I would really like to believe that the Milwaukee Brewers will keep this hot hitting and dominate this weekend against the listless Chicago Cubs. But I feel like I am falling in a trap if I believe that the Brewers will do well this weekend. The reason? Well it's pretty simple when you throw Jeff Suppan and Doug Davis back-to-back, I really cannot see it turning out well, the pitching matchups for the weekend...
Friday: Ryan Dempster vs. Jeff Suppan
Saturday: Ted Lilly vs. Doug Davis (Slow left-handed pitchers rejoice!)
Sunday: Randy Wells vs. Dave Bush
The Brewers will probably need to put up 7 to 9 runs on Friday and Saturday to win those games. Which I do not doubtr the Brewers can do this, but it's hard to believe that the Brewers will continue to kill the baseball. I mean everyone is hitting... Weeks/Gomez/Edmonds/Hart/Escobar to name a few and especially, Ryan Braun.
Usually, Braun is a guy who gets going come May and he really goes off for a couple months thus the reason why the Brewers have struggled in the past couple years in April. But Braun has found his stroke already, and it's beautiful. He is playing so well, and is T.J. Lavin level of killing it. I expect him to go on a cold streak some time in the middle of May but right now, it's scary time to face Braun.
The two positives that can be taken away from this series is Ted Lilly is making his first start of the season so you never really know what you are going to get from the first start. I believe Lilly's numbers against the Brewers is pretty good but with the way Braun is hitting, he might hit three homers off his candy ass. The other is I smell a Carlos Zambrano meltdown because if you didn't hear, he is going to the bullpen. Fantastic news, I expect him to struggle there this weekend with the rowdy crowd tonight or tomorrow. Cubs fans and the Brewers can both boo him mercifully this weekend... fun times.
Brewers-Cubs series are a ton of debauchery and a lot of drunken fights. Add in a "Fuck the Cubbies" and other chants that are pretty sweet. But when it's on the weekend, all of these things get amplified about ten-fold. Add to the fact, the Brewers are hitting the ball well the crowds will be on full tilt. It should be an exciting weekend.
-Charlie.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
NL Central Preview
Here is the final preview for the Major Leagues and now I read Bill Simmons' column about all of the advance stats. I am intrigued by all of this and Teddy P recommended to me that I buy Baseball Prospectus which I might have to do. Anyways here are my basic opinions about the NL Central.
1. St. Louis Cardinals- KEY ACQ: SP Brad Penny I LIKE: Colby Rasmus- Here in Brewer land, we give him a bad rap because he is a poor man's Ryan Braun yet I think he is a really good player for the Cards. I could see him having a big year. I HATE: Chris Carpenter- Even though he is the ace of the staff, is anyone worried that he might break down again? He never is a sure thing for an entire year so that worries me. PREDICTION: They have the ability to make the World Series and Dave Duncan is the master of reshaping guys like Penny so this could be all the making of a three pitchers dominating. Also Albert Pujols will not be pitched around anymore.
2. Milwaukee Brewers- KEY ACQ: CF Carlos Gomez, SP Randy Wolf, C Gregg Zaun I LIKE: Yovani Gallardo- I think Yo's numbers were bit down because his walks plus little run support. I think he could have a huge year if he doesn't nibble the corners. I HATE: Doug Davis- Honestly, I want to see everybody do well but I worry that Davis will just nibble like a small mouse around the corners. He eats innings I like that but he is just an average pitcher. PREDICTION: I will talk more about this in the next days, but they will win the Wild Card... More to come later.
3. Cincinnati Reds- KEY ACQ: SP Aroldis Chapman, SS Orlando Cabrera. I LIKE: Jay Bruce- Still a young guy and another player who is their team version of Braun nonetheless, he could have a big year. If he works out being patient at the plate his average could go up by 15 points. I HATE: Joey Votto- No real reason for this only because my buddy Mike has the same last name and it gets pronounced Joey's way instead of him. This one for you Mike. PREDICTION: They could be flip-flopped with the Cubs because both have gaping holes in their pitching/batting. I like Cabrera, he is a great clubhouse leader and he might be able to set the table for the big bats.
4. Chicago Cubs- KEY ACQ: SP Carlos Silva, CF Marlon Byrd. I LIKE: Geovanny Soto- I cannot believe they project him hitting eighth, I don't like the guy but I think he is a valued talent poised for a big year. I HATE: Carlos Marmol- I might be the only one but I feel like teams are figuring out Marmol slowly. I cannot see him being a dominating closer for the whole year. PREDICTION: Silva and Tom Gorzelanny as your fours/fives? That doesn't impress me at all and I cannot see Byrd doing well hitting in the five spot, he is an upgrade only in character to Milton Bradley.
