Game 46 Open Thread: May 18, 2008
Tampa Bay Rays @ St. Louis Cardinals
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| Jackson | Lohse |
| 2-3, 3.47 | 3-2, 4.91 |
since 2005, the cards have won only 1 interleague series against a team other than the royals; they took 2 of 3 from the athletics last june. lohse has a career 5-2, 2.53 mark against this franchise in 8 starts, for what little that's worth; the Rays ain't the same franchise anymore.
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The Rays
Are playing remarkably well and, as usual, the AL East is stacked this year. I hate interleague play…
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT
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I'm suprisingly neutral about interleague
however, it pisses me off the rays are playing more over their heads then the cubs.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 2:28 PM EDT
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they're not over their heads
this team has arguably the best pitching staff in the league and some primetime hitters in their batting order. Just because they don’t have big names doesn’t mean they aren’t good!
On with the (good) youth movement!
by aet15 on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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i dont like the unbalanced schedule
i want to play everyone multiple games during the year, not the cubs one million times
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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Not to mention that it's absurdly unfair to have an unbalanced schedule
and THEN to have a wildcard, when all of the teams have wildly different strengths of schedule
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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I just get sick of Red Sox - Yankees
games being on TV. There’s no excitement to the series when they play every week!
On with the (good) youth movement!
by aet15 on
May 18, 2008 2:52 PM EDT
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Once again, lineups per Gameday
TB
Iwamura 2B
Crawford LF
Upton CF
Pena 1B
Longoria 3B
Hinske RF
Navarro C
Zobrist SS
Jackson P
STL
Schumaker CF
Miles 2B
Pujols 1B
Ludwick RF
Glaus 3B
Duncan LF
LaRue C
Lohse P
Izturis SS
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:07 PM EDT
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Duncan and LaRue batting next to each other?
Why is Barton consitantly sitting on the bench when Duncan is the worst fielder of the bunch?
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:10 PM EDT
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Like I said in the main thread
I hate this lineup. I like 3-5 an 8 and 9, but outside that, I’d have different players in each spot, probably. Of course, Molina needs his days off, and Ankiel is hurt, but I still don’t like this lineup.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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do you think.
they might look at moving Shu to the infield? He did come through the ranks as an infielder and moved out for neccesity. That would make room for Mather and Rasmus next year while keeping a good leadoff man. Also we could then deal Duncan before it’s too late. there is just too much talent in the organization in the outfield for Duncan to stay there.
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
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Nope
Schu will be an OF and this teams leadoff hitter until someone hits .450 for a month and forces LaRussa to bench him.
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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Because birdman3000
says he can’t play at the mlb level.
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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He obviously knows something the rest of us don't
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:13 PM EDT
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Go Stan the Man
lets win this one for him
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on
May 18, 2008 2:12 PM EDT
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+6
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on
May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
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Nice
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:16 PM EDT
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Stan is 87 years old
I hope that he can get a really nice ceremony at the 2009(?) ASG like what Willie Mays got in SF last year
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT
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For those that don't want to see Mark Mulder pitch again
take pause and see how awful Kyle Lohse has been over his last 3 starts:
ERA – 10.06
BA – .319
OBP – .380
SLG – .551
OPS – .931
K: BB – 8:8
Yeesh!
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
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for a second
i thought those were mulders numbers in AAA
by UNCDubya on
May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT
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I hope that's the reverse jinx
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:18 PM EDT
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Oh, believe me, I know.
and I’ve been dreading his next start ever since his last.
We need him to get his act together not only so we can win, but also so we can put him up on the trade market.
On with the (good) youth movement!
by aet15 on
May 18, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
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The musical accompaniment on that segment
Was truly epic.
Okay, whatever, time for baseball.
[/unappreciative, cynical 20-year-old who never saw Musial play]
by mojowo11 on
May 18, 2008 2:17 PM EDT
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+1
I really, really need to see something soon to be sold on Kyle Lohse. He’s one more implosion from convincing me that Puppy-Kicker is the better option.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 2:17 PM EDT
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I'll take the puppy kicker.
On with the (good) youth movement!
by aet15 on
May 18, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
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But we get Rays BP jerseys
The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.
by coachnick39 on
May 18, 2008 2:19 PM EDT
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Ray's throwback jersey:
says “Devil Rays”.
Remeber the halcyon days of 1999!
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:20 PM EDT
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Ha, no
in 2005, didn’t they wear some St. Petersburg jerseys or Tarpons?
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:22 PM EDT
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That was a whole century ago
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT
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Me and my entire family met Stan
at the old busch stadium in the dugout and he signed balls for all eight of us. He also gave us hermonicas which he also signed. We just sat and talked about baseball for almost an hour. I was pretty young but I will never forget that moment
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on
May 18, 2008 2:23 PM EDT
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thats how you erase a leadoff man
nice dp ball loshe
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:26 PM EDT
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+1
Fantastic play after looking shaky against Iwamura
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 2:27 PM EDT
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Lohse's changeup = 58 mph?
really?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:27 PM EDT
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ok, gameday had it as a 85 mph slider
which looks way more like what I saw
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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bad call according to gameday
I hope that only happens to them
by enoscountry on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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inconsistent
I thought he was getting squeezed against Iwamura, but then that call on Upton was an extremely generous call
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
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Nice start
I hope we can put a crooked number up early, that would be sweet
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on
May 18, 2008 2:29 PM EDT
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Man the Rays announcers
keep saying how crappy thier baserunning was with out even metioning that a GGer was behind the plate for the Cardinals.
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
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We are going to win today.
Just wanted to let everyone know.
by mikeonthecards on
May 18, 2008 2:30 PM EDT
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anything else you want to tell us
now that you are back from your trip from the future
by FunkeeC on
May 18, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
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Apparently
all his friends and family are Cards fans
by mikeonthecards on
May 18, 2008 3:45 PM EDT
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i dont want to deal with another crazy strikezone
plz be consistant ump
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:31 PM EDT
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and narrow on the top and bottom
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:33 PM EDT
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Miles
type 5 all time for interleague play for BA
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 2:32 PM EDT
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thats a powerful single there
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:33 PM EDT
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hopefully albert turns it into a R
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
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another powerful single there
who says the cards dont have power!
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
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gotta love the power by albert there... lol
by TxCardFan on
May 18, 2008 2:34 PM EDT
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These guys are still bitching about the running "mistakes"
as opposed to giving Molina ANY credit
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:36 PM EDT
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let the rays not be scared of molina
I welcome that
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on
May 18, 2008 2:37 PM EDT
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I think that is the baserunning mistake
not giving Molina credit.
by enoscountry on
May 18, 2008 2:37 PM EDT
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The *mistake*
is running against Yadi
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
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May 18, 2008 2:45 PM EDT
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luddy is putting together a good at bat here
only hope he can finish it off
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:38 PM EDT
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Why pitch anywhere but the corners right now?
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:39 PM EDT
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why pitch anywhere but the corners any day?
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT
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umpire has a date at 3.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 2:39 PM EDT
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after the last couple years and BP really tearing into the NL i'm hoping for a big NL year
go all NL teams except cubs :D
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by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT
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And Houston
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:44 PM EDT
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whats the pitch count...seems like their making him work here
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:40 PM EDT
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and Glaus drills himself in the ankle
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:41 PM EDT
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and then promptly pops out
This Edwin Jackson guy has some pretty nasty looking stuff
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT
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He was a blue-chip prospect back in the day.
He’s always had good stuff—control kills him.
by mojowo11 on
May 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT
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not today with this strike zone it wont
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on
May 18, 2008 2:43 PM EDT
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Funny to see Zobrist playing
After the incessant talk about him as a trade target in the offseason.
by mojowo11 on
May 18, 2008 2:42 PM EDT
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I assume he's been either injured or in the minors this year
Why is is batting average zero?
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:43 PM EDT
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Off topic
Why the fuck is Prince Fielder not DHing in Boston? I just turned it on and he made a bad error. I assume Braun is the DH. Man their defense is awful.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:45 PM EDT
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Actually, I'm wrong
Braun is in left, and Tony Gwynn Jr. is the DH, batting 9th. Ned Yost is some kind of stupid.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:46 PM EDT
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On the topic of Braun
did you see the HR shot off of ‘bon in the ninth?
It took all of 3 seconds to leave the field. Was a linedrive over the green monster. Pure power.
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May 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT
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I did not
The dude is a talented hitter. There’s no denying that. Unfortunately we’ll be dealing with him for a long time coming.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT
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It was simplistic
but sick. no loft what so ever. just straight at the first row above the monster.I don’t even think it was starting to drop at that point
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May 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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And a kid just stuck his glove up and caught it. Neat for him-he was on ESPN.
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
by jillsinmo on
May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT
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Work those corners kyle
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:46 PM EDT
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or hang one for Longoria :P
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT
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and then another ot Hinske
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:47 PM EDT
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All Star
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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just out
good call ump
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by ihavebadknees on
May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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hey guys, there's a game going on..
instead of projecting RBI’s how bout calling the game?
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by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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Rays announcers bitching about that unitl
they saw the tag was made
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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Yuck yuck
He was quite safe there. Terrible call.
Very nice throw by Luddy, though—one tall hop right to the tag side of the base.
by mojowo11 on
May 18, 2008 2:48 PM EDT
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disagree, i think the tag got his foot before it hit the bag
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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no he was clearly out according to the replay
even the Rays announcers are admitting that
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May 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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No he wasn't
he was clearly out.
The Rays announcers are whinning about Glaus’ tag between the legs yesterday.
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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heh
Brewcrew is in last place
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
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and the Pirates can get to .500 today
weird
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
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Love baseball in May, hope it lasts.. but i dunno
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by AdjustedExpectations on
May 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT
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After Longorias hit
the Rays have had a baserunner in every inning of this series
by poohrat on
May 18, 2008 2:49 PM EDT
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For the love of god Lohse, stop serving up meatballs and paint the damn corners
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
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Lohse, Lohse, Lohse
when it goes bad, it goes bad.
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May 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
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Damn it Lohse
Why did you have to revert? You were so awesome the first three or so weeks of the season
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
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Say this for Lohse
he’s throwing strikes
"If I ain't startin' I ain't departin'"
by templetown on
May 18, 2008 2:50 PM EDT
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Heh
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:51 PM EDT
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he's throwing strikes
Ankiel is Jesus!
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Nice
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got out of it
only one run, not too bad
but no more doubles please
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Lohse has certainly been worse than this lately
I’ll take 5IP 3R out of Lohse today. Unfortunately, that may be too much of a task for our offense to answer to.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on
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Oh man
I wish there was a Whataburger nearby. I went to their website one time and the nearest one to me is like 3 hours away.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:53 PM EDT
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Is that 3 IF singles
for the Cardinals?
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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miracle hit there
maybe today is our day
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May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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Hmm
Is it wrong that I like Longoria so much that I feel bad for him on that play?
We’ll take the break.
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May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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My patience for Lohse
is starting to wain. Suprise, Suprise, over the course of the season.. he’s the weekest link to a “duct tape” pitching staff. 4 ex relievers have better numbers. think about it.. I mean.. lol
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
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May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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surprise*
sigh
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May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT
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he's probably better than Clement
since that’s who he replaced. although it would be nice to have Clement a few years ago
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT
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That was Brendan Ryanesque
no sunglasses
by mikeonthecards on
May 18, 2008 2:54 PM EDT
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duncan got a freebie
Ankiel is Jesus!
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Too bad our next two batters
Are batting a COMBINED .232
(Meaning add their BAs together)
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:56 PM EDT
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Anyone else think
Duncan should be standing on 2nd?
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(now accepting applications)
PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!
by stltrav09 on
May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT
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Nah
don’t want to give that out right back.
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May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT
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Not to look a gift error in the mouth or anything
But Duncan should have gotten to second on that play
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May 18, 2008 2:55 PM EDT
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Hey look another AB by LaRue
and another out. Are you telling me he’s the best we could do for a back up?
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May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT
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But who would we make fun of if he wasn't our backup catcher?
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 2:58 PM EDT
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maybe oquendo should be the backup catcher
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
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May 18, 2008 3:01 PM EDT
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No really
Making fun of LaRue on VEB has been one of the highlights of this season for me.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:02 PM EDT
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ATTN: Tony LaRussa
From now, have LaRue do the bunting and let Lohse swing away. We’re far more likely to score if you do it that way.
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May 18, 2008 2:57 PM EDT
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Moot point
with noodlebat Izturis returning to form at the plate.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 2:59 PM EDT
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LaRue so feeble
He should be batting eighth
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i wouldnt bat him 10th on my softball team
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by ihavebadknees on
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the bottom of our lineup is really a joke today
Losing is a disease
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Everything except 3-5 is a joke today
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May 18, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
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Do they hit anything other than doubles?
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May 18, 2008 3:02 PM EDT
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You know that since you've said that
They’re gonna start jacking dongs all over the park
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that's what she said.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on
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God
The Rays have a truly potent offense…and they’re only going to get better. Scary.
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How bad is it going for Rasmus
that he isn’t playing today vs a RHP?
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But I do have some good news
I saved a fortune on car insurance by switching to Geico.
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May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT
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sounds like having his dad around
and extremely high expectations is messing with his head.
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 3:03 PM EDT
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take a chill pill iwamura
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
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I know Schu's a pretty good defensive player
but I feel so much better when Ank’s out there in center
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i concur
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by ihavebadknees on
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Kyle is getting crushed
not good
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Skip is soooo far away from balls hit towards him...
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Have they retired the side in order this series?
It didn’t happen yesterday.
by enoscountry on
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no
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by coachnick39 on
May 18, 2008 3:04 PM EDT
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no, the Rays announcers said earlier that they have had a baserunner in every inning
in this series
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May 18, 2008 3:05 PM EDT
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We only faced three batters in the 1st
Thanks to the DP
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May 18, 2008 3:06 PM EDT
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Trade proposal with the Braves
Our pitching Reyes and our third baseman for their pitching Reyes and their third baseman
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They could bite
They did give us Wainwright/Marquis/King for a half season of J.D.-freaking-Drew
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
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dont forget we gave them Eli Marrero too
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doubt it
but who knows? I definitely didn’t expect this season so far
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Nah
It’s not gonna happen, although he is pretty amazing this season. I love having him on my fantasy team.
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It's amazing....
I look at Pujols .349, what a start….Jones .420 WTH…. I’ve never been a fan just because my two favorite teams are the cards and whoevers playing the Braves…..but I gotta give him props. Berkman too while I’m on the subject.
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Technically it was a full season
And an awesome season at .305 .436 .569. Obviously we got the better end but it’s not exactly like “JD Freaking Drew” was bad for them.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
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I would still make that trade 1000 times
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:09 PM EDT
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What's the record for most doubles in a game?
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:08 PM EDT
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how close was that to pujols
could he of gotten it?
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this is sort of starting out like yesterday's game
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on
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damn i thought skip had that
wow he was shallow in center
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good lord... nice catch by upton
but this announcer really needs to stop yelling
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A 2 run deficit feels like about 8 right now
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT
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2 runs won't win the game
I have no stats or data to back it up. Just a feeling.
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:12 PM EDT
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with Edwin Jackson + the Rays bullpen, it could very easily win this game
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT
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+the bottom third of our offense
today’s lineup really doesn’t give promise of many runs.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 3:16 PM EDT
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pujols almost killed the rays pitcher there
that was scarry
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Maybe that will rattle him
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:13 PM EDT
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Jackson just crapped himself i think
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by Raconteur on
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Albert just about killed his fist pitcher...WOW! Coulda been real bad there!!!
by RiverRat on
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rattled
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on
May 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT
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didn't look rattled when he got Luddy to ground out to third
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:15 PM EDT
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I like the one two punch
of Pujols then Ludwick
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yeah...but I liked the MV3 punch in 04 better :(
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How many teams throughout history
wouldn’t rather take Pujols/Rolen/Edmonds(in their prime)/Walker in the middle of their lineup?
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
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and a career year renteria bringing up the 8th spot.
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by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 3:19 PM EDT
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7th*
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by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT
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Reggie in left
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We still don't have a hit
on a ball that left the infield on the fly.
by Hardcore Legend on
May 18, 2008 3:14 PM EDT
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duncan looked solid on that put out
hopefully it continues
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You know what's frustrating?
If TLR coached the Pirates, Nate McLouth would probably be sitting one out of every three games
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Look what he's doing with Ludwick
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:21 PM EDT
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McClouth is playing better than Ludwick
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
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OPS+
Ludwick: 192
McLouth: 167
Luddy also has a higher OBP and SLG than McLouth
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT
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You have to admit
It’s on the offense now.
"If I ain't startin' I ain't departin'"
by templetown on
May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT
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1-2-3 inning woooooooooooooooooo
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by coachnick39 on
May 18, 2008 3:20 PM EDT
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Oh my god, a 1-2-3 inning!
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by Raconteur on
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did they just go 1-2-3??
it’s a miracle
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Will Ned Yost be gone before the season is over?
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
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Without a doubt
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:22 PM EDT
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Unfortunately
the baby bears have tied it against Pittsburgh
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 3:23 PM EDT
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Edwin Jackson is eating us alive
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It's okay
LaRue, Lohse and Iz2 will make him pay!
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
May 18, 2008 3:24 PM EDT
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it seems as though we are saying that on a daily basis lately
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he's still above average at 105 ops+
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by rocKStark5 on
May 18, 2008 3:29 PM EDT
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the stache is on
woooooooooooooooooooooooooo
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Edwin Jackson is the oldest person
that LaRue will get to first base on today
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by Mr Redbird on
May 18, 2008 3:26 PM EDT
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Hey Peter man!
Check out this basehit in the 4th man!
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This is a nightmare matchup for our pitching staff
The one type of team we are not setup to win against. A fast, line drive hitting team. They are not trying to do too much with the ball and since none of our starters have anything to make them swing and miss they are just waiting and flipping line drives all over the field.
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i really thought loshe had a homer off the bat there
im way to optomistic
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Cubs vs. Pirates
2-2
Ankiel is Jesus!
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I wonder what Lohse feels like watching this team hit?
He’s trying to go yard himself…......he will be tired next inning….....
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May 18, 2008 3:27 PM EDT
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you're right, he will be tired because of a couple swings of the bat
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by Raconteur on
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what's the over/under??
it does’nt really matter, I’m taking the over
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Par for the course
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I think it's telling
that google searching “team LOB”, you’re less likely to find current season statistics and more likely to find it mentioned in a VEB blog.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on
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Is it a general concensus that Brendan Ryan should be getting more playing time?
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+6
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At least among the users on this blog
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by Mr Redbird on
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R we gonna score today
What do you guys think?
Losing is a disease
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That's gotta be a ground rule right?
Schu hit that sign and it was a homer.
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May 18, 2008 3:30 PM EDT
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OVER UNDER: 1.5 doubles by the Rays offense this inning.
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Well, there's one.
I’ll take the over.
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Ryan Braun is not afraid of the green monster
2 games, 3 homeruns he has hit over it.
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by Raconteur on
May 18, 2008 3:32 PM EDT
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man that kid can mash
Losing is a disease
by ANDYAK47 on
May 18, 2008 3:33 PM EDT
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crap
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
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May 18, 2008 3:34 PM EDT
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fuck
damn stache, you cant throw that away there
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Apparently
all his friends and family are Cards fans
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May 18, 2008 3:47 PM EDT
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Funny, I thought the only reason we had LaRue was for his defense...
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I must say
the .135 is a nice fringe benefit.
Come back, Gary Bennett. All is forgiven.
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this team sucks today
bad line up, bad performance
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Time for LaRue to go!
He’s overstayed his welcome
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please DFA LaRue like....yesterday
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Backing up Russell Martin in LA
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And of course buying Wild Turkey rounds for all of his teammates
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Haven't heard Spanky's name mentioned in a while
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