**The Official Milwaukee Brewers (Season To Season) Thread**

[boarderx5423]

Alright all you Brewer fans out there, with less than a week until Spring Training starts, I think its time to start getting pumped for the 2006 season! We have Capuano, Sheets, Turnbow, Lee, Weeks, Clark, Jenkins, and others returning for more action.

Pre-season action begins on March 2 against the Giants and the season kicks off at home Monday, April 3 against the Pirates. Also mark July 6-9 down on your calender when we take on the sCrUBS at Miller Park!

And in case you forgot, Dayn Perry of FoxSports picks the Crew as the '06 NL Wildcard.

NL wild card — Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers haven't had a winning season since 1992 and haven't made the postseason in almost a quarter century. That's about to end. They'll need a healthy Ben Sheets to make this prediction come true, but they can already bank on full seasons from uber-prospects Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder, and shortstop J.J. Hardy, who seemed to find his stroke in the second half, could emerge as one of the best shortstops in the NL. GM Doug Melvin, one of the most underrated execs in the game, can trade Lyle Overbay for pitching if need be, and the bullpen figures to be quite strong. Also, the Brewers last season ranked sixth in the 16-team NL in starters' ERA, and that's with only 156.2 innings from Sheets. Believe it: Milwaukee will be in the playoffs in 2006.

This is our year!
:monkey

[Nick@Night]

I'll believe it when me shit smells like rainbow sherbert

[SatelliteEyes]

Awwwww Yeeeaahhhhhhhh!!! 2006 is the year of the BeerMaker!!!

Let all of those outside Wisconsin underestimate us, but we will surprise. I don't even want you people to believe, because it will be that much sweeter when we spank your asses this year!!!

Last year 89 wins took the Wild Card. This year let's shoot for 90 and take it home!!!!

Jump on the Bandwagon now folks so you dont like like fool come September!

[boarderx5423]

Let everyone know you support the greatest team in baseball by becoming an offical fan club member!

[Clay Mustapha]

Here's member #2 checking in for what looks to be a great season.

[Clay Mustapha]

Prediction:

Ben Sheets will get 20 wins this season

[SatelliteEyes]

Last season I think I was member #7. I guess I'll lay claim to that number again and reinstall it into the sig...

[SatelliteEyes]

I still remember last year when we rolled up the Stinkees and took two out of three against their almighty dollar team. More to come this year, the Yankees are lucky they dont play us again this year.

[Nick@Night]

I still remember last year when we rolled up the Stinkees and took two out of three against their almighty dollar team. More to come this year, the Yankees are lucky they dont play us again this year.
The Devil Rays did that on more than one occasion last year and they are horrible

[SatelliteEyes]

The Devil Rays did that on more than one occasion last year and they are horrible

ok Nick, you're right, we'll probably be the NL version of the Devil Rays this year..so I guess that means you'll have no reason to come into the thread and rain on our parade anymore, since we'll obviously suck and are only a threat to Cincinatti to take last place this year, so see ya in June when the Twins come to Milwaukee and kick our asses like they did(n't) last year.

Unless that says something more about the Yankees than it does about the D'Rays and Brewers.

By the way, I obviously know that you can't really tell anything about one 3 game series in July, Im just trying to fire up the troops.

[Clay Mustapha]

I'll believe it when me shit smells like rainbow sherbertturns purple?

[collinsat12]

I sure do hope it is their year. Sure do.

[boarderx5423]

ok Nick, you're right, we'll probably be the NL version of the Devil Rays this year..so I guess that means you'll have no reason to come into the thread and rain on our parade anymore, since we'll obviously suck and are only a threat to Cincinatti to take last place this year, so see ya in June when the Twins come to Milwaukee and kick our asses like they did(n't) last year.
Brewers/Twins play 6 times again this year, 3 home, 3 away. We will see after July 2nd...

[SatelliteEyes]

Oh, and Nick, perhaps I dont know the situation behind the sig, but if you are quoting Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction (like I said, I dont know, maybe you arent) then it's "I'm a mushroom cloud layin mutherfucker, mutherfucker" not "droppin"

The scene goes:

You're gettin' ready to blow? I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' motherfucker! Every time myfingers touch brain I'm "SUPERFLY T.N.T," I'm the "GUNS OF NAVARONE."

and speaking of mushroom clouds, the BrewCrew are gonna lay some on the NL Central this year.

[boarderx5423]

It will be interesting to see how the Cards adjust to there new stadium. If they have a tough time, could we perhaps see the Brewers take the NL Central...:)

[boarderx5423]

We just signed another 5 players...

http://milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060213&content_id=1310674&vkey=pr_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil

[Nick@Night]

ok Nick, you're right, we'll probably be the NL version of the Devil Rays this year..so I guess that means you'll have no reason to come into the thread and rain on our parade anymore, since we'll obviously suck and are only a threat to Cincinatti to take last place this year, so see ya in June when the Twins come to Milwaukee and kick our asses like they did(n't) last year.

Unless that says something more about the Yankees than it does about the D'Rays and Brewers.

By the way, I obviously know that you can't really tell anything about one 3 game series in July, Im just trying to fire up the troops.
Hmmm, hit a sore spot I guess, chill

[Nick@Night]

Oh, and Nick, perhaps I dont know the situation behind the sig, but if you are quoting Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction (like I said, I dont know, maybe you arent) then it's "I'm a mushroom cloud layin mutherfucker, mutherfucker" not "droppin"

The scene goes:

You're gettin' ready to blow? I'm a mushroom-cloud-layin' motherfucker! Every time myfingers touch brain I'm "SUPERFLY T.N.T," I'm the "GUNS OF NAVARONE."

and speaking of mushroom clouds, the BrewCrew are gonna lay some on the NL Central this year.
Yeah, got it fixed, thanks, my mistake

[boarderx5423]

Sorry I didn't clarify, this thread was made with the intention of Brewers fans having a place where we can get excited about the team we love, not for others to come in and bash us.

[boarderx5423]

48 days till Opening Day...

