Game Thread #-29: Brewers (1-3) vs. Mariners (2-2)
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 1:30 PM CST
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No only do we get a game today, we get it on TV too (if you have access to FSWisconsin)!
Assuming it has stopped raining and the fields are dry, Manny Parra and the Brewers will be taking on Doug Fister and the Mariners at Maryvale.
Follow the jump for more on today's pitching matchup, starting lineup, and conversation on today's game!
Starting for the Mariners today will be righty Doug Fister (3-4, 4.13 ERA in 2009). The Mariners 2006 7th round pick, Fister has bounced between starting and relieving during his career and is fighting to be the fifth starter in the M's rotation.
He'll be facing Manny Parra (11-11, 6.36 ERA in 2009), who will be making his official spring debut. Brewers starters have yet to give up an earned run in spring training and Parra will hope to continue that trend. Manny is also hoping to make the starting rotation, so there's not much room for mistakes.
Today's lineup, courtesy of someone who thinks I'm a trollop.
Rickie Weeks (aka Hurt Guy) 2B
Carlos Gomez (aka Fast Guy) CF
Ryan Braun (aka T-shirt Guy) LF
Prince Fielder (aka Fat Guy) 1B
Casey McGehee (aka Chunky McGee) DH
Corey Hart (aka Guy with tattoos) RF
Mat Gamel (aka Benched Guy) 3B
Gregg Zaun (aka Catcher) C
Alcides Escobar (aka Not JJ) SS
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It's bobblehead day
Here at maryvale. Unloading surplus from last year, I now own two more useless Kendall bobbleheads. No bp in the field.
by SgtClueLs on Mar 8, 2010 1:34 PM CST via mobile reply actions
It blows my mind that people would pay for those things.
Oh well… people used to pay for beanie babies too. Same thing.
Shruggity
That's 100% more useless Kendall
than Kansas City currently own
"I hope your name is Rick"
Useless is right
All but one of my bobbleheads are no longer Brewers. . . . .still have the Turnbow one as well :)
Good for you
Now you can pose your Suppans and have your own Rotation of the Damned.
You've got a couple screws missin' up in your toolbox, if you think that you'll stop this man from hittin' moonshots.
D'oh, I meant Battery of the Damned
I’m so used to your being saddled with extra Suppan merchandise.
You've got a couple screws missin' up in your toolbox, if you think that you'll stop this man from hittin' moonshots.
So, no streaming broadcast for those of us who have jobs?
Dammit. Gonna have to abandon the game-thread, watch the DVR’d game later.
Shruggity
c'mon hurt guy and fast guy
"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
That's easy for you to say...
"I hope your name is Rick"
by MrLeam on Mar 8, 2010 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Damn
I’d started working it out myself and got as far as plotting in everything up to the end of the fourth line in the equation before you spoiled it all by giving away the answer…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Don't worry
with my maths ability I had the graph looking vaguely like a drawing of a tree my six year old son would do…
"I hope your name is Rick"
i don't even know where to start with that....
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
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I have no option....
but to rec this awesomeness
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
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Now that I know what it says
it definately deserves a rec
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
So, when you math types look at this shit
does it look like the Matrix does for Neo, even before you graph it?
I was tempted to solve for all cases where 0 is truly the solution
…but then clicked your graph link and see all the solutions before me.
Actually not all, seeing as I don’t see infinite vertical lines at x=2 and 8.
Disturbed by the lack of asymptotes, huh?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
twss?
okay…i can’t really turn that dirty, but I can get you to try.
Not
if its 1 home run, 2 walks and 3 hits
"I hope your name is Rick"
How about
1 CS, 2 doubles, 3 hits?
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2010 2:23 PM CST up reply actions
Parra ...
I’m open to give this guy a fair chance – once more – . But somehow I can’t understand why everybody is so overly optimistic about him.
He might have the stuff and potential, but maybe he mentally not strong enough for the big leagues?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loeffle/
He's still young.
And even if he can develop into an average pitcher, that is extremely valuable. Not really something you want to give up on when you still have him under team control for a while, I guess.
I hope ...
… you are right. My feeling is just that he struggles when the big league pressure is on.
He did great in Nashville last year, but for the Brewers he was even worse than Bush and Suppan.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loeffle/
by loeffleitroms on Mar 8, 2010 2:32 PM CST up reply actions
Worse in ERA, sure.
But that isn’t a very good statistic. He was significantly better than both of them in FIP.
He also did great over a full season in the majors in 2008. What went wrong last season is anybody’s guess, but he has shown he has the ability to handle pitching in the majors.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Mar 8, 2010 2:44 PM CST up reply actions
2008
I wouldn’t say Parra was “great” in 2008. He had some great starts, but overall, I’d say he was “solid”. I’d definitely say it was more indicative of what he’s capable of than last season.
There was some talk around the organization that they thought Parra was tipping some of his pitches last year, which he worked on when he was sent down to Nashville.
I think the entire rotation struggled across the board last season, which you could blame Castro for.
Let's hope the best ...
… but I just hope they give the two spots to the guys who can help the team most. It should be based on performance and not salary.
Who knows maybe Suppan figured his problems out, and I personally think Narveson also could help the team.
Ok, I’m out for today, it’s sleeping time in the old world ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/loeffle/
by loeffleitroms on Mar 8, 2010 3:24 PM CST up reply actions
At least Castro never stole Cran-grape.
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I think quoting
@notkenmacha might be a little too inside at this point
dickie_thon: Third baseman Bill Hall / Watches the third strike go by / Gamel grabs his glove
Jorge de la Rosa.
That’s why they’re not going to give up on Parra.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 2:39 PM CST up reply actions
From the THwitter
Brewers reassigned RHPs Eric Arnett and Kyle Heckathorn to minor-league camp. RHP Alex Periard optioned to Class AA Huntsville.
Yeah, I just figured it was worth noting.
Particularly that Periard was assigned to Huntsville. Hopefully he can stay healthy this year.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 2:33 PM CST up reply actions
I think it was supposed to happen this morning,
but it was rained out
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 2:37 PM CST up reply actions
TH on the D-List
Said he just got done watching Arnett pitch. This was around 12:30 central.
He said they had 9 guys going an inning apiece.
Grittier than...
the fist with eyeballs???
"I hope your name is Rick"
I think it was the bushy beard
but I thought I caught a glimpse of Matt Stairs. And I agree that Gritty Gregg might be grittier than Kendall.
You've got a couple screws missin' up in your toolbox, if you think that you'll stop this man from hittin' moonshots.
That's actually against the rules,
so I hope not.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 2:46 PM CST up reply actions
but it would be a good showbeat feature....
I remember in MLB 2k5 on the PS2 you could showboat catches, and when we played against a live opponent if we did that and caught it they took a shot, but if I missed, well I took a shot lol. Good times….
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
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Does anyone think that Macha will actually let the Brewers run more freely this year?
Because I’m calling bullshit.
Yes. He will.
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
Yeah, but that's spring training.
That doesn’t really mean he’ll do it in the regular season as well.
I don't know.
It seems like you always see teams trying out certain stuff like this, only to forgo it in the regular season. Kind of like a pitcher who tries a new pitch and tests it during ST, but doesn’t want to use it during the regular season.
Besides
What makes you doubt him? It’d be different if he didn’t say anything at all regarding it or if he said something like “we’re going to do some analysis before committing to stealing more bases”.
I can’t think of anything off the top of my head that Macha said last season, then proceeded to do the opposite.
It just doesn't seem like something that he would want to do.
Not with Braun and Prince coming up right after Weeks and Gomez. I don’t really have any solid reasoning. Just a feeling I guess.
Didn’t they also have like 80 SB in the first game last season and then barely none afterwards?
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Mar 8, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions
What about seeing Prince bellyflop into second?
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 3:01 PM CST up reply actions
Man. I don't know what's up with the Mariners today.
Their defense is probably their biggest strength. The Lopez to third switch doesn’t seem to be helping much.
Good to see Hart taking more pitches.
Oh wait, he’s taken the fewest he could possibly take. 2
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
That's Macha's nickname for Suppan
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 3:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
thank god gagne's gone then....
"At least we still have math on our side" - Ned Yost
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Good point
I forgot about that. Hopefully they’re just being cautious and it wasn’t because he reinjured himself.
An ugly love triangle made its way to court today between Rod Stewart’s son, Sean Stewart, Kansas City Royals catcher Jason Kendall and his estranged wife, Chantel.
TMZ was in court this AM as Kendall’s lawyer made a bid to allow Kendall to take the divorcing couple’s two kids to Kansas City for baseball season.
Chantel, who came to court with boyfriend Sean Stewart, is trying to block the move. There have been numerous accusations between Jason and Chantel of physical and emotional abuse.
Chantel has suggested in legal papers that Jason is overusing Adderall, which he says he’s taking for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
The judge continued the case until March 18.
No words.
Shruggity
by Mykenk on Mar 8, 2010 3:31 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Chantel is clearly lying
Grit don’t need no medication.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2010 3:35 PM CST up reply actions
But then, I wouldn't expect grit to marry a woman with a stripper's name
So I my assumptions may need some work.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2010 3:41 PM CST up reply actions
What names are suitable...
for a prospective Mrs Grit?
"I hope your name is Rick"
Doris, maybe Shannon or Irene
If you’re gonna marry a Chantel, just go all out and find a woman named Cinnamon.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2010 4:08 PM CST up reply actions
No-one
can possibly be called Hornaee?
"I hope your name is Rick"
You guys are forgetting all the "Double X names"
by Fatter than Joey on Mar 8, 2010 4:13 PM CST up reply actions
Over here
The name “Chardonnay” has been getting slightly too popular…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Scotland
Home of the European sausage…
"I hope your name is Rick"
My family is Scottish.
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by Fatter than Joey on Mar 8, 2010 4:18 PM CST up reply actions
I can only commiserate...
"I hope your name is Rick"
Where from in Scotland?
"I hope your name is Rick"
A town called "Whitburn"
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Mar 8, 2010 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
Only about 20 minutes from where I live
Quite well known as one of these small towns between Edinburgh and Glasgow which tend to be relatively sectarian…
I think I’ve seen their football team play a couple of times.
"I hope your name is Rick"
that's neat.
My family tends to be a bunch of jerks.
I do want to rock a kilt though.
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Mar 8, 2010 4:30 PM CST up reply actions
Homer: North Kilttown
Willie: No foolin’! I’m from North Kilttown! Do you know Angus McCloud?
Homer: Wait a minute! There’s no Angus McCloud in North Kilttown! Why, you’re not from Scotland at all!
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Is it right
that there’s a film coming out from Morgan Spurlock trying to trace what town Groundskeeper Willie is from?
"I hope your name is Rick"
Don't know about that.
Found this though.
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Coming up for 10:20pm (I think that's 5 hours ahead?)
"I hope your name is Rick"
I wouldn't be irrational otherwise
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
by Getting Yosted on Mar 8, 2010 3:46 PM CST up reply actions
You guys can hate Macha and Kendall and I don't say anything...
I get to hate Corey Hart
"Cubs suck. I own them" -Doug Davis
There's a response to hating Kendall
other than agreeing?
by Rubie Q on Mar 8, 2010 3:50 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Whoever has the recap, can you move the projection post back to about half an hour after its posted?
It’s currently scheduled for 530.
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
Prince Fielder is an amazingly likable person.
I don’t ever want him to leave.
by NoahJ on Mar 8, 2010 3:51 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
My thoughts exactly
Apart from an additional “why on earth does he flinch like a 4 year old whenever someone hits the ball”…
"I hope your name is Rick"
^^^ This ^^^
He’s just fun to watch too.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
Honestly, if I could pick between Prince and Braun to spend their careers as a Brewer
There is no doubt in my mind that I would rather have Prince as the lifelong Brewer.
Muuusstt resiiiisssttt temptation...
"I hope your name is Rick"
I'm more worried about the relievers giving up 7 runs
Like they’ve done in almost every other game this spring.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 3:58 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently
he played for Huntsville and Nashville last year. Link.
by BrewHaHeather on Mar 8, 2010 4:02 PM CST up reply actions
He has a Mariners hat on in his Gameday picture
I figured Macha got confused and accidentally sent a pitcher from the other team out there.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Mar 8, 2010 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
Hell, those European sausages all look the same...
"I hope your name is Rick"
Correction
He looks like he should be sorting his mouth out. What’s up with it? Tobacco?
"I hope your name is Rick"
Coaching his prostate into going less often?
Cards Announcers On Gamel's First Career HR, "That’s all they need is another home run hitter".
The M's starter
I’m glad I get to be the guy who uses the “I barely knew her” joke
"That's not a weird stat. Rickie is a run-scorer," Yost said. "It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter," Yost told reporters. "See, you guys have no concept. He's a run-scorer. So there's nothing weird about it. That's what he does."
by Hyatt on Mar 8, 2010 4:06 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
darn work
getting in the way of comedy.
rec’d
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
From the THwitter
Brewers 3B Mat Gamel left the game today with shoulder soreness. Day to day. He strained it a few days ago in early BP.
9 hits, 6 of them extra bases, 1 run for the Ms today
That has to be a tad frustrating.
When there is a scuffle in Ireland, there’s no need to specifically mention in the news story that alcohol was involved
my question stems from
will heether end up getting an AB?
I don't think so.
Box score says 6-1 Crew, top of the ninth. Heether is due third in the bottom of the ninth.
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