4/23/06 Reds (Harang) @ Brewers (Davis) 1:05 pm CST

[bucksman4]

Great play there by Billy. He's showing great range over there at SS and making all the plays as per usual.

 

Now, about DD....I said this the last time he pitched and its beginning to seem like second nature to expect lots of walks because our number "2" pitcher doesn't like to "give in." That's pretty sad that we rely on a guy with his mediocre stuff to be second in line to Sheets. His command is as bad as any pitcher in the majors. I watch a lot of baseball and I do not see anyone nibble as much as him and not confident in his own "stuff" to get batters out.

[jloos19]

I'm starting to really get frustrated with Brady Clark.

[True CryM]

Jenkins should not face a left hander the rest of the year.

[pitchleague]

what is going on? I go out to do some yard work and I'm listening to the game.

 

--Davis with no control, again!

 

--no patience at the plate

 

--Aaron Harang, on 3 days rest, continues to own us!

 

Yes, I realize that it's early but jiminy Christmas. I just about broke my rake in half when DD walked his 4th of the inning!

[jloos19]

But he's facing a right hander today?

[DannoMac21]

Unbelievable.

[mastershake76]

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I'm starting to really get frustrated with Brady Clark.

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Me too...but maybe it's not all his fault. He's certainly not playing well right now, but I think he's kind of a square peg being crammed into that round-shaped leadoff hole. Who needs a leadoff guy who can't get on base, and couldn't steal a base if his life depended on it? I'm not sure where a better place for him would be, but he's just not getting it done at the top of the order.

[jloos19]

I love bad defense... wait, no I don't.

[thebruce44]

We can't give outs when our pitcher can't pitch strikes.

[brewerjamie15]

Top four, 0 outs Davis just walked the leadoff hitter again.

 

BB

BB

BB

BB

BB

BB

BB

E-1

 

hawing-

You need a new favorite guy. This on'e not doing too well.

[brewers19]

Ned, what the hell are you waiting for?!

[jloos19]

What a great catch by Brady, alright, can we get some runs please?

[thebruce44]

That was about as close as you can come to a game breaking wide open. An inch shorter and Brady can't get to that ball.

[Ennder]

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That's pretty sad that we rely on a guy with his mediocre stuff to be second in line to Sheets. His command is as bad as any pitcher in the majors. I watch a lot of baseball and I do not see anyone nibble as much as him and not confident in his own "stuff" to get batters out.

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Thats a bit over the top. Last year he had a 1.61 WHIP in april as well and went on to post a 1.30 for the yaer with a 1.25 in the second half. In 2004 he posted a 1.50 WHIP in april and went on to post a 1.31 for the year with a 1.27 in the second half.

 

For whatever reason Doug has issues early in the season and gets stronger as the year goes on. He's just fine as a #2 starter as shown by his 482 IP of 3.51 ERA and 1.30 WHIP career as a Brewer going into this year.

[bucksman4]

Davis should take the WHOLE TEAM out for a steak dinner tonight. If he gets some run support here and ends up with the "W," it would be a miracle and defy the baseball gods.

[bork]

Why do I have the feeling that Ned is going to try and get 5 innings out of Davis? And that it's going to cost the Brewers.

 

And Davis has actually lowered his ERA today?!

[markwitx]

are the brewers hitters in a hurry,they must all have plans tonight.

[jloos19]

They do seem rushed...

[jloos19]

Note: the Brewers still haven't scored with their retro uniforms.

[Ennder]

Of course he's going to leave Davis out there. He's gotta work through it eventually and they aren't going to kill the bullpen bringing them out in the 5th inning unless they have to.

[bucky2win]

Last day the Ribeyes are on sale at Sentry and the guys want to make it before they close? (they are really tasty!)

[bork]

4K's and 8 BB's? Can a pitcher be 3TO?

[True CryM]

On a sidenote, the Reds TV announcer is about the best I've listened to all year. He has on multiple occasions relived past Brewer moments and referred to Robin Yount as "the natural".

[bork]

Come on Ned, pull the trigger already!

[jloos19]

Are you kidding me? That is absolutely ridiculous.