Game 14 Open Thread: April 15, 2008
by lboros on Apr 15, 2008 6:30 PM EDT
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Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals, Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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| Bush | Looper |
| 0-2, 8.44 | 2-0, 3.09 |
SBN brother blogger jeff sackmann of Brew Crew Ball invited me to exchange five questions in advance of tonight's brewer-cards tilt. here are the five questions he asked me:
- We're two weeks into the season, and much to my surprise the Cardinals are sitting atop the division. What's been the key to St. Louis's success so far?
- You've got an outfield full of names that many fans haven't even heard of. What kind of production are you expecting from the group, and how well do you expect them to fare with the glove?
- After 37 starts in the last two years, Anthony Reyes is now a member of the bullpen. What's going on with this guy?
- What are your early impressions of the Glaus for Rolen deal?
- Many prospect-watchers don't have nice things to say about the Cardinals system. Aside from Colby Rasmus, is there anyone else on the farm who might make an impact in 2008?
my answers are at this link. and here are jeff's answers to my questions:
1. For the first time in years, Ben Sheets had an injury-free spring. He's been unhittable through 3 starts. How's his health outlook? If he stays healthy, can the Brewers be stopped?
If he keeps pitching like this, it's hard to imagine the Brewers being stopped. What people often forget about Sheets is that many of his injuries have been of the freakish variety (vestibular neuritis is nasty, but at least it doesn't affect your elbow), and just a few years ago, he was considered a horse--from 2002 to 2004, he threw 215+ IP per year. Whenever Brewers fans talk about this, we're crossing fingers and knocking on wood, but there aren't any danger signs in view.
2. Heading into the season it was predicted that the signing of Mike Cameron, and the consequent position shifts of Bill Hall and Ryan Braun, would vastly improve the Brewers' defense. Does that seem to be the case so far? To the naked eye, does the defense appear to be tighter?
Absolutely, and this is even before Cameron has made an appearance. [Cameron's serving a 15-game PED suspension.] Bill Hall has made some great plays at third, and best of all, most of his throws actually end up at first base. Braun doesn't look all that comfortable in left yet, but he's got the arm for it, and really, if all the position switch accomplishes is moving him to a less important spot on the field, that's a plus for the Crew.
The defensive focus is now on the right side of the infield, where Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder have both been way below average for most of their careers. Fielder works hard at it, but will probably never be that good, while Weeks...well, you gotta see it to believe it. He can send a routine throw that you or I could make into the stands, and produce a web gem on the next play. It's never boring, I can say that much.
3. Brewer fans can't be too thrilled with Gagne so far. Who closes if he washes out? Is there anybody in the system who can step in, or are you looking at a trade?
No, we're not thrilled, that's for sure. But the pen is built to be flexible. David Riske could be closing for a lot of teams right now, and he's looked good in the early going. Guillermo Mota is still something of a work in progress, but before an adventure on Sunday, he appeared to be coming around. There's not an obvious solution in the minors, but when you've got five guys in the major league pen with closing experience (granted, one of them is Derrick Turnbow, and he's probably not seeing another save opportunity this decade), that's not a high priority.
4. How do you like the pitcher-hitting-8th experiment so far? Has it generated much discussion among Brewer fans? Any specific instances where it seemed to have strategic implications in a game?
It's generated plenty of discussion, and I'm actually surprised it hasn't gotten more attention outside of Milwaukee. I guess LaRussa took the initial brunt of bucking the conventional wisdom, but the pundits are used to LaRussa, while Ned Yost is usually the kind of manager you assume nods along with Joe Morgan when he watches Sunday Night Baseball.
Personally, I love it. On paper, it's not making or breaking the team, but I love the fact that Yost is willing to do something so bold and--dare I say it--sabermetrically welcome. There are plenty of times where it appears to be helpful or not, but it's not the kind of decision you can evaluate without having a lot more evidence to go on--and even then, it's tough to know when it has paid off or not, because you never know what would've happened with an alternative lineup.
5. The Brewer offense ranked 14th among NL teams in walks drawn last year and is a far-distant 16th so far this year. As a result the team always ranks near the bottom of the league in OBP --- kind of like the old Cub offenses of the Dusty Baker era. Is that a big concern, and can anything be done about it?
