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Tweet from Haudricourt; Sounds like he's seen the list? Not really clear though.

This was very unexpected. I had to read it twice to be sure I read it right. If it really is mostly a salary dump and some toss-in players, outstanding move.

How far could the NL be up with Braun too? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Great to see Rickie and Prince contribute on every NL run so far.

I think he took some cuts yesterday too. If that's two days in a row of BP, that's good news for Thursday.

July 12 - 7:00 P.M.http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/allstar/allstar.jpgPitching Matchuphttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/allstar/weaver.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/allstar/halladay.jpgJered WeaverThe Angels right-hander leads the big leagues with a 1.86 ERA. He will be the first Angels pitcher to start an All-Star Game since Mark Langston in 1993. Weaver's most recent gem was a complete-game win against Seattle on Thursday. Roy HalladayIn his second season with the Phillies, Halladay has submitted a carbon copy of his stat line from a year ago, posting an 11-3 record and a 2.45 ERA over his first 19 starts. He was 21-10 with a 2.44 ERA last year in winning the NL Cy Young Award. Starting LineupsGranderson, CFCabrera, SSGonzalez, 1BBautista, RFHamilton, LFBeltre, 3BOrtiz, DHCano, 2BAvila, CWeeks, 2BBeltran, DHKemp, CFFielder, 1BMcCann, CBerkman, RFHolliday, LFTulowitzki, SSRolen, 3BMedia Coveragehttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/allstar/media-fox.jpgBrewerfan Game Chat MLB GameDay 2010

Matt Garza is still getting play from this quote after the Cubs big comeback win on Thursday; 18 games under .500, 12 games out of first, is right where you need to be?

An extension maybe coming this week; Source

Also, they'll give you the coupon back so you can use it again in the month if you need/want.

Sorry, no time for graphics today, been dealing with stuff and now I'm late to get to the game. Dontrelle Willis, LHP 0-0, -.-- ERA Willis hasn't started in the Major Leagues since June 29, 2010, but the former 2003 National League Rookie of the Year is making his Reds debut. Willis fills in for Edinson Volquez, who was optioned to Triple-A Louisville. Randy Wolf, LHP 6-6, 3.72 ERA Wolf worked seven innings in four straight starts before a stinker on Tuesday, in which he would have been out much earlier than six innings had the Brewers' bullpen been at full strength. He allowed a season-high seven runs. Weeks 2B, Gomez CF, Hart RF, Fielder 1B, McGehee 3B, Betancourt SS, Wilson LF, Kottaras C, Wolf P

July 09 - 6:10 P.M.http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/reds.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/brewers.jpg44-4648-42Pitching Matchuphttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/reds/cueto-01.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/brewers/marcum-19.jpgJohnny Cueto5-3, 1.77Cueto has two complete games and two losses after he was dealt a 1-0 defeat in his stellar effort at St. Louis vs. Chris Carpenter. For the first time in 26 starts, Cueto did not strike out a batter as he focuses on forcing grounders. Brewers vs. Cueto Cueto Game Log Shaun Marcum7-3, 3.32Marcum was charged with four earned runs for his second straight outing on Monday. He struggled with his command and couldn't get in a rhythm on the mound, though he did help his own cause by hitting a grand slam. Reds vs. Marcum Marcum Game Log Starting LineupsCF Drew Stubbs SS Zack Cozart 1B Joey Votto 2B Brandon Phillips RF Jay Bruce 3B Scott Rolen LF Fred Lewis C Ramon Hernandez RHP Johnny Cueto 2B Rickie Weeks CF Nyjer Morgan RF Corey Hart 1B Prince Fielder LF Mark Kotsay 3B Casey McGehee SS Yuniesky Betancourt C Jonathan Lucroy RHP Shaun Marcum Media Coveragehttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/media/media-fsn-mlbn.jpgBrewerfan Game Chat MLB GameDay 2010 | ESPN GameCast | 620 WTMJ Affiliates Fan SitesRedsZone

Yes, yes and yes. That made it all the more sweet. I was literally on my knees waiting for Gomez to score and, as silent as I could to not wake the kids, fist pumped around the living room.

Simple solution to the three lefties; don't be in late inning situation where it matters. Problem solved.

Just watched it, and McGehee broke to 3rd for some reason, otherwise, he should have been able to make that play. That was a long way Yuni to go, even if he had range to that side.

