Game Thread #121: Brewers (56-64) at Cardinals (65-52)
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 18, 2010 12:30 PM CDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 18, 2010 1:15 PM CDT
The thrilling conclusion!
Current Series
Brewers lead the series 1-0
| Tue 08/17 | WP: Dave Bush (6 - 10) SV: John Axford LP: Jaime Garcia (10 - 6) |
3 - 2 win |
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Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010, 1:15 PM CDT Partly cloudy. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 85. |
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Follow the jump for today's pitching matchup, lineup and more!
You can make a strong case that Adam Wainwright (1.99 ERA, 2.89 FIP) was the NL's best starting pitcher last season, and is again this season. He's the NL leader in WAR (5.8), ERA (1.99) and WHIP (0.970), and is in the top five in innings pitched, strikeouts and complete games. In five of his last seven starts, he hasn't allowed an earned run. He's allowed one earned run in 23 innings in August (a 0.39 ERA), after allowing seven in 34 innings in July (a 1.85 ERA, and six of those runs came in one outing).
This may not be news to you, but Wainwright owns the Brewers. He's faced them twice this season and has two complete game victories, allowing a combined one run on seven hits in eighteen innings. He also crushed the Brewers last season, posting a 1.24 ERA in 36.1 innings over five starts. Seven Brewers have faced him ten times or more:
| Player | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Prince Fielder | 45 | .171 | .356 | .286 | .641 |
| Ryan Braun | 41 | .184 | .244 | .368 | .612 |
| Corey Hart | 38 | .262 | .263 | .474 | .737 |
| Rickie Weeks | 28 | .167 | .286 | .292 | .577 |
| Craig Counsell | 23 | .304 | .304 | .391 | .696 |
| Casey McGehee | 13 | .083 | .154 | .083 | .237 |
| Alcides Escobar | 12 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 |
Meanwhile, the Brewers send Randy Wolf (4.86 ERA, 5.24 FIP) to the mound to try to keep it close. Wolf has pitched quality starts in three of his last four starts since his disaster on July 21, but the lone exception was his last time out: Wolf allowed four runs on seven hits to the Diamondbacks over six innings on Thursday, walking four and striking out eight.
Wolf has faced the Cardinals three times this season, and allowed eight earned runs on 16 hits over 19.2 innings of work. Eight Cardinals have faced him ten times or more:
| Player | PA | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
| Felipe Lopez | 34 | .250 | .294 | .344 | .638 |
| Albert Pujols | 30 | .320 | .367 | .600 | .967 |
| Matt Holliday | 28 | .250 | .357 | .542 | .899 |
| Randy Winn | 28 | .280 | .333 | .560 | .893 |
| Jason LaRue | 26 | .261 | .346 | .478 | .824 |
| Ryan Ludwick | 20 | .200 | .350 | .200 | .550 |
| Yadier Molina | 18 | .167 | .167 | .333 | .500 |
| Brendan Ryan | 15 | .462 | .533 | .538 | 1.072 |
Via Adam McCalvy, here's today's lineup:
Rickie Weeks 2B
Corey Hart RF
Ryan Braun LF
Prince Fielder 1B
Casey McGehee 3B
Lorenzo Cain CF
Alcides Escobar SS
George Kottaras C
Randy Wolf P
And in the bullpen:
John Axford pitched 1.2 innings (26 pitches) yesterday.
Kameron Loe pitched 1.1 innings (24 pitches) yesterday.
Todd Coffey pitched 1 inning (11 pitches) Sunday.
David Riske pitched 1+ innings (23 pitches) Sunday.
Zach Braddock pitched 1 inning (14 pitches) Sunday.
Trevor Hoffman pitched .2 innings (17 pitches) Sunday.
Mike McClendon pitched 3 innings (33 pitches) Saturday.
Chris Capuano pitched 1 inning (13 pitches) Friday.
Enjoy the game!
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I hate day games.
http://www.twitter.com/mykenk
by Mykenk on Aug 18, 2010 12:39 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
At least we won't have to worry about this one too much
It should be over pretty early…
:-(
by ecocd on Aug 18, 2010 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Seconded.
I feel like I spend my whole day scrambling to get stuff done.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
So the book is to attack early
I thought the point was to let the starters have their way, especially the good ones, and try to get into the bullpen. The Brewers strategy today like the last two times is to try to beat one of the best starting pitchers in baseball. I see a problem with this strategem, Mr. Sveum.