Well, it's the Brewers way. We make up for it by getting hit by a lot of pitches. Jason Kendall and Mike Cameron were both signed in part for this reason, and of course we haven't seen what kind of impact Cameron will have. The big issue going forward is what Ryan Braun and JJ Hardy can do. I don't know to what extent plate discipline can be taught, especially once a hitter reaches the major league level, but Braun, especially is going to have to work on it.
For both of those guys, part of the issue has been who's hitting behind them. Braun was batting cleanup, ahead of Bill Hall, until he and Fielder requested a switch over the weekend. And Hardy has been batting in front of the pitcher. In both cases, pitchers aren't giving them anything to hit, and they're swinging anyway. You'd think some kind of adjustment could be made, but these are known problems, and we haven't seen much improvement so far.
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Schumaker = league average hitter?
Really? I mean, if he can be league average, then he’s an incredibly valuable player given his defense. I gotta disagree on that one—I think he’s far closer to replacement level than league average.
by azruavatar on Apr 15, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and no love for hoffpauir. sigh.
I think there actually is an good chance of Schumaker being “league average”- league average in ‘07 was .757 OPS, which is attainable. League-average for a corner OF is ~.810, which is less likely. I could see him finishing with a .300/.335/.420 line.
He’d be a good choice for CF on many teams, just not on a team with a slumping 3B, no offense from the middle infield, Rick Ankiel in CF and Duncan/Ludwick on the bench.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 7:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you Sleepy...re the Hoff.
I think Hoffpauir is as likely as Mather to have an impact on the club this year. Granted that means and injury or DFA to Kennedy or Miles, but at this rate I bet one of the comes up with a sore knee or something.
by cardzfanbub on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree...
Hoff isn’t in the Cardinals plans at all – he didn’t get any playing time at all in spring training. I think 7 PA? If he had any chance of being called up, he would have gotten some playing time. Heck, celebrities have probably gotten more playing time in ST than he had with the Cardinals this year.
by DiscoJer on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm not a hoff believer
but i am open to persuasion. part of my skepticism is due to a bad showing in the AZ Fall League - he didn’t do well against fast competition. but here’s the core of my doubt: there are so many pitchers in the minors with poor control that a guy can put up a high OBP by taking those pitches and walking a ton. but that same hitter is gonna see more strikes at the big-league level; he’s gotta be able to hit to maintain the high OBP. i don’t think hoff is that good a hitter.
perhaps i’m wrong and i hope i am, but that’s why i didn’t mention him over at BCB.
by lboros on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think he can post close to a .750 ops
he’s drawing walks this year, and he’s good for a .120 isolated power or so — if he hits .275 (which he can) that puts him at roughly a .340 obp / .395 slg, which is not quite league average but well above replacement level. of course, i’m talking league average hitter, non-position adjusted . . . . . i don’t mean i think he can be a league-average hitter for an outfielder. but i do think he can be so taguchi.
by lboros on Apr 15, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip will catch up ...
he’s just off to a slow start … he’ll be league average plus before it’s over …
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet you a nickle
he won’t.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
link
LB – the link that you provided in your a-reyes answer at the brewers site does not work. I was curious to see which of the many ‘discussions’ you chose to emphasize your point….
Great questions and great answers by the way. I like this format and would love to see it more often (easy to ask for….)
by cdb on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks for mentioning it
I should’ve checked the links before posting. I’m not sure I got the right one, but it was from approximately the right date.
Speaking of, some people at BCB are half-jokingly suggesting Dave Bush for Reyes. Thoughts from Cardinal-land?
Also, cheese.
by Jeff Sackmann on Apr 15, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mulder
already gave up a run in the 1st.
Although the first 2 baserunners got on with an infield hit (which sounded like a flub by B. Ryan) and an error.
by enoscountry on Apr 15, 2008 6:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes getting hit, it seems...
3 innings, 4 hits. and a lot of his outs have been of the loud variety.
by longhornscardinals on Apr 15, 2008 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope
they leave him down in the minors til either he starts getting it right of his arm falls off
by FunkeeC on Apr 15, 2008 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would think
that if he were struggling theyd leave him down for the full 30 days/as many starts as possible.
by longhornscardinals on Apr 15, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Listening...
