2015-04-29 Brewers (Garza) at Reds (Lorenzen), 11:35 AM CDT [Brewers win, 8-3; Braun w/2 HRs, including GS]

[hawing]

Until/in case the graphics can catch up, here are the lineups for this morning (CT) start game:

 

Brewers

 

SS Jean Segura

CF Logan Schafer

RF Ryan Braun

1B Adam Lind

3B Aramis Ramirez

LF Khris Davis

C Martin Maldonado

2B Hector Gomez

RHP Matt Garza

 

Reds

 

CF Billy Hamilton

SS Zack Cozart

3B Todd Frazier

RF Jay Bruce

2B Brandon Phillips

LF Marlon Byrd

1B Kris Negron

C Tucker Barnhart

RHP Mike Lorenzen

 

Let's go, visitors? Please?

[3and2Fastball]

Looking forward to watching the game.

[Invader3K]

Gunning for that milestone fifth win of the season! Go Crew!

[Lee16]

Tomorrow is an off day, if we lose today and fall to 4-18, Roenicke has to be gone, doesn't he?

[yfinn6]

The Reds' pitcher is making his first career start, throws hard with a sinker, right? Yep, I'm predicting 7 IP and 3 hits, 1 ER (HR by Davis).

 

Garza will "cruise along" but the wheels will come off in only the 3rd inning after walking the pitcher to leadoff the inning.

[MrTPlush]

Rumor has it that if the Brewers continue to scuffle badly they may start trading earlier than July. Though I don't seem to get the point other than salary relief as you would surely be selling at rock bottom.

 

Though I will say Jake Peavy struggled mightily last year, but was still traded for a decent haul. Even dominated post trade and won a world series.

[pacopete4]

If they are scuffling still, they should trade early. They will get a better return by doing so.

[jerichoholicninja]

No Parra? Yuni must have given his blackmail material to Logan.

[BuckyBrewer61]

Rumor has it that if the Brewers continue to scuffle badly they may start trading earlier than July. Though I don't seem to get the point other than salary relief as you would surely be selling at rock bottom.

 

Though I will say Jake Peavy struggled mightily last year, but was still traded for a decent haul. Even dominated post trade and won a world series.

 

By selling earlier, the team who receives our player get more starts, more at bats, more innings pitched, essentially more wins (or WAR). Because of this, the Brewers could and should be able to demand more of a return. Also gives them leverage to wait if they aren't getting a worthy offer as the deadline isn't forcing their feet to the fire.

[MrTPlush]

Rumor has it that if the Brewers continue to scuffle badly they may start trading earlier than July. Though I don't seem to get the point other than salary relief as you would surely be selling at rock bottom.

 

Though I will say Jake Peavy struggled mightily last year, but was still traded for a decent haul. Even dominated post trade and won a world series.

 

By selling earlier, the team who receives our player get more starts, more at bats, more innings pitched, essentially more wins (or WAR). Because of this, the Brewers could and should be able to demand more of a return. Also gives them leverage to wait if they aren't getting a worthy offer as the deadline isn't forcing their feet to the fire.

 

Hypothetically this is true...realistically I don't know if it really works this way. If it did I think a lot of teams would sell early, but almost nothing happens before mid July. Even the Cubs and Astros the past couple years waited till the end.

[yfinn6]

Lorenzen looks like he's about 17 and hasn't quite filled out yet. Like a taller Tim Linceum.

[jerichoholicninja]

Is BA doing NBA playoffs?

[dlk9s]

Is BA doing NBA playoffs?

 

Yes.

[dlk9s]

"Looking forward" to watching the "game."

FYP

[pacopete4]

We are down in the first inning. Shocker.

[Lee16]

Garza must have his good stuff today, we're only down 1 so far.

[jerichoholicninja]

I like how the woman in the Potawatomi commercials has such an ethnically diverse group of friends that covers all ages and genders.

[jerichoholicninja]

I remember how many posters were not big fans of Lind but he has been the only Brewer to do anything all year.

[pacopete4]

This Lind guy, I tell ya!

[gypcasino]

The difference between Potawatomi commercial portrayal and Potawatomi reality is astounding.

[Lee16]

Our good player did something good, yay!

[pacopete4]

The difference between Potawatomi commercial portrayal and Potawatomi reality is astounding.

 

 

What do you mean by this? A little lost.

[yfinn6]

Well, I called the Davis HR.

[pacopete4]

DAVIS... BOOOYAH!!!!

[MrTPlush]

Offense starting to gain some power here recently.