7/3/05 Pirates (Fogg) @ Brewers (Davis) 1:05 CST

[Loopee]

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That said, whoever is responsible for the mess today certainly deserves to be criticized mercilessly.

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I would have pulled Davis after Lawton's single, but I understand wanting to save the bullpen in a blow-out type game (Davis does have 2 CG). That's on the manager.

 

Bottalico was an fine choice to come in, he just failed to do his job. That's on him. Maybe JDLR would have done better, but there is likely a reason he's not pitching in games right now (none of us see the pitchers pitch every day like the coaches do).

[cjbeatbox]

someone should tell ned we have a few more players in the bullpen other than bottalico,santana,wise,and phelps. the way we neglect a young arm like JDLR in a five run situation and trot out a struggling davis for another inning is terrible. and someone who has been used the last two days in Bottalico is even worse.BTW i belive its everyones hero mike maddux who helps make the decison on what pitchers come in. everyone makes mistakes i guess

[ja002h]

I understand wanting to save the bullpen in a blow-out type game

 

Here's a thought: save the bullpen by using the guys who NEVER THROW.

[Worm8181]

Cubs down by 2 with only one more chance to score, go Washington.

[batman]

I'm glad they didn't use JDLR today. With Sheeter starting tomorrow, there's a high probability that he'll be needed in long relief. How many innings does Sheets average per start... like three and a third or something?

 

Good job, Ned.

 

~Bill

[Loopee]

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Here's a thought: save the bullpen by using the guys who NEVER THROW.

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I totally agree with you. Just stating what Yost's/Maddux's rationale had to be.

[Sheets4theHOF]

Phelps? Santana anyone?

 

EDIT: And a walk and a single. You suck yost just suck.

[batman]

Goody, more walks.

 

**vomit**

 

~Bill

[mikevan1818]

Some one just shoot me. This isnt happening.

[JoeH33]

uhh......here we go again

[nsimps]

Come on guys...we gotta win this one for Gaylord..

 

http://www.doj.state.wi.us/kidspage/pictures/nelsongaylordbio.jpg

 

RIP

[rluzinski]

Wow, Phelps doesn't look good. Whod'a thunk it? Yost takes one look at his 1.55 WHIP (higher now) and says, "This guy is a battler."

[batman]

Santana is sweet at stranding inherited runners, so Ned wanted to make sure he felt comfortable when he came in. Therefore, he let Phelps open the inning so the Pirates could get a few baserunners.

 

Not only that, but then he double-switched so that Helms can come in and play defense at third. Because, you know, he's really great with the leather.

 

**projective vomit**

 

~Bill

[Sheets4theHOF]

This has to be the worst bullpen management i've seen in years. Why was phelps left in with his 4 something era? Santana and Wise are the set up men right? Just stupid stupid stupid.

[stkmtimo]

And now Doug may not even get the win http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/grin.gif

[dogs with bees in their mo]

Why are we double switching to put Helms in at 3rd?? So what if the pitcher's spot is due up 4th, Santana isn't going to pitch the 9th, why not just pinch hit when the time comes?

[PeaveyFury]

Argh.

[MachMeister5]

DOG GOMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

We're gonna blow this game.....

 

unacceptable....

 

Blowtalico and Ned... send them to Boston

[H0FFY]

Well, no wonder it was a hit, on my CBS sportsline game tracker it said Phelps threw an 86 mph fasball for a bullseye right down the can.

[stkmtimo]

I hate Jason Bay and wish Brady Clark would have hit the ball a tad higher!

[batman]

Why are we double switching to put Helms in at 3rd?? So what if the pitcher's spot is due up 4th, Santana isn't going to pitch the 9th, why not just pinch hit when the time comes?

 

Logic? How dare you bring logic into this discussion, dog with a mouthful of bees?!?

 

What the heck is going on? Did Ned and Maddux read about Dock Ellis' no-hitter and decide that it would be cool to try to manage a game on LSD? Yikes.

 

~Bill

[rluzinski]

Nice noodle arm throw by Moeller. Pathetic.

[Sheets4theHOF]

If we get Bay, walk Ward, its a no brainer. So in that case i'm sure yost will pitch to him.

 

EDIT: Will nevermind, tie game. Thanks for 6 solid innings of work DD! And offense thanks for 8 runs, oh could we have a couple more please. I'm just sickend.

[rluzinski]

...and the Brewers blow a SIX RUN LEAD! Classic Brewer baseball!

[endaround]

Don't forget, he DS out Hall in whats likely to be a tie game.