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by Kyle Lobner on Oct 7, 2011 9:38 AM CDT
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Some things to read while steering clear.
One way or the other, we stand just a few hours away from history. The Brewers and Diamondbacks will start the most important contest ever played at Miller Park at 4:07 today, with Yovani Gallardo taking the mound against Ian Kennedy for the second time in a week. Adam McCalvy has a guide for those headed out to the game, where Bud Selig will throw out the first pitch. If you're not excited yet, this Miller Park Drunk post should help you get there.
There are reasons to be nervous about today's game, but there are also reasons for optimism: Jack Moore of Disciples of Uecker notes that Accuscore gives the Brewers a 64% chance to taking the game and Yovani Gallardo has been very good recently on five days rest. Gallardo recognizes the significance of the start, and Mike Bauman of MLB.com says having him on the mound is more important than home field advantage. Nick Prill of The Brewers Bar says the Crew has the edge, and lists reasons why.
If the Brewers win today, Zack Greinke is almost certain to be the Game 1 starter in the NLCS on Sunday. If needed, though, he's available out of the bullpen. 58% of voters in our poll thought the Brewers should be open to using him if the right situation comes along.
Of course, we wouldn't be talking about this game today if the Brewers hadn't laid a pair of eggs in Arizona on Tuesday and Wednesday. Brewers in 11 notes that Randy Wolf's performance Wednesday night was among the 15 worst ever by a postseason starting pitcher by WPA.
Rickie Weeks has really struggled in this series' first four games, but he'll get another chance tonight: Adam McCalvy says he'll be in the lineup unless his ankle forces him to come out.
Meanwhile, Carlos Gomez's recent play hasn't been enough to get him more opportunities. Ron Roenicke acknowledged that GoGo has been better lately, but appears poised to stick with Nyjer Morgan.
This week's stories about Kirk Gibson have crossed the entire spectrum, as he's been called both an idiot and a genius in a matter of days. Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic has a look at his week. Jordan Bastian of MLB.com has a look at tonight's managerial matchup.
I don't need to remind you that we could be watching Prince Fielder's final moments as a Brewer. Free agency looms on the horizon for the Brewer first baseman, but Tom Haudricourt reports that he's focused on taking the team to the NLCS. Baltimore Sports and Life talked to 17 analysts and got a wide variety of opinions on Fielder's next contract and the possibility he'll head to Baltimore. (h/t MLBTR)
A loss tonight would mean the likely final Brewer appearance for several players, but might it also be the last time we see Dale Sveum? He's reportedly on the Red Sox list of managerial candidates.
I'm not thinking ahead very far today, but if you are then you might be interested in Satchel Price of Beyond the Box Score's post on this winter's shortstop market.
I'm also not ready to start thinking about snow. With that said, my yard could use a Brewer snowman.
In the minors:
- Tyler Thornburg, Logan Schafer and Kentrail Davis were in action yesterday as Peoria dropped a game to Phoenix in AFL play. You can read more about that in this morning's AFL Notes.
If you missed it last night, Fox 6 News sent a reporter up to Appleton yesterday to talk to me about BCB and the excitement of the last few months. Fox 11 in Green Bay also ran the story this morning, but called the site "Brew Crew Baseball" and mispronounced my name. We can't all be perfect, I guess.
If you haven't gotten your predictions in yet, there's still time to enter today's Prognostikeggers challenge. Hopefully it's not the last one until spring.
If you'd like more Brewer content this morning but you're sick of reading, this week's View From Bernie's Chalet Podcast is up. This week's topics include the NLDS, Arizona Fall League, playoff predictions and more.
Around baseball:
White Sox: Hired Robin Ventura as their new manager.
Obviously we'll be spending most of the day today here talking about the Brewers and Diamondbacks, but there's another Game 5 in the NL tonight as the Phillies and Cardinals resolve their series. This morning's edition of Around the MLB Playoffs has everything you need to know to be ready.
"Beast Mode" and "The Snake" have been a big part of conversation about the NLDS, so why shouldn't everyone join in on the fun? Grant Brisbee of Baseball Nation has some suggested antics for non-participating teams. J.J. Putz of the Diamondbacks seems to get the fun and silliness of Beast Mode. If the Brewers open a series against the Cardinals on Sunday, you can rest assured they won't get it.
