2012-04-30 Brewers (Wolf) at Padres (Wieland), 9:05 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-3; 3 HR, 3B, 6 RBI for Braun]

[GormanHarvey]

Not that it's going to happen, but I'd prefer it if Loe just started next inning instead of bring in Veras. Give Loe a short leash if you have to.

 

Ask and you shall receive

[GormanHarvey]

Denorfia looked hilarious on that hack

[cnycerveceros]

A lot of Braun love on MLB network right now. It's a shame he has to have games like this to 'allay suspicion.' Maybe MLB will put his face back in some promos.

[brains and braun]

Not to derail the thread, but in regards to the punch-top beer can, the big brewing companies intentionally release tons of redundant product to minimize shelf space for other beers. In other words, they want you to see a wall of Miller Lite when you walk into a 7-11 so you won't buy any craft (tasty) beer.

[Baldkin]

A lot of Braun love on MLB network right now. It's a shame he has to have games like this to 'allay suspicion.' Maybe MLB will put his face back in some promos.

 

Don't worry, with the ASG coming up, I'm sure they'll put the NL MVP front and center... oh wait....

 

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/fan_shot_images/250799/asg12_ballot_launch.jpg

[dlk9s]

Loe looked like he was throwing wiffle balls out there.

[Schlitz001]

Dick Enberg is rooting for Braun to get another AB and hit another HR.

[topper09er]

No reason to take Loe out. He is was throwing filth out there

[cnycerveceros]

Braun out of the game? Huh.

 

Edit: Enberg just corrected himself, he got Hart and Braun confused.

Edited May 1, 2012 by cnycerveceros

[TuesdaysWithRillo]

 

He started every game last year (33 G) and put up a 3.69 ERA. That's pretty solid for a 3. But he's not even the 3rd best pitcher numbers-wise. Marcum is. When do you dump him for some prospects? This year? Who do you trust to replace him?

 

Wolf had a 4.47 xFIP last season which shows that his 3.69 ERA was quite fluky. He doesn't have very good stuff as it is and he's going to be 36 in June. His ERA was over 7 before the game started. He better turn it around soon or Melvin might start thinking like me. I'd trade him at any time I could and call up Fiers or Peralta so at least you have a pitcher with some sort of upside.

[PrinceEatMeat]

Yes, K-Rod has the glasses back! Good. He didn't look right without them.

[GormanHarvey]

Yes, K-Rod has the glasses back! Good. He didn't look right without them.

 

He had them back yesterday and I thought the same thing. Then he promptly gave up a run. He will be fine though

[topper09er]

Kottaras doesn't need to throw runners out, he just builds a brick wall in front of the plate

[topper09er]

One more needs to reach for Brauny

 

Edit: crap.

 

Looks like Joe Adcock will remain the only Milwaukee player with a 4 tater game

Edited May 1, 2012 by topper09er

[Baldkin]

I swear the team has never worked on leading off with a LHP on the mound. Ever.

[Schlitz001]

I don't know who the Padres color guy is, but he has me rolling on the floor with his Brewer fan analysis, talking about going up to the cottage in Door county and the cheese castle in Racine.

[topper09er]

Gomez cost Braun an AB vs a lefty.

[Ennder]

 

He started every game last year (33 G) and put up a 3.69 ERA. That's pretty solid for a 3. But he's not even the 3rd best pitcher numbers-wise. Marcum is. When do you dump him for some prospects? This year? Who do you trust to replace him?

 

Wolf had a 4.47 xFIP last season which shows that his 3.69 ERA was quite fluky. He doesn't have very good stuff as it is and he's going to be 36 in June. His ERA was over 7 before the game started. He better turn it around soon or Melvin might start thinking like me. I'd trade him at any time I could and call up Fiers or Peralta so at least you have a pitcher with some sort of upside.

 

Wolf's career xFIP-ERA is 0.23 and that is mostly in pitcher's parks, so that 4.47 xFIP suggests about a 4.24 ERA. Not sure how a 4.24 is considered bad by your 4th starter. Especially one who has thrown 190+ innings for 4 years straight. No reason at all to worry about Wolf right now imo. No reason to expect a sub 4 ERA either though.

Edited May 1, 2012 by Ennder

[ttsather]

This AB has to be a nightmare for Plush. He looks like a deer in the headlights.

[dlk9s]

This ump has been really bad tonight. I have no idea what's a strike and what's a ball.

[topper09er]

That will be an historic walk for plush in 3, 2, 1...

[dlk9s]

I don't know who the Padres color guy is, but he has me rolling on the floor with his Brewer fan analysis, talking about going up to the cottage in Door county and the cheese castle in Racine.

 

Yeah, I like him. I've never liked Enberg as a baseball announcer, though.

[dlk9s]

I'm just glad Plush avoided the Golden Sombrero.

[dlk9s]

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CLOSE!

[GormanHarvey]

Only a triple...what a loser