:multi

[boarderx5423]

Signed Ohka to a 1 year deal...and Spring Training starts Saturday.

[Shagadelic]

Glad Sheets isn't throwin at the world.....

[snooch]

i'd like to become a member of the fan club...what number do i get?

[boarderx5423]

i'd like to become a member of the fan club...what number do i get?
#8:thumbsup

[Clay Mustapha]

#8:thumbsupIm pretty sure we already had a #8 but I guess it really doesnt matter too much :monkey

[boarderx5423]

We will get that all worked out in the next few weeks...

Spring training has started, as long as Sheets stays healthy, Capuano has a repeat of last year, Ohka can improve at Miller Park, and we can get a solid 5th started (Bush or Helling, more likely to be Bush), we have a decent chance to still be playing in October.

Good performances from our young infield, along with Lee and Jenkins being hot together this year wouldn't help either...

[boarderx5423]

Less than two days until the pre-season begins!!

[boarderx5423]

Let's redo the numbers of the fan club too:
#1: boarderx5423
#2: Clay Mustapha
#3: JmoneyDMB
#4: Available
#5: Available
#6: Available
#7: SatelliteEyes
#8: Available

[snooch]

could i be #4 if it's still open?

[boarderx5423]

Alright, snooch is #4. Put it in your signature and show your Brewer love!

Today is March 2nd, which means.....








PRE-SEASON GAMES START TODAY!!!
We have two split-squad games today, one against the Angels and one against the Giants, both at 2:05 PM (CST). The Giants game counts in the Cactus league, while the the Angels game is simply an exhibition game.

Go Brewers!

[SatelliteEyes]

I'll be listening on my XM radio!!

[boarderx5423]

Rough day for both our squads so far...but then again, it is a split squad.

[pj4real29]

I'm definately looking forward to a great Brewer season... I think if they stay healthy they will have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs

[Clay Mustapha]

Hows Training going for the Crew?

[pj4real29]

Hows Training going for the Crew?

I heard they lost their first game to the Giants today 10-5.

[snooch]

yeah they lost but the young guys seemed to have put up good stuff. can't wait for opening day, and i just looked it up spring madness is April 21-23, that means cheap seats and dollar hot dogs/soda.

[boarderx5423]

We lost 10-5 to the Giants, but won both our split squad games on Friday (5-1 vs. Oakland and 6-2 vs. SF) and another on Saturday (9-7 vs. Oakland). Put's us 3-1 and right now we're playing Texas and down 0-1. Pretty good showings so far, looking forward to the season!

[boarderx5423]

And a 9-3 win over Texas today moves us to 4-1 in the preseason!

[collinsat12]

Opening Day BABY!

[SatelliteEyes]

Im ready to rock n roll today. Should be a very fun season to be a Brewer fan!

[Tiduwho]

The pirates eh? Well, that's an easy start.

[collinsat12]

The pirates eh? Well, that's an easy start.they are just easing in...

[collinsat12]

I can smell an undefeated season...

[pj4real29]

anybody at the opener today? I would have love to have been there...i'll be there this saturday though, go brewers!

[Shagadelic]

Old school uniforms on Sunday's :hump

[collinsat12]

The Brewers are going to extend their winning streak today baby!

[boarderx5423]

Great day yesterday! Glad to see Lee starting off the year strong (minus the error) and Hardy getting a HR too. Time for Capuano to get his first of 20+ wins this season!

[boarderx5423]

Nice to start off the season 2-0.

[collinsat12]

yeah baby!

[killamilla21]

Capuano looked real good tonight, Feilder needs to step up if he wants to stay in the 5 spot. But either way 2-0, can't wait to see how they do against better teams.

[Tiduwho]

Fielder strikes out 4 times and then the crowd gives him a standing O for making contact and flying out. That's hilarious. Tell me again why Fat Fielder is supposed to be rookie of the year?

[collinsat12]

T.O. to the mound tonight!

[boarderx5423]

T.O. to the mound tonight!
Let's hope he can improve his performance at Miller Park and sweep the Pirates!

[collinsat12]

3-0... the best record in MLB!

[killamilla21]

Ohka threw a great game tonight. Turnbow scared the shit out of me, Prince finally came through with fighting off the inside pitch to bloop it over Randa. Ah,o well, 3-0, the brooms are out, a day off with the D'backs on Friday, im there, lets start off 6-0.

[boarderx5423]

Ohka threw a great game tonight. Turnbow scared the shit out of me, Prince finally came through with fighting off the inside pitch to bloop it over Randa. Ah,o well, 3-0, the brooms are out, a day off with the D'backs on Friday, im there, lets start off 6-0.
:thumbsup :)

[trent2302]

I'm so excited about this season, probably more than I have been in a long time. Finally, they have a team that can actually win some games.

It's a good thing that they've got a day off today- Turnbow needs a day off. By the way, how long has it been since they've opened the season with two home series?

[SatelliteEyes]

Fielder strikes out 4 times and then the crowd gives him a standing O for making contact and flying out. That's hilarious. Tell me again why Fat Fielder is supposed to be rookie of the year?

I'll tell you why. Because the CUBS FUCKING SUCK!!!!

[collinsat12]

I'll tell you why. Because the CUBS FUCKING SUCK!!!!he got you good fucker.

[boarderx5423]

I'll tell you why. Because the CUBS FUCKING SUCK!!!!
Couldn't have said it better myself.

[boarderx5423]

Starting up a 3 game series against the D-backs this evening. Bush on the mound, lets extend our winning streak to 4!

[collinsat12]

Starting up a 3 game series against the D-backs this evening. Bush on the mound, lets extend our winning streak to 4!the best winning streak in the league!

[Clay Mustapha]

Weeks is looking great so far. I see great things coming this season.

[killamilla21]

Sheets got his first start in AA and had 5 k's hit 96 MPH in 2 2/3 innings. He was on a 50 pitch limit and gave up one earned run off four hits. He can come off the DL tomorrow. So that sheds some more good news on the Brewers. Heres to 162-0. :haha

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2400146

[Clay Mustapha]

Enjoy this while we can. The sweet smell of first place.

