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um . . . . . . our closer's broken. we need a new one.

no, really.

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I dunno

if he’s DONE, but he’s getting close to his final year for sure. I think it could be time to spot some others in the closer role.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it his hip?

Is this another Rolen/Mulder situation where the guy is denying an obvious injury?

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't say he's denying it

Maybe trying to play through the pain, but not denying

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

that should have read more like “is this another situation where the team is running a guy out there who’s clearly hurt”

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow we have not gotten any of the low calls

It seems like the Cubs have gotten all the low pitches for strikes. Plus Izzy is done

by thoran85 on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Izzy's cutter

Looks like a BP fastball

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind

seeing McClellan in there for a day or two,

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe we need to tag-team

Limit Izzy to a couple of games/week. Let K-Mac or Reyes take a turn.

by gocards62 on May 2, 2008 11:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what I'm thinking.

Give Izzy more days off, and try others in the role.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's fallen in love with that cutter

gotta see some variation in pitches here

by TxCardFan on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Izzy

is a mess.

he looks turnbow-esque.

by RedbirdAvenger on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If I was a grinder like Thompson who gutted his way into the rotation,

and then got bumped to Memphis and watched Izzy implode like this without saying he was injured, I’d be annoyed.

by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on

pitch out.

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe...

Izzy ate too many of those damn donuts from that stupid commercial with he and Adam on FSN.

by mynameistyler on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you mean hot dogs?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*$#@@% THESE UMPIRES

THAT WAS A STRIKE AND HE WAS OUT AT SECOND

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone is about to go long on Izzy

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAT?????????????

these umps are killing us

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

10 runs last 6.2 innings

Somethin is very not right. Motte/Perez sitting at AAA more than ready (21 Ks in 12 innings for Motte, 14 in 12.2 for Perez)

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DOH- ME?

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

(a name I call myself)

"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 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you really

need to be told that? Are you listening to the radio? Blind?

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my Lord

There’s not enough Frankins at the local Kroger to get m through this one

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I Just

started draining my own blood and hoping that unconsciousness—sweet unconsciousness-comes quick…

by glennrwordman on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'ma go send an application to the Cardinals tomorrow.

I can blow two- and three-run leads for way less than they’re paying Izzy.

by craig3410 on May 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know, after everything IZZY's done for us

i would think you all would cut the guy some slack.

i’m just as pissed off as you are, but damnit that’s IZZY!

he’s given us everything he’s got, and he deserves a hell of a lot more from us fans than this.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

gdm

please tell us what we SHOULD be saying.

that it’s okay?

because it’s not.

our closer is not performing and hasn’t been for weeks.

by RedbirdAvenger on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa everyone

deep breaths. Buzz might be watching. No dissent. Ever.

by effin fisk on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll personally rekindle the lovefest

once he gets the damn ERA under 6.00.

"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 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not pissed at him for blowing a save. Or even three saves.

What I think I’m pissed about is that I think he’s injured again and not saying anything.

Blowing a save b/c you don’t have your stuff happens.

Blowing a save b/c you can’t say I need rest/rehab (especially after 2006) is ridiculous.

by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Odds on Izzy

coming up with a mysterious injury and being put on the DL?

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The only thing that will make me happy tonight

is to get out of this inning with a tied score

and then a first pitch walk off HR.

"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean

by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawks beat the Celtics

Hooray! Anything to get my spirits up after all this crap

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on villone, get us out of this

and let ank, pujols, and glaus get us a W

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching game on WGN to avoid Al's dribble

And thank goodness for that, I don’t know of I could take him and a blown save in 1 night.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

On the bright side,

Turnb—-, I mean Wood, is going to pitch for the Cubs in the bottom of t he 9th.

Keep it tied, and ANk or Albert will hit a walk off.

"Is this Heaven?"
"No, it;s Iowa."
"I could've sworn it was Heaven."

by MilCardFan on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Izzy needs to go to the DL

or will it be like 2006 when the Cardinals’ incompetent medical staff failed to protect Izzy from his own bullheaded ignorance? This bush league medical operation is a real problem. Ask Rolen, Mulder and Carpenter.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fuk-u-DOH-me?

better not F us.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

False

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should: No

Will be: Possibly.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

C

always correct.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

False

McClellan has shown great ability/moxie. give him a shot.

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're lucky Schumaker caught that

Villone has been hit pretty hard a few times, and has gotten lucky

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

skip saves!

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Description...

...please? For those of us who just follow the stupid dots on gameday….?

by glennrwordman on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

SKIPPY!!!

"Is this Heaven?"
"No, it;s Iowa."
"I could've sworn it was Heaven."

by MilCardFan on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Phew

Thank you Schu

by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright

Pujols time – he’s due.

by enoscountry on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

As awesome as that would be

I’d take a solo by Ankiel to send us home.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let us all say

a prayer of thanks that Chris Duncan is not in left field.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha...

