Game 21 overflow thread II
by lboros on Apr 22, 2008 4:29 PM EDT
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better lucky than good, eh? it's 8 to 8, and the cards have 2 on and 2 out in the top of the 9th. . . . . as in every other inning in this stupid game. they have stranded 13 men so far today. what's the franchise record for a 9-inning game?
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who's the middle infield now?
hoping iz2 can stick it out. if not, probably schumaker moves into one of the mif spots, i guess?
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
coal, coal, coal.
I guess we’ve all been naughty this year.
by thefutureofamerica on Apr 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy shit
can you possibly win after giving up this many chances to score runs??
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus only has 3 hits today?
worthless.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Cow
This could be interesting.
C70 at the Bat
by Cardinal70 on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
15 men left on in 9 innings
if it’s not a franchise record, it’s got to be close
by lboros on Apr 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh wow
Bert to 2nd…LaRUe to first…Miles to short..molina to catch
by brindled on Apr 22, 2008 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a bit of
limited range on the right side of the infield
by thewizard3 on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
um
pujols at 2nd
i predict hilarity
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm laughing already
maybe he’ll win gold gloves for two different positions in the same season.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mcclellan will just have to
strike out the side
by lboros on Apr 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets leave pujols at second
and duncan at first tomorrow if this works
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AGREE
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has never played an inning at second base
in his major league career, per mlb.tv.
one game at short in 2002
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm usually a big TLR backer
the moves today have me baffled
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 22, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree, i trust in albert’s natural ability…but larue at 1st could be interesting..
by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
worst roster management this year
This is what happens when TLR burns through his outfielders left and right. Ridiculous.
by azruavatar on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if it's the franchise record,
but there was a game in 1994 where they left 14 RISP.
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN199405240.shtml
by edgesofsanity on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we better win this one soon
we expended all of our resources to get to the bottom of the ninth.
if it goes more than 10 or 11, we lose.
by busch league on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Best hitting 2nd baseman of all time...
Albert!
by thefutureofamerica on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fantasy implications...
Man, I’d be happy if I had Pujols on my team and he was 2b eligible…
by Yellow Dog on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
My keeper league allows to move a player if he plays one game during the season at a position. For the rest of the year, AP will be at 2B.
C70 at the Bat
by Cardinal70 on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rogers Horsnby?
40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?
by Podlol on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
best since
Joe Morgan (according to Joe)
I'd rather my sister be a prostitute than my brother a Cub fan.
by _pistol_ on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They might be regretting sending Rico down now.....
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like was said before,TLR mismanaged his outfielders. Can’t use that as an excuse
by thewizard3 on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice communication
LaRue called that one before the bunt…
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LARUE GOLD GLOVE
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiels at bat totally unexceptable!!!!!!!
Guy is throw 50% change ups and Glaus is trying to pull something. What is this???
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 22, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel is a young hitter.........in many ways
You are seeing the evolution of Ankiel out of the 4th slot at least. When you need a single against a pitcher in that much trouble, with only a change up left, you don’t throw your right hand, open your shoulder. pull your chin out…...dreaming of baseball tonight coverage….......
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So is...
your spelling of unacceptable!!!!!!!!
by thefutureofamerica on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
better question
can miles turn a 4-6-3?
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wanna see Pu turn a DP at 2nd
Actually, with his elbow, no I don’t…
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe bert
could kick it to first…got strong enough legs…
by brindled on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pujols webgem time
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pujols at second
Aren’t we worried about his throwing arm elbow? Why is he at second?
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think maybe La Russa
is interested in getting on SportsCenter tonight.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he prob took ground balls there in spring training
bc he is el hombre
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know larue did
and looked quite good, better than miles imho. I don’t know why they moved albert instead.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna say,
I’d rather see La Rue in left and Skip at second than Albert at second.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trivia types?
when was the last time two starting pitchers were used as pinch hitters in the same game? Anyone know how to find out?
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
see the 22 inning game last week
probably happened
by enoscountry on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time two pitchers batted 8th
AND two starting pitchers were used as pinch hitters in the same game?
