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I thought the same thing about Magruder vs. Krynzel...but they are playing Magruder because he is a switch hitter, and dave is a Lefty with the Lefty pitcher. I don't exactly like it, but at least there is a rational reason for it.

Why not Lyle 3rd and Jenkins 5th? Other than that I like it.

Well that is certainly encouraging...thanks for the update!

I was at the Indy game last night, and had an opportunity to see Liriano pitch. He was hitting 87 - 88 on the gun consistently, but he couldn't seem to find the strike zone. He was lucky to only give up 1 run in each of the first two inning. He always seemed to be in a 3 ball count. His trouble came in the 6th, where he had a run in and a man on 2nd. He walked the guy to set up the double play, then promptly threw a wild pitch that moved the runners up to 2nd and 3rd. He then walked the next guy (unintentional intentional), and then pintch hitter Mark Smith hit a bases clearing double. His counterpart, Hancock, was pounding the strike zone. He seemed to be 0-2, 1-2 to everyone. Nobody seemed to hit him really hard. Hart's single in the first was a weak ground ball that found its way to the outfield, and Figueroa's double was a hustle double. Overall I wasn't too impressed with Liriano...although I know he has pitched much better. Maybe I will see a little more offence from the tribe on Monday. On a side note, I got Cory Hart to autograph a ball and a card, but he seemed pretty shy. I asked him how he liked the standing ovation he got at Miller Park, and he said it was cool. I didn't ask him much more (like about J.J. or Dave) because he seemed like he didn't want to talk much. When Jeff Fassero was warming up in the bullpen, my girlfriend asked me who #17 was...I looked on my roster sheet and it showed it to be J.J. Hardy. I told her it couldn't be...but walked over to be sure. Turned out it was Fassero, but I was puzzled for a little bit!

Viz and Kiesch....Come on guys score some runs, don't let those two performances go to waste!! I guess I just gave them bad luck...I will take the blame

Wow...that was impressive...Good thing he made the team huh? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/roll.gif

Depends...which one gets us the win??

When dot he Brewers promote Saenz to AAA...he just went deep, so he is ready righhttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Seriously, Maybe a call up for Hendrickson, and a promotion for Saenz? Semd Kinney to AAhttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/roll.gif

Indianapolis lost 8 - 2, looks like JDLR gave up 6 of those runs. Huntsville is losing 5 - 1, errors led to most of Tennesse's runs

Nice play Bill Hall...double play to end the 7th, and prevent any runs from scoring. Shutout intact through 6 1/2, Saenz final line: 6+ IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 7 K, 1 HB Both hits were singles, 2 hard hit balls to the wall, but each came up a bit short.

I guess all that is saying that Obermueller's position is safe is my own personal bias! I do think that Wes has pitched better than Kinney this year, barring his one relief appearance when he wasn't really ready to pitch. I would be very happy, however, to see Kinney repeat his performance of last night, and boot Wes to the bullpen http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

So Mass, I hate to bring this up with all of the "small sample" talk, but with the kid pitching as well as he is, and with Kinney's performance last night, what happens? I thinks that Kinney's performance last night earned him another start, even if it is just to prove that it was a fluke. But, assuming Saenz keeps this up, how can you send him back down? it isn't like he is taking as uperstars place; pretty much anyone ont he staff is replacable. Given the schedule, he can't just take Capuano's place either. Do we push back the pitchers until one of them shows they can'ty hack it (Kinney), do we put him in the bullpen, or do we send him back down?

Lately Saernz has been pounding the strike zone, and Cardnials hitters are bailing hardcore on his breaking ball. He is also missing bats very well, hitters are swing and missing a lot. If my scoring is correct, here is Saenz line so far 4 IP, 1 H, 2 BB, 6 K, 0 R, 58 pitches, 37 for strikes Both walks were in the 1st inning, 4th innin he threw 13 pitches, 11 for strikes

I agree, Saenz looks great (also watching ont he internet). He didn't look good at the plate though http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

2-0 Milwaukee after 1 1/2, Saenz has struck out 3, walked 2 , 1 hit with 30 pitrches over 2 innings

I agree witht he PR, but why not PH for him to begin with...the man hasn't gotten a hit in 13 at bats, and it isn't like he is Pujols and just in a slump, he is expected to not get hits for long periods of time. Speaking of Pujols, Kinney made him look terrible, and he looked pretty bad on the two strikes before Kieschnick walked him too.

I know I shouldn't be complaining because it ended well, but I don't understand Yost's thinking at the end of the game. Clark walks, and Yost decided not to PH for Bennett, who hasn't had a hit in his last 13 plate appearances. Bennett hits into a fielders choice, so he decideds to PH Helms for Kieschnick. Kieschnick singles Bennett to second, and he takes Bennett out for Durrington. I don't understand why you let Bennett hit in that situation...the only reason is if you don't want to be left with only one option at C, but then why do you pinch run for him? Why not PH Helms for Bennett, and let Kieschnick hit (or then PH Hall or Durrington). If my thinking is way off let me know and I will stop applying for major league manager jobs, but it seems awfully stupid to me. Again, we won so I am not too pissed, but I was yelling at my TV at the time!

Kieschnick warming up...looks like it will be Saenz tomorrow

I am going to guess he rebounds a little 6 IP, 6 hits, 5 K's, 3 BB, 1 HR, 3ER, pulled with men on base but Saenz gets us out of it.

Home Run Jenkins...He is heating up! Game tied 1-1

Unless that PTBNL is a top 5 prospect, say Adam Wainwright, we wouldn't be getting nearly enough in that dealhttp://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/roll.gif

He is throwing 95 consistently, with his usual great curve. Only Steve Finley seems to be seeing the ball well, but he struck out last time. probably not as dominant as his Astros start, but it doesn't look like his back is hurting him too much!

Why would you ever walk Krynzel to pitch to Hardy? Not that J. J. Has been tearing it up, but Krynzel is SO much more likely to strike out. At least Hardy is going to put it in play! Way to go J. J., can't wait to see you in Milwaukee next year!

Give Ford or Hernandez a chance in the rotation before starting Hendricksons arby clock. For a while, the Brewers wont need a fifth starter, so lets leave Ben in Indy, stick Kinney in the bullpen, and see how he does there.

HR Jenkins!!! Where was that last night...and the night before Ginter singles Helms Fielders choice - Ginter out Clark Singles - Helms to third Bennett Singles - Helms scores - Clark to second Obermueller sacrifices - Bennet to second, Clark to third Pods flies out Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 1 1/2 Feliz Struck out Pierzynski Grounded out to third Tucker grounded out to second Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 2 Counsell Grounds to SS Spivey fouled out to 3rd Jenkins lined out to right Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 2 1/2 Mohr flied to Left Ransom flied to Center Cooper struck out Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 3 Ginter grounded to third Helms struck out Clark flied to center Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 3 1/2 Perez lined out to center Snow flied to center Grissom infield single to third Crap Feliz singled to right - Grissom to second Pierzynski grounded out to first Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 4 Bennett lined out to left Obermueller flied out to center Pods grounded to first Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 4 1/2 Tucker struck out Mohr grounded to shortstop Ransom flied out to center Brewers 2 Giants 0 After 5 Sorry, but I gotta go now. Keep it up Obey!!