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Game Thread #52a


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What caused you to stop?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

This

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I now have tomorrow's video for Hyatt's Video of the Day

thank you

"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 Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love that video so much

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

It works on so many levels!

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Parra looked like he might cry in the dugout.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Doesn't he always?

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't see games on TV very often

So it’s all new to me. :-)

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Six innings with six strikeouts and just a hit and a HBP for Jeffress

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe he just likes manatees

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hornymanatee.com is registered to a J. Jeffress...

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

god i hate manny

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jun 2, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions  

It's true.

Parra’s arbitration salaries are on pace to be really low.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would blame the guy who's actually pitching

At least we made some errors in Julio’s inning last night. None yet today.

Not that I’m defending Julio, just saying.

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

KL

great call on the video of the day. I will start this on my twitter page since I can’t write creatively for more than 140 characters anyway, just read my fanposts!

/rimshot

"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 Jun 2, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Good call.

I think I’ve watched the “Total Eclipse of the Heart” literal translation video about 5 times now.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

It truly is a piece of internet genius

I have a buddy at work who killed 25 mins of his morning watching it over and over. his boss walked over to talk to him about call time, and then proceeded to watch it with him twice more

"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 Jun 2, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

meanwhile

Randy Wells has a perfect game through six for the cubs, on 64 pitches. Or, you know, about two innings worth for this game.

by sheeter on Jun 2, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions  

He hit a batter

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

doh!

I actually saw that live, but it didn’t register

by sheeter on Jun 2, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Darn

One more inning and I would’ve flipped to the interesting game.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are the Brewers really a game up on the Cards?

I thought we were sharing 1st place.. Silver Lining on the last two nights.

by Flag Up on Jun 2, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions  

They dropped two in a row

We’ve only dropped one… so far… =(

by pharom on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

BOOOO-Urns

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

it works on so many levels

"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 Jun 2, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's it

I don’t care about the bullpen anymore. Get Manny out of there

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Macha's nefarious strategy

If Parra continues to fail to get outs, the game will surely be rained out eventually.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

I just noticed it was raining there

Thought the same thing.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Instead of warming up

Mike Burns has been dispatched to cut the wiring for the stadium lights.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Why isn't Booo-urns warming up?

"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 Jun 2, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Surely they have thhe internet in Florida...

The booth are answering some pretty lame viewer questions.

by Braun Holio on Jun 2, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions  

No

I don’t want to think our pitching prospects are doing that poorly

by pharom on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cody Ross sure does

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

WOW

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Ballgame

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

May as well leave Parra in now

See if he can improve that -0.404 WPA

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

It's only -.385

He got +.019 for his sac fly :)

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, my bad

Silly me forgetting his offensive contribution

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

This is the National League, solider!

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Seems rather miniscule

compared to his pitching dominance

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

FUCK

it did get worse than yesterday

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Mike Burns and Seth McClung

One of you is going to start Parra’s next turn.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

My game is still saying bases loaded

But based on all of these comments, I’m looking at an upcoming Grand Slam aren’t I?

by pharom on Jun 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

if you watch it they will score

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

i just got home and missed most of it

can someone please hit “reset” on the game? i’ll watch the do-over in its entirety.

by Capt Science on Jun 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone take the Parra cartridge out and blow in 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 Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

He sure is getting blown out, though

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly

it’s out of hand, just let Manny go for 100 pitches

by warwick5s on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's right at 100

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

you know

a trip to the minors did wonders for Dave Bush last year

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Jun 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra

Ties Brian Tallet for most runs allowed in a start this season.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra averaging more than a strikeout an inning today!

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Eat shit

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

That was not a good time for a promo for Brewers Live.

Who the hell is going to want to hear more about baseball after this game?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Play him off...

gato del Keyboard!!!

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

15 × 15 trade. Again. I voted no. Again.

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Vetoed

and posted a comment

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Marlins

do well against the Nats and the Crew. Great.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Game score = 3 right now

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

Any negative game scores in the league this year?

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brian Tallet on April 29 had -1

Bronson Arroyo’s beatdown by the Crew earned a zero.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Worst start ever for a guy who struck out the side in the first?

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

said it to start this thread, i'll say it again

god I hate manny!

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Why, Brewers...why?

do you toy with my emotions so?

I was so euphoric beginning this season…and now just this feeling dread.

by BrewKitty on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

on the contrary

the beginning of the season was pretty dreadful. Even if/when they lose today, they are still 8 games over .500 and in first place. I’ll take that. Two losses in a row isn’t that bad

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fair enough.

I’ve just said many times that they’re truly America’s Heartbreakers….

by BrewKitty on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny Parra has allowed 21 earned runs in his last 14 innings.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, but how many strikeouts over those innings

If it’s more than 14, we win!

Since there has been confusion before, yes that was sarcasm.

