8/14/2007: Cardinals (Wells) vs. Brewers (Capuano) 7:25 CT - Tribute to the great memories of Rafael Roque IGT

[timothyw80]

FTC I'm with you on this as well. I'll go as far to say that I love this lineup... okay now go and call me crazy or a Yost apologist

[Gormans Gofer]

Bring Back The Stein - is that Clement Zablocki's pic in your avatar? Awesome. I just came across a book of matches I got at some tavern with his picture on 'em, Elect Zablocki in 71, or something like that.

[phatmatt1215]

Bring Back The Stein - is that Clement Zablocki's pic in your avatar? Awesome. I just came across a book of matches I got at some tavern with his picture on 'em, Elect Zablocki in 71, or something like that.

If I may speak for BBtS---Yes, it is Zablocki.

http://www.s9.com/images/portraits/33195_Zablocki-Clement-John.jpg

 

 

 

 

[RU Rah Rah]

I don't think it's hyperbole to say that it's become impossible to predict the lineup, from game to game. I can't believe that uncertainty is good for the players.

[SlideBernieSlide]

Tonight, the Capuano resurrection begins!!! Please Chris make it so.

[Bring Back the Stein]

(That is Clem. He came drunk to my parochial school and we could hear the nuns arguing whether or not to let him speak to us. He did: The greatest visit save for the time Da Crusher came in wearing full costume.)

[jlau20]

Personally I like consistent lineups, I'm not sure why, maybe I'm just weird, but I really don't think that has too much of an effect on anything.

 

I don't think Braun being behind Fielder will make a noticable difference. Braun occasionally swings at bad pitches, but almost everyone does except those who are special. I honestly don't think his avg will drop more than 5 or 10 pts being in the four spot if he stays there and if Jenkins can get on one of his patented streaks, (crossing fingers Sunday wasn't a complete fluke), Braun should still get some ok pitches to drive.

 

What the heck, give it a shot.

[JET15]

Any idea why STL has Wells hitting 8th?

[brettac1]

Jenkins has been hot since the break, look earlier in the thread, but his OPS is in the mid-.900's. These are his months.

[jlau20]

LaRussa's been batting their pitcher's in the 8 for like two weeks now.

They've been winning with it, so why not I guess.

[brettac1]

LaRussa's just trying to shake up the lineup, he's been hitting the pitcher 8th lately. I think it's the first time he's done it in a while, like 7 years or something.

[cruiserx43]

There ya go, Ned just gave an in depth explanation of why he shifted around the order. Can't really argue.

[giffted1]

I also really like this lineup. Weeks may not be hitting a lot, but he's been getting on base. Hardy and Jenkins are both swinging the bat well and moving them up in the order makes sense. The Braun/Fielder swap might hurt Braun's numbers, but they'll help Fielder's by giving him some protection. Estrada's uselessness is perfect for the 8th spot.

[Mike Felder]

I have to say, I enjoy seeing the the current Brewers squad in the dugout watching the pre-game ceremony. I remember the reunion back in 2002, when the entire Phillies team stood on the top step of the dugout throughout and there wasn't a Brewer to be seen. Quite a ways the franchise has come in 5 years.

[dlk9s]

There ya go, Ned just gave an in depth explanation of why he shifted around the order. Can't really argue.

Recap/Cliff's Notes for those of us without access to the game on TV/radio?

 

[Vgmastr]

Just a heads up to anyone unaware, this game was a very late addition to the HD schedule, so if you have FSN HD, flip it on.

[EdgarDiazRocks]

whats with the delay?

[jlau20]

This is sweet, I'm surprised as many of these guys are in town for this as there are. Nice to see.

Are the Brewers wearing the retros for the game tonight? Looks like it.

[Vgmastr]

Cards have their powder blue '82 away uniforms on as well.

[pitchleague]

well, not a dry eye in THIS household. Now get a win and make it all complete.

[AJAY]

Just a heads up to anyone unaware, this game was a very late addition to the HD schedule, so if you have FSN HD, flip it on.

 

Oh my gosh, thanks for the notice. This is so much better in HD. I would have never known.

[dlk9s]

No non-Brewers IGT, so I'll post it here for those interested: Cincy just went up 2-0 in the 3rd on a Griffey double. Cubs haven't touched Harang through the first two innings.

[Brewcrewin07]

2-0 Reds already, Griffey with a 2 run Double!!

[SeriesFinale]

I really wish I could have been able to watch this

 

Now take the torch from these guys, Crew

[brettac1]

Is it normal that I cry every time I see Robin Yount?