Game Thread #-24: Cubs (4-3) at Brewers (3-6)
by Kyle Lobner on Mar 12, 2010 1:30 PM CST
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So, here we are again with an ever-so-must-win spring training matchup against our rivals from the North Side/Mesa.
Join us after the jump for today's pitching matchup, lineup and conversation on today's game!
Jeff Samardzija (1-3, 7.53 ERA in 2009) might be the best-known fringe starting pitching candidate in all of baseball this season, based largely on his former career as a football player at Notre Dame. As a Cub, he wasn't much to write home about last season, posting a 7.53 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 1.8 home runs per nine over 34.2 innings. He also made 18 appearances for AAA Iowa, posting a 4.35 ERA.
Doug Davis (9-14, 4.12 ERA in 2009), meanwhile, is making his first Cactus League start of 2009 after rains washed away his scheduled appearance on Sunday. Davis has been very good against the Cubs over the course of his career, posting a 3.20 ERA in 16 starts. Today he'll make his first game appearance in a Brewer uniform since September 28, 2006.
Via Tyler Barnes and Carrie Muskat, here are today's lineups:
| Cubs | Brewers | ||
| Starlin Castro | SS | Rickie Weeks | 2B |
| James Adduci | RF | Alcides Escobar | SS |
| Derrek Lee | 1B | Ryan Braun | LF |
| Aramis Ramirez | 3B | Prince Fielder | 1B |
| Tyler Colvin | CF | Jim Edmonds | CF |
| Alfonso Soriano | LF | Gregg Zaun | C |
| Bobby Scales | 2B | Jody Gerut | RF |
| Koyie Hill | C | Adam Heether | 3B |
| Jeff Samardzija | P | Doug Davis | P |
Enjoy the game!
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It's only spring but..
There’s never a bad time to beat on the Cubs & a golden domer.
by klwillis45 on Mar 12, 2010 2:24 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Off to a flying start
Weeks leads off with a double…Cubs miss a grounder up the middle, Weeks scores, Escobar on base….Braun goes down swinging…Fielder lines out….Jim Edmonds hits a home run to center, 3-0….Gregg Zaun hits one out of the park to right, now 4-0….and all called by Our Bob Uecker! Spring is here!
by PlusorMinusThree on Mar 12, 2010 2:25 PM CST reply actions
Great day to be at Maryvale so far
Sgtcluels and I are keeping the Ice Man in business.
by ewizabeff on Mar 12, 2010 2:27 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Sounds like I missed a great first inning
wasted my time watching a pathetic effort by the Badgers against Illinois. Hoping for a better second half in that “meaningful” game.
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
Agreed, down 11 now, haven't scored in the second half
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
Well atleast the Badgers
made it look close, that was just awful, not a good way to go into the Tourney at all
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:34 PM CST up reply actions
The Big Ten Tourney doesn't matter
Who cares? The Badgers obviously didn’t. Why should you? All of the conference tournaments are practically meaningless. Only the Big Dance matters.
I think it only matters to those teams on the bubble.
Winning the conference tournament is an automatic bid to the NCAA tourney.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
is anyone getting an add over the play by play in Game day
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
I had that Wednesday when I tried watching on a Library computer.
I was using Internet Explorer.
Normally I use Firefox with ad blocker and I’ve had zero problems.
by KittenMittons on Mar 12, 2010 2:42 PM CST up reply actions
Gregg Zaun
is my new favorite brewer. I just have a thing for Big White Stiffs. He’s the kind of guy who looks like he could’ve played for the Bucks in the 80’s, and thats ok with me
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 2:36 PM CST reply actions
You've seen his website, right?
by ewizabeff on Mar 12, 2010 2:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
you better freakin believe it.
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
absolutely
during the volley ball scene, the manliest of all scenes ever recorded on film
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 2:48 PM CST up reply actions
well played
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:12 PM CST up reply actions
I'm glad someone finally noticed it
It’s not just a picture of me with my shirt off, no one wants to see that
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
Weeks and Escobar on base, and no SB attempt?
I call shenanigans!
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
Who are they and why are they playing so early?
Exhibition: 5:30 AM Dodgers @ CPBL All-Stars
California Penal Baseball League?
Actually, I think they’re the Chinese Professional Baseball League. How does that work?
The leap isn't difficult to make
I doubt I was the only one to make that connection before I say it on BCB.
Awesome
I’m choosing to view that tweet as a compliment.
Willie Mays Hays never got caught stealing, was an integral part of a division winner and was so fast he could score from 2B on a bunt. He could also take 15 foot leads and never get picked off.
Get a ife broseph
I'm apparently too drunk
To stand in line for food. They make a line around me.
by ewizabeff on Mar 12, 2010 3:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
that's how awesome Zaun is
they pretty much intentionally walked him, no other way to think of that but fear for a guy with 3 G’s in just his first name
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:27 PM CST reply actions
woops, I guess that was Cain,
game day really sucks hard today
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
And go Gerut, nice drive kid
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:28 PM CST up reply actions
And keeps making his case to stay on the roster
What’s the deal with the outfield? Do the Brewers keep Edmonds or Gerut?
They could keep both.
According to my count, they have 22 of the 25 roster spots filled (8 position starters, 12 pitchers and 2 bench players – Counsel and Gerut). One of the last three spots has to be a backup catcher.
It depends
Can one of them start? :-) Either would have to be better than Suppan.
OK that was a cheap shot…and Suppan is anything but cheap…
by PlusorMinusThree on Mar 12, 2010 3:31 PM CST up reply actions
YAY!
Jody Gerut produces! A two-run homer! Who’d’a thunk it?
by PlusorMinusThree on Mar 12, 2010 3:29 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Why are people so anti-Gerut. I guess I just don't understand it.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
He's not a position player
Even we wouldn’t criticize Suppan for his prowess, or lack thereof, at the plate. In fact, he’s probably the best sac bunt pitcher on the roster.
Rec'd
Purely for the punctuation
"I hope your name is Rick"
First of many reply fails this season...
"I hope your name is Rick"
Brian Gorman calling at 3rd?
I think the union is out of control when they have adorable dogs working the games.
Mateo's ERA is currently at 13.5
who does he think he is, Braden Looper
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:43 PM CST reply actions
truth
how did that guy get 14 wins last year? It speaks volums about the offense, when anyone except Gallardo was pitching last year
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
Run support and lots of bullpen help
Here’s a breakdown of his 14 wins…
Games opponents scored 4 or more runs = 6
Games pitched 7 or more innings = 2 (both were 7 inning outings)
Average innings/win= 6.07
Nah
You need to wait for the posts saying Mateo’s great because he’s got 12 or 13 wins (despite a crazily high ERA) before he’s in the same league. Its kinda like last season Looper was a sportscaster’s idiotmeter…
"I hope your name is Rick"
he also hasn't given up 12 home runs already
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 3:48 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah
but would you say he has a 0 ERA or an infinity ERA?
"I hope your name is Rick"
by MrLeam on Mar 12, 2010 3:51 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
i believe it would be Nill, actually
Go Beer, I mean Bucks
by Take Back Our Bucks on Mar 12, 2010 4:14 PM CST up reply actions
Zero divided by zero.
We need to solve that using L’Hopital’s rule, right?
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
I'm going to regret this but
do tell me more…
"I hope your name is Rick"
L'Hopital's Rule
In short, when attempting to take the limit of a function “f(x) / g(x)” that evaluates to 0/0, infinity/infinity, or any infinity/0 combination, you can take the derivative of f and g then try to evaluate again.
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
tough to tak a drivativ of an mpty data st
also, tough to typ without full qwrty
by PagsBrewCrew on Mar 12, 2010 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
I know it still would not solve the problem,
but when I hear “zero divided by zero”, it’s the first thing I think of.
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
Racing has been in the genes of sausages since the dawn of time
"I hope your name is Rick"
That, and........
for taste!
Personally, I think we got hosed on that one! - Harry Doyle
by reverse24 on Mar 12, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
So Lofgren is still around?
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
assuming they're waiting to see if Cleveland wants him back
They don’t necessarily have to take him.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati
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57 | 46 | .553 | 0 | Won 2 |
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St. Louis
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56 | 46 | .549 | 0.5 | Lost 1 |
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Milwaukee
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48 | 55 | .466 | 9 | Lost 2 |
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Chicago
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46 | 56 | .450 | 10.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
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42 | 59 | .415 | 14 | Won 2 |
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Pittsburgh
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36 | 65 | .356 | 20 | Lost 1 |
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