Weekend Mug 3/7
by Fatter than Joey on Mar 7, 2010 7:19 AM CST
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Good Morning! -- Here is something to read, while you enjoy Soviet vocalization techniques in the background.
Yesterday, the Brewers split a couple of games, crushing the Giants 12-1, and losing an 8-6 match to the Rockies. The Giants, stretched thin, did all sorts of crazy things, like having pitchers play in the field, and pinch-hit. They even let BY Kim pitch!
Probably the best news from the Brewers games yesterday, was the encouraging return performance from Chris Capuano. While it is important to remember that Cappy only pitched a couple of innings yesterday, not every former Brewer pitcher trying to win a MLB job, did as well. (*cough*Gagne /*cough*).
If Capuano were able to make the Brewers 2010 rotation, there would be the potential for a lot of LHP starts. In case you were wondering:
- The MLB record for the most LHP to start a game for a team in a season is 8, most recently done by the SF Giants in 1989 (Dennis Cook, Dave Dravecky, Atlee Hammaker, Bob Knepper, Terry Mulholland, Joe Price, Russ Swan, Trevor Wilson)
- The most LHPs the Brewers have used to start a game in a season is 5. This happened in 4 seasons 2006 (Chris Capuano, Doug Davis, Dana Eveland, Zach Jackson, Jorge de la Rosa), 2003 (Doug Davis, Matt Ford, Wayne Franklin, Luis Martinez, Glendon Rusch), 1990 (Kevin Brown, Teddy Higuera, Bill Krueger, Paul Mirabella, Dennis Powell), and 1980 (Jerry Augustine, Mike Caldwell, Dave LaPoint, Bob McClure, Bill Travers)
- The most LHP starts made by a MLB team in a season is 127, done by the 1983 Yankees. (Guidry, Rawley, Righetti, and others.)
- The most LHP starts made by the Brewers in a season is 92, done in 1978 (Caldwell, Augustine, Travers)
LaTroy Hawkins and David Riske spent some time this week in the Angels camp, to help Torii Hunter play a prank on Bobby Abreu. Apparently the Angels wanted to send a message to Abreu about his ball-handling via two Brewer relievers and the Harlem Globetrotters. Hilarity ensued.
In other spring training news...
- Tim Redding didn't "pound the zone", as well as he would have hoped against the Brewers on Saturday.
- Eric Gagne gave up 2 runs on 3 hits in one inning for the Dodgers against the White Sox.
- Carlos Silva, who is doing his best to make Cub fans regret trading Milton Bradley gave up 6 runs in 2 IP.
- Cub's pitcher Angel Guzman has a "significant ligament tear"
- Ben Sheets keeps the Bay area in stitches.
- Jason Kendall, may hit in the 2-spot for the Royals this year. Good luck with that....
I have been absolutely delighted by the Twittering of Ozzie Guillen this spring. If you haven't been keeping up with Ozzie and his BBQs, here is a sample of what you have been missing.
- Where is my guy arsenio hall my favorite show in the 80s
- Our bus driver have a lot problems leaving the park
- Thanks andruw for showing up to the bbq we will wait for u manana. Hahaha yea right
- Eating my favorite food suchi nice palys sakana suchi and grill tell then iam send you hear lol yessss
- Happy Anniversary to my wife and me its been 27 years wow cant believe she has stuck with my shit this long..hahah
- They stole 2 GPS from our garage wtf? I thought venezuela was dangerous wow.. Glendale wow
- mlb network guys awesome job..Harold R...can't have twitter account bc no one follow u lol
Good stuff. Of course the most amusing aspect of Ozzie's twittering tales, is the idea that the White Sox are concerned that Ozzie will say or do something to embarrass them -- as that train may have left the station a few years ago. That said, I am undeniably jealous that the White Sox have a manager that tweets, and the Brewers don't. The question should be asked by Brewer fans: "What would Ken Macha's tweets be like?" Perhaps like this?
- Went to the Perkins after the game today. Got my creamed corn on!
- The guy with the tattoos hit a home-run today. I think he may have served in the Navy. I bet he listens to the heavy metal.
- Ed Sedar keeps drinking my Cran-grape in the clubhouse, or maybe it was Don Money. Bill Castro never drank my cran-grape.
- The fat guy got a hit the other day, he looked tired, so I sent a skinny guy in to run for him. The fat guy sent the skinny guy back, wtf!?!? No worries, I sent the skinny guy in later for the chunky guy.
- The UHF in Arizona doesn't work.
- I miss Murder She Wrote. I can't find it on the Youtube.
- Rick Peterson needs a haircut. This is baseball, not Woodstock.
That's all I got for today -- I am out of here, walking it out like Buzz Williams.
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Lets change "request" to "demand".
I’ve got some pitchforks and torches around here somewhere if he refuses…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 7, 2010 8:28 AM CST up reply actions
@notkenmacha is free...
And @fakekenmacha has been suspended. Hmmmmm….
by Cheeseandcorn on Mar 7, 2010 8:46 AM CST up reply actions
yes
those Macha tweets were awesome.
Q: Did you ever scout Corey Hart? What seems to be holding him back from being a good hitter for AVG?
A: The slider away. And that facial hair.
-Keith Law ESPN chat 2/11/10
Sheets
Sheets always has been one to point out the obvious. I remember a few times that he put the media back in their place when they would ask a stupid question.
