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Off-topic vent: Do we need background music/electronic organ music between every freakin' pitch? Do we need to play a player's at-bat song before every single AB? If I have to hear "International Harvestor" or that godawful Moby song one more time, I'm going to scream. Do we really have to play "Hate to Say I Told You So" after every freakin' strikeout? Do we really have to play "Stand Tough" everytime after someone fouls off one two-strike offering? Sorry, it's not entertaining -- it's flatout annoying. Let's keep it to a minimum.

1250 I have to admit: Tim Allen is getting on my nerves. He's really not as baseball-savvy as I thought he was back when the show started in 2006. Allen is a really good fan, though, and I can relate and appreciate that. I'll always be a fan of his. Plus, they tell it how it is -- I listen to the postgame show to help me cope with a loss. When they start talking about baseball cards or magic baseballs, I put in a CD. I was in Oak Creek yesterday and the signal was fading ... kind of sad. 540 has a good show, but the signal is weak. 620 is what you would expect from a 620 baseball show. WTMJ is only useful for Packers coverage. Honestly, I think the callers on all three shows are ... uninformed (to put it kindly). If you want to know how many times the Brewers play the Cubs in September, please don't call the show -- that's extremely easy information to find using your cell phone. I enjoy listening to the exasperated callers on all shows, though. They expedite the venting process and are good for a chuckle.

Leadheadned, can you provide a link? Harden's arm soreness was a huge topic of discussion yesterday on 670 AM The Score in Chicago. Zambrano has not been right since he took himself out of a game on August 3. It's been reported that Zambrano also asked to be removed from the game on Tuesday, as well. Do you chalk that up to "immaturity" or to a serious problem? While I believe the Cubs are safe at the top of the division, I wouldn't bet on an effective Zambrano in the postseason -- remember, he had a bad August and a strong September in 2007. With Harden on the fence ... who knows? If he's not effective, you'd have to think the hotter of the Brewers or Mets has to be the favorite.

The nickname sucks. I was hoping for "Barons", but I'm morally opposed to team nicknames that lack an "s" ending. The NBA holds some of the best team nicknames in sports: Celtics, Knicks, Lakers, Bucks (I'm not just saying that -- the name is original and have relevance to the area), but, boy, some of the nicknames are awful: (Bobcats, Thunder, Heat, Magic, Wizards). Meh, I've really soured on the David Stern NBA lately.

As others said, you gotta eat more than once every 3 hours? Golly. That's not really the point. I attend a ton of games, but I'm naturally going to need a bottle of water or a snack to get me through the game comfortably. I save at least a hundred dollars a year because of the carry-in policy. Not everyone going to the game is going to study the game. Most go to hang out with friends, family, etc. An amended or eliminated carry-in policy will likely deter many people who will decide that going to the ballpark is too expensive of an endeavor. Mark A. needs to think twice about a policy change.

Miller Park felt like a cemetery today. It's probably the quietest I've seen it in 2 years. It's September 4 and our magic number is 19. Awesome!

I don't think I have the mental toughness to make it Well said, sir. Every single pitch makes me anxious -- I know baseball is supposed to be fun, but waiting for this team to clinch has become a chore. Come mid-late September, I suspect this board will be frantic. As for the team, hopefully this weekend will be a litmus test. IMO, they're fine. This series was tough, but the Mets are the #2 team in the NL, and 2/3 games were close.

Someone please help me calm my fears. If the Phillies go on a rampage and have a better record than us, chances are they'll overtake the Mets for first place in the NL East. If you want to freak out about the Phillies, wait until the end of next weekend. The Brewers also have a bunch of games against bottom feeders -- probably more than the Phils.

The writers for CBS Sportsline are notoriously awful. Gregg Doyle was the same writer who called Brian Butch a baby in March 2007 after he left a game versus Ohio State. With the NFL season starting up, and the MLB postseason on the horizon, take a look at some of their "reporting." It's poorly-written, biased, and downright embarassing -- probably the worst sports website on the internet. I don't think the call would have been overturned under any circumstances. Bob Webb seemed pretty adamant about this one.

They lost a couple of fiercly-challenged, well-played (for the most part) games to a likely superior opponent. It's part of the game. No game is really more important than the next. Yes, they tanked during the Cubs series. But, keep in mind, they were unbelieveably clutch during the Cardinals series.

If we miss the playoffs, I'm just done with baseball forever. I'm starting to feel the same way. I just can't take any more heartbreak. If this team craps all over me again, I'm going to take five steps back and watch as an informed observer. There's never going to be a better chance -- if they blow this one, I just can't take it anymore. It's not like I'm asking for a trip to the World Series -- just a freakin postseason berth!

Based on last year, times CDT: Saturday: 5:00 pm: ARZ-CHC 8:30 pm: PHI-COL Sunday: 12:00: ARZ-CHC 3:30: BOS-LAA 7:00: CLE-NYY 9:00: PHI-COL I'm clueless at this point, but the Saturday games will for sure be later. There are only two, so they'd likely be at night back-to-back.

I've been thinking about this game all day. I fear that the Mets are going to destroy Manny. I just have a feeling http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/frown.gif 10-3 NYM

I can't recall as far as the NLCS, but I do know that the NLDS is correct, they both start on Wednesday. I don't think it's fair to the Cubs. Last year, the Red Sox had a chance to choose which day they wanted to begin their LDS series. In fairness, unless this practice has been discontinued, the #1 seed of the NL should have this right this season. It's only to fair to flip-flop from season to season. Maybe I'm making a big deal out of this, but it has a trickle down effect to us Brewer fans. If the Cubs are given this option, they'd likely choose to start on Wednesday, much like the Red Sox did last season. Therefore, the Brewers would play on Thursday. I can just envision a scenario where we have to watch 12 pm games on Wednesday and Thursday, rather than maybe a 12 pm game on Thursday and a 4-5 pm game on Friday. I don't think that it would matter if NLCS game 7 was played at noon on a wednesday, it would garner high ratings. Some game has to be played that Saturday night...I don't think they will switch it. But I could be wrong It would receive good ratings, no doubt. But FOX would be foolish to allow TBS to steal that timeslot. Sunday nights during the fall and winter are the most watched timeslots during the year. It's much better for FOX to show a HUGE baseball game in that slot, rather than showing a couple of episodes of Family Guy and just get trounced by NBC's Sunday Night Football. It's all about ratings -- FOX showed Game 7 of the CLE-BOS series on Sunday night last season. FOX runs the show when it comes to their postseason coverage -- I'd be shocked if it's not changed.

I suspect that the schedule will change -- it doesn't seem correct to me. It's the exact same format as last season; the NL and AL should be switched. Game 7 of the NLCS is on Saturday, October 18 on FOX -- keep in mind that that game could be potentially historic with the Cubs advancing to the World Series. I believe FOX wouldn't want that game broadcasted on the lowest rated night for TV (Saturday). They'd want it on the highest rated night -- Sunday.

I don't know the exact times -- last year was odd because many west coast teams were in the playoffs. This year, I believe the Cubs (team with the best record in the NL) will get to pick whether they want to play on Wednesday 10/1 or Thursday 10/2. The Brewers would then play on the leftover date. The game times are the discretion of TBS.

There is also no excuse for Ned to not pinch hit for Kendall with three catchers on the roster. The funny thing is we now have three catchers on our roster, and he still won't PH for Kendall.

We've K'd 15 times today! Way to ruin my Labor Day, Brewers

Can somebody tell me why there are so many Mets fans at the game? Gagne with his first awful outing since August 10. I sure love our bullpen.

That was bound to happen at some point.

Every inning since Sheets left has been a freakin adventure

Nelson Figueroa up for NYM Time to redeem yourselves, Brewers

The days of ripping on Mota are over. Time to rip on David Riske.

Come on, Yost. Take Shouse out.

Good thing our best contact hitter is coming up!