Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Pro Quality. Fan Perspective.
Login-facebook
Around SBN: Seahawks Trade for TE Kellen Winslow

Game Thread #58: Rockies (25-32) at Brewers (33-24)


Next Game

Colorado Rockies
@ Milwaukee Brewers

Tuesday, Jun 9, 2009, 7:05 PM CDT
Miller Park

Jason Hammel vs Braden Looper

Mostly cloudy. Game time temperature around 60.

 

Complete Coverage >


Braden Looper against Jason Hammel today, against the backdrop of the draft. The Rockies are coming off a four-game sweep of the Cardinals in St. Louis by a combined score of 33-9, but Hammel has been exceedingly hittable throughout his career, so I have high hopes.

The Brewers made a roster move before the game, activating Mark DiFelice from the bereavement list and optioning Mike Burns back to Nashville. I guess they like Chris Smith, though it would be nice if Macha was willing to use him.

Lineup:

Craig Counsell  2B
J.J. Hardy  SS
Ryan Braun  LF
Prince Fielder  1B
Mike Cameron  CF
Mat Gamel  3B
Corey Hart  RF
Jason Kendall  C
Braden Looper  RHP

The bullpen rest situation:

  • Mark DiFelice has not pitched since 5/31.
  • Chris Smith pitched an inning on Wednesday in Nashville (17 pitches).
  • Seth McClung pitched 3.1 innings on Wednesday (48 pitches).
  • Trevor Hoffman pitched an inning on Saturday (11 pitches).
  • Todd Coffey pitched 2/3 of an inning on Sunday (6 pitches) and 1/3 of an inning on Saturday (12 pitches).
  • Mitch Stetter pitched 2/3 of an inning on Sunday (13 pitches) and 1.1 innings on Saturday (15 pitches).
  • Carlos Villanueva pitched an inning on Sunday (32 pitches).

Comment 285 comments  |  1 recs  | 

Do you like this story?

Comments

Display:

So, basically, the only guy who wouldn’t see action would be Villanueva, right? And Stetter?

by suphalissa on Jun 9, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Today is a day for amateurs

Not professionals.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions  

June 2010?

"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 9, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, it's just elbow soreness

No rooting against guys from Central WI!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 9, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Triple

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay, Mr. Craig!

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Subject fail!

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow....

just realized that google photo must be quite old. definitely pre-Mr. craig being there. I can tell by the styrofoam cones (for protecting roses in winter) in the neighbor’s yard.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

because the rose lady...

is no longer and the new neighbors ripped up the rose garden.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Counsell 3-bagger!

Speedy CF didn’t play that one well.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions  

No.

He should have cut that off easily with a deeper angle. Probably would have been a long single, or a sliding double.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

He's just been unbelievable so far...

… little CC I mean.

I keep waiting for the inevitable regression…

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Me too

But for now I like Craig Cuccinello.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

You mean

Just in time for Rickie to make a miraculous come back in early/mid September? (let me dream)

by pharom on Jun 9, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even if he did...

… he’d be rustier than an AMC Eagle.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 7:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Deep down I know that

But until I see it, dream I shall

by pharom on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

MON. STER. SHOT.

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Vitamin G

Gamoflavin!

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Na na na na Batt Gam

POW! WHAP! GONG! Batt Gamel is my hero

by pharom on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Mat BAMel!

Ryan Braun: He loves it.

by SRB on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

nice to see gamel get one

"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck

by dux2bux on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I told my g/f...

right before that HR that Gamel was going to hit it… along with about 100 other people I am sure

by Bigdogg2002 on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions  

So, uh, Looper's doing okay

Gamel even got a couple plays under his belt.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep.

You can almost hear Gamel muttering…. slow down, plenty of time…. while he sets up to throw to 1st.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kendall got a hit as well

If you need a sign of things going well for the Crew, that’s a good one

by pharom on Jun 9, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

IBB to Fielder....

