Game Thread #56: Brewers (22-33) at Cardinals (32-23)
by kirbir on Jun 5, 2010 2:00 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals, Jun 5, 2010 3:10 PM CDT
With the loss last night, the Brewers fell 10 games behind in the NL Central, and 11 games under .500. The Brewers are also in danger of having the worst record in the NL, as they are now only one game in front of both Houston and Arizona who both have records of 21-34.
Current Series
Cardinals lead the series 1-0
| Fri 06/04 | WP: Adam Wainwright (8 - 3) LP: Randy Wolf (4 - 5) |
0 - 8 loss |
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Milwaukee Brewers Saturday, Jun 5, 2010, 3:10 PM CDT Chris Narveson vs Adam Ottavino Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 90.
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| Sun 06/06 | 7:00 PM CDT | |
Lineups and bullpen status after the jump.
The Cardinals are starting Adam Ottavino today. He looks menacing.
However his stats look strangely familiar, almost as if he could be our #3 starter. Ottavino is making his 2nd career start and of course has not faced any Milwaukee Brewers.
Chris Narveson will be facing his former employer today (the Cardinals, not Piggly Wiggly). Narveson has made only one appearance against the Cardinals this year, facing only Colby Rasmus and striking him out. Narveson has held current Cardinal batters to a .225 BAA for his career, and only has surrendered one HR, to Albert Pujols.
Lineups are pretty much the same as yesterday:
Rickie Weeks 2B
Craig Counsell SS
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Jim Edmonds CF
Corey Hart RF
George Kottaras C
Chris Narveson LHP
Skip Schumaker 2B
Ryan Ludwick RF
Albert Pujols 1B
Matt Holliday LF
David Freese 3B
Yadier Molina C
Colby Rasmus CF
Brendan Ryan SS
Adam Ottavino RHP
The bullpen combined for 1.1 craptacular innings last night, hopefully they won't be needed that much again today:
Jeff Suppan pitched 1.1 innings last night, hopefully we won't see him ever again.
Kameron Loe pitched 2.1 innings (26 pitches) Thursday .
Zach Braddock pitched 1 inning (21 pitches) Thursday.
Trevor Hoffman pitched 1 inning (14 pitches) Thursday.
John Axford pitched 1.2 innings (25 pitches) Wednesday.
Carlos Villanueva pitched .1 innings (11 pitches) Wednesday.
Jeff Suppan pitched 1.1 innings (43 pitches) Friday.
Todd Coffey pitched 2.1 innings (29 pitches) Saturday.
Enjoy the game, and here is hoping we stay in front of the Astros and D-backs!
-Note: I, the ever-powerful and amazing Fatter Than Joey, actually wrote this game thread. No lie.
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Does anyone disagree with the notion that....
… anytime after 50 games, if a team with Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder and Yovanni Gallardo on it has the worst record in its respective league, then people need to get fired?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 2:38 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Particularly when two guys who weren't expected to be extraordinary have been two of the best players on the team.
Meaning Hart and McGehee, of course.
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Hey, a mild hot streak by Baltimore puts serious pressure on "worst team in baseball"
The month between now and the All-Star break is going to be a long one. If there isn’t a change made at that point, I think we’re going to be looking at the #1 pick in the 2011 amateur draft.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Makes sense to me.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Glad I'm not the only one.
I know not everyone agrees, but every time I try to think about it in a different way, I keep coming back to the same thing. With Braun, Fielder and McGehee as your 3-5 (or 2-4) hitters, and Gallardo developing into a a legit #1, and 20+ million of new money committed to pitching for this season, this team shouldn’t be this bad. And if it is (and it is), then someone needs to get canned. I’ve got someone specific in mind personally, but the available conclusions appear to me to be that someone seriously over-valued the talent on hand or what was brought in, OR that talent isn’t being developed.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind seeing Macha/Melvin fired
But it’s hard to blame Melvin for not foreseeing Randy Wolf becoming the worst pitcher in the majors.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok.
I see that. And I still think that Wolf will get better, but it seemed fairly likely that he would regress from his recent numbers, though not this much. Is it ok to blame for leaving his club in a position where he had to throw money at Wolf and Davis just so he could field a rotation filled with Gallardo and 4 junkballers (apologies to Parra).
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I wasn’t sure on the FA signings because I thought, well, the Brewers already have those guys.
Considering the Brewers already had loads of starters and they brought in Loe on the minor-league FA market, what was the point in signing Wolf and Davis to give them what they already had?
I'm not sure they saw Wolf as the equivalent of what was already here...
… and Davis, who is admittedly fairly economical, was supposed to at least absorb innings, which the holdovers didn’t do last year. Obviously neither have accomplished what they were brought in to do.
But it’s not just the FA moves that has me upset. This problem has been brewing for years.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
nobody expected Davis to get sick
And he’d be eating innings if he hadn’t, I’m sure, but the problem with his BB/9 has been apparent throughout his career; they knew what they got when they signed him.
True.
And I’m not suggesting that Melvin should have foreseen that Davis would pericarditis, or whatever it is he has, but Davis wasn’t eating innings before he got sick either.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It's incredibly frustrating.
When Mark A. was in the booth a couple of weeks ago he was regurgitating every moronic baseball cliche’ that enables talented teams to fail. The roster needs to cleansed of dead weight. I’m talking to you Hoffman and Suppan. Macha needs to go. We have team speed that is never utilized and the dug out looks like funeral home. I’m not saying this will get them to the playoffs, but maybe I can at least watch an entertaining, motivated team. The most frustrating thing about this team is that they are competitive in most of these losses, it makes me think that a few changes would help.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
^^^This.^^^
Is what I can’t get over. A team with nearly the best slugging tandem in the game, both in their primes and playing for below market value, along with a young ace well below market value, should at least be in the neighborhood of contention. This should not be a rebuilding team.
There really are no excuses.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 5, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
A wasted year in a closing window of opportunity.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
The infamous 1962 Mets
Lost 120 games. Their pitching was atrocious, and they surrendered 5.89 runs per game. So far the Brewers have given up 5.75 rpg. The Marlins gave up 5.70 in 1998 – they lost 108 games. The Nationals have lost 100 games four times, but they never gave up runs at this pace. The Cubs – dear god, the Cubs – haven’t given up that many runs in a game since 1884. The best we can probably hope for is the 2000 Astros as a comparison. They gave up 5.83 rpg, but managed to win 72 games.
'96 brewers.
81 wins. 899 RA.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
because it's national
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
I understand that, but they arent involved in any of the 3 games
by Jeo on Jun 5, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
TWIB isn't really a pre-game show
It’s a show about the past week in baseball. That happens to be shown before their national games. It used to only be shown during rain delays.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Ottavino
He was teammates with Mark DiFelice & Vinny Rottino on the 2009 WBC Italy squad
Failure is just success rounded down.
Has a team with the worst record in baseball ever reached the World Series the next year?
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Rays?
i dont think they had the worst record in the league, but they were pretty awful the year before
they went from last to first
I believe the Braves did that too.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
nope, they didn't...
they were, however, tied with a lot of teams for the position of “really f-ing bad” but Kansas City was worse
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Cool
And the team they faced in the World Series that year, the Twins, had the fourth worst record in ’90 (74-88)
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
all of those teams
had great managers and front offices. we’ve got some work to do before we get there…
We can keep Macha as manager
We just need to rig up a time machine and somehow get a young Tom Glavine and John Smoltz into the system.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
What a terrible time to have misplaced my flux capacitor.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Didn't the Twins do it back in the 80's too?
I’m gonna look.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Never mind...
… SRB noted the year I’m thinking of above…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
I believe that's already been decided
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
btw, I take no credit for that one
someone else posted it, I just remembered it.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
"In just a few minutes most of you are going to see a battle of first place teams"
YAY!
“But some of you will be sent to St. Louis to see the Cardinals take on the Brewers”
Rats.
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I'm stuck with the Rays and Rangers
which totally explains why I’m watching the Yankees and Blue Jays in the 11th inning.
it's St. Louis...His hometown
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Times that sattelight sucks...
there’s so much of a delay that I can’t listen to the game because I’ll know what happened before everyone else does. And I’ll be hurt. XD
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
Okay so we got the trifecta...
1. Day game
2. Rookie pitcher we’ve never seen
3. Nationally televised game
My thought is, can it get worse than last night? Maybe all this bad luck will break under the pressure. Go Brewers!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Fingers crossed that an umpire breaks up the inevitable perfect game
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I've sworn off the "can it get worse" outlook.
I said it all offseason after last year’s pitching implosion, and every time I think we’ve bottomed out over the last month, it gets worse in a new and creative way.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
No shutout today!
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Woo hoo!
Good start!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Woo Hoo!
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Craig Counsell's a baseball player.
That’s the kind of analysis you can only get from Fox.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Millar and Buck
They will force us to put nooses around our necks before the 5th inning
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
We were supposed to wait that long?
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Even worse during football season with Buck and Aikman
I stand on the bucket every sunday Packer game with them.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
93 MPH middle of the plate....Take
89 and low…Swing
87 and lower…Swing…
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
On the radio
“Fielder comes in at 269”.
I wasn’t really paying attention (listening at work) and thought “Wow, he’s lost some weight!”
Oh wait
He’s actually listed at 268. Heh.
by Archibaldcrane on Jun 5, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Commercials bother me.
In that Just For Men commercial, the woman waited, like, 20 minutes at the guys door just to borrow some milk. If she was willing to do that, he probably didn’t need to dye his hair to impress her.
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I guess.
She could have gone to the store herself in that time, though. And probably quicker, since in the commercial the guy decided to practice parkour all the way to the store instead of driving.
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But that removes all the heightened anticipation
It’s pretty clear to me the underlying message is: if you dye your hair then you too can manage to start relationships with girls who have unnatural obsessions with milk…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Intruguing
An odd demographic to seek out, but Just For Men could corner the market…
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Sorry Brewers
But the Blue Angels are flying over my house right now, and they are more exciting than you right now.
But they're less likely to crash and burn...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
We appear to be in a very similar geographic location.
Watched them practice all week right over my work.
Blue angel jet noise > Joe Buck
by Jeo on Jun 5, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh joy
I always wanted to hear Joe Buck give verbal fellatio to someone…
(/sarcasm)
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
1-2 count
And your throw Pujols a meatball. Dumber than dumb.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Sorry, 0-2
Even worse
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think that's what he planned on throwing
Looked like Kottaras was setup for an inside pitch. Ugh… this is going to be a long game.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Weeks didn't pose in the batters box after his dinger....
… just saying.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
It would be interesting to compare the time of Weeks' run around the bases to Pujols, wouldn't it?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Does Wezen-Balls Tater Trot Tracker keep track of all homeruns?
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Ah, the might makes right argument again.
How wonderfully 19th century of you.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Sarcasm fail.
Maybe if he would have put the f-word in there, THEN you’ve might have caught it.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
and thank you
for posting your e-mail address with your profile. Enjoy the spam!
Get well soon Ueck
by molitorfan on Jun 5, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I can't hear you
There’s something in your mouth.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
by Zorakathura on Jun 5, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Way to resort to an f-bomb in your second post.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
The greatest right-handed hitter of all-time played for Milwaukee
Sorry, pal.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
He meant since he became a Cardinal fan last year.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
He's not even the greatest to play for the Cardinals.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Yeah, Hornsby was ok
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Jun 5, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, he was just a bit above average.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Nah.
All those guys were just John the Baptist to Albert’s Jesus.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
lefty
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Ah, thought you meant best Cardinals hitter period
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
he could hit with both hands
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Jun 5, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
And Barry Bonds is the greatest power hitter of all-time...
what’s your point?
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
He is.
Just ask him.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Casey McGehee's stance is very similar to Albert's, isn't it?
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, but not nearly as dignified.
