Game 30 overflow II
by lboros on May 2, 2008 11:05 PM EDT
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Printum . . . . . . 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.
I wouldn't say he's denying it
Maybe trying to play through the pain, but not denying
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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
Izzy's cutter
Looks like a BP fastball
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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.
Maybe...
Izzy ate too many of those damn donuts from that stupid commercial with he and Adam on FSN.
you mean hot dogs?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
D Lee stole on Yadi?!
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Someone is about to go long on Izzy
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
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!
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
(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
Oh my Lord
There’s not enough Frankins at the local Kroger to get m through this one
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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
Nope
Villone on his way in
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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.
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!
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
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
It isnt like we hate him
I love izzy, but he is terrible right now
by Smokin Turkeys on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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)
Not a mysterious injury
The ol’ suck-itis
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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
That would give Izzy...
the least deserved win so far this year.
by mynameistyler on May 2, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Hawks beat the Celtics
Hooray! Anything to get my spirits up after all this crap
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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
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.
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."
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
False
McClellan has shown great ability/moxie. give him a shot.
by ArkansasTravs on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
Ha ha...
True, at least on that play
"Is this Heaven?"
"No, it;s Iowa."
"I could've sworn it was Heaven."
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!
the whole ripping on Soriano thing has lost its luster
what with the spine shattering home run and all
by cardsfaninmass on May 2, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Just visited your blog...
... the photo at the top made my visit well worth my while. =)
The Dude abides.
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!
Lou going to use Marmol here?
I hope not.. He’s filthy
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
Kerry Wood
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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
Whew
That was an “exhale” grab by Schumaker
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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
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…..
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
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
Heart skipped a beat on that Ankiel swing
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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
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
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
like he's going to pitch to him
still, one can dream
Curse you Endy!!!!!
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
Getting hosed by the home plate umpire tonight
Bad call on strike one to Alberto
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I thought it was high and inside
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AND
he’s stared the barrel of a gun down and won. I think he’s got the closer thing down…
The Dude abides.
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
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!
That' what I thought
Looked like he was looking for something else though
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That was quite a mistake
Lucky Pujols was sitting fastball
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
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
Dude's hitting .360 he can do whatever he wants
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
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!
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
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
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
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
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?"
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!
Glaus is gonna K here
He is not clutch (channeling my inner Brantley)
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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
I think
I’m going to vomit.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
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
HE'S LEADING THE LEAGUE IN DOUBLES
and playing great defense
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
We just need to change all our home games to day games lol
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Well look on the bright side
The last few times we lost a heartbreaker late in the game we took the series.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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?"
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!
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
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
haha
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
10th inning bonus zone triggered!
The strike zone has now been moved. It now encompasses the entirety of section 442 in the upper deck.
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
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?"
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?"
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
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.
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
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!
Ronny V. looked pretty good out there
The lineout to Luddy was tagged, but everything else he did well
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cubs might need Oquendo to pitch if this things goes much longer
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~Berra's Law
by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions
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
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
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!
So...
Luddy makes a great diving catch to end an inning…Then leads of the next with a walk off right?
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
are those the same rules that say that if you make 3 errors in left field
you get to hit the game-tying homer in the ninth?
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
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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Don't know
By the ancient rules of hollywood sports ending, he’s set to pitch a pretty good game.
Curse you Endy!!!!!
Im out of good beer
I all got left is this berry crap the that wife’s friend left over a few weeks go.
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
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
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.
Yeah Sunset Wheat is bad, Berry Weiss is OK, everything else is awesome basically
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
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
Lou Piniella
has used his entire bench.
Just thought I should make an announcement. (Although Marquis could hit I guess)
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
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
come on Yadi!
"You say the world has lost it's love. I say embrace what it's made of" - Dar Williams
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
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!
I have close to zero confidence in Reyes getting it done
I’d love to be proven wrong, though :)
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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!
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
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.
Why does Izturis try and lift the ball right there?!
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Shit I did that my first year of little league
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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.
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…
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
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
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.
i still think
IBBs should count as 2 bases or something….keeps the best players from actually playing the game.
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
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!
Very nice job Villone
But now we get Marmol
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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
Ankiel is due up 7th
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Actually, I brain farted even worse
I think he’s due 4th actually
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I was thinking that he led off last inning, but it was the 9th he led off
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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
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
and KG
is a crazy maniac
go underdog
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by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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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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
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?"
fernando vina style
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 2, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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)
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
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…
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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
Damn it, Miles
You and your crappy leadoff hits representing winning runs.