It worked last year
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN200905160.shtml
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.
To be fair, they had Suppan on the mound
He’s a gamer and guaranteed to shut out the competition every time out.
Hit on 20 enough times, you'll eventually get an ace
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 can't believe
Bill Hall was ever hitting .273
"If the world were perfect, it wouldn't be." - Yogi Berra
Not this this he hasn't.
.253 is his highpoint so far this season.
He did hit .291 in 2005.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Only if you get emotional about it.
At least that’s what the criticism was against CV previously.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
It wasn't even Pujols that CV got out
He was on deck when he started jawing.
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 have no idea what you are refering to here...
by BrewCrewBrian on Aug 18, 2010 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions
It happened one or two seasons ago and IIRC...
CV was pitching and got out of a tough inning. After the third out, he pumped his first and was all “hell yeah” as he left the mound.
Pujols proceeded to start yelling at CV about it.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
It happened in the game against the Cardinals on 8/28/2008.
There used to be an article on JSOnline about it, but it looks like it was removed.
I found a corresponding one on a Cardinals site…
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
If a Brewer used the term "sleeping" with regard to the team
I wouldn’t be very happy about it.
SRS BSNS
Carlos Villanueva got out of a bases-loaded jam in 2008
Emotionally pumped his fist and Albert Pujols got upset about it. Of course, the Cardinals came back to win so clearly the Cardinals were right.
I really wish someone would ask today’s Cardinals when they will disavow the 1934 WS team.
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.
That's right
I forgot that he wasn’t at the plate at the time… but still felt it necessary to complain.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
We might well have got him out...
but that fly out to left field was the most underrated fly out to left field I’ve ever seen…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Indeed.
A majestic fly ball that Ryan Braun disrespected by catching it. Also, I’m pretty sure he untucked his shirt after catching it.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
So far, it doesn't look like our power guys
have learned anything from previous encounters with this guy.
How about just once shortening up the swing and settling for contact. Seems to be working for McGehee lately with his average up 18 points this month.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
Prince seems to be raining the base hits lately.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun too.
Fielder has only had 1 HR since 7/22, while Braun hasn’t hit one since 7/24.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Prince ends the no-hit bid early
Go Brewers! Gonna need all the luck we can get, this guy is a bonafide Brewer killer
"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 going, Prince.
Let’s make it interesting this inning, ok?
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 1:31 PM CDT reply actions
That ball looked like it bounced
Not that it mattered anyway
"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
Yee Gods...
Could someone remind Ricky that Molina = Slow?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 1:39 PM CDT reply actions
Looked like Prince could've had that though
Ha was kind of out of position. But anyways…no harm no foul, only two more pitches thrown.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Perhaps not a huge deal
But when you are playing the Cards you want to limit ABs. That could be the difference between having to face Pujols again late in the game.
So seriously, what is the strategy against a guy you're proven to not to be able to score against?
Should our batters be taking the first 2-3 pitches? Try to make contact? Hmmm?
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Lean into everything
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Aug 18, 2010 1:44 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I like the idea of being aggressive early in the count
But then again this inning shows what I know.
I disagree
Your goal is to get the really good pitcher out of the game as quickly as possible. The way to do that is to take a lot of pitches and get the pitch count up. Being aggressive early against the stuff that Wainwright throws leads to 9 IP, 5 H, 0 BB 95 pitch games.
As quickly as possible...
that could either mean what you mentioned… or score 10 runs in an inning.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Working him is one thing
So far, so good this inning. We’re not the only victims though, nobody can score off of him.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Wainwright is one of my favorite pitchers to watch pitch.
Taking shallowness to new depths -- FtJ's blog
by Fatter than Joey on Aug 18, 2010 1:43 PM CDT reply actions
Another leadoff runner
Get him on the move
"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
fail
"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 Aug 18, 2010 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't understand why the Brewer's pitchers even bother bunting anymore.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
Couldn't even move a leadoff runner from 1st
That’s bad
"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
Probably
Molina is throwing out 48% of would-be basestealers this season.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Yeah
Escobar isn’t too slow though.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions
leadoff single to wainwright...sigh
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Disposed
"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 Aug 18, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
And now it's like it never happened.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought Gallardo was supposed to pitch this game?
