4/23/07 Brewers (Vargas) @ Cubs (Zambrano): 7:05 PM CDT

[TheEndless7]

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Zambrano said he thought the Reds have a better offense. So what? While I'm sure the Brewers like to prove him wrong today, I'd be surprised if they thought the comments were a big deal.

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I agree, I'd think they're focusing more on how he dominated them with essentially high fastballs last time he pitched against them, and I hope they're thinking about laying off the fastball in their eyes this time

[jflick1215]

Hey DHonks, check out the Daily Brew. Along with an in-depth preview, I have included the action around the NL Central for the week at the bottom of the story. I'm no Doug Melvin, but I think there's some pretty decent nuggets in that article. Enjoy!

[brewtank34]

First time Zambrano is up to bat....Bean the hell out of him. Nail him hard (not in the head..that would be evil), but nonetheless...bean him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brewtank34]

My 100th post. Mark it down.

[DHonks]

jflick1215, sweet, thanks. I hadn't seen the Daily Brew was up and running. I saw a preview for I think the Pirates last week. I'll check it out.

[rluzinski]

First time Zambrano is up to bat....Bean the hell out of him. Nail him hard (not in the head..that would be evil), but nonetheless...bean him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Personally, I'd just hire a goon to bash his knee before the game even started. Talk about intimidation!

[TheEndless7]

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First time Zambrano is up to bat....Bean the hell out of him. Nail him hard (not in the head..that would be evil), but nonetheless...bean him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I'm someone that doesn't mind seeing guys get hit intentionally...but you don't hit the oppositions pitcher.

 

However...it is Zambrano, If I were on the mound, knowing he gets all flustered and riled up when things don't go his way, and usually implodes..I'd probably give him 3-4 pitches high and tight....

[Team Canada]

I demand a birthday victory.

[Giraldo8]

Happy Birthday TC

[hawing]

He could be demanding that for anyone's birthday.

 

(But since I think it's his, happy birthday, TC.)

[Lil Dummy]

"Anybody else a little worried that the brewers might push a little too hard to beat up on Z?"

 

Not really. Maybe last year, when the lineup was awfully green, but I think they'll have good at bats throughout the order. Billy Hall hasn't shied away from this Zambrano stuff when asked about it, and has some good quotes in today's MJS regarding this topic.

 

Big game tonight, IMO. Not only is it the "Zambrano, eat your filthy words" Game, but to open a series in Wrigley against our rivals by beating their ace with our #5 starter would bode very well indeed. Couple that with a tough loss to the Cards on Sunday, and we could be in prime position to dust off the "Sweep Suits"...

[TooLiveBrew]

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but to open a series in Wrigley against our rivals by beating their ace with our #5 starter would bode very well

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Yes indeed! Fwiw, Vargas would most likely be the sCrUBbieS' third starter (at worst) right now.

 

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[sbrylski]

I think we are going to get crushed today.

[Pittsville Panther Alum]

I am in Minnesota... is this game on WGN?

[rluzinski]

I think we are going to get crushed today

 

I have the same feeling.

[sheetswannabe]

7-3 Cubbies, I dont like the way we hit Big Z. But maybe if he doesnt change his Kotex we will be in for a WALK fest!!!

[shelmark]

I'm not sure how you figure that Vargas would be their #3 starter. Who is pitching poorly on the Cubs, other than Zambrano?

[wisconsinfan47]

Anyone who's interested, check out tonight's game thread at northsidebaseball.com. Now those are some depressed Cubs fans. One post simply says, "I hate life."

 

And I thought I was feeling bad about tonights game...

[endaround]

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I'm not sure how you figure that Vargas would be their #3 starter. Who is pitching poorly on the Cubs, other than Zambrano?

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Miller. He has 3 starts but only 13.2 innings with an ERA of 10.54

[berniebrewer4life]

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m not sure how you figure that Vargas would be their #3 starter. Who is pitching poorly on the Cubs, other than Zambrano?

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Z is pitching poorly, as is Miller, and Marquis is as well, but that's to be expected.

[billyhallfan]

Marquis just pitched a one run game over the weekend, but I too feel really bad about tonight, I just got rid of Zambrano from my fantasy team, so he will probably pitch a 3 hit shutout tonight.

[sdcheezhd]

I demand a birthday victory too.

 

My birthday's in mid-October.

[saget]

I hope Z breaks both his legs on the first pitch, and then Prince will run out to the mound and kick him in the groin.

 

Go Brewers!

[BrewCrewForever]

I hate Carlos Zambrano. And hate is a strong word, but in this case it's true. Go Brewers!

[bacon06]

Hate is a strong word, that's why I use it when describing my feelings towards Carlos Zambrano. Maybe he'll try to e-mail his brother before the game and hurt himself again.