Can someone please explain to me what Ned was thinking last night, sending in Derrick Turnblow in a tie game, in the 9th inning, against the Cardinals?? Is he seriously smoking crack? He said after the game, when asked why he sent Turnblow in, "He's an All-Star pitcher."
No, Ned, he was an All-Star pitcher. Lately, all he's good for is mop up duty. Why not send in Riske? He hasn't pitched since Friday and is much more reliable than Derrick. Or Torres? Yes he pitched yesterday, but he's a sinkerball pitcher, so it's almost better for him to be over used. When his arm is 'tired,' he gets more sink on his pitches and pitches better. Why not leave in Shouse, or Mota, or use any of the other 34 pitchers we have in the bullpen?? In that situation, absolutely needing to win that game, Derrick was probably the absolute worst choice.
So now the freaking Cubs are in first and we're two games back, instead of only a half game. And I know it's only April, but the farther back we get, the more games we have to win in the long run. We need to stay close all season if we're going to seriously make a run for the division.
The only good thing about the fact that we're not playing great, is that this is how the Cubs got started last season and they won the division. (I just threw up in my mouth a little bit having to type that.)
Ok one other good thing is that the guys are battling back and winning some games coming from behind, not just laying down and giving up. It's encouraging to see timely hitting and smart baserunning.
Now if only Prince and Ryan would start hitting like they need to be maybe we can start kicking some butt and winning ball games! Oh, and if Ben Sheets could possibly man up and stop being such a pussy!
Today's your day, Manny. Get out there and show those Redbirds what you can do! Until next time, go Brewers! (and go Mets! - they're playing the Cubs!)
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thursday, April 17, 2008
66 Runs?!
I just saw this on Yahoo! sports and I am sitting here flabbergasted. How on Earth does a team give up 66 runs in two innings? And how long did those two innings last? A team would have to bat around, what, 3 1/2 times to get 26 runs in one innings, and almost five times to score 40 runs in the second inning. And here's the kicker. The coach let his starter throw 250 pitches. 250!!!! Here's the link if anyone else wants to check this out.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=reu-japanscore&prov=reuters&type=lgns
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=reu-japanscore&prov=reuters&type=lgns
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Random Thoughts
Ok, I have a few random thoughts about last night's game.
1. Why, why, why is the Brewers' coaching staff so impressed with Seth McClung? He stinks!! I can recall one or two games in which he didn't suck, but more often than not, he stinks up the place. Sure he can throw the gas, but when he does manage to find the plate, he leaves a big ol' meatball hanging over it that is never seen again. Time to give him the hook!
2. Brewers record 6-2. Dave Bush's record 0-2. Do we see a pattern? Mike Maddux said he'd give him a pass for the Chicago game because it was cold and rainy, blah blah blah. Sheets won in the same weather, as did Jeff Suppan. Try again, Mike. What was the excuse for the miserable pitching last night? It wasn't cold. It wasn't raining. I'm thinking Dave has the big 'X' on his back when Gallardo comes back.
3. Why was Prince looking off toward left field instead of paying attention to Dave? Isn't the first baseman always supposed to be ready for a pickoff move when there's a man on base? I'm just saying...
4. The return of Turnblow. Enough said.
5. (This is about Tuesday's game) Eric, stop shaking off your catcher. The crowd will be just as pleased with a popout or flyout as long as you do your job. Crash Davies said it best. "Don't try to strike everyone out. Strikeouts are boring, and besides that, they're fascist." Don't think; just throw, Meat.
Until next time, go Brewers!
1. Why, why, why is the Brewers' coaching staff so impressed with Seth McClung? He stinks!! I can recall one or two games in which he didn't suck, but more often than not, he stinks up the place. Sure he can throw the gas, but when he does manage to find the plate, he leaves a big ol' meatball hanging over it that is never seen again. Time to give him the hook!
2. Brewers record 6-2. Dave Bush's record 0-2. Do we see a pattern? Mike Maddux said he'd give him a pass for the Chicago game because it was cold and rainy, blah blah blah. Sheets won in the same weather, as did Jeff Suppan. Try again, Mike. What was the excuse for the miserable pitching last night? It wasn't cold. It wasn't raining. I'm thinking Dave has the big 'X' on his back when Gallardo comes back.
3. Why was Prince looking off toward left field instead of paying attention to Dave? Isn't the first baseman always supposed to be ready for a pickoff move when there's a man on base? I'm just saying...
4. The return of Turnblow. Enough said.
5. (This is about Tuesday's game) Eric, stop shaking off your catcher. The crowd will be just as pleased with a popout or flyout as long as you do your job. Crash Davies said it best. "Don't try to strike everyone out. Strikeouts are boring, and besides that, they're fascist." Don't think; just throw, Meat.
Until next time, go Brewers!
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Play Ball!
Baseball is finally back, and it has been a long, cold winter without our boys in blue. Of course, it's still a little bit cold, but at least we have baseball to warm us up.
As a whole, our Crew looked pretty good against the Cubs on Monday. Sheets was pitching like we all know he can when he's not having cramps or hangnails, and our defense seems to be a bit better.
The one thing that did not look good was the bottom of the 9th inning. Our $10 million dollar closer threw up 7 balls in a row, and gave up a 3 run homer to Fukudome to tie the game. I could pitch that bad for a lot cheaper!
This one time, however, I am willing to give Gagne a pass. I watched the game later that night, and in his defense, most of his pitches weren't missing by much. And he seemed to have some trouble with the mound being slippery. So that's his mulligan. The next time he tanks he will get the full brunt of my wrath!
One guy who did look great was Mota. He was throwing some nasty stuff up there and had unbelievable movement on most of his pitches. Thank goodness Billy Castro watched that old film and figured out what was throwing Mota off. Let's hope he can keep it up!
So Monday was a great day. It's a good day when we win, but it's a great day when we beat the Cubs!
Brewers on Deck
Those of you who went to the On Deck event this year know what a clusterf*ck it was. The lines were insane and most fans left without the autograph they most wanted. A guy in line in front of me suggested that season ticket holders, including 9 and 20 packs, get vouchers for one, two or four autographs. He compared it to the fast pass at Disney World. I think that is a great idea. Your loyal fans (i.e. not bandwagoners) are rewarded, and people are encouraged to buy packages. We saw Rick Schlessinger and I passed on the suggestion. He agreed that it was a good idea, but we'll see what happens. I'll take a pass next year if they do it the same way. It's not worth getting up early, fighting the crowds and standing in line for hours to not get the autograph you want.
So that's it for today Brewer fans. It's time for baseball, and for me to get back to work. Until next time, go Brewers!
As a whole, our Crew looked pretty good against the Cubs on Monday. Sheets was pitching like we all know he can when he's not having cramps or hangnails, and our defense seems to be a bit better.
The one thing that did not look good was the bottom of the 9th inning. Our $10 million dollar closer threw up 7 balls in a row, and gave up a 3 run homer to Fukudome to tie the game. I could pitch that bad for a lot cheaper!
This one time, however, I am willing to give Gagne a pass. I watched the game later that night, and in his defense, most of his pitches weren't missing by much. And he seemed to have some trouble with the mound being slippery. So that's his mulligan. The next time he tanks he will get the full brunt of my wrath!
One guy who did look great was Mota. He was throwing some nasty stuff up there and had unbelievable movement on most of his pitches. Thank goodness Billy Castro watched that old film and figured out what was throwing Mota off. Let's hope he can keep it up!
So Monday was a great day. It's a good day when we win, but it's a great day when we beat the Cubs!
Brewers on Deck
Those of you who went to the On Deck event this year know what a clusterf*ck it was. The lines were insane and most fans left without the autograph they most wanted. A guy in line in front of me suggested that season ticket holders, including 9 and 20 packs, get vouchers for one, two or four autographs. He compared it to the fast pass at Disney World. I think that is a great idea. Your loyal fans (i.e. not bandwagoners) are rewarded, and people are encouraged to buy packages. We saw Rick Schlessinger and I passed on the suggestion. He agreed that it was a good idea, but we'll see what happens. I'll take a pass next year if they do it the same way. It's not worth getting up early, fighting the crowds and standing in line for hours to not get the autograph you want.
So that's it for today Brewer fans. It's time for baseball, and for me to get back to work. Until next time, go Brewers!
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