Brewers 12, Cubs 6
by battlekow on May 9, 2009 10:11 PM CDT
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Tonight's game featured so much entertainment that the lights overloaded and went out: great stuff from Yovani Gallardo, strike zone controversy, Ryan Braun getting hit by a pitch, Ryan Braun retaliating with a home run, a Craig Counsell home run, Brad Nelson actually getting on base, and oh yeah, lots of crooked numbers against the Brewers' biggest rival.
Seemingly half a day ago, Gallardo started the game flashing a good curveball and 94 mph heat, but home plate umpire Jerry Crawford decided he'd rather see the bullpens battle it out. Ever the contrarian, Lou Piniella was determined to see Ryan Dempster into the 7th inning despite a Snell-ian pitch count, and it came back to bite him when Counsell and Braun went back-to-back.
After that, the Brewers feasted on the Cubs bullpen like it was Easter. The Cubs did a little noshing of their own off Jorge Julio, but the Cubs pen wasn't about to let the Brewers get away with allowing Trevor Hoffman to show off with another save. It was a long game, but suffice to say, a lot longer for the Cubs.
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Fly it!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
damn Kow
that was quick…
Fly that flag please
"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."
1 game out
if all goes well, we’ll be sitting atop first place tomorrow night
here we go
"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's up with Coffey?
He seemed to be the high leverage guy for a while, and now he’s made just two appearances this week. Both with large leads. Did he run over Macha’s dog or something?
he came in to stop the bleeding in the 8th
it was a pretty high leverage situation IMO
also, he’s been known to cure narcolepsy simply by walking into a room
"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 think Macha's the type to not want to burn the guy out
with high stress outings every time.
Still pro-Cameron
Anyone know why Cubs fans hate Theriot so much?
Just curious.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions
I think he isn't Neifi-riffic enough for their tastes
"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."
Popular
So the whole “the-riot” thing isn’t hip and with it anymore?
"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome
It may just be a vocal few.
But I don’t get it. He’s not HOF material but I like his game. I’d be a fan if he wasn’t a Cub.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Tonight's Events
Wasn’t able to tune in tonight. Can anybody fill me in on the following?
-Gallardo’s line didn’t look too hot. But his stuff was good?
-Why did Braun get thrown at? Sticking his tongue out last night?
http://nohuddleoffense.blogspot.com
by No Huddle Offense on May 9, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions
Summary
(a) The strike zone was the size of a ferret. I thought he looked okay;
(b) His bat got hit. I think he was showing bunt, the pitch got away from the pitcher, hit his bat, and they said it hit his helmet.
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Are we 100% sure it didn't clip the bill of his helmet first?
I think not, but I can’t bank on it.
Still pro-Cameron
Thank you!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Extra innings isn't in HD
So I can’t be 100% sure. But I rewound on the PVR and I have an image of the ball on my TV with the ball zooming OVER his head and the path looking pretty straight (i.e., not deflected by the helmet).
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 10:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry Captain Science
My DVR speaks differently and shows a definate flight path change of the ball
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on May 9, 2009 10:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
definite*
"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 watched it again
It’s not in HD, so it’s hard to tell. Maybe it did move, but it wouldn’t have been the bill. Looks more like it’s above the logo, no?
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
thats what I got
"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."
Right. IMO
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions
MLB Network is in HD
They showed the replay, and it looks like it does have a subtle movement. I guess it’s time to throw out these contacts.
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
on the second part
it’s probably what his T-shirt line represents, namely the proliferation of Douche-i-ness.
Can’t really speak on the 1st 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."
He didn't actually get thrown at
I’m going to edit the thread. More like: a ball (almost) hit him, and he got mad.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
the strike zone was pretty bad, both sides were complaining
when villa was pitching with the bases loaded he threw one right down the middle belt high and even rock said something to the effect of that’s a strike and he just blew a call.
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
Here's a couple examples of the strike zone
This was the first at-bat of the game (Soriano):
This was Soto against Villanueva in the 7th with the awful blown call:
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Braun wasnt being thrown at, that was a fastball that got away. He will get thrown at this year quite often though, given his “flair”.
