Game 16 overflow thread
by lboros on Apr 17, 2008 3:41 PM EDT
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Printam i the only one who thinks schumaker got fooled on fielder's pop-up? he wasn't running that hard, as if he thought he was gonna run under the ball, but it drifted on him. . . . . .
tie game, 3-3, brewers still threatening.
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No, you aren't the only one
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 3:45 PM EDT reply actions
i just watched the gameday replay
and it did look like he let up there for a second
did the wind catch it all?
by hex706f726368 on Apr 17, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to go Mac.....
Alright…let’s get em back.
Too bad for Lohse
he did it all today…the offense let him down, too many runners left on today so far.
1.48
He’s still sporting a damn nice era even with the 2.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Two games in a row
that shouldn’t even have been really close at all.
Atleast they’ve still got Gagne out there for us.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
They're one run away from a sweep of the Brewers
Seriously, there’s only so much complaining I can be doing at this point.
Come on, Luddy
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
I'm not complaining
I think it’s great we still get to face Gagne.
We’ve dominated the Brewers the last two days. These games should have never been in question.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday Question
I just noticed today that MLB Gameday has a little blue play button by certain plays, where you can click to watch highlights from the game. That’s pretty damn sweet, I have to say.
Does anyone know if this is new, promotional only, or only for certain games, or what? I think it’s great added value to my Gameday subscription, and I hope they keep it up throughout the year.
gameday subscription?
The highlights started this year but I don’t think you need a subscription for it.
i dont have subscription
but still can see highlights
gameday
i have seen this on many games this year..it is very nice…and thank you mac
WOW! just watched the replay
and Shumaker easily should have caught Fielders pop up. You can see him not running hard and he even changes directions a little as he nears the ball like he didnt have a good bead on it.
pathetic….game should be 3-2 Cards
regardles of our other scoring chances
there is no f-ing way Schumaker shouldnt make that catch and this game would still be 3-2
The trash bag on the field
reminded my wife of the “RALLY SQUIRREL”
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Apr 17, 2008 3:53 PM EDT reply actions
Dan and Al
just mentioned how lohse is getting hosed on the decision. Couldn’t agree more. The meat of the order sucked today besides ludwick.
Uncle Rico?
Does anyone know where this nickname came from?
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Isn't Mather on the DL?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Didn't realize that
but Rico needs to go still I’m afraid. He will be gone whenever Ryan is ready which should be soon.
rehabbing in Springfield
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
You just knew he was getting set up for the fastball.
Rico has been scouted. Enjoy the heat kid, because that’s all you’ll see for a while
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions
Why not leave McClellan out there?
It’s not like he looked bad or threw a million pitches, and there’s no idea how long this will last…
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
Sill have Reyes and Izzy.
Though I don’t feel great typing that, and who knows if Izzy is avail.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
helpless there
after the strike 2 call that was 3-4 inches o.ff the outside of the plate, had to swing
Not exactly with Cesar
batting.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
NLCS
with the dbacks he was
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by dangpenguins on Apr 17, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Drats....
Losing this kind of game is what starts 4 game skids….let’s pull it out.
SF
not with the Giants coming in.
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by dangpenguins on Apr 17, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions
cain v welley
and lincecum v piniero… can’t take anything for granted. We really need to take this one.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Come on fellas!!
Let’s do this!!
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c'mon
I want to get back to .750 winning percentage!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
Counsell
GIDP plz. kthx
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Nice try Miles
physical limitations and all that.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
I love the pitch selection him and Molina have going.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
Should be 4-0. 3-0 would have been nice.
Not a good game to loose. I think the coaches are handling Kyle correctly. This has been indicative of his career.
Glaus has been in this state for 3 years. If he can’t get excited here and now, send him packing!!!
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 17, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions
sey hey would have ran to second, then jumped to first to get him
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by dangpenguins on Apr 17, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Are you sure he wouldn't have
misjudged the throw and then dove across the bag at the last second?
:D
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Those pitches aren't strikes
no squeezing happening.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions
if you read my entire comment...
I was talking comparatively to the last inning where Mota was getting some generous calls. KMAC’s pitches have been in similar locations but did not receive the calls. I’m not arguing the call was correct or incorrect, I’m arguing the zone was incosistent. The end
Come on Kyle!!!!!
Arrrrgh
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Come on, Kylke
One more. Please. Let’s get ricky up with the tie.
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
Pope Benedict didn't come here....
to see us lose. Let’s go!
How in the span of 2 weeks did Kyle McClellan
get complete and total faith from Tony LaRussa? I’m fascinated that this rookie has been given so much rope so early in the season.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
because he's been good?
because he sees him everyday.. more so than the few innings a week we see him?
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I guess
it’s just very interesting that he relies on him heavily.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Hardy isn'ta lefty though
He loves it when it’s a lefty batter
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What is with this defensive setup?
bunch in the middle for the OF? Ballsy decision.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions
Did
that ball three curve have movement or what?
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions
You know
He kinda looks like Stone Cold Steve Austin, at least in his Gameday pic
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I was just thinking...
...that if this game goes on long enough, we might see Wainwright pinch hit, huh?
Thank god J.J. Hardy is in this funk
My fantasy team sucks because of it, but who cares
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That isn't J.J. Hardy
It’s EVIL J.J. Hardy. You can tell by the goat.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey Votto player of the game
over in Chicago today. 5 RBIs, 2B, HR Owning Ted Lilly.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
There's the Lilly we all know and love!
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yeah i was surprised when i heard
that a) lilly looked good and b) his velocity was in the “low 80s” according to a comment here. can’t imagine both of those things were true, and turns out he wasn’t doing well. good.
100 YEARS
e'rebuilding mang
GOING OUT ON A LIMB HERE
Skip hits walk-off HR
to balance the karma of the missed catch
I love to dream..
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Apr 17, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions
With Mota
more likely walk, hit-by-pitch, balk, error on pitcher for the win…
by glennrwordman on Apr 17, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
If you've given up a HR to Izturis
you shouldn’t be in the league.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
I like the final check he gives them
looking to see if the velcro is equal.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially if Skip would move
to SS.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
"Skip almost came up with the catch of the day"
That’s one way of putting it, Dan.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions
Just stay under the ball
No grounders
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
Keep ripping his defense
because you sure can’t rip what he’s done at the plate lately.
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skip rules
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by dangpenguins on Apr 17, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions
In an Aaron Miles sense...
Lots of singles. Sure he hit a HR yesterday, but likely wont for another 6 months,
Bench Skippy
I'd take it
That means we’d be playing on October 17!!
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i'm not even ripping him
i just think it’s hilarious that he’s been described as a gold-glove caliber LF, which he clearly is not.
e'rebuilding mang
I can agree with that
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I like the explanation of why Skip doesn't steal
really, Al. That was brilliant.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions
please share
for those of us “working” right now…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Skip doesn't steal because
if Ankiel gets an out, they’ll just automatically walk Pujols and you’d rather him hit.
I’d rather:
a) take the double play out of the equation
b) put a runner in scoring position
c) worry about that when we get to it.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
So help me, if Skippy gets stranded at 3B in this inning
I’m emailing the booth.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
HGH vs HGH
here.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions
Surely he won't see much
Hope he does, but I bet not.
pitcher spot
AK will prob pinch hit
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I wouldn't
give Albert anything to hit here, someone else would have to beat me.
by DisplacedCardsFan on Apr 17, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions
Like Glaus
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Oh that's right
He’s out, I was giving a presentation when that happened I guess..
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I want to hear the Six Flags theme song.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
He did
give us the win in the bottom of the 10th not a week ago..
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn't that the top of the 10th?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
vs a LHP too.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
C'mon Dunc
Just a base hit. Doesn’t need to be anything special.
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Just be patient
take a walk if it’s avail, we still have ludwick hanging around
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:25 PM EDT reply actions
scary
i was thinking the same thing
bat susan storm
by hex706f726368 on Apr 17, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Crack open a cold one
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No he doesn't
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You are weird
You get your panties in a bunch anytime anyone criticizes Skippy, but you don’t like Duncan’s .313/.425/.469 line so far.
Way to jump on the first one
you see, Duncan!
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:27 PM EDT reply actions
Blech
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Time for Free Baseball
I want the win, but every inning gets me deeper in the afternoon and leaving work.
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im not against first pitch swings
as long as you get a hit!!! lol
It was probably the best pitch he was going to see.
A side arm lefty vs. Dunc is just about as sure of an out as there is, not much he could do.
that was probably the best matchup Yost could have ever put together. Kennedy could have went though he doesn’t have enough pop to create the single gives us a run scenario.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Put him right back into the fire
Braun-Fielder-Hart
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Braun
For a second, I thought he might try to walk there.
Thompson’s looked pretty wild out of the ‘pen.
that sucked..
but it was pretty funny when he went “YEAH!!!” after he just legged out an infield single. I mean I understand because he been sucking major rear.. But still funny.
Just a thought..
but maybe wants to win?
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I don't think it has anything to do with his struggles
It’s extra innings. Baserunners are pretty important right now.
TLR's first argument
to defend Izturis. Shocking!
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions
how dare he defend his players on a poor call!
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Just interesting that this was the one he decided to bark about
there have been plenty of other close calls he could have.
Maybe it was just the situation. Maybe it was just because a former Gold Glover doesn’t make bad plays.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
you honestly
believe Tony only argued because it was Izturis? Or that he would argue a call on a throw by, say, Glaus? No manager is that petty.
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by beanocook on Apr 17, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lay off
you two have agreed to disagree.
It happened on a Sunday afternoon, August 22, 1982.
by Glenn Brummer stole home on Apr 17, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
It's also a high leverage situation
You argue the game changers, right?
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i get home
flip on the TV and we’re in extras and Ryan Freakin Braun runs out an infield single. Crap
Prince Fielder AWAKE!
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
we still win the series
and shouldve won this game
Call an ambulance, La Russa's about to kick some ass.
"Should"?
The game’s not over yet. We’ve still got Ludwick and Skip next inning.
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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 17, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
How is Skip batting next inning?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
My bad
I missed that he was a PH. Thought he was in for Barton in LF.
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by ColinMacLeod on Apr 17, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck
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ugly location on that pitch
fielder should hit that shit out most times
Thompson may be a reasonable starter
but he’s not a reliever. sigh
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions
Don't give up
Just get out of the inning. We still have a chance!
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
I imagine the decision on who goes to Memphis
just got a tad easier.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions
A-rey
would pitched the 9th if Schubacca makes that catch
I think Reyes is being saved
to close the game. I presume we wouldn’t use Izzy.
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The team has rallied in more than a few games this year
what gives you that idea?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions
ya i agree
that is the type of comment my 70 year old dad makes….we’ve had plenty of comebacks this year
Lack of power
at the bottom of the lineup. Young team, things like that. That team was built to score runs in bunches. That’s all really, not questioning heart or desire.
is 3
not considered a bunch anymore? seems like its more than a couple.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 17, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
"built to score runs in bunches"
if this team was built like you said, which i agree, then wouldnt they be able to score 3 runs, i.e. bunches?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 17, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
we can get two
we have done it before this year
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
this will be a tough loss...
...but we still haven’t lost a series yet.
11-5? I’ll take that for sure.
Do you
stick with Molina next inning or bring in Kennedy?
LaRue hasn’t done a thing in 11 at bats, Kennedy has a lot better speed, and Molina, while clutch at times isn’t something I’d rely on.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions
Stick with Molina.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions
WonderBrad
got ‘em one-two-three!!!!
after the homer
Ludwick is up at least
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Unfortunetaly...
Ludwick cant hit a 2-run homer leading off the inning
Gameday showing 94
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he's off the juice
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
Err
One thing about the game day is it can piss you off when it “flaunts” replays you don’t want to see. Like that homer..
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
replays
at least youre gettin em. I paid for the MLB.tv premium so I could watch the games and all I see is the flash of Cards logo, then the camera focuses on the player affecting the replay but not the replay. Then, I get to see the last 1/2 sec of replay.
This really stinks!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 17, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
i’m getting the same thing. just over the past couple of games, very weird.
by davethebutcher on Apr 17, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
couple games
this has happened to me since I bought it.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 17, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions
No crowd
Was this game sparsely attended from the beginning, or did a bunch of folks clear out before the 10th?
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it has definitely thinned out
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they said 39000 paid. but not that many there
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by dangpenguins on Apr 17, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough to explain to your wife
why you were so late getting home from ‘work’ today. :)
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
And he should
He’s the hottest hitter on the team
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Ryan Braun is the luckiest man on the face of that field
that ball goes over the wall or else that ’s a triple.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions
Woohoo
And yet somehow Ludwick isn’t good enough to play every day. Even if he’s just on a hot streak, they should ride it for as long as it lasts.
Bench Skippy
If Gagne hangs one
Yadi can take him yard.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions
Rico coming up
and facing 95mph? Great..
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions
89 on FSN
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday
hasn’t shown any pitch under 94 yet. Maybe it’s off
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
PH Kennedy?
Move Miles to 3B?
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And he'll be bunting
I should hope.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And it's Aaaron Miles
You’re killin’ me, guy! :D
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Walkoff 3 run sac bunt
would be amazing.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
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TLR
You can’t say he isn’t pushing the buttons today.
Great picture btw.
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jason larue
so fast he can steal second from 3rd base
Well, that was an interesting decision
the bench is awfully thin after our 7th inning defensive substitutions.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions
Miles
Way to take a pitch or two from a guy struggling with his control.
Whoops
Where’d that velocity come from? Special for Rico, I guess.
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Why wasn't Miles bunting?
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very good question
When they sent in La Rue for Yadi, I thought the bunt was a guarantee.
by mynameistyler on Apr 17, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Rico vs LaRue
Who would you rather have hitting in this situation?
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
I think Rico actually tried to swing at that
and it almost hit him.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions
that's what i mean...
when I say this team isn’t built to score runs in bunches, especially at the end of the lineup
Um, what about that injury?
I didn’t thing he was baseball ready yet.
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David Freese is on a tear
Call him up and see whether he hits a big-league pitch out before Edmonds does.
Izturis shows bunt
interesting.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions
No way we should have lost that game
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We had to earn that loss
No two ways about it. Todays game reminded me of one game in recent memory.
Memphis. The Cards only had to hit “freethrows” and we would have won.
We sucked it up, on the mound, bat, and field and it cost us.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
I hate to be that guy, but thats an unacceptable loss. Its on the offense for letting Parra off the hook. I cant believe we gave that one away…
by Smokin Turkeys on Apr 17, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
im so pissed
i have a feeling the bullpen is really gonna mess with lohse’s record all season
Izturis' pop out
was the same as Fielder’s, yet…they actually caught it.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions
eh
if somebody told you this team would be 11-5 and not have lost a series to start the year, I would have thought they were nuts.
Another good outing for Lohse, which bodes well for the long haul.
There's a reason
why you have 4000+ minor league at bats without making it to the big leagues. Brendan Ryan can’t get here soon enough.
what a horrible loss...
so many chances. I think I’m going to have about 10 franklins between now and happy hour. Happy boozing all.
Good series win!
People on Tuesday were worried about getting swept, and saying things like “I hope we get at least one” Great series win, Cardinals. Hey, some get away, but we’ve already had several comebacks this year. 11-5, first-place, undefeated in sereis. Keep up the good work!
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 17, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
We win the series, anyway
And we nearly swept them. These guys beat the Mets.
What that tells me is we’re for real. Now lets take it to the Giants!
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
Good series win
Cards play well.
That 7th inning defensive replacement really hurt us. Skippy misplayed some balls late in the game and then we didn’t have him to use to replace Rico or Izturis there in the 10th.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Tough loss....
18 baserunners, just 3 runs, and no runs produced by our non-pitchers after the 2nd inning….
yet just a hair away (Skip’s non-catch) from a win.
At the very least this game should make Tony think twice about unnecessarily burning a bench player as a defensive sub relatively early in a tight game…. we lose Barton’s bat and are left depending on Miles, Washington and Izturis at the end..
Still, Birds in 1st through 16 games, haven’t lost a series.
I’ll take it.
Our LOB problems are possibly due to the top heavy lineup.
1-5 puts lots of runners on for us, 6-9 then leave them stranded.
Our top heavy lineup
is the ones who left a ton on base themselves. Which means the bottom is doing their job, top isn’t doing what it should.
Luddy is the only one that had a solid game today
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I should have been clear. I was thinking of the season
not just today. I expect this is going to be an issue all year long.
I Hate Miles
2 on nobody out and this idiot swings at the first pitch?! WTF? They can’t get rid of this guy soon enough. Bye Bye Rico hope you enjoyed your visit.
Great series! bad inning
Miles bunting
wouldn’t have mattered.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 17, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He hit it solid
and he did go 1 for 2 with 2 walks previous to that.
Barton, Washington, Iz, Molina left three on
Rick, 6 on
Glaus, 4 on
That one inning, nor that one at bat cost us anything
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
a shame we lost today
Should have won that one. But at least we took series! Hope we learned something from that game though. Like get those key hits! Don’t leave the starter in so long, etc.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions
confusius say
never pitch inside to batter with baggy shirt….confusius also say….pitcher give you 7 good innings in April, get new pitcher for 8 th.
and folks...
Why the “hate”?
I read really nasty comments directed at at least 5 cardinals players during this game thread….
Miles is Miles… we all know what he can do, and he does his best, and occasionally he delivers some incredibly big hits (2006 anyone?).
But Miles is not a great hitter, and when his spot comes up in the lineup it’s up to him to try his best to do what needs to get done… Miles is not typically a pitch-taker, and if he thinks a first-pitch fastball is coming and he’s gonna take a rip at it, then what the hell. It’s a game.
he was on 3 times out of 5 today.
Three massive GIDPs and Rick’s three strikeouts leaving 6 is a larger concern than Mile’s solid contact/out.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm thinking ankiel
might strike out 300 times this year and still have an OPS over .900. Lol.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Strikeouts don't really bother me
the are far from the worst thing a batter can do. As long as he keeps the OPS up, its ok.
Dave Duncan should love them since acording to him it means making the other pitcher work extra hard and wear out fast.
I had an exciting afternoon. Didn 't get to go to the game,
But a teacher I work with as an aide had great seats for today’s game, and she just felt she couldn’t ask for the day off because she just missed time while her daughter had surgery, and she didn’t want to lie and say she was sick because the seats were behind home plate, and even if she was willing to lie, she was afraid she might be seen on TV by someone from school. Her husband went with a friend in her place.
Her students were at P.E., so I hooked her up with the gameday site….she didn’t know about it before…..liked the details, didn’t like the slowness. I, of course, had to leave the room. I have too much stuff to do everywhere in the building. But it was my good deed for the day…..
As far as Prince Fielder hitting a game winning homer, well, you knew it was going to happen. Too bad it happened to us. Don’t be too hard on Thompson…every pitcher alive has had that happen to them. And the Cardinals had a chance to pull it out, and didn’t.
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
Yeah
I fully respect what Thompson has done. Just that he’s been conditioning as a starter. Spent the entire spring battling, and finally winning the spot. Didn’t pitch himself out of it, and adding in all of that, I don’t know how well he’s going to go back to the ‘pen.
That’s two times he hasn’t had the greatest of control. I feel bad for him more than anything
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Is there some residue form the Pinero move here?
Thomas didn’t seem game. More like a victim. Hate to see him disappear.
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 17, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions
Fielder HR
The pitch didn’t look that bad to me. It was low, but didn’t quite drop out of the zone. And it moved from outside to directly over the plate.
The problem was that Fielder was right on top of it, and reached down with kind of an uppercut swing (a la Edmonds?) to mash it.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
Brightspots
How about Luddy?
He’s slugging higher that el Hombre right now. Pretty good start from him. Skip obviously looks good too.
We could use some more production from Glaus obviously, and we the Izturis/Kennedy pairing is holding us back offensively. Unfortunately, there’s just no easy answer to this problem.
Currently, Ryan is our only hope for fixing this situation, but he’s just that. A hope.
That said, this is a fairly specific problem. I thought our problems would be much more widespread. They’re not, and that’s why we’re 11-4 and not 4-11.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
Luddy looks really good. Hope the Giants can give Rick some momentum on making contact.
I wouldn’t write Kennedy off just yet, over the past week he’s batting over .370, 7 hits and a walk or two. Which I believe includes a couple of games against two very good pitchers of the Giants and a “contending for division” staff.
Izturis has regressed some on his OBP though and is 2-12 in this series after having a reasonable series against the Giants.That pairing, while not impressive is at least saving runs defensively thus far. I haven’t tracked stats, but this whole series against the Brew. Iz has had nothing but a boatload of balls sprayed his way.
I’m actually hoping that Ryan comes in and helps Glaus and Iz as needed.
That once dire 7th hole is starting to firm up offensively. 8-15 and two walks this week.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
oh well
5 losses down. 60-75 more to go.
We picked up a game on the Brewers and won the Series. Cubbies look to be lossing so we are just staying idle with them.
Sucks we wasted a great start by Lohse. But eh, what can you do? It happens. It will happen again too.
Cubs lose 9-2
Glad they weren’t able to gain on us. Good series, and a very good start by Lohse. I’d like to see us handle the pitching the Giants are throwing at us a little better than the last series.
I know we have to get them home, but it’s damn nice to see all of the runners we’re putting up there.
1-2-3 innings certainly don’t feel as automatic as they did last year, that’s for sure.
by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 17, 2008 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If ludwick doesn't start from now on...
Someone needs to call tlr out. He is the best player on this team right now.
Tough loss but we dominated the brewers this series and it was good to see.
if god hands you a lemon, i say put it in your underpants
This is almost too easy but...
I’m going to have to call you out and say Pujols is the best player on the team right now.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
that and
Ankiel, who leads the team with 4 homers and 11 RBI. Not to mention that both of their defense is better than Ludwick. But I definitely think Luds should be starting to take advantage of his hot streak.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
technically
ankiel is tied with luddy for the lead in home runs, with 4, and RBI’s, with 11. And he’s had 30% more PA’s than luddy to do it in.
Anyway, Ludwick is the best hitter on the team right now by OPS…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Maybe it's just me
But I think that Kyle Lohse is probably the best player on the team at the moment.
Ludwick is hitting better than Pujols right now...
i’m not saying he is a better player, but right now, Ludwick is the best bat on this team
if god hands you a lemon, i say put it in your underpants
Several reasons we lost today ...
1. Lack of timely hitting in key situations with men on base … Lohse was the only one who could get a big hit when we needed it … I don’t know about you, but I had a bad feeling in the 7th when we were only winning 3-0 after all of the opportunities we had …
2. Tony’s lineup … I agreed with who he had on his card; however, there’s no way Glaus should be in the clean up slot the way he’s hitting at the moment, when you have Ludwick available hitting the way he’s hitting at the moment … A basic tenant of lineup creation is to create it in OPS order … you want your highest producers earlier in the card, adjusted for the heaviest in the 3 and 4 slots … coming into today’s game, Glaus has an OPS of 0.654 … Ludwick’s coming in was 1.210 … there is NO WAY in my mind you can justify batting that OPS in front of Ludwick … Ludwick’s is much higher now of course after his big day … If he had batted 4th, he would have been up in at least two critical situations with RISP (may have been 3) ... and the game result would be very different … I suspect Tony is just trying to show respect for Glaus and get him going … but, batting him 5th is not that big a deal … he should hit there until he earns the right to be 4th … and his OPS certainly doesn’t earn it … Tony needs to pay attention to the 101 rules of line-up creation …
3. Bad luck … Fielder’s bloop hit was just dumb luck … it was a great pitch, and Schumaker did everything he could to catch it … it just dropped in … it happens …
Oh well … a tough one to lose … great start by Lohse wasted … FIGS of 65 is tied for fourth best of the year … interesting fact: in 2007, there were only 19 games with FIGS results of 66 or higher … and only one of those came in April … in 2008 there have been 3 already in April, and 5 of 65 or better … the pitching is WAY improved … and this team is for real …
File this one under ‘you can’t win them all’ ... we’ll be back rooting tomorrow … kick some SF arse …
Culture of Winning: 10 World Championships, 17 Pennants, 6 Division Championships ...
Wasted start by Lohse
But I think the whole team is still in high spirits. I did think that it was weird for TLR to bat Glaus in cleanup over Ludwick though. I think he was using his usual player psychology to try and get him out of his slump. Then again, maybe he’s not making the league transition in hitting NL pitching.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 17, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
By OPS, Duncan is the worst-hitting outfielder
He also has an OPS of .869 and is 7th on the team (5th in the outfield!). If we can get that kind of production from the outfield all season, that would be outstanding.
FWIW, Wainwright and Pujols are the only non-OF in the top 7 in OPS.
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