Buckylovesbeer

"Patton, Montgomery, Rommel - Masters of War" by Terry Brichton (2008) The newest additon to my WWII library. Very interesting story about how the three best generals of the Western European theatre (in the field) compared in WWII. Tells the story of the war through their eyes and their own writings. Pretty good stuff. Patton is a great guy to read about, always swearing and gruff and full of funny quote. But it dives deeper into his own doubts and fears, as well as his affair with an aide that his wife caught. His life was ended tragically in a car crash, before he could write his own biography.....which is too bad. Some books are beginning to appear with the idea that it was a conspiracy - his death......because Patton made it known that the Soviets were just as big of an enemy as the Nazis, and that a bigger war was definately coming. The author then discusses in details the tallent and myth surrouding Rommel. He was a great leader, but also, a great propaganda tool. Brichton talks about how Rommel, being a German general, cannot be innocent of the German war crimes. But he does discuss how history has tried to make Rommel "the good German general." Its a good view of how Rommel never seemed to get what he needed, and thus, was never able to fully win. But he sure came close. The third character is possibly the most famous British general of the last 100 years, Sir Bernard Law Montgomery. He is entirely different than the other two characters mentioned above....cautious, picky, and refusing to attack without complete numerical superiority. But his background is wild. Hates his mother. Thinks everyone is out to get him. Very anti-American. After the war, becomes involved in numerous scandals involving young boys. Crazy stuff. This book is a great read if you are interested in the subject. I enjoyed it!

Stealing signs is part of the game of baseball....however using binocs takes it a little to the extreme. If you dont stop that, then you get video involved and a big smelly mess. As far as coaches calling pitches, it works with some kids, but not with all. Some players really need to learn the game before they can call their own. For example, you dont grove a fastball down the pipe when your up 0-2, no matter how hard you throw. A lot of little league all-stars get stuck in this mindset......and thus when they get older they get rocked! I have been coaching for 7 years now at the high school level, and with every other coach I have worked with, I have always believed that it is the coaches job to teach a catcher how to call their own game. By the time a kid is a senior, they should be able to call their own game....if the coach calls it or not, by then you should have the ability to know your staff and call a good game. But that is a good debate to have, as not all major league catchers call their own pitches. So who knows what is really right!

After tonight, does anyone want to disagree that the cup is the Hawks/Sharks series winner to lose? I cannot see an Eastern confrence team slowing them down, including the Habs, who have already gone thru two very tough 7 game series......Any thoughts?

The new Capital Supper Club is not bad. Pretty plain and simple as far as beer goes, but pretty good. Very smooth and no after-taste. Capital does good work!

It was also mentioned in the IGT last night that having DD bean anyone is pointless. The guy tops out at what? 90mph? He hit McCann with something like a 79mph off-speed pitch that wouldnt hurt anyone, so it was not a payback. LaRussa would bean all of us for even debating this.....classy! If Heyward gets plunked tonight, is it really payback? Not sure, but if they hit our stud, I guess if your paying back you have to hit theres.......I am still not convinced that its worth it. Brewer pitching cannot afford to put people on base!

I would love a western final of the Sharks and the Hawks. As for the East, I still like the Pens, who if they win, will probably face Boston.

Cool. No shutout. That makes this not sting as bad.

Why cant this team be in a close game? Macha looks like he needs a nap!

I hate watching this team bat when down in a game like this. They have very few of what I would call "good at-bats" and strike out a ton. It just makes a bad loss that much more difficult to take.

It's 7-0. I don't really think it matters at this point. I posted that in the at bat before the grand donkey. It did matter at that point.....now......it does not.

Gotta get that Hanson guy out of this game.....he is on tonight.

Doug Davis does not try very hard normally at the plate. He could possibly be as bad batting as Ben Sheets was. But that sac bunt attempt was terrible. To give himself a chance to tie this game, perhaps earn the win with where his pitch count is........that effort is not good enough.

I am not sure what you mean by Brian playing possum....?

Hit by a fastball on the back of the elbow.....arm pain. Looked ugly. He should be ok though.....hopefully! Didnt look intentional....he was set up with a target inside. Whats interesting is that he threw over to first three times, all hard, forcing Braun to dive back in. Not cool.....not a huge lead either.....

Agree. Multiple No-No's.

6 years of college, 4 years of teaching, and yet.....I cannot find a simple summer job. Have been on the watch for 2 months. Not sure what to do this summer

Its good to hear that Cappy is doing well. He seems like an easy guy to root for, and it would be cool to see him back in the big show

I saw that and agree ilovebeer! Lets hope its his turn today. Anyway.....off to a holiday cookout. Have fun all in the IGC and bring us another win!

Creed talking about getting $3 from "Darnell" to do a throat-slashing gesture to Andy. Great stuff. "I have done many things for much less."

I have had a ton of people tell me that drinking tap beer vs. bottles or cans gives you a worse hangover due to the CO2 and extra oxegen you intake. Dont know if its true, because too much of anything can give you a hangover. Being the proud beer drinker that I am, I am giong to have to test this.......one of these weekends

Tan Tommy. Awesome. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

There are videos on Youtube of Brust playing against Dujon (who might be our best recruit). Kind of cool. Both guys were stars in Illinois, and played together in the AAU leagues. Lets hope they can help right away

Dang.....Escobar could use a big hit right now

With the size of the modern strike zone (basically a paper plate) ....... The difference between a good pitcher and a great pitcher can come down to an umpire. Some of the great pitchers of the old times probably watch today and shake their heads. Our staff this season, as in most seasons, really need that outside corner to be competitive!

His pitch count is his biggest problem. Has great stuff for sure......but if 100 is the limit on most nites, then he has got to get a little more efficient.