Game Thread #89: Brewers (45-43) at Reds (42-45)
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 5:00 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds, Jul 16, 2009 6:10 PM CDT
Current Series
4 game series vs Reds @ Great American Ball Park
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Welcome back to the regular season, folks. Braden Looper takes on Homer Bailey tonight as the Brewers look to get back on track in the second half.
Follow the jump for tonight's starting lineup and conversation on tonight's game!
Homer Bailey (1-0, 5.16) is making just his fifth start of the season for the Reds, after making the first 14 starts of his season back in AAA (6-3, 2.71). He's pitched very well in July, posting a 2.70 ERA in 13.1 innings of work, but the Reds are 0-2 in his starts. Tonight will be his third career start against the Brewers: he's 0-1 and has posted a 6.55 ERA in 11 previous innings.
For the Brewers, Braden Looper (7-4, 4.94) takes the mound, having lost just one time since May 29. Great American Ball Park might not be a happy place for Looper, who has allowed nine home runs in his last five starts to jump to the top of the NL leaderboard with 22 home runs allowed. Looper has faced the Reds three times this season, winning both meetings at home but losing the one on the road.
In a move that might not thrill or excite you, the first Brewer batter of the second half will be Jason Kendall, who has a hit in eight of his last nine games but is still hitting just .237/.293/.287 during that stretch:
C Jason Kendall
2B Craig Counsell
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
CF Mike Cameron
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
RHP Braden Looper
(h/t JS)
Obviously, since the Brewers haven't played since Sunday, the entire bullpen is rested.
Thursday's Game Thread is now open.
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Kendall
his OBP since June is .340.
over the season, his OBP against lefties is .328.
It’s nothing special, but those numbers aren’t all together terrible.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 5:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If you want the stats to say something, odds are you can find a way.
For example, if you want to argue against Kendall, you could argue that he’s hit .207/.258/.241 as a leadoff hitter this season.
.328 isn’t a good OBP. At best, it’s near average. Corey Hart has a .322 OBP.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been playing better as of late
i guess that was more of my point by taking his stats from June. I still find it baffling that he used to be a .300+ hitter. How does one drop off so much?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Kendall leading off
At least the bottom of the order can’t get worse.
by Sealord on Jul 16, 2009 5:37 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think I like both 6-7 and 7-8 in this game
More than I like 1-2.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The whole bullpen WOULD be rested...
except Hoffman was just abused in the ASG. Who keeps a pitcher in that long?
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
by Wizzyconsin on Jul 16, 2009 5:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Laynce Nix is starting tonight
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 5:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reporting for duty
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have the urge to play miniature golf.
Not right now, of course, but sometime soon.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA says "Dave Bush won't be back anytime soon, he's still having some issues."
Aren’t we all.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Why is there a Giants mascot there?
And why are there three Reds mascots there?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine how many mascots there could have been
If Trenni was there.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the by
I’m not sure if you saw my comment the other day, but that pizza loaf from ladies… a few years ago is my shit. I love that thing.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad you added the "I love that thing.:
Because after “is my shit,” I had no idea if you enjoyed or hated it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did see that
I’ve tried to get the recipes going more this year, but quite a few of the ladies…aren’t cooks, so they don’t get into it
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't they have mamas?
Mama can hook ’em up.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stereotype busting
You work with several ladies who don’t cook, and a dude who runs a recipe blog.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know you had a recipe blog!
I love to cook. It just turns out none of the rest of them do!
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah! Dude!
I’m a cooking nerd, too. Shit, I find myself cooking just because I’m bored.
Can’t bake for shit, though.
Cooking = Art, Baking = Science, and I’m no scientist
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anti-grit
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting
It’s nice to hear Vasgersian doing a Brewers game again on MLBN
"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 Jul 16, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
PICKED OFF!!!
"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 Jul 16, 2009 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone watching the game?
just me?
"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 Jul 16, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And me
But I’m also eating and stalking the ice cream truck.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approve of that
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Jul 16, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I caught it!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
KL
you could have just jumped in the air and caused a hole in the street which would have pulled the icecream truck back to you.
In all fairness, those things don’t have very good engines.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 6:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not quite that fat at this point
But having an ice cream truck in the neighborhood isn’t helping.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im watching, but its sure slow around here tonight
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Been slow all day
That’s probably my fault.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously
Fuck cancer.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes - how dare you be human
and have compassion. seriously, no fault to be had.
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
having actual feelings… man, what’s wrong with 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 Jul 16, 2009 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Though I’ll admit I stopped reading after getting to the part his young children. That thought’s been too much for me ever since I became a Dad.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
*about
One of these days I’ll learn to proofread my comments before I post them.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope. Just talking about food.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vas-g
“Cameron catches just about everything he sees”
"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 Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
"incidentally, I poked his eye out last night
if you know what i mean."
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 6:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pick off was huge
I’m not sure the runner could have made it to 3rd on that hit, but if he did, he would have scored on the last fly ball.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised its not busier here.
After the break, I figured people would be jonesin’ for a game thread
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know I sure was
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Early start might have something to do with it.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've never really noticed
does it typically pick up around 7 for 6pm starts?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno.
Just a guess really.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Homer's scared of Fluffly
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fluffy?
"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 Jul 16, 2009 6:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. Fluffy.
YouTube Gabriel Iglesias
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
7:46 mark of Hot & Fluffy 1/6
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I never saw Jay Bruce breaking his wrist again, that'd be ok.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really did not need to see that video of Bruce breaking his wrist
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad I missed it
I can’t handle that stuff
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't seen it
I’m really glad I did! maybe I’m a sick person
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i rewound it to watch
but then had to look away.
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Laynce Nyx
Did you know that Nyx (also spelled Nix, perhaps explaining Laynce and Jayson’s names) is the primordial Greek Goddess of the Night?
I guess there were no “nooners” (as Peggy Bundy would put it) in that household
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 6:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
There’s nowhere to sneak an unnecessary y into nooner.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
my point is
several people get named based on special places they were conceived. Perhaps these guys were made (gasp) at night.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 6:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play kendall
great throw by Braun
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting analogy
“Olajuwon-like wingspan”… a basketball analogy in a baseball game for two unrelated markets. i guess houston’s in the central division.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 6:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess we know who BA idolized as a teenager.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not pterodactyls
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh...
i’m watching the MLB network feed. so it’s matt and joe. matt must’ve dug him.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suspect Matt dug the surprising/obscure reference than he did Olajuwon.
He certainly makes enough of them.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed it
THANK YOU, DVR
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looper singles in front of Kendall
If that had happened in reverse, Looper would bunt him over. Should the same apply here?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Counsell
Grit fail.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
a full swing
that went two feet. sad
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
how did kendall get on?
I need a tv in the kitchen
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 6:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the answer to this question is always
“luck”.
specifically, line drive to center in this case.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 6:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATTA BOY!!
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is there another ticket discount for that one?
(prince fielder HR)
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Check out his majesty!
Is it possible the HR Derby actually helped him?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
using majesty like that always makes me think of trogdor
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the point. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
Almost every time we go to a Badger hockey game and walk through the tunnel under the railroad tracks someone has drawn trogdor in chalk and it makes me giggle every time
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 7:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never should have gone in that gosh darned home run derby
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Jul 16, 2009 6:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing how Prince's swing doesn't change
When swinging at the same pitch.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:04 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Looper was pissed
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
uh oh
pissed leads to stressed. and as votto can tell you, that leads to the DL.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braden Looper was watching the BP during the HR Derby too.
Hell, he should’ve pitched to Prince.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looper was allowing about 1.9 HR/9 before tonight's start.
Before this season, the worst ratio of his career (excluding his 3.1 innings in 1998) had been 1.1.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
two more allowed
and he ties the most HR he’s allowed during a season (25 allowed in 199 IP in 2008). as doc brown used to say, “if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything!”
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's really weird and flukey
His K and BB numbers are really quite solid. For some reason the flyballs are just going— 17% hr/fb ratio instead of about 10-12 usually
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Jul 16, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
part of me wonders "how flukey"
i was working in the commissioner’s office (in NY) back in 2003 and one of the guys in ops had a baseball on his desk with three parallel cuts in it. he said it was a ball that an ump had taken out of play while looper was on the mound. the ump didn’t confront him, he just took it out, i guess. obviously this is all hearsay and i have no idea if he did it then or would try now.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm a little dumb in this area
but what would that do to a hit ball?
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
my posting was actually completely off topic, but it was a fun story (i thought) that i got randomly a few years ago. i’m sure it would have some impact, but the idea is to alter the flight. so, really, it’s just off topic rambling.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's more to make the ball move weirdly on the way to the plate
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok that's what i was thinking
but i’ve never heard of cuts in a ball before
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It happened a lot back in the day
Filing the ball, cutting it, using grease or vaseline, spitballs, etc.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah ive heard about the last four you mentioned
but you learn something every day! i’m checking out for the rest of mine, now. no more learning!
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right, that's what i meant by "flight"
maybe i should just nap.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Votto hit that ball 471 feet
Now Prince has a new goal.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Great catch
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 16, 2009 7:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
They should hit and run
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's what she said
and by “she” i mean me. just now, when they turned that double play
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok folks, I need to check out.
Mrs. Snow is taking over the computer to study for a test tomorrow. G’night everyone.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You're going to leave me along to handle these hooligans?
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure TheJay is here.
Since you both had a birthday this week, I’ll leave you the honors.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 16, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or alone
since that would, you know, be correct and actually make sense
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
back tan rested and read for baseball
did I miss much? wait Brewers hitting into a inning ending DP not much has changed ;)
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 Jul 16, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That was nice
Tip of the hat to the reds on that play.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 16, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fun camerawork
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful camera work
Between that angle and BA saying Hairston was watching it, I thought that ball was long gone, not short of the warning track
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 7:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It seemed like too awkward of a swing to be a HR
Camera tried to prove me wrong.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait...
i thought we were trying to set the record for most quiet time during a thread.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fielder
Almost hit one all the way into McCovey Cove.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun SB
Eight for the year now.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've got nothing
I’m really bored
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
well, i've got the brewers credit card
so i’ve accumulated enough points to throw out the first pitch at miller park. i get to do it 8/30, which is my birthday. so, i’m pretty excited/ nervous about that!
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Work on your knuckler
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eephus
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gyroball
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 7:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was going to do the randy johnson "mr snappy"
or whatever that was called, but i’m worried i won’t have albert pujols grab it in front of the plate to make me not look stupid.
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It kept my streak alive
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha. Sweet.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sigh
Reply fail
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun steals 2B
Then draws a throw to the plate trying to score on a double.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice hustle
get some momentum, hopefully
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Bullpen shot shows the reliever dropping the throw from the bullpen catcher. What is this, Washington?
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dusty looks in pretty good shape.
Sure is no Pinella.
by Flag Up on Jul 16, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All i ask for, as usual
Is to not GIDP =(
by pharom on Jul 16, 2009 8:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay JJ
4-8 with RISP tonight.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BLooper over the drawn in infield!
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap looper!
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 16, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never had a 3-hit game before
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was the fourth time
Brad Woodall, June 16, 1998
Jim Lonborg, August 2, 1972
Skip Lockwood, June 26, 1970
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Can’t say I have heard of one of them.
by Flag Up on Jul 16, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip Lockwood was signing autographs when I was at Fenway
a couple years ago. But I was too late to get one.
by DukeMarkell on Jul 16, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lockwood..
Sounds like a name I should know. And not in the way of locking wood.
by Flag Up on Jul 16, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Jordan?
I want to hear about the night he saw Skip Lockwood get 3 hits…
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I was at that game, actually
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Jul 16, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My dad was 11
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
by Jordan M on Jul 16, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Looper for leadoff guy tomorrow, right?
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yovani's not hitting well
so let the talk begin about making him our micah
by Capt Science on Jul 16, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall is having a good night himself though
On base each time, right? Two hits and walk I do believe
by pharom on Jul 16, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He popped out to second his third time up, but still a good day for him
by Metagen on Jul 16, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you had told me looper would have 3 hits tonight
i would have laughed outloud. this is awesome
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Looper with 3 hits AND Kendall getting on base in lead off,
This is good stuff
by pharom on Jul 16, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I would be pissed as a reds fan right now.
by Flag Up on Jul 16, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this inning is fun!
been a while since we’ve had one like this, it feels
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewers O...
it…..
Is…………
ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVVVVVEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
(thanks Reds)
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
by Wizzyconsin on Jul 16, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan looks more lost at the plate then I've ever seen him
by Metagen on Jul 16, 2009 8:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Jamie Moyer feeling pressured by Pedro signing?
He pitched 7 innings of 1-hit, 0-run ball tonight.
by DukeMarkell on Jul 16, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
6 run lead... Naverson is sent down... who comes up?
by pharom on Jul 16, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weaver
Wait. What?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Villy?
He needs a chance to get his confidence back
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Cam just run that one in? I haven't seen that in years
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just saw someone do that last week
Because I made a big deal like “did you see that?”
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job DiFey
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Horrible strike 3 call
Looper’s pitch was better than that and they didn’t ring up, Encarnacion
by Flag Up on Jul 16, 2009 8:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a shame this thread is slow
When the bats are so alive – normally this place would be going nuts with all these bloop hits
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah its a bummer
why’re we all so subdued? everyone run out of beer or something? is it the away game?
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably carryover from the break
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm kinda tired, and uber bored
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-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And stressing over moving next weekend.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't packed anything yet.
I’m just gonna do it all willy nilly.
Plus, I’m waiting for the CARS program to be activated. So yeah, I’m pretty tense.
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do that too.
just throw crap in pillow cases and paper bags. i spend the rest of the year building up moving karma so all my friends have to help me out
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I move by myself with minimal help from the old man(he has the truck)
I don’t ask for help, because I hate helping others move. I did it once, and only once.
I hate doing favors. I’m selfish.
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-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey...same here on all accounts.
okay…move is in 2 weeks for me.
also tired because it’s been over 100 every day for the past week and it hasn’t fallen below 80 overnight in my apartment. I can’t sleep with it that f*cking hot
got 2 hours last night.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too!
we’re having a “cold front” this weekend (i swear thats what the news has been calling it) and it’s supposed to only hit 93 as a high! ill be bustin out the sweatshirts for sure
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im pretty psyched
its been consistently over 100 here since early june with little to no rain. i miss wisconsin!
