Game Thread #85: Cardinals (46-40) at Brewers (44-40)
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 12:00 PM CDT
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St. Louis Cardinals at Milwaukee Brewers, Jul 9, 2009 1:05 PM CDT
Current Series
3 game series vs Cardinals @ Miller Park
| Tue 07/07 | WP: Adam Wainwright ( - ) LP: Yovani Gallardo ( - ) |
0 - 5 loss |
| Wed 07/08 | 5 - 4 win | |
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St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Jul 9, 2009, 1:05 PM CDT Partly cloudy. Game time temperature around 80. |
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Manny Parra is back. Let's see if he learned anything.
Follow the jump for lineups and conversation on today's game!
Hey, Mike Rivera is catching today! (h/t JS)
Brewers
2B Craig Counsell
SS J.J. Hardy
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
CF Mike Cameron
RF Frank Catalanotto
C Mike Rivera
LHP Manny Parra
Cardinals
SS Brendan Ryan
CF Colby Rasmus
1B Albert Pujols
RF Ryan Ludwick
LF Nick Stavinoha
C Yadier Molina
2B Jarrett Hoffpauir
RHP Joel Piniero
3B Brian Barden
Meanwhile, at least six of seven arms in the Brewer bullpen are available today, and Todd Coffey might be too:
Todd Coffey pitched 2 innings (38 pitches) last night.
Trevor Hoffman pitched 1 inning (26 pitches) last night.
Mitch Stetter retired one batter (7 pitches) last night.
Seth McClung has not pitched since Tuesday.
Carlos Villanueva has not pitched since Tuesday.
Chris Smith has not pitched since Tuesday.
Mark DiFelice last pitched on Sunday.
Thursday's Game Thread is now open.
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Is it safe to say we'll see McClung tonight?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gamel?
What does the guy have to do to earn a little playing time? A homerun and a hard lineout sounds worthy of playing time to me considering JJ earns playing time just for making any loud outs. Without those pinch hitting at bats he’s a pretty productive brewer hitter considering the streaky players in this line up…sooner or later JJ needs a day off with Counsell at SS, McGehee at 2B, and Gamel at 3B. It’s not like Hardy’s bat is earning his way into the lineup anyways…
by Brewcityhoya13 on Jul 9, 2009 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gamel had better pinch hit today.
2 of his 3 HRs have come off Cards pitching.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 12:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he does too.
Because he might be the best hitter on the bench, not because I think the color of the Cardinals’ jersey makes Gamel a better hitter.
by rluzinski on Jul 9, 2009 1:03 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I too wish Gamel was starting
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this was discussed last night...
Was anyone surprised that Gamel was playing defense in the 9th?
He made the game ending play , but a ball got by him down the line to start off the inning. Maybe he is gaining the confidence of the staff.
Or maybe Randolph wasn’t there to remind Macha
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were at the game, and we were definitely discussing it.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gamel's HR did save our lives yesterday...
But to be honest, he’s about the guy I’d want out there the LEAST in a high-pressure bases-loaded situation. He hacked away at nearly every pitch in that situation and struck out on a pitch that almost hit his foot. Very strange because early on we saw that he was willing to take walks. Even the HR he hit seemed out of the zone.
I remember one of the announcers saying something like, “the batters need to remember when the bases are loaded and there’s no outs, the pressure is on the pitcher and not the hitter”. Gamel really needs to learn 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 9, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
How much playing time impacts a situation like that. With so little playing time, you can’t expect the guy to be on top of his game. Additionally, you have to wonder if he feels that much more pressure in that situation, because he hasn’t gotten a lot of playing time and he may feel that this is an opportunity that he has to succeed in. A guy getting regular playing time can go up there in that situation not worried about losing/gaining playing time based off of this one AB, where a guy in Gamel’s situation might go up there pressing because he doesn’t get enough opportunities to truly display his talent.
BCB, the preferred above replacement level sarcasm supplier.
by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 9, 2009 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's true...
I really don’t have any doubt that Gamel is big league quality right now. The question is will he be closer to Corey Hart or Ryan Braun? But it’s not like this guy was just picked off the street; he played tons of AAA games. In his situation (bases loaded, no outs, tie game), you should be thinking that the last thing you want to do is ground ball it, but other than that I would think the goal would be to take a walk. In this situation, HR > Base hit > Walk > Pop up > Strikeout > Ground ball. At that point it looked like Wellemeyer was not really finding the strike zone (which looked pretty tight) so you would think that Gamel would take a few, since it seemed like the only way he was finding the strike zone was to meatball it (which he did to Suppan). Swinging on 0-2 when he’s thrown two consecutive balls – I could have told you that was going in the dirt.
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 9, 2009 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, no. He hasn't played 'tons' in AAA
Gamel had 117 ABs this year and 21 last year in AAA. For reference Braun had 120 ABs in 2007 at Nashville.
Your entire thesis is kinda wrong from jump, sorry to say.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 9, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love day games
Streaming Uecker at work makes the day so much more pleasant.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 9, 2009 12:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How do you do thaaaaaaat? Where can I get the stream???
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 9, 2009 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I paid the $15
for the mlb.com audio package.
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 9, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday audio through mlb.com
$15 per year
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall is at a funeral
Can we put him on bereavement leave and just forget about him?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 12:18 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he will just dissappear
a la Bartolo
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by MadJimiBrewha on Jul 9, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he’s at his own baseball career funeral.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 12:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully he's in the casket!!!!
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 9, 2009 12:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How long before somebody takes this comment waaay too seriously?
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 9, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
May the current trend of this thread...
R. I. P.
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 9, 2009 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, wishing death on someone because they're only hitting .200 is not me
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 9, 2009 12:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
But seriously. Someone needs to kill him
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 9, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought that
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Corey Hart is sitting again
Got to keep him healthy before being traded.
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 12:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
good sign :)
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, the more Jody Gerut we see the better.
by Mykenk on Jul 9, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should turn on Brewers Live, then. :-)
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 12:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats just down right mean
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 12:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still really dislike the Batting Stance Guy.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 12:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You should start a set a videos where you duplicate the facial expressions of outmatched pitchers.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 9, 2009 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really, I just want to make a set of side by side videos of me doing bad imitations of things.
But I’m worried people won’t be able to tell the difference between me and him.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of that
does anyone else get really weirded out watching Motte pitch?
dude is fidgeting, yelling, pacing, slapping his thigh, drilling the ball into his glove, all over the place
by warwick5s on Jul 9, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
feed on that hate give in to the power of the dark side
become a Baseball Sith like me bwahahahahaha
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because only Sith deal in Absolutes
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
well as soon as the Jedi delt in an absolute...
the “chosen one” didn’t really work out that well for them as an order
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it depends he did eventually destroy the Emperor and restored Balance to the Force
It just took him a while
I think the Jedi was a cult I am pro Sith ;)
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok how many innings to all of the announcers start btiching about the shadows
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll put the over/under at 2:26.
Place your bets.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
when the Brewers come up to bat ni the bottom of the 1st
And Ryan Braun comes to the plate
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"I'll take the under" -Ryan Braun
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird Shat happens to the Astros
Home game in Miller Park last year away game at home this year
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
is this suppose to make up for last year?
what are the circumstances?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
HD game
When everyone is at work to not enjoy it
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Work from home!
Laptops parked infront of the TV…
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may regret saying this later
But even more then Parra blowing up, the very last thing I want to see today is Parra’s “well this certain sucks” face
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok I am going to call it
Manny no hits the Cards today in one of those stories that Baseball is famous for
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
only 24 more outs to go
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he doesn't walk 4 guys in a row and suffer a 1-0 loss.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 9, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
dude talk about harshing my mellow
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 For Manny
Thanks Chris Bosio
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I just hope he knows he has something to prove
Can you imagine how good this team would be with a GOOD Manny Parra??
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 9, 2009 1:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cards are swinging at everything it looks like
They may be hoping to cash in on Parra’s return, which could make an average Manny look like an awesome Manny.
But if Awesome Manny shows up? That image from the JS before the season with Yo and Parra growing roots and such will finally be made relevant
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
On pace for a 45 pitch no hitter!
by rluzinski on Jul 9, 2009 1:13 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
lol
When i saw the Phils put up 10 runs against the Reds earlier this week we were joking about how the announcers were probably saying they were “on pace to score 90 this game”…announcers love that stuff
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 9, 2009 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
For reals?
He only threw five pitches? Pujols is playing, yes?
by Rubie Q on Jul 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Knock Knock
Who’s there?
Escobar.
Escobar who?
Better stop looking like crap at the plate JJ.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
damn shadows
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
are the cardinals pitchers growing hohnian mustaches or is it just me?
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 9, 2009 1:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's limited to the pitchers.
Schumaker was rockin’ some lip fuzz last night, too.
by Rubie Q on Jul 9, 2009 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure La Russa isn't giving them the Dirty Sanchez?
Don’t ban me.
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Uecker says Parra has more "giddy-up"
if Parra really got his shit together that would be mighty nice
by warwick5s on Jul 9, 2009 1:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Manny the new ace?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
that ball was definitely a strike
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 9, 2009 1:21 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
21 outs to go
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another good inning
But I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Waaay too many pitches that inning.
Cut ’im.
by Rubie Q on Jul 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
2 good innings...I am less nervous
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 9, 2009 1:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep Rivera and Parra joined from here on out?
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting
Kendall’s grit was distracting Manny?
by Rubie Q on Jul 9, 2009 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
grit can get in your eye
Makes it hard to pitch
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
At the hip.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Uecker just say that McGahee was out due to a Testes Knee?
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 9, 2009 1:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
we need to get our collectively testy minds out of the gutter
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing it was testy.
Because it’d be hard to play baseball if they hung down by your knees.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 1:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sliding
would be an adventure, that’s for sure.
by Rubie Q on Jul 9, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
it puts a new, much more literal, meaning to "dropped your jock"
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You’d need sliding pants cut like Hammer pants.
by Getting Yosted on Jul 9, 2009 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There once was this guy from an island off the coast of Massachusetts...
Nantucket, I think it was. Anyway, he had the most unusual personal characteristic, which was, um…
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uecker
did Uecker say Pesky Knee or Testy Knee? I thought it was testy, and I definitely expected him to say Teste injury
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nice to see offense is right on their form
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:28 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There is the Cam I know and love
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoffpauir is brother of the guy on Cubs?
by DukeMarkell on Jul 9, 2009 1:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
rare name not to be related
"Cubs fans boo again – 99% of these people can’t see the plate." -Ueck
by dux2bux on Jul 9, 2009 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn was all set to go to 18 to go
;(
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Weird to see Bando there
Good guy, bad gm
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 1:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Parra is doing his best Yo impression
And the offense, for their part, are doing an impression of how they play with Yoga on the mound
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRFFFFF
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 9, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Parra vs Pujols round 2
Yessiree I do hope they leave Parra and Rivera together
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
BA hasn't said anything stupid yet, has he?
As in, something that might make Rock mad….
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing yet
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was asking if BA had referenced the no hitter yet
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Braun
Get a hit
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 1:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Was anybody else having trouble accessing the game thread for about 10 minutes?
or posting comments?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 1:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
i just got back on
Happened yesterday for me too
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did the Chorizo's swing
remind anyone of Corey Hart chasing another wayward pitch?
"I hope your name is Rick"
by MrLeam on Jul 9, 2009 1:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon, Parra
keep it going with a runner on
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Toronto Sun
Says that the Angels and Brewers are the favorites for Halladay Gave the Angels 2-1 odds and the Brewers 5-2 odds….
Ex-Jay Dave Bush is injured, lefty Manny Parra took a step back. They added CC Sabathia a year ago and co-GM Ryan Braun would approve. Prospects: Infielders Alcides Escobar and Mat Gamel, catchers Angel Salome and Brett Lawrie.
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
But to be fair
He also lists Yankees as #3 who have publically denied it, which isn’t saying much of course
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suppose they could move Brett Lawrie back to catcher
But i’m not so sure that the writer meant it like that
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they like him cause he’s Canadian
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see how Manny handles a lead off hit
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 2:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitch Counts Through 4 IP
Parra: 48 (35 strikes – 13 balls)
Pineiro: 49 (36 strikes – 13 balls)
by rluzinski on Jul 9, 2009 2:01 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
German Uecker is amazing!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And they finally mention the shadows
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 2:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else doing the Storm the Bastille run?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
My cousin
Imagine the Brewers offense without Ryan & Prince.
-Bill Schroeder
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jul 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we have a lead
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It's about time
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hot diggity!
Why is the game thread gone silent? Well done Prince, McGehee and Cameron!
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Lotso pitches. Don't want him throwing a million on the first day back.
(read: I trust the bullpen more than Manny)
by Mykenk on Jul 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
K!
backwards style
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert 0-3. Nice going Manny!
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 2:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
there's nothing I dread more than seeing 0- next to Pujols
you just KNOW that can’t last
by warwick5s on Jul 9, 2009 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh….they can always just walk him in his last at bat. Let him be due for a big hit in a series against someone else.
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
we melted the servers lol
glad to know I did not get banned lol
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lets get the kid a couple more runs
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny!!!!!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
BA and Rock talking about chemistry between Rivera and Parra
I take it they’ve forgotten Rivera caught Parra’s perfect game in the minors, if I’m not mistaken?
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
St. Louis really sucks against Lefties..
that being said, Manny looks like a completely different pitcher today. Fastballs galore and seems much more confident.
by madwilbury on Jul 9, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to get optimistic about Manny Parra again.
Weird.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a trade chip again...
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Jays want Parra from us
Its going to take more than just that Halladay guy…
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What were preseason projections on Manny like
Maybe something more in line with that is what we can expect the second half?
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If manny has found himself and Bush come back pre getting hit form
Our starting pitching could be back from the dead
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
then it would be time for Looper and Suppan
To start sucking
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those whacky North Koreans are hacking all kinds of computers today
If they’re hacking BCP, I say we volley a couple of nukes their way. You hear me Obama?
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 2:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
sometimes War is the answer ;)
Not many arguments a 30 megaton warhead cannot win
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Rivera...
… regression hits us all.
My guess? <.200 by years end.
by Mykenk on Jul 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Did I just see that right? Did Parra just make it to first in addition to the good pitching?
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Like in Bull Durham
“Run Meat”
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
92 pitches for Parra
Short leash I say, guy gets on second, pull him for a job well done
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Breaking News!!!
Pineiro out. Mahoney in next half inning! Rally Lobsters! /dream
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Jul 9, 2009 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
K!
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
SBNation problems?
I couldn’t get on for the past 20 minutes.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
very spotty the last hour or so I would say
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, they've been periodic all afternoon
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go Manny
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
That ovation has he walked off the field might have been exactly what he needed.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really hoping he would pitch yesterday so I could give him a standing O
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seven scoreless innings today
30 more of those, and his ERA will drop to around 4.80.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why stop at 30! :)
Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge
by Bush League All Star on Jul 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope this inning will be sponsored by Badger Mutual.
by oconnobe on Jul 9, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we're making Pinero work.
Oh wait.
by Mykenk on Jul 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Piniero only one over the minimum today.
by oconnobe on Jul 9, 2009 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
on the plus side
considering that one scored, at least we aren’t leaving runners on base, eh? =(
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manny doesn't look exceptionally happy in the dugout.
Maybe emo is his natural look.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wishes he would've broken up the double play in the 6th, obviously
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If an outing like this isn't enough to make him crack a smile
Then he’ll end up on the DL at some point with excessive sadness.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
After Kendal gave a half-smile the other day
Someone else had to come along to not smile so that Counsell doesn’t feel left out
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Since he's emo
any kind of break up gives him something to write a song about
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it
We’ve all seen players come back and have a great return day followed by horrific slumps. JJ Hardy and Corey Hart have had multiple this season alone it feels like. I approve of Parra not getting too excited, this is what he should have been doing all season long and he’s looking good to get there
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hot Coffee action
And another save by Hells Bells. Maybe we can forego the bases loaded jam this time.
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Coffee gets the day off
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
We wanna have a fresh pot waiting for the Dodgers
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He was warming according to WTMJ's twitter
But you never know
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was there a stat
About wins with 3 hits or less?
Or am I thinking of something else?
by grant76 on Jul 9, 2009 2:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
There was, indeed
I have forgotten it, but I’m also kinda surprised it hasn’t been brought up at this point by the announcers yet
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cardinal's moustache's remind me of Matt Mieske
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Villy in to pitch the 8th
I think we can safely assume Coffey is unavailable today.
I think, with Narveson gone and Clung back in the pen, the new pen hierarchy is something like:
Hoffman
Coffey
Stetter
Villy
DiFelice
Smith
McClung
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Coffey was warming in the bullpen
He might be in a ROOGY role today, but he’s available today, apparently.
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, TLR
For summoning LaRue from the pen and giving Mitch Stetter a longer opportunity to get ready.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Villy
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
by Michael M on Jul 9, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Fudgepackers
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
F*** you Villy
Maybe he needs a stint in AAA.
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Considering how terrible our offense has been when we get good pitching...
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 9, 2009 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know,
Maybe we should’ve left Manny in a little bit longer…
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 3:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Crappy Brewers offense + Cv pitching =
Most Likely a crushing loss
1 run a game just will not cut it
Oh fuck you Villy
Let me spell it for you Cub fans O N E H U N D R E D A N D O N E Y E A R S
by WSB Chris on Jul 9, 2009 3:02 PM CDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Well said
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How come other teams can hit in the shadows?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yet we play with them WAY more than anyone else
and cannot
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're facing Carlos Villanueva.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm assuming the infield will be in, right?
With one out, you’d play for the DP, but with no one out, a GIDP would still drive in the winning run…
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
With Puols up, that's worth considering.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am assuming they'd walk Pujols
…to get the force at the plate and not pitch to the best hitter on the planet right now.
by jimf on Jul 9, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Cecil?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we're seeing the unintentional intentional walk here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frick
"If lovin’ Braun is wrong, I want to be a repeat offender!"
RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving
by kirbir on Jul 9, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
this coffee tastes like Puj
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Game off
Can’t watch this. Bullpen has decided it’s time to rest now that the starters are back in form, apparently. Baseball, unfortunately, doesn’t work like that.
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Danger
This may get really bad very fast.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Turn off the game now
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 3:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow..
And they still have starter in in great shape.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
EPIC FAIL
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 3:10 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Ankiel was 6-for his last 47 before that hit.
Batting .128/.208/.191 since June 22.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
needs more HGH
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
by tcyoung on Jul 9, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the Crew gets 3 hits, no walks
the Crew loses. I believe that is a correct statement.
Too much pressure on the pitches..
Still happy for Parra.
"At times I'm emotional," --Ryan Braun, 7/7/09
by heybatterbatter on Jul 9, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely the silver lining
The Brewers bullpen may have regressed back to expectations today, but Parra has done likewise.
by ecocd on Jul 9, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope Parra lashes out after the game
And says Doug needs to trade for new hitters, and the sooner the better
The designated hitter rule is like letting someone else take Wilt Chamberlain's free throws.
by Kyguy922 on Jul 9, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
So great to go 0-3 when the starter allows 1 ER in the last 7 games
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 9, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Might be time to pick up pineiro
in fantasy ball… Guarantee his ERA will skyrocket when I do.
by Flag Up on Jul 9, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
McGehee still owes us a Grand Slam for his error
So we got that going for us, which is nice.
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
How many first pitch outs?
this is sad.
by SgtClueLs on Jul 9, 2009 3:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we trade for Halladay
So we can lose games with him staring where we only score 1 run.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Jul 9, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
To Bad Trenni left
much better than staring at, well I dunno what.
by Flag Up on Jul 9, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so we're .500 in division
and over by all of our games vs the Pirates?
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Best division from top to bottom in baseball dude!!
by Flag Up on Jul 9, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the Pirates
Three seasons running keeping the Brewers above .500!
by pharom on Jul 9, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's look on the bright side
Those lousy Dodgers are coming to town. Should be a cakewalk.
Sigh.
"We're a lot better when everybody contributes, that's for sure." -JJ
by GoCrew on Jul 9, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Brewers have one more hit today than the mets did
when pineiro shut them out on june 23rd.
by Flag Up on Jul 9, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy Carp.
Kendall didn’t start? With the AS break and a day off on the following thursday we probably won’t see Rivera until August. No way in hell Macha lets him catch for Manny & Bush?
by Flag Up on Jul 9, 2009 3:43 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
28 AB's today, one over the minimum
ya’ll suck
by warwick5s on Jul 9, 2009 3:45 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 9, 2009 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Link fail.
Here.
"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."
by KLSnow on Jul 9, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
St. Louis
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91 | 71 | .561 | 0 | Lost 6 |
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Chicago
|
83 | 78 | .515 | 7.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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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
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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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