2009-08-27 Reds (Lehr) at Milwaukee (Bush) : 1:05 PM CT [Brewers lose, 8-5]

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[pretendastronaut]

Per TH:

 

2B Felipe Lopez

RF Jody Gerut

LF Ryan Braun

1B Prince Fielder

3B Casey McGehee

CF Mike Cameron

C Mike Rivera

RHP Dave Bush

SS Alcides Escobar

[davego]

Welcome back and good luck Dave.

 

I remember a time when I thought Justin Lehr was going to be our closer.

[crewcrazy]

Oh boy, not another former Brewer.

 

I do like the fact that we're getting a Bush/Rivera reunion, though. Hopefully the guys can get back to .500 at home and make it a happy afternoon for everyone here, because day game losses really stink up the rest of the day.

 

Edit: PRINCE SMASH!

[Eddiehitsthefoulpole]

Finally, an ex-Brewer is playing like he did when he was a Brewer.

[crewcrazy]

I am loving the new Bush facial hair. Sal Fasano would be proud.

[stalton]

EDIT: I need to pay more attention to the game. Batting around in the first is definitely a good thing. Lets keep it up.

[hawing]

Oh, Dave Bush, I've missed you. Please be adequate today; it's a cruddy day at work and I could use a happy distraction.

(Edit: I've even missed your obsessive cleaning up of the rubber on the mound between batters, if not pitches.)

 

I admit, I had no idea Justin Lehr was starting for CIN until it was mentioned on last night's radio broadcast that he's starting today.

[crewcrazy]

I'm watching MLB.TV on mute so I can't tell what Brian and Bill are saying about it, but apparently the "mandatory stretching session" this morning was an excuse to do some summer camp-type icebreaking activities?

 

Hey, whatever helps you score 4 first inning runs, I guess. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

 

Edit: Nice piece of hitting by Lopez, but not good to see him doubling over in pain and lifting that foot once he got to second. It'll be interesting to see if he can stay in.

[Buckylovesbeer]

Lets go Crew......great start for the Prince!

 

Cam, Lopez long doubles......I am liking the start. Cubs down 3-0 before they record a Nats out.

 

Good start to the day!

[Funketown]

I've become a huge Lopez fan ever since they've fallen out of playoff contention. Each double puts the crew closer to Type A compensation. I doubt he'd turn down arbitration at this point. That would be great two get those two picks.

[crewcrazy]

I'm a bit torn on the Lopez compensation. It'd be great to get two comp picks instead of one for him, but at the same time, Lopez becoming a Type A might get him the Orlando Hudson/Juan Cruz treatment on the open market and he could end up having trouble finding work. If he does end up being a Type A, I'd be surprised if anyone who doesn't have their first rounder protected makes a run at him. Still, a second and a sandwich pick is probably better than just a sandwich pick.

[trwi7]

Am I the only one who laughed at Jerry Garcia making Escargot for a tailgate tip?

[Funketown]

I'm a bit torn on the Lopez compensation. It'd be great to get two comp picks instead of one for him, but at the same time, Lopez becoming a Type A might get him the Orlando Hudson/Juan Cruz treatment on the open market and he could end up having trouble finding work. If he does end up being a Type A, I'd be surprised if anyone who doesn't have their first rounder protected makes a run at him. Still, a second and a sandwich pick is probably better than just a sandwich pick.

Oh, I have a feeling Dayton Moore just won't be able to resist signing another mediocre type A. I mean seriously, Juan Cruz?

[phxMILWfan]

No you're not the only one who laughed at that. That must be one high class tailgate he is going to.

[Buckylovesbeer]

Am I the only one who laughed at Jerry Garcia making Escargot for a tailgate tip?

Nope.....I laughed out loud as well. And I thought lobster at a tailgate was a little over-doing it!

[stalton]

Am I the only one who laughed at Jerry Garcia making Escargot for a tailgate tip?

Nope.....I laughed out loud as well. And I thought lobster at a tailgate was a little over-doing it!

Come on people, don't you make escargot and lobster at MP. I shouldn't talk too much, at my sister's B-Day game, people brought rather expensive wine and crystal glasses for the pregame celebration. Note: I stuck with beer; not that there's anything wrong with wine.

 

 

Bushie was sooo close to making it out the 5th unscathed. Darn

[trwi7]

Well this game is kind of starting to suck.

[crewcrazy]

Am I the only one who laughed at Jerry Garcia making Escargot for a tailgate tip?

Nope.....I laughed out loud as well. And I thought lobster at a tailgate was a little over-doing it!

Maybe he's just auditioning for the next season of Top Chef.

[trwi7]

Come on people, don't you make escargot and lobster at MP.

 

Gonna be completely honest. I've never had escargot or lobster anywhere.

[trwi7]

Been hearing that a lot this year.

 

"What's happened to this game?"

[SeriesFinale]

And the beat goes on....

[Eddiehitsthefoulpole]

Wow, can we get a an important out? No matter who we bring in for middle relief, we know that they will fail. If we leave the starter in longer, he fails. I can not believe how bad our pitching staff is. Now Justin Lehr is in line for a win. This is surreal.

[crewcrazy]

A new uniform doesn't make me hate Scott Rolen any less. Ugh. Plenty of time left for the bats in this one, though.

[sheethead]

Been hearing that a lot this year.

 

"What's happened to this game?"

So many times, if you drill down and want to get really frustrated, it starts with a two out bases empty walk. This time it was to the pitcher, Justin Lehr. Fabulous team this year.