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Milwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves, Jun 7, 2009 12:35 PM CDT



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Milwaukee Brewers
@ Atlanta Braves

Sunday, Jun 7, 2009, 12:35 PM CDT
Turner Field

Manny Parra vs Tommy Hanson

Mostly sunny. Game time temperature around 85.

 

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Jordan's prophecy came true last night as the Brewers evened their record on the current road trip to 3-3, but getting over the .500 mark might be difficult.

I say that because today marks the Major League debut of 22-year-old Tommy Hanson, ranked in the offseason as the fourth-best prospect in the game by Baseball America. Since that ranking, Hanson has done nothing but add to his legend, posting a 90/17 K/BB with only 40 hits allowed in 66.1 innings at Triple-A Gwinnett.

So, what can we expect to see from Hanson? He works in the low 90s but can touch 96 with his fastball, has a great 12-to-6 overhand curve, and a good changeup. Sounds impressive, eh? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the high 80s slider he added last year that BA says is his best pitch. They rate all four of his pitches as at least major league average, and Kevin Goldstein at BP goes even further than that, claiming Hanson has four plus pitches. As you can imagine, that's a rare compliment, especially for a 22-year-old.

Who are we throwing against the precocious righty? The somewhat less precocious and decidedly less right-handed Manny Parra. Parra may have a long leash, but this is undoubtedly an important start for him, whether he's been unlucky or not: he's had two complete blow-ups in his last three starts, and people are getting antsy.

At least we have Mat on our side.

Go Brewers!

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Same lineup as the last two games

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 11:06 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seems to be working well so far!

With a combination consistently scoring with a big hand from the Prince (and assistance from others) as well as pitching being able to get out of jams and limit runs, we a week later we find ourselves ready for another sunday sweep!

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 11:21 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When is DiFelice expected back?

Scored three times and detonated an indisputable in four visits to the batting box.

by Jordan M on Jun 7, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bereavement List

Has a minimum of three days, maximum of seven days. I would guess it would depend on how bad his elbow has been hurting him, but with Chris Smith up I would expect to see him back sometime Tuesday-Wednesday

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 11:27 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Before he left...

the plan was to have him return after the Monday off-day. But yeah, if his elbow could use another day or two of rest they could well cheat those out of the bereavement list assignment.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was my expectation

But I can’t picture it going the full week unless he’s worse then we thought, but all of the reports I saw about the move did have a pretty strong suggestion that the move was going to be used for extra days of recoup. I would expect to hear something about it tomorrow on the off day

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Any bets on the Braves scoreless innings streak ending today

Prove me wrong Manny Prove me Wrong

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 7, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm strangely optimistic for this game...

it’s always seemed to me like debuting pitchers give us more trouble the less heralded they are. Sooo, perhaps we’ll see Hanson chased after giving up 6 R in 3 IP or something. Time to go for the intersweep!

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Young pitcher with great stuff

Does well in the minors, struggles at times in the majors. Hanson could be looking at his future on the mound when the Crew takes field! Or he could be the Anti-Parra, but yeah the way we’ve facing the lower tier prospects makes me hopeful for this game in a bizarre way, and Parra is so streaky that it “should” be time for a swing in the other direction.

The big question: Could today be Parra’s last chance?

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am killing time relistening to last nights game on the Atlanta radio feed

Jim Powell is being pretty snippy towards Milwaukee and some of the Milwaukee players. Talking about how all the players “flee” Wisconsin as soon as the season is over.

Making fun of Braun’s habit of picking up tiny amounts of dirt in between each pitch

Sounds like Jim did not enjoy his time in Milwaukee as much as we thought he had.

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 7, 2009 11:47 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Honest to God...

… I was never really a fan of his anyway. Besides, he was trying to entertain an audience that hadn’t heard their team score a run in 3 days. He probably had run through all of his Braves material, and there was nothing left to do but rip Milwaukee. I’m sure he doesn’t miss it here, but I’d already forgotten about Powell until I read your comment…

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 7, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

relax folks just making an observation that's all

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 7, 2009 12:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am relaxed.