This... is a simple game. You throw the ball. You hit the ball. You catch the ball.
They were thinking about it
If we are in a pennant race he goes today, but no sense in pushing things
They pushed him back
I think they’re still trying to be careful with him because of that injury.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions
There was talk that they could move up Gallardo's start due to the extra day off
But the rotation order has been pretty consistent lately…
1. Gallardo
2. Narveson
3. Parra
4. Bush
5. Wolf
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Ahh
So I see. I guess I had a different order in my head.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Not surprising...
the rotation order has changed multiple times this season.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
So with the enjoyable riffing on Cards fans earlier in the thread, I pose the following question:
What’s more fun, mocking Cardinals fans for being sanctimonious blowhard, or Cubs fans for being obnoxious FIBs?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:02 PM CDT reply actions
C
All of the above
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I lean towards mocking Cards fans...
mocking pompous jerks is just easier and has a certain righteousness to it. The Cubs are just sad, like kicking a drunk passed out in an alley.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:06 PM CDT up reply actions 5 recs
Rec'd
I do love making fun of the Cubs, but you’re right, its much more enjoyable taking the Cards off their pedestals.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't think mocking them really takes them off their pedestal
Don’t forget, they’re the ones who put themselves on it.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Can always try to knock em off it with a couple wins though
:)
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun with a disrespectful hit
I thought Pujols was coming over to knock him out for getting a hit off his pitcher
"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, an extra base hit
And for Cain. Alright, get him over.
"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
Get him in!
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Disrespectful Steal!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:23 PM CDT reply actions
We scored! We scored!
Halelujah!
"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
Now that's pretty baseball.
Jackie Robinson-style.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
How did Kottaras hit an infield single?
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.
Cain was coming home, they tried to flip it to home and messed up
Then they couldn’t pick it up in time to get Kotty. Pretty much all Cain
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
Sorry, didn’t mention that. It was in dead territory.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
OS decided Kottaras would have beat the throw?
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
I guess we'd have been better off having Wolf attempt to sac bunt
then strikeout.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
agree
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
This strike zone is tighter than...
your **** mom’s **** **** **** pretzel.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:35 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
No kidding
He’s out right 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 Aug 18, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Well nevermind
Got the out anyway
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:36 PM CDT up reply actions
This made my imagination hurt.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 18, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Obviously, you've never
- **** **** a pretzel with **** **** **** up **** and ****!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
TLR
Its like he is passed out in his car at a red light or something…
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Aug 18, 2010 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd
+100
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I think his technical defense...
was that he was drinking “water” that Pujols had just handed him
"I hope your name is Rick"
He must not have realized that Lord Albert had turned it into wine
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Aug 18, 2010 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope Wolf starts getting that inside corner
Cause he sure hasn’t so far
"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
Unwritten strike zone
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
What's the GIDP totals for the team?
Braun seems like he’s up 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
86 before today's game.
Braun had 13 of them.
As a comparison, the Cardinals had 97.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Does that lead the team?
Wow, not as many as I thought though.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
That's a tie for the lead
with McGehee.
There were also three others with 10 each.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I wonder if the Molina family has combined for more GIDP than any teams
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.
Woww these double plays are getting frustrating
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Gotta tack some more runs on
Wolf has been good, but just never know with this team. Thankfully they have no hitters outside their 3-4 slot.
"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
Ok, I'm going to go ahead and get this out there before it comes up, so it won't be second guessing later.
If I managed this team, Axford and Loe would both be off limits today.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Agreed
Who do you go to in a pinch though? Braddock? Hoffman?
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Assuming we wanna win today, lol
McClendon maybe?
"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 Aug 18, 2010 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Do we care if we win?
Then probably not the fresh from the minors guy. If we’re indifferent, sure, throw him out there.
http://www.twitter.com/mykenk
I care
I’m a winner.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably...
although I bet they hate the Cardinals a little more than most other opponents.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I think McClendon might give them a better shot of winning than Loe at this point.
Only because Loe’s usage pattern has been so ridiculous.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I'll go with Hoffman, Coffey, Braddock and McClendon, depending on matchups.
There is absolutely zero reason to abuse Loe and Axford at this point.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I know the best place to make them off limits to just about everyone
The game mound!
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.
Yo?
We’re not going to the playoffs, so we could just pretend.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
While I miss Fielder's power during this sudden transformation into Tony Gwynn,
it is nice to see him get a hit rather than strike out trying to get the moon shot on that 0-2 count.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
No, the TG III...
I’m predicting a .400 season in 20 years.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Mmm...
nothing like a big snort of LoCain!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Oh damn you
I thought I was gonna be the creative one with snort. I claim originality in my post, even though it’s below 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 Aug 18, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
They were talking about activating Gomez for this weekend
Who gets sent down, I wonder. It can’t be Cain, can it?
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 had that thought, too
But then omigosh there are only 12 pitchers. Of course, they could probably get away with nine for a while given how much Loe & Axford pitch.
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.
Based on the way they're using Capuano
They’re basically going with 11 now.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
The platoon was just a ruse to hide Cain for awhile. ;-)
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Looks like we've found our answer to Waino
Have him snort a little LoCain
"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
Caining the Cards.
Nice – real nice.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Squeeze? No way from a Macha team!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Damn he's fast.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Experts, of course.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:03 PM CDT up reply actions
i mean, if they weren't, no way could they beat an obviously superior team
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Good thing the appeal was successful...
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.
Wainwright's ERA finally over 2
Brewers show such little respect for that guy…this ain’t baseball
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Cain really kicks up a cloud of dirt when he's running
He’s like the roadrunner. Meep meep!
"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
You're right
Too many muppets on this site have got me all backwards.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Not that I don't love having Cain on the Brewers...
But can you imagine what he could do in Tampa?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
He'd have a manager that really likes to let players loose with stolen bases.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me rephrase...
can you imagine watching the Rays with Cain in the lineup…
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
No teasing allowed here
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I wonder how much worse our record would be without him.
He’s had a really big hand in quite a few games this year.
http://www.mlbsoup.com
Make that 4+++
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Someone please explain...
what it means to have our starter go into the 7th inning. I don’t normally see that sort of thing from the Brewers.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
One more thing...
Wolf’s PC is only at 82. The scorekeeper must have it wrong… must’ve stopped counting three innings ago.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Whoaa.
Step aside Bilo, who was 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
Don't destroy my dreams!
It’s what America is built on!
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
What type of country would America be
If it was truly built on your dreams? I dread to think…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Baseball, lollipops, and ICE CREAM SANDWICHES FOR EVERYBODY!!!
best…country…ever
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd like to think it'd be something like Candyland
And as I write this, apparently ZTK agrees, lol.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Was she blonde?
There are actually a couple other hotties that do the weather besides Kate.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Yep
Katie something or other.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you
Where was she on that top 100 list from this morning?
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Really?
I’m not watching the TV, but I don’t think she’s all that great…
<img src="http://ts2.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=192929865593&id=e9a4789c4a4132d63b5cf9411a5960b4&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wlvt.org%2FIMAGES%2Fpimages%2FKATIEF_L.jpg"/>
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Ehhh
Looked better from a distance. Or maybe I’m still wearing my beer goggles from 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 Aug 18, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Very funny
That’s obviously just Corey Hart in a wig.
by MillerParkSouth on Aug 18, 2010 3:20 PM CDT up reply actions 6 recs
have a rec good sir.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I think I can faintly see her amish beard
"I agree but dont agree"
by juggernaut400 on Aug 18, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
did anyone see lorenzo cain today?
trick question, nobody saw him.
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This is a hell of a performance by Wofl
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
he was on the phone before the game with b. phillips.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
so, if wolf keeps up this pace
what’s the chances of macha letting him finish this game?
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Get out there Ken!
"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
Easily
You can hear the bat clink on the replay
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
number of batters hit by brewers < number of brewers hit by pitchers
doesn’t matter.
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Where does the number of pitchers brewed by hitters fit?
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.
you're the font of baseball knowledge
how many players moonlight as home brewers?
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
technically distilling
but acceptable.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Just tired of Macha rarely saying anything to the umpires
I don’t care if he thinks that’s the appropriate way to play the game. With how many calls the umpires are reversing (e.g., more than zero), you have to get your say.
Stay classy TLR.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
axford up.
macha must not be feeling well from that grand slam from earlier.
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so a strike out?
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
ah my bad, i assumed the ball popped up then
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
do not want
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions
I don't know why you wouldn't run Wolf out there to finish it
Have someone getting ready, but Wolf has earned the right to go for the CG
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
I like that
Might as well see if you can’t give everyone two off days in a row.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't mind a "pointless" solo shot here
Just for safety reason.
