08/25/2004 - Brewers (Davis) @ Cubs (Maddux)

[Vgmastr]

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Seriously, what the hell is Ned on? No sane person could construct a lineup like this. I realize Overbay and Jenks are hurt, but why is Branyan 7th?

 

 MILWAUKEE AT CHICAGO CUBS -- LINEUPS MILWAUKEE CHICAGO CUBS AVG HR RBI AVG HR RBI Scott Podsednik CF .247 11 31 Corey Patterson CF .291 17 55 Trent Durrington 3B .246 2 3 Derrek Lee 1B .297 27 80 Craig Counsell SS .254 2 20 Nomar Garciaparra SS .315 3 11 Brady Clark RF .270 5 30 Moises Alou LF .278 31 81 Chris Magruder LF .297 1 6 Sammy Sosa RF .254 28 60 Bill Hall 2B .258 8 46 Aramis Ramirez 3B .314 26 82 Russell Branyan 1B .246 6 15 Mark Grudzielanek 2B .305 4 16 Chad Moeller C .214 5 24 Paul Bako C .180 0 6 Doug Davis LHP .020 0 0 Greg Maddux RHP .122 0 2 (10-10, 3.68) (12-8, 3.99)

[ja002h]

Wow. Just wow. This is a no-no just waiting to happen.

[igor67]

I don't think we have any line-up without Overbay that isn't a no hitter waiting to happen.

[davego]

Pray for Rain............and some Colt .45, it works everytime!

[DuWayne Steurer]

Branyan has struck out 17 times in his last 21 at bats. That MIGHT be a reason he's hitting 7th.

 

But this lineup still blows. I'm stunned.

[LV Brewer Fan]

This is the first time since 2002, I have check the lineup and honestly decided not to tune into today's game. It's really getting sad.

[davego]

Maybe its a reverse polarity plan, Play guys in some sort of non-logical manner and watch them bust out for 12 runs.

 

 

 

It could happen............

[deeswan]

Game delayed, Uecker says they will be back at 1:55 pm CST. Anyone else hoping for a postponement?

 

Seriously, I don't understand why all the consternation on the lineup. Yost has to work with what he's got, unfortunately it's all crap right now. I can't fault him for throwing something together to try and shake things up, it looks to me like he's going to maybe hit and run and try to put some plays on. Is changing things up really a bad thing at this point?

[gypcasino]

Delayed until at least 1:55PM....

[DHonks]

well, I see we have the OBP guys stacked at the top. Maybe with enough of them on, we can get Branyan an RBI chance

[stkmtimo]

Brady Clark batting cleanup...good joke Ned.

 

Tim

[RoseBowlMtg]

Yost said on the pre-game show why not try something off the wall since the regular way was not working. He wanted speed all together so they can run and run. Maddux doesn't pay attention to the runners so why not try to throw him off. I for one hope they play the game to see if the 1-6 in the lineup can get on and run Maddux out of his game plan. Sounds fun during this miserable streak.

[DuWayne Steurer]

You have to get on base to be able to run, and in each of the last 2 games, by the time we got our first baserunner, the outcome was already pretty much decided. (6-0 and 8-0 when we got our first runner)

[tlpc4]

I just read on the Brewers site that Jenkins has been "bothered all season by tendinitis in his right wrist". Am I the only one that did not know this?

[ja002h]

I don't think most people are mad at Yost for this lineup. It's just the fact that we've come to this sort of crapitude that's stunning.

[ja002h]

I just read on the Brewers site that Jenkins has been "bothered all season by tendinitis in his right wrist". Am I the only one that did not know this?

 

Well that explains the inability to lay off garbage pitches.

Oh wait, it doesn't.

[DHonks]

I just read on the Brewers site that Jenkins has been "bothered all season by tendinitis in his right wrist". Am I the only one that did not know this?

 

Yeah, read that on I think Sat or Sunday on the website or the Journal Sentinal. Really pissed me off. My prediction on brewerfan said Jenkins would not go on the DL because now he's being payed to play games, not perform in them

[tlpc4]

Well that explains the inability to lay off garbage pitches.

Oh wait, it doesn't.

 

Your right it doesn't. But it COULD explain the inability to:

- hit the ball

- hit the ball hard

- check your swing

- maintain confidence

 

I'm not saying it does...just that it could. I need a glimmer of hope...something....anything.

[DuWayne Steurer]

They gonna play, or what?!?!?

 

(I'm hoping not)

[tlpc4]

My prediction on brewerfan said Jenkins would not go on the DL because now he's being payed to play games, not perform in them

 

Are you refering to bonuses in his new contract based on games played? He isn't in his new contract yet, but I suppose there could be incentives in his 2005 (new deal) based on games in 2004 (old deal). Or maybe he is just practicing

[stkmtimo]

Is the game on?

 

Tim

[gypcasino]

Going back to Jim & Bob at 2:25 for an update.

[stkmtimo]

Let us know if the game is on, thanks!

 

Tim

[DHonks]

some clarification on the lineup on the Brewers' webpage (LINK)

Apparently Jenkins also suffered another injury last night (that's three for him revealed in the past week), and Overbay strained his hamstring. Kind of makes me wish we had a healthy Kieschnick to throw at 1st while Branyan stays at 3b.

[madtownbrew]

Unfortunately, this is the type of lineup you have to deal with when you have the lowest payroll in the Major Leagues. It really sucks, but until we start spending money or bringing up our prospects, this is the card we are dealt.