5. Houston Astros- KEY ACQ: 3B Pedro Feliz, SP Brett Myers, RP Matt Lindstorm I LIKE: Wandy Rodriguez- He pitched so well against the Brew Crew for years and he now is pitching well against everybody. I HATE: Myers- I have no idea what this guy has left and a part of the Ed Wade All-Stars who could be awful this year for the Stros. I expect an ugly season from him. PREDICTION: I could see the Astros possibly finishing last in the NL Central, they have a lot of questions plus a ton of guys prone for injury.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates- KEY ACQ: 2B Akinori Iwamura, RP Octovio Dotel I LIKE: Andrew McCutchen- I don't know if he qualifies for Rookie of the Year but he might be a strong nominee for that award. He does it all for their team and is the future of the Pirates. I HATE: Ronny Cedeno- I mean all of these Pirates could be woeful this season but Cedeno is notoriously bad on offense. PREDICTION: The Pirates have all young guys so they could be bad but I think they will grow as a team and like the Lions, they can be a better team in a few years.
-Charlie.
1. St. Louis Cardinals- KEY ACQ: SP Brad Penny I LIKE: Colby Rasmus- Here in Brewer land, we give him a bad rap because he is a poor man's Ryan Braun yet I think he is a really good player for the Cards. I could see him having a big year. I HATE: Chris Carpenter- Even though he is the ace of the staff, is anyone worried that he might break down again? He never is a sure thing for an entire year so that worries me. PREDICTION: They have the ability to make the World Series and Dave Duncan is the master of reshaping guys like Penny so this could be all the making of a three pitchers dominating. Also Albert Pujols will not be pitched around anymore.
2. Milwaukee Brewers- KEY ACQ: CF Carlos Gomez, SP Randy Wolf, C Gregg Zaun I LIKE: Yovani Gallardo- I think Yo's numbers were bit down because his walks plus little run support. I think he could have a huge year if he doesn't nibble the corners. I HATE: Doug Davis- Honestly, I want to see everybody do well but I worry that Davis will just nibble like a small mouse around the corners. He eats innings I like that but he is just an average pitcher. PREDICTION: I will talk more about this in the next days, but they will win the Wild Card... More to come later.
3. Cincinnati Reds- KEY ACQ: SP Aroldis Chapman, SS Orlando Cabrera. I LIKE: Jay Bruce- Still a young guy and another player who is their team version of Braun nonetheless, he could have a big year. If he works out being patient at the plate his average could go up by 15 points. I HATE: Joey Votto- No real reason for this only because my buddy Mike has the same last name and it gets pronounced Joey's way instead of him. This one for you Mike. PREDICTION: They could be flip-flopped with the Cubs because both have gaping holes in their pitching/batting. I like Cabrera, he is a great clubhouse leader and he might be able to set the table for the big bats.
4. Chicago Cubs- KEY ACQ: SP Carlos Silva, CF Marlon Byrd. I LIKE: Geovanny Soto- I cannot believe they project him hitting eighth, I don't like the guy but I think he is a valued talent poised for a big year. I HATE: Carlos Marmol- I might be the only one but I feel like teams are figuring out Marmol slowly. I cannot see him being a dominating closer for the whole year. PREDICTION: Silva and Tom Gorzelanny as your fours/fives? That doesn't impress me at all and I cannot see Byrd doing well hitting in the five spot, he is an upgrade only in character to Milton Bradley.
5. Houston Astros- KEY ACQ: 3B Pedro Feliz, SP Brett Myers, RP Matt Lindstorm I LIKE: Wandy Rodriguez- He pitched so well against the Brew Crew for years and he now is pitching well against everybody. I HATE: Myers- I have no idea what this guy has left and a part of the Ed Wade All-Stars who could be awful this year for the Stros. I expect an ugly season from him. PREDICTION: I could see the Astros possibly finishing last in the NL Central, they have a lot of questions plus a ton of guys prone for injury.
6. Pittsburgh Pirates- KEY ACQ: 2B Akinori Iwamura, RP Octovio Dotel I LIKE: Andrew McCutchen- I don't know if he qualifies for Rookie of the Year but he might be a strong nominee for that award. He does it all for their team and is the future of the Pirates. I HATE: Ronny Cedeno- I mean all of these Pirates could be woeful this season but Cedeno is notoriously bad on offense. PREDICTION: The Pirates have all young guys so they could be bad but I think they will grow as a team and like the Lions, they can be a better team in a few years.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Oh God, Not These Guys Again.
Well there will be a Milwaukee Brewer pitching rant coming up sometime in the near future maybe later tonight or tomorrow who knows really. I truly hate writing about this shit because its disappointing to really see as a Brewer fan. But I feel there are couple of baseball related, including an NBA trade, then we will get on with the Crew. Anyways here we go...
I will be honest with you guys when it comes to the Chicago Cubs, I am asshole. I celebrated the fact we played one more game than the Cubs despite the fact we still lost in the first round. I am the same guy who laughed at my buddy Fant he was near tears in a hammered rant as the Chicago got swept. Like I said I am an asshole. But now after I have seen the Cubs take first place in late July and with the hopping idiot Alfonso Soriano hitting a grand slam to beat the Houston Astros in the 13th inning tonight, I am now officially scared.