If you're discussing today's Brewer game with someone from another culture, this may be useful: Flip Flop Fly Ball translated "baseball" into dozens of languages.
The new Marlins stadium/logo/name remains a fascinating story. Grant Brisbee of Baseball Nation has a look at their new home run celebration monument, which has to be seen to be believed. It made me think of Katamari Damacy. I think of Katamari Damacy a lot lately.
Today has the potential to be one of the best or worst days in Brewer history. With that said, Carson Cistulli managed to remind us all it could be worse.
Here's another way it could be worse: You could be Tim Lincecum's landlord.
Ben Badler of Baseball America reports that Tinie Tempah receives $100 every time TBS plays "Written In The Stars" during the postseason. Every time I hear it, I post a new #legendborninOctober.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to form a support group.
Drink up.
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Bud might not be a popular commish, but without him, we’d probably all be Twins fans….or worse, Cubs fans.
True
But, I’m tired of hearing ignorant baseball fans who think the team still has a connection to him.
Plus, he makes me think of the horrible teams from the 90s. His face does not make me think of winning.
REWIND YOURSELF!
The team does still have a connection to him
like it or not.
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Havent seen you in a while
I hate Yuni.
by BrewCrewBrian on Oct 7, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions
Gallardo for first pitch!
Ugh, Shortstop
by theBrouhaha on Oct 7, 2011 9:55 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Actually, the should ring the bells...
Have Trevor Hoffman come out and do a first pitch… the Bells would sure fire up the corwd.
I don't know
Hoffman was in attendance at the last two games… and we know how those went.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
In that Marlins Home Run Monument article, Brisbee has several lines that are pure gold. This is my favorite:
If Carnival and Las Vegas had a baby, this would be the placenta.
by tcyoung on Oct 7, 2011 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I still don't believe
that the monument is real.
Brewers:
2011 NL Central Champs!
National League #2 Seed
Franchise record for wins
Is Loria a 10 year old girl???
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Exactly 6 hours to go...
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One hell of a day
I’m so nervous/amped up that I can hardly take it. I truely had a had time falling asleep last night.
I’ve pulled out all the stops today. I have a brewer shersey waiting to get burned, my unbeaten Fielder jersey waiting to get worn, and some wisconsin produced craft brew waiting to be consumed(Horny Goat if you were wondering). All of these things have helped this yeae, hope it continues.
by Mr. McGehee on Oct 7, 2011 10:43 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I as well had a hard time falling asleep last night.
Visions of Yovani and Brauny danced in my head.
"I haven't been out carousing." -Aaron Rodgers
I actually slept for about 10 hours
Mainly because I slept for a combined total of about 1 hour on Wednesday night / Thursday morning. I was too tired to stay up nervous last night.
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I got into work an hour earlier so I could leave early enough to catch most of the game
I’m pretty pumped, too.
I had trouble sleeping as well
Brewers:
2011 NL Central Champs!
National League #2 Seed
Franchise record for wins
Love the headline Fox11 used for their online story
“LOCAL MAN RUNS BREWERS BLOG” sounds like something out of a Leno “small town news” bit. ;-)
Or the Onion
“Local Man Runs Blog, Posts Daily”
by MillerParkSouth on Oct 7, 2011 10:48 AM CDT up reply actions
Should have went with
LOCAL MAN MAKES GOOD… BREWERS BLOG!
REWIND YOURSELF!
by drezdn on Oct 7, 2011 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Kyle should have made reference to Old Vegas then. :)
That dog just won't hunt.
by Bush League All Star on Oct 7, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
totally agreed about Katamari Damacy btw
IMO that’s the most creative/addictive video game to come out since the original Super Mario Bros.
"When I was playing shortstop we were in first place," Theriot told St. Louis Today. "I know that."
The roof at Miller Park
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Interesting quote here.
Brewers spokesman Tyler Barnes said “MLB prefers conditions consistent with how the first four games were played.”
He said the translucent panels in the outfield will be open.
That might explain why the roof has been closed for every playoff game in Miller Park history.
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So if the Brewers were playing the Braves
MLB would make the team keep the roof open?
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I wouldn't think so.
In 2008, the roof was closed even though the first two games were played in Philadelphia.
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I'm not complaining though
The roof closed will make it noisier, which will maybe cause more problems for Gibson when communicating to his players.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
So, they're going to be consistent.
But not consistent. Sweet.