... on milb.com. Lots of grounders in the first three innings, only one K, no walks. The run in the 1st was unearned. He did give up an inside the park HR in the 4th, but that was at least partly because Jones and one of the other OFers (I didn’t catch which) collided trying for it and the ball rolled around for awhile. It certainly would have been extra bases, but he got a line out to center from the next batter, so he’d probably have gone 4 scoreless without the error and the collision. Jones stayed in the game, by the way and caught the third out, but they lifted him for a PH in the bottom of the inning.
by punditmoi on Apr 15, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
they say his velocity is up to 89, and he’s getting mostly ground balls. Plus I think he was mostly throwing fastballs at first – this inning they said he threw a curve.
by enoscountry on Apr 15, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
A big looper to induce the grounder for the first out. Second out was a fly ball to the warning track.
They have Steve Hill in RF, Solano in LF, Mulligan is playing 3rd. Hill and Mulligan are both listed as catchers on the roster.
Pop out to Ryan in the shallow outfield for the 3rd out.
Final line: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Not superlative, especially against high-A hitters, but it could certainly have been worse.
by punditmoi on Apr 15, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty surprising...
... that he went 5 innings (not sure of the pitch count), especially with the long on-field delay after the collision/inside the parker.
by punditmoi on Apr 15, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a pretty good line
for a guy in his first real game situation. He more than likely was told (like anyone in their first spring start) to just throw fastballs and establish command.
It’s the next start that will be more important.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
These five questions things are great, lboros, thanks.
I enjoy both reading their answers and seeing what questions they think are of interest with the Cardinals. I know you did several last year, but I don’t remember the specific teams except the Cubs – were you doing them with all division opponents? It would be fun to see them each time we play an opponent for the first time, division or not (that is, if you’re looking for more work to do…).
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 15, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How did Ryan do today?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
0-2 so far
with a FO and a PO. No errors, but someone else who was listening earlier said it sounded like he juggled a bit on the infield single that setup the unearned run in the first.
by punditmoi on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rough start
I thought the game was over, i’m following the box score now thanks
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he missed a pop fly too
the announcers said he could have really been charged with 2 errors
by enoscountry on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bush
so, this milwaukee hurler looks like he’s had a it pretty rough so far.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard he was on the trading
block as well.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would anyone be interested
Would you guys be interested in a way to watch the Game over the internet for free? There tends to be a lag between real time and video time. But the quality is not half bad?
Should I just make a fan post for this?
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 15, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I’d like to watch the game…
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep it simple
This is done through p2p sharing of video streams. Here is the link of the MLB games being brodcasted
http://www1.myp2p.eu/competition.php?competitionid=&;part=sports&discipline=baseball
Your going to have to download this program TVants
http://www1.myp2p.eu/download.php?p=tvants
After downloading and installing click on this link to bring up the game
tvants://list.tvants.com/tvants/?k=f6e08a0b19aea48fada5b8a9de123275
Just ignore all the crazy asian advertisements
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it says
you are not allowed to download this file
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you guys get it to work
You guys have any problems getting to work?
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
buffering
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
still buffering
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How fast is your connection
How fast is your connection you need at least 312kbps down which isnt that much
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
54 Mbps
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
preparing channel Brewcrew is what it is saying
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it got a little further but
it keeps crashing my computer and freezing things up. plus it looked like the window was going to be tiny. not even worth the effort.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't normally laugh over injuries but
Soriano just sprained his ankle doing that stupid hop he does when catching the final out of the 1st.
He has been taken out of the game.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL. now that’s funny
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you serious?
That is pretty funny. If he sprained his ankle any other way, it wouldn’t be.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only the cubs…
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys. Don't. It is not funny that Soriano is injured.
I don’t care if he’s a Cub and I don’t care if he was showing off. It is not funny.
It’s bad karma too. Stop it now.
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on Apr 15, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching the game in Cleveland
on mlb.com and I’m getting the Milwaukee feed.
I thought you only got the home broadcast.
I REALLY don’t want to listen to the lame Brew Crew.
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Apr 15, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah seriously...
What’s up with this?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Skip
Dunc
Pujols
Ankiel
Glaus
Molina
Kennedy
Loop
Iz2
by StLHugo on Apr 15, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now thats a pitch loop
atta kid
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was riding the motorized cooler
out to the bullpen during the opening?
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McClellan
according to Al
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That seems about right.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Al
McClellan apparently had to bring the beverages out to the bullpen.
He did it in style…
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kennedy
just tried to kill albert with that throw
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Delwyn Young can not possibly be worse
defensively than Adam Kennedy. I just have a hard time believing that.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTH
is Joe Dillon?
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your daddy,
that’s what.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1,2,3
great start
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice top of the 1st
Good job, Loop
"I was a victim of a series of accidents, as are we all."
by sirensofsilence on Apr 15, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aaaaaand...
