8/12 Other Games

[David]

Hell, as far as I can tell, Sheets has had one good start lately...his last one, against Washington...

[David]

Whoops, you guys were on that one before I had the chance...

[17 Seconds]

Dodgers down 1 with the bases juiced andno outs in the 8th against the Phils. I think it's pretty important that we start rooting for the Dodgers and against the D-Backs.

[Magnetic Curses]

Sulley seriously has to be messing with us... I want to stop taking the bait, but I can't...

 

dude, why is it so hard to believe that the brewers will win the division? it's august and they're going to be 3 games out.

 

it's not like i'm predicting that the pirates are going to win the division. i don't get why that's so unbelievable.

 

 

Because the Cubs are clearly the better team and it makes no sense for someone to be sure that the worse team that's 3 games behind is going to prevail?

 

Sure, it can happen, but it would definitely be an upset.

 

so, when my prediction comes true, it'll just be a fluke?

 

sheets and sabbathia are like automatic wins right now. that's 2 for sure victories every 5 games.

 

Ben Sheets in his last 8 starts (actual runs, not earned runs, since we're talking about how the team might do in his starts):

 

7 IP, 5 R

5 2/3 IP, 1 R

6 IP, 3 R

5 IP, 4 R

7 IP, 3 R

5 1/3 IP, 6 R

6 IP, 3 R

9 IP, 0 R

 

The Brewers are 4-4 in his last 8 starts, including 1-2 in his last 3 starts. That doesn't scream automatic win.

 

you got me there.

[Guest]

Dodgers down 1 with the bases juiced andno outs in the 8th against the Phils. I think it's pretty important that we start rooting for the Dodgers and against the D-Backs.

 

Yes.

 

Manny had thoughts of charging there.

 

Blake sac fly. 3-3 game.

[Magnetic Curses]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

[Guest]

And Nomar grounds into a double play to end the inning.

[Guest]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

[David]

Not to mention the fact that we finally have Soriano back, and we've been MUCH better with him than without him.

[Magnetic Curses]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

[bcl412]

I wonder if winning the Wild Card and playing either the Phillies or the Mets would really be that bad. It would basically be would we rather face a bad offense with good pitching or ok pitching with a good offense and of course home field advantage.

[17 Seconds]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Here are the teams they faced in those 19 games:

 

SF

STL (4)

HOU

ATL (with no Hudson,Chipper,McCann, Teixeira, Jurrjens)

CIN

WASH

SD

 

The only quality opponent they faced in that entire stretch was St. Louis. We're supposed to be scared because they're beating up on the worst teams in baseball? Seriously, judge teams with your mind and not you're emotions. The Cubs have a better team.

[David]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

 

Not really, but yea, they're doing well. Not as well as we have, though...without our most productive offensive player for, what, 2 months?

[17 Seconds]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

And you still have provided no substance to your claims. Why are they a better team than the Cubs? The Cubs have a better rotation, a better offense, a better bullpen, better defense, and more depth. We're better them in every facet of the game.

[David]

Even in the last ten games, while the Brewers have been absolutely on fire, they've only been a game better.

[Soul]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

The Dodgers at least won't roll over for them. Let's see how it looks after that series.

 

I agree they're a very good ballclub. Better than the Cubs? I'd like to at least play the games before admitting that one.

[David]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

And you still have provided no substance to your claims. Why are they a better team than the Cubs? The Cubs have a better rotation, a better offense, a better bullpen, better defense, and more depth. We're better them in every facet of the game.

 

It's just a defense mechanism. Lots of Cubs fans have it... expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised if it doesn't happen.

 

Kind of a crappy way to enjoy being a fan, though, IMO.

[Guest]

Phillies have to go ahead run at second with only one out. Top 9th, tie game.

[David]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know our record with and without Soriano?

 

I remember that it was just about .500, if not exactly that, without...

[17 Seconds]

By the way, I keep hearing people mention how tough the Cubs September schedule is because of all the road games. I'm looking at Milwaukee's September and it's not exactly a cakewalk.

 

NYM

SD (4)

CIN

@ PHI (4)

@ CHC

@ CIN

VS PIT

VS CHC

 

Quite a big difference between those teams and the teams they've been beating up on recently.

[17 Seconds]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

And you still have provided no substance to your claims. Why are they a better team than the Cubs? The Cubs have a better rotation, a better offense, a better bullpen, better defense, and more depth. We're better them in every facet of the game.

 

It's just a defense mechanism. Lots of Cubs fans have it... expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised if it doesn't happen.

 

Kind of a crappy way to enjoy being a fan, though, IMO.

 

I've always been the same way, but this year I realize that we actually have the best team.

[Guest]

Phillies have to go ahead run at second with only one out. Top 9th, tie game.

 

Kuo gets out of it.

[David]

Inning over

[Guest]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

And you still have provided no substance to your claims. Why are they a better team than the Cubs? The Cubs have a better rotation, a better offense, a better bullpen, better defense, and more depth. We're better them in every facet of the game.

 

It's just a defense mechanism. Lots of Cubs fans have it... expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised if it doesn't happen.

 

Kind of a crappy way to enjoy being a fan, though, IMO.

 

You're still going to get burned if the worst happens. The defense mechanism doesn't work if something bad actually happens.

[Magnetic Curses]

all i know is that the brewers have gone 8-1 and then 8-2 sandwiched around the cubs series.

 

and i'm not prepared to say that just because we swept them in a very big series that we are a better team. you have to admit that they are rolling right now. rolling.

 

Does the level of competition not count?

 

they're winning every game against inferior competition. that's what playoff teams do.

 

i still think that they overtake us, and i don't think that's so crazy to believe.

 

And you still have provided no substance to your claims. Why are they a better team than the Cubs? The Cubs have a better rotation, a better offense, a better bullpen, better defense, and more depth. We're better them in every facet of the game.

 

i can't explain it, on paper, the cubs are the best team in the nl, but how in the hell are they only 3 games up on a team who is obviosuly so much worse?

 

at this point in the season, sometimes numbers don't make the difference. meanwhile sabathia has pitched a million innings in a row and they're winning every single game that they play, regardless of competition. all they can do is beat the team placed in front of them, and they're beating their brains in.