They have definitely have got their shit together finally since the All-Star Break and you want a team that could pull away from this division, its the Cubs. I think you will all tell me that my head is buried in the media big chest like it was Keeley Hazel (you're welcome for that). Lets take a look here at their team... Aramis Ramirez is just getting back to full form and despite losing Ted Lilly for 15 days on the disabled list yet they get Ryan Demspter back. It seems like everyone ranging from Randy Wells to Kevin Hart these guys figure it out on the mound.
Not to mention, that their top five bullpen guys only one of their guys has a plus four earned run average. That is frightening to think about because even if one of their starters have a bad game, they seem to have enough in the bullpen. Therefore they have the pitching plus their hitting may start to figure it out.
Their only flaw is the away record (21-27) that might never change but if Chicago gets a couple sweeps here/there, it could become NL Central hell for all of us.
-Charlie.
I will be honest with you guys when it comes to the Chicago Cubs, I am asshole. I celebrated the fact we played one more game than the Cubs despite the fact we still lost in the first round. I am the same guy who laughed at my buddy Fant he was near tears in a hammered rant as the Chicago got swept. Like I said I am an asshole. But now after I have seen the Cubs take first place in late July and with the hopping idiot Alfonso Soriano hitting a grand slam to beat the Houston Astros in the 13th inning tonight, I am now officially scared.
They have definitely have got their shit together finally since the All-Star Break and you want a team that could pull away from this division, its the Cubs. I think you will all tell me that my head is buried in the media big chest like it was Keeley Hazel (you're welcome for that). Lets take a look here at their team... Aramis Ramirez is just getting back to full form and despite losing Ted Lilly for 15 days on the disabled list yet they get Ryan Demspter back. It seems like everyone ranging from Randy Wells to Kevin Hart these guys figure it out on the mound.
Not to mention, that their top five bullpen guys only one of their guys has a plus four earned run average. That is frightening to think about because even if one of their starters have a bad game, they seem to have enough in the bullpen. Therefore they have the pitching plus their hitting may start to figure it out.
Their only flaw is the away record (21-27) that might never change but if Chicago gets a couple sweeps here/there, it could become NL Central hell for all of us.
-Charlie.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Slammin' Sammy on the Juice, Shocking...
I think everyone one knew this one was coming just like everyone knew that American Idol Adam Lambert was gay; Sammy Sosa, outfielder for the Chicago Cubs tested positive for steroids in 2004. The same test that Alex Rodriguez turned out positive for. Unlike A-Rod, Sosa is in a heap of trouble and I really find no way out of this tunnel.
When the Home Run Chase between Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Sosa everyone had some inclination that they were both juicing. Even when Andro, a drug like steroids was found in McGwire's locker everyone turned a blind eye. The fact that Sammy Sosa went from being a .200 hitter with eight homers to a guy who then hit around twenty five-thirty then ended up with back-to-back sixty homer seasons is absolutly mind-boggling that someone didnt point out that Sammy was juicing.
The reason why is because nobody gave a shit about baseball after the strike. When the strike happened, people didnt care anymore about the players, the coaches, or the game itself. Not until the 1998 home run chase and that is when baseball began to turn the corner. Fans were checking box scores everyday to see if McGwire or Sosa hit homers that night. In addition if either team was in town that was a must-see series you had to go to. People didnt care that players were using an unfair advantage to get ahead because they felt like baseball was a game again.
Sosa is in bigger trouble since he lied to Congress in 2005 about steroids. He forgot to speak English at the hearing and everybody that day felt Sosa looked guilty compared to others that were attending. He deserves to be punished somehow for lying in a Federal Office. He wanted to be the clean-cut, fun loving good guy but that time has run out on Sosa therefore he needs to do something to reshape an already tarnished image.
I try not to write to much on the steroid topic because it seems to never have a good answer and it just seems like I am repeating myself. The only reason I am writing about this is Sosa captured most of the fans heart in 98' and was a beloved player in the city of Chicago. Everybody had an idea that Sosa was on something but the overall hope was that it would never be leaked. Well its here now and I have said before that it was an era that no one wants to remember although some had great careers without the juice. I dont think Sosa fits in that category but guys like Manny Ramirez, A-Rod totally do.
-Charlie.
When the Home Run Chase between Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and Sosa everyone had some inclination that they were both juicing. Even when Andro, a drug like steroids was found in McGwire's locker everyone turned a blind eye. The fact that Sammy Sosa went from being a .200 hitter with eight homers to a guy who then hit around twenty five-thirty then ended up with back-to-back sixty homer seasons is absolutly mind-boggling that someone didnt point out that Sammy was juicing.
The reason why is because nobody gave a shit about baseball after the strike. When the strike happened, people didnt care anymore about the players, the coaches, or the game itself. Not until the 1998 home run chase and that is when baseball began to turn the corner. Fans were checking box scores everyday to see if McGwire or Sosa hit homers that night. In addition if either team was in town that was a must-see series you had to go to. People didnt care that players were using an unfair advantage to get ahead because they felt like baseball was a game again.
Sosa is in bigger trouble since he lied to Congress in 2005 about steroids. He forgot to speak English at the hearing and everybody that day felt Sosa looked guilty compared to others that were attending. He deserves to be punished somehow for lying in a Federal Office. He wanted to be the clean-cut, fun loving good guy but that time has run out on Sosa therefore he needs to do something to reshape an already tarnished image.
I try not to write to much on the steroid topic because it seems to never have a good answer and it just seems like I am repeating myself. The only reason I am writing about this is Sosa captured most of the fans heart in 98' and was a beloved player in the city of Chicago. Everybody had an idea that Sosa was on something but the overall hope was that it would never be leaked. Well its here now and I have said before that it was an era that no one wants to remember although some had great careers without the juice. I dont think Sosa fits in that category but guys like Manny Ramirez, A-Rod totally do.
-Charlie.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Milton Bradley Drivin' the Whambulance
If you didnt read your daily ESPN Headlines today, you would see that our favorite headcase Chicago Cub Milton Bradley has complained that his strike zone is bigger than others because of his argument with umpire Larry Vanover. Give me a break.
I told all of you that Milton Bradley was a bad idea during the baseball offseason and Cub fans loved the idea because they need a powerful left-handed bat in their lineup. All of the fans believed that ole "Sweet Lou" Pinella would be able to control Bradley's attitude and he would stay healthy in the friendly confines.
Well none of that has happened. This is Bradley's second big time complaint this year already and we havent even got the month of June. Number one was the Chicago media was too harsh on him to start the year off and now he complains about the overall strike zone to the Chicago media. I have good odds that Bradley will do something crazy like he does almost every year. It would not shock me in the slightest to see him go "Ron Artest" style into the crowd.
In addition, this isnt good for the Cubs right now who going into today have lost seven straight games and are now sitting at 21-21 for the season. They have made moves like getting rid of Mark DeRosa, Kerry Wood, and Rich Hill/Felix Pie. Those are all guys who contributed to the Cubs last year and why fix things when they arent broke? Kevin Gregg, their new closer looks like the new Eric Gagne and the Cubs are still not convinced that Carlos Marmol is ready to be a closer. This next week will be critical for the Chicago Cubs.
-Charlie.
I told all of you that Milton Bradley was a bad idea during the baseball offseason and Cub fans loved the idea because they need a powerful left-handed bat in their lineup. All of the fans believed that ole "Sweet Lou" Pinella would be able to control Bradley's attitude and he would stay healthy in the friendly confines.
Well none of that has happened. This is Bradley's second big time complaint this year already and we havent even got the month of June. Number one was the Chicago media was too harsh on him to start the year off and now he complains about the overall strike zone to the Chicago media. I have good odds that Bradley will do something crazy like he does almost every year. It would not shock me in the slightest to see him go "Ron Artest" style into the crowd.
In addition, this isnt good for the Cubs right now who going into today have lost seven straight games and are now sitting at 21-21 for the season. They have made moves like getting rid of Mark DeRosa, Kerry Wood, and Rich Hill/Felix Pie. Those are all guys who contributed to the Cubs last year and why fix things when they arent broke? Kevin Gregg, their new closer looks like the new Eric Gagne and the Cubs are still not convinced that Carlos Marmol is ready to be a closer. This next week will be critical for the Chicago Cubs.
-Charlie.
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Running Blog of Opening Day
I figure its only fair that I like the fans of Chuck's Corner experience my Opening Day trip against the Cubs with Ron, Doz, Steve, Ted, and Ted's friends.
11:40- I arrive at Doz's house with a gym bag full of drinks and mixers ready for the long day ahead of us.
11:45- Doz as always happy to see me and even happy when I show him what my mom bought for us-Fritos, Wavys Ruffles, and French Onion Dip.
11:50-We pack the car like migrant workers in California and start our journey to Miller Park as I said "Fuck the Cubs" in leaving the house, I knew it would be a good day.
12:00-"Born to Run" is the CD of choice for the trip and Ted's friend Joe believes that the song "Ten Avenue Freeze Out" is actually "Tell the Devil to Freeze Out." Ted and I laugh in astonishment of this and keep playing the song.
12:20-After meeting up with Ted's friends, we are in line to start our tailgate when we notice some great looking girls in the BMW figuring they are pretty rich
12:22-Ted is calling his friends in front of us to get the prospects of the girls in the beamer. Its looking good at this point
12:23- The Beamer girls are turned away with no parking pass, damn you Brewers. Ted tells the guy "Thanks for fucking up the day."
12:40-The grill gets going, Springsteen is still going strong and Suds team is starting to get going. Doz challenges Joe to a drinking duel only to get turned down, Doz is disappointed.
12:50-I start off small with a hot dog with secret sauce although I went with too much sauce with some ending up on Joe's sweatshirt. He doesnt realize and I hope he never did.
1:05- Then we go with a burger and so on, I went on a tour of all meats.... Hot Dogs to Burgers to Brats to Spicy Italians.
1:15- You probably know this if you go to a large tailgate, you find alternate ways to take a piss. Most of our group goes in the back seat in an assortment of beer bottles
1:50- We keep eating and so on with Steve deciding he wanted to take a piss like a normal person going to a port-a potty. Since we have to meet up with some friends, we just decided to go for it.
2:00-The line is monumental. I immediately regret this decision and think about the backseat so much more now. Steve convinces me that this is still a good idea.
2:06-I still think this is a bad idea but we start to complain to some solid looking girls minus the one had a Cub shirt on. Whore.
2:10- Doz cant find Steve and I. This become a problem when I couldnt hear him so I give to phone Steve, he cant hear him, hangs up the phone.
2:15- Still in line, still upset I didnt just go in the back seat. The girls also feel our pain and the guys behind us decided that we should go in pairs to speed up the process. This seems like a great idea at this point. Doz is still nowhere to be seen.
2:19-Getting closer and Doz finds us, also decides he has to go so he skips around 12-14 people behind me, just glorious. Doz also becomes aware of the doubling up idea and thinks we should do this. I tell him its a horrible idea.
2:25-A breakthrough, I get to go to the bathroom finally and it felt amazing.
2:34- We go to meet up with our friends with Doz always thinking we take a couple of road beers for the trip over. I slam two very quick and believe we are off.
2:36- I tell the guys I feel like I might be seeing my lunch so I will find them later. Note to everyone dont believe anyone if they told you I puked. Just a large burp really.
2:45- Find our friends, good to see them and we make small talk before we head into the ballpark.
3:15- The game begins and Doz said something along the lines of "Well boys this is it. Lets have a good one today." As he says that Weeks gets on with an error.
3:30- Run scores so we find our seats where Ron is patiently waiting for us.
3:55- The God of the Brewers Corey Hart jacks a solo bomb off Mr. Injury Rich Harden. 2-0 Crew. I almost fell off the railing after this homer, the blood plus the alcohol rushing to my head just wasnt a good feeling.
4:05- The Monopoly man Milton Bradley hits a solo shot in response. This is disheartening to say the least.
4:23- Doz wants food. This is a must to keep the bear happy. He asks me to go halfsies on some nuts. This is a great idea by Doz and we embark on our journey.
4:30- After looking for various restrooms to go before we divulged on the Heavenly Roasted Nuts. We find one and then find the Nut shop. We go with the large combo which features almond, pecan, and cashews.
4:34-We get back to our seats and change seating arrangements so we can enjoy the feast. Doz rates 1. Pecan 2. Cashew 3. Almond. I go with 1. Cashew 2. Pecan 3. Almond
5:05- Koyie Hill hits two run homer off Big Red Nasty. Not good at all when the guy bats like he is in Little League.
5:52- As we head to the 9th, Steve decides that we need to change to the original seats because the Brewers were winning in those seats, this is a brilliant idea.
5:58- Chris Duffy gets on base, Steve might be on to something
6:00- Rickie Weeks hits a base clearing double. STEVE IS A GENIUS. Just like that Kevin Gregg blows another one and the Brewers are tied up.
6:05- Corey Hart gets a walk but during that a wild pitch happens where Weeks takes third. Steve couldnt have been more right at this point.
6:08- Then Ryan Braun hits a grounder that deep enough to get Rickie home. We are in a frenzy, Ron begins to hug the Mexican from the Jimmy Kimmel show.
6:13-As we leave, multiple "Lets Go Brewers" and "Fuck the Cubbies" were going on and we were loving every minute of it.
6:24- Make it back to the car and Springsteen is still going strong as we have a few victory beers before the DD takes us back home.
All in all a successful Opening Day.
-Charlie.
11:40- I arrive at Doz's house with a gym bag full of drinks and mixers ready for the long day ahead of us.
11:45- Doz as always happy to see me and even happy when I show him what my mom bought for us-Fritos, Wavys Ruffles, and French Onion Dip.
11:50-We pack the car like migrant workers in California and start our journey to Miller Park as I said "Fuck the Cubs" in leaving the house, I knew it would be a good day.
12:00-"Born to Run" is the CD of choice for the trip and Ted's friend Joe believes that the song "Ten Avenue Freeze Out" is actually "Tell the Devil to Freeze Out." Ted and I laugh in astonishment of this and keep playing the song.
12:20-After meeting up with Ted's friends, we are in line to start our tailgate when we notice some great looking girls in the BMW figuring they are pretty rich
12:22-Ted is calling his friends in front of us to get the prospects of the girls in the beamer. Its looking good at this point
12:23- The Beamer girls are turned away with no parking pass, damn you Brewers. Ted tells the guy "Thanks for fucking up the day."
12:40-The grill gets going, Springsteen is still going strong and Suds team is starting to get going. Doz challenges Joe to a drinking duel only to get turned down, Doz is disappointed.
12:50-I start off small with a hot dog with secret sauce although I went with too much sauce with some ending up on Joe's sweatshirt. He doesnt realize and I hope he never did.
1:05- Then we go with a burger and so on, I went on a tour of all meats.... Hot Dogs to Burgers to Brats to Spicy Italians.
1:15- You probably know this if you go to a large tailgate, you find alternate ways to take a piss. Most of our group goes in the back seat in an assortment of beer bottles
1:50- We keep eating and so on with Steve deciding he wanted to take a piss like a normal person going to a port-a potty. Since we have to meet up with some friends, we just decided to go for it.
