Game 51 Open Thread- 24th May, 2008
by the red baron on May 24, 2008 9:09 PM EDT
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Kyle Lohse Brad Penny
3-2, 4.71 5-4, 5.43
Not a line we're used to seeing from Penny, eh? He's struggled mightily this year, although there have been signs of life lately. A large part of his struggles this year have been command issues, which should play nicely into the Cardinals' hands. If ever there was ever a team I felt pretty confident about being able to work the count, work a pitcher, and, if needed, work a walk, it just may be the 2008 St. Louis Cardinals. So far this year, the Cardinals have 231 walks. That's 23 more than the second team on the list, the Cubs. For this early in the season, that's a huge advantage. When you're leading the second place team by about ten full percent of your total, it's tough to really even fathom. Take some pitches tonight, boys. He may still not walk a ton of batter, but he is getting himself into trouble with high pitch counts and just getting behind hitters in general. I suppose I can't say too much about the guy, though, since he has seen Alyssa Milano naked, probably quite a few times. Me, I have trouble convincing Netflix to let me rent "Embrace of the Vampire." sigh...
Couple of notes:
I forgot in this morning's post, but Doug Davis, our old friend from Milwaukee, now of the Diamondbacks, made his return to the mound last night in grand fashion, throwing seven shutout innings against the El Bravos. I know quite a few of us here made our way over to the DBacks blog and signed their get well card for him, and I wanted to make sure and bring this up. Congratulations to Mr. Davis on making it back on the field. He came back far more quickly than I would have ever thought possible; I suppose it just goes to show what the human will, and the human body, are capable of. Again, congrats, Mr. Davis.
Joe Strauss has a nice little piece up today about the travails of Colby down in Memphis, as well as all the recent craziness that's surrounded the Rasmus clan. It's a good read.
Lots of draft talk going on over at Future Redbirds . I love the draft. No idea why, but I really do. I'll probably be talking about it again on Wednesday. Getting close now, only about a week and a half... Also, FR just celebrated their one millionth hit recently. Congrats to erik and the boy over there; they all do an outstanding job.
Speaking of Alyssa Milano, did anyone else think the season finale of My Name is Earl was a little crappy?
Random music recommendation: MGMT's new album, Oracular Spectacular. Try "Time to Pretend," "Electric Feel," or, my personal favourite, "Weekend Wars." You won't be sorry. Well, probably not anyway.
Alright, everybody, enjoy the game tonight. I'm going to try my hand at one of those preprogrammed overflow threads, but I haven't used them yet. If something goes horribly wrong, email me at asaeschafer@gmail.com and I'll try to get it taken care of. I'll have my BlackBerry with me, so I should get the message, and I'll see if I can get to a computer or something. Thanks.
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The lineup is up
Unbelievable….......he sits Ludwick…......leave Kennedy in….....and puts miles at shortstop…..
I protest…............
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
I agree, one of our worse lineups so far this year in my opinion
Schumaker
Duncan
Pujols
Ankiel
Glaus
Miles
Molina
Lohse
Kennedy
Yadi is my hero
It makes me uncomfortable to see Ankiel bat 4th
That in itself is terrible for this team. Penny will work the latter on him. After his struggles last night, he seems a little vulnerable to high fastballs, ya think!!!!!!
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
kennedy...
...better start hitting again soon. Somebody mentioned in the previous post that Tony should give Barton a chance to start multiple games and work his way through his slump. Maybe he is doing it with Kennedy instead? Either way, this is a chance for him to make a case for him to be an everyday player on the team. Not that I think he can do it.
its a long weekend
what better time to franklin it up
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
line-ups without frankilin
deserve a addition to the drinking game
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
West coast wonders what Franklins are..........beers?