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it happened about 3 minutes ago
thank you, thank you..what did i win?
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who will pitch for the brew crew if/when we make it to the 10th?
by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahah
The annoucers were talking about how many times albert has taken a throw from the catcher and made a tag? DId he forget that Yadi is behind the plate?
by brindled on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big K there
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ate Hall alive....
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I walked in and told everyone i work with
that today was going to be super productive for me.
that was before i knew it was an early game. go cards.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am working at home...
Moved upstairs from the office to the LR to watch in HD. Woops. Sorry boss.
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am planning on being productive this evening lol..
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what is this super productive of which you speak??
I have a crap load of stuff to do and yet, I can’t turn away
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this has gotta be
the weirdest game ever
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 22, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Scary flyball lol.....
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
god the flyball
scarred the shit out of me
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
best two game series ever
does k-mac have to bat for himself?
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is one of the many reasons why i love baseball!!
by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?
by Podlol on Apr 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was that as deep as it looks
on Gameday??
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
395'
two steps onto the track for ANK
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
i almost just want it to end, I can’t take it anymore
by thewizard3 on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utley second best at 2nd base today
Utely definitely not the best hitter at second today
by birdo rojo on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wanna see
hardy hurt and fielder play 2nd
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he would literally have to stand on the base.
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
funny
but bad
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when fielder plays around second base,
he plays AROUND SECOND BASE
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
aaargh i have a 2 PM meeting
gotta leave, I’m going to go crazy wondering how this thing ended…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hate to tell u but its 3:45pm right now
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Read his Name
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop making sense...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Cardinals
Good things happen when you rely on talented young relievers. Bring up more.
by azruavatar on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's Turnbow when you need him?
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and we do
are we really batting LaRue, Miles, McClellan in the 10th?
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he cant hide forever
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
problem with aaron miles
4 hits and 4 singles. ZERO pop, aboslutely ZERO
by thewizard3 on Apr 22, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He has Grit
lots and lots of Grit and a side order of Scrappy
by ubeddie on Apr 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
But when you need a single, Gritty McSlapsalot is your man.
by cardsgirl95 on Apr 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Miles
should call his shot before he hits it. For dramatic effect.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
/points to ground 10 feet to left of pitcher's mound
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then he had better point to first base
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you want?
0 for 5?? would that maje you happy?
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
I want a double or homer mixed in.
by thewizard3 on Apr 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A Baserunner
would further the cause at this point.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright!
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love the LOOP
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and then Wellemeyer pinch runs
when BLooper cranks a double into the gap!
by aNdrOss on Apr 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who`s gonna pitch next inning?
Anthony?
"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston
by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10th inning
gotta stick with looper to pitch the 10th?
by baked mcbride on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa must be having the time of his life
He’s really getting a real dose of his every player on the team philosophy.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 22, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's not the only one!
Great game!
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha
I know I would be having the time of my life. This game is something out of my managing on MVP Baseball
by PolancoMcEwing on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming looper doesn't pitch
this is the 3rd pitcher used as a pinch hitter.
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Miles...
“What a pain in the neck that guy is…” according to Uecker.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or a pain in the back
if you try to rob him
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the pitch on that walk was
just a bit outside
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uecker is not
as entertaining as I thought he’d be…I prefer the “Major League” version.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in a blowout uecker gets pretty close to the major league version
hey thanks for tying the game cardinals.
these late leads lost are a lot of fun as a brewer fan.
i think this one is destined for a wacky finish.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Bring back the old logo…love the MB glove logo. Why did the Brew Crew get rid of it?
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stupid 90s and those funky near-pastels
remember when all the new sports teams had that shade of green and purple… the brewers fell victim. thankfully they’ve recovered… partially.
Bring Back The Old Logo!
by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their old uniforms
were definitely better…love the pinstripes and blue/gold combo.
As a Cards fan, I’m glad the uniforms have stayed largely unchanged throughout the years. It’s a classic look that never grows old.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to gameday
Hardy and Rivera.
