Right on. We are scoring runs at a higher pace this year than last. It's the losses the bullpen have given up.

Why are Manny Parra and Kameron Loe on a major league roster?
K-Rod is done, over and out. Good player in the past but he has clearly lost it.
Can't trust Axford.
Too bad...this team could have been decent with any bullpen at all.
Maybe next year.

I guess I was right after all......

Right, sry I meant appeal(rolling my eyes). He doesn't owe anyone jack squat, nor does he care what you or anyone else think. He knows and you certainly have the right to not believe him. I do believe him. No one will ever know 100% the reason Das ruled the way he did. The union(NOT BRAUN) an MLB both agreed to not have the report released....an then MLB fired Das, a man they believed in every single time...he ruled in their favor. There most def could have been a second gunmen on the grassy knoll.

"Also, he was the first one to ever have the result overturned, so maybe, just maybe, there was info in the trial that you and I aren't privy to??"
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Trial?! You mean, appeal??? The reason his APPEAL was granted is because the sample was not sent to the lab in a timely fashion, a point, by the way, that Braun's legal team never raised in the appeal. Braun spent most of the off season telling anyone who would listen that there was an explanation for the positive test, but of course, never would provide specifics, stating it was a "personal" matter. Sorry Brauny, but you tested positive, and if you expect me to accept your explanation that there's a acceptable reason, then you'd best provide it, otherwise, just shut your yap and count your blessings that you got off on a technicality.

It doesn't really matter, does it? Brewers beat the Cubs 13 of 17 this season. I'd say that's pretty good. I'll take it.

Sorry, it's been a busy summer.

It's almost funnier this way:) Good game Cubbies, now please sign KRod this off-season:)

I understand rtabb. Also, he was the first one to ever have the result overturned, so maybe, just maybe, there was info in the trial that you and I aren't privy to??

Wow. That's what I'm talking about tho w the excitement til the final pitch and final out. Amazing. Thanx for noticing tjnjc:) We've missed you on P&G:)

cubs win! cubs win!

Who needs a goat when thekid is flapping his gums.

Has everyone swept that whole Braun thing under the rug? Seems to be the first thing that comes up when his name is mentioned.

Good point tthompson. Cycling is a whole different topic. I'm not saying Sosa, Bonds, Big Mac, Clemens didn't "use" i'm just saying they never tested positive like Braun. Now those other guys are vilified and their induction into the HOF is in question and everyone swept the Braun incident under the rug.

I sure wish wislady was here to bring some unbiased perspective to this discussion. :>)

Yup. That's what we try to do here. Sosa never failed a test, correct. Any guesses how many Lance Armstrong failed??

I agree tthompson, good posts! I enjoy mixing it up as long as it remains civil, which it has. It is nice to have differing opinions on sports. It keeps the blood flowing. Go Cubs (there's always next year)!!

With all due respect (and remember; I am saying with all due respect) that comment was incredibly stupid on so many levels. I’ll touch on 3 of those levels:
1) You posted that comment during the 6th inning of today’s game.
2) To call Braun the games biggest cheater seems a bit far fetched (regardless of whether or not you feel he got off on a technicality). This year he’s is putting up the same numbers he always puts up and my guess is that he get tested pretty frequently.
3) Selig was (is) furious that Braun got off the hook.
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BTW - I am a Cubs fan

1) I used the word "beat" as a general statement because they have already won this series.
2) Fact is HE TESTED POSITIVE and got off.
3) If you truly beleive Selig is/was furious about Braun getting off, i got a bridge to sell you.

What PED test did Sammy Sosa Fail?? Braun is one of the best in the game today. It's just a fact he cheated and however you want to try to explain it HE CHEATED just like Sammy did with a corked bat.

Sure, I go to last nights game and for not a comedy of errors, I see 2 runs scored. and todays game has all the action.. just my luck.

Good posts. The truth regarding Braun is that only he knows what was in his system and if it was put there with the intent of improving his game. I ALWAYS submit the 'Elaine theory' here. It may have been in his system, but I trust that it wasn't for cheating. AS for the technicality...any good lawyer will use the best possible option for acquittal. That doesn't mean it was the only option. MLB should have let Das file his report before they FIRED him.

Hilarious--the game:) not your silly PED comment. Even if he is guilty, the biggest cheater in the history of the game?? puuuuhhhhlllleeeeeaaaassse. Ughhh Sammy Sosa ring a bell??

“Congrats Crew!! You beat a AA Team!! Oh by the way you still have the biggest cheater is baseball history on your team. Must be nice to have the old boss Selig in the power seat to make sure roid boy got off!!!!!”
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With all due respect (and remember; I am saying with all due respect) that comment was incredibly stupid on so many levels. I’ll touch on 3 of those levels:
1) You posted that comment during the 6th inning of today’s game.
2) To call Braun the games biggest cheater seems a bit far fetched (regardless of whether or not you feel he got off on a technicality). This year he’s is putting up the same numbers he always puts up and my guess is that he get tested pretty frequently.
3) Selig was (is) furious that Braun got off the hook.
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BTW - I am a Cubs fan

Gosh, I feel like I'm walking back to the parking lot after a friday night cubs/brewers game at miller. I would bet that two drunk guys will soon be bumping their chests and slurring profanities. :)

Tie game!!

I didn't come on here to debate baseball history. All i do know is that Braun is the only major league player to ever fail a PED test and get away with it! That is a fact! But just like all other Brewer fans, go ahead and keep acting like it didn't happen and brush it under the rug!!!!! Let's see how he is treated when he retires compared to guys who never failed a PED test.

'you still have the biggest cheater is baseball history on your team'

Are you referring to the man who hit his NL leading 36th dinger today?? The same man who hit one of the stadium the other day?? Biggest cheater in history of the game?? Someone obviously knows very little about the history of MLB.

Yeah but that doesn't say anything about the Brewers or Cubs, you can almost literally find one of those stories every year with an aged veteran who needs a change of scenery.

Congrats Crew!! You beat a AA Team!! Oh by the way you still have the biggest cheater is baseball history on your team. Must be nice to have the old boss Selig in the power seat to make sure roid boy got off!!!!!

Luc smashing it w 6 RBI's today...so far...

According to killngrill's numbers you have to go back to 1984 for the Cubs to equal the Crew in playoff wins since 2008!! Good info!!

Also, we would actually have more if ROENICKE HADN'T STARTED KOTSAY IN CENTER FIELD FOR GAME 3 AND/OR HELD GREINKE BACK FOR GAME 6. Dang him.

I've seen you post enough to know your dis-like for Fox News. But seriously, saying the CC and Prince were ready to hit the trail is totally what Fox would do which is take an opinion and state it as a fact while ignoring the size of the winning bid. This is the prob w black/white because I'm sorry, but I did not get light heartedness from your first post at all.

Have you read any of these blogs?? You think I was taking a jab at the kid who was starting today?? I love love love the game of baseball and I made a good effort last off-season to communicate with some of these exact kind of guys and introduce them to Brewers nation. I would give my left earlobe to put a uniform on and toe the rubber for one game. I wasn't jabbing the kid, I was jabbing the Cubs fans, which is part of what this blog is all about. That, and linking to silly video clips to highlight my points:)

As for Mr. Attanasio, we have been in the playoffs more times in the last 5 years than the previous 37. I wouldn't expect him to pony up for every single player that wears a Brewers uniform, especially when it's debatable that money would be close to being worth it. Did you know we are actually scoring at a higher rate this year than last?? All w/out the $200 milllion contract. A good owner spends the money when he needs to, but passes when the risks outweigh the rewards. This is something Cubs' previous management didn't do, that the current one may do and get the team back on the winning path. For Dales sake, I hope they do.

Now this is a joke!
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2008 NL Division Series Los Angeles Dodgers Lost, 3-0
2007 NL Division Series Arizona Diamondbacks Lost, 3-0
2003 NL Championship Series Florida Marlins Lost, 4-3
1998 NL Division Series Atlanta Braves Lost, 3-0
1989 NL Championship Series San Francisco Giants Lost, 4-1
1984 NL Championship Series San Diego Padres Lost, 3-2
1945 World Series Detroit Tigers Lost, 4-3
1938 World Series New York Yankees Lost, 4-0
1935 World Series Detroit Tigers Lost, 4-2
1932 World Series New York Yankees Lost, 4-0
1929 World Series Philadelphia Athletics Lost, 4-1
1918 World Series Boston Red Sox Lost, 4-1
1910 World Series Philadelphia Athletics Lost, 4-1

Oh wait here is a joke. DaCubs!

Who said the jokes were directed at you?
LOL

Who said the jokes were directed at you?
LOL

Does anyone know what they call winning teams in Chicago?
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What’s the difference between a Miller Park hotdog, and a Wrigley Field hotdog?
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You can buy a Miller Park hotdog in October!

A Class Full of Cubs Fans…
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A first grade teacher explains to her class that she is a Cubs fan. She asks her students to raise their hands if they were Cubs fans too. Not really knowing what a Cubs fan was but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks.

There is, however, one exception. One girl has not gone along with the crowd. The teacher asks her why she has decided to be different. “Because I’m not a Cubs fan.”

Then, asks the teacher, what are you?

“Why, I’m proud to be a Brewers fan,” boasts the little girl.

The teacher is a little perturbed now, her face slightly red. She asks the girl why she is a Brewers fan.

“Well, My Dad and Mom are Brewers fans, and I’m a Brewers fan too.”

The teacher is now angry. “That’s no reason,” she says loudly. “What if your Mom was a moron, and your dad was a idiot. What would you be then?”

A pause, and a smile. “Then,” says the girl, “I’d be a Cubs fan.”

The question, as posed by GoodAmerican: "So why are you cackling and crowing like a little girl who just got her first purse? It's not like you're David, beating up on Goliath."

Answer (from the post): "My brother sent me a text on Monday that said something along the lines of, "Regardless of what place we are in, beating the Cubs is always enjoyable." My reply was, "Yes indeed, I should write a poem :)"

In other words, even in the worst of years, it still feels grand to whoop your rival. The same way the Cubs fans do when their team takes a series at Miller Park.

There's no decorum on either side of the issue in arguments over both sports and politics, so the "holier than thou" stance is moot. You proved that in your reply, talking about how players love playing for the Cubs and hate playing for the Brewers. To make that statement, I assume you're tight with guys in both clubhouses and fully aware of how much (or, perhaps, how little) dollar figures have to do with who likes playing where.

And, in fact, go back to the spring when Aramis Ramirez signed with the Brewers and talked at length about how he always liked visiting and playing in Milwaukee as an opposing player. But, of course, the Brewers had just handed him $36 million, so I'm sure you'll tell me that's the only reason you said that.

Oh, and TT and I are on the same "stuff" and it's FAN-tastic.

Why do all of the teams from fibland have "Da" in front of them?
DaBears
DaCubs
DaWhitesox

So grrrrrreat to have Ramirez north of the border. He is kicking arse and taking names!!!
You had to beg for him to leave? That club really is a joke.
Where's Bartman!
lol

Braun trying to help the cause. Love them Brewers!! 7-3

That doesn't even make sense. Are you watching Fox News for your talking points?? They Yankees out bid us by 20 million dollars and the Tigers outbid us by over 100 million. That, to you, equates to those guys itching to get out of town?? Silly, at best.

I don't for one second think or want to control the comments after I post a blog. I enjoy every single post but I have absolutely no problem replying to anyone who posts a comment at me. If you can't handle that, well that's on you. You're first post here 'yeah, right. Take great pride in sweeping a team that is playing 4 regulars and 7 pitchers who, two months ago, were in either AAA or AA ball. What an accomplishment!' actually sounds like you are an offended Cubs fan. Especially cuz I acknowledged that specific point in my poem. Am I wrong or did I really miss the point of your post?? Cuz I'm of the belief that if you 'got' this poem then your post would have been along the lines of oldtimers who posted immediately after that, instead of the attack that it was.

The whole point of my poem was to acknowledge that whether in first place like last year, or the season we have this year(read the poem im not claiming to be david at all) it's always enjoyable to beat/sweep the Cubs. You wouldn't think it's enjoyable to sweep the Crew from your current position?? It's a rivalry babe. It certainly should be.

Priceless!!

Also,

Jonathan Lucroy with a grand salami baby!! Get the brooms warmed up!!

If you got it, you wouldn't have posted at all man. We do appreciate you bringing the maturity level up in here though, our Mrs' will verify it's needed!!

right on brewcrew420.

GA: No one is claiming to be david or crowing like a school girl. If you are a Cubs fan and this poem, this season, or the last 100+ years offend you, I'd be happy to provide a link or two to a Cubs blogger who may be a bit more your style. Let me know!! Otherwise, thanks for reading!!

I think it's safe to say that GoodAmerican completely missed the point of this post.

We shall see doc:) Marcum vs....who??;)

Cubs will spoil your dreams of a sweep this afternoon Tim, that much is almost guaranteed, but as long as Houston is still in the NL central, neither team will have to worry about finishing last this year. Should be interesting next season when Houston is gone, then there will have to be a new cellar dweller......
Go Cubs Go, Go Cubs Go,,,, Hey Chicago what do you say, Cubs are gonna win today!!!!

Badger, apparently you haven't heard that expression?

oldtimer: "eating crow?" Didn't the Cubs just trade Crow for a player to be named later? LOL!

Enjoy it now, next year you will be eating crow.

Go Pack Go!

Good one Tim!!!

Headed to the game tim.

GO CUBS!