8/13/05 - Reds (Ortiz) @ Brewers (Ohka) - 6:05 CST

[naivin]

Atta way to work the count guys. Nice swing on the first pitch Rickey!

[Brew Crewsader]

David Weathers is the best pitcher EVER.

[dogs with bees in their mo]

I don't think calling up Krynzel would be a bad idea. His hitting has been crappy, but at least he can play a good centerfield.

[Brew Crewsader]

I don't know what to do anymore....

[dogs with bees in their mo]

5 in a row. So much for that winning season. Just awesome.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/sick.gif

[ThePurpleStorm]

Is it too much to ask a big leaguer to catch a routine popup?

[markwitx]

wow, what a great game 2 hole hits. i bet that big crowd tonight had fun.http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/mad.gif

[crichar3]

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You know, it's not like Corey Hart would exactly be Willie Mays in CF.

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True enough. But maybe he would produce a little at the plate -- at least a little more than Magurder -- to make up for any shaky play in the field.

[Brew Crewsader]

I seriously considered going... glad I resisted. You can't even enjoy a bobblehead when stuff like this is happening.

[WV Brew]

Overbay was hitting .630 against the Reds going into today's game. I guess he had too many brats at the bobblehead ceremonies.

[Brian the Automator]

Well, that game was a big bowl of crap.

[Brew Crewsader]

hehehe we were outhit 13-2. Impressive.

[naivin]

Two hits! Damn that Ned Yost!

 

Will people ever stop trying to convince themselves that the Brewers would be good if not for their manager? The serious talent shortage on this team is really starting to assert itself as the dog days set in - especially the bench and bullpen, which are both borderline pathetic.

 

Pretty typical for the Brewers actually -- come home for a big six game homestand that will set the course for the rest of the year...0-5 so far. Sounds like the Brewers I know.

[ThePurpleStorm]

The worst thing about all of this is that people are beginning to lose interest and not care. Just like every other year. I thought this year would be different.

[markwitx]

Only 5 weeks until this season is over,lets say goodbye to Overbay, mcgurger, tomo, santos, trent. who else am i missing?

[naivin]

At this point, calling up anybody you consider part of the future would be a good idea. There is nothing to lose at this point. You might as well get started on the future and let some of these guys go through their growing pains now.

 

Then again, September 1st is just a couple weeks away, so maybe it makes just as much sense to wiat.

[Brian the Automator]

[ At this point, calling up anybody you consider part of the future would be a good idea. ]

 

I don't think the team's going to leave Nashville hanging like that when they're making their playoff push.

[ThePurpleStorm]

Come Sept 1st, how do you handle the playing time of Cruz, Hart, Fielder? Do you let them play sparingly in pinch hitting situations and such, or do you split time with the regulars? Since it looks like this season is going nowhere, I want to see alot of the big three in Sept.

[naivin]

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I don't think the team's going to leave Nashville hanging like that when they're making their playoff push.

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I don't think so either, but if you are Attansio and melvin your focus has to be 100% on the success of the major league club, now and in the future. If they feel getting guys up here a couple weeks early would benefit the big league club over the next year or two, you have to do it. I don't know that it would make any difference, but if they think so, get 'em up here.

[Brian the Automator]

[ I don't think so either, but if you are Attansio and melvin your focus has to be 100% on the success of the major league club, now and in the future. If they feel getting guys up here a couple weeks early would benefit the big league club over the next year or two, you have to do it. I don't know that it would make any difference, but if they think so, get 'em up here. ]

 

Ok, but does being part of a championship team benefit the kids more?

[naivin]

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Ok, but does being part of a championship team benefit the kids more?

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I don't claim to have an answer for that, but I suspect DM does. Ahh heck, it doesn't matter. they have enough gusy that they will score some runs in the years to come. Its ultimately all about pitching anyway and that is where Doug's focus needs to be.

[Brian the Automator]

[ I don't claim to have an answer for that, but I suspect DM does. Ahh heck, it doesn't matter. they have enough gusy that they will score some runs in the years to come. Its ultimately all about pitching anyway and that is where Doug's focus needs to be. ]

 

My guess is that everyone will stay in Nasvhille for one last hurrah. That would be nice momentum heading into spring training... As anxious I am to get the kids up, I think that might be the smarter move...

 

Anyone know when's the latest the AAA world series goes?

[whizkid]

but does being part of a championship team benefit the kids more?

 

Since it can't be proved it does, it doesn't...I guess

[Brian the Automator]

[ Since it can't be proved it does, it doesn't...I guess ]

 

At the very least, they could receive a "AAA world series champions" polo shirt. That's gotta count for something.

[crichar3]

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The worst thing about all of this is that people are beginning to lose interest and not care. Just like every other year. I thought this year would be different.

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Laying an egg in front of 41,000 people tonight didn't help matters, that's for sure.