… I love Cam, but it’s moments like these that I wish Gamel wasn’t left handed and hit behind Fielder.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Cam

With the smirk of someone who knows he can’t afford to lip off right now.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions  

quite debatable

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

it has it high in the questionable zone

clearly over halfway up. over 3/4 up in fact.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Are you watching the game on tv?

It didn’t look very close, to me

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope.

gameday:P
no live action

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah Craiggers

Show ‘em how it’s done!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions  

aww

no second HR this AB for Bat G. Mammal.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:06 PM CDT reply actions  

No fail for Caveman

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Kendall...

… is using up his June hit quota way to early. He’ll have used them all up by the 15th.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Speedy Gonzales?

Like so?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions  

okay...that was a non-sequitor...

but does anyone have an internet clip of the triple that was hit in a game yesterday? I was flipping channels and went past ESPN right as they were playing the end of the clip. Looked like the guy was flying. Sorry that I don’t remember the player (Mc-something?) or the team, but there weren’t too many games yesterday:P

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

It made sense if you were listening to BA and Rock

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not as much sense as it does listening to Uecker :)

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

any different angles anywhere

dude was FLYING around the basepaths. At least in the triple I saw. But I thought it was to left-center. I dunno

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, he did hit two of them yesterday

and if the guy you remembered was a black guy with long braids, there’s only one of him in all of MLB ;)

by morineko on Jun 9, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

he was a blur.

yeah. probably him. I don’t remember the braids…but like i said, he ran FAST.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

is it wrong

that I am more excited when Gamel comes up to bat than Braun now?

with Braun there’s a pretty good chance of a good hit. With Gamel I guess so much is unknown that I think he might hit a dinger any time up.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:31 PM CDT reply actions  

Game-l playing it right

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:32 PM CDT reply actions  

i guess our names is why

he’s a professional sports player and I’m a bookworm.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Look at that!

A SP not named Gallardo went 6 innings!

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 8:37 PM CDT reply actions  

And only six innings

"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 9, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesomenesstastic™

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

unfortunately

we’re in a 3-way tie for (i believe) 4th best record in baseball now. time to light the afterburners and run away with our division.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet relief in Tampa

Rays seventh. Oliver pitching. J.Dillon pinch-hitting for Brignac. J.Dillon was hit by a pitch. B.Upton flied out to center fielder Tor.Hunter. Crawford was hit by a pitch, J.Dillon to second. On wild pitch by Oliver, J.Dillon to third, Crawford to second. Longoria was intentionally walked. C.Pena lined into a double play, first baseman K.Morales unassisted, Longoria out.

That’s a veteran’s shutout inning there.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 8:38 PM CDT reply actions  

87

at least another inning left if he doesn’t get pinch hit for here.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

For anyone less mathematically challenged than I...

I’ve got tickets for the Brewers-Dodgers game on July 10. I thought I heard Manny Ramirez is supposed to be back from suspension by then. Is that right? I’ve been screwed out of seeing the guy hit twice (both during one of his mini-meltdowns in Boston). I would hate to miss a chance to see the guy hit.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah I think he's eligible to play on June 3rd or thereabouts

I know he’ll be back for the Milwaukee series because the TV crew talks about it every time the Dodgers come up.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sweet...

I know it’s purely selfish (I’d rather the Brewers face the Manny-less Dodgers), but I got good seats, and PEDs or no PEDs, the guy is still a joy to watch.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Kendall's eye

It still looks painful

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I would be a lot happier if they could just get one more run

Than a bloop and a blast would not tie it.

How is everyone doing tonight by the way.

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 9, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions  

i spent all day

figuring out why my left and right arrows didn’t work on my keyboard (or any other keyboard I plugged into my computer). fantastic usage of my workday.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Outstanding did you actually get paid to do that?

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 9, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

well...yes

but I did not enjoy it, as I had 5 other things I WANTED to do more. But when I have a problem like that, I have to work at it until it goes away.

fortunately, it is fixed now.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

what was causing them not to work?

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 9, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

a mac app named hyperspaces

was supposed to bind to apple-arrow, but it knocked out the arrows in the process (and I don’t think worked for apple-arrow).

probably some crap with two-byte make/break codes.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ughhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Ok :)

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 9, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just finished eating the most delicious BLTs

No one asked you how your night is going though…?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

I had a Gyro on State Street for Lunch today

It was wonderful I rarely get to Madison anymore so when I do I have to do Gyros

That being said I miss Zorba’s

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 9, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

BLT's are all well and good

but try an Honest ABE Trust me, they’re soooo good.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I will have to try that soon

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nasty I do not vegetables that start with the letter A

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 9, 2009 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

i'm with you on avacados

unless those are a fruit. still with you though.

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

Ok Macha get off your ass and make the call to the pen

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 9, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Happy now?

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

less angry that will have to do

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 9, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was actually the quickest hook I've ever seen a brewers manager use

surprised there was no double-switch though with the pitchers slot due up 3rd or 2nd this inning.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay...

i stand corrected. I was referring to the pulling of looper for difelice. wtf is with pulling difelice for coffey though?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

who's this guy pitching?

I don’t recognize him…he looks a little bit like that DiFelice chap we used to have, what happened to him anyway?

by morineko on Jun 9, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Bringing in a different righty to face the lefty

I wonder if he’s going to play the infield in and hope Coffey induces a grounder at someone.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice rack Coffee!

"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 9, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions  

wow, nice eye 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 9, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually a wak here would not be the end of the world

set up a dp

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 9, 2009 9:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd get in on that

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

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

Why is that a tough call?

Rock made it sound like one. Middle back, corners in, makes sense to me.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

they have to keep runner on 1st though cannot let them steal 2nd

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 9, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

bye bye lead

"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 9, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

Goddammit

"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 9, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions  

I blame Macha

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 9, 2009 9:04 PM CDT reply actions  

What else is new?

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

you are so easy Jay 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 9, 2009 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

No he's not!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

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

come on I did not even have to put a worm on that hook 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 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn

no one wrote an article today about the bullpen did they?

"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 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I almost wrote one on vegetarian baseball players

Would that’ve helped Prince?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

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

Ok time for the bats too wake up

Looper deserved a better fate than 2 runs

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 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Gamel out for Hall on a double switch

Oh boy.

"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 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I like Macha...

… but What The Fuck? You’re down a run, you jackass, and Gamel’s playing 3rd well. Fuck. You.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Three lefties in a row coming up

This way Stetter can stay in if he gets Helton.

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

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

Then pull Hart.

Or Kendall. Anyone other than the guy who’s actually produced a run tonight.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah shit, you're right.

I forgot Gamel made the last out last inning.

I’m just sick of the pity appearances for Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

well..

if weeks were healthy, it would be counsell coming in to 3rd and double-switching.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Don't get me wrong.

I like Gamel. But I disliked Bill Hall last year too, when I was just figuring out who Gamel was. My problem with that move has a lot more to do with the offensive boat anchor that is Bill Hall than it does with my fondness for Gamel.

And there’s a freaking pop out.

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

okay.

i agree with you
hall sucks. but unless you want McGehee playing 3rd base defense and getting a single at-bat, we didn’t have many options there.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

You've got a point, but let's not pretend that decision was driven by the situation alone.

It’s the same move they’ve been making every game. And while I get the logic of wanting to use Stetter they way they are, you’re still pulling a productive hitter for a non-productive one when you’re down a run.

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well...

… Stetter justified the trust in him.

