Let's talk Brewer Baseball

bird, are you having gameday audio issues tonight?

Nope, it's working... just turned it on.

Wohoo, found it! Channel 507(!) in Racine.
Thats a new one for me.

How bad is it when the Marlins have won 2 World Series, but have to play in a nearly empty stadium named after the football team which hasn't done anything in some time now?

the_bird said:

Nope, it's working... just turned it on.

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I've been on hold with MLB.com for over an hour. Give me a break.

I'm visiting my family this week, and Friday night's game here in Cleveland was delayed, and finally cancelled as were Satuday and Sunday's games. We were talking about going to a game this week- but the Indians are in Milwaukee and I'm in Cleveland. How weird is that?

It's too cold anyway- so we went to a minor league hockey game. It was pretty warm in the hockey arena. Stange, huh?

Yooper Chick said:

It's too cold anyway- so we went to a minor league hockey game. It was pretty warm in the hockey arena. Stange, huh?

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Excuse me, but this is a baseball thread.

Dude said:

Excuse me, but this is a baseball thread.

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Oops- sorry! But I can't see/hear the game. Let me know (tomorrow) all the details, ok?

But it WAS warm in the hockey rink!

I know it's very early in the season, but I think the Brewers need to do something now. I think we've seen enough to know that if they don't change a few things their high, high hopes for this season will soon be nothing more than dreams.

So, here's my plan:

1. Get a new manager now. Ned is a nice guy, but he simply has been there too long. It's time to get someone new.

2. Bill Hall needs to play third base.

3. Tony Gwinn needs to play center field.

4. Ryan Braun needs to come up and hide in right field. They really need his bat.

What do you think?

1. Agree. Ned makes WAY too many boneheaded decisions. He keeps pitchers in too long for one.

2. Agree.

3. Agree.

4. Slightly disagree. Braun hitting .300 in AA and in 6 games of spring training is not reason to bring this kid up too early. I'll eat crow if I'm wrong, but he won't hit well enough to help this team--YET.

I think one of the first things they should do is trade Jenkins for a shaved monkey and a bag of batting practice balls. I can't stand Mr Streak any longer.

I told you guys before the season started...they did nothing to improve this team in the off-season. No bullpen and 9 hitters who can't get a run in with ducks on the pond.

Hey BTW I was watching the game Sunday (they actually won that one!) and when they showed the stands for a moment I could have sworn I saw a guy drinking a Sprecher! Can anyone verify this for me? Do they really have Sprecher at Miller Park now? Would be awesome if they do......

IIRC they have 1 or 2 vendors that sell it but they are a ROYAL PITA to find

There are spots that serve Lakefront too. Bottles can be found on the first base side on the 200 level. I found this spot after the game I went to comma of course.

Edit: Who wants to go to the Indians-Angels game on Tuesday or Thursday?

Bernie Brewer said:

Hey BTW I was watching the game Sunday (they actually won that one!) and when they showed the stands for a moment I could have sworn I saw a guy drinking a Sprecher! Can anyone verify this for me? Do they really have Sprecher at Miller Park now? Would be awesome if they do......

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I know that on the main level there is a stand set up like a bar (stools at the counter and all). It is more or less on the third base side behind home plate, where the concourse jogs away from the field. Know where I mean? And if I recall correctly there was another smaller cart with cooler behind it in that same area but closer to the stairs going down into the seating areas. That was where I found the Sprecher OCtoberfest shown below. As you can see I had help finishing it.
This was all last year, though, I don't get that adventurous during opening day, it's too damn crowded to look for stuff.

(I know I've already posted this, but I can't help it )

Brewer fans if you're interested there is a DVD documentary about the 82 team called "Harvey's Wallbangers: The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers"
Narrated by Bob Uecker.


http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/ne...t_id=1889303&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil


I'm not much for living in the past, but I might give this a look. Costs $25, + $5 for shipping.

Edit: just found one on Amazon for $17.49.......

So did they end up winnign the suspended game? gameday audio won't work....MLB.com says 3-2 but not a final yet...it has to be by now...

Dude said:

So did they end up winnign the suspended game? gameday audio won't work....MLB.com says 3-2 but not a final yet...it has to be by now...

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Yup just ended a few minutes ago. won 3-2 in 13 innings

And they have a good chance of sweeping the night

Bernie Brewer said:

Brewer fans if you're interested there is a DVD documentary about the 82 team called "Harvey's Wallbangers: The 1982 Milwaukee Brewers"
Narrated by Bob Uecker.


http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/ne...t_id=1889303&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil


I'm not much for living in the past, but I might give this a look. Costs $25, + $5 for shipping.

Edit: just found one on Amazon for $17.49.......

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My dad was on the Miller Park DVD when they interviewed people on the inaugural opening day. I was standing next to him just out of camera (luckily).

Dude, you ready for Round 2?

I'm ahead, 2-1, if I recall.

Ahh the Brewers were just afraid of the Yankees so they switched to the NL

Seriously, I wish we could get good beers at Yankee games. All they have is MGD, Miller Lite and Becks once in a while. But it's way over priced.

Cheesefood said:

Dude, you ready for Round 2?

I'm ahead, 2-1, if I recall.

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READY!

Brew Crew is playing better ball now, should be a better series for us.

2nd Street Brewery said:

But it's way over priced.

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So are the Yankees...........

Dude said:

READY!

Brew Crew is playing better ball now, should be a better series for us.

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As soon as I say that, 3 - 0 Scrubs early.

Bernie Brewer said:

So are the Yankees...........

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And after this weekend series with the sox i have to agree with you.

I didn't see this thread until now and don't feel like reading it all now. But hell yeah, Go Brewers! I go to a handful of games every year, even when I lived in Minnesota I would make 1 or 2 of the Brewers/Twins game. The Brewers always had a good showing in the stands. The one time 1/2 of the Twins fans left by the 9th and we had a Let's Go Brewers chant echoing through the Metrodome.

It seems like almost every team in baseball has someone in their division that has their number. Not necessarily because they are better, just weird luck. I hope that's not the case with the Cubs this year. Any team but the Cubs. Hopefully they can pull this one out. With Vargas' start, it would be a steal and we'd be looking good for the series.

2nd Street Brewery said:

Ahh the Brewers were just afraid of the Yankees so they switched to the NL

Seriously, I wish we could get good beers at Yankee games. All they have is MGD, Miller Lite and Becks once in a while. But it's way over priced.

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Better than Bud Light at least.

Dude said:

As soon as I say that, 3 - 0 Scrubs early.

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Our bullpen is SO FRIGGIN bad.

BBummer on Estrada. Beyotch!

Cheesefood said:

Our bullpen is SO FRIGGIN bad.

BBummer on Estrada. Beyotch!

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That body shot to Estrada is the hardest hit Prince has had all night.

Dude said:

That body shot to Estrada is the hardest hit Prince has had all night.

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Until now :rockin:

And just like that it is a ball game again. Counsell roolz.

Cheese, you still want to bet?

the_bird said:

Cheese, you still want to bet?

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I swear to god you need to change your handle to Franky Four Fingers.

I thought wgn broadcast the cubs for every game. Not out here; at least tonight.

And thats why I was so glad Jenks was moved back to left field this season.
What a catch.

Go Geoff Jenkins!!!!!! And Dude hates him for no good reason.

desertBrew said:

I thought wgn broadcast the cubs for every game. Not out here; at least tonight.

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The only game being televised is Wednesday afternoon (according to my guide).

Prince Fielder! YES!

Sweet!!!!!!!!!

Good come back win for the crew. Prince hits his home runs so high that I don't know if they are going to make it over.

That sounds like another quote from "Major League"...