Gamethread #136: Brewers (62-73) at Phillies (78-58)
by NoahJ on Sep 5, 2010 11:37 AM CDT
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This will be the Brewers last game against the Phillies this season.
Current Series
Phillies lead the series 2-0
| Fri 09/03 | WP: Cole Hamels (9 - 10) SV: Ryan Madson LP: Chris Capuano (2 - 3) |
0 - 1 loss |
| Sat 09/04 | WP: Roy Halladay (17 - 10) SV: Brad Lidge LP: Kameron Loe (3 - 4) |
4 - 5 loss |
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Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sep 5, 2010, 12:35 PM CDT Sunny. Winds blowing from left to right field at 10-15 m.p.h. Game time temperature around 75. |
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Follow the jump for more.
Randy Wolf (10-10, 4.76) is pitching for the Brewers today. Randy Wolf is an anagram of Lady Frown, which I would imagine describes a lot of the female viewing audience when they have watched him pitch this year.
Kyle Kendrick (9-7, 4.72) has probably been pitching worse than his ERA suggests. His FIP is 5.10, his xFIP is 4.83 and his tRA is 5.92. He strikes out few, walks some and gives up some homeruns. In 154.1 innings he has hit just two batters.
Lineup:
2B Weeks
RF Hart
LF Braun
1B Fielder
3B McGehee
CF Cain
SS Escobar
C Kottaras
LHP Wolf
Bullpen:
Todd Coffey faced three batters (8 pitches) Wednesday, and also pitched on Tuesday.
Jeremy Jeffress pitched 1 inning (11 pitches) Wednesday.
Mike McClendon faced two batters (6 pitches) Wednesday.
Manny Parra pitched 2 innings (32 pitches) Tuesday.
Trevor Hoffman pitched .2 innings (17 pitches) Monday.
John Axford pitched 1 inning (13 pitches) Friday.
Kameron Loe pitched 0 innings (11 pitches) yesterday and also pitched on Friday.
Carlos Villanueva pitched 1 inning (26 pitches) yesterday.
Zach Braddock pitched 1inning (14 pitches) yesterday.
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It is sad I am going to tomorrows game and I am not the least bit Up for it
Any day at the Park is a good day but wish it was a game that mattered.
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
I've just been informed
that it does not, in fact, matter.
http://www.twitter.com/mykenk
by Mykenk on Sep 5, 2010 11:57 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Of course it matters
We might be out of the playoffs, but we can still be the spoiler. How we play against the Phils may or may not ultimately determine whether Bobby Cox sees the playoffs in his final year.
It is my oldest B-day tailgate we do it every year(start them young get the Brewers sickness into them before they discover free will)
The big number 10 so win or lose it will be a fun time
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
Nice hit Prince
Someone needs to say it. Also, GJ fooling Ryan and Corey into getting on base first.
That Prince shot
was a monster smash.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Has Kendrick ever started against John Lannan?
There might be zero strikeouts for either 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.
Once.
On July 31, 2008, Kendrick pitched 6.2 innings and struck out four batters and Lannan pitched 5.2 innings and struck out seven.
I see conversation is alive and well on here
Nice start for the Crew, I’m in a pretty good mood too after that Badger win last night.
Just wanna see the Brewers give us some hope for the future now, let’s get one today.
"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
Wolf
looks very hittable today.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
No kidding
That was a hanger right down the middle.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions
both starters
are tossing meatballs
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
True
Slugfest today 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 Sep 5, 2010 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice
Rickie and Corey!
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Would love to see Lo Cain get a big hit here
Seems like he’s due
"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
Or not
I’m guessing he, Lucroy, and Escobar will probably finish with fairly uninspiring numbers, but those are just rookie pains. Really like the core there and the focus on defense in their games, could be nice players to have the next few years.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
Completely off-topic
The States have a reputation over here for bizarre fast food, but not even you guys could have come up with this…
http://living.stv.tv/food-drink/food/154256-haggis-dogs-the-new-scottish-delicacy/
"I hope your name is Rick"
Haggis, Neeps and Tatties
It sounds more like an adult film than a food revolution.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
It is rough some of these days
My thoughts are usually like “Ryan Braun is awesome”, “Rickie Weeks is really good”, that kinda thing.
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
I'll start posting some random stats to keep the chain moving
"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 Sep 5, 2010 2:34 PM CDT up reply actions
3 hits for Weeks today
Off of Bastardo, possibly one of the most unfortunate names in baseball after Pujols.
"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
That's another good one
Better than Dick Burns
"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 Sep 5, 2010 2:37 PM CDT up reply actions
The Royals' first base coach is pretty good
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.
Uecker saying
“Dick Pole pops his head out of the dugout” is one of the funniest things I’ve ever heard. Immature, but what can you do.
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
It's very much a matter of personal preference
But I’d go for Evel Bastida over Antonio Bastardo…
"I hope your name is Rick"
We could comment on
the lack of chemistry between Rock and Coshon. I believe at one point Rock admitted he didn’t know what to say because he wasn’t listening to Craig. Hey, me either.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
As long as something's preventing it, I don't care what it is.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 5, 2010 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
You are missing out
Love Jersey Shore. My husband even watches it so he can keep up with Bill Simmons.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah, I don't prioritize "keeping up with Bill Simmons" very highly.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
When you've been married for awhile
it’s nice to find things that you can do together. Like watch Jersey Shore.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Jersey Shore
is awesome, but I really wish that the Sammie/Ronnie thing would end.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Random stat #1
In 7 games since being traded to the Phillies, Roy Oswalt is 4-1 with a 1.89 ERA, .99 WHIP, and is averaging almost a strikeout an inning.
Needless to say, I’m thinking this trade has worked out well for the Phillies.
"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
Happ has not been bad (just to compare)
4-2; 3.32 ERA; 1.107 WHIP
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions
Pujols asshole update:
Albert Pujols says of Colby Rasmus: “We need to figure a way to get him out of here.”
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
but he is a dick
the right way
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Full quote from Yahoo Sports
"If he doesn’t want to be here next year, we need to figure out a way to get him out of here and find somebody that wants to be here and play," Pujols told Yahoo! Sports before Sunday’s game against the Reds. "That’s a reality.
"That’ll show you right there a young player that doesn’t respect what he’s got," he added. "He needs to find out the talent and ability that he has and pretty much keep his mouth shut and play the game. Let the organization make those decisions, not himself."
Only problem is that Rasmus didn’t say he wanted out.
Asked if he wants to be in St. Louis next year, he said: "I’m not going to say either way. I’m just going to come in and play hard every day."
Ahhh
More of Albert preaching about respect. For even questioning the laws of his holiness, Rasmus has been cast out from the Kingdom of Albert.
I think we’ve heard this story before. Rasmus will be banished to hell…I mean Wrigley, and then wage war on the Cardinals for all eternity.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions
well
if TLR and Poo Holes don’t like Rasmus, I am sure that the Brewers can find a use for him.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Yeah, regardless of context
Commenting on a teammate’s contract situation is a pretty dickish thing to do.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Brett Favre
doesn’t agree. So that means you are 100% correct.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
I think the important thing
is to lash out at a teammate while your playoff chances go down the toilet.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Best part?
Pujols still hasn’t said if he wants to be in St. Louis past 2011 or not. Maybe the Cards should start looking for a first baseman who wants to be there.
It's a reflex now.
If I see something making fun of the Cardinals, BAM, rec’d.
If I see a photoshop from nullacct, BAM, rec’d.
Then, when the two come together, it’s like my mouse cursor just moves itself.
green
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
They always seem to compare Prince to Howard
And then completely forget to mention that Howard is four years older.
They also seem to forget that Fielder is a much better hitter
His OBPs have been .339, .341, and .360 over the past three years. Fielder’s .372, .412, .402
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
I was just looking up those numbers to post something similar
If Prince could get himself into the same shape as Howard, I think he’s hands down the more valuable player.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 2:52 PM CDT up reply actions
Howard's are out of order by the way. Fielder's are chronological
E: George 4 (5, throw, throw, throw, throw).
Yes Coshun
They doubled up our two slowest players. My 70-year old grandma could have hobbled her way over to that ball, stepped on the base, sewed a mitten, then thrown out McGehee at first base.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Uh oh,, oh no OMG WTF -- oh *sheesh* he caught it, whew
Indiana Braun and the Left Field of Doom
by nullacct on Sep 5, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I smell a photoshop image in the works...
I’ll give Braun his due, he’s certainly not the best LF in the game, but for never playing the position before the majors, he handles himself alright out there.
They don’t put you in LF to play gold glove defense.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Yup, can't rush art though
Michelangelo needed 4 years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, and went practically blind by the end of it.
We’ll have to be patient for a good one.
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
by GormanBraun28 on Sep 5, 2010 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Should've used the next best adage
“Rome wasn’t built in a day”
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice grab!
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Amazing
the Brewers actually played nice D that inning
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
mmmmmmm
Fehlinger
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
I forgot to mention this yesterday
But it appears 2008’s “lucky pumpkin pie” was a one year-only thing. I made pumpkin pies yesterday and the Brewers did not win.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
be like Macha
and make pumpkin pies (Loe) every day for the next week.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Here's the link
Late in 2008, I had a superstition about making pumpkin pies on gamedays. Somehow, it made Sports Illustrated.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Well, that fall I was buying pumpkins from Gateway Market in Des Moines.
This fall, the Appleton Farmers’ Market.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
So what your saying is you need to make a road trip to Des Moines.
Buy a lot of pumpkins, freeze them (can you do that?), then make them before every game next year.
I've never frozen a whole pumpkin, because that'd take a ton of space
But you can cook down a pumpkin and freeze the glop…I froze about 25 pumpkins’ worth last year.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
So this is either Axford for a two inning save or Hoffman getting a shot at #600 on the road.
I’m not sure I like either of those.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Or an unforeseen wrinkle..
Jeffress in for the 9th!
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
or
Ax shuts down Phils in 8th
Crew scores a run top 9th
Hoff shuts down the Phils bottom 9th
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
That'd be weird.
Before the trip, they basically confirmed expecting Hoffman to get #600 at home.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Now would be a nice time for
our fearless announcers to tell us who is up in the pen
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 3:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Probably no one yet.
Unless they’re planning on replacing Ax mid-inning, there’s no need to start someone warming until the Brewers are up in the top of the 9th.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Yep
They just said that. They also said Ax will probably pitch both innings.
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
And if it is Hoffman he won't start warming until there are two outs
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.
Random stat #2
You figure it out.
Randy Wolf’s monthly stats…
July:
6 G, 2-2, 38 IP, 40 H, 30 SO, 14 BB, .265 opp. avg., 5.45 ERA
August:
6 G, 3-1, 37 IP, 40 H, 24 SO, 14 BB, .282 opp. avg., 3.65 ERA
"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
5 HR in july vs. 3 HR in August
Those 2 extra ones in July must have been 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
by GormanBraun28 on Sep 5, 2010 3:19 PM CDT up reply actions
File under "This is why we don't judge pitchers by ERA"
LOB% in July: 59.2%
LOB% in August: 79.6%
I’d say the defense just really screwed him over in July.
Exactly
I’m a big fan of WHIP, but they’re identical in those months, so I was even more confused.
Think you can chalk it up to defense and just the situations each of those hits and walks came in. So many ways stats can be telling yet misleading.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Kottaras
Thanks for making an effort to get in front of that ball. Or not.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Then, a meeting on the mound.
Axford: “You really can’t move laterally at all?”
Kottaras: “Nope, I’m pretty much a statue.”
Axford: “Ok then.”
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 5, 2010 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Whew
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Axford threw 22 pitches in the eighth.
Anyone think he should pitch the ninth?
Now that's great tasting chicken!
But if you're going to use Axford and Jeffress today, why not in the opposite order?
Now that's great tasting chicken!
I'm thinking cause the plan WAS a 2-inning save
but now that kinda looks out the window.
Wonder if they do go to Trevor whether the Phillies fans will cheer or boo after he gets it (assuming he pitches alright).
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe they were planning on pitching Axford both innings for god knows what reason.
Macha probably didn’t expect him to throw as many pitches as he did.
sent from
a laptop using the Wifi at Perkins
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Nope
Don’t know if I wanna see Trevor though. Really would like to see him get that in Milwaukee.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not
3+ run lead, he’s had some 30 pitch outings before, they are at home so Hoffman will be available to save games for a couple days.
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.
Because the bullpen has nine guys in it, so you shouldn't need to overwork one of the season's lone bright spots in a meaningless game?
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Shrug
One man’s “overworking” is another’s long save.
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.
If you could promise me he'll get a day off tomorrow, I'd be fine with it.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
This isn't the typical timing for it, but I do not care.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
by Kyle Lobner on Sep 5, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
what a clean rally lobster
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Ugh
I hate Victorino. He’s such an thorn in the side.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions
padding Werth's fielding stats
so he costs the Cubs more this off season.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Human Windmill trying to ensure he has no job anywhere next season
Never seen a more idiotically aggressive 3rd base coach.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:38 PM CDT up reply actions
I think fans of many teams share your sentiment about their 3B coach
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 feel like ours is exceptional though
Sveum actually wasn’t half bad. He had maybe 1 or 2 questionable wave arounds all of 2008, Fischer has at least 10.
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:43 PM CDT up reply actions
The day he got Capuano thrown out at the plate was fireworthy by itself.
I know coaching third base is a thankless job and your only highlights are your failures, but I agree, Fischer seems worse than most I’ve seen.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Decisions, decisions Kenny...
"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
Nice hustle Lo!
I am giving him credit for that.
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Still a save situation for Axford, I believe
Since it was a save situation when he was called it. But it’s no longer a save situation for anyone else.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Unless he gives up 2 baserunners here and someone else comes in
Right?
"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 Sep 5, 2010 3:44 PM CDT up reply actions
Right.
Tying run has to be on deck for the 4-run save if it’s not Axford, and you can’t pitch your way into a save situation.
Axl Close!
"I've been banging a lot of bratwurst lately".
Uecker during the 8th inning of his first game back
Hooray
And with that save I think the Ax has finally settled the long-running argument in our household as to whether John Axford is objectively “better” than my son’s hamster…
"I hope your name is Rick"
Relatively harmless
Nice win. Still would like to see them cut down Ax’s multi-inning closeouts, save his arm for next year when they can be a little more meaningful.
Go Brewers!
"I signed with the Milwaukee Braves for three-thousand dollars. That bothered my dad at the time because he said he didn't have that kind of dough." - Ueck
Winning is better than losing
and we must have 150 comments
by Hangwith'em Rach on Sep 5, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
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