2012-04-10 Brewers (Narveson) at Cubs (Maholm), 7:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 7-4]

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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 10 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (2-2) | Cubs (1-3)[/h2][h3]FSN HD | 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/narveson-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cubs/maholm-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cubs | Game Log[/h3][h3]Narveson is a late bloomer who has established himself with 28 Brewers starts in each of the past two seasons. He drew a good matchup; Narveson is 6-1 with a 3.55 ERA in 13 career appearances against the Cubs, six starts.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-0, -.-- ERA, -.-- WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Maholm was slowed this spring by the flu, which is why he was dropped into the No. 5 spot. But his goal is to pitch 200 innings, which few fifth starters can do. He does like pitching at Wrigley Field, where he has a career 6-2 record.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away]

1. 2B Rickie Weeks
   
2. CF Carlos Gomez
   
3. LF Ryan Braun
   
4. 3B Aramis Ramirez
   
5. RF Corey Hart
   
6. SS Alex Gonzalez
   
7. 1B Mat Gamel
   
8. C Jonathan Lucroy
   
9. P Chris Narveson

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1. RF David DeJesus
   
2. 2B Darwin Barney
   
3. SS Starlin Castro
   
4. LF Alfonso Soriano
   
5. 3B Ian Stewart
   
6. 1B Jeff Baker
   
7. C Geovany Soto
   
8. CF Marlon Byrd
   
9. P Paul Maholm

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[topper09er]

2B Rickie Weeks

CF Carlos Gomez

LF Ryan Braun

3B Aramis Ramirez

RF Corey Hart

SS Alex Gonzalez

1B Mat Gamel

C Jonathan Lucroy

P Chris Narveson

 

Is Gomez fast? Yes

Does he play CF? Yes

ding ding ding!

 

All qualifications for hitting second are met

[pebadger]

You left out bunting, but that's maybe more of a prerequisite than a qualification.

[topper09er]

True, but in RRR's mind being fast = good at bunting

[brwrsfan]

Gamel hitting 7th behind Gonzalez irks me. Lefty vs Lefty or not. If Gamel is going to be in the lineup, he has no business batting behind Gonzalez.

[longball04]

I agree. Keep the lineup consistent. Mat has hung in there just fine in ST and now in the regular season. Let him prove he can keep doing it by providing him an opportunity. Besides, when the Brewers jump all over Maholm early, and he gets pulled, they probably bring in a right handed reliever anyway.

 

And to those ripping Gomez batting second, give the guy a chance. It is game 5. Nyjer got his first hit last night. No one was calling for him to be out of there after a sample size of 2 games. Gomez has a sample size of one.

[Baldkin]

Gomez has a sample size of 2,000 at bats of sub .300 OBP.

[MadScientist]

Gomez has a sample size of 2,000 at bats of sub .300 OBP.

Career numbers:

Morgan vs LHP: .201 / .287 / .269 / .557

Gomez vs LHP: .242 / .288 / .395 / .683

 

Aoki is the other option, but all he would be is a hope at better numbers.

[logan82]

Hart is an option at #2. So is Lucroy. The CF doesn't have to bat #2.

[Baldkin]

I've no problem with Gomez playing vs LHP.

 

He has no business hitting anywhere but 8th.

[Raw Biz]

I don't think people have a problem with Gomez playing against LHP. It's just that Roenicke (and a lot of managers for that matter) have a set position line-up and positions usually hit in a certain spot, regardless of who plays. For Roenicke, the CF will always hit 2nd and the catcher 8th.

 

Against righties, I'm fine with Roenicke's lineup except I would swap Lucroy and Gonzo (and probably Weeks/Morgan). For lefties though, I would put Lucroy 2, Gamel 6, Gomez 7, Gonzo 8.

[umphrey]

Hart is an option at #2. So is Lucroy. The CF doesn't have to bat #2.

 

If you can get Hart's numbers to play at the 5th spot, I really think you keep him there. The only reason (to me) you don't bat Hart 5th is if you want him to see more fastballs in front of Braun or something.

[dlk9s]

It's always nice when I get the MLB Extra Innings package for free for a week or so, but come on...it's 2012 - broadcast the games in HD.

[coolcool]

Weeks looks hilariously cold.

 

Hahahaha Gomez looks ridiculous!

[topper09er]

GOMEZ: run to first AFTER you bunt the ball. Why do we have a hitting coach?

[Mr QL]

it might be a little brisk in Chicago but these guys look like they're about to climb Mount Everest hahaha

[dlk9s]

I bet that jam job on Braun hurt a lot in that weather.

[topper09er]

I bet that jam job on Braun hurt a lot in that weather.

 

Deep enough for a SF still, man those steroids really bulked him up

[pebadger]

Gomez earned that run three times. Double, moving up on thorw and with the slide.

[coolcool]

Gomez might be one of the dumbest players in the MLB, but MAN can he slide.

[topper09er]

Contact play with the infield in, wow Gomez has more speed than Albert Pujols has power

[Raw Biz]

I think Gomez either does something outstanding or completely stupid. There is no in-between with him.

[pebadger]

The way they're running the bases maybe they should wear the magic underwear every night.

 

That stuff looks like some manufacturer's new standard cold weather gear. Wonder if we'll see other teams wearing it. Agree that it does look over-the-top.

[adamb100]

The Cubs are so bad.

[coolcool]

Is anyone else bitter that Fielder left solely because we don't get to see him in a ski mask tonight?