Game Thread #44: Brewers (26-17) at Twins (21-23)
by Kyle Lobner on May 24, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at Minnesota Twins, May 24, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
After losing the first two games in this weekend's series, the Brewers have clinched their sixth series loss to the Twins in seven meetings, and done so in ugly fashion. The Brewers' lone series win in that time was June 15-17 of 2007, when the Brewers took two of three from the Twins in the Metrodome.
On ESPN tonight, the Twins send Scott Baker to the mound to attempt to complete the sweep. Baker is 1-5 with a 6.98 ERA in seven starts in 2009, leads the AL in losses and is second in home runs allowed (10). May has been his worst month over the course of his career: he's posted a 6.27 ERA in May, almost a full run higher than April (5.29), and over two runs higher than any other month. Baker has faced the Brewers four times and is 2-2 with a 5.62 ERA.
The Brewers, meanwhile, send Dave Bush (3-0, 3.74) to the mound. Bush has won each of his last two starts, and his control has been very impressive of late: Bush has walked just three batters in his last 32 innings. He's 1-4 with a 4.18 ERA against the Twins in his career (including starts with the Blue Jays), but is 4-3 with a 3.27 ERA in interleague play over ten starts.
J.J. Hardy is out of the lineup again today with back spasms, so Craig Counsell is back in there, as is Casey McGehee, who is 5-for-8 in his last three games with three walks. Bill Hall is playing at third base but has dropped all the way to ninth in the lineup, as noted by the JS:
SS Craig Counsell
2B Casey McGehee
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
CF Mike Cameron
RF Corey Hart
DH Mat Gamel
C Mike Rivera
3B Bill Hall
Jorge Julio could probably use some rest today, but the rest of the bullpen looks pretty fresh:
Jorge Julio pitched 1.2 innings yesterday and has appeared in two straight games.
R.J. Swindle faced one batter yesterday, and has appeared in two straight games.
Seth McClung has not pitched since Friday.
Mark DiFelice has not pitched since Friday.
Mitch Stetter has not pitched since Friday.
Carlos Villanueva has not pitched since Thursday.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Thursday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Thursday.
It's pretty early to be watching the scoreboard/standings, but today is an opportunity for the Brewers to gain some ground on the Cardinals, who entered the day tied for first but lost 3-2 to the Royals. If the Brewers can win tonight and take two of three from the Cardinals starting tomorrow, they'll reopen a two game lead.
Sunday's Game Thread is now open.
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Cubs & Cards both lost today
A good performance on a national stage for once sure would be nice tonight.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Just drove through Prentice today :)
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
Really? What for?
That’s where I’m from and what people call me cuz I’m from there lol.
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
Went up to my trailer for the weekend
Went up early Friday came home early beat the traffic both ways
I was in Hawkins all weekend :)
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
Was beautiful
Except Ticks and Mosquitoes were nasty but weather was beautiful blue skies and no rain
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
Right
A win tonight could put the Brewers a game up on the Cards and five games up on the Cubs.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
The Cubs are in a bit of a slump at the moment
Especially offensively, they play the Pirates next so that might get their hitters going before playing the Dodgers next weekend
Bit of a slump is putting it mildly.
They look like they’re in a free-fall. Doesn’t mean they can’t pull out of it if their starters get on a roll, but they’re going to have to win a lot of 3-2, 4-2 type ballgames to stay above .500 while ARam is out.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 24, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Which is how the Padres have won 9 in a row
But they are a team that is missing its best hitter, and of the next 3 best hitters in the line-up one is in decline (Lee) and one is playing very poorly ( Bradley). Soriano is their best player by far at the moment and they continue to hit him lead-off,in spite of which he still leads them with RBI’s(I know this is not the best indicator of hitting but it shows that the middle of the line-up just is not hitting at the moment). I’m sure that once Rameriz gets back and Bradley starts to hit they will be scoring plenty of runs. So let try and make the most of it while the going is good, starting with hitting Baker the way the rest of the teams have been doing this season.
National Spotlight
Hopefully there will be an inning that goes Hall-Counsell-McGehee.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
it's a bummer that we lost this series
but eleven straight series wins is pretty damn awesome. makes me happy, at least!
Tonights Opposition
C. Gomez cf
J. Mauer c
J. Morneau dh
M. Cuddyer rf
J. Crede 3b
B. Buscher 1b
B. Harris 2b
D. Young lf
N. Punto ss
Harris plays at 2B having already played 3B and SS the last 2 nights.
If Bush can keep the top 4 off the bases the rest of the order really is not that great.
Gomez/Cuddyer aren't really that great either
It’s that damn Mauer! He’s so hot right now!
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Did I hear Kirkjian say...
that the Cubs better get it together because the Cardinals aren’t going anywhere, without giving any mention to the Brewers (or the Reds for that matter)!?!?
What will the four letter network do if the Cubs totally flame out
Can Baseball Tonight survive without its Cubbie Love ?
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
ESPN
They’ve got more than enough Red Sox and Yankees stuff to gab about.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
They'll just start giving us twice per hour injury updates.
Plus, not having to cover the Cubs games gives them an opportunit to show Red Sox and Yankees highlights six times per hour instead of five.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 24, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Win today and all we talk about is our 6 and 3 road trip
Plus we can put Cards back in their place starting tomorrow
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
In this weekend inter league play
the score stands at 21-20 to the AL (assuming the Angels hold on against the Dodgers) so I suppose we are going for the split tonight.
Maybe the difference between the leagues is not as much as it has been in previous years.
Julio
You know it’s been a bad couple games when he needs rest.
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he is a kind of human surrender flag isnt he
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
Enh, more the diaper you put on a stick when someone shoots the surrender flag away
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Alright Brewers, let's take the air right out of the baggy dome with a quick start
All of our runs in this series have been in the 7th inning or later right? Maybe the 6th? In any case we haven’t jumped on some mediocre Twins starters. Baker is not pitching well right now. Time to get a win!
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Baseball season = Go Brew Crew!
by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 7:06 PM CDT reply actions
Mauer would have a 0.128 average
if you only counted his home runs
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow.
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a ball hit that far at the Metrodome.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
You gotta be kiddin' me...
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Hopefully Bush can settle down
Unlike Looper and Parra. Or we’re screwed the way our bats are going
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm
so far Bush has gotten 3 groundouts and no flyouts…that’s what happens when you’ve only got an inning worth of data, but weird.
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Yeah, that's pretty ridiculous
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Boy it’d be great if Gamel could swat one further than Mauer.
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 minutes for hijynxing.
As a random aside
And ‘cause the thread’s showing less life than the offense (rimshot), I don’t have access to a TV right now, so I’m following on Gameday—have Morgan/Phillips made any idiotic comments about the Brewers? Or are they just finding ways to talk about the Cubs/Sox/Yankees?
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As for what Phillips is saying
I dont know about that either since I’m listening to Uecker while watching mlb.tv
Wait
You can watch it on MLB.tv? I thought the Sunday night games were blacked out…
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Ahhhh, that explains it
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same for me no tv....
my directv is out and won’t be fixed for ten days :(
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
Brutal
Or should that be Brew-tal?
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They showed Reed Johnson's catch
After replaying Crede’s catch of Prince’s foul out. A lot of talking about Bush being efficient, even as he struggles.
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this sucks
always implode on nat’l tv
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, it's early yet
I think you can’t judge an offense until the second time through the order.
And I’ve got a good feeling about this one; I’m not sure why.
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I don't even have Time Warner Cable yet, and I already hate them.
Their website is obnoxious and has autoplaying video on every page. Then, I spent half an hour filling out info, requesting an installation time, etc, tried to submit it and there was a system error.
Anyone live in Appleton and want to share an alternative?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
But however will you watch the Timber Rattlers on TV if you don't get Time Warner Cable?
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I'm planning on spending a fair amount of time watching the Timber Rattlers in person.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Idiotic comments
about how when its nice out… people want to go outside but they cant because its a dome!? wow
He threw two meatballs to Counsell
Whitefish Boy watched the first one and whacked the second one.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
There's a certain art to striking out on 3 pitches
Bill Hall seems to have mastered it
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hopefully they treat him like a pitcher
and have him sac bunt with men on base
by CheezeconQueso on May 24, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
That last fly ball looked like a pop up off the bat
Made it all the way to the warning track.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
The Twins fans who want to be outside are raising the roof
Making it kind of drafty.
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Somebody left one of those vaccums they clean the field with on out behind RF
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Jon Miller correctly pronounce's McGehee's name
Making the ee sound into two syllables.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
apologies for the unnecessary apostrophe.
I’m still recovering from last night.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Y'know, the premise here is pretty inane
But I do feel like they’re doing a good job with it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
maybe it's part of that campaign
to explain baseball basics so us feeble-minded women-folk can understand it better.
Not just women
I’m pretty feeble minded today too.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Remember when the Twins had a choice between Mauer and Prior in the draft
Being cheap worked out for the Twins
Was he all that cheap?
I remember they had to convince him not to go play QB for Florida State.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
But Prior was a Boras client, right?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Think so, that is why
Prior was never going to the Twins, it helped as TheJay says that Mauer was local.
Another hit
That’s enough, Tony Perez.
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omg seriously ESPN
why don’t you go marry Joe Mauer if you love him so much. Yuck this is worse than watching the NBA guys drool all over Kobe and LeBron.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions
Nah, this is baseball.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
ALL they are talking about is Mauer
I’m surprised they stopped to mention that Prince Fielder made a great play.
Sheesh.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Right
But even bad MLB coverage beats NBA coverage.
ESPN is going out of their way to hype the star power of a game that’s really not all that interesting to most fans not located in middle America. I’m not particularly enjoying it either, but I understand.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Too bad they scheduled something they have to hype up so much
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AGREED
it’s like no other person ever hit a homerun before. did we witness history? NO!
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on May 24, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Ryan Braun says
“Screw Joe Mauer, I can do that whole ‘hitting a round ball with a piece of wood’ thing too.”
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Remember when the Brewers were so SB happy the first week of the season?
I think they had about 6 the first week, and five since.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
They had 4 in the first game
Didn’t have another for six days.
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Baker
DiFelice-like consistency in this AB.
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Are you effing kidding me
This is getting depressing. How are mediocre Twins pitchers completely shutting us down. Gahhhhhhhhhhhhhh….
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions
Thank you Mr. Cameron
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
CAM!
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That's HR #250 for Cameron
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Cameron joins the 250-250 club
I wonder if he’ll negotiate for the ball.
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That's how we know the Happy Youngster didn't catch it.
And that’s always good to know.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Hardy likely still out tomorrow.
“Walking crooked” according to Macha.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Not really surprising given the quick turnaround
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Hardy...
… while being a young, fit, professional athlete, is developing the health problems of an overweight 40yr old.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 24, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
JJ is walkin crooked?
What does that mean Macha? Hopefully he’s right and he’ll be back Tuesday
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
As someone who's had back spasms before
When my back hurts, I usually find a way, after the first day or so, to walk that doesn’t hurt, but it usually involves leaning one way and keeping my back in one position.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Finally the Brewers get one of those foul popups
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Crede showing a little bit of flair on that one
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
If I was a Cards fan, I'd demand that he get plunked next time around
"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."
Guess they did that one for you anyway
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Wily Peralta crushed today. 6 IP, 3 h, 10/0 k:bb
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
too bad his bullpen and hitting let him down
"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."
Are you kidding me?
Are you kidding me? How effing lucky are the Twins. Argh. Most frusterating series I’ve watched in a long time.
P.S. he was out
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions
Dave Bush is getting ground balls
and walking guys? What’s going on?
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It amazes me that Delmon only has 2 XBH this season
That has to be the emptiest .271 out there
"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."
So is it a conincidence that the "Beyond Baseball" commercial they just showed...
… featured fans of virtually all the teams I hate the most?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 24, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions
No
Every aspect of this Twins series has been carefully considered and chosen specifically to piss you off.
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Here's where Hall
shocks everyone and crushes a huge homer to tie the game….
(Hey, I can hope, right?)
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Well, so much for that theory
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Yeah, that's what happens when I do gameday
It’s better than MLB.tv as far as actually contributing to the gamethread goes, though
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why waste energy on a three-pitch strikeout
when you can just hit a grounder to third on the first pitch?
Bill Hall's Motto:
Making the pitcher work.
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions
Damn, it feels good
to actually get Joe Mauer out
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Oh don't we all
I miss both of them, actually
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Lookout Landing is our official website
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/
They finally changed their tagline
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Taking 3-1?
Did BA forget to tell us that a HR would tie the game?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Gameday does not think that was a ball
"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."
these games vs. the Twins have just been painful to watch
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
Not to be Mr. Contradictory
But the Brewers are still listed at 31% to win this game, so as bad as they’ve been offensively, they’re still in it…
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
The fact Bush has kept the Twins to two runs
Doesn’t make watching the offense any less disheartening.
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Well
this is dead… Did Trista put up a post game thread?
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
and of course, I'm joking
"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 might be time for a lobster
"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."
Still kind of early...
