Game Thread #76: Mets (37-37) at Brewers (40-35)
New York Mets at Milwaukee Brewers, Jun 29, 2009 6:08 PM CDT
After losing two of three to the Twins to open a nine-game homestand, the Brewers now need to take two of three from the Mets to finish the stretch at 5-4. Tonight, they'll send Braden Looper (5-4, 5.16 ERA) to the mound to try to get started.
Looper hasn't factored in the decision in four of his last five starts, and took the loss in the one exception. He has a 7.18 ERA during that stretch, and has allowed opposing batters to hit .301/.339/.549. Looper, of course, was a Met in 2004 and 2005, when he recorded 57 saves. In his ten other seasons, Looper has pitched very well against the Mets, posting a 2.35 ERA in 47 appearances.
For the Mets, it's 26-year old Fernando Nieve, making his fourth start. Nieve has been very effective in the big leagues, posting a 1.31 ERA in 20.2 innings. He faced the Brewers three times in 2006 as a member of the Astros, and went 1-0 with a 4.00 ERA in nine innings. On the season, he's posted a 0.968 WHIP.
Craig Counsell is back in the lineup tonight:
Craig Counsell 2B
J.J. Hardy SS
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mike Cameron CF
Frank Catalanotto RF
Jason Kendall C
Braden Looper RHP
And in the bullpen:
Carlos Villanueva last pitched on Friday.
Todd Coffey last pitched on Saturday.
Chris Smith pitched an inning yesterday.
Mitch Stetter last pitched on Saturday.
Trevor Hoffman last pitched on Saturday.
Mark DiFelice pitched an inning yesterday.
Chris Narveson pitched an inning yesterday.
It's an early start tonight: 6:05 local time, even though the game is in Milwaukee. Monday's Game Thread is now open.
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Jeremy Jeffress with a 100 game ban. Yikes!
What drugs is he using?
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
Check out MillerParkDrunk for nice puns
Apparently he’s been joining a different green movement not involving Iran or saving the planet
Agreed
Wondered why it was suddenly on the pregame scroll and in the news again
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 6:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Did the MLB offices officially announce it today?
That could be why.
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it think its because
it was “officially” announced my MLB today
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I hear Farrah is in trouble too
"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."
Days off are often really good for Hart though
I’d value that as a higher advantage then Catalanotto getting play time
I'm glad we can no go back to being a one Villanueva town again
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
We also went down to being a one Braun system in a one Braun state
But at least we still have the elder kickass one!
Bucks
dumping salary every chance they get. No one should spend any money to see them next year.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
Not really.
He’s the one that allowed(or pushed for ) some of the ludicrous trades and free agent signings that got them into the mess they’re in now. Personally, I’d have preferred resigning Charlie V. and trading Redd for whoever…
Kohl has never been one to not spend.. And give out bad contracts,
CV being let go is no surprise to me.. Redd will have to prove he is healthy before anyone takes on that contract.
ESPN screwed up
Dave Bush isn’t pitching.
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I just meant it seems Bush always pitches the national TV games
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TH Twitter
Frank Catalonnoto starting in RF for Brewers. He’s batting .185 (5 for 27) since signing. 1 for 9 as a PH so might as well start him.
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
Nice hit Braun
anyone but JJ or Estrada on base and you would have had a RBI
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
Unfortunately
We’re not allowed to call him slow, or even suggest it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Murphy
almost threw that ball into left field.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
man
should have got one there!! Hope that doesn’t come back to bite us
It's an ESPN game, what could go wrong.....
by CheezeconQueso on Jun 29, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Shelly Smith
could eat one of the racing sausages
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
Interesting tidbits from ESPN
Looper had 572 appearances in relief before he became a starter and they said he’s the only player that’s found longevity as a starter – they made it sound like no one else who had gone from bullpen to starter after so many season had more than 10 starts
Anyone?
Has anyone tried renting video games through a a system like netflix? except not nteflix
I hate
buying games only to play them for a week and never play them again, what system do you have?
I only have the Wii (just got it a few weeks ago)
One thing I read that is kinna cool if true.. If you can get a new release game right when it comes out… You can keep the game if you like it and I believe you get to purchase it at a used price. I think I read you can get 5/10 bucks off.. I believe they also send you a 5 dollar off coupon each month.. Plus I think 5% off when you are a member for 3 months! KL would know if i’m in the ballpark.
Yep, $5 coupons every 3 months to use on keeping/buying games.
And you do get the used price. Sometimes they’ll run out of a new release game and they’ll send you the next one on your list instead, but after a few tries you’ll learn to time it so your game gets back to them right on release day, so you get first priority.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I have Gamefly and love it.
