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Sunday, May 26, 2013 (5/26/2013 12:15:00 AM) - Al A friend of Donovan Hand is reporting Hand will officially join the Crew for tomorrow's game, per Adam. I assume Figaro will start Tuesday and Hand will take his place in long relief. No word on 40 man spot, but as I said before, I assume Lalli will be DFA'd, and I give him a very good chance at clearing waivers and staying with the organization. 5/26/2013 12:15:00 AM Saturday, May 25, 2013 (5/25/2013 09:19:00 PM) - Al Long interview with Billy Joel. Too many hits to play in one show. Heh. 5/25/2013 09:19:00 PM (5/25/2013 08:20:00 PM) - Al Henderson DL'd, another move to come tomorrow. This usually means there is some "other" consideration, possibly a waiver claim, or another injury they are not making public. Derek Lowe was DFA'd the other day, and there may well be another pitcher out there the Crew is looking to make a cliam on or an offer to. ADDED: The Nats DFA'd Yunesky Maya today, and he's a former Cuban refugee with tons of AAA SP experience. Low ceiling, but if they're looking for 5-6 innings and to be in the game at that point, he might be their best bet. ADDED 2: Maya is owed $2M this season, so he is all but certain to clear waivers and go down to AAA. 5/25/2013 08:20:00 PM (5/25/2013 06:01:00 PM) - Al Tell me, what is that on the infield as Yankee Stadium preps for soccer tonight? 5/25/2013 06:01:00 PM (5/25/2013 04:49:00 PM) - Al I felt bad yesterday, as when I left Wal Mart, the guy offered me a poppy...I declined. Why, you ask? 1. Well, I headed home, so no one would have seen it anyway, except that persistent mob of college women who follow me around everywhere. They may cry themselves to sleep, but I'm taken. 2. Last year, I gave the guy a dollar or two, and he gave me a poppy. I was working at the little family owned retailer I would get laid off from right after Labor Day. I put the poppy in my pocket and wore it all day, my boss even commented everyone used to do that, and now, no one did. I went home, shirt got washed...poppy still in there. Whole shirt turned light pink. Rewashed. Nothing. Rewashed with bleach...nothing. Finally, with help from the internet, soaked it for a couple days in bleach water, then washed it...finally got it out. Even though my shirt was black this year, I wanted no part of it. 5/25/2013 04:49:00 PM (5/25/2013 04:34:00 PM) - Al The truth? All that gets them is scandals they lie to hide, and then insist don't really matter when exposed. 5/25/2013 04:34:00 PM (5/25/2013 02:46:00 PM) - Al I'm wondering if the Brewers are either looking at Gorzelanny to start Tuesday or to "piggyback" whoever ends up getting the start. I understand Figaro has found success as a long man (over two months, of course), after years of underachieving despite plus velocity. I realize he's unlikely to duplicate that as a SP. That said, he still makes the most sense to me for that one game. 5/25/2013 02:46:00 PM (5/25/2013 02:44:00 PM) - Al According to a study, most people are happiest at 7:26 PM on Saturday night.--Google Facts This is right before you realize your 7:30 date you've spent all week planning for is going to stand you up. 5/25/2013 02:44:00 PM (5/25/2013 02:36:00 PM) - Al Report from the Rambling inlaw's villa...the Rambling son is enjoying the first swim of the season. It's 60 and windy. He's in the best of hands. 5/25/2013 02:36:00 PM (5/25/2013 01:51:00 PM) - Al Roenicke, who used Francisco Rodriguez for the final out Friday night, said he did not expect to name one guy. Instead, he will use several closers depending on matchups. Asked if John Axford will be part of the closer rotation, Roenicke said, "I don't know. I like what we're doing with Ax. I'd like to continue to do it in that way."--JS No one wants to say it, but it seems the possibility that Axford may try to do too much or overthrow in the closer's role has been discussed. 5/25/2013 01:51:00 PM (5/25/2013 01:43:00 PM) - Al Also coming to the notes, Henderson's injury has Brewers re-evaluating plan for Tuesday. May call up a starter and leave Figaro in 'pen.--Adam Puzzling at best. Thornburg has a 7 ERA, and Hellweg has a 1-1 BB/K ratio (though a passable 4.33 ERA). Hand and Sanchez have each went three innings in relief. 5/25/2013 01:43:00 PM (5/25/2013 12:48:00 PM) - Al Frozen roast put in slow cooker at midnight. Onions and potatoes added at 5:10AM, when Rambling dog wakes up, sees it is light out, and insists it is time for breakfast. {Sadly, the Rambling dog, while elderly and senile, is so darn consistent in this aspect, I planned on doing this.} 12:30PM, perfect. 5/25/2013 12:48:00 PM (5/25/2013 12:10:00 PM) - Al Bill Gates discusses vaccines and how we need to change course to solve problems. 5/25/2013 12:10:00 PM (5/25/2013 11:45:00 AM) - Al Muscular $38.2M opening day FRI for Fast & Furious 6 going to near $120M 4day holiday wknd. Series keeps getting bigger. I have no interest in this film series. I have never seen a single of the movies, nor do I have any desire to. The difference between myself and the left? I do not have any desire to ban them. I congratulate them on their success. I do not wish to tax them at such a high rate as to make it impossible for them to profit. I do not call fans of the genre idiots. And most of all, I do not wish to take the money they've made and give it to dozens of less successful moviemakers to make movies no one wishes to see and insist I'm just being "fair" and "spreading the wealth." 5/25/2013 11:45:00 AM Friday, May 24, 2013 (5/24/2013 10:38:00 PM) - Al Two quick thoughts... 1. The game is mighty easy when your SP goes 7 and gives up 1. 2. You know the bullpen has pitched well when Ron could have easily went with any of three relievers after Henderson was injured...KRod, Axford, or Badenhop. Heck, Gorzelanny would have been a 4th option had he went on a rehab or seen any live action. 5/24/2013 10:38:00 PM (5/24/2013 10:14:00 PM) - Al Sadly, I'd say Henderson is almost certain to go on the DL. With Fiers going tomorrow, Figaro starting Tuesday, and Lohse out, they'll probably have another pitcher on the way to MIL in an hour. Barring a pickup of some sort, Jesus Sanchez is on the 40, and Donovan Hand has continued pitching well after losing the final roster spot to Alfredo, and Rob Wooten has done OK as the closer. A 40 man spot would have to be cleared, I assume by removing Lalli, if they bring up anyone except Sanchez. If you're looking for a longshot, Ariel Pena is on the 40 and pitching lights out in Huntsville, 1.14 ERA in his last four starts, 8 BB's and 28 K's in 23 2/3 IP. EDIT: Never mind, Pena is throwing tonight. He might be the next in line if they need a SP. 5/24/2013 10:14:00 PM (5/24/2013 07:37:00 PM) - Al Braddock just completely fell apart after his sleeping disorder/mental issues came about. Still troubled, it would seem. Needless to say, when a player hits the DL with a "personal problem," it's a gigantic red flag. People act like I'm an incredible meanie for suggesting the Greinke deal was a huge risk not just because he's a pitcher, but because of his issues with anxiety and the like. It's just one more thing, and Braddock went from good to worthless pretty much overnight. When you're talking about guaranteeing someone $150M, it's tough to ignore. 5/24/2013 07:37:00 PM (5/24/2013 06:10:00 PM) - Al Adam says Narveson will go out on rehab soon, and will be stretched out as a SP. 5/24/2013 06:10:00 PM (5/24/2013 05:33:00 PM) - Al This is why they love W and, um, have mixed feelings on Obama. I'm not sure if he's just this out of touch or if he doesn't understand this is a great day of celebration. 5/24/2013 05:33:00 PM (5/24/2013 03:54:00 PM) - Al Brewers have not formally made a move yet, but sounds like Hiram Burgos is headed back to Triple-A today when Gorzelanny comes off the DL.--Adam, MLB.com Figaro would be the obvious choice to take Burgos' rotation spot, though he's not likely to go 5. As I said the other day, major league SP's do not have a pair of starts of three innings or less in a two week span. His results say he is better placed in AAA, and he need to go down and work on location and the mental game, in which he appears extremely weak, though that is far from unusual for a 23 year old. EDIT: Burgos goes on the 15 day DL with fancy words for a tired arm. I know full well there's no way the Crew would have him pitching if he said he was less than 100%, so this reeks of Hiram claiming arm trouble after his last terrible outing. We'll see what is said later by the braintrust. 5/24/2013 03:54:00 PM (5/24/2013 03:19:00 PM) - Al Long story on the news today about W riding his bike with many wounded warriors. Several spoke to what an honor it was to be able to talk to the former president and how kind it is of him he takes the time to ride with them. Needless to say, in four years, we won't be seeing any pieces like that. 5/24/2013 03:19:00 PM (5/24/2013 01:00:00 PM) - Al
If I was Ms. Lerner's council I would advise her to take the stand and state...."Who else was I suppose to audit?!?! The only people that pay taxes are tea party members."
Scott
Remember when some on the left compared W and Walker to Hitler, and they were immediately audited by the IRS or the state?
Me neither.
5/24/2013 01:00:00 PM (5/24/2013 01:00:00 PM) - Al The Rambling wife and son got a late invite to the Rambling in law's lake manor for the long weekend, so it appears myself and the Rambling dog will be spending a Rambling bachelor weekend together (yeah, had to work in a 4th Rambling into the sentence...sue me). One of the great joys in life is making a list of groceries to pick up at the Evil Empire, and knowing you don't have to give a damn what anyone wants except yourself. Of course, this is also known as "being single." EDIT: Ryan emails to tell me I sneaked in a 5th Rambling into the parenthesis. He is a wise man. 5/24/2013 01:00:00 PM (5/24/2013 12:00:00 PM) - Al Last night, we went to the Boys and Girl's Club annual dinner, because the Rambling son was one of the nearly infinite amount of youngsters to win a "Youth of the Month" certificate. All afternoon, I was hoping someone would ask me to partake in some sort of gathering so I could use the phrase, " You know, I'd love to, but I have that function at the club tonight..." 5/24/2013 12:00:00 PM (5/24/2013 11:00:00 AM) - Al Mowed the lawn for the first time Sunday. Had to mow the Rambling dog's area last night, it was up to his knees. Al Gore blames To be honest, they're both full of crap. Thanks, I'll be here all week. Remember to tip your waitstaff. 5/24/2013 11:00:00 AM (5/24/2013 10:00:00 AM) - Al The facts just get in the way of the "sky is falling" fibs. 5/24/2013 10:00:00 AM (5/24/2013 09:00:00 AM) - Al Same reason he called Fort Hood "workplace violence"...in their minds, terrorism does not exist, nor is defense or security important. If you give 'em cash and it doesn't buy you a vote, it ain't worth it. 5/24/2013 09:00:00 AM (5/24/2013 08:48:00 AM) - Al IRS scandal began five years ago. They love rules and regulations, because they ignore them. They're for the little people. 5/24/2013 08:48:00 AM Thursday, May 23, 2013 (5/23/2013 10:39:00 PM) - Al You know, I enjoy King of Queens even though we all know that there's no way on earth Leah Remini would spend one minute with that stupid overweight oaf that resembles myself in every way. 5/23/2013 10:39:00 PM (5/23/2013 08:44:00 PM) - Al Every time I switch to the MLB network and they have a game on, I swear it's 9-3 or 10-2. They should switch over to the other game during blowouts. 5/23/2013 08:44:00 PM (5/23/2013 08:35:00 PM) - Al Doesn't fit the narrative. 5/23/2013 08:35:00 PM (5/23/2013 08:10:00 PM) - Al Obama White House still denies he knew about the IRS scandal before. Said that would have been inappropriate because Obama was too busy not knowing about Benghazi.--Leno Not to mention, too busy to know about the AP scandal and the intimidation tactics against Rosen. At this point, he can barely keep track of the plethora of promises he breaks every day because he lies...a lot. 5/23/2013 08:10:00 PM (5/23/2013 04:49:00 PM) - Al Common sense is absent without leave in schools. DA offices too, but we all know those folks are just politicians in waiting, trying to get their name in the paper. Every moment they spend on this is one less they spend on real crime. They don't need more taxpayer money, they need to prioritize their resources as to not concern themselves over 11 and 12 year olds acting like...11 and 12 year olds. 5/23/2013 04:49:00 PM (5/23/2013 04:42:00 PM) - Al The only people that don't like Hootie are the same dweebs that are wine and beer snobs. 5/23/2013 04:42:00 PM (5/23/2013 04:30:00 PM) - Al How dare they interrupt the king? Enjoy the audit. 5/23/2013 04:30:00 PM (5/23/2013 02:29:00 PM) - Al The real problem was not voter ID, but the IRS being evil and...shockingly, targeted those evil fiscal conservatives. I tell ya, this spending only the money you take in...overrated. Of course, a few weeks ago, they said this was a conspiracy theory...never underestimate how far and illegal the left will go. They cheat, and they don't follow the rules they insist others do. So glad they're not on my side. 5/23/2013 02:29:00 PM (5/23/2013 12:56:00 PM) - Al Epy Guerrero, veteran scout and dad of Mike, Brewers' AAA manager, passes away. 5/23/2013 12:56:00 PM (5/23/2013 12:46:00 PM) - Al Team Rubicon insisted on a 7 day minimum stay, and still got a huge response. Thank goodness those guys are on our side. 5/23/2013 12:46:00 PM (5/23/2013 12:23:00 PM) - Al My ethics professor at UWEC (yes, note the irony), who was a lawyer as well, said he had been doing this for years at home and none of his friends had ever noticed. This is one of many reasons I have no patience for the beer and wine geeks...they're all just pretending to be cool because they're, well, geeks, still stuck in a world in which they feel superior because they have more imitation knowledge than you. 5/23/2013 12:23:00 PM (5/23/2013 12:08:00 PM) - Al David emails in this link about CO2 having a cooling effect. I've said several times much of the climate debate is self importance...people who insist that a quarter or half a degree in the last century is very important, yet the previous centuries, including those with real weather events, are meaningless. 5/23/2013 12:08:00 PM (5/23/2013 12:00:00 PM) - Al Tyler Thornburg has 7 K's and 0 ER's through 4 IP. Finally has found himself, we can hope. ADDED: He finished up with 5 runs allowed in 6 frames, ERA now 6.99. Even Roenicke commented how bad he's been. Not sure if it's a lack of stamina thing or not, as I don't think they have those splits on the MILB side. 5/23/2013 12:00:00 PM |
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