The Optimism Thread

[pitchleague]

so far, this NLCS is mirroring the '82 Series somewhat.

 

Brewers won each game 1 fairly handily

Cardinals won each game 2 and game 3 with a nail-biter ('82 game 2/'11 game 3) and an easy win in each ('82 game 3/'11 game 2)

Brewers won each game 4 ('82 big 6-run inning/'11 big start by Wolf)

 

Now, we all know what happened the rest of the way in '82. I am optimistic that things will not repeat themselves and we shall avenge a series we could have won had we been healthier.

 

Yes, I'm still bitter.

 

But optimistic and bitter could be just the right cocktail.

[strawbossisevil]

In the history of baseball the team with homefield advantage in a tied series wins about 55% of the time. Also, be honest, who would you rather have pitching for your team in game 5. Greinke or Garcia. I pick Greinke. Finally, Greinke's career ERA at Busch is in the mid 2s. Lots of reasons to believe the Brewers could be heading back to Milwaukee looking to pick up one final win to go to the World Series.

[razzzorsharp]

There is no place to put this so here it goes...

 

This Kottaras's reaction in regards to Wolf's jock strap breaking prior to his start in Arizona.

 

"He didn't really have to explain it," Kottaras said. "I saw it dangling, I guess. I was flustered.

 

"It was a mess."

[craigharmann]

There is no place to put this so here it goes...

 

This Kottaras's reaction in regards to Wolf's jock strap breaking prior to his start in Arizona.

 

"He didn't really have to explain it," Kottaras said. "I saw it dangling, I guess. I was flustered.

 

"It was a mess."

 

 

Wow. Talk about leaving it on the field...

[Glennron]

http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/11/116d58aae89bb80747a4085dfa9b664e/safe_hairstons_diving_slide_plates_big_run_for_brewers.jpg

 

Doubles machine.

[YoGasKpose]

 

 

I think the Hold Steady can propel the Crew to victory tonight. Stay positive, boys.

[brewmann04]

Cards have all the Pressure and think ZAC will have a great start tonight and Think Marcum do for a turn around game Sunday

[splitterpfj]

http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa319/toddecopp/CountyStadium1982.jpg

 

 

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

I know how St. Louis feels right now...up 3-2, just need to win a game on the road after a big win at home in game 5. Starting a pitcher recently acquired for the stretch run with the aging ace in the hole...yeah, I know how you feel St. Louis.

[adamb100]

The Brewers have only lost 1 home playoff game this year. The Brewers are getting a much needed day off today before returning to the friendly confines of Miller Park. I dont see the Brewers going out on game 6. The crowd is going to be so energetic it will give a spark to the Brewers offense and lead them to game 7.

 

I do think yesterday was a fluke. No team just makes that many defensive errors, in a playoff game nonetheless. Put it behind us and come back strong for Game 6. We have the advantage of being at Miller Park for the rest of the series. Lets take advantage of it and show the Cardinals the door.

[hawing]

I know how St. Louis feels right now...up 3-2, just need to win a game on the road after a big win at home in game 5. Starting a pitcher recently acquired for the stretch run with the aging ace in the hole...yeah, I know how you feel St. Louis.

I remember that feeling, and how things turned out the last time I felt that way.

[young guns]

I have gone to 4 games this year. They won, then they lost, then they won, then they lost. I will be at game 6. I think we can all tell what will happen with this pattern.

[Glennron]

I have gone to 4 games this year. They won, then they lost, then they won, then they lost. I will be at game 6. I think we can all tell what will happen with this pattern.

I hope the pattern holds up and that tomorrow is your last game of the season.

[BrewCrewRising]

I know how St. Louis feels right now...up 3-2, just need to win a game on the road after a big win at home in game 5. Starting a pitcher recently acquired for the stretch run with the aging ace in the hole...yeah, I know how you feel St. Louis.

I remember that feeling, and how things turned out the last time I felt that way.

 

 

Me too Hawing, me too.

[pitchleague]

When we play the Rangers next week, I sure hope we work around Nelson Cruz a bit.

[bjkrautk]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6244595011_f03fe8050d.jpg

This is Our Year!!! by bjkrautk, on Flickr

[owbc]

I'm not ready for the season to end yet.

 

That last game is the hardest one to win. The Brewers will be comfortable, relaxed, and focused tonight. The Brewers will take care of business. And then tomorrow will be one for the ages.

[stalton]

The Brewers are undefeated (2-0) on Playoff Sundays. I don't see how its possible that they can lose today.

The Brewers are also undefeated (1-0) on the final games of the Series. I don't see how its possible they can lose tomorrow

 

Bring on Texas!!

[ttsather]

We're right on schedule (pretty much) with home field.

Now we get our chance to win at home.

Time to do our job.

[BrewerTerp]

the brewers are favorites in vegas. -126 moneyline to win.

[razzzorsharp]

Brewers are on of 3 teams left that could win the World Series this year. Not the Yankees, nor, the Red Sox, not even the defending champs. All but two teams would kill to be in the Brewers position.

[RockCoCougars]

Optimism..... hoping that I never have to hear that 'Million Miles Away' song more than once or twice again in my life.

[hawing]

Optimism..... hoping that I never have to hear that 'Million Miles Away' song more than once or twice again in my life.

http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif It'll help if you avoid FOX the next 4-10 days.

[chadomac]

I posted something similar in another thread, but there's no reason to believe that the Brewers can't compete again in 2012. A lot of the team will be back again next year, there's some money coming off the books, and an upgrade at 3B and/or SS should really help things. I fully expect them to be playing meaningful games again next September.

[brettac1]

I agree with Chad. It's not going to suddenly be a 100 loss team, or something. They have some really good pitchers and hitters, and are still relatively young. I would like to see them commit to youth with Green and Gamel, though.