Central W L Pct GB Home Road East Cent West Streak L10
Milwaukee 3 0 1.000 -- 3-0 0-0 0-0 3-0 0-0 Won 3 3-0
St. Louis 3 1 .750 0.5 0-0 3-1 3-0 0-1 0-0 Lost 1 3-1
Chi Cubs 2 1 .667 1.0 1-0 1-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 Won 1 2-1
Cincinnati 2 1 .667 1.0 2-1 0-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 Won 2 2-1
Houston 2 1 .667 1.0 2-1 0-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 Won 1 2-1
Pittsburgh 0 4 .000 3.5 0-0 0-4 0-0 0-4 0-0 Lost 4 0-4

[killamilla21]

Helll yea Brew Crew, 4-0. 1 game ahead of the Cards... Great game again and now a solid 5th starter is born. Too bad it was too cold to tailgate...:shrug
ahh well still had fun. Stupid kids coming in with Cubs jerseys, Fags :thumbsdow. They got an earful.

[Tiduwho]

Helll yea Brew Crew, 4-0. 1 game ahead of the Cards...

Thanks to the Cubs of course.

[boarderx5423]

Thanks to the Cubs of course.
Cubs fucking suck. Cards fucking suck too, just a little more than the Cubs.

[boarderx5423]

Doug Davis on the mound for us today. Can anyone else say 5-0?

[boarderx5423]

Had to switch up the avatar too. Calvin and Hobbes needed a break.

[killamilla21]

Cubs fucking suck. Cards fucking suck too, just a little more than the Cubs.

:thumbsup

[collinsat12]

Thanks to the Cubs of course.The Cubs might have the best DL in the league.... They need to trade Mark Previous and Wood while they still can.




5-0 AFTER TODAY!

[boarderx5423]

Fielder was moved back to batting 7th. He needs to step up his game!

[Clay Mustapha]

3-1 'zona
Carlos Lee with another RBI though

[boarderx5423]

Alright Prince Fielder! About time you get your first homerun!

[Clay Mustapha]

Nice game. Another RBI for Lee to win it.

[boarderx5423]

I can smell an undefeated season!!!

[Tiduwho]

Good good. All according to plan. A Cubs/Brewers dominated Central would be a dream for me around here. Lotta money to be made.

[collinsat12]

Colt .45 and two zig-zags... smoke that undefeated season!

[UNC41]

I went to the game last night and Miller Stadium was awesome. The game provided me with some great stories also.

[boarderx5423]

I went to the game last night and Miller Stadium was awesome. The game provided me with some great stories also.
Miller Park you mean?

And do share.

[trent2302]

I have to agree- I love Miller Park. It has had its share of problems, but I think it is an excellent place to watch a ballgame. I've sat in three sections, and they all provided great views of the game- even the bleachers, which I hated at County Stadium- they're very nice.

The fact is, Milwaukee is a great baseball town, and I think they could be a story like the Packers, who went through a long drought before their period of prosperity.

Doug Melvin knows what he's doing- he knew eventually that Overbay would have to go- Prince Fielder needed to play and experience the growing pains of a full rookie season, and look who he got for him- David Bush, who, even if he doesn't pitch lights-out every time, is still better than the fifth starters last year. (Santos, anyone?).

They also got Gabe Gross, and I think he's the heir apparent to any one of the outfield spots.

The thing I love? All these years, we heard about how good these guys were on the farm, and now, they're all here at the same time, looking like the real thing.

[trent2302]

I also have to say that I think I'm following this season more closely than I have for a long time. I'm saving the recaps of the Brewer games on MLB.com, because they give the box and the story of the game, and if you haven't seen it, ESPN.com's GameCast is awesome this year, just in case you want to follow a game you aren't able to watch or listen to. This year they added a feature where a little ball comes out of the pitcher's mound and when it's hit in play, the ball moves out to where it was actually hit. It's pretty cool, and I followed a game yesterday (Tampa Bay-Toronto) that I normally wouldn't have.

[boarderx5423]

I have to agree- I love Miller Park. It has had its share of problems, but I think it is an excellent place to watch a ballgame. I've sat in three sections, and they all provided great views of the game- even the bleachers, which I hated at County Stadium- they're very nice.

The fact is, Milwaukee is a great baseball town, and I think they could be a story like the Packers, who went through a long drought before their period of prosperity.

Doug Melvin knows what he's doing- he knew eventually that Overbay would have to go- Prince Fielder needed to play and experience the growing pains of a full rookie season, and look who he got for him- David Bush, who, even if he doesn't pitch lights-out every time, is still better than the fifth starters last year. (Santos, anyone?).

They also got Gabe Gross, and I think he's the heir apparent to any one of the outfield spots.

The thing I love? All these years, we heard about how good these guys were on the farm, and now, they're all here at the same time, looking like the real thing.
Very well put! One thing I really like about it is how the games never attract a very large crowd. You can decide the day of that you want to go to the game and get tickets just about anywhere.

Our pitching should become even stronger once Sheets returns, assuming that he can stay healthy. I've been extremely impressed with how our relief is playing too. Davis struggled early, but the relief came in and shut them down. Fielder had a shaky start, but he is now showing some real potential!

And as for the gamecasts, I still like MLB.com's better. Living down in Illinois, I can't get games on the radio or TV, unless they are playing the Cubs, so I went out and bought MLB radio. Used it for every game so far, I love being able to here Uecker.

[collinsat12]

bottom of the 7th... doesn't look good.

[pman13a]

to bad we lost this one. I was there on saturday and had a gigantic snake for the diamondbacks mascot. We tied a noose around its neck and were waving it all around

[collinsat12]

the season is over... they lost one game.... they had a nice run, but now it is over....

[Tiduwho]

Brewers to lose out?

[collinsat12]

Brewers to lose out?it is bound to happen.

[SatelliteEyes]

God damn do I hate the Cubs.

[collinsat12]

God damn do I hate the Cubs.I like them more than STL.