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Maybe I jinxed it by mentioning he was undefeated in June.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love the

ONE PERSON yelling, LET’S GO MARLINS….

by BrewKitty on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

That, friends, is a greedy person

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least

Deadliest Catch is on.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Fibonacci sequence

if parra is left in the next inning, he’ll give up 8

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Hey, Professor Langdon

He forgot the 1 and 1.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah....well...

there’s no 3 either. it just started being a fib after the first.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, he didn't

He make sure to stop there before taking the count full.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

love it

Of course, Manny Parra and rational thinking have never worked well together.

by Et tu Brewte on Jun 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Does that mean

Kirbir is a descendant of Jesus Christ?

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd for figuring out the secret

"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 2, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh god

this is a 4 game series. I was hoping there was an afternoon game tomorrow and then we could get the hell out of town.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

The Marlins /faceroll'd all over Parra

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hope Parra...

…/headoven’s himself tonight

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Choking herself with a yellow balloon animal?

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

she might've tried both of those too

I hear she made several attempts

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

You know how people commit "suicide by cop" sometimes?

Maybe Parra is trying to commit “suicide by fan”.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately he can't even do that right

Trying to use a water-squirting hand-held one with foam blades.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow.

I just had to go look up who Sylvia Plath is.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, Jeffress ended up going seven innings with seven strikeouts and no walks

So there’s that.

Also, (mac &) cheese.

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Manny

So does his head roll as well?

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Jun 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Burns is in

He looks distinctly Fettersish

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't Fetters wear 47?

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

#36

Jesse Orosco and Al Reyes wore #47 for the Crew, among others.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

/toejam

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

I can feel Parra's disease

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've given up on this game

Cribbage night it is.

Maybe tomorrow will be better? Please?

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd say it can't be worse...

…but that sure sounds familiar…

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cribbage solitaire?

Sad.

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're such a nob

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

gameday is on top of things this year

they have a photo of burns already. i remember 2 seasons ago it took them FOREVER to get a Braun picture.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions  

c'mon

Burns is a prospect. I’m still not sure who this Braun fellow is

by sheeter on Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

that's the happiest photo I've seen on Gameday

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

hey....

this burns guy is doing better than that Parra guy
(at least on average)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Remember when

Parra struck out the side in the first? Those were good times

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

"The Safe House," perhaps?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

dude

you’re not supposed to give away his hiding place.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

You're right.

It’s hidden directly behind that comment.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

I hear he's hiding in a Remetee shirt

They’re so breathtaking you’d never notice his face.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

It's ok

Nobody knows the password

"You have no honor!" - McClung to Fukudome

by zsxander567 on Jun 2, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

that place is fun the 0th time

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've been there once.

And, in my opinion, that is the correct number of times to have visited.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

glad to see we're on the same page on this

and on Ken-doll as well

See what I did there? Because he hits like he’s got no… you know

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow

It truly did

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

quick KL

photoshop the lobster to face the other way. all you have to do is go to the rotate menu and flip horizonally;)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Shouldn't the fish have the marlin nose?

I’m being picky I guess, no way I would paint that well

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

Rally Cioppino

"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.

by battlekow on Jun 2, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

So this might have been mentioned earlier, but..

Did Uggla intentionally hit his 100th HR to a spot where the Happy Youngster couldn’t get it?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Yes

He hit it in Florida.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

In better news

The Braves are mounting a come back

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Well, Hall's not in the lineup, right?

Not that I can think of. That’s it, then?

by suphalissa on Jun 2, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

His crappy hitting this year meant his defense wasn't going to be out there tonight

Causing Manny to lose sleep last night worrying about ground balls to third, resulting in an inability to pitch effectively, ironically resulting in more balls driven to the outfield anyway.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Yeah

way to not do shit today hall

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

This game would be completely unwatchable

were it not for all the distracting youtube clips

by hamburgular17 on Jun 2, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions  

I've go to turn off the sound

of the Marlins announcers. These guys are more insufferable than Bryant Gumbel announcing football games

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone want supper?

Got some fork tender beef roast that’s been sitting in a crock pot all day.

by suphalissa on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions  

ah, yes please

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm dead animal flesh

drool ;)

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 Jun 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

remind me not to shop where you shop

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

that would be lovely

thank you

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dammit Ramierez

You’re hurt!! You aren’t supposed to hit like that

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

Ramirez replaced by Helms

Does that mean we’re going to see Helms at SS?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

bonifacio probably sliding over

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I want to see Cantu move over

He started there…once…half a decade ago…in the other league…on a team that lost 90 games. It could happen!

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hah Wes Helms pinch-running

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions  

2 scoreless innings for Burns

He’s on fire.

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

I am saying Booo-urns

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Why does the chick inthe E-harmony commercial look like Andy Sandberg?

she’s the one that looks like she’s marrying the guy that will kill her soon

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Burns

just wiggled off the hook

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

So the Win Probability on FanGraphs

Shows 100% chance of Florida winning. Does that mean no one has ever come back from a 9 run deficit after 6 innings?

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions  

Didn't the rays do that earlier this year?

blow a 9-run lead anyway

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

It was 10-2 going to the bottom of the eighth

They gave up 9 to lose.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm done

I’ll have Hyatt’s video of the day tomorrow on Twitter and here

"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 Jun 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

BA just called the RF Jamey Carroll

Brett gets no respect.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Braves just tied it with 2 outs in the ninth

On a two run shot by Francouer (sp?)

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Franceur's 2 run homer just tied it in the bottom of the 9th!!!

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions  

hey

did you guys know that Franceur, of the braves, just hit a homerun

and it was for 2 runs, and there were 2 outs when it happened in the final frame of regulation?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

I think if you hit a home run in the final frame

You get another out.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pssst....

….You’re thinking of bowling

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Absolutely

NOT

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

My reply was not.

Don’t ever do that again.

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Enter Dikembe, Self-appointed Game Thread Enforcer.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not on my board!

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Zing!

"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 Jun 2, 2009 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn skippy

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

As long as you remember the Self-appointed part.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

What?

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pissed

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

No.

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sorry

Super Pissed

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh come on, I was joshin’ around

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

So am I

I think we all are. GoGregGo is right

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm voting

Begin the subject with some type of symbol

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't think it's going to work

Otherwise, there would probably be a standard internet etiquette for denoting sarcasm.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think we need to have some kind of standard way

to show we’re being sarcastic. Seems to be an issue today

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

<{(:-{>)

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

hmmm

i may have trouble remembering that <{(:-{>)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santa!

I don't hate Kendall like everybody else, I'm a non-conformist like that.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

Perfect

I should just put that as my sig line

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

If he's not blowing saves for the Marlins against the Brewers,

At least he’s blowing saves for the Cubs

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

geez

doing a triple switch, but leaving counsell in? give the old man some rest.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Put Gerut at short

It’s been too long since MLB has seen a lefty there.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Evidently did it JUST to confuse BA

…listening to him describe who was out of the game was painful.

by suphalissa on Jun 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too many H's and G's in Brewers' players last names.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Burns

not exactly impressed with the WHIP

but posting the 0xs

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Burns is doing exactly what Jorge Julio could never do.

Throw strikes, take the occasional lump, but save the bullpen.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

He has now thrown the most pitches in a relief appearance for the 2009 Brewers

Eclipsing Seth McClung’s 48 on May 26.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool

I’m glad we have you here, TheJay

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

And, if we didn't already,

We now have a reason to root for extra innings.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hah

Gonzalez has pitched in two games this year, both in relief, and thrown 199 pitches.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's pretty incredible.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

And does porn during the offseason.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

offseason?

he has plenty of time between appearances to make special guest appearances with happy ending.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

What do you do?

I’m an ELM

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Did he pitch any innings in the minors

They should have just sent him down for rest, so that they could call up another ELM

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Thanks for giving our bullpen a rest..."

“…pack your stuff, it’s gonna be a long flight with your arm in ice”

by GoGregGo on Jun 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ok, TheJay, I've spent a few minutes working on this and can't find it.

Has anyone else other than Chase Utley and Uggla hit over 100 home runs with a last name starting with U?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

If there are more than two

It’s be a great Mental Floss quiz.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

ah, gimme ape tit

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have to ask you

about the penis mightier

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uecker

nope, that’s called 100 fly balls as home runs.

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Willie Upshaw

Uecker was 86 short.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Juan Uribe, too

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Those four are it

Utley, Uggla, Upshaw, Uribe.

Del Unser had 87.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ouch

Josh Hamilton on DL with strained groin

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

damn,

that’s his second DL stint of the year.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or as BA puts it, "groan"

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Angel Guzman has let runners on the corners with 2 outs

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions  

bases loaded now with 2 outs

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Jun 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

bases are loaded for Garret Anderson

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

0-2 count

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Groundball to Lee ends the inning

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Jun 2, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Hockey game

tied with 12:30 left

"He had some firsts," said Brewers manager Ken Macha. "His first homer, his first Major League start, his first error and my first gray hair."

by molitorfan on Jun 2, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions  

Fielder

Legging out a double in a meaningless AB.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Burns finished at 77 pitches

Only James Parr (91) on May 21 and Micah Owings (81) on May 16 threw more pitches in an NL relief appearance this year.

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions  

On the positive side.

This was the easiest game recap I’ve written in a while.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

And even easier for me.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

Irregardlessly

It’s nice to see Hart hit one

It is what it is.

by coolig on Jun 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

rally lincoln!

oh wait… he’s back to blond.

by Capt Science on Jun 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

if kendall killed the "rally"

and it was started by a rally lincoln, does that make kendall the equivalent of jw booth?

by Capt Science on Jun 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

that must have been huge

that ball is still flying out on gamecast

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 2, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions  

they're showing Brewers fans on the Marlins feed

wearing rally caps and without shirts and they have numbers painted on them.

7, 1, and…18. WTF

by morineko on Jun 2, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

announcers ripping on them

you’d think they would appreciate any fans that are there

by hamburgular17 on Jun 2, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gabe Gross fan?

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by TheJay on Jun 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Eh, why not?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions  

the ump clearly wants this game to be over

because that last pitch to Gerut was nowhere near a strike

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Jun 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Post game thread

is open.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by Kyle Lobner on Jun 2, 2009 9:21 PM CDT reply actions  

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