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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