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Post by drippy on Jun 29, 2007 16:48:52 GMT -5
Only problem with the Cubs is Lee will be suspended sooner than later, interrupting the flow of things. But maybe our boy FONTENOT can make up for that loss with some more 5 for 5 games and shit.
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Post by taker1 on Jun 29, 2007 17:11:25 GMT -5
Like I said the other day... Cubs are playing their best ball of the season right now, and I am under firm belief that that division will be ours for the taking by August 1st, and if we can sweep the Brewers this weekend, due to the fact we play them next week as well, probably we'll probably lead much sooner than that. And if/once we overtake the division lead, there's no looking back in my mind... Not to sound like dafilthymofo or a cocky ass... but I really do feel that way. There isn't a lot to be excited about in Chicago, but this is the best I've felt about a sports team in a long time. Rich Hill still needs to get his **** sorted out though, because when he's pitching at his best our top-3 is pretty damn solid. it's all because that dumb Steve Phillips called their season over a week ago.
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Post by drippy on Jun 29, 2007 17:15:26 GMT -5
Steve Phillips is gay. I saw that episode of Baseball Tonight, and to call any team in the NL Central dead in freakin' June is intellectually- disabled. God, that guy's a moron.
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Post by layzie on Jun 29, 2007 17:36:13 GMT -5
yeah, he's a moron...i could have told you that...
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 29, 2007 18:03:54 GMT -5
Angels designated first baseman Shea Hillenbrand for assignment.
Why give up something when hes gonna be a FA in a week?
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Post by immortal on Jun 29, 2007 18:21:21 GMT -5
cole hamels takes almost 30 pitches to get out of the top of the 1st. disgusting.
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Post by reds on Jun 29, 2007 19:22:19 GMT -5
to call any team in the NL Central dead in freakin' June is intellectually- disabled.
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Post by Nash on Jun 29, 2007 22:02:54 GMT -5
the white sox make me cry on the inside.
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Post by Kliff and the Brewers on Jun 29, 2007 22:06:22 GMT -5
Nick, usually I will ride the Cubs wagon with you today but Francisco Cordero just put it in my ass for my team today....again. YOU FRANCISCO CORDERO YOU STUPID MOTHER ER Go CUbs I was just telling my dad too, while watching the game... "he has like 27 out of 29 saves, but he's breaking down and he'll be dead by August, guarantee it". And he blew the save. 6 1/2 back, at .500 for the first time in ages on the season.. win the next two games and were 4.5 back, and that's very doable in my eyes seeing as I don't believe we face Sheets (but could be wrong). scratch that, do face Sheets... but the sensational SEAN MARSHALL is opposing him Sheets tomorow big guy. Yeah Cordero blew it today. it was a bummer. Wise'y and Tbow did well. We'll get them tomorow, theres 81 more games left.
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Post by layzie on Jun 29, 2007 22:09:36 GMT -5
today was a good day
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Post by Kliff and the Brewers on Jun 29, 2007 22:10:07 GMT -5
aww hell didnt see your correction.
I think the Brewers rotation is they key to them continueing to lead the NL Central. We've got like 7-8 starters. And a few extra's in the Minors that have played well.
As much as I thought the bullpen would kill us, they've stepped up. Wisey's good, Tbow good, Cordero's struggled, lately but still has 27saves, Chris Spurling musthave known I hated him, because he's proving me wrong.
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Post by comebackkid on Jun 29, 2007 22:27:58 GMT -5
ASTROS WIN!!! ASTROS WIN!!!
BOTTOM 9th 2 out 2 RUN HR MARK LORETTA BABY!
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jun 29, 2007 23:10:52 GMT -5
Joe (Arlington, VA): Jayson, Why was the Yankees/Orioles game last night suspended even though it went the minimum five full innings to make it an official game?