TSF
by TedSimmonsFan on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it, Miles
Did you have to take another base? Would it kill you to have a 1-for-6 day with a double?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
Only a lousy “opportunity”, as he only got in “scoring position”. What a crock.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can we just call this one
a tie? c’mon Bud
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
13 pitchers on the roster?
Seems to me that carrying only 12 position players is why we find ourselves in this predicament today. (Sorry if this has already been covered.)
Already used the wagonmaker for a pinch-hit sac fly. Looper pinch hitting now.
Maybe we’ll see Ankiel as a reliever today. :-)
TSF
by TedSimmonsFan on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A lot of pitchers
with a history of not going deep into games is what caused this.
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hadn't thought about it that way
Still, 13 of ‘em? I remember when the debate was whether to carry 10 (5 SPs, 5 RPs) or 11 (6 RPs) was the debate. It wasn’t that long ago.
TSF
by TedSimmonsFan on Apr 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thompson will be gone tomorrow
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but . . .
we need another hitter now.
TSF
by TedSimmonsFan on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh
The man who called the Lohse deal is back with more news. Anything else you can tell us?
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta, maybe?
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I said “man”. I suppose you could be female as well.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else see La Russa
grope his own chest in the dugout?
by Nate811 on Apr 22, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gagne should get the win.
For hurting our position player and exponsing our lack of position depth on the roster.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cobra kai theory of wins
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i guess he swept the elbow
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get him an elbow wrap!
Yeah!
TSF
by TedSimmonsFan on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to pour some franklins
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
22 innings anyone?
Move glaus to OF, ankiel to pitch, Molina to 3B, albert back to first, um, let’s see…
by redbird2006 on Apr 22, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
miles
can pitch
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets have pujols play an inning at each position
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has more innings as a pitcher
than pujols does as a 2b
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know there are a lot of games in the season
but that doesn’t mean these extra inning games don’t get me excited.
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well
I slept through the entirety of overflow thread #1…and here we are. Glad the game is still on, haha.
by mojowo11 on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a-rey?
where is anthony?
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by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We interupt this broadcast of Cardinals Baseball
to give our viewing faithful the chance to take a bathroom break.
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just said he won't pitch cuz they pitched sunday
I’m sure if they need a pitcher they’ll be used
by from First to Third on Apr 22, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice pitch, FranKlin
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, Pujols is at second!
I just got back from class, I did not know this!
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big deal for fantasy leagues!
that allow position eligibility based on 1 AB
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only he could regularly play at second
We could play Duncan, Skip, Ludwick, and Ankiel everyday.
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if i were the brew crew
i would get pujols a putout at first
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Frank
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1B
We must currently have the weakest 1B in baseball right now . . .
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and the best 2B
just depends on how you want to look at it.
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(now accepting applications)
by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
larue
what a worthless hole in the lineup
but i wouldn’t want to say it to his face
by PolancoMcEwing on Apr 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...top of the lineup
this is the inning to score…PLEASE?
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double by schu, single by ankiel, single by albert
by from First to Third on Apr 22, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling the Albert homer
Just want to be the first.
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if Larue was catching in the AL
they’d use the DH to hit for him and not the pitcher!!!
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes it is legal
god damn, you love to shoot people down moron
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, it's not legal
and that was totally uncalled for.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it is legal
you dont have to DH for the pitcher!!!!!
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from wikipedia
The designated hitter cannot be used for any other player but the pitcher
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling the Ankiel homer
Just want to be the first.
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
skippy
has def won me over many times as out leadoff hitter
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip!
How good is the catcher at throwing out guys?
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip's a machine
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will you look at the say hey kid
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok
that sucked, stupid dp
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
Ankiel is in a huge slump man.
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who leads the team in multi-hit games?
it’s gotta be Skip
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday sahowed that pitch
right down the middle. dang.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rally killer
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets make it 2 rally killers
with a homer
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to say
that Guillermo is a fantastic first name
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
and yikes, albert looked fooled on that pitch.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the walked Pujols
with the bases jammed, seemed unlikely they would pitch him now . . .
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
guess I'm wrong
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on pujols
show him who the man is
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If Albert gets on
I’ve got a good feeling about Ludwick
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Gotta be
It was supposed to starte at 1:05 EDT, dunno if it was early or late or on time or whatever
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much
it’s made me 4 years older in the process.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damnit
franklin out for another?
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Guys.
Who wants some fresh baked biscuits?
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by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ill take some
if you got bacon
by from First to Third on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im sorry
it just sounds really bad right now.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guys don't bake!
seriously, those commercials piss off anyone else?
Not all guys are dumb blue collar workers.
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not all blue collar workers are dumb
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all
of these commercials on FSN piss me off, the same over and over and over and over and…
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by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"dumb blue collar workers"
real classy comment
personally, I hate the schnucks commercials with all the “na, na, na, nas” in it.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
schnucks makes it easier.
bull.
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't bake
Well. I’ll bake fish and porkchops. But I never baked cookies or anything. Actually. I tired cookies when I was like 12. I put in a tablespoon of baking soda instead of a teaspoon of baking soda. Who knew?
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mota
will someone give him another drug test…
by PolancoMcEwing on Apr 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least
they didn’t leave anyone on base.
by AirForceCardsFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
The deeper this game goes, the worse I feel about it.
Franklin can’t hold down this lineup forever.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Chris Counsell
with every fiber of my being!
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how do you feel
about craig?
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by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pay attention
I caught that thank you!
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitch to contact
not exactly a good idea with this infield huh?
by enoscountry on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
has hoffpauir
played any short, hes hitting over 300
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LARUE GOLD GLOVE
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL.
did he use his glove????
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by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To catch the ricochet
off his chest. Knock it down to not let it past him.
by ubeddie on Apr 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Walk Fielder to force a decision
Pitchers spot is next for MIL
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
you never put the winning run on.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know
with 2 outs and a much more dangerous hitter up than anyone else in their lineup
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he were to come up this inning we would have already lost
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know that
i was just saying that he’s just slightly less dangerous than fielder.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kinda like that idea
I reserve judgment until I have the benefit of 20/20 hindsight.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
haha
honesty is the best policy i suppose.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give me Turnbow or give me death
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that last one
was so a ball. Thanks ump.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon says...
...next pitcher for MIL will be Seth McClung
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Shannon says"
Sounds like a poorly written local commercial:
“Shannon says:
‘For a leaky basement, I only trust [insert local basement people here]!!’”
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heal your home
with Helitech…
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i had great plans for today
lets hope they all went down the drain for a win at least!
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
Franklin made his name on a low walk rate, but you figure that one was pretty smart
Curse you Endy!!!!!
by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GOLD GLOVE!!
did you SEE that catch!
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PUJOLS CATCHES AN OUT AT SECOND
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
6-4 on the putout
Albert gets his putout at 2B
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He had a big ole smile
covering the bag.
by ubeddie on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's almost as if
we are toying with them. We coulda scored 15 runs by now!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
atta boy
Frank
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i guess he's done though
looks like we get villone.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mad props to Franklin
pitching like a man possessed today
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good job franklin
now if someone could bring like 12 franklins to my desk that would be great
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Albert cant' pitch
or I’d say LaRussa should go for the old Oquendo, where he plays every position during a season
by AirForceCardsFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats not a problem
pujols is a knuckler
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
gameday says that almost hit him.
by enoscountry on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is everyone in the
cardinal bullpen available today? probably?
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by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
Everyone except whoever is starting tomorrow, I’d imagine
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looks like
isringhausen, reyes, and villone could all be used, right? the brewers next move is to go to tomorrow’s starter, dave bush.
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by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the way this is going,
rick ankiel may be available
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im out
i cant take anymore of this crap
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ludwick
is not as amazing as everyone says. he struggles frequently
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's reached base 4 out of 7 times today
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know a guy is having a good year
when he’s on base 4 times out of 7 and that causes his OPS to drop 32 points…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on Apr 22, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell???
you arent serious? the guy has been onbase 4 out of 7 ABs today and he strikeouts and you give him a hard time?? no one said he is “amazing” but he sure as hell is one of the 3 best OFs on this team
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's hero...