True, at least on that play

"Is this Heaven?"
"No, it;s Iowa."
"I could've sworn it was Heaven."

by MilCardFan on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lol,

I think the bush stadium walls are just glad they aren’t getting crashed into for one night.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

take some notes

soriano.

thats how you play left field.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Just visited your blog...

... the photo at the top made my visit well worth my while. =)

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

the first thing i’m doing when i move to the STL is find those young lasses & buy them a drink.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha

As well you should!

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get a tally!

So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)

by Titus Pullo on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thank you skippy

and damn, I’m glad I didn’t watch this game from the start—my hart would have exploded

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew

That was an “exhale” grab by Schumaker

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think my underwear needs a "defensive replacement" after that.

Too much?

"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 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So um.

How many people are still left in the Chicago bullpen?

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If only Ryan's steal for home

would’ve worked… we wouldn’t be here

:(

by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK everybody

finish yr beer and take a deep breath…..tie ballgame going to the bottom of the 9th with You Know Who coming in…..

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not me

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about No?

Does no work for you?

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sure no is fine

but what the hell else are we going to do??? and don’t say kyle mac…

by cardsfaninmass on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

K-Mac sounds like a good choice to me.

Enough weapons to have something working every outing.

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

K-mac

Or Perez. Both I would trust in the closer roll over Reyes right now.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think K-Mac has closer stuff

Reyes does..whether or not he would be effective, I don’t know.

by cardsfaninmass on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Just missed.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

so close

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

My heart almost leapt out of my chest!

by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dan's yelling

gave me a heart attack.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i really really really thought he had that one

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, Schu

First, glad that Schu saved that one. Second, I’m in Ireland, watching mlb.tv. Third, I’m in Ireland, so that means I’m already drunk. Fourth, glad I’m already drunk, because I might be punching walls right now due to Izzy.

Life's a river, kid, you gotta go where it takes you.

by KerouacCardinal on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish i was drunk

if this game goes past this inning i will be

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

I’ll be right there with you.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

probably will get drunker…

Life's a river, kid, you gotta go where it takes you.

by KerouacCardinal on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Izzy won't get the win

when Albert knocks one out against Wood.

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

like he's going to pitch to him

still, one can dream

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN,

I almost called that one!

"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean

by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on

cant catch it cant call it

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Miles 4 Closer

The man is a beast.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He does have the best

Career Major league ERA of all the pitchers on our roster.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep

the man can flat out deal.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

AND

he’s stared the barrel of a gun down and won. I think he’s got the closer thing down…

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I cant belive they are throwing strikes

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert should have destroyed that curve

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That' what I thought

Looked like he was looking for something else though

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was quite a mistake

Lucky Pujols was sitting fastball

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep

Albert’s been doing that too much lately. At least in the games I’ve watched.

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude's hitting .360 he can do whatever he wants

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but i wanted

him to destroy that curve!

why doesn’t anyone care what I want?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there was a lot of break on that slider, though

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, I know

I guess it’s just in the games I’ve gotten to watch.

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just throwin that out there haha

He tested my “the first rule of Albert Pujols is do not question Albert Pujols” with his insane 1st pitch passiveness last year…

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glaus

Time to be a hero.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Someone

tell Glaus about the “instant immortality for single-handedly destroying the Cubs program” the St. Louis fans have.

"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 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

yeah, I had to stop hating JuanE because of that program.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we're going to extra innings

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glaus is gonna K here

He is not clutch (channeling my inner Brantley)

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glaus needs to redeem himself

or will he continue to suck?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

I’m going to vomit.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

here comes extra innings

and more franklins

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goddamnit.

I can’t watch this anymore.

"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 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

What sort of stakes does there need to be

For an outfielder to catch a ball with 2 hands nowadays?

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to be that guy,

but at this point I’ll be shocked to see the Cardinals win this game.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well look on the bright side

The last few times we lost a heartbreaker late in the game we took the series.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your being that guy

but the way baseball is I cant disagree

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

King of the Popup

Troy Glaus

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i know-

it seems like he fouls out more than any guy i have ever seen

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am a bit upset at Izzy but to be honest

I know he is trying, so I am not as upset with him as I am with LaRussa and his insistence that a veteran is needed to close out games.

by JMedwick on May 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's he supposed to do?

Use the $8 million guy as our 6th inning man?

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who gives a crap how much he's making?

If he can’t get anyone out, he doesn’t need to be in the role he’s in. See: Zito, Barry.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another screw job on wainwright

another great outing in the crapper. its getting old already

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

the guy has to throw 150 pitches

just to get a freaking win!

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

especially

since the morAn’s that vote on the Cy Young still use W-L as a valid metric.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as i said in the first thread

i was afraid they were going to ruin he great start.

sometimes i really hate it when i can see the future.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This ain't over yet

this year’s cardinals might lack the talent, but I haven’t seen them give up yet

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Drink 5

we’ve managed to use as many pitchers as the Cubs when their starter went 2/3 and ours went 6 1/3

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

10th inning bonus zone triggered!

The strike zone has now been moved. It now encompasses the entirety of section 442 in the upper deck.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anytime

you leave as many runners on base as we have tonight, there are Karmic forces in the Universe that will align to defeat you.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well

at least they don’t habitually have 10+ LOB [/sarcasm]

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't worry

the bottom of the lineup will get this job done bot 10th.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs

down to their last two relievers. One of them is Marmol, which means no hits for us.

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No hits for us

Has more to do with the part of the lineup that’s coming up.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

quick, johson, jump in front of the plate, let the ball hit you and take your base.

by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice D, Ludwick!

Johnson should’ve listened to you.

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are there closers in the game of baseball?

It’s clear Izzy isn’t on the top of his game now, but yet he’s pitching in the 9th because it’s his job. Personally I want my pitchers to be mentally tough enough to pitch no matter the situation. And when Izzy is pitching good and the heart of the order is coming up in the 8th? Should we send out another guy or should we send him out to get the toughest outs.

Rand done.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Another chance to win it

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LUD is not a DUD with the leather tonight

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ronny V. looked pretty good out there

The lineout to Luddy was tagged, but everything else he did well

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I look back with some nostalgic tears

to our dear friend Mr. Spezio’s pitching last season.

Ah, those were good times!

"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean

by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Make a nice catch

Then get the big hit. It’s the formula

by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

how many times has

sportscenter showed a guy making a great play on D, and then the very next inning get a big hit?

answer,

every time they edit the highlight that way.

bring the pain LUD

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tallies, tallies tallies

Let’s get some! C’mon! Just one!

So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)

by Titus Pullo on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll Take

Ludwick in the 10th for the win, Jack…

by glennrwordman on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So...

Luddy makes a great diving catch to end an inning…Then leads of the next with a walk off right?

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll check the rules

but I’m pretty sure that’s how it works.

"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 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes.

Which is why the Ump put the guy on infront of him.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reminds me of

the April Fools article in SI a couple years back.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's see if Molina can make it 3 RBI

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

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

broken closer

Maybe Izzy should borrow Glaus’ glasses. He seems to have allergies to outs.

by akaitori on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs bring in Fox

First major league appearance in 3 years. He’s 37. I’d much rather face him than Marmol

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't know

By the ancient rules of hollywood sports ending, he’s set to pitch a pretty good game.

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im out of good beer

I all got left is this berry crap the that wife’s friend left over a few weeks go.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats all i drink

is this game really worth god beer?

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it the AB berry?

Haven’t tried it but heard it’s good.

by mikeonthecards on May 2, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No.

It’s Leinenfiugels’ Berry Weiss.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know people who like that

To me it tastes like a regular leinenkugel with a box of nerds crushed up in it.

Their sunset wheat tastes like a regular leinenkugel with Fruit Loops crushed up in it.

Seriously.

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Warm beer, cold beer and free beer

It’s only gotta be one of the last two.

With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch

by joker24 on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lou Piniella

has used his entire bench.

Just thought I should make an announcement. (Although Marquis could hit I guess)

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He better hit

cause he sure as hell can’t pitch

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome.

if this goes 22, we’ll see Ted Lilly in left!!

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close

Game of inches.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well.

He laced that one.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

gave that a ride

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You know our OF defense is pretty good

When Duncan isn’t out there, our outfield play has been excellent this year. And even Dunc is better – not good but better. I like the defensive combination of Schu, Ank and Ludwick.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on May 2, 2008 11:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Yadi!

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey

lets just swing for the fences and hit pop ups.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick' out

Wasn’t a pop up.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

another lineout to center

damn

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Izturis...

with the walkoff?

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he does that

i’m going to eat my hat.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously though

get comfortable, Cardinal fans….

"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 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That would be hilarious

Especially since the Cubs had him last year.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will run naked

around the bases if he does.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and we're going to the 11th

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok, cesar

time for your first cardinal HR

A guy can dream, Ya?

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When izturis

Get’s it out of the infield, it should count as a Home run right?

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what drugs are we on?

Seriously, this must be some strong Kool-aid if we are to believe for a second that Izturis has HR power.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh come on.

ozzie’s HR? Molina’s HR in game 7. These things happen sometimes.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Cesar...

you can’t even hit it to Soriano?

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ummm...

because he’s clueless at the plate.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just like that no good Lou Brock

shakes fist

"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 2, 2008 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which Izzy

would you least like to have in there when the game is on the line?

by akaitori on May 2, 2008 11:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

2008 Izzy

"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert

by BigMOman on May 2, 2008 11:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one that pitched tonight

Is this a trick question?

