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Sources tell me the Pirates just lost. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ryXQLfWQVCs/Uxn14_6A9xI/AAAAAAAASpM/6YDiwnhi7lA/s1600/1975topps_GormanThomas.png http://mlblogsrattlerradio.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/hank-aaron-si1.jpg

http://sharing.wptv.com/sharekshb//photo/2013/03/26/bernieBREWERS_20130326133407_640_480.JPG In before the Padres beat the Pirates!

I'm not adept with looking for/adding photos to threads from a phone, so I figured last night that surely SOMEONE would have posted one of these by now... http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51tn2i1R5gL._SY300_.jpg Ideally with the word "breakkaball."

You guys, I don't want to be a jinxer, but the general fan response during the 7th inning last night was as intense as I've experienced at Miller Park since October 2011. That inning was intense, but cool in the end. And I was ready to give the game MVP to Justin Turner as well.

http://binaryapi.ap.org/aabd9b5efc19417cb223abbddd8fed8f/940x.jpg

Welp, if the Brewers were facing a pitcher brand new to them, at least some of us would be expecting the worst. (Not saying that doesn't include myself.) So why can't it bode ill for the Giants? she asked hopefully.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/giants.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 5 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Giants (61-51) | Brewers (61-51)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://i.imgur.com/T72Mubd.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/nelson-02.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]9-7, 4.21 ERA, 1.29 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lincecum needs two victories to reach 100 for his career. He's 3-4 with a 5.44 ERA on the road, compared to 6-3 with a 3.51 ERA at home. Lifetime, Lincecum is 3-1 with a 3.46 ERA at Miller Park.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]1-2, 4.30 ERA, 1.30 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Giants | Game Log[/h3][h3]Nelson was supposed to start over the weekend in St. Louis, but he was pushed back because of a blister on his right index finger and will make his first-ever start against the Giants instead.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Hunter Pence 2B Joe Panik 1B Brandon Belt 3B Pablo Sandoval CF Gregor Blanco SS Brandon Crawford LF Juan Perez C Andrew Susac RHP Tim Lincecum[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gómez LF Gerardo Parra RF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramírez C Jonathan Lucroy 1B Mark Reynolds 2B Rickie Weeks SS Jean Segura RHP Jimmy Nelson[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

So a bobble with a mixed-logo design has extra potential value? We have a Fielder bobble (from whatever year his bobble was topped with a crown) with a pinstripe uniform that has modern-style letters/numbers on the back. I'm not particularly in the market for selling it. I always thought it was weird, but we didn't have any other bobble of that sort to compare it to.

http://38.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lqpw4sHYUc1qz5f20o1_500.jpg This photo is cool because it was taken by thablingster. Brian's House!

Kameron Loe also broke his right hand in the brawl.

I wonder how stunned A's fans are this morning.

Yeah, I'm going with the Brewers Magic Number Twitter account (@BrewersMagicNum), which never posted for 55 but is posting 54 this afternoon. So to catch up... Before Wednesday's game: http://vafloc02.s3.amazonaws.com/isyn/images/f468/img-190468-m.jpg After Wednesday's game: http://media1.onsugar.com/files/2010/09/39/3/498/4981324/2b06ab8b471ffb43_Untitled-1/i/Flashback-Stars-Studio-54-1970s-Big-Trend-SpringSummer-2011.jpg

I don't want to be no fun, but I think the Brewers are at 56 - the uniform number of ceremonial first pitch catcher extraordinaire Joe Crawford. http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Joe+Crawford+Houston+Astros+v+Milwaukee+Brewers+96qV355-vTkl.jpg

While we await prime graphics and confirmation of the Rays' lineup, let's pause and take some solace in knowing this is the LAST GAME OF JULY 2014 for Milwaukee.

