Game 42 Open Thread: May 14 2008
Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals, May 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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| Maholm | Wellemeyer |
| 2-3, 4.79 | 3-1, 3.56 |
pirates try to reach .500 tonight; they haven't been at .500 this deep into a season since 2005, when they played .500 ball through game #60. they ended up at 67-95, in last place. the year before that they were at .500 through 46 games, 23-23 --- but still last in the nl central. they were tied with the cards, brewers, and cubs in the loss column at the time . . . . . went on to finish 5th that year, at 72-89.
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It sure would be nice
to rattle off about seven wins in a row
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
man
ill take one win
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How tall is Wellemeyer?
He always looks like a bohemoth on the mound.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I bet he's more 235 at this point
There’s a ton of upper body muscle there…
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could be...
that’s just what gameday has him listed as
by TxCardFan on May 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All right
Lets do this
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, worst case scenario!
Jimmy a cub? Never thought I’d see the day!
How can I root for Jimmy to do well now if when he does he helps the cubs?
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm horrified...
and almost mad at him.
by RedbirdAvenger on May 14, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hrabosky
said cubs fans are mad about too
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ive seen some stuff on other blogs
cubs fans have always hated him
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out the diary about it on BCB
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's gonna sabotage them from the inside
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like this idea.
Edmonds…super spy.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it has already happened
“He’s going to hit ninth,” Piniella said. “I’m going to move the pitcher to eighth, and hit Edmonds ninth.”
Even though the whole situations burns my butt, it is nice to see Lou following Tony’s lead*
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man, for real?
Not only does he have to go play for them, where the fans treated him like shit for 8 years, but now he has to bat 9th? Say it ain’t so, Jimmy!
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Lou
was being a smartass
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
Well, whatever
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame it on the concussion.
The boy’s not right upstairs.
by Urban Pawnee on May 14, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the car's running
but there’s nobody behind the wheel
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cannot blame Jimmy
He will probably be a cards killer
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think he's signing with the Cubs to try and shove it in our face
after the unceremonious end to his tenure here
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont think so
Jimmy did not have a job and the cubs offered him one, it is as simple as that
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read somewhere that he said he wanted to negotiate with the Cubs first
either that or that the Cubs were the only team he wanted to negotiate with, can’t remember. It was probably on here, but I can’t remember exactly where I saw it.
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was that
the Cubs told him not to talk to anyone until he talked to them first.
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
What leverage did the Cubs have in the whole process?
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is what was reported on Chicago Tribune Live
I was watching it before last nights game. They let him know that they were interested and to come to town for a visit.
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He still could have told them to go f themselves
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really hope he doesn't last more than a month with them
It makes me want to go throw up. Maybe he gets up to bat and flies them all the double bird
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rips off his Cubs jersey to reveal a Cards jersey underneath
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good god
is that a chair?
oh the humanity
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep
fly em the Double Birds on the bat
I won’t go into how nasty that sign could be
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The home-made stuffed bird that was sent to dan and al!
Will lead the cards to victory!
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Knitted.
but I agree. it will be a good luck charm.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who will lead the team in HRs
Ludwick, Ankiel, Pujols?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How bout they all hit 30+
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna take a wild guess and say albert :)
Ankiel is too streaky and Luddy won’t get enough at bats
by TxCardFan on May 14, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, Pujols is the obvious choice
but I’m gonna go out on a limb and say Ludwick
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As mentioned above
He’d be a good choice, but only if he gets the playing time he deserves
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll go Rick
I think all Rick and Albert will be relatively close all year
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope all three of them have a nice healthy competition
to lead the team in homers. I think any one of them is capable of doing it. Pujols weakness would be getting walked a lot and not enough pitches to hit. Luddy playing time, and Rick being streaky. should be a cool thing to watch
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd still like to see
Glaus warm up and get in the chase.
by paposse on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
if he just starts hitting ‘em out all the time… that would help our RISP issue quite a bit. he should be in the race too
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Albert
It looks like (on Gameday) you missed a meatball on that 3-1 pitch
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And the first 3-2 pitch
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
41
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet
I always like it when he does it in his first AB, leave the suspense out of it
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa ank
i heart u
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he can hit, so yeah
still pissed that Russ Martin beat out Yadi
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jimmy isn't playing with the cubs
he’s with us in the form of rick ankiel
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
by emrfg8 on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man crush...
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick Ankiel is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
robbing a homer too???
this is crazy
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes it's iffy!
But that was definitely going to be a home run!
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want a lopsided
win today
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel must be some sort of a freak of an athlete
He is/was an above-average MLB pitcher AND centerfielder
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Ankiel could realistically win a gold glove
His arm is unquestionably the best in the NL, and he’s made quite a few web gems already!
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He is the david grohl of baseball.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus is heating up finally.
When bloop hit’s start falling in it’s a sign.
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets put some crooked numbers up there
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well,
I’ll take the straight number.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about two straight numbers?
an 11 spot
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind seeing that.
A few grand slams would do this team nicely. Change that LOB stat.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Even if we put an 11-spot on the board, I’d still be willing to bet we left the bases loaded
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well don't be a debbie downer.
I’m looking for some optimism outta u guys!
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
more like a Ricky Realist.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just came on board. Did Ank rob someone of a homerun?
by akaitori on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in play, run(s)
Iz2 jack a dong?
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If only...
Over/under on Izturis’ HRs this year: 0.5
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on Harpo...
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
rbi for izturis
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me or is the broadcast especially horrible today....i'm thinking of turning it on mute
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its gettign weird
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice sb by iz2
scoring position
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So why didn't he steal when Welley was up
And then we wouldn’t have had to fail at bunting
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mind games
its always mind games
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My roommate wants to know why they call him the KY colonel.
I don’t remember. Help?
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
somehow, I doubt this.
But a KY militia would be pretty funny. For a multitude of reasons.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gave him
an AK-47 too, now he is better than Kennedy. He flaunts it
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sure he does.
Wouldn’t u?
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was dubbed a Kentucky Colonel
by the KY state militia
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh god.
You guys are serious!
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in Kentucky
the actually give out honorary titles of colonel to those who “enrich” lives
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm.
Interesting. Thanks.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missouri should follow suit
He’s enriched my life tonight. Can Missouri make him an honorary colonel too?
by Merry CRasmus on May 14, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait... we stole a base?
First one in at least 3 years, right?
by Phizzle on May 14, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon Barton
proving grounds here
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
proving grounds out...
dangit!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to go Larussa
wait until Barton has totally lost his hot streak from spring, THEN start playing him
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah,
but we were all clamoring for him to see more PT. He does need more AB’s, hes got the talent as weve seen.
I like the idea of Rick up in front of the Mang leading off the inning. Ricky MIGHT see some hearty pitches.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Barton,
you Cardinaut!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is it just me
or does barton often hit balls that would be base hits if nobody was on base?
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm diggin the new video thing in Gameday
I like how it plays without switching screens now, and the X-Mo doesn’t look screwy.
by bjork24 on May 14, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday...
is really starting to own espn gamecast, which i used to use all the time.
by RedbirdAvenger on May 14, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is pretty bad.
about 30 seconds behind the actual game.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thier game stats thing and the whole espn org.
why don’t the change their motto from total sports leader to everything east of philidelpia and other sports stuff too with more football in baseball season than baseball
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I thought that was pretty badass, although it took forever to buffer
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tip #1 for having effeciant innings
Don’t Walk the pitcher!
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BB to the pitcher?
Why?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sanchez
needs to GIDP, NOW!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So is that 1 K per inning so far for the Col?
I
by bjork24 on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
According to Joe Morgan
Welly doesn’t strike guys out.
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
According to Joe Morgan
Baserunners are a bad thing.
by stl tyler on May 14, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is not Joe Morgan

But would you be surprised if it was?
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well
she does have his sideburns, and stunning intellect. Must the product of breeding
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my goodness, colonel
51 pitches and we’re only just into the 3rd? momma.
by RedbirdAvenger on May 14, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sitting in the stands*
Is it just me, or is Barton’s music a little TOO low key?
*go go gadget iPhone!
by DarkHelmut on May 14, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They mentioned that
during last night’s telecast.
by mikeonthecards on May 14, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to hold em down, Col.
lets not walk the pitcher again, ok?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Typical Wellemeyer pitch count. Gone by 6 then an invite to the pyro gang with their national-debt ERA
by akaitori on May 14, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
High pitch count,
but can’t complain with the results so far, especially given our recent starters’ performances.
"because at the end of the day they still are the Chicago Cubs"
by rockin the red on May 14, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i mean he isnt our number one or 2 guy, 6 scoreless is pretty damn good
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 straight hits
for the Mang. Way to be Albert, way to be.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
AL HRABOSKY SAYS HE MAKES IT RAIN!!!
He makes it rain he makes in rain he makes in rain on dat…...
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
another glaus double
with rbi
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang!
ESPN’s Gamecast is slooooooooooooooooow!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why don't you use gameday?
this is a season old now.. but I did a side-by-side-by-side test with gameday(mlb) gamecast (espn) and the yahoo tracker. MLB was the fastest, plus it has the pitch fx information.
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 14, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm at work,
and we cant install flash player 9 on our computers. Soo, I’m stuck with stinkin gamecast. If i were at home, I’d watch it on mlb.tv; i have a subscription.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Troy,
come up big here. Give a kid in LF seats a souveneir!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to see T-Roy go off on a slugging tear for the rest of the season
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would definitely make up for the slow start
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re: Ankiel's catch
what are we gonna do about the impending rasmus-ankiel cf logjam…i mean its a great problem to have, but ankiel is truly a great cf
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus to right?
keep Schu or Luddy in LF?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it ain't broke, don't fix it
leave ank in center, put Rasmus in right
by TxCardFan on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rasmus to right
ank is just doing too well there right now
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by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think that rasmus will be so happy to be in the bigs
he won’t care where he plays…i just hope i’m right…and that rasmus starts to hit
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good on Santa comment because the bottom of the lineup resembles the elves
by akaitori on May 14, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well-played, sir
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel in left....
or Rasmus and Mather in right make Shoe a second baseman
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Double Down Glaus doubles again
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching around Yadi
to get to Iz2…. Beware Iz2… Beware!
Ok, Cesar, dont make me look completely insane.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Cesar!
Now, lets see the Colonel do some damage! i.e. not to the morale of the team, but to the will of the Pirates.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta love pitcher batting 8th in this situation
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
those 3 LOB shouldn't even count
it was the pitcher batting
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
but then again, if it shouldnt count, we should have a DH and that is preposterous.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good call
worst thing in all of sports that dh
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is worth having LOBs
to not have to put up with the agony of DH baseball. Is it still really baseball with a DH?
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by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Welley
Help your own cause!
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Never mind
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i love that ankiel commercial
i’m a ballplayer…who is just an all around badass…and kisses pinella’s daughters
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to make up
for a bad route luddy
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Always good to catch the ball
even if you apparently have to run in circles to get there.
by Phizzle on May 14, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone see that manny catch
that dan is talking about…did he really high five a fan in the middle of it?
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a dude
a lot of pot in that man’s diet methinks
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He tried, I thought that it looked like he missed though
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he tried...
it’s on the ESPN.com homepage, first video in the stupid auto-start soundbar. I even turned up the volume for the first time in two years to hear what the announcers were saying.
The slow-mo zoomed in shot looked like Manny tried to high five, but totally missed. Basically just like a routine fly ball.
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Col loves to through pitches....
count at 66
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fastball velocity
Welly’s only hitting 89-90 on the stadium gun… what’s the FSN gun say?
by DarkHelmut on May 14, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about the same
but that’s what he’s been at all year. The philosophy of sacrificing velocity for movement seems to be working for him.
by TxCardFan on May 14, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday has him 91-94
FSN’s gun has been slow all year.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
allright double leadoff man
make tony look smart…having a pitcher up with the bases juiced is fine because of the on base show we are about to see
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, go colonel!
zero runs, 1 hit, two walks? How in the world could you use so many pitches?
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 14, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
barton needs to engineer some hits out of that leadoff spot
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
by emrfg8 on May 14, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
barton is looking bad
i think he is pressing…just let the game come to you brian
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cannot stand Al
Rhabosky and dan
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think they are great
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dans Ok in my book but Al can take a hike
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they were both
complaining about Ryan trying to bunt for a hit.
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's funny
I love Al but dan irritates the crap out of me.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 14, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
make em pay
studwick
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll be back
It seemslike our outfield is stuffed with streaky hitters
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this team has some streaky hitters
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
by emrfg8 on May 14, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ugh
don’t remind me
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hold 'em
Welley
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It looks like
Glaus might be ready for a hot streak
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Welley
lets have a short next couplea innings.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Other NLC scores
FLA 0 CIN 3 Bot 7
LAD 1 MIL 3 Bot 6
SD 3 CHC 4 Top 5
HOU @ SF 10:15
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheels are fallin' off
for Lilly. With two outs, a bases loaded single, WP to score another run. Inning over, but the lead’s shaved to one. Bear down, Peavy!
And I gotta say, I’ve been using the 2007 gameday until checking that game. Didn’t realize that the new version even has a pitch classifier in it. Super nice!
by liam on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy is already out . Ledezma is in.
by cardsgirl95 on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then
Ledezma gives up a 2 run homer to Soto. Thanks for nothin’, buddy!
by cardsgirl95 on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this on top of the Edmonds release
has got me thinking cubs-padres conspiracy. i reaffirm my new found hatred of the padres
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 14, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
O/T
I was hoping for something more than four runs (all earned) on seven hits with 2BB and 8 Ks through four innings for Jake Peavy against the Cubs tonight.
by cardsgirl95 on May 14, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
Their pitcher cant bunt either!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good pitching colonel
dave duncan is a genius…(pay no attenion to the kip wells/anthony reyes behind the curtain)
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dang
Welley is good
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
would be great if
the Padres could help us out
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how about that catch by Glaus?
How in the world did he manage to snag a popped-up bunt on the first base line?
The guy might end up with a gold glove, yet.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha!
I was looking at the Due Up portion and Glaus’ picture cracked me up.
it read: 5. T Glaus. I looked at the 5 as an S and thought of Santa Glaus.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
glaus just missed that one…hanger
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh i agree
just saying that would have been really nice
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish they would shut up about
the stranded runners already. it is like no shit man tell me something i did not know
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the offense is very frustrating
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Iz2 on fire
2 hits in the same game
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on May 14, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Huge race between him and Glaus
for best BA on the left side of the IF
Glaus .246
Izturis .245
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Col.
help us out!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with the bat that is.
youre doin fine with the whole pitching thing.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he pitches two more innings like he has so far
that sombrero is more than ok…its already ok
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he needs a homer to help
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BB
maybe Maholm will return the favor.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He can pitch, but he sure can't hit tonight
I guess you can’t have it all. (pay no attention to the Adam Wainwright behind the curtain)
by bjork24 on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok welly
lets have a 10 pitch inning so you can come back out for the 7th
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We need as much out of him as possible
I think it’s likely that we’re looking at Izzy for the 9th
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
The stlcardinals.com preview said something about him maybe getting into the fray tonight
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah he slapped a tv in TLRs office.....
don’t know how bad it is and if is ready to go it won’t be in the 9th
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did i read that right got a 1 hitter going on here
by poohrat on May 14, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
And the hit he gave up was the 2nd batter of the game
Knock on wood, of course
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey maybe less than 10 pitches
come on welly…you can do it
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How bout 9?
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
God I hate it when they get stuck on pitch counts
“I haven’t actually looked at any evidence, but I see pitchers getting hurt therefore pitch counts don’t matter much”
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking how
dumb is that statement on a scale of 1 to 10? lets see, dumb
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't literally say that
I’m putting words in his mouth, but that’s what he’s saying.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I actually logged on to comment about that juicy "Hraboskyism"
I believe the quote was, “everyone is concerned about pitch counts to try and protect the pitchers, but they all get hurt anyway.” (if that’s not the quote, its pretty damned close. What fucking nonsense. These statements are similarly nonsensical:
“everyone’s all concerned about gun control, but people get killed anyway.”
“everyone advocates wearing seatbelts (not driving drunk, etc.) but people die in car crashes all the time.”
“everyone wants good color commentators, but Joe Morgan is still employed.” (Ok, so I went over the top on that one)
by Ray Lankford on May 14, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you think?
last night people said it was a bad idea… I think the problem is that TLR will leave him in even if he’s ineffective in the 7th.
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
leave him in till he puts a man on
maybe 2 men, since he’s got a 2 run lead.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
double lead off
workin again.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
Welley is ON tonight. 1 hitter!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did he just run that out?
(no TV)
"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert
by BigMOman on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon Cardinaut!
get yo’self on base!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well placed hit.
just barely hit in the left side of the infield.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shannon: Looks like Barton is thinking at the plate. That's bad. Explains a lot about Shannon
by akaitori on May 14, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He thinks BB needs the Albert Pujols batting strategy
See the ball, hit the ball
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember Shannon
being a “see the ball, hit the ball” long ago. Worked for him, but he was one hell of an athlete.
by random on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's "see the ball, hit the ball" type
(maybe I’m not much of a thinker either)
by random on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
double lead off man
hit the ball a combined 120 feet..but it worked
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked SCARED of that ball.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit
Albert up with the sacks JAMMED
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
c'mon Rick
just get a hit
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
runners on 2nd and 3rd no outs
for the Padres
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That catcher's gear looks so stupid.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think i just figured out our offense's problem
we are trying to hit the ball hard…we should just shoot for bloop hits and slow short grounders and let the mang drive them in
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crazy
of course this happens right when I’m about to leave work
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Albert!
MVP, MVP, MVP, MVP!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UIBB?
COWARDS@!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After the first two pitches,
i thought they were going to walk him.
I cant see anything, im relying on Gamecast….boo
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm very surprised they're leaving Maholm in to face Pu
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by Mr Redbird on May 14, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how pujols says dang.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dangg
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
by joker24 on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did
just on a line to deep center
by TheBirds on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
big ballpark
still got the rbi. nice one
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is the wind blowing in?
looked like it got hung up
by VolsnCards5 on May 14, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice sacrifice
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 14, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was hoping for a whole lot more...
i’ll take what I can get though.
And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...
by SleepyCA on May 14, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would have almost expected
a 3-2-3 DP followed by a walk, then a popout to 2nd with this year’s club, lol
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