Game Thread #28: Brewers (15-12) at Reds (14-12)
by battlekow on May 6, 2009 4:49 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds, May 6, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
Now, maybe this is just me looking for an excuse to pick on Witrado, but I probably wouldn't say "no surprises in lineup" and then immediately talk about how Bill Hall said he was going to play today but isn't. The nine guys that are starting:
2B Rickie Weeks
3B Craig Counsell
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
CF Mike Cameron
RF Corey Hart
SS JJ Hardy
C Jason Kendall
LHP Manny Parra
The Reds counter with:
CF Taveras
3B Hairston
1B Votto
2B Phillips
RF Bruce
LF McDonald
C Hanigan
SS Janish
RHP Arroyo
Happy baseball! Go Brewers!
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Macha should
fake pinch hit Bill 3 times a game during this series. Ya know, just to fuck with ’em a little.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 6, 2009 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
No surprises
I think that just means Duffy or Nelson aren’t getting a start.
A better writer, however, may have taken the time to specifically look up Hall’s splits against the Reds (.301 BA. .373 OBP, .977 OPS) and be “surprised” that he’s not starting.
sigh
At least he's not complaining endlessly about the weather
I’ve actually developed some sympathy for Witrado having to put up with that all the time, because you know Haudricourt is even more vocal outside of his blog/twitter/articles.
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Tom H. twitters!?
Now that I have to see…
It's actually not terrible
Unless he’s seen a weather report in the six hours before posting.
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I'm probably asking for a Parra drubbing
but man, look at that Reds lineup.
Votto-Phillips-Bruce may be a passable 3-4-5, but I don’t see any other major league hitters in that lineup.
Also, cheese.
I said that to my friend when we were at a Reds game at Miller Park and that was the game Yo got lit up
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Sure, if you put the blind squirrel in John Kruk's pants
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Nuts
And those are actual peanuts, not testicles. He’s probably got a bag of em down there.
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
Only a casual
would put a squirrel in John Kruk’s pants.
"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!"
Just because you brought it up
We/they/I were called “idiots” today.
Because runs allowed is the only indicator of pitching success.
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Sounds like the start will be delayed at least 30 min
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
How am I supposed to stay entertained at work now?!?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Tom H. says
The weather is keeping Hall out.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
That's Tony W.
Tom H couldn’t take the rain anymore.
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Ah, that's right.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I get the DirecTV MLB package...
I have to choose the non-HD Brewers coverage, or Reds HD coverage. What is the correct decision here? (As an aside, I HATE watching sports in non-HD)
I live in Chicago...
No option for Bob. If I could listen to him, I wouldn’t even have the MLB package…
Spend $15 for Gameday Audio.
It’s more than worth it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
You can get gameday audio through MLB.com which has all the audio feeds for every game in baseball for 14.95.
I would assume that is much cheaper than the DirecTV MLB package….
Got an iPhone?
FYI – I got the 620 signal in Elmhurst. I can’t recall if I tried in Lakeview or not…
Still pro-Cameron
Go with HD
Get yourself some BA and Rock puppets, and do the commentary yourself.
"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!"
There's that word again
Why are things so heavy in the future? Is there a problem with the earth’s gravitational pull?
"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!"
ok, gotta
switch to the laptop and unplug the big computers…..biiiiig storm putting out lightning like CRAZY (and thunder loud enough to set off car alarms!)
Where are you?
In Western Waukesha county, it’s cloudy but not raining.
"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!"
in kenosha
currently at work, just east of I-94, and it has been threatening and menacing all day
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Cleveland area, Ohio
Just gray and rainy here.
TheJay = Jim Doyle
"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!"
Actually, for me specifically (and others in my position) I don't think it could.
But for the general public and the state as a whole, you’re probably right. On a broad scale it could always be worse.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 6:58 PM CDT up reply actions
You don't by chance own a bar and smoke, do you?
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
TSSC = Mark Green
"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!"
Super Small World
I also live in downtown Madison.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Very large world.
I live about 200 miles from all of you.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Zeyes and Saltire aren't impressed
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not for long, chumley
"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!"
Princess Grumbles = Jim Doyle
"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!"
Naw
I’m originally from Western Waukesha County too… if that hints at my political leanings.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Princess Grumbles = Jim Sensenbrenner
"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!"
Totally likely
The whole “princess” thing is just a ruse. I’m for sure a wrinkly old dude with a lake house and a couple million. In fact, I was hoping you guys could all come over for the game this Saturday. I’ll buy the beer.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 6:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Diary:
Jim Sensenbrenner came on to me online today. At last!
roguejim
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
That's ridiculous
Sensenbrenner hits on me all of the time. I keep getting postcards reminding me when he’s in town for “chats.”
"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!"
How come
you haven’t come in to talk with me yet, sweetie?
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't imagine why
"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!"
Who else is feeling good about the Crew right now?
Both the Cards (without Carp) and the Cubs look quite vulnerable right now. Not that we don’t have our own problems, but I don’t think we’re as far from a playoff spot in the Central as most people thought before the season (and during the beginning).
I am! I am!
"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'm feeling good about the crew
not feeling so hot about arroyo. doesn’t he have a wicked record against milwaukee?
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
This comments deserves to be green.
Come on people.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
That's where he was when he recorded it
And he was a member of the 2004 team, so anything he does is great. And Bostonians love their shit music.
I wonder if Earl Snyder has to pay for drinks in Boston
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Broadcasting FAIL
WTMJ will be back to the ballpark in 4 minutes and counting…
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
Bob
sounds like they’ll be starting up soon
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
possibly
the little voice that kept talking in the back of the broadcast wouldnt say…
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on May 6, 2009 6:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Is this Manny's first start in Cincy since the dugout scuffle?
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Nothing like Todd Coffey falling down on his way to the mound
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The undying enmity of Jeff Brantley?
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Good to see the production crew throwing out...
Ballpark adjusted pitching stats.
Or not.
Still pro-Cameron
I <3 Craiggers.
I do not <3 ridiculous baserunning.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
If I want to make hearts using lesser than symbols (especially towards Craig)
I can do that. I’m Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ooo...
… “I’m Jim Sensenbrener, damnit” should be your new sig line.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions
instructions
1) while eyes on screen, rotate head 90 degrees, translating z axis to x.
2) blur eyes slightly to merge the number 3, now appearing similar to letter m, with character that now appears below, formerly on left.
I require an instruction manual.
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Thrown out at home
Bad decision by Fischer to send him.
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we've had several of those bad decisions lately.
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed...
… though they’ve gotten away with some of them because of errant throws.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
No wonder he's so sensitive.
I might be too if George Brett once tried to murder me.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If Weeks had stayed at third
That walk would’ve scored him.
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we don't need to be reminded of that
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
and he didn't swing at that slider
walk ’em in boys
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
<3
"A hot dog at the ballgame beats roast beef at the Ritz."
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Less than three, omg
Love, computer fantasy!
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by TheJay on May 6, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Funny, these walks really seem to be helping us score runs...
I like these Brewers.
the offense
learned that from watching the pitching staff
by CheezeconQueso on May 6, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Ohhhhhh nice JJ!
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:12 PM CDT reply actions
Aside from Craiggers
Ice cream is a significant love in my life. Not a significant love in my life? People who rip on my expressions of love. ;)
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
So...did Brad Fischer do something this inning?
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I don't want to brag
but JJ, Prince, Cam, and Hart are on my fantasy team. Games like this where they keep driving each other in drive my opponents crazy.
Did anyone predict the hot streak?
Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.
Infographic
Bronson Arroyo now has 7 first inning runs allowed (including tonight).
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does Arroyo's problems
have anything to do with the fact that creed’s going back on tour?
Old Bronson has got more on his mind than locating his fastball.
by kdfan16 on May 6, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I was just thinking the same thing.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well of course
But that’s usually too much to ask, so I’ll take what I can get.
Besides, we just gave him the run support he hasn’t had and he went 1-2-3.
I’m telling you. It’s the socks.
Weather
Didn’t want to make him play in crappy conditions.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Mud wrestling goes on forever, though.
Mainly because mud has no shoulders to pin.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I'm going to start wearing my socks like that.
If you think BCB is awesome now, wait til you see what it’ll look like after I win the lottery.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
just remember you're like everyone else KL
except when you put on your socks, you make gold records
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for remindind us there's a game going on. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Christ
What is this? Hyper-BCB?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 6, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
huh?
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 6, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I turn away, and there’s a shit ton of new comments
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 6, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions
poor kid's
busy poopin his pants.
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Destiny?
Bases loaded… a certain person waiting in the wings who hasn’t done a certain thing with the bases loaded…
Dick Pole is having a career night.
Anyone have him on their fantasy team?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
listening to Reds radio feed
They are in full Grumpy Mode already lol
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
Reds TV guys
All they were talking about pre-game was the amazing Reds starting pitching. Mega-jinx.
I'm pretty sure he's ok.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I will not feel the lead is safe with Manny pitching till
It reaches double digits
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
hey now
he hasn’t been pitching that bad. He’s just not getting run support
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on May 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
he's been doing well the past two starts
just no run support. tonight looks like a whole different story though
by sowingwildoats on May 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions
I was going to say the game is in Small Park
Then Braun took care of that lol
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
Pssst...Braunie...
if it’s over your head, don’t swing.
"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!"
How dare you question the eye of our future MVP
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
See? It helped.
"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!"
SALAMI!!!!!!!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 6, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions
Oh my sweetness!
<3D <3D <3D <3D
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
I already changed it once tonight.
Remember, republicans don’t like change.
I'm Jim Sensenbrenner, damnit!
by Princess Grumbles on May 6, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
Because I just noticed the signature change.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It beats staring out the window and waiting for spring.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Nine earnies in 1+ can't be good for the e.r.a.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions
First grand slam of the year
Braun had the only one last year…on September 25.
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H…a…s…t…u…r was ‘He who must not be named’
Half a league, half a league, half a league onward, all in the valley of death rode the Brewer's bullpen.
by nuclearbrewer on May 6, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions
That's Tom Haudricourt
"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 would tell you
But he can’t be named. Duh.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
what?
there’s a porographic version of warcraft/starcraft and no one told me?
i mean…i have sextetris, but that got old quickly;)
Reds TV is really jinxing them tonight
First, the mention their fantastic pitching, then put up Braun’s crazy away numbers right before he hits the homerun.
boy the Rally Cleavage is kicking ass tonight
Boys really want to get Manny in the Win Column
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
You know...
Prince has never hit a grand slam right after the player before him 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!"
How the heck did you find that stat!
I’ve been looking everywhere for it!
Tell him Cecil had one
He’ll find a way…to do it twice!
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The gamethreads
are going to be more worn out than the Reds pen tonight.
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
We had a 14 inning game two days ago
And our long reliever pitched an inning last night when we were up by 7. Yay for Dusty’s bullpen management skills!
No
But he used the long reliever to get one out, but didn’t make a double switch. Alex Gonzalez was hurt and he put Paul Janish in at shortstop anyway, but didn’t double switch. The pitcher’s spot was up first next inning, and Gonzalez had just batted. He totally burned the one reliever that could reliably go more than one inning.
If the guy only got one out, he's probably not that burned
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I'm getting tired of this ump already
he needs to speed up his strike-out motion a little
"my goodness"
Not to mention
the foolhardy presidential campaign against Lincoln.
"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 get the same complaint from the ladies
whoops, I mean I get the opposite complaint from the ladies.
Behold the power of the Rally Julio
Strategy
It’s supposed to storm in Cincy later tonight and tomorrow. Maybe the Reds are going to try and make it 56-0 in the 4th before the rain comes.
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M'Lord, I have a cunning plan!
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 6, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Roguejim has a punning clan
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by TheJay on May 6, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Uh, wow
9-0? What happened?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Hardy with a 3-run shot
And Braun with a slam.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Huh? I just got here
What happened?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Wow, it's already time.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati
|
78 | 55 | .586 | 0 | Won 4 |
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St. Louis
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69 | 62 | .526 | 8 | Lost 5 |
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Houston
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62 | 71 | .466 | 16 | Won 3 |
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Milwaukee
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62 | 71 | .466 | 16 | Lost 3 |
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Chicago
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57 | 77 | .425 | 21.5 | Won 1 |
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Pittsburgh
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44 | 89 | .330 | 34 | Lost 1 |
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