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No No for Lowe through 6. Well I musta jinxed him. Sanchez singles with no out in 7th.

Dodgers lead the Pirates 3-0 in the top of the 7th. No No for Lowe through 6.

I know that. Still, it's pretty frustrating to watch him kill rallies. I know it's not his fault he doesn't walk, he doesn't have the mindset to do so, that's fine. I still cannot stand to watch him take an AB. Let him go down and expand the zone hitting 8th. I agree Brett....I'm as frustrated as anyone that nedly consistently puts his players into situations where their chances of success are low.

Estrada is my least favorite Brewer ever. Seriously. Estrada doesn't make out the lineup card.....jojo the chimp manager does.

I hope the Brewers can make a DVD for Bush of this start and make him watch it every night before he starts.

I wonder about that quality start stat. 3 runs in 6 innings is a quality start? Not mine. 2 runs in 6 innings seems like a quality start. 3 runs in 7 innings seems like it could be quality. In fact how is a quality start defined as only 6 innings pitched? I really don't get it. Not trying to start something; it's just antithetical to my way of thinking. It's really just a easy measuring stick for assessing a start. The IP requirement is 6 so that the start doesn't tax the bullpen (assuming most bullpens can handle pitching the 7th-9th). The ER requirement is to match league average ERA (IIRC). I think you could argue for any individual start that it may be a "quality" start without meeting the standard requirements, but these work well as a rule of thumb. 3 ER in 6 IP translates into a 4.50 ERA, and the league average in the NL now is closer to 4. NL Overall ERA = 4.13 (2007 season to date). I don't have the breakdown, but last year the average ERA for SP in both leagues was ~4.6 and for relievers it was ~3.9 (overall 4.35). If similar trends hold then I would anticipate the NL SP ERA to be closer to 4.5 (i.e. greater than 4.25) than to 4.0, but I can't find the exact numbers. 6IP/3ER isn't as good as 7IP/2ER, but I like to see how much a pitcher's performance varies and knowing his QS % gives me a good feeling for how well a pitcher keeps his team in the game. While these are the minumums for IP and ER allowed they indicate a quality start is at least league average for SP ERA, and even 1 more out is better than league average. If you can get league average production form a start that is good in my book and quality some.

I don't think anyone is calling Sheets' performance last night good. Au contrair. He pitched 6 innings and gave up 3 or fewer runs. That's a quality start. I think many (excluding you Chris) expect a lights out performance every time he goes out there expecting him to shut down the other team. Of any starter on this staff, Ben Sheets has the ability to put up a sub 2 ERA over an extended period of time (8-10 starts), but most true aces have their share of only quality starts, and some really bad games.

Maybe this game ISN'T over? I'm waiting for brewmann's call on that because I don't watch the games and stat's like the score are irrelevant to personal experience.

Keep Brewerfan Beautiful I did my best to accomplish this by voluntarily banning myself from the site. Not sure it worked so here I am again bringing my optimistic viewpoints on the Brewers to an increasingly pessimistic brewer nation. Hide your children. Get out the holy water and pray. Seriously though, this site is what it is because of the "elitist" atmosphere, and I hope that never changes. From Dictionary.com: If you mean elitist to be anyone who conforms to the FAQ then I agree, however, if it means we can't voice an opinion contrary to the favored group then I'm not for that type of elitism. Let me know if we are still free to express an opinion within the rules of the board. You may think your pictures and cartoons are really funny. I don't. I think the majority of them are in bad taste. Do you agree Brian? Do you agree Kat? Some people have eharmony or jdate, Kat has lemurrescue.com, to each his own. Nobody thinks bad of a Stanford grad! Thanks for the laugh Reed.

Hmm, top ten of this decade is an interesting question. I'm going to have to think on that some, although off hand I'd probably go with City of God as #1. I'll have to think about that a bit too and expand it to the last 10 years, but I can probably start out with a top 11-15: 11. Gosford Park 12. The Thin Red Line 13. LA Confidential 14. Lone Star 15. Shakespeare In Love The incredibles is definitely in my top ten (loved it) as is Lord of the Rings, but I need to think a bit about the rest.

Corey Hart went deep twice, WOW !! Wonder if Ned noticed.

Ajay, Good to hear you're not on the edge of a huge chasm like the brewers waiting to fall into the abyss of another losing season. how many games do the have to lose in a row for something to change How many roads must a man walk down .....

I just hope Ajay wasn't at the game, because he may be suicidal at this point.

they are the Laughing stock of Baseball Were the Royals dissolved?

Well Gonzalez looks to be making sure he won't be with the Brewers next year. It's the first time in 8 days that he's pitched. Ned Yost, once again, setting up his bullpen for success.

Because Mench, Bell, and Miller stink. This offense sucks. Yes this offense is dysfunctional, but what major league manager puts his worst hitter (outside of the pitcher) in the 5-hole? Nix is easily the worst hitter on this team. No contest. That's a fact Jack.. And yet he's batting 5th. My head may just explode now.....

Here's a second question. Why in the heck does Ned bat Nix 5th!!!!!!??????? My head is going to explode if we don't win tomorrow.

Why is Laynce Nix still on the major league roster?

Dashboard Confessional - Dusk and Summer Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not Like the DC DS not so happy with the limey bas.....

I think winning is over-rated.....like breathing......and your heart beating.....you know, minor stuff.

Well I'd like to say it's nice to see a certain pitcher regaining some of the form that made us all ecstatic when he was signed as a draft and follow a few years ago, but that would curse him into a season ending injury so I'll just leave it at that.

Well I'd like to say it's nice to see a certain pitcher regaining some of the form that made us all ecstatic when he was signed as a draft and follow a few years ago, but that would curse him into a season ending injury so I'll just leave it at that.

The maps on Soft Drink names and "bubbler" usage really reinforces my belief that after the Civil War we should have kicked the South out of the United States.

EDIT: Yowza, Toby, are you listening to this one as well or following the box score? Inman's got it going on tonight, tune in if you can. I think somebody with a lot more time on their hands since the 'Fest season ended just jinxed Inman. Coincidence? I think not.

Can we change the Minor League Forum to the "Overhyped Franchise Saviors" forum? I like it, but I don't know if that's the best choice. You could make an argument that the June Draft forum would be a better choice for that title.