The Brewer Advent Calendar #18: Seth McClung

by Kyle Lobner on Feb 2, 2010 4:00 PM CST in Conversation Starters Comment 25 comments

Here's a favorite memory of Seth McClung, as photographed by tristarscoop.

It's true he's no longer a Brewer, but I hope you'll excuse me for breaking the format for a day to say one final thank you to a guy who became one of this community's favorite players: Seth McClung. McClung, who was non-tendered by the Crew, signed a minor league deal with the Marlins yesterday.

So, without further adieu, here's a poem I've prepared for the situation:

We're all here today to say farewell to this guy
Who helped the Brewers win the Wild Card, and raised that belt to the sky.

He was salvaged from the Rays, where he was too fond of the free pass.
But during his time in Milwaukee, his relief work was first class.

We followed his exploits and thoughts via Twitter,
At times they were fun, other times angry or bitter.

His use or misuse exposed a Ken Macha flaw,
But at least he gave us a nickname: he calls Macha "grandpaw."

We started a group on Facebook, hoping to keep him around.
We even gave away some stuff he shipped via UPS Ground.

Alas, our efforts weren't enough to keep Clung on the team.
With Vargas and Hawkins, the pen might burst at a seam.

But it's not all bad news, at least to some perceivers:
In 2010, no one will confuse our two red-headed relievers.

Pitching for the Marlins will keep him closer to home
And if he sticks long enough, he'll get to pitch in their new dome.

So, even if it's a moment many have come to dread,
It's time to say farewell, and good luck, to our friend Big Red.

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I'm not happy with the #s on his contract

The Brewers couldn’t afford that? ::shaking head::

I was drunk. Sue me.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Feb 2, 2010 4:04 PM CST reply actions

I'm pretty sure the obstacle b/t the Brewers and McClung wasn't money.

Seems more likely it had to do with the animosity between Macha and McClung.

by Cheeseandcorn on Feb 2, 2010 8:36 PM CST up reply actions

Vargas <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Son Of Clung

I was drunk. Sue me.

by Dikembe Meiztombo on Feb 2, 2010 11:10 PM CST up reply actions

No.

Follow: @mykenk. Read thoughts: http://mhenk.blogspot.com.

by Mykenk on Feb 3, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions

They could have, but why would McClung take a minor league deal with the Brewers?

He’s got a far better chance to make the Marlins than the Brewers.

Follow: @mykenk. Read thoughts: http://mhenk.blogspot.com.

by Mykenk on Feb 3, 2010 11:11 AM CST up reply actions

Awesome, KL.

Now do FREEBIRD.

by Rubie Q on Feb 2, 2010 4:09 PM CST reply actions

We can do karaoke anytime you want to come to Appleton.

I know places to go on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.

by Kyle Lobner on Feb 2, 2010 4:15 PM CST up reply actions

Double awesome.

I call the cowbell solo.

by Rubie Q on Feb 2, 2010 4:31 PM CST up reply actions

Outstanding

"A D+ Grade? That must have been a Wittardo grade"- @73_MC

by BrewHaHeather on Feb 2, 2010 4:47 PM CST reply actions

by warwick5s on Feb 2, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions 13 recs

oh my god.

that is by far the best thing I have ever seen

"This one means 'Kill Kirk!!!!'... And also, 'hallelujah'... Depending on the context."

by trippingandy on Feb 2, 2010 5:46 PM CST up reply actions

In the story, he was talking about how he would grow up dreaming of pitching in the WS.

I can’t remember where it came from, though. Although, I would guess that most pitchers would say the same thing. He was the only one showcased for some reason

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

by tcyoung on Feb 2, 2010 9:43 PM CST up reply actions

WHERE DID THIS COME FROM

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

by Jordan M on Feb 2, 2010 6:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Classic...got to love

the self-confidence…the guy is my hero.

"I held it like and egg...? I know he scrambled the son of a bitch!"

by BRWRSFAN39 on Feb 2, 2010 6:59 PM CST up reply actions

I'll be extremely disapointed if that is photoshopped

Get a ife broseph

by Supertramp on Feb 2, 2010 7:09 PM CST up reply actions

It’s definitely not a photoshop. I think it was from espn.com last year, I’ll try to find the link.

by warwick5s on Feb 2, 2010 7:21 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

booya bitches

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090518&content_id=4798566&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Seth McClung, RHP, Brewers: “I would pick me! I’d like to pitch in a couple of Game 7s myself. I had so much fun pitching in those games against Chicago [in the final regular-season series] last year when we needed to win. It was such an exciting feeling, and I would love to experience that again.”

by warwick5s on Feb 2, 2010 7:36 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

Awesome

That makes me miss Big Seth even more.

You've got a couple screws missin' up in your toolbox, if you think that you'll stop this man from hittin' moonshots.

by hawing on Feb 2, 2010 9:41 PM CST up reply actions

stop making me nostalgic for 2008

this dirt in my eye, it’s making them water.

by morineko on Feb 2, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions

I'm not crying

It’s just been raining on my face

by theBrouhaha on Feb 3, 2010 6:28 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs

I'm thinking about a friend who's dyin', that's right, dyin'

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

by tcyoung on Feb 3, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions

I like Seth even more

since the belt has the old logo!

"I like Suppan"
- Noah J. on 12/22/09

by molitorfan on Feb 2, 2010 8:35 PM CST reply actions

the championship belt pic

is totally mine. What’s a sister gotta do to get some photo credits?

I’m pretty sure the fighting words via Twitter as the season ended as well as the lack of room on the 40-man pretty much meant Seth was a no-go.

by Nicole Haase on Feb 2, 2010 8:38 PM CST reply actions

Sorry

I borrowed it from the Facebook group.

That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.

by Kyle Lobner on Feb 2, 2010 9:10 PM CST up reply actions

on the redhead stockpile and other things

No more confusing Coffey and McClung, but am I the only one who thinks that Wolf and Zaun look a lot alike? Of course the latter’s going to be encased in catching equipment half the time, so it’s not that confusing.

Also, now I’m going to have to start following the Fish, and my, a lot of the Marlins blogosphere is a pile of infrequently-updated suck. When the most frequent bloggers are the Coghlan fangirls on Tumblr, there is a problem. On the other hand, I can see why McClung may have thought this the best team to sign with—the fanbase is too apathetic to complain about him online, unlike Cards, Giants, or Nats fans (the Nats may not draw very well, but they have blogging fans.)

I’ll be seeing him in September, hopefully…unfortunately the Marlins aren’t playing the Twins in interleague this year.

by morineko on Feb 2, 2010 10:09 PM CST reply actions

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