3.10 Frosty Mug: Strange Brew 3 – Back to the Minors
March 10, 2010
Thank you AP photog/dirty old man, Morry Gash, for that fine picture taken yesterday. Seriously, why take/publish a photo like that? Simple. So juvenile bloggers like myself would post it.
Something to read while you're clipping coupons.
I think Kyle is back tomorrow. You're only stuck with me for one more day and then I head back to the minors. All apologies, my blogging skills have gotten a little rusty. If Kyle ever has me back, I'll do a better job. Thanks for the kind words in the regards to my daughter yesterday......she appears to be getting better.
Yesterday, the Brewers took on the Little Bears to the south and won 5-3. Jeff Suppan was back to his below average self. The guy has been mediocre his entire career and will be for his final season with the Brewers. If we can get .500 ball out of #5 starter, I won't complain. Until I realize we're paying him $12 million dollars.
HardCore is still complaining about the weather.
TH is also drooling all over Carlos Gomez.
The Rick Peterson lovefest continues......
Adam McCalvy asks "Is it Inglett's job to lose?"
Adam also has a mailbag and answers questions on Fielder, Escobar, Jenkins and Jeffress
In-Between Hops discovers the real Gregg Zaun.
Winks has some quick thoughts on the game.
More pictures from the Timber Rattlers new construction.
Brewers have two Long Beach State alums trying to make the team
Boston Herald has a feature on Billy Hall. “It’s kind of a gift and a curse when you can do all the things I can do.” EXCEPT HIT A BASEBALL!
Today the Crew take on the Padres in Peoria. Is Doug Brocail still alive? I remember getting his autograph at Spring training in 1993 when he was with the Padres, yet he was still pitching last season. Did he retire or is he with another team?
The stadium tax won't end as originally predicted. It apparently will take at least an additional 2 years. (Just don't read the comments, your head will hurt)
Quickly before I go, as a Nebraska native, I'll offer one last ditch pitch for you to attend the College World Series in Omaha this June. It's truly a fantastic event that's about to be ruined by the NCAA. This is the final year at it's home for over 50 years, Rosenblatt Stadium. The NCAA is moving to a new stadium in a different part of town. Lost in the move will be the neighborhood surrounding the stadium that adds so much charm and personality to the event. Listen, if the ping is what bothers you, trust me, you'll get over it in about 2 innings. Plus, you get a chance to see future Brewers play ball (off the top of my head) Ryan Braun, Geoff Jenkins & Kyle Peterson. Every year there seems to be at least 2-3 players drafted by the Brewers at the CWS. Here is the plea I wrote in '09 on the Daily Drink. First game is Saturday June 19th, I'll see you then.
Around The League:
I found this pretty interesting. I don't think it would ever gain a ton of steam, but interesting none the less. "Floating" realignment in which teams would not be fixed to a division, but free to change divisions from year-to-year based on geography, payroll and their plans to contend or not. (FanShot) Floating realignment also could mean changing the number of teams in a division, teams changing leagues and interleague games throughout the season, according to several sources familiar with the committee's discussions. It is important to remember that the committee's talks are very preliminary and non-binding.
Boston sheds a tear as Nomar looks to retire.
Cal Ripken wants to manage.
Twins fans are freaking out over Joe Nathan's injury.
Non-baseball links below......
I lost a bet, I had Corey Feldman biting the dust before Corey Haim.
The trailer for the Tron remake has potential.
Bob Barker likes the young girls.
8 Movies that were sci-fi, but you didn't know it until about an hour in.
I'm a huge Zooey Deschanel fan and this video doesn't change my mind.
Again, we close with a music video...a disgustingly catchy song by Hard-Fi
Rivals foresee fierce battle for division
March 9, 2010The Brewers and Cubs renewed their rivalry on Tuesday at rainy-turned-sun-drenched HoHoKam Park, but will they spend the summer chasing the St. Louis Cardinals?
Peterson has pitchers focusing on hands
March 9, 2010Veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan on Tuesday became the latest Brewers pitcher to say that pitching coach Rick Peterson had made a welcome suggestion about his hand positioning and movement.
Brewers 5, Cubs 3
March 9, 2010
L: Blake Parker
S: A.J. Murray
Welcome aboard, Joe Inglett.