CF Carlos Gómez 1B Jonathan Lucroy RF Ryan Braun DH Aramis Ramírez 2B Rickie Weeks LF Khris Davis 3B Mark Reynolds C Martin Maldonado SS Jean Segura RHP Yovani Gallardo CF Desmond Jennings DH Ben Zobrist LF Matt Joyce 3B Evan Longoria 1B James Loney 2B Logan Forsythe SS Yunel Escobar C Jose Molina RF Kevin Kiermaier LHP David Price

If that were to happen, George would need a new uniform number, again, since I don't see either Aramis or Jean making a change. Would that make him the first Brewer player to ever wear three different uniform numbers with the team?

One bright spot from Sunday's loss to the Mets was finally getting to meet JimH5. Did you know he doesn't really look that much like Commissioner Landis?

Yeah, Kottaras was released.

Are we still on 57, or is it too late for me to post a photo of the only #57 for me? http://www.elitebaseballteams.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7099713.jpg

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 28 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (59-47) | Rays (51-54)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/rays.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/lohse-12.jpghttp://mlb.mlb.com/images/players/525x330/543606.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]11-4, 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Rays | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lohse was his usual reliable self vs. Cincinnati on Wednesday, giving up one run on four hits over 6 2/3 innings. He's submitted 15 quality starts in 22 attempts this season and has been the anchor of the Milwaukee rotation.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]6-8, 3.97 ERA, 1.34 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Odorizzi is coming off a win against his hometown team, the Cardinals, in his first career start in St. Louis. The rookie right-hander, who grew up half an hour away from Busch Stadium, went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out eight.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Carlos Gómez C Jonathan Lucroy RF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramírez DH Rickie Weeks LF Khris Davis 2B Scooter Gennett 1B Mark Reynolds SS Jean Segura RHP Kyle Lohse[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Desmond Jennings LF Ben Zobrist DH Matt Joyce 3B Evan Longoria 1B James Loney 2B Logan Forsythe SS Yunel Escobar C José Molina RF Kevin Kiermaier RHP Jake Odorizzi[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

My favorite thing related to Buster Olney is the TRIPPINGOLNEY parody Twitter account.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 18 | 6:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (53-43) | Nationals (51-42)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/nationals.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/brewers/lohse-14.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/pitchers/nationals/strasburg-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]9-4, 3.26 ERA, 1.09 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Nationals | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lohse boasts six victories on the road, but his 3.99 ERA and .252 opponents' batting average in 11 outings outside of Wisconsin are both numbers that could improve.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]7-6, 3.46 ERA, 1.22 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]In his latest start, vs. the Phillies, Strasburg grinded through 5 2/3 innings, allowing two runs and striking out nine batters. Both runs were scored in the sixth inning, when Marlon Byrd singled to drive home Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Carlos Gomez 2B Scooter Gennett RF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez C Jonathan Lucroy LF Khris Davis 1B Mark Reynolds SS Jean Segura RHP Kyle Lohse[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Denard Span 2B Anthony Rendon RF Jayson Werth 1B Adam LaRoche 3B Ryan Zimmerman LF Bryce Harper SS Ian Desmond C Wilson Ramos HP Stephen Strasburg[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

Ahhh, I saw that! I didn't realize it was you, but I did take a photo of it. Let me know if you would like me to send it to you.

Wasn't that awesome? I knew I'd have to put up with the "All-Jeter" focus to see our Brewers play, and for once it was worth it! The only thing that could have made me more proud of the Brewers' showing last night would be some offense for Carlos. By and large, this was one of the best overall showings by Brewers in an all-star game that I can remember...which of course hardly anyone outside our fanbase will remember. [bit of an aside: I recognize that Derek is a stand-up guy who has handled his super-high-profile MLB position well - but I question whether any one player in this team sport, including Brewers players, warrants the degree of worship that he has received. Stepping off soapbox now.] As for Adam Wainwright, his post-appearance comments were pretty much the human equivalent of a cat rolling off the bed or something, then quickly flipping upright and grooming himself, as if to say, "Yeah, I meant to do that." OK, Adam.

Were I a Cavaliers fan, I don't think I could welcome LeBron back. I was trying to think of a Brewers equivalent. Molitor? Prince? Maybe a MKE equivalent would be if the Braves had tried to come back in the late 60s.