Overflow game thread
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:09 PM EDT
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Brief summary -- Odalis blows and Yadi's slow. Loop's been lucky and Slick Rick's hitting is just ducky!
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wow
thats so corny it has to be good
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no
it's fucking terrible, but still better than Odalis Perez!
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your a poet...
and didn't have any idea
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
touche sir
i just did want to say it myself
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget how much Dan Loves Ricky
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In a 5-1 game
couldn't we leave Barton in LF a couple more innings? He's not going to get better riding the pine and misplaying a fly ball isn't going to cost us the game at this point.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if tony doesnt make moves
we wouldnt know he was there
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe he'd rather give skip a couple at bats
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton went 2-for-4 with no obvious mistakes
I don't mind ensuring that his first start remains a positive experience.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's two things ...
First: it improves the defense late in the game, never a bad thing ...
Second: it's a jesture to Skip ... let's see if he takes advantage of it and get's a freakin' hit ...
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you ...
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was just wondering that
should he come back out for the 7th?
he's at 94 pitches now according to CBS
by Matty I on Apr 4, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
In all honesty ...
they should probably lift him, this early in the season ... he's rolling though ... however, we have a good pen ...
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have used the bullpin alot though
i think we should milk as long as possible
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and Wainwright pitches tomorrow
Hypothetically we won't need it too much...
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he can build some endurance
if he gives up a walk or hit pull him, we've got some wiggle room
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Troy is not a fan of the strike zone, no sir
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
With Chico, a lefty,
starting tomorrow, I'm hoping Crabman gets another start.
(Aside - anyone else going to Busch tomorrow?)
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So it is deemed
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll be there, can't remember the section, first baseline, about 6 rows up from the dugout
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
no sellouts means I can buy nose bleed and hunt for empty rich people seats :) Never fails:)
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bought tenth row bleachers
for tomorrows game on Wed. I'm loving people being off the bandwagon!
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how are the ushers at the stadium
i live in florida and plan on making the pilgramage to my birthplace sometime soon
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty cool unless you buy standing room and try to stand on
opening day, I found an open seat 12 rows up from 3rd no prob
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My brother and I were kicked out of seats about 15 rows
behind home plate late in one game when there were a ton of empty seats, but most of the time they seem to leave you alone.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 4, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that's directly behind home plate
i've never been asked to check for a ticket up the lines, i normally walk around for the first two and then grab a seat that's been empty
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure why it should matter that we were
behind home plate if there were so many empty seats; there was no way we were going to interfere with anyone who had tickets down there. (FWIW, we were a little ways down the 3rd base line, not directly behind home plate; but we were definitely closer to home than 3rd).
And we've gone down to roughly that same spot except on the first base side in extra innings and they've left us alone.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 4, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunno, never really have a prob, sorry u got screwed
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, whaddya gonna do?
Not like we really had a right to be there, but it was no skin off their nose. I'm always baffled when stuff like that happens. We ran into an usher who was a complete asshole at a game at RFK last summer, when the place was practically empty. As long as you're not making an ass of yourself or taking someone's seat, it seems like they'd want to show a little goodwill to their fans at no real cost.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 4, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
luckily my rich person seats are free from work
and i can almost guarantee you'll find some empty seats down there tomorrow.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know I might have to go on Sunday and see Lohshe Lohse pitch again
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My fiancee bought as a couple Pujols packs for my
birthday, and Sunday's our first game. I'm pretty pumped, needless to say.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 4, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has McClellan eclipsed
Springer in the pen? They both should be ready to go but, w/ a 4 run lead, it's not a high leverage situation. I'd have thought this was a good time for McClellan and, judging by the fact that Guzman just took Springer downtown, maybe I was right.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL Yankees
Got killed by the 1st place Rays, 13-4!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A HR for Guzman...
really Springer? REALLY?
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh damn
lets keep control birds
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As few homers as Cristian Guzman hits
that ball is quite a souvenir!
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
save situation now... is franklin the eigth inning guy, or reyes tonight?
