Game 11 overflow thread

When I was a kid going to Albuquerque Dukes games (before the bolted and were replaced by the Isotopes - thank you, Simpsons), there was a guy who sat behind home plate and had a strange little stuffed animal he swung around on a little souvenir bat. He always got up and led the singing during the 7th inning stretch. I think he had cerebral palsy, although I had no idea what that was at the time. Seeing him was one of my favorite parts of going to the games.

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions

old guys in coon skin caps

400lb bald guys in orange body paint from head to toe. with the letters SF in black on his face. carrying orange Hulk hands.

and that's just the last half inning on FSN Bay Area. they were scanning the crowd.

like i said, no offense meant towards anyone on here from the Bay. but wow.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

And Superman

right on time

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

Ha!

Thanks for the descriptions, gdm and Harknights. I had this notion of laid back fans, but I'm probably confusing SF with southern California. I should know better - I've spent some time in SF and seen some interesting folks....

I don't know why I'd really have much idea of any California team fans; I've never been to any games out there.

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Seagulls

They seem like fair weather fans. They don't even bother to show up before the 8th inning.

Jimmy steps in to lead off the bottom half of the inning... with nobody on base... It could happen... just not tonight.

by Hollywood15 on Apr 12, 2008 12:53 AM EDT reply actions

whatever

id like to see izzy try to take a hotdog out of my hand!!!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 12:55 AM EDT reply actions

I'd like to see TLR

sit Glaus here in the 9th. Give him an inning of rest and let Rico get an AB.

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions

yes!

watch uncle rico throw that football over those mountains!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions

closing

who's closing for the birds tonight?

by sbentley on Apr 12, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions

I'm hoping our friend Anthony...

Yes I am.

by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 12, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions

im sad

probably flores.

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by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 12:58 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd like to see TLR

start our righty OFs against righties!!!! start Ankiel in center tomorrow with this same lineup.

by gossard56 on Apr 12, 2008 12:57 AM EDT reply actions

what did i just say above!!!

Lud and Barton can hit righties just fine!!! start them tomorrow!

by gossard56 on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions

jesus

nice hack luddddy

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

LUD!!!!

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

Atta boy

Luddy

by six on Apr 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

He drove the green

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

Lud is no dud

tough decisions.

Ludwick is killer against RHP.
Barton shows he can hit and play defense.
Skippy gets on base.
Ankiel is Roy Hobbs.
Duncan is a big hairy oaf.

Who to start? who to start?

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 12:59 AM EDT reply actions

Wow

who thought we'd have such problems a few weeks ago?

"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions

no kidding

by nota bene on Apr 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Not a bad problem to have

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

easy call for me

Skippy has by far the lowest ceiling, hes not an option in my book.

Ludwick, Ankiel, Barton everyday! and Barton subs for all 3 when Rasmus is called up.

by gossard56 on Apr 12, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

ah lord, it was off a lefty

Tony pencils in Ludwick for the next ten games against lefthanders.

by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions

LOL

"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon

by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions

I think SF's defense lost this game. Every play I've seen has involved some miscue.

Barton's single might have been an out w/ a better jump, Barton's "double" should have been an out. Skip benefitted from three errors.

Sure baserunning and pitching didn't help, but the defense from SF has been dreadful.

by tom s. on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions

good

make up for all the breaks going against us yesterday

although we def didnt deserve to win

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions

4 errors, actually

the first "hit" by schu was a one-hopper that any average SS catches.

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on Apr 12, 2008 4:15 AM EDT up reply actions

This is fun!!

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:00 AM EDT reply actions

after yesterday

i was hoping we would get 8 runs in this series

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Miles flare hit

gets another week worth of playing time

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions

yep.

TLR is wierd like that

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by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions

grrrrrreeeeaaatttttttt

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions

so long as

the "weeks worth " of playing time is spread out til the end of the season.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on Apr 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

week? that hit just earned him a 6 year contract at 4 million per

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

and with that

all starters minus the pitcher have a hit tonight!

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:01 AM EDT reply actions

Going to Mobil!

Getting me a 25 cent soda tomorrow!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions

make it a

suicide king, those are old school

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Will you mail me a Dr. Pepper?

I'll pay you back!

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Good lord

LaRue is one nasty looking dude. A fella could get lost in that stash

by cloistermaximus on Apr 12, 2008 1:03 AM EDT reply actions

he's better at fix'in my sink

than hitting

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

LOL

by cardsgirl95 on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

nice play miles

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions

Does Kennedy make that play?

