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Whenever I think of Raul Ibanez, this always comes to mind: http://i27.tinypic.com/28akex2.jpg
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Great win, considering how poorly things went in Florida the past four days. It was sure nice to get through a game without worrying about a possible rain delay. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Gamel really looked comfortable out there today, so hopefully he keeps it up. It'd be great if he caught fire and the team had two lefties who were hitting really well...now all we need is for Braun to get on one of his hot streaks and we'll be in business. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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You're not the only one, Schlitz. I don't mind counts in the 100-110 range, but once he gets over 110 I start to sweat. Yo did a great job tonight even though he didn't seem to have his usual pinpoint control. Finally a very good starting pitching performance that should alleviate worries about the bullpen for the rest of the series. As Brian and Bill noted, both Burns and McClung should be able to go tomorrow if needed.
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Yo's just under 100 pitches after that inning...you have to figure that he's just about done, especially considering how hard he's had to work for those 7 shutout innings. With the bullpen reasonably rested, I wouldn't be surprised to see someone else on the hill for the 8th. Edit: Guess not...can't say I'm a huge fan of trotting Yo back out for the 8th when he's already a few pitches away from 100, but hopefully he can get through this one quickly.
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Yikes...not a very good bunt by Yo. I'm still a little surprised they've managed to rack up 4 runs against Jurrjens and the Braves haven't been able to do anything against Yo despite his control problems. Hopefully it keeps up, though. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif On the topic of the Hall and Parra discussion, let's keep the game thread focused on the actual game being played. There are threads in the Major League forum to discuss Hall and Parra, so unless they're playing in the game, (constructive) discussion about those players should probably go there.
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There's a way to get the bat going, Mat! Beautiful AB...hopefully this is a big series for him.
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There's a theory that a lack of Ned Yost leaves us with not much to talk about in the IGT's. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif I'm a little worried about Yo's ineffectiveness lately. He's getting results but he's falling behind an awful lot of hitters, going back to his last start.
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One heck of a pitching match up tonight. Hopefully the Brewers can scrape together enough runs to get Yo a win. A quality start would be nice, too...for all the debate about whether or not it's a worthwhile stat, going almost a full week without one is tough to watch.
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I agree that Hardy would make more sense for the Red Sox if he was in his last year, but Boston could get create about how they use him after this year if they did get him mid-season. They could move him to third when they think Lowrie's ready, or possibly even use Lowrie's prospect status as a big trading chip to improve other areas. In my opinion, the only way Hardy gets dealt during the season is if the Brewers go on a huge slide during June and July that puts them out of contention by the deadline. The Brewers need Hardy's bat for a playoff push, and Escobar is still pretty far away from being an average offensive shortstop, as end noted. It'd be nice to sell high (or very high, in Hardy's case) to get a nice package of players, but considering the Brewers are pretty much operating within a 1-2 year window right now, I think you have to keep Hardy. I might feel differently if Epstein were a horrible GM and Boston had another Hanley Ramirez sitting around in the minors, but neither is true. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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Some good news for the Reds -- Volquez is back on the DL, but it's with tendonitis and not something more serious. I got a kick out of Dusty Baker playing doctor, though: Definitely didn't see that quote coming from him.
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I think Macha would've played it differently if the Brewers were at home. Since you're on the road, you want to try to get as many runs that inning as possible, so you resist the temptation to bunt. With Gamel already being used as a PH earlier, even after a sac bunt after Rivera you likely would've had to send McGehee up there to pinch hit, which isn't exactly enticing either. Stinks that they basically lost because of one bad pitch resulting in a pitcher hitting a 3-run homer, but those are the breaks. The wins will come when the starters can get back to going 6 innings, I'm sure.
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Beane was seen as the ultimate 5-tool can't-miss prospect as a teenager, and was drafted by the Mets. It's been awhile since I read Moneyball, but if I remember correctly, he struggled to adjust to playing against higher competition and only put more pressure on himself because he thought too much about the hype and his struggles at the plate. He came up through the minors with Lenny Dykstra, and the argument was made that while Dykstra was clearly the inferior talent, he fared better because he was "too dumb" to succumb to pressure. It's been a couple years since I read the book, though, so I'm sure someone else can provide a more accurate explanation. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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Florida's gun must be fast...no way Matt Lindstrom throws 99 mph. Oh well...at least they're done with the Marlins this year. Hopefully the Cubs and Braves actually try to play tonight and they end up getting done at 1 AM Eastern... http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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Nice to get Johnson out of the game...he's one hell of a pitcher. Let's jump on the bullpen in the last 4 outs and steal one. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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Line of the night from TH's Twitter: http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif Good to get back to winning, especially with the Reds looking like they'll knock off the Cards again tonight. First place should be Milwaukee's again by the end of the night, barring a bullpen implosion in the last couple innings from the Reds.
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Great job by McClung and Burns the past two days to really save the bullpen. Things could be worse -- the Cubs are in another marathon extra innings game tonight with the Braves...I'd hate to see what their bullpen situation is going to be like tomorrow. At least they're softening up the Braves' pen for the Brewers. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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The frustration with Parra and Hall is understandable, but let's avoid telling people to get a grip...that's toeing the line of the etiquette policy.
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First two guys on for the Brewers now...I get the feeling this one's going to end 17-13.
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Well they were all bound to come back to Earth eventually, but I don't think anyone could see them regressing back to the mean this quickly.
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Getting singled to death...everything seems to be falling in. Brian and Bill say 7 singles this inning, which is incredible.
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Well, at least Looper had a lot of room to work with this inning. Here I was hoping that he would be able to go 7 with the way he was pitching, and now I'll be glad if he could rebound from this and maybe go 6.
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Watching Florida's infield defense is like watching Little League. The Brewers never should've had a run this inning, but I'm not about to complain after the past couple nights. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif
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I have to say, I love that sparring celebration Braun and Fielder do whenever one of them hits a home run. I am worried one of these days Prince will miss and take Ryan's head off, though. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif Hopefully Looper can get the Brewers 6 innings tonight and Macha can go Coffey-Villa-Hoffman for the finish.
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ESPNEWS' bottom line says Peavy left due to flu-like symptoms. He's also dealing with a sore ankle, according to a Rotoworld post from May 30. Doesn't look like anything too serious in either case.
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Well, at least Corey and Mat ended the game on a high note...hopefully some confidence heading into tomorrow will help the offense.