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  1. formerlybis
    It really got confusing when Chelsea was sponsored by a company named "3" [not making this up].
  2. formerlybis
    I am curious about crediting a run as earned or unearned. In the 6th, all the scoring came with 2 outs. The first one was on a double steal, The steal of home is an earned run - no debate. But, there was an error on the throw to second that allowed Turang to go to 3rd. He then easily scored on the Contreras single. This is the run I have a question about, because it was scored an earned run, as were the subsequent 3 runs that inning. I'm assuming it was scored this way because a) the error wouldn't have caused the 3rd out had it not occurred, and b) the Turang run would have scored even without the error (given the subsequent 3 hits). If they had ruled that without the error, it would have been a caught stealing, then all 5 runs would be unearned, right?
  3. formerlybis
    I haven't lived in Wisconsin for 30 years now, but on the rare occasions I have gotten to hear him calling a game over those years, it's amazing how quickly it feels like home. This is probably true for fans of other teams and their radio announcer, too, but few have had the longevity and percentage of the team's existence as Ueck. I'm only half-joking when I say they should create an AI version of him to keep the thing going...
  4. formerlybis
    Late inning close games are when trading outs for moving runners up becomes strategically advantageous (or at least you can more easily justify it). You don’t do it in the third inning.
  5. formerlybis
    Thanks. What do the analytics say about safety squeezes? It's been my impression that they're hard to defend. As for going for more than one run in the inning, they'd still have a RISP with one out after the squeeze. On a sac fly, that would not be true.
  6. formerlybis
    I'm seeking to understand, here, not criticize - why was it a bad idea? As "just a fan", 4-3, bottom 8 with 1st & 3rd nobody out - get me at least that one run and it makes the ninth a whole lot less worrisome. Don't squeeze plays work most of the time? A guy like Frelick should have that arrow in his quiver. Sanchez really bailed them out though.
  7. formerlybis
    The CWS starter has only pitched in 4 games in the majors while shuttling between AAA and the parent club. Those 4 games leave a lot to be desired in terms of positive stats, but I'd be careful about declaring him "bad", Be patient and accept the walks he seems prone to.
  8. formerlybis
    Any thoughts about using the surplus of OFs in a trade for something they need?
  9. formerlybis
    The Brewers batting average has surpassed the White Sox winning percentage.by .0004.
  10. formerlybis
    I knew the White Sox weren't doing very well, but holy schnikes, they're 15-42, a .263 winning percentage, That's barely better than the Brewers' batting average.
  11. formerlybis
    There's such a long way to go, but it feels like a large psychological difference - for both teams - between a 5.5 and a 3.5 game lead/deficit.
  12. formerlybis
    Done - sorry for clogging the IGT
  13. formerlybis
    For those who follow this closer, with Mitchell close to being available, how does the club/Murphy see the outfield in the short/medium term? Perkins seems like more of a known commodity at this point, and he's useful. Mitchell has had bad injury luck, but I'm not sure I would mess with what seems to be working. You could play them both (I think), but that would likely come at Chourio's expense (I won't beat that dead horse). Maybe DH Yelich a little more? I'm curious what others think. (following the suggestion of the moderator to start a new thread rather than discuss it in the IGT)
  14. formerlybis
    For those who follow this closer, with Mitchell close to being available, how does the club/Murphy see the outfield in the short/medium term? Perkins seems like more of a known commodity at this point, and he's useful. Mitchell has had bad injury luck, but I'm not sure I would mess with what seems to be working. You could play them both (I think), but that would likely come at Chourio's expense (I won't beat that dead horse). Maybe DH Yelich a little more? I'm curious what others think.
  15. formerlybis
    We'll throw confetti...?
  16. formerlybis
    It is the nature of fandom to have a complete change of attitude before and after an 8th-inning two-out pinch-hit go-ahead-from-behind homer from a guy batting .189... I am that guy.
  17. formerlybis
    Granted it was really a no-pressure save for Megill today (and the first of his career 103 games in), but I kinda like him as the regular closer-for-now. The numbers guys will probably tell me it's a bad idea - I'm basing this on my lower nervousness level when he's out there...
  18. formerlybis
    I've got the Pirates feed on MLB.TV - Sanchez was his catcher when together for NYY. He had never faced him as a hitter. Still doesn't really explain the smile, but they do know each other, apparently.
  19. formerlybis
    I’m a compartmentalizer. It is possible to do a fist-pumping YES when the last out was recorded today and the sweep over a rival, and at the same time have some doubts about the long-term sustainability of their success. Great first eighth of the season - but not even the wildest optimist thinks they’ll play .700 ball forever.
  20. formerlybis
    Cards had 12 LOB on Friday and 10 today. That's 22 LOB and 1 run scored.
  21. formerlybis
    That was largely built on a few blowouts. 9 of the 20 games they've scored 3 or less. Throwing out yesterday's explosion, the Brewers had scored a total of 5 runs in the last three games and gone 3-0 (1-0 against SD on Wed, 2-1 Fri and 2-0 today). Also, they're getting almost 2 hits and 1.4 runs per game better than 2023. Is that sustainable? Hope so, but I'll expect some regression.
  22. formerlybis
    I watch a lot of soccer, and it's a regular occurrence that the team with more high-priced talent creates a lot of chances, but (in an individual contest) fails to convert and ends up losing to the opportunistic side. I know this happens in hockey, too, The Brewers were the opportunists today, but over the course of a season, it's better to be the first team. They actually have been for a lot of games, but it has a mirage feel, at least to me, Would love to be wrong
  23. formerlybis
    This has probably been discussed here in previous threads, but here goes. For most of the last few years, the Brewers just had to get the lead going into the 7th and then rely on a dominant back-end bullpen to bring home the W. At least for now, I wonder if the injury to Williams creates a greater sense of urgency to get more comfortable leads. It's a mentality thing.
  24. formerlybis
    Good game for everyone to practice bunting….
  25. formerlybis
    Boy names: Bill. Gil, or Will Girl names: Lil(lian) or Syl(via)
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