Author Topic: Seligs @ McLanes - 6/10/08 (Read 8419 times)

Ty in Tampa · « **on:** June 10, 2008, 07:21:42 pm »

Top 1 - Roy gives up a double and a HBP but gets out of it with 2 Ks.

Milwaukee

Hart RF
Hardy SS
Braun LF
Fielder 1B
Branyan 3B
Cameron CF
Hall 2B
Kendall
McClung

Houston

Pence RF
Matsui 2B
Tejada SS
Berkman 1B
Lee LF
Blum 3B
Bourn CF
Ausmus C
Oswalt P

austro · « **Reply #1 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:27:48 pm »

Puma!

Emo Oranges · « **Reply #2 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:53:59 pm »

There are certain players in Major League Baseball that make it hard to say you have to be a fine athlete to be a baseball player. Prince Fielder is one of those guys.

pravata · « **Reply #3 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:54:31 pm »

Mystery solved. Bill Brown talked to Mike Maddux before the game about the pat down he does on the pitcher when he visits the mound. Maddux says he puts his hand on the pitcher's collarbone and tries to feel for his pulse with his thumb to gauge the heart rate. He's not just handsy, he has a purpose.

remy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:57:34 pm »

Am I the only one who really, really loathes Braun? Not necessarily because he is good, which he is, but moreso because he looks (and acts?) like such a goddamn twat. I don't know if any other player has ever climbed my most hated ladder so fast.

Emo Oranges · « **Reply #5 on:** June 10, 2008, 07:58:57 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 07:57:34 pm

Am I the only one who really, really loathes Braun? Not necessarily because he is good, which he is, but moreso because he looks (and acts?) like such a goddamn twat. I don't know if any other player has ever climbed my most hated ladder so fast.

So we've got Fielder and Braun, anyone else want to add to this list of disliked players?

remy · « **Reply #6 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:03:20 pm »

Fielder is just Fielder, he doesn't bother me the same way for some reason.

WakePhil · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:03:29 pm »

Did you guys hear the comment from Brownie that supposedly Yost puts his hand on the pitcher's collar bone to get the heart rate of his pitcher while he visits the mound?

Is this guy serious? Is he really making decisions based on this? If its too high does he start massaging the shoulder to loosen him up?

I don't know, just seemed ridiculous, but Yost has been known to bat his pitcher 8th, so I guess I shouldn't rule anything out.

lnewcomer · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:07:18 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 07:57:34 pm

Am I the only one who really, really loathes Braun? Not necessarily because he is good, which he is, but moreso because he looks (and acts?) like such a goddamn twat. I don't know if any other player has ever climbed my most hated ladder so fast.

are we only talking about Brewers? Braun is on my list b/c he seems to have an attitude, but my all time most hated players are Edmonds & Pujols. Also never liked Eric Davis.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:07:48 pm »

I don't dislike Braun. I think it's a Jew baseball player (Koufax, Greenberg) thing but I'm not Jewish. I can't stand Fielder or Hart.

pravata · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:08:54 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on June 10, 2008, 08:03:29 pm

Did you guys hear the comment from Brownie that supposedly Yost puts his hand on the pitcher's collar bone to get the heart rate of his pitcher while he visits the mound?

Is this guy serious? Is he really making decisions based on this? If its too high does he start massaging the shoulder to loosen him up?

I don't know, just seemed ridiculous, but Yost has been known to bat his pitcher 8th, so I guess I shouldn't rule anything out.

Look up a couple posts. That's Mike Maddux. And if you've followed Maddux you'll know he does this almost every time he visits the mound.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:09:10 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 08:07:48 pm

I don't dislike Braun. I think it's a Jew baseball player (Koufax, Greenberg) thing but I'm not Jewish. I can't stand Fielder or Hart.

Fielder. That's a...Jewish name, right?

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:10:05 pm »

What's in a name?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:10:38 pm »

It smells just as sweet.

lnewcomer · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:10:50 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on June 10, 2008, 08:03:29 pm

Did you guys hear the comment from Brownie that supposedly Yost puts his hand on the pitcher's collar bone to get the heart rate of his pitcher while he visits the mound?

Is this guy serious? Is he really making decisions based on this? If its too high does he start massaging the shoulder to loosen him up?

I don't know, just seemed ridiculous, but Yost has been known to bat his pitcher 8th, so I guess I shouldn't rule anything out.

It was the pitching coach, Mike Maddux, not Ned Yost, the mgr. Seemed reasonable to me. Not a deciding factor, but one of many.

pravata · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:11:28 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 08:10:05 pm

What's in a name?

you say tohmahto, I say radial arm saw.

remy · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:12:06 pm »

Quote from: lnewcomer on June 10, 2008, 08:07:18 pm

are we only talking about Brewers? Braun is on my list b/c he seems to have an attitude, but my all time most hated players are Edmonds & Pujols. Also never liked Eric Davis.

No, Braun's quickly become perhaps my most hated in the league. I used to cut Pujols some slack in the past because of his immense talent, but after the bush shit he's pulled this season he's right up there too. Edmonds too.

pravata · « **Reply #17 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:12:09 pm »

Quote from: lnewcomer on June 10, 2008, 08:10:50 pm

It was the pitching coach, Mike Maddux, not Ned Yost, the mgr. Seemed reasonable to me. Not a deciding factor, but one of many.

Even if it's a crazy idea, it explains why he does it. Otherwise, it's just creepy.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #18 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:17:42 pm »

I hate Y. Molina, and Pooholes, I'm learning to hate Braun but damn, I respect their talent.

WakePhil · « **Reply #19 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:18:14 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 08:12:09 pm

Even if it's a crazy idea, it explains why he does it. Otherwise, it's just creepy.

I don't know, I'm not ready to abandon creepy just yet.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #20 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:18:43 pm »

I'm really enjoying Roy's pitching tonight. He's going right at 'em with good stuff.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #21 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:19:07 pm »

my hate for the Cardinal grows by the minute.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #22 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:21:20 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 08:19:07 pm

my hate for the Cardinal grows by the minute.

The festering wound from Missouri.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #23 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:22:01 pm »

My repect for Dogfish Head 90 Minute Imperial IPA grows by the sipo

Ron Brand · « **Reply #24 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:24:13 pm »

Rocking the Pilsner Urquell here.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #25 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:25:54 pm »

Matsui is Japanese.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #26 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:26:28 pm »

From Japan.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #27 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:27:29 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 07:54:31 pm

Maddux says he puts his hand on the pitcher's collarbone and tries to feel for his pulse with his thumb to gauge the heart rate.

So...he's Vulcan? That works for me.

pravata · « **Reply #28 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:27:57 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on June 10, 2008, 08:18:14 pm

I don't know, I'm not ready to abandon creepy just yet.

Right, jury is still out on the creepy.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #29 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:28:20 pm »

They could linger a little longer on those talent shots in the bumper. Wow. Nice night to be at the park.

pravata · « **Reply #30 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:28:30 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on June 10, 2008, 08:27:29 pm

So...he's Vulcan? That works for me.

Other options were groper or pick pocket.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #31 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:30:04 pm »

Didn't the Eagles do a song called Victor McClung? I hope they were wrong.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #32 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:31:19 pm »

Attaboy Roy.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #33 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:31:58 pm »

who is the third voice in the booth?

Ron Brand · « **Reply #34 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:32:25 pm »

How can Fielder be so fat and have such quick hands? He looks like a barrel on stilts.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #35 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:34:02 pm »

Sawed off stilts maybe.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #36 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:34:58 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 10, 2008, 08:32:25 pm

How can Fielder be so fat and have such quick hands?

Genetics

Ron Brand · « **Reply #37 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:37:15 pm »

If you could Frankenstein together Maddux's touch with Fielder's hand speed...

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #38 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:37:52 pm »

Middle of the 6th Astros 2 Brewers 1, Lance hit a two run homer, Braun hit a solo shot.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #39 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:40:23 pm »

Brownie is talking about what great switch hitters Berkman and Larry Jones are, I'd like to mention that asshook Milton Bradley is pretty good too.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #40 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:43:08 pm »

End of 6. Still 2 to 1.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #41 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:44:15 pm »

Not that it'd mattered tonight so far, but I'd still prefer to see Spaz hitting 6th than 1st.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #42 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:44:35 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 08:28:30 pm

Other options were groper or pick pocket.

Or game show host.

lnewcomer · « **Reply #43 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:45:01 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 08:40:23 pm

Brownie is talking about what great switch hitters Berkman and Larry Jones are, I'd like to mention that asshook Milton Bradley is pretty good too.

pretty good, yes, but not in the same class as Berkman or Chipper

pravata · « **Reply #44 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:45:31 pm »

Roy with 9 Ks, fuck the contact.

pravata · « **Reply #45 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:46:21 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 08:44:35 pm

Or game show host.