MLB.tv sticks me with the FSN Wisconsin feed…super.
by LukeMP1186 on Apr 15, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
unbelievable. I can’t even get the cubs game in Chicago. Fox is just plain retardedly evil
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh, it said not available
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, it didn’t work at first, but now it’s on
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was really looking forward
to hearing Dan and Al tonight after getting the Houston (decent) and San Francisco (embarrassing) broadcast teams all last week. Who knows why they’re going with the road team in this game…
by LukeMP1186 on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does Dave Bush ever shave
when you can pull off the 5’oclock shadow look, you should never abandon it.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The feed tonight is about
30-45 seconds behind Gameday
and about
60-90 seconds behind this post.
I feel very prophetic tonight.
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Apr 15, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but when I post
I’m going to feel very PATHetic.
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ned yost looks like
george w bush
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor Ryan Ludwick!
He’s probably wondering what he has to do to get a start.
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not scrappy enough
he can’t play the leadoff position very well.
I dunno.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't care
You hit 3 HRs in 3 days, you are in the lineup somehow.
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris Duncan is too jumpy
does he think he will change the umpires mind on an inside strike by acting as if it will chop his hands off?
Just stand in there and hit.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
those all
looked like good strikes to me
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez Dunc
Are you waiting for him to literally put the ball on a tee for you?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert is going to get picked off
he has a suicide lead.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how dare you question pujols
beg for mercey
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice hack ank
way to fight and stay alive
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please dont be hurt
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Ankiel hurt himself?
Looks like he popped his hammy.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, he twisted his knee real bad
he’s coming out of the game I bet.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a violent tweak
he crumpled his knee cap.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Staying in for now
looked decent going to 2nd on the wildpitch.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats a run
YES
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that pitch sucked
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you
Dave Bush.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 15, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bush Sucks!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like busch light
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You aren't talking about
Mr. President are you?
by Pujols Is A God on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As far as I'm concerned
Pujols is my president.
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Killed two birds
with one stone
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not those birds though
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel
Basically can carry this team on home games.
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus just missed that one
Boo.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus
was very frustrated with himself on that foul ball. It was a hanging curveball and I’m sure he felt he should have hit it out of the yard.
I think it’s safe to say he’s just a tad off right now but he’ll get it going soon!
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he’ll lock in…
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boy these anouncers are bad
“Rolen’s off to a good start in toronto, iddn’t he”
“mmm hmm”
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
I was literally typing that when yours came up. Seriously, what the hell…
by LukeMP1186 on Apr 15, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hot H's?
Killer B’s, Hot H’s… hmm… one of these doesn’t quite have a ring to it. Thanks Mike!
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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double play
nice tag pujols
oh fuck…
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
god damn bad throw kennedy
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols is hurt
Kennedy is flat out awful.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who what where why how?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I can only think of one word for the new VEB - scrumtralescent.
by rockin the red on Apr 15, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously Kennedy
Do you care about your job at all? Good to see Albert still on the field.
I can only think of one word for the new VEB - scrumtralescent.
by rockin the red on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy
might want to get a head start out of town.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is staying in
and im still scared
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is made of tough stuff
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
just because he’s in doesn’t mean he’s ok. You know Albert.. he’ll play through a broken or sprained wrist.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or a really really screwed up elbow
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh my god, Kennedy
Why do you hate us so much?
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by sirensofsilence on Apr 15, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip needs to go play 2B now. can’t be any worse than AK7
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since Pujols did come out of the game
why didn’t why take out Kennedy anyways?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dont know if anyone has already asked this.......
Dont have time to go through the whole thread but why is Albert wearing #42?????
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by Calhoun on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jackie Robinson day
All Cards are wearing it.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the entire team is
Jackie Robinson day.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You might of heard of this guy Jackie Robinson
He did something cool.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh ok..
Sorry I was working out during the pregame so missed everything. Now I feel dumb LOL…...
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by Calhoun on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
42 has two meanings to me
Jackie Robinson
The Answer to Life, the Universe, everything.
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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's a kettleball
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its called a Russian Kettlebell
A Russian named Pavel brought them over here in 2001 and they are really catching on!
it looks like a cannonball with a flat bottom and a big thick handle and you do cardio and strength exercises with them and they are AMAZING! I am in the best shape of my life because of them.
