Game Thread #14: Maybe Vargas Will Go Nine

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 6:11 PM CDT in Game Threads

Whoa. There's the lineup game, and then there's this:

Weeks, 2B
Hardy, SS
Mench, LF
Hall, CF
Estrada, C
Hart, RF
Miller, 1B
Graffanino, 3B
Vargas, P

I'm trying not to be knee-jerk critical here, so let's consider the positive: that's eight of eight starters who are right-handed or switch-hitters. I suppose Prince can't play every day, so this seems like a reasonable time to give him a rest, in the middle of a stretch without any days off.

I'm very interested to see how Vargas does tonight, on more than usual rest (not that he's in any kind of routine) and with, presumably, a normal-sized strike zone. The Pirates hardly have the most potent offense in the league, but it's a different game when Doug Eddings isn't behind the plate.

Go Brewers!

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Allright!

Miller can finally improve that .750 fielding percentage at first!

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 6:30 PM CDT reply actions

Now THAT's the right attitude :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 6:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Remember

When Fielder did the splits last night at first? Day off? Or, hurty groinal area?

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 6:47 PM CDT up reply actions

I believe this is Ned working out his rage

As ESK pointed out to me earlier today Bobby Coxs just got an extension so Ned has to bide his time till he can get the Atlanta job that much longer.

Best reason I can think of for this line up ;)

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 6:49 PM CDT reply actions

I'm almost hoping for a close game,

rather then the brewers blowing out the rats tonight.. That way, at least it will be worth it when Ned has to call on Wise, Turnbow and CoCo.. I mean, with The Hacks, Shouse and CV all going out there the last two nights, who else does he have? The mismanagement of the bullpen on Monday could really snow ball and affect the next few games like it did last night..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:02 PM CDT reply actions

One more thing..

I was quite disappointed today as I periodically checked the web.. Aquino didn't get sent down.. damn.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:04 PM CDT reply actions

gotta wait

until Capellan resurfaces. Can't call him up if he's MIA :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

I meant

AWOL. Damn mixed metaphors.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:10 PM CDT up reply actions

Vargas

Keep this up

by Matt @ Brew Crew Ball on Apr 18, 2007 7:11 PM CDT reply actions

Wow!

Vargas is mowin' 'em down...he can get K's even without Eddings!

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

you sure

that wasn't Eddings ringing em up there?

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually

I'm not sure. That would be funny.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:15 PM CDT up reply actions

Brian Runge behind the plate

I had to check :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

great start

by Vargasil.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:12 PM CDT reply actions

Ya know,

In all the talk between Rock and Anderson about Vargas' last start,they never mentions Eddings' strike zone..

Maybe the Vargas' confidence is sky high courtesy of Eddings.. two K's in the first, nice start..

I'm way behind.. How did Weeks just stretch that to a double.. Nice legs Rickie!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions

Anderson

was also extolling the virtues of Aquino's ERA last night. Not exactly a baseball guy. I'd bet him and Joe Morgan would get along GREAT.

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:16 PM CDT up reply actions

That name

shall not be spoken on this site.

Well, ok, you can make fun of him.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Run Rickie Run

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:15 PM CDT reply actions

Mench

now five for his last seven. Can't complain about that :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:18 PM CDT reply actions

Wow he could not have thrown that better

nice job Mench(I cannot believe I am saying that)

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions

Billy Billy Billy

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:19 PM CDT reply actions

Billy!

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

Billy

It official, bill is back

by Matt @ Brew Crew Ball on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

mench

with a dying fl.....halllllll..YES

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

hm

I kinda like this line up.

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

Well.

It looks so easy when they do it like this :). By the time Ned has to make bullpen decisions, the Brewers will be winning by about ten.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

LONG GONE

As it sneaks over the picnic fence, this announcer needs to go

by kjbsam on Apr 18, 2007 7:20 PM CDT reply actions

also a delayed call

it was very odd, like he was thinking..."hmm, I need a home run call, fast!"

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:22 PM CDT up reply actions

I am not sure he knew it was out

I have a big TV and I was not sure I thought Nady might have snagged it.

I have to be honest I don't hate Brian not yet at least but I am a less is more don't like the screamers at least not in baseball announcers ;)

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:24 PM CDT up reply actions

of course i dont have my glasses on either lol

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions

that happened

very fast like

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:21 PM CDT reply actions

Hart gets on...

Now Damian Miller, with the second 2-run homer of the inning :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:23 PM CDT reply actions

nice to see....

corey get a hit...

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions

nice productive first

now let's not give it back all night

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:25 PM CDT reply actions

Now...

if Vargas can just strike out two guys every inning, then we'll be set!

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:26 PM CDT reply actions

Is this a possible prelude

to sending Aquino down and bringing up Rottino (emergency catcher). Maybe Melvin is going to make Neds job easier by limiting his choices?

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:30 PM CDT reply actions

I kinda hope not

eleven pitchers would be nice, but do you want Ned thinking he needs to find playing time for Rottino? (Or mike rivera, or whoever?)

Ned would be great with a 22- or 23-man roster. That's the problem.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Rottino

hasn't "earned" his playing time, and doesn't exactly have a super high ceiling, so I don't think Ned (i know, i;m giving him a TON of credit) would feel obligated to use him.

There are situation where I think Miller could be a very valuable pinch hitter but Ned can't use him cause he's the only back up.

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions

possibly.

Then again, you could say the same about Gwynn, and he's gotten a start, plus plenty of PH AB's with better hitters sitting on the bench.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:38 PM CDT up reply actions

touche

i have no rebuttal.

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Never assume

that Ned Yost will do the logical or sensible thing :).

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT up reply actions

Well.

Vargas can't beat 'em all.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

oi

settle in

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

Wow I wonder if Bay filed a flight plan for that

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

that sucked

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:31 PM CDT reply actions

Wasnt a horrible pitch..

A lil above the knee, outer half.. Credit Jason Bay with that one.. Boy, that went a long ways..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:32 PM CDT reply actions

thank god that pop-up wasn't

closer to the infield!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

haha

yeah...too many shortstops all calling for the ball :). Imagine if Graffy was at second...you could have four shortstops all circling around the same popup.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

he is calling a low strike isnt he?

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:33 PM CDT reply actions

seems that way.

Perhaps I'll go check on Runge's numbers.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:34 PM CDT up reply actions

It aint the smallest zone..

But considering his last outing it seems fair..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions

OK, I recind that

That first pitch to Graffy was low..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions

Yep

According to '06 stats, Runge looks like he's a little more pitcher-favorable than average, but not much.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes he seems to be consistant

that is all you can ask for

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Vargas..

Has that outside, knee high corner honed in nicely!!!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:34 PM CDT reply actions

I hate pitchers who treat their at bats like that

why even bother bringing a bat do they not see guys like Bush helping their own cause

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:38 PM CDT reply actions

At least Sheets looks like he's trying

even when he hits about .029

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

"Vargas doesn't wanna have a slow pace"

Brian anderson is annoying; and certainly not informative.

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 7:48 PM CDT reply actions

I just realized what I don't like about him

he sounds like he gets all of his information (about all teams) from each team's coaches. So, everything he says is relentlessly positive: Wilson is a tough guy to strike out, the Pirates are playing well on the road, blah blah blah.

He's like all the beat writers for mlb.com rolled into one, mixed with some Rock-isms.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:49 PM CDT up reply actions

that could totally be it...

I just want some personality. That's what I liked about Daron. He talked about the game, asked Bill questions; and drank beer.

I don't wanna watch a game with this guy; he sounds like he is at work wearing a suit and tie.

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

(not to say)

daron drank beer while he worked; but he did talk about miller products about every other inning..

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

In a couple of those post games last year..

It was obvious he was enjoying the product while selling it..

Hurray Beer!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:57 PM CDT up reply actions

And generally misleading..

In the last couple games he'said Estrada was "nicked", when he was dilled by a foul tip,, and JJ popped out in his last at bat when he actually hit a line drive right at the left fielder.. Little inaccuracies that keep adding up..

That all besides the fact he can't tell a slider from a changeup.. I can't belive I miss Darron.. Although at least Btain knows when not to talk.. but thats about it..

There, I feel better now..

Nice trade bait! thank you Kevin Mench for getting hot now!

Holy shit.. That is the worst play I may have ever seen in the major's..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions

Vargas

so far so good Melvin..nice

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:50 PM CDT reply actions

man

Mench is HOT

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

yes at the moment

He doesn't suck

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Mench

has been so solid for us this year..

come on Billy!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:53 PM CDT reply actions

T-ball time lol

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

The Pirates pulled...

A "Brewer"

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

Breweresque?

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 7:54 PM CDT reply actions

well that

ended up sucking balls!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

that was baseball karma

damn Estrada got robbed

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:55 PM CDT reply actions

did they give Hall a hit on that?

Yahoo has him 1/2

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 7:57 PM CDT reply actions

yeah...

hopefully they will fix it; i have him in fantasy (as most of us probably do)

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

Brian and Rock

didn't say either way.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions

this situation is

making me ill.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Hmm

Vargas is suffering from Aquino-itis.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:05 PM CDT reply actions

Maybe not

at least he got someone other than a pitcher out.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Claudio's getting loose with his command..

That strike zone may be a little low sometimes, but he's not giving Vargas the corner if he doesn't earn it..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:07 PM CDT reply actions

huge strikeout...

now, for a double play ball.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:08 PM CDT reply actions

I will take striking out the side

just one more out

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

looking a lot better

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

The high heat!!

finishing a couple Rats here tonight

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

wow.

vargas should be pitching in relief :) he can be ned's new stopper.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

I wanna know

what Mike Maddux said!

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

Vargas

It's refreshing to see a guy that trusts his fastball in a situation like this. I recall some other pitchers that lacked that sort of fortitude . . .

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

that was awesome!!!

way to go V!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

Some one get Vargus a wheel barrel

he needs one to carry those stones around

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

When..

did Vargas and Sheets switch places?

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

well said.

except for the walks, this is a very Sheets-like outing.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

holy crap.

unbelievable. un. be. lievable.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:12 PM CDT reply actions

phenomenal

Vargas has 18 Ks in 11 innings on the season

by keephopealive on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

most CLOSERS

don't have ratios like that.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions

Vargas is such a huge upgrade over #5's

Vargas is such a huge upgrade over #5's we have had recently.

by grant76 on Apr 18, 2007 8:13 PM CDT reply actions

I don't know

Personally, I really miss Ruben Quevedo.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

don't worry

we can make fun of ruben quevedo whether he's on the team or not :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions

Ruben

A miracle-worker really. He probably could have turned Helen Keller into a diamond appraiser.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Ha!

I'm chuckling at the folks who said the Crew got hosed in the Davis trade right about now.

by Acheron on Apr 18, 2007 8:14 PM CDT reply actions

I

was thinking the same thing...

by engbjm06 on Apr 18, 2007 8:14 PM CDT up reply actions

those are the kind of innings

that kill the opponents' morale.

by keephopealive on Apr 18, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

Gotta give Yost some credit here..

Sticking with the five man rotation, no matter what the off day situation, especially with their depth and Sheets health(not that I'm worried.. too much) And with the way Vargas is doing so far, its a no brainer..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:15 PM CDT reply actions

Tell me again why we are finding ways

To get Miller in the line up?

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions

Rock:

"you have to somehow keep him sharp"

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions

yes it is working out so well

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions

Hart swung at

every pitch except one.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:17 PM CDT reply actions

good thing the Brewers went down so fast

now Vargas can get back out there are strike some more guys out :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:19 PM CDT reply actions

Eight K's

ridiculous.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:23 PM CDT reply actions

Thank you Doug Eddings!

For giving Vargas the confidence to believe he is Ben Sheets.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

oops

there goes Miller's fielding percentage.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:24 PM CDT reply actions

Wow

piss poor

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

Little league home run

time to go punch some holes in the drywall

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

Ouch..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

How long?

Vargas is up to 81 pitches through 4 1/3. We're going to have to relieve him before too long.

Of course if Dusty Baker were our manager, he'd just have him toss 130+ pitches...

by Acheron on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

good point

striking everybody out does take plenty of pitches.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions

ok, that's embarassing.

how did he score from second on that?

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:25 PM CDT reply actions

that happened?

did I.oh forget it!!!!!!!!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

That D won't cut it

if we ever want to see October

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:26 PM CDT reply actions

9 K's

"Its not easy to strike out Jack Wilson", as they say.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions

amazing.

My roommates probably think I'm crazy. I'm laughing out loud at these strikeouts.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:28 PM CDT reply actions

WHAT??

watching on gameday, i can't believe that there were just 2 pickoff errors in a row.
wtf.

Carlos Lee (MIL) is traded to LAA for McPherson, Morales, Saunders, Kendrick, Wood, Aybar, Mathis, Jer. Weaver, and Napoli...

by ufoboy90 on Apr 18, 2007 8:30 PM CDT reply actions

9+2

That makes 11 total Ks for Vargas on the day

by keephopealive on Apr 18, 2007 8:32 PM CDT reply actions

alright...

let's get Claudio to double digits.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:39 PM CDT reply actions

wiser up

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:42 PM CDT reply actions

10!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

TEN!

Wow. Just...wow.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:43 PM CDT reply actions

Vargus

is in control baby...wooot

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:44 PM CDT reply actions

Estrada knew that ..awesome

maybe should wait for the UMP call...just saying..

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:45 PM CDT reply actions

ELEVEN!

Silly.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

So at this point...

when Gallardo is ready, do you bump...Sheets? :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

he will get hurt

Sheets will blow/pop/strain something and solve the problem for us lol

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions

What are they doing?

The Pirates are just staring at fastballs. If I may make fun of another ex-Brewer - it's like Scott Podsednik is their new hitting coach.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

Yeah

I don't quite get it. Some of Vargas's pitches look pretty nasty, but certainly not 11 k's worth.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Looks and sounds like a good crowd tonight

Not a bad crowd for a Wednesday night with school still in session. They are making a little noise too. Nice Brewers crowds can be like a golf gallery some nights

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:46 PM CDT reply actions

I'd bump..

Yost

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:47 PM CDT reply actions

Thankfully

Ned can only use some combination of Wise, Turnbow, and Cordero to close the door.

by keephopealive on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

Mench!

I hope he doesn't get a big head.

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

perfect.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT up reply actions

I might have to start man crushing on Mench now

Wow did I just say that I must be not drinking enough

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:48 PM CDT reply actions

nice.

Mench and Vargas, game heroes :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions

Mench=fire

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions

his middle name is "Ford"

So...runs like a ford?

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions

Uh oh!

That double almost knocked the bacon out of Bruce Froemming's back pocket.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:49 PM CDT reply actions

Anybody know

What the Pecota projections are for Vargas (K/9 rate)

by grant76 on Apr 18, 2007 8:50 PM CDT reply actions

50% projection

6.1 K/9.

The most optimistic projection is still only 6.3. He'll have to stop striking guys out for the next month if that's going to happen.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Please.

no more talk about men showering

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Please

Don't allow the words "men showering" and "Bruce Froemming" to appear so closely together on a webpage.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:52 PM CDT up reply actions

Let's hope the site

doesn't get any hits from google searches on those phrases.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

There we go Billy!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Billy Hall is the man

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

BILLY

IS BACK. Raking!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:51 PM CDT reply actions

Hall and Mench

they're what, about 12 for their last 15?

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

Good old Menchkins

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:53 PM CDT reply actions

Oh Billy

yikes

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions

Hm.

Seems wasteful to send Billy with none out.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions

Sending Hall

was a gaffe, pure and simple. The coach needs a roasting on this one. 'Way to call it Jeff!

by heybatterbatter on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions

I hope that dosen't come back to bite us

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:54 PM CDT reply actions

don't worry

Vargas has nine more k's in him :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

We get to question the 3B coach

for the first time this year

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

That was . . .

Curious. Maybe they confused Jason Bay with Luis Gonzalez.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT up reply actions

great throw

it was a perfect throw. i kinda like sending him there.

Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Apr 18, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Hall is tired...was he sent?

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

Nice, though

I didn't realize Estrada got to second. That's a nice consolation prize.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

probably

would have scored right there

by Trent Durrington on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

OK Billy. Why dont you slide?

OK Leyva, why was Billy running in the first place?

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

leyva got the job

because he speaks spanish. (really) Billy doesn't speak spanish :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions

at least Billy didnt run through a stop sign

by WSB Chris on Apr 18, 2007 8:55 PM CDT reply actions

damian rbi single, right here

I can feel it

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT reply actions

I called it!

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions

excellent

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

A backup catcher knocking in the starting catcher

Nice!

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions

Hall is definitly tired if Estrad strolls

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions

Call a home run

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT reply actions

Graffy home run

I can feel it :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions

Oh well.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions

No home run

just means Braun gets here quicker

by molitorfan on Apr 18, 2007 8:58 PM CDT reply actions

a wise choice

by Trent Durrington on Apr 18, 2007 8:59 PM CDT reply actions

Capellan

Not sure if anyone posted this in another thread, but I just noticed this:

http://brewers.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070418&content_id=1917310&vkey=news_mil&fe xt=.jsp&c_id=mil

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

I didnt relize he actually went AWOL

All he had to do was show up and he'd be in Milwaukee within the next Aquino appearance..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:05 PM CDT up reply actions

I can't be too hard on Capellan

After watching Ned and Aquino blow last night's game, I was ready to explode and go AWOL as a fan. It's just my evening entertainment... I can't imagine how frustrating it would be if I were a member of the organization, and it were my career.

by keephopealive on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

Never has role playing..

Felt so right.. Ned saw it happening this way.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

Interesting

so Damian is switched out...I like it. maybe that means Yost will use Miller or Estrada as a PH now and then.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:01 PM CDT reply actions

Billy with the barehand. Hope?

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:03 PM CDT reply actions

He didn't flub it

that's somethin'...

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:04 PM CDT up reply actions

Trying to make an infeilders's play..

I'll give anderson some love there.. "And thats why you have to give him a chance" Nice play Billy!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

That was a pile of hope there!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions

So who is the backup backup catcher

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:06 PM CDT reply actions

Dale Svuem

he is spry

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions

so Jeff

I came here for the naked Bruce Froeming eating bacon pics...?

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions

Interesting Fact

A trusted source insists that he wears a thong during games.

by BroadwayJoe22 on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT up reply actions

he wants to be close to the bacon.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:14 PM CDT up reply actions

ya know

this turkey bacon sandwich didn't taste nearly as good on the way back up

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

Hall is just plain psychotic out there!!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:07 PM CDT reply actions

so...

I love matt wise, but i'm a little worried about all those balls to the warning track.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:08 PM CDT reply actions

That worry should be for another day.

Matt hasn't been the same pitcher it seems for a while.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:10 PM CDT up reply actions

anybody else having problems with the site?

just got a "server not responding" a few tries in a row.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:12 PM CDT reply actions

No..

not a once..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

no no

White Sox

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT reply actions

1 more out

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:13 PM CDT up reply actions

I think Prince should swipe second right here.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

maybe that wasn't

such a good idea.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:18 PM CDT up reply actions

Got IT!!!

