Game 41 Open Thread: May 13 2008
by lboros on May 13, 2008 7:06 PM EDT
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PrintPittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals, May 13, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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tyler johnson is gonna have his shoulder scoped this week; don't know if we can expect him back on a mound this year, but i suspect not. ron villone, you da man . . . .
also, today is the 50th anniversary of The Man's 3000th hit; photos, video, and other goodies at this link (thanks sjoshi). the game box score is right here. now here's what cracks me up about that box score --- at the end of the game, musial was hitting .489. not .389; .489 --- and this was a month into the season. he had 43 hits in 88 at-bats on the year. the following day he went 3 for 4 to raise his average to .500, god bless 'im . . . . i never saw the guy play. he really must have been something.
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Just reading over on BP
Dont know how many others saw this, but it was describing how important a stat the LOB thing is or isnt. What I found not so suprising is that we have 2 of the top 5 batters for leaving men on base so far in 2008. Number 1? Santa Glaus come on down. Number 5? Pujols. Pujols was a bit of a suprise, but then no one is pitching to him with men on base.
for those who have subscription and havent seen it: http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7510
hehe i was just reading that
and came here to post it. Lol.
great quote from the article:
“Put it all together and the data suggests that a high number of runners left on base, while frustrating and annoying, may not be a sure sign that your team’s offense is broken or even in bad shape. It might actually be a good thing.”
having two guys on the same team leading the majors in LOB? Not so much.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Then again
the red sox are doing OK with ortiz and pedroia both on the list…
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
true, but they are much less reliant on ortiz thanwe are with pujols
they have less holes and have a more proven record in regard to a true talent on getting men on base.
Also saw the article
I think that is great news for our offense if the other guys continue to get on base in front of Pujols and Glaus. Troy will start hitting better, maybe not a big difference, but he won’t end the season hitting .230 with 4 HR if he stays healthy. I promise you that. Obviously, if people keep getting on base in front of Pujols that is a very good thing. They will have to pitch to him many of those times.
Also, it isn’t a LOB list. It is a Runners Not Plated list. That is why Pujols ranks so high with his walks.
if I recall correctly
the game on fox over the weekend he did the line up. When he was reading them off..
“the most feared hitter in the game… Miles, second base”
I don’t know why I laughed at that so hard, subtle humor gets me I s’pose
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 13, 2008 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, indeed
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 13, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn global warming, lol
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
You what though.
I was thinking, saying something against gobal warming is not going to stop the hate mail from comming.
bummer im in WA
and we had the yanks
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
FOX baseball is dead to me
Not that I get to watch a significant number of Cards’ games on TV anyway.
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by ColinMacLeod on May 13, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Fernando Tatis got called up by the Mets today.
Just thought I’d share
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heard that
and was like wow..maybe theyd take miles?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
Chan Ho Park is running scared, now
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
The best part is that rotoworld has him listed as a DH
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
Tj might will not be back presumably
I had A Labrum repair and two types of cartilage repaired on the 31st of January(non dominant arm). Not sure about rotator area which is what the article makes it seem like, but mine is a slow healing area due to not enough blood flow. Im still on light duty, can do repetitve motion without pain, but cant put weight on it without pain. Im regaining motion but its a slow process. They told me overall about 6 months and from what i understand thats common with alot of shoulder type injuries.
4 months puts him at sept, so I doubt we will see TJ, but you never know hes a tad younger and im not 100% on what exactly he’s having done.
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
That sucks about TJ, Im a big fan of his
though I wish he’d switch his number back to 61
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
Jaime Garcia
Put up this line for Memphis today:
7 IP; 6 H; 0 R; 1 BB, 6 K
His ERA at AAA so far (only two games, I realize) is 0.69 with a GO/AO ratio of 2.38 and a 12/1 K/BB rate in 13 innings.
I think he'll pitch for the Cards
this year before it’s all said and done.
Thanks for the update I have been following him closely all year but forgot he pitched today!
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Garcia is probably my favorite
I am a huge fan of Garcia and have to say he is my favorite prospect in the organization. I know Dave Duncan has to love this guy too. A ground ball lefty that doesn’t walk guys and strikes out at hitter at a high rate also.
by FlimtotheFlam on May 13, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
looks like a fine roatation
shaping up for ‘09
Carp
Wagonmaker
Welley
Garcia
Kmac
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Heresy ... sacrilege ... but
I’m at the point of wondering whether this guy may be a better prospect than Da Raz, if he holds together physically.
by StanTheManFan on May 13, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Still gotta believe 29 bombs as a 20 year old in AA will lead to monstrous things....
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
That's phenomenal.
Looks like he’s doing well now that he’s moved out of a hitter’s league.
That’s a spectacular line.
franklins or no franklins
that is the question
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
Rain delay=Franklins
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I have a friend from out of town coming over at some point
that means some franklins right there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
might as well get started now, heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Are they anticipating a rain delay?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
tarp is on the field
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Rain delay
how long are we talkin here?
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On weather.com
... it looks as though the storm is leaving the area already. Shouldn’t be a long delay.
west coast baseball
having grown up and played baseball in the midwest, moving out west is a change of pace. It raining alot is not a stereotype it does in fact is right now.
I go to see some of my youths babseball games and have seen them play in some pretty bad crap, however they manage to keep the fields playable(not MLB playable cause no mil $ investments at the 8th rade level). At any rate i was an adjustment remebering back to my days when it seemed like if it rained even a little during the summer we were rained out.
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
it's sorta kinda raining here
should get the brunt of it soon though
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Iowa...
Is anyone else in the Des Moines area with Mediacom not getting the game tonite? Tomorrow’s nite’s games isn’t listed either, even though both are listed on the Cards website and Fox Sports as FSN.
it is one of 20 games they are blacking out this season
Here is the list of games they say they will blackout
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
if it makes you feel any better
the cards usually win during the blackouts
so we have that going for us, which is nice
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Shawn Estes is still alive
and he pitches against the Cubs tonight
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a shawn estes and fernando tatis mention
all in one day
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
are you kidding me?
the pirates are almost .500 and there starter has an e.r.a. under 4? wtf
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
they been playing decent ball
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
I've got a question about outfield positions:
I know that its common for managers to put their worst OF defender in LF. Why is that?
It seems like more balls are put into play in LF than in RF, so why not put your better defender in LF where he’ll have a chance to make more plays?
Is it just so you have a better arm in RF? If that’s the case, it seems like the RF’s arm would come into play much less than the LF’s glove.
I’d put Ludwick in LF and let Barton or Duncan play in RF.
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
which is funny cause in younger levels
the wrap goes that you bad kids get stuck in right..and in the pros the right fielders tend to have guns.. and your left fielders as you said are weaker. Not sure a reason though
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
Pull the ball?
I think I got one double in 3 years of little league and I don’t even remember what part of the park it went to, much less think about pulling the ball.
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by ColinMacLeod on May 13, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I once hit walk off double with 2 outs.
And got called out for throwing the bat. And I didn’t even throw the bat. The catcher kicked it!
I hate little league!
that's funny
cuz I played three years of little league and only had one double also. I hit it to center
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I probably hit a gapper to the wall.
And I was also stuck in right field.
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by ColinMacLeod on May 13, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
same here
stuck in right field cuz I was a late bloomer and didn’t run very fast
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Softball, but also stuck in right field, cause I'm slow.
I made one amazing diving catch to save a run, but I only had to dive because I got such a bad jump on the ball.
Outfielder arm strength
The throw from right to third is a long one, and you rarely see (the equivalent) throw from left to first, except when doubling off a runner going on a caught flyball.
We put Ludwick in left for games in parks with a deep left field, though, like Colorado and Pittsburgh.
The good arm bit is
to keep runners from going from first to 3rd on hits to right, naturally. but the throw home is no longer. only other thing is you probably have more opposite field hits to right because of more right handed batters. But you are right when we chose up for back alley games as a kid, the smallest was told by the biggest to “take right Field” while everybody else laughed.
I'm sure there's a way to tell
how many hits go to left and how many go to right, but I don’t know where to go to find such info.
I’m just assuming that more balls are put in play in LF than RF.
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
lets not forget...
the ball off the bat going opposite field is much tougher to read, and since more hitters are right-handed, someone with better natural instincts is well served in RF. Opposite field hits are much more common in the Bigs.
by longhornscardinals on May 13, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
good point
didn’t think about that. still, I’d put my weakest defender in right
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Game on
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Thanks for the Musial mention.
Yeah, he was something. REALLY something. I just saw him at the end of his career, and then through the hero-worshiping eyes of a small child. But there may never have been a baseball player who combined such greatness with such complete lack of ego and pretense.
i like this lineup
Barton
Ryan
Pujols
Ludwick
Glaus
Ankiel
Molina
Lohse
Izturis
Maybe swap Izturis with Kennedy, and I’m happy.
by longhornscardinals on May 13, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
nice lineup tonight btw
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Barton
swings at a lot of 1st pitches
not so good in the lead off role
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
I think Tony had him bunt
and he’s not practiced enough at bunting yet
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ankiel made a wicked ass catch
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Khalil Green
puts one onto waveland 3-3
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nice
good news
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
they add another.
4-3 Pads in the 4th
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I'll right Glaus
win me over here
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions
the guy's hitting is practically cursed
just not finding the right spots when he hits. and he’s not hitting any homers. we need him to do so
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe it's time to put ankiel at 5th batter
and glaus at 6th. that way glaus could get a double next inning if ank strikes out here
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
I raised that question about a week ago
and I’m in agreeance with you.. it might be a good idea
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kudos
don’t think ank has tried the #5 yet. that should work I think
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Think that we had issues with the umps last night?
We’ve got Angel Hernandez today!
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
some would say that angels do answer directly to God
maybe that’s why he’s so cocky
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
how the hell does he still have a job
does he have the same kind of pictures of bud that miles has of tony?
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What's amazing is that they use him in the post season so much
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
well, at least he already gave us one
strike three to LaRoche looked low and outside
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Lohse lookin good so far
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Ya, he's got the Marquis syndrome
When he’s good he’s good, when he’s not….
Doesn’t appear to have the attitude at least.
I'll take Lohse over Marquis
any day
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nice
upper inside corner
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
SD is ahead of the Cubbies 4-3 in the 4th
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
woohoo
those guys need to come down to earth
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
perfect positioning
that’s a hit almost every time
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yeah
the fact that yadi had to make his wobble down the 1b line didn’t help
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I was talking about Ankiel
but Yadi too
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Why don't infielders play even further back against molina?
The pitcher and catchers can field any bunts he makes to try and beat it, and he’s so slow you might as well play as deep as you can.
Does anyone else think that the music on the "Keep Watching" ads sounds really sinister?
And isn’t it funny that Ken Griffey participates, while Manny Ramirez doesn’t?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
what's up with this Dumatrait dude?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions
oh my
iz2
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dan said what i was thinking
eck doesnt make that play
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
Izturis was a good signing
he’s not a good starting SS for sure, but for under 3 million his D makes him a bargain.
Lohse
has had some balls hit hard but they’re outs. Very efficient so far.
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good play in the field
leads to good play at the plate.
HR Izturis!
by longhornscardinals on May 13, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
that only works if you don't mention it
; )
yes i’m superstitious
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Need to make this guy work a little this inning
bad start
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Barton cannot catch up to fastballs lately.
I don’t know if it’s the leadoff spot or what but he looks awful.
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need to see that one again
why cant we get a close call on the bases
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i have dvr
still too close to call with the frame speed or whatever on the player
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by ihavebadknees on May 13, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
and on situations like that
where it’s too close to call, the defender who made a diving stop will get the call every time.
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he has had the d for us so far this year
just need a few more single pokes for my taste
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by ihavebadknees on May 13, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm kind of glad we didn't go into a no hit bid today
I don’t think my heart could take it
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
could've done without the 2 R HR, though
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Yikes...
I hope this doesn’t turn into one of “those” innings
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Why can't we get a HR with men on base? :(
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Don't worry.
We’ll at least get some more chances before the night is over.
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
lies
were going to be no-hit for the rest of the night.
by longhornscardinals on May 13, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
That will make it all the more frustrating when we don't score any runs
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Lohse
according to ESPN’s Gamecast, Lohse has 0 er on the night with the score 2-0; how is that?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
The hell?
Pujols could’ve just kept his hand where it was and it would’ve fallen right into his glove.
What happened?
no tv
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Ran over to a pop-up in foul territory
Reached out for the ball a few feet from the stands…and then yanked his hand back at the last moment and it bounced right next to him. It was weird.
maybe he and Glaus share the same eye affliction
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Does anyone know if Jay Bruce came up today?
He’s been snatched up in a few of my fantasy leagues. I can’t find anything that says he’s up.
Just a guess
Keppinger broke his knee, maybe that activity is speculation that Walt will dump his top prospect for a shortstop.
i hope we can score some runs tonight
they look dead tonight so far
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
Come on, Glaus!
Start hitting please?
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by sirensofsilence on May 13, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions
theres one
at least its a hit!
Keep em comin Troy!... and the rest of yall!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
They apparently only respond to my pleases and thank yous.
....if only that were true….
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by sirensofsilence on May 13, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Boy this party sure died
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Not much to comment on
Other then the same old, “We can’t hit” stuff. It’s boring. Waiting for a competitive game here.
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously...
how does this team manage to make every lefty it sees look like Sandy Koufax reincarnated? You know it’s going to happen every time, regardless of who’s out there. It’s so damn frustrating…
this team needs some kinda jolt
like maybe a pujols homerun with runners on. havent seen one of those for ages
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
take some consolation in the fact that
San Diego still leads the Cubs by one in the top of the 7th
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
heres our chance
top of the order comin up. Barton and Shoulderlicker need to get on here.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
looks like a lick to me
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a lick
And he does it to remind himself to not drop his back shoulder on his swing.. It actually makes a lot of sense. Although it’s still pretty funny.
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
solid
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That just popped into my mind as I was typing it.
My vote is for that to be his nickname.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
way to go, Barton!
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
That's a start
Let’s force the issue here a bit… little hit and run action here or somethin
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dont believe so
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who is commentating with dan?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
horton played?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
he made it sound like he played with AP
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what Mark Mulder needs?
A few intrasquad starts against his teammates. As a lefty, his confidence would surely skyrocket.
somebody needs to make a sign for the game saturday
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by mattyfrommo on May 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
In on the hands then away
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
mmmmm
homers
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by mattyfrommo on May 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Glaus!
He’s listening to me finally!
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by sirensofsilence on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
i was thinking it
but didnt want to say it
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I'll be damed!
Very nice.. Juuuust cleared the wall
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
if that one had been robbed
i would have been a bit annoyed.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
OMG WTF
3-run homer? From this team?! Surely the locusts and frogs are on their way
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oh, yeah!!!
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
kid was throwing a great game. one bad pitch
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 13, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
same can be said about Lohse
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Yep, Duma's night is done
88 pitches through six.
HIs numbers on pitches 76 – 100: 385/467/538
Here’s hoping he sticks around for one more inning though.
the shift cost ank earlier
but gave him one there
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somebody tell Yadi
that it might help to see a pitch or two sometime
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Okay
now, can we please bring the pen in. Lohse has been scary as of late. It’d be nice to get him a QS to get him back on track.
On with the (good) youth movement!
or has he been throwing a good game?
I haven’t been watching—purely gameday.
On with the (good) youth movement!
he's been what he's been
he let the Pirates get themselves out, and got killed on the couplea mistakes he’s made. Overall, pretty good game, though
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I really hope
that that 3-run HR is just the spark T-Roy G-Laus (and the rest of the team) needs to get on a roll
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You can set your watch by TLR subbing Skip in for Barton
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good move
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Yeah, it makes sense here
Schu’s the better defender, it’s late, RH relievers are more likely from here, and there’s a lead to protect.
by StanTheManFan on May 13, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
still a good start from loshe
lets get kmac in there
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
i think it was the right move to start the 7th
But after the leadoff double, you pull him. Not fair giving him a chance to be a loser.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
kmac and villone
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
workin?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
slow night, waitin on the helos to get back.
had one make an emergency landing on the beach about 20 mins ago. Looks like they’ll be fine and comin on home soon.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
its always bad positioning
if it finds a gap, right?
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I don't know how you judge that
They’ve made 8 outs in the OF – Pittsburgh’s only had three hits touching down in the OF.
That’s a 8 out of 11 percentage.
by enoscountry on May 13, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel shading
towards left, Ludwick towards the line. Big hole.
by chicagocardfan on May 13, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
they play the percentages
more thought goes into their positioning then us fans can even imagine. Sometimes it doesn’t work out.. that’s baseball
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I thought luddy had a chance at the first one
Impossible to tell from that camera angle, though. The second was a gapper that landed at the base of the wall; no LF’er in the game gets that one.
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IBB LaRoche
That’s what I would do
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Wasn't intentional, but was a BB
Let’s see how my strategy works out
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Hmm
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not so much
:-(
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Although Gameday has that pitch he hit
around his shins. The idea was there, Baustista just executed.
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to be fair to lohse
those two doubles wherent the two worst pitches ever, one on the outside corner but alittle up, the other on the inside corner and alittle up
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
at least
our bullpen can’t blow it – yet.
by enoscountry on May 13, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
not too bad
but it doesnt appear he’s foolin anyone this inning.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
6 IP 2 ER better though
Although I probably would have stuck with him at least until the first batter reached. I feel like TLR kept him out to gain some confidence, but he went from the pitcher in position to win to the pitcher in position to lose.
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Tony has often been lauded...
as a manager who puts his players in positions to be successful.
But he hasn’t been guessing right lately.
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
I wish he would go back to being 2006 playoffs Tony
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by that you must mean
incredibly lucky, stars aligned, etc? It can’t happen all the time. He’s a good manager at playing the percentages. They are just that, odds, not certainties.
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
Should have pulled him after the first double.
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 13, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
well,
poop.
Alright Pen, keep us in this one.
We can DO THIS!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hate to be a lefty
when facing Marte.. he’s nasty
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TLR's superfluous moves just not working out tonight
Though Marte threw 2 innings yesterday; I can’t believe they brought him in tonight.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
Cubs lose
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all is not lost then
We still need to win this one though!
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by yer dog first on May 13, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not a big league manager but i play one on tv
Why at times does it seem that everyone but TLR can see when his guy is gassed? I don’t second guess him much at all, but this i have to ask
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
You're not a MLB manager
but you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night
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nice
but i love the holiday inn guys with joe buck..its a screw ball
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is Iz2 out?
Is he hurt, or is TLR just exercising his crush on Kilometers (my lame nickname for Miles)?
cmon
lets get back into 1st
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply actions
Best chance right here
Ryan
Pujols
Ludwick
if anyone gets on, Ankiel then Glaus
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And they bring in a lefty with 4 of 5 batters due up righties?
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Albert HATES not leading the team in HR
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
poor luddy
didn’t even get a chance to catch up. He’s seeing less strikes than albert these days, it seems.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
when I'm watching a game on gameday and see that with the bases empty
I’m always half hoping for a three error play
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Nifty!
Just when you think he’s in a funk, he does something like that. Man, I love that guy.
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
and Lohse's off the hook
for the loss. Pitched a good game. Wasn’t his fault he was left in too long.
had he seen th efirst pitcher before?
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ALBERTO
Two HR in one game? All of our runs via the long ball (and we scored more that one)? Inconceivable!
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I'm glad my Princess Bride reference didn't go unnoticed :)
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I have never loved this site
as much as I do now
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Were you around for the epic REO Speedwagon thread last season?
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I believe you mean the epic REO Speezwagon thread
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Indeed
What I would have given to be at that REO Speedwagon concert. I never thought I would have said that in my life.
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yes I was
I think I might have said the same thing then
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 13, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
RATTLED!
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He wanted nothing to do with Studwick
Hit one to the stadium lights, Roy
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Excuse me
Glaus is up. Hit one to the stadium lights, Santa
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and they take the lefty out of the game
with ank on deck?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I hope not
That would be some reward for going 2-3 with a HR and 3 RBI
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this could be a long night
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 13, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
I'm a bit worried about the rain.
Since the field is built over sand, it probably won’t be called with a tie. We may be up for awhile tonight.
go cards.
You fell for one of the classic blunders!
The first, never get involved in a land war in Asia, and the second..Never pitch to Pujols, when the game is on the line! HAHAHAAH
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Only slightly less well-known
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Whoops
Need to re-watch.. my memory is letting me down
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Ank to Yates: You have 6 fingers on your right hand
Yates: Excuse me?
Ank: Someone’s looking for you.
crack
You struck out my brother...
Prepare to die!!
by soccerfreak on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
question
is there a rule against warming up a reliever in the batting cages under the stadium? I know it seems dumb but what if you don’t want the opposing team to know who you’re going to bring in?
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somebody tell yadi
that Ankiel just passed him up in batting avg, that should inspire him to get a hit here. And then throw his catching gear onto the field or something…
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the gayest move in pro sports
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
Let me guess
He faked to 3rd and went to first, but didn’t throw
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bingo
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw that work once ...
... in over 40 years of watching baseball.
by StanTheManFan on May 13, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny that I'm not even watching and I knew what you were talking about
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ya i think most of us agree
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on May 13, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Springer still pitching?
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Gulp
Take it both ways
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Meanwhile, is San Fran
Berkman is some kind of hitting robot.. I mean, It’s just stupid. He’s some kind of hot.
by cloistermaximus on May 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
according to the Gameday graphics,
Yadi swung at 3 balls in that at-bat.
I am becoming a Yadi anti-fan.
He seems to think he’s a stud at the plate, and he isn’t.
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
the only really bad pitch he swung at
was the one he grounded out on. The rest were close enough to be worth swinging at with 2 strikes.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
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