July 08 - 7:10 P.M. http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/reds.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/brewers.jpg 44-45 47-42 Pitching Matchup http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/reds/leake-03.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/brewers/greinke-13.jpg Mike Leake 8-4, 4.03 Leake retired 11 in a row until he issued two walks in top of the sixth and both runners later scored to take away a quality starter. Manager Dusty Baker believed the heat and running the bases in the bottom of the fifth affected Leake. Brewers vs. Leake Leake Game Log Zack Greinke 7-3, 5.66 Greinke surrendered 11 earned runs in eight innings during the Brewers' last road trip, but he's 5-0 lifetime at Miller Park. He won his only career start against the Reds on May 31. Reds vs. Greinke Greinke Game Log Starting Lineups CF Drew Stubbs SS Edgar Renteria 1B Joey Votto 2B Brandon Phillips RF Jay Bruce 3B Scott Rolen LF Chris Heisey C Ryan Hanigan RHP Mike Leake 2B Rickie Weeks CF Nyjer Morgan RF Corey Hart 1B Prince Fielder 3B Mat Gamel LF Mark Kotsay SS Yuniesky Betancourt C Jonathan Lucroy RHP Zack Greinke Media Coverage http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/media/media-fsn.jpg Brewerfan Game Chat MLB GameDay 2010 | ESPN GameCast | 620 WTMJ Affiliates Fan Sites RedsZone

I have enough fortitude for only one alcoholic, per week, to be let back into my life. Sorry, you're going to have to schedule another time, this week is already taken.

Haudricourt noted on Twitter that they're doing retros again.

Wasn't Gamel getting some work in the outfield in the minors? Couldn't he take Kotsay's place?

July 07 - 7:10 P.M. http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/reds.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/brewers.jpg 44-44 46-42 Pitching Matchup http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/reds/bailey-01.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/brewers/narveson-18.jpg Homer Bailey 3-3, 3.64 Facing the Indians on Saturday, Bailey allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits in seven innings while providing his first quality start since May 21 after spending much of the time in between on the disabled list. Brewers vs. Bailey Bailey Game Log Chris Narveson 5-5, 4.86 Narveson is coming off a start in Minnesota that was almost historically bad, a seven-run, 14-hit dud. It marked only the 11th time in Brewers history that a pitcher surrendered 14 hits or more, and the first time since 1995. Reds vs. Narveson Narveson Game Log Starting Lineups CF Drew Stubbs 3B Miguel Cairo 1B Joey Votto 2B Brandon Phillips RF Jay Bruce LF Jonny Gomes SS Zack Cozart C Ramon Hernandez RHP Homer Bailey 2B Rickie Weeks CF Nyjer Morgan RF Corey Hart 1B Prince Fielder LF Mark Kotsay SS Yuniesky Betancourt 3B Casey McGehee C Jonathan Lucroy LHP Chris Narveson Media Coverage http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/media/media-fsn.jpg Brewerfan Game Chat MLB GameDay 2010 | ESPN GameCast | 620 WTMJ Affiliates Fan Sites RedsZone

I think pretty much everyone in the thread knows it was a bad call that had a good result. Not the same as being brillant, but I'll take it. I do give RR credit for finally using Hawkins as the set-up, and hopefully that's not his last opportunity there.

Great game for the Crew. Lots of positives today.

There was never a doubt! http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Thank you Casey McGehee.

It's not as if Collmenter is getting pounded by everyone but the Brewers. He's had a rough stretch lately, but he's had a great season so far.

Isn't this the type of game Yo is supposed to knock one over the wall?

Hahaha, the curse filter is a little to touchy on the Gallardo writeup. It's blocking out 'a' followed by 'hole'.

July 6 - 1:10 P.M. http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/diamondbacks.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/logos/brewers.jpg 47-40 45-42 Pitching Matchup http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/diamondbacks/collmenter-01.jpghttp://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/pitchers/brewers/gallardo-19.jpg Josh Collmenter 4-5, 3.17 Collmenter is trying to get back on track. In his first six starts, he compiled a 1.05 ERA. However in four starts since he is 0-4 with a 7.54 ERA. Manager Kirk Gibson said Collmenter needs to mix his breaking ball in with his fastball and changeup. Brewers vs. Collmenter Collmenter Game Log Yovani Gallardo 9-5, 3.92 Gallardo lost for the third time in four decisions Friday, when Jim Thome's first-inning, three-run home run put the Brewers in @+@*@#. It was the fifth homer this season with two or more men on base. Diamondbacks vs. Gallardo Gallardo Game Log Starting Lineups 2B Kelly Johnson SS Stephen Drew RF Justin Upton CF Chris Young C Miguel Montero 3B Sean Burroughs 1B Juan Miranda LF Gerardo Parra RHP Josh Collmenter 2B Rickie Weeks CF Nyjer Morgan RF Corey Hart 1B Prince Fielder LF Mark Kotsay C Jonathan Lucroy 3B Mat Gamel SS Craig Counsell RHP Yovani Gallardo Media Coverage http://www.ishouldhavebeenanastronaut.com/brewfan/2011/media/media-mlbtv.jpg Brewerfan Game Chat MLB GameDay 2010 | ESPN GameCast | 620 WTMJ Affiliates Fan Sites Dback Fans | Diamondbacks Bullpen