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Game 54 overflow

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cards 5, astros 1, at the turn . . . . .

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that was a pitch pujols should have creamed

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it just me

or does everyone seem to pitch Albert the same way—down and out, paint that corner, and hope you get a bunch of lucky calls.

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Would you try anything else?

If you miss by 2 inches on the inner half it’s in the seats, if it’s up on the outer half he drills it down the line.

"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA

by joker24 on May 28, 2008 9:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Actually, It's kinda just surprising that they're THAT predictable

before too much longer, he’s just going to start taking it the other way all day for doubles.

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he pretty much already does it

he always seems to be one step ahead of the pitchers, somehow….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

there we go yadi

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love Dan's commentary about the Moon Man.

“You never know what he’s going to say, it just flows right out.”

by Cardsfan_inCHI on May 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wandy didnt last very long

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good to see us beat up

on a soft tossing lefty once.

Do Work

by iwannarock24 on May 28, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

amen

it’s about freaking time.

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

by gdm426 on May 28, 2008 9:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's just nice to be Duncan-less

even though Luddy will somehow be benched for whatever reason tomorrow.

by TheBirds on May 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They said he's in for the rest of the homestand

Although he should be in for the rest of the season

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

by Mr Redbird on May 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

this lineup rulz

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 28, 2008 9:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

booo!

i dont even want to think about it

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice play ryan

off the bat i thought that was a hit

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

probably not

he smiled too much after he caught it.

that’s showing up the competition, and us Cardinals don’t do that.

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

by gdm426 on May 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Either one

is fine by me.

Those the 2 positions in the clearest need of an upgrade.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

I think just start him 50/50 at both positiions

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what would you guys think if baseball did

the 2-2-1-1 format that NBA does in playoffs?

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think that's the best

Get game 5 at home for the better team

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
Track 'em Tigers - An SB Nation Blog for Auburn Tigers fans

by Mr Redbird on May 28, 2008 9:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i like the 2-3-2 for baseball

and the 2-2-1-1-1 for basket ball

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I cant stand the NBA's setup

It drags on waaaaaaay too long.

of course, I think the NBA season takes 60 games too long anyway.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

but maybe not 60 games shorter. The better team wins 80-90% of the time, somewhat like football. Hockey & baseball, on the other hand, need the long season.

by Phizzle on May 28, 2008 9:51 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

day off between e v e r y game

is what I was talking about.

Theyre athletes, playing a game of which is their job. Take a day off between locales, not each game.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"The better team wins 80-90% of the time, somewhat like football."

Except for that whole “parity” thing that is taking place right now.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't be opposed to it

Although the way it is doesn’t really bother me either

Do Work

by iwannarock24 on May 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They can do it however they want

As long as they don’t base home field adv on an exhibition game.

by TheBirds on May 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wouldn't mind a

2-2-1-1-1 format, but a 2-2-1-1 format has the ability to be tied ;)

My biggest gripe is home field advantage should be determined by regular season record for each post season series.

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 9:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how about

let the team with the higher seed determine the format?

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ONLY if there are no additional off days

I HATE off days in the playoffs. As is, it lets topheavy teams hide the warts in their rotation, by hiding their weakest starters. If you added one or two more travel days, along with the consequent off days, you’ll just basically see the teams with the best 1-2 starters winning over and over

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

what my gripe is is that the NBAs officiating in the playoffs can be brutal

and it’s supposed to be their best guys. an occasional time a bad call is ok but at times they really suck. and im not just talking about that bad call last nigth there are entire games that are bad with the home team usually gettting the call

and i love the way espn calls it if thats Kobe bryant he gets that call but if hes brett rarry or a scrub he doesnt…a foul is a foul and a strike is a strike or at least i thought it was…it makes me appreciate baseball more

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Totally Agree

I watched pretty much the whole Utah series and it was difficult just to watch it.

Seriously, difficult to keep my eyes on the TV it was so bad, especially with Kobe.

They have to get a handle on the refs in the NBA. It is out of control.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is what kind of made me stop watching basketball

I just coulldn’t watching Shaq win game after game for the Lakers by elbowing people in the face, slam dunking, and then running down court with this giant smile on his face.

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Flubs are on WGN and ESPN...

...WTF? They get two channels per night, and I only get to actually see two games a month? Madness!

by BamaCardinal on May 28, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed...

One day I’ll spring for the MLB package and it will be a non-issue for me…

by BamaCardinal on May 28, 2008 9:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I bought the MLB.tv package

and it is simply amazing since I live in Houston and would be subjected to nothing but lAstros if I didnt have it.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:54 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ESPN

Switched to the Red Sox game, because no other games matter.

by stl tyler on May 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

c'mon Boog!

get on base!

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shirt licker comes through

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kid’s having a good game. He’ll never play again.

by six on May 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

its a lick

definitely a lick

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm just saying...

Vin Scully was calling it a “shoulder bite” and I gotta defer to him.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 9:58 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

watch it with your own eyes sometime

you’ll see for yourself

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh, watch with my EYES...

I had this whole “viewing” thing all backwards…and I don’t want to get into any further detail.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:02 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would

Pretty much believe anything that guy has to say as well. God I love to hear him call a game. It is one of the few places the Cards go where I prefer to listen to the opposition’s announcer.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The anecdotes he has

are as numerous as they are engaging. I mean, he has something interesting to say about every player on both teams. There’s really nothing like hearing him call a game.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was wondering if it is more of a bite or a lick

but I think it is more a lipping of his shoulder. I’ve never actually seen his tongue… but then again I watch on mlbtv and not HD.

by Cardsfan_inCHI on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

McRae wearing #15

I figure he’s entitled, but I don’t like seeing it. At all.

by random on May 28, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am not very fond of Villone getting 27

but the 15 pisses me off more. They won’t give out 25, but give 15 out in a heartbeat.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can accept holding back #25

in respect for that legendary player…Heity Cruz. I think Jose Morales wore it, too. Sacred, man, sacred.

by random on May 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I was pretty pissed about Piñeiro getting 35, too

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah, how could I forget that

MattyMo is my all time favorite Cardinal

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 11:04 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

can I just say

that this five run lead feels pretty good the day after we got beat by six?

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

we aint done!

lol

lets pour it on!

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 9:57 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lowe through 7

dodgers up 1 to nil

Losing is a disease

by ANDYAK47 on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Somebody has already pointed it out

But it is funny that the music they use for those “MLB, keep watching” commercials is the same music I’d use in a documentary about terminal cancer.

by cloistermaximus on May 28, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ludwick's Crazy BABIP splits

.509 vs RHP
.171 vs LHP

What in the world could cause that great of a BABIP difference?

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

how does he look at the plate vs. LHP?

I wonder if he’s picking up the ball at all?

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:03 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HR totals are about even

this year he has one less HR vs LHP is about 2/3 the ABs, for his career he has 3 HR less vs LHP at slightly over half the ABs, so his power is there but his 2bs and triples completely disappear, that tells me he must be a very predictable player vs LHP (pull hitter or something) and the defense can play him almost perfectly.

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:07 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ah, Adam

Someone in Northern California lurves you.

by six on May 28, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wainwright

1-2-3 in the 7th to Berkman/Lee/Pence. How bout that?

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's fun to watch a well pitched game

esp. when the hurler wears birds on a bat uni

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:06 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Al's kissing babies?

...or tasting them!?

AL EATS BABIES!

Miles in '08

by Zoop on May 28, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If you see Al...

“get a picture, get an autograph, because he loves to do that with the fans…he will also taste your baby, and rate its flavor on a scale of 1-10, following that up with a great recommendation for the proper Pinot to compliment your baby’s flavor.”

-Dan (some of the above may not have been said by Dan)

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:14 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I want some....

baby back ribs….

-Al “Fat Bastard” Hrabsoky

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry...

i’ve gotta go -1 for the Austin Powers reference in 2008. No offense.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:17 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bah

Tasting babies always brings up Austin Powers

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:19 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

I laughed. A lot.

Miles in '08

by Zoop on May 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet Lou is making Big Z work

126 pitches in the 8th….and going

by KYCards on May 28, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry Santa

Ank and Albert don’t have hits either—but they did manage to get on base

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if this isnt a 6 pitch inning

sit him down, we need him past today

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:13 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

is he looking tired?

gameday makes it seem like he doesn’t have command of his curve.

by madridbend on May 28, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

He looks fine, but it is time to get him out. Let Perez have another audition

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Want see Perez

vs. the big hitters (Berckman, Lee, Tejada, Pence)

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well

if there is a time to make an error iz2, its now….wainer will pick you up

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

and if you're going to get a doubling up chance

Blum is almost as good an opportunity as Ausmus

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:18 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

I really want Wainer to get another W

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We're not going to...

get a Ron Villone appearance are we?

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Springer & Flores?

Seriously?

Seriously?

Wow.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no kidding

way to fight through it A.D.A.M.!

hoping for perez in the ninth. . .

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:22 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd rather

keep Perez fresh for the games ADAM doesn’t start, and for a lead under 5 runs.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

only to finish the 8th

someone else will handle the 9th probably

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I betchya he at least starts out the 9th

Tony likes letting his guys get a chance at the CG

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

But why get them both up?

In a game where we are up 5 with 2 out and runners only on 1st and second?

Overkill and now Tony is going to be tempted to let Springer finish it off.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

whew

a little shaky, there at the end…

by madridbend on May 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

top 9

dodgers still on top

Losing is a disease

by ANDYAK47 on May 28, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Waino @ 110

if I was the manager, I’d ask him if he’s ready to come out. If he says no, he stays in, but if anybody reaches in the 9th, or if he labors, he comes out. I have the guy out there warming up just in case….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

110

is a great place to stop. I don’t think TLR sends him back out.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

and perez warming up.

hooray!

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No way.

Pull him now.

This is not about stats it is about wins and making the playoffs.

Giving Wainwright the 9th is purely about stats, if you ask me.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:26 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it's more about the fact that

Wainwright is the ace of the staff. Even if Carp comes back right now he’d have to earn the #1 job back. If the guy is pitching that well, why not let him take a shot at it?

Halladay’s already thrown 4 CGs…..if he’s got gas left in the tank, may as well let him try….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Halladay's arm

is just a different kind of beast.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

well yeah

and that’s the point….all arms are built differently. The 100 pitch count thing is somewhat anecdotal/pscyhological….

Point is moot now, though….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We are not

the Bluejays.

We win and make playoffs and to do that you need fresh pitchers late in the season.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those are

just labels that are thrown around. Wainwright is the “ace,” yes, but to be an ace you don’t have to throw a CG every time out. WIth a five run lead and ADAM laboring in his last inning, there was no need for him to pitch the ninth for a stat.

Also, Roy Halladay throwing CGs has nothing to do with Wainwright. That’s like saying, well, Albert has 12 HR, so Prince Fielder should too.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

he’s been great but there were a lot of pitches in the 8th.

by madridbend on May 28, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And Dunc's on deck

Good job, Mr. Wainwright

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice AB barton

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Man

He looks flat out awful.

Do Work

by iwannarock24 on May 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Memphis? anybody?

let’s give the guy a chance to regain some confidence!

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am starting to think that as well

His OBP is up but he just isn’t seeing the ball, just do a mather/duncan swap that gives the big league club a boost while giving dunc some regular ABs, I really like Dunc and want him to put it together

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I second that

swap him for Mather

Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.

by emrfg8 on May 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DUNK has no idea what he's doing

he swings at two pitches in the dirt, and looks at one that he should have fouled off.

in his defense, that last pitch was a ball

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

by gdm426 on May 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if he started hitting again it would

not hitting doesnt work no matter the level

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:34 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

eh, yeah

would he even try in memphis though?

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

it's not his decision to make

if MO says he’s going down, he’s going down.

alright MO, it’s time you showed up you are not scarred of Dave & TRL

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

by gdm426 on May 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Or to

Kansas City.

Or Tampa.

Or Seattle.

Or D.C.

Any of those are fine.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hear San Francisco is looking for a power hitting first baseman. Duncan for Lincecum, Cain, and Sanchez maybe?

by stl tyler on May 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

duncan just looks like he needs some confidence

Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.

by emrfg8 on May 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

I have a bad feeling about it right now, though. When i see him swing I think of Morgan Ensberg in his last bit with the astros, after he lost his power…

They need to send him to extended spring training for a week or two to do nothing but to work on strike zone judgment, then let him pound on A ballers for a while.

"the hardest decision to make is to do nothing; there is a terrible temptation to interfere." -gen patton

by SleepyCA on May 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

IZTURIS, YOU ARE NOT A SWTICH HITTER

STOP IT

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on May 28, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

he’s having a career year batting RH. C’mon Iz2 stick w/ it.

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:32 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is going to be fun

Power pitcher v. power hitters

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Alright CP63

Bring that stinky cheese baby.

Do Work

by iwannarock24 on May 28, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no

Perez just has control issues

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Blow Berkman away

cmon, dont walk him

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:35 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No Kidding

Show us your stuff.

If you are a big league closer you go after everybody. Period.

by Egyptian on May 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gamecast

has Iz2 pitching to berkman!

is he now Miles?

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on May 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time for a slider!

less dunca(i)n', more ludwickin'

by bjork24 on May 28, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

wow

ryan has some serious range…

"the hardest decision to make is to do nothing; there is a terrible temptation to interfere." -gen patton

by SleepyCA on May 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so I am thinking

that would have been a hit with AK playing?

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

kennedy also has very good range

so it’s hard to tell. Did they give Ryan an E?

"the hardest decision to make is to do nothing; there is a terrible temptation to interfere." -gen patton

by SleepyCA on May 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It was a hit with Ryan...

but man was Ryan able to stop it on the in field

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:40 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hell yeah

out with a bang, nice W guys

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

winner

with a double play, beautiful.

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

11 pitches

for having a rep for being so wild, Perez sure has been efficient in the bigs

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:38 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

8 strikes

out of 11 pitches…pretty good

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:39 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

six straight fastballs to Berkman

Here it comes, big guy, try to hit THIS

by random on May 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

he nibbled a bit at the beginning of the AB, it looked like, but it’s not like he was throwing sinkers and changeups….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just love

seeing a guy in a Cards uniform hit 95+ consistently…nice change of pace, following all the pitch-to-contact guys….

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:41 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

kinda like ankiel back in the day.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope this is one of those famous 2008 series

Where we drop the first and pick up the last two.

less dunca(i)n', more ludwickin'

by bjork24 on May 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anyone offering odds on both

Barton and Ryan sitting out tomorrow’s game? After all, they were 4 for 7 with a walk and 2 runs. Time to ride the pine boys, you’re obviously not “ready.’

by MdRedbirdFreak on May 28, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

you new?

there is TLR hating here all the time, I have started to tune it out

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ah

Gamethreads are always a bit different then the normal threads

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i wouldn't say it's hating

more like we are all aggravated by his continued stubbornness.

i would venture to guess we “hate” on TRL a lot less than other teams “hate” on their manager.

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

by gdm426 on May 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

even in a win its there

i wouldnt call that post hateful but a slight

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm not a TLR hater...

but there has been a very noticeable decline in his reputation in the past 3 years, despite all the wins. I read a column this week at Baseball Prospectus where the last sentence basically called out TLR for his use of pitchers and anyone who followed his methods.

I thought that was a bit extreme.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Use of pitchers re:

Defined roles for relievers v. situational analysis.

by dj tanner on May 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

most of us don't hate

we just prefer playing the better players. That kind of stuff increases the chance of winning. TLR-why wontyouplayryanandludwickmore-ers is a better description

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With a RH on the mound

I would bet on Schumaker and Kennedy getting the nod. That’s just depressing after seeing the life BB and Ryan bring when they play.

Do Work

by iwannarock24 on May 28, 2008 10:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i bet the lineup tomorrow looks like this

schumaker 8
duncan 7
pujols 3
glaus 5
kennedy 4
larue 2
barton 9
lohse 1
iz2 6

if only because i’m going.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:45 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ludwick will be in

TLR has said that Ludwick will play the rest of the homestand.

My guess:
Schumaker LF
Kennedy/Ryan 2B/SS
Pujols 1B
Ludwick RF
Glaus 3B
Ankiel CF
Molina C
Lohse P
Miles SS/2B

by StLHugo on May 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ugh--you're joking?

that’s three guys who can’t hit their weight (AK, Larue, Iz2 from the left side). Throw in DUncan and Glaus, and they’re only four hitter there. And Lohse’s not much

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't know if it matters

Oswalt’s pitching. while he’s not a Card killer, he’s not Odalis Perez either.

by gocards62 on May 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

i cringed when i saw the pitching matchup.

the one day i have tix of course.

by stlcardinalsfang on May 28, 2008 10:53 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is a Card killer

2.85 ERA in 157.2 IP all-time
9-5 record

Don’t forget game 6 of the 2005 NLCS

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by Mr Redbird on May 29, 2008 12:05 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah well

A.D.A.M. is 4-0 vs the astros in his career. Yeah, baby.

just gotta find a way to get some oswalt v wainwright matchups…

"the hardest decision to make is to do nothing; there is a terrible temptation to interfere." -gen patton

by SleepyCA on May 29, 2008 2:47 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A ram having a nice ab

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:43 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

shit

shit shit shit, come on and win dodgers

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

todd worrell ref

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Screw?

Saito never touched the bag.

Formerly Big Red (victim of the SBNation upgrade)

by Tackle Box on May 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no

the call was right, i’m sorry to say

by madridbend on May 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sutcliffe said it not me

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

infield single

loaded up for Soto. great…..

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I going to say this before their game ends

I really, REALLY hate the fuckin’ Cubs

less dunca(i)n', more ludwickin'

by bjork24 on May 28, 2008 10:48 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

amen

why couldn’t i just stop watching baseball after the cardinal win…

by davethebutcher on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the natural thing to do was to turn this on

at least for a die hard bird fan

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

by punchinjudy on May 28, 2008 10:50 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nothing like free baseball

as long as the cubs lose

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on May 28, 2008 10:52 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3-1

he’s either gonna walk him or even worse groove him one

by nota bene on May 28, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs