2012-04-09 Brewers (Marcum) at Cubs (Volstad), 6:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 7-5]

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[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]April 9 | 6:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (1-2) | Cubs (1-2)[/h2][h3]FSN HD | ESPN | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cubs.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/marcum-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/volstad-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Marcum's spring was abbreviated by some early shoulder stiffness, and probably won't top the 90-pitch mark to start the season. But he had a similar '11 spring and was Milwaukee's best pitcher in April and May.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Acquired from the Marlins for Carlos Zambrano, Volstad is coming off a rough season. He did set a career high with 117 strikeouts. He has worked a lot with former Cubs pitcher Rick Sutcliffe this spring not just on mechanics but on attacking hitters.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. Rickie Weeks 2B
2. Nyjer Morgan CF
3. Ryan Braun LF
4. Aramis Ramirez 3B
5. Corey Hart RF
6. Mat Gamel 1B
7. Alex Gonzalez SS
8. Jonathan Lucroy C
9. RHP Shaun Marcum P

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1. David DeJesus RF
   
2. Darwin Barney 2B .
   
3. Starlin Castro SS
   
4. Alfonso Soriano LF
   
5. Ian Stewart 3B
   
6. Bryan LaHair 1B
   
7. Geovany Soto C
   
8. Marlon Byrd CF
   
9. Chris Volstad RHP

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[owbc]

For out of market fans, this is the MLB.tv free game tonight.

 

Edit: did not realize this is a national TV broadcast as well. So hopefully the Brewers can start 2-0 on national/regional TV.

[longball04]

They are reporting 25-30mph winds blowing out to RF right now. Marcum being a flyball pitcher, this could be a scary night. Looking forward to seeing Gamel's first bomb though.

[MVP2110]

To be honest, this is the one game this series where Im going in expectating to lose. Hopefully though they prove me wrong and Marcum throws a gem

[umphrey]

Going for .500, 2-2

 

I'm feeling good about Marcum today.

 

I was looking at his splits by month, he was really good last April, but for career, he really shines in May, and then gets worse every month

 

FIP

[pre]April/March 4.06

May 3.26

June 4.43

July 4.63

August 5.05

Sept/Oct 4.26[/pre]

[tstads20]

Hopefully that changeup is really working for Marcum today, otherwise lefties are going to gear up and let er rip.

 

It's days like this I'll really miss Prince. Probably could hit one out of Wrigley today.

[GormanHarvey]

Is it just me, or does it look like Augie had an eye/eyelid lift in the off season?

[dlk9s]

Probably could hit one out of Wrigley today.

 

Yeah, probably.

[Funketown]

They are reporting 25-30mph winds blowing out to RF right now. Marcum being a flyball pitcher, this could be a scary night. Looking forward to seeing Gamel's first bomb though.

 

Oh dear. The Brewers should seriously consider signing Craig Counsell to a 1-day contract and tell him to just go for it. Any reasonably well-struck fly ball will have a decent chance of getting out at those speeds.

[dlk9s]

They are reporting 25-30mph winds blowing out to RF right now. Marcum being a flyball pitcher, this could be a scary night. Looking forward to seeing Gamel's first bomb though.

 

Oh dear. The Brewers should seriously consider signing Craig Counsell to a 1-day contract and tell him to just go for it. Any reasonably well-struck fly ball will have a decent chance of getting out at those speeds.

 

All-Time Best Homerun Swings

 

1. Prince Fielder

2. Craig Counsell (regardless of whether or not the ball actually clears the wall)

[Schlitz001]

I came here to comment on the wind. There are going to be some runs scored in this game.

[umphrey]

stadium looks half empty

 

***: I'm not paraphrasing ESPN here:

 

"he got off on a technicality"

 

"he was a cheat that got away with it"

[dlk9s]

stadium looks half empty

 

Monday evening, not warm, bad team...it's understandable.

[dlk9s]

Very nice, Mr. Plush. Looked like he lost his footing halfway to home, too.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Wow...thought he was dead.

[chadomac]

An ESPN announcer really said that? Wow.

[Glennron]

I really wish ESPN would get rid of that behind the plate camera angle during pitches. It's as bad as CBS during the NCAA tournament.

[SoCal Brew Crew Fan]

Cards already have 3 bombs in the 1st...I hope they cool down by the 27th.

[Warning Track Power]

It's ok...Beltran, Berkman and Furcal will all be on the DL by then.

[tstads20]

Cards already have 3 bombs in the 1st...I hope they cool down by the 27th.

 

Homer Bailey...can't say I'm shocked. Funny thing is Dusty Baker will probably be blamed for him never panning out.

[dlk9s]

stadium looks half empty

 

***: I'm not paraphrasing ESPN here:

 

"he got off on a technicality"

 

This wasn't the exact quote, but yeah, that's what he said.

 

"he was a cheat that got away with it"

 

You're not being fair to the announcer about the second quote. Here's what was said:

 

"There [will] always [be] people who believe he was a drug cheat who got away with it."

[tstads20]

Who'da thunk it?

[chadomac]

Marcum could really make or break this season. I sure hope he starts off strong this year.

[dlk9s]

You know, ESPN, if you would've shown me the normal camera angle originally, I wouldn't have had to wait to see that Volstad threw a really good pitch to K Lucroy.

[Glennron]

Volstad looking like he won't make it past five innings with how much he's laboring.