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
any kind of alcoholic drink really
but its beer for me
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
i guess franklining got to me
Line-ups without Ludwick (especially against RHers), deserve an addition
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
wouldn't this be the day to sit Ludwick
right hander fastball pitcher – the best type for a Duncan, Schumaker, Ankiel OF.
exactly
why piss on the fire
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
except for the fact
Duncan stinks against Left Handers. I know Ludwick rocks against RH pitchers, but the point is not his splits, but Duncan’s. If you are going to sit Ludwick you do it against Right Handed pitchers since Duncan will do much better.
but here's where that argument fails
we’re not in the middle of 9 games in a row. We have two days off within 5. There’s no logic in sitting him in the first place, find a slump, or a day off when it’s needed.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions
blasphemy , I know
but if you want to get Dunc in there, tonight would be the perfect night to give APu one of those nights off that Tony wants to give him
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I would be a lot more ok with the lineup if Albert was getting a day off (though, with the schedule, it’s not needed) than this.
“Who’s the SP?” ...
“_ a righty”...
“Well slot Duncan in left”
“What about Luddy?”
“Slot Duncan in left, it’s a righty!”
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not going to debate
whether Ludwick does or doesn’t need a rest – I am just as ticked he’s out as everyone.
I am just sick of hearing people say “Ludwick bats better against Righties,” like Tony doesn’t know. My simple point is that IF you are going to sit Ludwick you want to do it against Righties. Whether now is the time to sit I disagree with Tony just as much as everyone else.
Then in that post's context
we’ll agree. My point was that there is no reason for ‘if’, and in this reply you’ve said the same. So we’re on the same page.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
in theory it might be a good idea, in practice…not so much
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 24, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
All of the double leadoff haters will love this. Lohse has shown he can nail the ball to the warning track.
So while we may have the pitcher batting 8th, we’re now placing our pussiest hitter in 9th. Rejoice!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
what you do is
have Duncan play against righties instead of one of the other 2 OFers, not in place of he who is on fire
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
frozen
is anyone elses foxsports midwest on charter (channel 37) froze up????
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Jess Todd is 6 inning into a no hitter.
only 71 pitches. He has been lights out all year.
Yadi is my hero
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by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
2nd and 3rd one out
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
tied now on a sac fly
2 out, runner on second.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
????
r u just frozen too?????
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
black screen.
funny. i got this guy walking in Cintrue Bank. hes just frozen there. Just waiting to go in. But Charter wont let me.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
If you have HD, you pretty much have to go with the dish
Boatloads more HD channels.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
Yeah either way, cable just doesn't cut it if you have HD
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
Oh and not to mention
DirecTV at least has that downloadable OnDemand deal going now too. Haven’t rigged it up yet but that was the only reason I stuck with cable for as long as I did in the first place. Now there’s not even a question provided that isn’t a big hassle…which of course is assuming a lot.
With no evidence to the contrary, Colby Rasmus is clutch
Pirates tie
runner on 2nd
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions
pirates can't score. . .extra innings
"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean
by '54 Cardinal Fan on May 24, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
gameday says bay's flyout was at least to the track.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
it was a few feet from the wall
almost
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
situation
is no one else having problems with fsn midwest? on charter like all channels like 30-43 are frozen. this is so stupid, pay all this money and cant watch the game!
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cubs go 1-2-3 in the ninth
matt capps rips right through a ramirez, soto, and fukudome.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions
Tony better just be giving Luddy a day off
but even that does not make any sense the way he is playing
Losing is a disease
we're off Monday as well
means a day off on each side of this series. I dunno why Tony is sitting Luddy, but rest doesn’t look to be the practical issue
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
find playing time somewhere else for others!!!
Albert, Glaus and LUDWICK should play everyday.
By that approach
then the line up should be
barton
rick
and
skip
Past ten –
Luddy – 8 games
Barton – 3 games
Rick – 6 games (injury)
Skip – 6 games
ducan – 7 games
Ludwick isn’t getting an overpowering amount of starts. Oddly enough in he past ten overall he’s the one outfielder that’s deserved it.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
man these late games are crazy
the west coast messes with my mind
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Im a little late in here
and its been said…but this is insane!!!!
