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Got out of it at least....Glaus swinging at 3-0 certainly helps....Let's go DODGERS!!

Gamecast just had him tag up to second on a fly to right field, is that right? I guess I can't blame him for doing it...but it gave the Dodgers every reason to intentionally walk Pujols Really hope the Dodgers can bat in the 10th...all the momentum is on their side and this has the makings of a deflating loss for the Cards...or the opposite if they win...

For those who have attended the block parties in the past....do they have players at different tables, or one table at different times? I'd certainly be interested in CC and Prince, but I really have no idea what to expect at these things. Would it be possible to get both? Do they just have all the players lined up? What time would you recommend getting there to ensure an autograph from CC?

Where would I find a list of who is signing this next time? And where is it?

1. Hall 2. CC 3. Braun 4. Sheets 5. Prince

It makes it worse that it was Edmonds....he's so bad that the Padres (who suck!!) don't even want him. Cubs sign him and he reverts back to 2002 form again. It also looked to me like there should have been a called strike three on the first walk in the inning (I believe Ramirez was hitting), it was certainly as close to a strike as the one Weeks got rung up on.

While that's true for Rose, I'm assuming that most players, at the absolute best, have a 20 year shelf life as a major league player. In which case, they need to average 200 hits a year for 20 years. Rose also had 2 seasons of 198 hits, so it's virtually 12 years with 200 hits. Rose also played 24 seasons, he was 45 when he played his last game...that just doesn't happen all that often. And, as has been discussed, he had some special circumstances as player/manager in the last couple. Rose averaged 177 hits per season, however, taking out the last 4 seasons (where he had hit totals of 72, 35, 107 and 52) and looking at only his first 20 seasons, he falls almost exactly on the average: 3990 hits = 199.5 hits per season

Realistically for any player to reach anywhere near 4000 hits, they have not only be in the big leagues by around 21-22, but also be producing from the start. On top of that, they need to produce very, very good seasons to even have a shot at it. We're talking 200 hits for 20 straight years people....let that sink in for a moment. 200 hits for 20 consecutive seasons. Assuming they don't have Cal Ripken's longevity, they're probably going to lose some significant time at some point in their career due to injury, making it even more unlikely that we ever see another 4000 hit player. Players just simply don't come up that young very often any more. I'm too lazy to look but not that many players even reach 200 hits for ONE season, yet alone 20 STRAIGHT seasons. Assuming they don't have Cal Ripken's longevity, they're probably going to lose some significant time at some point in their career due to injury, making it even more unlikely that we ever see another 4000 hit player. It's just too much, and if it does happen again it'll most likely be one of the most prolific, consisten hitters we've ever see. Start shaving a year or two off of that 20 year total and the average hits pers season become even more gaudy: 210.5 for 19 straight years 222.2 for 18 straight years 235.3 for 17 straight years 250 for 16 straight years I'll stop there as after that we're in MLB record territory. I just don't think 4000 hits is possible for a player to accomplish in this day and age. I hope I'm wrong, because I'd really like to see it, but I'm going with no going to happen. As far as 3000 goes....I'll say Jeter should make it for sure, A-Rod not too long after. I'm not willing to call any others locks at this point (and Ray Durham has that many hits!?!?)

I'm sure with many out of state Brewer fans on the board that a few of you watched the game on ESPN last night. I'm just curious what the ESPN announcers take was on the NL Central/Wildcard race. I'm sure they were all over the Cubs and Cards, especially they're love for Tony LaRussa, but did they say anything positive about the Brewers? Make any predictions? I always like getting the national take on the Brewers, I was disappointed it was blacked out here last night. (edit: clearer thread title --1992)

The Padres basically gave the game away on Saturday, as a throwing error lead to two unearned runs in the 6th inning...the 2 runs that gave them the lead...not to mention the fact that the Padres didn't even sniff another run after scoring 5 in the first 2 innings!!

It could have happened back in the day when pitchers would regularily pitch 50+ times a year, especially toward the end of the season. I'll bet there are pitchers that have thrown both games of doubleheaders...though not sure if they would have completed them...and I'm way too lazy to look it up!

Sold!

I have 3 tickets to the game on Friday, July 25th that I won't be able to use. Seats are in Section 420, Row 14 Face value is $14 on the tickets, make any offer if interested. I live in the Waukesha area, so pickup or meeting is certainly a possibility.

Well thanks for the support. I have no idea when the next step will actually occur, but I'll be sure to let everyone know.

I have a knack for bringing everything needed and more....and then forgetting the tongs. I seriously forget those things 1 out of every 5 games...which leads to me doing it by hand, which gets mighty hot. I have several pairs, and I leave one in my car...but I somehow manage to bring it in to wash it and then forget it. Take yesterday, have the tongs and forks in a bag, i take it out to load the cooler, set it down in the drive....and yes, you got it, left it there.

We didn't have a conversation such as this one, but they were one of the people that suggested it in the first place, and helped us look at many of the houses. So no, I didn't actually have a conversation about it but the permission was implied I would say. Thanks to everyone that gave encouragement and what not, and I'll let you know how it goes when the actual question finally comes. I understand that many of you think it's completely unnecessary, and it probably is, but it's just something I felt was appropriate and wanted to do it. I realize that it's not for everyone, and I'm perfectly fine with that.

I have no issues with the Brewers bringing up Mel Stocker, he adds very good baserunning and speed to the team. Even with Gwynn, does it really hurt to have 2 PR's available at the end of the game? He's not much of a hitter, but he was 4-4 last year in SB's attempts, every one of which was of the PR variety. If we really have to have a steal, I'd much rather have him on the bases than Gwynn.

Well that sucks. I would always head down to the one on State St whenever I was in the Madison area. Couldn't resist stocking up on some more Badger apparel - can't beat the prices or the massive selection. Sad... http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif

Thanks to everyone for their help and insight. I had no idea this was going to spark such a debate. Anyway, I took them out to dinner last night, gave a little speech and then asked them both for their permission and blessing. They knew it was coming, but they were both incredibly happy and granted me "permission". They both told me that they were honored that I would ask them and said it was a really classy and respectful move. The only downside came when the entire restaurant seemed to stop talking and listen to every word I was saying during my speech. I half expected them to applaud at the end, lol. Now I just need to ask her...and yes, I'm positive it's a yes. RoCo- I have some serious isses with marriage (long story) so we did some things backwards....like buying the house first. I wasn't really asking them for their "permission" I was pretty certain what the answer was going to be, I did it moreso because I've always felt it was the right thing to do and I wanted to be able to say that I did it.

That's a good question, and one that I certainly hope doesn't need to be answered. She won't be there so she'll have no idea that the conversation actually occured. I think at that point I would pretty much have to tell her what happened and we'd figure it out together from there. We already own a house together, I have a solid job and we see their parents all the time so I don't think they would say no...unless they really don't like me, which is entirely possible I guess.

I understand the argument about not asking or informing them, etc. Unfortunately, it's just the way I've always imagined it happening, and I'm pretty certain that her dad wants me to "ask" first (I play cards with him occassionally and it's been brought up by some of the other players that they were recently asked and he seemed to agree with the situation). It's just something I think needs to be done I guess. I'm really not worried that they'll say no, and it's probably a step that I don't need to take but it's something that I feel needs to be done. So I'm going to do it...when do you guys think is the appropriate time?

I'm looking for some help on this and I'm sure there are numerous individuals that have already ventured down this path. I'm taking my girlfriend (of 3 years - with a house together) parents out to dinner tonight. I made it a point to let them know that it's just me and that they shouldn't mention it to anyone, especially their daughter. So I'm pretty certain they have an inkling of what's coming. I already have a pretty good idea of what I'm going to say to them but I'm certain when exactly to say it. I want to make sure it's a time when I won't get interrupted, but I don't really want to be distracted with food or thinking about the conversation during the entire dinner. I was thinking of bringing it up/asking after we put our order in, but they'll be coming shortly after with soup/salad (we're going to Olive Garden). I'm also leary of asking before the meal in case it gets really akward or, worst case scenario, they say no. Any thoughts on this? Should I go ahead and ask after we order and hope it goes well? I'm not overly nervous about it at this point, but I very well might be later and will probably want to get it out of the way....please help. Any other suggestions and/or tips from those that have already gone through this? This is a rather large thing for me (large story) so I really want to make sure I get it right, thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

I'd take an "injury" to either Mota or Suppan at this point, as neither has really pitched himself into a secure roster spot at this point. On Suppan...maybe he does have some sort of small injury or something? He's been getting absolutely shelled in the last 4 starts.

I voted 75 times yesterday and today. Anyone else think that we might be doing this again next week for Corey Hart? I have a hunch he'll be one of those last 5 guys that we can vote on.

Yes, the object is to score runs, and scoring 6-7 in a game should get us a victory on most nights. However, not being able to tack on runs is allowing other teams to climb back into games, which taxes our bullpen, not to mention maybe even the win. We just need to do a better job in putting teams away when we get the chance and not squandering easy chances at adding runs (Kapler last night on third with no outs and doesn't score). It seemed that the Dbacks were ready to give up last night (double switching for Hudson in the 4th inning?!?!) but we let them hang around.