Sports - Oct. 6, 2008
Final playoff musings
I had hoped to write this final Brewers playoff blog in a few weeks. But while my heart thought we'd go all the way, my brain knew a little better. And with Jeff Suppan taking the mound yesterday, these thoughts started swirling early.
Tags: brewers, playoffs

Sports - Oct. 5, 2008
Mission unaccomplished for Suppan, Brewers
When the Brewers signed veteran right-hander Jeff Suppan to a four-year, $42 million contract before the 2007 season, they were banking on his experience and reputation as a "big-game" pitcher. In one of the bigger games in 26 years, Suppan came up short and doomed the club to a season-ending 6-2 loss to Philadelphia.
Tags: brewers, playoffs, suppan, sveum

Sports - Oct. 5, 2008
Brewers 2B Weeks will undergo knee surgery
Brewers second baseman Rickie Weeks tore the meniscus in his left knee Saturday night and will undergo surgery. Rookie infielder Alcides Escobar will replace Weeks on the roster.
Tags: brewers, weeks, knee injury, playoffs, Alcides Escobar

Sports - Oct. 4, 2008
Brewers beat Phillies, live to fight another day
With a strong start from Dave Bush and an opportunistic offense led by Mike Cameron, Bill Hall and J.J. Hardy (pictured), the Brewers take a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia in Game 3 of the National League Division Series. Game 4 is slated for noon Sunday.
Tags: brewers, phillies, wild-card, playoffs, miller park

Sports - Oct. 4, 2008
FSN's Cirillo tells Brewers fans to keep the faith
Phillies lefty Jamie Moyer is a tough competitor, but FSN Wisconsin analyst Jeff Cirillo thinks that Dave Bush and some smart offense will help the Brewers win Game 3 of the National League Division Series tonight at Miller Park.
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Sports - Oct. 6, 2008
My first Playoff game... pt. 2 (Live)
I now say live because somemone close to me said, "You were hatched well before the first one so technically this is your second go of the playoffs."  True, Gavin, but this is my first LIVE viewing.Okay, so, while I was distracted by the cute baby behind me I was also distracted by...
Tags: Brewers, sports, playoffs, baseball, Milwaukee

Sports - Oct. 5, 2008
My First Playoff game... pt. 1
So, after buying tickets from Stub Hub and forking several hundred dollar over for some pretty sweet seats, I found myself in the thick of the largest sports related party in Wisconsin.  First, the parking situation brought me down.  I was never notified or saw what the parking situatio...
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