2:00-The line is monumental. I immediately regret this decision and think about the backseat so much more now. Steve convinces me that this is still a good idea.
2:06-I still think this is a bad idea but we start to complain to some solid looking girls minus the one had a Cub shirt on. Whore.
2:10- Doz cant find Steve and I. This become a problem when I couldnt hear him so I give to phone Steve, he cant hear him, hangs up the phone.
2:15- Still in line, still upset I didnt just go in the back seat. The girls also feel our pain and the guys behind us decided that we should go in pairs to speed up the process. This seems like a great idea at this point. Doz is still nowhere to be seen.
2:19-Getting closer and Doz finds us, also decides he has to go so he skips around 12-14 people behind me, just glorious. Doz also becomes aware of the doubling up idea and thinks we should do this. I tell him its a horrible idea.
2:25-A breakthrough, I get to go to the bathroom finally and it felt amazing.
2:34- We go to meet up with our friends with Doz always thinking we take a couple of road beers for the trip over. I slam two very quick and believe we are off.
2:36- I tell the guys I feel like I might be seeing my lunch so I will find them later. Note to everyone dont believe anyone if they told you I puked. Just a large burp really.
2:45- Find our friends, good to see them and we make small talk before we head into the ballpark.
3:15- The game begins and Doz said something along the lines of "Well boys this is it. Lets have a good one today." As he says that Weeks gets on with an error.
3:30- Run scores so we find our seats where Ron is patiently waiting for us.
3:55- The God of the Brewers Corey Hart jacks a solo bomb off Mr. Injury Rich Harden. 2-0 Crew. I almost fell off the railing after this homer, the blood plus the alcohol rushing to my head just wasnt a good feeling.
4:05- The Monopoly man Milton Bradley hits a solo shot in response. This is disheartening to say the least.
4:23- Doz wants food. This is a must to keep the bear happy. He asks me to go halfsies on some nuts. This is a great idea by Doz and we embark on our journey.
4:30- After looking for various restrooms to go before we divulged on the Heavenly Roasted Nuts. We find one and then find the Nut shop. We go with the large combo which features almond, pecan, and cashews.
4:34-We get back to our seats and change seating arrangements so we can enjoy the feast. Doz rates 1. Pecan 2. Cashew 3. Almond. I go with 1. Cashew 2. Pecan 3. Almond
5:05- Koyie Hill hits two run homer off Big Red Nasty. Not good at all when the guy bats like he is in Little League.
5:52- As we head to the 9th, Steve decides that we need to change to the original seats because the Brewers were winning in those seats, this is a brilliant idea.
5:58- Chris Duffy gets on base, Steve might be on to something
6:00- Rickie Weeks hits a base clearing double. STEVE IS A GENIUS. Just like that Kevin Gregg blows another one and the Brewers are tied up.
6:05- Corey Hart gets a walk but during that a wild pitch happens where Weeks takes third. Steve couldnt have been more right at this point.
6:08- Then Ryan Braun hits a grounder that deep enough to get Rickie home. We are in a frenzy, Ron begins to hug the Mexican from the Jimmy Kimmel show.
6:13-As we leave, multiple "Lets Go Brewers" and "Fuck the Cubbies" were going on and we were loving every minute of it.
6:24- Make it back to the car and Springsteen is still going strong as we have a few victory beers before the DD takes us back home.
All in all a successful Opening Day.
-Charlie.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Milton Bradley Takes the Nuthouse to the Windy City
Yesterday, Milton Bradley, everyone's favorite hot head signed a three year 30 million dollar deal with the Chicago Cubs and once again, I disagree with the FIB decision on this one.
First off all, Bradley is historic for his outbursts and add more craziness to the Cubs who already have a top tier hot heads in Carlos Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez so I predict a fight by at least June if not, I am sorely disappointed. Lets a take a look at all of Bradley's incidents... he left Cleveland after an altercation with manager Eric Wedge, he tore his ACL arguing with an umpire during a pennant race nonetheless, Bradley went up to a press box to confront an announcer who was just giving his opinion.
Second of all granted he was an All-Star last year, he is historically injury prone. He has never played a full season, his high is 141 but has only got over hundred in three years out eight and one very close to that. He hasnt hit above twenty-five home runs in a season, I thought he is the new left-handed power for the Cubs? I will give the guy credit he knows ways to get on base but thats just about it.
Then again you have the usual Cubs fan who think like every else the Cubs do will work out. some idiot from the Tribune tried to spin this in the direction of the Cubs saying they needed someone to light a fire under their asses. Isnt that what Lou is for? There is a reason the Tribune is bankrupt. I can almost guarantee you that Bradley will have a huge series against the Brewers at Miller Park and every one will think he is God until he gets hurt in July.
Enjoy the black eye Theriot will get from Bradley.
-Charlie.
