TooLiveBrew

I have heard that about Kite Runner, man - glad to hear it from someone I trust. Glad to have you back in the internet world!

Do you honestly believe that getting rid of a manager who continues to make similar mistakes is making a change for the sake of making a change? At this point in the year, I'd hoped Yost would have learned from his past errors.

Amen, jjfan. I, too, made the same comment when I saw that Bush was actually coming to the plate. Problem here, is that most good managers would do it, because they have working eyes and memory banks, and they'd recall, "Oh yea, once Bush is tiring, it's time to take him out, otherwise he leaves stuff over the plate - like nearly every other pitcher." But then those managers would have jobs in 2008.

This is exactly what I'm getting at

of course not, but if they don't see a repeated pattern of poor, similar decisions, I worry about their judgment, and fear for the remainder of this season.

agreed, but Russ's point ignores the fact that this would not be an emotionally-fueled decision - but instead an appropriate reaction to a pattern of poor decison making (esp. with his pitching staff)

I believe that my traveling from my apartment to my new sports bar via light rail, then streetcar, to watch this team is essentially an admission that I'm a masochist.

mmmmm....contact reeeeee-playyyy.....[Homer drooling]

I believe that Prince Fielder is going to hit 18 HRs and drive in 36 RBI in today's game. And that his anger from not playing will also cause him to devour Kevin Fransden's flesh, soul, and bones - on the field. I believe I have gone too far

Thanks for starting this thread, naivin. I believe, too. I believe that from August 28th - September 19th the Cubs play 24 games in 24 days (10 road games) I believe that from August 28th - September 31st, the Cards play 35 games in 35 days (17 road games, and no more off-days) I believe that the Brewers' longest remaining stretch without an off-day is 17, the final 17 games of the season. I believe that this, coupled with the return of Ben Sheets, will propel the team to the divison title. I believe!

I think there is no way Kenny Lofton is a HOFer, harsh though that may be. I could care less how many teams he's been on, but he just doesn't have HOF numbers. I think he'll be the guy everyone starts to 'feel for' when he's not nominated, even after many shots on the 'senior' ballot.

Ok, but ask the Twins how well that worked out with Liriano. Sometimes, instant gratification can backfire, big-time. That's what the other side of the argument is saying here. Sure, YoGa can physically still throw 40 or more innings, but the question is whether or not you want to gamble with losing the next year or two just to throw those innings, right now. Gallardo's importance to the organization and its future simply cannot be understated, especially with Sheets's impending free agency. Another important factor to note is how tired he has indeed looked recently. His lack of location last night simply looked like a guy that was pitching in the 7th or 8th inning, except Yovani was still in the 1st. Similar signs of fatigue were visible with Carlos Villanueva. I think this argument comes down to common sense, and I mean no malice in saying that. If Gallardo (or whoever you'd want to extend) weren't looking like he's tiring, then I'd be much more inclined to say, sure, pitch him more - especially since we could obviously use such stability. The problem, imo, is that he is tiring out, and there's no coincidence that it's coming right around the 21-year-old's innings cap. These front office guys for the Brewers know what they're talking about.

Wow. A 3-page In-Game Thread? Where, oh where have the Brewer fans gone? http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/frown.gif

One element I really miss from MVP is the ability to go back (as a batter) & re-examine the hitter's prior at-bats. I know that's a minor detail, but I do really wish The Show would add that.

Please stop breaking my heart, Milwaukee Brewers

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precisely my concern

GormanHarvey, fwiw, Sackmann (BrewCrewBall guy) feels like Sheets will pitch, due to SF's inept offense, and to have a prep start before ChC. I don't really know, but I guess we'll know soon enough.

No, it's not nit-picky, it's calling a moron a moron! Shucks I wish I could've made my mistake be spelling or punctuation - nope, had to be the boldfaced team record. Crap. Thanks pitchleague!

Ok, thanks guys - looks like FTJ is right; I'm reading way too much into it! Good!

