2011-07-28 Cubs (Wells) at Brewers (Marcum) - [Brewers win, 4-2]

[YoGasKpose]

Tough not to feel a little bit bad for Craig.

[topper09er]

That is the story of Counsell's season right there

[azcheesehead]

So who do we got fir the back of the pen if we get to that? Axford and KRod for three straight days?

BA said yesterday that Roenicke was going to use KRod to close if one is needed and have Axford rest. Yeah it doesn't make sense but RRR thinks Axford isn't as durable.

It's possible it was his way of saying "I don't mind overworking our half year rental but our franchise closer, different story"

Bingo!

[markedman5]

Its one thing to never get a hit......I can't even remember the last time he hit a ball hard

[FoxyFoxes]

It's actually laughable how bad Counsell is right now. Feel a little bad for him but then I remember hes won a couple World Series and is probably set for life. Retire mid August Craig. You can stick around as a veteran coach or something .

[Funketown]

You have to feel it for Counsell there. What's that MLB record again?

[stoutdude04]

Reds lose again to the Mets. I am starting to think that maybe the Pirates are a bigger threat than them.

 

I dont. They are 15-6 against the cubs and Astros. Which means they are 38-43 against everyone else.

[pebadger]

It ended the same way for my Dad. He was trying really hard, but all he could manage was a speechless, feeble dribble as we all looked on feeling terrible about it.

[markedman5]

Record is 0-46.....................You get the feeling that the only thing standing in his way is an injury or an infield single......

[topper09er]

The Brewers were 20-1 vs the Pirates and Giants in 2008 and 70-71 vs everyone else

[YoGasKpose]

I kind of like the shift from Marcum to Hawkins. Gotta be tough to adjust to.

 

My oh my, Yuni.

[markedman5]

its almost laughable....almost

[topper09er]

Every other SS in the league and every other 1B in the league turn that into an out

[YoGasKpose]

I know Casey made that early error, but he's actually made some decent picks over at third today. Especially on a few slow rollers.

[FoxyFoxes]

^What? --referring to the guy made the comment about his dad

 

Knocking on wood here guys but this bullpen is ....holds breath as McGhee makes the play.....

 

ok this bullpen is really good. only a lefty replacing Dillard away from being about as good as one can ask. Overworking K Rod would be a mistake too though.

[stoutdude04]

20-1 > 15-6

 

The rest of my post didnt go for some reason. That percentage gives them about 9 more wins by playing those two. I just dont think they are on a pace for 90 wins, or 85 even.

[TGJforPrez]

Didn't Braun play SS at the U? Lets make this super fun and start Braun at SS and Gamel in LF.

[YoGasKpose]

So, Ron, you couldn't have double switched there?

 

I mean, if you were going to use Farris and he's really good defensively and Counsell made the last out from the 8 spot...

[topper09er]

Counsell has a better batting average than Farris at least

[MkeSouthSide]

20-1 > 15-6

 

I think his point was that having a very good records vs a couple of bad teams and a mediocre record vs the rest of the league doesn't mean a team is not a legit contented for the post-season.

 

Then again, the '08 crew had 90+ wins if I remember correctly. There's no way PIT does that this year.

[StearnsFTW]

Farris fitting right into our middle infield.

 

[dlk9s]

Just got caught up to live on the DVR. A couple things:

 

1) I think Prince played that Campana dribbler fine in the first inning. If he charges that hard, it's going to be a tough feed to Marcum, based on the angle and speed Prince would be moving.

 

2) No problem with Prince trying to score on Yuni's double. Both Byrd and Castro played it very well. Sometimes outs happen. It was just a good play by the defense.

 

3) Len and Bob have been fine today. They have nothing to talk about - the game has been kind of boring and the Cubs stink. I thought it was funny when they were chuckling at Marcum's fidgetiness. I hadn't noticed it until today, just a few innings before they talked about it. His uniform looks like he's a position player who's been on base every AB.

[FoxyFoxes]

K Rod then Ax? Again.........? Hope the Crew scores a lot of runs in the bottom so Ax can at least rest.

[dlk9s]

Ax will just have his 'stache pitch.

[stoutdude04]

20-1 > 15-6

 

I think his point was that having a very good records vs a couple of bad teams and a mediocre record vs the rest of the league doesn't mean a team is not a legit contented for the post-season.

 

Then again, the '08 crew had 90+ wins if I remember correctly. There's no way PIT does that this year.

I agree, the rest of my post didnt post. I did edit it. I basically wrote that they would need to win 28 of 47 to get to 90 or go 25-22 to get to 87. Which would give them a shot to win the division. I just dont think they get 25 wins with the schedule that they have to play.