First off all, Bradley is historic for his outbursts and add more craziness to the Cubs who already have a top tier hot heads in Carlos Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez so I predict a fight by at least June if not, I am sorely disappointed. Lets a take a look at all of Bradley's incidents... he left Cleveland after an altercation with manager Eric Wedge, he tore his ACL arguing with an umpire during a pennant race nonetheless, Bradley went up to a press box to confront an announcer who was just giving his opinion.
Second of all granted he was an All-Star last year, he is historically injury prone. He has never played a full season, his high is 141 but has only got over hundred in three years out eight and one very close to that. He hasnt hit above twenty-five home runs in a season, I thought he is the new left-handed power for the Cubs? I will give the guy credit he knows ways to get on base but thats just about it.
Then again you have the usual Cubs fan who think like every else the Cubs do will work out. some idiot from the Tribune tried to spin this in the direction of the Cubs saying they needed someone to light a fire under their asses. Isnt that what Lou is for? There is a reason the Tribune is bankrupt. I can almost guarantee you that Bradley will have a huge series against the Brewers at Miller Park and every one will think he is God until he gets hurt in July.
Enjoy the black eye Theriot will get from Bradley.
-Charlie.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Too Much Paid for a Dumpster
Ryan Dempster is now making 13 million a year..... lets that sink in for a minute.
The guy who was a closer no more than two years who if he was still in that role would have probably made 3-5 million a year at most but he has one good year in his contract year, the Cubs decide that he is worth the same amount of money as Ted Lilly got last year (Both dont deserve it) and gives us the first "major" signing of MLB Free Agency.
I think that Dempster might be better than Lilly but lets take into consideration that Lilly is younger plus he is a lefty too. I had assumed that Dempster would land in Kansas City, Washington, or Baltimore basically some team who throws money at people for no reason. I have thought that the Cubs despite my hatred were usually pretty good with their money and this proves me wrong completely. He had only one other year like this and that was in Florida awhile back so its unproven that he will string two good years together.
Also I think this proves that the Cubs couldnt put together a deal for Jake Peavy so they settled for Dempster and believe that the combination of Dempster-Carlos Zambrano-Rich Harden will be a force in the National League. I think its about as shaky as Mark Cuban's financial advisor because Zambrano is the only one that you can count on even though he has gotten hurt as of late.
-Charlie.
The guy who was a closer no more than two years who if he was still in that role would have probably made 3-5 million a year at most but he has one good year in his contract year, the Cubs decide that he is worth the same amount of money as Ted Lilly got last year (Both dont deserve it) and gives us the first "major" signing of MLB Free Agency.
I think that Dempster might be better than Lilly but lets take into consideration that Lilly is younger plus he is a lefty too. I had assumed that Dempster would land in Kansas City, Washington, or Baltimore basically some team who throws money at people for no reason. I have thought that the Cubs despite my hatred were usually pretty good with their money and this proves me wrong completely. He had only one other year like this and that was in Florida awhile back so its unproven that he will string two good years together.
Also I think this proves that the Cubs couldnt put together a deal for Jake Peavy so they settled for Dempster and believe that the combination of Dempster-Carlos Zambrano-Rich Harden will be a force in the National League. I think its about as shaky as Mark Cuban's financial advisor because Zambrano is the only one that you can count on even though he has gotten hurt as of late.
-Charlie.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
MLB Hot Stove Heatin' Up
As free agency has begun (only 10 minutes ago) and I am sure I will have a couple articles tomorrow on things that have went down if they are important enough or about the Brewers (CC? God I hope so.) Anyways a couple deals went down today....
Nick Swisher of the White Sox was traded to the Yankees for Wilson Betemit and a couple minor league pitchers. In my opinion, this was a pretty good trade for the Yanks as they got a guy they can put in the infield and outfield and despite his poor numbers last year, I think he can still be a good six or seven hitter in the Yanks lineup depending on whose on the team next year. In addition, this probably meant the Mike Cameron deals that were trying to happened fell through or the Crew asked for too much. This is a much better deal for the Yankees because they didnt give away Melky Cabrera or Ian Kennedy (two guys the Crew wanted) and I really dont know what the Sox were thinking in this one.
The other deal involved the other team in the Windy City as the Cubs trade for Kevin Gregg of the Marlins for a young minor leaguer. They also said doing this will mean that Kerry Wood will not be brought back in an attempt to sign Ryan Dempster. To me this is a head-scratcher because I feel that Wood is more valuable to the team than Dempster because first off, Dempster had one good year in his contract year nonetheless and closers are usually so hit/miss when they are brought in. Granted I think Carlos Marmol will be better than last year which is scary but I would not put all my chips on Dempster.
Happy Free Agency
-Charlie.
Nick Swisher of the White Sox was traded to the Yankees for Wilson Betemit and a couple minor league pitchers. In my opinion, this was a pretty good trade for the Yanks as they got a guy they can put in the infield and outfield and despite his poor numbers last year, I think he can still be a good six or seven hitter in the Yanks lineup depending on whose on the team next year. In addition, this probably meant the Mike Cameron deals that were trying to happened fell through or the Crew asked for too much. This is a much better deal for the Yankees because they didnt give away Melky Cabrera or Ian Kennedy (two guys the Crew wanted) and I really dont know what the Sox were thinking in this one.
