Game Fourty Three Open Thread--23 May 2007

by Valatan on May 23, 2007 5:23 PM EDT in News Comment 171 comments


Snell	Kippers
4-2, 2.76	1-8, 6.75

Putting up the game thread a little early today--I have some yard work to do, and might not be back in time to actually have this up before first pitch.

If you're looking for some pregame entertainment, check out this fjm post, one of the funniest I've read in a while.

We've got yet another good ol' matchup against the Buccos, thanks to our lovely unbalanced schedule. First, does this count as a 'revenge game', thanks to Wells' former prominence with the Pirates? Second, how long do you think Ian Snell can keep up his current pace? His peripherals look decent, but not spectacular like his 2.76 ERA. This will, at least, be a test of the newly resurgent offense.

Not to mention a test of the disastrous recent stretch of pitching by Kip H. "Kippersley" Wells.

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Interesting...

Joe Strauss chat...

Two things jump out:

First, that fake knee injury to PW will likely require surgery and might end his career. Sorry for questioning you on that one PW...

Second, in a comment that I believe many commentators on this blog would agree with, Tom Bannister34 declares that one Albert Pujols every seven years is not enough. The farm system has to produce better... That got me thinking, if all your system did was produce one Pujols every seven years and nothing else - you had to comb the waiver wire and the indy leagues for bench players and fill ins - wouldn't you have the best farm system in baseball? I think you would...

by guayzimi on May 23, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The hard part about that comment

Is that he may have been saying that we need to produce more than one real "star" every seven years. Using Pujols as the example is unfair, as someone like him only shows up once every few decades. When you start thinking about players produced by the Cardinals system in the last 10 years, the first two players that come to mind that were anywhere even close to Pujols were Drew and Ankiel.

Hmm, let's see, Drew, do I even want to bring on the flame war that would crop up if I used him as the example? There are few fans that don't hold on to at least some sort of disdain for his career with St. Louis and beyond.

Ankiel? The guy that should have been unhittable? The guy that gave up on his talent? (/sarcasm) All of the sidebars and diatribes that would pop up if he was suggested would make this kind of discussion impossible.

Guys that came before these two aren't really pertinent to the conversation and everybody that has come since are either well short of star status or too early to be truly defined as such.

I do think that the Cardinals as an organization need to do a better job at producing All-Star level talent. Hell, anybody decent that can get to the majors before their 27th bithday. (The last bit was a bit of an exaggeration, but they can still do better than they have been.)

Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.

by Solanus on May 23, 2007 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haren, Polanco, Reyes, Wainwright, Duncan

Matt Morris, and I know I'm missing a few. Reyes, Duncan and Wainwright are clearly too young to determine where they're going to end up. but the other three have been valuable major leaguers for the majority of their careers. Throwing Pujols and Drew on top, and I think you can say that the farm system has done pretty well.

The main complaint is that, outside of Drew and Ankiel, they've never had a highly touted, sure-thing prospect. But whatever. Pujols has been better than every one of those sure-thing prospects in recent years, with the only possible exceptions being A-Rod and Griffey, Jr.

by Valatan on May 23, 2007 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Molina

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 24, 2007 4:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tom Bannister34 and

everyone else are spoiled. One Pujols every 10-15 years, much less 7, is a rarity, so expecting someone to be the next Albert is reaching, IMO. The kid came out of nowhere and became an instant star. How often does that happen?

by cardsrul on May 23, 2007 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

How will

it go? Either Kip will be fired up to beat his old team or he will fold like a beat dog. Here's hoping for the former!! C'mon Kip, show us that vaunted "stuff" you supposedly have. GO BIRDS!!

by rockin redbird on May 23, 2007 6:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Robert Wells tonight

has command, he'll be unhittable. If he continues to be a guy just throwing junk towards the plate, hoping it lands between the two batter's boxes, we're going to need the new offense to put a 10-spot on the board.