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it won't be Reyes
it's still Franklin, without a doubt.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dudes, don't throw the ball back
This ain't Wriggley and the hometeam has won a world series or two in the last 100 years.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That pissed me off enough to log on and post
And whats worse is the cheers that followed it. Btw, why don't they eject someone for throwing a ball on the field?
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure you do get ejected
Throwing ANYTHING on the field will get you tossed, and rightfully so.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miles to go
Nice path to the ball. Miles ends up trying to do an over the head barehand catch
by ubeddie on Apr 4, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked like Ankiel should have taken control
Miles had no chance at catching that.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see what Bobby Cox did last night?
He had his left hander, Resop pitch to one batter, then play LF for one batter, then go back to the mound to pitch to another lefty...never seen that done before...shocked Tony has never done that (that I know of)
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WhiteyBall
Whitey Herzog did that with two relievers in the mid 80's. And I'm drawing a blank as to the names.
by ubeddie on Apr 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitey
I believe the Cards used to do that in the 80s
by AirForceCardsFan on Apr 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitey used to do it
w/ Worrell and Ken Dayley, although I think he used RF
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before my time...
I became a die-hard Card, when I moved to STL at the end of the Torre era...thanks for the infp though...
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct
It was a righty/lefty/righty combo. Worrell pitched to the first man and retired him. Moved to right field for the lefty (not sure why....probably better substitution) while Dayley pitched, then returned to face the second righty. I remember it well.
by tinstl on Apr 4, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looking back on it
Worrell goes to RF when Dayley comes in to face the lefty -- who's presumably more likely to hit it to right. That took some stones!
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depending on who was
pitching (and, obviously) who was hitting, he'd use either side of the outfield with them if this memory of mine serves me right for once.
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is so effing cool
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get your panties
into a twist boys, we're all right
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't worry
Free-Ballin' tonight...
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope he get's the 9th
Assuming Villone can handle this
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With this camera angle
I can't tell what the strike zone is. I hate this angle. Espn tried it about 7 to 10 years ago and it flopped horribly. Why does FSN Midwest all of a sudden think it's a great idea?
The viewer is too far away from the action and everything looks low since the camera has to be positioned above the pitcher. Bad idea jeans.
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree to a ridiculous degree
You see the pitcher's stuff SOOOOO much better and have a much better view of the strikezone. The "off to the side" angle doesn't let you see where the ball is relative to the plate at all you have to judge by where the catcher moves his glove I've hated it for so long.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here comes little mac
get the job done
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Little Mac
Shall be known as Napoleon....
Or am I the only civil war buff here?
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by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big K
Let's see what hometown has now... this could be VERY interesting
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tony must think
This kid has ice in his veins!!!
I love it!
I wish I could see this!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If this explodes
The sad thing won't be the bullpen failure, but the fact they didn't just completely destroy Perez when they had him on the ropes all night.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i disagree...
...a 5-1 lead in the 7th should be kept
by Matty I on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With you on kicking 'em when down
But blowing a four-run lead ?
by random on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To think this kid
will be the first to go down when a pitcher gets healthy. It's too bad
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Again
a good problem to have...we are having more and more of those.
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats are a team
that are not to be taken lightly, they can put crooked numbers on the board pretty quick, I just hope this isn't one of those times.
by KYCards on Apr 4, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Those strike outs by Glaus
are looking bigger and bigger ....
by Timbo02 on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SIT HIM DOWN
that just looks so good
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
got away w/ one there
he's lucky to get that one back.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i agree
but when you sit fastball you tend to freeze
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
im prob full of it, who cares
a K is a K
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was that a breaking pitch that didn't break
or just a slop fastball
I thought it was the latter but I'm not sure.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought it was a
hanging slider that just spun there in the zone
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, hanging slider
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez
That had grand slam written all over it.. Lucky break Kerns didn't swing.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta Boy HOMETOWN!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This kid
might NOT be sent down...it's obvious Tony and Dunc love him...and he is not disappointing.