[boarderx5423]

I like them more than STL.
I hate the Cards more when we are playing them, but otherwise I despise the Cubs.

[collinsat12]

lock this thread...
I doubt the Brewers will ever win again.
what a bad season.

[boarderx5423]

lock this thread...
I doubt the Brewers will ever win again.
what a bad season.
:lol

[killamilla21]

Let's get back on the winning end so this great thread won't get locked. Bush needs to have another solid start like his first start, Go Crew.

[killamilla21]

Also Sheets made his second rehab start tonight for Nashville, the Brewers AAA affiliate. He had 9 strikeouts and 0 earned runs in 5 and 2/3 inn. Hes scheduled to start on Sunday for the Crew. Our ace is back. :bounce

[JmoneyDMB]

Sounds like sheets will be back soon :thumbsup

[collinsat12]

Sounds like sheets will be back soon :thumbsuphe is going to get a start over the weekend against the Mets.

[boarderx5423]

Let's first worry about winning the series in St Louis! Bush (1-0, 1.29 ERA) is getting the start. Last game 62/88 pitches were strikes, let's keep up the aggressive pitching and get our revenge for the last game.

[boarderx5423]

Nice win today in extra innings. Glad we were able to take at least one away from the Cards.

[boarderx5423]

Look out Mets fans, Ben Sheets is returning today.

[Tiduwho]

Can you guys PLEASE take care of business tonight? Doug Davis better throw a shutout.

[collinsat12]

Can you guys PLEASE take care of business tonight? Doug Davis better throw a shutout.I thought that after the Brewers lost their first game we decided that this thread should not be posted in for the rest of the year. We just need to face the fact that the Brewers will not win again for the rest of the year.

[SatelliteEyes]

I watched that game last night and when it was over I felt completely deflated. Gabe Gross with a great PH 3-Run Homer and Dave Bush pitching well again. Then the doors fell off, and no thanks to the 1st base empire as well. Then Prince Fielder hits one that is gone in most parks but hits the top of the fence in Right Center and of course it only scores one run and we lose by one....AHHHHH it was so frustrating.. Off to Buffalo Wild Wings to watch the game tonight, so at least I'll have wings and beer.

[Tiduwho]

Doug Davis is a bust. I'm trading him.

Bases are loaded right now, but I still want him to peg Adam Everrett. That guy looks like such an L-7 WEENIE. He looks like the guy from Road Trip and The New Guy.

[boarderx5423]

Brewers homer way into the record book... (http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060422&content_id=1412975&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil)
:D :thumbsup

[snooch]

and then they lost today by the same score

[snooch]

and i was really loaded yelling at adam dunn

[snooch]

at that game

[snooch]

on sunday

[snooch]

2 in a row baby going for another sweep with sheets pitching tonight i can't wait.

[collinsat12]

Sheets for the Sweep... that almost rhymes.

[Tiduwho]

Good, get that winning thing out of your system. It'd be nice if you took care of the Astros next week though.

[SatelliteEyes]

I was at the game last night, a lot of fun, great game. Let's go for 3 in a row this afternoon. The game is on TBS.

[Shagadelic]

I was at the game last night, a lot of fun, great game. Let's go for 3 in a row this afternoon. The game is on TBS.


bitchin, time for lunch.....

[boarderx5423]

Nice sweep of the Braves, lets keep it up and sweep the Cubs at Wrigley Stadium. :lol

[boarderx5423]

No one has been here for awhile...
Took the series against the Mets, just took game 1 vs. the Phillies. 20-19.

[daraidaaa]

Wow, this thread is dieing...come on fellow Brew fans. What does everyone think about trading Mike Adams to the Mets for Jeremi Gonzalez? Doug Melvin IMO, made a bigggg mistake. Go Brew

[jmudmbphan]

Do we really need team specific threads??? we have a big MLB 06 season thread.....can't this just fall under that???

[demar727]

Wow, this thread is dieing...come on fellow Brew fans. What does everyone think about trading Mike Adams to the Mets for Jeremi Gonzalez? Doug Melvin IMO, made a bigggg mistake. Go Brew

dying cause its the Brewers.. no offense


honestly.. outside of Milwaukee.. are there any fans?


i went to the game last night..and this is the forth game in a row the Phils lost to you guys by 1.. what the fuck

[daraidaaa]

Ummm...I live closer to Wrigley and the Cubbies, but I root for the brewers...so the answer to your question of "outside of milwaukee, is there any fans?" is a yes, don't be jealous that your phils cant beat the Brewcrew

[boarderx5423]

Back above .500 and only 2.5 games out of first!

[daraidaaa]

Glad to see this thread topped. Come on BrewCrew

[SatelliteEyes]

Do we really need team specific threads??? we have a big MLB 06 season thread.....can't this just fall under that???


The MLB '06 thread has basically become ESPN - the only two teams discussed are the Yankees and Red Sox.

Boooooooorrrrriiiinnggg!

[boarderx5423]

The second half of the season starts today for the Brewers! I am hearing MLB analysts who are predicting the Brew Crew to take the NL Central! Sheets, Ohka, and Hardy should be returning to the line up soon; Ohka returning as soon as this Tuesday!

[boarderx5423]

http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/nl/stlcards/SuppanStl.jpg

[SatelliteEyes]

I love Brewers.

[snooch]

last year's season wasn't a total failure after losing 1/2 the team to injury...the cubs finished dead last in the nl, and i can't wait for the supp (pronounce soup, for the FIBs playing at home) to be served in brew town

[SatelliteEyes]

You are correct. Finishing as well as they did with 2/5 of the rotation and 3/4 of the starting infield out for extended periods of time, if not most of the year will sink any team.

Im really looking forward to this season. Got my season tickets renewed again for year number 8. Can't wait!

[SoRight24]

I don't think I've ever actually seen a Brewers fan in real life.

That's not meant as an insult, because I'm sure you guys are true fans. I've just never seen one here on the east coast.

[OneSwtWld34]

Anyone get their tickets this morning???

I'm going to be at my parents house up in Kenosha for Easter so I got 4 tickets to the Cubs game on Saturday 4/7. Now I'm trying for some Opening Day tickets but it says the server is down! WTF!

Edit: Sweet.. got 2 Opening Day tickets!

[Tiduwho]

I'm hoping to get tickets to a Mark Prior/Ben Sheets matchup...which probably won't happen again after Spring Training if at all. ;)

[SatelliteEyes]

FUCK YEAH!!! Here come the Brew Crew! out of the darkness (and 25 years of losing) to take the NL Central. Best pitching staff in the Central = 87 wins and a division title!!

Look out Central here comes Milwaukee!

[boarderx5423]

:D

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

[Tieravis]

:D

It's the most wonderful time of the year.


Unfortunatley, there seems to be a lack of Brewers fans in the DMB community!

If sheets pitches like he did today, he'll contend for the cy young.

GO CREW!!

[TheOtherside]

although my heart is with the cubs, i grew up going to old County Stadium and have a very soft spot for the Brewers. good luck, Crew!


(except for when they play the cubs, :) )

[SatelliteEyes]

9IP 2H 1R 1ER 3K 0BB

Nice.

[SmoothD41]

a healthy Ben Sheets is one of the top pitchers in the entire league....problem is he can't ever seem to stay healthy.

[malarks26]

I don't think I've ever actually seen a Brewers fan in real life.

That's not meant as an insult, because I'm sure you guys are true fans. I've just never seen one here on the east coast.

LoL....I'll second that. I think we'll start seeing more of them coming out of the woodwork as this season goes on b/c I think the "brew crew" are going to have a pretty good year. I wish you Brewers fans good luck on the season. :thumbsup

[SatelliteEyes]

a healthy Ben Sheets is one of the top pitchers in the entire league....problem is he can't ever seem to stay healthy.

Cleary you didnt see him make every start for the better part of 4 years (2001-2004). Baseball fans have such short memories sometimes.

Cal Ripken could have pulled a hammy and missed two months after he broke Gehrigs record and fans would have been pissing and moaning about him always being hurt.

Sheets had one injury, a torn muscle in his back at the end of 2005, that he rushed back from in early 2006 which set him back some in 2006. Get off of him, he's actually pretty durable.

[boarderx5423]

2-0!

Great start so far. Sheets was ON FIRE Monday, and Mench was looking pretty good yesterday. So glad he was able to get another HR. It's been far too long since he's had one.

e: Undefeated season, here we come!

[SatelliteEyes]

If we hadnt started 5-0 last year I might be a little more excited. Still, cant start off better than we have. Cards are 0-2 as well!

[victorsteve]

shouldnt this be in a 2007 thread?

[SatelliteEyes]

shouldnt this be in a 2007 thread?

You think we should start a new one?

[boarderx5423]

I'm cool with continuing this one.

[SatelliteEyes]

Brewers, Brewers, turning up the heat. Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers, turning up the heat.

[stlang3l]

Brewers, Brewers, turning up the heat. Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers, turning up the heat.
Not today!! 10-2 HA HA GO CARDS!!

[boarderx5423]

Best record in the NL.

:woohoo

[SatelliteEyes]

BOOOOOMMMMMM!!!

Great pitching + great closer = hard to beat. We beat Oswalt twice this week. Gotta like that.

[SatelliteEyes]

It feels good to be driving the bandwagon. Years of watching and pulling for awful teams might actually be paying off. Oh, and being a season ticket holder since 1999 means I should get playoff tickets...if we are lucky enough to make it.

Go Crew.

...and to think my sig once upon a time was proclaiming the Brewers would be 2003 NL Central champs..talk about drinking the Kool-Aid.

[boarderx5423]

It feels good to be driving the bandwagon. Years of watching and pulling for awful teams might actually be paying off. Oh, and being a season ticket holder since 1999 means I should get playoff tickets...if we are lucky enough to make it.

Go Crew.

...and to think my sig once upon a time was proclaiming the Brewers would be 2003 NL Central champs..talk about drinking the Kool-Aid.
In 2004, my brother and I were proclaiming "We would hit .500 by 2006 and make the play-offs in 2007."

Looking good thus far. :)

[Shagadelic]

Ohhhh to be young again and able to skip school to hop the #35 bus to go see THIS team, that would be sweet :cool

The heros of my school skipping generation included Rob Deer, Dale Sveum, did have Yount and Moli, Pat Listach, Gary Sheffield....Today's team blows them away, go Crew :thumbsup

[boarderx5423]

That was only two years ago for me. I wish I could still do that though.

Up 3-0 in the 8th. Here comes Turnbow and Coco to throw the knockout punch.

[gocubsgo3822]

That was only two years ago for me. I wish I could still do that though.

Up 3-0 in the 8th. Here comes Turnbow and Coco to throw the knockout punch.

it miust be nice to be in first place for the first time in a billion years. Come alpine the CUbs will be in first place.

yo i am assuming you went to ETHS what year you graduate?

[boarderx5423]

it miust be nice to be in first place for the first time in a billion years. Come alpine the CUbs will be in first place.

yo i am assuming you went to ETHS what year you graduate?

1) :lol :lol :lol

2) MUHS 2005 grad.

3) Cappy is going for the CG shutout!

[SatelliteEyes]

it miust be nice to be in first place for the first time in a billion years. Come alpine the CUbs will be in first place.

yo i am assuming you went to ETHS what year you graduate?

God hates Cubs fans and so do I.

[boarderx5423]

God hates Cubs fans and so do I.

:cool :thumbsup

[boarderx5423]

Also, this is pretty cool:
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070507&content_id=1951741&vkey=news_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil

[Shagadelic]

it miust be nice to be in first place for the first time in a billion years. Come alpine the CUbs will be in first place.

yo i am assuming you went to ETHS what year you graduate?

Wanna Bet :rolleyes

[collinsat12]

it miust be nice to be in first place for the first time in a billion years. Come alpine the CUbs will be in first place.

yo i am assuming you went to ETHS what year you graduate?:thumbsdow

[snooch]

someone should really make a thread for this year, b/c i've got a feeling a lot of people will be jumping on the wagon come july

[collinsat12]

JJ and Prince both had homers today as the best team in baseball roll on.

[LisaC]

JJ and Prince both had homers today as the best team in baseball roll on.
We'll be waiting for you in Philly. Bring it!

[collinsat12]

We'll be waiting for you in Philly. Bring it!....bring a broom... the brew crew are going to sweep.

[LisaC]

....bring a broom... the brew crew are going to sweep.
:lol

We'll see about that.

[collinsat12]

.... who do the phillies have going to the mound for those games?

[LisaC]

.... who do the phillies have going to the mound for those games?
Not sure. I can only hope the start Howard. Apparently he's been playing so well that they're give him a rest.:rolleyes

[collinsat12]

....the brewers are the best team in baseball right now...


it isn't too late to forfeit.

[LisaC]

We'll be waiting for you. Maybe Howard will take the skirt off and play.

All kidding aside you guys are playing awesome.

[collinsat12]

why haven't we made a 2007 thread yet?

[collinsat12]

We'll be waiting for you. Maybe Howard will take the skirt off and play.

All kidding aside you guys are playing awesome.that is because they are my team...

[LisaC]

that is because they are my team...
You taught them everything they know, no doubt.

[collinsat12]

You taught them everything they know, no doubt.
shh.... don't tell people but I am really Robin Yount

[Tiduwho]

JJ or Prince, who will be the NL MVP?

[LisaC]

shh.... don't tell people but I am really Robin Yount
I'm pretty sure you just did. This is a public message board.

[collinsat12]

I'm pretty sure you just did. This is a public message board.yeah... but nobody reads these boards.

[collinsat12]

JJ or Prince, who will be the NL MVP?JJ is more deserving... but the media will give it to Prince.

[LisaC]

yeah... but nobody reads these boards.
You have a point there.

[SatelliteEyes]

The ladies love JJ.

http://static.flickr.com/77/202902322_8c6f5a05e8_o.jpg

and so do I....but not like that...you know.

[boarderx5423]

Andy asked for it, so Andy gets it.

We currently have the best record in baseball (23-10) and are 8-1 on the current home stand. We'll be pulling out the brooms for tomorrow's game.

Come July, this will be the most popular baseball thread on AM.

:cool :thumbsup

[Tiduwho]

He did it.

[boarderx5423]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20070507&content_id=1951440&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp

This is a pretty cool article...

[Shagadelic]

Free prostate exams at the ballpark....The Crew is Back :thumbsup

[boarderx5423]

Tied our own record for largest division lead ever.

I have to keep telling myself that it is only May...

[thedeathwish]

props to the brew crew. not a fan, but like to see a small market team do well.

plus you kicked the crap outta the dodgers. thanks again for that.

[collinsat12]

Andy asked for it, so Andy gets it.

We currently have the best record in baseball (23-10) and are 8-1 on the current home stand. We'll be pulling out the brooms for tomorrow's game.

Come July, this will be the most popular baseball thread on AM.

:cool :thumbsupgood work my friend, thank you.

[collinsat12]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article_perspectives.jsp?ymd=20070507&content_id=1951440&vkey=perspectives&fext=.jsp

This is a pretty cool article...yeah I saw that... very nice read.

[collinsat12]

The Brewers play today at 12:05 central... going for the sweep!

[SatelliteEyes]

I wish I could go. Im sitting in my office not to far from the ball park and it is beautiful out. Too much work to do today though....UGH!

Go Brewers!

[collinsat12]

I wish I could go. Im sitting in my office not to far from the ball park and it is beautiful out. Too much work to do today though....UGH!

Go Brewers!I would go... but I have to study for finals.

[boarderx5423]

I have class from 1 till about 5. Plus, I'm down in Illinois.

[collinsat12]

Geoff just went to the yard

[Tiduwho]

Free prostate exams at the ballpark....The Crew is Back :thumbsup


It's about time!

[Shagadelic]

I wish I could go. Im sitting in my office not to far from the ball park and it is beautiful out. Too much work to do today though....UGH!

Go Brewers!

Huh.....I wish I could go but I live in Florida...nothing but the Tele for me alas not today :shrug

[collinsat12]

The Crew are going to blow this game.

[jackdaniels5445]

Just to remind my fellow optimistic brewer hopefuls, not only do we have a solid rotation coupled with consistent offense, but we have two of the top prospects in the minor leagues putting up everything but minor numbers.

http://insider.espn.go.com/fantasy/baseball/flb/story?page=bigrotowski11

[Shagadelic]

The Crew are going to blow this game.

You were saying :rolleyes

[collinsat12]

You were saying :rolleyesGeoff comes through in the clutch... good game.

[SatelliteEyes]

Poor Cubs (not) they win 8 of their last 10 and the've lost a game in the standings...

Brewers 24-10

[collinsat12]

Poor Cubs (not) they win 8 of their last 10 and the've lost a game in the standings...

Brewers 24-10that makes me really really happy actually.

[SatelliteEyes]

that makes me really really happy actually.

:thumbsup :cool

[boarderx5423]

Poor Cubs (not) they win 8 of their last 10 and the've lost a game in the standings...

Brewers 24-10
:cool :thumbsup

It's too bad JJ's run had to come to an end. Oh well. I am happy with a 9-1 home stand.

This weekend promises to be an exciting series withSuppan, Sheets, and Cappy on the mound at Shea.

[collinsat12]

I really hope they do well on this road trip... just so they can shut up all the critics...

[boarderx5423]

I really hope they do well on this road trip... just so they can shut up all the critics...

All the critics were saying how the "Brewers needed to prove themselves with their 10 game home stand." Well you know what? We did prove ourselves. I doubt the critics will be shutting up about it until we (hopefully) clinch a spot in the playoffs.

[boarderx5423]

Random fact of the day:

Just how good are Turnbow and Coco? In their first 34 games, the Brewers are 20-0 when leading after 7 innings.

[collinsat12]

All the critics were saying how the "Brewers needed to prove themselves with their 10 game home stand." Well you know what? We did prove ourselves. I doubt the critics will be shutting up about it until we (hopefully) clinch a spot in the playoffs.It will be a shame if that is what it takes to get them to shut up

[bbfcfm03]

anyone going to the sunday game vs. the twins?? i'll be there i think in sec. 110

[boarderx5423]

It will be a shame if that is what it takes to get them to shut up
I know, but I can see it happening.

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1563/burnievr8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[DMBCubs25]

talk to me in august when the brewers are in 2nd-3rd place, when they actually ahve played someone decent and everyone comes back down to reality

[DMBCubs25]

the only time brewers can sell out miller park anyway is when the cubs come to town, there are no such things as brewer fans, only when they win

[bbfcfm03]

dmbcubs...thats not true. yes the place is packed when the cubs are there, but i tried to get tickets for some other games and i couldn't. so i would guess they are sold out.

[boarderx5423]

1) With the exception of us playing the Dodgers and Marlins and you playing the Braves and Padres, we've basically had the same schedule. Your schedule really hasn't been much, if at all, tougher than ours. Plus, we're 17-8 against the central versus your 10-13.

2) The Brewers have had quite a few games that have been standing room only. Many of those were when we were playing teams other than the Cubs.

3) If you call me a bandwagon fan again, we are going to have a big problem. I've been a loyal follower since I moved to the Milwaukee area almost 16 years ago. I've been going to games since I was 4 years old and have always stood by them, even in 2002 when we lost 106 games. So don't you dare say the only reason I am so excited is because we're finally doing well.

[gocubsgo3822]

i hope the brewers teams plane has a inebriated pilot. Its time for them to fall off the planet.

[JmoneyDMB]

:thumbsup Nice to see another win today

9-1 homestand :D

[jackdaniels5445]

if the cubs have a way to choke, theyll find it


"it's inevitabrr"
-kim jong ill

[DMBCubs25]

1) With the exception of us playing the Dodgers and Marlins and you playing the Braves and Padres, we've basically had the same schedule. Your schedule really hasn't been much, if at all, tougher than ours. Plus, we're 17-8 against the central versus your 10-13.

2) The Brewers have had quite a few games that have been standing room only. Many of those were when we were playing teams other than the Cubs.

3) If you call me a bandwagon fan again, we are going to have a big problem. I've been a loyal follower since I moved to the Milwaukee area almost 16 years ago. I've been going to games since I was 4 years old and have always stood by them, even in 2002 when we lost 106 games. So don't you dare say the only reason I am so excited is because we're finally doing well.

im not necessarily saying you are not a fan, im positive that by the posts of yours that ive read that you are in fact a die hard fan, but a lot of the small market teams only have fans that come out when they win (cough cough white sox) and dont do anything when they lose, however each team does have its fair share of loyal fans, by the way which games were standing room only for the brewers? because i find it hard that that big of a stadium could be fully sold out

[boarderx5423]

im not necessarily saying you are not a fan, im positive that by the posts of yours that ive read that you are in fact a die hard fan, but a lot of the small market teams only have fans that come out when they win (cough cough white sox) and dont do anything when they lose, however each team does have its fair share of loyal fans, by the way which games were standing room only for the brewers? because i find it hard that that big of a stadium could be fully sold out
Thanks for noticing that I do loyally support my home team. :thumbsup

I will admit, there are many fans that do start showing up once a team starts winning. Just look at the attendances over the past few years, especially compared to this year. As a Cubs fan, you know as well as anybody that it is difficult to be a loyal fan when you are constantly facing struggles, whether it be injuries, shitty seasons, or just plain bad luck. I would say that the Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox are the only teams that consistently have strong, loyal followings, and I give you guys credit for that (along with maybe a joke or two :D). But it is fun to see how the hometown reacts when their team that has been struggling for years is finally starting to take shape. Milwaukee is reaching that point and many people are really starting to support this team. Granted it would've been nice to have some people alongside me 5 years ago...

Miller Park has a capacity just under 42,000. Many of the weekend games have had attendances very close to, if not above that. While it is still difficult to get a good turnout during the week, it is nice to see the stadium full on the weekend. I would go to weekday games myself, but going to school down in Evanston (Cubs territory, :shudder) makes it nearly impossible.

I wrote this quickly because I need to get back to studying. Hope it makes some kind of sense.

Go Brewers. :cool :thumbsup

[SatelliteEyes]

im not necessarily saying you are not a fan, im positive that by the posts of yours that ive read that you are in fact a die hard fan, but a lot of the small market teams only have fans that come out when they win (cough cough white sox) and dont do anything when they lose, however each team does have its fair share of loyal fans, by the way which games were standing room only for the brewers? because i find it hard that that big of a stadium could be fully sold out

Brewers have played 8 home games where they have had more than 40,000 fans attend.

At all times 60% of the losers at Wrigley are there for the party scene than they are for the game. They arent "real fans" in the sense that they are at all invested in the team or the game. They are there to party and get drunk and be obnoxious like most Cubs fans.

Admittedly, the Brewers do not have those types of fans. We also do not have our own television station seen around the US.

[Tiduwho]

Brewers have played 8 home games where they have had more than 40,000 fans attend.

At all times 60% of the losers at Wrigley are there for the party scene than they are for the game. They arent "real fans" in the sense that they are at all invested in the team or the game. They are there to party and get drunk and be obnoxious like most Cubs fans.

Admittedly, the Brewers do not have those types of fans. We also do not have our own television station seen around the US.


82% of all statistics are made up on the spot.



46% of all sports fans know that.

[SatelliteEyes]

82% of all statistics are made up on the spot.



46% of all sports fans know that.

You're right, that number, 60% was pulled directly from the total percentage of douchebag losers who live in Chicago. Im sure it doesnt directly translate to Cubs fans at Wrigley field at all times, as some Chicago fans are Sox fans, but for the sake of this argument, it'll have to do.

[snooch]

so uh, how many all stars do you think the crew will have this year.

I'm thinking it'll be hardy, cappy, coco, and the suppan. Jenkins is playing like one but i'm not sure if he'd make it.

my dad brother and i are heading out to philly next week to check out that little stretch, i'm pumped to see their stadium and for the brewers to get yet another sweep.

attendance is up about 6,000 people per game this season as compared to last year, yes people are coming out of their shells on this team it happens everywhere when teams start performing better, i'd be there win lose or draw though i love that team.

[rconverse]

START LOSING, please.

[SatelliteEyes]

The Cubs lost 2 of 3 at home to the Pirates.

What a shame.

[boarderx5423]

And we even gave the Cubs a chance to gain a little ground on us. Oh well, I'm not crying about it.

[UCFish]

Wouldn't it be great if both our teams became dominant over the next several years and turned into a big rivalry.

[SatelliteEyes]

Wouldn't it be great if both our teams became dominant over the next several years and turned into a big rivalry.

It'll never be as big as Cards/Cubs. Those two teams just hate eachother - or at least their fans do. Its up there with Yanks/Sox and Dodgers/Giants.

[boarderx5423]

Wouldn't it be great if both our teams became dominant over the next several years and turned into a big rivalry.

As long as we always came out on top. Sure, I'd be cool with it.

[GinaNMU]

Geez what's with all the Cubs fans coming in here and being obnoxious?? If y'all did that to our thread people would flip.

You guys are on FIRE right now! And as frustrating as that is, I'd much rather have it be you than the Cards or the Astros :D

Gotta give props where they're deserved.

[Shagadelic]

They already got sick of bitching about Pinella, so they figure they'd come shit on our parade....

Big road trip coming up, I'll be watching tonight...Go Crew!

[boarderx5423]

I was at a formal, so this was the first game all season I wasn't able to follow.

We still have the best record in the league and a 7.0 game lead in the central.

[devilandthelord]

Well this thread has picked up some steam lately.

*crowd chants* "Baaaaaaaandwagon, baaaaaaanwagon"

[SatelliteEyes]

Well this thread has picked up some steam lately.

*crowd chants* "Baaaaaaaandwagon, baaaaaaanwagon"

Except the three people who post have been posting the most have been posting here for a long, long time.

[boarderx5423]

How about a nice birthday win for Andy today!!!

[DMBCubs25]

im willing to say you guys will probably win this division this year, the cubs have 0 life as a team, cant hit, and have no bullpen, the brewers actually look like a baseball team that plays the game the right way, something i could only wish the cubs could ever do

[trent2302]

Hey y'all,

I must say, it is nice to see them rockin'. This next month is going to be huge in telling us if they're for real.

25-11 is great. Some might say they beat up on weak teams, but hey, last year and most years they had trouble against Pittsburgh, etc., so it's good that they're winning against them this year.

I just think they're solid up and down the roster. Yost is using a lot of players, but I think it's good to have everyone fresh and contributing- kind of reminds me of the '05 White Sox.

[trent2302]

[QUOTE=boarderx5423;6028748]Thanks for noticing that I do loyally support my home team. :thumbsup

I will admit, there are many fans that do start showing up once a team starts winning. Just look at the attendances over the past few years, especially compared to this year. As a Cubs fan, you know as well as anybody that it is difficult to be a loyal fan when you are constantly facing struggles, whether it be injuries, shitty seasons, or just plain bad luck. I would say that the Cubs, Yankees, and Red Sox are the only teams that consistently have strong, loyal followings, and I give you guys credit for that (along with maybe a joke or two :D). But it is fun to see how the hometown reacts when their team that has been struggling for years is finally starting to take shape. Milwaukee is reaching that point and many people are really starting to support this team. Granted it would've been nice to have some people alongside me 5 years ago...


Yes, there are fans who only show up at the park when the team is winning. How can anyone blame them? Are you going to tell me you're going to shell out at least $25 apiece for good seats, the money it costs to park, not to mention the money to feed yourself and quench your thirst when the team sucks? I'm not going to shell out all that when there's a lousy product on the field.

Now that there's a chance that I'm going to see a competitive team on the field, yes, I would consider going and spending that money.

[collinsat12]

JJ = MVP

he just had a three run blast!

[ant_marching41]

^ Boo!

[collinsat12]

^ Boo!okay... he is the league leader in homers and rbi


who is playing better?

[ant_marching41]

okay... he is the league leader in homers and rbi


who is playing better?

I was referring to the homerun. I'm a Phillies fan.

[collinsat12]

I was referring to the homerun. I'm a Phillies fan.okay... that makes a little more sense

[ant_marching41]

okay... that makes a little more sense
But to answer your question, no one that I can think of. And for someone who hit only 5 homeruns last year, what an improvement.

[collinsat12]

But to answer your question, no one that I can think of. And for someone who hit only 5 homeruns last year, what an improvement..... he only played in 35 games last year.... and he was coming off shoulder surgury.

[SatelliteEyes]

But to answer your question, no one that I can think of. And for someone who hit only 5 homeruns last year, what an improvement.

5 in 125 ab, that's about 20-25 in a full season. JJ has always projected to hit for good power as a SS because of the way he swings.

[ant_marching41]

.... he only played in 35 games last year.... and he was coming off shoulder surgury.
Oh. I'm just going by what i'm hearing from Chris Wheeler (Phills commentary) who said he hit "5 homeruns last year." So I thought, "wow, thats improvement." I wasn't aware of his situation last year. Sorry that i don't follow the Brewers like you.

[SatelliteEyes]

Oh. I'm just going by what i'm hearing from Chris Wheeler (Phills commentary) who said he hit "5 homeruns last year." So I thought, "wow, thats improvement." I wasn't aware of his situation last year. Sorry that i don't follow the Brewers like you.

you should be sorry.

[ant_marching41]

you should be sorry.
Its not like the Brewers have been a team to talk about the past few years.

[SatelliteEyes]

Its not like the Brewers have been a team to talk about the past few years.

Hmmmm, true...at least for people outside of Wisconsin.

[collinsat12]

but people who don't follow them from Wisconsin are losers.

[crashintonickdm]

Yea Phils!