5/1 Brewers (Peralta) vs. Cubs (Lester) - 1:20 pm CST (CSN)

[Schwarber Fan]

We better win this game or else Maddon is going to have to answer to a lot of folks, right or wrong.

 

Oh come on, he doesn't have to answer to anyone. I have heard virtually no criticism of the aggressive baserunning this year until now.

 

I agree that he shouldn't have to, but you know the media...

[Careless]

So what's he on today? Coke? Edited May 1, 2015 by Careless

[sneakypower]

We better win this game or else Maddon is going to have to answer to a lot of folks, right or wrong.

i'd probably fire him

 

or worse

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I don't hate that with 1 out and Ross & Lester coming up. I also didn't think Braun had that type of arm.

exactly. The chances of Ross getting another hit is pretty low and until proven otherwise, the chances of Lester getting a hit is exactly zero. Your best chance there is to get to third base and make it in when Ross makes an out. I don't think Braun makes that throw that many times out of ten tries.

 

I don't disagree with the thought. However, it doesn't just impact that inning. There was an opportunity to clear Lester and start with our double lead off guys the next inning. I have to imagine that hurts the chances of also scoring in the 7th, although maybe not.

[Irrelevant Dude]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

[Guest]

We better win this game or else Maddon is going to have to answer to a lot of folks, right or wrong.

i'd probably fire him

 

or worse

shoot him out of a cannon, imo

[CincyCubsFan]

I love Garlin.

[UMFan83]

I have only been able to watch part of the game, obviously Lester's line has looked nice. Has he looked sharp, or is part of it a result of the Brewers weak lineup?

[Guest]

I don't hate that with 1 out and Ross & Lester coming up. I also didn't think Braun had that type of arm.

exactly. The chances of Ross getting another hit is pretty low and until proven otherwise, the chances of Lester getting a hit is exactly zero. Your best chance there is to get to third base and make it in when Ross makes an out. I don't think Braun makes that throw that many times out of ten tries.

 

I don't disagree with the thought. However, it doesn't just impact that inning. There was an opportunity to clear Lester and start with our double lead off guys the next inning. I have to imagine that hurts the chances of also scoring in the 7th, although maybe not.

 

In this specific instance you can easily pinch hit for Lester if you want.

[Careless]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

[Guest]

I have only been able to watch part of the game, obviously Lester's line has looked nice. Has he looked sharp, or is part of it a result of the Brewers weak lineup?

Some of each. He was missing his spots early, but has been pretty solid in the later innings.

[Gilby]

I don't hate that with 1 out and Ross & Lester coming up. I also didn't think Braun had that type of arm.

exactly. The chances of Ross getting another hit is pretty low and until proven otherwise, the chances of Lester getting a hit is exactly zero. Your best chance there is to get to third base and make it in when Ross makes an out. I don't think Braun makes that throw that many times out of ten tries.

 

I don't disagree with the thought. However, it doesn't just impact that inning. There was an opportunity to clear Lester and start with our double lead off guys the next inning. I have to imagine that hurts the chances of also scoring in the 7th, although maybe not.

 

I bet Strop pitches the 8th anyway. Lester's pitched well, but not really missing bats these last few innings.

 

OK, so I was way off.

Edited May 1, 2015 by Gilby

[Irrelevant Dude]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

Be an actor and not get invited into the booth

[Guest]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

Get shot out of a cannon.

[SABR Gamer]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

 

Garlin is just like that in general. He gets pretty excited, I think it's genuine enthusiasm.

[Guest]

Looks like Lester will keep pitching.

[Careless]

hardest hit ball of Lester's career?

[Guest]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

Be an actor and not get invited into the booth

http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Unsure-Larry-David.gif

[Guest]

how many pitches for lestah?

[Careless]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

Be an actor and not get invited into the booth

Ok, I give up.

[Guest]

how many pitches for lestah?

 

90

[Guest]

how many pitches for lestah?

90

[Guest]

i bet garlin is very sad inside

[Andy]

i like jeff garland but i feel like he overdoes the enthusiasm when he joins these broadcasts

Agreed on both points. I do like him in general, but he is a bit over the top for the broadcast booth..

So you'd like him to...

Get shot out of a cannon.

Tough but fair

[Guest]

dang...that ball looked like it was smoked off the bat.