Little late with this posting, my apologies.
The Crew came out a-swinging last night putting the hurt on Ian Snell dishing out 9 hits. Ben Sheets threw a complete game earning the victory (5-1), however he did allow 11 hits. This of course was pointed out by the dueche bags on Sports Center this morning. Never mind the accomplishment of pitching 9 innings and striking out 6 batters....oh yea, and walking none. One more reason why I despise ESPN.
Enough of that. It was a good game that saw Ryan Braun hit a perfectly place center-left field stand up triple and Rickie Weeks hitting his 6th HR of the season. All in all, this was a nice win.
-PNC's attendance was just over 8,000. On a Wednesday? It's tough filling such a large stadium on a school night.
-Russell Branyan may be getting the call soon. He could very well be platooning with Billy Hall, being used against left handed pitchers.
I will write more tonight after the game. Work is hectic.
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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Not bad, not bad
The Crew looked pretty decent last night. It's weird. I watched the game and did not become too excited about it. Hell, even after going up 7 runs and having a potential shut out (f'n Gagne) I still was depressed. Was it the idea that we are still in last place? Or that Ned Yost is still our manager? Or even the fact that the Brewers snapped an 8 game road losing streak? Nothing made me happy. Perhaps if they sweep the Pirates at PNC, I could then get my excitement level up there again.
I have faith that the Brewers will right this ship and make it a pennant race come September. I truly do.
Manny Para pitched the best game of his young career. Giving up only 4 hits in just over 5 innings with out allowing a run! Despite Para only lasting just over 5 innings, one can understand why he left the game early:
Freddy Sanchez started the game with an eight-pitch at-bat before flying out. Nate McClouth had a seven-pitch at-bat before popping out. Adam LaRoche had a ridiculous 13-pitch at-bat with seven foul balls before striking out swinging. And Sanchez leaned on Parra again with a 12-pitch at-bat in the third inning before grounding out.
All of that helped Parra throw 116 pitches. -JSonline.com
All looked well in the 7-2 win except one key thing: That being Eric Gagne who took an eternity up there in the 9th to get 2 outs. He gave up a two-run dinger, walked 2, and threw 26 pitches in 2/3 inning. Sad. Eventually, the Canadian hurler left the game due to menstration cramps.
I'm sorry, I am Gagne's biggest supporter. But if you can't pitch one solid inning with a 7-0 lead....talk about NO PRESSURE! Something is not right. Perhaps his soreness in his throwing is much more severe then what he is letting on. C'mon Gagne, you're better than that (tissue drying my eyes).
Other notes:
-Abraham Nunez was let go and picked up by the Mets. They love our scraps.
-Mike Cameron is in a tear as of late. Including last night's HR.
-Ned Yost cried about Journal-Sentinel and the faux story of him being canned. I despise the Urinal Sentinel when it comes to current events, but sports one has to admit that they are pretty good. Much credit to Tom Haudricourt, who did mention the story only to get lit up indirectly from Yost.
-Seth McClung will be the starting pitcher against the Nats on Saturday. Good for him. He can come with some heat, just needs to mix his bag of tricks up. Carlos Villenueva was sent to the bullpen, where he wasn't too shabby last year. Dave Bush and Jeff Suppan switched spots.....why? No fricken clue.
I have faith that the Brewers will right this ship and make it a pennant race come September. I truly do.
Manny Para pitched the best game of his young career. Giving up only 4 hits in just over 5 innings with out allowing a run! Despite Para only lasting just over 5 innings, one can understand why he left the game early:
Freddy Sanchez started the game with an eight-pitch at-bat before flying out. Nate McClouth had a seven-pitch at-bat before popping out. Adam LaRoche had a ridiculous 13-pitch at-bat with seven foul balls before striking out swinging. And Sanchez leaned on Parra again with a 12-pitch at-bat in the third inning before grounding out.
All of that helped Parra throw 116 pitches. -JSonline.com
All looked well in the 7-2 win except one key thing: That being Eric Gagne who took an eternity up there in the 9th to get 2 outs. He gave up a two-run dinger, walked 2, and threw 26 pitches in 2/3 inning. Sad. Eventually, the Canadian hurler left the game due to menstration cramps.
I'm sorry, I am Gagne's biggest supporter. But if you can't pitch one solid inning with a 7-0 lead....talk about NO PRESSURE! Something is not right. Perhaps his soreness in his throwing is much more severe then what he is letting on. C'mon Gagne, you're better than that (tissue drying my eyes).
Other notes:
-Abraham Nunez was let go and picked up by the Mets. They love our scraps.
-Mike Cameron is in a tear as of late. Including last night's HR.
