Game Thread #25: Diamondbacks (11-13) at Brewers (12-12)
by TheJay on May 3, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers, May 3, 2009 1:05 PM CDT
So...there was a game last night. The Brewers lost. Let's not dwell on it (especially the last play).
Today the Brewers enter play in fifth place, one-half game behind the second-place Pirates, Reds, and Cubs. Ah, the standings of early May. In hopes of salvaging a split and staying above .500, the Brewers send out Dave Bush to face the Diamondbacks' Yusmeiro Petit.
After a string of three quality starts, Bush lasted only five innings last time out, giving up five runs (four earned) to the Pirates. He also hit three batters, moving him into the league lead in that category. Looking at all his starts, however, if someone told you Dave Bush would start May with a 4.50 ERA and 1.27 WHIP, would you be at all surprised?
But perhaps more intriguing than what Bush has done so far is his batterymate today. With regular Bush catcher Mike Rivera on the disabled list, Ken Macha's choices are regular backstop Jason Kendall or new call-up Carlos F. Corporan. Bush has never pitched to Corporan outside of spring training. Kendall has caught Bush for all of two innings this season and the battery has yet to give up a single: instead it's been a home run and three doubles plating four runs. Small sample or great game calling run afoul of Blown Bush Syndrome? You decide. Either way, it's likely that Jason Kendall will don the Tools of Gritty Ignorance for the eleventh consecutive day.
Presumably also dealing with some minor lineup decisions about which I am blissfully unable to ramble, the Diamondbacks send to the mound 24-year-old RHP Yusmeiro Petit. Arizona acquired Petit right before the 2007 season in exchange for current Brewers reliever Jorge Julio. He's been in the majors in parts of the past three seasons but this is the first time he's been in the rotation from opening day. The early results aren't inspiring: he is 0-2 with an 8.62 ERA and 8 walks and has averaged just over 4 1/2 innings per start. He may be looking forward to this start, though, since he has just a 2.25 ERA (12 IP) against Milwaukee in his career.
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Bizarre lineup
Corey Hart RF
J.J. Hardy SS
Rickie Weeks 2B
Prince Fielder 1B
Mike Cameron CF
Brad Nelson LF
Bill Hall 3B
Jason Kendall C
Dave Bush RHP
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I was just away to post the same thing
I not sure about this line-up but maybe things needed to be shaken-up after a few below par games hitting wise.
agreed
that’s as strange of a lineup as I think we’re likely to see from Macha
by Gallardo's Right Arm on May 3, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
That’s FUNKY. I wonder when the last time Weeks hit 3rd was?
If anybody can guess the Brewer's right fielder that day
without clicking on the link I would be some what impressed.
Funny to see Branyan and Fielder PH in the same game
That’s a WHOLE lot of power off the left side of the plate
4 years ago?
I’m going to take a shot and say Brady Clark, and then go click the link.
by Marty McSuperFly on May 3, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions
wow
Would not have pulled one that one out. Clark was in center, though
by Marty McSuperFly on May 3, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess Jenkins would be too obviously
So I am going to go with a name in the news again with 6 HR on the year, Nelson Cruz?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
the only other OF I can think of is Dave Krynzel
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
This would be amazing if it was right
Trent Durrington? He was a utility type of guy and obscure, I think he is the winner…
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Sigh
It’s the crappy outfielder I always bring up when talking about bad Brewers baseball. So of course I was thinking Jeff Liefer.
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I clicked the link
The Pirates had a really nice, young lineup then. How did they suck so much?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Winner winner winner
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
It'll be fun to see Nelson in LF
I wonder if he can really play it all that well.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
i'm guessing he'll fail at that too
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
was there not a game thread from last night?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
No, apparently not
I left my house at 4:30 to go to dinner and then seen Flight of the Conchords, but I should have checked first to see if there was a game thread scheduled.
If that ever happens again, feel free (someone) to make a FanPost to act as the de facto game thread.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I was going to
But it was already in the fourth inning… not a lot to talk about anyway!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I was gone, too, until near the end of the game
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I was at the game, too
Good work, team!
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Were we all at the game?
I was looking for a game thread so I could see if people were as frustrated with Dan Haren and His Amazing Ks as much as I was. ;)
LaPorta 0-1 with a strike out
I think the trade was worth it!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I think it was a 6 pitch AB, he didn't swing once and got called out looking at a pitch right over the plate
That’s just absurdly patient.
I guess he wouldn't have fit into the Brewers team last year
Maybe that is why they traded him? Too patient?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Bush is looking good
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Didn't know you swung that way
Is that why you are kyguy?
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 3, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions
My old 5th grade AOL screenname was Kyguy, as Kyle is my first name
One of my cousins pointed the double meaning when I was in high school- he didn’t realize it was about my first name Kyle, but thought it was KY guy, and thought I should change it as my grandma was on family mailing lists and thought it was a little dirty- for some reason I still use it!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
ha, never would've thought of that
until I learned your real name, I assumed ky = kentucky.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
At the beginning of the season I almost pulled a jihad
And switched my SBNation name to something more Brewer friendly- but couldn’t find an easy way to switch with the same profile… Jordan M- any advice?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I think network-wide admins have to do it manually
i forget the name of it, but there’s a sort of “state of SBN” blog, and if you go over there and post a comment, you might find someone who can do it for you.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
That would be the Blog Huddle
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Nice
I have to agree with Jeff in that I thought it was for Kentucky the whole time until about 5 minutes ago. If I were your cousin I would be less worried about your name and more worried about your grandma and her knowledge of ky.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 3, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian is still pro-"whistles"
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Anundsen threw three no-hit innings before giving up three hits in the fourth
Vander Meer is safe.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Prince!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Wow, that went straight up
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
There we go, P!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
Back-to-back!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Killer Cam! Yeah, baby.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions
The Petit effect is fully engaged
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
With 37 home runs allowed in 157 Major League innings
Petit definitely means something else in Arizonan.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
This is great, I love this team
So exciting!
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Is Dave Bush the most frustrating player on the team?
Sometimes he is as good as he just now and looks like an “ACE” pitcher.
Other times he looks like he should playing in AA.
I've actually been pretty happy with him since the second half of last year
I just think of him as average, and when he does pitching great games, I’m pleasantly surprised.
Was there a game yesterday?
I got back from Fond Du Lac, and not a game thread to be found. Are we boycotting our lack of offense? :)
"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!"
No game
Brewers forfeited
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nah
Just a lack of planning on the part of us mods and contributors. Apparently we were all busy bees.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
typically not a hard boiled egg kinda girl
but anything wrapped in sausage and deep fried is Ok in my book…
Hamsters again?!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Dave running like Hardy on that play
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Baconator?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
i'm still watching the commercials
in between innings
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Tease
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I was totally gonna live vicariously through you
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
in that case
i am eating a baconator, drinking sierra nevada pale ale with bob uecker and lucy pinder
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
She's topless, right?
RIGHT????
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Is she ever not?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Not according to Google
I couldn’t find a Google image that’s safe for posting here on the first page of Lucy Pinder images.
"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!"
This one is nice
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Bottom boob is the best
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Not agreed
I’m a fan of the fishnet gloves, but I have them in pink, so I may be partial.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I will not argue with this
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
All this talk about side boobage
really is just begging for this
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on May 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like the Victor Santos poster in the upper left
Oh, and the half naked chick is ok too.
"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!"
I never knew that Lucy was so big in the US
she was a page 3 girl in the sun newpaper here for many years.
what do think
the baconator is resting on while bob and i talk brewers?
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Sounds like Macha is leaning against it
“He complained about a little tightness [Friday],” Macha said. “What they said is it got tighter as the game went on. … [The doctor] felt like if he cut it loose, he might tear something. So is he going to play [Sunday] or Monday, I couldn’t tell you that.”
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I doubt it
He’s really hurting. I don’t think Macha will risk having to continuously pull him throughout the season because Braun played again before he’s ready. He’s not hitting exceptionally well right now either, which is probably a by-product of the injury.
As a manager, I’d rather sit him out until he’s better and get those HRs going later in the season.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Did anyone else wonder if the upper back tightness had anything to do with the Karstens HBP?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Well
I think he’s still not 100% from his intercostal injury, but I’m sure that it didn’t help the situation at all to get hit where he did.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
aren't you in charge of deep tissue massages?
"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!"
I did not know that
Our team salary this season is a smidge less than last year’s, per Cot’s.
"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!"
I like the new feature there on Cot's
where it lists any payroll obligations thru’ 2013.
An easy way to see who is nearing arbritration aswell as how much we are committed to for the next couple of years.
Nice jump, Cam
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Wow, these are coming close
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
TOMORROW
Fat Tire comes to Milwaukee!!!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions
You heard me
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
see, down here in illinois
we got that. i’m happy to know that when i move to mil on may 22nd i won’t miss a beat
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
I cannot tell you how many requests I got for that when I was the beer manager at a liquor store
A distant second was Yuengling.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Whew
Maybe that was Bush’s patented big inning?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Is it just me
or is this game moving at a pretty good clip? 4 full inning in under an hour
by Gallardo's Right Arm on May 3, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions
I tuned into the game last night
expecting it to be in the middle innings. It was bottom 7 when I got there.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow
Brad Nelson is a big boy (6’2" 266lb) Fielder’s about the same weight but 3 inches shorter
by Gallardo's Right Arm on May 3, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, Brad almost got a hit there
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
he's secretly
from the north side of chicago?
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Maybe he just needs some rum, or a live chicken
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Shoes dude
I know it was a mildly lame movie, but every single time I hear Haysbert’s voice I think of him in Mr. Baseball…
“Shoes, dude”
“First you wash, then you bathe”
Nop Totch
Still pro-Cameron
who tailgates
with lobster tails? that’s like begging for an ass kicking
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
If I had the money
I would eat lobster every single day
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
If I had the money
I’d buy season tickets right behind home plate or right next to the dugout so I can talk to my boys :)
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
well, if i had the money
i would buy Lucy Pinder
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
at a ball game?
you don’t put secret stadium sauce on your lobster.
..do you?
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
I'd put that on everything
It’s amazing.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Stadium sauce
Great with meatloaf, burgers, and chicken tenders.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes
I would tailgate with lobster.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That's not a burger
That’s a crustacean!
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Crab cake sandwiches are very good
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I think you mean Wendy’s.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
lest we
forget baconator, bob and ms. pinder
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
no way!
although a spicy chicken sandwich sounds delicious, sonic is technically closer to me and ive been craving corn dogs like crazy
My favorite!
Kielbasa sausages are great too
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
What you really need to try are
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I don't know
Eggs… Blech
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Cold pork pie?
Maybe it’s just me, but I like my meat hot.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Oh, yes
I went to DC and Baltimore last summer.
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Dave Bush RBI incoming
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
He's a good hitter for a pitcher
He used to catch in college, you know.
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That's the real reason Tim Dillard got moved back to the rotation
To take advantage of his hitting prowess.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
he was also a closer in college
don’t know if anyone’s ever mentioned that.
heh.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Did you know
that Prince Fielder never hit a grand slam?
"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!"
since we are on the discussion of tailgating
as a soon to be milwaukee resident, where can i get the cheapest cases of miller lite/mgd
right now in dekalb, il we get them for about $12.99
any tips would be greatly appreciated.
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
What's a case, to you?
24 pack = case, right?
Otto’s, Pick N Save, Discount Liquors, Ray’s
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I was just at Pick N Save
Their booze prices are pretty good really.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Totally Irrelevant, but...
I was pleased to discover a Pick n Save in Waukegan.
Jewel and Dominick’s are the local thieves ahem, stores here.
Still pro-Cameron
yeah, case =24
30 rack = 30 rack. haha
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Of Miller Lite? No way.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
what?
yeah, the summer specials are 30 stones for 9.99
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
oooooooooooh
def not miller lite 30’s
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Yeah, there are 30 pack Bud cans too
They just don’t sell them in this market.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
typically i'm not a hard boiled egg kinda girl
but anything wrapped in bacon and deep fried is ok in my book…
Thid time's the charm
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
how do you feel
about hard-boiled eggs?
"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!"
Only good on Easter
or in egg salad sammiches.
Mmmm.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I assume that most people on BCB have seen this already....
But for what it’s worth"
http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/
that website
just made me so hungry. i also died a little inside
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Take out the onions
and this would be delicious
http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/post/102299696/junkyard-dog-two-diced-hot-dogs-covered-with
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
WIth the exception of onion rings
onions have no place in my food.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
As far as I'm concerned
Onions are perfectly kosher when used as flavoring, but should not be served in sizes larger than minced.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Gotta have it!
Two-out RBI FTW
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Way to be, Corey
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions
HR coming
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions
Dammit
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Hardy showing bunt with two out?
That’s funny.
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I heard Uke say that and was just glad Hardy didn't actually put one down.
It’d have to be a heck of a slow throw not to nab him at first base…
Saltire
Do people over there think you’re a weirdo for being a baseball fan?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know of anybody else personally that follows baseball
So it does not really come up in conversation much.
But there was baseball shown here live twice a week on non-cable tv for 12 years so there must be quite a few people who are fans. The obvious problem is that most of the games are on in the middle of the night. 1am start time make it hard for people to follow. There is a UK baseball team that plays against teams like Italy and the Netherlands but not very successfully. Also there is a league system aswell but it is very much at an amatuer level.