I really can't say

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Jimenez in

Good call TLR. And easy call, but a good one none the less.

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:05 AM EDT reply actions

Playing Time

Get Jimenez his innings now before he gets sent down, yes?

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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep

no need to "waste" ARey or Flo here.

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

YES! YES!

KELVIN IN THE GAME!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

6 run lead

Can Jimenez hold it?

by cloistermaximus on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

Ok

that was a good play Mini Miles

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

Nicolai

Man, who made up the rule...

That back-up catchers had to suck at hitting!?

by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

if they were good at hitting

they would be starting catchers

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Yadi disagrees.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

stupid fox!!

first game ill miss all year!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:06 AM EDT reply actions

It's on Extra Innings tomorrow

it was added earlier today.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

what is that? where do i get it?

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions

so what time is it on

i know you answered earlier, but i like to double check

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions

It will be on at 10:15 EST

and it will be on Game 9.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Very strange

Cardinals website still says 6:05 EST start time but my schedule says the game will be on tomorrow.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

I can only find

the game on the 13th

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Very strange

my DVR is set to record it, it is listed on my cable systems guide but inDemand doesn't have it listed and it's also a start time of 6:05.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

so far it's not on

DTV's schedule. only Sunday's game @ 4est.

and in the 9th inning, both FSN Midwest & Bay Area said it's a day game tomorrow and won't be on TV.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Interesting...

indemand schedule:
http://www.indemand.com/sports/mlb/schedule/mlbSchedule.pdf

direct tv schedule:
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/global/contentPageIF.jsp?assetId=3160004

HL is right it is listed for the indemand service, but i wonder if it is a screw up.

by El Hombre on Apr 12, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Actually.. :(

I can't read a schedule. Neither has the game listed for Saturday.

by El Hombre on Apr 12, 2008 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions

what is extra innings?

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by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions

Directv

by Harknights on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

it's on cable too

but not on Dish anymore.

jerks.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

suck.

i got charter. have fun. 550 for me!

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Its a pay service to watch a ton of baseball games.

available on direct tv or indemand on cable.

check your provider for the cost. i think its like $160 for the season.

by El Hombre on Apr 12, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

but how can we see it

with the Big Fox black out?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Where are you getting this information?

by El Hombre on Apr 12, 2008 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

"So what if Barton got a few hits

after spending a week on the bench? Who are you going to start him over? Adam Kennedy at 2B? No way. Cesar Izturis at SS? What, are you insane? Slappy Schmaker? Now you are pissing me off. Chris Duncan? Have you even watched baseball? You must have some mighty big cahones to think he can hit better than ANY of those offensive stalwarts. But I mean, I love the kid. I just haven't had the chance to sign 32 year old OFs to hold the position while I shuttle him back and forth between Memphis and St. Louis for a few years, just till he learns the system."

I kid.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:07 AM EDT reply actions

in all fairness...

i think we need to back off of Skippy for a few days, he has been an on base machine ever since he got that first hit.

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions

w

by tom s. on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions

Jiminez should get a save

with his 4 run handicap, the outcome of that game was still in question.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions

I'm not a big fan of Jimenez

I don't think he deserves a MLB roster spot but I kinda feel bad for him here... He knows he's on his way down and is sorta being "used"

Ok Skippy... you're starting. Now START HITTING!

by stltrav09 on Apr 12, 2008 1:08 AM EDT reply actions

eh, don't feel bad for him

He's getting an opportunity to show his stuff; it's better than sitting on the bench.

by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Regardless,

it was a nice 1-2-3 inning for Kelvin.

by cardsgirl95 on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

he shouldn't

be on our 40-man

by gossard56 on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I wish a major league baseball team would "use" me...

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions

hallelujiah

in 11 (12? do rainouts count towards service time?) games on the big league roster, he's made enough for a down-payment on a house.

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on Apr 12, 2008 4:21 AM EDT up reply actions

2-0 in Blowouts!

(5+ run diff)

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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 12, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions

Good game

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 12, 2008 1:09 AM EDT reply actions

First to 8 wins

Lets be the first to 9 and 10 as well

by DisplacedCardsFan on Apr 12, 2008 1:10 AM EDT reply actions

Nope

D-backs won today.. they're 8-2

by cloistermaximus on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up reply actions

oh, yeah

don't know how i missed that

by DisplacedCardsFan on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

DBacks

are without a doubt, the best team in baseball right now.

