2014-03-31 Braves (Teheran) at Brewers (Gallardo), 1:10 PM CDT (Opening Day!) - Brewers win 2-0

[craigharmann]

So I'm breaking down and buying MLB.Tv. The streaming player I used had all the English feeds freezing. The one that worked was Korean, I believe. Annoyed by that. So I'm spending money. And that's OK.

[valpocrewsader]

Two innings, two outs on the bases. Love that Runnin Ron aggressive culture! Ugh.

[craigharmann]

Yo looking good out there!

[Taylor Blue]

A little late on this but reading RRR's lips while "arguing" with the 2b ump, "I couldn't tell. It's so far away I can't really tell." Also had a pretty big grin on his face...Close call, could have gone either way, but I though Ramirez just got his foot in there.

[stoutdude04]

Two innings, two outs on the bases. Love that Runnin Ron aggressive culture! Ugh.

 

Are you counting the 2nd out on the bases as the line drive that was caught and got Ramirez out at 2nd? If so, I would hardly put any blame on Ron for that one.

[stoutdude04]

oops, double post.

[valpocrewsader]

Two innings, two outs on the bases. Love that Runnin Ron aggressive culture! Ugh.

 

Are you counting the 2nd out on the bases as the line drive that was caught and got Ramirez out at 2nd? If so, I would hardly put any blame on Ron for that one.

 

Absolutely counting it, becauseI believe a culture of "every out is precious" leads to different results than aggressive stealing and stupid bunting to squander outs.

 

That play took forever to turn into an out. Maybe a culture that condemns outs on the bases leads to a different result. Or maybe not, since Aram is so old and slow (but at least he's expensive!).

[TheCrew07]

For those of us following on Gameday did they mention anything about Gallardo's pitch count today on TV or radio?

 

If it's 85 he'll be fortunate to get through 6, hopefully they will let him go 100.

[two_three_the_count]

A little late on this but reading RRR's lips while "arguing" with the 2b ump, "I couldn't tell. It's so far away I can't really tell." Also had a pretty big grin on his face...Close call, could have gone either way, but I though Ramirez just got his foot in there.

 

If it's close, you should challenge! That's what the system is for. I hope RRR doesn't end up being a manager that holds onto that one challenge waiting for the perfect opportunity to use it.

[trwi7]

Interesting that mlb.com went to a live look-in for the Braun AB.

 

So did ESPN.

[fondybrewfan]

That seems like a pretty over the top conclusion. That type of play happens every day; it was a lineout and the first instinct when you see a hard hit ball is to take a couple steps. If you are blaming RR for something like that then you are just trying to find stuff to blame him for.

[Fear The Chorizo]

Gallardo's at 61 through 4IP, I think

[craigharmann]

Huh. I didn't realize Bianchi was pronounced BeYankee. I thought it was Biahnchee.

[mls4]

Huh. I didn't realize Bianchi was pronounced BeYankee. I thought it was Biahnchee.

 

 

Yes several times I've wondered why the Brewers' announcers are talking about the Yankees.

[craigharmann]

BRAUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see the crowd give him a standing O!

 

And a steal!!

[craigharmann]

HEY!!!!!!!!! We've up 2-0!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fear The Chorizo]

ARam puts the first runs on the board for 2014! Hopefully he hasn't already reached his quota for March/April hits this year....he's a notoriously slow starter

[igor67]

All started with a lead-off walk, forget not this important lesson #1 and #2 hitters

[valpocrewsader]

since Aram is so old and slow (but at least he's expensive!).

 

Shuts me up with a 2 rbi double. I'll be sure to criticize him more often.

[fondybrewfan]

nice article on hardballtalk bashing national writers who were disappointed that Braun got a standing O and meaning like everyone in MIL somehow advocates cheating. Hello people Braun is the best player on the team; he apologized, and everyone is ready to move on except the media. Get over it.

[sdcheezhd]

I'm sure Braun will be abused enough on the road to make the writers happy.

[BruisedCrew]

ARam puts the first runs on the board for 2014! Hopefully he hasn't already reached his quota for March/April hits this year....he's a notoriously slow starter

 

Didn't he have a good couple of days to start last season... before he got hurt in about the third game and missed the next couple of weeks?

[jjkoestler]

Yo at 78 pitches through 5. Looking sharp.

[valpocrewsader]

BJ Upton batting second? Thanks, ATL.

 

Prescient.

[fondybrewfan]

Just looking at ATL's lineup and pitching staff; this team looks entirely mediocre. I know they have had some pitching injuries but even the lineup shouldn't strike fear in anyone. I would be surprised if they can hang with the Nationals.