"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
Mmm...
Badger Mutual Insurance Runs are delicious.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah
He did his part last night. Looks like we’re gonna have to hold on to 3 here unless McGehee keeps his hot hitting ways alive.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
It would be nice
So the bottom of the Cardinals lineup has to come up with something just to tie the game.
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.
Really want to see Wolf go for the CG
I mean what the hell, we certainly are paying him enough
I would like to think Wolf’s season wasn’t all that bad
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
He loves to make guys throw 150 pitches
Or maybe that’s just when he falls asleep in the dugout.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
St. Louis fans call Busch stadium "Baseball Heaven"?
Why is that not the least bit shocking…
"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
what if you're a baseball atheist?
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
"Baseball Nice Place"?
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
How could anyone be a baseball atheist?
Pujols is right there on the TV screen.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
well, i'm a baseball jewish
we believe that pujols was a well manufactured first baseman, but he’s not the baseball messiah.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
mmm...
less, probably.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
We're getting ready to commit sacrelige then
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
If anyone has earned the right to call their stadium "Baseball Heaven", it's Yankees fans
That or “The House That Stein Bought”
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions
for pujols sake
with ueck announcing axford back up.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Guess I'm going for a walk after the game.
I just said “Ok, here we go,” and Gorman got up and scrambled to the door.
Quick inning, please.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
The Wolf has been reintroduced into the ballgame.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Except by the ranchers in the stands. They kill their chances at the playoffs.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Prince hurt his wrist on the tag.
Seems to be okay though.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm not going to wait too long to bust this out today.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 18, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Never too soon
Braun error out there.
Wow, that’s a joke. 1 hit that should have been an out and he’s yanked?
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Joke, yes. Funny man, that Macha.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Macha just woke up
Noticed it was the 9th and said… “WTF is he still doing out there? Save situation? Call the Axman.”
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Dr. Honeydew's mojo might be running out
But he still had enough for today.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
That's an error,
not a double. Dammit Braun.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Wrong
That’s respectful… Pujols wouldn’t have it any other way.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Him saying that it wasnt a double is disrespectful
by BrewCrewBrian on Aug 18, 2010 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
forgot about the unwritten rules. I’m going to concentrate on posting the right way.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun is an exciting fielder.
Whether it’s third base or left, Braun has always been “breath-taking.”
Why the hell wasn’t Dickerson put out there? Sheesh!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
HOLD THE PHONE!
IS THAT OUR SP IN THE 9TH INNING?!?!?!
WOW~!
Not anymore
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Braun fail.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
doh
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreed
I realize Holliday is the next hitter, but say he hits a dinger, then it’s 3-2 with 1 out and nobody on, is it really the end of the world?
"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 Aug 18, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
THEN you make a call to the bullpen.
otherwise you let the man try for a complete shut-out.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
he's fire and ice.
one pitch away mentality one second, and then he’s got cold feet.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions
this is actually quite disrespectful to Wolf
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
TOTALLY agree!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Left fielder messes up and BRAUN should have been pulled.
NOT Wolf.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Agreeance all around.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
hahahaha you are educated stupid macha.
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GET BRAUN OUT OF THERE
Time for some real disrespect!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
Macha'd
and Braun’d.
"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
Oy...
I once misplayed a ball like that to lose a game. But I was, oh ten years old. C’mon Braunie.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
W T F
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Braun is a closet Cardinal!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
LOL
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions
XD
WOW!~~
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions
because macha can only remember the names "axman", "tall guy" and "lefty"
out of the pen.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions
do you really want to remember old guy?
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:48 PM CDT up reply actions
men in black!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe this game will single-handedly convince Melvin to move Braun to 1B next season?
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
But Braun is a bad defender all the time
I wasn’t being entirely serious though.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
I'd prefer not to.
Unless they’re not planning on promoting Gamel.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
No - Gamel
I want Gamel @ 1st nex t season
by Saberilliterate on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
can we all agree that gamel would have to be better than carlos lee in the field?
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Well he's played in the outfield in the minors
But yes, if he is incapable of playing the outfield it obviously wouldn’t happen.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
AXFORD HOW CAN YOU DISRESPECT MOLINA LIKE THAT?
by Bush League All Star on Aug 18, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
With a beauty of a pitch on the outside corner.
