Wednesday's Frosty Mug
by KLSnow on May 6, 2009 8:26 AM CDT
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Some things to read while getting over your bad first date.
Is J.J. Hardy ready to go off on a hot streak? Hardy has hits in three straight games after getting on base five times last night, and Tom H. talked to him about it.
Meanwhile, Two Fisted Slopper noticed that last night was another Great Success for Jeff Suppan. His ERA is under 6 now.
Despite the Pirates closing the gap to three runs in the late innings last night, Trevor Hoffman was unavailable, having pitched each of the last two games. Carlos Villanueva was called upon to close instead.
Bill Hall was also unavailable last night, but is expected back today. He's not blaming his brief stint in the outfield for the injury, but that doesn't change the fact that it was a strange move.
The Brewers won't see the Pirates again until July, but they might already be getting excited for it. Chuckie Hacks has a game-by-game recap of the Brewers 17 wins against Pittsburgh.
Jason Kendall went 1-for-4 last night to raise his OPS to .541. Between the Green Pillars wonders what the Brewers will do with Kendall, especially considering Angel Salome's slow start in Nashville.
After several seasons spent as a reliever, the Brewers made the decision to move Tim Dillard into the starting rotation in Nashville this season. It raised some eyebrows, but it also appears to be working: Dillard is 5-0 for the Sounds this season. I'm hoping to see a Sounds/Iowa Cubs game today, weather permitting.
Matthew Pouliot of Circling the Bases continues to rank potential 2010 free agents. Braden Looper checks in at #57 and Trevor Hoffman is #71.
The National Post ranked the Brewers sixth in the NL in their most recent power rankings, up from tenth.
For so long, I've felt like the only fan fighting for the end of the cursed retro logo, but today I know that is not the case. Welcome to the cause, Andy Kendeigh of WISN Milwaukee.
Around the league:
Mariners: Reliever Shawn Kelley may have a torn oblique and could be out for a month.
Tigers: Placed Carlos Guillen on the DL with shoulder inflammation.
Yankees: Placed Jorge Posada on the DL with a hamstring strain.
Fans across baseball are breathing a sigh of relief today, as Rick Ankiel is expected to be fine following his headfirst collision with the wall Monday night. Surprisingly, Ankiel remembers the whole thing.
Zach Greinke has a 0.40 ERA in 2009, and he's won his last nine starts. Those numbers by themselves are pretty impressive, but Joe Posnanski has a lot more, including a mention of Cal Eldred.
The new Mets caps might be fitted with a set of earnuffs. The Mets are removing New York tabloids from their clubhouse. Depending on who you ask, it's either to shield the team from criticism and negativity or simply a byproduct of the fact that most players don't fit the "newspaper reader" demographic.
And yes, Ed Sedar lit his pants on fire.
Drink up.
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For so long, I’ve felt like the only fan fighting for the end of the cursed retro logo, but today I know that is not the case. Welcome to the cause, Andy Kendeigh of WISN Milwaukee.
I’ve actually been with you on this one since the beginning. I’ve only been following the brewers for 6 or 7 seasons now, but I immediately took to the new look, and think the old look looks…well, old. They were right to modernize it, and I love the look.
Plus, maybe if they don’t spend a silly amount of money on 30-some jerseys the players only wear once, we can sign a free agent or something.
by Wayfaerer on May 6, 2009 8:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So, get rid of the Negro leagues nonsense and the Cerveceros nonsense, and we’re getting closer.
Too bad they don’t use the powder blue on retro-fridays. That’d be more fun. And obnoxious.
by Mykenk on May 6, 2009 8:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the plain black "MILWAUKEE" Negro League uniforms
I wish they’d wear those every day.
"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 6, 2009 11:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing teams make money on unusual jerseys
Some get auctioned for charity (for big bucks, compared to the cost of making them), others get sold to memorabilia companies (who then sell/auction them for big bucks) and others get sold to baseball card companies, who then chop them up and sell them as parts of baseball cards. The margins are probably better for teams like the Red Sox, but if anything, we’re lucky we don’t get more of this nonsense.
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 6, 2009 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
logo
I like Andy Kendiegh’s idea of taking the old logo and putting it on the new color scheme. I like the old logo a lot, but this is a new generation of players, let them do their own thing. However, the new logo sucks.
Although, I don’t mind the one on the sleve, with the new logo over the state of Wisconsin. Or the Wisconsin background with the ball.
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 9:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love the old logo
would it WORK with the current uniforms though?
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 9:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not
put the new-color-scheme version of the old logo on the sleeve?
by Wayfaerer on May 6, 2009 10:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's put the entire sleeve on the hat
And give the sleeve a brim
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, semantics.
Wouldn’t that technically be two brims then? The hat-brim and the sleeve-brim?
Then again, that’s how the kids are wearing them nowadays, I guess.
by Wayfaerer on May 6, 2009 10:51 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that would be pretty cool
Something else that I’ve thought might work, is to do a hat with the old logo in the current colors, and wear that with the blue alternate jersey.
Brewers Baseball and other assorted nonsense (mostly the assorted nonsense) at my blog, What's a Tararrel?
by Lefti on May 6, 2009 10:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not bad.
We should just get a completely new logo. The barley M is boring and ugly.
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here, here
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
by zsxander567 on May 6, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's what needs to be done
Use the old powder blue Road uniforms instead of the pin-stripes. If we are going retro, let’s do it right damnit.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on May 6, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over at THT
Craig Calcaterra picked up on the logo story and KL’s reaction to it.
"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 6, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel
Glad to hear Ankiel is going to be okay. When I saw the replay I just cringed. Even my wife had shivers going down her back a bit….
by Saberilliterate on May 6, 2009 8:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sedar
did he say any untruths while his leg drapings were aflame?
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
For those interested in the JSOnline crew
Per Tom H’s personal twitter, he is heading home and not covering the 2 day set in Cincy, leaving it all to Witardo.
http://twitter.com/haudricourt
Watch out for some good stories from our friend Anthony.
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on May 6, 2009 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Haud's Twitter
Other than sitting the entire game in a heavy mist and watching every batter go to a three-ball count, folks are having fun at PNC tonight.
Heading home to Milwaukee today. Anthony Witrado has the two games in Cincy. Glad to leave. All it did was rain here.
Except that I see from my buddy Craig Koplien that rain is heading to Milwaukee. Enough already!
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
folks are having fun at PNC tonight.
Every last one of the 64 fans in the stands had fun.
Paid admission may have been 9700 but there was no way there were that many people actually in the seats.
by Saberilliterate on May 6, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a little decieving in a rainy game
A lot of people move under the grandstand to avoid getting wet. The TV cameras don’t pick that up. However, there were still probably only some 3-4k people. A lot of people probably just said, ‘screw it, it’s raining, I’m gonna go be depressed with TH.’
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 10:13 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness
I haven’t found a serious problem with any of Witrado’s work in a few weeks. I don’t know if that means he’s doing better or his editors are working harder to correct his work, but it’s not as bad as it was this spring.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on May 6, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My hatred of the Retro Logo burns with the power ot a 1000 suns
If you ever get board go browse through the archives at the WSB and you will see I hate that logo almost as much as I hate Communism
I have long believed the Retro uniforms carry a curse burn them all.
I have no problem with the one time use of the Negro league uniforms or the Cerveceros.
While I am ranting stop wearing the Braves Uniform on throwback day too this team is not the Braves they never were the Braves if you have to wear something wear the Pilots old jersey.
Ok I am going to go take a hand full of pills and calm down ;)
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
by WSB Chris on May 6, 2009 10:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
I don’t have a problem with fans wearing them, nothing wrong with wearing jerseys of your teams past legends. However, I agree the Brewers need to cut the retros out. I just don’t understand, the players don’t like it and I doubt any fan is like “oh man they are wearing the retros today we better buy tickets.” Just seems pointless for them to wear them
by DoubleJ235 on May 6, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait...
what’s the problem with communism?:P
(other than the impracticality of a system that doesn’t reward you for how hard you work)
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 10:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hating the retro unis is one thing
because they look like little kid pajamas, but don’t you dare say an unkind word about the ball-and-glove.
I wonder what the current color scheme would look like on the old logo…
by warwick5s on May 6, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Something like this
I can get you a shot without the wordmark later, but I’ve got homework to work on :-\
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by Lefti on May 6, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fully endorse 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."
by Hyatt on May 6, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
The brewers text arched above the top of the mit. not overlaid over the middle so you can’t see the ball.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we're switching it up
Nice work, Lefti
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a perfectionist;)
i’m never satisfied. But I certainly like it more than the current milwaukee logo.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point
I partially endorse 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."
by Hyatt on May 6, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, they DID wear the old Pilots jerseys
In fact, the old Pilots jerseys became the first Brewers jerseys, because the team didn’t move to Milwaukee until six days before the 1970 season began and there wasn’t time to get the new (black and red) uniforms that Bud Selig wanted.
Second, I had no problem with the team wanting to celebrate their city’s baseball history rather than their own. It’s not only more interesting, it’s good for business.
"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 6, 2009 11:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I call it living in the past
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
by WSB Chris on May 6, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's what baseball is all about
(at least for some people)
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on May 6, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel
He had no trouble doing an everyday task like changing his shirt.
Right after Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Dispatch and he got it on.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 6, 2009 10:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I was thinking about that in the context of “Does he have a head injury?” not “How are his shoulder and back limiting his movement?” and was concerned about the low standards St. Louis set for its athletes’ mental capacities:
“Christ, Ankiel must have a concussion after that play. He could be out for awhile.”
“Nah—as long as he can dress himself, he can hit a baseball!”
"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 6, 2009 11:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is this clutchtaculicious?
If I didnt’ know how great this site is, I would probably not be interested in finding out, given the tagline.
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's with Wednesday and not a single day game?
"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 6, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's Ash Wednesday, delayed
You know we don’t like playing baseball on religious holidays.
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know Gord's having his own holiday.
by Zeyes on May 6, 2009 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's a Canadian holiday. :)
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Trevor Hoffman is getting interviewed by Jim Rome
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The only time Jim Rome was interesting
was when Jim Everett knocked him down in an interview. Which, of course, was awesome.
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm addicted to his radio show
It takes about 2 weeks to get used to it, but after that, you’re hooked.
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's funny you mention that
From his Wikipedia entry:
As Rome often advises: “Give the show two weeks, nobody likes it the first time they hear it. I didn’t like it at first. Even my wife Janet didn’t like it at first. And if you give the show two weeks and still don’t like it… well, give it another two weeks.”
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, the entire show is one big inside joke
basically, you need 2 weeks to really catch on. They keep recycling jokes from past shows over and over. His tangents are great!
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooorrrrrr
He’s a blowhard that’s routinely lost every chance he’s had on television and is stuck on a radio show with a stagnant fanbase.
I had a co-worker that tried to get me interested in his show, but I just couldn’t put up with him.
by ecocd on May 6, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the nice things about the 21st century
You have lots of choices for your sports news/entertainment. If Jim Rome isn’t your cup of tea, you have dozens of other choices on the TV, radio, and Internet.
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah there's tons of them
There’s even two sports radio channels in Milwaukee. A lot of people like Tony Bruno, I’ve only heard him once or twice. You’ve got Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd.. i think the guy that hosts the final score on FOX has his own show. Rome’s the only one that I listen to regularly. I think it’s because he doesn’t stick solely to sports. The show almost always gets way off topic, and out of control. Maybe I have ADD, or maybe I’m immature enough to like it.
by tcyoung on May 6, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you, ecocd
There is no one on the radio I can stand less than Rome, though Cowherd is making a run. Fortunately All Things Considered is on at the same time, so he’s really easy to ignore.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 6, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've listened to Rome on and off for years
because its the only show I can get at work.
My afternoon choices are NPR, Rush Limbaugh, and Jim Rome and I listen to all of them occasionally, depending on what is happening in the world, but Rome is verrry repetitive. He does have some good interviews, and the smackoff is kind of entertaining, but the schtick is pretty lame to me. Lately, I’ve just been bringing in audiobooks on an mp3.
by grant76 on May 6, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As for the kendall situation
seems like next year a Rivera/Salome tag team would work
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on May 6, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is rest after 2 days standard?
I thought closers could go quite a few nights in a row since it’s only the one inning. Was it because it was a 3-run game instead of a 1-run game or is Macha sticking to a hard and fast 2-day rule?
by ecocd on May 6, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It sounds like because he's just coming back from an injury
and he’s old old old.
I wonder if we would have seen him if our 3-run dwindled to a 1-run lead, though.
"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!"
by roguejim on May 6, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you are right.
If it had been a 1 run game we might have seen him. And I think he’ll go 3 straight as the season goes on. Interestingly, Macha made it sound like it was Hoffman’s choice.
by grant76 on May 6, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Conditions might have played a role
You don’t want him losing his footing and messing up his oblique again.
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by TheJay on May 6, 2009 5:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
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St. Louis
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91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
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83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
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74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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