Perfect, Family Feud.

remy · « **Reply #46 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:46:31 pm »

Has no one learned anything from the past 2 weeks? STOP TALKING ABOUT HOW GOOD ROY IS DOING! That includes you JD and Brownie. There is LOTS of fucking game left and it's only 2-1.

Hall with the double as I click submit.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #47 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:48:09 pm »

Man, Bill Hall has a Derek Bell/Moises Alou-size snuff in that lip of his. He may even have one of them in there with it.
Solid.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #48 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:50:40 pm »

Roy due up 3rd, bottom 7th, up 2-1. Coop, what's the call?

pravata · « **Reply #49 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:52:54 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on June 10, 2008, 08:50:40 pm

Roy due up 3rd, bottom 7th, up 2-1. Coop, what's the call?

99 pitches, he goes out for the 8th, unless someone gets on.

austro · « **Reply #50 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:53:05 pm »

Warning, if you've got HD, switch over to the low-def broadcast now!

remy · « **Reply #51 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:53:14 pm »

Gollum in to pitch.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #52 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:53:40 pm »

Bourn is batting for Roy in the bottom of the 7th against the alien's bastard son.

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #53 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:54:32 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 08:53:14 pm

Gollum in to pitch.

Wow, that's just perfect.

remy · « **Reply #54 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:56:18 pm »

Fuck me, I love Gollum. 2 fuckups in the field after 2 batters. Someone better go pad the walls in the Milwaukee dugout.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #55 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:56:24 pm »

Man, that guy sucks. What the fuck were the Brewers thinking.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #56 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:56:54 pm »

Brownie making veiled insinuations about Gollum's mental state.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #57 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:57:18 pm »

Hide the phones.

remy · « **Reply #58 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:57:48 pm »

Something about this stadium must really get to him. Perhaps there is a gold ring buried under the mound.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #59 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:59:08 pm »

Nice job of hitting by Erstad, single up the middle to score Bourn.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #60 on:** June 10, 2008, 08:59:27 pm »

Erstadt gives him strike two, the singles up the middle to drive in Bourn. 3-1.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #61 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:01:22 pm »

PENCE! watches strike three. One down 3-1 'stros.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #62 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:03:06 pm »

C'mon Miggy!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #63 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:03:21 pm »

Matsui is from Japan, and he singles to left to load the bases.

pravata · « **Reply #64 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:04:04 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 09:01:22 pm

PENCE! watches strike three. One down 3-1 'stros.

The Tiant windup flummoxed him.

remy · « **Reply #65 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:05:24 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 09:04:04 pm

The Tiant windup flummoxed him.

Except when gollum does it, it's called the Taint.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #66 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:06:19 pm »

Tejada leads in all-star voting at shortstop, and he pops up to Fileder near the 1st base dugout.

Anit · « **Reply #67 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:07:52 pm »

i was really hoping for an inside the park grand slam there, but i'll take that

Ebby Calvin · « **Reply #68 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:07:57 pm »

Preeeeeeeecious.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #69 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:08:13 pm »

Puma was not fazed by the Taint. This has been a pleasure to watch.

pravata · « **Reply #70 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:08:14 pm »

What has he got in his nasty little pocketses?

remy · « **Reply #71 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:08:25 pm »

Holy shit Mike Cameron. Better bury your head in that Tal's Hill dirt.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #72 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:09:02 pm »

Be-you-tiff-full. Berkman hits a rope triple over Cameron's head.

Twoniner · « **Reply #73 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:09:53 pm »

Nothing like throwing a 2 strike cock shot to the NL's best hitter, because you wanted to fancy things up a bit.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #74 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:09:57 pm »

Quote from: Anit on June 10, 2008, 09:07:52 pm

i was really hoping for an inside the park grand slam there, but i'll take that

Was thinking that as well.

remy · « **Reply #75 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:10:04 pm »

How fast you reckon that ball was going off Berkman's bat?

Emo Oranges · « **Reply #76 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:10:04 pm »

Will there always be a home for Julian Tavares?

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #77 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:10:09 pm »

Topspin lob.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #78 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:10:23 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 09:05:24 pm

Except when gollum does it, it's called the Taint.

I don't care who you are, that there is funny!

austro · « **Reply #79 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:11:07 pm »

Quote from: Anit on June 10, 2008, 09:07:52 pm

i was really hoping for an inside the park grand slam there, but i'll take that

I was thinking it might happen, too, but I suppose that the very reason it was a hit was the same reason that it couldn't go for four bases.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #80 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:11:32 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 09:10:04 pm

How fast you reckon that ball was going off Berkman's bat?

Mike Bourn fast or faster.

austro · « **Reply #81 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:12:34 pm »

Quote from: Ron Brand on June 10, 2008, 09:11:32 pm

~~Mike~~ Mach Bourn fast or faster.

FIFY.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #82 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:13:38 pm »

There's fast, faster, Mike Bourn and Mach Bourn.

WakePhil · « **Reply #83 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:13:57 pm »

Quote from: remy on June 10, 2008, 09:10:04 pm

How fast you reckon that ball was going off Berkman's bat?

Can't help you on that hit, but have you seen this: http://www.hittrackeronline.com/

Pretty good tool on tracking homeruns, including speed off the bat. Berkman's bomb the other day had the second longest "true" distance of the year. True meaning adjusted to a neutral setting.

pravata · « **Reply #84 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:13:58 pm »

Brocail? Crap, Cooper has no mercy. Brocail almost ate the Cardinals in his last appearance.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #85 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:15:36 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 09:13:58 pm

Brocail? Crap, Cooper has no mercy. Brocail almost ate the Cardinals in his last appearance.

Needs of the business.

Ron Brand · « **Reply #86 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:16:34 pm »

Braun is no E. T. McGee but he has some monster googly eyes.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #87 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:16:40 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 09:13:58 pm

Brocail? Crap, Cooper has no mercy. Brocail almost ate the Cardinals in his last appearance.

Almost is a good thing. The only reason he'd want to eat 'em is so he could shit 'em later.

pravata · « **Reply #88 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:16:45 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 09:15:36 pm

Needs of the business.

He's been an animal lately.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #89 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:16:59 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on June 10, 2008, 09:13:57 pm

Can't help you on that hit, but have you seen this: http://www.hittrackeronline.com/

Cool site, thanks. Check out the scatter chart for Berkman's home runs this year.

remy · « **Reply #90 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:17:52 pm »

Quote from: PAJ on June 10, 2008, 09:13:57 pm

Can't help you on that hit, but have you seen this: http://www.hittrackeronline.com/

That is cool. I wish they'd use that method as the official distance.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #91 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:20:28 pm »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 09:16:45 pm

He's been an animal lately.

Yeah, but he's the kind of animal that could make me a PETA rethink it's agenda.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #92 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:23:10 pm »

Brownie: "Only the Phillies have used fewer batting orders than the Astros."

That is a surprise to me.

Noe · « **Reply #93 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:24:28 pm »

Quote from: Ebby Calvin on June 10, 2008, 08:27:29 pm

So...he's Vulcan? That works for me.

Well done, automatic nickname right there. The pitchers at Round Rock would get creeped out by Maddux doing this, many of them started to complain. He couldn't keep his hands to himself and none of them appreciated the extra touches Mike would add to his duties.

pravata · « **Reply #94 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:25:19 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 09:20:28 pm

Yeah, but he's the kind of animal that could make me a PETA rethink it's agenda.

Or at least enforce the leash laws.

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #95 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:29:16 pm »

Fielder could easily house three or four refugee families in his pants.

remy · « **Reply #96 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:31:19 pm »

Ok now you can discuss how money Roy was tonight.

Goodnight all, fun game!

BatGirl · « **Reply #97 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:31:54 pm »

nice win for the astros and roy!

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #98 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:32:03 pm »

Nice win for the Astros tonight. good for Roy.

AtascAstro · « **Reply #99 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:32:09 pm »

Oh that feels so right. Thank you Roy & Lance, I was a bit parched for quality baseball these last few weeks.

OregonStrosFan · « **Reply #100 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:32:20 pm »

Sure am enjoying watching The Kid pitch this year. Nice to see a W from the Good Guys!

Noe · « **Reply #101 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:32:49 pm »

Quote from: Sphinx Drummond on June 10, 2008, 09:23:10 pm

Brownie: "Only the Phillies have used fewer batting orders than the Astros."

That is a surprise to me.

Not to me. Coop was absolutely Dierkerish in his lineups, it was hard for the reserves to get the PT (and Cheito could never get going with that sort of playing time). BTW - the team had a closed door meeting today with Ed Wade and Cecil Cooper. It was announced to them that certain players will get more PT, like Geoff Blum. I think Blum and Wiggington officially became a platoon (see: Garner/Walling or Berry/Spiers). Wiggington will provide the right handed power bat off the bench that the team needs and of course Blum is a much better defender on the field.

That really leaves a hole at the six hole though while Pence is playing the role of leadoff, but I'm pretty sure Bourn will be back at leadoff within a week or two here. Maybe sooner.

BatGirl · « **Reply #102 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:42:59 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 10, 2008, 09:32:49 pm

I think Blum and Wiggington officially became a platoon

looking forward to seeing that

Col. Sphinx Drummond · « **Reply #103 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:47:21 pm »

Quote from: Noe in Austin on June 10, 2008, 09:32:49 pm

That really leaves a hole at the six hole though while Pence is playing the role of leadoff, but I'm pretty sure Bourn will be back at leadoff within a week or two here. Maybe sooner.

I agree with Bourn returning to the leadoff slot, he's the best long term option, but he needs to do better than what he did before.

pravata · « **Reply #104 on:** June 10, 2008, 09:48:29 pm »

Team meeting, "OK, Puma, homer and a bases loaded triple, ready... break!"

Noe · « **Reply #105 on:** June 10, 2008, 10:05:43 pm »

Quote from: BatGirl on June 10, 2008, 09:42:59 pm

looking forward to seeing that

Footer's on it, but reports that the platoon is a surprise to Wiggington. Interesting.

Quote

Ty Wigginton made a costly error during that game, bobbling a double-play ball that opened the doors to a five-run Cardinals seventh. That defensive miscue may or may not be the reason why he was not in the lineup on Tuesday. Cooper shot down that theory, saying simply that he met with several players while the team was in Pittsburgh last week to tell them he may start some of the bench players more.

On Tuesday, Geoff Blum was inserted in at third base.

"Don't be surprised if you see a lot more of that," Cooper said.

Will third base turn into a platoon situation?

"I'm not going to say that," Cooper said. "You're not going to get me to commit to that. But I will say, [Blum is] going to play.

"My veteran guys on the bench, for a while, we were going through a period where they didn't play that much," the manager continued. "I just think they need to play. When they swing the bat well, they deserve a chance to play. That's what we're going to do."

Asked for his take on the situation, Wigginton said he knew nothing of Cooper's decision.

"I don't know anything about it," Wigginton said. "As far as I know, I'm playing every day and that's it. I was kind of surprised I wasn't in there today, with the off-day yesterday. I felt like I swung the bat well lately and played good [defense]."

Footer also said Ed Wade conducted the meeting, not Cooper. Odd goings on. If Cooper is going to platoon Wiggington, he should come out and say so.

JaneDoe · « **Reply #106 on:** June 11, 2008, 12:19:54 am »

Tonight I was listening to the game on the radio (while watching my son play), and heard Milo announce a Happy 1st Wedding Anniversary to David Puddy and Elaine Benes Puddy. Apparently no one is previewing the guest list anymore.

JimR · « **Reply #107 on:** June 11, 2008, 07:53:24 am »

Quote from: pravata on June 10, 2008, 07:54:31 pm

Mystery solved. Bill Brown talked to Mike Maddux before the game about the pat down he does on the pitcher when he visits the mound. Maddux says he puts his hand on the pitcher's collarbone and tries to feel for his pulse with his thumb to gauge the heart rate. He's not just handsy, he has a purpose.

yeah, sure, Mike. he started that touching stuff in RR, and it was hilarious to watch. he had a set routine on each visit that never changed. we started calling his next touch during the visits. if he tried that with Brocail, he'd be known subsequently as One Arm Maddux.

GreatBagwellsBeard · « **Reply #108 on:** June 11, 2008, 10:24:50 am »

Quote from: JimR on June 11, 2008, 07:53:24 am

yeah, sure, Mike. he started that touching stuff in RR, and it was hilarious to watch. he had a set routine on each visit that never changed. we started calling his next touch during the visits. if he tried that with Brocail, he'd be known subsequently as One Arm Maddux.

Or at very least, Buster Bluth. "Heyyy, brother."