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am still trying to figure out why he brought Coffee in

Why not stick with DiFelice but what do I know I am not a Managing Genus like Ken Macha

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 9, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

doubles on line drive

followed by out on sac fly.

i guess coffey’s not always a ground-ball inducer.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, duh

But it’s more likely he induces a grounder than DiFelice.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Mitchy 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 9, 2009 9:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Thank you Stetter!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Rally 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 9, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

even the lobster

can’t overcome the suckitude of Hart-Kendall-Hall

"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 9, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gorman

would not be pleased

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Caveman fail

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

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

What an awesome inning

"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 9, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions  

no biggie

we’ve got
counsell
hardy
braun
fielder
cameron
gerut
coming up next inning. that’s good for a run or 2.

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

Gerut

or Cat/McGehee, Either way, the Crew’s bats aren’t done for the night.

"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 9, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

well...

i’d hope for Cat, but I have a feeling gerut will be used, just cuz.

and gerut will get an out:P

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

I hear you

we could use some Rally Cat

"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 9, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice one Mitch

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey, Chris Smith exists

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Warming up

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good hockey 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 9, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Sure is...

though I might be having sports overload listening to the crew on the radio, and flipping between the Lakers-Magic and Red Wings-Pens

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

my remote is smokin'

"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 9, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

All those in favor of Stetter, say "aye"

Aye!

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

love the sidewinders

just aesthetically. Remember Mike Myers?

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah

he was pretty good on SNL

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

party on Wayne

"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 9, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Of course not...

The Speaker of the House votes too…

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

actually

I think it’s traditional for the Speaker not to vote

by DukeMarkell on Jun 9, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Unless it's to break a tie right?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

And my political life starts out wonderfully

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Per Wikipedia

the Speaker will vote in exceptional situations…and Mitch Stetter is clearly an exceptional situation.

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

as usual

Wikipedia settles the matter. :)

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

wow craig

those first two balls were a bit close to let go. especially the second one.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Corpas

nothing major. still in.

Suppan, who has seen his ERA rise from 4.12 in his final year in St. Louis to 4.62 in 2007 and 4.96 last year, isn't an option in fantasy leagues - Rotoworld

by Adam P on Jun 9, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Damn Hawpe

"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 9, 2009 9:31 PM CDT reply actions  

It's all in the eyes, I'm tellin ya

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Park one Brauny

"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 9, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

This game has been brutal

Since I started listening in the sixth inning. Sounds like every ball is bouncing the Rockies’ way.

by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 9, 2009 9:32 PM CDT reply actions  

That's what she said

"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.

by ZTK Always on Vacation on Jun 9, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ha

Last year, I was convinced there was a correlation between my listening to the game and the Brewers doing poorly, which made for some really difficult decisions on whether to listen late in games.

This year, thankfully, it’s mostly been the opposite, which has been fun. Except for tonight.

by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice pre-teens with the Braun sign

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:34 PM CDT reply actions  

best Braun signs ever (sort of)

seen in Minnesota last month: one guy holding up a “Ryan Braun, would you marry my sister?” sign. Guy next to him is holding up sign reading “Ken Macha,would you marry my grandma?”

by morineko on Jun 9, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

quiet you

Kirbir is not the opponent

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Rec'd

Because I love it.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

sorry

Also BA and Rock jinxed Braun by discussing a homer. btw: blog posts cannot jinx anyone

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

wooooosh-thump

(sound of that one going over your head)

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

nothing gets over my head

I’m well aware of the young lady’s fondness for RB. Also I’m Manute Bol.

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are definitely a 'special blessing' but maybe not that tall

Thank you again, Wikipedia

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Prettiest jumper for a guy over 7’6"

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn

a manute bol reference

what is this, the 80s?

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

remembering when you

got out of diapers doesn’t count, kid :)

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

What if I remember drinking a bottle on the beach?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was drinking soy milk in an ET shirt

with family around. Guessing that’d be a no.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

trust me

i spent none of the 80s in diapers. Perhaps a significant portion wetting my bed, but i digress.

by PagsBrewCrew on Jun 9, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

just as long as you didn't

have that problem we recall from Trainspotting.