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I'm pretty sure
I posted this same thing before Game 2. I’m glad the facts to back it up have been found!
Roof Abuse.
MLB is a repeat offender. If it’s not raining or snowing, open the roof. 100% of the time.
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by Mykenk on Oct 7, 2011 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Fair enough.
Unless there’s stuff in the air floating around, open the stupid roofs.
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Blimp attack.
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
by SRB on Oct 7, 2011 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Nope.
Disagree with that. Roof should have been open for games 1 & 2, no question about it. Should be a rule that states unless there’s rain/snow/sand in the air, roofs should be open.
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I wouldn't mind it being open for cold temperatures
However, you have to let teams close it in extremely hot circumstances (like in Arizona). It wouldn’t apply to Milwaukee, but in cases where the temperature can threaten health, they should be able to close the roof.
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Like in Arlington?
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I understand what you're saying.
However, people going there know it’s going to be hot. In Arizona, they have the option to close the roof and use air conditioning, and the temperature there can get hotter than in Texas. As hard as it is for them to draw fans, providing an air conditioned building they can sit in for 3-4 hours might actually draw more fans in.
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Yeah, I understand why it's done
I just disagree with the practice. It’s maybe defensible in AZ or TX, but up here, the weather is never bad enough where they should close the roof due to temperature concerns, on either end of the scale.
But, oh well. Might as well enjoy the noise benefit. Maybe pipe some extra noise in…
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You're right about that.
I’ve sat through what was probably the hottest temperatures ever for a Brewers game. It sucked until I was sweating enough that the little breeze in the air felt cool to me.
Out of curiosity, what was the hottest temperature ever for a Brewers home game?
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It's not so much the heat as it is the humidity
The worst is when it’s hot and humid, plus there’s a chance for rain so they keep the roof closed.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Arizona actually opens the roof even in the heat.
They run the A/C with the roof open…but they only open the roof just before first pitch.
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Fans won't show up for a regular season game in 40° temps. Clubs have to have the option to close in cold weather
to maximize their revenue streams.
That's actually the temperature here in Arizona today.
WTF?
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Did this get posted in comments on in a Mug yet?
Article from the Onion about Lucroy’s positioning behind the plate.
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by -JP- on Oct 7, 2011 11:45 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Good Karma
I noticed a fellow passenger left his monthly train pass on the seat when he was getting off the train. I chased him down to return it (he was sitting next to me for a half hour so I know it was his). I’m donating this good Karma to the Brewers tonight.
I encourage all of you to similarly donate today’s good Karma to the Brewers.
More good karma
My wife decided early on that this weekend we’re heading to Door County for a family vacation. Unfortunately that meant that I ended up giving up my tickets to today’s game
It’s not all bad though… two of the tickets went to my dental hygienist so that she and her husband can enjoy the game (sounds like they need it).
On the plus side, I’ve got really good tickets for the 4th home game of the NLCS. So I’m hoping the Brewers and the Cardinals win today.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Lineup
Hart 9 Morgan 8 Braun 7 Fielder 3, Weeks 4 Hairston 5 Betancourt 6 Lucroy 2 Gallardo 1
Weeks starting is a bit of a surprise to me… #shruggity
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Wait, hashtags don't work here?
Man, it HAS been awhile.
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Rickie is due.
Last time they didn’t walk Prince. This time they will and Rickie is gonna start something big.
I certainly hope so!
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Why surprised?
There aren’t really any better options available on the bench.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I think
they could have gone with Casey or Green at 3rd and put Hairston at 2B. Not a huge deal, just a little surprised, is all.
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I know Rickie is struggling,
but if the best solution to a slumping player involves playing the 2011 model of Casey McGehee, I’d say it’s probably best to just ride it out with Rickie.
At least that’s my take. I wouldn’t be livid if they did put him on the bench, I just don’t think they have a better option.
by Some Guy Named Gabbo on Oct 7, 2011 12:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, that's basically how I feel
Might see if Casey can see things better than Rickie, but really, I’m fine either way, just thought it was interesting.
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If they're going to start Green or McGehee at 3B
I’d prefer that Hairston play SS.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
I need a ruling from the crowd:
today’s an occasion that warrants me getting in touch with my Meat Man, right?
We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.
by Rubie Q on Oct 7, 2011 12:08 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
What do you mean by "Meat Man"
Do you just mean someone that provides you assorted meats to grill? If that’s the case, then yes, it does.
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Sorry, JP, that wasn't very nice of me.
Let me include you on the joke.
We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.
by Rubie Q on Oct 7, 2011 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
God, I miss Fatter Than Joey.
Mike showed up today. Is it too much to ask that FTJ does, too?
We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.
Until I incite a discussion
about nothing that generates 100+ comments, I can’t honestly feel like I “showed up”…
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You Marcwolfed it
instead of showing up
Brewers:
2011 NL Central Champs!
National League #2 Seed
Franchise record for wins
I "Weeks"-d it?
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Playoffs require
almost constant contact with your Meat Man. If you haven’t been in touch, Games 3 and 4 are on you.
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During my lunch hour today
I may have to go to the store and buy a package of precooked brats, then come back and have one or two of those for lunch today.
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Hey. Beer people.
Anyone know of anywhere in the Milwaukee area that I can find some Founders Breakfast Stout?
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Grand Rapids.
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Where in Milwaukee?
Have you checked Otto’s?
by MillerParkSouth on Oct 7, 2011 12:25 PM CDT up reply actions
On the list for when I get back tonight, gonna swing by and ask.
Probably my best bet.
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Yeah, unforunately
that just gives me the only distributor in the state. I suppose I could call the distributor, but that seems like more work than having strangers offer suggestions, and driving from liquor store to liquor store.
Thanks though, I’ll call them up.
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Discount liquor
on Oklahoma.
by Mr. McGehee on Oct 7, 2011 12:47 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
Any mention of that lovely lovely place
gets a rec from me.
by The Left Button on Oct 7, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Also Woodmans
both have massive craft beer selections. Does it have to be Founders? Sand Creek has Oscars chocolate oatmeal stout, which is slightly sweet, and Pearl Stredt Brewery has a rolled oat stout which is the best traditional stout I’ve ever had.
by Mr. McGehee on Oct 7, 2011 1:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
How available is Pearl Street in Milwaukee nowadays?
Had a few at a Beer fest up there this summer but couldn’t track down any bottles. They had an imperial IPA called Dankenstein that was awesome.
by MillerParkSouth on Oct 7, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I know people don't really do this anymore
but it might be easier to call and ask: (414) 961-1383
by The Left Button on Oct 7, 2011 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions
wtf does "call and ask" mean?
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by Mykenk on Oct 7, 2011 1:00 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's Otto's number.
You could call beforehand and ask if they carry that beverage.
We pull our pants up and do our jobs here.
Last year I drove to Discount Liquor
probably 10 times in a month checking to see if Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale was available before I remembered that voice based telephone exchanges were still possible.
by The Left Button on Oct 7, 2011 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I've been drinking Goose Island orange soda lately.
I had one Saturday – Brewer win.
I had one Sunday – Brewer win.
I had two Tuesday – FAIL
I didn’t have one Wednesday – FAIL.
I just went online to figure out where I can get more for today.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
If my math is right
you need to find a 9-pack.
by placidity on Oct 7, 2011 1:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If that was the case
He’d have to drink three Wednesday, and five today.
Just imagine the NLCS, though. 8 in game 1, 13 in game 2, 21 in game 3, 34 in game 4, 55 in game 5, 89 in game 6, and 144 in game 7. In other words, he would be dead. If not, the sequence of 233, 377, 610, 987, 1597, 2584, 4181 in the World Series would probably do that.
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It's not beer though, it's soda.
So he wouldn’t be dead. Just diabetic.
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Not to mention broke
Gorman would have to eat cheap dog food for a while.
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Didn't see the World Series numbers.
Yup, water poisoning for sure.
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Who's baking the pie this afternoon?
There are plenty of pumpkins to go around being that its October and all…
by bfarr112 on Oct 7, 2011 12:27 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Rec * 1000
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Playlist set for today
All about building the tension. I’m not convinced this is a good idea, but I need to find a way to focus before the game.
The Final Countdown – Europe
Indestructible – Disturbed
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
This is How a Hearts Breaks – Rob Thomas
Uprising – Muse
Burn it to the Ground – Nickelback
Hard to See – Five Finger Death Punch
Far From Home – Five Finger Death Punch
Hero – Skillet
Written in the Stars – Tinie Tempah
(Yes, I realize the last song has been overplayed by TBS, and I can’t understand the rapping part of the song, but it really does build tension for me right now, so it got added. It will probably never be played again by me if the unthinkable happens.)
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And.....
Seek and Destroy- Metallica!
by Titletown8 on Oct 7, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I should get that to be ready.
Though I listened to it, and it doesn’t sound the same as it does in Miller Park.
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I also have the usual celebratory songs ready, but ONLY if they win.
I Gotta Feeling and The Time (Dirty Bit) by Black Eyed Peas.
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I think I know why it doesn't sound the same.
Miller Park edited their version to make it more entrance friendly.
I could add the following songs to make the list better, but I don’t think it fits with this year’s team, because it’s songs I have from previous closers.
Hells Bells – AC/DC (still may add it, though, it’s a good energy song)
Fly From The Inside – Shinedown
Click Click Boom – Saliva
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No Clash, JP?
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The NBA stole my wife
No, don't have that
What song is that?
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The Clash...
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The NBA stole my wife
I'd go with Complete Control by The Clash
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Oh, no, none by them.
It’s ok, but it’s not tension building.
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How about...
Interstellar Space? Actually, for me that would be way too much today. Definitely way too much.
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Oct 7, 2011 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions
As Saliva songs go, I tend to prefer "Ladies and Gentlemen."
But that’s probably just the former ring announcer in me speaking.
Now that's great tasting chicken!
Not much of a fan of them.
Click Click Boom was Francisco Cordero’s entrance music when he was a Brewer. That’s why I have it in my available collection of music.
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In terms of a song for a closer
That’s probably one of the best I’ve heard. Hells Bells is the classic closer type entrance music, while Click Click Boom is one of the more modern, just builds tension and excitement simultaneously.
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I've said it before and I'll say it again
I won’t rest until at least one heavyweight boxer enters the ring in a major fight to “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies”…
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by MrLeam on Oct 7, 2011 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Flagged.
For listening to a song about the Dbacks home park.
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Bank One Ballpark, aka "BOB", before Bank One went under and it became Chase Field.
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Good call...
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Words for the Brewers to live by today
Don’t even bang, unless you plan to hit something.
by Cheeseandcorn on Oct 7, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
By the way, in terms of superstition for today
I had bought & downloaded Korn’s song “Thoughtless” on Tuesday, just had it on my mind so I did that and listened to it quite a bit on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Brewers lost both days.
I haven’t listened to that song since then and won’t until the Brewers are out of the playoffs.
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Okay. I don't even know where to post this, anymore.
I’ve decided to switch between 2 things. This concert and – - – Nirvana Bleach? Or maybe no music.
It’s a lot of work to find a playlist that is both balanced and appropriate for the event.
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Oct 7, 2011 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Still only one song to listen to today.
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
by SRB on Oct 7, 2011 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions
3 hours, 25 minutes
Yeah, I’m way too nervous.
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Been nervous since I woke up
and all this caffeine isn’t helping.
by MillerParkSouth on Oct 7, 2011 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions
Visiting Dbacks fan here
Just wanted to wish you all a great time today following the game. May the best team win!
After 94 wins, and a trip to the NLDS, #InGibbyWeTrust!
you too
I wish we would have swept, but I’ve enjoyed the series.
Ugh, Shortstop
It has been
a very enjoyable series. I really wasn’t expecting it. While I didn’t really know who was going to win, I for some reason thought it would be a sweep or 4 games. Really didn’t think it would go the distance
After 94 wins, and a trip to the NLDS, #InGibbyWeTrust!
by imstillhungry95 on Oct 7, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I've also particularly enjoyed the "snake"
it is nice to play a ballclub with a sense of humor and fun.
Ugh, Shortstop
Nyjer
…being Nyjer
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
The NBA stole my wife
It'd be nice to see the entire interview
The editing makes the video hard to watch.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Here's a link to the audio....
Hard to find minutes on the quicktime download, but it’s a little before the halfway mark.
Free Saito-Hugs for everybody! - SRB
Booo
I just got the congratulations email for the NLCS, but there’s only pairs of seats left for game 1, and I could only make it to a game 2 (whether it’s home or away).
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Yeah, it's standing room only for game 2
and I have a friend who is a season ticket holder, but lives in Germany.. He’ll sell me his game 2 tickets if I ask him nicely. His seats are a little more than I want to spend for, but at least I’ll be at the game…. that is, if he sells me his tickets, if the NLCS happens for the Brewers and if I can get the money together.
