2012-05-23 Giants (Zito) at Brewers (Estrada), 12:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-5; 8.0 bullpen innings after Estrada hurt in 1st]

[owbc]

Where are the Sounds right now? This is probably going to be an 11-10 game. They might be able to get someone in town by the 7th or 8th inning.

[AZBrewCrew]

Gomez was swinging out of his shoes. Grand slam or nothing.

 

You might be the only one actually watching the game (impossible in the great state of Wisconsin). That means plenty of updates

 

The one thing I love about being out of state is being able to watch the games when they are blacked out in WI. Its the Giants feed but better than nothing, and I'm getting paid to watch it too!

[owbc]

You might be the only one actually watching the game (impossible in the great state of Wisconsin). That means plenty of updates

 

Great, this makes up for those Fox Saturday blackouts that seem to be every week this year.

[JohnBriggs12]

My guess is Fiers, though Thornburg wouldn't shock me. Melvin did mention just the other day about guys being capable of jumping up from AA. I don't see Peralta based on his recent outings

[adambr2]

Agreed with all that Peralta has not been very good this year, but who from the AAA rotation has?

 

I'd rather see what he has at the MLB level in a season that isn't looking like a playoff season anyway, rather than just plugging Fiers or Vargas in there.

[topper09er]

Gomez was swinging out of his shoes. Grand slam or nothing.

 

You might be the only one actually watching the game (impossible in the great state of Wisconsin). That means plenty of updates

 

The one thing I love about being out of state is being able to watch the games when they are blacked out in WI. Its the Giants feed but better than nothing, and I'm getting paid to watch it too!

 

I will be going the games this weekend in AZ, any suggestions for things to do

[adambr2]

Need 8 innings out of our bullpen now. This game is far from over.

[JohnBriggs12]

Need 8 innings out of our bullpen now. This game is far from over.

 

It wasn't over before Estrada got hurt.

[BrewerAddiction]

Provided he pitches alright today, what about Parra sliding into the rotation? It would take him a bit to get fully stretched out, but he has been pitching well this year.

[JohnBriggs12]

Agreed with all that Peralta has not been very good this year, but who from the AAA rotation has?

 

I'd rather see what he has at the MLB level in a season that isn't looking like a playoff season anyway, rather than just plugging Fiers or Vargas in there.

 

That's why you can't dismiss Thornburg.

[owbc]

Aoki was out but it took the super slow motion to tell.

[brwrsfan]

Parra has actually been very good out of the pen this year. Based on his past struggles with starting and the fact that he isn't stretched out....I would leave him alone and let the young guys have a shot. Can always try him later or next year if they fail.

[jjgott]

Luuuuucccccc!!!!

[GormanHarvey]

Luuuuuc!! I guess we only win via blowout now

[AZBrewCrew]

Right hip flexor strain for Estrada

[3and2Fastball]

I'm in Wisconson so I can't see the game. How is Braun looking in terms of his health? Running full speed?

[Matt Breen]

I bet they go with Fiers if they have to make a move.

 

His ERA is 4.13, but he's pretty solid otherwise - especially considering he's pitching in the PCL.

 

He's got a 1.27 WHIP, 42 K and 16 BB in 47 innings, and only 3 HR allowed. Those are decent numbers in that environment.

 

Plus, Melvin and company like to award guys who put their time in, work hard, etc.

 

Of course, they may decide on 'big upside' and roll the dice with Thornburg, but they don't do that often. Especially with pitchers. It would be interesting.

[Matt Breen]

Right hip flexor strain for Estrada

what's that mean? is it a nasty injury? something he'll just need a little rest for? any clue.

[Matt Breen]

A-Ram has lifted his OPS over .700. It's at .702. That hasn't been seen in Milwaukee since 2010.

[trwi7]

What did Cabrera do? Gameday says he reached on fielder's choice, no error or anything.

[owbc]

They tried to go to 2nd but it was late. It was a slow hopper and the runner going from 2nd to 3rd stopped Izturis from charging in. Now a 3-run double that one-hopped the wall.

[GormanHarvey]

Joe Block is just an awful announcer.

[Baldkin]

Right hip flexor strain for Estrada

what's that mean? is it a nasty injury? something he'll just need a little rest for? any clue.

 

It really could be anything. Your hip flexors are the muscles right at the top of your quadriceps. If it's bad, there's no way he'd be able to pitch for a couple weeks. If it's just a minor tweak, a week of rest and ice and he could be 100%.

[jjgott]

Whew, we got away with one there. Belt was safe.

 

Edit: Great diving stop by Hart there though.

[Matt Breen]

Right hip flexor strain for Estrada

what's that mean? is it a nasty injury? something he'll just need a little rest for? any clue.

 

It really could be anything. Your hip flexors are the muscles right at the top of your quadriceps. If it's bad, there's no way he'd be able to pitch for a couple weeks. If it's just a minor tweak, a week of rest and ice and he could be 100%.

 

Awesome. Thanks. Good to know.