You suck.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
Man, don't bunt when you can walk
That ball was almost in the dirt
by cloistermaximus on May 2, 2008 11:53 PM EDT reply actions
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
Big break right there
Let him swing away, Tony!!
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OK, thats dirty
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
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
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
make him pay Boog
send one right back at his head dude
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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
well that works too kid
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Ok Skip
Time to be a hero. Just hit one moderately deep to the outfield, preferably left.
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lol!
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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go crazy
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by the_cardnial_rule on May 2, 2008 11:56 PM EDT reply actions
walk off squeeze?
sounds dirty
Curse you Endy!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!
Skip By God Schumaker!!!!!
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as liam (I think) said earlier
from scoring position to scoringer position….
(makes a lot more sense in the 11th though)
That is how you win a ballgame!
Fundamentals, we executed the plays we were supposed to, the bad guys didn’t!
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
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
+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
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!!!!!!
That almost made the blown save worth it!
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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
9 saves in a month
I’m just saying.
Yes, yes, I know all the counterarguments.
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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Villone
Ballsy performance in a tight spot. Gotta love it.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 2, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Great win, but our closer problem is very real and needs to be addressed by tony
boo cubs, hooray beer
Thats another big red W
I can hear cubs fan’s crying in my apt building here in chicago!
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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
my goodness
is it just me, or does Skippy’s have more pop in that bat this season?
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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
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
+1
Terrible plate discipline.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 3, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
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
Plate discipline
Is getting a good pitch to hit, not looking at as many pitches as you can.
Myth busted k?
+1
Taking the 1st pitch is so little league, especially considering the pitcher is trying to get ahead in the count.
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amen
dude pitch great tonight
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I think he might have risen in my eyes
to become “Jared”
Curse you Endy!!!!!
He went to Jared!
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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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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
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!
It's going to be a looooong morning
for me looking over all the applications ; )
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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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
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!
that was me!
Skip should have been in the whole time. Barton’s a bust.
No joke.
C’mon guys – the bad news Birds just beat a Cubs team with superior talent and payroll. Loosen up, will ya?
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Is that two or three game winners for Skip?
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
Skip has earned immortality
for the month of May for me. That coupled with their woes against the Brew is demoralizing. Awesome.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I can watch that home run stroke on replay for hours.
What a sweet swing…
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 3, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
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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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.
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
Error
K-Mac faced two batters
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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)
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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?
In 06 it was the same
The velocity never dropped, but his control fell apart. The cutter stopped working and the runs came.
naw
skip performs in more than one series per year.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
OK, even Tony thinks IZZY's not all healthy
now i’m concerned.
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see above
he said IZZY can’t get the ball down, so he thinks somethings up with him.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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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?"
the little girl part aside
TLR has a history of ‘getting defensive’ when the media questions his players.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:03 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:10 AM EDT reply actions
That's not a real reason.
Barton is hitting .400 vs RHP. That’s merely an excuse.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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Haha, Brain
Nice Freudian typo…new nickname?
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yeah, lets go with that
dude is a rocket scientist after all.
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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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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.
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:21 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it is building his confidence to get
1 or 2 at-bats every 3 nights.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:30 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions
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?"
I don't think they're mutually exclusive
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 3, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
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
Good post-win music
“Jump Around” by House of Pain
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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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Are those numbers
the opposing pitchers’ ERA?
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er
(6.46) Lilly vs Lohse
(4.45) Marquis vs Welly
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on May 3, 2008 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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..
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PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!
thats the same guy
that had his camcorder out taping everything on opening day.
i agree, he’ll be fine.
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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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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.
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions
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?
Do you really need to be told
why that small sample size exists?
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:04 AM EDT up reply actions
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
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?"
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.
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 3, 2008 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
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?"
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
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 12:40 AM EDT reply actions
A beaut'
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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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that's awesome, alot like that pic of endy chavez robbing Rolen in the NLCS Game 7 right at the "Strength to be there" sign
boo cubs, hooray beer
I've always been a fan of this one
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by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions
now
that truly is a thing of beauty.
thanks again HL.
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that is a thing of beatuy
thanks HL.
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Vina repping the Cards-Cubs rivalry on BBTN
Called it the best rivalry in baseball
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And then he goes and calls
the Crawford boxes in Houston “a beautiful thing”...blech
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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.
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
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
English?
Mo also said today that Reyes gives them insurance should a starter go down. He’s the long reliever, which is most likely why he isn’t being used very much.
Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS
by Hardcore Legend on May 3, 2008 2:10 AM EDT up reply actions
english? not sure what you mean
but ya see the long rel point…just saying what they said on mlb.
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
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