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would've been here
I was at work and just got a hold of thew computer now
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what she said
okay…maybe not
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone warming in the bullpen?
Or will DiFelice have to hit if Hardy reaches?
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought they said someone was warming up
But I’m pretty sure… up Defelice is batting
by pharom on Jul 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, third time he's hit
First time he’ll be swinging away.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are getting some ugly, ugly hits
it’s kind of great. it always feels like this happens against, not for us
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hardy getting some payback...
… for all of those hard hit outs before the break.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Plesac is really stretching tonight. “Let’s look back and re-enact this play where Looper maybe almost committed an error a few innings back.”
by rob deer's moustache will destroy us all on Jul 16, 2009 8:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
I just got a new audio interface over the break (Apogee Duet) and gosh gameday audio sounds incredible
by warwick5s on Jul 16, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
somehow I doubt either energetic or enthusiastic are high on the priority list for wannabe Energee dancers
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe energetic and enthusiastic boobs?
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...coffey's got that down
i don’t think he qualifies as a Energee dancer.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love how BA and his minions took 3 hours longer then TheJay to find that stat
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
probably found it here:P
just took them all season to find the site.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
This Roenicke kid
is kind of impressive – 4 Ks already
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 8:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, Braun has 20 infield hits
I knew he was fast, but 20 seems like a lot. Then again, I really don’t know stats on infield hits and how common they are.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 16, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cliche moment
“you need infield hits to hit .300.”
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so...
what do you need to hit .400?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Choke up a lot and hit to the opposite field
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
strange, possibly dumb question
was just thinking about them talking about run support for Looper – do they count all runs scored that game, or just the runs scored while that pitcher is in the game?
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball-Reference uses all runs scored in the game
Which kind of makes sense given that 10 runs throughout the game can get him off the hook for giving up 7 runs in only 2 innings.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this site is either a) broken today or b) broken on safari 4
I make a post, it takes me to the top of the page.
i click on the a new post has appeared by links that appear on the right side when someone posts, and that takes me to the top of the page too.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's safari i think
i switched to firefox and its working fine
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Firefox, ftw
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-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really liked safaris latest updates
so i was using them for a few weeks. but they failed big time today, so experiment: over
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i may just switch back to safari 3
i can’t even get safari 4 to open up tabs with middle-click on some webpages (in frames).
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and you can't cycle through tabs like you can in firefox
it just goes back in the page history when you use open apple and the numbers (imagine using a laptop)
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you have it in "private browsing" mode
sometimes that makes things goofy
by warwick5s on Jul 16, 2009 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have no idea what that is
so unless it’s default, no.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Just lay it in there, Seth.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Figures
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
save situation now?
tying run in the hole?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
More than an inning left in the game
So yeah.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Seth
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
Just when you thought you could be comfortable with a lead
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no lead is safe with this team
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get the hook out?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 9:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McClung not a happy man
Hopefully the other redheaded fella pitches better.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cam is a gazelle out there
is anyone more graceful in center than Cam? He makes it look so easy.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 16, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of gazelle's...
… here comes Coffey.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 16, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
80% gazelle, 20% blind retarded buffalo
by Metagen on Jul 16, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A first pitch strike
Novel idea.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
Between Villa and McClung, we’ve got TWO guys we can’t run out there with any lead. Coffey’s going to end up pitching in 90 games this year.
by Rubie Q on Jul 16, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coffey wants to pitch in 90 games
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
90 sprints from the bullpen?
what’s the over/under on total time running in on the season?:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
23 minutes, or a Canadian hour
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
or 22, i should say
Sigh.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure he does.
And Bill Hall wants to play every day, since he’s the best third baseman in the league. That doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
by Rubie Q on Jul 16, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait a minute
Did I imply that I don’t think Coffey is a good pitcher? ‘Cuz I didn’t mean that. I think he’s a good reliever. I just don’t think it’s a good idea for any reliever to throw 90 games.
by Rubie Q on Jul 16, 2009 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I didn't meant to imply you called him a bad reliever, sorry
I just like bringing up the Brantley thing.
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by TheJay on Jul 16, 2009 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
look what can happen when we hit base hits!
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 9:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i note the reversal of pronouns there
it’s WE that get hits, but THEY that get tagged out:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 16, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i didn't even notice!
good call
by MKEtotheATX on Jul 16, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bells?
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by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 9:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bells
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 16, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cam got smacked upside the face on that tag out
ouch!
by tristarscoop on Jul 16, 2009 9:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we had a liveblog for the ASG
and contemplated a bench clearing brawl in which Prince would pull out some leg drops on people
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