Just trying to express that what Jim Powell says on a Braves broadcast might not be an accurate reflection of what he thinks of Milwaukee, and that it doesn’t matter much if it does.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 7, 2009 12:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanson as Atlanta's Gallardo

Yesterday on the pre-game show with Cory Proviss, Jim Powell said that Hanson is “Atlanta’s Yovani Gallardo”, And Powell certainly knows the significance of such a statement to a Brewer audience. So today could be a tough one.

by robertearle on Jun 7, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like the new tagline for the site

I hope however that it needs changed soon.

by Saltire on Jun 7, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, sure

Braun can autograph Braves fans’ balls but he can’t stick around another ten minutes to autograph my shirt. I’m hoping this year’s block parties go a lot better than last year’s.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

What's he signing now?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baseballs, you goof

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baseball?

Time for a cocktail.

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

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 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."

by Hyatt on Jun 7, 2009 12:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, good, Hanson did change his number

48 is a good number.
How old does he have to be before they stop calling him “Tommy,” BTW?

by morineko on Jun 7, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

When did Howry go from Bobby to Bob?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know

and I also recall that recently I have heard people talk about Tommy Glavine. >>

by morineko on Jun 7, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

28

"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 7, 2009 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reaaallly old

Like 60s or 70s. Then, when he dies, they’ll go back to calling him Tommy.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When is Tommy John just going to be Tom?

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When is Manny Parra just going to be the Man?

"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 7, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Don't suck today, Manny

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You tryin' to jinx us?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cameron

Not awake yet?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

He's still sore about last night

Too busy making angry faces at the ump to see that there’s a game going on

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone else read this article by Verducci this week?

Bryce Harper is a frickin’ beast.

"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 7, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 12:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It talks about wanting him to face better competition

I can’t help but wonder if it’ll turn into a be careful what you wish for thing.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always think about

Todd Marinovich when I read stories like that.

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a filthy hammer

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Cam hates Manny

I saw him do the same thing last year against Baltimore and it ended up costing Parra the game ;)

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by WSB Chris on Jun 7, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I listened to 620 this morning.

The way they talk about Manny’s “mental block” you’d think he was wigging his index finger saying “redrum, redrum”.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 7, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vote for Manny to plunk him today

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Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not?

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I say

don’t hit him

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You’d get 100mph fastball at Brauns head.. or fielder or both.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 7, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly

It’d be a pyrrhic victory

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's no good reason to

Why give up a free baserunner? Why intentionally throw at anyone?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It better not be on purpose

That’s no way to try and get ahead in the game, no matter how many other teams do it. Be the better team and play the right way, I say.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats the spirit

And besides the Crew haven’t faired too well with walking and hitting players when it wasn’t intended =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You guys are no fun

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm all for fun

I love fun. However, cheating and intentionally causing harm to someone within the parameters of a game that is supposed to be fun is, in fact, stupid and about as not fun as it can get. Remember how it feels when the other team intentionally hits Braun or some other Brewer? Yeah, well I do and I don’t like it.

Maybe you should stop drinking when you watch games because I’m pretty sure your definition of fun might match the general populations’ then.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 7, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're taking this way too seriously.

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Manny Parra

Don’t give Hanson his first hit and first homer in the same game. In fact, give him neither.
Thanks,
Mike

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Have to share:

My wife is an editor who telecommutes. Right now she’s editing a book that’s been translated from japanese, which has been quite entertaining so far. She just ran across the following clause:

“a harmless rouge with a goaty beard.”

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 7, 2009 1:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sounds like a delicious Beer.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 7, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the book is about Corey Hart?

"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 7, 2009 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Hart hit the ball

Progress.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

man

what we going to do with hart if this continues for another month?

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 7, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

drill him

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

knowing Brewers' fans

probably vote him into the All Star game.

"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 7, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish McGehee had started at 3rd on opening day

He might be in the running for an All-Star nod then.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit Larry

"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 7, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Games not on here

Hows Mannys stuff today? Hes a little high in the pitch count already.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker, Major League

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

jjjuuuuuuuuuuust as chipper belts a HR...

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker, Major League

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rats!

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jun 7, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And just to complete the jinx:

He’s got the tough parts out of the way!

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Error on Alcides

"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 7, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Now

will they change Escobar’s error to a hit (since it is not the only Brewers hit anymore)?

by oconnobe on Jun 7, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man

Here I thought that would’ve been a simple play with JJ crawling.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

love it

another error by escobar. he’s up there for our mvp this series.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker, Major League

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie game!!!!

"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 7, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun!

nicely done sir.. first ML hit given up is a no doubter.

by SgtClueLs on Jun 7, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to the majors, Mr. Hanson

No questions about that hit.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

HRs are fun

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So

does Prince cool off now under the theory that Braun/Prince are never hot at the same time?

"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 7, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That trivia question

Really should have been “what two other players”

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They use it every ATL-MIL series, I think

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

First 3-ball count of the day

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braves question

The Aflac question on the Braves feed:
Which former Brave has been on a division winning team the last 9 years?

"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 7, 2009 1:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glavine?

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Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well aware.

I know a Mets fan that I(we) ridicule constantly.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No shit? I had not known that.

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait.

That was retarded. The Mets suck.

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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marquis?

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

winner

"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 7, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

their announcers

guessed Alan Embree

"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 7, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gamel only has 1 HR

Just sayin’

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 7, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How many has Hart gotten in that span?

How many did Brad Nelson have? =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny!!!!!

Hell yeah Mr. Parra

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice

Kendall is a run scorer

"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 7, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thankfully he wasn't thrown out stealing

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braves announcers

said they weren’t holding him on.

by oconnobe on Jun 7, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall steals

And the scores off of a Parra double, good times

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheesh

Manny doesn’t hit them often, but they go far when he does.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap...

Is it secretly Gallardo in the game today?

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This is the Parra we hoped for

The Gallardo we hoped for is already here, it’s Mannys turn

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, Manny, nice

Gritty steal by Kendall, too.

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 7, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

kendal?

SB?? wtf is happening?

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by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

the apocalypse

"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 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Parra doesn't fall victim

To the pitcher gets a hit and then can’t pitch phenomenon.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

At least it’s already the fifth with a slight lead already

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah manny

late to the party, but whoever had Kendall in the Brewers Next Steal poll, you win

"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 7, 2009 1:42 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

Somebody got one right away, that day

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Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm speeking of the one after the one that took the pool

so 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."

by Hyatt on Jun 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone

just tossed a Baby Ruth in the pool

"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 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spalding!!! Look Out!!!

"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 7, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice!

"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 7, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Second Place

Is the first loser? Nah, I can’t imagine any Brewers fan calling Kendall a loser!!!!

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't Gamel steal twice

The same day as that poll? Or was there another poll after it?

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gerut

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 7, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

stole 2nd and 3rd

"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 7, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it was fun too!

I keep thinking it was Gamel not Gerut on that play =( Ugh, THIS time I will remember (maybe)

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice play JJ

Wish you were above-average.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

if nothing else

he is a great example for my 8 year old on how to set the feet and throw over the top

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

why would he throw that crappy stalone movie?

oh wait… it’s a crappy stalone movie, nevermnid

"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 7, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least

Powell called him a “slick-fielding shortstop” on that play.

by oconnobe on Jun 7, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. Not slick.

that’s why he’s the great example. fundamentally sound.

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa...

did anyone see Dave Ross’s picture? It’s like him and manny were separated at birth.

"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 7, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

"First walk given up by Parra today."

A phrase rarely heard in the fifth inning.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 1:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point

A reason to be happy even in the face of a bad situation, despite Jones coming to the plate =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-out rallies

for both teams in the 5th.

by oconnobe on Jun 7, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

uh oh

here comes the manny meltdown

by warwick5s on Jun 7, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuck that

test him for the juice

"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 7, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

no idea

I thought it was going to drop in front of Cam

"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 7, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lovely

Wish Manny wasn’t so “unlucky.”

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

There we go Manny =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

...

wtf

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker, Major League

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You gotta be fucking kidding me

Damnit Manny

"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 7, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Red Alert! Manny Meltdown!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 7, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Two out massacre

Color me displeased, that’s a look I hate to see on Manny’s face =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 1:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the one

We can also start calling it the “fifth inning face”

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Yank Him

"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 7, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only down by 2

Here is an idea lets have the bats pick Manny 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

by WSB Chris on Jun 7, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I approve of this

Braun and Fielder to the rescue!?

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tom glavine doesn't sound so bad right now

i bet he’d happy chipper’s nubmer

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

chipper

is a NL central killer too. I really hate seeing him at the plate, especially when theres guys on base.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

looking at who is hitting behind him, how is he even allowed to see a pitch to hit? Walk him and let Diaz and Francouer try to hit.

by juggernaut400 on Jun 7, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The problem with walking him there

Is that bases loaded means Diaz and/or Francoeur just needs a blooper to score two. A Chipper single will only score one.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Manny-Meltdown GrandSlam

Wouldn’t have allowed Braun to tie this game up again

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

manny --> rookie ball

give him the fausto carmona treatment

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

From the Fake Macha Twitter

KenMacha: Manny Parra, ladies and gentlemen.

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OK Braun your turn for a two home run game

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 7, 2009 2:01 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

done!

"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 7, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need to buy a lotto ticket

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 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

100 Schrute bucks for you

"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 7, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know

at going cash value, that’s a tenth of a cent

"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 7, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great call!

Please to be doing this more often good Sir

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

We can do that, too

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun is the fucking man!

"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 7, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FUCK AND YES

Mad Props to Chris

"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 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

almost counts

"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 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chipper and Braun all over

Keeping this game interesting, bam!

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

9 RBI

between the 2 through 5 innings

"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 7, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Incredible

Gotta love how great this offense can be when they’re hot across the board

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay Braun

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

In the show meat every one can hit your heater lol

Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S

by WSB Chris on Jun 7, 2009 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he'll have to take solace

in blasting the Blaupunkt in the Porsche

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

perhaps he has to breathe through his eye lids

"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 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is why I love this place

everyone can pick up the ball and run with it

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 7, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

select few

you, me, MF, Dik, we gotcha covered

"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 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hammerin'

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Hammerin'

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Hamerin'

"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 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I was at the padres game last night, btw

it was a very interesting experience. no body refers to TGJ as junior, the whole place LOVES him and constantly compare him to his dad, and he played a pretty good game with a single and a double and got on base 5 times.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

his double

was an impressive display

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope that he does well there

"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 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

also

they were giving prizes out to people that filled out the most ASG ballots for gonzalez. one section alone filled out over 20k.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanson sucks, they should trade him to us for Parra

by juggernaut400 on Jun 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cam owed Manny that one

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 7, 2009 2:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Cameron joins the Braun and Chipper party

Go Crew! We’re going to work for this sweep

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY MIKE

"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

perhaps there's something about that 3rd time through the line up thing

"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

it was on I think on Thursday on MLB Network

Watched it again, never gets old

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braves announcers

“Chipper is just going to have to knock in 8 today”

"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 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Interestingly...

If I didn’t screw up with Play Index, Chipper has 15 5-RBI games but has never had more than that. Let’s hope we keep it that way.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby is going to let th e Rookie take his lumps it appears

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 7, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hard to say depends if the kid has a 10 cent brain to go with his million dollar arm

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 7, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well it looked like Cam didn't sacrifice a chicken in the 1st

though he didn’t make 7 errors though the evil spirits were still in his glove

"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 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think we mmmBopped his ass from the game

Go ahead and Flag, I deserve 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."

by Hyatt on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions   2 recs

no it's not

perhaps I should be roasted just for being incorrect

"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 7, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In case you keep track

Thats 3600 Pig Points so far.

by statsllc on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of which

I can’t wait to drop my Pig Points on a tank of gas when it peaks, this summer.

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is a pig point?

"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 7, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

When you buy certain items at Piggly Wiggly, you get points that count towards money off gas.

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

did anybody notice

that in espns final box score now includes the # of pitches each batter saw? very interesting addition

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well he is as much of a man

so itworks

"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 7, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs-Reds

another close one. Reds have tying run on third bottom 7.

"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 7, 2009 2:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Reds are gritty

I credit the manager

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

dusty baker

is an idiot. he has a shelf-life of 3 years, max. then he is exposed for the fool he is.

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

quite the statement.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

he’s been exposed in 2 locations already, just a matter of time before Volquez, Cueto, and Bailey are TJ’d and they realize he’s horrible

"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 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

by that time he will has wrecked some pretty good arms on that Reds staff

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 7, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

has = have

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 7, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

See Example A

Aaron Harang last 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."

by Hyatt on Jun 7, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My mlb.com is way behind still showing Kendall batting

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 7, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why is parra still in?

oh wait, because chipper isn’t batting yet

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

well I guess it's appropriate

they are playing The Outfield on the PA

by lawlackey on Jun 7, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hanson done

"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 7, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, now his ass was mmmBopped out of 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."

by Hyatt on Jun 7, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just got that one...

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, MLB.tv has come back for me...

but it’s still 5-3 Atlanta on the feed with nobody on base, lol.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You will enjoy the next 5mins

"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 7, 2009 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I already had Uecker on, just happened to flip back to .tv because my browser had crashed.

Seems horribly slow in addition to being 10 minutes behind, too, so I’ll stick with Ueck.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is part of the reason I tend to listen to games live

But the ones I cant, I watch them the next day (it is easy to not find out the score here). The TV feed falls further and further behind and then sometime catches up by missing out a few outs here and there.
The recorded games also mean you can skip the gaps between inning so it only takes a couple of hours.

by Saltire on Jun 7, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

all weekend they have stopped blacking out the Brewers game so I am not going to complain

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 7, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not nearly that behind

But the sound is preceding the video by a good 5-7 seconds, so I get to hear the hit and the crowd reaction just before watching the action unfold

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate that

when i talk on the phone with my dad, im delayed about that length of time and it seems like an eternity.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It really doesn't sound like that much

But it’s just far enough away to throw me into madness, but close enough to not avoid having audio at all

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I used to watch sumo that way for a couple of tournaments a few years back...

it’s fun when the sound headstart is longer than the actual bout.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny

is a hot mess.

"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 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This has to be Mannys last batter

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 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i have hanson in my fantasy baseball matchup league

And i was winning in ERA and wins, my opponent didn’t have anyone starting, so i decided not to risk the ERA on some kids debut. Looks like it paid off.

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:18 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and you dont want to cheer for an opposing player

that is why fantasy football is tough, if you had Randy Moss on the Vikings playing the packers… you had to hope for 150 yards from Moss and 2 TDs but the Packers to do better

The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.

by Kyguy922 on Jun 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I draft avoiding other NL Central clubs

But when an opposing player is on my team for the day, I still cheer for him to do poorly. If he does well despite my cheering, well I guess it’s good for my fantasy team but really when you’ve got that many players it can’t hurt to be cheering against one =(

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats why you emotionally distance yourself from your fantasy team

that way you aren’t limiting yourself. Fantasy doesn’t matter until the game is 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 7, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just double-switched out, I think

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another multi-inning appearance for Stetter then?

Double-switch doesn’t make much sense otherwise, does it?

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt it, since Chipper is the only "lefty" coming up

It was going to be a lefty PH to face the RHP Atlanta was warming anyway. Who knows.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-3

is whats up with hart

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we pull manny before he gives up the lead again

"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 7, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you MAcha

"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 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

the worst Manny can do is a ND

"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 7, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He can still get punched in the crotch

I’d volunteer for the crap he’s put us through this month

"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 7, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well played

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Done and done

A hell of a game for two-out action

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew!

"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 7, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Only when it has lagged through bandwidth limitations, I think.

Today’s problems seem to be on their end sending out the feed in the first place.

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you are far behind

then try swapping feeds – sometimes one is further behind than the other.

by Saltire on Jun 7, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes

There are times that pressing the “Live” button will catch me up, and times when it just sends me back a minute or two. Reloading the entire window often has the same effect…Normally I’ll hit the live button while on commercial break and normally it’ll catch up near the end of the break and be closer to the current action (like coming out of break with an out or two already)

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mitch

This is for 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 7, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So, Parra's ERA got worse again...

and it was another decidedly unpretty performance – will the fact that he might actually get the win here affect the front office evaluation of it?

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

this W is purely on the offense

"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 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, I'll agree that it *shouldn't* make a difference, but...

can you actually pull a pitcher from the rotation after a win?

by Zeyes on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

was it really not that pretty?

save for chipper and a walk to mclouth, it seemed like he redeemed himself a little bit. his double helped as well.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Craigers!

"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 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Terrible call!!!

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

missed it, what happened?

"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 7, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Counsell tripled, but the throw beat him by a pretty fair amount

Called safe on the play anyway.

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by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool!

"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 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh!

Looks like there’s going to be a little pow-wow with the umpire

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

awful call

"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 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Safe?

How do you call that? I’ll take it.

Obscure baseball records and more at my blog, Recondite Baseball.

by TheJay on Jun 7, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

And that

Ladies and gentlemen, is why Macha doesn’t approve of instant replay. Sometimes it works against you, sometimes it works for you, but it’s how the game has been played and will likely to continue to be played

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Braves feed

just showed the shot from second deck on 3rd base side. Worst call ever. Chipper tagged CC on both legs before his foot hit the bag.

"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 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the jedi counsell

used his force powers…..‘that wasnt the tag you were looking for..’

by sicklebeat on Jun 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We have the slowest middle infielders in MLB

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thats not true

Ron Belliard is no longer on our team

"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 7, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Belly lard

slowing down our nation’s capital

"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 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's really the majority of his value

"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 7, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus he's from Georgia

whoops, now I’m thinking like the Braves front office

"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 7, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of my favorite sayings in baseball...

That kid’s got a hose.

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fail

"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 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brauny, I could use some Badger Mutual Insurance runs here

please homer again

"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 7, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chris I am not

"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 7, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You do not know how happy that should make you :)

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 7, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously why can't american baseball players do the little things

and we wonder why the japanese dominate us at our own game in the WBC

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what are you referring to 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 7, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

smart, team players

in the situation we just witnessed, the japanese player would have just completely changed his game to do one thing – hit it to the right side and score the run. they eliminate the chance for anything else

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

commie

"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 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

those Japaneese

so eficient

"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 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if this was a night game

I would post some quotes from that South Park episode

"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 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you are like Batman

just waiting for your signal in the sky

"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 7, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Sack signal?

and start the porn jokes… Now

"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 7, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The US did pretty good in the WBC (this time)

I went to game one in Toronto, was honestly impressed with the showing. With NewYork right there, you go to a Jays/Yanks game and it’s like a second home for the Bronx Bombers, but the Canadians were fired up and hostile, and it was a pretty good game as well. Fun to see Yankees fans cheering Youkilis, but maybe the way that Canada knocked the US out last WBC brought some extra attention.

That said, it really was night and day watching the other players vs some of our best. I really would like to see what those same guys could do later/after the season as opposed to just in the start, but honestly it could be detrimental to the overall MLB season occurring at a different time I guess, so crazy to watch the other countries just on fire whereas the US still seemed to be warming up, that WBC final was just nuts in comparison to most of the games we watch day in day out and even the majority of the playoffs

by pharom on Jun 7, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reds

1st and 2nd, no outs, bottom 8. Heilman pitching.

"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 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Heilman is hilarity

Dear Mr. Fleischmann,

Your vodka is exquisite.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded on a bunt, woops

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 7, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

"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 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was wondering if that actually happened

hilarious. sweet lou isnt gonna survive the season.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was safe, right?

Brenley seemed to thing it was obvious he was out…

by Supertramp on Jun 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

close

he was probably out. Phillips didn’t slide for some reason

"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 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's because Brenly is an asshat

"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 7, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dusty move right there

walking Gonzalez to face .322 hitting Hanigan

"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 7, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou is very salty

"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 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Marmol walked both of the runners

Before being pulled for Heilman

by Saltire on Jun 7, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

tie game

"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 7, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pinella getting loose!

"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 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

waste

of a nice three-bagger and a gift from the ump.

::Personally, I think we got hosed on that call:: Uecker

by Wizzyconsin on Jun 7, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

gabe gross

2 rbis and a stolen base today

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd take him over gerut any day

who did we get for him again? and while i’m on the subject, why do the rays have all of our cast-offs:

gross, balfour, choate, dillon, kaplar

am i missing anyone?

by sdsowlsa on Jun 7, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Afternoon everyone

I’ve inaugurated my presence with a new game thread.

"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 7, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Chipper is good at baseball

"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 7, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting

Does Ken Macha? know when to bunt to get the runner in scoring position? This is the second game where he could have bunted and two games where the batter (especially Kendall batting avg. 214) grounded into a double play. I am shocked and disappointed with his decisions.

by chris j on Jun 7, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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