2021-08-02: Pirates (Wilson) at Brewers (Lauer) [Brewers win, 6-2 -- Escobar has quite a night; Axford’s return not a fairy tale moment]

[DuWayne Steurer]

I'd actually like to see the Brewers sign Escobar to an extension. The last time he was traded at the deadline, he signed an extension before free agency began that I thought was below market. I'd like to see history repeat itself.

 

 

With so many guys under team control, and Escobar being 32, I'd find it highly unlikely for Stearns to put a lot of effort into pursuing Escobar long term.

[markedman5]

I’d bet money that Hader got up and started stretching at home before that Escobar at bat……

[DuWayne Steurer]

Coach Cooper approves of the pour it on approach this inning.

[ecjimg]

What was Axfords entry music? They should cue it up even though it won’t be a save situation.

[AKCheesehead]

What was Axfords entry music? They should cue it up even though it won’t be a save situation.

 

Wasn’t it something from Rush?

[Simba2020]

I'd actually like to see the Brewers sign Escobar to an extension. The last time he was traded at the deadline, he signed an extension before free agency began that I thought was below market. I'd like to see history repeat itself.

 

 

With so many guys under team control, and Escobar being 32, I'd find it highly unlikely for Stearns to put a lot of effort into pursuing Escobar long term.

That might be true but he only got a 3/$21 deal when he was 29 and coming off a 3.5 fWAR season. Who's to say a 2/$15 deal might get it done this time. I just don't want to go into next season with the same junk at first we had this year. I think he'd be pretty good insurance at a fairly affordable price.

[markedman5]

Ax is warming

[Eye Black]

What was Axfords entry music? They should cue it up even though it won’t be a save situation.

 

Wasn’t it something from Rush?

"New Noise" by Refused in 2011 and 2012

[pacopete4]

It’s happening!! Go get em Axe!

[Underachiever]

I wanna go to bed, but this is must-see tv.

[timpep]

I've literally never been this excited for a mop up reliever in my life.

[DuWayne Steurer]

I've literally never been this excited for a mop up reliever in my life.

 

It's the little things.....

[Fear The Chorizo]

This is one of many reasons I love following baseball on a daily basis - hope he does well but don't even really care if he walks the first two hitters, to be honest...just awesome

[SRB]

What was Axfords entry music? They should cue it up even though it won’t be a save situation.

 

Wasn’t it something from Rush?

"New Noise" by Refused in 2011 and 2012

 

You got it

[liveforoctober]

Still humming it up there 95+. This is one of the most random/fun things we've had happen in a good while.

[LouisEly]

Reynolds needs to read the room here and not foul off these pitches.

 

Know your role.

[SRB]

0.000 WHIP

[timpep]

Reynolds needs to read the room here and not foul off these pitches.

 

Know your role.

 

I'd like to think Axford hit him on purpose. Nothing malicious, just didn't want to waste the energy anymore.

[BruisedCrew]

Axford is setting up a save situation for someone else.

[Underachiever]

Getting less fun

[FVBrewerFan]

Still humming it up there 95+. This is one of the most random/fun things we've had happen in a good while.

 

And still straight as an arrow.

[adambr2]

This is getting a lot less fun. Probably not the guy we want to be the interim closer right now.

[BruisedCrew]

Now Babe Gamel set up for the grand slam.

[rickh150]

Come on, John!

[Simba2020]

I don't expect this experiment to last very long. Ok velocity in today's game with nothing else to go with it.