2010-03-08 Mariners split-squad (Fister) at Brewers (Parra), 2:05 PM CST -- It's a TV game! [Brewers win, 6-2]

[Mass Haas]

First of all, there is a "B" game scheduled this morning against the Reds, weather permitting. "B" games aren't like official split-squad games, they don't count in the spring standings (as if that matters), aren't broadcast, etc. We may or may not be able to obtain a box score, so we'll rely on the usual Maryvale coverage from the J-S and MLB.com for any details. The J-S notes that Eric Arnett, John Axford, Zach Braddock, Tim Dillard, Scott Schoeneweis and Chris Smith are on the Brewers' pitching list for the "B" game.

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As for the regularly scheduled game against the M's --

Box score here.

The game is live on FSN Wisconsin as of 2:05 CT. It will be re-broadcast at 7:00 PM if you forgot to DVR.

That same broadcast is available to MLB video subscribers here. That online video broadcast will also archive for subscribers who wish to catch it at home rather than the office or campus.

No access to those two sources? The MLB network has the game at 6:00 PM Central on tape (subject to blackout to FSN viewers).

There is no audio only coverage on WTMJ or for MLB audio-only subscribers, hence no XM radio coverage. To participate in this one, you must watch, although...

A Gameday, which mainly allows you to scroll through a "game log" later on, can be found here. By the way, the last couple of days Gameday has kept up batter-by-batter, but not on a pitch-by-pitch basis.

As game time approaches, the Brewers' media notes will be available here. That's where you will learn who else is scheduled to pitch beyond Manny Parra and Dave Bush, and whether any minor leaguers are up from their camp for the game.

Forecast is better for the afternoon game than the morning affair. The Mariners are also playing the White Sox today in an official split-squad game, but the Brewers will also be split, in effect, if they get the "B" game in.

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[patrickgpe]

i wish the brewers would broadcast weekend/ night games instead of weekday afternoon games. oh well i dvr'd and looking forward to watching it after work.

[Hofbraunhaus]

Looks like it is a good day to do some work at home this afternoon.

[hawing]

If I recall correctly, it's worth keeping an eye on the crowd, for a possible glimpse of sgtcluels and ewizabeff.

[AZBrewCrew]

as of this post its been raining pretty much nonstop since yesterday afternoon. Forecast is for rain through tomorrow. I was hoping to catch a game on one of my 2 days off but it doesnt look like that is going to happen!!!

[Mass Haas]

Amaze your friends today with bar trivia --

Only three players in Major League Baseball history have last names starting with the letters "Kot," and they all played on the Red Sox last season — Casey Kotchman, Mark Kotsay and George Kottaras.

[Invader3K]

Today's Lineup:

 

Milwaukee Brewers

-Weeks

-Gomez

-Braun

-Fielder

-McGehee (DH)

-Hart

-Gamel

-Zaun

-Escobar

 

SP: Parra/Bush

[Invader3K]

I really hope this game happens. Apparently they're still getting some rain down there.

[TooLiveBrew]

I'm really not liking how much Macha is hitting Gomez 2nd. It would take a tremendous breakout season from Carlos to justify him batting there.

I *do* like to see, though, that McGehee is DHing & Gamel is getting time at 3B. I'm excited to see him play today.

[Mass Haas]

ON THE MOUND: Also scheduled to pitch this afternoon after LHP Manny Parra (subject to change) is RHP Dave Bush, RHP LaTroy Hawkins, RHP Carlos Villanueva and RHP Todd Coffey.

 

MINOR DETAILS: Joining the team from minor-league camp today is RHP Ruben "Buddy" Flores (#91) and RHP Juan Sandoval (#94).

[Invader3K]

Cool. I'm interested to see how Hawkins does. I think he's going to be a big part of the bullpen this season, along with Coffey and Hoffman.

[Mass Haas]

Well, the "B" game got underway (temps in the 40's) because it's reported Homer Bailey pitched well.

[TooLiveBrew]

Judging from the radar images in the Phoenix area, I doubt the 2:05 game will have any problems

[filthyfrog]

I'm really not liking how much Macha is hitting Gomez 2nd. It would take a tremendous breakout season from Carlos to justify him batting there.

At this point it's probably just to get him as many Spring Training at bats as possible. He needs the most work, so he might as well hit at the top of the lineup.

[TooLiveBrew]

I hope that's true... I like the rationale you provide

[Invader3K]

Chat room is ON!

[TooLiveBrew]

Game is blacked out for me on FSWisconsin. Rage is occurring.

EDIT: Ok, it was only not being shown on FSWi HD. All is well.

[Dragonbait]

If my DirecTV guide is correct...

 

This game will also re-air, for those at work, at 6pm CST on MLB network.

[Gobias Industries]

Byrnes thrown out at 3rd. Good throw by Zaun, but he was safe.

[Invader3K]

FWIW, Charter has the game on both the normal FSN channel and the HD one (even though it's not an HD broadcast). Picture is much sharper on the HD channel anyway.

[crewcrazy]

I'm really not liking how much Macha is hitting Gomez 2nd. It would take a tremendous breakout season from Carlos to justify him batting there.

At this point it's probably just to get him as many Spring Training at bats as possible. He needs the most work, so he might as well hit at the top of the lineup.

I like that logic, too, and certainly hope that's what Macha's doing (or at least giving Gomez the opportunity to play himself out of the role). It's still early, though, so I'm sure we'll see things change once we get later in the month.

[Mr QL]

Rickie looks jacked up.

[Gobias Industries]

Weeks looks to be in phenomenal shape.

[logan82]

I hope that they are just giving him a more at bats but I doubt it. BA said that Macha likes Gomez in the 2 hole because he thinks pitchers will be more agressive with him because of Braun and Fielder behind him.

[Gobias Industries]

Yep, Rock and BA making it seem like Gomez is in the 2 hole to stay. Probably won't last too long.