We aren't very good.

by Hardcore Legend on May 23, 2007 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tonight's lineup according to Bernie

eckstein
duncan
pujols
juan E
rolen
edmonds
bennett
kennedy
wells

bautista
duffy
sanchez
laroche
bay
dummit
nady

Notes from Bernie: Bennett catching to give Wells a "different look..."; Franklin unavailable (strep throat).

wilson
snell

by nycardfan on May 23, 2007 6:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yadi also took a bit of a beating

last night behind the plate. I remember thinking to myself that he'd more than likely get tomorrow off.

Is Juan batting 4th 'just because' or is there a legit reason?

We aren't very good.

by Hardcore Legend on May 23, 2007 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lineup redacted!

eckstein
duncan
pujols
juan E
rolen
edmonds
bennett
kennedy
wells

bautista
duffy
sanchez
laroche
bay
dummit
nady
wilson
snell

Notes from Bernie: Bennett catching to give Wells a "different look..."; Franklin unavailable (strep throat).

Molina would pinch hit only in an emergency; La Russa says Yaddy needs a rest.

Franklin unavailable (strep throat)

by nycardfan on May 23, 2007 6:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

already posted

but thanks anyway, couldn't hurt to have two

RIP: Jack Buck, DK57 & JH32

by gibbons on May 23, 2007 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Browsing other MLBBlogs

I think we number crunch the most. Hoorah for geek fans! Horrah beer!

RIP: Jack Buck, DK57 & JH32

by gibbons on May 23, 2007 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

*Smart fans

Pujols < .300 (it worked for .200)

by joker24 on May 23, 2007 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

indeed

RIP: Jack Buck, DK57 & JH32

by gibbons on May 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice pick scotty

if only he could hit as well as he plays the field.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

well thats a good start.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW

way to start things off right LITTLE FELLA!!

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was BEAUTIFUL

awesome gap hit Albert. you're coming around nicely.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wasn't it?

i was worried, after the way the first two breaking pitches snuck in there...

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yay offense

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 23, 2007 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

how come whenever joe buck does a game

someone has to take a home run away?

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Seems that way, doesn't it?

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOW

duffy taking one away from Juan. that will be a web gem for sure.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

damn

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dang!

Curse you, Chris Duffy.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yikes

just a bit outside and low, dontcha think?

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

rolen?! popping up?!

nawww.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

another weak pop up by scotty

well at least it looks like the rest of the line up can hit snell.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice job

Duffy

We aren't very good.

by Hardcore Legend on May 23, 2007 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think this is possibly

the offense we've been searching for all year :)

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on May 23, 2007 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike Shannon...

Having a little fun at the fact that Scott will never swing on a 3-0 pitch.

To paraphrase: "Write in folks - anyone's who has ever seen him do it. Anybody in Indiana?"

Gameday can suck, but I don't think I'll trade in listening to my games on the radio.

by cardsgirlinAR on May 23, 2007 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love watching

chris duncan catch routine fly balls...

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ack

jinxed him.

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scotty Pop Up

Why can't someone fix Rolen's problems? The guy obviously needs some help.

by RedByrd on May 23, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big zone

tonight.

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris D.

is getting a workout in left field tonight.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Kippy

Way to strand him.

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hello jimmy!

he pulled that one about three home runs' worth

by DanUpBaby on May 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i must be dreaming

that was really something, wasn't it?

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

JIMMY!!!!!

by cardsgirlinAR on May 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

JIMMMYYY!!!!

okay- he's a leader, and he just pounded one. glad we kept him!

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines

by RosevilleRedbird on May 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

is it bad that

i was more surprised by jimmy's homer than eck's?

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 23, 2007 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

CRUSHED!

That's the Jimmy we all know and love!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jimmy simply LAUNCHED that one

There is some power for you.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I return from vacation

And I'm treated to Wednesday night Home Run Derby! It helps we're playing the Buccos, but who cares?

by ColinMacLeod on May 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jimmy!

THAT's a spicy meatball!

by mikedallas23 on May 23, 2007 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So far, even our outs

are hit hard.

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Duffy again! Ugh

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My TV is broke

It shows STL up 2.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and apprently mine is too

did edmonds hit a home run on your's also?

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure did

But it showed it was his 2nd this year.
That can't be right.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

mine too!

freaky.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Baby!

Kipper and his wife had their first child this week. I'm liking how fatherhood is treating him.

by cardsgirlinAR on May 23, 2007 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It ain't mine.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pavano's arm fell off.

Tommy John in 5,4,3,2,1...Blast Off.
Way to spend that money George.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dang it Dunk

stop trying to pull that crap! go to left!

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Snell

seems to be settling down the second time through the order. Glad we got on the board early.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he only threw one fastball that inning

it was the first pitch to ECK. rest of his pitches were sliders/cures. if the boys don't lay off the junk, they probably won't get another hit off of him tonight.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

well this is encouraging.

now kip'll screw up cuz he's gettin some hopes up.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I love that Rolen and Yadi

traded batting averages this season. I wonder who will swap next year?

Larry Walker for hitting coach!

by effin fisk on May 23, 2007 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wainwright and edmonds

not that it will make a difference.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's the answer.

Full throttle fury slush.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Fatherhood must agree with Kipper

This is his best start in approximately forever.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

forever and a half

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

0 runs in 5 innings, now a hit...

..I'm expecting the sun to rise in the west tomorrow

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

crrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

rrrrrushed!

Larry Walker for hitting coach!

by effin fisk on May 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

home run bonanza!

Chris Duncan has a vicious swing.

by DanUpBaby on May 23, 2007 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Alright Duncan!

Came home at just the right time! Way to go.

by davethebutcher on May 23, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

man that was a pretty swing by dunc

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

what did baseballs

do to Chris Duncan when he was a child? When he swings he wants to destroy the ball.

"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog

by cyko42 on May 23, 2007 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think it's the

Full throttle fury slush.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nm

i think i figured it out

"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog

by cyko42 on May 23, 2007 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guys...........................

I need 4 tickets to the LAA game on the 10th of June.

What or how would be the best route for us to take in getting tickets. We wanted tickets to Homers Landing for the buffet and free beer but I hear that is sold out for the year.

We are all in Springfield, MO.

Any help would be appreciated guys. Thanks!

by Pujols for MVP on May 23, 2007 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

craig's list

ebay or stubhub.

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on May 23, 2007 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rule that an error.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And that.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

gameday is going

soooooooooo slow.

by longhornscardinals on May 23, 2007 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The defense is slow too.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is it just me?

Or do the Red Sox and the Yankees play each other every day?

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on May 23, 2007 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

When ESPN buys MLB, they will.

by saladdin69 on May 23, 2007 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Curse Chris Duffy for the third time

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Tony

is asking for trouble keeping Wells in right now. He's been great! Let the pen take over before he blows a great performance!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I seconded that thought when Kipper came out

but, fortunately, he escaped trouble.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

got out of it.

good game kip.

by davethebutcher on May 23, 2007 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why am I seeing

Yankees, Sox, INdians and Mets memorabeliaon MLB.TV commercial break?

Whaere are my Birdos?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm guessing

everyone gets the same thing during game breaks. So I suppose the fans of the other 24 teams are just as offended as we are.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't care

if there weren't TWO Red Sox items.

Pfft.

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on May 23, 2007 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bravo Kipper!

Excellent job!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice play, Guch wasn't robbed, but nice play.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Afraid of Eck's power?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Someone is an i-

dot.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was excited to see an actual commercial

for about ten seconds before the Dick's blurb intruded again.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's sick...

...but I was too.

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is that Albert's first popup pf the year?

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Why does our defensive specialist

always seem to make mental errors?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Duffy

I do not like you.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Repeat for emphasis

Chris Duffy

I do not like you.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oy

This one's getting a little uncomfortable.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well first our hitting sucked

then our starting pitching sucked,
guess who is gonna start sucking now?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the fielding

has been pretty bad the last few days... let's hope it's just that.

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm going to be very upset

if the Pen blows Kippers win. He pitched his arse off tonight... er... well he pitched good enough to get a W!

Izzy comin in for the 5 out save opportunity.

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oyyyyy

Antacid time, it's gonna be an Izzy Heartattack Special.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is it scary Izzy time again?

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

No!

It is awesome Izzy, striking out two after a lead-off walk to see if we were paying attention here at home.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Doumit K

Come ON, Izzy. Just one more.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice job Izzy!

3 more : )

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

way to go izzy.

now lets give him some help for the 9th

by davethebutcher on May 23, 2007 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Whewf

But we've still got one more inning to go. How about some insurance?

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dodgers up 3-0

on the Brew Crew.. still in the 1st.

Reds down to the nats 12-7 in the 9th.

Cubbies up 1-0 early

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Inky has got to be the luckiest hitter on earth.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take all the luck I can get right about now!

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on May 23, 2007 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Instant Breakfast leadoff double

Let's score him, guys.

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Collectively

we need to get of Juans back. At least for right now. He's batting 286 and should be higher if it weren't for his HR being taken away earlier in the game... man would those extra runs be nice right now

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It would be lower

if not for three infeild hits in a single night. I have nothing againsthim and he figures to be our best OFer this year. However, despite his would-be homer, he has ganered a number of lucky hits.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Infield hits aren't given to you

it takes speed. Perhaps if Rolen and Jimmy had a little more speed their average would be up a few points.

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rolen is..

6'5 240 and Jed has the body of 60 year old. Their game is hitting it over the wall and taking a stroll.

by guayzimi on May 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well,

Rolen doesn't stroll, but yeah.

by Nate811 on May 24, 2007 1:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on scotty... just get inky to third!

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sigh, Scotty jsut can seem

to get it going with consistency this year. A couple of hits last night, unproducive AB tonight. I hope his shoulder recovers because he is signed to a lot of years.

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 10:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just get Juan home

Spezzie!

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice piece of execution

AND managing there!

Good call Tony, nice work Speezer!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Speeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-zio!

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice Job Speeez

When was the last time a PH came through for us late in the game?

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All right Speez!

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on May 23, 2007 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NIce slide Jimmy.

Better luck next time.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

on the replay

could've been safe.

did anyone see him actually get tagged?

On with the youth movement!

by aet15 on May 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It was worth a shot

Given the situation I agree with sending Jimmy.

Go get 'em Izzy!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agree

best shot to score another run.

by Big Red on May 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

never tagged him

by Big Red on May 23, 2007 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wasn't sure myself...

who has a TVIO?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I do and the catcher missed the tag

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines

by RosevilleRedbird on May 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

Chalk up another out given up on the basepaths. We have to be leading the league, right?!

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on May 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jimmie's decision to try or Oquendo's ?

Those of you with TV, could you see if Jose told him to go, or if he decided to try? From the radio call it sounded like a shallow fly ball adn a bad fly to try and tag up on.

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm sure Jose sent him

they had Izzy on deck, so it was worth the shot

by Big Red on May 23, 2007 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oquendo sent him

and Jimmy was never tagged on the play.

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines

by RosevilleRedbird on May 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

agree

i also think he left early off of 3rd base.

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Okay, Izzy

Two runs WILL be enough for you. RIGHT?

Sparks of Dementia Still Demented.

by Scarlet the Cardinal on May 23, 2007 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Will it be an Izzy nail biter?

I wonder if Izzy will spare our cuticles this year since the wins don't mean as much, with us not being in a pennant race. When we were in contnetion last year and every win, or blown save, really counted, it seemed liek every save op was scary. This year they seem more routine. Think its the lack of importance or that he is recovered from injury? so far two out as I type, so far no nails sacrificed! :-)

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am guessing

one man reaches base.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

in May

EVERYONE is in a pennant race. It's way too early to be giving up!

Don't Panic!!!

by SleepyCA on May 23, 2007 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's healthy

plain and simple.

by Big Red on May 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

what's izzy

ever done to suggest that he has trouble when things are "important"? Aside from last year, when his hip nearly forced him to retire, he's been one of the best closers in baseball, and he looks a lot better post-surgery. And he sucked last year when the Cardinals had a big lead, too.

by DanUpBaby on May 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmmm.

can izzy throw a 1-2-3 inning?

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 10:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yes, yes he can!

Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines

by RosevilleRedbird on May 23, 2007 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and that's a winner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Ignatius J Reilly on May 23, 2007 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good game guys!

that's a winner!

by davethebutcher on May 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Izzy is nails

and no fingernails were sacrificed tonight. reat outing for him. 5 straight outs, 2 Ks with the tying run in scoring position and a 1-2-3 ninth. Lost in teh misery so far is that he has been very good this year.

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I see no reason for fans to be on Izzy's back

any longer. Last season was rough but people need to realize he was hurt all year! Hopefully by now he has earned his respect back!

Great grind it out win tonight! SWEEP tomorrow!

by stltrav09 on May 23, 2007 10:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe you forgot '04-'05

but Izzy had a knack for makinging games exciting in the ninth. In the end he'd most always get the job done, but it seemed like one or two always reached base.

by Zubin on May 23, 2007 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good job, boys

It was a good game and Kipper really earned that win.

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just wanted to stop in and say

watching the game in HD, with HD zoom on, there was no way in HELL Edmonds was tagged. He was safe, ump was out of position.

We aren't very good.

by Hardcore Legend on May 23, 2007 10:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe Wells can be the anti-Marquis

Last year Jason started out hot and then tanked, maybe Wells can be the reverse, start out very iffy and then turn it around as the season progresses.

The St. Louis Judies (they have no Punch)

by Podlol on May 23, 2007 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Second that idea

by cardsgirl95 on May 23, 2007 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And That's A Winner!

great game gets! KIPPY bent, but did not break. ECK, Dunk & Jimmy hit the long ball. Albert hit a beautiful double to the gap in right. and IZZY came in and shut the door.

sure that's just two in a row aginst the pirates. but it's a much needed two in a row. trying to be positive and hope it's a sign of good things to come. go close out the series and get the sweep with a won tomorrow boys. great game tonight.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 23, 2007 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the game tonite

tonites game reminded me of the team from the last couple of years-not the inept team so far this year-lets hope we keep it up

by truemun12 on May 23, 2007 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i second

it was a very '04-esque win.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 23, 2007 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Holy crap

Kevin Kouzmanoff just annihilated a Sean Marshall curveball to deep center field. Pads up 2-1.

by Big Red on May 23, 2007 11:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

tying run at 3rd, top 9, two outs. full count,,,,

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 24, 2007 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and J. Jones lines out to right.

ball game. flubs lose! flubs lose!

LA still up 4-0 bottom of the 7th, Giants up 4-1 after 7 1/2.

today was a good day.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 24, 2007 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reds lost again, too

That's two days in a row where we won and everyone else in the NL Central lost. Let's keep the trend going....

by wildman on May 24, 2007 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

listened to the game on XM

Kip did very well, and according to mike Dunc should have caught that one ball and they scored it a hit...so would both runs that scored off kip be unearned then...thus coming from a guy who in the third read the rest of the schedule.

now not only a clever saying, but a team that plays in STL

by punchinjudy on May 24, 2007 12:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Don't know how many of you had the FSNPITT

feed, but before the game, Ian Snell was talking smack. Said he had no idea what kind of success Pujols had off of him, saying 'what's he got a couple hits or a homer or something'. He then went on to say that he thinks he has the kajones to challenge any hitter in baseball with his fastball and he would be a coward to throw a curveball in a fastball count.

He proceeded then to spout off about how he doesn't think he is THE best pitcher in the NL, but certainly is one OF the best pitchers in the NL.

Basically, he said 'if you can hit it, you can name it'.

I'd call that first pitch the Scrapinator.

I told the missus while watching the pregame, 'Boy, I hope we light him up'.

We aren't very good.

by Hardcore Legend on May 24, 2007 1:01 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dad I and saw it,

DTV EI blocks out games vs both ohio teams, and the pirates. lucky we still get FSN Pitt on dish.

anyway, I said pretty much the same thing to dad. the kid came off as a punk in that interview. he dissed the Cards. did you notice he stopped throwing fast balls after the first inning? nothing but slop till the 5th was it?

the kid has A LOT to learn. he needs to keep his mouth shut, and stop writing checks his body can't cash.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 24, 2007 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Poetic justice

How nice for him that the Cards more than doubled the total number of homers he has given up this year. Maybe he is trying to replace Oliver Perez in the "punk" department for the Pirates. (I'm just remembering some unsportsmanlike celebrating OP engaged in , which Albert later made him pay for.)

by cardsgirl95 on May 24, 2007 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cheers

For gaining 2 games on the ENTIRE DIVISION in 2 nights. I hope this is the start of something big :D

In Albert we trust.

by Mr Redbird on May 24, 2007 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

more proof the WWL is completly out of touch

with american sports.

the chris duff catch where he robbed Juan of a homer was #7 on their top ten plays of the day. two euro "football" plays, a college complete game, and some pretty average D plays around the MLB beat it out.

i'm not going to go off about why the WWL is trying to shove soccer down our american throats. this is not the time or place. maybe i'll do that on my own blog one day. but what duffy did was simply amazing. and for them to not give him the credit he deserves, just goes to show us AGAIN, that they have lost touch with what really matters in the american sports world. it isn't all yanks vs red sox. NFL, and college football/baseketball.

OH and good news for us. john kruk says the Cards have ZERO chance to make the playoffs since Carp got hurt. write it down. the day the worm turned for the 2007 Cards season was May 24th. the day the WWL wrote us off.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 24, 2007 2:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm willing to bet you

eight million dollars that more people care about the Champions League final than about a random Cardinals-Pirates Wednesday night game in May.

Stop watching espn.

Everybody off the bandwagon!

by Alxfritz on May 24, 2007 4:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not in america.

now the whole world? heck yes. soccer is a global sport, baseball is america's past time. well, at least it used to be.

anyway, the only reason espn was on is because all the west coast geames ended, and i had nothing else to watch.

i told some one last week to stop watching the WWL. you are right fritz, i need to take my own advise.

The 2007 St.Louis Cardinals. Not Your Father's 04-05 Cardinals. And That's A Winner!

by gdm426 on May 24, 2007 6:23 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

In all fairness...

Those were plays from the biggest game, in the biggest tournament(well, second to the World Cup), of the most popular sport in the world. As someone else said, a regular season game between the Cards and Pirates, really doesn't compare.

Miller sucks.

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on May 24, 2007 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Krukster, the Kruk-attoylah, the Kruk-arama, t

John Kruk says were KOed!! Tho I actually like him in a Chris Farley (sp?) sort of way, ESP* is of course to thank for tapping his deep well of enlightening observations and scholarly comment well before any other sports specialty shows recognized the latent talent lurking therein.

And now we have ESP* to thank for bringing in Keyshawn Johnson to do football commentary! Next year we'll look up and it'll be Keyshawn, Micheal Irvin, a newly retired Terrel Owens and Shannon Sharp trying to out-talk each other. Owwww!!

"Two wins is a two win winning streak"...TLR

Pitching, base running and defense!

by cardschinmusic on May 24, 2007 4:30 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs