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Game 21 overflow thread II

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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oh man..

that one hurt Glaus….

by Timbo02 on Apr 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

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

What is this?

An all-star game?

by liam on Apr 22, 2008 4:46 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

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

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

Perhaps

Larue will take a catchers stance behind first…

by brindled on Apr 22, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up 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

yes

ridiculous!!!

by gossard56 on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up 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

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

I wanna see Pu turn a DP at 2nd

Actually, with his elbow, no I don’t…

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

double play would be nice though

by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 4:38 PM EDT 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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

When was the last time two pitchers batted 8th

AND two starting pitchers were used as pinch hitters in the same game?

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH!

freakin’ nasty pitch.

by stlcardinalsfang on Apr 22, 2008 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

K

One more hometown

by swmrnbk 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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees 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

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

idk

6hrs in 5 days i think i would rather pitch to albert right now

by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up 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

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

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

Sleepy

Duh…MLB Gameday on your cell. Or Slingbox on your Windows Mobile Phone or laptop. Just tell everyone you’re expecting a major email.

by swmrnbk on Apr 22, 2008 4:46 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

Amen

"Get your hands off me you damn dirty ape!" -RIP Charlton Heston

by Calhoun on Apr 22, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up 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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

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

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

how many

r left on the wauke bench

by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:50 PM EDT 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

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

this is crazy!

by jodicards 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

or pujols

for playing second. lets put franklin at second and see what albert can do. just for fun

by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to pour some franklins

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

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?

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

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

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

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.

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(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

we will score!

by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 5:02 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

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

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designated_hitter

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

I want to see the Ank homer!

by jodicards on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok

that sucked, stupid dp

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel

lookng hopeless at the plate.

by thewizard3 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

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oops,

i never hit “post” and he hits into a DP before i realized it

by gossard56 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

4 hrs

two min

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by stltrav09 on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up 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

God

Even I saw that pitch comming!

by TheBirds on Apr 22, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Guys.

Who wants some fresh baked biscuits?

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 22, 2008 5:08 PM EDT 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

all

of these commercials on FSN piss me off, the same over and over and over and over and…

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

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

well done.

:)

Bring Back The Old Logo!

by jacob on Apr 22, 2008 5:16 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

yes.

But he is better suited for as a second baseman.

by Evilfrog on Apr 22, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LARUE GOLD GLOVE

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

did he use his glove????

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

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

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

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

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

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

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

elbow

e'rebuilding mang

by nycbirdo on Apr 22, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats not a problem

pujols is a knuckler

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Apr 22, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hello..

The left one is still ok!

by swmrnbk 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?

Bring Back The Old Logo!

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.

Bring Back The Old Logo!

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

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

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

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

worse?

batting .048

by Timbo02 on Apr 22, 2008 5:26 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

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

Still

8 runs on 16 hits ain’t bad.

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on Apr 22, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up 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

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

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

had a

putout at second

by brindled on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up 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

izzy

i dont like where this is going

by huts04 on Apr 22, 2008 5:31 PM EDT 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

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

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

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

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

HBP

Iz2 was hit in the elbow, he went ahead and ran but came out after the inning. Presumably he wouldn’t have been able to throw (right elbow).

by ZiggyG on Apr 22, 2008 5:44 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

Yeah

Cards left way too many on base today! Lots of chances to win

by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up 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

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

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

agree

I agree that it sounded like TLR would have been better suited to not PH as much as he did especially if they are a position player short.

by ICbirdfan on Apr 22, 2008 5:57 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

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

eh

kinda good news

by azruavatar on Apr 22, 2008 6:31 PM EDT up 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.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

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.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

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.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

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.

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

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.

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

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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