Game Thread #93: Brewers (42-50) at Braves (53-38)
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 11:30 AM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at Atlanta Braves, Jul 18, 2010 12:35 PM CDT
Well, this could be interesting.
Even after back-to-back losses, the Braves are 31-12 at home and haven't lost a series at Turner Field since dropping two of three to the Phillies in April. Today, the Brewers look to take three of four from the team that entered the series with the NL's best record.
And, of course, we also have the continuing storyline of the last two nights' plunkings.
Current Series
Brewers lead the series 2-1
| Thu 07/15 | WP: Jair Jurrjens (2 - 3) SV: Billy Wagner LP: Dave Bush (4 - 7) |
1 - 2 loss |
| Fri 07/16 | WP: Randy Wolf (7 - 8) LP: Tommy Hanson (8 - 6) |
9 - 3 win |
| Sat 07/17 | WP: Chris Narveson (8 - 6) SV: John Axford LP: Tim Hudson (9 - 5) |
6 - 3 win |
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Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Jul 18, 2010, 12:35 PM CDT Partly cloudy,rain. Winds blowing out to center field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85. |
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Follow the jump for today's pitching matchups and more!
For Derek Lowe (4.35 ERA, 4.15 FIP), you can more or less divide this season into two parts. Coming into his May 12 start against the Brewers Lowe had a 6.16 ERA and opposing batters were hitting .293/.371/.453 off of him. Lowe allowed two runs on six hits over six innings to the Brewers that day, and has posted a 3.45 ERA in twelve starts since. He's only allowed eight earned runs in his last 25 innings (a 2.88 ERA), but the Braves are 0-4 in those contests.
Lowe throws his 88.3 mph average fastball 67.2% of the time, and mixes in a change 16.8% of the time. Both pitches are above average. He needs to be efficient to be successful, because he typically doesn't throw a lot of pitches: He's been pulled before 100 in 13 of his 19 starts in 2010. Five Brewers have seen him ten or more times:
| Player | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Craig Counsell | 35 | .370 | .450 | .444 | .902 |
| Jim Edmonds | 34 | .188 | .235 | .313 | .548 |
| Prince Fielder | 21 | .235 | .381 | .235 | .616 |
| Corey Hart | 18 | .353 | .389 | .588 | .977 |
| Rickie Weeks | 10 | .333 | .400 | .333 | .733 |
Manny Parra (4.65 ERA, 4.26 FIP) is still a riddle wrapped in an enigma. His ERA and walk rate are significantly down from 2009, but opposing hitters are still hitting a ridiculous .380 on balls put in play against him. Parra's .358 career BABIP is nearly unparalleled. His last three starts before the All Star break were not very good: He's posted a 7.47 ERA in his last 15.2 innings and failed to survive the sixth inning in all three starts.
Parra faced the Braves twice as a reliever when these two teams met in May, allowing three earned runs on five hits in 3.1 innings. Troy Glaus is the only Brave who's faced Parra ten times or more: He's hitting .222/.417/.222 in 12 PAs.
Via Anthony Witrado, here's today's lineup:
2B Rickie Weeks
RF Corey Hart
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
SS Craig Counsell
CF Carlos Gomez
C George Kottaras
LHP Manny Parra
And in the bullpen:
Todd Coffey pitched .2 innings (21 pitches) yesterday, and has appeared in three straight games.
Kameron Loe pitched 1 inning (15 pitches) yesterday, and also pitched on Friday.
John Axford pitched 1.1 innings (17 pitches) yesterday.
Zach Braddock pitched .1 innings (9 pitches) Friday.
Trevor Hoffman pitched 1 inning (11 pitches) Friday.
David Riske pitched .1 innings (4 pitches) Thursday.
Carlos Villanueva and Chris Capuano haven't pitched since before the All Star break.
Enjoy the game!
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Any player coming to the ballpark today with any attitude better check it at the dugout.
Otherwise they stand a fairly good chance of getting a mouthful of baseball.
How far will this one fly?
With the claimed "inaccuracy" of the Brave's pitchers, the fans better watch out as well
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
by theBrouhaha on Jul 18, 2010 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
The fans will be lucky the Brewers backs will get in the way
Just for those little “inaccuracies”
"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 Jul 18, 2010 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Gloves f***ing off.
This is the same team that plunked Braun on the wrist and took his mojo for two months. Anything anywhere near hitting someone and I fully endorse a physically-induced attitude adjustment.
I don’t care if you win or lose, just take the field with your knuckles taped.
Would someone please explain
wtf all the cheering is all about in the Dells? Is it the super-slide that makes them act that way? And how much is the Dells business community forking over to FSWI to abuse us with this mega-commercial? Inquiring minds have had enough!
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 12:21 PM CDT reply actions
Plunk the marketing departments!
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to know that too.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 12:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It's the same as the
cross-promotion with Summerfest and everything else.
As long as Craig and Jerry keep their shirts on, I don’t see what the problem is.
Shruggity.
by Mykenk on Jul 18, 2010 12:40 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're right. The pre-game sucks with or without the racket.
I turned it off. Thanks.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I disagree.
The pregame show usually features Brewer-related content. This has nothing to do with the Brewers, it’s just an extended ad for the Dells.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 12:43 PM CDT up reply actions
But they did the same thing with summerfest, and Craig & Jerry don’t know what the hell they’re talking about anyway, so may as well have them advertise the dells in lieu of making fools of themselves.
Shruggity.
I hope the decision to put them in the Dells
Wasn’t based on the logic that “they suck everywhere, so they won’t suck more there.”
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm sure it wasn't.
But Jerry needs to go away, and I wouldn’t be opposed to CC being relegated to secondary sports like the NBA on a FT basis.
Shruggity.
"secondary sports like the NBA"
If only everyone treated it that way.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
He can take over broadcasting UWM basketball for Daron Sutton
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
Extended ads on pay-first, then-see cable TV
are part of the business plan that we submit to. The fact that player uniforms aren’t festooned with logos by now is a minor miracle. Ok, back to baseball…
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Dear Manny Parra
Unless you want to get beat up by Prince again, I suggest you drill a few Braves batters.
There will only be a chance for one beaning today
Then it’s game over, umpires will be all over it after that.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions
so
Parra getting tossed isn’t the end of the world
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 1:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Given our recent bullpen usage...
and the fact that Capuano is starting tomorrow, it might be.
Definitely want to avoid seeing CV tonight. Or for the rest of the year.
Shruggity.
Manny in for 5, Villy/Riske to the ninth, then Ax
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a fair point.
If Parra gets tossed early today, it’s possible he could go again tomorrow.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
An early ejection today could cause a huge headache for tomorrow.
If the bullpen has to fill 6-7 innings today, and Capuano is only going 3-4 tomorrow, they’ll have a pretty rough time finding pitchers to cover it.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Have Cain pitch a couple two three innings
Macha’s not going to use him for much else
How far will this one fly?
Yeah
Looks like he’s going to sit the bench until Gallardo comes off the DL, then head back to Nashville.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I was just there this week and I completely agree.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
There's a reason Sherman burned it down.
But like creeping charley, it just keeps coming back every spring… ;-)
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Bring Jeffress up now....
just so he can hit someone with that 99mph fastball
I only watch the games for Taiilgate Tips.
by jmag043 on Jul 18, 2010 12:32 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice. Sort of like Bill Veeck
bringing up a little person for one AB. Too bad we won’t see the bRaves again ’til the playoffs.
;-)
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions
The dumbest thing about the "ball that got away"
Is that everyone pitches Fielder outside. The book on Fielder is that you don’t pitch to the inside or he’ll kill you. You pitch outside because he is such a dead-pull hitter.
To say that one got away because they were trying to pitch him inside is stupid. Everyone that tries to get him out pitches him outside.
If you're interested in participating in an experiment
I’ve opened a rain delay thread.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Ned Yost "Sunday Lineup" (tm) Game of the Week:
Cardinals v. Dodgers.
Lopez 3B, Jay CF, Craig 1B, Holliday LF, Winn RF, Schumaker 2B, LaRue C, Suppan P, Ryan SS
vs.
Furcal SS, Carroll 3B, Ethier RF, Kemp CF, DeWitt 2B, Belliard 1B, Paul LF, Ellis C, Padilla P.
Shruggity.
Wow
The Cards even stuck with The Money Order, keeping Craig third in the lineup because that’s where first basemen hit.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions
If the Cards win with that lineup
the game was fixed.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 12:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
TLR is off his rocker
"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 Jul 18, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Fielder booed during introductions...
… Braves fans aren’t the smartest, are they? They’ve somehow convinced themselves that Cox and Venters’ ejections were his fault…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 1:09 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I like the bottom of the lineup today. Could be fun for us.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Weeks says "bean this"
"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
SHIT!!!!
I am not excited by this HR. Rickie is going to get hit in the head now.
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:12 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Atlanta:
Suck it.
Love,
Rickie.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 1:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Braun limping?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 1:14 PM CDT reply actions
He reached for his right hamstring too after beating that oe out.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to raise Cain to starter and sit Brauny for the P-rats
or sooner
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Not good. He doesn't want to grab it, but...
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Just spend some time reading the thread at talking chop
nothing like gay-bashing and calling our team assholes to send me right back to BCB
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
by theBrouhaha on Jul 18, 2010 1:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Classy.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
not to mention the terms they use about Prince
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
by theBrouhaha on Jul 18, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Someone over at Talking Chop cited Fielder's "bat flip"....
… they just showed the replay and he still had the bat in his hand while running to first.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 1:15 PM CDT reply actions
Ha!
Wonder how Braves fans would like it to see Heyward or Hanson take a 95 miler to the upper back.
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Best part is now we don't know how baseball is supposed to be played...
If a guys hits a HR, he should be subsequently plunked. Plunk Everyone is happy.
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Wow, that was the homerun they found offensive?
I think San Fran, St. Louis, and Atlanta need to get over themselves, what isn’t classless to these guys?
"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
Themselves?
Too close for missiles, I’m switching to Ueck.
I still think the Braves know the steal sign.
That’s two pitchouts on SB attempts in the series…and it’s not like the Brewers attempt all the time.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Macha should use the Japanese ones he learned?
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe Ed Sedar talks too loud.
How far will this one fly?
by Rendezvous on Jul 18, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions
are we using a yost steal sign
that cox taught him?:P
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a great point by Rock.
McCann was charging the mound on that pitch out.
How far will this one fly?
Absolutely
Never really see that, and now we know why.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 1:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Cause it's a balk
Can’t step in front of home plate before the pitch gets there
"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 Jul 18, 2010 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
could mcgehee have hit him with the bat
causing an interference call instead?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
He could have, definitely.
But it probably would have required some extremely quick thinking and generated some plunkings.
How far will this one fly?
Exactly
Maybe it’s McCann who deserves one in the back 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 Jul 18, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Rock actually had some nice analysis.
That is a balk. My dad was yelling that as the pitch was crossing. He is an umpire. :P
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:21 PM CDT reply actions
Not sure what it is with this Atlanta series
But the crack of the bat sounds most excellent. Every hit sounds like a home run.
I think there's a mic a little too close to the plate.
If you’ll recall, we’ve also heard a few shouted expletives in the series.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
BA and Rock gave a tip of the hat
to the Fox Atlanta sound guy during game one. Listen to the pitch to catcher. Amazing. I think he may be able to augment the natural sound., but it’s still quite cool.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Out of curiousity, who is the 'favored' centerfielder of the future?
To me it’s Cain, but does anyone actually think the job belongs to Gomez?
How far will this one fly?
I'd like to see an open competition for the job next season.
Having both on the roster would be nice, especially if Cain can win the job and Gomez can become a pinch runner/defensive guy.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Agreed, this is what I'd like to see as well
But depending on what happens with Hart, both might end up playing.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Minnesota's plan to make Go-Go a slap hitting bunter
failed. I don’t even know if the Brewers have a plan. Seems like he’s totally on his own with us. Cain is a center fielder. Great range, decent arm.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:36 PM CDT up reply actions
To be honest, I'm not super high on Cain
Gomez and Cain are both 24 and Gomez is in his 3rd MLB year and Cain is just getting out of AA.
to me
it matters more how they’re trending now and what their current level is
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions
that's when you usually get out of AAA...
and it’s not that Gomez has showed anything in the majors during that time…
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
I've seen Cain play in Maryvale
Don’t use the age factor as a deciding one.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Cain probably would've been here earlier if not for injuries
I think as far as the full package goes, Cain will have a better chance of putting it all together. Good defense with good defense opposed to plus defense with no offense.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Parra should just plunk a few guys
get himself kicked out
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Promotin’ Peterson: Hey Manny, I think Ken is going to pull ya soon.
Manny Parra: Dude, get your hand off my pitching arm. At least coddle my glove arm.
PP: Oh sorry, but Macha is going to pull ya so just plunk dudes.
MP: Come on Petey, you know my head issues. Plus if I plunk someone and get ejected, they will just put in Cappy and he will give up bombs.
PP: Your problem being?
MP: Prince is going to toss me through the Gatorade cooler!!!
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:42 PM CDT up reply actions
who are the idiots
that are screaming directly into the mic on FSN
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
so you hear it too?
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
Everything is open to the airwaves, it seems.
Well, if a fight breaks out, we’ll get to hear everything possible.
How far will this one fly?
Third reference to Diaz being skewered by a palm frond.
BA, we get it already, OK?
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I know we keep bringing up the sound, but it just makes the game sound more... intense.
It sounds like both teams really want this game. And badly.
How far will this one fly?
It's that parabolic mic directly behind home plate.
I guess there’s no place for someone to do that at MP.
kinda like watching a little league world series game
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I used to love watching the Little League World Series when I was younger
I even recognized one of the names who was drafted last year.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
No, Randal Grichuk (sp?)
Drafted by the Angels last year.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh I was referencing one I remember :)
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, my bad
Rasmus was before me time watching the LLWS.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
NP!
I just did a brief read.
I omitted, through my reading, who was drafted last year part! Not your bad, my bad entirely.
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I think it's more exciting when youre the same age as those kids
because you’re impressed…Isn’t it funny how every year there is some overgrown 12-year old that looks like he should be in high school?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
is he part horse?
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Does he swing a 2-handed Claymore?
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
or perhaps shoot lightning bolts out of his arse?
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
shall we gingerly touch our tips?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
For real?
That’s like, Prince Fielder-sized.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd post a pic but you'd probably think I photoshopped it
I’m 6’2", my wife is 5’11", he comes by it honestly
he's gonna be 15 feet tall by the time he's done.
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
we all know how good you are at photoshopping..
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
he looks like Jake from 2 and a half men!
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I read somewhere
That Pujols was thought to be at least 2 to 3 years older than the other kids when he played in HS. Some scouts discounted his play because it was thought he was lying about his age. Which would mean he still is.
Though I have to say,
If I was 12, and I was 2 feet taller and wider than everyone else, I’d want to destroy them in sports as well.
How far will this one fly?
Yeah, that's when I enjoyed watching it the most
when they were the same age as me. A couple years later, it didn’t really interest me.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions
i wouldn't call it a collapse at all
considering how much worse we’ve seen.
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Exactly
He handled it very well. I like Good Manny.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Bend but don't break. Good to see.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Time to go brown my Johnsonville Brat...
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
That's either a unique euphemism or a late lunch.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Did you find the information provided by Chef Jerry Garcia
Useful?
Somewhat Useful?
Not So Useful?
Or…
WHAT THE HELL IS THIS GUY DOING ON TV TO TELL ME HOW TO FKN COOK!?!? RAGE4
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That salad he just made was Andre the Giant-sized
How would you eat pieces of bread and cheese that big in a salad??
State's Official Culinary Symbol?
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know.
I just googled world’s largest fork!
by Bush League All Star on Jul 18, 2010 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha nothing like a Tailgate Tip..
which is not useful because I’m somewhere where a TV is
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
A+ swing manny
will request again
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
Kottarras is Canadian.
I wonder if he played hockey. I bet he knows how to throw a punch or two.
How far will this one fly?
could be handy in the near future..
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I think we need to refresh the punchbowl...
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions
leave atlanta on a one way ticket
fist class
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Question
How in the world are Angel Hernandez and Country Joe West on the same umpiring crew? or am I mistaken? They are both widely considered to be two of the worst in the game.
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Dang, I was opening to see Braun "run one out" to see if the hammy is real
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Uh-oh. Leadoff walk.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 1:58 PM CDT reply actions
alright this is absolutely ridiculous
those were the same pitches lowe got last inning.
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
ffffffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
i fucking hate this game
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
THAT was a chippy run. Settle down, Manny!
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
Over/under on number of days until Peterson rips his skin tight pants going out to the mound?
1.
How far will this one fly?
Kottaras checking on the earball sign....
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Well things are going well
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Always. BA never calls it. Always the pitcher...
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
And now Manny is an "innings eater"?
When the defense ain’t working, the game goes on forever…
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
prado shouldn't have even walked to start this inning
50% manny, then the rest on the ump and defense.
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
by sowingwildoats on Jul 18, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, the ump was at fault too
There were plenty of bad calls that inning.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or do we never retaliate when other team’s intentionally plunk us.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we finally agree that it is time to move on from this never ending Manny experiment
This guy is never going to the be the guy we hoped he was.
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
How many times does Lucy have to pull the football out from under you before you learn Charlie Brown?
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
Parra's been the 3rd best starter on the team this year
(after Gallardo & Narveson) and was great in 2008. He’s got a ton of upside, no reason to give up on him.
Shruggity.
by Mykenk on Jul 18, 2010 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
See Jorge De la Rosa
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
by schmita91 on Jul 18, 2010 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yep.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Hang on Rock, you're saying someone should coach Manny on what pitches to throw?
We gotta get one of them.
How far will this one fly?
Bush good games are FAR more rare than Manny good games.
so wasting Bush’s good outings is far worse, as they’re more rare.
Shruggity.
Define a good Bush game
I wouldn’t really call them rare these days.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
But at least going into today
Manny as SP > Bush as SP (assuming looking at 2010 stats only is viable, which is isn’t)
Shruggity.
Bush has been decent with the Brewers
Last year, yeah, he was bad. But this year and every other year, he’s been decent. Average back of the rotation starter.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
but average back of the rotation pitchers don’t have great games very often.
But, we reallllllly need to trade dave bush. So… guess I should hype him up too.
Shruggity.
Lets trade him for..
A soft-tossing lefty!!
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Ooops, Bush has 11 quality starts this year.
I think you’re thinking about the two games Macha left him in to swing in the wind…
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I had quality start this morning.
I didn’t stub my toe when I got out of bed and I wasn’t out of half and half.
quality starts is a BS stat
simply put, Bushie is less talented then Parra, but has been slightly more reliable
therefore, Bush is doing more with less and vice versa for Parra, right?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I know, but the QS stat is the league standard, as lame as it may be
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
A QS for the Brewers is really all they need too
They have the ability to score 3 or 4 a 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
by GormanBraun28 on Jul 18, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions
So are we better off with Bush or Parra
in next years starting rotation? or neither? I sure hope its not both
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I'd pick Bush
More consistent. Parra is just such an enigma.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd say Parra
He’s been better than Bush this year, when you account for luck. Plus, he’s got much much more upside, and is much cheaper
Shruggity.
Browning his Johnsonville Brat
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
by schmita91 on Jul 18, 2010 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Cartoonists' inside joke?
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
7-1 score..
Cue Rock and BA commentary on random couples in the crowd..
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Remember when we had a 1-0 lead?
Those were good times.
"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
Good lord
"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
So according to Rock..
Parra should be in the minors?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Cappy, heat up. Trevor, too.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Cappys going tomorrow..
unless I’m missing some underlying sarcasm
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Isn't Monday already? I'm old...
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Just think how Trevor Hoffman feels
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
with his 50 million dollars? I can't really.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:41 PM CDT up reply actions
What? You don't have that kind of money?
what is this world coming to
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Villy, then. But definitely Trev
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
4th palm frond reference for BA re Diaz
Pull the lead announcer and give us the radio feed!
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
Are you kidding me? Davey Nelson was born for radio!
The fact that Provus puts up with him is beyond me
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
True. But there are worse than Nelson. Browse thru the Gameday Audio options
Pathetic. Ron Santo, for one…
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 4:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Does anybody else feel like..
Parra was at a disadvantage to begin because he was the 3rd lefty in a row to face the Braves?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
well I guess its easy to imagine
what this game would be like if he WAS at a disadvantage
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Nope
Doomed himself
"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 Jul 18, 2010 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure. I'll bite. I'm a fan.
But bad ball-strike calling and sucky defense are the actionable problems. Now that Rock is dumping on Manny and BA has put Lowe on a pedestal again, I’m outta here.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Calling it right now... weeks hits 3-HR today
and we lose 8-3
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Weeks now has a career high for homeruns in a season
He’s not the reason we’re losing
"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
believe he just set the single season record for a Brewers 2nd baseman also
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
At least Brauns not quitting..
its games like these where it seems like he jogs down to 1st
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I guess his hammy is fine.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions
Sure looks that way.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Results in a run too
Now got a little rally going here due to some hustle
"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 Jul 18, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
That must be why Parra gave up the grand slam
We didn’t post the picture of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew to stop the Braves rally.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Did Gomez blow his hammy or something?
Never seen him so slow
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Wow, nice hustle Gomez
What was THAT? No way they should have doubled him up.
"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
Is Gomez hurt?
If he’s not, he should be getting his ass chewed right now, he pulled up 6 feet out of the box.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Ladies and gentlemen, you just witnessed history.
That’s the first time Gomez has ever grounded into two double plays in a game.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
And if that was a pre-existing injury, Macha should get his ass chewed too.
Gomez is worthless if he can’t run.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
I'm not sure I disagree.
This is a guy who’s had a lot of major league time to prove he’s capable of something.
What he’s proven is that he:
A) Plays solid defense, but also:
B) Isn’t likely to ever reach a .300 OBP.
At current pace, his defensive prowess roughly evens out his offensive inadequacies. So if what you wanted was a guy who might spend the rest of his career within .5-1 win of replacement level, here you go.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
you should at least conclude that
periodically
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I read magazines, periodically....
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 4:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Must not be hurt
Which means he gave up on that. Just awful, definitely deserves getting benched for that, he should have made that much closer than it was.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
What?
It’s not like they have a top prospect that can play center rotting on the….oh wait.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Plus, destroying prospects is sort of a hobby of Macha's.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeahhhh
Woo hoo! Let the Cain era begin!
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions
?
Don’t quite understand.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
Obviously
Blah…
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Given the situation
I sure can’t blame him. Kind of surprised warnings weren’t issued at the beginning of the game.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jul 18, 2010 3:06 PM CDT up reply actions
HYPOCRITES
That was definitely intentional. He tried to hit him the two pitches before. u guys got mad that venters hit him with a sinker after missing with a BREAKING BALL the pitch before and you dont t hink that was intentional? Really?
Current weight: 210
Goal weight: 170
I can do this!
oh yeah, we really wanted to take him out so we nicked him in the thigh
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Why the hell would u do that?
JHey plays the game the right way. Prince is an asshole who hates his father for no reason.
Current weight: 210
Goal weight: 170
I can do this!
by adamlawson3 on Jul 18, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
come on
“JHey” has a 3 month history of playing the game the right way.
Get well soon Ueck
by molitorfan on Jul 18, 2010 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
For no reason.. like you know the guy?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Yeah, you're gone.
Good luck with your goal weight.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd
Purely because it made me laugh out loud.
by Cheeseandcorn on Jul 18, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate your father.
I do have a reason though.
by Zorakathura on Jul 18, 2010 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Took the words out of my mouth.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
well if we were going to intentionally hit him..
i could think of a few better places to aim
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Come to my house right now and I'll show ya.
:)
(PS. Not really. I’m a bleeder.)
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Thought this guy got banned before?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Hmmm...
…. so this guy’s an evil genius then? Cool. I was looking for an arch-nemesis.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
notice
the number on the end of his name. Clever- I didn’t think that they could count that high in the south.
Get well soon Ueck
His keyboard has Turret's syndrome (sp?).
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
when can we expect
adamlawson9999999999?
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Not anymore today.
I’ve added a temporary probation period for new members.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Can we please have a waiting period for making comments?
Please?
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd love to block as many trolls/spammers as possible.
But I also think the vast majority of new members are neither spammers nor trolls. As such, which I can see the argument for both sides, I’d rather not stifle the ability for new members to immediately jump in.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I completely disagree with that.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
As a guy who's joined various SBN sites over the last 2 years, I don't find a 24 or 48 hour waiting period all that stifling.
I think that’s a foolish policy, but it’s your site.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thank you David Riske
You just earned your money.
"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
Sure seems like it
Or maybe the umps were sympathetic toward the Brewers because of how the Braves have acted this series.
I’ve seen nothing but bunch of babyish antics from Atlanta the past 2 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 Jul 18, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe it was a
“okay, Manny’s wasn’t intentional, so we probably shouldn’t have warned guys, so we’ll let this one go” thing.
Shruggity.
Yeah, that could be too
I’d like to think it’s the other way, ATL looked like total classless jerks last night.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Nonetheless
If you issue a warning, you have to follow up. Otherwise, why issue the warning?
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Same here
And I agree that ejection was probably needed.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
he was really warning ATL
which is umpire favoritism…perhaps justified, but inappropriate for his position.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh no? Two hit batters?
But we’re down 6 runs? Why would we want to put more baserunners on? What kind of strategy is this?
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Macha looks older than Cox in that shot
I was disappointed with the lack of hookers but the pancakes were delightful
Hey folks, Braves fan here
I personally found that warning after the Heyward HBP ridiculous and part of what’s wrong with baseball these days. I don’t know if the Fielder HBP last night was intentional, but I certainly understand that it looked that way. The problem with hitters these days is that they have no fear for the inside pitch because umpires have taken that away from the pitchers and when a pitchers comes inside now hitters react worse than Moises Alou in the Bartman thing which makes the situation worse than it should be.
Add on top of that umps are too trigger quick to issue a warning over an inside pitch and you have a combustible situation. Either way, not trying to stir up any bad feelings, but I think a lot of the issues with HBP and inside pitching falls on the umpire shoulders who’ve taken the inside pitch away from pitchers. Just my two cents. Hopefully Uecker gets better. Love that guy.
http://hobnailboot.wordpress.com/
by AuditDawg on Jul 18, 2010 3:17 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, those pitches at the head are a dying art because of umpires.
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
I try to be a reasonable person from the other side
And you are just a dick. Whatever, stay classy Milwaukee.
http://hobnailboot.wordpress.com/
"I don’t know if the Fielder HBP last night was intentional"
How can you not know? Over his head and then in his back, that’s a damn joke.
"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 Jul 18, 2010 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Later everyone.
I wore out my ability to argue with trolls who signed up 30 seconds before their first post last night.
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Hey Guys
Was here last night discussing the whole situation. I don’t think the first guy hit Heyward on purpose….if he did….well, at least he took it pretty easy on him. But Glaus getting hit looked to be a little more intentional, if only because it got more of him. Do you think Riske didn’’’t get ejected because he wasn’t the one pitching when the warning was issued? is that a rule?
It's not.
And to be honest, I don’t know why he wasn’t ejected. I’ll admit I think he should have been.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Is it wrong to hope for rain at this point?
Down 11-3 in the seventh, I’d take a rainout and save two innings of bullpen for tomorrow.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Last night I loved baseball
Today I hate it. I hate how this game works
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Hey guys, can we watch Lorenzo Cain's at bat instead of Trevor Hoffman's stretching?
Thanks.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Let it be known that Gameday
is now the all-knowing arbiter of pitch location
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I figured it was just a bunch of guesstimates
considering it doesnt really matter how accurate they look on Gameday
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
gameday is based on pitchfx
which is based on an array of real-time camera systems.
same as the cameras for grand slam tennis events that feed a sophisticated computer system to confirm/deny calls.
some stadiums are slightly miscalibrated (or were two seasons ago) and there’s going to be occasional random objects that screw up its placement.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
If Parra wanted to hit him
he would have hit him. I wouldn’t call a ball brushing the side of Heyward’s pants malicious.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Just like Uecker's first major league hit:
Guy allows the first ML hit, immediately gets pulled.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Wow can he turn on inside fastballs
That’s two now that he has turned around that were 95+
"The Milwaukee Brewers' line score is starting to resemble an international phone number" - Pittsburgh Pirates Radio during 20-0 shutout - 4-22-10
At least
after this contentious HBP-riddled series, we get to go face Jeff Karstens tomorrow.
Shruggity.
Is it time to start Cain in center now?
Gomez looks like he’s hobbled/needs a few days off..
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Right field is easier to fill than left.
If Cain is capable of playing center, he should stick there where his value will be higher.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I hope you're right.
But at present, you’re more optimistic about Gomez than I am.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Frankly, what on earth has Gomez shown thus far?
Strong up the middle is the mantra. Gomez is no answer for a team that wants to be a contender.
And Cain may be the answer. Like I say, I saw him play in Maryvale for two years. Reminded me of Jeff Cirillo at the plate, actually. He deserves at least the same chance that Gamel was given last year, imo.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
It's possible you're right and I'm wrong
But it seems like you’re all for long leashes today. Between Parra and Gomez, it seems like you’d be comfortable losing for a long time while sitting around and waiting to see if either of these guys figure it out.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I suppose that'd be one viable way to treat the rest of this season
the other would be to give someone else a shot to deserve they belong.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Well, yeah, I've got a long leash.
but that comment was more referring to “He deserves the same chance that Gamel was given last year”
Shruggity.
So, not a long leash then.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 18, 2010 10:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Just trying to help. :)
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Jul 19, 2010 8:08 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Isn't The Right Plan to lose for a while anyway?
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
I think if you're a CF, you can play anywhere in the outfield
I imagine fly balls don’t look much different in right than they do in left.
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
I made the same mistake as KL
i also meant to say center instead of left
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Nah
Sign Weeks and move Lawrie to RF.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
No, trade Gomez.
Or release him. Whatever.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 3:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know if I'd release him.
There are still situations where he could be useful. But he should bat sparingly, if ever.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Yeah, that works too.
The “release him” was a result of my frustration with him and today’s game ingeneral.
My goodness.
by BrewHaHeather on Jul 18, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree.
"When you really, really break it down the only numbers that count is how many runs you help (produce) and how many runs you save. There’s really not a number for that." --Casey McGehee
by heybatterbatter on Jul 18, 2010 4:36 PM CDT up reply actions
one could only hope
lets just pray that its not one of those incomplete comebacks where we get within 1 and still lose
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Amy Aaronson
I’ll admit she’s cute, but that’s the strangest accent I’ve ever heard from a professional weather forecaster.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Unless someone else accomplished it today
The Brewers are now the only team with 3 players with 17 or more home runs.
The Blue Jays would have three if they hadn’t traded Alex Gonzalez away.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Gonzalez had 17 HR with Toronto
So I would count them, even after the trade.
Maybe he should play first base instead. That is, he should lie out there and we can step on him when we get a hit.
Is Lorenzo Cain a one trick pony?
He was trying to line the ball to left on the foul there, too.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Lorenzo Cain has done more good things today than Carlos Gomez has done in a month.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Jul 18, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
rec'd for truth
at least offensive truth
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Good for Cain.
Making sure Macha will hear about it if he leaves him out of the lineup tomorrow.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
His swing sure does bear resemblence to S-Keys
although he appears to get more contact
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
we dont have enough outs
for a sac fly comeback
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
Where were you earlier?
Could have used you for those bases-loaded innings!
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
There would be no greater satisfaction
than a meltdown of Cardinals-Rockies proportion
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
no no no no no no non ono
i didnt go around
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
yeah...
was marveling at how long that play took to unfold on the radio…I assumed he was dogging it.
by PagsBrewCrew on Jul 18, 2010 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Corey
back up to a 9-game hit streak
"Staying up to watch the 10 o'clock Olds? This just in--Go to bed."
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