Milwaukee Brewers (13-12) at Pittsburgh Pirates (12-12)
by TheJay on May 4, 2009 5:39 PM CDT
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Yovani Gallardo (3-1, 2.86 ERA) takes on Paul Maholm (3-0, 3.09 ERA) in a matchup of aces. Last Wednesday Gallardo dominated the Pirates, going 8 innings and striking out eleven. Oh, and he hit the game-winning home run, too.
Hopefully the rest of the lineup can get him some runs tonight. It'll be tough though, as Ryan Braun is (sop to stray Pirates fans: scared to play after his comments last week) still unable to play thanks to the intercostal of doom. Bill Hall gets the start in left field, the first time he's played the position in a regular season major league game. Casey McGehee makes his first start as a Brewer at third base.
Brewers Lineup
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
2B Rickie Weeks
1B Prince Fielder
CF Mike Cameron
LF Bill Hall
3B Casey McGehee
C Jason Kendall
RHP Yovani Gallardo
Pirates Lineup:
LF Nyjer Morgan
2B Freddy Sanchez
CF Nate McLouth
1B Adam LaRoche
RF Brandon Moss
3B Adam LaRoche
SS Ramon Vazquez
C Jason Jaramillo
LHP Paul Maholm
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I'm confused by Hall in left
and scared by Braun’s intercostal….but it’s a Yovani day, so I think everything’ll be alright.
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LH Maholm pitching,
so Macha wants as many RH hitters in the line-up as possible. Just saw on MLB Network that Hall is 16-28 (.571) lifetime vs. Maholm.
Hall vs. (Insert any Lefty)
Is equal to Hall vs. the Reds
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by MadJimiBrewha on May 4, 2009 6:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, but
I’m pretty sure McCalvy said McGehee can play the outfield. Is Hall really going to be better in left than he would? Or is McGehee going to be better at 3rd than Hall?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCQGQ5qBQTA&feature=related
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It's all matchups
R/L. Have to keep Hall in there with his history of pounding on the Pirates (and Maholm in particular), and he’s the most versatile, so he gets moved. I don’t think giving Duffy a start against a lefty is going help his offensive struggles any….
I'm not arguing why they did it
I would have left Hall at third, let McGehee ride the bench, and start Duffy in left. I woudln’t risk sacrificing the defense to replace a backup left-handed bat with a backup right-handed bat.
i dont know...
he was tossing salt over his shoulder while standing under a ladder. so… it’s like a double negative?
McGehee is about average
Hall a little above average. Hall should be pretty good in left, though. Probably not much different than Hall and Braun.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
There's a game going on!
And we have 2 on with no out!
Damn
Rickie gave that one a ride
"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'll take lucky
"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."
Prince beats that one out
1-0
"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 looked awkward
I’ll take the run though.
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Coaching decision time
Do you put JJ in motion at any point during this AB to avoid the risk of Prince GIDP?
OBE. I typed too slow.
what happened
I’m about to leave work, run to the stadium and buy tickets for late June…. I probably won’t be able to start watching til 7:00
Prince beat out a DP where the pitcher couldn't find the bag
Corey scored
"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."
Gallardo is pitching?
1-0
If I were in the stands I’d get a jump on the traffic now. ;)
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Pressure's off Gallardo at least
Doesn’t have to drive in all the runs himself today.
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I guess Hall can play LF
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Diving Jenkins-style catch
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Whew. Gallardo is working them today.
7 pitch inning.
I guess understand playing Hall in left now
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Duffy's in for Hall
Well that didn’t last long.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sigh
So much for the Billy in LF experiment.
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On the bright side
If we lose a starter per hitless inning, Gallardo is on track for a perfect game!
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Cameron better not be injured
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Corporan better have brought an outfielder's glove at this rate...
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Well on the bright side
Brian and Bill are making it sound like pulling Hall is just a precautionary move…for what that’s worth.
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To Pittsburgh?
He’s in the air as we speak, actually.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Are you sure?
:)
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
I don't know if you're joking or not
But yes, they said he caught a commercial flight after his MRI.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I may be joking
Or I may also be on a flight right now. You never know.
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
That reminds me of the classic line from Scooby Doo
“Hey, I can look at myself naked!”
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
3-0 on the pitcher speaks to some command issues
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Yeah, but the first one you can call a transient thing, the second one setting up a double play
The third one…doesn’t look good.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
The one after stranding the bases loaded maybe :)
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Just commenting on the end of the last inning
Nothing to see here.
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Whew
Hopefully the first-inning Gallardo comes out for the rest of the game.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
oh, good
he’s just trying to wear out the opposing team. Give them a false sense of confidence and then CRUSH their dreams.
good job yo.
Yovani could take the lead back here
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yeah...
we need to keep him hitting as long as he can today
don’t have a lot of position players to fill in off the bench
Man
that Billy injury must be karma for me smiling at the Big Z injury.
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
Heh
The zone on Gameday shifted slightly to accommodate that second strike.
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Hrm.
Does it look like Maholm’s strike zone is a good bit larger than Gallardo’s?
gameday: "Milwaukee third baseman Bill Hall left the game due to an injured leg"
a) third base
b) surprised they didn’t say “(an) injured leg(s)”
A few days ago Gameday said someone left with an unspecified head injury
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I'm sure BCB talked about this when it last happened, but I wasn't around
How do people feel about Hart leading off, in general.
Depends on how real the plate discipline he's shown so far is
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Last year
I definitely liked keeping him down in the order, but now that he seems to have learned how to take a walk and keep a high OBP, it seems like not such a bad idea. That said, when everyone’s healthy I still prefer our standard order, for now, anyway.
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Uh oh...
my hubby says if Gallardo doesn’t pitch well this inning that he’s firing up Warhammer Online….
Gallardo
Maybe he’s just put off by having to pitch in front of a Huntsville-size crowd again.
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Nice range, Rickie
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Cameron's messed up again
Contact?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
That would've been bad
2/3 of our outfield would have been left-handed bench players.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Suppan would have had to pinch bunt
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This game is really messing with Hernan Iribarren's emotions
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by TheJay on May 4, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Did our players forget to take their Midol before the game??
What’s with all the injuries??? Pansies.
"The equipment is often used in colonoscopies and ear, nose and throat procedures"
Mmm, unsterile.
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Another thought
Haudricourt is going to bitch about MLB allowing the game to be played on such a wet field tonight. Over and over and over.
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Duffy!
Wonder if Braun or Hall catches that.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I think Cameron still looks like CRAP
I think he is hurt
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
and by crap
I mean woozy
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
his left brain
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
exactly what I was thinking
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
Does this mean Duffy will be hurting in the dugout now?
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Corey Hart is looking around nervously
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Heh
If the left fielders make the play but get hurt, the center fielder doesn’t make the play but gets hurt, what happens in right? Losing the ball in a cloud but staying healthy?
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if all else fails, David Bush is available
unless Corporan has already played, then he’s got to go catch. ;)
You know the explanation for this...
I think the Pirates found someone to put a curse on us instead of trying the break their own.
Hopefully Maholm stays away from the Gordon-esque wild pitches
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I forgot Hall wasn't next anymore
That was a big popout to get.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
So it sounds like Braun is going to play tomorrow, yeah?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
we may not have a choice 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."
Gameday had two of those called strikes as balls
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Yeah
that’s what I’m watching the game on too.
not quite the Amber Alert
but definately qualifies as a Cinco de Mustache
"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."
Ouch
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
is gallardo getting the same
because if he is, we have nothing to complain about
"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'm looking back through gameday
and I’ve found at least a few that were in the same location as Maholm’s strikes that got called balls.
Clang
Fuck.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
and there's one off the foul pole
God these dimensions are absurd
"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 is that absurd?
That was way the hell up the pole.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Probably goes foul if it's not ridiculously short.
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Juuuust a bit outside!!
http://www.rightfieldbleachers.com
It's not that short, is it?
There’s other parks in the 320s.
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315, I think
I think the foul pole said 314.7 or something like that.
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Kendall to the shortstop
I bet gameday has a hotkey for that entry.
Gallardo hit that really hard
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
maybe if a pinch-hitter is needed...
over the next couple days w/the depleted bench, they’ll call on Yo
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
it wouldn't surprise me if he did
he’s stated many times he loves to hit
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm pretty sure
he said he’d do whatever the team wanted because he’s just happy to play in the big leagues.
He’s a pretty cool cat, man.
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If you can hit
Being at the plate has to be one of the most fun situations for a pitcher who can somewhat well. You can’t take any blame if you don’t get a hit. You look like a hero if you do get a hit.
Hall dove for a ball in the first
Came up wincing and was favoring his leg when he batted. Duffy replaced him in the second.
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I wonder if Gallardo hits for himself
Even if he doesn’t come out to start the bottom half of whatever inning.
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Well, when the bench is as short as it is tonight
I feel like Macha pretty much has no choice.
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That inning was unexciting.
Let’s do better next time please.
I tried to wake myself up with the Celtics Magic game on TNT...
…but the Magic are infinitely more boring than the Bulls…plus the only guy scoring in the last five minutes was Marbury…blech
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless you're blocking shots...
or shutting down a team when it counts, wake me up with 1:00 left in the 4th quarter.
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I think one of the toughest jobs for an announcer..
.. is making a good defensive game sound exciting.
Unless it's Hubie Brown...
then it’s right in his wheelhouse
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions
I dream of someday cheering for a team as exciting as
the 3 seconds or less Suns
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah,
even if it’s the playoffs, they’re in Washington…and it’s hockey. That’s just pathetic
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow,
looks like a good game too…
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
If Bob's not bitching...
I have no idea. How bad is it?
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
And YoGa's not cashing in?
Damn…
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Well for a bad start it's been a pretty good one
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Yeah, that's Gallardo
Even when he’s not good he’s pretty good.
Or something.
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Who else was really excited about our bench after spring training...
And is just depressed about them now.
Nice footspeed Casey
Now I understand why Billy started in LF.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Given just the two players and the two positons, absolutely
Did you not?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
He's going for the GIDP record...
to go with his standard bearing KUG rating…
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Sanchez may have just doubled again...
but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t still have that disgusting mole on his face…
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
as long as the groundkeepers are doing their job, I suppose
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Rock:
“Gamel has improved his defense quite a bit”- really Rock? 7 errors already is an improvement?
"my goodness"
Rickie's got 5 so far and people are complementing his improved defense
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How much would you tip the cab driver...
In the Biz Markie Heineken commercials? The last cab driver I had just yelled at me for moving my arm too much!
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
adam laroche has a weird batting stance
like he’s just sorta standing around with a bat and then whoops! better swing!
Nice work, Cam
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I thought that was trouble
off the bat.
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by MadJimiBrewha on May 4, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
and you were wrong!
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
For those not watching the FSN broadcast
Braun has arrived, and he’s checking out some bats in the dugout.
Sweet...
the Pirates were waiting for the right time to get in the HBP…now they got it
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder if the rest of the team is like,
“oh crap, Dad’s home…” based on his leadership and how he calls everyone (including himself) out…
8,482???
What the hell else is there to do in Pittsburgh?
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
Winner Winner
Chicken Dinner
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by MadJimiBrewha on May 4, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
That could be it...
I know the Pens play tonight against the Capitals. But it’s in Washington. Not THAT many people would stay home and watch TV, would they?
Regardless...
The game’s in Washington…and it’s hockey. 8,500 is just pathetic
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
They've had bad teams for years and school is still going
The Brewers had some four-digit attendance totals back in the days of 90+ losses.
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Just cause the Brewers had the same problem doesn't make it any less pathetic
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
hell...
it’s only like a 4 hour train ride to get to the game then.
if it was philly, it’s just a hop skip and jump to DC. pitt is a bit further away though
Road trip to watch AAA Buffalo or Columbus
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considering their team isn't doing too bad this year
that’s pretty bad.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
That's Marlins Bad
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A certain blogger has his moment to bitch about tonight
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Ugh
Weeks was walked but he kept swinging at Ball 4…
More like 800.
Wow, that’s an empty stadium.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun!
Bloop!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
BRAUN!!!
heck yeah!
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
Just wait until he hits the go-ahead grand slam
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
not quite Kirk Gibson
but epic anyway
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice!
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions
That was hilarious.
John Russell post game quote: “I thought that guy was hurt.”
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions
Right off the plane
I’ll tell my kids about that one.
Who plays Left now though?
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions
?
is it just me or are the pirates getting alot more of the corner strike calls than the brewers pitchers are getting
It's just you
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
I was thinking that same exact thing. On a side not, was there a game thread yesterday??
yesterday yes
saturday, not so much
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I know.
My 4 year old is taking Yamaha method piano lessons.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, the Hammer's staying in left
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions
there's no one else to play left
except Nelson. And Braun > Nelson
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Counsell could fake his way around LF
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Just for fun...
see what Fielder can do out there…
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait wait wait
Kendall played some outfield in Pittsburgh that one year!
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I wanna see it
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Me too, actually
Sign Graffanino and make a Counsellino platoon out there.
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by TheJay on May 4, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Not Graffasell?
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
However...
Braun for whole season > Braun for one May game against the Pirates
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
that’s why I was really surprised Macha let him bat
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Karstens must be pissed he's not starting tomorrow
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Looks like Pittsburgh fans had a rough couple minutes there...
just went 3-2 Caps
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions
Well, if it's any consolation after that unfortunate turn of events...
4-2 Caps, Ovechkin gets the goal
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by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions
difelice
is lighting these batters up
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Jaramillo again
Goddamn. Hart got a glove on that.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Well Frack
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions
Nice relay by Fielder.
(sarcasm.)
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions
Thankfully DiFelice knows how to back up the catcher
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Kendall, Counsell, Hart next inning
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I just threw up a litte when I read that.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, it could be Kendall, Nelson, Hart :)
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I like those odds
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
yikes
they should play whatever song is the opposite of Hells Bells
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
so yer saying
1 out, CC on first and hart up to bat?
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well,
he was throwing lights out. rally time
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
"F*** You Matt Capps."
Ah, the memories.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
ask and you shall receive
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Pinch runner for Kendall if he gets on?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions
I don't know
Counsell’s the only guy on the bench that would make sense, but you’d rather he bat after Kendall.
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Besides...
Kendall says he’s ready to run the bases and he wants to run the bases all the time and he thinks he can go fast, so just leave him in there.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Stop the presses!
Kendall’s over .200!
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Hey!
The welterweights are pitching in.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
can I get 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."
thats...
there are no words
"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 want to recommend that again
Does that make me a bad person?
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is that a basset hound in your picture?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
bunt still on on 3-1?
"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'm loving that drunk heckler....
… “hey, batter batter batter…”
and earlier…
“Jaaaaaaaa-sooooooon.”
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions
He reminds me of that guy from Tampa Bay in 2005
I liked when he wanted Corey to swing at ball 1 in the dirt after pulling back the bunt.
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Awesome
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Corey Hart
Please keep this plate discipline all year.
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F-CK AND 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."
Nice work, JJ
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Does anyone urgently need a new game thread?
We’ve gone way over 300 comments.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Woohoo SF!
I was worried about a premium triple play candidate batting there but it worked out.
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ill take a flyball to the outfield
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Rickie!
- hitter!
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Er, that's supposed to be "#3 hitter!"
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Ricky!!
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
EHHHH!!!
RICKAY!!!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
HELLLLLLLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZZ YYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHH!!!
"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."
Fast hands
My man.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
rickie has been league of clutch
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
If I were a Pirates fan...
… I would hate the Brewers with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
Plus...
The Pens lost…
I just figured out what Pittsburgh sports fans are doing tonight…dreaming about the football season
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow...
I never put that together until now…but wow
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I like pittsburgh colors.
I just wish they weren’t all the same. Although, Yellow and Black are the colors of warning…. WARNING: don’t cheer for our sports teams.
Except the Steelers...
I wouldn’t mind being a Steelers fan these days…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
All of Green Bay's pro teams...
are Green and Gold.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Sort of glad the Brewers laid off the Green and Yellow...
… not to mention whatever colors the Bucks are wearing this week.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
The Brewers were gonna be red & black to echo the Braves' colors
But the sale to Selig got approved so late that they had to just pull the Pilots logos off the existing gear and iron on Brewers stuff.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
by battlekow on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're a boy, Bernard, not a bee
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Well...
… to be fair, there’s probably only one TV in the day room.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I've got my windows open
and heard multiple cheers in my neighborhood, too. Such a great feeling :)
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
East Side
Summer’s are great because everyone’s house is open and you can hear the game from various houses
Madison for me
Lots of college kids avoiding last minute studying in favor of the game.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 4, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Minneapolis...
always seems to be cheering at the wrong time
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions
You know what's funny?
Brian failed to mention that a home run there would give the Brewers the lead.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
by battlekow on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
coincidence?
i think not
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
morgan looks like a prick
in his gameday picture
The Senator, while insisting he was not drunk, could not explain his nudity.
good work everyone
i put my rally cap on for the 8th and 9th innings. ill let trevor finish this one off now
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Whoa
BA and Rock with a good point about leaving Gallardo in to bat instead of putting in a pinch hitter. Hell, he made better contact than Nelson would have.
Have a game, Rickie
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
haha theres a guy with a cheesehead on treating himself to a better seat
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Kind of wonder why he waited until now
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He was afraid that drunk heckler would start in on him.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions
ushers can be evilly anal sometimes
especially to opposing teams’ fans.
I know. I was an usher once:P
gotta beat the traffic...oh wait...
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Maybe they can't afford to wait 5 minutes for the traffic to clear
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The shit is Bananas...
B-A-N-A-N-A-S
16 baby, untuck the shirts
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a clutchtaculicious hit, though.
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Led the team in WPA with .316
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I think you meant:
“It was a clutchtaculicious™ hit, though.”
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That's game
I’m gonna put up the WPA graph as a post-game thread. If any other mods feel like writing a recap, be my guest, but I have homework that needs to be in by midnight.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.