(knock, knock, knock)
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's got such good movement
4 pitches...... I've got a baseball crush. Dan does too.... he loves him some K-Mac
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
i love his team
young guys getting the job done
so far
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately,
I have to agree with Al it's nice to see the kid pitch inside
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh boy
Glaus should have caught that
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
like Barton's "hit" off Zimmerman earlier. Too bad our bases weren't loaded then.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So far, you're the only one.
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could catch it
without any fingernails,
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're going to lose this game...
i know it's pessimistic, but I can feel it.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton's was scored a hit
and it was the exact same play
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we still have the lead
we can get out of it with Loop having a chance at the W
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We're going to miss
Barton's bat late in this game...I hope Skip makes a play.
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Middle Relief
I hope our middle relief pitching isn't this shaky all season! YIKES!
by Don Denkinger SUX on Apr 4, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a pitch
holey shit
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was still terrible location
he's got good movement but if he doesn't get that slider down, he's going to get a lot of them hit hard!
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but with the count what it was, and the bases full
thats is some confidence
i love it
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie Harris
Scrappy guy...be careful!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How many runs did Looper get stuck with?
There goes the quality start...
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 4, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw quality start
Lets get him a win
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this inning's 3 runs
all went to Springer. Looper didn't begin the inning.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
those were all springers
looper had 1 ER
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hell yea
thats huge
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The mountains
do win again. I agree wholeheartedly.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Out of it...
sweet merciful crap....
by glennrwordman on Apr 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't get the commercials on mlb.tv... good thing, because that annoying song always gets stuck in my head when i hear it. and when i used to always listen to the games on the radio while delivering pizzas, the "i love the cardinals, my ford, and you" song would too.
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing makes me want to drink a Busch beer
like the thought of John Popper sucking one down...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Springer
Charged with 3 earned runs.
by Don Denkinger SUX on Apr 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and he deserves them all...
because he flat out sucked
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great work by McClellen
Shouldn't of walked LoDuca, but every thing else was gravy. That hit should've been an error
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay back to work at the plate
Let's get a couple of those back
by gocards62 on Apr 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K-Mac was leaving those
breaking pitches right over the heart of the plate. Nice results but I wasn't impressed with the movement on his slider or the location. Now the curveball I liked but I don't think that was a very good outing for him.
Of course, bringing him in with the bases loaded isn't going to exactly calm his nerves. . .
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i still
liked how he throw that slider for a strike on 3-2 with the bases loaded
a walk there would suck, and the hitter cant think breaking pitch there
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitch 8 was the slider
That's not where you want a slider.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was scary ...
I hope there's someone out there in the pen that can come in and get 1-2-3 ... can you say Randy Flores?
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's not the first name
that comes to mind, no.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, way to go Franklin ...
but after what Randy did with the bases loaded the other night, I would have put him in ...
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by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan Franklin
will be pitching the 8th, unfortunately
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll be on tonight...
Won't have 3 bad outings in a row.
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh seet jesus...
did he just say Franklin is getting ready in the pen..
by Timbo02 on Apr 4, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's our setup man
until TLR says otherwise, so better get used to it and by get used to it, i mean get the tums ready
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or the Budweiser.....
n/t
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I do have some whiskey
Crown Royal
Or Iowa's Own Templeton Rye
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im on busch light
watching my weight
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
busch light? isn't regular busch light enough?
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from here on out?...
we shoud just call ALL of those....Franklin's!..
by Timbo02 on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahah
that cracks me up
any time one must consume alcohol bc of a pitcher, he has to grab a franklin
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so if franklin does well
do we drink two franklins in celebraiont?
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
celebration
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently
You've had a few franklins?
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im a teacher, and spring break just started
hell yeah
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow thats late!
Ours is just now over and we were later than anyone around.
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a college Student
and its a Friday....
Hell Yeah!!!
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am i the only one...
who is scared to death every time Ryan Franklin comes into a game anymore?
by TxCardFan on Apr 4, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tequila
where's my liquor stash
[/trying to fit in]
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
trust me
if you are trying to fit in dont pick tequila
that is a HUGE mistake
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by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but I won't care if I fit in after I'm done
[/things I know from first hand experience]
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh
i hope they bring in ray king!
