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Wasn't there a threat of rain tonight?

Seriously? That run needs to score.

TH calling Hall's injury cramping in his right hamstring. Hopefully some stretching and fluids and he's ok.

That was nice while it lasted. Duffy in for Hall.

The Pirates announcers are saying they don't believe in jinxes while walking under ladders and throwing salt over their shoulder. Interesting.

Hey congratulations. I've been married 6 months and I always thought the "the wife is always right" thing was a joke. It's not. Marriage is great but it's even better when the woman is happy.

The Cameron-Hunter comparison is really interesting and really close. I never realized how similar their stats are. I believe Cameron has 3 gold gloves and Hunter has 6. I know a lot of times that can be a popularity contest or their hitting factors in. How close are they in the field? I'm trying to find defensive stats on them but I'm actually more interested in peoples opinion.

I actually like the Pacers name. It makes sense, the Indy 500 is the biggest thing going on in that area. I always thought the Bucks name was kind of strange considering they are named after what a good portion of the state shoots at. Still not terrible.

With the kind of clubhouse we have, why would you want a cancer like it sounds like LaPorta is? There's no where to play him for the next few years anyway. As far as whether or not it was worth it to trade for CC, definitely worth it. There was no way DM could know if Sheets would get hurt at the end. If he hold up, and I know it's a big if, I think that team was a world series team. I've waited my whole life for a playoff appearance, it was worth it to me.

Buster Olney talkes about him in his blog today. Nice to see Russell getting some love. http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=4121159&name=olney_buster&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fespn%2fblog%2findex%3fentryID%3d4121159%26name%3dolney_buster Here's the part of his blog about Russell. The simple key to Branyan's emergence Friday, May 1, 2009 | Feedback | Print Entry Russell Branyan played in 50 games for the Brewers last season, and when it was over he hoped to go back to Milwaukee. Doug Melvin, the Milwaukee general manager, responded that he had no interest in Branyan -- but he added this: Call Seattle. Because Melvin knew that Jack Zduriencik, who had just left the Brewers to take over as the general manager of the Mariners, liked Branyan and might have some thoughts about how Seattle would utilize him. What Zduriencik had in mind for the 33-year-old Branyan was this: 400 to 500 at-bats, as a regular player. "I wasn't expecting to hear that," said Branyan, on Thursday, "because over my career, I haven't been given that opportunity. It's been something that I dreamt of." Don Wakamatsu, the Mariners' new manager, understood where Branyan was coming from: His deal with Seattle would mean that Branyan had played in every division during career. While playing for the Indians, Cincinnati, the Brewers, the Padres, the Rays, the Phillies, the Cardinals, the Padres again, and then the Brewers once more, Branyan never topped 378 at-bats in any season. So from time to time in spring training, Wakamatsu approached Branyan and assured him: You're my guy. You're my first baseman. Branyan recalls his new manager saying, "We just want to you to believe you're as good as we think you are." For Branyan, these words were priceless, meaningful to someone who has always been a part-timer in the big leagues before this year. "As a part-time player, you feel pressed," said Branyan. "You have a tendency to press. If you have one at-bat as a pinch-hitter, or if you have one start, you don't know if that's going to be the only chance you have that week." What Branyan has found is that this has caused him to tinker constantly, to take extra batting practice and make adjustments that might not be necessary. The downtime can gnaw at a hitter's psyche. Some guys can't even adjust to being a DH. But with the Mariners this season, there has been no downtime for Branyan. Even when Seattle faced hard-throwing lefty John Danks the other day, the left-handed Branyan was in the lineup -- and in that game, he went 5-for-5. Branyan is hitting .333 with four homers and 10 RBI and an OPS of 1.029. He's been a foundation piece in the Mariners' strong start in 2009. So long as he stays healthy, he'll continue to get at-bats and might finally find out what he could do with 500 at-bats. He currently projects for 137 runs, 39 doubles, 39 homers and 98 RBI. Elsewhere, Mike Sweeney has shown to be the missing piece for the Mariners, writes Larry LaRue. While Branyan chatted on Thursday afternoon, he veered -- unprompted -- and talked about how important Sweeney has been for the Mariners this year. "He has just brought in a new attitude," said Branyan. "He gets guys ready to play. He has everybody focusing on winning series."