American Football has much greater following over here ( I am a Saints fan aswell). That has been shown on tv here since 1983.
so that's why
america’s greatest game is gonna be played in london
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
america's greatest game=super bowl
comment fail on my part
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
It also why the game in London each year sells out so quickly
Although there is probably a larger number of fans in Germany.
I am suprised that they have not played a game in Berlin or Munich yet.
when i was living in italy during the world series we would START games at 1am or 2am.
there was one bar that would stay open for us through the night IF we kept buying beers. let me tell you the bus rides home at 6am were brutal
Nice to see Hardy back in there
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
same goes for
COFFEY!!!
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
Nah, it's not just you
Kirbir likes her meat hot too.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Haha
But Bush isn’t meat =P
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Run, Rickie!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
A leadoff triple with nobody out!
Still one of my favorite calls.
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I'll admit
I had a good feeling when Gordon came in.
Wow
That was a hell of a wild pitch. Too bad on the bounce.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Gordon threw a tremendously wild pitch, tagged Weeks out covering home plate, and then collapsed with a hamstring injury
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Tom Gordon tried throwing at Uecker
The ball bounced off the backstop pretty close to the catcher and Weeks was thrown out at home. But Gordon hurt his leg on the play.
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Heh
Cameron gets to go from facing 5’9" Gordon to 6’11" Rauch.
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I wonder if you could practice throwing a pitch so wild that it would bounce right back to the catcher like that
Obviously it would only work at home, though.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
seems like the kind of thing
that could be the final play for the underdog little league team in next summer’s feel-good sports movie.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
still hitless....
Needed some badger mutual insurance runs there.
Wow, that was a bomb
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
My new favorite baseball name
Pitching for American River College in California…
Zander Zeisler.
Also, cheese.
The ball is supposed to find the defensive sub
Not fly over his head…
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So it appears I misidentified the Big Inning
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
So when was the last time both teams in a game went back-to-back?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I don't know
Elias will probably have it tomorrow
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If we need a rally today,
I’m going to be grumpy.
we still have lucy
i’m just saying.
rally lucy? have her warm up in the pen
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
as blogger with seniority
I’ll warm her up.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
You know
I’m kinda cold here, guys.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
in your case...
I don’t have seniority.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
as blogger with seniority
do you get to move from the basement to the apartment over the garage like Mike Seaver in Growing Pains?
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
Wow, you're fucking kidding me
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sigh
I figured if he got two outs Macha wouldn’t pull him for Stetter against the lefty…ugh.
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Holy Crap
I think now would be a good time to pull ’ol Bushie
by Gallardo's Right Arm on May 3, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
seriously
that is a nice neck tattoo
"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."
Nobody cares, but
I am not pro-tattoo
Seriously though, who likes boob tats? Seems like Tiger Woods cutting his arms off to me.
Still pro-Cameron
Dear Mr. Bush,
You were pitching such a wonderful, encouraging game. We here at BCB were enjoying a relaxing afternoon chatting about onions, baseball, and women. Now you just gave up 3 solo homeruns in the same inning, and made us all nervous and worried. Please stop this!
signed,
everyone.
There's the Bush we know and hate
Usually once he starts Cy Bush he stays Cy Bush. This time he went Cy Bush → Suppan Bush. What happened? eff’ing A Let’s see if the Brewers batters can actually plate someone. What a clustf*ck of a home series.
It's appropriate
That Bush gave up all his runs on solo homers, because that’s his achilles heel; he doesn’t walk many, he gets a fair share of strikeouts, he’s just susceptible to the long ball. His effectiveness is based on keeping the ball in the yard; once he stops doing that, he stops being effective.
Also, remember, even if we lose this game, we have a winning record for the homestand.
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Sounds an awful lot
like Ben Sheets
by Gallardo's Right Arm on May 3, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Sheets got way more K's
Main reason why he was so much more effective (when healthy).
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Suppan would've walked at least one of the guys before Montero
So there’s that.
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Maximum grit!
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Hey 2 GRIT in a row
"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."
Too much Grit to quit?
"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."
Can't touch GRIT
Stop! Home run time.
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RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
looks like they were a bit too gritty for us in the field
"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 necessarily in this game, but the next time he hits one, you heard it here first.)
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on May 3, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Question
Is this the lowest BA lineup the Brewers could field? I suppose Duffy’s BA is still pretty low, but between Nelson, Hardy and a pitcher, the Brewers aren’t going to get much more than the 3 they already have.
I think writing Hardy off from ever producing again based on a poor, unlucky month is quite shortsighted
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Of course he is
He’ll be cold until he isn’t.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Kirbir likes her meat unsquinty
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Duffy's in for Nelson right now
They could put Corporan in for Kendall and McGehee in for Weeks/Hall.
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Or put Corporan in for somebody else :)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
At the opposite end of the spectrum
the Dodgers top 7 starting today’s have season averages of:
400,333,315,303,302,450 and 462.
No wonder they are off to such a good start.
Cubs hit another grand slam to take the lead
That is impressively annoying.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
OK
JJ on base
"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."
what did that raise his obp to?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
CMON RICKIE!!!
"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."
Figures
The one time Rickie doesn’t hit it as hard as possible.
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Quickness is over rated
Hardy’s lack of quickness kept the Brewers out of a DP there.
by statsllc on May 3, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Maybe semantics
But I find Hardy’s quickness to be fine; he certainly has acceptable range afield. He just has no other gear.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
prince loves walking
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Someone said this before
But I really do like having Cam behind Prince
speaking of prince, at jamba juice yesterday i ordered and said my name was Prince for the fun of it
the guy entered it as Price- fail
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
I'd trade Prince for Price
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Hehe
It’s always fun to use accents too, if you’re somewhere you don’t normally frequent.
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Oh Kirbir
you sausy lil’ minx
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
Wow, that was a terrible break from Upton
I still thought it looked like he caught it, but he obviously didn’t.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Oh yeah, totally bounced
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
WOOHOO
Loaded!
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
The bases are, but is Dikembe?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
God I could use 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."
yes
"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."
You are just a 3 hour drive for 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."
Awww, our first BCB hookup
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
depends how she likes married men
"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."
yep
down here in the 972. DirecTV is the godsend that brings me the inanity that is BA and Rock
"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 on my eye
"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."
no room for a satellite?
it’s cheaper than you’d think
"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."
again
I’d get rid of at least one of them if it meant I get my crew and the Sunday Ticket
"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."
thats horrible
I don’t know how I lived without it before. I was just lost in the woods that was cable
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
the worst
is NFL season since you can’t buy that package on cable.
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
Well hello, there
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
A little bit.
Not quite there, yet.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
just keep following your dreams
you’ll get 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."
Well that was lucky
Hopefully Craig Counsell gives Duffy some pointers here.
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No, more like "Have oddly excellent career numbers with the bases loaded"
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
he would have been out 3 innings ago
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
RBI groundout
I’ll take it.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
just ok? cmon
he at least gets a pic for giving us the lead
"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 was going to post another one
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
both are worth posting
"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 DUFFMAN!!!
"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."
boy this could be a fun sunday
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
true
got a Brewers rally, some Hells Bells, maybe some dumb Rock comments. I don’t know if we’ll have time. Not a bad little Sunday.
/Frank the Tank’d
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
Some fun vids
from last Tuesday:
Trevor’s first save with the Brew Crew
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Makes me want to stand up
and I’m just listening on gameday.
If I were a sponsor for the Brewers
I would let any game with Trevor coming in for the save let the Brewers show the entire run from the bullpen and get to name it Kohl’s Trevor Time or something like that… because i want to see the whole thing everytime he comes out
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
As soon as he starts warming up, people get pumped
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Boy
This is so much better than what we had to put up with last year with Gagme.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
In play, win(s)!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
BALLGAME!!!
"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."
hell
by the end of june
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
Shots!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Good call
I’ll drink to 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."
Time to break out the daquiris?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
give me a Captain 100 and Coke
"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 comments like that...
that establish just how female-friendly BCB has become.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 3, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Could've bought appletini mix today instead =P
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
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careful on the tini
you don’t want to get too loopy
"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."
Someone's mom constantly makes me mimosas at family gatherings
and I find it hilarious. They’re quite good though.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
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I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
...with rally cleave
"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 that the new tagline?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 3, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Have you seen "Eiger Sanction"
You can’t say “daiquiris” the same way again after viewing that excellent movie.
Still pro-Cameron
Yes, the papers
and the daquiris :)
It’ll be fun to get this paper back after finals.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
Or if they at least started later
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
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Cincinnati
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57 | 46 | .553 | 0 | Won 2 |
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St. Louis
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56 | 46 | .549 | 0.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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48 | 55 | .466 | 9 | Lost 2 |
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Chicago
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46 | 56 | .450 | 10.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
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42 | 59 | .415 | 14 | Won 2 |
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Pittsburgh
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36 | 65 | .356 | 20 | Lost 1 |
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