LaRue?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder
if Larue hits a homer, will he go all Lawless on us and flip the bat
by AirForceCardsFan on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone tell Glaus
the basic law of hitting: you usually don’t hit a homerun when you’re trying to.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's all he ever tries to do though
He knows no other way to hit!
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not exactly true
a lot of homers come when a power hitter tries to cruch it
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looking one pitch one spot
on a 2-0 or 3-1 count is different then pulling your head and flailing for the fences.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The lost city of troy
continues to be lost at the dish
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
now that’s a batting average: .050
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus is now
3 for 7. Three hits and he still made more outs than hits.
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
add an RBI
that was taken away – in retrospect, if albert slid correctly this might be over now.
by enoscountry on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert did slide correctly
replays showed that he was safe
by indakind on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was safe
but if he did a hook slide it wouldn’t have been blown.
by enoscountry on Apr 22, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im leaving work to actually watch this game on tv—here’s to a great fought game and hopefully a win!!
by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Our hopes
rest with LaRue, Miles, Franklin, and Iz2
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good luck cards
win this one. I can’t take any more of the insanity
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 22, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Poor LaRue
0-6 is a tough game.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that should be his nickname
tough game
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
.046 is a tough season
e'rebuilding mang
by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That last strike
Wasn’t very close at all. At least according to Gameday.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a stike
from what i could tell from tv
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
gameday on mlb.com says McClung gave him 6 straight fastballs. Wainwright would have hit one of those out by now. Even Gary Bennett was not so futile!
by PolancoMcEwing on Apr 22, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another inning
and we will have Overflow III. Just imagine cards cubs going 12.
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 5:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would have no hair left on my head
after that one
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cedeno
hit a grand slam. i hate the cubs so much.
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
16 LOB, that's sixteen
"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women, and Irish whiskey.
The other ten percent I'll probably waste."
- Phillies pitcher Tug McGraw, on his plans for his $75,000 salary
by saveferris on Apr 22, 2008 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs vs. Mets
Man, the only time I root for the mets
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Root harder
the pond scum are on the wrong end of an 8-1 beat down.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
great
three outs on 6 pitches. 7th save
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by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My god, I just checked the box score from work
This is insane. Every start praying for Ryan to heal and return to the team.
by sdrone on Apr 22, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i just got out of class
what the hell is going on..has pujols made a play at 2nd yet?
by VolsnCards5 on Apr 22, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh izzy
please take care of it now
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh
A four pitch walk. There’s the Izzy I missed yesterday.
"Chokes it hard down on the knob from the right side. Stands erect deep in the box."
by arch support on Apr 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Izzy ...
is throwing a Lot of Balls ….ohoh….
by Timbo02 on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
7 balls in 9 pitches
ouch.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good ol' Izzy
Setting up the double-play ball for our makeshift infield.
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert to Miles to LaRue!
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There goes the DP
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 22, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Kapler
this would be the feel good story wouldn’t it!
I hope we can dream crush.
by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need a double play
pujols the pivot man!
by stash3630 on Apr 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
d'oh!
stolen base
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4-6-3 double play
pujols tosses it to miles for the turn after glaus throws it over
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just noticed.
That sheets isn’t starting tomorrow. If nothing else maybe we can send the brewers in a 4-5 skid because of thier bullpen.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
At least we played a hard 12
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by Mr Redbird on Apr 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dammit
losing sucks
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Steal...
runner in scoring position…..the titanic has now HIT the iceberg…
by Timbo02 on Apr 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We had Pujols and Miles in the middle INF
not a ton of experience covering 2nd.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate the cubs so much
i live in chicago and i cannot stand them. shoot me now
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hehe.
That was fun. See you tomorrow Brendan Ryan.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Get out there, Izzy
we gotta plane to catch.”
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 22, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been largely watching gameday
what happened to Izturis?
by azruavatar on Apr 22, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they said something about it on the broadcast
don’t quite remember what it was.
something about a strained hip or quad maybe?