"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean

by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah,

it’s too late at night for subtle thinking

"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean

by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay bloops.

more bloops, bring them on.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well isn't this just the story

The national media could have a field day with.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll be avoiding

the RotoWorld sidebar in particular.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the only thing worse than a loss to the cubs...

is watching it on WGN

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i hope you have it on mute then

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean the announcers are homers,

but they actually talk about the game.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think the are idots

all they talk about is hitting HR’s….”o – he almost had one there”....”wouldn’t it be nice if mike fotano hits a homer here” hell i guy could be bunting and they are talking about home runs

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if kerry wood threw that pitch

it’d be a strike

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or that one

this is unreal

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if the cubs need more bullpen help,

that nice Mr. Turnbow was released by Milwaukee today.

by tom s. on May 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

why was he glaring at Villone?

did anyone else see that?

he stood there for a few seconds & tried to stare him down.

what is that guy thinking?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thinking that

someone should throw it high and tight next time if he wants to glare like that.

by JMedwick on May 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sadly this isn't 1968

but 2008.

they can’t send messages like that anymore without facing stupid suspensions.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villone has to finish this inning

or Reyes will hit in the bottom half

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

TLR

He’ll let him finish.. He can’t burn through pitchers in extras. Let’s just hope for Theriot GIDP

"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert

by BigMOman on May 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah

I forgot Springer

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soriano

is all or nothing. He was bound and determined to hit another home run right there.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

workded the first time

bastard

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This has been a poor Cardinals experience for me

I left after Barton struck out looking silly to lead off the bottom of the first, went to a show, and came back right as Soriano hit a homer. Yuck.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

One, the strike zone is not being called the same for both sides, its been better for the cubs all night.

Two, izzy is washed up, and I can’t take another season of heart attacks like the last time he did this to us. I think McClellan should close.

And Three, is it just me, or do you think Pujols is not seeing the ball too well right now? The past few games he’s swinging at everything and can’t get a hit to save his life, even though he’s had how many people on base?! He doesn’t seem right to me…

by soty987 on May 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it happens

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*holds breath*

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This Match Up

(Villone/Lee) scareth me…

by glennrwordman on May 2, 2008 11:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

haha... if you can call that "facing"

How about Fontenot instead.

"...but If I can do some damage and help my team win, I'm going to stay in there" -Albert

by BigMOman on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Would you really rather have

Springer or Reyes in the game here?

Pick your poison because I don’t have faith in any of them in this situation.

by JMedwick on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

they’ll out the catcher in scoring position before they let lee win it.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Villone

Really glad he made the team.

Villone isn’t facing him. Pitching around him.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good time to have a glove

in the right field stands.

by akaitori on May 2, 2008 11:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i still think

IBBs should count as 2 bases or something….keeps the best players from actually playing the game.

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I mean you put the guy in scoring position.

but with DLee, 1st base is scoring position.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DO NOT

let Mike Fontenot beat you. He’s a poor man’s David Eckstein…if that’s possible.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER chance to win

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

This shit’s intense. And I’m running out of beer.

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on

end it now please

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice job Villone

didn’t know you had it in you.

color me impressed

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ron for MVP

If we pull this out.

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Very nice job Villone

But now we get Marmol

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hooray!

For Villone. He was the one bullpen pitcher I was really unsure of coming into the season.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My heart skipped a beat with that throw to first

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

by Valatan on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope we end it now

before we see Soto again

by bjork24 on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope we win it now

Before I have to drink any more of this fruity beer.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villone

two and a third of NAILS

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

grit-r-done

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen

He’ll certainly have earned this one if we can score now.

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So how bout those Hawks?

Anyone want to talk about that?

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo the Hawks!

Bunch of smack talkin’ thugs.

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and KG

is a crazy maniac

go underdog

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But they beat a Boston team

That’s always good

And they’ve sucked for so long, it’s pretty cool to see them doing (relatively) well

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT warning

I’m not a big, OK, not even a little NBA fan, but weren’t the Hawks formerly in StL?

by ArkansasTravs on May 3, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

miles

plz get r done

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Suffer

Save
Us
From
Freakingly
Erratic
Reyes

Score this inning

by akaitori on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

man

where’s gary bennet when you need him

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta eat that one miles!!!!

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on Miles

Take it in the back and go to first.

by LukeMP1186 on May 2, 2008 11:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that with the way this game has gone

winning it now would be even a bigger tone setter than had Izzy closed it out. (Trying to find the positives)

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

just remember

What happened after we lost that game against the brewers. This team loves to fight.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he found a way to grit

it out to left

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There we go...

...lets get this thing over with.

by BamaCardinal on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Miles has compromising pics of TLR and thats why he’s still on the team (just a guess)

by soty987 on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nope

it’s cuz he gets singles every now and then. like just now.
and this one kept him on the team for the rest of the year and possibly ‘09…

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice jobs Miles

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bunt

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn it, Miles

You and your crappy leadoff hits representing winning runs.

You suck.

"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 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahahhahahahaha

awesome

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Big break right there

Let him swing away, Tony!!

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah.

That’s a nice break. Saves an out.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

OK, thats dirty

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

EVEN BETTER!

bunt him over to third i gues

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man oh man oh man

You’ve GOT to cash in. How many opportunities are the cubs going to give us

by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap Miles

stay on your feet!

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

make him pay Boog

send one right back at his head dude

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got to love it.

This beer is starting to taste good.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice

solid fundamentals.

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

now execute guys

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well that works too kid

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright skip

Show us some bat control and put it deep.

Make the bunt to scoringer position payoff.

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok Skip

Time to be a hero. Just hit one moderately deep to the outfield, preferably left.

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Odd AB

really surprised he got it down. didn’t jab at that one.

by random on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright boys

Get it done now. How bout a deep fly ball? We hit three last inning.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I missed the 1st half of the game

Why did Barton go out so early?

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

because

We knocked out thier LH pitcher in the first.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

game time

lets go

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol!

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lol

SKIP SKIP SKIP SKIP!

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bye

Oh snap. A homer.

by mojowo11 on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

go crazy

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law

by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

walk off squeeze?

sounds dirty

Curse you Endy!!!!!

by boisebird on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Skip By God Schumaker!!!!!

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Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BALLGAME!!!

FUCKING HOME RUN!!!

by liam on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

as liam (I think) said earlier

from scoring position to scoringer position….

(makes a lot more sense in the 11th though)

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WALK OFF SKIP

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Skippy skippy skippy!

Finish your beer folks!!!!

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HEADSHOT

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHA

That was F-ing Awesome

by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That is how you win a ballgame!

Fundamentals, we executed the plays we were supposed to, the bad guys didn’t!

by TheBirds on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The WGN guy

...sounds like someone just killed his dog…and his mother.

by BamaCardinal on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I swear I'm lucid dreaming

We were definitely losing that game.

by Phizzle on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm with you...

i’m a pessimist though. I thought we were losing that game and in turn, getting swept due to the loss of momentum

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yes

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm All in

sign me up Skip fan club

"If I managed the Cubs, I'd be an Alcoholic." - Whitey Herzog

by cyko42 on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something." - Former teammate Mark McGwire about Albert Pujols

by cardzfan24 on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

yes it was!

The Dude abides.

by drewmaniac on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha,

Cubs announcers saying how you can’t do the usual, walk the bases loaded cause it would be Albert up then. Way to go Schu!!!!!!

by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Izzy had been solid all year up until now, i'd agree

but his blown save AGAIN makes that problem bigger

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

9 saves in a month

I’m just saying.

Yes, yes, I know all the counterarguments.

by sdrone on May 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMN

that’s awesome. Villone gets the win.

by nota bene on May 2, 2008 11:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wainwright

He shut down the best offense in the NL

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skip was the hero

Wainwright was maybe the player of the game
Villone was the “unsung hero” because he just got the job done, not flashy, but very effective

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by Mr Redbird on May 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

all of above

wow. wish I had this one on tape

by random on May 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villone

Ballsy performance in a tight spot. Gotta love it.

"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 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love this game

so dang much. swing looked so pretty in slo-mo

by random on May 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Im drinking

this damn fruity beer every Cubs game.

by Evilfrog on May 2, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ladies and Gentlemen....

Skip Schumaker.

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on May 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey yeah!

i love me some walk off home run, skippy style

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

by RosevilleRedbird on May 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my goodness

is it just me, or does Skippy’s have more pop in that bat this season?

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait.

Should we be upset at skip for swinning at the first pitch?

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

You

JUST BEAT ME TO IT!

Was gonna say he sucks for not taking a pitch.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe let it slide

this one time.

Billy Crystal is a tougher out than Izturis.

by tangledbrett on May 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to pass up a good pitch

with a runner at 3rd

Billy Crystal is a tougher out than Izturis.

by tangledbrett on May 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Terrible plate discipline.

"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 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's a situation where first pitch swinging is ok

a strike out is the worst possible scenario there. So first pitch you see that you can lift you swing at. Certain times call for first pitch swing.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plate discipline

Is getting a good pitch to hit, not looking at as many pitches as you can.

Myth busted k?

by TheBirds on May 3, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Taking the 1st pitch is so little league, especially considering the pitcher is trying to get ahead in the count.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 3, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Villone

Is the player of the game though!

by TheBirds on May 3, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

amen

dude pitch great tonight

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, WGN

For the crowd shot of dejected Cubs fans. Perfect cap to the evening

by random on May 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see your Soriano

and I raise you a Schumaker

That was a great game!!!! What a great way to start the series!!