Ludwick is an everyday player. Ludwick is one of the best players in all of baseball right now. If him playing everyday means Duncan or Skippy has to sit then fucking sit them!!!!!!!!!
where are you?
how are you getting the game? do you satellite?
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
family’s watching juno. i’m stuck with gameday.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
that hurts
on the inside
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
terrible movie i’m stuck through.
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
juno is just plain awful
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
extra innings
I live in Portland. heh.
I’ve decided that Ricky is alright as a commentator, but not as the play-by-play guy…
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
I've said this before
but TLR is the ONLY manager in baseball who would not have Ludwick in the lineup tonight. Pathetic!!!!!!
geez.
look forward to this game all day and then freakin charter blows. now i get the radio now. why do i pay money to these people.
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
according to gameday
lohse has only thrown one non-fastball so far
bridgeton. north county.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm south in arnold, my ex girlfiend is in Maryland Heights
and we’re both down….the 888 get charter number is busy, and she said she waited an hour online to find out it’s a known outage with no ETA
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
thats it.
this just might be the final straw with charter. im done.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
which is the most Tony like thing to consider. He does like those small sample size matchups
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Showed Tony in the dugout
looks a little stressed. Like his lineup might be talked about just a little…....
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
I don't know if I said it last night
but I feel guilty watching the video on a game Vin Scully announces.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
because he describes the game so well that watching feels like a waste of attention and energy
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Lohse is over throwing
that ain’t good….......
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions
iz2 prob gets to that one
he has shown the glove so far this year
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he's tied #1 in all of baseball in RZR with Escobar
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
martin's hit should be an error
on larussa for playing miles at short
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
inquiring minds
want to know if martin’s hit would not have been a double play with iz2 at short?
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
i really doubt it
even one would have been tough, but possible
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad that wellsie gets a start in Dodger stadium tomorrow
Good way to keep those FB from hurting him
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
That one was generous
Hopefully, Lohse can keep getting those
That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.
Another one
For the strikeout of Loney
That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.
wish i could have seen it.
stupid charter.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
identical to strike two
and even if he puts bat on that ball, a foul is the best result, probably
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Since Kent was just up to bat
I haven’t heard much about him the last few years. Is he still considered a clubhouse cancer like he was in San Fran with Bonds?
the breaking pitch and the change up saved him
thats because he is forced to stay on his backside and not over throw. those calls came from the dugout for that very purpose…....
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Alright
Rick and Santa. It’s all on you two. Coz’ we all know the Mickey Mouse Club isn’t doing anything behind you tonight
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
damn
rick couldnt of dodged that if he wanted to
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
if you're going to get hit...
I think I’d prefer to get hit there
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
i prefer it on the jersey
that hurts the least
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I know this has been beaten to death already...
but good lord, just what does Ludwick need to do to be the full time starter? He’s leading the team in pretty much every offensive category, despite a lot less playing time than Pujols. He’s pretty much been the offense on the road trip. At this point, I’d almost rather see Pujols sit instead of Ludwick.
I am a big Duncan fan, but even if Duncan starts getting going, he’s not going to give you anything that Ludwick hasn’t been providing.
If you have to play Duncan, then bench Skip. Skip doesn’t hit well enough for a corner outfielder, anyway.
Start Ludwick
ahem
“Skip happens to be a typical lead off hitter. Duncan is my go to boy against RHP. I manage, you watch.”
- Love, Tony
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
lol, indeed
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed, but
if dunc and skip don’t play and show well we’ll never get rid of either—-and we need one more bat somehow (i still say uggla would do it and can be had for some of our more or less spare parts).
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
I'd love to get Uggla
It’d take more than spare parts. I’d still make a deal for him as long as Rasmus and Garcia are off limits. Something like Anderson and Reyes/Thompson would be fine.
Assuming that doesn’t pan out, a guy like Ronnie Belliard or Good Ol’ Grudz could be had for a song; what are we waiting for exactly?
total eclipse
of planet larussa
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Miles is just full of grit tonight
Maybe that’s what is slowing him down on defense & the basepaths
That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.
I think I found our new 2B
Check out Miles line when he plays 2B, Holy Smokes!!!
.412/.452/.456/.908
This is a Steinbrenner lineup tonite ...
as in, if I owned this team I’d be going all Steinbrenner on TLR and my GM right now. It’s damn near a firing offense.
by MdRedbirdFreak on May 24, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
I’d say twice
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
0-1 so far
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
0-2
I’m a sucker for being hopeful
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay if you HAVE to play AK
why not back him 2nd, and have Duncan hit sixth, and Miles 9th?? Geez we have no pop after Santa in this lineup
At least LaRue isn't playing
Our 7-8-9 would be a black hole.
oh it can never be said too much.
CHATER SUCKS/BLOWS/BITES/ WHATEVER YOU WANT TO SAY HERE.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
are these charter flights
i dont know, ive only flown 3 times
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
charter communications.
cable company in stl. that sucks.
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
ah, thanks
and im sorry
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
geez
juno ends, then i get a double whammy. charter sucks, and so i can’t get the game, then my laptop blows and can’t get to VEB.
how’s the game going?
by stlcardinalsfang on May 24, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
0-0 top 3
nothing major has happened yet
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
unadventurous
but with this lineup, that’s a good thing…
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of the Hyatt Riverfront
now that was a great place to stay. I had my doubts, the reviews of the old Adams Mark were a bit frightening
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
OKAY THAT'S ENOUGH!
I’ve been looking forward to this west coast road trip all year because I need a tan and I was sure that VEB could not reach this far across the country. But NO! You guys are relentless. You win.
We will put AK and Izturis on a slow boat to China. We will start Ryan and Hoffpair up the middle. Miles will play Rover. We will use Yadi on defense and Anderson on offense. We will trade Lil Dunc to AL DH land and I will personally take the punch in the nose from Dunc. We will play 4 outfielders at the same time – Ank/Schu/Luddy/Mather – (oh yeah, Joe Mather is the answer to our problems – give me a break!) We will call up Garcia, Kopp and Ottavino (though injured) to compete our hump-back rotation in spite of MLB rules. Hell, I’ll call up Amaury Marti to play whatever the hell you want. We will trade AR and use him in our starting rotation simultaneously. We’ll use a 37 man roster and sue Bud Selig. We win the World Series before he figures out how to deal with it.
I will magically repair the elbows and shoulders of all 27 of our injured pitchers. I will revoke the medical license of Paletta. I will force-feed TLR a steak and rib platter.
I will personally beat Corby Rasmut with a wet noodle. I will trade for the LA shortstop – whatever his name is – and the guy he’s blocking (whatever that means). ARE YOU HAPPY? How about Andruw Jones? You want him? Dare me. I got the checkbook. How about Davey Johnson as manager? Don’t push me.
ARE YOU HAPPY?
Haven’t you figured out that Hinkster is in fact me – Mo? Come one guys! Think about it. How would you like to work for DeWitt? I get all my ideas from you guys and you’re still not happy. So what if I’ve had too much to drink tonight – get off my case.
I can’t take the stress anymore. I could not find my way to Chavez Ravine. I’m going to find the masseuse in my Malibu weekend resort hotel.
NOW GET OFF MY CASE!
Mr. Mozeliak, sir
can you please tell lil’ dunc to wipe the dip off of his chin?
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on May 24, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
8 balls in a row
make me warm on the inside
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
"Leave your bat on your shoulder
We’ll get those numbers up son, what slump?”
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions
Alright Duncan
show that good batting eye of yours
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions
here comes a hanger
Penny has been throwing the ball very low the entire inning, he is about to throw on up for Pujols to jack.
love it!
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on May 24, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
albert agressive baserunning works this time
at second
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this inning
sums up the ‘08 cardinals…no power but we can hit a lot of singles and doubles in a row.
no power?
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by mattyfrommo on May 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
roy hobbs does it again!
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on May 24, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
all on the same pitch
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Whoa.. blink of an eye, 4 runs..
That was fast
by cloistermaximus on May 24, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions
I don't care if we win 19-0*
Ludwick should still be playing
- It would be awesome to win 19-0, though.
4 runs
means the rally was 72 year old, it was its time
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by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Glaus's stats the past 10 games
.439/.511/.610/1.121 I’ll forgive a few groundouts
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
you on xbox live/
what is your gamertag?
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by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
while watching the hapless Pirates
on TV…unable to put away the Cubs.. I’m checking the Cards’ game on Gameday/MLB.
WHOA! It’s been a while.
So as not to break up this game thread, I would appreciate a kind e-mail from someone (down the road even) explaining to me what the auxiliary info that is flashed about pitches, on Gameday, all means. Especially “pFX”—what is that? And how do they get this stuff? Is is subjective, mechanical (ie some kind of elaborate JUGS gun)?
If I understand what it is telling me, I might start to like it
Cameras
Lots of high speed cameras in the parks now, measure break of a pitch, speed at release and at the plate, pFX is pitch FX which is basically a measure of the movement on a pitch, I don’t have everything figured out yet, but it is nice for those that track pitches to be able to see “how good is Waino’s Curve” type things
http://gameday.mlblogs.com/
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on May 24, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I have always wondered too
I just never looked it up before
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on May 24, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
my bad
shouldnt have used it as a title
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on May 24, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
and that is why i love yadi
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on May 24, 2008 11:07 PM EDT reply actions
sorry JP
you just just got Yadied.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
ammo
pirate ship about out of ammo, need to splash the baby bears now!
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
yes.
I am the only/last Anthony Reyes fan!
by dangpenguins on May 24, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Its working here in west tenn
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on May 24, 2008 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, I was being silly
I should have replaced “n/t” with “jk”
That said, the Cubs do deserve my pity, but never my support.
eh, against that order
I could strike out Miles, at least. We’ll see how he goes through the heart before he finds his stuff.
Rasmus or bust.
fyi
cubs are 8 games over .500 in the central and 8 over against the pirates. parrot needs to get with it tonite!
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
yep, for sure a catchable
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
i hope it ends
10 min after a card win
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
WHAT THE?!?!
Did Kennedy just get a base hit?
by cloistermaximus on May 24, 2008 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
and it was to the right side
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
freebie?
cubs are trying to give it away, but can the bucs take it? watching their first team is bad enough, but watching their 3rd team stumble though extra innings is truly painful—must be awful for real pirate fans.
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
cubs lose!
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on May 24, 2008 11:27 PM EDT reply actions
arghhhhhhhhhh
pirates win!!
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Or Kennedy on the Cardinals?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on May 24, 2008 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone needs to tell tony
Duncan stinks, Luddy is actually a better hitter against righties, and his stats would be even better if TLR didn’t try to spoonfeed Duncan. And it’s not even working.
Duncan wouldn’t hit 200 playing every day.
kennedy @ cards
I just looked at AKs stats over the years. While he played fairly well for the Angels he has always sucked for the Cards. His 99 Cards stats look like his 07 and 08 Cards stats. I’m ready to chip in for the crowbar to pry him out of the lineup.
scrabble
tlr was using his scrabble board to make out the lineup (again) and just didn’t have the right letters for ludwick
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
he was going for the triple word score
that really limits the options
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on May 24, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
there is the range we know and love from pujols
atta kid
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
Hu's walk up music: "Who are you?"
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Are you pulling a "Who's on First" with me?
It’s by the Who
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Vin says "Two and Two to Hu"
Sounds like a Dr. Seuss book
by cloistermaximus on May 24, 2008 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
What happened to playing the hot hand
Skip goes 4-4 benched the next day and Luddy has basically been our offense in may and he’s benched.
For the sake of outfield defense, can tony please just try a Skip, Ank, Ludwick outfield at least once.
Thats it for Lohse me thinks
put in the defense.
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on May 24, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions
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