2012-07-30 Astros (Norris) at Brewers (Estrada), 7:10 PM CDT [Brewers win, 8-7; bullpen bent but didn't break]

[sdcheezhd]

Izturis is the only guy on the team who can bunt. But Aoki picks him up!

[The stache]

Ok, I'm getting excited by Carlos Gomez. His play is much improved as of late. Has he finally made that big turn? Are we finally seeing him reaching his massive potential? He's hitting the long ball, he's getting clutch hits. And he's always playing at mach 3. Is GoGo movin' on up?

 

Am I wrong, or just searching for something positive in an otherwise lost season??

[sauveb]

Cordero would fit in nicely with our bullpen.

[GormanHarvey]

Ok, I'm getting excited by Carlos Gomez. His play is much improved as of late. Has he finally made that big turn? Are we finally seeing him reaching his massive potential? He's hitting the long ball, he's getting clutch hits. And he's always playing at mach 3. Is GoGo movin' on up?

 

Am I wrong, or just searching for something positive in an otherwise lost season??

 

I don't know, but I sure love watching play the game!

[The stache]

I agree, GormanHarvey. He's so much fun to watch. I'd give my left leg for a team full of guys that have his enthusiasm.

 

Sometimes I feel like the team is mailing it in. I never get that feeling with Carlos Gomez. He gives you 100% every time he steps on the field.

 

He's still young (will be 27 in December), and he's by far the most physically gifted athlete on the Brewers. If he's taken that next step, we're in for a treat. Dump Morgan imo, call up Logan Schafer, and we're set in center for a long time.

[pebadger]

Well, the Astros have the Brewers right where they want them.

[Eye Black]

yep another shut out loss in the makings,as the crew gets closer to an nice high draft pick. I glad raw is on so i didn't have to watch this embarrassment.

Up to #8 in the reverse standings. Have to be careful though because if they Seattle catches them they will drop two spots (the Pirates get a mulligan on the Mark Appel pick, drafting #9 next year).

1 Houston Astros 35-68

2 Colorado Rockies 37-63

3 Kansas City Royals 41-60

4 San Diego Padres 43-60

5 Chicago Cubs 42-58

6 Minnesota Twins 43-58

7 Philadelphia Phillies 45-57

8 Milwaukee Brewers 45-56

9 Seattle Mariners 47-57

10 Miami Marlins 47 -54

[adambr2]

Anyone have even a slight sliver of confidence that the bullpen can actually throw a scoreless 8th and 9th?

[The stache]

Brewer reliever comes in, and the other team immediately gets on base.

 

Stop me if you've heard this one before....

[The stache]

Anyone have even a slight sliver of confidence that the bullpen can actually throw a scoreless 8th and 9th?

 

Not a chance...

[jason21nl]

this is laughable.

[markedman5]

The song remains the same..........

[FVBrewerFan]

Cute story about Braun having blisters. Truth is he's the new closer.

[GormanHarvey]

Weird

[brewmann04]

well i guess we can't blame Kyles for tonight blown lead.

[RockCoCougars]

Wow. These guys are trash. Seriously, this is getting past the point of absurdity. It would be like an NFL team going 3-13 and losing 6 games because of missed FG inside 30 with time expiring.

[xisxisxis]

Welcome to Milwaukee. 1 run, 3 runs, 10 runs, there isn't a lead our bullpen won't surrender.......

[The stache]

Sigh.

 

Marco Estrada, "what do I have to do to get a win??"

 

Seriously, this entire bullpen needs to go.

 

Hernandez, Loe, Veras, Parra, Rodriguez. None of these guys need to be on the roster next year. Axford is the only guy I'd keep, and his hold on a roster spot is tenuous.

[brewmann04]

well back to raw now

[The stache]

"Gives you an idea of where they are with their bullpen. A guy that's been twice released this year is coming in to pitch in the eighth inning with a one run lead".

 

Nail. Head.

[markedman5]

It's almost like a slow pitch softball game just broke out...............

[FVBrewerFan]

Its beyond ridiculous now, it really is. When you literally can NEVER hold a lead?

[bork]

Come on, get the lead back. I want to see Henderson get his first big league save.

[The stache]

The song remains the same..........

 

Sticking with the Zep theme to describe the 2011/2012 Milwaukee Brewers:

 

"Good Times, Bad Times"

 

"Dazed and Confused"

 

"When the Levee Breaks"

 

and, the inevitable theme song of the Brewers fan, "I Can't Quit You, Baby"

 

[gypcasino]

Shut up Bill. Lucroy being obviously safe isn't a "break."