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Game Thread #81: Milwaukee Brewers (42-38) vs. Chicago Cubs (39-38)

Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs, Jul 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT



Current Series

Cubs lead the series 2-0

Thu 07/02 WP: Ryan Dempster ( - )
LP: Seth McClung ( - )
5 - 9 loss
Fri 07/03 WP: Kevin Gregg ( - )
LP: Mark DiFelice ( - )
1 - 2 loss
Sun 07/05 1:20 PM CDT

A day after the first loss of Mark DiFelice's career in the second game of the series, the Brewers try to avoid dropping a third straight game in Chicago here on the Fourth of July. The forecast calls for intermittant rain, but that's not enough to stop the Parade of Fifth Starters!

Braden Looper, fresh off his sixth win of the season, tries to send the Cubs back to .500 for the year. Looper went 6 1/3 innings last time out against the Mets, allowing 3 runs (1 earned) on seven hits with two strikeouts and walks. It was his second consecutive quality start, a string that has reduced his season ERA from 5.21 all the way down to 4.90! Yippee! Looper has made nine career starts against the Cubs, going 2-4 with a shiny 2.37 ERA in 57 innings. His last start against the Cubs was April 10, when he gave up one run in five innings in a no-decision.

The Cubs send righthander Rich Harden to the mound. Harden is 5-4 with a middling 4.57 ERA but he's still striking out more than one batter per inning, which should make today entertaining. He missed nearly a month earlier this year with a back injury but has come out firing since. In his last start, he gave up one run in seven innings in Pittsburgh, striking out nine. He was Looper's opponent on April 10, striking out ten Brewers while allowing only 3 hits and 2 runs (1 earned). He was also saddled with a no-decision in that game.

As Jeff Suppan found out yesterday in between bars of his sonata, it takes more than good pitching to win a game. Trying to provide Brewers fans some early fireworks today is this lineup:

Counsell 2B
Hardy SS
Braun LF
Fielder 1B
McGehee 3B
Cameron CF
Hart RF
Kendall C
Looper P

Bullpen Situation:

Chris Smith threw 2 2/3 innings (50 pitches) on Thursday and is presumably unavailable.
Chris Narveson threw one inning (11 pitches) on Thursday and is in the recent-callup-so-prepare-to-go-three-innings role today.
Carlos Villanueva threw 16 pitches in 2/3 of an inning yesterday.
Mark DiFelice threw 29 pitches in 2/3 of an inning yesterday.
Mitch Stetter threw 1 1/3 innings (15 pitches) yesterday. It was his first appearance in nearly a month without a strikeout.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Tuesday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Monday.

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Happy Fourth of July, everyone

I wonder how deserted the site will be.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 11:50 AM CDT reply actions  

I was wondering that myself

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Heh

Counsell leading off? Nice.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions  

When he started making up for his fumbles with grand slams

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

The .312 average helps

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe Kendall will honor our forefathers

by playing with extra GRIT

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

bob brenly

better look forward to calling two braun hrs today

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:05 PM CDT reply actions  

if the fukudome

throwing out suppan is the cubs play of the year that tell you how terrible they’ve been

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions  

That was a huge play though

That saved the game for them at that point, and it really needed to be a near perfect throw to get Suppan in that situation.

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I am prepared to boo the umps

Apparently I have a hard time letting things go ;)

by SgtClueLs on Jul 4, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions  

I just yelled at the Cubs announcers for saying they won on ball four yesterday

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thank goodness CC stopped at third...

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions  

prince

getting some serious respect with the IBB in the first inning, come on casey make em pay

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Casey and 2nd base makin' them pay

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGehee 2 RBI off second base

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice

McGehee.. glad the bats are pissed off today :)

by SgtClueLs on Jul 4, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Mighty Casey!!

good sign for today after yesterday’s fail fest

by CheezeconQueso on Jul 4, 2009 12:17 PM CDT reply actions  

seriously who ibb's in the first inning

i hope they lose for this

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

wait it says 2-0 did casey get 2 rbis??

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah

Deflected off the base and Braun scored too

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes indeed

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hello!!!!

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Mike Hammerin'

Free burger already

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I am pro Cam

Perhaps the game last night could have turned things around.

by SgtClueLs on Jul 4, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW they are pissed

i like it

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:19 PM CDT reply actions  

I also like how Harden's pitch count is getting up there

Although we are having a little success against him right now…

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I could not have possibly hoped for this good a start

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions  

everything's coming up milhouse

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:20 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Cubs announcers forgot there was only one out

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:21 PM CDT reply actions  

those guys are morons

i can’t stand listening to them…unless the brewers continue to pile it on

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

The riot almost ate that one

damn that was close

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

well that was fun

38 pitches for Harden. An eight-pitch 1-2-3 inning would be awesome now.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:23 PM CDT reply actions  

What's Harden's highest pitch count this season?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

109

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, that's way more than I would have thought

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Soriano batting 6th

I can’t believe it took the Cubs this long to move him down.

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Seems like the ghost of Dusty Baker is inhabbiting Lou's office

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

if you were off the net

you’d be the Helen Keller of Brewers fans

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

how is bonestorm btw?

have you brought it?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dammit Hart

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

why in the hell

would that be camerons ball to catch…hart barely had to move and it hit em right in the glove, WGN guys = not smart

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

"Well, Cameron can cover a lot of ground..."

by that logic, Cam should probably be the guy getting the balls hit into the corner

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice play, Corey

Brant Brown is calling to congratulate.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Perhaps..

as RFB brought up earlier, it’s just the evil alien inside of him

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

That's fantastic

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

Corey

gonna need to be Casy MC like in this next AB

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions  

What was up with Lee on that play?

What is he doing jogging to third?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:33 PM CDT reply actions  

Got out of it

thank goodness

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Top of the first

Only the third time Harden has ever given up 5 runs in an inning, and the first since August 9, 2005.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Aw man, Craiggers

38 pitch first inning and he flies out on the first pitch.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

Hardy made up for it

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, quick question about WPA

does an error count against the pitcher’s WPA? or is that left out of the equation somehow?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:36 PM CDT reply actions  

I think it goes against the pitcher

Since Hart’s WPA on fangraphs right now is the .009 he got for singling in the top of the 1st.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

It has to

It’s not a perfect stat. When you add up all the players it has to equal 0, you can’t just have some part unaccounted for.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

It has to

But doesn’t always ;)

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hardy!

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:37 PM CDT reply actions  

He felt left out of the first inning

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

And boom goes the dynomite

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

everythings coming up milhouse

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:38 PM CDT reply actions  

player intros

for the nathan’s hot dog contest finally over…..lets eat!!!

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT reply actions  

they JUST finished?

i turned that off about 40 minutes ago…

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lets keep piling it on

Its the only way I can continue to listen to Len & Bob

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 12:41 PM CDT reply actions  

boy looper seems

to be getting a lot more fly outs then normal?

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:42 PM CDT reply actions  

How do you give up a single on a bunt?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions  

WGN didn't give a good angle

was that the correct call at first?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:46 PM CDT reply actions  

No

Definitely a bad call

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 12:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Come on now Looper

Settle down. 6 run lead. Just get a couple outs.

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

I didn't even mean right away

Nice one

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

load them bases again

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions  

And get out of it again

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm just hoping that 'dangerous' label doesn't go both ways today

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

YES YES YES

FUCK YOU CUBS

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Easy there, tiger

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't want to be a bad sport

But the cubs deserve every bad thing that happens to them

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice

Looper doesn’t look very comfortable today

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions  

and its over

joey chestnut is your back to back to back hot dog champ!!!!

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions  

The Cubs third base coach is really helping us out today

The Cubs should have at least two runs right now

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Too close Casey

but nice triple!

