Exaggerate much?

Puh-lease.

“Mania” is a silly word to use when describing a “Nation” that is probably the only one smaller than Vatican City.  Seriously, “Brewer Nation?”

Ah, Milwaukee and its little (league) sports teams. 

1. Wendy,
   You appear to be confused about what a “nation” is, versus a “nation state.” Although the definitions get muddled these days, a “nation” is simply a body of people that share common customs and stuff.  A “nation state”, like Vatican City, is a sovereign territorial unit encompassing a nation.  Also, the term “nation” is commonly used to refer to the fans of baseball teams in general.

   Mania just means excitement.  People are really excited about Sabathia here, so it fits. 

   Ya know, it’s pretty pathetic that you’d mock what other people get excited about on a website that’s partially devoted to “gun porn.”

   Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 0815 hrs




2. You obviously haven’t followed Brewers baseball for the past 26 years. Wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning?

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0843 hrs




3. I thought the accepted saying for Brewers fans was “The Brew Crew?” Or was it just the team and nothing else?

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0844 hrs




4. We are talking about presstitutes who have a vested interest of promoting both a reason to sell a paint-catcher and a reason to listen to its corporate sister radio station.

   Off-topic, was I the only one hoping that Tom Haridcourt was wrong about who was going for Sabathia?  It would have served that self-righteous pompous <expletive deleted> right for getting the Brewers to back off the firing of Yost after the Red Sox debacle.

   Posted by steveegg on July 08, 2008 at 0848 hrs




5. Wendy,

   Milwaukee is a baseball town and this is not only the most significant in-season trade in Major League Baseball this year, it’s the most significant in season trade in Brewers’ team history. As well as the Don Sutton acquisition was in 82, CC Sabathia is the premier pitcher in the American League (the reigning Cy Young winner.)

   While we have to wait to see what the impact is as far as wins and losses, he’s already had a dramatic impact on ticket sales.

   If you think this state goes nuts when the Packers are in the playoffs, just wait until the drought ends for the Brewers.

   I think mania is about right.

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0858 hrs




6. He’s the CC Pitching Factory...as the song goes, Strike It Up!!

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0858 hrs




7. To clarify, I don’t think the whole state will go crazy when the Brewers win the pennant. But the Milwaukee area surely will, and closet and fair weather Brewer fans across the state will emerge, but I don’t expect we’ll see parades of Brewer-Zoobaz clad fans in Osseo and Peshtigo on a regular basis.

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0901 hrs




8. Steveegg, Hardricourt actually did a hell of a job covering this story, so hats off to him. As far as firing Yost after the Red Sox “debacle”, what would that have done for the team? They have the third best record in the NL, are a half a game out of the wild card, and four out of the division lead and we aren’t even to the break yet. Yeah, Yost really sucks. An intererim manager would have done any better? Please.

   By the way, didn’t we learn a few weeks back that political blogs are not a good source for accurate or intelligent sports discussions?

   Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0904 hrs




9. "By the way, didn’t we learn a few weeks back that political blogs are not a good source for accurate or intelligent sports discussions?”

   They’re not a good source for accurate or intelligent political discussions either.

   Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 0907 hrs




10. They’re not a good source for accurate or intelligent political discussions either.

    Oh I think it ebbs and flows.

    I hope the brewers do well.  I’m not a sports fan at all.  Got over that in college.  For me, it just seems like a bad emotional investment.

    Being a big news watcher I probably know as much about the various teams as a fan might but…

    My biggest beef with the brewers is that I and my fellow taxpayers paid for their stadium so that multi multi millionaire owners can pay multi-multi-multi million dollar a year salaries to guys to play baseball. 

    I use to scoff at the rediculous amount of press Brett Farve and the packers got back in the super bowl years.  But overall, I hope the teams do well.  People seem to be happier around here (mke).  I’m all for that

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0917 hrs




11. "They’re not a good source for accurate or intelligent political discussions either.”

    Amen.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0917 hrs




12. Then why do you keep coming back? 

    Whatever.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0921 hrs




13. Well then what are you guys doing here?

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0921 hrs




14. "My biggest beef with the brewers is that I and my fellow taxpayers paid for their stadium so that multi multi millionaire owners can pay multi-multi-multi million dollar a year salaries to guys to play baseball.”

    Eh.  I agree to a point.  I basically consider myself a libertarian, so government spending on private businesses is a no-no.  That said, of all the taxes I pay, the stadium tax annoys me the least.  At least I know exactly where it goes and use what it provides all the time.  It actually accomplishes its goal too.  Most of my tax money doesn’t.

    Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 0925 hrs




15. Entertainment.

    And apparently to the stir the pot.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0926 hrs




16. "Then why do you keep coming back?”

    To educate.

    Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 0927 hrs




17. I was at the game last night; “Mania” is an excellent word. He looked a little surprised at the ovation when they put him on the jumbotron.

    As far as escapisms go, baseball seems healthier than meth, promiscuity, or television.  *shrug*

    Posted by HeatherRadish on July 08, 2008 at 0943 hrs




18. “Then why do you keep coming back?”

    To educate.

    How’s that working for you?

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0943 hrs




19. Good post Heather, I agree with that.  (well, i haven’t made up my mind on the promiscuity part yet but)

    I think from the barage of ticket sales in the last day “mania” seems to fit also.

    CC Sabathia should get a warm welcome from a sold out crowd tonight for his first start as a Brewer.

    About 3,500 tickets were available as of late last night, a Brewers spokesman said, and people were waiting at the ticket windows at Miller Park this morning when they opened at 9 a.m.

    The Brewers acquired the reigning AL Cy Young winner Monday from Cleveland. The Brewers typically sell about 3,000 tickets a day. On Monday, the team sold more than 27,000, including 9,000 for tonight’s game. The game against Colorado is scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m.

    I drive down Canal every day on my way home from the office.  I always marvel at how many people go to a game on a weeknight, just to watch baseball.

    But after reading your post, you’re right. It is an escape.  And tailgating is a blast.  Maybe I’ll go see a few games this year.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0949 hrs




20. I’m glad to see the Brewers finally making an effort to become a major league team. Baseball is broken and needs revenue sharing to keep the small town clubs from becoming the defacto minor leagues.

    It’s a gamble - but at least they are doing something.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 0953 hrs




21. "How’s that working for you?”

    Eh.  Ya just can’t get through to some people. 

    Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 1001 hrs




22. I’ve been to three games this year, and I bought two tickets yesterday through Stubhub from a season ticket holder.  The game is Sunday and we have front row Field Outfield Box seats, purchased at cost plus the Stubhub commission.  When I saw that these were available for Sunday, I jumped, to see CC in his second start.

    Tickets are getting hard to come by for the rest of the games this season.  I was surprised at the number of remaining games that are coming up as standing room only or just plain unavailable.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1021 hrs




23. "Eh.  Ya just can’t get through to some people”

    Jesus, maybe you and Scott and the other liberal idiots can get a family size jar of KY and have a love fest outside Miller Park to protest..

    Or even better go down to 1st and Vine and do it there..  Im sure the the thugs down there are really into “Gun Porn”

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1034 hrs




24. OverTaxed douchebag,
    I’m not a liberal, unless you mean liberal like Milton Friedman.  And I’m not an idiot either.

    Posted by Jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 1101 hrs




25. Thats Mr. Douchebag,

    “I’m not a liberal, unless you mean liberal like Milton Friedman.  And I’m not an idiot either”

    Looking at your site I would have to disagree.

    Your both, and since you are both maybe a better choice would be water soluble, since you liberals (libertarians) dont like big oil either…

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1114 hrs




26. Overtaxed, no offense, but if you don’t know the difference between a liberal and a libertarian you need to do a little more research.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1142 hrs




27. “Mania” is a silly word to use when describing a “Nation” that is probably the only one smaller than Vatican City.  Seriously, “Brewer Nation?”

    Ah, Milwaukee and its little (league) sports teams. 

    You people just have to realize that this was just a chance for Wendy to slam as many things that she dislikes as possible.

    Masterfully done by the way Wendy. In 3 sentences you were able to;
    1. Slam the use of the word mania.
    2. Criticize the number of Milwaukee Brewer fans.
    3. Disparage any Milwaukee sports team.

    and finally

    4. Criticize Catholicism (or at least the significance of it’s home base.)

    I’m surprised you were not able to work in some joke about the Popes pointy hat.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1156 hrs




28. Uh, I was really just criticizing the Journal Sentinel, but if what you wrote blows your skirt up, then good for you.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1215 hrs




29. Wendy, actually Tom Hardricourt did a great job covering this story and the JS got it right before the national sports writers and commentators did. Not sure what you’re griping about, but thanks for giving me an excuse to keep talking about one of the greatest moments in Brewers history.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1229 hrs




30. Wow, really?

    Well, I don’t think you did a very good job of criticizing the MJS. You did, however, totally rock at all the other little snips you got in.

    Oh, and nice slam with the whole “Skirt” comment.
    Sure showed me.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1232 hrs




31. I’m thinking Wendy’s post is interesting, because it shows Milwaukee’s wannabe status.  Teams like the Cubs and the Red Sox and the Dodgers probably can refer to their fan base that way (Cubs nation, Red Sox nation, etc.).  They are truly diverse fan bases spread out across a wide territory with an intense love of their ball team holding them together. 

    When Brewers fans refer to themselves that way (or when the local daily does) its showing our Cubs envy, so to speak.  We’re still a small market team with a local (albeit enthusiastic) fan base. 

    Just enjoy the ride Brewers fans, it may not come along again soon! 

    Baseball’s a great sport.

    Posted by Mike on July 08, 2008 at 1234 hrs




32. Oh crap...we’re doomed.  They just proclaimed today as “CC Sabathia” Day.  Well, it was good while it lasted.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1322 hrs




33. wendy is right. whatever

    brewers overated a long time now, just like the bucks.

    packers are always good.

    Posted by on July 08, 2008 at 1554 hrs




34. Wendy’s comments were more focussed on whether the exitement over Sabathia could be considered a “mania” than it was about whether or not the Brewers are overrated.  That throwaway comment at the end was just her being a snippy bitch as far as I can tell.  (Correct me if I’m wrong and there was another purpose for that bit Wendy).  All that said, the Packers were most definately not good for the quarter century between 1968 to 1991 (with the exception of maybe 2 seasons in there).  Besides, liking a team only because they are good is called being a “fairweather fan” or a “bandwagon fan.” Neither term is considered a compliment amongst those of us in the know.  I love my Brewers (and my Packers) not because they are good, but because they are mine.

    Posted by jesusisjustalrightwithme on July 08, 2008 at 1633 hrs