Game 29 Open Thread/ Sweet on Sowers

by the red baron on Apr 30, 2008 10:10 AM EDT Comment 437 comments

See, that's the problem with phenoms. No matter how talented, any phenom is still just a kid, vulnerable to the struggles of a young player just like anyone else.

Luckily, the Cardinals took full advantage of Cueto's struggles last night, scoring early and often. Really not much of anything bad I can say about the game overall. I'm a little conflicted about the offense's performance; on the one hand, it makes me a little nervous the way they went to sleep after the second inning. On the other hand, they still took great at bats, grinding it out and getting on base, until the game was well in hand as the innings just melted away. The offense still generated a ton of baserunners, and left a ton of them on, but they did send Kid K to the showers early, so I choose not to dwell on it.

The pitching was outstanding. Jo-el struggled with his control a bit early, but didn't get hit. Then, when his team handed him a big lead, he pretty much just put it on autopilot and threw it down the middle. His relievers followed suit; Villone continued to make me feel stupid by pitching beautifully, and Reyes did just what you want to see in a seven run game. Yeah, Dunn beat him on that fastball, but if two outs in the ninth inning with a seven run lead isn't the time to just toss it up there and dare 'em to hit it, there is no right time. Bottom line, the pitchers took the lead they were given and forced the Reds to try and beat them. Nice job all around.

Today, of course, the Birds face Aaron Harang, who is quickly becoming a serious thorn in the collective Cardinal side. I'm hoping for the good Looper to show up today, because I don't think the Cards are going to put up a big number on the Harangutan. The Brewers did their job last night and helped you out, guys. Don't waste it. You win today, you're in first place. At least for a little while.

I have a quick topic I wanted to broach this morning. I was watching the Yankees and Indians play this past Saturday on Fox, largely because I really like Cleveland. Starting the game for the Indians was a young, soft tossing left hander named Jeremy Sowers.

Sowers is a personal favourite of mine, in large part because he reminds me a bit of John Tudor, who was one of my heroes when I was little. Sowers has a similar slingy sort of delivery from the left side, his repertoire consists mostly of slow stuff, offset with even slower stuff, and he seems to think his way through his outings.

Sowers was formerly a top prospect in the Cleveland organisation; he ranked as their second best prospect according to Baseball America in 2006. He came up later that year and was dynamite, looking to be every bit of the future #2 that everyone had thought he was going to be. Sowers started the 2007 season in Cleveland and struggled mightily. It was a bad year overall for upcoming Cleveland lefthanders; both Sowers and Cliff Lee were brutal and ended up cooling their heels back in Triple A. Cliff Lee, of course, is back up with the Indians now, and is currently carrying a 0.28 ERA.

Why do I bring this up? Because Sowers pitched very well against a monstrous Yankee lineup on Saturday; he ended up with 3 ER on his line, all of which scored after he left the game on a triple by Jorge Posada. I look at Sowers and I see a talented young lefty, who's still only 25 years old, and looks as if he may be putting it together to me. He's currently blocked in the Indians rotation by Aaron Laffey, another young lefthanded pitcher, and really has only been in the rotation because of injuries to the aforementioned Laffey and Jake Westbrook.

My question is this: is this the sort of pitcher that might be worth targeting for the Cardinals? I realise that this may not seem to make a whole lot of sense, given the logjam the Cards already appear to have. Between pitchers at the major league level and pitchers on their way back, El Birdos are going to have some very tough decisions to make in the coming weeks. Why would they go out of their way to acquire another arm, particularly another one who's mostly struggled in his brief ML career so far? Here's his page at First Inning.

I'm going to take the old axiom, that you can never have enough pitching, and modify it slightly. You can never have enough young, cost controlled pitching. Sowers is still pre-arbitration eligible, so he costs virtually nothing. He still has an option for this year, so he can be sent to the minors to continue to try and get himself on track this season. And most of all, this is a pitcher who, as recently as two years ago, was seen as a potential upper part of the rotation pitcher, who now finds himself trying to reestablish himself, blocked at the major league level.

I'm not sure exactly what it would take to acquire a guy like Sowers, but I can't imagine it would be too large a ransom. The Indians seem to be looking for some help in the outfield; what type of player would the Indians need to add in order to make it worth a guy like Schumaker? Note that I'm not necessarily advocating trading Skip specifically; please don't everyone get all huffy on me. But if you could get a legitimate return for a player like Skip, you would do well to consider pulling the trigger. He's probably not a starter on this team long term, with Rasmus waiting in the wings and everyone in the outfield hitting from the left side.

Better yet, what about our own problem child, Anthony Reyes? Reyes has been very good out of the 'pen this year, but still just doesn't seem as if he really fits in here. I still believe he would be better served in another organisation, with a little less baggage on everyone's part. Maybe Sowers is in the same boat; a new set of eyes might do him some good. I don't know how much interest Cleveland would have in Reyes; again, I'm simply throwing out the idea. If this sort of deal were made, Sowers could very well fit into the bullpen right now as a longman; maybe Duncan could do some good with him. Maybe not. I'm not sure.

Long term, I have to admit, I still see this team as being sellers this year. I hear talk of signing Kyle Lohse to a long term extension, and I cringe inwardly. As good as he's been, do we really believe in him for four years at $10 million+ a season? What happened to the mantra of flexibility, flexibility, and more flexibility? Don't get me wrong, I'm only hearing that from the media, so I have no idea if it's legitimate or not. But the Cards have a ton of talent already in the pipeline, and I fear the long term repercussions of signing a new batch of veteran starters to multi year deals.

I see Sowers as a chance to buy low on a pitcher who could still pan out to be much better than he's shown so far. The other half of the reason I've been mulling this over in my head lately is the performance this season of the Reds' young starter, Edinson Volquez. The Rangers had soured on the kid a bit, even after sending him all the way back down to low A and working him back up step by step last year. He showed tremendous progress, but the Rangers saw a chance to get Josh Hamilton, and they took it. Now Cincinnati is reaping the benefits, with Volquez throwing lights out so far. It wouldn't take a Josh Hamilton to pry Sowers loose, but I think he's a bit of a similar situation. The organisation he's in currently isn't a great fit for him; maybe we could put him to use here?

He pans out, you have even more flexibility to deal away some of you veteran pitching contracts at the deadline, opening up more spots to be filled by cost controlled youngsters. He doesn't; hopefully you didn't pay too much for him. I don't think you would have to.

So, what say you, Birders? Is this the kind of player the Cardinals would be well served to target, while his value is low and they might be able to bring him in for pennies on the dollar? Or do we already have too many pitchers as it is, and you want to see the team try to improve right now, as opposed to still focusing on the boring future? Is Sowers just a bad pitcher, and I'm fooling myself in thinking there may be something there? I'm interested to see what everyone else thinks about this, as it's not really the sort of move we're looking for the team to make, but I think it could be an opportunity.

Anyhow, game today at noon; let's go Birds! Losing to Cincinnati is shameful in the extreme; you will bring dishonour to your house if you fail to find victory today! Good luck, you'll probably need it with Harang on the mound. Go get 'em boys; let's head into the off day, and Chicago, with a full head of steam.

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by StLHugo on Apr 30, 2008 10:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

For some reason the whole post is wrapped in a tag

That causes it to display as a big block of fixed width text without linewraps.

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have no clue what the hell is going on.

Give me a minute, see if I can fix it.

All your failures are just training grounds.

by the red baron on Apr 30, 2008 10:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's a pre tag

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 10:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks.

No idea why the pre tag was there; I certainly didn’t put it in. Now I have to go format paragraphs again; please hold.

All your failures are just training grounds.

by the red baron on Apr 30, 2008 10:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can only see some of the post

The ends of the lines are off the page even in wide format.

by indakind on Apr 30, 2008 10:16 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All right.

Fixed now. Sorry about that, everybody. Not sure exactly what happened there.

All your failures are just training grounds.

by the red baron on Apr 30, 2008 10:23 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lohse last night

I dont know where you could get the applicable data but it seemed to me every hit off Lohse last night was hit very hard. i thought he got creamed last night and was extremely lucky that balls were hit at our infielders…dont know if anyone else noticed or if there is a stat to find to prove or disprove.

by UNCDubya on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lohse didn't pitch last night....

by StLHugo on Apr 30, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i meant pineiro

by UNCDubya on Apr 30, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I thought the opposite

Besides the long fly ball by JR. Most everything hit was either jammed inside or had the batter reaching. His only hit was a bloop. Im sure there were a few squared away balls that found fielders. But for the most part his biggest issue was the walks.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Agree on Lohse

I don’t like the idea of an extension for Lohse, we need to get some contracts off the books and his is an easy one. If we are not in contention we trade him, if we are he can help us win now. Either way I look at him as a one year rental.

by StLHugo on Apr 30, 2008 10:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

After a handful of starts

No one should get an extension, let alone a 2-year $13M one, which is what we gave El Pineiro after 11 starts. At the end of the season, we should look at his body of work as a whole and see if there is a spot for him in the rotation. This will include consideration of the fact that Lohse is a Boras guy who wanted a ton of money this last offseason. A good year with us will likely only further his demands in terms of years and dollars.

Also remember, Mulder may be dumped, Reyes won’t start, Thompson is a question mark, and Blooper is in the final year of his deal.

Right now, it would appear the rotation is:

(1) Carp
(2) Wagonmaker
(3) Colonel
(4) Pineiro
(5) ????

Of course, that’s assuming we don’t banish the Colonel to the ‘pen in favor of Blooper and Mulder pitching to contact. This could alter the 2009 projection substantially. So could where the resulting contact lands (the infield grass vs. the outfield grass).

by bgh on Apr 30, 2008 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mulder’s looking at 8 million next year as an option. Looper is a free agent as well.

Just some tidbits.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We have a ton of contracts coming off the books

next year looks like around 50mil allocated, we’re not scraping barrel.

I’m an advocate of signing him, but with caveats that qualify it. Do it right before using him as trade bait. Try for something def. lower than Suppan money. Around trade deadline time, if he’s being persued. If he wants to Boras walk, let him get traded. If he’s willing to play ball, don’t.

He’d do well on an incentive laden contract. He’s a better pitcher than what his record shows, with the Twins and not the greatest defense has hurt him, bounced around and traded hasn’t helped.

Rotating three pitchers around every year while relying heavily on Adam (which the other day seems scary) and Carp (who we have no clue how he’ll come back) doesn’t do us justice.

Lohse is a good kid, reasonable stuff and now has a an A grade defense behind him, playing rental with him doesn’t make sense. But by all means, if he is resigned, or offered. Do it smart. And have enough incentives around where the contract isn’t a liability should he injury out.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

kennedy

Kennedy is sporting a 0.364 OBP this year so far. Second seems like a good spot for him in the order. He sure took to it nicely – for one game anyway…..

by cdb on Apr 30, 2008 10:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Passan wrote a mildly entertaining feature on Brian Barton

and the astronaut angle:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Aq8Ugc329W2rFyZCcV6hLKkRvLYF?slug=jp-barton042908&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

by BTown Birds fan on Apr 30, 2008 10:40 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

the little chain symbol in the comment box lets you

highlight text and turn it into an html link so that it doesn’t a) get chopped and b) need it’s own scrollbar.

by azruavatar on Apr 30, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

To me

It looks more like the infinity symbol, maybe because it keeps the links from going on to infinity.

I will put up a link to the Barton story at Yahoo because it’s given me an idea for his nickname. It seems he is a world traveler and has the daunting goal to visit every country on earth. With his basketball background in HS how about The Globetrotter.

I do admire him for such an undertaking but I think he should leave North Korea off the list. What with their love of missiles and having been know to both kidnap people and use slave labor, I doubt he would come home.

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by That's a Winner on Apr 30, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's pretty smart...

with his educational background he might end up at the head of their missile testing program.

by mattybobo on Apr 30, 2008 1:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll probably be in the minority here

but I wouldn’t mind seeing Lohse extended. I realize that he doesn’t have the greatest track record but neithed did Suppan. Lohse is still just 29 and obviously has a lot of talent. We are going to need to keep a guy around for stability. Looper will almost certainly be gone and there is no guarentee that Carpenter and Mulder will be effective. We don’t have any pitchers ready to make an impact from the minors for at least another 2 years and the free agency market is going to be dry again. What other alternative is there?

by RabidBuffalo on Apr 30, 2008 10:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1 with a caveat

If we could sign Lohse to a Pineiro-type deal, I don’t think it’s bad.

Sowers is another example of how we seem to fit well with Cleveland as a trade partner. What about something like Schu/Duncan/Reyes for Sowers & Josh Barfield? That gives us a young lefty and a young 2B.

Personally, I think we got hosed on that call.

by TurdFerguson on Apr 30, 2008 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Lohse/Suppan analogy

is a good one. IMO they should make a decision by August, based on how Carp and Mulder look and then try to extend him before the off-season. The off-seasons have been unpredictable, and someone might come along and offer him what he asked for last year. According to the Philly papers he turned down 21 mil for three years from the Phillies. The same offer might get him in season this year after last year’s personal disaster of waiting too long. If it looks like they’re going to need him, I wouldn’t be against that kind of contract- it’s the going rate. Like many others on this board I’m very skeptical of Mulder’s return and the durability of both Carp and Mulder. No more auditions by Ponson et.al. please.

by vinniefromjersey on Apr 30, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

turning down the Phillies

Loshe has talked at length about his dislike for pitching in Cincy or Philly due to their small ballparks. He thinks it’s a competitive disadvantage for those clubs in signing free agent pitchers. I am certain Loshe would take less money to play for the Cards than the Phillies. What that dollar figure is, who knows? One thing is for certain, Loshe’s market value goes up with every start. To me, it all comes down to the situation with Mulder. They can’t even contemplate resigning a pitcher in the range of Loshe’s payday until they know whether or not the Mulder option is going to be exercised. Get Mulder on an MLB mound, see what he’s got. If we decide to punt on Mulder (which I pray we do) then I think we should take a run at signing Loshe. The guy is a steady innings eater helped tremendously by the larger dimensions at Busch. The Suppan comparison is a good one.

Dump Mulder
Dump Looper

2009 rotation
—-—-—-—-
Carp
Wainwright
Loshe
Reyes
McClellan

by jjray on Apr 30, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, you stockpile

all the promising young pitchers you can get yer greedy hands on! Not only do you need them on your own mound, but they are the currency that brings other good things—such as middle infielders who can actually hit.

Let’s face it, it’s easy to imagine us bailing out on Looper, Lohse, Reyes and Mulder in the very near future. Once that happens this “surplus” of pitching is gone.

by MdRedbirdFreak on Apr 30, 2008 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First place with a win today?

Methinks it’s a bit early to start watching the scoreboard and standings. I don’t start that until May…

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 10:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

We are in first place right now actually. Tied with Cubbies.

by StLHugo on Apr 30, 2008 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I believe

we’re in second by percentage points. Could be wrong.

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by the red baron on Apr 30, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

By a nose...

0.008 points.

by swmrnbk on Apr 30, 2008 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let me know when World Series tickets go on sale

I don’t want to wait until the last minute like last time.

by Toledo_STL_fanatic on Apr 30, 2008 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Tell me about it tomorrow

or midnight tonight – I said I don’t pay attention to such things until May!

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 10:53 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oops - that was supposed to be in response to StLHugo

My bad. Damned new-fangled interface.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Then the weekend series vs. the Cubbies is perfect for you

All of the drama of a battle for first and in May to boot.

by bgh on Apr 30, 2008 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ha ha...

True. Hopefully everyone who reads my comments can tell that my tongue is planted firmly in cheek. It’s great to be in first place at any point in the season.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think we should resign Lohse

Yet. But Im open to the idea of talking to him. I would hate to see him leave the way Eckstien did. Willing to sign for less if than we thought. So we didn’t offer it to him.

However; at this point; I don’t think a multi year deal at $10 mil a year is a good idea.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 11:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 year $16.5 mil deal?

3rd year team option at $9 mil w/ $1 mil buyout? But would wait till Aug/Sept to do the deal….. no sense doing anything till then. Just ride this horse as long as he can stand it.

by OKCARDSFAN_411 on Apr 30, 2008 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Reyes has been very good out of the ’pen?

I don’t have the time to go look up the numbers on all his appearances this year - damn this job of mine, anyway - but I have to say my impression is that he has had some good outings and some not-so-good outings.

I’m not down on Reyes. I feel bad for him, actually. I think he has some talent and is being pushed and prodded and shoved toward pitching in a way that goes against his strengths. But even as someone who appreciates his potential, I can’t say I’ve always been impressed with his performances this year.

If you can show me I’m wrong, and he has been nails, that’s cool.

Substitute McClellan in that sentence for Reyes, by the way, and I agree wholeheartedly. That guy has been terrific.

by Youneverknow on Apr 30, 2008 11:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I won't say very good. I'd just say good.

He really stunk in Pittsburgh, and got stuck with a loss for it. He’s been a little erratic performance wise. I think some of it is his adjustment to the bullpen, some of it is he has always taken a little time to settle into a game. He has shown excellent control, not so excellent command. This is where not pitching regularly is hurting him IMO, but there is no doubt the effort is there. He needs to throw that fastball UP in the zone; it appears to rise even higher and it’s difficult for just about anyone to hit, and too juicy a target to lay off of.

He’s going to be good for his new team. I hope it’s the Braves or the Phillies.

She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.

by jillsinmo on Apr 30, 2008 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Harangutan

THAT made me laugh out loud.

As for extending Lohse—if it’s a Pineiro-type deal, I’d be okay with it.

by rockin redbird on Apr 30, 2008 11:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Summers in Rangoon, Lohse lessons

I just wanted to request that the next substantive post about Lohse have the above title.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 11:50 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

pretty standard, really...

the details of the post would be quite inconsequential

by mattybobo on Apr 30, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The next time he bats...

... I hope Lohse is wearing a meat helmet.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 1:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you're a fan of AK batting 2nd like I am, these quotes will put a smile on your face:

“I just think there’s good balance in that lineup,” La Russa said. “I want to go with it.”

“The thump is spread out a little bit more.”

Sounds like we might see it again today. I’d bet Ludwick will play instead of Duncan and Ryan might play in place of Izturis. Yadi may get the day off as well.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 11:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I would bet money

That Yadi sits today. He has set every day game following a night game this year.*

I’ve been wrong before.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow Sweet!

I can make bullet points!

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is nice...

for several reasons:

It allows you to organize your thoughts

It boosts your ego

it makes me laugh

The spaces are awfully big though… I wonder if that can be changed…

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by BigMOman on Apr 30, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll bet that Albert gets a day

With Duncan playing at first base. Unfortunately I think we are going to see Glaus get a day as well with Miles finding his way into the lineup at SS. My fearless prediction:

Schumaker 9
Kennedy 4
Ankiel 8
Duncan 3
Ludwick 7
Ryan 5
Larue 2
Looper 1
Miles 6

by indakind on Apr 30, 2008 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hope you're wrong.

Today is a big game. It’s the difference between a good home stand and an “eh” one. With the Cubbies coming in, it would be nice to have a little winning streak going. Plus, off-day tomorrow.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

See my post below. We need Albert in the lineup against a great pitcher like Harang.

by Toddius on Apr 30, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

A good homestand

and a chance to win 18 games in any month for the first time, IIRC, in the history of the Cards. I could be wrong on the wins in a month though.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good chance that Albert and Glaus sits also

Tony had stated that he would like to give Albert the day off before an off day. So he has two days to rest his elbow in a row. He gave Glaus the day off before last off day as well. I like this plan better than Glaus sitting 1 game out of every series.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think

that LaRussa is going to do that every time – especially with both of them together. There are 17 off days. If Albert gets the day off before the off day every time, he’ll only play 145 games at the most, which would be the second least he has ever played in his career (143 in ‘06). I know LaRussa wanted to give him more time off but I don’t think he will play that little. Maybe 150 games. Everytime his bat is out of the lineup you’re looking at a very different and much weaker team.

by Toddius on Apr 30, 2008 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Maybe not everyday off

But this is only our second day off of the year. But hey, I don’t mind when Im wrong.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Albert and Home Games

Tony has said in the past he doesn’t like to rest Albert for home games since the fans have paid to come see him. IMO I think we’ll see AP resting on the last game of out of town series.

by ubeddie on Apr 30, 2008 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pujols v. Harang

Pujols is 12 for 34 (.353) lifetime against Harang with a K and an HR. No one else has had much success against him.

Izturis is 0-17, Duncan is 2-14, lots of 0fers and 1fers. Brendan Ryan is 1 for 2, but I don’t know if that’s enough to get him a spot start. Hopefully we have a big day and improve some of those numbers against one of the division’s best.

by Toddius on Apr 30, 2008 12:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweet

that almost surely means Pujols starts and Ryan plays as well.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mulder has already given up 2 runs in the first inning ...

pitching for Memphis today … the line …

1IP, 20 pitches, 12 strikes, 2H, 2R, 0 BB, 0 SO, 0 HR …

was hitting 89 mph, they said …

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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 30, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man that Salt Lake team is on fire

21-2… sick

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Both runs, however, were UNEARNED ...

Memphis is not playing very good defense for Mark …

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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 30, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can i have a link to gameday please?

I can’t find it on the Memphis site.. I see that they have live video though.. how much does that cost?

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry. The link button is making the link vanish. I blame my lack of HTML skill.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks!

Just in time to see Mulder give up a bomb

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Errors

Due tend to increase pitch counts.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just gave up a homerun

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mulder

Just gave up a bomb to dee brown…well over 400 feet per gameday. Then Markus strikes out the next guy…

by brindled on Apr 30, 2008 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

according to gameday

schumaker
miles
pujols
ankiel
glaus
duncan
larue
looper
ryan

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by Matty I on Apr 30, 2008 12:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not bad

Little surprise Duncan is in instead of Ludwick.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that was my original thought too

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by Matty I on Apr 30, 2008 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this better than my prediction above

I am a bit surprised that both Glaus and Pujols are in the lineup. I do understand that this is an important game though. Further, I think that Tony really hates losing series he can win and with the loss to Arroyo on Monday I can understand his thinking.

by indakind on Apr 30, 2008 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the key difference...

between today and the last game before an off day is the opposition. San Fran or Cinci. We may be battling it out with the Reds for the division come September…San Fran will be lucky to finish above .400 (though they have some talented young pitching).

by cardzfanbub on Apr 30, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Replaced both the MIFs

What does it take for Barton to ever get another start?!

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's got one or two

coming up this weekend.

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(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Him to turn into a lefty

That’s about it.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seems to me like...

... TLR really should bat Looper 7th today, over LaRue.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’m comfortable with larue behind the plate, but he scares me when he bats, with this under .100 BA..i hope he get a hit or two today…

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 12:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd love to be proven wrong

But waiting for Mark Mulder to come back effective feels like waiting on Chris Gaines to make another album. It ain’t happening.

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 12:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agree

I consider Mark Mulder to be done. He can’t survive pitching 89 MPH. Some people say he used to maybe throw 92 at most. Well 3MPH is a HUGE difference in speed.

by ICbirdfan on Apr 30, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i agree

i haven’t exactly gotten the warm and fuzzy feeling from what i’ve heard/read about mulder just yet….but i try to be optimistic

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 12:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't see this team selling if they are even remotely close to a playoff spot come trade deadline...

Simply because I don’t see Mozeliak admitting to the fans that the season is over. Not that I agree with that, I just know that’s how it’ll work.

That being said, if we could get Lohse to a Pineiro style deal, i’d do it in a second, but the odds of that happening with Boras as his agent is roughly 10000000 to 1. So I’m definitely up for flipping him at the trade deadline for some nice prospects.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

“But your tellin’ me theres a chance.”

by brindled on Apr 30, 2008 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

i love dumb and dumber!

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by nomar34 on Apr 30, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm mostly dreading a Mulder comeback

86-88 touching 89 or whatever is not “the Mark Mulder of old”. Certainly not worth dumping someone who has been pitching as welle (oh I’m clever) as Wellemeyer

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on Apr 30, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

agreed

I don’t want Mulder to come back and take a spot of Wellemeyer, Looper, Reyes…...... Mulder is no longer an effective pitcher.

He can not live at 86-88 in MLB and he is no where close to greg maddux or Jaime Moyer.

by ICbirdfan on Apr 30, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Our pitching has been good

We are hitting the bad, and young, but basically we suck at the plate. We begin playing the upper crust here shortly. I think allot will be revealed in coming weeks. The illusion of a pitching surplus is part of a marketing plan…....we desperately need a hitter, a real swing at strikes, all fields, situational hitter, to protect Pujols. The bait is being set to snag a monster hitter, and it ain’t Lohse that’s the bait . I like it when Glaus produces, but sober up as to what he is swinging at….....

Westcoastbirdwatcher

by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 30, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not sure what you are saying here

glaus swings at fewer pitches out of the zone than anyone else on the team, besides Pujols. Though Barton and Duncan are close.

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

by SleepyCA on Apr 30, 2008 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Glaus is hitting mistakes and kids.

Setting up to pull everything has made him an easy target for good pitching. Especially from relievers, when there are runners in scoring position. There isn’t one team out there that would take on his contract. Otherwise he would be gone. Cards and Jays just traded liabilities. ”” Than anyone else on the team” illustrates my other point very well.

Westcoastbirdwatcher

by westcoastbirdwatcher on Apr 30, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

So um.

What’s the over/under on another 6-2-4-2-9-5 DP?

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 12:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How about

What weird play in the field will we see today?

We’ve seen a ball hit a runner
We’ve seen the ridiculous DP
We’ve seen Dunn throw the ball backwards

Maybe a ground-rule triple?

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Unassissted triple play.

Mark it down.

by LukeMP1186 on Apr 30, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

P.S.

I can’t spell ‘unassisted’.

by LukeMP1186 on Apr 30, 2008 12:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

note to tlr:

it sort of defeats the purpose of batting your pitcher 8th to then have a guy with a .320 obp second.

e'rebuilding mang

by nycbirdo on Apr 30, 2008 12:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

but kennedy hit second yesterday

while playing Second Base, and he did Good, and Miles is a Second Baseman, and so he should bat Second.

