Rocking the Vote

A. No.
B. 3 (Ludwick)
C. 1 (Perez)
D. 1 (Yea)
E. 2 (After the season)
F. 5 (someone cheaper)
G. 1 (MI)
H. 1 (Secret Weapon)
I. 4 (Boggs)

I only say trade Ludwick because I still believe Ankiel provides more upside going forward. Granted, that means re-signing him and him staying healthy.

And saying yea to Lopez is only if something better doesn’t come via trade.

As for Boggs, I think out pitching will be making its usual trips to the DL again and he will end up contributing quite often, good or bad.

A. 2. No
B. 1. Rick Ankiel
C. 1. Chris Perez
D. 2. Nay
E. 2. After next season
F. 2. Jeremy Affeldt
G. 1. Middle infield
H. 2. Pop Waner (Although I’m a little trepidations about his style — I’ve read things about the leadoff man having to be able to but and other garbage like that.)
I. 4. Mitchell Boggs

Do you like me?

   1. Yes (1 free internet hug — don’t snag your shirt on my hex bolts.)

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A. Expect the worst hope for the best…this is me hoping
B. Skip gone but i wouldnt be opposed to any of the others if it brought back the right piece(s)
C. YP in ’09
D. Nay i think we can do better. he isnt the Floppy of late ’08
E. After next season is ideal that way he doesnt go into the final year with it on his mind.
F. JA but i would not be upset at Ohman or Rhodes.
G. MIF, Mo, MIF
H. of those choices i like Pop but im sure there are better canidates im just too lazy to look them up.
I. Boggsy is going to surprise some people, i think
(J) Hell yes, Aaron. it wouldnt be Wednesday w/o a little Baron…

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a. I think Carpenter pitches next year at some point but not enough to “contribute”
b. I listen to all offers on outfielders with Rasmus and Ludwick (in that order) the least likely to be shipped
c. I think Jason might be just a bit more ready to close than is Young Pitcher. I don’t want to sacrifice next year’s first round pick on FA signing
d. Floppy can’t field…at all
e. talk to El Hombre after he wins his third MVP in 2009
f. I’ve always liked Affeldt even though others have put up better numbers
g. tough one, MI just edges out the starting rotation for me
h. Oquendo should be ready. Mattingly is an interesting name though
i. If Carptenter isn’t ready Boggs might be. I am a lot more sold on what he brings to the table than others who frequent here.
j. Why not!

Threadjack for a second; what do we do with him? Has anyone heard of his health status lately? If comes back into camp feeling good that just complicates things further.

A. 1. Yes
B. 1. Rick Ankiel
C. 5. Other
D. 2. Nay
E. 2. After next season
F. 3. Will Ohman
G. in order…1. Middle Infield, 2. Bullpen, 3. Starting Pitching, 4. Impact bat
H. 2. Pop Waner
I. 4. Boggs

Do You Like me?
3. Maybe (I’m too new here to make a firm commitment)

A. 2, No
B. 2, Schumaker
C. 1, Perez
D. No, absolutely not
E. 3
F. 2 Affeldt
G. 1, MI
H. 2 Pop
I. 4, Boggs

Bonus Question? I did before you became too needy.

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A: He’ll contribute <15 starts…but he’ll contribute
B: Skippy followed closely by Ankiel
C: Give him a shot…if he fails give it to Motte
D: I think Miles + Hoffpauir could be as good as Lopez with this brick glove
E: Truthfully…after 2010. He’s getting a boatload no matter what – the only way we save money is if he misses some time.
F: Rhodes
G: Easy call…need a Major League caliber shortstop
H: Been Oquendo for a long time
I: I figure Glaus misses some time and Freese comes up big
J: I like your writing…but I don’t know you. What if you’re a Commy or something?

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
1. Yes

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
1. Ryan Ludwick
C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?
1. Chris Perez
D. Felipe Lopez in ‘09: yea or nay?
1. Nay
E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?
1. After next season
F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
1. Other , Shouse
G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?
1. Middle infield
H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?
1. Pop Warner
I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?
1. Mitchell Boggs
Do you like me?
1. Maybe, but not in a homosexual sort of way (not that there is anything wrong with that)

A Yes
B. Ankiel ( when was the last time he played a full season?)
C. Perez
D. No
E. After Next
F. Fuentes
G. Middle Infield
H. Oquendo
I. Boggs
J. Maybe

Comma delimit!

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Maybe I like you. The question is, do you like me?

Carpenter – yes (but written in pencil, not ink)
Skip (although Ludwick or Ankiel would bring more in return)
Motte
Nay
After 2010
Fuentes = most attractive, Affeldt = most practical
MI MI MI MI MI
Other (Lou Brown)
Todd
Yes, of course – how ’bout an internet high five?

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A.) 1.

B.) 2; but Im willing to part with any of them if the return is right.

C.) 1

D.) 1 … but it depends on who plays short

E.) 1

F.) 1 … but I’d admit im not into the asking price of everyone on that list

G.) 1

H.) 1

I.) 2

Do you like me?

Maybe

Rick

Perez

Nay.

Middle infield.

Other. Not sure who exactly, but I wonder when Manny Acta’s contract is up.

Boggs I think will likely be the 5th starter or could be a decent middle reliever.

Um??

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split ticked here (whats new, i live in Vermont)
Anyhow, part of me wants to win now in that i hope Carp can contribute and I want Floppy back to see what he can do even though he isnt part of the long term plan. Given that, I also want to see guys like Perez, Rasmus, and Boggs contribute now so we know what we have.

Elections are so hard.

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not really gonna go into explanations other than the oquendo one….half of me wants him and the other half wants Pop warner to get the shot….so i went with other to split the difference

In the interest of being an informed voter (and also in the interest of restarting the computer, or I’d look this up myself), is it true Dunc did not know about Carp’s surgery till it happened?

If that’s true… what in the heck is going on here? It’s like a Stephen King medical staff. I mean, don’t communicate with the fans, fine, but broken lines of communication about something that important is the stuff Tom Bradys are made of.

/soapbox

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A) He’ll be in the bullpen.
B) Ank is expendable.
C) Perez, i think.
D) I’d rather see Freese at 2nd.
E) as soon as AP is ready to talk.
F) Fuentes will be overpriced.
G) Middle infield seems to be a gaping problem.
H) Jose deserves a chance, but Pop also sounds intriguing.
I) Freese, I hope.
?) Not at all. Your spelling is too British.

I spent more time on this vote than yesterday’s. Is that wrong?

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But…

What is this nonsense about trading thudwick for kelly Johnson?

Unless he is the next Chase Utley I would pass on this deal every time.

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A. I think he’ll have a Harden-type season, pitching like 12 games or something and doing well. That’s contributing in my book.
B. Skip is the worst of the 4 and therefore the most expendable.
C. I think Motte may wind up there, but Perez is a bit more polished at this point…that’s not to say that he IS polished, just more so…Franklin and Izzy aren’t closers, period.
D. Sure, but not as a starter.
E. I’ve really got no opinion on this one…after next season seems to work though for me. Don’t hold me to that.
F. Fuentes will be too expensive, Ohman is very good, but Affeldt is a hair better IMO.
G. THE. MIDDLE. IF. IS. BAD. ‘Nuf said. Adam Kennedy is very firmly in the bag of balls category, with a possible bag of chalk to be named later too…
H. The Secret Weapon has been tutored by TLR for several years now. Hopefully he’ll have assumed all of LaRussa’s better qualities and none of his bad ones.
I. I’m going to take a flyer on Freese. The dude is a pretty solid player, a good return on Edmonds all things considered. He was moved aggressively and more than held his own. I see him as a possible corner backup/spot starter kind of guy. That is my fearless prediction of the day.
J(?). Of course I do, RB. Why would you doubt VEB’s love of those in love with lots of words and Anglicized (Anglicised?) spellings!!!

A .Undecided
B. Rick Ankiel

Undecided
Ankiel
Perez
Yea
Now
Ohman
Middle infield / impact bat
Pop Warner
Boggs
Yes

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
2. No

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?

1. Rick Ankiel

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

2. Jason Motte

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

1. Now
   

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?

5. Other

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

4. Mitchell Boggs

Do you like me?
2. No You broke rule #1, no politics. You fail, Red Baron.

A. 2. No
B. 2. Skip Schumaker, but I’d be perfectly willing to trade Ankiel if we got something nicer in return.
C. 1. Chris Perez
D. 2. Nay
E. 1. Now. promise him a lifetime services contract with minority stake in ownership, like what the lakers did with magic and kobe. you can’t let albert leave.
F. 2. Jeremy Affeldt
G. 2. Bullpen
H. 2. Pop Warner, or I don’t care (yet).
I. 4. Mitchell Boggs
Do you like me? 3. Maybe

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im curious to see how this turns out

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A – 2
B – 3
C – 1
D – 1
E – 2
F – 3
G – 1
H – 1
I – 4
Bonus – 3. I like to play coy.

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

In my opinion, there are “in-house” solutions to the ‘pen; however, if Carp can’t pitch, starting pitching becomes concern 1A!

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

Do you like me?

I like your writing… is that good enough? (grin)

A. 2
B. 1.
C. 5
D. 2
E. 1
F. 2
G. 4.
H. 5.
I. 1

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Carp will contribute and it will be significantly more than most expect. However, not a full season of essential Carpness. I hope they bring him along slowly so he can contribute more in the second half when it will hopefully count.

Hard to choose here, but the choice is either Ank or Skip. I chose Skip because I think he is much closer to his maximum value that Ank due to the injury.

Almost put “other” here as I don’t want any single one of the choices, but prefer more of a committee/competition. I think the whole bullpen role thing is overblown. If you have a couple or three guys sharing the 8th/9th then everybody else can have a role. Unless Carp is miraculously healed I would like to see him in this mix.

Easiest question on the list – we don’t know what Lopez will do with the bat, but we know he will suck enough with the glove to be a disaster in any event.

Extend Albert now, it isn’t going to get any cheaper.

I like Fuentes pretty well, but the money he will demand would make him an unaffordable luxury for the Birds. Affeldt will do nicely.

The middle infield is the first priority, particularly shortstop.

I am not sold on Oquendo, but I think he should get the chance. I think Ron Gardenhire would make a lot of sense, but TSW will likely get a shot. I don’t think patient lieutenant types generally do all that well, but I am willing to take the chance. Of course, I don’t buy into the assumption that 2009 is TLR’s last. I think he will be around through 2012 or so.

Anderson, Todd, Freese, or Boggs is probably the toughest question on the list. I don’t think any of them will get much chance unless someone gets hurt. I picked Freese, but who really knows?

Maybe I like you. Let’s talk at recess…

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Like all surveys, the questions are somewhat subject to interpretation. Don’t get me wrong, I am not complaining, it just the nature of surveys.
For example: A. “contribute” could mean some bullpen work or significant number of starts. F. could mean LOOGY or just bullpen help.

BTW, Carp’s surgery and the comments concerning it from Dunc did not inspire confidence for ST readiness.

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A. 2 (No)
B. 2 (Skip Schumaker)
C. 1 (Chris Perez)
D. 1 (Yay)
E. 2 (After next season)
F. 3 (Will Ohman)
G. 1 (Middle Infiield)
H. 1 (Jose Oquendo……this is who I would like to see, but if a better option arises, I’m game).
I. 4 (Mitchell Boggs)
Extra Credit: 1 (Yes)

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My ballot:
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A. Even Mulder “contributed” this season, but I think Carp will have more of a positive impact come 09.
B. I like Skip, but an outfield, of Lud, Raz, and Ank makes me drool.
C. Perez has a better secondary pitch, but if Motte beats him for the job I won’t complain. Izzy and Franklin speak for themselves.
D. Not just a nay to Floppy, but a HELL to the NO! Let AK mind 2B since we probably won’t get him moved and find an offensive upgrade at SS. I can live with one offensive black hole in the MIF.
E. Albert’s coming off his best season yet…We could wait til 2010, but I’m impatient and 2011 is cutting it too damn close. Plus all this ‘$41 million a year’ and ‘worth two super stars’ talk makes me a little uneasy.
F. Let’s face it, none of these guys could be worse than Villone or Flores. Could they? Fuentes would close, not be a LOOGY. I wouldn’t mind Ohman, but I like Aff’s stuff a little bit more.
G. I really believe a solid offensive player at either SS or 2B can make us a legitamite contender next year. And I’ve already I’d said let AK have 2B and find an upgrade at SS. I will keep up my campaign for Zobrist as long as I can…Ben ‘09!
H. Oquendo deserves it. And he’s got experience from managing Puerto Rico in the WBC.
I. David Freese would be a solid utility corner infielder to back up Glaus and APu next year. Hell, Tony would probably throw him into the outfield some and if he provides some extra pop off the bench I’m all for it.
Extra: Yes, I’d go fishin’ with ya RB!

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Nothing really to comment on. Oquendo or Warner either one would be good to see, I think. I was going to go with 3. maybe on the last question until I saw the “needy” thread above, LOL.

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D. I think Lopez could be pretty valuable as a utility guy with a decent stick, but that’s assuming the Cards pick up a legitimate MI this offseason.

I. I see Anderson being traded this winter, plus the somewhat unfortunate Larue signing pretty much guarantees he won’t be playing for the major league team. Unless Glaus gets hurt, Freese will spend another year in the minors (plus, I wouldn’t be surprised if Wallace beat him to the majors anyways). That leaves Boggs and Todd. At this point, Boggs is the more polished product with the major league experience. He’ll get the call when somebody inevitably struggles (i.e. Piniero) or gets hurt and I think he’ll pitch well enough to win some games.

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A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
Consults the magic 8-ball. Stupid thing says “outlook not so good”. Breaks magic 8-ball.

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
Skippy.

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009? Writes in “Josh Kinney”

D. Felipe Lopez in ‘09: yea or nay?
Y’all know how I feel about Floppy. Bring him back only if his playing time is more Scott Speizio and less Aaron Miles.

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?
What, no option for “should have been done after 2006?”

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
Marte, then Beimel, then Affeldt

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?
Starting Pitching. There just isn’t a big enough cost-effective upgrade in the middle infield.

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?
other: Jim Edmonds

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?
Jess Todd could be 2009’s KMC. So could Boggs, I guess, and if Boggs does what he did in 2008 he might be more valuable than Todd if Todd doesn’t get the call… eh, i’ll go with Todd.

Do you like me?
c: do you have beer?

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I chose Skip to trade, basically because I think Ankiel has more potential. However, I also kinda hope Ankiel is traded because I think the return might be better.
I also hope Todd (or even Boggs) ends up contributing effectively, but that question is a prediction, and I went with Freese.
Cool post, Baron.

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Between skip and rick, it really depends on our MI. if we get a power bat for MI trade rick. if we get a leadoff type trade skip. the reason i lean toward trading rick is that i really would like to see rasmus patrolling center. tony + rick still around = rick in center.

for pujols’ contract the talks should definitely begin after the 2009 season. i don’t think it necessarily has to be done and signed by then but we definitely need to approach albert about it rather than the other way around.

affeldt has had experience being a closer, middle relief, and a starter. i think that fits us to a T.

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no explanation

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A. 2
B. 2
C. 1
D. 1
E. 2
F. 5 Aaron Miles is a very handsome being… I mean I get butterflies…
G. 2
H. 1

I. 4

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
YES

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
Skip Schumaker- I like Skippy but I see his spot in the Cards outfield quickly fading.
Ryan Ludwick – Has the highest value right now, so would trade Luddy, but only for a great deal that solves MI or bullpen (esp. Closer) issues.

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?
Chris Perez- IMO the best option the Cards have available right now.
Other- I wouldn’t mind a veteran (Izzy if he’s fixed) helping to mentor Perez and Motte before handing it over to them next year.

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?

Yea – if we can pick up a solid everyday shortstop.

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

After next season

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
 
Will Ohman

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

Middle infield

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

Jose Oquendo
Don Mattingly

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?
 
David Freese
Wallace?

Do you like me?

Yes

since I live in Illinois and my guy Obama won here hands down, so I didn’t need to vote. plus, the electoral college is severely outdated. they need to fix that shit. I did get to go downtown to Obamapalooza last night though, it was very cool.

anyway, here’s the real voting:

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?

Yes, I have to be optimistic here; we paid our karmic dues with the Mulder case (1)

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?

Skip Schumaker , hands down (2)

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

it’s a toss up, gonna have to go with my gut and say Motte (2), but my mind says Perez is just as viable an option (if not moreso)

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?

Nay (2), more power to the guy, but his defense isn’t good enough to back up our groundballers

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

Now (1), not sure why we shouldn’t

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?

Other (5), I think we should pursue Joe Beimel
 
G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

Middle infield (1), duh

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

The Secret Weapon, Jose Oquendo (1), or just give Pujols half the team’s budget and have him be a player manager. or perhaps lboros would be interested?

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

this is a tough one, because Boggs or Todd could easily be this guy, but I’m gonna go with David Freese (3)

Do you like me?

Yes (1), you’re a Cardinals Fan! now, do you like me?

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daddy needs a new 80 inch plasma to watch his Birds soar. oh who am i kidding? you can’t trust any politician. no matter their party affiliation.

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with all this political talk, LB is probably fit to be tied in his retirement home.

fun exercise.

Think I’ll go with the Nader approach for this.

A. Possibly

B. Marti

C. Sutter

D. Disastrous

E. Yesterday

F. Rachael Maddow

G. Strategery

H. lboros

I. Freese?

Computer friendly translation 1,2,1,2,1,1,1,3

And for your bonus question. Sure I like you, just can’t stand this guy.

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Elaborations:

A. Carp will contribute, but not a full season. He will pitch — effectively — but probably 100 innings or less.

B. Most open to trading Schu (where’s B-Barton on this question?) — but I’m okay with trading any of them if the deal is right. I’m most opposed to trading Rasmus and Luddy, for their obvious respective reasons.

C. Chris Perez should get the job…but he needs to prove he can hold it.

D. Yea to Felipe — at the right price. I think he’ll ask more than I’d be willing to pay. Nonetheless, I think he’ll be back on an unfortunate Pinata-style contract of which I do not approve.

E. Random pick here, I guess…I don’t care when or want to think about what makes the most sense — I just want Pujols in STL for the rest of his life. He might be a top-5 all-time player when all is said and done…I want him to go into the Hall with the interwoven STL on his cap.

F. I really like Affeldt. So does the rest of baseball, probably. Oh well. Fuentes is good, but not what we need at his pricetag. I’d love to have Ohman as well…I just want a useful lefty, really. Affeldt is cool because he could spot-start if needed, facing teams weak against lefties while PuppyKicker faces teams weak against righties.

G. The MI is a mess, but the more I play out scenarios in my head, the more I worry about how the rotation is going to play out. Without Carp, it’s scary, especially at the back end. I still went with the MI (dump Kennedy, figure out Miles’ role, what about Lopez, what about Izturis, maybe we should trade, etc.), but the rotation is worrysome. The offense carried us in 2008…we need the pitching to improve in 09 if we’re going to catch the Chubs.

H. Secret weapon. Knows the players, knows the team structure, gets along with the Pu. Think he could keep coaching third as the manager? I think that’d be cool.

I. I expect Bryan Anderson to get traded. Todd could help, but I’m not banking on it., and I think his ceiling in 2009 is probably a relief ace a la McClellan. I never liked Boggs, which probably had something to do with him getting bombed in his brief trial period. I like Freese as a 1B/3B backup—I hope he wins that job in ST and holds it all year. He’s getting old—it’s time to get him up and see if he can play, even if it is a backup role. If Glaus gets hurt (perhaps we have forgotten already how often that usually happens), we need someone to play there every day…ideally not Floppy or Grit. A real backup 3B would be nice, eh? FREESE FOR BACKUP CORNER INFIELDER IN 2009! (And probably backup everything else, knowing TLR).

NO LETTER. Yeah, of course, you da bomb. Or, to be more appropriately verbose in theredbaron’s trademark style of writing: you da object whose purpose is death or destruction, intended often—but not always—to be dropped from airborne crafts, causing ruin to an area with a highly variable radius depending on the size and mechanism by which detonation occurs; most often said death/destruction is caused by violent and sudden fiery explosion, though occasionally through other means (notable: nails, shrapnel of various kinds, or toxic gas), most of which are intended either to inflict harm on humans or structures—man-made or otherwise—of notable strategic or symbolic value. Whew. Despite this, I’m playing hard-to-get and voting “maybe,” a trick I learned from pre-teen note-passing girls.

God bless boring classes.

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A. No
B. None of the above…convert Schumaker to 2B
C. Perez
D. Yes…only if as the primary 2B (if Skip doesn’t work out…)
E. 2010
F. Other…dunno who, just don’t like/don’t want to pay for those guys
G. MI (can Freese or Craig play SS or 2B?)
H. Oquendo
I. Boggs
J. Sure

1, 2, 1, Nay, 2, 2 (for money’s sake), 2, 1 (I’d like to see us pry Joe Maddon though), 3 (through a trade), You’re not bad.

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Your responses must be in this format 2,2,1,2,3,… etc or they will not be counted

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009? :NO
B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
Skip Schumaker
C. Who do you want closing games in 2009? :Other
D. Felipe Lopez in ‘09: yea or nay? Nay
E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?
After next season
F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
Brian Fuentes
G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?
Impact bat
H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?
Other: Terry Pendelton
I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009? None of them.
Do you like me? Sure.

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A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
   2. No

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
   4. Colby Rasmus

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?
   5. Other

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?
   1. Yea

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?
   2. After next season

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
   1. Brian Fuentes

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?
   2. Bullpen

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?
   1. Jose Oquendo

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?
   4. Mitchell Boggs

Do you like me?
   3. Maybe (on weekends?)

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A. The past has a way of changing expectations.
B. Wanna keep Ank, Lud, and Colby
C. Why are Izzy and Franklin options?
D. I think Tony can get his ceiling potential.
E. Lets see if that elbow doesn’t blow up next season first…..please.
F. Affeldt is my pick because Fuentes would be a closer and we already have one.
G. Mo needs to pay CLOSE attention to Carp.
H. Jose is TLR’s prodigy.
I. Mitch Boggs is a starter and I think that’s priority, so he’ll get more face time.
J. I like reading ALL of the bloggers on this site, so yes, I like you Red Baron.

A. Yes
B. Rick Ankiel, Skip Schumaker
C. Chris Perez
D. Nay
E. 2010
F. Brian Fuentes
G. Middle infield
H. Jose Oquendo
I. None of the above

Do you like me? Maybe. Can I borrow some money?

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A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
2. No
He may pitch, but will get hurt again. or he may come back mid year for a bit, but he wont be CY Carp for the year like we need.

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?
   2. Skip Schumaker
though if this was FBB it would be Ludwick, because I dont think he can keep it up…and sell high!
   

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

   1. Chris Perez
 though, Motte was impressive

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?

   1. Yea
   im betting he will keep that impossibly unsubstainable BABIP up for a whole year ;-)
Still I like the guy

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?
   2. After next season
   

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?
   5. Other
What about that guy from the Pirates who went to the Yankees? Marte? Isnt he a FA or not?

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

   1. Middle infield
I want to say starting pitching, and thats probably the smart thought, but im just so sick of a pathetic MI

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

   5. Other (feel free to specify)

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

  2. Jess Todd
 I think Anderson and/or freeze could both be traded by the start of the year. I dont know if that would qualify as a contribution or not.

Do you like me?

   1. Yes
   I dont really pay attention to which blogger makes the blogs really but you all do great jobs and I enjoy the work you put in

A. Yes
B. Skip Schumaker
C. Chris Perez?
D. Yea (only if we get an impact shortstop)
E. After next season
F. Brian Fuentes
G. Middle infield
H. The secret weapon
I. David Freese (he may be a significant September call up)
Do you like me?

It really does not matter. Now that Barack Obama is president – I can quit working and let you and other taxpayers pay my bills for me. So it does not matter if I like you or like me – I will soon be living the good life letting Uncle Sam (IE taxpayers) take care of me. Viva socialism!

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
Yes

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?

   1. Rick Ankiel
   2. Skip Schumaker
   3. Ryan Ludwick

Any of the three for the right deal. Preferably Rick or Skip

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

Fuentes

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?
 Nay, Rather we sign Jerry Hairston to take his place. He is better with the glove.

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

   2. After next season

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?

   1. Brian Fuentes

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?

   2. Bullpen

I think the Market for MIF is overpriced and would like us to bring back Iz2. I think Brian Fuentes would be a great pickup by us.

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?

   1. Jose Oquendo

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

Mitchell Boggs

Do you like me?
Yeah

I would like to know the results

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I was going to explain it all, but then I realized that I’m not about to take the time to read everyone elses’ explanations. No offense. It is what it is.

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A. 2
B. 123, and maybe 4
C. 1
D. 2
E. 1
F. 5 shouse
G. value, doesn’t matter where.
H. 1
I. 2
1

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I’m voting MULTIPLE TIMES!!!!!!!

A. Will Chris Carpenter be healthy enough to contribute in 2009?
2. No

B. Which of the following outfielders would you be most willing to trade this offseason?

1. Rick Ankiel

C. Who do you want closing games in 2009?

2. Jason Motte

D. Felipe Lopez in ’09: yea or nay?
2. Nay

E. When should the Cardinals begin talking to Albert Pujols about a contract extension?

1. Now
   

F. Who is the most attractive lefty relief option on the FA market?

5. Other

G. What should be Mr. Mo’s biggest priority this offseason?
1. Middle infield

H. Who would you like to see succeed Tony La Russa?
5. Terry Pendleton

I. Which of the following minor leaguers is most likely to make a significant contribution to the Cardinals in 2009?

4. Mitchell Boggs

Do you like me?
2. No You broke rule #1, no politics. You fail, Red Baron.

A. 1. Yes
B. 2. Skip Schumaker
C. 1. Chris Perez
D. 2. Nay

E. 1. Now
F. 3. Will Ohman
G. 1. Middle infield
H. 1. Jose Oquendo
I. 4. Mitchell Boggs
J. 3. Maybe

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AWM_Kurtz

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manager other is either bob melvin of joe maddon

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David O’Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution is reporting in his blog that Ryan Ludwick is being offered to Atlanta for either Yunel Escobar or Kelly Johnson. That would certainly be a major change. Not sure how I feel about that…

A. No, of course not…
B. Ankiel, because the lack of plate discipline PAINS me…
C. Perez, because Motte throws one pitch, and Izzy and Franklin aren’t viable…
D. I’ll say yes, just because I don’t see the money being spent on Hudson or Furcal…
E. Why not now? I’d rather get it done sooner than later…
F. Affeldt over Ohman and Eyre, while Fuentes isn’t worth it…
G. Easily the middle infield, but I don’t see any drastic improvement happening…
H. Oquendo will get a job sooner or later, why not St. Louis?
I. I guess Boggs, but obviously nothing spectacular…

Do I like you? Hmm…maybe…

Congrats Ya-Mo. Albert apparently has a lot to learn from Adrian Gonzalez?

F: Beimel

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Good night, and have a pleasant tomorrow.

A- no clue, but here’s hoping “yes and in a big way”
B- Skippie
C- Perez- let’s fire it up all the way and see what happens
D- Yea
E- At his earliest convenience- tonight, next week, next year… whenever he wants to
F- Fuentes
G- Middle infield- what’s this I hear about Kelly Johnson?
H- Secret Weapon- no brainer
I- (The Great Wade) Boggs (pants)
J- What’s your name again?

I love the hot stove

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That 4 on the last one stands for an attempt at humor for a question that comes right out of a third-grader’s note passed in the back of a Social Studies class. :)

A. 2 No
B. 3 Ludwick
C. 1 Perez
D. 1 Yea
E. 1 Definately now. Its never too early to begin negotiations
F. 3 Ohman
G. 2 Bullpen
H. 1 Oquendo. why not?
I. 4 Boggs
J. 3

2, 1 or 2, 1 or 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 1, 4, 1 (sure, why not?)

A. 2 (no)
B. I like them all, but Ankiel
C. Motte
D. Nay, awful fielder and a fluke
E. 1
F. 4
G. Bullpen
H. 1 :)
I. 3
Do you like me? Yea man!!!!!

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