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That first strike to Izturis
was a ball to LoDuca from McClellan...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ray king and great shape have never been used in the same sentence before. did i hear that right?
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Round is a shape
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by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's bulking up nicely
Beefcake...BEEFCAKE!
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on now...
It's early...he was awesome for us last year...not that I think he will be that good, but he won't be that bad. And if he is, we might have just seen his replacement.
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Unfortunately that's no comfort at all.
by TxCardFan on Apr 4, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike zone
I'm watching on GameDay. Is the plate umps strike zone quite as crazy on tv as it looks on the net? I'm seeing a called strike to Izturis that's in the batter's box.
by tom s. on Apr 4, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hard to tell
horrible camera angle.
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by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin is in
Bourbon shots for everyone!
by Don Denkinger SUX on Apr 4, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Since you're buying...
make it Knob Creek...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need Turkey for this game
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Snow Cones these Days?
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary Bennet
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BENNETT!
crap
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 4, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
he's throwing strikes. I'll give him that.
by TxCardFan on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's game 4 of 162
Chill out on Franklin. Up until 15 minutes ago, we would have been psyched to see Springer coming in. Two games does not a slump make.
by tom s. on Apr 4, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone poor me two shots of springer?
I need a drink!
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Lord, Lastings tagged that ball..
Nice play Ricky
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice catch, Jimmy!
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish players would get rid of those huge wads
of chew stuffed in their mouths.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it?
in the front of his mouth. I always stuff it in the side when I'm eaten seeds.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geez Louise...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
time to drink two franklins!
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
My heart...
is in my chest.
You are SO lucky Ryan Franklin
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In his throat?
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha...
i'm retarded
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow..I almost forgot Edmonds wasn't patrolling center anymore
Ricky looked smooooth on that play.. Hollywood smooth.
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Edmonds
He would not have caught that ball! he played so shallow he could not go back on balls worth crap last year.
by ICbirdfan on Apr 4, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2004 edmonds would've
and he only would have needed one hand. Kids these days...
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he'd drive down the street in his El Dorado
by SleepyCA on Apr 5, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hollywood smooth
Even sounds like whiskey!
by random on Apr 4, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew!
That sounded scary, but impressive.
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to get back on the ball Rick
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way...
Has there been a consensus on how to spell Ricky? Is it Ricky or Rickie?
Ricky Baseball has a nice ring to it.
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's right
Rick is too cool for an e.
Here's the deal, I'm the best there is, plain and simple, I mean I wake up every morning and I kiss excellence, and nobody can hang with my stuff, uh, you know I'm just a, just a big hairy American winning machine.....
by Schnake on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Y
More masculine than IE
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
RASMUS FOR RIGHT FIELD!!!!!
It happened on a Sunday afternoon, August 22, 1982.
by Glenn Brummer stole home on Apr 4, 2008 11:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Woodford Reserve
Does the trick for Franklin. 1-2-3 with Mr. Ankiel providing two nice plays!
by Don Denkinger SUX on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you spose
Dan gets paid for mentioning the Bud Light sign?
by bobeans on Apr 4, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same Shannon gets paid
For mentioning a tall frosty Buuuuuudweiser
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, just breast enlargement supplements
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And a sweet football video
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
VERY sweet football video. and some skills with a steak.
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get some freakin' RUNS!!!
Culture of Winning: 10 World Championships, 17 Pennants, 6 Division Championships ...
by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip around the room...
Skip around the room...or fly out deep to right...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn i thought that was gone
come on izzy
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
skip
thought he might of had it! I guess If zimmerman's did not make it his was not going to.
by ICbirdfan on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Seemed so excited
about Skippy's long fly ball
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Which Izzy are we going to see tonight?
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under on Izzy's walks?
What do you think?
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
under
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by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
over under at 2.5
there. now respond! haha... and I'm not even drinking...
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heart of the order
3-4-5 hitters for the Nationals:
Johnson
Kearns
Lo Duca
by Don Denkinger SUX on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You made me look!
I didn't think Lo Duca could be their #5...6th is bad enough!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No problem...
I just freaked out when I saw he was #5
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That might have gone out...
if it were 90 degrees and the wind blowing out...but on a cold, cold night, nope. Luckily for Franklin, otherwise he would given up 2 HRs
by DiscoJer on Apr 4, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else...
find themselves hating Russell Martin? I know it's not his fault that he won the GG last year, but I still don't like him now.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i heard he doesn't even like dogs.
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you mean he kicks puppies? That would be AWFUL
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What kind of cruel insensitive asshole doesn't like dogs!!!???
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron Mexico
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:XJEPZizr6kWUWM:http://static.flickr.com/60/167660902_a82da51a9c_o.jpg
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dislike the people
who gave it to him. Not Martin's fault.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I agree, I just wanted to say "Giant tool"
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tool
is back in vogue. Keep it.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no my friend tool is making a come back
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you saying
it has upside?
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats one
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
That Knuckle curve was....wow..filthy
by cloistermaximus on Apr 4, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Izzy throws a perfect pitch...
but Kearns finds a gap
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well crap
why does he go away from the curve in those situations?
by TxCardFan on Apr 4, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The bottom of Washington's lineup is almost
as anemic as the Cardinals.
by azruavatar on Apr 4, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that would smell really good right now
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What would smell really good right now?
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anything would smell good
since you just crapped yourself a little while ago!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could be
on the cusp of winning their fourth straight game...
Way to go out on a limb with a prediction, Dan...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF SOMEONE KILL THAT UMP PLEASE
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
belliard
why would you hit loduca in front of belliard? shouldn't it be the other way round?
by tom s. on Apr 4, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate this camera angle
looked right down the middle
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thinking is where we get in trouble
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wha?
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a terrible joke
like most i make
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how Izzy makes the ballgames SOOOOOO
entertaining
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he is sponser is busch
bc he makes me drink more than normal sometimes
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
entertaining = 1-2-3. Someone needs to tell him that!
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and here we go....
the umpire screwed izzy, and now he's flustered
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
obligatory izzy walk
NOW we get the double play
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 4, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i still smell that DP
come on ronnie make it happen
by bosman on Apr 4, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we should load the bases so there's an out at
any base :)
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This is already
Izzy's 3rd game in 4 days. He seems to be fighting it a little
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!!?@#
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF WTF WTF WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was high
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and that was pretty
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew I need like three Franklins right now
by redbirddude on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was going to save 3 franklins for when we win
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more
Blow three fast ones by this banjo hitter
by gocards62 on Apr 4, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Psych up, Al
And take your competitive spirit with you...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wtf
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
arrrgh
izzy is pressing...or shall i say "glaus"ing
by Fred Head on Apr 4, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard that too
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this looks like the ole unintentional intenitonal
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OPEN UP THE FRANKLINS
thats a W
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BOOM!
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what are franklins?
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See Previous comments....
But anytime a pitcher makes us drink.... that drink is now a Franklin....
That or 5 dollar bills but i'm sure he doesn't want to give us all 30 bucks
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense...
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that may have been
his best pitch of the inning.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's a winner!!
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Apr 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
was the most inconsistent place all night...
for that umpire.
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completely disagree
he called low strikes all night long -- sometimes shin high strikes. He never called one above the belt
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think
the low strike was inconsitant, like the outside corner
but me thinking has never worked out too well
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what we get for thinking
;D
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
What a time for the low strike to be called....
THATS A WINNER!!!!
"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog
by cyko42 on Apr 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeebus
he didn't get the 2 obvious strikes on the last batters , but he gets the borderline one
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From the side angle
it definately looked as if it crossed the plate above his front knee. With the high camera in center, everything looks low. Thats why those high pitches that were called balls got such a reaction on this board. They look down the middle from the high camera.
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
look at Izzy
with the great reaction on the mound!!
by TxCardFan on Apr 4, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good for blooper
I'm glad the bullpen didn't ruin his W.
by tom s. on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday audio
was 19 seconds behind on Izzy's strikeout!
Winner!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck yeah! Izzy strikes out the side!
(with a little excitement thrown in...)
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 4, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
old reliable
adventurous Izzy. I love it.
by madding on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Later guys!
Thanks for busting my VEB game thread cherry!
by husker4cards on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Equals our win total v. Nats in '07
Let's double it tomorrow. Go Wainwright!
by gocards62 on Apr 4, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Impressive opening homestand
thus far!!!! Let's keep it rolling!
by KYCards on Apr 4, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What an unbelievably great game ..
The umps were about to make me sick, though ... they called a lousy game ... Got Waino going tomorrow ... I like our chances for taking Game 2 ...
Culture of Winning: 10 World Championships, 17 Pennants, 6 Division Championships ...
by Cardinals4Ever on Apr 4, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except for facing
the immortal, unknown, left-handed Matt Chico tomorrow...I like our chances too.
"The only thing you know about pitching is that you can't hit it." Bob Gibson to Tim McCarver
by player2bnamedl8r on Apr 4, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what a freaking great last pitch
nice job IZZY. love the emotion from the big guy too.
good win. check that, great win.
wow, almost 900 comments for a friday night game. this here site has done blowed up uh?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson
by gdm426 on Apr 4, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i thought izzy's stuff looked really good
some great movement
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rockies only score 1 tonight
Micah Owings makes them his bitch. They've definitely begun the season in a slump.
by chuckb on Apr 4, 2008 11:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love luck
i hope we face every team when they are in a slump
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 4, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
padres are wearing their stupid looking camouflage uniforms tonight
by adiueordie on Apr 4, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No disrespect intended,
but some of us really appreciate those jerseys and the fact that the San Diego Padres not only appreciatesthe military community in their town, but puts their money where their mouth is and lets the Marine Corps Recruit Depot get butt loads of tix together for injured recruits and lets any active duty military member in Petco for free. (At least they were a few years ago, hopefully it hasn't changed.)
I do wish they'd raffle the jerseys off after every game w/ proceeds going to the uso or likewise orgs, though.
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 4, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)
by Tackle Box on Apr 4, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Helping A Hero
I with you fellers.
I am active duty military (USCG) here in Houston, Tx. The Astros reach out pretty well to military folks here as well; offering all Active duty/Reserve/Retired military members half off tickets on all Sunday home games, anywhere in the stadium that you can find seats.
As for the subject, Helping A Hero is an organization that helps Soldiers and Salors that have been wounded in theater. I'd like to see more MLB teams get involved in organizations like those that have been mentioned.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 5, 2008 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SAILOR!
i need to go to bed.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 5, 2008 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who here...
loves three game winning streaks?
I DO!
...just a bit outside....
by Ankiels Missing Curveball on Apr 5, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The 'tenor' shall we say of the game thread
this year is much different from years past. Very interesting indeed.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 5, 2008 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May I ask for your opinion?
they seem a lot more optimistic --cautiously, generally -- then of the last few years to me.
Well who the hell can see forever?
by Alxfritz on Apr 5, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over the last year or so
the thought was that the window on this team was coming to a close. All that has changed. I think people are beginning to see that we have some serious talent on this team. Granted, some of it is raw, but it is a sign of good things to come nonetheless.
by TxCardFan on Apr 5, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looper's comment about the 7th inning:
"I came inside and started doing my exercises, and screaming at the TV a little bit," Looper said. "Stuff like that."
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=AknPYdIq_VO0DaCKvee1lzI5nYcB?gid=280404124
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 5, 2008 12:52 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis' error from yesterday didn't happen
This was also in the AP recap; not terribly important, but an interesting tidbit:
"Cardinals SS Cesar Izturis had his first error of the season erased. A replay showed Ryan Spilborghs’ slow bouncer up the middle in the first inning Thursday deflected off P Brad Thompson’s glove."
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 5, 2008 12:56 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So, if Izturis had followed Brad's touch
by throwing the ball into the Right CF corner, would there have still not been an error?
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 5, 2008 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CF = OF
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 5, 2008 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you have to throw it into a corner
might as well be the Right CF corner, eh?
;)
Well the girls would turn the color of the avocado when he'd drive down the street in his El Dorado
by SleepyCA on Apr 5, 2008 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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