He doesn’t have his tongue sticking out.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
by sjlee on Jun 5, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Watch that one go Albert
You can tell your grandchildren about the first inning dinger against the Brewers back in ’10.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
My brother's figured out what's wrong with the Brewers...
Nike.
According to him, they’re the source of all evil.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
I thought carbs were the source of all evil?
Staff of life, source of all evil; it’s an easy thing to mix up.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Scouting report is out on Narvy I'm thinking
He’s back to emergency option form
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Maybe tomorrow.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Millar's an idiot, and Joe Buck's daddy announced for the Cards
…I expect no less.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
That'd be too easy!
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
How is it possible
To have put together a pitching staff this bad after last season?
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Bad is always possible...
.. worse than last year is fairly mind-boggling, however. And it’s more expensive, too.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:37 PM CDT up reply actions
Two of those guys on the DL
Only person who the year of experience benefited was Gallardo.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
This pitching staff is tragic
Trade Prince, call-up Gamel, spend $30 million on pitching. Go!
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
The only one of those decisions I want Melvin in charge of is the call up of Gamel...
… i.e., the one he’s least likely to actually do.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Suppan will be gone next season
And hopefully will be replaced by Mark Difelice’s triumphant return.
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Capuano's going to win 30 games next season
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Gallardo is going to win 30 games and hit 30 HR
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 3:39 PM CDT up reply actions
For the Cardinals
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
please, no getting my hopes up
DiFelice, if recovered, will probably be gone. Hopefully the Twins or Red Sox will find a use for him, so I don’t feel bad about watching him play somewhere else.
Why?
If they weren’t going to keep him around next season, they would’ve just let him go after the injury.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
What I just did...
http://www.blogcdn.com/nintendo.joystiq.com/media/2008/09/double_facepalm_lg.jpg
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
by suphalissa on Jun 5, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Man
Seems like when someone finally gets a good swing, some Cardinal turns on the jetpack and gets in the way.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
I can't help but hear Cartman from South Park saying that...
and it makes me giggle.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
by suphalissa on Jun 5, 2010 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ty Cobb would have laughed at Pujols' measly .318 average
And then Warren Spahn would have had him deported.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
and spiked him on his way to second base
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Why did I feel like I read a real
Yahoo sports report or something that Mat Gamel had been called up and Hawkins had been released?
Gamel was added back to the 40-man off the 60-day DL
Heether was waived and claimed by Oakland.
Failure is just success rounded down.
We interrupt this ballgame to pick a specific Cardinal player for the purposes of telling him how awesome he is.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
It's cool, the Brewers are batting.
Who cares about them?
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It's like Prince in last year's HR derby all over again...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Successful 2-strike sacrifice bunt
By MY Milwaukee Brewers pitcher?
It’s more likely than you think.
Since the game isn't really worth paying attention to...
I went and did a rough tracking of Pujols’ trot times and not including today’s his average is roughly 23.5 seconds.
That puts him roughly in the middle of the two extremes in their leader board. He’d probably a good two seconds faster if he didn’t pose after each one (I kid you not, he poss in just about each clip).
"You pitched last monday, and there was a rain delay.
You were pitching OK before the delay, you had to sit for about an hour, you came back, and you looked even better. Also, you are so awesome as a rookie, that people should be talking about you as much as Jayson Heyward"
GET A ROOM.
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I'm suprised they didn't ask Garcia to come up to the booth
And tell the cameras not to pan up there.
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I should've muted that conversation about 5 minutes ago
I think my ears are bleeding now.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
and Mark Grace isn't involved in this broadcast?
His crushes on large fastballing pitchers are pretty obvious and obnoxious.
"Broxton! The Biggest Man in the World!"
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
Ugh they talk to Gallardo
and they STILL mention Pujols somehow.
Really Fox?
You got Gallardo on the air just ask how his view of Pujols was? Ask the guy out already, I don’t think he knows you like him yet.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Cool. They're actually talking to Yovani, too.
I’m pleasantly surprised. Not going to fawn all over him, though, I’ll bet.
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Nope. Just gonna use him to show how OMG AWESOMES PUJOLS IS!!!!!@!!@`1``111~~~1
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
by suphalissa on Jun 5, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
At least it gives some semblance of balance.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:16 PM CDT up reply actions
"Lets watch this 0-1 pitch to Holliday, first"
Did they comment on the game AT ALL when interviewing Garcia?
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Nice pick my Mgehee
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Of course not...
He was too busy staring up into the air imagining another home run
"I hope your name is Rick"
it would be very out of character
but awesome if Yo said something like “He dosent play for my team, so i really dont care.” i feel fox is disrespecting the sanctity of the game right now
Holy shit. When did Rickie cut his hair?
I missed that. I’m saddened.
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I think he just got his hair style changed.
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
He's asking Yovani about how hot it is in the dugout?
Geez.
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"Well, Joe, it's very warm, because Pujols is just SO hot right now"
Is that what they wanted to hear?
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Might've been curious if it was coming from Macha's seat
Who knows what goes through the brain of Fox. I’m surprised they didn’t have Sarah Palin conduct that interview.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:05 PM CDT up reply actions
2 outs already?
Did Braun and Prince even bat?
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Don't ask Buck...
He wouldn’t know… he’s still vomiting nonsense.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Buck and Brewers losing
What a great thing to see and hear when you turn the game on
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
What was wrong with what I wrote?
Just made a simple observation
Sorry I forget sometimes that BCB is a private club
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
Hard to LOL in silent films.
Applying Simpsons and Star Wars quotes to Brewers discussions since 2009.
Yeah, and Buck isn't shutting up
This is brutal
I think he's just in a slump right now
He doesn’t seem very patient at the plate right now.
Failure is just success rounded down.
What about Braun?
5 for 19 so far in June, no walks, 2 RBI, 4 SO.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Yep.
Depends how long it lasts. Could be the long-feared regression, but my bet is it’s just a slow few weeks.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Since May 21 (including today)
He has seen 185 pitches in 57 PA, 3.24 P/PA, and is hitting .196/.211/.268.
Before that he was averaging 3.88 P/PA and was hitting .325/.395/.570 over 172 PA. In 2009, he saw 3.65 P/PA.
I wouldn’t be surprised if he started pressing when the team started losing and it has snowballed as he has slumped. Hopefully that’s something correctable.
Failure is just success rounded down.
Do we really care which kids are asleep and which aren't?
…or where Joe Buck took Millar on their date?
2009 BCBallers Fantasy Football Champion - Y'all got beat by a girl, you know that?
I think those kids were listening to Buck and Millar.
Between the Brewers’ struggles and the constant droning of Buck… I know I’m getting sleepy.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Hi everyone...
Thanks so much for not banning me after all. Apologies for the VEB trolls dropping F bombs and whatnot… I appreciate the mods differentiating my simple inquiry from actual trolling. It takes an admirable amount of judiciousness in the face of what can only be describe as a dreadful 2010 season for your team.
I will say that you guys are getting way too worked up about the Pujols’ love… He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…
Tis better to lose bunting than win with dingers alone...
Go fuck yourself.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
by Zorakathura on Jun 5, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
He's practically begging for it though, isn't he...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Coming over in the middle of the game is probably asking for it
but there’s no need to be a dick when made a pretty benign post.
He was kind of trying to apologize
Just because he’s not that good at it does not necessitate that reaction.
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
Actually, I think he was trying to be a passive aggressive jerk
But he’s not very good at it
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Or you could just ban him...
… but whatever.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
He's not doing enough to get banned
Maybe you should just provoke him some more.
Or you could deal with it and ignore him.
"Also, guys." - Mykenk
Yeah.
I’ve long since concluded that the way I would use the ban hammer is a lot different than they way it’s actually used. But we’ve discussed that in the past. That said, I don’t think anyone here is doing the provoking. I don’t really get why it is that the trolls come in, act like asses, and the guys who get called out are the ones who respond.
But like I said, my perception of what the ban hammer is for is far different from how it’s actually used. And I’m still here anyway.
At least so far.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, Kyle has made it clear in the site rules that swearing at any user won't be tolerated.
Troll or not.
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Doesn't say anything about SRB getting scolded for interpreting a comment a different way than a Mod does though.
And now, back to the grill….
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
FWIW
I don’t think there is much you could do to earn a permanent banning. I don’t do much banning because I’m rarely in the mood to see it undone by others.
Failure is just success rounded down.
BUCKS deserved a second chance...
… in only because he single-handedly triggered the most entertaining comment thread I’ve ever seen on this site.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
And its a damn shame it all appears to be deleted.
Or am I wrong?
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 4:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
No, it's still there
I linked to it a day or so after you asked for Jordan’s ERA response to BUCKS.
Failure is just success rounded down.
FWIW
http://www.brewcrewball.com/2010/5/18/1477534/reds-5-brewers-4
Failure is just success rounded down.
I couldn't find it the other day when I was busy arguing against ERA elsewhere
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Ol Pete figured out a way.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 5:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe I'm missing something...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe.
Or maybe he’s just peddling the same garbage to watch folks get stirred up.
It was more polite, but still not that close to productive conversation, in my opinion.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:24 PM CDT up reply actions
It was.
Sorry. I got a little fed up last night.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
REC'D
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
me too
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Now, you're first paragraph was great.
Why did you have to ruin it? :)
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions
This is a frequent complaint...
by Cardinal fans believe it or not… It was more true a few years ago. Yankee fans used to propose a Soriano for Pujols swap. This enraged people in STL…
Tis better to lose bunting than win with dingers alone...
Also, finishing...
second to Bonds all those years in the MVP race, getting insulted by Bonds (“he has no position”), finishing second to Howard while out-WARing him 8.5 to 5.8, this fed it.
Tis better to lose bunting than win with dingers alone...
Chicks dig the longball
He should have asked Big Mac for some more juice and maybe he’d hit more homers
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions
So by underrated...
… you mean he was underrated at one point, but not so much anymore.
That’s slighty less of a load of crap, I suppose.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonds was better.
Though I agree with you on Howard/Pujols argument.
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Maybe Bonds was caught up in the heat of battle when he said that
That makes it all okay.
Failure is just success rounded down.
By the theory that he was employing yesterday, Bonds can say whatever he wants....
… because the better the ballplayer you are, the less worthy anyone is to question your opinions.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Funny how Card fans only seem to want to apply that rule to Pujols, though...
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Cardinals fans thinking that Pujols is underrated...
What more do they want… his face plastered on every stadium?
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
LOL
Pujols is underrated by someone? who? God?
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Impossible.
Pujols would never underrate himself.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
What's the difference between Pujols and God
God doesn’t walk around St Louis thinking he’s Pujols…
"I hope your name is Rick"
by MrLeam on Jun 5, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
God is more disrespectful
I mean, why did he have to make shirts untuckable?
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
The man of a thousand sig-worthy quotes
“Pujols…he’s actually underrated”
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
by SRB on Jun 5, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions
They're worse.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Hold it, hold it, hold it...
I admit, Cardinals fans are really showing their true colors now, but let’s not kid ourselves: Cubs fans are the worst fans in sports. No contest. Even over Flyers fans.
But, I can now see why they find St. Louis fans just as obnoxious now, so self-righteous. You’d think they’d be a little more grounded when all they got is baseball.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions
Cubs fans are drunken fools.
Cards fans are the insufferable best fans in baseball. Pick your poison.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
I am not sure what an old firm fan is
Every man must believe in something, I believe I'll have another drink.
this is a family site
Get well soon Ueck
by molitorfan on Jun 5, 2010 4:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's my dream to go to that game...
is it possible to get tickets, and is it possible to get out without getting punched. Also, would you take a small child to the game?
Tis better to lose bunting than win with dingers alone...
To be honest
I’ve never been (though I’ve been to both grounds), but you won’t get punched unless you’re behaving like a complete idiot and I’d guess you could take a young child along these days. Getting tickets would still be pretty tough though…
Things are a lot milder than 20 years ago when Rangers signed Mo Johnstone (ex-Celtic player and legend who, the day before, said he would sign for Celtic) and there were people burning season tickets outside Rangers FC (because they’d signed a Catholic ex-Celt)…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Pujols is a hell of a player
I never would have suspected he was gay, it doesn’t show at all
by nullacct on Jun 5, 2010 4:20 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
I actually am kind of curious as to why you think he is underrated.
Most everyone calling him one of the best to ever play the game seems difficult to under rate.
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Yeah, but people say Suppan is currently one of the worst-ever
So is he under-rated or over-rated?
"I hope your name is Rick"
Over rated.
If he were out of a job, he would be rated just right.
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He's good at managing restaurants.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
skip schumaker is underrated
a guy who has won a few MVPs and whatever batting titles is most definetly not underrated
You mean organized professional baseball, right?
There are organized leagues with women playing.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I did the Brewers Boot Camp last year and there was a woman who participated.
She says she normally plays in a men’s baseball league. She was easily one of the better players there.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Later folks.
The grill and a sixer of Blue Moon are calling me…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jun 5, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Good call
Enjoy!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Career .400 hitter with em juiced
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He's distracted
He heard the comments Buck and Millar were saying at the beginning of the game about him looking the same as he did 10 years ago.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
That wasn't a foul ball?
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Depends on the umpire.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Been wanting to say this for the last two games...
vete a la chingada, mang
Go ask Albert what that means.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
If not the yanks
at least the red sox
Every man must believe in something, I believe I'll have another drink.
Or they blow their payroll for years signing him to a $300 million deal.
The team sucks but they have Albert.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Yep
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
If only we were so lucky.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, we have Prince/Braun right now.
Which, granted, may be a step down. But just having a dangerous duo does not a playoff contender make.
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They'll be us if they sign him to a ridiculous contract.
It will erase whatever market size advantage they to Milwaukee. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
They don't have an enormous advantage over us, anyway.
Look at their payrolls over the years.
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True
But we’re pushed to the limit.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
I meant we would be lucky if the Cards were crippled by the Pujols and Holliday contracts...my bad.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
When is the last time the Brewers got a "clutch" hit
I honestly cannot remember one recently
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
The walkoff walk game?
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun 2 nights ago
Weeks and Kottaras on with 2 out, he singled in Weeks to bring the game within 1
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions
At least
The cards fans give us something else to complain about other then how bad we suck.
by McCzen on Jun 5, 2010 4:39 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I don't get headaches from Brewers games
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
Clogged internets give me a headache
by McCzen on Jun 5, 2010 4:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey, leadoff hit for Braun
Come on Prince, let’s get something
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Off to work for me.
Hope the Brewers can pull one out of their hats.
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Braun is terrible lately
there’s no strength in his swing, there’s no discipline at the plate, he’s mailing it in
It's a slump
Just gotta work through it
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:48 PM CDT up reply actions
The whole team looks defeated.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
.246 since the losing streak
It seems like a few players have kind of given up since Attanasio made that kissing-Doug’s-ass comment
Since the 20-0 shellacking of Pittsburgh on April 22
Braun is hitting .274/.337/.427 with 3 HR. It’s like Hart stole his mojo.
Failure is just success rounded down.
Macha is reading BCB out loud I guess
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure about that
I think LaRussa’s giving the Brewers a chance to come back.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
It is TLR running this team
And with a CG SHO, they can afford to do his insane nitpicky tactics
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Time for a slump buster.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Heh
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
There he is.
In Pujols’ opinion, and many others, it is disrespectful of the game. Stating such does not make Pujols a hypocrite, because Pujols does not disrespect the game.
Finally!
3-4-5 come alive! Thanks Tony!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Not related to this game
but anyone know what level Bruney is pitching at? I don’t see him on the roster for A, AA, or AAA. Has he not yet been assigned?
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
Extended spring training for a few days, then he will go to Nashville
Failure is just success rounded down.
Thanks.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Even a double play scores a run so cross your fingers.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless an out is made at home**********
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 4:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm weary of getting my hopes up
It just seems to good to be true right now.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions
He did his best
But Edmonds wouldn’t let him screw it up.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 5, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'll take it
1-run game!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Tie game!
