saltire on May 13, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shameful lack of effort there.

Three more capital O’s and the ump would have sensed your displeasure.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

When it's hockey

How does one tell?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dos Vedanya

Gorgeous gorgeousity

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 13, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looper should probably stop throwing that

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Looper is bound in duct tape

And stuck in the freezer at Soup’s Grill.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

So what're the odds Looper gives up a second home run.

To the guy who came in with zero in his career?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Coghlan is pretty good

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, losing to Bonfacio is pretty annoying

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

ChrisCo shortening up with two strikes

Another RBI.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Looper not a fan of Weeks closing the gap

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Perhaps they should open the roof

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

How else

Will Gamel parachute in?

With Mike Rivera piloting the plane, of course.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, I've changed at 22, 24 and 25

So I think I’m still up.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Change a few more times

Maybe you’ll win Powerball.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'm more or less done changing now.

I’m marrying a pharmacist. :-)

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha!

I’m on my 3rd career and I’m 40.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm on my third 40

and I wish drinking them was my career

by molitorfan on May 13, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

sadly, they won't pay a man

to sit around all day sucking on 40s

by lawlackey on May 13, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

They won't pay two, anyway.

And I’m not about to quit this gig anytime soon.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

that was way too close at first

by molitorfan on May 13, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank god Cam was running and not Hardy

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Speaking of Cam..

… anyone else see Heyman’s list of top 13 CF? Completely Cameron free.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

13 Boras clients?

The Mouthpiece of Bauron.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't know.

But every time I start to warm up to Heyman he gives me a reason not to.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 13, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

C'mon JJ

Brand new this ballgame

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

So close

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Haha

Hardy tripled.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

YEAH, BABY!

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

You know Hardy hit it good when he gets a triple

Or the outfielders collided

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

jj flashing his triples speed

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

WHOA! a triple for Hardy

is this the Twilight Zone

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

JJ Triple what where the chances?

Higher/Lower than Fielders inside the park HR’s?

by Saltire on May 13, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh come on

Productive out fail.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:48 PM CDT reply actions  

So I broke glass in the kitchen

And J.J. Hardy tripled while I was cleaning it up.

I need a lot more glass. Now.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I did break the glass playing fetch with him.

Knocked something off the counter throwing a toy into the kitchen.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well that was underwhelming

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

Under W. Helm(s)-ing

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

You logged out?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

From work

Explains seeing the ads, too.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

my fsn just went out :(

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:51 PM CDT reply actions  

mind just came back on

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

and now mine too

decisions, decisions

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on May 13, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ned Yost's is still out

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

is that Lost

that is on now a repeat or a clip show? I am Tivo’ing it

by molitorfan on May 13, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, Looper retired the first hitter

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy cow

A half-inning without a run.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Looper must be watching Parra too often.

Giving up a bunch of early runs, then settling down so it doesn’t look like he was shelled.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

fielder is looking much better over there

the ability to bend over at the waist seems to help

by lawlackey on May 13, 2009 7:57 PM CDT reply actions  

there goes my fsn again

certainly enjoying the storm though

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on May 13, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

You missed a Weeks triple

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's going for the Larunat Cycle

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Larutan

Inversion fail. I blame the awesome lightning outside my window.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

how many

If any of the cycles have been hit in the order of HR, triple, double, single?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Four at least

Gee Walker in 1937, Jim Fregosi in 1968, Luke Scott in 2006, and Carlos Gomez last year.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Triples in back to back innings?

And a winner in the 3rd inning contest!

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Weeks

Halfway to an unnatural cycle.

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully they can cash this one in

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you, Craig

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

weeks going for the cycle, got the hard ones out of the way

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Now my Gameday Audio feed just crapped out.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

As an Iowan

Gameday Audio is all MLB allows me to have.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd be all Andy Dufresne on Selig

Letter a week.

“Fix this shit now”

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's true.

That just makes you recondite.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ask kirbir for tips

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on May 13, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's a lot harder than it looks

"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"

RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on May 13, 2009 11:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm good with that

Twitter is disco.

Still pro-Cameron

by Lake County on May 13, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have had to switch around between FSN

WTMJ and WAXY

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

just got wtmj back

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on May 13, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me too, thanks.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

just got here

and over 300 posts, so probably new thread time?:P

by PagsBrewCrew on May 13, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

me too

back from margarita night…..new thread would go good with new drink

"si si Peeedro"

by trippingandy on May 13, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Last time a Brewer hit for the cycle?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

my brother says Chad Moeller?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on May 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, when he had the flu

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by TheJay on May 13, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sure, why not?

New thread.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on May 13, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions  

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