I’d like to see someone on base first.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm not feeling exceptionally well
But unfortunately, it’s self induced.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Ok. So I moved to Wisconsin on Friday.
Since then the Brewers have looked sad. Should I move back?
Should KL get a Rally Sickness??
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
KL, if you are going to not do it
then I guess I’ll have to step it up
"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 it wasn't an animal
because, thats just cruel
"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 the Fly out inducing Lobster!!!!
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on May 24, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions
well that didn't work
"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."
Next inning might be the official Lobster.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
mmmmm
rally cleave
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on May 24, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Kind of ambiguous when playing the Twins
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by TheJay on May 24, 2009 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah
i want to vomit.
but he’ll still drool over a-rod and bonds
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
by trippingandy on May 24, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if Hardy's back hurt more watching Counsell try and make that play
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ahhhh, of course, The Red Hot Mauer
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
Not yet!
The Twins are still hitting.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
mitch stetter has one of the best sliders in the game?
who knew?
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
All of baseball is pissed
cause mauer A. got hit and B. that mauer did not get hit
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
Now Macha comes out.
“If I yell loud enough, will you go back to calling it a foul ball?”
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
hahahaha
makes TOTAL sense
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
yea wow okay
this sucks. what the hell happened to the Brewers in this series
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by dishingoutdimes on May 24, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
The rest of this one should be played under protest.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
As of 2006
According to Retrosheet, the last time a protest was upheld in the majors occurred in 1986. On June 16, the Pirates and Cardinals played a rain-marred game in Pittsburgh that crew chief John Kibler called in the sixth inning, with St. Louis leading 4-1. The Pirates argued that Kibler called the game too soon, and NL president Chub Feeney agreed. The game was replayed from the point of the stoppage on June 18, and the Pirates went on to lose 4-2.
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The Pine Tar game was an upheld protest too
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so do you know
who ends up making the final call on it. I didnt know there was an NL president even. Is that who it would still be?
There aren't league presidents anymore
It goes to the commissioner’s office.
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gotcha
thanks for the info, it otherwise takes me like 5 hours to google all of this and figure it out
Can't protest anyway, I guess
You can only protest rule interpretations, not Ron Gardenhire’s judgment.
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I'd pay Gamel to start walking to first wherever the first pitch next inning is
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NOW, I'M FUCKING PISSED
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 24, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
FUCK A. L. UMPIRES
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 24, 2009 9:26 PM CDT reply actions
They're all MLB guys now
But yeah.
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i don't know if i would mind losing. I really don't think i would
but god damn it, why the hell does it have to be on ESPN with their dumbshit announcers. they are all garbage….minus Orel
the umps can kiss my ass too
"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."
in jon miller's defense
i think he’s good from the limited times i’ve heard him do the giants. i also don’t like him on espn
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
What happened to Scott Baker's 7 ERA?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Six pitch inning
I guess they want as much sleep as possible.
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It took more time for Ron Gardenhire to umpire last inning
Than it did for the Brewers to bat.
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I kind of thought Coffey might pitch
Since he also hasn’t pitched since [scrolls up] Thursday.
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Ron Gardenhire
His call-changing prowess would be the most useful.
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Dale Sveum and Don Money.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
McGehee's hitting streak safely extended to 4 games
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Yay Prince
Another baserunner and it’s a save situation
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Get up , get outta here,GONE!!!
Wonder if Gardenhire can get that call reversed?
I think that was a quick pitch
It’s only a balk, blue.
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why wouldn't you be?
it’s one bad series against the Brewers kryptonite, after a month and a half of destroying teams. They’ll be fine.
yeah, i just have a tendency to be a pessimist
not just in baseball, unfortunately
by MKEtotheATX on May 24, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
i genuinely think that we have a great team
i’m not worried in the least for the rest of the season
by MKEtotheATX on May 24, 2009 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
that was god-aweful
he looked more inept than I would out there.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 24, 2009 11:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Just got back from watching the game at a sports bar
So I didn’t get any sound. I’m a little confused…what did Gardenhire say to change the ump’s call? Obviously something to the effect of “It hit him in the right hand” But wouldn’t the ump just say, “Umm, no, I was right there—it hit the bat.” Or “Of course your hand hurts, Joe—the ball hit the base of the bat, which your right hand was sitting on.” What the heck was so freaking convincing?
Gardenhire ate some garlic & onion Limberger before the game
Adrian Johnson’s not crazy.
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He'd get a whiff
Then bite right over the top of it.
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