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Game Thread 114a

In which Mike Rivera hits three more home runs so he'll have something to talk about while Jason Kendall starts tomorrow anyway.

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BREAKING NEWS: Cubs are losing

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It really must be bizzaro world then

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"guys! guys! did you see my homeruns?!"

Macha: not now, mike. big boys are talking.
Kendall: remember oakland?
Macha: no. i’m old.

Together: lol

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

macha might

but only because hes having a seizure

::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami

by Wizzyconsin on Aug 13, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey now

Seizures aren’t funny.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

browsing the box scores from today...

did anyone see that Neftali Feliz has a whip of 0.15 thus far?!? I know its a tiny sample but that really caught me off guard

by marty22 on Aug 13, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

This Rivera guy was a hell of a pick up.

Who’d we get him from? Who’d we have to give up?

What’s that? He’s been on the roster all season? Oh.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 2:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just got an email from the Timber Rattlers

They’re promoting a Jeff Suppan rehab start on Saturday. I’m happier than ever to have tickets for Sunday.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd recycle those tickets

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Cameron needs to stay

Even if it’s just to help out more kids in the community. Nifty guy.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Suppan too.

They should definitely extend Suppan for his charity work.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

naw

he hates sci funding

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 13, 2009 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

McCalvy

He’s got the Macha quotes from the presser. The “One Reporter” was Tom. He seemed more offended than Macha. You need to hear the audio, it’s pretty funny.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 2:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

We might be 9-0 up but its not over yet...

Tony Gwynn Jr next up

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Aug 13, 2009 2:30 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Just for fun.

Would you like to guess what these guys have in common?

Rick Wrona
Dave Valle
Joe Oliver
Kevin Brown (not THAT Kevin Brown)
Eddie Perez
Raul Casanova
Andy Allanson
Brian Banks
Robert Machado
Bobby Hughes
Rick Dempsey
Henry Blanco
Jesse Levis
Keith Osik

They’ve all caught at least one game as a Brewer since 1990, and they all posted a higher Brewer OPS than Jason Kendall.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I picked and chose a bit off the list. There are actually 22 Brewer catchers since 1990 with a higher OPS than Kendall. Amazingly, there are also 15 worse.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

chad 'cycle' moehler?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 2:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Worse.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of them only caught a handful of games

But yes.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Parra is striking out too many guys...

I want to see Escobar make some plays

by marty22 on Aug 13, 2009 2:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Be careful what you wish for...

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

David Eckstein is a twerp.

I really think the word was invented just for him.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Being up by eight?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously?

he’s got a 9 run lead. not willing to let him blow 4 of that margin?

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 13, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's at 70 pitches with a 9 run lead

do you want the pen to come out and give up 6 runs?

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

All seven men in the bullpen have pitched in the last two days, and there’s not really anyone in the pen that can go more than 1-2 innings.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly

The bullpen is going to have to work today.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course.

But I’d rather have them go 2-3 innings than 5.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bounced?

Psssh

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it did.

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that it did

I’m just mad at Cam for not lunging forward six inches more

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just noticed the Brewers have yet to leave a man on base in the game.

Nine baserunners, nine runs.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:37 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh great.

First someone comments about how well Parra is pitching, now this.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good God, Manny.

A pitcher who is handed a nine-run lead should be able to go seven innings in his sleep.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, he's doing what you're supposed to do

Throw strikes and let guys get themselves out.

If he was walking everyone, it’d be different.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, no

He’s giving up hits, but he’s throwing strikes and acknowledging the fact that 9-0 and 9-2 aren’t that much different.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well...yes

the babip is about 1.000 this inning.

by PagsBrewCrew on Aug 13, 2009 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

exactly

i’d rather have him give up singles thru a hole than have him walk everyone and their sister

by marty22 on Aug 13, 2009 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It doesn't really work like that.

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still no for me.

Two outs now, still up 6.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

my money is on him getting through the 7th

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, but i don't think macha wants to turn to the pen unless he has to

and the last few times parra went over the 110 mark.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually...

Parra’s last two outings were 102 and 107 pitches.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

really? then that 125 outing was longer ago than i thought

or at least i thought it was 125. his career high.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

124 pitches on 7/18

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

His last six starts:

110, 124, 106, 113, 102, 107

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait, you want the bullpen up in the fifth

but Parra in through the eighth?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

To prove yourself right?

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

since parra has come back, i have had nothing but renewed faith

which is like renewed vows.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

So

You’re hoping you don’t make the wrong decision again?

