Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2008 St. Louis Cardinals!
by the red baron on Mar 29, 2008 10:11 AM EDT
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Well, Azru stole my opening joke for his post yesterday, so I got nothing. Oh well.
Hey, did you hear the one about the radio host who tricks people into coming on to his show? No? Here you go. Apparently, Kevin Slaten is no longer content with just haranguing Cardinal officials from afar. He just has to get them on, no matter how unethical or possibly illegal it may be.
Have I mentioned how much I dislike Mr. Slaten and his ilk? I believe I have, at some point in time. I've been quite critical of Dave Duncan at various times, for various reasons. However, this sort of thing is just ridiculous and uncalled for. I'm not sure who exactly is in charge over at KFNS, but they should be very proud of their station as it continues to circle the drain. Congratulations, KFNS, for lowering the bar for us all.
It appears that Uncle Rico is going to make the team. I'm really excited about this move. I think it's important to have a player on your team who can throw a football over a mountain. You just never know when a quarter mile toss could be the difference between victory and defeat. Seriously, though, it is very exciting to see a career minor leaguer like Rico finally get his shot at the big time. He probably won't be around too very long, as he's expected to go back down when Brendan Ryan gets healthy, but at 30 years old, Rico Washington will be wearing a Major League uniform on Opening Day. Congratulations, Rico. I wonder if this could just be the 2008 model of John Rodriguez? Similar skillset, although Rico is obviously an infielder, guy who gets an initial look because of some injuries, and his bat's just too damn good to send him back. I guess we'll see.
Opening Day for the Cardinals is Monday afternoon. There's not really a whole left to say about the roster; it appears to be set. No reason to rehash any more Anthony Reyes drama; it's just needless arguing at this point. The predictions are all in; we aren't going to be very good, at least by the numbers. So what to talk about?
I thought today we would just open it up and everybody toss in your ideas about the new season to be. What's everybody planning on doing for this most momentous of occasions? I feel fairly confident that at least some of you have made special arrangements to be around for the game; seeing as how we are all members of a community that have spent literally thousands of hours the past six months discussing baseball with absolutely no actual baseball happening.
Bukowski has a nice Fanpost up about his favourite opening day memories. Let's have some of those, too. Any particular season openers that stand out in your mind? Maybe you spent it with a loved one who isn't around any longer. Maybe you just go stranded on the side of the road trying to get into downtown St. Louis when the radiator in your past it's prime Mustang blew a hose. You know, hypothetically. That totally didn't happen to me in 1999. It's a really great post by Mr. Bukowski, by the way. Check it out.
Most of all, though, what are you hoping to see this season? Are you looking for a playoff appearance? Do you want to see the kids get a chance? Do you just hope the team doesn't embarass itself? Want to make a bold, certain to be wrong prediction? Here's the place to do it. And all you realists out there, none of that today. Let's all be optimistic today. It's the weekend, and baseball is on the way. Even I, as cynical and bitter a human being as you could ever hope to encounter, can't find it in my heart to believe anything but the best for this team right now. Seven pm, Monday night, we'll see if reality set in. For now, though, we're a title contending team.
Hey. Remember Spring Surprises? Well, the results are in, and the winners are:
On the position side, I think Joe Mather made the biggest leap forward in everyone's eyes. We all knew Rasmus was going to be good, and he didn't disappoint. Jose Martinez put up a nice spring, and the aforementioned Uncle Rico did some very nice things, with a little extra credit for making the team. (On a related note, Skippy has been surprising but not that surprising; he is Mr. March, after all) Barton has been a definite, pleasant surprise. Overall, though, Mather came in just hoping to make a bit of an impression, and ended up seriously in the conversation to take over Scott Spiezio's utility role with the team. Joe Mather, everybody!
Pitcher? Not even close. Kyle McClellan, St. Louis native, has thrown a limited number of innings above the single A level. He only has a year of pitching under his belt since Tommy John surgery. He's young and unheralded and should be grateful that his Springfield uniform fits so well. Kyle McClellan will be standing in Busch Stadium on Opening Day, watching as the Clydesdales he's tried to describe to Brian Barton parade around the stadium. Of all the longshots in camp, K-Mac, (nope, not letting it go) has to be the longest of all. Congratulations, Mr. McClellan.
More importantly than the players who surprised, though, is the burning question on everyone's mind: who called it? Who won our very own Spring competition?
AlberttheKing23 and cardschinmusic both had Mather. Excellent calls, gentlemen. Personally, I thought Mather would come in and struggle, more in line with his AAA line from last season. I wasn't a believer; count me among the converted.
Cariocacardinal and Hinkster both picked McClellan; again, kudos to the both of you. I picked Motte. I think I would do it again, as I think Jason has a nice future ahead of him. For the love of god, someone teach that kid to throw a splitter! As for McClellan, though, I'm curious: what did you guys see in him, exactly? I was aware of him coming in, but I never saw this kind of breakout coming. Heck of a call.
Our winner, and new supreme ruler, though, is...
Drum roll, please...
Hungry Jack. He had both Mather and McClellan. Congratulations, Hungry Jack. If I had thought this through a little better back in January, I would have laid in some sort of prize. However, seeing as how I failed to do so, you have only my eternal admiration. Fantastic calls, both. Huzzah!
One last thing. Shameless personal plug coming. The River Front Times, the independent alt journal here in St. Louis, is going to starting a Cards blog this season. I've been asked to be the main contributor. I'm incredibly excited to get this kind of an opportunity, and I really hope that you'll all come and visit me over there. The format is still a little up in the air at the moment, but we're taking the 'jump in head first' approach to the thing. Here's the link to the site:
riverfronttimes.com
It will be under the "STLog" area; there's also a link directly to that section on the sidebar here. Again, I'm all kinds of excited to be doing this; I really hope to see some of you around over there.
Alright, everybody. Here we go. Let's all enjoy this last bit of anticipation that we have. Two days until real baseball.
I can almost taste it.
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McClellan
What pitches does Kyle have? How good is his fastball?
by sdrone on Mar 29, 2008 10:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has 4 average or better pitches
Fastball, Slider, Curve, Changeup -- all of them would grade up because of his excellent command. He has average or better velocity on his fastball sitting in the low-90s.
He lacks a true outpitch but given the command and variety of pitches he throws he can get batters out with virtually any pitch.
by azruavatar on Mar 29, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The long night is now over ...
... and in two days it'll be morning. That's always the way I feel at this time of the year, and 2008 is no different.
What will I be doing to celebrate? Nothing notable, unfortunately, unless you consider preparing for arthroscopic surgery on a knee notable. =:-O But that too is the end of a long night. I'm looking forward to being pain-free for the first time in too long. Living a thousand miles from Busch, getting to Opening Day wasn't realistic anyway.
Who "won" Spring Training? The team. Not one player, with the single possible exception of Duncan, emerged from Spring Training looking worse than he went into it. (Yeah, I know, Iz2, Pineiro, Clement, but they all went into it with, to put it mildly, doubts about whether they could perform. The doubts remain; that's all.) Meanwhile, quite a few guys emerged from camp looking better than they started -- sometimes a LOT better. The fact that the last few roster slots came down to choosing among players with strong performances in spring, rather than the lesser evil, speaks volumes.
It's probably asking too much to look for this team to win it all, but I am a great deal more optimistic about it now than three months ago. Let the pundits pun, or punt. Baseball is about to be played, and that means life is good.
by StanTheManFan on Mar 29, 2008 10:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Morning, Mr. Red Baron!
Congratulations on your new gig. I hope you will still be coming around here from time to time.
I didn't make a prediction, but I am most excited about the fact that the Mets now have my two favorite pitchers of all time going one/two in the rotation--and I'm going to meet my sister in New York this summer.
I'm excited to see Nick Swisher with White Sox. Is there any other player that seems like such a perfect fit for a team and park? Interested to see how it works out.
I'm happy for Mr. McClellan. Interesting to see if he really is ready for prime time, because he sure has looked like it.
Chris Duncan-prolonged slump or flash in the pan? He has looked pretty awful all around this spring.
I've already celebrated opening day by getting up early to watch the Red Sox/A's game.
I'm going to step back from the Cards. I have too much emotional investment in players that either won't be here, or won't be playing. I won't be able to watch because I've already volunteered to work with students on a writing project. Probably check the box scores on Monday night when I get home.......
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on Mar 29, 2008 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I SAW
a Springfield game last year and saw Uncle Rico hit 2 home runs. I'm glad he's getting his cup of coffee. Speaking of Mather, they had T-shirts in Springfield that said Joey Bombs. He was pretty popular there.
by The Butcher on Mar 29, 2008 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jekyll or Hyde?
My hope for 2008 is for either heaven or hell. I either want all the injured pitchers to come back healthy and on schedule, or for them all to flame out. I want all the position player question marks (Iz2, AK, the entire OF) to excel or be miserable. I am tired of just limping along, so I want a clear indication of a direction. 90+ wins or less than 70 wins for me.
Of course, I really expect lots of frustration and 75-80 wins, but a guy can hope can't he?
Those Pilgrims ain't lookin' so proud now...
by giveml on Mar 29, 2008 11:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Opening day.
Game starts at 3:15 pm. Wouldn't want you to watch the replay.
by AndyB83 on Mar 29, 2008 11:17 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
3 Bold Predictions
1. Colby Rasmus will have more PAs as a CF than Rick Ankiel when the 2008 season concludes.
2. Our fearless new GM will make, not 1, not 2, but 3 trades this season that will elicit our general approval.
3. Kyle Lohse will have a better season than Adam Wainwright.
And as a kicker, the Cards will make the post-season. I've said that here before, so I might as well not back down. I still think the Brewers and Cubs have enough potential holes that the NL Central will be wide open.
We are 2 days from the dawn of a new season for the Cardinals. I can't think of a better time to be hopelessly optimistic.
(I also just got engaged, so even more reason for general optimism and merriment!)
by Fred Head on Mar 29, 2008 11:35 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three humble wishes
I'm heading down to the (Springfield) Stadium in about 15 minutes to watch the big birds play the slightly smaller birds, so today sort of feels like opening day for me. I can't wait for Monday's game as well.
My humble wishes:
1. We win 80 or more games this season (I have money riding on this particular wish).
2. The Cubbies let it all slip away in game 7 of the NLDS
3. Wainwright improves on last season and becomes an even more efficient, talented, top-of-the-rotation pitcher.
That's not asking too much, is it? Well, maybe with the Cubs going that far...
by bjork24 on Mar 29, 2008 12:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Impossible for the Cubs to let it slip away in Game 7
of the NLDS. I'll let you ponder why.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Mar 29, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he meant...
Game 5 or NLCS...either way I will enjoy seeing it!
"Back in the day when I played, a pitcher had 3 pitches: a fastball, a curveball, a slider, a changeup and a good sinker pitch." - Mike Shannon
by nomar34 on Mar 29, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my three predictions...
Here we go: 1) Colby R ends up being Rookie of the Year. 2) AW & Kyle Lohse combine for over 30 wins. 3) The Cubs find a way to blow it in September!
by gman79100 on Mar 29, 2008 12:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rooting against the odds.
I am more excited about this season than many others we have had. Not because I expect to see the Cards contend, but because I love to watch young players getting their shot. McClellan, Schumaker, Thompson, Ryan, and Washington. I can't help myself but root for Ankiel to make it as an everyday player. I hope to see the work that Duncan, Reyes, and Ludwick put in this offseason to pay off. I'm excited to see Mather and Rasmus find their way to the majors this season, and maybe we'll see Perez and Motte get their shots, too.
The baseball may not always be pretty, but it should definitely be interesting. This time of year I always hope that this is the year that LaRussa and Duncan allow players to play, and hopefully some of the cynicism relinquishes.
What the hell, it's like the first daffodils of the year coming up. It just fills you with hope and good feelings.
by etp_stl on Mar 29, 2008 12:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm going to my first Opening Day
But it will be here in OKC on Thursday. Memphis will be kicking off the Redhawks season here. There may be more Cards fans there then Texas..... pretty strong following here for the Birds on the Bats. Hope the rain stays away.
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 12:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a game day link for the game today???
"Why does he keep saying that?"
by Red Blazer on Mar 29, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why did I choose McClellan?
I could tell you all about my love of local players, my admiration of his 4 solid pitches, my keen insight into his mental make-up or of inside information gathered directly from my interviews with Mo
OR........................................
I could be honest and tell you that I chose someone that no one else had, just to be different.
by Hinkster on Mar 29, 2008 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Without reading the comments....
I hope this doesn't mean you'll be leaving us! You've done a fantastic job blogging here.
As for Opening Day,well, I'll be at the mothafreakin' ballpark...I just got offered a ticket yesterday in the second row, the same ridiculous seats that I sat in during Game 4 of the World Series year before last. Free second row tickets? On Opening Day? Score.
by mojowo11 on Mar 29, 2008 1:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ditto that.
I hope you will still have time to hang here, red baron.
mojowo11 - Second row. Opening day. FREE! Color me green with envy.
by cardsgirl95 on Mar 29, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opening Day Memories.
The only "Opening Day" game I have ever attended was in 2001 in Denver for the Rockies / Cards, significant for 2 reasons really:
1. Mike Hampton threw a 5-hitter in his Rockies debut. I don't know if Larry was living in Denver at the time but the Hampton / Neagle signings were a really really big deal at the time and I remember just how excited everyone in the town was by his debut. In hindsight, the Hampton contract was, in the opinion of a lot of folks, the single worst contract ever in MLB history...
2. The MLB debut of a fat LF who I'd never heard of before.. I remember sitting in the stands with a friend & looking at the line-ups on the scoreboard in left-center when I noticed a name I didn't know starting hitting 6th... "Poo-Jols"? "Who the hell is this guy?" Really. No idea...
I also went to the second game & remember Jimbo hitting a couple of moon balls into the upper deck in RF, one of which I believe just hit my co-worker in the hip. We got swept in that series, if I recall...
Boomer.
by glamboomer on Mar 29, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Pujols played 3B that first game...
but I could be wrong...wouldnt be the first time!
"Back in the day when I played, a pitcher had 3 pitches: a fastball, a curveball, a slider, a changeup and a good sinker pitch." - Mike Shannon
by nomar34 on Mar 29, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Opera Man!
at 3B that game. I do love Polanco's big oblong head!
by glamboomer on Mar 30, 2008 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
I am looking forward to this season for sure. I will be going to 3 games when the Cards come out to San Francisco in a couple of weeks. And my friend from LA is flying up to go to the games with me. This will also be my grilfriends first Cardinal game, which is very exciting. As long as the season is competitive I will be happy, just looking forward to getting back to baseball.
by davethebutcher on Mar 29, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woody waived by Astros
Woody Williams ready to hang it up and start coaching, yet? He's 41 and the Astros owe him $6.5 million. Had a bad spring and rough year in 2007. I've always liked him, but hope he'll retire from playing.
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's a proven vet
maybe Tony and Dunc will insist that he be signed and take Reyes' roster spot!
by chuckb on Mar 29, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh!
and the Reyes comments keeps on coming.
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jose Martinez continues to smash our pitching...
I think we are seeing either Adam Kennedy or Cesar Izturis's replacement right there.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Mar 29, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 doubles today so far
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Mar 29, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
today's game
fwiw, the tv guys for the springfield - st louis game claim that today's media notes from the St Louis Cards indicate that Thompson is still attempting to nail down a spot in the rotation . . . and he is kinda getting shelled so far . . . "a. rey" of hope perhaps?
who will be the new MV3?
by sprfldcard on Mar 29, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Please.... let's not go there!
Reyes is going to St. Louis..... let's just see how it plays out. Is Looper still in Florida?
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's fine
but the springfield cards are hanging a lot of line drives on mr. thompson . . .
who will be the new MV3?
by sprfldcard on Mar 29, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's good for the confidence of the youngsters
Keep the fires lit under everybody.
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spfd announcers Ned Renyolds & Scott Bails...
are so painful to listen to and know so little about what is going on...
"Back in the day when I played, a pitcher had 3 pitches: a fastball, a curveball, a slider, a changeup and a good sinker pitch." - Mike Shannon
by nomar34 on Mar 29, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know....
.....neither of them even realizes it. Ned reads from a thesaurus and Bailes sounds like he did when he was a freshman at SMSU. His biggest rival to being a retired baseball star in Springfield is Jerry Lumpe since Dale Long moved away and Sherm Lollar passed away. We just wont even mention Mickey 1941 Owen, RIP.
Im glad the kids thrashed the big boys, theres some live arms and bats in our system at several levels I hope Oqeundo or Maheny get a shot at managing soon. Or maybe Warner.
"Son, we'd like to keep you around for the season but we're gonna try to win the pennant." Old Casey
by cardschinmusic on Mar 30, 2008 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pj walters
is looking nice. he has made glaus look particularly silly with the change up twice. it makes one have mixed feelings--good that we finally have decent talent in the pipeline but a little scared about the big club this year
who will be the new MV3?
by sprfldcard on Mar 29, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bet the Cards bench is saying...
"Who the hell is this kid?" Of course, I'm keeping it PG rated. Well, guess he ran out of gas.... but still did a great job. Tip of the cap to P.J.
Hope to see him in AAA this year.
by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Mar 29, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10 hits
off of thompson through 3 and 2/3 . . . blecchhhhh
who will be the new MV3?
by sprfldcard on Mar 29, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Echoing your "blecchhhhh"
on the four runs on ten hits through four innings (according to Gameday), but the 6/0 K/BB is at least encouraging.
by cardsgirl95 on Mar 29, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those interesting
Kary Booher, the S-Cards fine beat reporter, is live-blogging today's game. More in-depth descriptions than you get from gameday.
As for opening day, I'll be spending it at Bunny's Tavern in Urbana, IL. Leaving work at 1:30 or so to catch all the opening day festivities.
by liam on Mar 29, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's a chance
for a nice look at Adam Ottavino.
by effin fisk on Mar 29, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
followed by
a not-so-nice look at Hugo Castellanos
by effin fisk on Mar 29, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel very conflicted
about today's game - happy that the kids did so well, but disappointed that the big club did so poorly.
by cardsgirl95 on Mar 29, 2008 5:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Wall Street Journal
Has a really interesting article up, Is Torre Worth the Money?
I know the stat heads here will like it. They look at his quantifiable skills as a skipper. They also have a chart on all current MLB managers and their worth to the team.
How do you think Tony and Bobby feel about being tied with each other for ninth. I bet they both think they should be ranked higher than the other one and definitely higher overall on the list.
"Do what you want to the women and children but leave me alone"- George Carlin
by That's a Winner on Mar 29, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did something wrong
Hope this link to The Wall Street Journal works.
"Do what you want to the women and children but leave me alone"- George Carlin
by That's a Winner on Mar 29, 2008 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TLR and Cox
Thanks for the link. It was very interesting. TLR ranked 16th for close games (post 6th inning), 5th for wins above pythagorean wins, and 8th for games a manager won or lost for his team per season. The article used different data sets for the first two (past 5 seasons) and the third categories (all). I thought TLR would have been better on the close games with his management of relievers and pinch hitters. I guess I had a more positive impression than the record actually showed. The second category really leaped out at me. I know that VEBers probably want to to flunk TLR on a fourth category of developing young players handed to him, and it would be interesting to see if someone could actually develop that category quantitavely. And no, I dare not and was not referring to any player in particular.
Bobby was ranked 1st on games a manager won or lost for his team per season. As much as I do not want to admit it, I think Cox is underrated despite his long and illustrious tenure.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Mar 29, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find Mr. Cox amusing......
He sort of so calm and cool, even carries himself like a soft spoken gentleman until he LAYS into the umpire and gets himself tossed from the game. Cox is really good at developing position players-the Braves have always used the system well on their own diamond. Starting pitching, not so much. The pitchers that go through their system ALWAYS seem to walk too many batters. But on the rare occasion the Braves develop one, they seem to use them properly.
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on Mar 29, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Braves Pitching Walking?
I don't know why, but I don't have the same impression regarding Braves' pitchers walking too many batters. Any examples? I have always been impressed with Leo while he was with the Braves. Smoltz started with Detroit but was in the Braves system and Glavine was drafted by the Braves. I don't think either one had a problem walking batters, especially not Smoltz. Of course, those were the high end ones.
BTW, I don't really like the Braves, I just respect them. In fact, I used to hate them when they were in the same division as the Dodgers. They were too good for too long, and their tomahawking would just drive me crazy.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Mar 29, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also one of the worst drunks in baseball
and a wife beater, if I remember correctly.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Mar 29, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly
Even though Pam retracted and battery charges were dismissed next day, it did not look good on Bobby.
I don't know if this is a blemish: 15 division titles, 5 pennants, but only 1 world series.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Mar 29, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
springfield cardinals
I cannot believe that they had 20 hits against the big club. Wow. That is impressive. Sad for the big boys, eh?
by stlfan on Mar 29, 2008 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh
the hits came off Brad Thompson and Hugo Castellanos, i'm not too worried about it.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Mar 29, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thompson's in the starting rotation
and, according to Duncan and Tony, has had a great spring. I'm still dumbfounded that he and Wellemeyer are in the rotation!
by chuckb on Mar 29, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True...
but he won't last. Thompson will be the first casualty when one of the DL Crew comes back. Plus, if he sucks too much, there is always ARey.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Mar 29, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
this team has a chance to be actually in the divisional race the first 2 months of the season. If Thompson and Wellemeyer go a combined 2-18 during that stretch...it won't matter what Mulder and Pineiro can do.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Mar 29, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slaten
That stunt Slaten pulled is unbelievable. While I have my personal quibbles with Duncan, I have to say good for him on the "nasty man" comment. Its funny that Slaten spends his whole diatribe ripping Duncan and LaRussa, and yet he's the one who's broadcasting an interview without knowledge or consent. Yeah, good one.
I will say this about LaRussa and Duncan...those guys are two tough S.O.B.s. I wouldn't piss either of them off.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
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