9/13/08 Brewers (Parra) at Phillies (Hamels): 2:55 PM CDT

[SeriesFinale]

Sweeps of the Brewers by probable playoff teams: Red Sox, Cubs, Mets and now I wouldn't be shocked if the Phils do it. I suppose you could put Houston on that list, too.

 

(And they've also been garbage against the Dodgers)

[jhart05]

Manny, you're going to be a good one for the crew in the coming years, I have no doubt about that.

 

But...

 

Thanks for showing up today when the team really needed you.

[jason21nl]

don't worry guys, they are still up in the WC...Everything will be alright. People don't believe in momentum in baseball, but when you're playing bad, it can have a snowball effect. And when a couple guys hit, more times than not the whole team hits.

[trwi7]

Well, at least I don't have to waste my Saturday watching this crap. For those stuck in the rain looking for something else to watch, I recommend The Searchers with John Wayne on AMC starting at 4:15.

 

Ugh.

I recommend the Georgia/South Carolina game on CBS. South Carolina just took a 7-3 lead.

[SeriesFinale]

Would everyone agree that they are now going to complete one of the greatest collapses in baseball history??

I think they miss the playoffs but to call it one of "the greatest collapses in baseball history" is maybe a little much. It's definitely a collapse, but no one's gonna be talking about this outside of Milwaukee years from now.

[naivin]

Way to give 'em a chance Manny. So much for that whole being looser on teh road thing since the fans aren't booing you. On to the next excuse I guess.

[trwi7]

Ahaha just let Dillard bat Ned.

[brewers19]

Salome? Who the hell is that, Ned?

[mls4]

Ok there's my McClung answer.

[pebadger]

Howard didn't even have to dig out that throw from third. Haven't seen that in a while.

[bucksman4]

I believe Parra is just mentally weak. That's probably why Prince got in his face in the dugout. This team is a total joke and it needs to be blown up because this batting order is all or none HR or bust. Look at the Cubs...they can actually manufacture runs by getting multiple base hits in a row. This team is just a bunch of chokers.

[brewers19]

I wanna see DeFelice come in.

[tyguy20204]

The season isn't over nor is this game.

[SeriesFinale]

Bets on how many innings Shouse pitches today?

[sauveb]

What they need to do now is start playing for tomorrow. They absolutely have to get into their bullpen by the 6th inning. Any batter that has an at bat of less than 5 pitches should be neutered. That means you Corey Hart.

[brewers19]

Bets on how many innings Shouse pitches today?

 

Too many, and then some.

[Brewcrewin07]

This team has such tremendous plate discipline......

[SeriesFinale]

The season isn't over nor is this game.

I agree. I apologize for doing my part for turning this into Vent Thread II.

 

Anyway, I can't even get this on TV today so I just don't think I'm gonna waste any more time watching this on MLB Gameday when it's a pleasant Saturday afternoon. Hopefully I get an even-more pleasant surprise when I come home and see the final score.

[pebadger]

I don't think the Crew is wiried to produce 5 pitch ABs. Hamels is gonna throw strikes, and the Brewers are just going to miss them right now.

[Oldcity]

Would everyone agree that they are now going to complete one of the greatest collapses in baseball history??

How can this be a serious question? They'll have at worst a two-game lead after today. Sure I understand some people having their doubts, but you expect everyone to say they're done?

[pebadger]

Lucky for you, Series. It's a dreary weather day here in Wisconsin, and the Badgers don't play until late tonight. So here we are. Did all my chores and errands this morning to prepare for the rest of the day in front of the TV.

 

Good time this half-inning to change from Brewer apparel into Badger gear. I'm afraid to do so until after the game, though, so as to avoid transferring the stink.

[SeriesFinale]

Jeez, it feels like "Ryan Braun" isn't even on this team any more.

 

OK, OK, gotta pull myself away from this car wreck.

[jason21nl]

if they don't make the playoffs it might be one of the biggest Brewers collapses of all time.

[pebadger]

If they dont make the playoffs, I get rid of everyone in the baseball operation other than Jack Z on the management side, and I take a hard look at everyone on the player side other than Braun, Hardy and Yo.

[razzzorsharp]

These guys are idiots. First the Utley "hit" and now the Prince "swing".