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Geeez this kid just keeps doing it

Thank you Chicago for providing us our #5 hitter for the price of $0

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGehee chugs into third

First career triple

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Way to go Casey!

Nice triple

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 12:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Ya know, I think I agree with you

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

I love this

we are kicking Harden’s ass all over the park today

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions  

And that's it for Harden!

Let’s eat up this bullpen for tomorrow

by warwick5s on Jul 4, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Bye Bye Rich!

Thanks for the nice start

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Too bad this isn't in MIlwaukee

I could go for some George Webb

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

ooooh i like this

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Seems fitting

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol @ all the previews talking about harden's string of 'quality starts'

its a valid point and all but this is worse than mcclung’s start

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Actually it definitely is

His shortest career start

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

What's his game score for today?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just looking at that

I think it’s a big zero.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

quick math puts it at an 18

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm way way late to this game

but FanGraphs is awesome

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 12:56 PM CDT reply actions  

Cam Cam Cam..

What do we do with balls hit in front of us?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Ugh

Cameron supposedly is a good baserunner. You’d think he’d know the whole hit in front of you, stay at 2nd thing by now.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 12:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Alright Looper

7 runs, now just settle down and pitch a solid inning

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

that’s his 2nd egregious baserunning mistake in recent memory

I learned not to do that in Little league

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions  

It really doesn't take a genius

If you have to jump over the ball on the way to third..your going to be out

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

anyone listening on XM

sounds like the announcers are about to lose it

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

not sure

my fiances got it in on the car. must be though…he said they’re almost swearing

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions  

Santo

Is completely unlistenable

by warwick5s on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

think Looper's gonna load the bases again??

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:04 PM CDT reply actions  

At least it's only 2

He’s been messing with loaded bases to much (Though one is harts fault)

by SgtClueLs on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

from TH:
Cubs loaded the bases in the 1st and 2nd innings against Looper, yet they have no runs. Soriano dropped to No. 6 because he stinks now.

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions  

Looper...

come on buddy

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:06 PM CDT reply actions  

As soon as I turn on the game...

389 ft by Bradley… how nice…

Those red hats still look stupid

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Brenly actually making sense

and McGehee airmails one

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

What gives?

That’s what, 2 extra outs we have given them?

by SgtClueLs on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

This is turning into a joke

Catch the ball, throw the ball.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice DP

I think we might start to see CC on third from now on after that

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Redeems himself a little bit

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Not just because of that error, but

I would really like to see Counsell and McGehee split time about 50/50 at second, and Gamel play just about everyday at 3rd. Hall can make a few starts at third, then.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions  

You had me agreeing right up until that last part

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

and life

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree 95%

no bill hall ever

by warwick5s on Jul 4, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

that was better

but up until todays game, FanGraphs had his UZR right at average

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

in mcgehee's defense

he played really good defense before this week

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions  

haha "in his defense"

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see what you did there

and I think it was dumb

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

the sad thing is i didn't relize until i posted it

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

and i don't wanna be one of those dicks that keeps saying "PUN NOT INTENDED"

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

I always intend the pun

I think that’s why I have no friends

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

You could take pride in them

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah, I hate those guys

coughJIMandSACKMANcough

though they intend most theirs

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

you'll have chances to make it up

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

damn

umps wearing cubbie glasses again….way to stick with it JJ

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

actually, I think Dikembe had relations with the umps sister

it would make the most sense

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

lol i was just thinking that

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

I dont think so

first not open. except now braun’s at second

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

and Braunie with a SB

way to go Braunie

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Heh Braun SB leads to Fielder IBB

McGehee needs a HR or a double for the cycle…

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

you mean "and"

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I meant to get closer to the cycle

Clarity is not my strong suit.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

thank god History is

do you know Neal Pease at UWM?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

biggest SABR guy I know in MKE

you should check him out, teaches a class on Baseball History

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Cool

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

make em pay mcgeeeeee

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs announcers whining about Braun re-doing his gloves at the plate

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

and now Casey

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's how the conversation started actually

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

well

since he can’t “strut” around the bases after a hr they need something to piss and moan about

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

surprisingly no

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

honestly it would get to me too

BUT I LOVE BRAUN SO HELLLL YEAH

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

my mother in law doesn't care for his "cocky" approach....

so i bought a braun jersey….i personally have no problem with it

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

YAY

WP!!!

