1992casey

It worked two days ago when I logged in. I'll see what I can find out. Our data should be safe.

The best I could tell from the Brewers' telecast was that Peralta "may" have tagged Jean's helmet. Maybe a camera angle that we didn't see was more definitive.

Well, the Cards haven't given up a run for 36 innings, so the bigger question might be whether St. Louis will allow a run to score.

I agree that something has to be done about the concession lines. This never used to be a big problem. Something's changed in recent years, and it doesn't seem to have to do with crowd size. Effort needs to be put into isolating the cause. I think we'll start seeing WAR on the scoreboard just like OPS started creeping in about a decade ago. There's probably a way to handle other sabermetric stats. Maybe little blurbs about them can be offered here and there. I'm really glad that BA/OBP/SLG are shown right next to each other. You can get a lot from looking at those stats that way. Does Bernie's slide still spray water?

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 9 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cardinals (71-39) Brewers (47-65)[/h2][h3]FSWI | WTMJ 620, WRRD 1510[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos][/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]John Lackey[/pitcher][h2]9-7, 2.85 ERA, 1.19 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lackey will enter this start having made ten consecutive quality starts. His ERA during that stretch is 1.91. He has limited opponents to three or fewer runs in 19 of 22 starts and two runs of fewer in nine of his last ten.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Jimmy Nelson[/pitcher][h2]9-9, 3.57 ERA, 1.23 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]Nelson scattered three singles and a walk over 6⅔ innings last time out in his fifth straight quality start. He hasn’t allowed an earned run in 20⅔ innings spanning his last three starts.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 3B Matt Carpenter (L) 2B Kolten Wong (L) SS Jhonny Peralta ® RF Jason Heyward (L) CF Randal Grichuk ® 1B Brandon Moss (L) LF Stephen Piscotty ® C Tony Cruz ® RHP John Lackey ®[/divclass][divclass=home] CF Shane Peterson (L) LF Khris Davis ® RF Ryan Braun ® 1B Adam Lind (L) C Jonathan Lucroy ® 2B Scooter Gennett (L) SS Jean Segura ® 3B Elián Herrera (S) RHP Jimmy Nelson ®[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

I wouldn't oppose air conditioning, but it's not something that I'm going to campaign for either. Keep in mind that for air conditioning to be functional, it would probably be necessary to commit to using it several hours before gametime. It's not going to help if you try to turn it on at the point where rain starts. It's appropriate that netting was brought up, but because it can be a hot button issue, how about using this topic if you want to discuss it further: How Would You Feel About Protective Netting to the Foul Lines?

Thanks, AKCheesehead. How you get the game may depend on where you are. In Milwaukee, the game is being broadcast by FS1 but the feed is on FS-WI. FS1 has the Dodgers-Pirates game.

The exclusive areas are money makers, though, and that's a good thing. I don't think a "clean" look is necessary or even desirable. It's the quirks that make a ballpark unique. Also, these areas would be fairly inexpensive to change out when the desire for something new arises.

I think it'd be great if the outfield panels were transparent. But it's probably not technologically feasible to have transparent panels that don't cause glare or add to the already odd shadows.

The post office I was referring to a couple of posts up used to have a local box. If you mailed before about 7:30 in the morning, the mail would be delivered the same day.

Numbers to subdivide the parking lots would certainly be a big help. It makes no sense that those disappeared. This has nothing to do with a quality experience, but I wonder why the Brewers, Braves, and Miller lot names were retained when the rest of the lots were renamed. Did they run out of "people" names? Also, I think the Brewers missed the boat when they put Bob Uecker's name on a prominent lot. Keeping with the Uecker seat tradition, Bob's name should have gone on the lot out by Piggsville. I believe that's the Spahn lot. Back to quality, I'd love to see more information provided on the scoreboards, especially in regard to pitchers. the main scoreboard gives us the current pitcher's W-L record, ERA, and WHIP. ERA and WHIP change during the game, but W-L never changes until the last out. I'd love to be able to see in-game walks and strikeouts given up, along with hits and possibly innings pitched. Relievers are really shortchanged. When they come in, they need to be given a splash in the center of the screen with a picture and some stats like hitters are given. I also think a better job can be done with out of town scores. The only time to catch them right now is when there's game action. They disappear between innings, during pitching changes, and even between pitches. A couple of times per game, County Stadium used to put all of the scores on the main scoreboard between innings. I think the elevated bullpens are kind of cool. If I remember correctly, the idea was borrowed from another park, possibly Anaheim. It's pretty easy to see what's going on out there, which is great for both fans and managers. Can fans still walk up close to the bullpens? The only major issue I have with between innings stuff it that it can sometimes supplant things that might actually be relevant to the game. Otherwise, it's generally not distracting, and some of it is entertaining. I'm a little annoyed that actual trivia has been replaced by guessing games. It doesn't hurt to actually learn something, and wrong answers can be hilarious… like when a fan decided that Jim Edmunds' middle name was Diego. But the between innings stuff is easy to shake up: try new things, drop what doesn't work, and bring back what people miss.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 8 | 6:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cardinals (70-39) Brewers (47-64)[/h2][h3]Fox Sports 1, FSWI | WTMJ 620[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos][/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Jaime Garcia[/pitcher][h2]3-4, 1.98 ERA, 0.92 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Garcia lasted just five innings in his last start, largely due to extended counts and the four walks he issued. But he allowed just one run and has yet to give up more than three in any of his nine starts.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Wily Peralta[/pitcher][h2]2-6, 4.55 ERA, 1.50 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]Peralta got knocked around in his second outing since returning from the disabled list with a strained left oblique. The right-hander allowed six runs on eight hits against the Padres in just 3⅓ innings.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 3B Matt Carpenter (L) 2B Kolten Wong (L) SS Jhonny Peralta ® RF Jason Heyward (L) CF Randal Grichuk ® C Yadier Molina ® 1B Mark Reynolds ® LF Stephen Piscotty ® LHP Lance Lynn (L)[/divclass][divclass=home] SS Jean Segura ® C Jonathan Lucroy ® RF Ryan Braun ® LF Khris Davis ® 1B Jason Rogers ® CF Shane Peterson (L) 2B Elián Herrera (S) 3B Hernán Pérez ® RHP Wily Peralta ®[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

A counter employee once explained to me that they'll sort mail at the local post office if they have time. If the truck arrives before it can be sorted, it gets sent on to the next place. That's more or less understandable for first class mail, but splitter's letter should have gotten special handling.

Here are some totals from previous years: 25 Jungmann - 131.0 (2015), 153.2 (2014), 139.1 (2013), 153.0 (2012) 26 Wagner 123.1 (2015) (163.1 (2014, includes Fall League), 148.2 (2013) 27 Burgos 118.0 (2015) 171.0 (2012) 25 Cravy 110.0 (2015), 82.1 (2014, also 25.0 innings in Venezuelan Winter League), 79.1 (2013), 90.1 (2011) 22 Daives 107.1 (2015), 135.2 (2014, includes Fall League), 148.2 (2013) 26 Thonry 102.0 (2015), 141.1 (2013), 134.2 (2012)

I recall reading that because the body has reached physical maturity, age 26 is the approximate point where you can be a lot less concerned about innings limits. That said, I still wouldn't go overboard. This number wouldn't be exactly the same for everyone. In the Brewers case, there are several pitchers that they can take a look at; I'd be fine if they took a turn or two that might otherwise go to Cravy.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/cardinals.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 7 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Cardinals (69-39) Brewers (47-63)[/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][/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Lance Lynn[/pitcher][h2]8-6, 2.89 ERA, 1.25 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Lynn has had mixed results against the Brewers this year. He pitched a season high 7⅔ innings against them at Busch Stadium on June, holding them scoreless. But he allowed six runs in five innings at Miller Park on April 26.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Tyler Cravy[/pitcher][h2]0-2, 3.60 ERA, 1.27 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Cardinals | Game Log[/h3][h3]Cravy, who made his Major League debut vs. the Cardinals on June 2, will start in place of the struggling Kyle Lohse on Friday. Crazy allowed one run on four hits in his first start, but he took a tough luck loss in a 1-0 defeat to St. Louis.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 3B Matt Carpenter (L) 2B Kolten Wong (L) SS Jhonny Peralta ® RF Jason Heyward (L) CF Randal Grichuk ® C Yadier Molina ® 1B Brandon Moss (L) LF Stephen Piscotty ® RHP Lance Lynn ®[/divclass][divclass=home] 2B Scooter Gennett (L) C Jonathan Lucroy ® RF Ryan Braun ® 1B Adam Lind (L) LF Khris Davis ® CF Shane Peterson (L) SS Jean Segura ® 3B Elián Herrera (S) RHP Tyler Cravy ®[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

we need a twitter bot We could probably put one here on the board but not on the main site at this time.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/padres.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 6 | 1:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Padres (52-56) Brewers (46-63)[/h2][h3]WTMJ 620, WRRD 1510[/h3][/game-info][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/brewers.png[/logo][/game-setup][pitching-photos][/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Odrisamer Despaigne[/pitcher][h2]5-7, 4.93 ERA, 1.21 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Despaigne earned a win to start off August. He pitched six innings against the Marlins, allowing five hits and three runs with five strikeouts. Despaigne is 2-3 on the road this season with a 4.88 ERA.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Matt Garza[/pitcher][h2]5-12, 5.17 ERA, 1.53 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Padres | Game Log[/h3][h3]Walks haunted Garza in his last outing against the Cubs. He issues four free passes, including one that preceded a three run homer from Anthony Rizzo that was the difference in the game.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] 2B Alexi Amarista (L) 3B Yangervis Solarte (S) RF Matt Kemp ® LF Justin Upton ® 1B Brett Wallace (L) C Derek Norris ® SS Clint Barmes ® LF Melvin Upton Jr. ® RHP Odrisamer Despaigne ®[/divclass][divclass=home] 2B Scooter Gennett (L) CF Shane Peterson (L) RF Ryan Braun ® 1B Adam Lind (L) LF Khris Davis ® SS Jean Segura ® 3B Hernán Pérez ® C Martín Maldonado ® RHP Matt Garza ®[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]

It reminds me of something we would have seen on Phil Spector.

The same thing happens on a greater scale in January when they refer to "last year." That's been going on forever, so I guess it's accepted news-speak. At any rate, it beats newscasters who say "guy," "cops," or "weed."

Martín Maldonado puckered up and kissed Jonathan Lucroy during the post-game interview. Luc told Sophia that she needed to repeat her question because he got "stitracted."

Shane's minor league OBP and SLG history are both better than Podsednik's. Interestingly, he's had high BABIPs throughout his career. On teams in which he has 200 or more plate appearances, he sports BABIPs of .398, .345, .330, .299, .380, 315, and .391. I agree with the 4th outfielder ceiling. With his level of power, I think he'd ideally fit in as a very good 5th outfielder. He'd need more power to be considered a starter. Here are his Fangraphs stats: http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=7423&position=OF

Yeah, I'd bring Domingo Santana up for sure. It's time, and it doesn't look like there's anything left for him to prove. I wouldn't argue if the Brewers decided to call him up tomorrow. For what it's worth, today's his birthday. Happy 23rd.

Whining and dining is a good function for the owner to perform as long as it isn't a surprise to the GM.

[igt-2012][game-setup][logo]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/20589901/BrewerFan/2014/logos/padres.png[/logo][game-info][h1]August 5 | 7:10 P.M.[/h1][h2]Padres (52-55) Brewers (45-63)[/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][/pitching-photos][game-matchup][divclass=away][pitcher]Ian Kennedy[/pitcher][h2]6-9, 4.44 ERA, 1.29 WHIP[/h2][h3]Versus Brewers | Game Log[/h3][h3]Kennedy was supposed to miss his turn on July 31 for the birth of his child but made the start. He pitched through seven innings, allowing four hits and two runs while striking out five.[/h3][/divclass][divclass=home][pitcher]Taylor Jungmann[/pitcher][h2]5-3, 2.23 ERA, 1.10 WHIP[/h2][h3]Game Log[/h3][h3]The rookie continued his streak of allowing two earned runs or fewer last time out in a tough luck loss to the Cubs. In fact, opponents haven’t scored more than two earned runs against him in nine of his ten starts this season.[/h3][/divclass][starting-lineup][divclass=away] SS Alexi Amarista (L) 3B Yangervis Solarte (S) RF Matt Kemp ® LF Justin Upton ® 1B Yonder Alonso (L) 2B Jedd Gyorko ® CF Will Venable (L) C Austin Hedges ® RHP Ian Kennedy ®[/divclass][divclass=home] 2B Scooter Genett (L) C Jonathan Lucroy ® RF Ryan Braun ® 1B Adam Lind (L) LF Khris Davis ® CF Shane Peterson (L) SS Jean Segura ® 3B Hernán Pérez (L) RHP Taylor Jungmann ®[/divclass][/starting-lineup][/game-matchup][game-links][h3][chat]BrewerFan Chat[/chat] | MLB Gameday[/h3][/game-links][/igt-2012]