That’s how!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
For those of us who can't watch the game
What did Braun screw up?
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Everything.
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
EVERYTHING
CHRISTMAS IS CANCELLED
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Back to back flies over his head.
One clanked off his glove, one over his head after he took off the wrong way.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Rock says "get ahead with two strikes and pound him with the fastball."
Isn’t that Manny’s strategy?
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Stick to hitting guys
Just wow…
"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
wow if we blow this I won't be able to think straight
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Nah
Most of the year never had this much promise. If you were looking for a true vignette, you’d need that Twins game where Bush didn’t finish the first inning.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
ROE?
Is that what they called Kameron in Japan?
by cwolf20 on Aug 18, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
snake guy.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions
TLR said if he's hurt so much that he shouldn't take batting practice.
I guess he’s teaching him a lesson.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Time to go back to not caring about this season?
Reds and Cardinals both suck.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
Now we lose our SS, and this game should be over.
I’d rather have Escobar out there with one leg than keep Braun in there with two.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Macha!!
Get off the “Information Super Highway” and do some managing!!
Towlieppan: "You wanna throw high?"
Knowing Macha
No one is warming 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
by GormanBraun28 on Aug 18, 2010 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I'd put Braun in to pitch. This game is on his shoulders.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
No... Inglett.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
by sjlee on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
this entire game is on macha's shoulders
good thing he is so oblivious or he might wonder if something felt heavy.
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Yeh, Macha shoulda caught those two balls in left.
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
the call to the bullpen was his move.
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by sowingwildoats on Aug 18, 2010 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Wolf gives up one non-hit and gets pulled, Axford is collapsing and gets left in
Macha fail.
Ryan Braun: He loves it.
You have no concept
Wolf is a “starter” that means he cant possibly finish a game, and Axford is the “closer” so he closes the game… No matter what!
Wow is pitchtracker off by that much or was ball 2 and ball 3 in the strike zone?
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Just reading the play by play
How do you walk a guy who can’t run on four pitches?
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 won't even be mad if/when they lose this one
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
I'm so numb to disappointment this season
I’m already preparing for the worst. Oh, and NOW we decide to go with the non-overworked closer.
I’ve already got a list of questionable calls this inning:
1st) Leaving in Prince in after jamming his hand with Counsell readily available on the bench. This one gets 50/50.
2nd) Braun screws up on a ball that while well hit, should’ve been an out. What’s the difference if your starter who’s been cruising faces the next guy or the closer who did a 2 inning save 15 hours ago?
3rd) Braun messes up AGAIN, and doesn’t get pulled for an UZR master you just got out of Cinci
And the list goes on…
"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
does this count as a save situation for Hoffman?
I mean I don’t really know
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Yup
Despite Macha and Braun’s attempts to blow this game, Hoffman closes it out.
"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 Aug 18, 2010 4:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Changeup time.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Aug 18, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Over - no problem
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by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
Phew!
"I think this decision could go either way," Baseball Tonight legal analyst John Kruk said.
by ZTK Always on Vacation on Aug 18, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
Do they cut away to MP and show the guy pulling the 7 off the poster?
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
by sjlee on Aug 18, 2010 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Stone age ax'd
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.
by TheJay on Aug 18, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
adding to the legend here (thanks Brauny?)
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
that first pitch foul had me crawling out of my seat
glad to see the next two put him away.
i'm fighting all the french people i can find. happy cinco de mayo!
well at least the cardinals are in the middle of a pennant race
was thiiiiiiis close to a W
serves those little bitches right
"Do not mess around when it's my head. That is personal." -Carlos Gomez
Nice save for Hoffman
But what a frustrating finish. Braun’s gonna have his days, which he needs to make up for with his bat.
Macha on the other hand…I’m done with him. I’m biased with this comment, but I just flat out don’t like the guy. Don’t think he brings much to the table.
"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’m biased with this comment"
Is that even necessary to preface that in your post? I mean really… everything we all post is biased.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I think we have at least three levels of "bias"
garden variety, every day
hey, watch it there, and
go to your room!
Statistics: A bunch of numbers looking around for an argument. G. Burgy, Rockville, MD
by heybatterbatter on Aug 18, 2010 4:17 PM CDT up reply actions
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