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by Calhoun on Apr 16, 2008 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reggie Sanders used 'em
They’re NOT to be confused with kegel balls, however.
by liam on Apr 16, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone is
it’s the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. All the cards are wearing 42, Prince is, and different teams across basebal tdoay.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jackie Robinson Day
(C’mon, we can get 42 responses saying this, right?)
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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 15, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its my birthday
and i word 42 in little league
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
word.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if only jackie robinson was left handed
we could trade one of them to the giants…
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by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
would they want Duncan instead?
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Earlier I almost posted that
When Kennedy get Albert hurt in two weeks we shouldnt be suprised. It was almost sooner that expected.
by Smokin Turkeys on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many bad throws do we have to watch?
I’ll take Miles everyday from here on out.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy must be hittin the bottle a little too much.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never thought I'd say this...
but can we start Miles at 2b from now on?
Bench Skippy
by DiscoJer on Apr 15, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching around Hardy
I forgot the Brewers bat the pitcher 8th too.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
HAHA!
That’ll show those Brewers to stupidly bat their pitcher 8th! idiots.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
tight zone
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just realized the only black player on our team
didn’t get to start on Jackie Robinson day. Didn’t TLR start Preston last year on this day?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rico and barton
right?
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forgot about Rico
good call.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think
Jackie Robinson Day gets its fair amount of attention. Tony is probably more worried about putting the best (in his mind) lineup on the field and not being politically correct.
by LukeMP1186 on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this case
the two aren’t mutually exclusive.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a shame
that Barton only has what, 3 ABs?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yadi
I read he was career 4-7 off Bush in his career with 3 HRs.
I’m really excited about him tonight.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
whoops.
jinx?
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's how you throw
Adam Kennedy. Take notes.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
injury reports?
Is Ankiel hurt? Is Albert? I’m just catching up. A bit late, I know. All i have is gameday.
by effin fisk on Apr 15, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they both are fine
for now
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both stayed in the game
Rick looked fine running to second. Pujols still appeared to favor his arm on Glaus’ throw.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bill DeWitt being interviewed
odds that the hole in LF not being mentioned?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i LOVE
Branch Rickey.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got to the game, and have TWO QUESTIONS:
1) how did the cards score? and why isn’t it listed as an rbi?
2) why is everyone freaking out about ankiel and pujols seemingly hurting themselves? are they still in?? AHHHH!!!
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wild pitch to score pujols from 3rd
i don’t want to talk about albert.
by davethebutcher on Apr 15, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild pitch
Ankiel twisted his knee badly on the swing for his single to RF.
Kennedy has made two bad throws tonight, the last of which was up the line on a double play and Pujols had to tag Bill Hall. Afterwards, he dropped his glove and was walking around like he broke his wrist.
He looks fine now.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
craptastic
Just got home to see the game is blacked out here in Iowa. I thought they were going to put an end to that this year.
by mattyfrommo on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In game MiLB update
Some interesting stuff in the minors, aside from Mulder’s rehab start:
Quad Cities: Up 2-0… and is being no-hit. They scored on an error, two walks and a sac fly in the 1st, and then on two walks, a GO and a balk in the 2nd. Fun!
Palm Beach: Tyler Henley has a pair of dingers tonight.
Springfield: Jaime Garcia is dealing. Thru 4, he’s K’d 5 with no walks and none of those other things where a guy gets on base… no jinx.
Memphis: Blake Hawksworth (coolest name ever) is pitching pretty well, too. No runs on 2 hits and 5 K’s, 1 BB over the first 3 innings.
by punditmoi on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brendan Ryan update?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Socks still high
shoulder still tastes good.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. That made me laugh!
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does MLB think that all the black kids only live
in the inner-city?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do two prince fielders
equal 3 yadis?
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hilarious
i laughed out loud at that one
Pujols is the greatest Cardinal in my lifetime.
by bigcardsfan5 on Apr 15, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anybody else hear
he’s become a vegetarian? How can he be that big without eating meat?
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was prob bigger
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the MLB record for groundouts to 2B?
is skippy challenging it already?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops
I think that was Izturis.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
It’s kind of fun trying to pick out who is who just by their mannerisms at the plate (and not just glancing up at the number like I usually do).
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by sirensofsilence on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice at bat skip
walk city
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was a great at bat
fouled off a couple tough pitches, turned 0-2 into a walk…
and then duncan wastes it. grrr.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job leadoff hitter!
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or does Duncan look really far off the plate that at bat? That pitch was right down the middle and he pulled it off the end of the bat.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seeing as he got rung up
on 3 balls inside (imho) last time up, I would assume he was setting up for a 4th.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weaver
Btw, did anyone else notice that the Brewers signed Jeff Weaver today?
by Tim O on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Was just thinking about that.
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by sirensofsilence on Apr 15, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Minor league deal
If he get’s called up they gets a nice paycheck. If he is still in the minors in June(or maybe it was July) he can sign elsewhere.
by Evilfrog on Apr 15, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, i thought the birds' BAs were not so impressive...
but these milwaukee averages are disgusting.
amazing that they’re 8-4.
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you are still looking
can you see if Ryan Braun has taken a walk yet this year?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i read
that he hasn’t. i don’t know if that’s reliable enough for you.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just looked
53 ABs, no BB.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, he hasn't.
http://mlb.mlb.com/stats/individual_stats_player.jsp?cid=mlb&;playerID=460075&statType=1
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
From 0-2
to a walk? Nice job Braden.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
56 after 2 pitches to Bill Hall
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not
enjoy watching looper pitch. Even when he does well, it’s just always a struggle.
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta boy Bill
you can resume hitting this weekend.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops
Bump this down one post.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i enjoy watching izzy pitch
he makes every outing exciting
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate exciting
in save situations.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I benched Bill Hall on my fantasy team tonight
he better not get a hit here.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh..I played Braun, and here he is not playing
by Tim O on Apr 15, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have too many 3B
Longoria was called up so I now have him, Zimmerman, Hall and Youkilis.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same problem
I have Zimmerman, Longoria, Youklis and Braun
by Tim O on Apr 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wish granted
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have like half the cardinals team with the diamondbacks top two starters. pretty sweet team!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't there some man-law against having more than 3
players from your favorite team on your fantasy team?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess
but I’ve never heard it
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit
double play ball now please
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate Corey Hart
He looks like a neanderthal (sp?)
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but
he wears his sunglasses at night.
that never gets old.
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by Molina4MVP on Apr 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I heard a story about some drunk dude in the RF bleachers at some stadium (probably Busch, because I probably read it on here) that just kept singing that one line over and over again until the rest of the section joined in.
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was PNC
well, it has probably happened elsewhere but I was at the daygame at PNC where Corey Hart was emotionally destroyed in the late innings of a game by the bleacher creatures.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those BB came back to bite us
Boo.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone on gameday
how many batters has Looper started 1-2 or 0-2 at?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I counted 12
But I also counted AB’S that were like 1-1 and then a ball in play (counted it as a strike). I’d guess around 8 if you take those out…
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my old highschool baseball coach would say "WWW...
Walk Will Kill”
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to get out
one run aint so bad
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
all right, time to follow the law of averages for once...
and blow up on dave bush.
come on, boys.
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please
Since when do the Cardinals get to the pitchers they’re supposed too….coughkipwellscough
by Tim O on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what's interesting
they can be dominated by any pitcher and can beat anyone at the same time
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Hardcore
did you see my last post on the 40 acres… post? MLB trade rumors states the Red Sox might consider moving Jed Lowry, their minor league MI. Do you think we could get him for Anderson and maybe a relief pitcher
I'm looking for the next Bobby Bonilla?
by showmejoe on Apr 15, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright Albert
hit a double and make us all stop worrying about your wrist!
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the definition of excitement
Jose Reyes is a HR away from the cycle in the 7th inning against the Nationals
by effin fisk on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of fantasy...
he’s on my team, and I didn’t start him cuz he’s been hurt. That and I didn’t want my line-up to be TOO exciting. I can only handle so much excitement.
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reyes update...
he did not complete the natural cycle. Only hit a single. Very exciting nonetheless. He should get one more AB though, be excited.
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jacked again
dead pull
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bush is taking advantage of the cards developing patience at the plate...
a lot of first pitch strikes.
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I got Troy's autograph
at last Friday’s game. He’s a big dude.
I also got Aaron Miles’ signature. I asked him if I, as a 24-year-old guy, would ever have a chance to make the majors if I started training hard today. I figured someone scrappy like him was the perfect guy to ask.
He chatted with me about it for about 5 minutes while signing for other people. Friendly guy. (His verdict: “Stranger things have happened, but you’re pretty far behind.”)
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its hard to hate on nice guys
but im not a nice person
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no qualms with Aaron Miles the person
He seems like a stand-up guy. And he stood up to some dude who was robbing him pretty well, so mad props for that.
Go ahead with the “stand-up” jokes, I guess I left myself open for that one.
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's pretty freaking cool
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since i was in the front row
Kelvin Jiminez threw me the ball after the win, when the team was done shaking hands or whatever. It’s sitting in front of me right now. I tell everyone that I got the game ball for being the best fan in attendence :)
It might’ve been the last ball he ever touches in the majors. Maybe he should’ve kept it…
Oh who am I kidding. Tony will bring him back up next week. Probably make him a starter.
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Ank
singled though. hopefully Glaus can get on for a change
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doh
c’mon Troy, get it together
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
none of bush’s pitches topping 89.
i think we catch up to him real soon-like…
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell was Troy swinging at?
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus
Al nailed it, his swing is too long. He’s got to shorten it. I never got to see a lot of him being on the west coast and up in canuckville, you can see how he could be dominant with his size and athletic ability combo.
I hope he picks it up.
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
since you haven't seen him
i hate to tell you this.
but his swing has always been long.
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hawksworth
5 IP, 1 ER thus far at memphis…
hopefully a good sign…
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ankiel just looks so smooth in the outfield
its like he was born to play there
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barf
Stop over romanticizing him. He has what? 275 MLB at bats? He’s got talent, but to call him the natural? c
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by bukowski on Apr 15, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you his dad?
don’t hate on hobbs
by thewizard3 on Apr 15, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duncan
... and Duncan looks the opposite of smooth. The Anti-natural?
by holden on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Artificial
Or…....The Natural Light
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Natty Light
i like it
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And you know what they say...
Natural light is better than ‘Milwaukee’s Best’ any day.
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Who cares Natty costs the league minimum
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning Loop
When do we actually kick around a pitcher with a high ERA not named Barry Zito?
Hopefully starting this inning…
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Always an adventure
when a flyball is hit to Dunc.
Good inning Loop. Can we get one more shutout inning from you?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me?
or does duncan just not look right? he has looked off in the field and at the plate to me
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by bigcardsfan5 on Apr 15, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
eh, he hasn't been back for that long...
so it may be shaking off enough rust to rewind to first half ‘07.
or, it could just be that he’s a hulking man-behemoth who will always look ungainly no matter what he does.
by RedbirdAvenger on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's always looked off in the field
he’s a 1B
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats how you shoot it the other way kennedy
now learn to throw
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
aahhhh
my heart….it….stopped….kennedy…base…hit…..
by from First to Third on Apr 15, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
vlad
woulda been proud of loopers swing there
by from First to Third on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I just did a double take on that one
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which kennedy do you take.
The Kennedy that pops out all the time or the Kennedy that rolls over all the time?
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How about the one that takes a pitch on the outside corner
and shoots it through the left side
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got in...
is Albert ok? I heard about him jamming his wrist tagging out Hall, how has he looked since then?
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by Raconteur on Apr 15, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude
you are going to give someone a heart attack
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could I please get a legitimate answer from someone?
if god hands you a lemon, i say put it in your underpants
by Raconteur on Apr 15, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hes fine, he got an out but he looked fine
by from First to Third on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously if Albert were hurt.
You wouldn’t have to ask to find out.
by TheBirds on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
judging from the posts I read after it happened...
it sounded pretty bad, so I thought i’d ask
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by Raconteur on Apr 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
am i the only one
hearing bird calls?
i know i’m half asleep, but i swear i’ve heard Cardinal bird calls all game long. i’m not dreaming am i?
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
I thought I heard that too, but I wasn’t sure if it was the t.v. or not
by from First to Third on Apr 15, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iz2
gets jammed a lot. And I’m pretty sure it’s more him jamming himself than the pitcher jamming him.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i definitely don't agree
with letting him swing on 0-2.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on Apr 15, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agressive
atta kid hose oquendo
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked liek a terrible are in left
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus
looked like a terrible arm in left
what the hell was that i typed
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well there you go SKIPPY!
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skippy!
AND he takes 2nd on the throw! Great baserunning kid!
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by stltrav09 on Apr 15, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why does duncan freak out about inside pitches so much, when most times the pitch goes back over the plate
by from First to Third on Apr 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
duncan rbi
nice 2 out hits guys
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Natty Light with an RBI
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by gdm426 on Apr 15, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs