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Gotta love that Box Score leadoff man line for Nori 0-0, 2 BB, HBP

This inning makes me feel happy feels. I like these feels.

This is the Barry Zito the MLB knows & loves (digging in to face...)

I burst out laughing!!!! YUNI GRAND SLAM MAGIC! I'm still laughing...

It has to be sharing the same number as the eventual Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera! Oooh, good one! I didn't think of that one! #ROBINSONWEARING42INHONOROFMORIVERA

Don't let up. Bury these guys in this inning. A good old-fashioned hit-parade!

Not going well in Des Moines for Frankie De La Cruz: 4 ER, 4 BB, & 0 K through 5 innings. Sounds trailing 4-0... time for a rally, boys.

Dear FSWi: Never take the FoxTrax graphic off the screen from the main camera viewing angle. There is no reason for it to only be a sometimes-on feature. Signed, Everyone

Jeebus, Braun. This team is so hard to watch so far this season. BP fastballs from the lefty Zito, Braun down with no contact made. This would be a really cool time for Weeks to get his first-ever grand slam.

These Twitter polls are consistently the worst part of every game broadcast. What's the most significant part of Jackie Robinson's career? Are you freaking kidding me?

True but I don't think there's a big connection with the neighborhood surrounding Lambeau as there is with Wrigley. I agree with that

I wondered last season if maybe the human element came into play with regards to Pena's performance drop. Not every guy is going to be able to transition smoothly away from the only organization he's known in his then-4.5 MiLB seasons. But who knows, there could be something mechanical that the Angels' coaches knew how to get him to repeat that our coaches haven't been able to do. I'm with you, and really hope he can turn it around.

I love hops, and obviously therefore IPAs, but I really am not a fan of Belgian-style. I think the only Belgian IPA I've had is Flying Dog's, and I wasn't a big fan. Belgian-style tastes too much like bubble gum for me (I've sampled several Belgian, not just referring to Belgian-IPA hybrid).

I know there are at least two lawyers commenting in this thread. Can anyone clarify for me what a bar/pub/establishment's potential liabilities are for a DUI/OWI case? I worked at a bar briefly, so I understand in general the concept of & punishments for overserving. However, are there any other types of responsibilities pub owners are expected to fulfill? I'm thinking of things like not allowing a clearly intoxicated customer to get into his/her car. I realize these kinds of issues would be a lot more complicated than they might appear to someone like me (with no real legal knowledge).

As Sconnies, we have a similar situation with Lambeau. Sure, a brand new stadium would've been awesome in a lot of ways. But renovating it & retaining the historic stadium was a far better decision. Fortunately Lambeau isn't constrained in the same manner Wrigley is, making renovations much easier to pursue. From what little I've seen about the Wrigley plans, they look pretty cool. Hopefully all the structural concerns have been or will soon be sorted out.

To nitpick on the thread title, isn't it either "DUI" or "OWI"?

It seems pretty obvious to me that Morris probably struggled in ST because the 1B job in MLB was right there in front of him, and he was pressing. He can still hit. Can you clarify what you're insinuating took place with regards to Morris?

Simple typo, I know, but to keep others from being as confused as I was for a minute, that would be 1991.

It's the second oldest park in the league by two years, and the next-oldest stadium isn't even close. It's completely unique & loaded with history. Yes, I know, screw the Cubs. But come on.

Well, here's one draft day scouting report that has held true.

This review at BeerAdvocate seems to agree... Pours a MASSIVE< dense, resiny, white head that has fantastic persistence and leaves lacing like Spiderman falling down a well. OH! THE SMELL! YES! THIS IS THE SMELL OF ANGELS! A brilliant, robust citrus hop aroma. Light, burnt umber color is lustrious. Starts with a bitter burst of citrus fruit. Bright, fresh oranges dominate as the bitterness wells to a pleasant medium level. Then, the malt develops well and everything smooths into a biscuity flavor. As the finish comes, the citrus flavors blend well with the malt. This is a perennial favorite of mine. Always a winner. Seriously, this defines a GREAT smelling brew!

Some people have been saying for years that Melvin should be more proactive & far less reactive in trading. This isn't some cherry-picking fest. It's a legitimate difference of opinion in team-building strategy. It's just so easy to be dismissive of trade ideas because they didn't happen. Melvin has demonstrated time & time again that he isn't proactive, he just reacts. I think it's only realistic to observe that his trading strategy follows suit. People aren't citing specific trade rumors & belaboring the point; they've noticed genuine markets for players that Melvin could have, if he'd wanted to, likely found a good return for (like Hart & Ramírez last season). Is it possible that Melvin did everything he could to make those deals & build long-term for the franchise? Absolutely. But don't suggest that people are just playing 20/20 hindsight when Melvin hasn't made a move like that in his time as GM of the Brewers. It's not what he does. He likes not having to worry about moves for as long as possible, and makes deals when guys are pending FAs & his other option is to simply lose them to FA. He talks again & again about how he doesn't like to create a hole on his roster that he has to then fill. It's just who he is as a GM. He's very conservative. If you want to assert that posters here talk about hypothetical trades as though they are done deals, I'd ask you to post an example of when that's happened. The hyperbole that gets thrown around when posters are shooting down people trying to discuss a proactive approach to team-building drives me batty.

This crap weather needs to go away so I can get out & see these T-Rats in action

Sounds Drop Cold One In Omaha; Lose Series Nashville's OF Sean Halton Goes Deep In 3-2 Loss Nashville Sounds http://i.imgur.com/bzfOFIp.jpg Sean Halton (Mike Strasinger / Nashville Sounds) PAPILLION, Neb. - Despite outhitting their opponent Monday morning while battling light snow flurries in 36 degree temps, the Nashville Sounds were edged 3-2 by the Omaha Storm Chasers at Werner Park, dropping the series, 3-1. With the game tied at 2-2 in the seventh, Omaha left fielder Xavier Nady jumped on Hiram Burgos' (0-2) 70th pitch for a wind-aided home run to right field that proved to be the game winner. Burgos allowed each of the Storm Chasers three runs on six hits across 6 2/3 innings, the longest outing by a Sounds pitcher this season, and was charged with the loss, his second. Omaha cashed in David Lough's lead-off triple in the first inning with Johnny Giavotella's RBI-single to left field. Giavotella touched Burgos again in the fourth for a game-tying solo home run. Burgos tossed 79 pitches in his third start of the year and threw 55 for strikes, offering no walks and fanning four Chasers before Nashville called on Donovan Hand from the bullpen. The right-handed reliever finished the game for the Sounds, collecting 1 1/3 innings of scoreless baseball, and now holds seven scoreless innings in four appearances in 2013. Offensively, Sounds outfielder Sean Halton tied the game 1-1 in the second inning by cracking his first home run of the season over the wall in left field. In the following inning, the Sounds connected on two hits to take the lead. After designated hitter Joey Paciorek drew a walk and advanced to second on Scooter Gennett's line drive to center field, Sounds shortstop Ozzie Chavez hit a single into left field to score Paciorek for the 2-1 lead. Nashville nearly scored a go-ahead run in the top of the seventh, on Chavez's single to left field, but Hainley Statia was tagged out at home while trying to score from second. Statia reached base on balls and moved to second on Paciorek's sacrifice bunt. Stephen Parker and catcher Anderson De La Rosa extended their season-high hitting streaks to six and four games respectively, while infielders Scooter Gennett and Chavez led the team with two hits apiece. Picking up the win for Omaha was starter Chris Dwyer (2-1), who allowed two runs through seven innings, fanning seven and walking three. Michael Mariot picked up his second save. The Sounds travel to De Moines, Iowa, this afternoon to begin a four-game series Tuesday with the Iowa Cubs. Starting on the hill for the Sounds will be RHP Frankie De La Cruz (1-0, 0.00) against Iowa's LHP Brooks Raley (0-2, 4.91). The game will be broadcast on the Sounds' flagship station 102.5 FM "The Game" as well as NashvilleSounds.com; Jeff Hem on the call. Nashville Box Gennett: 2-5 Chavez: 2-5, RBI Cole Garner: 1-4, SB Halton: 1-3, HR, RBI, BB Parker: 1-3, BB De La Rosa: 1-4 Statia: 0-3, BB Paciorek: 0-1, BB [pre]Burgos: 6.2 IP 6 H 3 R 3 ER 0 BB 4 K 79 TP (55 strikes) 6:7 GO:FO Hand: 1.1 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 0 BB 0 K[/pre] Nashville PbP The Sounds had a shot to cash in more in the 3rd, but literally whiffed on the opportunity: Nashville Top of the 3rd -Hainley Statia grounds out, third baseman Brandon Wood to first baseman Chad Tracy. -Joey Paciorek walks. -Scooter Gennett singles on a line drive to center fielder David Lough. Joey Paciorek to 2nd. -Ozzie Chavez singles on a ground ball to left fielder Xavier Nady. Joey Paciorek scores. Scooter Gennett to 2nd. -Hunter Morris strikes out swinging. -Cole Garner strikes out swinging. They couldn't keep a two-out rally going in the 6th: Nashville Top of the 6th -Hunter Morris flies out to right fielder Irving Falu. -Cole Garner grounds out, shortstop Christian Colon to first baseman Chad Tracy. -Sean Halton walks. -Stephen Parker singles on a line drive to center fielder David Lough. Sean Halton to 2nd. -Anderson De La Rosa flies out to center fielder David Lough. And another chance went begging in the 8th, after Xavier Nady put Oklahoma ahead by one with a solo HR in the bottom of the 7th. Tough loss today: Nashville Top of the 8th -Pitching Change: Donnie Joseph replaces Chris Dwyer. -Hunter Morris strikes out swinging. -Cole Garner singles on a line drive to right fielder Irving Falu. -Sean Halton flies out to right fielder Irving Falu. -With Stephen Parker batting, passed ball by Brett Hayes, Cole Garner to 2nd. -Stephen Parker walks. Cole Garner to 3rd. Cole Garner steals (1) 3rd base. -Anderson De La Rosa grounds into a force out, third baseman Brandon Wood to second baseman Johnny Giavotella. Stephen Parker out at 2nd. Nashville Gameday