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hit by pitch
on elbow. Someone correct me if I am wrong.
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or that
i truly don’t remember.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
oh well, we proably didn’t deserve to win either of these games so it was nice to pull out one.
don’t like inconsistent izzy though. six pitch save last night to blowing it today.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are the cubs ever gunna lose again?
good god.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They usually wait until
September or October to do the really serious losing . . .
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty hot right now
Ronny Cedeno is tearing it up
by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about the Albert Slide at home.
That run would have been nice.
by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
albert slid correctly
and he was safe.
by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he didn't slide correctly
he didn’t slide at all. He may have been safe, but i still think that a better slide away from the catcher would’ve got a ‘safe’ call from the ump.
Still, bench management was the biggest culprit of this game.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say failing to get hits with runners in scroing position was the issue
by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true enough
after 12 innings, it’s hard to pinpoint just one thing… Runners on base, missed calls, bench management, an injury…
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Value of a Steal
Kinda fits in with the discussion on the value of a steal. In this game, it was the ballgame.
I don’t know if Gross had more than a 75% chance of succeeding, but it sure looks like the right move.
So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)
by Titus Pullo on Apr 22, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So.
Um. Is Ryan on a plane to Pittsburg yet?
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
two runs lost on that out at home
missed call
by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So...
I didn’t get the chance to watch the game today as I am at a training seminar. But did it appear that Thompson may have made a case for being the pitcher to be sent down when Ryan is activated off of the DL. One would assume it is a competition amongst Reyes, Thompson, and McClellan. Reyes has not given Tony and Dunc Reason as of yet to leave and McClellan is being used in a manner which would imply he is here to stay for a bit. I’m not saying that Thompson has pitched poorly but is giving up four runs in an inning when brought into to get the hold enough cause in this case to send him down. The bench needs ryan to come home.
by streamman on Apr 22, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rotoworld sidebar already has an Iz2 injury update
His elbow xray was negative. That’s good news.
by effin fisk on Apr 22, 2008 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
you don’t wish anyone physical pain but a trip to the DL for Izturis wouldn’t be the worst thing for this team right now.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 22, 2008 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know bout that
Is Brendan Ryan coming back? Not that Brendan Ryan is going to be a game changer, yeah I think his offense shoudl be better than Iz but I think Iz is better on the defensive side
by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm still waiting for Izturis 'great defense' to show up
he’s made some slightly difficult plays but his range is either poor or he is out of position alot. He seems also out of position on all relays from the OF.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 22, 2008 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iz
I think some of being out of position is learning how well certain guys throw. I remember one relay where he and kennedy were just too close together, which happens from time to time.
Iz’s D has been 10x better than Eck already. He has made throws from the hole that Eck had no chance making already.
I just don’t think Brendan Ryan is going to be that good, yes he may provide a bit better offense but it’s not like he is a guy who is going to have any shot at hitting 7HR this year.
The Cards just do not have a potent middle infield at all. Brendan Ryan is just a cheaper version of what the Cards already have. He has more speed but it’s not like we are getting some superstar back. I see so many comments about him and I think it will be nice to have him back but it’s not like he is great.
by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not very hard for Ryan to be an improvement offensively
and I don’t think Izturis glove is winning us too many games.
We’ve left 49 men on base vs the Brewers so far this year. We need all the offense we can get.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Izturis is still valuable ...
as a back-up SS to Ryan … so I’m glad he’s not going to be completely DL’d … I’d rather have him spelling Brendan than Miles … a defensive substitution at times, if Brendan proves as ‘young’ and ‘erratic’ as Tony claims …
I wish no ill to Cesar, hate to see anyone get hurt, and hope he recovers well; but, I’m very glad Ryan is being called up and certainly look forward to the increased offensive production … Izturis was agonizingly painful to watch at bat … Ryan will be no automatic out …
Culture of Winning: 10 World Championships, 17 Pennants, 6 Division Championships ...
by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 23, 2008 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa has to get over his fear of playing Barton
for longer than 6 innings. It has cost us two wins vs the Brewers, running out of legit bench options.
The game has a way of finding you if you try to cheat it. LaRussa makes the bench thin, it catches up to him.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 22, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I really don't understand the hesitation with Barton
He hasn’t had any more obvious miscues than players like Ludwick or Duncan but routinely gets pulled early in games. I’ve noticed comments in game threads that Barton isn’t a good defender but I haven’t noticed that at all.
Whatever the case, La Russa can’t afford to coddle Barton for a full season. It’s time to see if he can play 9 innings.
by azruavatar on Apr 22, 2008 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can't be worse than Shumaker has looked at times out there
Shu has let balls roll up his shoulder and to the wall, taken bad routes to balls in the gap and for some reason, someone has him playing almost in CF when in LF.
If memory serves right, Barton has as many OF assists as Shu too.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 22, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gabe Gross just traded to the Rays
Scores winning run and then gets traded after the game.
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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
should have sent then Schu
when they were interested earlier in the year.
by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's probably several teams interested in Skip right now.
and if we get rid of him, who bats leadoff?
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty much anyone
“leadoff hitter” is not a position. Good lineups are built based on putting the best available players in them and then sorting as necessary. Bad lineups are built by putting people in the lineup based on which “lineup spot” they can fill. The goal is to score runs and having as many high-OPS players in the lineup as possible is the way you do that.
It’s completely asinine to sit a guy whose ops is almost 500 points higher than another guy because the other guy fits some pre-conceived notion of what a “leadoff hitter” is. If skip wants a starting job on an MLB team, he can take grounders at second like every other 5’ 10” 175lb player.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 22, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i should have rephrased that last sentence
it sounds like I’m “anti-skip”, which I’m not. He’s one of my favorite players. he’s just not one of our 4 or maybe even 5 best outfielders.
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by SleepyCA on Apr 22, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to disagree slightly
Every position in the lineup is different and leadoff is probably the most unique. Last year SKippy had no clue how to work a count. How many times did we see him go up there and roll over on the first pitch? It’s clear that he really worked on the leadoff role this off-season and in SP and it’s showing. He’s drawing walks and really working the count. You can’t just throw anyone in the leadoff role and expect them to succeed. There’s a mental aspect to leading off the game too.
Barton, while he has all the intangibles of hitting leadoff (makes contact, has speed), has he ever hit leadoff before? I’m not being confrontational, I’m simply asking because I do not know.
And as for your last sentence, I would love Skip to be our 2nd baseman!
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its skip vs duncan and lud.
Those are your 3 corner OF vs RH pitching. Its pretty clear which 2 of those 3 are the best hitters.
by DriverZn on Apr 22, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very true
but it makes sense to ride out this hot streak of his as long as possible. Other options include trading him while his value is high or moving him to 2B.
I honestly believe we could see Skip at 2B before this season is over.
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
At SS or 2B his bat would be good, in the corner OF its not. The corner OF and 1B is where you but the lumbering players with the big bats. If you can find CF or MIF that can hit, you are way ahead of the game. On the other hand a sub 800 OPS out of the corners is not acceptable.
by DriverZn on Apr 22, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Brendan Ryan not in the lineup for the S-Cards tonight. Could it be that he’s catching a flight to Pittsburgh?
I doubt it’s a scheduled off-day because has one the other day (sat I believe.. could be wrong)
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strauss has reported
That he is on a plane. And Izturis is hurt. So he should be in the line up tomorrow.
by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why I wont vote Obama(not a political statement hang in there)
my wife had the remote so she tuned in to see who was winning and Barrack addressed his supporters to…...This is our country…First the 06 playoffs and chevy..now a political canidate? When does it stop…Sorry if i’m a bit late on this but i stay afloat when it comes to that stuff…just thought Id post here since we all hated that song
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Apr 22, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that song is incredibly annoying
but Obama is still getting my vote : )
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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah not making a voting statement really
more of a joke..on a terrible song that seems similar to lee greenwoods song
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Apr 22, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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