GormanHarvey, I found on BrewCrewBall (he got it from mlb.com) that Sheets's 'day of reckoning' is tomorrow. He's got the possibility to start that game, and then be in line to start the final game at Wrigley. However, when asked about his blister, Sheets replied, "it ain't better, but it's getting better." And I have to include this excerpt - "Yost said he expects to make a decision by Friday. If Sheets is unable to start Saturday, Yovani Gallardo could pitch on regular rest..." I don't know if any of that is news to you, or if you were wondering about whether or not the decision has been made yet, but that's all I've got for ya. EDIT: my guess is that we won't see Benny until the Cubs series at the earliest (no insider info, just a hunch)

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I'm with you there, BCi'04. As I mentioned earlier in the thread, if you can find a used console, and have the extra bucks to splurge, the gameplay and modernization of The Show is probably worth it. But I can definitely relate to not having said extra cash. http://static.yuku.com//domainskins/bypass/img/smileys/frown.gif

Milwaukee (65-62) @ San Francisco (56-72) Giants: Winners of 5 in a row heading into their series against the Cubs, the Giants managed just one win, relying on pitcher Matt Cain's bat for 2 of their tally in yesterday's 4-1 victory over Chicago. The Giants boast a talented young pitching staff - even though that includes Barry Zito, who has been decidedly mediocre thus far in 2007. San Francisco's offense lacks any punch beyond Barry Bonds - Ryan Klesko (.779 OPS) and Randy Winn (.759) are the only other moderately respactable threats in the lineup, with most of Barroids's teammates posting OPS in the low .700s. Noah Lowry (LHP): 1.47 WHIP, .360 SLGA, .352 OBPA, .712 OPSA, .251 BAA Although Lowry boasts a 13-7 record and 3.34 ERA, there is a bit of deception involved. His K/9 rate is dead-even with his BB/9 rate, at roughly 5 per game. In his 148 IP, he has walked 82 batters - the highest total thus far for any Giants hurler. For comparison, Doug Davis has walked 81 men in his 153 2/3 IP in 2007. Given his high walk totals, Lowry's performance this year has been predictably inconsistent. In his 7 starts since the All-Star break, 3 have been 'quality start'-worthy, and he has gotten through the 7th inning twice in that span. One thing he does do well, though, is limit his HRs - having only surrendered 8 this year. The name of the game against Lowry will be a patient, 'take it where it's pitched' approach by Ned's Nine. Claudio Vargas (RHP): 1.52 WHIP, .477 SLGA, .345 OBPA, .822 OPSA, .281 BAA Vargas's 2007 has been up and down, and like Lowry, Claudio's 10-4 record can be misleading. His 4.72 ERA is a bit more reflective of how he's performed thus far, but any Brewer diehard can rattle off a list of frustrating starts by Vargas. Also similar to Lowry, 3 of Vargas's 7 starts since the ASB have been Quality Starts, including the only two appearances of the year in which he's pitched through the 7th inning. Claudio has been worked heavily in his last three starts - he's thrown no fewer than 107 pitches in each. August has been his worst month of the 2007 campaign, with a 6.75 ERA and 1.875 WHIP, along with 16 runs allowed (all ER). Fortunately for the Crew, San Francisco's weaker lineup may be just what the doctor ordered for Vargas. The key will be for Claudio to just go right at the Giants hitters and trust his stuff, as the only one to be really wary of is Bonds. Conversely, the offense will need to work Lowry, and aim for that average of 5 BBs he's allowed per game this year. Bill Hall has a mighty task in front of him this series as well - AT&T's center field is cavernous, with a tricky 'corner' out at approximately the 420-foot mark, coupled with odd ricochets off the tall brick wall in right field. Missing Prince for two games this series will certainly hurt the offense, as the hulking slugger will not have as many chances to take advantage of the short right field - perhaps Geoff Jenkins can shine in this regard. Let's go Crew! (belated edit: daylight time http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif)