A Few of My Favourite Things- 2008
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 12:06 PM EST
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So I look around this morning, surveying all that i behold, and I am forced to conclude that there is very, very little actually happening in the Cardinals' world- or the baseball world in general- at the moment. They remain in a holding pattern for the services of Brian Fuentes; I won't go down that road of how I feel about big money deals for 'proven' closers when you already have a stable of young talent that could step and take over the role for league minimum, rather than paying $10 million a year for it, but no, we don't believe in our players until they've had success, preferably elsewhere, and are on the wrong side of thirty, that way they may not have the talent, but at least they know how to play the game right, whatever the hell that mea-
Ah, see, you almost got me there. Almost had me going, guys. NIce try, El Vivi. But not today. Not today. There are some other interesting tidbits in that article, including speculation that the Cardinals may be interested in the services of one of the two big Japanese pitchers on the market this year, so I recommend you checking it out.
Still, what there mostly is in Cardinal Land today is a whole bunch of nothing. The Cards did sign a couple of minor leaguers, including a guy who is probably a utility infielder. Me, I'm still a fan of using Brian Barden as a utility guy, but hey, a little competition is always a good thing, no?
So like DanUp yesterday, I refuse to simply give in to the MidWinter Doldrums of baseball. Rather, I shall use this space to once again subject you all to my own ramblings about a bunch of crap that I enjoy. Hopefully, writing about crap I enjoy will turn into crap you enjoy. However, I suppose that remains to be seen.
And so, without further ado, I present to you, the Red Baron's Best Stuff of the Year for 2008. This particular list has the distinction of being a Second Annual; I'm very excited, as I've never before done anything that lasted long enough to qualify for annual status.
My favourite Cardinal moments of the year:
Have gun, will travel: the game against the Rockies in which Rick Ankiel threw out two baserunners at third base. Those throws have both been discussed plenty 'round these here parts, but they really were that good. Of the two, I think I probably liked the first throw best, when Ank nailed Willy Taveras. Why that one? Because I'll never forget the look on ol' Willy's face when he was called out. I'm pretty sure he was surprised the throw was even attempted, much less finding the ball there waiting for him. Just simply glorious.
He's more machine now than man: Albert continuing to put up ridiculous numbers with terrifying, mechanical consistency. It might be monotonous, in fact, if it weren't so awesome. Plus, as an added bonus, we got to see the Baseball Writers make the right call this season and give Albert the award he deserved. It was a good year for the Mang, but then again, when is it not?
Happy... for now: The Mark Worrell grand slam. What can I say? Yeah, things turned out ugly between Worrell and the Cardinals, and yeah, that sucks. But when Mark Worrell hit a grand slam in his first major league at bat, while pitching the best relief work of his tenure in St. Louis, all was right with the world, at least for a little while. I remember my friend Chris texted me something about Worrell that night, as it was the first time Chris was seeing him pitch. He wanted a scouting report, and so asked, "Who is this Worrell guy? He looks pretty good." About three minutes later, after the ball had arced off into the Washington night, I answered, "Apparently, the greatest ballplayer in the world."
That's Mr. Bombs to you: the debut of Joe Mather was, in a word, awesome. Within the first three innings of his first game, against the Pirates, Joey Bombs had made an amazing diving catch, collected his first hit and RBI as a major leaguer, and probably made your girlfriend reassess what she might be able to get on the open market. Just saying. I must admit to having a bit of a mancrush on Bombs myself, as I think he could very well be one of the true breakout stars of the Cardinals in 2009 if he's still here after the dust settles.
The Heat is on: I love relievers that just come in throwing gas. I was a huge fan of Cincinnati's Nasty Boys back in the late 80s/early 90s, and the Cardinals look like they just might have the beginnings of their own scary backend combination in Jason Motte and Chris Perez. Now, if they could just find a lefty who can throw 97, 98 mph and stop all this talk of bringing in- nope, see, still not going to go down that road. I remember the game that Perez closed out in particular against the Dodgers, when he finished it off by blowing away local boy made good Blake DeWitt on three pitches. A freezing slider, and then two swinging strikes on fastballs at 96 and 98 and it was time to go home. I still get shivers.
I think five is enough. Keep it manageable, at least. How's about yous guys? What will you remember about the '08 Cardinals.
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My favourite records this year:
The Walkmen, You & Me- okay, let's face it. If you like the Walkmen, you're going to looooove this. If you don't like the sound of jangly, badly tuned guitars weeping for all manking, then this may not be your thing. Still, it may be the most soulful release of their career, and the most powerful. Rec'd listening: In the New Year, If Only it Were True
The Buena Vista Social Club, Live at Carnegie Hall- I'm sure the story of the Buena Vista is fairly well known by now: Cuban musicians from before Castro's time, lost in obscurity, brought in to make an all star record by a producer, album gets huge, reknown soon follows in the twilight of each man's life. I won't rehash entirely here, but I will say that this follow up to their 1998 debut is magic. All of it. Many of the members of the Buena Vista are gone now, but thankfully, we have this one last great document to celebrate. Rec'd listening: All of it. Seriously.
The Airborne Toxic Event, Self Titled- We've all heard the story before. Boy meets girl, boy gets girl, boy loses mother, boy discovers he has incurable, eventually fatal genetic disorder, boy loses girl, boy begins writing terrifyingly honest, heart-rending poetry, boy decides terrifyingly honest, hear-rending poetry needs to rock more ass, boy hires local crew of musicians, ass-rocking ensues. That old chestnut. With possibly the best backstory of any album since the Eels' "Electro Shock Blues", it's not hard to find something to like, or at least love, here. Rec'd listening: Sometime Around Midnight
British Sea Power, Do You Like Rock Music?- Surprisingly, an album that indeed lives up to its name, being mostly rock music, and less of the twee, fragile, precious and clever songsmithing of previous BSP records. Not that that's a bad thing, but this album is certainly something special. It does, however, still feel like a BBC documentary of an Arctic expedition. Somehow. Rec'd listening: All In It, A Trip Out
Of Montreal, Skeletal Lamping- Another one that, quite honestly, if you don't like the artist, you probably won't like the record. But for whatever it may be worth, if you want to hear the sound of funky chaos, this is the record for you. Also, it's incredibly filthy. So there's that. Rec'd listening: For Our Elegant Caste, Women's Studies Victims
Rafael Saadiq, The Way I See It- So you want to make your very own version of this at home? Well, it's easy! Here's the formula:
Amy Winehouse minus
Crazy Bitch plus
D'Angelo plus
A shirt
See? It's just that easy! Rec'd listening: Sure Hope You Mean It, Kelly Ray
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The best movie of the year? Well, honestly, that's not really a question, in my mind. Has to be The Dark Knight. It's the effing Godfather with capes! No, I'm not being facetious. At. All.
Favourite desert: for the twenty sixth straight year (I didn't try it until I was two), the pistachio concrete from Ted Drewes'. Percy Shelley would fail to describe the perfection of this concoction, so I won't even try.
Favourite local publication: the River Front Times. Ha! Eat it, everyone who doesn't like shameless self-promotion and free advertising!
Favourite non Cardinal baseball player: Tim Lincecum. Remember when you used to watch Bugs Bunny wind up to throw his changeup against the Gas House Gorillas and laugh, because it was obvious no human would ever throw a ball that way? Well, Mr. Lincecum is on line one, and he is pissed.
Favourite television show: Bleach. It's anime, so, you know, whatever, but it's been many a year since I became this obsessed with something. Alright, so it hasn't been all that long; I fall madly in and out of love with completely random things all the time. Still, it's really cool.
Favourite tiny little Mexican Restaurant: Chava's, in Soulard. They deep fry everything. I'm sure there are other good qualities here, but who cares?
Favourite local sportswriter: Joe Strauss. 'Cause there's always something interesting coming out when Joe's a-talkin'.
Favourite- oh,what the hell. I can't really think of anything else at the moment, and I'm sure you're all tired of listening to me anyway. Take care of yourselves, everyone, and enjoy the holiday season. I'll see you all next week.
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I enjoy your Favourites, RB
Great choices of great Cardinals moments. I love Mather, too, and another great thing about the Worrell debut you mentioned was Mather’s bomb to “win” the game, or so I thought, in the 10th or 11th inning. (I remember Worrell’s homer as a 3-run job, but I remember lots of things wrong. Not taking the time to check.)
Another favourite I’d like to see: your favourite book. Or maybe that should be the province of Azruavator, with his ambitious literary undertakings this year.
I just discovered the Walkmen this year (I know, I’m behind), and I agree with that choice. I’ll post some other musical faves of mine later today.
by Youneverknow on Dec 17, 2008 12:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
no, you're right about worrell
it was a three-run shot. if i remember correctly, that turned an 8-3 game into an 8-6 one.
by Phizzle on Dec 17, 2008 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite cards moment
also involved the Rockies..
Pujols scores from second on a groundout. Awesome.
Favorite album: Tell Tale Signs by Bob Dylan. Must have for Dylan fans.
Have to agree with RB on Dark Knight being the best movie. I am on high on Mather as well, but the moment I realized he wasn’t quite ready was when Lidge made he and Stavinoha look silly at the end of that Phillies game. Of course, Lidge made a lot of people look silly this year.
Is Ken Rosenthal EVER right!?
by tangledbrett on Dec 17, 2008 12:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
+1
Was at that game. Rockies fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing.
"A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein." - Joe Theismann
by TurdFerguson on Dec 17, 2008 12:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Was at that Phillies game. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.
by Phizzle on Dec 17, 2008 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was truly un real
"I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for [expletive] nothing. I'm not gonna do it." - Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Obama's Senate seat.
by elirock83 on Dec 17, 2008 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big fan of the new Dylan
Tell Tale Signs is just excellent. The versions of Mississippi, the aching solo piano of Dignity, and the haunting acoustic Most of the Time. It makes you wonder how excellent Oh Mercy could have been, and reaffirms that the man is STILL in his prime.
by ckeiner on Dec 18, 2008 9:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Oh Mercy is pretty damn excellent as is
It kicked-started the musical revival of his career. And God bless Daniel Lanois. Didn’t he produce both Oh Mercy and Time Out of Mind?
But I will listen to the versions of those sings you mentioned. They may be great, too.
by Youneverknow on Dec 18, 2008 11:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Worell's comment on his grand slam
“I’d probably hit 20 to 30HR a year in the big leagues if the Cardinals would give me a chance to pitch in more games. They obviously don’t value pitchers who hit grand slams all the time”
Worell went on to say that after the game several members of the front office came down to the locker room and punched him in the nuts.
www.salukihoops.com
by salukihoops on Dec 17, 2008 12:25 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
+1
Only 9:25 AM and the bar for “funniest post of the day” has been set extremely high. Good work, egyptian dog.
by Hal Lanier's Pants on Dec 17, 2008 12:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not far off
actual quote:
DM: Two days later, you get your first big league at bat. Tell me your thoughts as you are walking from the on deck circle to the batter’s box.
MW: I just wanted to hit the ball hard somewhere to be honest with you. I crushed that ball, as you seen. I can hit a little bit; I hit in college. I would like to get more at bats in the future. If the Cardinals would have given more (time) in the big leagues as a middle reliever, I would have gotten more at bats. I don’t handle the bat like most pitchers.
After reading that interview with him, I was kind of glad to see him go. After all, there’s no crying in baseball.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's why they call it
hardball
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RB
If you like Chiva’s due to their deep-fried leanings then may I suggest a new haunt. Tripoli’s in Columbia, IL. It is a fantastic little sportsbar that is attached to a restaurant. Said restaurant has this fabulous buffet in which (no exageration) EVERYTHING but the pizza is deep fried and breaded.
Also, their pitchers are cheap and they always have the latest version of Golden Tee up and running if you happen to go when the Cards aren’t playing.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
by Eckstreem on Dec 17, 2008 12:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to try Tripoli's
Can’t believe I’ve never heard of that before (mom’s side of family is from there) but I also love Chava’s and this certainly sounds like a sequitur.
by azruavatar on Dec 17, 2008 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Confession: I’ve never heard of any of those album’s. Not one.
My favorite predicted 2009 moment: Colby Rasmus’s first game. That crazy person screaming one section above you that is louder than everyone else in the stadium. . . yes, that was me.
Re: TV show — House
From last night’s rerun on USA network: “What everybody lies except for schizophrenics and their children?” ~ Dr. Cameron
I think I’ve seen most of those episodes 2-3 times and I still love watching them.
by azruavatar on Dec 17, 2008 12:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
to continue the medical theme(if it can be called that)
Scrubs is a truly fantastic show….really hope ABC doesn’t ruin it(cause there other medical show absolutely blows)
Fav cardinals moment not yet mentioned—it’s only my favorite because it turned out to not be near as bad as we thought it was going to be…but when pujols strained his calf muscle coming out of the box, the entire team seemed to want to come give him a hand and get him back to the dugout…a lot of times superstars are assholes and their teammates don’t like them, but it really seems like all of pujol’s teammates respect him(plus they realize he is their ticket at a chance to the playoffs)
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 17, 2008 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scrubs episode
The Musical episode of Scrubs is perhaps the best single episode ever… Love it…
And I bet Colby’s first at bat… is going to be an intentional walk… even I’d be scared of all the hype, and I don’t even pitch…!
Another great movie was Wall-E
It's not what you do, It's who you do...
by pattimagee on Dec 17, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I echo you guys on the Scrubs, but they are not at the top of my list.
Have you guys got a chance to watch Psych on USA? Same M.O. with the quirky comedy, but the acting is superb. The Gus character is quite funny.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
by Eckstreem on Dec 17, 2008 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good call on the Psych
It has just-as-good-if-not-better production values than most quirky comedies on nowadays.
Plus it’s got that great funny man/straight man combo.
Monta! Montaye! Montae!
by Baked Biedrins on Dec 17, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i love all the USA shows
Psych, Monk and Burn Notice are all in my top 5 probably…Gus is a great character
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 17, 2008 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i does love the burn notice
you know nbc/universal owns usa, and for the life of me i can’t figure out why the shows on usa are better than the shows on nbc? I watch chuck, nightly news, and football that’s about it on nbc.
"I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for [expletive] nothing. I'm not gonna do it." - Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Obama's Senate seat.
by elirock83 on Dec 17, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hmm...i love chuck too
i just really like the cooky character type
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 17, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
plus the actress that plays juliette is what i like to call "real" cute
the type of person you could actually see walking down the street…not like most “hot” tv stars
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 17, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn Notice is also good
TNT has been grabbing me with their shows lately as well: The Closer & Leverage are two that I’ve gotten attached to.
by azruavatar on Dec 17, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes finally saw
leverage the other nite, it will be something i add to my watch list. I think it was the first episode for the series (it was a rerun), but i want the container full of cash
"I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for [expletive] nothing. I'm not gonna do it." - Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Obama's Senate seat.
by elirock83 on Dec 17, 2008 2:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn Notice
Forgot about that one, can’t wait until the new season in January.
Bruce Campbell has made a great living out of not taking himself seriously.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Dec 17, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ditto on those 3 shows
Psych is especially great. I have no idea why they aren’t integral parts of NBC’s lineup
by soccerfreak on Dec 17, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scrubs
You know, I’ve always really loved Scrubs, but I’ve never in my life witnessed a show capable of both getting it so incredibly right and so ridiculously wrong. There have been times, watching that show, that I’ve literally considered driving to California just to hit the producers in the head with a nine iron.
It was half my fault, and half the atmosphere.
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I’m on the old end of their target audience I think, but I still enjoy the show when it’s at its best.
They are fearless and willing to roll the dice on about anything that may get a laugh. That backfires badly sometimes…I thought My Musical was horrible, for example.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on Dec 17, 2008 3:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel bad I haven't heard of any of those groups much less the albums either
My taste in music hasn’t really changed much over the years. I am still a blues based rock/hard rock fan and probably always will be. And 2008 was a great year for this kind of music.
I picked up the new albums from AC/DC, Oasis, The Black Crowes, Shinedown, Tesla, Buck Cherry, Eagles of Death Metal (they are not metal) this year to name a few. I listened to the new Axl Rose solo album that he calls Guns N Roses and thought it sucked. He waited what 15 years to release that??? Yikes.
We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
by KYCards on Dec 17, 2008 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
just from reading your first sentence
I knew that you got the new AC/DC… Eagles of Death Metal are pretty fun, in a tongue in cheeky kinda way. the new gnr is interesting to hear, read the onion review about it… I think what they were saying is it’s more interesting to hear what he did not do on it. plus, it has buckethead playing guitars on it. still, it does suck.
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Death Magnetic
I love the new Metallica album. Best since Master in my opinion…
by Thrasher on Dec 17, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
huh?
And Justice For All is my favorite…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,
I does loves me some Eagles of Death Metal. On the other hand, Oasis should have stopped making records after What’s the Story, Morningglory? came out. If they had, they likely would have gone down as the second greatest two album band ever, right after Joy Division and right ahead of the Stone Roses. Instead, they just keep pumping out these albums that still sound mostly like Beatles covers, yet not nearly so well done anymore.
And AC/DC I love, but the weirdest thing happens to me when I hear a new AC/DC record. No matter what it is, or whether it’s good or not, it just makes me wish I were listening to the Razor’s Edge.
And yes, Chinese Democracy is just flat out crap.
It was half my fault, and half the atmosphere.
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
did you see
Stone Roses are getting back together? it’s reunion times, My Bloody Valentine, Jesus Lizard, Stone Roses, I’m sure I’m forgetting some other major band… Sleep… though they’re not the one I was thinking of.
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Somewhat agree on Oasis
The past 2-3 albums they have had 2-3 pretty good songs but the rest are filler or what seems to me are unfinished songs. I think Noel can still write some good tunes, it’s just he seems to care too much on what the critics will think when he should just forget about trying to experiment too much and just put out a great rock album. I think he still has it in him…
We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
by KYCards on Dec 17, 2008 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot to add
Favorite TV shows: My Name is Earl, Office (though still not as good as the original), Chuck and some of the cable shows like Mythbusters, Ghost Hunters, Dirty Jobs. I really don’t watch much stuff onTV. I do watch a lot of old TV shows on DVD though.
Movies: Dark Knight for sure.
We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
by KYCards on Dec 17, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not on the air anymore
but Arrested Development is the greatest show of all time.
by Toddius on Dec 17, 2008 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the new
Battlestar Galactica is, imo
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed, really outstanding
Hate to see if go out in 2009 but hopefully Caprica will replace its fracking awesomeness.
Also, I can’t believe no one has mentioned Mad Men. Great programming if you haven’t seen it. We watched season two and now went back and bought season one on DVD.
by OCCardsFan on Dec 17, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to check it out
I’m still getting caught up to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, then next is Dexter for me
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dexter is fabulous too
We just caught up on it this year.
Really good.
by OCCardsFan on Dec 17, 2008 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
In the New Year ...
… is the best song of the year. ‘you & me’ will go down as a classic.
by staticard on Dec 17, 2008 12:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Joe's debut
was also my debut at the new stadium, and seeing Mather go nuts and Pujols go yard was about as good as I could ask for. Too bad we almost died in the freak rain storm driving back.
Favorite album? probably Shearwater, though I haven’t decided.
by spencegrif on Dec 17, 2008 1:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I want Joey bombs to be my Valentine.
But the best record of the year has gotta be Radiohead’s In Rainbows. It’s absolutely stunning.
Monta! Montaye! Montae!
by Baked Biedrins on Dec 17, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
uh
that came out in 2007, it can’t be both the best record of 2007 and 2008, it’s not that good.
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, you're right, my bad.
I was going off of the album, which was released on the first of the year, but I would imagine that everyone (like myself) just downloaded it the previous October, so good catch. =p
Monta! Montaye! Montae!
by Baked Biedrins on Dec 17, 2008 2:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
heh
yeah, I’ve seen others do that too, on last.fm I think. it’s sort of an anomaly, being released twice…
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would've been an anomaly if they just would have released it the first time
What an ingenious way to put out an album, eh?
Monta! Montaye! Montae!
by Baked Biedrins on Dec 17, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yup
you could argue either way:
it came out first in 2007, so it came out in 2007…
or…
the official release is 2008, because that’s the one you have to pay for.
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rainbows
That’s one I still am trying to settle in to (over a year later, it’s pretty complex). I still prefer “The Bends” or “OK Computer”.
by Thrasher on Dec 17, 2008 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OK Computer
ranks right there with Binaural by Pearl Jam (and I want my money back for both).
by nmstar on Dec 17, 2008 9:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't fallen for In Rainbows yet either
But for me, Hail to the Thief was their best. And Kid A is the best record for a snowy, winter day ever made.
Best record of 2008 in my opinion is Nude With Boots by the Melvins.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think
In Rainbows is their best work since The Bends and OK Computer (I always mention those two together). I personally love In Rainbows.
by Toddius on Dec 17, 2008 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's
aight
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ah
I see that my comment just reflected you opinion of hail to the thief…
all in all, they’re most consistent is still probably ok computer, but they’re one of those bands that have so many albums, that I like to cherry pick the best songs off of each and just listen to those. kid a was really solid though
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm one of the few people
that really liked ‘Hail to the Thief’
wolf at the door is just chilling
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey,
don’t feel bad about the release date. Technically, my very favourite record of this entire year was MGMT’s Oracular Spectacular, but I couldn’t include it because it came out last year. Ditto with Beirut’s The Flying Club Cup. Awesome, but not in the correct epoch.
It was half my fault, and half the atmosphere.
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
How in the hell do you have time to follow baseball?
By my count, you have listened to 12,543 hours of music this year.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
by Eckstreem on Dec 17, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I listen to even more than that.
this line is dedicated to '09
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Walkmen
Excellent choice. If you get (have gotten) the chance to see them live, you’ll enjoy the drummer. Dude has a gigantic, permanent smile across his face as he pounds the hell out of the drums. A bit off-putting at first, but infectious nonetheless.
by lightbulb on Dec 17, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also, I remember that when this album came out all of the proceeds from buying it on Amie Street’s website went to a cancer research hospital in NYC. Don’t know if this is still going on but if so it is a pretty good reason to check out the "album of the year." I am partial towards the Fleet Foxes album myself.
by queens on Dec 17, 2008 5:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favorites
BBall:
RB already mentioned most of them, but I’ll add the game against the Cubs in which Ankiel drove in the winning run with a walk-off base hit. Thanks to VEB, I was well aware of Rick’s late innnings futility, so I went wild when he hit that shot (off Kerry Wood IIRC). For that matter, Izturis’ check swing/bunt/throwing the bat at the ball walk-off was memorable, if for nothing else than its sheer unexpectedness. Also, Glaus’ grand slam off Dice-K in Boston. I was at Fenway for that game and it was so satisying to see the reactions of those smug Red Sox fans. OK, last one, I promise: Miles’ GS.
Music:
I’ll second the poster who mentioned Dylan’s Tell Tale Signs—so good and so mellow, with a stripped-down version of “Mississippi” that is positively sublime. I suggest being a good citizen and buying the two-disc set, then downloading the third disc (the third disc only comes with the collector’s set that is $100+ and not worth it)
I’ll also add TV on the Radio, Dear Science, if you’re familiar with the band and like their slightly bizarre style. BTW, wouldn’t “Wolf Like Me” be a badass entrance song?
Movies:
Yeah, Dark Knight by a mile, with Wall-E in a firm second place.
Books:
You people read new books?? I spend all my time just trying to catch up with all the must-read classics, of which where there are probably enough to fill a lifetime (especially since I keep swearing I’m going to start Vollman’s “Rising Up and Rising Down”). With that in mind, the best book I read this year was “100 Years of Solitude” by Garcia-Marquez—there have been a lot of great writers, but this guy is on another level.
by mattyp on Dec 17, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Downloading disc 3
Are you saying you downloaded the third disc, mattyp? Where did you do that? I’d love to get it for a reasonable price for my wife, who adores all things Dylan but who made me proud by stopping short of paying essentially $75 for a single disc. (It was not easy for her.)
by Youneverknow on Dec 17, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Check out a website called astatalk
Should be on there for a good price!
"There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary. And there are 108 stitches in a baseball. When I learned that, I gave Jesus a chance."
by Bahamaredbird on Dec 17, 2008 9:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Being picky
We smacked around Daisuke in that game, but the grand slam was off Christopher Smith, facing his 2nd MLB batter (he struck out Ankiel one out earlier).
That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.
by Solanus on Dec 18, 2008 10:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great post
I’m lame and obsess over music and the Cardinals equally. Best album of the year for me would be a tie between TV on the Radio – Dear Science (nice call mattyp) and Deerhoof – Offend Maggie
My favorite moment of 2009 will be winning the world series. Duh.
by riotmute on Dec 17, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
TV
Love the TV on the Radio, but haven’t listened to the whole thing enough to feel justified putting it into this post. I’m sure it’s wonderful, though.
Deerhoof I’ve been disappointed in when I’ve listened. I bought Friend Opportunity when I heard a track on KDHX and just found it to be an incredible let down. I’ve heard brilliant things about the new record, though, and I’m thinking about giving them another shot. Any recommendations on a track or two to try on the old iTunes before I shell out twenty bucks for the record?
It was half my fault, and half the atmosphere.
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I’m not too big on Deerhoof, they’re pretty overrated, although I admit, they have been pretty influential.
didn’t like the new TV on the radio btw fwiw
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the delayed post - hope you see this
Friend Opportunity, imo, was a really overrated record. Deerhoof is very hit or miss but the new record doesn’t have a bad song on it. If you want to check out a couple songs, give “My Purple Past” and “Fresh Born” a shot
by riotmute on Dec 18, 2008 9:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favorites
TV: 30 Rock and How I Met Your Mother, though I am open to an Office return if it’s less like last week and more like two weeks ago.
Movie: Wall-E was one of the great animated movies of all time, up there with the best of Disney/Pixar/Miyazaki. Thirty years from now the “dance” scene is going to be one of those lasting film images. My sleeper movie: Speed Racer. Seriously, everybody who didn’t see this missed the coolest looking movie ever made, and you don’t even have to listen to Christian Bale do his big-scary-emphysemiac voice. Ghost Town was also really enjoyable.
Album: Smoking Popes – Stay Down
Post-Dispatch blurb: Cardinals looking at Kawakami, Uehara.
Book [I read this year]: “Alice Adams” by Booth Tarkington. So I’m a little late.
by DanUpBaby on Dec 17, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i thought the mention of the japanese pitchers was interesting too, though I was a little concerned
about Uehara’s spending time in the bullpen from an injury last year. it seems like enough japanese pitchers just don’t have their skill translate to the american leagues that taking on a pitcher who is not at the top of his game in Japan could have a low likelihood of success. still, as long as we’re not talking about tons of money, I’m definitely game.
by tom s. on Dec 17, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favs
Ok, I read this and then went to iTunes for the Saadiq album. Wow, good call. 1968 Motown meets 2008. (Although the Winehouse equation is hilarious and apt.) And another vote for Tell Tale Signs.
Movie: Dark Knight
Cards moments: Ankiel’s throws, Pujols’ MVP awards, the
TV: Life (Missed season one, so I’m behind a bit.
Leverage (Feels alot like Hustle – a BBC series which I really like)
Top Gear (Just found this show (on BBC America) this year. I like the fact that they have no problems criticizing any car. I just wish I got to test some of them too.)
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Dec 17, 2008 2:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
top gear
that show is awesome, i watch it every time i see it on. All 3 of those guys are crazy just makes it that much better, why can’t some one in this country make a show like that? Its depressing to see bad ass cars that you can’t buy in this country unless you import them.
also, the stig
"I've got this thing and it's [expletive] golden, and, uh, uh, I'm just not giving it up for [expletive] nothing. I'm not gonna do it." - Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Obama's Senate seat.
by elirock83 on Dec 17, 2008 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Top Gear USA
I keep seeing references to a Top Gear USA show, but can’t find anything more than that. It’s probably for the better since they can much more easily get access to the supercars from the UK. Plus, we Americans tend to not want to trash anything, especially if it’s expensive.
Some say he knows 2 facts about ducks, and both are wrong…
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Dec 17, 2008 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Life
might have taken over as my favorite TV show ever from Carnivale (I am still pissed at HBO for that and I refuse to watch any of their programs because of it). Of course I should have known it was gonna be great since it had Damian Lewis in it.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 6:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Top Gear is Great
Did anyone catch the episode in which a small electric car was tested against a table. The absolute pinnacle in TV watching.
I'm Glad I'm not an Astros Fan
by Dave Barry on Dec 17, 2008 10:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Faves
Cards moments:
Ankiel’s throws obviously, Ryan Ludwick’s entire year.
TV Show: Dexter. I just got into earlier this year, and it’s already one of my all-time favorite shows. Curb Your Enthusiasm for 2nd, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for 3rd.
Movies: 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days first, Wall-E 2nd and TDK 3rd.
Albums: Fleet Foxes self-titled for the win, Deerhunter’s “Microcastle” 2nd, M83’s “Saturdays=Youth” for 3rd.
by lunchboxbomb on Dec 17, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
man
Nothing Ever Happened and Agoraphobia are amazing… actually, the whole Deerhunter record is awesome, I didn’t know they had it in ’em.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with Dexter and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. I also loved True Blood.
And, of course, Lost.
And while I love Curb as much as anyone, the last season aired last year.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that was the last season of Curb Your Enthusiasm?
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you are incorrect
there is a new season coming thankfully
by FunkeeC on Dec 17, 2008 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think he meant
Curb did not air a new season in 2008.
by Youneverknow on Dec 17, 2008 5:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
right. i should have said "latest" i guess.
i didn’t hear they had announced a new season. that’s awesome, though the ending of last season was a perfect way to end the series, in my opinion.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 6:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they ended it that way
so that he could make the decision later to keep going with the series or not
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that is very good news
FunkeeC… although I thought I had read that somewhere anyways…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
another good post RB
can I get a copy of that game with Ankiel’s sniper shots? it’s like watching a favorite movie, anticipating the gut wrenching climax, and just being blown away every time. seriously, that game needs to be released on dvd, along with that insane Nationals game just for good measure. that dvd would be the movie of the year….
since I only watched pretty much one new movie this year, The Dark Knight wins movie of the year… what can I say, it did NOT disappoint. plus living in Chicago, it’s very tripped out watching it. gonna have to watch the godfather and that back to back.
