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The more I consider it, I think you're right. I think Melvin and company genuinely believe calling up Gamel right now wouldn't have been worthwhile. It probably doesn't have any real bearing on Prince's future with the club. It was just interesting to think it might mean something after Prince's music choices last week and the couple people who heard rumors about him buying a house in the area. Fielder will likely be gone after this season, though I do think Attanasio will make one final contract offer to him.

Wow, that's a very weird problem I've never heard of before, Patrick. Have you tried looking online to see if other owners of the same model Samsung have had similar experiences?

Some speculation in the call up thread about Prince's future here makes me wonder if this is a topic that needs to be explored a bit more. It just seems like something must be up. Or maybe it's all just a bunch of weird coincidences.

Another big difference is that by the time the '08 team reached the final game of the season, they seemed like they were running on fumes. We were riding on Sabathia's back, and most of the offense seemed to be in a funk. I do not think that will happen again this year. I'm anticipating the Brewers reaching the playoffs ready to plan and looking to win. Much different atmosphere than three years ago.

You do have to wonder. I wonder if Gamel is being "punished" for some infraction in the minors, or if the organization doesn't see him as a long term piece at this point.

They were trying to go for a more mature and modern look, as I recall.

That would be cool, but would probably pale in comparison to the one the Admirals put out earlier this year. Favorite bobble in my meager collection. Gallardo, Marcum (assuming he doesn't get traded), and Morgan are probably locks for next year. Maybe Lucroy gets one as well.

Yeah, that's what I gathered, especially from the comments about he and his wife talking about how happy they are, and her getting to know the other players' wives, etc.

No one over the age of about 19, at least.

Harrell sounds like a scrap heap guy if I ever saw one. The Brewers need to get their offense going against him and start this series on the right foot, especially with Greinke on the mound. Roenicke seems to be sticking with his de facto lineup every day, which is kind of frustrating.

Yeah, that is a good point. I was at that game in person, and thought the uniforms looked pretty good. I wouldn't be in favor of them being a regular alternate jersey, but for once or twice a season, I think they are fine.

I actually don't mind the gold jerseys. I won't be running out to get one, but I think they look decent. Apparently the players really liked the gold Cerveceros jerseys, so that is what prompted this.

I think the Playbook is the only tablet that can give the iPad a serious run for it's money. It still lacks a few key features, but RIM is releasing version 2.0 of the software soon. QNX is a very powerful and secure platform. It is also the only current tablet approved for use by the US government. I'm posting on one right now, so I admit I am somewhat biased.

Yeah, Miguel Tejada is old and washed up.

I really would not worry about this. Doug Melvin may give Roenicke a lot of leeway with how he uses his roster, but this is just not going to happen.

I noticed someone seemed to be interviewing her during the game last night (we were up in the loge level behind home plate). Was this on FS-Wisconsin? Edit: Just wanted to say I've been following her on Twitter (she follows me as well) and she just seems like a normal person who just is a really big Brewers fan. I had noticed her earlier in the season on TV, and figured she was a Brewers player's girlfriend/wife or something.

I was going to post about this in the IGT, but found it has been locked. Did anyone else experience an extremely long wait getting in and out of the parking lots last night? Going to the game, my dad and I left Fort at 5 PM. We reached the section of the interstate where you're supposed to be able to merge into Mitchell Blvd to reach the stadium, thinking we'd get there with plenty of time to spare before first pitch. We seriously sat in that lane about 45 minutes, barely moving at all. Parking lot was already packed by the time we got in. I understand that this was a sold out game, but this slow move of traffic to get in seemed extremely abnormal. I've been to sell outs before where it was never this bad. I noticed the parking attendants seemed to be having some issues maneuvering traffic, and I don't know if this contributed or not. The guy positioned at the barricades seemed to have an attitude when we tried to go forward, after the guy behind him was waving at us. Whatever, I know these people don't have easy jobs when it's this busy. Maybe these guys just weren't on the same page. After the game, we figured we'd get out quickly, since we were parked towards the back of the preferred lot. Well, no such luck. We seriously sat still waiting "in line" to exit for over half an hour. The parking lot looked like a snarled mess, and I didn't see any police officers directing traffic in the lots, which probably didn't help. Once we started moving, it was slow going to get back on the interstate. It took us at least 45 minutes from the time we got in our car to the time we got back on the interstate.Again, I've been to many sold out games, and it has never been this bad before. Anyone know what the deal was last night or experience anything similar?

I could be wrong on that. Just thought I remembered hearing that somewhere. Edit: A google search says that she is from Florida originally, so disregard what I said earlier.

That's true. Isn't Prince's wife from Wisconsin? Could have been visiting extended family or something like that.

Well, the plot kind of thickens with that info. Interesting if true. (Not doubting Patrick's story, we just know how sometimes this stuff can go).

Nope. Where did you hear that?

Wow, this is hilarious. Can you provide a link? I'd like to read more of this stuff. Could use a laugh this afternoon. Edit: Nevermind, I found it here.

I'll be at the game tonight. Looking forward to seeing the winning streak continue.

I really think Betancourt could be the starting SS again next season. We don't have anyone in the minors knocking on the door, and the FA market is going to be thin (don't throw out Jose Reyes because it's not going to happen).

I think this is the best explanation so far.