Game Thread #79: Brewers (42-36) at Cubs (37-38)
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 2, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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Welcome to the only evening installment in a series that's about as important as series get before the All Star Break. The Brewers open play tonight 3.5 games up on the team that was considered by many a prohibitive favorite to win the NL Central before the season, and if they can simply split a four game series at Wrigley, they'll maintain said lead over the Cubs and only have to face the north-siders seven more times, all in September.
It'd be nice to get off to a good start tonight with Seth McClung (3-1, 3.55 ERA) on the mound. McClung is making just his second start, and hopefully it'll be longer than his first one: McClung was pulled after four innings (77 pitches) while allowing three runs on six hits in a game the Brewers eventually came back to win. He's never started against the Cubs but has made ten relief appearances, going 1-0 with a 2.55 ERA in 17.2 innings.
McClung will face off against Ryan Dempster (4-5, 4.09 ERA), who is starting against the Brewers for the third time this season. He beat the Brewers on April 12 and lost to them on May 9. Dempster has been having some tough luck lately: despite posting a 3.23 ERA in June, he went 0-2 and the Cubs lost all five of his starts. Last time out he needed 104 pitches to get through five innings, allowing five earned runs on 11 baserunners.
Tonight's lineup is about what you'd expect, given a right-handed pitcher on the mound in the first game of a big series (h/t JS):
2B Craig Counsell
SS J.J. Hardy
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
CF Mike Cameron
RF Corey Hart
C Jason Kendall
RHP Seth McClung
Since McClung is probably limited to 90-95 pitches tonight, it's probably a good thing the bullpen is pretty fresh:
Carlos Villanueva pitched one inning (18 pitches) last night.
Chris Smith pitched one inning (nine pitches) last night.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Tuesday.
Mark DiFelice has not pitched since Tuesday.
Mitch Stetter has not pitched since Monday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Monday.
Chris Narveson last pitched on Sunday.
Finally, tonight is the first game of a Cubs series, so I feel somewhat required to request that anyone stopping by for tonight's game read the Game Thread Guidelines. Conversation during the last Brewers/Cubs series got pretty heated, and I'd rather not let that happen again and ruin anyone's holiday weekend. So, if you're stopping by to complain about Ryan Braun, save it. Similarly, if things are going well for the Brewers tonight, please refrain from heading over to the other BCB to make sure they've noticed. Odds are they have.
It's a holiday weekend, and all I want is a friendly, civil place to discuss this weekend's games. That's not too much to ask for...right?
Thursday's Game Thread is now open.
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Heh, Casey McGehee is batting fifth
I bet that’s a fun topic of conversation in the other game thread.
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If the Brewers are doing well...
… do the childish, not-so-nice frequenters of this site (namely me) get to at least read the thread at other thread?
Well, I’m doing it anyway. I just hope the Brewers give me a reason to do so…
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
Pre-Game warm up
I’m watching the Brewers-Cubs game from May 9th. They won 9-2, Counsel hit a homer and Brad Nelson got a walk. GLORIOUS!
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
a rally usually wasn't needed
people posted rally cleavage just for the hell of it
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Really, that’s what became a problem.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Extra Innings
thanks to there not being too many games tonight, I get the pick of the home or away TV feed. I ch, ch, choose you FSN Wisconsin.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
Shouldn't that be choo-choo choose you?
Otherwise the train picture wouldn’t be relevant.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
S. Fuld lf
R. Theriot ss
D. Lee 1b
M. Bradley rf
J. Fox 3b
K. Fukudome cf
G. Soto c
M. Fontenot 2b
R. Dempster p
Nice to hear "red hot" and "JJ Hardy" in the same sentence again
If Hart and McGehee can be half-hot? This is going to be a fun series vs the Cubs
Yeah, you can tell he's red hot.
Led off the AB with two swings and misses, hit a weak foul ball, had an awkward check swing, took a ball and then a strike down the middle.
He took some pitches, so you can’t complain too much, but that didn’t look like a guy who’s swinging a hot bat.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
JJ's just warming up, right?