Doing the little things this inning
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
He's at 87 pitches.
He’s not getting pulled next inning unless he runs into trouble.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 5, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
NOOO you used the "T" word.
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
by Captain Howdy on Jun 5, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
That's why
He’s a hitter
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Holy Crap
We’ve got a ballgame
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Narv Dog pitch count?
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks
my ’puter sucks & takes too long to load up gameday/stattracker
Yeah, well, sometimes I drink.
by Dikembe Meiztombo on Jun 5, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
boo birds out in stl
how disrespectful, prince albert will have to talk to them
He’s actually underrated, but that’s another can of worms…
It's just so satisfying seeing someone else's bullpen melt down for a change.
Until I realize our meltdown’s coming in another inning or two.
Isn't their bullpen not even that good to begin with?
I recall them blowing a lot of games.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 5:02 PM CDT up reply actions
They just showed on Fox
3rd in the league in ERA.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jun 5, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't buy it
Get any of these guys away from Dave Duncan and they’re a bunch of Gagnes and Turnbows
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
not necessarily true
Todd Wellemeyer’s having a better year this year than he had last year (but Duncan didn’t fix any of his problems whatsoever)
I submit test cases A, B, C, and D
a) Jeff Suppan
b) Braden Looper
c) Joel Pineiro
d) Jason Isringhausen
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
another thing about Cards pitching
It’s not so much that Duncan’s pitch-to-contact philosophy is drilled into the pitchers, it’s probably more LaRussa’s strategy of bullpen management. I know they’ve made a lot of reliever-to-starter conversions that don’t seem to pan out when the pitchers leave St. Louis. I think it’s because they’re limiting pitches for the sorts of pitchers who do benefit from a lower workload. (this doesn’t mean that I agree with the pitch count strategy across the board; teams have to know what their pitchers can handle)
Todd Wellemeyer in 2008: longest start was 8IP, 119 pitches, 9/6. He wasn’t allowed to go over 110 pitches until August. (Yes, I know he was a starter in the minors with the Cubs, but larval pitchers have pitch count limits.)
Joel Pineiro’s highest pitch count as a Card was 111. He’s already topped that twice in two months as an Angel. His pitch counts with the Mariners frequently topped 100 and occasionally over 110.
I can’t explain Looper, other than park factors.
Adam Wainwright and Chris Carpenter are about the only Cardinals starters who are regularly allowed to go over 100 pitches, but they have experience with it.
When other teams get these guys, they expect to use ’em like they use their regular old starters (not as badly as Macha did with Narveson and the 130-pitch game) and then they go all ! because the pattern of use is different and start to suck.
Their bullpen is actually pretty good.
Their ERA ranks third in the NL (even though ERA isn’t the best metric).
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
So I see
Yeah, ERA isn’t very telling for bullpens, unless it’s something atrocious like ours. Blown saves is a good one.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Jun 5, 2010 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Ok, fine...
Cardinals have 4 blown saves this season… tied with the Braves for least in the NL.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
That is an outrage
How dare they declare the cards to be leading the league in facial hair. This requires a response from The Ax
Why do the Brewers always allow run(s) after walking the opposing pitcher
but when our pitcher walks, Weeks saves the day with a K?
One man's garbage is another man-person's good ungarbage.
Weeks is doing his best
in reclaiming his nickname “Rickie the Rally Killer”.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
New thread time
Head on over: http://www.brewcrewball.com/2010/6/5/1503190/game-thread-56a
Failure is just success rounded down.
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati
|
25 | 20 | .555 | 0 | Lost 1 |
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St. Louis
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25 | 21 | .543 | 0.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
|
22 | 23 | .488 | 3 | Won 4 |
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Pittsburgh
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21 | 24 | .466 | 4 | Won 1 |
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Milwaukee
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19 | 26 | .422 | 6 | Won 2 |
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Chicago
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15 | 30 | .333 | 10 | Lost 10 |
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