2002 MLB Draft Pick Player Team Position School 1 Bryan Bullington Pittsburgh Pirates RHP Ball State University 2 B. J. Upton Tampa Bay Devil Rays SS Greenbrier Christian Academy (VA) 3 Chris Gruler Cincinnati Reds RHP Liberty Union High School (Calif.) 4 Adam Loewen Baltimore Orioles LHP Fraser Valley Christian High School (CAN) 5 Clint Everts Montreal Expos RHP Cypress Falls High School (TX) 6 Zack Greinke Kansas City Royals RHP Apopka High School (FL) 7 Prince Fielder Milwaukee Brewers 1B Eau Gallie High School (FL)

3 vs AZ (2-1) 2 @ PIT (1-1) 2 @ CIN (1-1) 3 vs CHI (1-2) 3 vs FLA (2-1) 3 @ STL (1-2) 3 @ HOU (2-1) 3 @ MIN (2-1) 3 vs STL (2-1) 3 vs CIN (2-1) 16-12 I don't think the Pirates are letting us out of there taking both. Some good teams in there but I think 16 and 12 is do able. Any more than that and I'll be fist pumpin and jump kicking

There is nothing surprising to the extended time frame that he used steroids but wow, tipping pitches? Thats different. I'm sure the pitchers on his team really appreciate that. That changes their numbers which could change whether or not they stay in the big leagues, the difference in a future contract. Bud needs to keep him from coming back. The boo's should be relentless when comes back.

My favorite part is the "minimum of 150 regular season games". I'll take my chances that the other teams feed will cover the other 12 games I guess. I don't see why it is so hard to just televise every game. We want to see every game. What could you possibly put on during that time slot that would get better ratings. My only other thought is that of the potential 12 games not televised there would be some Sunday Night Baseball appearances or MLB Network showing the game instead. It's crazy to me that in 2009 there are professional sports games that are not on TV at all.

You must drink Wisconsin beer at Brewer games. I even carry that over to spring training games. A couple years back I waited in a huge line only to be told that they were having problems with their miller tap but they had Bud available. It sucked waiting in another line at the next concession stand.

Actually the D-Backs have been heating up the last 2 days. Doug Davis just led them to a 10-0 win over the cubs yesterday. A lot of people have been ripping them here in Phoenix, sports talk radio hosts having to talk people off the ledge. Leading Chris Snyder to speak out about it and it may have gotten them going. I think they have a lot of momentum coming into this series.

Thanks for the link trwi7. The Brewers are currently 4th in the league with an OPS of .921 with runners in scoring position and 2 outs. Strangely though, 29th in the league with an OPS .424 with the bases loaded. It will be interesting to see how the stats look further into the season when the sample size is larger.

I remember Jenks saying that they pay 75$ a day for all of the stuff they get. If thats what your talking about.I know this isn't what this particular thread is about but I was always under the impression that the players were given a daily stipend to spend on food in addition to their salary. Not that they paid for the food they were getting in the clubhouse. How does that work?

Glancing over thebuccosforum today, it appears to just be 3 idiots that like to use profanity.

http://www.thebuccosforum...2/YaBB.pl?num=1240880936 They have a Braun the B!#$% thread going.

I'm guessing the Pirates fans on their forum questioned his sexuality a few times because he is a good player.

Fair to assume Yo is done now? Incredible game by him. Who do you trust to get 3 outs now? I think Hoffman is unavailable.

Braun is an extra base hit threat just because he is up. Now he gets another at bat but against a new pitcher. I just don't agree with running there.

Why is Rickie running there? The pitchers arm is about to fall off, your start is up, you don't run there.

I don't know that I agree with Yo going back out there, despite the HR I'm not sure it's the right decision. But just what is Ian Snell doing pitching into 120+ pitch count? Dusty managing the Pirates? What a stunning change to the game though. I know it has been said already but yeah, Yo is a game changer all around.