pretendastronaut

Thanks for the tread hawing. I totally didn't think to grab your Cardinals lineup though and put it in, sorry about that.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 17 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cardinals (47-43) | Brewers (42-47)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cardinals/kelly-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/wolf-18.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]1-1, 2.70 ERA, 1.44 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Kelly issued a career-high five walks in his last outing, but worked out of some jams and allowed just one unearned run over six innings. He's turned in four straight quality starts, and his 2.70 ERA is the lowest of any St. Louis starter.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-6, 5.80 ERA, 1.57 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]The All-Star break represents a chance to start anew after Wolf's dismal first half. He had an 8.34 ERA in his last four starts, and has extra incentive because of the likelihood he'll be a free agent after the season.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Rafael Furcal 1B Allen Craig LF Matt Holliday CF Carlos Beltran 3B David Freese C Yadier Molina RF Matt Carpenter 2B Tyler Greene RHP Joe Kelly[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Carlos Gomez LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C George Kottaras SS Cesar Izturis LHP Randy Wolf[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

In your lead post, you said if the Brewers had only 8 blown saves, versus 16, then they'd be atop the division. But it was shown that they still went on to win 7 of those 16 games, in effect nullifying those 7 blown saves, which basically disproves that statement. What exactly constitutes a league average bullpen? Yes, the bullpen is below MLB average for saves and holds, but they also lead the all of baseball in entering the game in high leverage situations and tied ball games, which is going to skew the numbers. They also lead in guys pitching on zero days rest. I'm not defending the bullpen from any blame, it has certainly costs to many games so far, but I don't think the blame resides with only one aspect of this team. The starting pitching has had it's struggles (and in fact, the Brewers are above league average on bailing out SPs who were on the hook for a loss when they left the game) and the offense has certainly had it's struggles, playing at or below league average most of the season.

It's not good, but it also gives you back 7 of those 8 games you said would have put us on top of the division. Yes, the bullpen has been a very frustrating let-down this season, but they aren't alone in the blame of the season.

But that also defies logic. So Melvin is waiting to see how the team fairs in these next six games to decide if he'll pull the trigger on this trade? If he's willing to gamble the season like that, then he'd just trade him now. Not to mention, I hope to never hear the Melvin decided to effect the Brewers' season based on the whims of another GM's preference.

The only thing that makes any sense to me in this, is that every explanation defies logic. I just don't see how you sit someone like Greinke voluntarily out of these next two series, when you've put so much emphasis on them, without a solid reason, and I haven't seen a solid reason offered by the team. And worse, fill in his start in that stretch with someone making his second start, who has had absolutely no solid routine for the past several weeks. If he's hurt and they're worried about being able to trade him, this move clearly doesn't help and would only serve to make teams more concerned about his health and any hidden injury than just coming out and saying it. If his routine being out of whack caused this much of a set-back, that you would sit him in a crucial stretch, that doesn't help trade value either. That doesn't give confidence to a team looking for someone to plug a hole for a postseason run, where they'll likely need him to be out of his routine. All-around I think this is weird.