-Ned Yost cried about Journal-Sentinel and the faux story of him being canned. I despise the Urinal Sentinel when it comes to current events, but sports one has to admit that they are pretty good. Much credit to Tom Haudricourt, who did mention the story only to get lit up indirectly from Yost.
-Seth McClung will be the starting pitcher against the Nats on Saturday. Good for him. He can come with some heat, just needs to mix his bag of tricks up. Carlos Villenueva was sent to the bullpen, where he wasn't too shabby last year. Dave Bush and Jeff Suppan switched spots.....why? No fricken clue.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Year 2011 Could Face Lockout in NFL
All signs are pointing at the good possiblitity of a lockout in 2011 due to the collective bargaining agreement being voted down today by NFL owners. This is the nucleus to Green Bay's success since 1993. It allows smaller cities to compete with the deep pockets of wealthy owners in larger markets. I am by no means analytical in terms of numbers and even terms used in this agreement, I do know that this could have a deep impact on the NFL and slow it's growth in popularity. Ultimately, Green Bay could be effected by this at a large scale from what it sounds like.
Insight anyone?
Insight anyone?
Great....Brewers are playing at PNC Park
By now most Brewer fans know the problems that arise while playing at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The sad thing is, the Pirates are usually a last place team and for some odd reason, this park is a hard play for the Crew. It's like the ghost Roberto Clemente (God rest it) haunting the Brewers. Well, Milwaukee doesn't have the time to play grab ass today....I truely believe their managers head is on the line starting with todays season opener.
1. Para (1-2) vs Maholm (2-4)
2. Sheets (4-1) vs Snell (2-2)
3. Suppan (2-3) vs Gorzelanny (3-4)
On paper, all three match ups look pretty even. Game 2 should be a good one with Sheets rebounding off this seasons worse performance against LA. Ian Snell on the other hand has had his way with Milwaukee, although this year has been a struggle for him.
JJ Hardy is hitting the ball like a sally-mander as of late. To think, only a year ago this 25 year old was putting up first half numbers of: .280, 54 RBI's, and 18 dingers.
I just don't know if he can come back to form. He was showing a glimpse early last week, but that has since ended. His contact on the ball is dismal at best. Hardy lacks any power that we saw last year. Perhaps his spring training sickness was much worse then what he is letting on?
Jim Skaalen has his hands full and I can imagine the heartburn he endures.
Rightfield Bleachers has a fun little stat: 28% of Billy Hall's hits are homeruns.
With the draft rapidly approaching (June 5th) the Brewers have plenty of options, and picks to help plug some (potential) holes. My gut feeling is that The Crew will go with the righty Josh Fields from Georgia who should only last a season at the very most in the majors. With the spotty performance of 3 out of the 5 pitchers, I hope it's sooner rather than later.
Brewcrewball blog has a nice link list to some mock drafts and analysis of it.
The Hebrew Hammers' comments on his team didn't anger Mr Melvin. I hope that it wouldn't, considering he's the only one taking charge on this team.
There is a long list of ball parks I would like to go to. Sadly enough, I have only been to a handfull of stadiums outside of Milwaukee County.
I have been to:
-Fulton County Stadium, the old Braves stadium
-Dodger Stadium
-Metro Dome (ick)
-A couple of Spring Training parks in Florida.
I will now hang my head in embarrassement. With a 2 year old son, wife, and a baby on the way...it will be harder to visit my list I have of ballparks:
-Wrigley (so I can smell the urine stained concrete)
-Fenway
-Yankee Stadium (my time is almost up)
-PNC
-Cincy's ball park
-Giants Stadium
-The new Tiger Stadium
-Citi Field or the old one
I am horrible with names, but there you have it. The Brewers traveling to PNC always makes me think of making a trip there sometime. Perhaps out east with the family. Who knows?
1. Para (1-2) vs Maholm (2-4)
2. Sheets (4-1) vs Snell (2-2)
3. Suppan (2-3) vs Gorzelanny (3-4)
On paper, all three match ups look pretty even. Game 2 should be a good one with Sheets rebounding off this seasons worse performance against LA. Ian Snell on the other hand has had his way with Milwaukee, although this year has been a struggle for him.
JJ Hardy is hitting the ball like a sally-mander as of late. To think, only a year ago this 25 year old was putting up first half numbers of: .280, 54 RBI's, and 18 dingers.
I just don't know if he can come back to form. He was showing a glimpse early last week, but that has since ended. His contact on the ball is dismal at best. Hardy lacks any power that we saw last year. Perhaps his spring training sickness was much worse then what he is letting on?
Jim Skaalen has his hands full and I can imagine the heartburn he endures.
Rightfield Bleachers has a fun little stat: 28% of Billy Hall's hits are homeruns.
With the draft rapidly approaching (June 5th) the Brewers have plenty of options, and picks to help plug some (potential) holes. My gut feeling is that The Crew will go with the righty Josh Fields from Georgia who should only last a season at the very most in the majors. With the spotty performance of 3 out of the 5 pitchers, I hope it's sooner rather than later.
Brewcrewball blog has a nice link list to some mock drafts and analysis of it.
The Hebrew Hammers' comments on his team didn't anger Mr Melvin. I hope that it wouldn't, considering he's the only one taking charge on this team.
There is a long list of ball parks I would like to go to. Sadly enough, I have only been to a handfull of stadiums outside of Milwaukee County.
I have been to:
-Fulton County Stadium, the old Braves stadium
-Dodger Stadium
-Metro Dome (ick)
-A couple of Spring Training parks in Florida.
I will now hang my head in embarrassement. With a 2 year old son, wife, and a baby on the way...it will be harder to visit my list I have of ballparks:
-Wrigley (so I can smell the urine stained concrete)
-Fenway
-Yankee Stadium (my time is almost up)
-PNC
-Cincy's ball park
-Giants Stadium
-The new Tiger Stadium
-Citi Field or the old one
I am horrible with names, but there you have it. The Brewers traveling to PNC always makes me think of making a trip there sometime. Perhaps out east with the family. Who knows?
Monday, May 19, 2008
Irony
It is ironic that Kalvin Sampson was just announced as Milwaukee's new assistant coach to Scott Skiels today.
So fellow blog readers.... as one coach leaves Milwaukee to start a new chapter....another coach comes to Milwaukee looking to redo one.
That my friends, was a ScottageCheese-ism. Mark it down.
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Milwaukee finds out tonight (Tuesday) what selection they will have in the NBA draft. They have a hair over 4% chance of getting the first pick. Should the get selected to pick 1 or 2, that could yield great results! The first two picks should be Derrick Rose and Michael Beesley. I would take either one.
So fellow blog readers.... as one coach leaves Milwaukee to start a new chapter....another coach comes to Milwaukee looking to redo one.
That my friends, was a ScottageCheese-ism. Mark it down.
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Milwaukee finds out tonight (Tuesday) what selection they will have in the NBA draft. They have a hair over 4% chance of getting the first pick. Should the get selected to pick 1 or 2, that could yield great results! The first two picks should be Derrick Rose and Michael Beesley. I would take either one.
Cancer Survivor Throws No Hitter
At first when I read that headline I had thought Doug Davis accomplished the pitcher's pinnacle. It turned out to be Jon Lester who threw the 18th no-hitter in Boston's franchise history, and the first time since 1956. Only a couple of years ago Lester's 2006 season ended early when he was diagnosed with lymphoma. He would later rebound!
The BoSox blanked the KC Royals 7-0 tonight at home.
John Varitek has one more feat to add to his arsonal as the leagues best catcher....
He is the first MLB pitcher to catch for 4 seperate pitchers' no-hitter.
Josh Beckett called it "Divine intervention".....hmmm, I wouldn't go that far.
I hate the Sox, but you have to give credit where credit is due!
The Brewers played a team at their peak, that is evident. For the Brewers to put up as many runs as they did, says a lot. Right now, there is not a team in baseball that can beat the Red Sox.....at home. On the road, that's a different story!
Despite Lester being a Red Sock, hats off to this young hurler.
In other news....The Brewers showed the entire league that they are soft by keeping Ned Yost as Manager. Apparently they have to lose back to back to back series' on the road before they even begin to consider it.
Yost To Be Canned Today?!
The rumor mills are abuzz right now that Ned Yost is going to be fired today! If so this is true, I will be the happies Brewer fan! All blogs and even Tom Haudricourt have even pointed out the possibitity that Yost will get canned early this afternoon. It is an ideal situation because the Brewers are off today before starting a 15 day schedule with no days off, 7 of which are on the road. If you don't do it now? Then when?
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????
-Last Place
-Swept in Boston
-5 game losing streak
Ted Simmons, time to get the uniform pressed and looking good. You will be the new skipper of this team.
That being said, Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us. Decision time looms. If the call is up to Melvin, he will let Yost ride out the road trip....sort of a last chance.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?????
-Last Place
-Swept in Boston
-5 game losing streak
Ted Simmons, time to get the uniform pressed and looking good. You will be the new skipper of this team.
That being said, Memorial Day Weekend is almost upon us. Decision time looms. If the call is up to Melvin, he will let Yost ride out the road trip....sort of a last chance.
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