Game Thread #38b
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 9:13 PM CDT
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PrintIn which we seek some insurance runs.
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Crap.
I worried about that.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Can you jinx a 1 hitter?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
see: Dave Bush no hitter against the Blue Jays
last june i believe?
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
typical protocal is you don't mention a no hitter
once 1 hit is in, you can talk about it as much as you want
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
i was just about to say the same thing
KL did that one other time we were going for the sweep. course, i like our chances here :)
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 18, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
good call BA
Looper is pitching phenomenally
"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."
Monday threads get pretty busy
Especially when we’re winning
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
idk if JJ called that,
But that’s Braun’s job
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
It looked like JJ had called it to me
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I think Braun just got lost in his eyes
"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."
by Hyatt on May 18, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't see why he would call it if he didn't see it
I’m thinking that was Braun’s fault
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
way to jinx that one BA
"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."
Thread fixed
But now my reply button doesn’t work.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I think you need to fix it again
you need to specify that he are seeking Badger Mutual insurance runs
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all good.
Braun learns a valuable lesson, while up 7 runs. Better now than a 1-1 tie with the cubs
thats just ugly
"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."
Dammit.
Now its like the fucking Keystone Cops out there.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 18, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
Gamel disrespected the hell out of that line drive
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I think his hair is untucked
"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."
by Hyatt on May 18, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
That's one hell of a quaff on his head
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
You mean a coiff?
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 18, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions
leave him alone
hes drunk
"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 means queef, of course
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
that's actually the first time I've ever seen that word written out
Despite being one of my favorite words
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Quaff is a word, too
Probably something people here have a lot more experience with to boot.
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Lucky that was hit where it was
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Wasn't there a story this spring
about Counsell stealing an infielders glove from Rottino? Maybe Hall should find that glove and start practicing at 2B
anouther donut
"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."
re Gamel's defense
We all know what a difference Willie Randolph’s coaching made with Rickie Weeks. Any chance he can teach Gamel how to play a better 3B?
He's already fixed.
Doesn’t take Willie long…… :)
Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld
well we know Sveum cant
you know, because of the 57 errors there his rookie year
"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 like what he's done as hitting coach
and he wasn’t much of a hitter in his career
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
maybe
he was trying to play his way out of town like Sheffield
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
Conversation goes something like this
Willie: Remember the play when you caught the ball and threw it fast to Fielder for the out?
Mat: Yes
Willie: Do that
by Awesomo on May 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Randolph had almost no experience as a 3B
If Don Money couldn’t/can’t “fix” Gamel, nobody can.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
That's what I thought
he’s doing fine today, at least.
(is there such a thing as a general infield coach at the major league level?)
not exactly
but I think the Brewers situation is common — if you think you need an infield coach, you get a bench coach, or a hitting coach, or whatever, who can do that too.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions
not a much better teacher than he had in Money
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
The thought crossed my mind that they called Gamel up
Because Money threatened to resign over how much he had to use a glove as a AAA manager.
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Braden Looper: 2 hit ball through 6 innings
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
clanking beer bottles counts in this situation
right?
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 18, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions
debbie downer time
i’m concerned we are taxing their bullpen for the upcoming cubs series
"si si Peeedro"
Wa waaaaah
I’m sure they’ll realize that they can’t really win this one and stop wasting good pitchers on it.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Thats the thing about first place
If you keep it up, you don’t really have to care about things you can’t control
/raises beer glass
here here
"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."
yeah, that's not what i'm getting at
i just want to see as much fail out of the cubs as possible
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't Mo Rivera still wear 42?
"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."
Right
But the Cubs bullpen isn’t very good either.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
sounds like that sniper at the allstar game was a blessing in disguise
"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."
not OFFICIALLY
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Ole!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I just watched that WWE-Makes-Fun-Of-Soriano video
CLASSIC
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
link?
"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."
It's in the FanShots.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It's a fanshot
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
if you look at 1:13
there’s a Brewer fan behind Soriano
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm ready for him to come in whenever.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Now would be good
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Rasmus gets his two-run homer back
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
damn hippie
"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."
Argh
there goes the shutout
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions
Way to try and rally, little man
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Phil Woodman
hits a 2 run HR with his service and savings
Did FSN cut to commercial for anyone else
as soon as Rasmus hit the homerun?
He didn't really explode
Should have been 1 in 2 outs, nobody on when he got pulled, can’t blame Looper for the errors
Swing and a drive, left center and deep, get up.....get outta here gone, for Ryan Braun - What a shot by Braun, and they have the lead.... - Bob Uecker bottom of the 8th, Game 162 - 2008
Gamel time :(
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Crap
So THAT’S what people were talking about
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions
Mat Gamel, ladies and gentlemen.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Prince!?!
C’mon, really Prince, really?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
DeFelice
Hopefully that article doesn’t jinx him or anything
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
Well, right now it's still a five run game.
If it gets closer, you have to consider it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
All things considered,
Gamel has still had a good game
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions
It's hard for an error to outweigh a three-run homer
That would have to be a hell of an error.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
like the guillen one
from the other night?
you know…just assume the bases were loaded
by PagsBrewCrew on May 19, 2009 2:47 AM CDT up reply actions
true
I am okay with him getting an error after every 3-run homer that he hits
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
I'm even more okay
With him getting an error only after every 3-run homer that he hits.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
So did Suppan and Parra.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
the move to bench gallardo in the middle of the win streak
genious. why use him if you’ll get a win anyway without him?
by PagsBrewCrew on May 19, 2009 2:48 AM CDT up reply actions
ah well
If your team’s going to have a mini-implosion, it could happen at worse times than the seventh inning of a game that you’re up by 7 runs in, in a series that you’re about to sweep.
by rob deer's moustache will destroy us all on May 18, 2009 9:33 PM CDT reply actions
You know BA and BS were talking about it
but young guys are prone to trying to do things too fast, especially in the field (see Rickie Weeks). I’m willing to give Gamel a shot, especially with the web gem earlier.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions
doing things too fast in the field
is better than doing them too fast in the Busch
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
I don't like taking Looper out here
Aside from the HR, he was pitching really well. Granted, I didn’t see his pitch count, but he was getting hitter to put the ball where he wants it; the defense was failing him.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
100 pitches
Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld
Meh
No reason to leave him in to implode in a 7-2 game, when the entire bullpen is rested.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Have a defensive game, Braun
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
That'll help the ol' OOZ
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I just
OOZ’d in my pants after that catch
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
by molitorfan on May 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Flagged
TMI man, TMI
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
wheres the prince picture on 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."
Cory says he didn't see it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Cards feed
had the camera focused on Cam so it looked like it was going to drop until Braun slid across the screen
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
I GLOVE YOU MAN!!!
"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."
Holy cow Braun
The Brewers are gonna have all the web gems tonight
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions
WOW
great play by Hardy too
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Defense giveth, defense taketh away
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
...and pitching giveth
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Wow
It might be deceptive on the widescreen, but he was off screan when that ball was coming down
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Look at the bright side
They now don’t have anybody on base. They’ve killed their rally. Suckers.
by Getting Yosted on May 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Shitfuck
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Rut row
I guess we may be seeing Hoffman after all
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Someone in the Cards Dugout was just on Yahoo sports…they just had to put it on the front page.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 18, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
damn
oh well, at least Hoffman gets to pitch tonight
"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 poopy
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
What a weird game
this has been
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
seriously
you are almost as bad as BA
"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."
Is now really the time, dude?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Nah, I'm thinking not
Let’s get out of this inning first at least
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
in all fairness, my feed lags
oh yeah, there’s the homerun
well, yes, that was in poor taste
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 18, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions
I blame this all on Yahoo Sports
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions
Still think they should have taken Looper out?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Umm, yes
Who knows how worse it could be now
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Or worse ;)
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
He was pitching very well aside from the HR
It was the defense that was making him look bad
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Baseball tonight just covered Kendall's 2000th hit.
He’s only the 8th catcher to do it, but the other 7 all have more home runs.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
So he had to hit 'em where they ain't (on the field of play) more
Gritty.
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i assume they also have more than 2000 hits now
HRs/AB higher though?
by PagsBrewCrew on May 19, 2009 2:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Reliever coming in resets things
Even if there “should” have been two out, DiFelice doesn’t get credit for those outs.
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God Pujols is scary
"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."
it is a thing of beauty
"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 foul ball was crushed
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
88 mph fastball
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
yeah
that was almost the third 2-run homer this inning
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions
How does a human being become that big?
and with so much talent? Dude’s a freak.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I think Pujols had a little too much flair on that bat toss
"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."
DIRESPEKT!!!!!
Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld
thank you J-peezy
"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."
CRAP
Not happy feelings, not at all
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Time to panic?
Crimson and Cream Machine
Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions
Not to jinx it
But the Brewers are still about 87% to win this one, so no.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Home from class
Ack.. maybe I should go back and watch it on MLB@Bat.
Ack.. maybe I should go back and watch it on MLB@Bat.Will the Cards BP trade Gamels ball back for a game used Hanley bat? (I know late…)
Were you at drinking class?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Ohhhhhhhhh my goooodness
I feel like Eric Gagne is pitching, that’s about how much confidence I have
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:47 PM CDT reply actions
Must be Web 4.0.
"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!"
can you haz cheezburger?
"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, WE probably doesn't take into account momentum.
Our brains, however, do. We would believe it if we had just hit a grand slam to go up by 3 runs.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
The stats all make sense...
in retrospect. But have nothing to do at all with the result yet to occur.
In the same way batting average or on base percentage don't
The whole based on what’s happened before, here’s how likely such and such will happen thing…
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there's a difference, though. Or maybe just my question:
in that, how does Win Expectancy figure out what changes managers make after a particular point on the graph…
Maybe they fancied it up now, but I think this is how it works:
WE just looks at the situation and how often a team has gone on to win in the past.
If 1000 games in MLB history have had the home team with runners on first and second, down 3 runs with two out in the 7th, and the home team has gone on to win 150 times, that is a win expectancy of 15% for the home team. It doesn’t take into account what moves the manager might make in this game, instead relying on the quantity of those 1000 games to come up with the percentage.
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Is it based on actual history or a statistical model?
I always thought it was actual history, but I guess I don’t know.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
I always thought it was developed by the WE channel
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
thanks
that’s what i thought. but it is not just the emotion of following a particular game that makes me not like the WE, it’s that it doesn’t reflect the unique nature of THIS game, which is what makes this game worth paying attention to in the first place.
by lawlackey on May 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
True, but it gives you a baseline to judge on
i.e., if you know that with bases loaded and 2 out, x runs will score y% of the time to begin with, and then you see that Braun or Fielder is up, you can think, “Well, we’d already have a y% chance of picking up some runs, and now we’ve got an even better chance with a hitter like that up.” Or so forth.
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Damnit Stetter
Find the strike zone
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
Christ
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 18, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions
please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.please don’t walk. please don’t walk.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Iribarren is on his way up, right?
I don’t suppose he has R.J. Swindle in the car?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
If Swindle was driving,
He would take all the windy roads, but drive way to slowly to enjoy them
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on May 18, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Iribarren sucks. Why call him up?
Sign Ray Durham
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 18, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Duncan had a little too much flair on the walk-away there for my tastes
"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."
Would it be too much to ask Hoffman
To pitch 15 innings per week?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 18, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Going all Old Testament on us, eh?
Throwing the ol’ Tetragrammaton at us. Nice. :)
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions
YES!!!
STETTER!! LOOGYing it up
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Well done mitch
"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."
how many simpsons references is that?
"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."
easily within the zone on gameday
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
This screaming sun commercial frightens and confuses me
"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."
Me too
No need, especially with the day I’ve had already.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
sis ok?
"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."
For now
They still have no idea what caused her seizure. I plan on downing some energy drinks and watching her like a hawk.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Unfortunately
It was the worst kind of seizure too, with no history, so I expected at least an overnight.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Yeah :-\
I’ll keep you guys posted if anything else happens. She says she’s fine now, but we’ll see…
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I think the docs said she only has a 30% chance of ever having one again
So I’m hoping too
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
you are being a great sibling
wouldn’t expect anything less from a classy gal such as yourself
"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."
My brother had one of those.
Brutal. I feel your pain.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 9:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Is he doing alright?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
He's fine.
It was about 20 years ago—he was four years old at the time. Jaw locked up, stopped breathing in a Wal-Mart parking lot. My mom carried him into the store, screaming for a doctor, and one just materialized and saved his life. Mom still swears it was an angel.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
We were at Barnes and Noble
and someone just happened to be walking behind us with a cell phone out already… AND there was someone who worked there who is married to a woman with epilepsy, so I’m inclined to agree with your mama.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Wow.
Thank God for good people in the right place at the right time.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 18, 2009 10:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.. nice
I think I’d completely wig out if a loved one had that happen when I’m around. The little lady faints at the drop of a hat apparently, has yet to happen but one good cut will make her faint. Hopefully I don’t wig out to much!
I recommend 5 hour energy
"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."
Or what I do in class
If I start nodding off in class I stab myself with a pencil, gets me alert for a minute or two.
Ouch
I already had iron jaws on my finger today so I’m good for now. I didn’t want her to bite off her tongue, but I’m kinda regretting that decision.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
that just sounds painful
you have some ice on 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."
Nah
Rubbed some dirt in it. Decided to go the GRIT-y way. =P I’m going to soon here though.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
never emulate Kendall
it’s just a poor way to go through life
"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."
Thanks
I may have to make a gas station run to get some later
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
send someone less important
"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."