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

best. comment. of. the. night.

I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!

by dangpenguins on May 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where can I buy my 55 shirt?

Nice win, hopefully we take some of the big M into tomorrows game..

The Central looks good from the top!

by birdsonthehat on May 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

It's going to be a looooong morning

for me looking over all the applications ; )

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

by stltrav09 on May 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

How shitty is it that Skip isn’t on the all-star ballot?

Izzy’s problems are not workload, there’s seriously something there. Give him his ten saves and let him retire out. But when you do, do it against the Pirates 7-8-9 and not the Cubs and the heart of the order.

We wouldn’t have been in this position if Villone wasn’t as strong as he was, he’s the star for sure.

Those who clamor for Reyes to be a closer may want to look at when he’s pitched this year. Pure no leverage situations. No thanks. K-Mac or bring up a guy, thanks.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't forget

Ludwicks diving catch.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh.

Someone came on earlier to crap on Brian Barton, saying that he’d go 1-5 with 3 strikeouts.

Skip and Barton combined to go 1-5 with two strikeouts. Well done, fearless leadoff platoon!

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was me!

Skip should have been in the whole time. Barton’s a bust.

by birdman3000 on May 3, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ha ha ha.

Even now you can be down on your team’s players?

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No joke.

C’mon guys – the bad news Birds just beat a Cubs team with superior talent and payroll. Loosen up, will ya?

"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 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're an idiot

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that two or three game winners for Skip?

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skip has earned immortality

for the month of May for me. That coupled with their woes against the Brew is demoralizing. Awesome.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can watch that home run stroke on replay for hours.

What a sweet swing…

"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 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus we burned out their bullpen

so that’s a plus for the rest of the series

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ours is pretty shot, too, though

K-Mac and Flo both only faced one batter tonight, but other than that there’s Reyes and Springer

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like ours is in better shape.

Both K-Mac and Reyes will be able to go more than 1 ninning tomorrow. Flo will be able to go.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ours is much less shot than theirs though.

A.) Our guys had a day off yesterday, so most of them can be used again tomorrow.

B.) We still have our long guy (Reyes), they don’t. If for some reason Lilly has to leave after 5 tomorrow, they are screwed.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Error

K-Mac faced two batters

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Izzy's Cutter

The consensus seems to be that Izzy’s injured. So far, I’m not buying.

His velocity is perfectly good. The problem just seems to be his cutter. It’s catching too much of the plate. Seems to me that’s an isolated issue of mechanics, not a physical issue.

I say, give him a bit so more rest, and have him work with Dunc on his cutter, and he’ll be fine.

On a sidenote, hard to see a spot for Johnson in the current pen. Villone’s earning his spot. And Flores isn’t exactly giving his up either.

So says, Titus Pullo (formerly The Dude)

by Titus Pullo on May 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm fine

with Izzy hanging around and working through what he has to work on. However, I don’t think he should be the automatic look when we’re up by 2 and the heart of the order awaits. He should be paid attention to in the warm up and judged from there, at least.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not saying those were his conditions tonight

I’m saying that he shouldn’t be an automatic. Three runs against Pitt or Houston in the bottom of the ninth 8-9-1 is a hell of a lot different than 2 runs and the Cubs 8-9-1.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

My stupid brain is drunk. I typed up a nice long reply. Then I read it and it made no sense.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In short, I'm talking about the future, not tonight.

and you know that Sori would have been told about the cutter of Izzy, it’s no trade secret and after Sori’s shit defense he would have been sitting on it.

Izzy shouldn’t have been out there, because unlike a lot of 1 hitters, Sori does represent a hr threat.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and i’m a little buzzed as well and don’t know if i’m making sense. Just ignore everything i type post blown save from here on out

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get

why he was throwing cut fastballs when Soriano would have had trouble with Izzy’s curve. Just throw curves and sliders there and it might have been a shorter, less exciting game.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you

I fault Yadi some for calling for that pitch.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no rule against having 3 lefties in the bullpen

If Villone keeps taking 2 innings at a time and shutting them out, why not have all three lefties?

by tom s. on May 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

In 06 it was the same

The velocity never dropped, but his control fell apart. The cutter stopped working and the runs came.

by DriverZn on May 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Skip

doin his best to replace Sno-Cones?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on May 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

naw

skip performs in more than one series per year.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know

i just wanted to start calling him Skip-Cones…

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on May 3, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, even Tony thinks IZZY's not all healthy

now i’m concerned.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:09 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it will be interesting to see the post game comments on izzy.

by tom s. on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

see above

he said IZZY can’t get the ball down, so he thinks somethings up with him.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again, same in 06

Since its not his arm but his ability to land under control. His control fell apart then much the same way its going now.

by DriverZn on May 3, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

man i hope not

if his hip goes, his career is done.

that would be a terrible way for it to end.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree that would suck

But we also need him to be honest and let Tony et all know if he is having problems. Its not brave to go out there hurt, its just dumb and doesn’t help the team.

by DriverZn on May 3, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

We dont want another Rolen situation.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree with you both

IZZY just said on the post game he’s fine, his hip is fine, he swears he’s healthy.

he said his mechanics are all out of whack, and that’s the only problem.

i hate to say it, but i don’t know if i believe him.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no it won't

probably just bullshit tap dancing. Tony will act like a girl and get defensive.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 3, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the little girl part aside

TLR has a history of ‘getting defensive’ when the media questions his players.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congrats to Skippy

The man mashes anything down and in.

I just hate to see Brian Barton’s playing time continuely cut down like this for no real apparent reason.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The reason there

Was because thier LH pitcher left.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Tony

Just confirmed that on the post game.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's not a real reason.

Barton is hitting .400 vs RHP. That’s merely an excuse.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brain looked HORRIBLE

in his at bats. so i don’t really blame Tony for yanking him.

wait, he did get a bunt down. so it was just the first one.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha, Brain

Nice Freudian typo…new nickname?

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, lets go with that

dude is a rocket scientist after all.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's just not confident in Crabman

I really like Barton alot and want him to get more playing time, but at the expense of whom? All of our outfielders are playing well (Duncan could probably be argued).

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right

Barton is a guy who had no ABs above AA comming into the season. Tony is getting him ABs in favoriable situations. It’s going to be like that for a least a few more months. Every one of our out fielders are playing pretty good.

by Evilfrog on May 3, 2008 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And

Skip did have some nice plays defensively tonight as well.

Not knocking Barton, but there’s at least one play where I’d put even money on Barton not doing it. The rest are borderline.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure it is building his confidence to get

1 or 2 at-bats every 3 nights.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No harm

in giving him plenty of time to watch and learn. He’s getting eased into the bigs and he’s generally doing well with the opportunities he’s gotten.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about leaving him in there beyond

THE FOURTH INNING?! I can’t, for the life of me, remember another situation in which LaRussa regularly yanked a guy this early in ballgames. Heck, even ole Skillet Hands got 7 innings on most nights.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Especially in a close game

Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy Skippy was the hero – both offensive and defensively – but I can’t wrap my mind around Tony depleting the bench so early in a game for a damn matchup advantage.

"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 3, 2008 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll give ya fourth inning was premature

Skip should have been in at some point, but clearly 4th inning was premature. And by all accounts, skip didn’t look great at all until the bomb

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to admit

even though he’s getting limited time it’s pretty damn cool we’re fighting for a 5th OF to get batting time.

4th is something some teams have at their arsenal, but 5th? Lovin’ it.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd trade that luxury in

for a decent MI

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 3, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think they're mutually exclusive

"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 3, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a firm believer

that the fierce competition is a major part of the Cards’ early success.

"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 3, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good post-win music

“Jump Around” by House of Pain

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

When it comes to Glaus

I can’t wait to get on the road. If he performs at even 60% of his road levels thus far, May is going to be a damn good month for him.

Pitching matchups in the next four games
Lilly vs Lohse (6.46)
Marquis vs Welly (4.45)
Pineiro vs Jimenez (5.90)
Loop vs Redman (7.43)
Adam vs someone

Not too bad, not bad at all.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

er

(6.46) Lilly vs Lohse
(4.45) Marquis vs Welly

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love that Lilly vs. Lohse matchup

Lilly’s been absolutely dreadful this year and Lohse has been pitching out of his mind. I’d love nothing more than to take the first series from the Cubbies.

"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 3, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too

Lohse is going to start proving his success is real tomorrow, I like Loop vs Redman. Being in Colorado if Looper gets knocked a bit, at least it’ll be against someone who can get knocked around himself.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want tomorrow's game pretty badly

As Matthew Leach pointed out in the probably pitchers preview, though, the Cubs have hit Lohse well over the years to a .410/.452/.667 line.

I’ll have to re-read the section of the Book that pooh-poohs individual matchup data as non-predictive before gametime tomorrow morning.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

Cubs have hit Adam well. He 5 hit them in 6 and a bit.

There’s a couple more examples that went backwards in tonights matchups, but it’s late or I’d point them out. The Waino one is pretty significant though.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those numbers are ridiculous

I gotta agree with AdjustedExpectations – Lohse needs a decent showing tomorrow to make a believer out of me.

On the other hand, the Cubs lineup has been considerably revamped over the years as well. I wonder if the new look Cubs have had similar success against Lohse.

"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 3, 2008 12:41 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

For those worried about Barton

watch the walk off celebration. Him, skip (obviously) and Pujols were the 3 most excited guys. He’s an unselfish player.. don’t worry about him! Tony is being smart and easing him into it. And Barton understands his role for the time being!

Patience my darlings..

Proud President of the Unofficial Skip Schumaker Fan Club!
(now accepting applications)

PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!

by stltrav09 on May 3, 2008 12:36 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thats the same guy

that had his camcorder out taping everything on opening day.

i agree, he’ll be fine.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not worried about how he feels about his playing time

I just want to see him in there more. But again, who should he replace? That’s the million dollar question

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not worried about his psyche

I’m concerned that a) he’s not getting enough ABs to progress, b) LaRussa is depleting his bench at ridiculous times in ball games c)the fastest guy on our team is out of the game by the 6th inning.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well

The problem is that we can’t send him down to get more ABs, what with the Rule 5 rules.

by mojowo11 on May 3, 2008 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breathe...

Barton is not only a guy who hasn’t had an AB above AA level until now, but he also had knee surgery during the off-season. Given the Cards’ track record of rushing guys back, I would think protecting a talented prospect would be a priority.

Also, LaRussa replaced our fastest guy with our second fastest guy who’s a much better defender in a close game (Barton is a minus fielder right now). Finally, Barton is batting .400 against RHPs…in 15 ABs. Do you really need to be told about small sample sizes?

by Forsch31 on May 3, 2008 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you really need to be told

why that small sample size exists?

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barton isn't sweating it as much as we are

I can guarantee you that. The kid is in the majors, i’m sure the situation has been explained to him in full, he’s having a blast and he knows he’ll get his shot one way or the other.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

re: izzy

One thing I love about the guy is he’s brutally honest and doesn’t sugar coat shit (assuming he’s telling the truth about how he physically feels)

I was watching a special on him and felt like an ass for booing him in 06 when his family was talking about how rough it was for him to be booed at home especially since he’s been the franchise allstar closer. He is right, it’s a “what have you done for me lately” town.

Booing kip wells is one thing, but booing izzy is another.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

The best way we protect Izzy and the potential for boos is frankly one thing.

Don’t get into save situations. However, that’s easier said than done. But if our first inning wasn’t a sudden close, or we didn’t have a idiotic play in the second, he most likely wouldn’t have even been in there.

But when he’s there, he needs to perform.

I hate the boos as much as anyone, and the idea that you pay a ticket so you can do whatever towards a player is silly and borderline absurd. But he’s part of the reason why there is an expectation for the Cardinals to succeed.

Booing your own player by my book is so ignorant, but I wasn’t there.

I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang

by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See the last gamethread

Tones of 2006 regarding the propriety of booing the home team.

by liam on May 3, 2008 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

one thing i did love...

last year those pompous cubs fans were getting all self righteous about us booing kip wells then 15 minutes later they booed one of the best pitchers in the league and their ace, zambrano.

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on May 3, 2008 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's not so much a "What have you done for me lately town"

as it is a “what have you done for me lately” position. A Closer is the most hated player on the team when he is struggling, doesn’t matter what team, or what city. The guy who blows the game when your team is about to win, is hated. I’ve heard Trevor Hoffman get booed in San Diego on multiple occasions and he is a first ballot HOF Closer. I’ve heard Mariano Rivera get boo-ed in NY , and he is another sure fire HOFer. It has nothing to do with the city, it has to do with the job.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB.com

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The I Live for This in the background

Along with all of the fans’ arms raised in triumph really makes this picture a great one

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've always been a fan of this one

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

now

that truly is a thing of beauty.

thanks again HL.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 2:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome

thanks

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(now accepting applications)

PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!

by stltrav09 on May 3, 2008 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that is a thing of beatuy

thanks HL.

I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!

by gdm426 on May 3, 2008 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not gonna lie

that is one of the most beautiful pictures i’ve ever seen.

by lopey986 on May 3, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vina repping the Cards-Cubs rivalry on BBTN

Called it the best rivalry in baseball

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:45 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And then he goes and calls

the Crawford boxes in Houston “a beautiful thing”...blech

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by Mr Redbird on May 3, 2008 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hot Damn!!

What a game. I thought it was over when Izzy screwed the pooch. Shame on me. This team IS better than predicted. I don’t know about division champs, but that game showed the ole “Play A Hard 9” and sticking it to Chicago, even for one night, was bee-yoo-tee-ful!! Thanks, Skippy. Now go out and do it again tomorrow.

by rockin redbird on May 3, 2008 12:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Piniella's comments on Hill (and you think TLR is against Reyes, this is just brutal)

“Hill can’t start like that in the big leagues,” Piniella said. “Every time he starts, it’s an adventure. I don’t know what the solution is, but I can’t start him anymore.”

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on May 3, 2008 1:54 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

speaking of reyes

i skimmed and didnt see were it was posted, but hes being scouted by braves and angels viva mlbtraderumors…but hes seldom used and wasnt good last time out…and said MO wasnt a high prospect..good luck with that

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

by punchinjudy on May 3, 2008 1:55 AM EDT up reply actions