Between the 10th and 11th
Last night's game ended in a tie after ten innings; it'll pick up tonight at 6:05 ET, to be followed by tonight's game. Greg Aquino is pitching for Milwaukee and Matt Lindstrom is in for Florida, though both have already thrown an inning, so who knows who's next. It makes for an interesting managerial decision: does Ned use Coco in a tie game, knowing he might need Coco again in tonight's game? I would.
Not a lot to say about last night's game, though, except for the bizarro strike zone. Rick Vanden Hurk had a very nice major league debut...aided by Doug Eddings's huge strike zone. Vargas pitched well...thanks to the strike zone. Turnbow was filthy...because if Estrada caught it, it was a strike. Jorge Julio was awful, because he was the one pitcher in baseball last night who couldn't throw a pitch in the 6 foot by 6 foot square that Doug Eddings thinks constitutes the strike zone.
There were plenty of missed opportunities, as usual, but J.J. Hardy was certainly clutch: runner on second (thanks to a Rickie Weeks steal), and he hits a double in the top of the ninth to tie the game. Julio may be the worst pitcher on the Marlins right now, and I wouldn't give him another save opportunity ever, but hey, I'll take it.
Also, thanks to everybody who hung out during the game last night. There were more than 500 comments in the two game threads. It's way more fun to watch a game that way. If you haven't joined us during a game, give it a try...nothing like 10 consecutive comments shouting "JJ!!!" to make baseball that much more exciting.
A few other notes:
- You gotta get angry! Prince Fielder is getting more vocal. He doesn't like to lose, it turns out.
- Looking bad is part of the learning process: Yost said again that Hall isn't going anywhere. No surprise, but still nice to hear.
- Will Ben Sheets be a Hall of Famer? Probably not. But I've started a series at The Hardball Times about which active players are likely to make it--and not just the no-brainer veterans like Greg Maddux.
- Milwaukee is so a baseball town: There were 19,000 fans at the Indians game at Miller last night. Barely 10,000 showed up to watch the Brewers in Miami. (Hat tip, J-S.)
- In case you're wondering, this resumption business is new: if the same thing had happened last year, we'd be replaying the game from the beginning. Granted, the umps probably would've waited much longer before they called the game. As Yost says, it's a good thing that's changed, because both teams would be in trouble playing a doubleheader today. The Marlins pen will probably be stretched a bit as it is.
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And if Ned...
Anyway, somehow I'd feel a bit more comfortable with Dave Bush taking the ball after Aquino is done, and then Dessens gets to spot-start the full game if necessary, than the other way around. Of course, Bush as a reliever has been a bit of an adventure in the past...
by Zeyes on Apr 11, 2007 8:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I second this
by dixieflatline on Apr 11, 2007 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mlb.com preview...
BTW, the official start for game two is 7:05 ET...will that be the start time for the suspended game now or do they move that up?
by Zeyes on Apr 11, 2007 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more thing
http://www.weather.com/outlook/health/coldandflu/hourbyhour/USFL0316
by dixieflatline on Apr 11, 2007 9:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Umpires
I would use Cordero in the tie game as well. One of the advantages the Brewers have is that if it came down to it, Turnbow could (well, probably) close out the second game effectively.
by TheJay on Apr 11, 2007 10:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I would guess so, yes.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 10:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same
I also think that the giant strike zone last night was because he didn't want to get the game over with before the rain started. Unfortunately, the Marlins and Brewers stuck it to him.
by nmc on Apr 11, 2007 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't it be cool?
Let's say the Brewers take a 1-run lead. I say we bring in Vargas, to get the save for a game he started yesterday!
by roguejim on Apr 11, 2007 10:09 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Question - about new rules!!
Have you heard anything? I'm totally confused as the "new" rules sound like the old rules.
he said that last nights game LAST YEAR would have to start from the beginning. ????????
I think he is crazy! Have you heard of ANY rule changes?
by Grinder12000 on Apr 11, 2007 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what all the radio/tv/print guys are saying
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 10:42 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
SO -
So LAST year last nights game would have been completely started over??
Am I confused?? I thought this is how they always did it. hmmmmmm!
by Grinder12000 on Apr 11, 2007 11:31 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
During the 30-minute break
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 11:21 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The HOF article at Hardball Times......
You mention Cordero as a pitcher who will be remembered for a stretch of dominance. I would add Joe Nathan to that list as well. Look at his last 3 seasons. His '03 season with SF was also impressive but he didn't get saves that year. Filthy stuff too.
Like Cordero, if he played for a big-market team, he'd be talked about a lot more. I also imagine that if the Twins could ever get past the ALDS his name value would increase as well.
by Dutch on Apr 11, 2007 11:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Nathan's in the same boat
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 11:54 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed that....
by Dutch on Apr 11, 2007 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic
Anyway, Joe's replacement should be good for some entertainment value today. As he recounted yesterday's win in extra innings for the Cardinals, I heard, "And you knew a hit was coming, because Scott Spezio dug in."
A weather note - I live a few miles directly south of Miller Park, and it looks like snow is starting to accumulate now. If another large crowd arrives for the game tonight, I would expect the parking lots are going to be a mess.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 11:44 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall violates rules - and does not get caught
I swear I saw him leave the box a few times last night!
by Grinder12000 on Apr 11, 2007 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Calling time would nullify the rule I would think
Calling time would just make that a useless rule if they are trying to save time (ie - new 12 second rule between pitches)
by Grinder12000 on Apr 11, 2007 11:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Rule?
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 12:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have definitive proof
David Eckstein Represents All That is Good and Holy About Baseball (tm)
And he hustles. Little spark plug.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 12:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right
Pujols doesn't even step one foot out of the box. I'm sure that's just to make the pitcher anxious. Oops, there he goes. No one stays in the box :)
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Hall Experiment...
I think it's affecting Billy's bat; cause he has looked awful.
Though, I have to give Counsel some credit; he has been playing great!
by engbjm06 on Apr 11, 2007 11:58 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Patience
Jeez, man, if I didn't know better, I'd think that you had just suggested an outfield of Jenkins/Hart/Mench. I can't think of a better way to bring Menchkins numbers back to earth than to play them every day. Let's enjoy the rush while it lasts, but remember...it's Jenkins and Mench.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 12:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya
by engbjm06 on Apr 11, 2007 1:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jenkins
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6090
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 11:59 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Some Marlins guy pisses me off!
Well, actually he was citing "some wag" who made the statement that it took an actual contender to come to Milwaukee in order to get a crowd of 19k into Miller Park last night.
This coming from someone who represents the Marlins, whom I seem to remember had a tough time breaking 5 digits in nightly attendance at their home games last year.
Furthermore, the Brewers freaking sold over 2 million tickets last year! 2 mil. / 81 = approx. 25k.
Sorry for the rant, but I just had to let loose after hearing such nonsense and I knew I would find willing and sympathetic readers here.
Go Crew!
by jlo on Apr 11, 2007 1:41 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Irritating, but not entirely untrue
I actually thought about that last night. In a town where 19,000 just want to take in a good baseball game, the Brewers never should have had attendance problems.
Another reason to be glad the Seligs finally sold.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
slight adjustment
Jack those seats back up to $40 (or whatever regular price is), and I doubt even half that many show up for the game.
But it is interesting that such a large number will show up just for baseball--clearly there isn't a ton of rabid Brewers fandom out there, at least not showing itself in the attendance figures.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two things, really
The other factor is that there seems to be an awful lot of Indians fans in and around Wisconsin. I'd attribute at least some of that to the phenomenon many Brewers fans can identify with -- the other team we root for. It's been so long since the Brewers fielded decent teams that many people have simply adopted better teams from other cities.
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
If there were things to be learned its that:
- Wisconsinites LOVE a bargain.
- They also love baseball.
by Bill on Apr 11, 2007 2:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I said
I also blamed the Seligs for years of futility that drove attendance down in an otherwise great baseball town. Attendance figures are rebounding, but it's because Attanasio actually wants to see them win, and will invest money in it.
Well, and the casual fan and national audience continue to believe that the Brewers suck, because they have for so long. It's going to take a long time to remove the stench of being a loser....which is where we started with that Marlins "insider."
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup Game
Weeks 2B
Hardy SS
Fielder 1B
Hall CF
Jenkins LF
Hart CF
Estrada C
Counsell 3B
Bush P
by Marty McSuperFly on Apr 11, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart #6?
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 11, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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