Game Thread #79: Brewers (42-36) at Cubs (37-38)
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 6:00 PM CDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
Current Series
4 game series vs Cubs @ Wrigley Field
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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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 6:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by GoCrew on Jul 2, 2009 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Strike that. They won 12-6
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 2, 2009 6:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully there will be no rally to need that.
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 6:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
I bet you can’t go the whole game with the WGN video on mute and listening to Ron Santo.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have
MLB audio also so I was thinking about putting on Ueck.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Saltire on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
who is
that Fuld clown?
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sam Fuld is back in the majors?
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always like hearing on the radio
How many RBIs and homers Cecil has been hitting in Milwaukee =(
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ's just warming up, right?
One of my ex’s described it as “hopelessly dreamer” but I’d rather call it overly optimistic =(
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yikes
Dempster looked good that inning.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Clung
Showing Sam Fuld, noted Brewer killer, who’s boss.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
you have to know
when to hold ’em and know when to Fuld ’em
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good start
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This sucks
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB Network
“Starting pitching has been a problem for the Milwaukee Brewers”<—— you don’t say?
0-3 makes me a sad panda
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok Seth, time to settle down.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
awesome
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't we have swapped mcclung last night and gallardo tonight :(
by warwick5s on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
was just thinking
the same thing
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A patented Brewers summer of '09 grandslam
will put us right back into this!
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make that a patented Brewers summer of '09 grandslam
Will at best tie this game
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Christ
Never mind, get him out of there.
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Something tells me McClung's not long for the rotation
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yeah
Just blew his chance for a quality start.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to be a 40-pitch inning
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah, 39
Thank you, Geovany
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least
I’m thinking he’s gonna hit his pitch count limit about halfway through the second inning.
HUZZAH! An out!
by suphalissa on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
it's going to be a long night
… hell it’s already a long night
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
looks like I picked
a bad week to stop sniffing glue.
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone got a good video rental suggestion?
looks like I’ll need something else to do with my night
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hammer
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ishtar
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ghost Dad
Coffey is surprisingly fast, as is the Polish Sausage
by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey now
its not over until its over! …right?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So if Cubs sweep....
looks like Brewers will be in 4th place..
by DukeMarkell on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that's a bit preemptive
isn’t it? =(
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, I said "if"
kinda feeling like the rug just got pulled out from under us though
by DukeMarkell on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh...there'll be a sweep.
just not in the direction you’re indicating:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't two or three other teams also have to sweep their series for that to happen?
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...but the Cubs won't sweep all four games tonight
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Run Prince, run
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Prince Vs. Coffey in a race, who do you bet on?
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coffey
always bet on black.
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was a less than graceful slide...
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Never said he was out.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better than my first slide ever while playing softball
I kid you not, I stopped five feet short of the base.
by suphalissa on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by suphalissa on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mm, baseball shorts
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good, in this case, a relative term
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
does Prince do anything gracefully?
can he?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got a pretty swing...
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i bet he turns down a steak gracefully
and he swings okay as well
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by WSB Chris on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hamerin'
Back in this thing!
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohhhh oh
Livin on a prayer!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
me too
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMMERIN!
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that's why I never stop watching
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
you had me at beer
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot that the wind's blowing out
….it’s gonna be a homer fest.
GO CAM!!!! :D
by suphalissa on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Except Kendall
His mind’s already looking forward to putting his gear on.
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some grit
to the leg
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Seth...
… get it in the air to left and see what happens…
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
tie this baby up Big Seth
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried to hit it into orbit with those swings.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the end of the night
Prince will knock one back into Wisconsin!
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
4-run shot would be better
but I’m not greedy
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A grandslam from a pitcher =P
It isn’t Yo on the mound!
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch, Cam
The Russian Judge gives you an 8.5 on the dive.
by suphalissa on Jul 2, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by WSB Chris on Jul 2, 2009 7:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
what gave you that idea?
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Going to be an interesting night
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
one bee for every fan
50 bees for every player?
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not interested enough to do the math
in any case, I’m glad I was not there
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Follow up promotional idea
RAID Day.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The fans could've left, couldn't they?
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure
If they felt like eating their ticket costs.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was the top of the ninth with two out in a 6-1 game
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh
Dave Pinto has a play-by-play.
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sensing McClung is going to lose the handle and start hitting Cubbies pretty soon
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
hope not
then Braun will get drilled.
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cam will get hit first
too much “flair” on that catch
by CheezeconQueso on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
MLB Clutch performer of the month?
Fielder belongs there, but no McGehee?
by pharom on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sort of fun
to hear Matt Vasgersian announcing on MLB Network. Brings back memories.
by oconnobe on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've always liked him
I wish they’d bring him back to do TV for us
by theBrouhaha on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
75 pitches through 3
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
efficient
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brothers
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
brothers
by MillerParkSouth on Jul 2, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brothers
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you
You’re just late.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing Macha continues to play Counsell against RH
mainly because he is the most viable option in the leadoff slot.
by oconnobe on Jul 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does cc's viability as a starter over say Corey or whomever
really outweigh playing Gamel and McGehee?
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by oconnobe on Jul 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I mean, I really, really don't get it
especially with the sore knee and now the sore hammy
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A Christmas ham
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 run dinger for me please.
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, already enjoying my totally girly strawberry pina colada, thanks
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
a trade for Bill Hall
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we already have one!
i have a reasonable dislike of Bill Hall.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
another pitcher
for both teams
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye bye Seth
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Tim Dillard, perhaps.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was scheduled
But Narron started
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who knows
Dillard is Saturday’s scheduled starter so he could be called up without messing up his pitching schedule.
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ick
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Lachey?
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
old 'shopped pic from the Sox?
I’ve never seen a Red Sox with a flat hat…
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by bluejazz04 on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not good times right now
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Chris Smith
rock some high sock mojo, please
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought McClung would be ok tonight, in all honesty.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That should do it for this game
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Son of a Babson.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
At least they can't get Turnbow in
This looks a lot like that Soup start last year
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
was contemplating trying to find tickets for this weekend
just second, third and twelfth guessed those plans
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what the El is for
if you drive to the norhthern burbs you can pick up the purple line easily
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm coming from Minneapolis
That’s an entirely different problem from Chicago traffic. ;)
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
where was that pitch for D-Lee?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It sure was nice of Smith
to have that ball break directly into the middle of Lee’s swing
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Smith
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley
Only thirteen more games before that third year is guaranteed.
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by dtpollitt on Jul 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
11 runs -- all on HRs
Is there a record for that? Most runs scored in a game, both teams, all runs coming from HRs?
by DukeMarkell on Jul 2, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You pooped in the refridgerator?
And ate an entire wheel of cheese?
I’m not even mad, that’s amazing!
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baxter!
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA "well it's a hitter's kind of night"
with Kendall at-bat
by tristarscoop on Jul 2, 2009 8:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Present company excluded, of course
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a trip to first base!
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're already down 9-2
Might as well save as much of the bullpen as possible
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by bluejazz04 on Jul 2, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A home run here
gets us within a grand slam!
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way to think positive!
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hardy stays hot
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what the ladies tell me anyways
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
those weasely eyes of his
frighten my girlfriend.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
From my (unofficial, unsubstantiated) observations,
that would put her in the minority
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by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
in her defense, she feels that braun's are too bulbous.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awfully picky
How’d she end up with you?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perfectly propotioned eyes!
overrule my caterpillar eyebrows.
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i think it's safe to say that mcclung won't be getting another shot at starting?
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could skip that spot until the 11th
Bush could be off the DL by then.
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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.)
by morineko on Jul 2, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 2, 2009 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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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by TheJay on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bomb!
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by molitorfan on Jul 2, 2009 8:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
time for MLB's first ever 6-run shot!
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does that work?
Does that knock a couple of umps in too? Or is that the first and third base coaches?
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
and back onto the field
seriously?
by sowingwildoats on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're cubs fans
would you expect anything different?
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
it's not about hate
it’s about pretending the HR never happened
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wohoo!!
Only 7 more runs to go!
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Narveson up in the pen
"my goodness"
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 2, 2009 8:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for a new thread.
Jump in here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 2, 2009 8:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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