8/4/08 Brewers (Parra) at Reds (Arroyo): 6:10 PM CDT

[moofnelson]

You know things are going bad when Counsell has to bat sixth in your lineup. I like Counsell, but I don't want to see him batting sixth.

[rluzinski]

It's not Counsell's fault that . Yost is an idiot. Counsell is a great utility player. Yost just doesn't know how to use him.

[danmam]

I still can't believe Craig Counsell is hitting sixth. lol

Another thing I dislike about Yost: when he gives guys the day off, instead of reshuffling the lineup so it makes a bit of sense, he just plugs guys in where the regular starter was hitting. I swear, he'd play Joe Dillon for Prince for a day and Dillon would bat cleanup.

[thablingster]

That one hurts. Why does it seem like we can't catch a break at GABP?

[jwill535]

Dan Davis on Espn radio today described the Brewers as fading after yesterdays loss, I thought that was odd for a team that won 2 of 3. I guess he knew something we didnt.

[endaround]

I really though they would have DSed out Manny after the 5th, but Yost's genius shines through once more!

[BrewCrewForever]

When will Yost learn to start Durham, Kapler and straight up platoon Branyan/Hall at 3B and used Counsell when needed giving guys a day off? Until this happens we may be doomed. Thanks Ned.

[rluzinski]

Lately, when the Brewers lose, they don't mess around. The last 5 losses (I hope I'm being premature about this one) have been laughers.

[BrewCrewForever]

Of course he does it with no one on base. But it's a run I'll take it.

[thablingster]

Well, there is our HR.

[pebadger]

To bend a Uecker phrase, 4 more solo homers and they're right back in this one.

[BrewCrewForever]

Why not pinch hit Branyan with a few guys on base?

[rluzinski]

The idea of starting Kapler fulltime over Cameron is just so silly. Stop being fooled by 125 AB.

[sargennm]

OK, the radio guys just said Fielder had to be restrained by four players in the Brewers dugout. Jim said he had no idea why. Crap.

[Ranier]

This is increasingly difficult to watch

[danzig6767]

I really though they would have DSed out Manny after the 5th, but Yost's genius shines through once more!

I have no idea if Ned would have pulled Manny for Stetter anyways vs Bruce, but it's one reason among others i hated the move of sending down Stetter to keep Mota. There are times it sure would be nice to have a second lefty in the pen because Ned can't always just use Shouse, but we kept Mota instead even though Ned has no reason to trust Mota except in garbage situations.

 

[BrewCityUnit]

Couldn't agree more rluz. There is a reason Kaplar was out of the game, that doesn't mean he can't be productive and help the team, but to be an everyday outfielder....please.

[BrewCrewForever]

I hate Weeks. Period. Just my opinion.

[pebadger]

This is increasingly difficult to watch

Difficulty maxed out for me sometime yesterday.

[eanelson4]

What are fielder and Parra fighting about?

[thablingster]

OK, the radio guys just said Fielder had to be restrained by four players in the Brewers dugout. Jim said he had no idea why. Crap.

Maybe a fight will help jumpstart this team, it worked for the Cubs last year.

 

[BrewCityUnit]

Pinch hitting Branyan in that spot is just silly

[Schlitz001]

Wow, nobody is talking about Fielder shoving Parra into the wall in the dugout? That was a pretty nasty scuffle.

 

EDIT: Parra must have said something really nasty, because Prince was pissed.

[Ranier]

It's not Counsell's fault that . Yost is an idiot. Counsell is a great utility player. Yost just doesn't know how to use him.

 

When the entire team is slumping, what do you propose he does differently?

[pebadger]

OK, pure irresponsible speculation on my part, but I'd guess Parra said something along the lines of what we've all been saying.