Kenall batting second
My mlb online package is going to get a workout. If Kendall bats second I will have to watch this KC lineup.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Mar 7, 2010 10:09 AM CST reply actions
"He also tends to ground into a lot of double plays when he gets the chance, something that's a terrible quality for a No. 2 hitter."
This is what I was thinking when I clicked the link. Of course, maybe the Royals have a stretegic need for a easy fly ball to right field when not grounding into double plays.
Dayton Moore (and Ed Wade) is the worst GM in baseball.
by Brew Town Boozer on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 AM CST reply actions
Two thoughts:
1) Kendall might not ground into many double plays batting #2 for the Royals, because they’ll probably have a leadoff hitter with a .280 or so OBP.
2) Ed Wade is a terrible GM, but Dayton Moore makes him look like Branch Rickey.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Favorite section of the Sheets article
“This is something too few people understand. Every time a pitcher gets hurt – at least in modern times, in the paranoia over pitch counts – it’s the manager’s fault. The pitching coach’s fault. Has to be somebody’s fault. Dusty Baker, as sensitive to a player’s plight as any manager in the game, still hears from horribly unenlightened critics who believe he carelessly blew out arms on the Giants, Cubs and now the Reds.
It’s competition, folks. It’s a strong-willed athlete who would do anything to take the mound. It’s a manager with faith, and the good sense to ride the hot hand. It’s Robb Nen, Kerry Wood, Ben Sheets. The injuries come, or maybe they don’t, but the operative phrase is “Let’s go,” not “Jeez, I’m pretty worried.”
I keep telling my wife that all the times I have wrecked the car are just part of life. Only a coward worries about the speed limit, a warrior drives how he drives.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Mar 7, 2010 10:40 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
"Only a coward worries about the speed limit, a warrior drives how he drives."
I’d recommend you not mention this philosophy you contest a ticket.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 7, 2010 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
"Officer, I think you just don't like my driving style."
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
"You seem to be one of those unenlightened officers"
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Mar 7, 2010 11:19 AM CST up reply actions
Officer, I scored a Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 7, 2010 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Parsecs are a measure of distance not time.
Give him an offspeed pitch down and in. He will swing and miss.
Completing the Kessel run in under 12 parsecs
is remarkable because of the black hole. To complete it in that distance was a sign of the Millennium Falcon’s advanced navigational computer.
But seriously, George Lucas screwed up his units, and made up some crazy story after the fact to justify it, rather than admitting his mistake.
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
Many moons ago I was a passenger in a car that my buddy was driving.
He gunned it and angrily passed a car doing 55 on a country highway. The car turned out to be an unmarked squad. Lights on, pull over, cop approaches and the following exchange occurs:
“Did you know you just passed an unmarked squad car?”
“No. (Pause.) Is that illegal now?” (Poorly stifled laughter from me.)
“You’re not very smart, are you?”
“Actually, I’m on the honor roll.”
“Whoopdeshit. Gimme your license.”
Needless to say, the cop wrote the ticket, which prompted my buddy to blame on me for laughing.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 7, 2010 11:34 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
The older I get, the more often I just leave words out of sentences when I type.
And yet I still can’t bring myself to re-read my comments before I hit the post button.
There should be a “when” between “philosophy” and “you” above.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Mar 7, 2010 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
Aside from the jokes
The comment above goes against what I think is one of the biggest responsibilities of a coach. The responsibility to protect a player from themselves at times. Alot of competitors at all levels are always going to say they can play, even if hurt. It is the coach who needs to balance the desire to win with the welfare of the individual. Obviously that responsibility changes with the level you are at, but it still exists. Having faith that your 23 year old pitcher can handle 120 pitches an outing isn’t going to do that kid any good when his arm falls off in 2 years.
by Bernie's Mustache Wax on Mar 7, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
Exactly.
And coaches’ inability to protect athletes from themselves is the reason most contact sports are dealing with the aftereffects of players with double-digit concussions.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Guess what today is
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 7, 2010 11:43 AM CST reply actions
My wife makes me play this game all the time, and I suck at it.
Sunday?
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
With that said, now that the game's canceled
This might be the best game we see all day.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
Bloody Sunday?
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
Follow me on Twitter @Findthedog
It's my birthday, and I'm getting tore up.
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 7, 2010 12:35 PM CST up reply actions
Happy birthday!
AND I got my RALLY LOBSTER t-shirt today. Win.
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Mar 7, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
Wow
That made my day too.
Eventually I’m going to bump into someone wearing a t-shirt with my dog on it. It’s going to be cool, but a little surreal.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
I'm sure your dog is all over everyone
shirt or no shirt.
by PagsBrewCrew on Mar 7, 2010 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
Happy birthday to you, too!
I’m finishing dinner, so if anyone has some spare cake laying around …
by Rubie Q on Mar 7, 2010 7:24 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I can't wait for Macha's Twitter on it....
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
Follow me on Twitter @Findthedog
Maybe an NL Central team won't win today after all.
The Central was 6-12-1 entering play today…I was counting on this one for a guaranteed division win.
That's all I've got for you today, unless you're interested in some Chris Capuano/Tom Haudricourt Fan Fiction.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati
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57 | 46 | .553 | 0 | Won 2 |
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St. Louis
|
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 |
(updated 7.30.2010 at 4:51 AM CDT)
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