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Way to go, Glendon...

Our old buddy, Glendon Rusch, that is. More on him in a moment..

During this short visit to the Valley, i decided to roll on over to Maryville to see the Padres and the Brewers. After all, that's a great place to go if you are in the witness protection program.  Attendence is usually slim (but not the Brewers fans, if you catch my drift)   you can stretch out,  you can park anywhere...

Well, not today. Due to the holiday weekend, a promotion,  very few day games with available tickets in the Valley -- it was a sell-out crowd, the Brewers first of the spring -- 10, 551 -- and the throng saw a pretty good game. The Padres fielded a "B" squad, essentially -- Bears fan and Padres 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, along with John Bard, behind the plate -- were the Pads only front liners in the startting lineup, which featured a start by Jake Peavy. He was opposed by Dave Bush of the Crew. I took my seat -- in the front row, by the Pads on-deck circle, and I thought I'd see a pitchers' duel. (A lucky break, that ticket -- an extra seat just floating around...)

Well -- not quite right away. Both pitchers had rocky first innings. After striking the Padres lead-off and second hole hiitters,  Paul McAnulty, who is battling to make the San Diego roster, tripled  in Kouzmanoff and Tony Clark who previously singled, and walked, respectively. (Let's hope Bush has the same 2-out problems later on...)

Staked to that 2-0 lead, Jake Peavy was wild -- his curve wasn't effective, as Craig Council and Prince Fielder walked. With one out Ryan Braun hit a monster HR -- 3-2 Brewers, in what turned out to be a long first inning.

However, both pitchers settled down -- and the game moved along quickly to the 5th -- Peavy struggled again,  as Fielder doubled in Craig Council, who earlier reached base via a double. Exit  Peavy -- enter Glendon Rusch.

Or, to be more precise -- the slimmed down Glendon Rusch.  (He must be 20 pounds lighter) With his off speed stuff working VERY well, he ended the threat -- and then pitched a scoreless 6th.

Rusch was then taken out for a pinchhitter. That, was a great outing -- and I think we can agree it's a great day if he makes it back to the show. I'm pulling for him. That's one of the Ex-Cubs pitchers the Padres have loaded up on that I hope can stick -- and I'll bet today's performance was a big help.

After all, Shawn Estes has been terrible, and the former Employee is still saying, "...I feel great......." Rusch almost died in the Cubs clubhouse, but there he is -- on the mound, looking great. I think we know who has REAL heart & soul in this trio, don't we? (And I'm glad it's in good shape!)

And, as an aside -- Mr Cubs Fan -- I hope you made it back to Chicago.....all that snow......ick!

 

 

 

 

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Yeah!

Glendon Spahn making a comeback!

I always liked Glendon. Nice to see him recovered from his illness and working to slim down, as well.

"I've always felt that starting pitching is the most important part of the rotation." - Joe Morgan, Sunday Night Baseball 8-12-07

by gary varsho on Mar 21, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That is great.

I'm happy for him and his famliy that he is able to continue doing what he loves.

by sue369 on Mar 21, 2008 10:47 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll never forget the day...

...I handed Glendon back the baseball he launched onto Sheffield for his 3rd career home run (and first one out on the street). You should have seen the grin on his face. He was thrilled - he said this one was definitely going into the trophy case. I've been a big Glendon fan ever since. Here's hoping he wins comeback player of the year!

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Mar 21, 2008 11:31 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I've always liked Glendon

.. and really hated to see him lose the control and durability and see him go. The insensitive jackasses who called him "Donuts" here on BCB should be ashamed of themselves. He's a great guy and I yet I hope that we still are able to pound him when the Pads and us mix it up.

For his career sake, glad to hear he's much better .. and for his own sake, equally happy to hear he's done his time and is in better shape.

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Mar 22, 2008 10:01 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers sold out a ST game??

Was it mostly Cub fans who couldn't get into HoHoKam for that day? : )

Good story about Glendon Rusch. At least he is an ex-Cub that we can root for to resurrect his career without having to worry about him winning the Cy Young Award in the process.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Mar 22, 2008 11:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Apparently...

... there were only two or three ST games in Phoenix during the day yesterday, with a lot of people here on spring break/holiday weekend, the Brewers got what may have been their first ST sellout ever.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Mar 22, 2008 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Made it back

good to see you again, I live in Des Moines area so no snow for me. Was a long day getting back. Have a fun week in AZ!

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Mar 22, 2008 1:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Who doesn't like Glendon Rusch?

Hopefully he can make it back with the Padres -- he'll have a familiar former Cub around in Greg Maddux to talk to. Can't help but root for this guy.

"And heeeere cooome the pretzels!"

by NightPutting on Mar 22, 2008 4:29 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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