I think you’ve finally convinced me to check out the new of montreal; I really didn’t like their older stuff, but the way you described it has piqued my interest.
So far, the only two albums that I can recommend (I’m making a best of ‘08 list, but I know these two will be on it) are Marnie Stern (the girl I was fortunate to get a photograph with) – “This Is It…” and Deerhunter’s “Microcastle”. I think you’d like it RB.
The other stuff I’ve been listening to is either brutal death metal or technical grindcore, so I’ll save that stuff for somewheres else. Oh yeah, the new Melvins cd is pretty listenable, plus they are good with the kids of pancake mountain
Other Cards moments: Pujols MVP, Ludwick’s breakout season, weird managerial decisions
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
the new Squarepusher cd is really good, it’s more of an instrumental thing, less electronic than he used to be. it sounds like maniacal Christmas music to me. just get it, true music for the 21st century
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
it’s called Just a Souvenir
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think you can still go back through the mlb site and find that game w/ the video clips available
on the site.
by tom s. on Dec 17, 2008 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
cool
thnx
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Deerhunter
Just went and bought the Deerhunter record, and you, sir, can recommend a record to me any day.
Squarepusher I used to be a big fan of, but kind of fell out of love with when I stopped listening to a lot of real hardcore crazy electronic stuff. I used to subscribe to the Rephlex records newsletters and all those sorts of things, and that’s how I first came across Square. I may have to give the new one a shot, though, from the way you describe it.
It was half my fault, and half the atmosphere.
by the red baron on Dec 17, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
the new one is, well, really a departure for him… it’s kinda like the record he’s been wanting to release for years I think, and he’s finally broken out of the sound he’s been pigeonholed for (which to me I find his peak at ‘Go Plastic’)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that melvins video is great
while checking it out i came across this one, which is pretty funny.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
cool
thnx
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 7:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do they still officially call them albums?
by saladdays on Dec 17, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
now that records are almost as big as cds
I guess it’s official?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 2:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've just heard some
that call them CDs instead of albums. I think it sounds kind of weird, as I thought that, despite the medium, it still is called an album.
by saladdays on Dec 17, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I guess it's just easier than calling it...
a temporal song compendium
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Moments
Great post! You always know how to make the belly laughs surface.
My favorite Cards moments were the Ankiel throws, Pujols scoring from second on a groundout, and Pujols hitting the homerun off Dempster to give the Cards the jolt they needed in that game.
My honorable mention goes to Troy Glaus’s 300th career homer (mainly because I was at the game) and Pujols’s SHOT off Randy Johnson (because I was at that game, too).
Movie: Choke…loved it….I’d definitely recommend it. Although, the jury is still out until I see The Spirit next weekend.
Don’t know much about the rest….
Don't judge me!!!
by BigdJC on Dec 17, 2008 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fav Cards Moment
My moment of the year was the total destruction of the Braves on Aug 22.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN200808220.shtml
I was at that game in person and watching good baseball that didn’t feature the long ball was just exciting. It just felt like we constantly had the bases loaded. Joel even got the save ;)
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
by StLHugo on Dec 17, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
and this Braves destruction wasn't bad either....
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/ATL/ATL200807280.shtml
Not only did Mather have a nice game, but Molina circled the bases when the Braves played “little league toss around” with his double to center. I had the pleasure of sitting right behind home plate and he was completely gassed by the time he got to home – with a huge grin on his face. He and the rest of the Cardinals were laughing hysterically. I don’t know about a “favorite moment” but it sure was a funny one.
by wildman on Dec 17, 2008 3:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
man...
i forgot about that. that was pretty great!
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 4:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He gets no love, but
Kennedy’s play from behind second base really pushes Ank’s throw in my mind as the “I can’t believe what I just saw” moment of 2008.
Also, I was never more proud of being a Cars fan than when Jimmy Edmonds came to bat as a Cub in Busch and to an absolutely tearjerking standing ovation.
Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.
by Eckstreem on Dec 17, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
you're a Cars fan?
sorry, I couldn’t resist…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Whose gonna drive you home?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Dec 17, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like the Cars :)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favourite local sportswriter: Joe Strauss
Now RB, if your going for shameless self-promotion and free advertising you can’t do it halfheartedly.
Your favorite local sportswriter has to be that douche from The River Front Times . (Oh, and links also help with the shameless self-promotion.)
As for Strauss himself the best post this year hands down was this one. (See, the link helps that self-promotion thing.) I never thought the El Vivi Birdos line would have such legs. Hey Az, still think I overreacted to the second opinion on Tyler Johnson?
"Do what you want to the women and children but leave me alone"- George Carlin
by That's a Winner on Dec 17, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
“Hey Az, still think I overreacted to the second opinion on Tyler Johnson?”
I don’t remember what this is in reference to. . .
by azruavatar on Dec 17, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Check his "this one" link
and you will.
by cardsgirl95 on Dec 17, 2008 4:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Johnson have surgery?
Or am I misremembering. I’m really confused now. I’m not sure why that comment wasn’t still a (slight) overreading into the situation.
by azruavatar on Dec 17, 2008 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite StL sports writer
is Goold, and it isn’t close.
by Toddius on Dec 17, 2008 4:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite moment was Skippy's walk-off against the cubs
I was there and it was so fun to see all the Cubs fan gain then lose hope!
Never tried the pistachio at Ted Drewes, but I always get the Cardinal Sin concrete.
Nice post!
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
by albrtfn on Dec 17, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that reminds me...
of that one grand slam against the cubs by glaus
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When?
The only slam I remember against the Cubs this year was the one by Adam Kennedy off of Big Z. Glaus did slam the Red Sawks though.
by cardsgirl95 on Dec 17, 2008 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
that didn’t sound snarky because there was no snark intended.
by cardsgirl95 on Dec 17, 2008 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he hit one at Wrigley
but maybe it wasn’t a grand slam….
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 7:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're thinking of one of these games I bet
AUG9 – Crazy Train hit a 2 run HR and a 3 run HR off Zambrano.
SEP20 – Crazy Train hit a 3 run HR off Lilly.
Those were three of his four hits against the Cubs in 2008. The other also came on August 9.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh
yeah, that’s it. I was thinking of the August 9th game when we were still in it.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 9:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
watching yadi throw out a runner at second while still on his knees.
that’s a great 2008 memory.
He didn’t get many good chances this year, b/c the pitchers were all too slow to the plate, but i remember once he didn’t even have a chance to stand and throw. Still got the guy.
by tom s. on Dec 17, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
also, in any music-themed posting entitled "a few of my favourite things"
I have to mention that it calls to mind Elvis Costello’s song “This is Hell” where he chronicles all the things that make the world hell: " ‘My Favorite Things’ is playing/ again and again/ But it’s by Julie Andrews/ and not by John Coltrane."
by tom s. on Dec 17, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
favs.
Cardinal’s moments: Miles GS, Miles Pitching, Luddy’s catches in the AS game, and anytime Yadi’s bat made connection-I love seeing the smile that comes across his face.
Favorite Music: Um Journey has a new singer….can that count?
TV- It’s always sunny in Philadelphia.
Movie: This seemed to be sorta a lame year for movies. I saw Dark Night in IMax, which aside from making me just a bit sick, was quite good…
Least Favorite opponents of 2008: The Brewers and the Reds.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Dec 17, 2008 3:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
add the Pirates to that list
their overperforming nature vs. the cardinals was one of the factors preventing us from making the playoffs (at least we would not have been swept…)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not the greatest memory of 2008
but one of my favorites was being in the stands when Yadier got knocked out against Philly. I remember my entire section chanting “Yadi! Yadi!” when he was getting carted off. I mean, he made the out! Then Ankiel scored on the throwing error to win it for Molina.
But it all would have been terrible and completely not worth it if he would have been seriously hurt.
Monta! Montaye! Montae!
by Baked Biedrins on Dec 17, 2008 3:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, how could we have all forgotten the best yadi moment of 2008?
When he took off all his gear and yelled at the ump…that was hilarious.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Dec 17, 2008 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Music
My favorite cds:
The Walkmen You & Me
Shearwater Rooks
Firewater The Golden Hour
Frightened Rabbit The Midnight Organ Fight
The Whigs Mission Control
Honorable mention:
Cold War Kids Loyalty to Loyalty
Yeasayer All Hour Cymbals
Coming up fast:
TV on the Radio Dear Science
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Dig, Lazarus, Dig
I need to check out your recommendations, Red Baron, and give a listen to Bon Iver.
The books I read this year weren’t published in 2008. The only TV show I watched regularly was The Daily Show. OK, Lost, too. Up and down season there. I think the only movie I saw in a theater was Quantum of Solace, It was OK.
by Youneverknow on Dec 17, 2008 3:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
faves
music:
Anberlin-New Surrender
tv:
Psych
Office
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
The Big Bang Theory
Cardinal Moment:
Miles scoreless inning against Philly, mostly just because it made my paying for a ticket and sitting through that entire game a little less worthless
by soccerfreak on Dec 17, 2008 3:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Favorites
Cardinal Moment – the Ank throws, hands down. I was watching the game at a friend’s house and his dad walked in a while after the first play and said “Did you see that throw Ank made earlier!?” About four seconds after he said that, Rick fires his cannon the second time. We all jumped up and were like “OOOHHHH!!!!” It was sweet.
Music – New Frontiers, Mending
TV Shows – The Office, 30 Rock, and Flight of the Conchords
Movie – The Dark Knight. Again, hands down.
Mexican Restaurant – Living in Spfd, Mo, I’d have to go w/ El Puente.
Favorite Non-Cardinal – Grady Sizemore
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Dec 17, 2008 4:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hmmmmm
what is this New Frontiers you speak of?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Relatively new group
Mending is their first full length album.
Very low-key rock. Very melancholic, slightly “emo”, with a little bit of a country sound mixed in to a few of their songs. Probably not for everyone, but I loved it and would recommend at least sampling it.
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by RunninRedbird on Dec 17, 2008 4:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flight of the Conchords
Season 2 premiere out today on FunnyorDie.com
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 6:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU!!!
I’ve been missing this show! I’m gonna go watch it right now.
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...
by RunninRedbird on Dec 17, 2008 6:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just finished it
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but I didn’t think it was as funny as anything from the first season.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 6:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not as funny
as some of the episodes in season 1, but I’m still optimistic. Murray is my favorite character, everything he says makes me laugh.
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by RunninRedbird on Dec 17, 2008 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Some more
More Music
The Hold Steady- Stay Positive, Delta Spirit- Ode to Sunshine, Fleet Foxes – S/T, The Helio Sequence – Keep your eyes ahead, Vampire Weekend S/T, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks – Real Emotional Trash, TV on the Radio – Dear Science
TV
Always Sunny in Philadelphia, 30 Rock, Flight of the Conchords
Mexican Restaurant
I live in Hawaii, so there is nothing good. But I used to be a fan of Chavas in STL, and Las Palmas on Page Ave.
Worst movie
College
Cardinals
Albert Pujols, so many rookie debuts, Ankiel’s cannon arm, occasionally getting a fox broadcast on natioanl tv, Glaus for Rolen, Cubs swept by Dodgers.
by Beware the Molinas on Dec 17, 2008 5:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like Furcal is going back to the Dodgers per Rosenthal
Is anyone else starting to feel bad for Braves? Rough off season so far for their fans.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 17, 2008 5:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
kinda
they were pretty spoiled for a while though.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TLR on KSHE
Anyone else just hear that? I know he’s in to a lot of rock music, but I was pretty surprised to hear him say he was a fan of Dragonforce. That just seems really odd to me.
No Cardinals talk, by the way. He just talked about ARF and music. He’s bummed Yes is touring without Jon Anderson.
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 6:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
now that
is the funniest thing I’ve heard in a while. it’s kind of hard to picture Larussa jamming out to Dragonforce on headphones. but I’m picturing it in my head right now. fwiw, Dragonforce is some cheesy cheesy stuff.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
very cheesy
some of their guitar parts amaze me, but the rest of it so over the top that i just can’t even listen to it
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 8:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
they are very very good at guitar, but no better than Necrophagist, who are fo realz
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 9:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favorites
Album(s) – Cold War Kids – Loyalty to Loyalty, What Made Milwaukee Famous – What Doesn’t Kill Us, The Hold Steady – Stay Positive
TV Show – Breaking Bad (AMC)
Book – Bridge of Sighs – Richard Russo
Cardinal Moment – After Barton’s first hit, he pumped his fist and smiled. It’s also great to see true human emotions on the field.
by IA Card on Dec 17, 2008 6:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
only an Iowan would put a show anout meth as a favorite
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 6:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or about
that’s it, I am getting off the meth
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 6:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Missouri
is also known for their meth production. Jefferson County anyone? In fact, last I read, Missouri was the meth-capital of the U.S. Per capita production, I think.
We’re number one! We’re number one!
by spants on Dec 17, 2008 7:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
my dad used to live in Jefferson County… maybe he shoulda been making meth!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw a special on A&E about Franklin County, MO.
They claimed it was the meth capital of the country. Some pretty crazy stories about people who live within 20 miles of my house.
by soccerfreak on Dec 17, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually
live and teach in Franklin county….you see some things here for sure….I used to drive by a meth house every day….so sad, especially the children.
mel
by mel1975 on Dec 17, 2008 10:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
as if meth is only made in iowa. my dad used to live in missouri, and he told me a story about this old lady who got busted for making meth in her garage because she didn’t have that much money. she didn’t use it, but made a ton of dough.
also, meth is big in california and the northwest. it’s really an epidemic…. the prison system doesn’t know what to do, since so many meth heads are in there, and their teeth are falling out.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am an Iowan (sort of)
it probably would have helped to put that…plus Breaking Bad is an excellent show! I just wish I had thought to put that one down.
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 9:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Iowa really ain't that bad
they have that weird little town with all the vegans and the David Lynch transcendentalist school or whatever it is (Lynch loves Iowa) and there’s a lot of pretty happenin college towns (for the midwest). it ain’t that bad. but I’m sure there’s sections of it that are crazy. Davenport is about the only area I know that well, it’s a pretty good city.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 9:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like Iowa City more than any other
but a town about 30 miles from where I live could be in the running for the meth capital
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 9:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It the Maharshi School of Enlightment...
Or at least that’s what I think your talking about. Its in Fairfield (they actually formed their own town just outside of actual Fairfield) They had their own school and college and the Highschool was in the same conference as mine. And while its not as bar happy as Iowa City I recommend Ames for college towns. Us Iowa Stater’s know how to party, i would recommend coming in April for VEISHEA. Not as wild as it was (no riots or stabbings anymore, but still a good time)
by cyko42 on Dec 17, 2008 10:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's it!
I’ve partied in Ames (I think)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
that’s when I was sold on Barton. dude needs to play, but I’m not sure how.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Furcal to Dodgers
"I'm as nauseous as I've ever been. I have a terrible headache. My head is pounding. I feel like throwing up and I'm having trouble swallowing. And the beauty of it is, you want to feel like this every day." - Tony LaRussa
by adiueordie on Dec 17, 2008 6:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How many people has his agent pissed off??
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 17, 2008 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
isn't that
what everyone thought was going to happen when the offseason began? hahaha
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 17, 2008 8:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
has he officially signed yet?
put pen to paper (or however they do it these days)? I still think he ends up with the Royals. It is the only logical end to this whole mess.
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 17, 2008 9:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Favorite moments
Kennedy vs Papelbon.
Mather’s first home run.
Albert’s first opposite home run of the year. Vs Dempster.
Chuck Norris bows to no man...but he does bow to The Mang.
by miniboscorino on Dec 17, 2008 10:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
oh yes
Kennedy vs. Papelbon
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2008 1:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Tim Lincecum
didn’t his father tell him at a young age that when you look at the great, durable pitchers of old (Gibby, Marichal, Koufax) had absurdly wild yet distracting windups that helped them not only focus on what they were doing but deceive their release point from the hitter.
Or did I just make all that up.
by Hardcore Legend on Dec 18, 2008 1:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
didn't
or did?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2008 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that anyone cares
But here’s my 2008 favorites:
Cards Moments
1. The Worrell 3-Run bomb. It’s still fun to watch the highlight on MLB.
2. Kennedy’s 2 out double against Papelbon.
3. Ank’s Lazer beams against Colorado
4. Motte’s debut against Arizona with Mark Grace calling it.
Cds:
1. Trivium – Shogun
2. Slipknot – All Hope is Gone
3. Testament – Formation of Damnation
4. The Haunted – Versus
5. Black Tide – Light from Above
by paposse on Dec 18, 2008 8:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
memorable
to me the most memorable was pujols’ devastating trip around the bases in san diego
first, he breaks the nose of pitcher chris young with a line drive, leaving him dazed and bloodied, then he came around and it looked like he broke the ankle of catcher josh bard, luckily it was just a sprain, but they each had go to the DL
Pujols is the greatest Cardinal in my lifetime.
by bigcardsfan5 on Dec 18, 2008 6:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The best
Album/CD- The Hold Steady- Stay Positive- check out “Sequestered in Memphis” (hey, maybe Rasmus should have used that as his walk-up music last year!) and “slapped actresses”.
TV- Dexter, Lost, True Blood, Burn Notice.
Movie- Dark Knight. I really thought I’d be able to come up with something else, but like many others, this is apparently the only movie I’ve seen this year. I keep hearing good things about “The Wrestler” and really, how could Mickey Rourke playing a professional wrestler be anything but awesome.
Cardinal Moment- yet to come. It will be when I wake up on Chrismas morning to find out Mo signed Sheets and The Big Unit and traded AK for a closer!
What does a mama bear on the pill have in common with the World Series? No cubs. ~Harry Caray
by Tupelo on Dec 19, 2008 7:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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