7/18/07 D'Backs (Davis) @ Brewers (Capuano): 7:05 PM CDT

[splitterpfj]

I think he's just playing every right-handed bat he's got.

[shelmark]

I actually think this is a good matchup for Weeks also. No big slider or curve going away from him, and Doug doesn't use his curve too much. Weeks should get some balls on the inside that he can try and drive. We need him. I'm a bit concerned about Hart lately and his pulling off the ball, so we need some production from the bottom.

[sgtcluels]

Mench?

 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[adambr2]

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Mench?

 

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

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Not sure what this is all about. Of course Mench, he's started against lefty pitching all year, and done pretty well hitting lefties. This has been the norm the entire season, it's not a surprise.

[Scooter1027]

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Mench? BOOOOOOOOOOO

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I'm going to assume that should be in blue. .327/.343/.554 against lefties this year. This is a no-brainer.

[jason21nl]

well, that was one short benching for weeks. this is just another reason why bringing up TGJ made no sense. They need another right hand bat so that graffy doesn't have to play the OF.

[brettac1]

I was wanting Graffy to play against LHP's in the OF, so I'm glad they're trying it out. Nothing to lose.

 

Though I will say my jaw dropped to hit the keyboard when I looked at Yahoo!'s lineup page and they have him listed as playing CF. I was relieved to see that was a misprint.

[giffted1]

Our outfield defense could be a disaster, but I'm liking the right-handed lineup. It looks like Ned wants to make sure we don't lose that game on the Cubs that we gained last night.

[jason21nl]

Though I will say my jaw dropped to hit the keyboard when I looked at Yahoo!'s lineup page and they have him listed as playing CF. I was relieved to see that was a misprint.

 

you're telling me, I asked in the rickie thread if it was true. It actually freaked me out

[brettac1]

The bat plays, and if it's Jenkins or Graffy vs. a LHP, they should go with Graffy. I'd like to see a spray chart on balls in play allowed by Cappy to see how many get hit to LF, though. I can't seem to locate one anywhere. I'm very certain the Brewers have this info and apparently it doesn't scare them into thinking Graffy's going to have to field many balls out there.

[Roscoe Chill]

For those that are suggesting that if Cappy struggles tonight, he may not make his next start...I'm wondering, what are you suggesting might happen? Return to the DL? Trade? Skipped?

 

I guess I should have clarified when I said I expect a move to be made, I meant a trade for a pitcher, whether or not that would be a guy like Otsuka to move Villanueva in to the rotation, or a guy like Arroyo, it doesn't matter, IF Capuano struggles tonight, you really can't ride it out with him. It would be a continuation of a terrible string of starts he's put together.

[SlideBernieSlide]

Guys you just have to go with SgtClueLs and his Mench Boo-ing. Its kinda like a reverse jinx mo-jo type of thing. It's worked great these past few weeks.

[Nearsighted Views]

Guys you just have to go with SgtClueLs and his Mench Boo-ing. Its kinda like a reverse jinx mo-jo type of thing. It's worked great these past few weeks.

 

Capuano?

 

BOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[jvrocksaz]

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"I don't know how the fans are going to be come Wednesday, we'll find out, but I think I did pretty good when I was here," he told Arizona's Web site. "I didn't leave as a free agent or anything. I didn't do a Carlos Lee or anything, let's put it that way."

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I found that bit about Carlos Lee interesting. It's almost like there's some bitterness there. Maybe I'm just reading too much into it, I don't know.

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Earlier this year DD did plunk Carlos Lee with a pitch... It seemed like some sort of message at the time!

[Scooter1027]

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Guys you just have to go with SgtClueLs and his Mench Boo-ing. Its kinda like a reverse jinx mo-jo type of thing. It's worked great these past few weeks.

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Ah. Now I feel kind of foolishhttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[Lil Dummy]

"this is just another reason why bringing up TGJ made no sense."

 

What are the other ones? I suppose you have it on good authority that Gwynn brought a Rickie Weeks voodoo doll with him from Nashville. Next let's find a way to blame him for the Sheets injury.

[1992casey]

With all this talk of mustard and no ketchup on brats, why aren't they pimping Secret Stadium Sauce?

[Oldcity]

Ha... Way to get creative Ned. I like the Graffy in left move.

 

Just shows you how bad Jenkins is against lefties.

[DHonks]

well, that was one short benching for weeks.

 

it's no benching. It's simply shifting him from full-time starter to part of the rotation at 2b. It makes sense to play him tonight against a tough lefty.

[tomwopat]

Noticed on my ticket that this is home game #49. I hope this spells good luck for Gallardo, not Sharpie.

[PeaveyFury]

Yeah, pretty tough not to agree that any possible defensive issues that arise from Graffy in LF are far outweighed by not having to watch an already slumping Jenkins flail wildly at a LHP.

[JET15]

Wow, DD has caused some excitement in the forum... 3 pregame pages. I like it. And I enjoyed DD's time here. I bought the wife a DD T-shirt. I wish him well... but not tonight.

 

I love this quote from him for those of you who might have missed it on page 1:

 

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I didn't leave as a free agent or anything. I didn't do a Carlos Lee or anything, let's put it that way." ]

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[no19no1]

Last time I looked DD was leading the league in BB's.

 

I'm just hoping the Crew will take a few instead of jumping on the first pitch.

[aracko]

Cappy is going to get back to last year after tonight. I just think that he will show tonight that he is ready to step up now that Sheeter is out for awhile. Good Luck Cappy.

[JET15]

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Last time I looked DD was leading the league in BB's. I'm just hoping the Crew will take a few instead of jumping on the first pitch.

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Johnny 1st-pitch Estrada is on the bench so there's a better chance of that.