But you’re telling me there’s a chance!
Pairs?
When I bought my tickets, there were only standing room tickets available for Games 1-3.
Pujols is the Barack Obama of baseball.
Hindsight being 20/20, I should have
but I passed on them because I work on Sunday and Wednesdays and wouldn’t have been able to go to the game.
My afternoon itinerary, FWIW
I’m leaving work now. One the way home I’m going stop at the beer store to purchase some Wasatch Pumpkin Ale, Uinta Punk’n Ale, and some High Life for good measure. Once at home, I will don my lucky shirt, open a pumpkin beer, fire up the oven, and make a pumpkin pie (using fresh pumpkin, of course). While baking, I will be listening to the Electric Six loud enough to wake the dead.
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.
I should be prepping for today like Michael Scott.
Getting boxes ready for a happy or sad result.
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By the way
2:30 to go…
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who is starting for crew ?
Driving to Mississippi and ESPN just said Zack not Yo was starter help me out
"It's a joke. It's all a joke.
by WSB Chris on Oct 7, 2011 2:07 PM CDT via iPhone app reply actions
Supposedly still Yo
When has espn been right about anything?
Prince: "Brewers will win the World Series and I'll sign a 10-year deal in Milwaukee"
Braun: "Well, I guess there's just one thing to do then..."
by SAE on Oct 7, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Yo starting
Zack from ’pen if necessary is the word on the street in Scotland…
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
The NBA stole my wife
Nobody has ever been hit by a pitch in game 5 of an NLDS
In 5 games, and 441 plate appearances, not a single plunk. They’ve had 7 in the ALDS game 5s but they’ve had 6 more game fives. I thought it was interesting that this is the first year both NLDS went 5 games. 16 of the first 32 NLDS series were sweeps.
So, since they’re both statistically due, Rickie Weeks wins the series with a walkoff plunk. (There’s never been a walkoff plunk in a postseason game).
by plunkeveryone on Oct 7, 2011 2:13 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Maybe they are trying to be too fine with pitches.
No extra base runners
No warnings/risk of getting tossed
Yet, I have a difficult time really buying into either one of those as main factors for a plunkless game 5.
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Oct 7, 2011 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions
from Trenni's twitter:
#Brewers in full beast mode today, complete with stuffed Monsters, Inc character in clubhouse, wearing a jersey
by MKEtotheATX on Oct 7, 2011 2:31 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Can it play shortstop?
"We’re here to win, man. All that fighting stuff, that’s for the birds." - Prince Fielder
by SRB on Oct 7, 2011 3:29 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Dear Brewers
I hereby promise to run and/or elliptical 1 mile for each run you score today +1 mile for every run of victory margin. Said mileage to be completed this weekend.
by Brew Angel on Oct 7, 2011 2:44 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Wow!
FanGraphs should consider a venue for a Gallery Night... they could even serve a cake with a Win Expectancy Chart of the 7/7/11 Brewers' game etched in the frosting, and 7-up. Oh, yeah - and t-shirts that say "SABR-Friday." I'm totally there.
by Jess'HittheBall on Oct 7, 2011 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions
He's going to run/elliptical 60 miles this weekend!
:)
by cwolf20 on Oct 7, 2011 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well, I can definitely see us scoring 40
But I’d be really surprised if the Dbacks score 20…
Less than proud owner of Marmol Says Knock McLouth (BCB League III)
The NBA stole my wife
by MrLeam on Oct 7, 2011 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm in and I'll raise you...1 mile per run and 50 push ups per hit this weekend
also, I’m in lousy shape so this is a sacrifice.
So I've done 100 so far; probably going to wait until tomorrow to do more
It’s time to start drinking heavily in celebration!
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| W | L | PCT | GB | STRK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cincinnati
|
25 | 20 | .555 | 0 | Lost 1 |
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St. Louis
|
25 | 21 | .543 | 0.5 | Lost 2 |
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Houston
|
22 | 23 | .488 | 3 | Won 4 |
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Pittsburgh
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21 | 24 | .466 | 4 | Won 1 |
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Milwaukee
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19 | 26 | .422 | 6 | Won 2 |
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Chicago
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15 | 30 | .333 | 10 | Lost 10 |
(updated 5.26.2012 at 6:00 PM CDT)
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