It's Gamel and Jeffress's favorite commercial
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Thanks, Mitch
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Never a doubt.....
/passes out
Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld
who knew mitch stetter was our clutch pitcher?
it’s been a great season
Pujols has no respect for the game
not running out that DP
"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."
/end sarcasm
but… kinda
"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."
this thread is bad juju
start a new one
by warwick5s on May 18, 2009 9:52 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
seconded
"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."
Brewers are at 93% to win.
Let’s save our fancy rally-stopping tools until we need them.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
We almost need one.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Game Thread XXXVIIIC
Just because it’s wrong.
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I wanna win Breakfast in the Bullpen!
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Yes.
And Todd Coffey might be there, too.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
no, but julio has to fill your water.
by sowingwildoats on May 18, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
He puts a TV in the pen every saturday so he can watch his cartoons
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
the CARDINALS TV GUYS HATE Ryan Braun, and....
are TERRIBLE.
they keep saying that Braun didn’t have to dive for that ball in front of Cammy. like he was showboating or something.
a stretch, i think…
he didn't have to dive for it
if he wanted to let the cardinals get a hit. Stupid.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:56 PM CDT up reply actions
So was Seth gonna fly out to LA to hang out on the offday?
Too bad they got rained out on Friday
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
jesus
get the f*ck over it guys… he’s amazing and does it with style
"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."
Awesome picture of the stadium by FSN
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Four walks
Wow.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Second time in his career
He did it on 4/15 of last year, also against the Cards.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Ha, look who started that game for St. Louis
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I'm glad LaRussa brought in another reliever
to specialize in walking fielder
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
One of Reyes' legs is shorter than the other
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
and his head is HUGE
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Do I want to know...?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
seriously
this guy has the todd coffey rack of chins
"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."
Portrait
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by TheJay on May 18, 2009 10:02 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'm rec-happy tonight
But I rec’d that too.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn in 2nd in walks
Wasn’t he well known for being a strikeout machine a few years ago
no
his old GM Krivsky made some comment about it but he is an idiot
RIP Rickie's Breakout Season version 4
Russell Branyan with more offense
but less defense
by Getting Yosted on May 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Walks and strikeouts
are by no means mutually exclusive
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Reyes twice against Fielder in the series?
If you’ve got two lefties, why not use the other one once?
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I'd prefer Blaine Boyer, myself
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
look at braun, trying to show he can take a big league at second
no respect for the game.
by sowingwildoats on May 18, 2009 10:01 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks LaRussa
Two free base runners. Why not let him keep pitching?
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 10:03 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome
Put more runs between us and them
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
These damn Brewers just do not respect the game
You’re supposed to swing, damn it! Like we did in the old days!
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Like Prince is the bases-loaded guy this year
Apparently Gamel is going to be the two-on guy.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
...or Hall
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Umm...
why didn’t prince run on the contact? the bases are loaded chubsy
"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."
Hit one out Gamel
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
WTF?
Why do you pinch hit for Gamel here?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
D-replacement
"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."
Right
But why not let Gamel have the AB first?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Lefty vs. lefty
Hall’s a better defender, etc.
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Does taking a lefty out when a lefty pitcher is in really warrant a "WTF"?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Maybe not a WTF
But taking an AB away from Gamel at this point is not a decision I’m in favor of.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
for me, it's like plunking Kendall
I’m ok with 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."
Why?
Hall kills lefties.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
in retrospect
KL was right… WTF?!?
"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's why you use more than one at-bat to evaluate a decision...?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Right
But up four runs in the eighth is not a high leverage AB, so why not let Gamel get some work?
He has to get some ABs against lefties eventually.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I understand what you're saying, I guess
But it’s hardly surprising. This is exactly how the Brewers said they were going to handle Gamel all along.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
You're right, my reaction was stronger than it should have been
But I’m still calling it the wrong move. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on May 18, 2009 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
no...
in fact, you could go as far to say that he’s kinda slow
"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."
At least he's no Hardy....
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Ah the ol' Hall-Gamel switcheroo
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 10:04 PM CDT reply actions
These Cardinal relievers
are direspecting the strike zone.
Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld
Reyes likes hitting the plate with the ball
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by dishingoutdimes on May 18, 2009 10:05 PM CDT reply actions
beat me to it
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
He'd be great in softball
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
I wonder who the St. Louis emergency catcher is
I bet LaRussa doesn’t care anyway.
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It probably involves five players shifting positions
And Pujols doing something heroic like playing second.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Or at least calling pitches from first
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Ok, it's time again
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Heh
Did they really double-switch so the pitcher bats third this inning instead of first?
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by TheJay on May 18, 2009 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
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