SportsNation Jayson Stark: They changed the rules over the winter that affect games just like this. If it's in mid-inning and the lead has just changed hands, the game is suspended -- not rained out. Under the old rules, the Orioles would have won this game because the score would have reverted to the end of the previous inning. So this is a just and fair rule change -- and WAY overdue.
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Post by michaelrichards on Jun 29, 2007 23:12:22 GMT -5
glad to finally see a win.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Jun 29, 2007 23:30:28 GMT -5
aww hell didnt see your correction. I think the Brewers rotation is they key to them continueing to lead the NL Central. We've got like 7-8 starters. And a few extra's in the Minors that have played well. As much as I thought the bullpen would kill us, they've stepped up. Wisey's good, Tbow good, Cordero's struggled, lately but still has 27saves, Chris Spurling musthave known I hated him, because he's proving me wrong. While I agree the Brewers rotation and its health is the key to them continuing their run, along with the health of Francisco Cordero, I don't know where the Brewers suddenly got 7-8 starters and a few extras in the minors?... Sheets, Capuano, Suppan, Vargas, Bush, Gallardo... that's 6, and Bush is not very compotent any way you slice it. Vargas will come back down to earth at some point. Gallardo, Sheets and Capauno could be easily the best in the NL by the end of the year if they're all actually not injured or IN THE ROTATION, but that's a big if as it seems Gallardo may still be moving to the pen to keep Dave Bush in the rotation (god knows why, because moving a top-3 starting pitching prospect to the bullpen midseason is maybe one of the dumbest things you can do in any situation, especially when pieces fit for him to start). As for Sheets and Capuano, who knows... hopefully they can stay healthy for Brewers fans sakes, but something always seems to nag Capuano, and Sheets always spends a couple times on the DL. I mean, in the minors Zach Jackson can start I guess but he's not really anywhere near a good bet at all. He's having a shitty year at AAA pretty much... Only other starter I can think of is Villanueva, but there's no way they'd stretch him out unless absolutely need be. He's a vital piece to their pen right now... I don't think he'll be used in any instance other than a spot start.
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Post by Lennon on Jun 29, 2007 23:32:38 GMT -5
So, Mussina pitched real well last night. Maybe we'll get lucky and he's finally pulled his head out of his ass...
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Post by romulox on Jun 30, 2007 0:13:21 GMT -5
Yeah, I was at the game tonight, my first in a long time. And watching your team scoring one run only because someone grounded into a DP with a runner on third is a bit disheartening.
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Post by StingerSplash™ on Jun 30, 2007 1:21:36 GMT -5
OMG. The Angels are the best team in the MLB next to Boston. But, we all know, especially the Boston fans, that Orlando Cabrera should be # 1 on shortstop all star list. I can kind of see why Jeter is, but Miguel tejada shouldn't be going to the All Star game at all. He sux more than the White Sox. he even sucks more than the NL Central. They need to start winning some games. the Brewers dont even have a great record and they are in first. That's just my opinion.
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Post by ET had AIDS on Jun 30, 2007 1:45:36 GMT -5
OMG. The Angels are the best team in the MLB next to Boston. But, we all know, especially the Boston fans, that Orlando Cabrera should be # 1 on shortstop all star list. I can kind of see why Jeter is, but Miguel tejada shouldn't be going to the All Star game at all. He sux more than the White Sox. he even sucks more than the NL Central. They need to start winning some games. the Brewers dont even have a great record and they are in first. That's just my opinion. OMG thanks for the heads up
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Post by Nash on Jun 30, 2007 1:48:20 GMT -5
OMG. The Angels are the best team in the MLB next to Boston. But, we all know, especially the Boston fans, that Orlando Cabrera should be # 1 on shortstop all star list. I can kind of see why Jeter is, but Miguel tejada shouldn't be going to the All Star game at all. He sux more than the White Sox. he even sucks more than the NL Central. They need to start winning some games. the Brewers dont even have a great record and they are in first. That's just my opinion. Exit is straight back to the left. Thank You come again dickweed.
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