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Game Thread #94: Meet the New Ace

Bats_tiny by Jeff Sackmann on in Game Threads

(Same as the old ace?)

Gallardo's now back in the rotation, starting this afternoon (1:05 CT) against Livan Hernandez. Since Hernandez is a righty, we shouldn't be subjected to back-to-back days of Tony Graffanino in left field. Creative? Yes. Acceptable? Ok. Really f'ing weird? Absolutely.

Once again, last night the Cubs narrowed the division lead, which stands at 3.5 games. In Chicago, they'll be finishing up the four-game set this afternoon with a matchup between Matt Morris and Ted Lilly, with Barry Bonds apparently in the lineup. You don't need me to tell you how nice it would be to pair a Milwaukee win with a San Fran win.

Go Brewers!

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I'm optimistic
It's all about the pitching matchup:
  • Gallardo has pitched like someone who knows what he's doing on the mound.  If he has any rookie jitters, I haven't seen them.
  • Livan, on the other hand, sells cartoon balloons in town.
Prediction: Brewers take a balloon and go sailing, leaving Livan and the D-Backs far behind with a 6-2 win.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 11:46 AM CDT reply actions  

i wish i shared the optimism
Do you realize we've only reached the 5 run marker twice in our last 12 games (and we lost one of those)? The whole team feels kind of cold to me. When we're winning, someone is usually on fire. Braun and Hart have cooled, Fielder is in a six day homerless drought, Estrada and Weeks are ice cold. its all about the hitting today folks. we badly need at least 3 of these next 4 on the homestand. Considering how bad the Giants are, I'd like to see us take them all.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 11:53 AM CDT up reply actions  

Nice Elton allusion
If for no other reason than the clever nature of the post, I'll agree with that assessment.

Seriouly, though, it doesn't seem to me the bats have gone that cold(besides Hart) - just with risp..

And with YoGa on the mound and the bullpen more rested, we shouldn't have to put up over 5 runs to win.. Hopefully..

Side note: Damn, I wish this game was on TV. The squeeze play or radio broadcast doesn't  give you a good feel for how someone is pitching.

by throughhyperspace on Jul 19, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubbies
I wish the stache would start pulling some triggers like the cubs.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 12:06 PM CDT reply actions  

like
barrett, prospects, and cash for jason kendall, and maddux for nobody?
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 1:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

1250 just reported...
that Adam Dunn is now a milwaukee brewer for matt wise and minor leaguers. I dont know how accurate this is.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 12:08 PM CDT reply actions  

are you sure they weren't just
...discussing things the Brewers should do? or joking around?

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

no its a report
they said there is a report on brewerfan.net but i cant find it. Adam McCalvey is going to look into this to confirm it.

by baseballdan1092 on Jul 19, 2007 12:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

more reports
on the cincinnati radio said we have got adum dunn for tony gwynn and matt wise.

by baseballdan1092 on Jul 19, 2007 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

that would be independent confirmation
because right now here's the Brewerfan.net thread, and it seems like they and WSSP are playing a little circular game: http://p092.ezboard.com/fbrewersfandemoniumfrm6.showMessageRange?topicID=2289.topic&start=41& ;stop=50

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

Whaaaaaaa?
If this is true, why is Gwynn still in the game? Getting ride of Wise isn't, what's the word, wise. He may not be spectacular, but he's solid

And this wouldn't necessarily help the outfield logjam. You would still have six: Hall, Mench, Jenkins, Gross, Hart and Dunn, or one too many in my opinion.

Plus, I don't think my heart could take watching Dunn whiff with the bases loaded in an important spot.

by HobokenCrew on Jul 19, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

If this was 2003
the Cubs would have gotten Bay and Snell for Izturis.

by Dutch on Jul 19, 2007 12:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Dunn
If it's true...is he really what we need? Another home run hitter, who strikes out a lot and doesn't really hit for contact?

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 12:26 PM CDT reply actions  

he does k a lot...
but we would have the top 2 hr hitters in the league and that would be awesome protection for prince.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 12:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Home runs
Wouldn't it be a bit like the 82 Brewers?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

I don't know
But isn't that essentially Menchkins' role right now?
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 12:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunn and Menchkins
Please tell me you're not comparing Menkins with Adam Dunn.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not really
Just saying that if we're going to play guys who hit HR's and don't swing for contact, it might as well be Dunn instead of Menchkins.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions  

I have a hard time believing this one
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 12:28 PM CDT reply actions  

But...
Even a Cincy radio personality reported the rumor on his blog yesterday!
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 12:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Here's the Brewerfan link
Wait, where did it go?  Oh, yeah, here it is.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 12:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

When are we going to get Frank Thomas
He would seem to be the missing piece in all of this, no?
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Although...
Remember the Griffey rumor from a week and a half ago?  Melvin said he just got off the phone with the Reds and not one word was mentioned about Griffey.  Well, he must have been talking to the Reds about SOMEONE....
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Maybe Arroyo?
Or Stanton? If he didn't walk everyone and their brother who faced him, Jon Coutlangus would be a pretty good LOOGY.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure I like that trade, if true
I'd rather of done the Gwynn for Otsuka, straight up.

Gywnn seems more valuable to me then most on this sight believe.. And do we really need to be trading solid, if unspectacular, bullpen help away? Isn't Wise second best guy against lefties? Is Parra going to stay up then? Aside from when he got rattled after hitting a batter last night, Balfour looked good. But either Balfour of Parra have to go back down when Hall comes back. Unless Rickie is getting sent down?

/ramble

by throughhyperspace on Jul 19, 2007 12:29 PM CDT reply actions  

Isn't Otsuka hurt?
Arm problems and headed for the DL?

by grant76 on Jul 19, 2007 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Apparently
From RotoWire

"Otsuka (forearm tightness) was unable to get loose while warming up in the bullpen during Tuesday's game and will likely be placed on the 15-day DL, the Dallas Morning News reports."

"'I just couldn't get loose,' Otsuka said. 'I don't know what it is.' Otsuka was one of the names expected to be the subject of trade rumors around this time, but the uncertainty surrounding his injury should put those to rest pretty quickly."

This was news to me.. I would have loved to get someone to compete with Turnbow for the '08 closers job.. There goes that idea.

by throughhyperspace on Jul 19, 2007 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

1250 is now saying...
that they got the info from cincy 1290, the site that The Jay already reported.  It seems like they report it as a rumor, so im guessing this isnt happening.  Thanks again 1250.

The starting lineup today has TG jr. in center so i would think that if he's traded he wouldnt be starting.

Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 12:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Another source
Our friends at the Cubs site are also reporting this rumor.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 1:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

As much as I want to see what they're saying
I just can't bring myself to go over there again.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

are we sure
this wasn't all created by that Reds blog post? Brewerfan.net picked it up, and they seem to be the source for the local radio reports.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 12:43 PM CDT reply actions  

horrible horrible
horrible horrible That describes today's "day game" lineup. No Hardy, no Hart. Gross, Counsellino, Gwynn. I'm hoping for the reverse jinx: 10 runs.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:02 PM CDT reply actions  

hey...
the reverse jinx worked.
YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Jul 19, 2007 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Hart?!?!
Jesus Christ, why are we "resting" Hart?  The All-Star game was a week ago!
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 1:07 PM CDT reply actions  

this is ned
he loves to do the lefties against a righty and vice-versa.  Did you already forget that he did this yesterday with graffy in left?

Sooner or later he's going to learn that this crap doesn't matter as much as he thinks it does.

Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:10 PM CDT up reply actions  

except that he isn't consistent
i'm still trying to figure out why Geoff Jenkins didn't get to a chance to pinch hit in the ninth against (RHP) Valverde. Instead we trotted Weeks out there to lead off the inning and basically gave up.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Today's Line-up
They're just going to make Gallardo work harder for his win knock on wood

-or-

They're auditioning trade bait.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 1:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or maybe Hart has been traded.
-Ducks for cover-

I'm sure its not that.

by grant76 on Jul 19, 2007 1:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Maybe for Raul Ibanez :)
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:14 PM CDT up reply actions  

Oh my god
Eric brynes just hit into a double play.  Its only the second one all season for him.  

Speaking of byrnes, he's a guy i would love to see teh brewers make a run for. He hustles and seems to be a great team player.  He also just looks like he's having fun out there.  Anyone else see him in a kayak in the water during the all star game?

Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:13 PM CDT reply actions  

He reminds me of someone
I think it's Will Ferrell's "Voice Immodulation Character" from SNL. At least that's how he always sounded on the TV.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Character = Disorder
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

AND A LITTLE BIT SOFTER NOW
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Man, Counsell walks a lot
31 BB on the season in 223 PA now.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

Is anyone watching the game now on mlb.tv?
If so, is the picture significantly darker than usual, and thus less sharp?  I have it on high quality, and it still looks pretty bad.  Also, the graphics on the top of the screen, such as the score and count and such, aren't showing up.  Am I the only one with this problem right now?

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:17 PM CDT reply actions  

the game's not on TV
so no score banner.  

by Dutch on Jul 19, 2007 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

nope
i watch on yahoo gamechannel
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:18 PM CDT reply actions  

Uecker just pulled something
The way he called that it sounded like he was so excited he cross the excitement/pain threshold.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

i love braun
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:19 PM CDT reply actions  

see how righties can hit too ned
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

ESPN: Weeks shut down for the year
Here's the link.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

thats from last year
nice try though
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

(ssssssh)
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

date of article
Updated: August 9, 2006, 10:29 PM ET

/heartattack

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

It seems like the day for false information
and I have done one of those in a while.

Really, though, what would we be missing?

"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

hope.
we would be missing hope.  or something.

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

And it's sadly still believable
That's even worse than dredging it up again. ;)
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

johnny hits the crap out of livan
lets see
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:20 PM CDT reply actions  

geez
Does Estrada know that you're allowed to take pitches in the first inning?  Sometimes it seems like Braun's the only guy that knows how to play this game (except for yesterday when he got picked off of first...)

by keephopealive on Jul 19, 2007 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

ya; you KNOW he will swing at the first pitch...
dunno why any pitchers in the majors throw him anything good on the 1st pitch... most of the time they don't i imagine...
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 1:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Wow, blacked out...
I just realized something was up, considering when I turned the sound up I heard Uecker calling the game.  I'm just not used to games being blacked out, as obviously every Yankees and Mets game here in NY is always on.  I guess I ignorantly assumed that blackouts were a thing of the past...oh well, at least I can watch!

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:23 PM CDT reply actions  

its not blacked out
its just not on tv, no brewers telecast.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Well to me, that's just as out of the ordinary.
Coming from New York, that is.  Surprised they don't show the Dbacks telecast, but I'd prefer a grainy picture with Uecker than a clear one with the awful Dbacks announcers.  

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

there is
no DBacks telecast either. that's the point.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Amesome!
watching on MLBTV with Uecker as the Radio voice.  This doesn't happen too often.  

You get the best of both worlds; the TV; and the stories.  Without the Uecker fake-outs!  

(and, no Brian Anderson!)

(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 1:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeah, I quickly got over the quality issues,
once I turned the sound up.  If Uecker pulls a fast one on you guys (a la Major League), I'll let you know.  

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

He'll need a rocket up his @$$ to catch that one!
Or is that the second movie? I can't remember.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

it does look
a bit grainy.  but, i never expect it to look good.  it has come a long way from what it was 3 years ago; which was terrible video quality and cut the connection several times during each game.
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 1:34 PM CDT up reply actions  

very cool
but very strange hearing him in good quality, opposed to the usual streaming/AM radio. he sounds 10 years younger!

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions  

i was thinking...
im watching ted lilly and trying to answer my own question.  the question being, Why are there so many lefties who throw the looping curve and can you think of any righties who throw it?  At the moment i cant.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy masher!
did you see that YoGa foul ball?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy Crap
What a swing by Gallardo...he crushed that ball, but it was foul.  Still, impressive for a pitcher...

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Ha ha
Nice try... 12 seconds too late.  Muahaha
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:38 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubs already winning
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 1:35 PM CDT reply actions  

They're probably saying,
"The Brewers are already winning"

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

Indeed
The Cubs have no outs.. and they only scored due to an error on the pitcher... which allowed Soriano to score

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but
The Giants still haven't gotten an out and it's 3-0. Go f*ck your self, Giants.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

they're looking to blow it open
right away like yesterday. scary. they have to cool off at some point...right? Offense hasn't missed Derrek Lee for five seconds.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

To be fair though, the Giants are awful
Not only are they bad, but they have played simply embarrassing baseball the last few days, especially in that blowout game.  The Dbacks are leaps and bounds better than the Giants WITH Bonds...nevermind the Giants without Bonds, which is who the Cubs have been facing.  

by Achilles17 on Jul 19, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

sigh
That's one thing that has frustrated me about the Cubs recently, they've been beating up on mostly crummy teams yet "they're the hottest team in baseball."

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

Remember
We've been playing the same crummy teams.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 -- "There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

i hate having to watch the cubs...
hope they start tanking again soon.
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

3-0 Cubs
against the Giants offense (Bonds or no Bonds) that's game over.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:40 PM CDT reply actions  

3 errors?
Is my ESPN gamecenter correct... 1st inning, 1 out and 3 errors by the giants... is that the most errors ever in a game before the first out? I only counted 2 errors, but still crazy.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Yep, 3
There were two throwing errors on one play in there. I don't know if that's a record, but it's got to be close.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:47 PM CDT up reply actions  

Fun play
Smart move by Gallardo to avoid the balk and get the  1-6-3-4-1 putout.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:42 PM CDT reply actions  

Great pickoff by YoGa
Haven't seen that in awhile
All Hail The Razor!!! Braun is The Savior!!!

by hyattff2003 on Jul 19, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

are you kidding me
with the freaking Giants?  They better play like this this weekend.
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:43 PM CDT reply actions  

we should really
demand a sweep this weekend. they might be the worst team in baseball right now. we did get one break this week: no Brandon Webb against us, so he starts tomorrow vs. Cubs.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

you forget about our sunday line up
Ned will probably sit Braun and Fielder to keep Counsell and Graffy "sharp".  Our lineup will look like the Giants

by keephopealive on Jul 19, 2007 1:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

YoGa
He's still faced the minimum.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:46 PM CDT reply actions  

it's not your fault, the name makes it inevitable
but there is nothing as ridiculous as YoGa.

That has to be the worst nickname since A-Jol.

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

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

It should be Y-Gall
Pronounced "Y-guy"
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not so much a nickname...
as it is shorthand.

Lamborghini Gallardo is just too long to write each time.

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I just noticed
How long has MLB Gameday had their fancy new pitch info available for Miller Park games?
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

this might
be the first... let me check...
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

ooh
i dont know if its working right just yet... see that one?
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wasn't paying attention
But I assume you mean the sac bunt? According to the pitch location earlier in the game, Fielder got clocked in the knee, too.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah
sac bunt, click on the AB in the left frame to watch the "pitch" pretty funny.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

monday
7/15 was the first one.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

I can't believe
I just cheered a Bonds homer
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Bonds hits 752
Er... yay?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:50 PM CDT reply actions  

i'll take two more today
for a Giants win, and the chance to see history tomorrow night.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 1:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bonds
I'll be at Miller Park on Sunday for the first time this year.  I guess I could handle the record happening then.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder
Did the Cub fan throw that one back?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

Clutch hit please
When was the last time the Crew had a clutch non-HR?

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 1:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Not now
All Hail The Razor!!! Braun is The Savior!!!

by hyattff2003 on Jul 19, 2007 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Allright
Ward got hurt, it's all downhill for the Cubs now.
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:56 PM CDT reply actions  

which Ward?
All Hail The Razor!!! Braun is The Savior!!!

by hyattff2003 on Jul 19, 2007 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

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

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Not that this makes it any more offical...
But ESPN is in on it now.

http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/features/rumors

Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

The worst part of being an insider
is that crap rag that is Espin the magazine.  It can lick my Espin the taint
All Hail The Razor!!! Braun is The Savior!!!

by hyattff2003 on Jul 19, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

of course
they may have gotten their info from this website for all we know. they seem to be referring to WSSP, which referred to brewerfan.net, which referred to the Cincinnati radio guy's blog. its all coming from one throwaway line in his post from this morning.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions  

why pitch to him?
why not set up the DP?
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 1:58 PM CDT reply actions  

Thats why not!
98.  He's good
All Hail The Razor!!! Braun is The Savior!!!

by hyattff2003 on Jul 19, 2007 2:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

yeah it worked
it still doesn't make sense.
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

um
i'm gonna assume gameday was wrong and gallardo didn't just throw a 32 mph ephus pitch
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 1:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Powell
Yeah, it was a nice strikeout. Down, boy.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:01 PM CDT reply actions  

i assume
a lot of you heard Powell talking earlier about an unusual and big Brewers administrative staff meeting prior to today's game.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:02 PM CDT reply actions  

Someone got promoted
I don't know if that has anything to do with it, but they promoted someone to executive VP or something or other.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

Graffy
Dang, he's a good fill-in.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 - In the midst of the longest streak (10 games) of his career with no strikeouts.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:05 PM CDT reply actions  

Nice job, Graffy ...
... but Powell, we get it. The woman's name is Jackola. It sounds like a funny HR nickname. OK, you can stop now.
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
speaking of ESPN the idiots, did anybody notice their current headline regarding our game? "Slumping Brewers try to regroup versus Diamondbacks." Am I crazy, or did we just come off a four game losing streak? Idiots. Sometimes a division lead can shrink because a team goes on a ridiculous 17-5 tear.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:07 PM CDT reply actions  

ugh
apparently i've caught the disease. obviously i meant "winning" streak.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Too simple of an analysis?
I get the sense from reading national writers and seeing ESPN and such that there's a movement among those types that supports a 1st-place Cubs team. Not to get all conspiracy theory, but it's a better story for their purposes.

I mean, what's left for a national-level baseball miracle? Red Sox? Seen it. Yankees v. Red Sox? Never going to be better than 2003 and 2004. After that, the best-possible story they can overkill on a daily basis is a pennant-chasing Cubs team.

It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

Obviously
The Cubs are just "more now" than us.

Current NL Central Now Standings:

  1. Chicago Cubs
  2. iPhone
  3. A-Rod
  4. Milwaukee Brewers
  5. Jessica Biel

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

well done
nicely played.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Brilliant
Although you forgot there are six "teams" in the NL Central Now Division:

Revised NL Central "Now" standings:

  1. Cubs
  2. David Beckham
  3. iPhone
  4. A-Rod
  5. Brewers
  6. Jessica Biel
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions  

Large market pandering
Slumping Brewers means more page views from Cub fans.

by warwick5s on Jul 19, 2007 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

is anyone
more useless than Gabe Gross? I don't want to offend anybody, but when were trying to rally in the 9th and he came up with one down and nobody on, his contempo Christian rock introduction didn't exactly fire up the crowd.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:09 PM CDT reply actions  

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

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions  

what the hell
is happening?  game day's been stuck on 2-0 to gross for about 5 minutes
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:10 PM CDT reply actions  

you haven't missed anything
Gross out, Gallardo out. Inning over.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

thx
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:11 PM CDT reply actions  

i thought
maybe livan was arguing balls & strikes and got tossed or something
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Gallardo
walks the leadoff man.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:14 PM CDT reply actions  

you know
love or hate Barry Bonds, but you can't help but be in awe when the guy cracks his first pitch in four days right out of the ballpark off a lefty.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:15 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs game
Bonds up with bases loaded and two outs...
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Bonds vs. Lilly
Bonds: 4-for-8 career with 2 HRs vs. Lilly.
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:16 PM CDT up reply actions  

My hero Bonds?!?!?!?!
2-run single for Bonds; game now 4-3 cubs with runners on teh corners.
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions  

Go Giants!
<small>And then suck tomorrow.</small>

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

what a player
a completely different team with one guy. how lucky the Cubs dodged him for 3 days (and yet still lost one!)

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

does anybody
have the insider thing for espn?

by baseballdan1092 on Jul 19, 2007 2:18 PM CDT reply actions  

yeah
the Brewers are believed to
be close to acquiring Adam Dunn from the Brewers in exchange for
outfielder Tony Gwynn Jr., right-handed reliever Matt Wise and an
infield prospect.

From Insider

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

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions  

did they change it then?
because i think earlier it said something like "a Milwaukee radio station is reporting"

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

no no
that is what it's saying, i just didn't want to post the whole thing, don't want ESPN coming down on Jeff.
I have seen the coming of the Lord. Savior, thy name is Gallardo.

by ESK on Jul 19, 2007 2:22 PM CDT up reply actions  

thanks
for telling me what he wrote...
is that it?

by baseballdan1092 on Jul 19, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

_
whoever's running gameday today is drunk at the switch

/not that i wouldn't be

all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:20 PM CDT reply actions  

or
A lot of people are following the game at work.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions  

I could be a moron
But does that deal really help us?

It'd be nice to have 4 or 5 dependable RP for a playoff push, and while Dunn homers and walks a lot more than Jenkins or Mench, his defense is atrocious, and it's not like we're short of middle of the lineup hitters...

Or rather, that seems like an offer the Reds can't refuse, which in my mind makes it a horrible idea for the Brewers.

by Matt L on Jul 19, 2007 2:23 PM CDT reply actions  

i don't know
i can see the reds easily refusing to trade a slugger who walks all the time for our fourth best relief pitcher and an outfield prospect with no power
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

"can't refuse"
i have no qualms about handing over Tony Gwynn. None. so the question is whether you think its a mistake to give up Wise, who I like a lot. But it is frustrating that the guy can almost never work back-to-back days.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

Okay, how close
is Dunn to Free Agency?

Am I wrong in thinking that he leaves this winter?  

by Matt L on Jul 19, 2007 2:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

he has a club
option for '08 that is voided by a trade. yes, he would be a rental, and an awesome acquisition for the brewers.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

correct
no, you're right, if he's traded he's a free agent this offseason.  normally that would be super repugnant to me, but i don't really think we would be giving up that much for a chance to make a LEGIT run at a championship THIS YEAR.

how exciting is that

all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions  

agree
Wise is a loss, but Dunn is a hell of a pick-up.  Like Bill said, he walks a lot and hits them far.  Gwynn has been pretty awful since mid-May and was never that highly regarded as a prospect.

by keephopealive on Jul 19, 2007 2:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

by the way
for those only following Gameday, we've got runners on 1st and 2nd with nobody out.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:26 PM CDT reply actions  

thx bill
yeah, here on gameday we're still stuck on DREW'S AT BAT AGAINST GALLARDO
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:27 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs are threatening
But Kendall is on deck, so that should kill the rally.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

Or they'll score
on a passed ball and then intentionally walk Kendall.  Yup.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dunn deal
If Melvin is considering getting Dunn, that makes me think they're worried about the Bill Hall high-ankle sprain. If Hall can't come back very soon or has to have a lot of days off, then you play Hart in center and get Dunn in at - what is he? LF? I can't believe I don't even know.

Anyway, the lineup really tails off in the bottom half without Billy in there. Such as pitching around Fielder earlier today with two outs to get to Estrada. Have to make teams pay for avoiding Fielder.

I'm not saying Dunn is the guy we should get, but ...

For example, watch right here. They'll dodge Fielder and take their chances with the bases loaded and one out for Estrada.

It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:28 PM CDT reply actions  

for a comparions
Dunn's VORP so far this season is 25.2 Mench and Jenks combined are something like 13.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Or not ...
Oh well ... c'mon Johnny "I don't speak Spanish" Estrada!!
It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

Melvin's Response
On mlb.com:

General manager Doug Melvin laughed off reports on Thursday that the Brewers had acquired Cincinnati Reds outfielder Adam Dunn for a package of players including reliever Matt Wise.

It was a "baseless Internet rumor," Melvin said. And he has become tired of those.

"I'm taking more calls deflecting these kinds of rumors than I've had talking to GMs," said Melvin, who has characterized the trade market as extremely cool.

by brew82 on Jul 19, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

and that's that
thanks for posting it.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions  

yes, but also
the guy who started the rumor posted this:
Pleaser leave Rob Butcher alone

For listeners calling Reds media relations director Rob Butcher about a possible Dunn to the Brewers trade...please stop..........this is in the MLB rumor mill.......nobody says it has happened or will happen. Rumors of trades fly as the deadline nears. Don't call the Reds asking if it has happened. Thanks.

There is nothing to it. Brewers acquiring Dunn just doesn't make a whole lot of sense.

Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:46 PM CDT up reply actions  

What he doesn't tell you
Is that after posting that message, he retreated to the bathroom for a marathon session of "ego-stroking" because of all the attention he received.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 -- "There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions  

Just as well
Dunn's 26 HRs hides the fact that he can't hit lefties, with an OPS below .700.
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 2:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Ick
He's a little better for his career, but nothing special against them.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 -- "There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 2:45 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hehe
"There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions  

Livan taking forever between pitches
...then Braun pops out on a full count. One out. Gwynn and Counsell still at 1st and 2nd.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:29 PM CDT reply actions  

UECKER FAKE OUT!!!!!
at least i'm watching and can tell the ball is going foul.  geez.
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

Do the trade...
Villanueva is better than Wise, and Gwynn is logjammed.  Do it.  Dunn would have far better protection in the lineup.
"This is pretty much like AAA pitching..." -Ryan Braun

by BraunBack Mt on Jul 19, 2007 2:30 PM CDT reply actions  

i'd feel even better
if Balfour had slammed the door yesterday. He really fell apart once he went to the stretch.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:31 PM CDT up reply actions  

At least we're at home for a few more days
These bats are dead right now, except for Graffy.

1st and 2nd, nobody out, 3-4-5 coming up to the plate and no one comes across. Ugh.

It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:32 PM CDT reply actions  

something tells me
i'm glad i missed the entire bottom of the fifth
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:34 PM CDT reply actions  

So... playing around with this
where do we bat Dunn in the lineup?

His average is only 257, so we don't want him in the 6 or 7 holes... I'd ideally love to have Estrada in one of those spots.  290/330 in those spots is better than 250/360, at least, in my opinion.  I don't want to mess with the top 4 spots, they seem to have the mojo working, and putting him back to back with Fielder just seems to be begging to see a teams' lefty reliever every day in the 7th.

by Matt L on Jul 19, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

he's not coming
read what melvin already said about the trade that was listed above.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 2:39 PM CDT up reply actions  

man
that mound-to-plate shadow is nasty right now.

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Crew
Threatening again.  1st and 2nd, no outs
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

This has nothing to do with anything
But, for those Miller Park visitors in the audience, have you ever been tempted to buy a player jersey/T-shirt for one of the lesser guys just because you can't believe they make the T-shirt?

When I was at the fan shop a couple weeks ago, I bought a Braun jersey/T but I was amazed they also had Villanueva, Graffanino and Shouse (Shousie!!!) jersey/T-shirts.

I think I have to get a Shousie shirt. I mean, why not? It makes me think of the guy I saw in the bleachers last month with a Junior Spivey authentic home jersey.

It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Paul Householder
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions  

at a twins-brewers game
at the dome this spring (the game of prince's inside the parker), i saw a crew of people all wearing autographed brewers jerseys.  those jerseys:

hall
shouse
wise
gross
dave hanel (!)

all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

and
by dave hanel i mean marcus hanel
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hanel!!
A guy I work with is a huge Brewers fan, and he thinks Hanel has the greatest job in the world. This guy says he would drop everything to be a Major League Baseball bullpen catcher. I think he might be right.

Seriously, I think the authentic Jerry Augustine '82 home jersey that, literally, fell into my lap during a drunken opening day in college is the finest piece of baseball memorabilia I could ever own. It's ridiculous.

It even has "War Scars." During the Friday game at Wrigley where Ramirez hit the 9th inning HR, a Cubs fan at a bar put a cigarette burn right through the middle of the back bottom of it.

It's a funny story how I came across the jersey

by Augustine Jersey on Jul 19, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

i had
MLB.com send me a Victor Santos t-shirt jersey two Aprils ago. Still have it.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hanel
I've been tempted to bid on his Cerveceros jersey because it's the only one I could maybe afford.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

Walk off Wednesday
I'm a Shouse fan, I'm just waiting for the Brian Shouse walk off homerun so I can get my free bat (Yes, I do realize this will never/can't happen, but wouldn't it be great if it did).

I still feel sorry for him having to eat alone on the Navy Ship.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

Gross
Why is he allowed to play anymore???

by brew82 on Jul 19, 2007 2:48 PM CDT reply actions  

Not that Yostie knows this
but Gabe's BABIP is around .210 on the season.  That is just plain unlucky.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions  

not if
every ball he puts in play is a dribbler or a popup

by Dutch on Jul 19, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

hardy
livan didn't throw him one fastball...
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Gwynn
An RBI machine!  Who needs Adam Dunn?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

Finally
A manufactured run! Maybe we can get another one or two of them!

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 2:52 PM CDT reply actions  

i see
89
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

my bad....following along from work on Yahoo.
Showed 73 pitches and 5 innings.

Obviously he pitched 6 innings.  That is much better. Probably the perfect amount of pitches actually.

by grant76 on Jul 19, 2007 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

is anybody else thinking
...that taking Gallardo out of the rotation may have cost us two wins on that road trip before the break?

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 2:55 PM CDT reply actions  

Question about Saves
In the Cubs game yesterday, there was a pitcher credited with a save, even though the difference in runs was huge. Does anyone know how far apart the scores have to be before you can't get a save?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

saves
the save rule is complicated.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

If you pitch the last three innings or more,
the scorer can credit you with a save.
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

no limit
if you pitch 3+ innings to end a game you get a save
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

counsell
had better stay put.
Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 2:57 PM CDT reply actions  

i ask you
is anyone worse than Matt Morris? if Jason Marquis beats Brandon Webb tomorrow...

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Al Reyes?
At least for wins and losses.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions  

i think
you mean Anthony

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions  

yup
my bad. The shitty Reyes.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

Uecker
did he just say "tru dat"?

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 3:01 PM CDT reply actions  

So
Is it good or bad that our "B" team has managed to out score our A team in this series?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:06 PM CDT reply actions  

good
really, really good.  Ill take any scoring i can get.  
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:07 PM CDT reply actions  

maybe wise was distracted
by the trade rumor with him today.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions  

Powell
"Matt Wise looks kind of like a tooth pick that Prince might utilize after eating a good steak."

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

8-5 cubs
2 run bomb by molina
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Rounding first
Did that look funny to anyone else... he just kind of circled back to first as if he were a little leaguer.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions  

great hit
solid line drive... on a rope

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

Graffy
Comes through again!

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions  

counsellino
is growing on me
all you got's some shiner bock and three or four chords

by somethingvague on Jul 19, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

ive said a lot about ned
including today, but ive got to give him credit of todays lineup.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

OK...now it's getting absurd
Thank God our 'slide' is over. I'm sure the World Wide Leader will report it dutifully.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

YA "B" TEAM!!!!!
maybe that will put some fire under the other  dudes.
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

what is going on
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:22 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra time?
Let the kid get his feet wet.  These are the games that make me miss Aquino and Dessens though.

by keephopealive on Jul 19, 2007 3:23 PM CDT reply actions  

Miss Elmer and Dessens?
Come on...let's not say things we're going to soon regret.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions  

crap
I meant Elmer and Aquino

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions  

cubs up 8-5 but...
i have a feeling the giants "b" team, which is their "a" team,  is going to come back and win.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

Attn: Graffanino
I am sorry for calling you names earlier this season.

by warwick5s on Jul 19, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

That "sunday lineup"
is looking rather prolific today.

Why is Wise batting? I thought Parra would get the final two innings. Hmmm. Hope he gets in. It would be a nice time to break him to the Bigs.

Now even Wise is getting into it.. This is great.

by throughhyperspace on Jul 19, 2007 3:24 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess
Wise is finishing the game.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

Matt WIse!
How do ya like me now?!
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 3:25 PM CDT reply actions  

yep
That matches Wise's batting average for 2005.  Yikes, he'll be impossible to live with in the bullpen for the rest of the season.  

by wrongallalong on Jul 19, 2007 3:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

come on guys
It is I, not Ned, who deserves the credit for this one. You can thank the reverse jinx.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:27 PM CDT reply actions  

All this game needs is...
For Mench to come in as a pinch hitter, hit a home run, and the Brewers "Villains" will all have done well in this game.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:30 PM CDT reply actions  

hypothetically
what would it take for a Giants pitcher to work an inning without giving up a run?

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:33 PM CDT reply actions  

i don't get
why we're completely burning Wise for tomorrow and not giving Parra a look here.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:34 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra
warming up, though I dont think he'll come in unless Wise self-destructs.

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions  

Parra
On one of the other boards, people are saying to put in Parra. I think this might be a better situation to put in Balfour, to give him a chance to rebuild some confidence last night.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Parra is tossing in the BP
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul."

by DaleCoop14 on Jul 19, 2007 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

270 comments?
I looked at a few from the days past... 72, 34, 146, 118, 89... not as many comments on the game day thread... is everyone just at work? Or is it because the Brewers are giving people something to talk about? Or is it because it is not televised?

Don't know if this is typical for a day game, but people are using this site more and more it seems.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 3:37 PM CDT reply actions  

ya. dunno...
but great thread today guys.  always fun.
go brew.
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

I wonder
Do coaches consider that sort of thing. I'm sure players may think of their "stats" but do the coaches care?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:40 PM CDT up reply actions  

Bonds
2 on... 2 out... a HR would make it a 1 run game

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 3:43 PM CDT reply actions  

no
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions  

barry bonds
everyone hates him but giant fans and umpires. Did anyone just see this atbat, they were throwing perfect strikes but werent calling them.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions  

hr bonds
9-8 cubs
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

got it
way to go barry!
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

he's going to get the record
in milwaukee, sorry bud
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:48 PM CDT reply actions  

no chance
there is no way they don't manipulate his playing to make sure he makes it to the homestand.

no chance they allow barry to break the record on the road.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 3:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

milwaukee
of course, barry wants to do it in san fran, but i would guess if he did it anywhere else, it would be milwaukee, right in buds lap.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions  

Hank Aaron's town
But wouldn't Bonds get booed more in Milwaukee than anywhere else?

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions  

no chance
why would he hit the record breaking/tying homerun to a chorus of boos.

for some weak tie to bud selig? crazy talk.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barry Bonds
lives for boos, I wouldnt put it past him to try and break it in Milwaukee just to spite Bud Selig and all his critics.

Plus, with all the talk of Giants management not wanting to re-sign him next season it wouldn't be surprising to see him try and screw them over.

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions  

no way
why does breaking the record in milwaukee have anything to do with bud selig and barry's critics? is milwaukee the headquarters for the persecution of barry?

giants management likes barry bonds, they are not going to "try and screw them over"

this isn't a soap opera. barry's going to break the record at home because that is the best scenario for everyone, it's really simple.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions  

what do they do
if, say, Sunday, he hits no. 755 in the first inning. Do they pull him for the rest of the game?

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions  

Barry only plays on Saturday
Just my guess.  Fox is doing the Saturday game, Bonds doesn't play day games after night games, so he sits Friday and plays Saturday.

Then he only plays Sunday if he doens't hit one on Saturday.

Just my feeling.

by Matt L on Jul 19, 2007 3:50 PM CDT reply actions  

don't be so sure
there's been speculation that he has intentionally benched himself when ESPN shows Giants games, so maybe he'll do the same to Fox.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions  

wondering
if they'd bench him for most of the brewer series so he can get the record in friendlier territory.  has anyone said anything official-ish about that?

by andrew @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:51 PM CDT reply actions  

Wise
well he won't be pitching for awhile.
Ned for Prez!! Seriously, he needs a new job.

by Zel123 on Jul 19, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

i don't they can do it
he has to play 2 of these, doesn't he? they can't argue he's tired, because he just rested 3 straight games!! talk about flushing the integrity even further down the toilet.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions  

Aaron
Back in the day, the commissioner's office handed an edict down to the Braves that they couldn't hold Hank Aaron out of games on the road (Cincinnati, I think) when he had 714 home runs. It worked out in the end and I'm sure Bonds will make it until he's back in San Francisco. Heck, they could even say he's got a day-to-day knee injury if they don't want him to play.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 -- "There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 11:54 PM CDT up reply actions  

Great way to end the series
I'm still curious why he used Wise for three innings.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions  

My guess is
They have some weird plan for Parra.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

weird?
not really, he just goes back to the minors and slips right back into his starting role without upsetting it.
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

now
would be the perfect time to trade him! heh heh

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions  

no kidding
Hope he survives his physical and that his arm doesn't fall off.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions  

wise
wise pitched three to save the rest of bullpen. the brewers play 11 games over the next 10 days. pretty straightforward bullpen management.
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

except
if you're looking for an opportunity for your rookie to get his feet wet. Parra could have pitched those last 3 innings with no pressure.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

except
you aren't looking for an opportunity to get the rookie's feet wet. parra is up for emergency purposes until spurling returns.

maybe use balfour there but with wise warmed up, why make that switch?

it was the right call.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:30 PM CDT up reply actions  

I agree
If you were going to use Parra, it would probably backfire only be because he hasn't thrown since July 6. Might as well let him shake the rust off in Nashville.
Joe Borchard 2007 watch: 192 PA, 56 K, 55 TB, .201/.297/.325 -- "There are freaking geeks out there who get ... off on this kind of stuff," Melvin said.

by TheJay on Jul 19, 2007 11:51 PM CDT up reply actions  

I get bullpen management
but I don't get taking away one of your better relievers in a blowout. I'd rather save Wise and use up someone else of the Elmer/Aquino skill set.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

wise
was warming up with a 2-0 lead. Are you saying you would've sat him down and brought in someone else after the brewers scored 4?

Who can get ready that fast? The starter Parra? probably not.

perfect bullpen management. wise was the right guy, yost was right to use him for three, pretty simple.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:29 PM CDT up reply actions  

Good Game
Great to see that the "B-Team" offense can step up and blow teams away without Hart/Hardy and with Braun/Fielder going 1 for 9.

by stevie ray Braun on Jul 19, 2007 3:57 PM CDT reply actions  

Cubs
Cliff Floyd was also apparently injured today. Ward and Floyd both out.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions  

I guess
That means we get to learn whose prospects are more "now."

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Giants pitching
I can't stay and watch this game. What a joke - everytime the hitters (well, Bonds) get it close they start putting Cubs on base.

by DC Brewer on Jul 19, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions  

crazy baseball
giants bullpen must not be good, huh?
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

Dear Diamondbacks
Disappointed by your loss today? Don't let it get you down, please take out your anger on the team you face tomorrow, over and over again.

by drezdn on Jul 19, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

Giants have a chance?
Without Barry coming up in the 8th or 9th... doesn't seem like they can catch the Cubs

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions  

they're going
to have to get a few guys on to get to him.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions  

2
just two. barry hits 8th, sf has 6 outs left... he could come up in the ninth with one on... make for some nice drama. especially at wrigley.
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions  

jake fox
a AA right fielder just made his major league debut for the Cubs with two on, 1 out, up by 1.

Jake Fox grounded into a double play.

When you spend $300 million in the off season, don't you expect to be able to, in an important AB, be able to send someone out there with some success above A ball?

That franchise is in tatters.

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:23 PM CDT up reply actions  

roberts called out on strikes
after a 9 pitch AB, gameday shows the pitch about 6 inches off the plate.
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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:25 PM CDT up reply actions  

another K
more help from umps, strikes 1 and 2 were called off the plate.

giants down to their last out, ryan klesko

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by jacob on Jul 19, 2007 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions  

311
This post... or maybe one right before me, set the record for most posts on a game thread this year... the previous high was 310 when Zambrano pitched back in April vs the Crew...

Good chatting with everyone today... I can't believe I just went through all the game threads to find that out!

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 4:07 PM CDT reply actions  

is anyone else
following the Cubs game? Gameday had the 3rd strike to Roberts WAAAYYYYY outside.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 4:25 PM CDT reply actions  

man... that is rough
After that third called strike... took it out of the giants... they would have just needed to get durham on in order for Bonds to come up... well, look forward to playing the Giants... and maybe the whole, wanting to get Bonds to hit the homer in SF will help the Brew Crew with very few feared hitters on the Giants.

by Kyguy922 on Jul 19, 2007 4:29 PM CDT reply actions  

note
that if Barry merely ties the record here, Milwaukee will have the distinction of being "755 Town": the only city anywhere where 755th MLB homers have been hit.

by Bill @ Brew Crew Ball on Jul 19, 2007 4:32 PM CDT reply actions  

game threads
I seem to recall a game thread being so big that we had to start another one to continue it.  Was it like "800" comments worth?
"This is pretty much like AAA pitching..." -Ryan Braun

by BraunBack Mt on Jul 19, 2007 4:44 PM CDT reply actions  

I think that
was because of a troll ruining the original thread.
"Shabbat shalom, motherfuckers" - Ryan Braun

by The Prospector on Jul 19, 2007 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions  

I know...
what you are referring to.  No I'm thinking of a game really early in the year.  Like in April.
"This is pretty much like AAA pitching..." -Ryan Braun

by BraunBack Mt on Jul 19, 2007 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions  

i remember that too...
and don't recall it being trolling.  i think it was before all that mess...
(formerly engbjm06)

by Jamie in LA on Jul 19, 2007 6:12 PM CDT up reply actions  

that thread
i believe it was the game in florida that ended up being suspended in extra innings, if memory serves correct.
YoGanna win with Gallardo on the mound.

by Griswald on Jul 19, 2007 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions  

No Hit
If I heard right mighty Prince Fielder was the only one without a hit today!
http://www.princefielder.info/

by Black2199 on Jul 19, 2007 5:35 PM CDT reply actions  

We should trade him.
j/k
"I will agree that the attitude [at BCB] is ridiculous and they have done so much to instigate animosity and then block us from responding. Real mature!"

by roguejim on Jul 19, 2007 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions  

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