7-28-07: Brewers (Parra) @ Cardinals (Thompson), 12:00 PM CT

[DirtyFranksBrewCrew]

Man I hope that doesn't come back to haunt.......

[LUKE232323]

Bookmark that inning if this game gets close. Ugh.

[moofnelson]

Yuck. Another run would have been huge. Jenkins swinging at everything with in 2 feet of home plate.

[uwisfan]

the hit was actually good...like he said, please use that approach a little earlier.. if the pitcher throws it in the dirt, Jenks would have K'd

[B2k1121]

I've got a feeling we are going to need more than 6 runs.

[Dmiles23]

According to MLB Gameday, Jenkins has seen 14 pitches in his 3 AB's. Of those 14 pitches, 1 has been in the strike zone... and even that 1 was borderline.

[moofnelson]

Nice inning Manny.

[LUKE232323]

61 through 4 for Parra.

[phatmatt1215]

Is it just me, or do you think Jenkins would swing at a pitch that was headed for River Falls, Wisconsin?

[areacodes]

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Yeah, sure he's injured......LaRussa is such a tool

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Thompson did shake his hand and look at his fingers even before LaRussa took a step out of the dugout. Then LaRussa came out and went back in and the trainer was the first to get there. He looks like he coulda done something to one of his fingers or hand.

[uwisfan]

I think the Crew will be fine with 6. I'd like to see more just to waste Cardinals pitchers. Meanwhile Parra is at a respectable 61 pitches through 4. Hopefully he goes 7.

[uwisfan]

yeah its just amazing that it happened right around 100 pitch count and the 3 pitches were all in the same spot right at the Brewers best hitter.

[moofnelson]

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According to MLB Gameday, Jenkins has seen 14 pitches in his 3 AB's. Of those 14 pitches, 1 has been in the strike zone... and even that 1 was borderline.

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Jenkins doesn't even give himself a chance. He swings a crap, so they keep throwing it to him. Even his little line drive to Rolen was a defensive swing because he'd already put himself in a hole.

 

One would think that Jenkin's approach at the plate would improve as he ages, but it hasn't. He still looks like a flippin' rookie up there half the time.

[phatmatt1215]

Yay!!!! Bill and Brian are back....

[jlau20]

I'm a Jenkins fan, and defended bringing him back for this year and not trading him, but man, I'm finding it hard to even defend him when he swings at some of the stuff he's been swinging at recently, not just today.

 

Get your head on straight Geoff we're going to need you here with the right approach the rest of the way.

 

And by right approach I mean not swinging at pitches that could land in the 3rd base dugout and absolutely swinging out of your shoes for home runs.

[moofnelson]

It's pretty sad when your rookie pitcher making his first plate appearances looks like a better hitter than your left fielder making 9 mil a year.

[uwisfan]

my thoughts exactly. Was just thinking if both players are on the bench with the game on the line, who would you rather pinch hit, Parra or Jenks?

[tyguy20204]

I respect Jenkins and appreciate his passion for the Brewers, but I'll be thrilled next year when I no longer have to watch him flail at pitch after pitch in the dirt.

[phatmatt1215]

Come on Manny, one more out for the W!!!!!

[phatmatt1215]

Time to take out Manny and let a rested pen take it the rest of the way.

[LUKE232323]

79 through 5 for Parra. I'd let him go one more inning.

[moofnelson]

Manny could use a little more wiggle room.

[LUKE232323]

Braun = .357.

[LUKE232323]

Fielder is really struggling.

[pebadger]

Yep, Prince is scuffling. Lots of Gwynn/Estrada type ABs lately it seems.

 

On a probably unrelated note, does he look a bit heavier to anyone else?

 

Hope I'm wrong, but I think there will be some drama in this game yet.