Over the 2 years I’ve had it, it’s saved me a fortune in games I would have bought that sucked.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Last time I bought a game from them, they sent me a coupon to give out for a friend to get a free trial.
But I’ve moved since then and have no idea what happened to it. Let me look around a bit.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I thought I read some where
that if you refer me as new customer that you would receive something like 20 or 25 dollars..
Found one.
I’ll send you an email.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
No worries.
Let me know when you get the email.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well done Kendall
Have I missed ESPN talking about Randolph at all? I didn’t hear it, but maybe I missed it
I want Suppan to give lessons
He’s a great bunter and I’m not sure why we don’t take advantage of that.
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed
I’ll give Soup credit for that. I wished he pitched as good as he bunted
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 6:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you realize
that if for some crazy reason the pirates sweep the cubs they could be in last place
I really want to see JJ hit a hot steak longer then he has been this season
And Hart as well, that could be some fun times
Yeah
he was so confident that he made me think it was just a fly ball that was going to be caught
Heh
Nothing like watching a walk from down 1-2 on Gameday followed by a first-pitch GIDP.
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Do ESPN cameramen have it in thier contract that they have to do a certain number of walking down the aisles shots?
I’m tired of them already and it’s only the 4th.
Brian Schneider looks old
And Braden Looper looks like he should throw a lot harder.
It was a great selection of awesome.
he looks like he's reaching way back into the fridge
but the milk is spoiled already
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
And Why Are You Saying My Hard Hat Is Pink?
I look nothing like Prince Fielder
Me

Prince Fielder

by loyalmehnert on Jul 2, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I couldn't remember when they did the split screen with you and Prince and the Brewers logo on your hat
But here’s the screen cap from the first time you were featured. Note the color of your hat!

It was a great selection of awesome.
Wow, Kendall really smacked a couple balls that at-bat
He’s pissed about the bobblehead thing.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Looper's going to get his average back up to .200 yet
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i really thought he was lost in some twilight zone
or maybe a winter league.
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Rock amazed he is still in baseball
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
substitute
“All Brewers Fans” for Rock and you are correct
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
"Man alive!"
That would have been a more appropriate response had Geremi Gonzalez showed up instead.
It was a great selection of awesome.
by battlekow on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Was that your theme?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
The triple should be interesting
It was a great selection of awesome.
by battlekow on Jun 29, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
An old-fashioned 4th inning double switch
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Hardy
looks really good tonight. really staying on the ball
so what are the odds
of JJ getting a triple tonight? Does anyone on the team have a less likely chance of getting a triple?
"my goodness"
1 in a bill hall?
you sir, are crazy.
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Audio from the play.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Speaking of baseball audio
Is that 33-18 minor league game radio broadcast archived somewhere?
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Last year it would have been
But they stopped archiving it this year for some reason.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Looper with a couple stuck wheels there
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Wow
Now that was a double play.
I can’t believe they sent Looper.
It was a great selection of awesome.
that was
a DUMB idea
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
what the fuck
was that?? Fielder up next right ??
if the crew loses tonight...
that play will be looked at for a long time
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
Plus
Looper’s ankle will swell up after the game.
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Would we call that a Fischer fail?
Perhaps Fisched?
"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 the correct response was:
“Got any runs?
Go Fisch.”
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Yeah, mine doesn't work
only one syllable
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
Nice play, Catman.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i disagree
that looked like it was close to a half drop when he turned towards the fence
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
He's taller
So he could hide the awkwardness better.
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can we still say the f word...
as long as it is not directed at anyone?
save for cubs fans
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
color me shocked
a 1-2-3 period. feels like its been forever for it to be that easy.
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
so i know mccalvy said something to the effect of CC's knee still aggravativing him
but were there any details? because if it’s paining him with every step and he’s still playing like he is, then, wow.
I think TH said something about a slight hamstring pull
whatever is wrong, it’s probably not advisable for him to do tha Stanky Leg
"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, I heard it was the lower part of his hamstring, right behind his knee
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yeah, the existing knee injury is what i was talking about
sorry should have been more specific
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Purple Rain?
Wrong Prince.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i could have gone another day without hearing that.
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun has his own theme song too
and its even worse
/searching for link
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't Braun switch to "Thriller"?
I thought he said it wasn’t just going to be a one-day thing.
It was a great selection of awesome.
I always liked the Alien Ant Farm version better
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
that's because you are young
and don’t respect the classics
"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."
Man
we really snapped on her there.
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
Not Thriller
Smooth Criminal.
Though he said he kept it because they were winning, so don’t know if it changed after yesterday’s loss
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm still waiting for the scared major leauger
to go up to Why Can’t We Be Friends
"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."
dredrick tatum predicts his kids will be orphans
because his wife will die of shock
"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'd enjoy "Rebel Girl" by Bikini Kill
Just for being such a non sequitur.
It was a great selection of awesome.
not bloody ice cream?
though i enjoy me some rebel girl.
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
I just chose the one people were likely to know
I think that song’s even in Rock Band.
It was a great selection of awesome.
It's true.
That’s the only reason I knew it. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
it would make a wonderful off-day conversation
what would be your coming to the plate music.
I’d have to think about it for mine
"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 had no idea it was on there
next you’ll tell me the dead milkmen are on it too
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think so
But we seem to have similar tastes in music, food, and cryptozoology. Too bad you’re not a girl.
It was a great selection of awesome.
my parents said the same thing
they had a name picked out and everything
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
he doesn't use it as his at bat music
thank God
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait...
it’s not It’s raining Ham… Hallelujah!!!
or…
Spin Doctor’s 2 Princes
"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."
wasnt this guy
a recent brewer?
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
and a terrible one at 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."
We unloaded Brady Clark's contract on the Dodgers and got Dessens in return
It was a great selection of awesome.
so thats why i started salvating
when i saw bases loaded for brauny
/still pissed looper was sent
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
why couldn't he wait a batter for the HBP?
"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 was driving home when our Idiot 3rd base coach sent Looper
I think the people in the car next to me were scared as I roared NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO at the radio when Cory said they were sending Looper what was that idiot thinking with Prince coming up?
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
hit the weight room, sally
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
when is Kendall's husband coming to the ballpark to watch?
"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 hope that 4th inning does not come back to haunt us
Looper can blow a 3 run lead in a snap
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
at least we're in a save situation
unlike his last several starts
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions
point taken
I see the Giants have given Timmy a 1 run lead go Giants
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
i wouldnt mind
seeing some laces marked on his cheekbone, personally
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
I stopped briefly for a moment.
I needed to breathe.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Haudricourt seems to think
…enough is enough. Either that or he’s really unfamiliar with the internet.
It was a great selection of awesome.
asking out of MKE is one thing
purposely missing throws to 1B is a whole ’nother.
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
I saw someone wearing a Brewers Gary Sheffield jersey on campus a few months ago
I wonder how much shit he took that day
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
special in the short-bus way?
"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 said the moment it left the bat
that it was gone. lucky it was just 2.
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
Probie?
"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."
fuck fuck fuck
I bet JJ wished he would have called him off on that pop up
gotta trust the teammate
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
yeah I know
but I thought when everyone was young that the shortstop has rights to every ball, like the center fielder
Pete Gray might've caught it righthanded
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Funny that happened while playing the Mets of all teams
Not Ha Ha funny but funny
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
funny like a stubbed toe
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
yes you did
couldn’t believe how clear it was on the broadcast
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
ESPN is not a stranger to fan noise like that
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
I think there was also a "You took steroids" chant.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i hope to god a triple would score CC
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Fischer would've held him
if it was a triple
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Eugenio?
"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."
Is Joe Morgan calling the game?
"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."
Haha, that almost was it!
Somewhere, pete is so mad. Well, he was mad anyway.
It was a great selection of awesome.
Would he have stopped at third if that got past Martinez cleanly?
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no
he would have needed to slide into 3rd to be safe :)
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
he needs a triple
and he snails out out of the box???
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
he looked so forlorn when that left the bat
like “goddamit, another great hit that will get caught.”
As always
I don’t mind the prospect of loading the bases by walking Braun in order to get Fielder up with only 1 out
McGehee with a chance for redemption
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i just hope he's not too eager
and swings away at everything
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
pretty sure Prince did it
but I’m compiling the post game thread, so I do not have time to look for it
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe, I dunno
I just remember Ryan Braun’s intentional ball right down the middle.
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McGehee should make his grab for rookie of the year
With a grand slam right here
by pharom on Jun 29, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
I'd take a HBP right now
they can’t do anything with RISP tonight
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
not the way this is going
we’ve gotten hits with men on second three times already where the player in scoring position didnt score
by Nicole Haase on Jun 29, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
that'll work
way to go MaG
"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."
Casey goes and totally redeems himself!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
too bad
so sad for cammy
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
i couldn't tell if the yell was from him or fan on the broadcast
but those eyes were full of fire.
by sowingwildoats on Jun 29, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
So the count in GS is
MaG- 1
Prince- 1
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
And it's time
For a new thread.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."






























