Game Thread #100: Nationals (31-68) at Brewers (49-50)
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 6:21 PM CDT
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Washington Nationals at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 28, 2009 7:05 PM CDT
Current Series
Nationals lead the series 1-0
| Mon 07/27 | WP: Jason Bergmann (1 - 1) LP: Jeff Suppan (5 - 8) |
6 - 14 loss |
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Washington Nationals Tuesday, Jul 28, 2009, 7:05 PM CDT Collin Balester vs Carlos Villanueva Mostly cloudy. Winds blowing from right to left field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75. |
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| Wed 07/29 | 7:05 PM CDT | |
| Thu 07/30 | 1:05 PM CDT | |
Can the Brewers beat the worst team in baseball and avoid falling two games below .500 for the first time since April 26? Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineups and conversation on tonight's game!
A lot has been made of the decision to start Carlos Villanueva tonight, but the Nationals are also starting an inexperienced starter. Collin Balester (0-1, 6.00) is making just his second start of 2009, and his 17th career start tonight. He lasted just three innings in his last start against the Cardinals, allowing three runs (two earned) on three hits in three innings and picking up the loss. He had gone 7-9 with a 4.35 ERA for Syracuse in AAA before getting the call. Balester struggles with baserunners, and posted a 1.519 WHIP in AAA.
Meanwhile, Carlos Villanueva is preparing for his first start since May 18 of last season. He's 5-9 with a 4.40 ERA in his career as a starter, and 11-12 with a 4.15 ERA as a reliever. Villanueva has been struggling lately, posting a 10.80 ERA in his last 17 appearances while going 0-4. He has been pretty good against Adam Dunn, though: Dunn is the only National who's faced him more than seven times, and he's hit .154/.214/.154 off of Villanueva in 14 plate appearances.
Casey McGehee is back in the lineup tonight, bumping Mike Cameron into the second spot (h/t JS):
2B Felipe Lopez
CF Mike Cameron
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
RF Corey Hart
SS J.J. Hardy
C Jason Kendall
RHP Carlos Villanueva
Villanueva is expected to pitch 3-4 innings tonight, leaving at least five innings for the bullpen:
Chris Smith pitched one inning (11 pitches) last night, and also pitched on Sunday.
Mark DiFelice pitched .2 innings (11 pitches) last night, and also pitched on Sunday.
R.J. Swindle pitched 2 innings (35 pitches) last night.
Mitch Stetter faced two batters (7 pitches) last night.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Saturday.
Tim Dillard is expected to back up Villanueva tonight, and last pitched on Wednesday for Nashville.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Tuesday, July 21.
Enjoy the game!
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Speaking of lousy teams
I got my tickets for Sunday’s Padres/Brewers game. Left field box, front row, right behind Braun. The Braunophile won’t have to keep asking me “Daddy, where’s Ryan Braun now?” If the game wasn’t at Petco, we’d actually have a shot at catching a homerun ball! (Or at least causing a Fan Interference call….)
by Brew Angel on Jul 28, 2009 6:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
fail
Fail – flat tire on country road.
Win – full size spare.
Fail – lug nuts are aluminum and all rounded.
Win – its not raining.
Fail – waiting for help and mosquitoes are out now.
Win – I can listen to the game.
Fail – I have company tickets to the game.
Win – blackbert still has batteries.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 28, 2009 6:10 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this sucks. I thought it would be 20min to change. But apparently that won’t happen. The country folk keep stopping to help. Apparently they are much more trusting then us city folk.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 28, 2009 6:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Is "blackbert" as innuendo a win or fail?
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackberry. Storm keyboard sucks so…. Fail.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 28, 2009 6:34 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Hope Dillard and Villa can go at least 6 tonight or we’re totally screwed!
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 6:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Skip. (NOT)
Macha’s rally cry: He’s one pitch from getting out of it. My cry: Get rid of Macha!
by Sheriff 'Stache on Jul 28, 2009 6:18 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Please no more of this tonight.
It’s stupid.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 6:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Petco
I live in LA and am going down to Petco this weekend. Haven’t bought tickets yet. I feel like DM, waiting to see if this team is any good this week before I decide if I’m a buyer or not. Was planning all year to go to both Saturday and Sunday’s games. Now, well, there’s lots to do in that town other than be mad at the Brewers. Plus, they’ll be in town next week and I’m not sure how much of this I can take.
Sigh.
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 6:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't have much confidence for the team's playoff chances
But they should be able to beat the Padres, right? Right? I’m still going to at least one game this weekend. I’m a Brewer fan. It’s what I do.
Plus the Angels are out of town this weekend….
by Brew Angel on Jul 28, 2009 6:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, they should also be able to beat the Nats this week...
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GOCREW;
if you are interested…
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Time:
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Location:
Dodger Stadium & The Short Stop
We reserved 150 tickets immediately next to the Brewers bullpen!
The evening starts with $2.00 PBR on tap at the Shortstop and then off to see the Brew Crew. Free beer to anyone who can name the starting line of the 1982 Brewers team – find Derek Hildebrandt to collect. Plus a few games and prizes with Brewers/Dodgers gear.
by Jamie in LA on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
CA Games
I’m saving my energy for all the cholo’s I’m going to have to fight off next week at Dodger stadium. I hate getting shanked every time I go there.
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 6:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/under on CV 3.2
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 6:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take under.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can I change my vote to way under?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And how about that....
When I get bubbly I do it in moderation,
1 brew, 1 brew, I said 1 brew at a time
by MadisonWino on Jul 28, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please no
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 7:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Nyjer homered
First one for the Nats.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
knights of columbus...great start
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
by Prentice on Jul 28, 2009 7:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Villy was "one pitch"
away from not giving up a leadoff home run
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 7:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
OBP gaffe?
Cameron OBP v. Nats? .330 lifetime gets the 2-hole
Kendall OBP v. Nats? .420 lifetime is back in the 8-hole
Not very Machian…
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 28, 2009 7:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to guess Kendall owned the Expos back when he was a Pirate.
Either that, or I’m going to cite small sample size.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since you asked....
Cameron 185 ABs
Kendall 259 ABs
Kendall should be in the 2 hole, according to Machanomic calculus.
Of course, if no one swings at good pitches, it’s game over.
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many of Kendall's PAs were as a Pirate?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Done looking up...
“small sample sizes” you’re on your own… ;-)
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the Nats in DC last weekend
they were on fire against the Padres. “Hope” ain’t gonna get the job done with these guys. We need our team to MAN-UP today!
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 28, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been debating trying to go to the Nats-Brewers game in Washington
Or a Brewers-Pirates game in Pitt. I think I’m leaning towards Pitt since the travel time is easier and I have more days off around it vs having to take time off for a Nats game
by pharom on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
any opinions here on PNC vs Nationals park
as far as where I’m more likely to have a good experience walking in as an opposing-team fan?
by pharom on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will be at Nats Park
for at least one of the games. Unfortunately I am moving the only weekend they are in town this year!
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I start a new job next monday
So taking off time that soon for a game is probably a bad idea no matter how many times I hear from fellow coworkers that they took off time their first month of working there. I would have loved to do Pitt on Wednesday and Washington on Friday but I need to ground myself into reality I guess =(
by pharom on Jul 28, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No contest. Pittsburgh.
I’d go to the Pirates game in a heartbeat. The Nats stadium is crap. $7.50-8.50 for a fricking beer! Crap food, except for the chili.
If you’re trying to get to every stadium, I’d still skip Nats stadium. Just lie and say you went. The only redeeming feature is the Nats haven’t sold any naming rights. I wonder why….. ;-)
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they tear down RFK?
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
not yet
and the new stadium isn’t that bad- lots of good places to drink.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so
I think the soccer team plays there, until they build them a new stadium.
by DukeMarkell on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
14 pitches through one inning. Decent number.
by Yar Nivek on Jul 28, 2009 7:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
matched by the 9
that the nats pitcher threw
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but we aren't betting on how many innings HE pitches :)
by Yar Nivek on Jul 28, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps we should be
He went 3 last time.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't it pronounced Ba-Lester last year?
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw him pitch earlier in the year in Syracuse
And it was the same pronunciation they used on the broadcast
by pharom on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'm just remembering how I mispronounced it
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't be surprised if you're remembering it correctly
How many times do I hear in passing people talk about the escapades of Cecil Fielder day in and day out in the Brewers*, mispronouncing a name in a broadcast seems tame in comparison to that
*(answer: about once a month, twice a month if I happen to be hearing Susan Waltman on the radio)
by pharom on Jul 28, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad first inning for the Brewers. :(
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
its getting to the point...
where i just want to watch the menard’s commercials.
by Jamie in LA on Jul 28, 2009 7:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i work at menards
hate that place
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the corp. office?
Cause my cousin and his wife work there.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
no i push carts
needing money for college ftl.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do...
What was with Kendall's shaved head?....looks like a fist with eyes.
scsteve (Pirates fan)
Correction: Jason Kendall IS a fist with eyes.
Derek (Brewers fan)
by bluejazz04 on Jul 28, 2009 10:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
save big money
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't let it mess up softball Jamie
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 7:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Carlos is worried enough about Harris over at first
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Mug
what happened in the Mug today? I haven’t read it yet but I saw that there are over 250 comments.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To put it briefly...Suppan et al. got rocked by the Nationals.
and people were upset.
by Yar Nivek on Jul 28, 2009 7:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We had some debates get overheated and blow out of proportion.
My arguments in favor of Mike Rivera, pulling Suppan before he gives up a grand slam and Tim Dillard were hot topics today. Too hot, perhaps.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't wait to read
usually that many comments means a cubs fan stopped by.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skipping this one wouldn't be the worst thing.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was interesting reading
Even with the over the line areas.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of whiskey, hugs, love all around
Same as always
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 7:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
31 pitches so far.
Lets hope he can go at least 4.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Telly drops an "around 3:57"
I like vague precision like that.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart is feeling it
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it's the country music
puts him in his happy place
by theBrouhaha on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey corey
show that grit. To bad he doesn’t show any in the outfield.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey and jj
time to fool a potential trade partner. :)
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Part of me wonders if Villanueva got the start tonight to showcase him
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that really a good idea?
lets hope he at least looks decent.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Johnson
What’s the deal with him not playing? If he was, Hart might be on third.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
idk
corey was jogging that one out.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Dunn was out there jogging might be enough
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JJ!
PensBurgh penalty - Lavender - 2 Minutes for Excessive Stanley Cup Raising.
by Lavender on Jul 28, 2009 7:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
call DM and tell him not to sell!
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Melvin still has Bear Stearns stock
He’s not going to sell.
by drezdn on Jul 28, 2009 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm holiding onto
my Fannie stock. Waiting for the rally!
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
DM - "The Phillies are similar to our club - they steal a lot of bases."
Wait…what?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Odd
But I thought it was one of those they’re similar but different in ways type comparisons.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go out on a limb and say he knows we don't steal a lot of bases.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 7:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That one went really far
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy crap
murdered that ball.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 7:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dillard is warming
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Dillard warming up in a hurry.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 7:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice bunt
At least Villanueva doesn’t have to throw over half a dozen times this trip.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Alberto Gonzalez is very happy right now
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Outfield fail
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Thanks, Corey
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I know that was a tough play, but still....
by theBrouhaha on Jul 28, 2009 7:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
his defense
has been terrible for a while now
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, shouldn't Dillard have been ready about two hitters ago?
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
One would think
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you didn't say that before the runs we're scored.
I wonder why.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was playing Bejeweled Blitz in another window.
I think we’ve previously discussed my confidence in Villanueva as a starter.
Your condescension is appreciated, though.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your really going to blame that on Villanueva?
A bunt single and a ball that was caught? Which would have been a double play.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, I'm fine with both of those.
But with him tiring and runners on second and third, I would have called the pen.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad on that bunt single and dropped fly ball
Too many too bads too often.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
If Villy just could’ve gotten out of the inning only having allowed three runs, I would have been happy with the outing.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should have only been two
if Hart makes that play. Terrible baserunning by the Nats player benefited them.
When I get bubbly I do it in moderation,
1 brew, 1 brew, I said 1 brew at a time
by MadisonWino on Jul 28, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was only one pitch away!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Jul 28, 2009 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I set his over under at 3.2
Everybody plays everybody loses.
Grrrrrrrrr.
"I still consider myself the best third baseman in the league" -Bill Hall
by GoCrew on Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the record for consecutive batters retired by a pitcher
Buehrle has at least 36 now
by DukeMarkell on Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
41
Jim Barr did it over two starts (neither of which was a no-hitter)
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked it up/was reminded of it a few days ago
He retired the final guy he faced in his start before the perfect game.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle's at 40 batters in a row now
1 + 27 + 12
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has a good source fo that kind of stuff
by statsllc on Jul 28, 2009 8:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even though his box score will look bad.
He still pitched well, I’m glad he started.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 8:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not much he can do about the dropped fly ball
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
He was left in a little too long, again, in a situation where Macha should have seen trouble brewing, but he pitched well before he started to wear out.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me a break.
He gave up a catchable fly ball that should have ended the inning or at the very least brought the pitcher up with two out.
That’s all I’m going to say. If there’s one thing today has shown, this sort of argument is pointless.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mentioned it above, but I'll drop it in here too.
I don’t think he pitched all that poorly, but when he was tiring and had runners on second and third with two outs, I would have called the pen.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, much like last night.
Villy, who’s not stretched out, ekes out 4 while giving up only 4 runs. What are the odds Macha trots him back out there for the fifth?
by kgaul on Jul 28, 2009 8:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Unlikely.
Dillard was warming, and Villy has to be at/beyond his pitch count.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't warm a pitcher and not bring him in...
unless his name is Hoffman.
by Yar Nivek on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Errr Villy didn't have to bat the previous inning...
so Macha can go to Dillard now.
by rluzinski on Jul 28, 2009 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BTW
I made a typo: 5 runs. One silver lining, Dillard’s debut…
by kgaul on Jul 28, 2009 8:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
If this is the silver lining
we lose
When I get bubbly I do it in moderation,
1 brew, 1 brew, I said 1 brew at a time
by MadisonWino on Jul 28, 2009 8:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would've started Dillard tonight
Given the small chance he’d pitch well and could go 6+ as opposed to Villy going only four, but Dillard is making me glad that didn’t happen.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's move Hardy to the rotation and call up Escobar
by theBrouhaha on Jul 28, 2009 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, Dave Bush closed in college
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Jul 28, 2009 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can still go 6
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew!
Finally
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 8:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least Dillard can get out of the jams.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he works a little faster than Vargas.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank God for that,
you could take a nap between pitches with him.
by kgaul on Jul 28, 2009 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillard wriggles off the hook
Too bad Carlos wasn’t as lucky.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And he's out of it.
Not the best pitched inning, but a zero on the scoreboard nonetheless.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle struck out Cuddyer for 41 in a row
Ties Jim Barr and Bobby Jenks (in 2007) for the record.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crede grounds out for #42
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keeps extending it, too
I wonder if he’ll one-up Johnny Vander Meer.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many pitchers even go 45 batters without a walk?
by ecocd on Jul 28, 2009 8:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a direct answer
But most starts in a row without a walk.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suppan's hurt
well now we need burns again……just terrific
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
he sucks
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Witardo's chat today said he's on a throwing program but not off a mound
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Burns hasn't been good,
but we all been bitchin’ about Soup’s efforts the last several outings.
by kgaul on Jul 28, 2009 8:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, Hardy with an infield single
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Back in the day
They didn’t even have obliques to hurt.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gad-blanged technology!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillard
Getting ground ball outs.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Carlos is wondering where his second double play was
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That trip was terrible
There was sausage everywhere. Oh the humanity!
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 8:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I never sausage a display!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"
by roguejim on Jul 28, 2009 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd because that was awesome
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Buehrle walked the .161 hitting #9 guy to end the streak.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn no perfect game for Buehrle
looked like strike 3 to me.
But…Braun
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Braun!
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 8:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree it doesn't look great...
But down by 3 with 10 outs left isn’t exactly game over
by rluzinski on Jul 28, 2009 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Superstition time!
I was watching this video when Braun hit the home run. You should watch it now.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i thinks he's
done a nice job too, same as villy…….Hart is the the goat for me so far
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was all ready to say he should've been taken out if Harris had driven in a run, too
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
with Parra on the mound tomorrow
does Rivera start?
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 8:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He should.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be pissed if he doesn't...not that that really matters I guess
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 28, 2009 9:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Brewers are cursed
I went to the game with my girlfriend last night. The game was absolutely horrible.
I woke up this morning to drive her to the Badger Bus, and my car’s battery died. Both of us ended up being extremely late for work. She took a bus to work once she got to Madison. Then, she missed the bus to go home, so she had to walk 3.5 miles home carrying all of her stuff, with a dead phone.
I just read Sgt’s thing about the flat tire. I don’t know guys. Something’s up with this team.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 28, 2009 9:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know
that they were delivering flaming bags of poo these days.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 9:03 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
that ball almost hit him
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 28, 2009 9:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
hardy 3/3
what can we get in return for a RED HOT JJ
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 9:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Brewer outfield playing deeper to cut down on the triples?
Sounds like a winning strategy.
by rluzinski on Jul 28, 2009 9:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Should be his last batter.
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that's what I like to see
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
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by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That part, not so much
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck this. I'm out.
2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.
by molitorfan on Jul 28, 2009 9:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
God is telling me that I should be packing instead of watching baseball
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 28, 2009 9:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter now
But if Dillard had walked Morgan and gotten out of the inning unscored upon, he would’ve been only the eighth pitcher since 1954 to walk six, strike out none, and allow zero runs in an appearance.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Without looking it up
Who allowed more baserunners in his four innings: Dillard or Villanueva?
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
9 and 9
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess if you don't charge the IBB to Dillard it's 8 for him.
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much do you want to bet Dillard gets raves
But Villanueva gets ripped on.
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would think so.
But 5 walks…
and his second out of that inning was off some pretty generous strike calling. Thats why I thought he should’ve been taken out right then. He was missing by a lot, and with only 1.1 innings left, I thought Coffey/Hoffman could have finished it either way.
I didn’t really expect to win this game anyway. Would have been nice!
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not looking good right now.
Hate to go running off the deep end, but Right now it looks like our starting rotation for the next few weeks could be:
Gallardo
Parra
Looper
Villanueva
Dillard
Of course Suppan isn’t any better at this point. Hard to get excited about the Brewers right now. Don’t blame Melvin one bit, being reluctant to go out and get anyone.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 9:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With both Villa and Dillard over 60 pitches tonight. I doubt either starts on short rest for Suppon
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention that..
I’m sure after today they will say they still haven’t found another starting option. I would expect Chase Wright or someone else to make the next start.
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by Metagen on Jul 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dillard could.
He’s been starting all year, his arm is stretched out.
No other option unless you want to bring Burns back up to start.
by Aceinyourhole on Jul 28, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell hit streak is safe
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think that putting Cam in the 2 hole was a terrible move?
by theBrouhaha on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
no, I was unhappy with it when I saw the card
I just don’t think he’s making enough contact to justify that
by theBrouhaha on Jul 28, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He made contact
Two DPs… would have been better off striking out
by DukeMarkell on Jul 28, 2009 9:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want contact, I want production.
Cam has been better than hart, Hardy and Kendall this year, so it makes sense to me. You could swap Cam and Mcgehee I guess.
by rluzinski on Jul 28, 2009 9:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just Noticed
In a small sample size of 9 innings pitched over 300 hours, Claudio Vargas currently has a WHIP under 1 and an ERA to match
by drezdn on Jul 28, 2009 9:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoffman in a non-save situation?
Does Macha look at comments on here?
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 28, 2009 9:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
No one's had the heart to tell him it's an 8, not a 0, on the scoreboard
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He doesn't look as cheery as normal
So maybe
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
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by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought the same thing immediately after seeing the switch on gameday
"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Jul 28, 2009 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
found this on another site...
Baserunners allowed by Milwaukee pitching
Tonite* :18 through 7 innings
Last night (L,6-14) 19
Sunday (L, 2-10, Atlanta) 20
Saturday (W, 4-0 Atlanta) 8 (Gallardo)
Friday (L, 4-9 Atlanta) 23
Throw out the gem by Gallardo, and Milwaukee pitchers have given up a whopping 80 baserunners in the last 4 games. Eighty!! They’re giving up 20 baserunners a game
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 9:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Which site?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
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by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hoffman can't go more than 20 pitches?
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just logged on ...
he’s not hurt, is he? That would be the cherry on top of an awful sundae.
by Rubie Q on Jul 28, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nope
He had a 20 pitch count tonight.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, say again?
He had a pitch count of 20 after not pitching for a week?
Ohhhhhh-kay.
by Rubie Q on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just glad they used him at all.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you tell if he was hurt?
He could probably go on the 15-day DL and be back pitching before anyone would notice…
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
must think
we’ll need hoffman later in this series
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 9:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
over under 17.5 saves the rest of the way for Hoff?
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm modifying that
13.5 saves the rest of the way, only 62 left
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take the over.
But I would’ve gone under 17.5.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is why i modified it
i think under 17.5 is the smart money
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
by GoGregGo on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
definition of Parra and Gallardo pitching the next 2 games
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 28, 2009 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
134 homeruns
given up in 100 games by brewer pitching
by WI 2 VA on Jul 28, 2009 9:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
137 including tonight
Maybe they should play the outfield on top of the wall
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by TheJay on Jul 28, 2009 9:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ala "Kamikaze" Tanaka
In Major League II?
by Rubie Q on Jul 28, 2009 9:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of empty seats behind Ron Villone.
C’mon people, you paid $50 for those seats!
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That a boy Braun
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
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by kirbir on Jul 28, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
couple of grand slammers and we're right back in this one
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-Sheriff Melvin
by sowingwildoats on Jul 28, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braun
Single and double short of the cycle.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
whatd i miss?
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
by Wizzyconsin on Jul 28, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks like JJ had a nice outing.
howd everyone else do? anything that a box score cant tell me?
::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami
by Wizzyconsin on Jul 28, 2009 9:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even Bill was fooled by Prince's 2 year deal.
Anderson had to correct him with regard to Prince not being a free agent after 2010.
by rluzinski on Jul 28, 2009 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Post game thread
is open.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 28, 2009 9:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Somebody please
talk me off of the ledge. What are we doing? Who is going to be pitching for the rest of the season? What the hell happened to this team? Are we done? a
by Fountain of Yount on Jul 28, 2009 9:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
|
91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
|
80 | 82 | .493 | 11 | Won 3 |
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Cincinnati
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78 | 84 | .481 | 13 | Won 2 |
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Houston
|
74 | 88 | .456 | 17 | Lost 3 |
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Pittsburgh
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62 | 99 | .385 | 28.5 | Lost 2 |
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