One of my ex’s described it as “hopelessly dreamer” but I’d rather call it overly optimistic =(
I'd say he's warming up
but he’s still getting unlucky and getting a lot of line drive outs
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Clung
Showing Sam Fuld, noted Brewer killer, who’s boss.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Also
B-Ref says his middle name is Babson.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
you have to know
when to hold ’em and know when to Fuld ’em
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
MLB Network
“Starting pitching has been a problem for the Milwaukee Brewers”<—— you don’t say?
0-3 makes me a sad panda
Ok Seth, time to settle down.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
awesome
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions
Three Cubs come to the plate, they all reach and score, then Bradley K's.
Someone guard the Gatorade dispensers.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Maybe we can get
the modified Mr. Burns start. Big home run in the first inning and then nothing the rest of the game.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
One of my favorite Uecker quotes came earlier this year
A grand slammer and a couple of solo shots and we’re right back in this game
Something tells me McClung's not long for the rotation
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Maybe he's really left-handed
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Just blew his chance for a quality start.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
At least
I’m thinking he’s gonna hit his pitch count limit about halfway through the second inning.
HUZZAH! An out!
You were waaay off
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions
This is sweet
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
looks like I picked
a bad week to stop sniffing glue.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
hey now
its not over until its over! …right?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
So if Cubs sweep....
looks like Brewers will be in 4th place..
well, I said "if"
kinda feeling like the rug just got pulled out from under us though
Don't two or three other teams also have to sweep their series for that to happen?
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Yeah...but the Cubs won't sweep all four games tonight
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Innings like this really make me hate Doug Melvin.
It’s unfair, because McClung isn’t suppose to be a starter, but saddling this starting 8 with this rotation is pretty shameful.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM CDT reply actions
No one
All of my money will be invested in earthquake insurance.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well, that was a less than graceful slide...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
Never said he was out.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Better than my first slide ever while playing softball
I kid you not, I stopped five feet short of the base.
Right
But that’s not Prince’s first slide ever.
True story: My first baseball park had a gravelly infield. I slid in shorts once and had to ride home half an hour with a towel wrapped around my knee so I wouldn’t get blood on the seats or my clothes.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Owch.
That hurts…seen my sister with knees like that when she played.
…and my slides were never much better than the first one. XD
They never looked quite that good on me.
And I wasn’t in uniform, just screwing around after practice.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Good, in this case, a relative term
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does Prince do anything gracefully?
can he?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions
He's got a pretty swing...
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
remember the game a couple of years ago
Brewers got down 4-0 won 5-4 in 12 lots of baseball left in this one
that being said I am off to the poker rooms 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
Ohhhh oh
Livin on a prayer!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
HAMMERIN!
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Feels like a beer-league night.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Everyone's thinking about hitting it to left....
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
Except Kendall
His mind’s already looking forward to putting his gear on.
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Come on Seth...
… get it in the air to left and see what happens…
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
He tried to hit it into orbit with those swings.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
4-run shot would be better
but I’m not greedy
I got here late is the wind blowing out?
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
Cameron
Made that fall look relatively graceful. I’d still be laying out there like a turtle on his back.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Astros and Padres pulled the players off the field because of bees?
Great, 50 players were safe, but what about thousands of fans?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
one bee for every fan
50 bees for every player?
not interested enough to do the math
in any case, I’m glad I was not there
it was rather intresting to see the 3 empty sections around the chair the bees were swarming
by CheezeconQueso on Jul 2, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Follow up promotional idea
RAID Day.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Didn't
the killer B’s break up a while ago?
by Gallardo's Right Arm on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The fans could've left, couldn't they?
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Sure
If they felt like eating their ticket costs.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It was the top of the ninth with two out in a 6-1 game
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Plus, the bees weren't swarming around the park - it was around a jacket on a chair near the left field seats
Fans were evacuated from the neighboring sections.
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Bees swarming around a jacket?
That’s what one guy got for bringing his honey to the game.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Heh
Dave Pinto has a play-by-play.
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That I did not know.
Alas, BA and Rock failed to tell the whole story.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Cam will get hit first
too much “flair” on that catch
by CheezeconQueso on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He's all over the place.
I’m sort of hoping he manages to hit his pitch limit without early with some 10 pitch ground outs. That’s the only way he’ll keep them around the 4 runs they already have.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I've always liked him
I wish they’d bring him back to do TV for us
Yes.
Matty V was the best
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm getting Yankees v. Mariners
on MLB Network here
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep
Looks like he’ll go 4 for the second straight start.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
efficient
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Obvious question I don't know the answer to:
I’m assuming the two Welkes umpiring this game are related, but how?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
You get partial credit for being late with the answer
But extra credit for citing your sources.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Brothers
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions
And you
You’re just late.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
By design, perhaps?
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, I like McGehee as much or more than anyone
But McGehee’s play is not creating a “What should we do with Mat Gamel?” question. Gamel is still the better player and long-term, he still deserves to play more at third.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I agree...
…. but Macha doesn’t appear to. And if Gamel’s playing time is going to be this spotty, I’d rather see him get sent back down to AAA to play every day.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
I give Macha credit for riding the hot hand.
Remember how Ned Yost used to use guys like Gabe Gross? Gross would get a rare start, hit a home run, get pinch hit for in the late innings and sit the bench for a week.
At least, while McGehee is hitting, Macha is giving him an opportunity to prove he can maintain it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I know that we all love cc
but I’m not sure why the argument isn’t more towards having BOTH McGehee and Gamel, with cc used as a PH and to rest each of the other two
I'm guessing Macha continues to play Counsell against RH
mainly because he is the most viable option in the leadoff slot.
Does cc's viability as a starter over say Corey or whomever
really outweigh playing Gamel and McGehee?
He will, long-term
If McGehee was hitting like Bill Hall, then I’d be more upset but right now it’s kind of like…meh.
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I feel McGehee deserves to play everyday for now,
but Gamel is, as you said, the better option long-term. I think the question is whether to play him sporadically in the bigs or full-time AAA until McGehee cools off.
I say ride the hot hand,
but I agree, Gamel deserves more time. I love CC, but he could use a little more rest.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Rule
“In the case of rain or a wet field, the umpire may instruct the pitcher to carry the rosin bag in his hip pocket.”
Interesting. Who would whine the loudest about it screwing up their routine on the mound?
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I have heard a rumor that a home run would give the Brewers the lead here.
I have yet to hear BA confirm it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I need a drink.
Can I get anyone else anything while I’m up?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
3 run dinger for me please.
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't go quite that girly
But I definitely did recently run out of Lemon Drop mix.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
really, really craved a New Orleans daiquiri today
Pina Colada mix and my blender are as close as it gets here – just threw in the strawberries for fun
But we already have one!
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by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
another pitcher
for both teams
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
scratch that
a different pitcher for both teams, is what I meant
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions
If you're anywhere near Chicago
Get McClung to fly to Minneapolis because he isn’t doing anyone any good where he is and I could use him. To help clean my basement.
Tim Dillard, perhaps.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Actually, Chase Wright is pitching for Nashville tonight
So he’d be lined up perfectly to get one shot.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
He was scheduled
But Narron started
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Wright being kept fresh
So he can be called up if needed in this series?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Who knows
Dillard is Saturday’s scheduled starter so he could be called up without messing up his pitching schedule.
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Smith
Did he bend his cap bill finally? Or did they hold him down and force a cap with a bent bill on his head for his Gameday pic?
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I think
The 39THIRTY caps come pre-bent, which is what he’s wearing in that pic. So he would have had to un-bend it. At least he’s not that hardcore.
hilarious that my bf bet with a cubs fan at work about this game
as soon as I found out McClung was starting, I think I would have begged for another game
I thought McClung would be ok tonight, in all honesty.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Mrs. Snow just looked up from a catalog and noticed Smith's hat.
“I think he might have ironed it.”
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Thank god for booze
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions
If it didn't make me so sad, I'd be really impressed by that
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
was contemplating trying to find tickets for this weekend
just second, third and twelfth guessed those plans
I'm just glad I didn't go today
I wasn’t that loopy that I wanted to drive to Chicago on a holiday weekend, though.
that's what the El is for
if you drive to the norhthern burbs you can pick up the purple line easily
And if you take it past Wrigley Field
You can catch the Fuchsia line, which runs past all the gay bars.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Well, we could still witness history.
Derrek Lee needs a solo shot and a two run shot for the cycle of home runs, and figures to get at least one at bat against Chris Narveson.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
It sure was nice of Smith
to have that ball break directly into the middle of Lee’s swing
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Bradley
Only thirteen more games before that third year is guaranteed.
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Don't remind me.
He’s done a great job of convincing Lou he’s “healthy”; he takes a day or two off, asks Lou to pinch hit, goes 0fer, and gets one game closer to vesting his $10M option.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
11 runs -- all on HRs
Is there a record for that? Most runs scored in a game, both teams, all runs coming from HRs?
I'm not even mad about this.
I’m completely indifferent. I don’t give a fuck at this point.
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions
You pooped in the refridgerator?
And ate an entire wheel of cheese?
I’m not even mad, that’s amazing!
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
from @Haudricourt
Derrek Lee, who hit three-run HR in 1st at-bat, just hit a grand slam in his third at-bat. Combined distance of two HRs: 5 miles.
"my goodness"
Haudricourt's Twitter has been so much better lately.
I credit the lack of rain in the forecast.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Present company excluded, of course
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
And a trip to first base!
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
They're already down 9-2
Might as well save as much of the bullpen as possible
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makes sense, but it doesn't detract from how funny he looks
with that bat in his hand. “i do what now?”
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, be nice, I was on my honeymoon and missed some games.
Is Chris Smith the first Brewer to give up a grand slam since Manny Parra did it?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
Fourth one of the year
Gallardo on 4/13, Stetter on 5/24, Parra on 6/2, Smith just gave up July’s.
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Stetter
I was at the game he game up that slammer. I’m glad he got it out of his system because he’s stopped sucking since then.
A home run here
gets us within a grand slam!
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That's what the ladies tell me anyways
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
those weasely eyes of his
frighten my girlfriend.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
From my (unofficial, unsubstantiated) observations,
that would put her in the minority
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in her defense, she feels that braun's are too bulbous.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Awfully picky
How’d she end up with you?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
perfectly propotioned eyes!
overrule my caterpillar eyebrows.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
No, actually.
I guess it depends on the options, but Parra’s not going to get the call (in all likelihood). I don’t think the team has much faith in Dillard or a guy like Chase Wright to do better…
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
They could skip that spot until the 11th
Bush could be off the DL by then.
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I guess.
Whatever they do, if McClung is pulled from the rotation I doubt he’ll ever earn another shot at it.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
I concur. Sadly, because I think this may get him to leave the Brewers in free agency. (Wish someone he trusts would tell him that he’s far better in relief.)
I don't think so
He’s stated many tims that he love it in Milwaukee. Melvin would probably try pretty hard to resign him too.
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we just walk off the field at the end of this inning and let them call it?
It’d be at 5 innings, so an official game. I’d like to save our bullpen at this point.
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So, what're the odds that Narveson and Smith pitch tonight and get sent down
And some combination of Tim Dillard, Chase Wright and R.J. Swindle are called up to replace them?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
i'd hope that swindle gets another call
but i’m still convinced (perhaps by myself) that villa should get some kind of shot at getting back into the rotation. i know he’s starting to find himself in that setup man role, but if son of clung gets another shot…
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions
ahhh..the save the bullpen by virtue of the demotion
when was the last time dillard, wright and swindle pitched though? would they be fresh really?
Dillard is scheduled to start Saturday
Wright was scheduled for tonight but Sam Narron started instead (dunno why). Swindle pitched for the first time in a week last night.
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How does that work?
Does that knock a couple of umps in too? Or is that the first and third base coaches?
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they're cubs fans
would you expect anything different?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions
i'd expect it if it was a braun shot
but fielder seems like a difficult man to hate.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for a new thread.
Jump in here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
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Houston
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0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Milwaukee
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
Pittsburgh
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
|
St. Louis
|
0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | Lost 0 |
(updated 2.15.2012 at 1:03 PM CST)
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