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Big late 80s early to mid '90s Warriors fan, here.

Chris Mullin, FTW!

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

no wonder you like the sauce!

"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 9, 2009 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, JJ sounds like a tool even

Nice.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions  

Jason Marquis pinch-running

Um, yeah, I guess if that works for them….

by morineko on Jun 9, 2009 9:44 PM CDT reply actions  

Sweet DP

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

First GIDP of Fowler's career

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Time for

Walk Off Tuesday

"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 9, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Heh

Braun making and out means Fielder doesn’t face a lefty now.

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

by TheJay on Jun 9, 2009 9:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Catalonato

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Boooo

Trying my damndest to unbunch peoples' undies.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 9, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Tough to win with no baserunners after the 4th...

… certainly can’t blame the pitching when they only allow 3 runs.

i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.

by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yikes

no runners since the 4th inning.

by oconnobe on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah

That sucked

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, look on the bright side ...

I’m a teacher, and I am on summer break as of today.

by oconnobe on Jun 9, 2009 9:55 PM CDT reply actions  

i have to pay

daycare for 2 kids now, so forgive me if I don’t share your joy. Year-round school is coming, my friend. But enjoy, my dad was a teacher as are several in-laws and friends

by lawlackey on Jun 9, 2009 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm hoping the extra schooling is worth it

I can’t wait to have summers off

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jun 9, 2009 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Brew Crew Ball is dedicated to providing a friendly atmosphere for intelligent Brewer conversation. Click here to view our Posting Guide and Community Guidelines.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Mcgehee_small
Kevin Youkilis: The Greek God of Hope?
Fredpabst_small
Mid June???
Nyjer_morgan_butterfly_small
Pseudofantasy WAR League Thingy May Update
Picture_069_small
Doug Melvin comments on WSSP this morning
Dc_small
Does MLB go beyond the rule book to award saves?
Img_0044_small
What's your knee-jerk reaction to this awful weekend?
Cheese-871_small
D-League: Week 4 Recap
Brew_angel_small
If the wheels come off....
0420111736a_0001_small
Morgan or Aoki?
U8xcikxxuei8lvi_small
Your Lucky Game Thread Continuation

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

17 - 25

6

Lost 1

121

NL Central Standings

W L PCT GB STRK
St. Louis 23 19 .547 0 Won 1
Cincinnati 22 19 .536 0.5 Won 3
Pittsburgh 20 22 .476 3 Won 1
Houston 19 23 .452 4 Won 1
Milwaukee 17 25 .404 6 Lost 1
Chicago 15 27 .357 8 Lost 7

(updated 5.22.2012 at 11:48 AM CDT)

FanShots

Quick hits of video, photos, quotes, chats, links and lists that you find around the web.

Recent FanShots

Any tips on Target Field?
Twinkies/Crew Preview
Maturation of Ax Man
Shyam Das Fired by MLB as Arbitrator
Yount/Molitor Poster!
Mat GameLOL
Brewers Sign Tommy Manzella
D. Lee a future Brewer?
Gomey's going on the DL
Brewers Release Zach Braddock, Call Up Conrad

+ New FanShot All FanShots >

Yahoo_full_count

Moderators

Newavatar_small Kyle Lobner

146_-_street_map_plaza_from_pop_tower_with_bars-tiltshift_small TheJay

Communist_party_small Jordan M

X1pxoywqu4sjf73f7drxq2lmqys7mzsyx7pa9necepiffk_ewcuwmuazb-o17ukmbriclcdkn4lk-4xposaawiq4j8hzdsccpjwatqpz2o2p-i0nnqjlyt7pmytaycsaknszvaktpshtcu9sjle1qchlw_1__small Noah Jarosh

Hikaru_50_small morineko

Picture_069_small Nicole Haase

Gogol_bordello_small BrewHaHeather

Rubieraptor2_small Rubie Q

Authors

Alien_small NPetrashek

Img_0065_small Eric Ely