Early word on Twitter from McCalvy and Haudricourt seems to be that Greinke isn't happy with the decision, but it doesn't seem there'll be any more details than we have now. Greinke goes in game 2 in Philly.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 16 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cardinals (46-43) | Brewers (42-46)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/cardinals/lynn-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-08.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]11-4, 3.41 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lynn headed into his start with a 9.98 ERA in his previous three outings. Lynn put that ugly stretch behind him, shutting out Colorado over six innings. His ERA has steadily climbed this year, as it was 1.33 in April, 3.44 in May and 5.67 in June.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-3, 2.31 ERA, 1.07 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]A big-time bright spot for the Brewers in the first half, Fiers will be introduced to the Brewers-Cardinals rivalry. He has a 0.98 ERA and 33 strikeouts versus seven walks in his last 28 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Rafael Furcal 2B Skip Schumaker LF Matt Holliday 1B Allen Craig C Yadier Molina 3B David Freese RF Matt Carpenter 2B Daniel Descalso RHP Lance Lynn[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Carlos Gomez LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C Martin Maldonado SS Cody Ransom P Mike Fiers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/pirates.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 15 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Pirates (49-38) | Brewers (41-46)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/pirates/burnett-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-18.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]10-2, 3.68 ERA, 1.30 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]After taking losses in two of his first three starts, Burnett won nine of his last 12 decisions heading into the break. He hasn't lost since May 2, which is also the last time he failed to go at least five innings.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]7-6, 3.74 ERA, 1.38 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Pirates | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo capped the first half with six consecutive quality starts, a run that dropped his ERA from 4.50 to 3.74. The Brewers have won his last three starts at Miller Park.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] LF Drew Sutton 2B Neil Walker CF Andrew McCutchen RF Garrett Jones 1B Casey McGehee 3B Pedro Alvarez C Rod Barajas SS Jordy Mercer P A.J. Burnett[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C Martin Maldonado SS Jeff Bianchi P Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 8 | 1:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (39-45) | Astros (33-52)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/greinke-19.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/lyles-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]9-3, 3.17 ERA, 1.19 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Although he gave up five earned runs in his last start, Greinke remained unbeaten (15-0) as a Brewer at Miller Park. The right-hander has also been effective away from home this season, boasting a 5-2 road record.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-5, 5.40 ERA, 1.51 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lyles allowed a total of three earned runs in 13 1/3 innings in two starts before getting roughed up Monday in Pittsburgh, allowing nine hits and seven runs, including a pair of home runs, in a season-low four innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] RF Norichika Aoki CF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C Martin Maldonado SS Cesar Izturis RHP Zack Greinke[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Jordan Schafer 2B Jose Altuve 3B Scott Moore LF J.D. Martinez SS Jed Lowrie 1B Chris Johnson RF Brian Bogusevic C Chris Snyder RHP Jordan Lyles[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 7 | 3:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (39-44) | Astros (32-52)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/greinke-18.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/rodriguez-01.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]9-2, 3.08 ERA, 1.18 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Although he gave up five earned runs in his last start, Greinke remained unbeaten (15-0) as a Brewer at Miller Park. The right-hander has also been effective away from home this season, boasting a 5-2 road record.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]6-6, 3.54 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Rodriguez is winless in his past three starts, going 0-2 with a 4.35 ERA. He had a 1.99 ERA through his first five starts of the season, but has gone 3-3 with a 5.07 ERA in his past nine starts. The team is 3-6 in that span.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Carlos Gomez RF Norichika Aoki LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C Martin Maldonado SS Cesar Izturis RHP Zack Greinke[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Jordan Schafer 2B Jose Altuve 3B Scott Moore LF J.D. Martinez SS Jed Lowrie 1B Chris Johnson C Jason Castro RF Brian Bogusevic LHP Wandy Rodriguez[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

This is an interesting article about the mental feedback loops that drive these things; http://www.wired.com/magazine/2011/06/ff_feedbackloop/

That sucks Bikeage, sorry to hear it. Having a computer stolen has seemed a more horrible situation to me than a hard drive failure. I've had drives fail and have been able to recover data, but a stolen drive is all kinds of trouble. I've moved to managing all of my passwords with 1Password so they're locked and secure. And recently I started using Backblaze for automatic online backup. I would recommend both.