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions

in fact, they are more exciting than 3 Jose Reyes's

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

PS: That just made Joe Morgan's head explode

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions

and to think

the Big Unit hasn't pitched yet.

IF his back holds up, they could be very, VERY dangerous.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on Apr 12, 2008 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions

I'd like to see him have one more good year,

but it's really hard for me to see him holding up. I imagine he'll have a couple dominant starts, but my prediction (take it for what it's worth, which is very little...) is that he won't be an important part of that rotation this year. They'll be able to muddle through without him though - that's a pretty solid group, to say the least.

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Free Brian Barton!

deserves to start against righties too!

by gossard56 on Apr 12, 2008 1:11 AM EDT reply actions

nice, we beat the San Francisco Fred Lewis's

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT reply actions

Fred Lewis?

Who the flip is that?

It's the San Francisco No-Names (and the $126M-man)!

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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 12, 2008 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Fred Lewis is the man who hit the ball all over the park the past 2 days...

He also hit for the cycle in his first major league game

I'd say within a year, Fred Lewis will be the one position player on the Giants who people have heard of.

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Fred will

definitely be the shining light in a bottom cellar year for the Giants for sure. He's about what? 60 at bats over the rookie of the year award. Which sucks in a way, because he could be quite deserving, however, screw'em as we have a couple of possible canidates there as well.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 12, 2008 1:24 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah

i was at both of those games and I hate fred lewis, that guy is just ridiculous. why is he on the giants?

by davethebutcher on Apr 12, 2008 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

So...can we expect Barton to sit tomorrow?

I mean he's only hitting .412 now, and we surely can't expect to win games without that offensive stalwart Chris Duncan in the lineup

...just a bit outside....

by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 12, 2008 1:25 AM EDT reply actions

Good game gents

I like this aggressive, hard nose team. At my Wednesday Night Cigar Club meeting this past week, the question was raised: "2008 Cardinals: Why not?" and I'll be damned if everyone didn't buy into them. This is a hell of a fun team to watch.

Also, and I'm just throwing this out there, let us see if it sticks -- it's not worthy of a fan post; hell maybe it is, but I'm not about to think up a way to write about it and do the research -- but Ryan Ludwick is actually a southpaw -- that is, he throws lefty (kind of like Dunc who throws right handed, but bats lefty).

Anyhoo, I would like to see a historical(-esque) split of RH batter who throw lefty and see if Ludwicks wicked reverse splits might actually be common. Anyone got that kind of time to look it up or knows of a study already been done?

Well who the hell can see forever?

by Alxfritz on Apr 12, 2008 1:27 AM EDT reply actions

That's a really interesting question

Definitely worth a fan post, IMHO, if someone crunches the numbers. Needless to say, I don't have the slightest clue where to get that info or if someone already has.

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Chien-Ming Wang

pitched a complete game two-hitter (1 run, on a JD Drew HR that apparently could have been caught), and he needed only 93 pitches. What is that, about 4 2/3 innings for Wellemeyer? (I know, he was a lot more efficient last start, and hopefully will be tomorrow too; but 93 pitches for nine innings...wow.)

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 12, 2008 1:39 AM EDT reply actions

IIRC

Mulder threw something around 98 pitches in his 10 inning shutout vs. the Astros (and Roger "The Juice" Clemens).

maybe something to look forward to?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Apr 12, 2008 2:20 AM EDT up reply actions

I was at the Mulder game....

it was hands down the most dominant pitching performance I have ever seen in person. He got a standing ovation when he ended the 8th, another when he batted for himself in the 8th, came out for the 9th, ended the 9th, came out for the 10th and when he ended the 10th. I had goose bumps for the last three innings.

by 85CardsforLife on Apr 12, 2008 9:48 AM EDT up reply actions

And I just traded him...

and Torii Hunter for Manny Ramirez and Adam Wainwright in my fantasy league.

Let's hope that was the high water point for him. Okay, not really, I'm just kicking myself for trading Wang.

"Is this Heaven?"
"No, it;s Iowa."
"I could've sworn it was Heaven."

by Ted Glover on Apr 12, 2008 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions

Mulder

will surprise a lot of people this year I think. Not playing through an injury, not rushing back from one, solid staff to give him extra time, no pressure. I wouldn't doubt at least Suppan like numbers at least. Possibly better post AS.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 12, 2008 3:27 AM EDT reply actions

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