The Brewers spotted the Cubs a 3-0 lead on Tuesday afternoon, in a game stalled by an hour-long rain delay (and the accompanying Tom Haudricourt Typhoon of Rage). But after getting handcuffed by Randy Wells for three innings, the Brewers came back like a demon on speed, scoring 5 unanswered runs -- with the last two coming on a two-run tater by Inglett in the top of the ninth. It's still spring training, but that feels niiiiiiice.
Jeff Suppan did Jeff Suppan things for three innings, walking the tightrope in the first before giving up two runs in the second (on two doubles, a single, a HBP, and, of course, a sac fly by the opposing pitcher) and another in the third on an opposite field shot by Derrek Lee. On the bright side, Claudio Vargas, Chuck Lofgren, and John Halama each turned in a scoreless frame, and Marco Estrada (who I'm going to call "Vargas II," based on Pat Hughes' description of his "deliberate" pitching style) put up goose-eggs in two innings of work.
Prince Fielder continued his White Hot American Spring with a run driven in, and the Crew continued its newly-kindled affair with the stolen base, as Rickie Weeks nabbed his third bag of the spring and Carlos Gomez -- after drawing a walk (no joke) -- swiped third and scored when Geovany Soto's throw skipped into left field.
RogueJim's adopted son Adam Heether got his first at-bats of the spring, and, to the dismay of dozens, went 0-2 with a strikeout and a tapper to second before totally redeeming himself with a walk in the top of the sixth and a walk in the top of the ninth.
On tap for tomorrow: a friendly against the San Diego Padres in Peoria. Start time is 2:05 p.m., and YoGo is scheduled to start. Until then ...
Inbox: What’s the latest on Prince?
March 9, 2010In the latest Brewers Inbox, beat reporter Adam McCalvy tackles the issue of Prince Fielder's contract negotiations -- a hot topic among Crew fans these days -- and much more.
Inglett homers, provides late heroics
March 9, 2010Rickie Weeks and Carlos Gomez each swiped their third bases, and Joe Inglett snapped a ninth-inning tie with a two-run jack in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Cubs.
Sore right shoulder shelves Gamel
March 9, 2010Facing a few more lost days in Spring Training, Brewers third baseman Mat Gamel conceded on Tuesday that he may have tried to come back too early from a sore right shoulder.
Game Thread #-28: Brewers (2-3) at Cubs (3-1)
March 9, 2010
Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to must-win baseball.
Today in Mesa, we'll have the first meeting between the Brewers and our neighbors to the south. With a win today, the Brewers would be just a game back in the loss column - with a loss, they'll be a full two and a half games back in the oh-so-crucial Cactus League standings.
(Cubs fans: I'm kidding about this being must-win. Seriously. Don't run over to the other BCB and talk about how angst-ridden we are, like you did last year. It demeans both of us.)
Follow the jump for pitching match-ups, game notes, and conversation on today's game!
At any rate, as noted in this morning's Mug, I'm off today, so I don't have lineups or a pitching matchup today - BUT RUBIE SWINGS IN LIKE FREAKIN' BATMAN TO SAVE THE DAY.
On the bump for the Crew, it's Jeff Suppan, who pitched the best game of his life in his first Spring Training start of 2010. According to the Club, Claudio Vargas, Chuck Lofgren, and John Halama are also scheduled to throw.
If you missed the Crew lineup, here's a refresher:
2B Weeks
SS Counsell
CF Gomez
1B Fielder
LF Edmonds
RF Gerut
3B HEETHER!
C Lucroy
P Suppan
It looks like Ryan Braun, Corey Hart, Alcides Escobar and Gregg Zaun didn't make the trip to HoHoKam, which is just as well: the beer is ridiculously overpriced there, anyway.
Randy Wells, who came out of nowhere with a 12-10 record and 3.05 ERA in '09, takes the ball for the Baby Bears.
The Cubs seem to be going with their regulars today, as Ryan Theriot, Kosuke Fukudome, Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto and Mike Fontenot are all in the lineup.
Enjoy the game!
Today’s Lineup
March 9, 2010Today's Lineup
Via John Steinmiller, here's your lineup vs. the Baby Bears:
2B Weeks
SS Counsell
CF Gomez
1B Fielder
LF Edmonds
RF Gerut
3B HEETHER!
C Lucroy
P Suppan
3/9 Frosty Mug: Strange Brew 2 – Electric Boogaloo
March 9, 2010
Damn that photo is ripe for a caption.......have at it in the comments.
Something to read while you and your drinking buddies sing Savage Garden to your significant other.
Dan Walsh here, filling in for Kyle today and tomorrow. This is the second time I've filled in for Kyle, the first time I did we talked about pizza. I use to write the Daily Drink over at the now-defunct SportsBubbler.com, which has now become The Fan Cave. Lately, I've been posting over at Rubie's blog Quevedo at the Buffet talking Marquette Basketball. You can find me under the name Admiral Ackbar, S.J.
For those who Tweet, you can follow me @SportsBubbler
First off, I apologize for the brevity of today's post. My 10 month old daughter decided to recreate Linda Blair's famous scene from The Exorcist this morning and that kept me from writing as much as I would have liked.
It's raining again today in AZ, who knows if they'll actually play a game.
Yesterday, we got the Brewers on TV for the first time during Spring Training. Both Parra and Bush did a fine job and nothing was really decided on the rotation. If you believe what we've been told, they're battling for the final spot in the rotation. But unless Parra has an absolute meltdown, Bush is going to be the odd man out.
Gamel still appears to be bothered by a bum shoulder.
Tom Haudricourt has his story on Scott Schoenweis losing his wife last year to a drug overdose and how he's trying to keep his kids strong. How he is able to keep things going with his kids after losing their mother, is a feat all on its own. Adam McCalvy also has a story on Scott.
The Brewers made their first Spring Training cuts yesterday. Victims include Alex Periard, Eric Arnett and Kyle Heckathorn.
A-Dub says......ok really I'm not gonna link it, cause nobody cares what he writes.
Winks has some thoughts on the game.
The Man Who Combs His Hair With A Brick: Capuano tries to ELBOW his way in. (Get it? ugh)
Miller Park Drunk has your topic/discussion of the day. To Go or Not To Go: An Opening Day Conundrum. Me? I fall in the Not To Go. Why? (here's my attempt to not sound like Walt Kowalski) Opening day is amateur hour x30,000. I haven't gone in years. I used to work for KTI & 620WTMJ and we'd go out and have a major presence in the parking lots, but dealing with all the drunk listeners coming up to the booths was no fun. Maybe it was because I wasn't bombed out of my mind at 10am, but I couldn't take it. Listen, I enjoy a nice malted beverage like everyone else but I can control my beer intake. Most people use Opening Day as an excuse to get completely hammered. I have no desire to join in that behavior. How about you?
Ryan Braun is the next Joe DiMaggio? So says the Bleacher Report.
FanHouse warns Prince Fielder that Barry Zito WILL HAUNT YOUR DREAMS! Hopefully next year's Spring Training will start with Prince Fielder slowly stepping up to the plate, then charging Barry Zito for no reason and beating the crap out of him.
Drew Olson from OMC has a spring training preview with 10 Points to Ponder. A late move? Brewers GM Doug Melvin often talks about picking up a puzzle piece when teams are preparing to break camp. If another team has to cut a player late due to roster limitations or implications, Melvin could be ready to pounce and a player not in camp today could have an impact.
A kid from UWM named Jonathen Ede took a stab at the Brewers infielders and you can read it here. Although McGehee was brilliant in 2009, the jury is still out on him. He really never was great in the minor leagues. Good maybe, but not great. His .859 OPS literally came out of nowhere. It was his first .800 plus OPS in his professional career (including minors). Based on history alone, some regression is going to be expected.
Jim Gantner wants you to be healthy.
Mat Gamel's Wish List.
Young hearts be free tonight. Time is on your side,
Don't let them put you down, don't let 'em push you around,
don't let 'em ever change your point of view.
Oh boy, former Milwaukee Brewer Jason Kendall made TMZ. Story includes the fact that Rod Stewart's son is hooking up with Kendall's soon-to-be-ex-wife Chantel.
Adderall? Wikipedia has all your answers.
Former Milwaukee Archbishop Timothy Dolan made a joke about the Mets. Perhaps showing the depth of his faith, Bishop yesterday told New York Mets fans to hold out hope.Asked how he kept his faith rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers, Dolan cracked: "Did you ever hear of St. Jude, the patron saint of impossible causes? Now we've got the Mets."
Happy Birthday to former Brewer Wayne Franklin.
Warning, the rest of this post is pop-culture and not related to baseball in anyway shape or form.
I'm a card carrying member of the The Handsome Men's Club.
480,000 Facebook fans got Betty White on SNL.
Great news, you'll finally be able to see God, in 3D.
People were actually concerned for the whereabouts of Emilio Estevez?
As I used to do on the Daily Drink, we close with a music video. Since it's two days away, 311. They're also coming to Summerfest June 25th.