Rickie earned ESPN's Least Valuable Player for the first half of the season, which really isn't a shock. But you have to enjoy in-depth analysis like this; Yes, he's mad that Prince left, I'm sure that's it. Link

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 6 | 7:05 P.M.[/h1][h2]Brewers (38-44) | Astros (32-51)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/astros.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-17.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/astros/happ-03.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]6-6, 3.87 ERA, 1.39 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Astros | Game Log[/h3][h3]Although a high pitch count chased him from the game after 6 2/3 innings, Gallardo was strong in his last start on Sunday. The right-hander didn't surrender any runs on three hits while striking out six against the D-backs.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]6-8, 4.81 ERA, 1.48 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Happ has 15 quality starts in his past 20 outings, dating back to Aug. 26 of last year. His 11 quality starts this year are tied for the team lead with fellow lefty Wandy Rodriguez, which ranks tied for fourth among NL lefties.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] CF Carlos Gomez RF Norichika Aoki LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks SS Cody Ransom C Martin Maldonado RHP Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Jordan Schafer 2B Jose Altuve RF Scott Moore LF J.D. Martinez SS Jed Lowrie 1B Chris Johnson C Jason Castro 3B Matt Dominguez LHP J.A. Happ[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 5 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Marlins (39-42) | Brewers (38-43)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/buehrle-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-07.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]7-8, 3.48 ERA, 1.15 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Buehrle turned in his second straight quality start and earned his second win in a row. He pitched seven innings of two-run ball while striking out seven. It was the first time since 2004 that Buehrle fanned at least seven in back-to-back starts.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]3-2, 2.29 ERA, 1.07 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]Fiers notched his first win at Miller Park in impressive fashion on Saturday, allowing just two hits and striking out a career-high 10 batters in six scoreless innings. The rookie is now 1-2 in four home starts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jose Reyes 3B Hanley Ramirez 1B Carlos Lee LF Logan Morrison RF Justin Ruggiano 2B Omar Infante CF Scott Cousins C John Buck P Mark Buehrle[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gomez RF Norichika Aoki LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks SS Cody Ransom C Martin Maldonado P Mike Fiers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 4 | 3:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Marlins (38-42) | Brewers (38-42)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/johnson-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/wolf-17.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-5, 3.80 ERA, 1.37 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Johnson capped off a stellar June with his sixth consecutive quality start. He pitched six innings of one-run ball, giving up only a solo homer to Hunter Pence, and fanned six. In five June starts, Johnson went 2-2 with a 1.87 ERA.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-6, 5.78 ERA, 1.59 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]A frustrated Wolf says he has "never felt so physically great and had such awful results." He was roughed up by the D-backs on Friday and faces a tough opponent in the Marlins, against whom he's 4-12 with a 5.98 in 21 starts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] [/divclass][divclass=home] [/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

And ground ball pitchers only ever produce ground balls!

