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Game Thread #105: Brewers (51-53) at Padres (43-62)

Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres, Aug 2, 2009 3:05 PM CDT



Current Series

Padres lead the series 2-0

Fri 07/31 WP: Edward Mujica (3 - 4)
LP: Tim Dillard (0 - 1)
7 - 11 loss
Sat 08/01 WP: Greg Burke (3 - 3)
SV: Heath Bell
LP: Mike Burns (2 - 4)
2 - 4 loss

Milwaukee Brewers
@ San Diego Padres

Sunday, Aug 2, 2009, 3:05 PM CDT
Petco Park

Carlos Villanueva vs Kevin Correia

Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from left field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75.

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Can the Brewers salvage one game out of three in San Diego and win for the first time in August? Follow the jump for today's pitching matchup, lineups and more!

Star-divide

For the Brewers, it's what could have been vs. what is in today's series finale. The Brewers were rumored to be interested in Kevin Correia (7-8, 4.75) in the final days before the trading deadline, but couldn't reach a deal so he'll start against them today instead. Correia is making his 22nd start of the season and trying to rebound from a tough July that saw him go 2-3 while posting a 6.19 ERA and allowing a .863 OPS to opposing batters. Odds are the game will be decided by the time he leaves: he's picked up the win or loss in 12 of his last 13 starts (6-6).

Meanwhile, Carlos Villanueva (2-8, 6.61) makes his second start for the Brewers. He pitched better than his 4 IP, 8 H, 5 ER line would suggest in his first start, but still hasn't won since June 7 (0-5 with two blown saves in that time) and has posted a 10.89 ERA in his last 18 appearances. He threw 67 pitches in his first start, so it's probably reasonable to expect him to throw 85-90 today.

Adam McCalvy is reporting that Corey Hart left the clubhouse this morning to see a doctor regarding a stomach ailment, so he's out today, as is J.J. Hardy (h/t McCalvy):

Lineup:

Felipe Lopez 2B
Craig Counsell SS
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Mike Cameron CF
Frank Catalanotto RF
Jason Kendall C
Carlos Villanueva P

In the bullpen today:

Mitch Stetter pitched one inning (12 pitches) last night, and also pitched Thursday and Friday.
Claudio Vargas pitched one inning (18 pitches) last night.
Mark DiFelice pitched .1 innings (13 pitches) last night.
R.J. Swindle pitched one inning (19 pitches) on Friday.
Chris Smith pitched one inning (15 pitches) on Friday.
Todd Coffey has not pitched since Thursday.
Trevor Hoffman has not pitched since Wednesday.

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Hopefully this game will be worth watching.

But I’ve been playing Bookworm straight through most of the day, and I’m ready to go back to it if it’s not.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Go Brewers!

Or something.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 2:46 PM CDT reply actions  

From Adam McCalvy's Twitter:
#Brewers worried OF Hart might have appendicitis, hence the doctor’s visit. Could also just be something he ate, manager said.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 2:47 PM CDT reply actions  

Today almost got so much better!

I heard a faint sound in the distance that sounded like the ice cream truck.

It wasn’t.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

What if it had been the ice cream truck

But when you got there it turned out to be selling only astronaut ice cream. How good would your day have been then?

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I haven't had astronaut ice cream in years!

Is the Astronaut Ice Cream Truck shaped like a space shuttle?

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yes

And the tune is played by theremin.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Villanueva scheduled for 75 pitches today?

He just threw 68. He should be able to go significantly longer.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd rather ditch the specific pitch count

And tell him to go 5.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Suppan recycling commercial

At the end Suppan is asked if he has anything to say to his fans. I always wonder who he’s talking to.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

People who really enjoy his restaurant, I'd guess.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Reminds me

of when Doug Mientkiewicz was asked what the strangest thing anyone had ever said to him was and he replied it was when he was at the Pirates the other year and a fan came up to him and said that he was their favourite player….

"I hope your name is Rick"

by MrLeam on Aug 2, 2009 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I see FSN is flexing it's HD again

Maybe 2010 we’ll get all broadcasts in HD.

And ugh, I hate those camo unis.

by SgtClueLs on Aug 2, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions  

I bet FSN WI doesn't broadcast all games in HD

Until there’s a mandate from MLB.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lopez

What’s with not running those out? He only ran ~70 feet last night, too.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:06 PM CDT reply actions  

IIRC

Lopez has had some “differences of opinion” with several managers and organizations before moving to the D-Backs…I wonder if that’s part of the reason.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

Has anyone ever thought that Geico's caveman line of commercials were funny?

They just had a new one on MLB.tv.

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions  

I'm amused by the fact that the caveman seems to be aging in the commercials

Like even they realize the concept is getting old.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Were there any survivors?

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the caveman took a woman home with him at the end

My innate, Geico-encouraged, anti-caveman bias blinded me to what was actually going on though.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

a 1-2-3 inning?

bizarre

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Game Threads are awesome because, Vol 1

Sometimes they remind me that I paused the game on DVR and never caught back up.

You posted the note on the 1-2-3 inning right before Villy got the K on my TV.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe i should start posting "Spoiler Alert" first

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

So does Hoffman come into this game at some point no matter what?

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

If the Brewers are winning, I'd say yes.

But unless they’re winning, I think the answer is probably no.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions  

I would think if we're getting blown out he'll come in

since he could probably use the dreaded ‘inning of work’

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know

Would you use him? I see the reasons to do it, but as manager I’m not sure I’d do it unless he came to me and asked for it.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'd use him unless he said not to

It’d be sentimental and it’s not like he’s falling apart from overuse.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Villy good through 2

31 pitches

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Villy breaking up the perfect gaem

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:39 PM CDT reply actions  

*game, ouch

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Almost fell into someone's chest in the second row.

Oops.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

McGehee found the railing

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:46 PM CDT reply actions  

walking a tight rope now.

"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 2, 2009 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Don’t walk Dante Hicks

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

also, don’t give up a grand slam

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Nice play Craig

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Gritty throw CC!

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Neato

A RISP

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice play ---> nice hit

Strikes again

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Dude should get fined for that slide

He totally put his arms up and went after cc’s knees

by Nicole Haase on Aug 2, 2009 3:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Plus he slid sideways

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 3:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

e gads!

"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 2, 2009 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

For those of us who continue to argue Mike Cameron shouldn't be here...

Melky Cabrera hit for the cycle today.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Do you think they should have traded him at the deadline?

I still don’t see how anyone could argue that Cam for Cabrera was a good deal.

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

by Jordan M on Aug 2, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Me either.

But if people are going to argue “We should’ve traded Cameron and started ______!”, I’d rather have them arguing for Cabrera than Gwynn.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not impressed - it could've been smaller

Single & a steal rather than a double.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

You of all people

should be able to come up with the ultimate small ball run.

Here is my suggestion:
Reach 1b via strike out w/dropped 3rd strike
Sac bunt(even better if done by #3 hitter)
Balk
Ground out

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 4:06 PM CDT up reply actions  

suicide squeeze instead of ground out

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think true small ball has to be all offensive stuff (can't really rely on defense though it's a bonus)

Bunt for hit
Reach 2nd (if batter out) or 3rd (if a hit) on a hit and run
Singled in if on 2nd or score on groundout/squeeze play if on 3rd.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does scoring on an infield fly beat a squeeze play?

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know

Could also score from third with two out on a high chopper the batter beats out.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

DeJean

Saved almost half the wins in 2002

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Another nice play for Counsell

He’s a good kid, give him an extension.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:05 PM CDT reply actions  

He's showing off those young, spry legs of his

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

Villy at 65 pitches through 4.

Almost certainly will be sent out for one more.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions  

J.J. Hardy is the Brewers' best ping pong player, BA says.

It makes sense: He has good reflexes and the game doesn’t require him to run.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:09 PM CDT reply actions  

BAs comment

made me think of that picture that came out last year where JJ and Corey were playing ping pong and Uecker was hanging out with the shirtless

by Nicole Haase on Aug 2, 2009 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Packer's Favre jersey in the crowd today

I believe with a cheesehead

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

They're talking about a rookie (Bud Norris) shutting down the Cards today

That guy has yet to pitch in a game where both teams score. His only other appearance came in a 12-0 Astros loss.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Villy due to lead off the sixth.

Probably just needs to pitch one more scoreless inning to earn a couple more turns in the rotation.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:13 PM CDT reply actions  

A++ will rec again.

"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 2, 2009 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walk and a dinky infield hit

Not a fun start

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Ok, just so no one calls me out for not saying it later

This is the point where I’d get the pen up.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Then I'd probably sit them back down.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

well, that works well for us

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Finishes with 79 pitches

Managed to work around 4 walks.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

And out of the inning

Pretty good outing for Villy

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

Very good outing, in fact.

Now the Brewers just need three scoreless innings from Todd Coffey to get them to Hoffman.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

Welcome back to the bigs, Hernan Iribarren!

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Not a bad AB

Didn’t turn out well, but worked the count, at least.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brewers have four pitchers that didn't work yesterday.

Instead, we’re going to see Claudio Vargas on back to back days?

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

Macha never uses Smith with a lead

Swindle hasn’t pitched well in any major league game this year
Coffey will be used later, as will Hoffman

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe

Vargas only faces one batter, and then they bring in a lefty for Gonzalez.

by oconnobe on Aug 2, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

Would have to be Swindle

I’m under the assumption Stetter is unavailable today.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Sadly

That one at bat lasts a half hour

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

I timed Vargas at about 14 seconds between pitches in that AB.

Not exceptionally fast, but not as slow as I remember.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Getting slower, though.

He’s gone 15 and 17 before stepping off in this AB.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

17 again

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

23 before giving up the double.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

I think the rule is 12 or 15 seconds

You can be penalized a ball for more. Not my area of expertise, though.

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

by Jordan M on Aug 2, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Twelve seconds with no one on base

No limit with runners on.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Vargas

Faced 7 batters as a Brewer, 4 3-ball counts.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

talk about shoring up a bullpen

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

I'd say the next move is this one:

Jesus Colome, Bullpen Savior.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Another one

Nibblenibblenibble

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions  

Awesome pickup.

Over/Under 5 appearances for CV2 before not allowing a run in one

by Mykenk on Aug 2, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Vinnie Rottino

Probably could have got the same results

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 4:41 PM CDT reply actions  

Claudio "Shot Clock Violation" Vargas...

… probably not going to catch on…

by Mykenk on Aug 2, 2009 4:44 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

too bad

cause that would be awesome

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

by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Claudio "Play Clock" Vargas?

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Stetter in

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Mitch Stetter for the fourth straight day.

I know he’s pitched better than Swindle, but he’s also thrown double digit pitches in each of those appearances.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Prince saves again

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

Stetter

Was that only 2 pitches total?

by drezdn on Aug 2, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Four

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

TheJay, here's something I should know and you probably do.

Let’s say, via some fluke appearance, a big name pitcher clears waivers and the Brewers attempt to trade for him. The minor leagues they trade in return, like Gamel or Escobar, would have to clear waivers to go the other way, right? And there’s presumably little to no chance they would, right?

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 4:57 PM CDT reply actions  

40 man roster

If they are on the 40 man, they have to clear waivers.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

Anyone on the 40-man roster has to clear waivers to be traded

They could always put guys on waivers and then take them off if they are claimed.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Catman strikes again!

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

The screen should flash "WHAM!" when he gets a hit.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hey, we regained the lead!!

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay run

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Alas, sometimes bad news immediately follows good:

The attempt to break the world record for bikini photographs fell short.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Missed it by that much.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

No...

We appear to be doing just fine today without it.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yay lucky two-strike hits!

3 run doubles are happy times!

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Hooray!!

Where are those dancing animals?!

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Awesome!

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:09 PM CDT reply actions  

counsell you old dog!

"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 2, 2009 5:11 PM CDT reply actions  

Everyone who predicted

Counsell would have an 800 OPS on August 2nd, please raise your hand.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

Put your hand down Ned!

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hooray!!

I’ll rec this until the day I die!

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

burgers you say?

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-Sheriff Melvin

by sowingwildoats on Aug 2, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think only if he has appendicitis

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by GoGregGo on Aug 2, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

nah

I was just thinking to myself “so this is what happens when Hardy can’t make two outs in an inning”

by pharom on Aug 2, 2009 5:13 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Prince has a shot at a Hardy

But I’m hoping the team gives Kendall a chance.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Lots of runs

just got back from the 18-10 game in Baltimore and turned on the TV when it was 2-1 Brewers. Today I have seen more scoring than a porn director.

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:16 PM CDT reply actions  

The Brewers have two big rallies in this series.

One occured after Braden Looper got a hit, and the other after Jody Gerut got hit by a pitch.

No one is allowed to complain about the ball not bouncing our way for a while.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:19 PM CDT reply actions  

Odd

Coffey is up 3rd rather than 6th next inning after the double switch. Will he bat or does someone else get the 8th?

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:20 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd say he bats, unless he allows runs

But that is a strange decision.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Isn't Rivera the last man on the bench?

So unless Yo is PHing today, Coffey is hitting for himself.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hardy is there too.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ah, forgot about him

I guess we see Smith in the 8th so it’s a save opportunity for Hoffman in the ninth.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:24 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

From McCalvy's Twitter
Going to the 8th inning in San Diego and #Brewers OF Hart is still at the hospital. GM says team will have announcement after the game.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ick

I actually do hope he’s okay.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, based on the suspicion that it was appendicits

I’m guessing we’ll hear emergency appendectomy, he’ll go on the DL for 15 days and be fine.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

they might actually list him day to day

with most lapro procedures, recovery time is much much smaller than it used to be. i’d say 3-5 days.

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by sowingwildoats on Aug 2, 2009 5:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

it's been a while since i had mine out

but doesn’t your side hurt a bit after? won’t it take some time to be able to swing a bat again?

by Capt Science on Aug 2, 2009 5:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

As someone who had a lapro procedure not that long ago

I was up and feeling good enough to do most everything 3-4 days later, but I also had a staple and some stitches and wasn’t supposed to lift anything for a couple of weeks.

Assuming he had surgery (and that’s pure speculation), he’ll probably have some limits on his activity.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, Catalanotto would likely step into Hart's spot.

So the Brewers would really need a hitter to fill Catalanotto’s role as top pinch hitter. I’m not really happy with Gerut or Iribarren in that spot, so I think I’d want a bat.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gamel?

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

That's the tough part.

Gamel really struggled off the bench last time up. But he probably is the best option. Joe Koshansky might have been considered if he wasn’t bumped off the 40-man.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

Does he weigh

300 pounds?

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by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

No, 225

So I guess he squeaks by with his .227.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ew
Hart ate seafood for lunch on Saturday and needed anti-diarrheal medication to get through Saturday’s game.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well, that doesn't sound like appendicitis at all.

So I’m wondering where that theory came from.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

my best guess is because he was said to still be at the hospital

so maybe they thought he was in for a procedure

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by sowingwildoats on Aug 2, 2009 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

The theory was mentioned in McCalvy's Twitter before the game.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not to get too technical

But if things are or were “passing through,” then there’s likely not a problem with his appendix.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

I need more details

What is passing through where? :)

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:43 PM CDT up reply actions  

Keep watching the game, maybe you'll get more details.

In stunning high definition.

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by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:44 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

no I'm sorry

FSN doesn’t believe in HD

by Nicole Haase on Aug 2, 2009 5:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Even former Brewers are hitting, all of a sudden

Brad Nelson has a HR in AAA today.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Brewers must be winning

If Ueck is spending time talking about 25 guys tea bagging

by pharom on Aug 2, 2009 5:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Coffey!

Macha is really sticking that “I hate batting” answer in his chat to him.

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:29 PM CDT reply actions  

How strange would it be

If Ken Macha left Hoffman in the bullpen and let Coffey try to complete a nine-out save?

Also, seriously Todd, try using some sunscreen.

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

by Kyle Lobner on Aug 2, 2009 5:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I'd rather see that

then Coffey making it an actual save situation here in the 8th

by pharom on Aug 2, 2009 5:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Didn't hit him

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:37 PM CDT reply actions  

Special

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:46 PM CDT up reply actions   1 recs

Bells denied!

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 5:53 PM CDT reply actions  

The Kendall death spiral continues

He will be below the Ueck Threshold™ by the end of tomorrow barring a development of Biblical proportions, like getting an extra base hit.

by Getting Yosted on Aug 2, 2009 5:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Re: the Gwynn getting "hit" by the ball

Part of Rule 5.09(f):

If a fair ball goes through, or by, an infielder, and touches a runner immediately back of him, or touches a runner after being deflected by an infielder, the ball is in play and the umpire shall not declare the runner out. In making such decision the umpire must be convinced that the ball passed through, or by, the infielder and that no other infielder had the chance to make a play on the ball; runners advance, if forced.

Fielder was in front of Gwynn, wasn’t he?

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 5:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Untuck 'em

2009 Brewers: Pass the liquor.

by molitorfan on Aug 2, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Yay, a win

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by TheJay on Aug 2, 2009 6:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Post game thread

is open.

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

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