The other deal involved the other team in the Windy City as the Cubs trade for Kevin Gregg of the Marlins for a young minor leaguer. They also said doing this will mean that Kerry Wood will not be brought back in an attempt to sign Ryan Dempster. To me this is a head-scratcher because I feel that Wood is more valuable to the team than Dempster because first off, Dempster had one good year in his contract year nonetheless and closers are usually so hit/miss when they are brought in. Granted I think Carlos Marmol will be better than last year which is scary but I would not put all my chips on Dempster.
Happy Free Agency
-Charlie.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Showdown City
I feel that Dickie V should be in Milwaukee this week for the madness that is the four game series between the Cubs and Brewers. I dont even care that I will likely get only one hour of sleep (I know I am still bitchin' but bear with me) because this series is the biggest thing to hit Milwaukee in years. There are radio morning shows broadcasting live, there are police officers creating room in their jail cell for all of the drunkards, and most of all we are preparing to say "Fuck the Cubs" all week long.
I believe that this week will end up being a split and the Brewers will still be one game back of the Cubs come Thursday. I think that the Brewers lost today doesnt mean shit to the series this week because as the wise John Tritschler said today "Baseball is a game of averages, it all has to balance out." He makes a good point because realistically we should of split a series with the St. Louis Cardinals and you know this brings the Crew down to earth a little bit. They arent superman yet and they need to bring their A game to Miller Park everyday.
They will be amped for this series and who tows the rubber tomorrow? None other than CC Sabathia who has dazzled the entire NL posting 4-0 1.36 ERA with three straight complete games and has only allowed 7 hits in the last two games he has pitched. Now his numbers against the Cubs are awful. He got rocked the last time he faced the Cubs but you know thats alright. He will be pumped up and the Crew needs to jump on Ted Lilly so CC has some confidence right off the bat.
Then the next night, Zambrano vs. Sheets. Does it get any better? These two were amazing when they face off in early April and I expect nothing different this time around. Also, I think Sheets will be on top of his game. He pitched alright in the last couple of starts but I really sense a huge start out of him.
Parra vs. Dempster should be another good one seeing that both have been the surprise of the rotation this year. Dempster has been shaky on the road and Parra pitched well against Houston, he just got no run support.
Bush vs. Harden will also be interesting. I personally hope the Brewers just tattooed Harden and the Brewers cruise to victory but I know that is wishful thinking being that Harden has been dominating in his starts although the bullpen for the Cubs always seems to fuck it up for him. I believe he will need to go longer than 5 to beat the Brewers.
The critical part of this series is how the bullpens for each teams fair because they havent been the best in the past week. For the Brewers, if they lose a lead late in a game I believe it will be determinal to them more so than if the Cubs do it. Although I predict one of these games ending late, we shall see.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?" Just think Dickie V whenever a big play happens and how cool it would be to watch a baseball game with him. Put Dickie V and Wendell from the Miller High Life commericals with me and we would easily have the best time in the park.
Lets get it Crew.
-Charlie.
I believe that this week will end up being a split and the Brewers will still be one game back of the Cubs come Thursday. I think that the Brewers lost today doesnt mean shit to the series this week because as the wise John Tritschler said today "Baseball is a game of averages, it all has to balance out." He makes a good point because realistically we should of split a series with the St. Louis Cardinals and you know this brings the Crew down to earth a little bit. They arent superman yet and they need to bring their A game to Miller Park everyday.
They will be amped for this series and who tows the rubber tomorrow? None other than CC Sabathia who has dazzled the entire NL posting 4-0 1.36 ERA with three straight complete games and has only allowed 7 hits in the last two games he has pitched. Now his numbers against the Cubs are awful. He got rocked the last time he faced the Cubs but you know thats alright. He will be pumped up and the Crew needs to jump on Ted Lilly so CC has some confidence right off the bat.
Then the next night, Zambrano vs. Sheets. Does it get any better? These two were amazing when they face off in early April and I expect nothing different this time around. Also, I think Sheets will be on top of his game. He pitched alright in the last couple of starts but I really sense a huge start out of him.
Parra vs. Dempster should be another good one seeing that both have been the surprise of the rotation this year. Dempster has been shaky on the road and Parra pitched well against Houston, he just got no run support.
Bush vs. Harden will also be interesting. I personally hope the Brewers just tattooed Harden and the Brewers cruise to victory but I know that is wishful thinking being that Harden has been dominating in his starts although the bullpen for the Cubs always seems to fuck it up for him. I believe he will need to go longer than 5 to beat the Brewers.
The critical part of this series is how the bullpens for each teams fair because they havent been the best in the past week. For the Brewers, if they lose a lead late in a game I believe it will be determinal to them more so than if the Cubs do it. Although I predict one of these games ending late, we shall see.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS!?!?" Just think Dickie V whenever a big play happens and how cool it would be to watch a baseball game with him. Put Dickie V and Wendell from the Miller High Life commericals with me and we would easily have the best time in the park.
Lets get it Crew.
-Charlie.
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