Buck Showalter summed it up greatly last night on BBTN…“The guy acts like he never hit a home run before.”
Just curious
Does anyone NOT want me to ban backtocali?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Nope
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
forgive him Kow
for he knows not what he speaks of
"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 have to abstain...
… as I sank to his level earlier tonight.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Also
F*CK BUCK SHOWALTER… How many rings does he have? oh wait, his teams win them AFTER he leaves, save the Rangers
"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, and Prince Fielder should get thrown at because Rickie Weeks homers off Matt Capps
You just like the idea of throwing at the Brewers, don’t you?
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by TheJay on May 9, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm fine with people throwing at Kendall
but everyone knows 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."
Yeah, but you're not the idiot who belittles everything the Brewers do in the name of some bullshit "objectivity"
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by TheJay on May 9, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
true
I say give him one more shot
"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 love angry TheJay.
It’s like seeing an albino deer: beautiful and rare.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:37 PM CDT up reply actions
jay is awesome when he's riled up
me likey!!!!!
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 10, 2009 12:13 AM CDT up reply actions
This is all I needed to see.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
How's Bonds treating you?
I’m guessing you are still in denial like the rest of my SF friends.
;)
Still pro-Cameron
as a guy who lived in San Fran when Balco broke
I can attest to their heads totally being in the sand, but they at least appreciated the superstar when he was “Clean”
"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
100%. I was there every other week – complete yuppie denial.
Watch it re-play in Chavez Ravine in 50 days.
Still pro-Cameron
Or the Bronx yesterday
"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."
Brenly took exception to Brauns antics
And to that, I say, remember Sammy’s stupid hand gestures?
"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."
Hand Gestures?
That asshole did a whole hippity hop freaking spin-o-rama dancey dance.
And a tongue out…hmmmmmmmmmmm what city brought us that treat?
Hyp fucking pocricy.
Still pro-Cameron
but let's not forget the good things Chicago has brought us
like Goose Island Octoberfest
"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."
Which completely sucks
NY style.
Still pro-Cameron
by Lake County on May 9, 2009 10:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
agreed
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
And I've tried at least 50 places in city and LC for thin crust
They all suck.
Balistreri’s, Zaffiro’s, Lisa’s, and a few others all kick tail over anything down here.
Pizza in Chicago as good is the most fraudulent meme this side of CIA slam dunks.
Still pro-Cameron
by Lake County on May 9, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Balistreri's
Is so good I haven’t been to milwaukee in nearly 12 years (since I was 9) and still remember going there
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ever been to Albaneses?
spelling may be wrong
i went there as a kid a lot.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 10, 2009 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions
Dagnabbit
I was fighting it, but now I’m going to have to get pizza.
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
blah
i don’t like wet floppy
give me greasy-sturdy any day.
deep dish forever.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 10, 2009 9:59 AM CDT up reply actions
yes, but thats it
"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."
Brenly's an idiot.
Seriously, I’m surprised he finds his way to the ballpark every day, and I consider him about as reliable as Steve Howe, though for different reasons.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN is going to show the Braun play
And by the tone of the intro, I’m feeling some love for the Crew
Still pro-Cameron
Did the Yankee game rain out or something?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 9, 2009 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
to which, again, I present
"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."
Why is there an ESPNChicago.com?
"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 best explanation I've found
Is here.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 9, 2009 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
So is this going to be the replacement for local sports coverage
when the newspapers finally kick the bucket?
"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."
Short answer: In the first comment on that post, I argued that even as titanic as it is, ESPN doesn’t have the manpower to give the depth of local sports coverage that fans are used to. (Unless, of course, you live in New York or Boston…then you’re already getting that from ESPN.)
Long answer: How many hours do you have? It may become a master’s thesis for me down the road ;-)
by Cheeseandcorn on May 9, 2009 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd go on LexusNexus to read it
"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."
close enough
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
That's fine
It’s not like I’d be getting paid anyway.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 9, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Shorter answer
Underestimate ESPN’s greed at your own peril.
Slightly less shorter answer: We should not assume that “depth of sports coverage” is important to ESPN. Only money and market dominance is.
Still pro-Cameron
and branding
"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 know
I actually got chills from Soylent Orange
"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."
Exactly.
Which is why ESPN will try to replace newspapers’ local sports coverage, as much as it can, by itself.
But that doesn’t tell us whether consumers will respond favorably.
by Cheeseandcorn on May 9, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Witrado WOULD be pretty hard to replicate
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
au contraire
let’s not forget that this is the current employer of Skip Bayless, Woody Paige, and Rick Reilly
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
and lest we forget Plashke and countless other hacks
"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."
done and done
"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."
way ahead of ya on that 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."
There's an ESPNMilwaukee.com
Think of ESPN as mildly unfriendly to local media and you’ll see the light.
Still pro-Cameron
i don't know
but espn1000 is annoying!!! sadly, it’s the only good sports station for northern illinois. although 670 isn’t too bad. they give the white sox lots of love
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 10, 2009 12:16 AM CDT up reply actions
Wow, that was classic
JT is hosting SNL right now, and the characters him and Sandberg play for the dick in the box skit just did a new song called Mother Lovers.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
I'll have to check it out on the NBC site tomorrow
sounds hilarious
"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."
JT is ALWAYS money
I love that man
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:06 PM CDT up reply actions
here's sophie's choice for you
JT or Coffey?
"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."
JT
Not even close
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
blashemer
"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."
blasphemer
"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."
Being 40...
I have a different take on JT.
Good dude, but not my era. Bringing JB to Lambeau is epic though…
Still pro-Cameron
I will be bringing it on down to plasticville
"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."
Jessica follows JT everywhere
Seriously, can’t he even host SNL without her wanting to get in on the action? She HAS to introduce him? Reminds me of item 3 in these blind items
“What superstar has a seriously annoying girlfriend? She bugs her dude with constant diva-like demands … even during his golf games!”
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
you know, if Natalie portman was a good an actress as whe was hot
she’d be taking home the oscar every year
"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."
Completely overrated
Next you’re going to tell me Penelope Cruz and Julia Roberts are hot.
Still pro-Cameron
No!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
It's been brown outside so long
You all thought it was green.
Good lord…
Salma freaking Hayek gents. Hell, I’ll take Zoe Zaldana over Portman.
Still pro-Cameron
You will stop blaspheming Senator Amidala, or else.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Aaaaaaaannnnnnd
we will fight, if I ever meet you.
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions
You'll fall in line like a Luke on whatever frickin planet Yoda lives on
Fail taste have you women with brainwashing fashion fruits been done you to.
Still pro-Cameron
lake county
if you are gonna talk about selma, at least give a picture.
PLEASE!!!!!!!! :)
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 10, 2009 12:17 AM CDT up reply actions
YES!
I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on May 9, 2009 11:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I think she already is as good an actress as she is hot. Which isn’t much of a compliment.
by Capt Science on May 9, 2009 11:18 PM CDT up reply actions
she was hot when she was jailbait
ever see “Beautiful Girls”?
:P
by PagsBrewCrew on May 10, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions
Counsell's video uploaded to Facebook
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
If he hadn’t held the bat four feet over his head most of his career, he’d have 500 career HR
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Still looking for the picture
Nomo winding up to pitch to Counsell.
It’s out there somewhere.
Still pro-Cameron
FWIW, Nomo threw 88 pitches to Counsell over his career
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Qualtity recondition
And people tell me I’m good like that.
I got nothing.
Still pro-Cameron
by Lake County on May 10, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions
camera angle
makes it look like it was foul.
by PagsBrewCrew on May 10, 2009 10:09 AM CDT up reply actions
I heard there was a lot of excitement
over Braun name-calling and such?
Ridiculous!
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart: Stop Drunk Driving
hehe - Braun's the perfect guy for this team right now
I’ve got another great article for you.
Still pro-Cameron
Our fearless leader
“I took two Advil before I came in here. I’m serious about the Advil, I am,” Macha said. “We got nine walks, a hit-by-pitch, they got seven walks and a hit-by-pitch. Tough game, I don’t know how many Advil Lou took, but I took two.”
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Also
“The Cubs said Fox suffered a significant elbow injury and will be placed on the DL on Sunday.” link
That’s really too bad. It’s not fun to watch any injury, much less what very well might be the final ending of a guy’s career.
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Nice Quote
I doubt many are still reading this, but dang if we don’t have a ligit MANAGER now. The whole staff, too. These guys are are professional, which helps the player become that. (Witness walk totals.) 7 run lead, put in your worst reliever. He stunk, but they learned something. I’ve seen double switches, lineup changes and dugout demeanor that just makes me comfortable with the direction of the team.
I could type more yada yada, but I’m heading to Chicago for work tomorrow and am loving the fact that our team can be better than the Cubs this year. Who would have thought?
totally agreed about the manager
safe trip to chicago for you.
i’m not going to celebrate this better record talk. don’t forget, this is the Cub’s year. (see every year 100 years back)
"si si Peeedro"
by trippingandy on May 10, 2009 12:39 AM CDT up reply actions
Don’t wear any Brewers gear while you are there… I get dirty looks every time I show up to work wearing my Brewers gear. My boss really hates it. Then I ask him how many years he will be dealing with Milton Bradly and it just annoys him. I probably should be nicer for the next month or so though since my contract is coming up for renewal…
by Saberilliterate on May 10, 2009 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Anyone still up
MLB Network has 1982 World Series highlights on right now.
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I'm pro-Herzog though
Funny dude.
Still pro-Cameron
by Lake County on May 10, 2009 12:08 AM CDT up reply actions
the first World Series I watched was the 1987 one
I have a great admiration for the way Herzog managed the Cards and for his implementation of the running game.
However, I still freakin’ hate turf.
Rock on
Just had 1981, so that makes sense.
This still hurts to watch though…I was in 8th grade.
Still pro-Cameron
by Lake County on May 10, 2009 12:07 AM CDT up reply actions
something noticed on the 1982 WS film
When’s the last time you’ve seen a guy wear a regular hat under his batting helmet? (I think Juan Pierre may still do this, but Pierre is, um, different.)
man, great two games!
lets just do this tomorrow. pour it on so i can sit here in illinois, watching WGN, drinking nasty beer with my brewer gear on and relaxing in the presence of my best friends (ALL Cubs fans mind you)
did i mention pour it on tomorrow? gracias
"si si Peeedro"
I just wanted to post this
.349/.465/.632
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
I love Craiggers
Er, wait, those belong to the B——, don’t they?
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I'm working on capturing Brenly's whole rant
Keeping in mind the whole time that he was almost Braun’s manager.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Sounds like Cam was pretty pissed about sitting
“I don’t understand it,” Cameron said. “To be honest, I didn’t even know I wasn’t playing. So I can’t really give you a full description (of how I feel). I need to get (some things) out of my system first.”When Cameron faced Dempster in the final regular-season series last season, he went 0 for 2 with a walk and felt he had three good at-bats against him.
“The last time I faced him was last year, September, and I hit him pretty good,” Cameron said with a sarcastic cackle as if he couldn’t catch a break. “So I don’t know why I can’t play against him.
”He’s just like anybody else. You don’t have good games sometimes. I don’t know. Maybe my head wasn’t in the right place at those times. Sometimes the numbers are just numbers."
Also, Witrado justifies his press pass with this anecdote:
Part of Prince Fielder’s regular routine before batting practice is to imitate the stances of major-leaguers, past and present. As a guy who’s seen his share of big-league ball since he was a child, Fielder is accurate in his portrayals and he has turned it into sort of a trivia game with Mike Cameron, who studies the stance before blurting out a name. Fielder rarely copies his teammates, but he changed it up Saturday and did a dead-on J.J. Hardy, hands out over the plate and an exact follow-through. Everyone watching, including Hardy, cracked up. Fielder followed that with a perfect Jason Kendall impersonation, chin down and fingers moving. And on his swing he even peered into the seats down the right-field line, suggesting Kendall always fouls off pitches the other way. That too drew plenty of laughter.
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
That's good stuff from Witrado.
I’d like to see Prince do Counsell’s old stance (which he’s sliding back to again from all appearances).
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on May 10, 2009 6:52 AM CDT up reply actions
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I hope he wasn’t as angry as it sounds when I read that. Maybe Macha didn’t tell him until relatively shortly before the game.
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