The logic is unassailable. Plus there is Feng Shui to that lineup card.

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

by SleepyCA on Apr 30, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

SI jinx

Fukudome and a hint at breaking the 100 year drought is on this week’s Sports Illustrated cover. Way to go SI.

by ubeddie on Apr 30, 2008 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

they don't need a jinx

they’re already cursed

e'rebuilding mang

by nycbirdo on Apr 30, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Saber-metrics

What exactly are saber-metrics anyone?

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 1:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not sure whether this is a joke

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

e'rebuilding mang

by nycbirdo on Apr 30, 2008 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no joke my friend

finishing up my story, thank you
just looking for an official definition

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

as much as i was rooting for muldoo...

i think i need to let it go. he looks awful today (on gameday).

terry evans (remember him?) just took him deep.

line: 3IP, 7H, 6R, 4ER, 1BB, 1K SO, 2 HR. hasn’t gotten anyone out in the 4th yet.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

and update:

line now: 3IP, 8H, 8R, 6ER, 1BB, 1SO, 2HR.

still noone out in the fourth. 78 pitches.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least we don't have Zito!

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just wondering - does Oakland

use an approach that could/might increase the likelihood of burning out pitchers once they leave the team?

Unless someone has done this, think I’ll do some research on this one using the Wainwright abuse approach posted recently.

by ubeddie on Apr 30, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wonder what Billy Beane knows about his pitchers.

He always seems to sell high. Always. I’d be very careful about trading for an Oakland pitcher. Although I Love Huston Street…...

She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.

by jillsinmo on Apr 30, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

final line:

3.2IP, 9H, 10R, 8ER, 1BB, 1SO, 3HR.

wow.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

sorry,

that should be 9R, 7ER.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

whelp...

now we know. Sigh.

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

by SleepyCA on Apr 30, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even when you suspect it's coming

It still makes you feel sad. He seems like a good guy. Not his fault he was part of a bad trade.

It does illustrate how quickly a pitcher can fall off the map. Lot’s of risks involved in dealing prospects for one. Lot’s of risks in signing one to a long term deal too.

To segway to the Baron’s original point, that’s why I’d be in the “No” camp for Lohse if it involved a longer time frame than 2 years with an option for a 3rd. You just never know year to year.

by Merry CRasmus on Apr 30, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugly ugly game for Mulder

Plus he’s facing the best team in AAA (they are 22-2), they could probably beat the Nationals

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or the

Giants. San Fran’s pitchings is pretty good but that’s the worst lineup in the majors.

by Toddius on Apr 30, 2008 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is plain old awful

he had been pretty good in his other outings. That outing is Looper-ific.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

we're carrying 4 middle infielders

on our team!!!! That is pathetic.

Miles must go and we need to bring up Phelps or Mathers (when he’s healthy again). We need another REAL hitter on the bench to pinch hit.

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

six outfielders?

not sure that makes any more sense.

e'rebuilding mang

by nycbirdo on Apr 30, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phelps and Mather

play the corner infield positions and carry a big bat for pinch hitting.

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phelps is worthless

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Phelps is hitting the ball good

in Memphis (i believe)

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If by good, you mean an OPS of .641, then yes

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can't play third, either

by liam on Apr 30, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Keep Friel off the bases. He starts the Reds office.

by justin3007 on Apr 30, 2008 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

????

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he has done that on other boards too

by Smokin Turkeys on Apr 30, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Stupid cameraman

Booo. He should have dove in the way.

by rencelas on Apr 30, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

encarnacion

loves playin against the cardinals more than michael barret

Call an ambulance, La Russa's about to kick some ass.

by emrfg8 on Apr 30, 2008 1:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looper is going to go about 4 innings at this rate

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

void

there is some weird space void sucking the ball to that corner in left field today.

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 30, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That void

is Chris Duncan. And yes, he is sucking.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did looper decide that chris duncan was too fat?

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Gameday is sooooo freakin' slow

it still has the homerun up—what’s going on at the game? Anyone?

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 30, 2008 1:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Double by Votto, Ross K

by rencelas on Apr 30, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 30, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't blame Glaus

given how far back he was.

by enoscountry on Apr 30, 2008 1:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Did anyone else see the BP article looking back at April

And discussing how the Cards pitching cant hold up at the level it has been pitching so far. This was my feeling prior to reading the article so while it didnt change my mind, it is kinda scary to think what happens when the pitching starts pitching to its level. One can only hope we do never come back down.

by FunkeeC on Apr 30, 2008 1:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

51 pitches thru 2IP?

Holy hell, BLooper.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yah, and I think Harrang threw about 5.

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

a 9 pitch AB

will do that to you.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looked to me like the HR ball was very catchable.

Not blaming Duncan for missing it – it would have been a tough play even for a good defensive outfielder – but he barely missed it.

by birdjam on Apr 30, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice of Bad Looper to show up on a day when he faces the other teams ace

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hopefully our bullpen shows up to play soon…

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

cmon Glaus

tie this thing.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

way to start it off ank

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to keep it going Glaus

by rencelas on Apr 30, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Again

For the 3rd game in a row people are already bitching about our pitching in the 2nd inning.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bitching about our pitching

You’re a poet and you don’t even know it

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not bitching

just shocked at his pitch count.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Commenting

isn’t always bitching.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes it is

Buzz Bissinger told me so.

by effin fisk on Apr 30, 2008 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh

that’s what I was thinking. only gave up 2 runs… for a guy like Looper, a #5 starter (or maybe #4?) that’s not too shabby

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 30, 2008 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

George Grande still

thinks that Glaus has one NL homer. His time in AZ doesn’t count to them.

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 1:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i agree, i think people just want the guys to win

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 1:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LaRue's day/night splits

Crazy rate stats: .125 BA / .417 OBP

That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.

by Solanus on Apr 30, 2008 1:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

interesting...

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

come on looper!!

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 1:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

All right, b.looper, get some of those runs back

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's battling

needs to sneak one in somewhere.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

at least

he’s making harang work.

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

That ball that was barely foul down the 1b line is all you can ask from a pitcher

AND A HIT!!!

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh goodness

Braden Looper is like our most clutch hitter.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He softened 'em up like a fighter

hit a bunch of foul balls down the line, get Votto to shade over and then sneak one through the hole.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

awesome

sometimes you’ve got to take matters into your own hands, Looper. Go Reverse Vampire Man!!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 30, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Should we call him

Blade or Daypitcher?? I know…that might be bad.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have you seen our pitchers batting stats with runners on?

Notably with RISP, if anyone is clutch on our team, it’s them. It’s impressive actually.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Am I the only one

who wouldnt mind seeing Duncan run through a catcher sometime before he’s gone. I think that would be fun.

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris or Dave?

by punditmoi on Apr 30, 2008 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chris

but only if he does it the same way he tries to run thru a wall

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

typical of our team this year though

a walk and 2 singles in the same inning and no runs on the board. we arent find ways to clear the bases enough

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i wish cesar itzuris was up right now, he'd come thru!

*SARCASM

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on Apr 30, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not watching...totally impossible to get duncan home there?

by longhornscardinals on Apr 30, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, the wild pitch'll do it!

I probably would have sent skip or barton, but not duncan on the earlier play

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not watching

but i agree…if there was ANY chance then let Duncan crunch the catcher and go for it!!!

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

OF

way in with Looper hitting.

by enoscountry on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i love it!

now come on brendan, get some rbis

i would love for dunc to show some power at the plate…especially running through it!

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." Bob Gibson

by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If he hit a catcher as hard as he hits outfield walls, it might be up there with the Ray Lankford/Darren Daulton collision.

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok, that was stupid

Duncan scores on a ball that went in front of the plate but LaRue tries to go to third and gets caught in the rundown.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

35 year old catchers ≠ speedy

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Or 24 year old catchers .... cough Yadier

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Way to go Duncan

Nice heads up play. Can’t blame Larue either.

by rencelas on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I can

why would he try to advance on that? You don’t make the 1st and 3rd outs of the inning at 3rd base. Especially when you are the backup catcher.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yep

that was sad…..we cant afford stupid mistakes like that

by gossard56 on Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

His mustache thought it was the right play, but sometimes it doesn’t think so well.

by rencelas on Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

CESAR

would have homered there.

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by dangpenguins on Apr 30, 2008 2:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HA!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good baserunning by Duncan

not so much by LaRue. After the DP, we’re lucky to get a run there… I’ll take it.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Terrific read by Duncan to score or lucky?

With Chris Duncan, you never can tell. The big lug.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just saw the replay on Gameday

Catcher had to go in front of the plate to get the ball so there was no one cover home, good play I say. It would have been a good play on Larue’s part too, if only there wasn’t, you know, a 3rd baseman covering 3rd.

by mikedallas45 on Apr 30, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's fun to watch Griffey just foul off pitches

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd watch him swing a whiffle bat

all day.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Look at the power we've got coming up next inning

Boog
Skippy
Super Mario

It’s kinda sad that no matter how much TLR tries to hide it, he can’t seem to avoid that situation.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Super Mario

That is great.

by Carps on Apr 30, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lest we forget

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL....

oh…that is classic..

by Timbo02 on Apr 30, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

can we get him a mushroom to make him grow taller?

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

runs can be scored

without power.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skippy is OPSing .839 on the season

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's 4th amongst our 5 OF

in SLG. Not exactly a power threat.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still a useful player in the leadoff spot.

At least so long as he keeps getting on base

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

and he hits a double as I type

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sadly this never works with Miles...

by hannah_in_va on Apr 30, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't say he wasn't useful

it’s just that LaRussa shifted the lineup to avoid not having power for stretches like that and then it still pops up again.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

you're gonna have that with 8, 9, 1

in every lineup in baseball

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

As highlighted by another worm-burning

double.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

doubles are doubles

and runs are runs!

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Derek Jeter has intangibles!

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rally Starter

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

he drinks shots of grit

off the body of models!

by FunkeeC on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll take credit

for that nickname. Good to see someone else using it!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's fun to watch Duncan tip-toe in for fly balls

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Scott who?

Nice job, Troy.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Troy

is 2nd among all 3rd baseman in Revised Zone Rating and 3rd in out of zone plays so far this year, according to Hardballtimes. Not bad for a guy who we thought would be a big step down from Rolen defensively.

by mikedallas45 on Apr 30, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I love Scott

But we won in that trade. Borderline steal

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dan 'n Al are in full midseason 'we're bored to death and crazy' form

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i have to say, I’m really warming up to santa glaus more and more…especially after last nights double/error/in the park homer-ish play

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He’s really came here to play, getting him on the grass has really helped him out.

And besides his number downing home night games (pollen issue) his numbers are great.

And who said he couldn’t defend? He’s fantastic so far at third

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He’s certainly been much better defensively than everyone thought. I think people were just comparing him to Rolen though.

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

great super mario pic.!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One more time for B-Ry!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes!

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hooray for "In play, run(s)"!

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

+1

I wholeheartedly agree!

by saladdays on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mama Mia!

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One thing you have to say

is that while we looked overmatched against San Fran’s young guns, we don’t seem to be inept to hitting strong pitchers.

These past two days we’ve gotten some promising looks and at bats

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Everybody is taking Harang the other way

And it’s working quite well

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man these birds look good!!!

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

THIS AGGRESSIVE BASERUNNING

HAS ME PUMPED!

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Beat the Streak

Hooray for repeatedly playing Pujols in the “Beat the Streak” contest!

"I forgot to get the lucky peanut!" -Mike Shannon

by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

attack of the singles!

by FunkeeC on Apr 30, 2008 2:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

wait

Ankiel was out?

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

he took his hand off 2nd

by hannah_in_va on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bad base running or good throw?

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

his foot was on the bag though

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah what the heck

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

slid off th bag

by FunkeeC on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

didn't you see him out his foot on while his left hand was still on

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was totally safe

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nope – good call.

by enoscountry on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would like an application to the skip schumacher fan club!!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

congrats

you’re member #3.

But I’m gonna take away applications soon… when he’s making a run for the ASG in July, I don’t want everyone hoping on the bandwagon at once ; )

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skip isnt on the All-Star Ballot

Kinda pisses me off.

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Seriously, he plays more than Ludwick, who was on it.

by hannah_in_va on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ludwick

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

he overslid the bag at 2nd, Keppinger kept the tag on him. Otherwise he would have been safe

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

damn

bad announcing then.. they made it sound like he was safe. Too bad too bc Glaus out would have been a sac fly RBI

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

shame

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Would you expect less

out of this wacky series?

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i <3 video alerts

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sweet! i’ve loved skip to the lou for about 2 years now!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 2:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that makes 2 of us

I’ve always said he just needed a chance to play everyday. All he’s done since college is HIT HIT HIT

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice play

even better pick!

WOW!

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Details for those at work?

If you have the chance.. inclination.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice play up the middle by ryan

awkward throw, Pujols made a nice scoop.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ta!

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha

i knew it. gameday said it was miles.

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wait

umm, good play by miles? i dont believe it.

