Game 33 Overflow II

by Hardcore Legend on May 5, 2008 11:51 PM EDT

BLAH BLAH

NO CUTTERS

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thanks that was lagging bad

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

by punchinjudy on May 5, 2008 11:53 PM EDT 0 recs

wow where was that

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

by punchinjudy on May 5, 2008 11:53 PM EDT 0 recs

Well, game over now

by saladdays on May 5, 2008 11:55 PM EDT 0 recs

hc-thank you for no cutters

it worked

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

by RosevilleRedbird on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT 0 recs

wow

the platform really gets laggy at 600+ don’t it?

by stlcardinalsfang on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT 0 recs

Great win, great start to the series

G’night everyone

by gocards62 on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT 0 recs

They are so pumped!

I love it!

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

PUT SKIP ON THE BALLOT!!!

by stltrav09 on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT 0 recs

Dude I am so pumped

This is the kind of game last year’s club would have lost 15-2

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by Mr Redbird on May 5, 2008 11:57 PM EDT up 0 recs

I like it

Best fanpost yet?

Too bad you got it just in time for the game to be over, lol

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by Mr Redbird on May 5, 2008 11:56 PM EDT 0 recs

Dear Cesar,

I hereby promise not to call you “Iz-not” anymore.

by random on May 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT 0 recs

But no apology to Bob Davidson

Who still sucks.

by random on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up 0 recs

the best name i got

for cesar doesnt really fit but hey whatever; iztortoise

At least he's better than Esteban Yan.

by jacksonian on May 6, 2008 1:11 AM EDT up 0 recs

Wizard of Iz?

by SuperSeve on May 6, 2008 5:54 AM EDT up 0 recs

Izzy looks so much better

when he uses his PLUS pitches for strikes.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT 0 recs

He may have the best curve on the team

Or a close 2nd to Wainwright. Anyway, should use it more.

by DriverZn on May 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

so did anyone else notice...

the Colorado Triceratops fucking with Izzy the whole inning?

is that normal? FTH?

by jealousblues on May 5, 2008 11:58 PM EDT 0 recs

Huh?

Watching on gameday, no idea what you’re talking about

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by Mr Redbird on May 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT up 0 recs

right behind homeplate

the rockies mascot

was parked in the front getting up and down, spinning his head around, and waving his hands and belly at Izzy, for like the entire inning

by jealousblues on May 6, 2008 12:01 AM EDT up 0 recs

Their mascot?

I thought you means someone was audibly screaming like a triceratops the whole time or something

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up 0 recs

lol, not tampa

yeah, their big purple dinosaur mascot

by jealousblues on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT up 0 recs

ouch

butt burn?

by jealousblues on May 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah I noticed it

At first I was like; wth do they have a Triceratops as a mascot for. That makes no sense.

Then I was like; wth is it doing out there trying to mess with our closer. Does Fredbird do that crap?

by Evilfrog on May 6, 2008 8:51 AM EDT up 0 recs

yeah, I thought it was ignorant...and just odd.

I assume its because of Dinosaur national park or whatever in Colorado?

by jealousblues on May 6, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up 0 recs

Did Albert get hurt on that slide?

He was limping after the game

by thoran85 on May 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT 0 recs

He actually

looked like he got hurt diving back into second on the pickoff attempt before that play.

by Evilfrog on May 6, 2008 8:52 AM EDT up 0 recs

This team is fun to watch!

Except for Duncan’s D.

by mikeonthecards on May 5, 2008 11:59 PM EDT 0 recs

without that bad D

then we never could have known Albert’s deity status

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT up 0 recs

We knew already

Bu it’s always good to check every now and then, and to find that it’s still true.

GO CARDS!!!

by SuperSeve on May 6, 2008 5:55 AM EDT up 0 recs

This has been a fun

team to watch so far. It seems like they enjoy the game so much more this year than last. I just hope somebody needs a 15 day rest so we can get a fresh reliever up here tomorrow.

by BirdlessinSeattle on May 6, 2008 12:00 AM EDT 0 recs

Albert was almost at third when that ball was hit

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 12:01 AM EDT 0 recs

heh

nice job HL

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

by gdm426 on May 6, 2008 12:02 AM EDT 0 recs

i love watching one of my fav players hustle

and look liek he’s enjoying the game, and did you see the club house?

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

by punchinjudy on May 6, 2008 12:03 AM EDT 0 recs

Tied for the most wins in baseball :)

Shhhhh on the losses

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT 0 recs

/waits patiently

for joe Sheehan to explain this…

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT up 0 recs

they play a weak schedule

yeah, that it. they’ve only played community college teams.

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

by gdm426 on May 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up 0 recs

speaking of which

THT has us ranked #4 on the “dartboard””.

THT >> BaseballProspectus ;)

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on May 6, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up 0 recs

I'm not sure I like that dartboard

Tampa Bay with 97 wins? I understan they’re getting better, but sheesh. Don’t think the Braves will come close to 91, either.

Just read the “how the team’s played so far” caveat. Still, I don’t think Tampa has played the 5th-best baseball in the majors.

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 1:30 AM EDT up 0 recs

yeah

i know. but I’m really regretting not betting my life savings on that “68 game over” that vegas gave the Rays.

They just got Kazmir back, one start ago…

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on May 6, 2008 1:38 AM EDT up 0 recs

I picked the Rays to win the AL East

Kazmir has JUST gotten back from the DL and the Red Sox pitching isn’t as good as their results have shown this early in the year.

The Rays have a very good shot at winning the AL East….until the Red Sox make a trade at the deadline for some future HOF’er in a small market.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 6, 2008 1:41 AM EDT up 0 recs

I praying for any team to win the AL east

other than Boston & NY. I’m sick of BOTH teams. I am still pissed that the Indians choked in the ALCS last year.

by KYCards on May 6, 2008 1:50 AM EDT up 0 recs

With a win tomorrow

10 Games above .500-who would have thought?

by birdsonthehat on May 6, 2008 12:04 AM EDT 0 recs

Does Duncan have any options left??

A trip to AAA might be good for him. Let him mash a little bit and get to the point where he feels good about himself. We need him to mash. If he is hitting homers and we can get Glaus and Ankiel to be consistent, then we have 4 big time power hitters with 2 from each side.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on May 6, 2008 12:06 AM EDT 0 recs

I heard San Francisco was looking for a left-handed 1B, think they'd be interested?

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up 0 recs

As far as I can tell

we’re facing lefties the rest of this series so it looks like Duncan will get limited time as it is, so hopefully he can start looking for his swing in the BP sessions.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on May 6, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up 0 recs

im not an expert

but he looks really really bad…hwo can a guy go from a rising star to blundering bird?

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

by punchinjudy on May 6, 2008 12:11 AM EDT up 0 recs

Hell if I know. If anything I’d say that the platoon situation isn’t working out that well for him as it is anyone else in the outfield. That being said we still have glaus like 0-20 or something and rick hasn’t done anything significant since the day off. Yet, we’re 3 out of 4 despite all of that.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up 0 recs

Miss half a season to injury

And then not play most of spring training.

by Evilfrog on May 6, 2008 8:53 AM EDT up 0 recs

I have been a supporter of his

since the old staduim, and I would rather see him go back to being more aggressive. He has and always will strike out alot. But when he’s going well, they are aggressive k’s. He’s up there hacking. His power is valuable to us. The shortened swing has to go away. He is a guy that lets stuff hang over his head. When he’s not hitting, he probably takes that to the field and results in fielding mistakes. We have 3 lefties in a row, hopefully Hal or Walker can take him aside and get him to regain his aggressiveness.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on May 6, 2008 12:16 AM EDT up 0 recs

yes. One option remaining.

but the guy has a .400 OBP, and before tonight was playing very good defense- by RZR, he’s been second among LF’s with more than 75 innings in the field. Only Eric Byrnes has been better, and he would be a CF for any other team. And as a team, we’ve had the second-best OF by RZR in MLB, even with him out there almost every game.

Much as I want to see 5 PA’s by ludwick every day, duncan’s defense isn’t the big deal we’re making it out to be, and the guy has a demonstrated ability to crush the ball.

And I awoke in California, far far from Spancilhill...

by SleepyCA on May 6, 2008 12:14 AM EDT up 0 recs

just think he needs that moment

be it a homer, or a big game to get his confidence going. He showed last year that when he’s going right, he can help carry this offense. Lets not forget how good he was before the sports hernia.

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on May 6, 2008 12:18 AM EDT up 0 recs

ya i havent

but he is scraping for sure.

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

by punchinjudy on May 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up 0 recs

But if Ludwick can match the offsense

The the defense is a bonus. Really, how much difference is there between the two of them as a hitter? They profile out pretty similar.

by DriverZn on May 6, 2008 12:19 AM EDT up 0 recs

I believe Duncan

has a higher ceiling than Ludwick. Luddy, for all the good he brings, has more holes in his swing. He’s older, and frankly it’s hard to say that he is better athletically. Other than for us, a left-handed hitter with his pop is hard to come by. If we are gonna be as good as we can, it’ll be with Duncan being a major contributor. Not to take anything away from Luddy. We need him too

The only one who liked the Cardinals so much he became a St. Louis Cardinals football fan.

by coachnick39 on May 6, 2008 12:24 AM EDT up 0 recs

Did anyone else

notice that Larry Walker was dressed on the bench for Game 33? He’s a nut about that #.

Sorry if this was already mentioned.

by spants on May 6, 2008 12:10 AM EDT 0 recs

I'm soo excited that we have Larry back on the team

regardless if its on the bench. He was an instant favorite of mine as soon as he donned the BOB. I have a McFarlane of his that I’m going to try to get auto’d when they come to Houston.

Great game CARDS!

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

by yer dog first on May 6, 2008 12:23 AM EDT up 0 recs

Yeah

Larry Walker is awesome. I always liked his batting stance.

Troy Glaus’s batter’s ditty always reminds me of Larry. Even though he wasn’t here long, it was long enough to make a major impression on me.

by spants on May 6, 2008 2:41 AM EDT up 0 recs

Anybody else feel like they're gonna wake up and it be March 31 again?

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by Mr Redbird on May 6, 2008 12:12 AM EDT 0 recs

I'm just in awe that I can't complain about

Adam Kennedy. Suddenly, he looks like a good signing.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on May 6, 2008 12:31 AM EDT up 0 recs

the better he has gotten

the more i wonde rhow hurt he was last yr

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

by punchinjudy on May 6, 2008 12:36 AM EDT up 0 recs

He wasn't hurt only phisically

He was hurt also in his heart, due to personal matters.

GO CARDS!!!

by SuperSeve on May 6, 2008 5:58 AM EDT up 0 recs

huh?

by sdesserman on May 6, 2008 1:10 PM EDT up 0 recs

AK

I think he was going through a divorce.

by Recon on May 6, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up 0 recs

last yr?

he had knee problems i thought

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

by punchinjudy on May 6, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up 0 recs

Awwww...in awe?

....that makes old HCL wrong about most of the outfield (with the noted exception of Barton) or Miles, or dread I say Izturis (playing grade A defense), no one is currently filling out applications to be carry out boys at Schucks

......and not to mention that Looper is still a starter and has not turned into a pumpkin…yet!.....nor has Duncan clandestinely attempted to ruin the careers of any OTHER pitchers as you contend he has with Reyes. Hmmm….?

Dont these guys know they’re no good!

In essence, you being wrong about so many players can only mean one thing…the Cards are playing good baseball, so there is a bright side to being a Negative Nancy…

Yes I know all about small samples, revert to the norm, empty BA’s, etc. just had to say this after reading all your preseason doom and gloom predictions…..BTW, tear it up Skippy!! : )

by cardschinmusic on May 6, 2008 7:20 AM EDT up 0 recs