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:15 PM CDT reply actions

the no-no?

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Buehrle got it

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions

That's good for him man..awesome

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions

Mosaic

awesome for that situation!

by the way the White Sox feed is WAAAAAY better than the Brewers.

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions

the Brewers feed

is REALLY not very good tonight.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Buerhle N O hitter

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:18 PM CDT reply actions

Just picked up D-bow for my fantasy team

he'd better keep performing, especially with those k's.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:21 PM CDT reply actions

TBOW

rocks my socks and looks just filthy again!

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:25 PM CDT reply actions

dbow in the 8th

that's the one thing that always makes me think this is a playoff team. watching the opposing team be helpless BEFORE the closer comes in...pretty awesome.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:26 PM CDT up reply actions

um.

Bay, a single short of the cycle. let's hope he doesn't get a chance to finish it off.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions

Hall was craptasic there

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:27 PM CDT reply actions

d-bow does it...

another inning, another 2 k's. awesome.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:29 PM CDT reply actions

See?

Yost knew he this mini series with the Pirates was gonna be a tight one and he needed his 7-8-9 bullpen combo intact, so he had to throw a game or two against the Reds.. Brilliant!

Apparently, Turnbow has something new in the bag? A splitter, the Rock is callin it.. or is just throwing the slurve a little different? I missed the pitches they were talkin about..

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:30 PM CDT reply actions

maybe a change?

at about 85mph, not nearly as much break, but a tight break. he threw all of them kinda low.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions

An 85mph change?

probably right, but sounds like Wise's fastball.. thats pretty funny..

Go Billy!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:35 PM CDT up reply actions

Anderson is as hard for Hall

as Sutton is for Dusty Baker

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:34 PM CDT reply actions

At least

it a fucking Brewer and not a CUB ass licker

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions

too vulgar..i don't like sutton lol

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

you make a good

albeit disturbing, point

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:37 PM CDT up reply actions

A bloop bunt..

wtf was that?

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:41 PM CDT reply actions

pretty friggin' cool

I don't like that play at all, but it sure is awesome when it works.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:42 PM CDT reply actions

T-O-N-Y!

I'd have loved to have seen that play!!

by heybatterbatter on Apr 18, 2007 9:43 PM CDT reply actions

No more save for Coco

but that's okay with me :)

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions

Whats the rule? 3 or 4 runs?

Oh shit, can I change my saves for Cordero prediction?

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:45 PM CDT reply actions

Eh, its Neds fault

I can take solace in that.. should got one last night, missed one tonight.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions

3 runs

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions

honestly

I thought it was tying run on deck, so it could be as much as 5?

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:52 PM CDT up reply actions

if you come in with a 3 or less run lead, OR

yeah, if you come in when the tying run is on deck, it's also a save.

BUT, if Cordero came in, walked a couple guys, and then the tying run was on deck, he wouldn't get a save for working out of it. But, if Aquino came in at that point and got out of it, he would get the save.

by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 18, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions

assuming

he COULD get out of it. which i doubt

Remember, you can't spell Jenkins without a "K"

by Stoa on Apr 18, 2007 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:51 PM CDT reply actions

for those watching on the web

Phillies Nats are in the 12th

I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Apr 18, 2007 9:52 PM CDT reply actions

Can Andrson call more then two pitches?

Its either fastball or breaking ball.. or no comment.. a little more insight would be nice.

Either way, its a win!

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:53 PM CDT reply actions

what a 180 from last night!

very nice game..besides the defense again. Could our bullpen really get any better, besides of course, ahem, some hiccups.

by iluvlamp on Apr 18, 2007 9:54 PM CDT reply actions

Managerial hicups..

as of late.

by throughhyperspace on Apr 18, 2007 9:55 PM CDT up reply actions

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