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    It's not just us, everybody hates that ballpark. I don't even mind the hill. It's so far away that it doesn't make much of a difference. But the flagpole? Maybe it was fine in 1940 to have a flagpole in the field, but why would the home team want to risk their CF running into it while trying to make a play. Not the mention the Richie Sexson 440 ft. triple... I don't really mind the Crawford boxes either. They are too close to the field, but it isn't 290 feet like everyone says. However, the wall that extends beyond that is really pointless. There's a vertical yellow line painted on concrete. How is that even possible? Why should it be a HR if it bounces off one side and a double if it bounces off the other side. Isn't the point of a HR to go over the fence? Instead, it's like hitting targets on a wall.
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    57 at-bats this year... But last year he had a 1.037 OPS with RISP in 115 at-bats, best on the team. Still a small sample size, but there's no reason to think it won't continue. He has been a run producer his entire career. I want my run producer in a position where he can produce as many runs as possible, which is after Prince Fielder, especially since Prince hasn't been clearing the bases this year. I've been thinking Rickie Weeks (when he returns) as the #8 or #9 hitter would make me feel better about this
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    Iowa is just getting hammered again tonight. That will be us tomorrow.
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    Uggh...Hart batting leadoff again.
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    I rarely criticize Ned Yost, but Corey Hart is NOT a leadoff hitter. He has used the following arguments before, but I feel like he has abandoned them for whatever reason... I don't see how you can call Hart our best option for leadoff hitter when throughout his entire career save a few games he has been a middle of the order RBI guy. I don't see how that translates to being a leadoff hitter except that he has speed. He OBP is only 45 points above his BA, that isn't anything impressive. Craig Counsell's OBP is almost 100 points higher than his BA, like you would expect from a leadoff hitter. And honestly, how many bases is Hart going to steal anyway compared to Counsell/Dillon? We depend on power to win, so we shouldn't bother failing at small ball like we have for the last 10 years. Furthermore, we just moved our best hitter with RISP to the leadoff spot. Everyone complained about the decision to have Corey bunt on Sunday, but as a leadoff hitter, bunting is somewhat expected. I'd rather have my .300 hitter swinging away, especially since he is fast enough to beat out routine ground balls. Also, what's up with Fielder/Branyan batting back to back? That's just asking for a lefty specialist. Basically, I don't see what's wrong with Dillon/Counsell leading off. Hart is a viable candidate, yes, but do we really want to count on Counsell/Kendall to get on in front of our best RBI guy, or do we want Braun and Fielder?
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    I don't see how you can call him our best leadoff hitter when throughout his entire career save a few games he has been a middle of the order RBI guy. I don't see how that translates to being a leadoff hitter except that he has speed. Furthermore, we just moved our best hitter with RISP to the leadoff spot. Everyone complained about the decision to have Corey bunt on Sunday, but as a leadoff hitter, he should be bunting frequently in order to get on base. Also, what's up with Fielder/Branyan batting back to back? That's just asking for a lefty specialist. Basically, I don't see what's wrong with Dillon/Counsell leading off. Hart is a viable candidate, yes, but do we really want to count on Counsell/Kendall to get on in front of our best RBI guy, or do we want Braun and Fielder?
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    Can we end the Corey Hart leadoff experiment yet?
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    I've also been watching. I never really cared about international soccer until the 2006 World Cup, but I always enjoy the excitement surrounding the games and the high quality of play compared with what we are usually exposed to in America. That being said, just listening to what Derek Rae and especially Tommy Smyth have to say makes it worth watching. It's fun to try and figure out their random metaphors.
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    Band: Matt Zash Album: Man With a Past http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2562332340_bb5520a060_m.jpg Wow--this could actually be a real album!
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    8 confirmed tornadoes on Saturday
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    From what I understand, Lake Delton was created by this dam. The dam didn't break, but the water level got so high that it just flowed over/around the dam, causing major erosion and draining the lake. Once they fix the hole, it will probably take months to refill the lake, essentially wiping out the summer tourism season.
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    I would move Hall to 2B every day and have a Dillon/Branyan platoon at 3B.
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    Look how much rain we've gotten since yesterday! Some areas to the west of the Dells and north of Richland Center have gotten 10 inches of rain!
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    I know he made some bad moves and I know we did't deserve to win, but we did. So next time Yost makes the right moves and we lose anyway, maybe you guys can cut him some slack. BREWERS WIN!!!!
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    What is the score? Are we losing?
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    The Torres move worked. I wish Yost would always bring in his closer in critical game situations, even if it is the 6th or 7th inning.
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    Nice managing by Yost. It was a lose-lose situation for him--if Villanueva gives up the big hit, people would be asking why Shouse didn't get put in. If Shouse came in and gave up a big hit, people would be blaming him for not sticking with Villy like they did on Friday. Let's hang on to this, we need it.
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    Wow, what a crazy weather day! This afternoon, virtually every thunderstorm in the area was rotating, I've never seen so many tornado warnings before! Fortunately, there were no major tornadoes in Wisconsin, but there were a number of reported tornadoes and funnel clouds--and Wisconsin only averages 20-25 tornadoes per year. It will probably take several days for the damage assessment teams to determine the location and intensity of all the tornadoes, but it seems like the most damage was done from a tornado in Columbia County. There were also a reported tornado near Beaver Dam and another in Jefferson County near Johnson Creek and Ft. Atkinson. Stoughton had a possible tornado or microburst that caused damage. I also heard a report of a funnel cloud that moved from Waukesha County to near the Milwaukee County Zoo, but I don't think it even touched the ground. Not to mention all the flooding. Anyway, I spent about 30 minutes watching one of the storms over Lake Mendota from Memorial Union (while the tornado warning was going on--not recommended). There were lots of particularly nasty looking scud clouds, but I did not see a wall cloud, which is usually associated with a tornado. However, one section of clouds appeared to be rotating, although it didn't ever appear like it was going to produce a tornado. Kind of disappointing, as it probably would have formed on the northern side of the lake. The main threat now is flooding, as the storms should continue for another 24 hours, although the severe threat is only a "slight risk" tomorrow.
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    I really hope this happens. I remember when they were drafting their plans that they were in contact with Milwaukee officials about possibly using facilities like Miller Park and the Bradley Center for Olympic events. It would definitely be an awesome experience to have it so close...although I probably won't live in Wisconsin in 8 years.
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    If global oil production hasn't peaked already, it will in the next 10 years. Many in the government completely ignore this fact, instead making astounding assumptions about new discoveries that do not exist and technological improvement that won't come. Some of these "experts" predict a peak as late as 2035. Simply, oil is being consumed faster than we can get it out of the ground, and it's only going to get worse...much worse. Although production tends to follow a bell curve, the increase in prices lately will result in a temporary surge in production, which will create more of a "plateau" instead of a smooth decline. When that happens, today's prices will look like a bargain and there will be no possible way to keep up with demand. Right now, we should be trying to restructure our society be investing heavily in hybrids, cellulose ethanol, hydrogen, batteries public transportation, and just about anything else that would reduce our country's oil consumption. Instead, we ignore the problem and suggest things like ending the gas tax, which would help people ignore the fact that the oil crisis is just beginning.
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    It's a guy wearing a paper bag that's on fire. I found it online and have not yet felt inclined to change it. I also have a satellite image of what I believe is the 12/1/07 snow/ice storm, but I didn't put that one there :-)
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    This comes up all the time here. Fans have the right to boo, and they should boo if they feel inclined. I have booed the Brewers many times. However, there are consequences. Players are human beings and they notice. Sometimes it motivates a player in a positive way, but most of the time it generates a negative vibe amongst the players and doesn't inform a player of anything new. Gagne didn't need booing to know that he wasn't performing. Bill Hall is a smart man, I'm sure he realizes the consequences of asking for a trade. Wes Helms may be a replacement-level player, but I wouldn't want him up against us in a key situation for reasons we all know. I would have preferred Bill Hall to get a standing ovation last night. Instead of booing him for well-warranted frustrations, Brewers fans could have let him know that they appreciate all the sacrifices that he has made for the team and possibly convince him to shut up and play. Instead, booing just makes a bad situation worse.
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    That's the #1 key--gas mileage. Say what you want about unions, management, consumers, the economy, etc. What is hurting the American automakers is that Honda and Toyota anticipated the rise in gas prices and were ahead of the curve in manufacturing fuel efficient cars. GM and Ford still don't have a match for the Prius. Also, GM can't change the reliability perception overnight. Even if the reliability gap between Japanese and American automakers has shrunk, there is still the widespread perception that American cars are inferior. My parents just recently sold their 1991 Toyota Previa with 165,000 miles--it only had ever needed minor (under $500) repairs. Their neighbors have the same model with over 250,000 miles. When it came time to buy a new van, they chose between the Toyota Sienna and the Honda Odyssey--and why wouldn't they? And of course, their 21-year-old son (me) is going to be buying cars fairly soon--and it would take quite a bit of convincing to make me forget how nicely that van drove despite being 15 years old. Still, it's a shame to lose Wisconsin jobs. When I heard the news, I was hoping that it would be a temporary close in order to convert it to some sort of hybrid plant. GM needed to do something, though, as ten years from now, gas could easily be $6-$8/gallon.
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    Apparantly, Kendall hasn't grounded into a double play yet this season. I find that to be amazing considering how often he puts the ball in play. I know Kendall hates to sit on the bench, but Rivera should be starting more often in order to give Kendall some breaks. He may think he will be ok (I like that attitude), but he isn't as young as he used to be and will probably wear down towards the end of the season.
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