Brewers-Nationals Preview

Sorry this is late, but I had busy day.  Here is the preview for the Brewers series this weekend against the Washington Nationals; where no one will care about the series due to the Washington Capitals hosting the New York Rangers. Here are the matchups...

Friday 
Chris Narveson (1-0 0.00) v. Tom Gorzelanny (0-1 8.41)- People are worried about a bad start from Narveson because he is getting a ton of hype behind him in the first two weeks and I'm worried everyone is jinxing him. I can't blame people for driving the hype machine because he is doing some great things. I cannot believe Gorzelanny still has a job in the Major Leagues, the guy has been a joke since Pittsburgh. Watch for Ryan Braun who is 9 for 19 against Gorzelanny.



Saturday 
Yovani Gallardo (1-0 2.70) v. Jason Marquis (0-0 3.65)- Yo had a rough start on Sunday, but he got an extra day off so I think he will come back strong Saturday afternoon. Marquis has had his way with the Brewers when he played for the Chicago Cubs, and he is guy the Crew needs to jump on early before he gets started.  Braunie, Tony Plush, and Craig Counsell all have great numbers against Marquis.

Sunday 
Marco Estrada (1-0 5.14) v. Livan Hernandez (1-1 3.50)- Is is just me or has Livan been around for the last 20 years?  I am always amazed that he is able to play at a high level even at his weight and age. The Brewers have struggled against him in the past. I will be interested to see how Estrada responds in his first road start. Not to mention it's against his former mates. Like any Estrada start, I hope for the best.

-Charlie.

Presidents Don't Flip Flop: They Bobble

I was perusing the Nationals home schedule looking for a game or two to go to this summer (Read: planning when to visit my girlfriend), when I came across these absolutely wonderful bobbleheads that the Nats are going to be giving out at various games this summer. Now normally I am not too impressed with ballpark promotions, but something about these bobbleheads highly entertains me. Each one of the four bobbleheads is funny in its own little way. George Washington has the oddest little straight lipped smirk you'll ever see, Thomas Jefferson has a woman's lips and looks ready to punch someone, Abe Lincoln's head looks like a serial killer that has been living in the woods for years, and Teddy Roosevelt...well, old Teddy reminds me a bit of manic and double chinned version of the Hamburglar.

If you are interested in any of these bobbleheads be forewarned that they are all being given away during "Premium Games" for the Nats, also known as "Nights Were We Charge You More Money Because We Are Giving You *Free* Stuff". So if you are willing to pony up $4-$5 extra for one of these tickets, here are the nights when these puppies are being distributed:

George Washington, July 4th, Vs. Cubs
Thomas Jefferson, August 4th, Vs. Cardinals
Abe Lincoln, August 18th, Vs. Mets
Teddy Roosevelt, September 1st, Vs, Giants