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

fool me once, shame on you

fool me twice…shame on you

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fool me three times

ya can’t fool me again

TBD

by pumpkinking on Aug 13, 2009 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Are they really booing 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 Aug 13, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well actually

they may have been booing the ball call

by warwick5s on Aug 13, 2009 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that what I was thinking too

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hosed

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

that inning did torch his PC tho

::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami

by Wizzyconsin on Aug 13, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

There you go.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

For whatever it's worth:

In the inning, the Padres picked up five straight hits and raised their win expectancy from .5% to 5.1%. It’s back at 2% now.

He also threw 30 pitches, 19 strikes.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

hits are counted as strikes, correct?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

All balls in play are.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah Prince!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Check out his majesty!

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Tied with Rivera now

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Rivera get Braun’s deputy badge if he hits another HR. Of the entire team, he actually has the time for the job.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 13, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hell yeah lol

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he goes yard again

I’m leaving work. just standing up and walking outta here

by diggerd on Aug 13, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk

Looks like they’re gonna pitch around him.

by kingcharlesxii on Aug 13, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

HIT MACHINE

either giving/getting

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think this would be the first one team 6hr game of the season

::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami

by Wizzyconsin on Aug 13, 2009 2:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

It would be...

if they hit one more.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gerut huh???

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:55 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I’m warming to the idea of Gerut maybe being the CF next year

by warwick5s on Aug 13, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

vommmmmiiittttt

::Another 95% plus FanGraphs win goes right down the fucking tubes:: Indians fan after Prince's Grand Salami

by Wizzyconsin on Aug 13, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

In his only 6 starts for the Brewers (before today), Gerut was 5 for 22 (.227). In layman’s terms… not good.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

though in his defense, that's off the bench mostly.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

??

Read the comment you just replied to again.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

hurrrr

that’s what i get for looking at numbers and not words

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bench stats

Here are Gerut’s PH stats…

4 for 34… or .118

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

woof.

ugly.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

at work + balancing the phone/watching gameday + replying =

fail

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other random Gerut stats

He has hit for a .745 OPS since the All-Star break (before today) in all of 18 plate appearances.

On the flip side, he has a .331 OPS (yes, OPS) as a substitute with the Brewers.

So clearly they need to start him and never use him as a pinch-hitter!

by kingcharlesxii on Aug 13, 2009 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Rivera preserves his perfect day.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

IT'S MANNY DAY!!!!

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Series runs scored Pads 22 Brewers 22

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny bein' manny

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 Aug 13, 2009 2:58 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Solid contact for Escobar

Straight at someone, but solid.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 2:59 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

JJ says

that doesn’t matter, apparently

by diggerd on Aug 13, 2009 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

How long do we attribute five bad months to bad luck?

Yeah, he hit a few balls straight at someone. But unless he’s having absolutely unprecedented luck, it wasn’t enough to turn him from a .283 hitter to a .229 hitter. Maybe it was the difference between .230 and .250, but even if a few hits dropped in, he’d still be significantly down from last season.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess May wasn't bad.

His OPS was under .650 in April, June, July and August though.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rivera's OPS entering the day-617

OPS after 5 innings-757

Not a bad day’s work.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 13, 2009 3:00 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I like that they're out hitting us on and are down 8 runs

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 3:02 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Earl Weaver

I think the goal of the wait for the three run home run approach is to spread those home runs out, not to get them all in one game

by drezdn on Aug 13, 2009 3:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Pads still have more hits than us

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 Aug 13, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers still lead in total bases, though

24 to 15.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

welp

at least parra waited until the bases were clear

by warwick5s on Aug 13, 2009 3:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG, we're only up by eight again

Someone call the bullpen so we don’t lose!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Seven, actually

Much different.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you walk down your street every day for an hour, there's a one in a million chance you'll get struck by lightning.

Based on the argument you’re presenting, the proper response to this scenario is to never leave your house.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, my bad

Math fail

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cheap?

Cheap or not… it’s scoring runs. I would kill for a “cheap single” once in a while when the Brewers have RISP.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah it was cheap, and we get them too.

It just seems that the Padres BABIP in this series is absurdly high.

by Zorakathura on Aug 13, 2009 3:21 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions   0 recs

Gerut playing shallow

Did he miss the memo?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Adriian strikes again.

Someone should make him hit with a Wiimote.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No one needs to hear about you holding your wii

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I still play Mario Kart a fair amount. Mario Galaxy was also great.

I’m working on the Wolverine game now. It took me a while to get into it, but it’s not bad.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our Wii is a dust collector now

The 360 gets all my playing time.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

well actually

wii baseball and that fence mending wiiware game

otherwise I’m really happy that i sold it and got a 360

by warwick5s on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

wii baseball hate me

every time I score 7 or 8 runs, my team commits several errors and I can never win

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Brewers wouldn't play such horrible defense

every ground ball, every fly ball, my team can never make the play

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Aug 13, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny didn't even make eye contact with Macha on the way out.

WTF is up with that?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my hope is that it doesn't rub off on the next time he's pitching

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was probably frustrated with himself

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would guess more like angry

He was cruising along with his normal style. Coaches then made sure he was pitching to contact to shorten the game and he get shelled like a peanut.

In his mind:
Parra = 4 shutout innings
Coach = zillion runs no Ks

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You think the coaches told him to start throwing meatballs up there?

He was at, what, 55 or 60 pitches through four innings? Why would they have told him to change anything?

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, we don't know that for sure

But it’s possible they earned partial blame.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

If the hitters don’t put up anymore runs, is it also the coaches fault for telling them to get through the game quickly by swinging at every pitch?

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or:

the simpler explanation is the right one: Manny turned back into Manny, as he’s prone to do.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying it

I’m just saying that if Parra is ticked off, he might have a reason for it. He wasn’t really keeping the ball down so he was going to get it, but he had really good stuff early and was getting Ks. Normal pitching strategy when you’re up by a ton is merely to get the opposing team to put a bat on the ball. Parra was getting guys out by himself.

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right.

So why would they tell him to stop doing what was working — especially when they’re dealing with somebody as mentally fragile as Manny?

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's what the conversation looks like in my head:

“Hey Manny, things are going well today, but we really need you to eat some innings and save the bullpen. So, try to keep it around the plate, if you give up a hit here and there, no big deal, just hang in there and keep throwing strikes, ok?”

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's possible, sure.

But Manny’s a headcase. I just don’t see them trying to get him to change his approach mid-game.

Agree to disagree, then.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Possible...

But then again, wouldn’t the conversation be with Rivera… the one calling the pitches?

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So...

Parra being “ticked off” is your reason for thinking the coaches are to blame? What about Rivera who’s calling the game? Or how about he’s just ticked at himself?

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Manny is mad at himself

Anyone who has paid attention to how he plays the game would be able to guess that pretty easily. I’d be mad at myself too if I wasn’t playing maybe as well as I knew I could.

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm sure he is, but at the same time

coaches gotta have some responsibility, right?

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW

Aren’t you contradicting yourself with that post? Compare the subject with the first three words of the comment.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bosio Fail?

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 3:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Race

Chorizo makes it two in a row.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 13, 2009 3:21 PM CDT via mobile reply actions   0 recs

Manny Parra posted a game score of 24 today.

Assuming the lead holds up, it’ll be the lowest game score for a winning starter for the Brewers this season. Again, assuming it holds up, here’s the top five.

Manny Parra 24
Manny Parra 36
Manny Parra 39
Braden Looper 41
Braden Looper 41

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:21 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Gallardo has 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Parra has #5.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, it's somewhat surprising.

The top five is 73, 58, 57, 55, 54.

The Brewers haven’t lost as many games with a great start as you’d expect. Or, at least, they haven’t consistently tagged the starter with the loss in them.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I mentioned this a couple days ago

but with all these cheap hits, would moving the outfield back in help?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 3:24 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure...

But then you take the risk of watching a ball sail over your head for an XBH.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or...

Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gerut has cool theme music

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 3:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No one's mentioned it yet

But DiFelice could really use a nice outing here to restore his confidence and ours.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, DiFelice retired a lefty!

Alert the media.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice outing for DiFelice

Should they let him go another inning?

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Keep him fresh-ish

If he pitches 2+ innings, he’d have to sit an extra day, right?

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sadly, despite all of our modern technology

We still can’t control the Weathers.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't irabarr 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 Aug 13, 2009 3:44 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

call me crazy but

i really like iribarren for some reason.

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

But I’m storing up the worst pun ever for his return to AAA.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

You might be storing that up for a while...

With the Sept call-ups only a couple weeks away, he may be with the team for the remainder of the season.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure I'll find another use for it if I need to.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Hey Escobar

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 3:45 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone watching the broadcast know what exactly happened there?

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 Aug 13, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Glad I bet the under on centsports for the BoSox/Tigers game

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 3:49 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

and if you've never done Centsports

It’s sweet. Here’s a link

basically, they give you 10 cents to bet on sports with. If you can turn that into 20 dollars, you can cash out.

If you run out of money, they reload your 10 cents.

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit Hernan

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge

by Bush League All Star on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That was Lopez...

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I FAILED :(

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge

by Bush League All Star on Aug 13, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

you mean lopez?

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless....

He was being sarcastic… and 3 minutes too late.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I only get Yahoo at work...

for nine minutes

Looking to buy: General Manager Deputy Badge

by Bush League All Star on Aug 13, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my country tis of thee

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Four guys have scored 10 of the Crew's 12 runs today.

Braun has one and Escobar has one, but Rivera, Fielder, Gerut and Cameron have the rest.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

you all know what this game means right?

they’ve used up 2 days worth of offense in one day. There will be nothing left for Gallardo tomorrow

"my goodness"

by BrewHaHeather on Aug 13, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course...

Maybe they’ll play Bourgeois tomorrow… he still has some left in the tank since he’s been riding pine since being called up.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

eh

Rather have Gerut play

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually Gerut won't play since it's a Lefty tomorrow.

So maybe

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, we can expect this lineup along the lines of...

2B Lopez
CF Cameron
LF Braun
1B Fielder
3B McGehee
RF Bourgeois
SS Escobar
C Kendall

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

With Counsell not playing you might see Escobar at 2.

Since he’s not trying to go right/left/right/left

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doubt it

They tried the Escobar at 2B experiment down in Nashville with horrible results…

7 games, 4 errors, .879 fielding pct

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:10 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he meant Escobar batting second.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, sorry.

Batting second. I don’t want him to play second.

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yovani sheets

"I'll be glad to have Ryan help if he wants to. I'll give him a badge and he can be my deputy."
-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 13, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what she said.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stormy Weathers

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's TheJay when I need him?

I want to know the last time a team had two six hit games in a series.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

On his way home from work, of course

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet...

No one thought Hoffman might actually be needed today… particularly after 4 innings.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Parra isn't to blame

for the current situation.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Didn't say he was.

But that wasn’t the question.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. The answers were:

a) A rickshaw
b) Something to do with ex-Brewer catchers

Well, that’s what I’ve learned today…

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Aug 13, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on a boat motherfucker - The Jay

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

See my picture from when we were on a boat in the Dells :-p

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh My Lord

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 13, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF Lopez?!

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 4:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's his rep.

Not so much interested in the fielding.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a nightmare

The Brewers will trade everyone on the active roster tonight.

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone feel comfortable with Stetter coming in?

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope!

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is going to be one of those 1 pitch 3 run home runs.

And I’m going to throw something at someone if that happens.

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not exceptionally excited.

Stetter has allowed the last eight batters he’s faced to reach.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should Hoffman have come in here?

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 13, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

No

We’ll need him for the ninth

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 out save

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless he screwed it up...

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

RIP Nick Adenhart - Stop Drunk Driving

by kirbir on Aug 13, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 out S

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

They have six more games in a row… no sense in using making him unusable tomorrow night.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Isn't today's game important as tomorrow nights? It was also a high leverage situation

and he’s the best pitcher out in the pen

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

FWIW – Tomorrow’s game is against a division opponent

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good lord

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Phew

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thankfully that's over...for now

battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm

by Michael M on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun tried to give me a heart attack.

"The reports are that he is getting better. The definition of better is nebulous."

by KLSnow on Aug 13, 2009 4:14 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

what happened

Ueck’s voice did crack as he was making the catch

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

unsteadily ran under the ball

and caught it with his glove at his side. Braun looked just a little nervous.

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking into the sun.

He mis-read it a bit so he had to reach to his right. Not pretty.

"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis

by Metagen on Aug 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If somebody woke up from a two-month coma and asked me:

“Jesus, Rubie, what happened to the Brewers? They were playing so well!” … I’d just make him watch this game.

by Rubie Q on Aug 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got it.

Before the game, Hoffman hypnotized Lopez into throwing the game so he’d have a chance to get some work. This is all going according to plan.

by ecocd on Aug 13, 2009 4:17 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Good point...

he’s not getting any younger, so if he wants to hit 600 saves, he needs to get more opportunities.

by sjlee on Aug 13, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never thought I'd be saying this

But I’m glad we’re done with the Padres this year

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

I’m with you on this one, and seriously it makes me hate myself

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 Aug 13, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Padres don't have time to listen to all the pitchers weaknesses

That would take up most of the off season

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

But likewise

it’s not like the Brewers spent hours discussing TGJ’s strengths…

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Aug 13, 2009 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

rec'd

Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, ""That’s all they need is another home run hitter".

by tcyoung on Aug 13, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gonzalez

How much has he raised his Batting Average over this series?

by drezdn on Aug 13, 2009 4:33 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 Aug 13, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

The offensive juggernaught that is the Padres

48 hits in this series.

"It may sound hollow, it may sound unrealistic, it may even sound stupid to some people. We still think we are in it," - Mark Attanasio

by GoCrew on Aug 13, 2009 4:33 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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