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice

SB worked out nicely, no dp now

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

another single

9-2

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions  

either that

or you owe me a coke

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

I like this scoring in every inning thing

we should do it more often

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Would not mind adding to this list

The bottom one here.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

what did they say??

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

well theres the old

bruan has googlie eyes meme. then prince is fat, corey is ugly… etc, etc.

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

did they actually bring up braun's googlie eyes??

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

"googilie eyes braun" has a neat ring to it though

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was thinking a bobblehead with googilie eyes

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

how did they leave out the fact that counsell and catalanotto look like little leaguers??

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

this is something new?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep it coming!

Lets pound these guys!

Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb

by verno329 on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

this is so great it makes me want to smash a gatorade machine

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Flood the dugout!

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

and we're loaded again

especially Dikembe

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

speaking of which

I think I’ll start drinking now

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

if corey doesn't

break his bat there…that’s another two runs at least

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

what did he say?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

whatd he say

for those of us with no tv

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

If we score 3 runs next inning

we’ll have 5 members of the Fibonacci sequence!!!

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:26 PM CDT reply actions  

that was the worst thing you could possibly say

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nope

there are much worse things I could say

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can think of some other things

to say or do

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yup

I could make disparaging remarks about Mormons

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

true

but it would be out of charecter

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ever see that South Park episode?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

It is so accurate, I can't even tell you

So is the one on Scientology. At least my parents don’t believe in Xenu.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

perhaps you should really freak them out and start quoting scripture

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think they would be excited that I was 'showing interest'

Oh well. I’m happy with my spirituality, so that’s all that matters.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't believe it's only the middle of the fourth

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Middle of the 4th?

It’s only 1:30!

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jul 4, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think I'm used to not scoring

feels like it should be later in the game

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

You are aware this game started at noon?

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

(Today is the 4th...)

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jul 4, 2009 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not clever enough to catch that one

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

on pace for 25 hits

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions  

He's been very fortunate to only give up 2 runs so far

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

I was about to say

despite only allowing 2 runs to this point, he’s pitched terribly

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

post game recap

“looper was terrible today, but harden was just that much worse”

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

very true

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

actually

can’t say terrible, he has induced outs

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

and to be fair, one of those bad innings would have been 1-2-3

if hart had caught that fly

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

This also seems like a game where some

“Milton Bradley only hits when the game is out of reach” lines of thinking are spawned/reinforced.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looper's first K

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I don't think so

not with a 7 run lead

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

No

He can’t get the win then and Macha would not stand for that. Plus, as Hyatt says, there’s a 7 run lead so might as well try and save the bullpen.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go rain!

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 1:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn, that would have been four inning with DP so far

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Only three, I think

The first didn’t have one.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh, good point

don’t know why i was thinking the first had one

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

crappy play by looper there

you learn in LL to throw the ball to the bag and make the SS get there… we’d have turned two if he did that

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:36 PM CDT reply actions  

To think

the Cubs paid 10 million out of college to get a reliever… not the best investment

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

But....he's from Notre Dame!

You’ve got to pay extra for that!

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

he's gotta pay off that tuition somehow...

except that he was a scholarship athlete, but still, I’m sure they ask for some sort of donation

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know, the Mariners seem to keep thinking it's a good idea

Also, he kind of looks like Neal Cotts so his presence is keeping the equilibrium of the ’pen. Or something.

by morineko on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reds up 3-1 on the Cards in the fifth

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:39 PM CDT reply actions  

cubs announcers can't make fun of JJ's appearance

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:41 PM CDT reply actions  

that they can

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

but he looked good doing it

captainbok: What do you like the most about milwaukee

Jeff Suppan: Captain Bok, that is a great question. Does "Bok" mean Book of Knowledge? My favorite thing about Milwaukee are the Brewers.

by JAMOOL on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

is that recent?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

please link

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

otherwise, this is a good one

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

That didn't work

http://www.theonion.com/content/news_briefs/piggly_wiggly_scouting

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

And BTW Jamool

we put up a 0, still in the sequence

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

lost the 'score in every inning' streak though

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

And i was just going to say that's what looper was setting up

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember that wild pitch in the 4th?

Apparently the Wrigley official scorer felt Soto should have been able to handle it as it was scored a passed ball.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW

i can’t believe how terrible the D is one minute and then the next you get a play like that

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

prince gets a chance to swing the bat

and drives a single through the shift, nice

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

WOW

Later Casey

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

McGehee!

A double away!

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Bill's all choked up

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

No doubt on that one

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey-o Casey!!

Stickin’ it to his old team!

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

I wonder if Sarah is proud

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

I think they were saying the same thing about Mike Aviles last year

let’s not go nuts yet

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's a weird counterexample to use

Aviles was playing hurt most of this year.

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

that was my thought

isn’t he done for the year?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

How about Bill Hall's breakout year

that better?
I’m just saying Casey MaG is not this good, but I’ll enjoy the ride

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bob Hazle!

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

Thanks Jay

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

The difference to me,

while far from being an expert, is twofold – first, I don’t think Hall ever posted this kind of average. Second, Casey doesn’t have such a funky, body-less stance/swing.

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

And also, to be fair

McGehee is a rookie. While he’s posting rookie-Braun like numbers, it’s very possible opponents just haven’t figured out how to pitch him yet.

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

i agree

if i recall hall had great power numbers but the avg was less then impressive and he seems to have that more compact swing which tends to have less flaws

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Pretty sure

he hit .276 in his breakout year

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know I sound like a broken record

I’m just a lot more optimistic with McGehee than other players on account of the duration of his hot streak. Look at winter ball and spring training…the guy has been on fire for a long time.

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bill who?

freaking release him tonight

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

oh and send gamel down

cause he isn’t going to bet much playing time with the big club anytime soon it appears

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

yet no wins so far

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah Corey!

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Damn

Kendall almost went yard… I think it might be time to pull Jeff S.

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions  

I can't believe how close that got

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

and mental block on throwing the ball to first

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

keep walking back Sori

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

That sure looked like a ball to me

but I’ll take the K

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you think the Cubs are getting crushed today

because they hate America? That’s just my feeling

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:03 PM CDT reply actions  

that makes the most sense

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Looper done after 6

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

I'll take it

didn’t itch particularly well early, but got the job done

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that rash just wouldn't go away, would it?

sorry, I’m a smart ass

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

just blame it on the staph infection

you’ve seen his biopic, how can he not have a staph infection

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

suppan looked good

yogo did too, can bush rebound and parra seems to be improving…..hey a guy can dream right

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

any ER?

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

from the box...

Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Parra, M (W, 1-2) 7.0 2 0 0 2 7 0 2.92

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm currently staring at Len Casper's nipple

I am not a fan of that

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Theriot really didn't need to hurry that one

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Wow

they are really stretching for people to sing the stretch (no pun intended) if they need Len to do it

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah, couldn't they get a politician

or some war hero or something

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

heck

where’s bill murray or belushi or all the gother reat celebrity cub fans

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reds up 5-2 on the cards after six

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

"Lets get some runs!"

did Casper just turn into Sutton there?

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:13 PM CDT reply actions  

len casper hates

the sliding catch by braun

by WI 2 VA on Jul 4, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah i laughed at that one

and then the “no slide there” on his second catch. LOL

by MKEtotheATX on Jul 4, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I've heard the slide apparently serves a purpose

it keeps ryan’s eyes level with the ball as he catches it

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can see that

Diving forward and looking up at the ball doesn’t seem like a very natural movement.

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

he also hates kittens

what. a. dick.

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

are those your kittens Hyatt?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

"No-one likes to watch or play a blow-out ball game"

Not true. I’m enjoying this one a lot, thank you…

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Jul 4, 2009 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

totally agree with that

making my fourth of july a better day

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

MaG coming up for the last time today

lets go 2B

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:21 PM CDT reply actions  

got the double part

it was followed by a play

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

looks like a WWI soldier

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGehee

Just need to rally around to give him another shot.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 2:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, Milton Bradley is "Too Much Good Stuff"

according to the Cubs. That’s how you know it’s been a poor game

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

Was it really necessary to pitch Coffey and Villy today?

We may need them tomorrow

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

neither has Narveson

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's always a good sign

dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove

by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

and there he is warming up

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

There you go

Coffey gets an inning so he’s not rusty tomorrow and Narveson finishes the game.

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

well thats just too convenient isn't it

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Casper says

“Bradley had a two-run homer to start the comeback.” Does it really count as a comeback if those were the only runs you scored while down by 7?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

I just thought of an awesome new nickname for casey mcgehee

“The King of Swagger”. What do you guys think?!?!

by sdsowlsa on Jul 4, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

HA

works for me

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Which is more damning with faint praise

That Kendall “calls a good game” or that he is “durable”?

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Jul 4, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

I think calling him Gritty is damning enough

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

scrappy

i think that implies stupid youth as well

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

or an annoying sidekick dog

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Scrappy Doo ruled

you have no concept

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh dear

Seeing Scrappy Doo the other year made me really embarrassed that I ever liked him. A bit like when I watched The Banana Splits the other year.

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

gritty implies more age

so I’d go with that

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

So, let's say...

David Eckstein, over the course of his career, went from scrappy to gritty?

Oh, the rhyming potential…

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

exactly

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Personally

I don’t think gritty makes sufficiently clear that the major strength of his game is crouching down and getting up loads of times a year…

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Jul 4, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bill Hall toeing that Mendoza line

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:36 PM CDT reply actions  

BTW

Kittens names: Rickie, JJ, Braunie, Prince

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions  

They're booing soriano

I love this

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:40 PM CDT reply actions  

I really do but..

I have to say, if Braun really started struggling, I would still never boo him.

by Metagen on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I usually save my booing at the home team for guys who will always suck and have no business beeing in the uniform

Like Chad Moeller, Jason Kendall, and Suppan

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

You forgot someone.

I don’t even think I need to say who.

by Wayfaerer on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

How do you know you're in a slump?

Soriano now knows

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

Someone tell me Narveson couldn't get the 3 inning save today

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:42 PM CDT reply actions  

I barely trust him with a 9 run lead for one inning, much less three

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewer pitchers

have been more than admirable these past two days. Hope Burns keeps it up tomorrow.

by oconnobe on Jul 4, 2009 2:43 PM CDT reply actions  

who starts for the cubs tomorrow?

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

LIlly

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 4, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lilly

It was a great selection of awesome.

by battlekow on Jul 4, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

You did it wrong

That one was supposed to be LILly. Now it’s broken.

E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).

by Jordan M on Jul 5, 2009 8:23 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thats what you get for starting a Canadian on July 4th

Un. Tuck. Em.

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

w00t

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm going to get some Ice Cream now

Enjoy your drunken reveling today. Go America!!!

"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."

by Hyatt on Jul 4, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Reds up 5-2 in the top of the ninth

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by GoGregGo on Jul 4, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

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Click here!

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by TheJay on Jul 4, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

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