Hanley.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 3 | 3:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Marlins (38-41) | Brewers (37-42)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/sanchez-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/estrada-07.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]4-6, 3.94 ERA, 1.22 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]After losing three straight and six of seven decisions, Sanchez collected a win in his last outing against the Cardinals. He gave up three runs in seven innings. Sanchez has given up three or fewer runs in 11 of 15 starts.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]0-3, 4.50 ERA, 1.12 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]A three-run homer to Jay Bruce spoiled Estrada's otherwise stellar return from the disabled list in Cincinnati, where he set a career high and matched the Brewers' season high with 12 strikeouts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jose Reyes 3B Donovan Solano RF Greg Dobbs LF Logan Morrison CF Justin Ruggiano 2B Omar Infante 1B Gaby Sanchez C John Buck RHP Anibal Sanchez[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gomez RF Norichika Aoki LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks SS Cody Ransom C Martin Maldonado RHP Marco Estrada[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/marlins.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 2 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Marlins (38-40) | Brewers (36-42)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/marlins/zambrano-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/greinke-17.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]4-6, 3.71 ERA, 1.34 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Zambrano's 125 pitches in his last outing, a loss to the Cardinals, was his most since tossing 128 at Phillies on June 10, 2011. The right-hander allowed five unearned runs in the first, and battled for 6 2/3 innings.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]9-2, 2.82 ERA, 1.17 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Marlins | Game Log[/h3][h3]This will mark Greinke's final start of the first half at Miller Park, where he is 15-0 with a 2.47 ERA, and the Brewers have won 20 of his 21 regular-season starts. He held opponents to a .203 average in June.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Jose Reyes 3B Hanley Ramirez RF Giancarlo Stanton LF Logan Morrison CF Justin Ruggiano 1B Greg Dobbs 2B Omar Infante C John Buck RHP Carlos Zambrano[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Carlos Gomez RF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C Martin Maldonado SS Cesar Izturis RHP Zack Greinke[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/diamondbacks.png[/logo][game-info][h1]July 1 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]D'backs (39-38) | Brewers (35-42)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/diamondbacks/collmenter-01.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-16.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]0-2, 4.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Collmenter takes the rotation spot of the injured Daniel Hudson. He made five starts at the beginning of the season before being moved to the bullpen. In three regular-season games (two starts) versus the Brewers, Collmenter has a 1.17 ERA.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]6-6, 4.14 ERA, 1.40 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Diamondbacks | Game Log[/h3][h3]Gallardo gets an extra day of rest before facing the D-backs, a team he beat last month and has handled in his career to the tune of a 6-0 record and 1.21 ERA in six regular-season starts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 3B Willie Bloomquist SS Stephen Drew RF Justin Upton LF Jason Kubel C Miguel Montero 2B Aaron Hill 1B Lyle Overbay CF Gerardo Parra RHP Josh Collmenter[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks SS Cody Ransom C Martin Maldonado RHP Yovani Gallardo[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/diamondbacks.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 30 | 6:15 P.M.[/h1][h2]D'backs (39-37) | Brewers (34-42)[/h2][h3]FOX | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/diamondbacks/miley-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/fiers-06.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]9-3, 2.19 ERA, 1.01 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]As the D-backs have surged in June, Miley has strung together four of the best starts of his rookie year. The left-hander has allowed four runs in 30 2/3 innings. Perhaps more impressively, he has walked just two batters while striking out 28.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-2, 2.70 ERA, 1.11 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Diamondbacks | Game Log[/h3][h3]The rookie has been great in three road starts (two earned runs in 21 1/3 innings) and not so great in two starts at Miller Park (eight earned runs in 11 innings). This is a chance to begin evening those results.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Stephen Drew 2B Aaron Hill RF Justin Upton LF Jason Kubel 1B Paul Goldschmidt C Miguel Montero CF Chris Young 3B Ryan Roberts LHP Wade Miley[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Carlos Gomez LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks SS Cody Ransom C Martin Maldonado RHP Michael Fiers[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/diamondbacks.png[/logo][game-info][h1]June 29 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]D'backs (38-37) | Brewers (34-41)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/diamondbacks/kennedy-02.jpghttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2012/pitchers/brewers/wolf-16.jpg[/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][h2]5-7, 4.42 ERA, 1.35 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Kennedy will look to bounce back from a rough start last time out, when he let up five runs on 10 hits in just 4 1/3 frames vs. the Cubs. He's had a disappointing season thus far, after leading the NL in wins in 2011.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][h2]2-5, 5.32 ERA, 1.56 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Diamondbacks | Game Log[/h3][h3]The bullpen owes Wolf some lockdown outings. He has been the victim of a blown save in four straight starts and six of his last nine. Wolf is 0-3 with a 4.65 ERA in his last 10 starts, winless since April 30 in San Diego.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Willie Bloomquist 2B Aaron Hill RF Justin Upton LF Jason Kubel 1B Paul Goldschmidt CF Chris Young 3B Ryan Roberts C Henry Blanco RHP Ian Kennedy[/divclass][divclass=home] RF Norichika Aoki CF Nyjer Morgan LF Ryan Braun 3B Aramis Ramirez 1B Corey Hart 2B Rickie Weeks C George Kottaras SS Cesar Izturis LHP Randy Wolf[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/story/19421764/dodgers-gm-kemp-a-long-shot-to-play-in-allstar-game-hr-derby-not-ruled-out Well, then there's that too.