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweet! Quick Inning

Looper might have gotten it together

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

11 pitch inning

Loop needed that

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So does the pen

We may need them come time for the Cubs, loop going reasonably deep helps

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No worries

Off day tommorow. Tony can burn up the pen today and rest them tommorow. Game on Friday is Wainwright, so you get at least 7 innings from him.

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He's at 79 through four

If he can finish five without giving up any runs, then I’ll consider this start a nice recovery for him

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Farmers only dating commercial

I think that is funny. You cant join unless you are a farmer wanting to date a farmer

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

familytree.com?

Sorry, had to

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its a commercial on FSN Ohio….Farmers Only.com. Come on…its really funny!

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does it require a DNA sample? That would make it tricky. All in the fine print.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

bazzing!

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

city folk

just don’t understand.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Would You

care to explain???

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's at the end of the commercial

Did you not watch the whole thing?

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry

I was laughing

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

After you get married, is she still your cousin?

Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.

by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just watched the Ankiel slide

He needs to work on sliding feet first and not head first.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

LaRue making good contact today, that was tagged

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

You'd have to think that few would be able to see Harang as well as his former catcher

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oliver Perez gets destroyed by his old team

Pirates are up 7-0 in the 2nd

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Perez is a nutcase

I have no idea how he pitched a 1 run game in game 7 of the 06 NLCS

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Duncan...

For those of you watching today….does he look like he’s pressing at the plate?

by Timbo02 on Apr 30, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

not at all, he's actually been very patient and showing a good eye. Harang just froze the hell out of him with a nice pitch on the last AB

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks ...good to know...

by Timbo02 on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

his last AB

Harangutang got him on some pretty good pitches. Strike three started out of the zone, then broke right over the outer half of the plate… good pitch.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yay

4-pitch K

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by MolinasMyHero on Apr 30, 2008 2:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Gameday

Somebody tell Dunc he needs a new pic on gameday. Is that the look he has when a ball comes his way? Go Cards!

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by CliffNotes on Apr 30, 2008 2:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Jeff Brantley said...

that he asked to wear 45 when he came to the Cardinals, they told him no. He asked why??

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice K

by Loop right there.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Looper looked brilliant

against Phillips from the Gameday view. Did it come through with seeing him as well?

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Loop

had Phillips fooled the entire AB.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Troy Glaus had Boog's swing

with his own power, he’d hit 90 HRs.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

One more scoreless inning from Loop

would be outstanding.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Big big strikeout

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Who would win a race from 2nd to home? Dunn or Molina?

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

push

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dunn with ease

He looks slow because he is 6-6 280 but If you put them side by side Dunn would win

by ICbirdfan on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why is Looper still out there?

108 pitches as a I type this.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that last pitch by Loop

was called for a strike for Harangutang.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bring in K-Mac!

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I assume they're going to give him a chance to get a double play against the reds catcher

and then he’s done. The sinker is supposed to work better as you tire.

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it's time for k-mac

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

No kidding.

And just because Votto was fooled on one changeup doesn’t mean he’ll be fooled by several more. I’d of pulled him.

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

they were pitching around Votto to get to Ross and Harang most likely

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a heart attack every time there's RISP

and a ball is hit to Dunc, sigh

by AdjustedExpectations on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no clue, Bring in KMac

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And so, the Cubs season ends

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 outs

Harang likely done

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Harang isn't much of a hitter.

Not a bad game for Looper, but I hate to see so many pitches this early in the season. But he really struggled in the first 2 innings.

by ckeiner on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Dusty decides to bat Harang

Loop gets out of it.

Great job Loop!!!!!!!

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that cover of SI will definitely jinx the cubbies!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

as if they need a jinkx

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

right

is it possible to jinx an already cursed club? Would that act as a double negatve, thus creating a positive? Maybe ESPN the mag should run a similar cover so were not so confused.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Pretty Good Recovery

Considering how it started. Good Job Loop!

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

way to go Loop, D.

Way to get out of it alive!

Bring in some Hometown!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yea not bad at all…he gave them a chance to win..now let’s put it away

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

blooper, even when you pitch ugly it's still okay.

Need I remind the board? 2007? Pitchers coming out in the middle of the third after giving up 6 runs?

by tom s. on Apr 30, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good point stltrav...

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

try using the Reply button

to reply to the comments you want to tag.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks..i just figured that one out :)

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no problem

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here's hoping

that we keep the LOB number where it is now.

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

The Mang

is hitting it hard right at guys this series.

That’s ok… save the big blasts for this weekend.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Harrang just got hosed

That ball 3 was a strike right down the middle

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ank is taking MUCH better AB's now.

by tom s. on Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yup

His K rate is down and his BB rate is way up over last year, gotta like that.

by mikedallas45 on Apr 30, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Harang's getting squeeeeeeeeezed

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Cmon Troy!

Lets put it away!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

HR #2

would be great about now…

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

or not..

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

How come Chris Duncan gets to play past the 6th inning?

Skillet hands + swinging at the plate right now.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Because he is Dunc,

the Yunger!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didn't get to play past the 6th inning

Most of the season durring his rookie year.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'd assume that he's probably done as soon as the pitchers' spot comes up in the lineup

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially now that the pitchers spot leads off the 7th

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It must be his stellar 2-for-14 history against Harangatan.

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I looked last night and Dunc actually had fewer AB's than any other outfielder but Barton.

Not like he’s an everyday starter here.

by tom s. on Apr 30, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Duncan

actually worked a walk…but just barely.

by ckeiner on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Way to Battle

back from 0-2 Dunc

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He puts up good AB's

by ICbirdfan on Apr 30, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone notice that LaRue's OPB is 200 points higher than his batting average?

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I should hope so

Since his BA is under .100…

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was trying to look at the bright side. Or at least the slightly-less-dim side.

Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.

by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cmon Lash!

Rope that steer!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Bullpen needs to hold this one

For Looper. Snice he lost the win in that great appearnce he had last start.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Did we double switch??

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Naw

Pinch hitter will just more than likely take Duncans spot at the bottum of the inning.

by Evilfrog on Apr 30, 2008 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not if its Barton

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Heck of a DP

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice DP

Very gritty play by Miles there

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hometown's slider

is just filthy

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

What happened on the infield single?

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Griffey hit it hard, it bounced up on Miles.

He knocked it down, slung it over to first but the throw took Albert off the bag

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Miles dove but balled hoped back towards his wrist

he tried to throw it from his butt in the OF grass.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

K-Mac owns

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

NICE K ......whew!

by Timbo02 on Apr 30, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Were those all sliders?

Was he changing speeds from 81 to 90 on his slider? That’s just nasty, especially for a guy that can throw 94 if liked fastballs.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else nervous about the prospect of handing Izzy the ball with a 1-run lead?

Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.

by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Very much so

And knowing he might have to face Griffey terrifies me

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

vs the Reds?

That’s the origin in 2006 of The Cats name: “Izzy’s cutter”.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've seen it first hand

I was at this game and saw first hand what an Izzy cutter to Griffey can result in. Man, that was a heartbreaker.

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I remember that game

hard to forget.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

raises hand

by hannah_in_va on Apr 30, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm extremely nervous

especially considering the big boppers will be up if a few runners get on.

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

kent mercker, eh?

blast from the past

by effin fisk on Apr 30, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Kent Mercker: still in baseball?

wow

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

heh

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

i heard mike lincoln is back with in the league too—with the reds
he was part of the bullpen in, 2004 i think

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That ball bounces forward and not sideways

and that’s an inside the park HR.

STEAL! STEAL! STEAL!

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Boog bunting

I really, really hate TLR’s philosophy on this. Let Barton try to take 2nd THEN bunt for him.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Amen

by six on Apr 30, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

hit and run

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by stltrav09 on Apr 30, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice "hit" by barton!

good to see some speed on the bases too.

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

cmon Shoulderlicker!

keep it going!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

A single here makes us feel better about you crappy bunting, Ryan...

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Or that...

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Still bunting

TLR is going to give this out up, damn it. Even if it kills him!

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone else using ESPN? Man, this animation reminds me of RBI Baseball. If they would only add the wierd whistling sound to the ball in flight.

Baseball's only fun if you're playing it, watching it, or thinking about it.

by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i know what you mean

if only the homeruns caused fireworks to shoot off.

by mattybobo on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Barton scores

if they had let him steal 1st before bunting.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not steal 1st base.

you get the drift.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's no fun

when you catch your inadvertent mistake before we can poke fun.

by effin fisk on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he didn't get thrown out that is

by saladdays on Apr 30, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If he can't steal on Merker and Ross

then he shouldn’t be stealing ever.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, youneverknow

by saladdays on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet they pitch around Miles to get to the next guy.

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

need to get some better protection for miles in the lineup, eh?

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We are wasting his prime years

not getting him legit at-bats without any protection behind him.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

He’s got to expand his strike zone so much right now, he just isn’t displaying the power I expected.

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

HA!

that made me laugh!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Skippy

nice sac swinging bunt!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

dammit, ross

you’re supposed to let that roll to the backstop.

Read your memos!

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GRIT!

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

TLR does love 'pop' in that

2 hole.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Call him

Mr. Miles.

by glennrwordman on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Is that what happens when Super Mario gets the fire flower??

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

or Flower Power

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gritty!!!!

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Huuuuge run there

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

that was the grittiest double of the year

by FunkeeC on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

hit that homerun rick

get pujols pitched to next time

Call an ambulance, La Russa's about to kick some ass.

by emrfg8 on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If Albert reaches base in every game this season

he should take Ankiel, Duncan and Glaus out to dinner and thank them for not being intimidating.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Hee!

by six on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ank

needs to make them pay

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

My roommate and I are watching the game

And as soon as that ball scooted past Freel, he yelled:

“It’s an Aaron Miles home run!”

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

nice!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Remember during our glorious post Ankiel HGH fall

in which Miles actually hit a legal HR?

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really?

I thought I’d dreamed that…

by mojowo11 on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

adding "Aaron miles home run" to my lexicon...

NOW

by effin fisk on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've never seen a bigger double

by Super Mario than that, right there!

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

in my mind hes still mighty mouse

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, but

you have a headache

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

by yer dog first on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

funny..

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Apr 30, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Rick!

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

one more run

and we don’t have to worry about Izzy

by enoscountry on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

one more run

and its 25 cent drinks at mobil

Call an ambulance, La Russa's about to kick some ass.

by emrfg8 on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

TLR said before the game

that with the off-day, Izzy is pitching today no matter what.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

oops

then I guess we can worry less about Izzy.

by enoscountry on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah but I wanted to drink some franklins

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Atta boy Ank!!

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That's what you get, cowards

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

god, that was a terrible pitch to ankiel.

by tom s. on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Miles hates be damned!

I still think he comes up big in clutch situations….

by cardsfaninmass on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That should read: "Miles haters be damned"

by cardsfaninmass on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ricktastic!

by six on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

And now the Reds learn their lesson:

Do not sign anyone featured in the Cardinals 1998 relief corps. Ever

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

oops. I mean rotation. Almost as bad

"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams

by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

here comes the often injured

mike lincoln..

I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2

by punchinjudy on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow!

Are they hiding Lance Painter in there somewhere?

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by Valatan on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

He pitched great in '05...

....in my playstation video game

by cloistermaximus on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scott Radinsky anyone??

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by coachnick39 on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Before the game, Ken Griffey Jr said that Scott

was one of the toughest pitchers he ever faced.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Way to go guys!

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

When Rick is on a streak

it’s almost as glorious as an Edmonds streak.

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by Hardcore Legend on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

i love ricks streaks…i just wish they were longer (like an entire season!)

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by jodicards on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry for the nostalgia.

When I was a kid, we LOVED playing Sega Major league Laseball. Miles reminds me of Mike Gallego. If Gallego hit anything past the dirt into the outfield, the opposite team had to run away from the ball untill Gallego scored. We called them Gallego-rule HR’s

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by Eckstreem on Apr 30, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Man I miss Mike Lincoln

by redbirddude on Apr 30, 2008 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

So is this a revenge AB for Lincoln?

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by Mr Redbird on Apr 30, 2008 3:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

overflow thread up

by azruavatar on Apr 30, 2008 3:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sowers

red baron you are awesome. I am a tribe fan as well (second to the Cards of course) and really see something in Sowers. I was immensely disappointed in his season last year but I still think he can be a stud if given time. I’m all for getting him to St. Louis. Great post!

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by gashousegirl on Apr 30, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh, and I meant to comment on Mr. Sowers too.

Why not? If Reyes is the one to go, well it might appeal to both teams. Cleveland is going to try to keep Sabathia-and if they do they have their lefthander for years to come. Paul Byrd is old-why not try to replace your old right hander with a young righthander? Sowers and Reyes have both shown lots of potential, they both appear to be fine young men who take their profession seriously-they haven’t given up on themselves yet. It would be a shame if everyone else gave up on them. They could both turn out to be good; they could both flame out. But I’d go out on a limb and say they both would be useful pitchers for their new teams. Realized or not, they both have a ton of talent. Maybe, like you said Red Baron, a new set of eyes sees new possibilities for both of them…......

She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.

by jillsinmo on Apr 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs