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Game 76 Open Thread- 21 June, 2008

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    Boggs                   Matsuzaka

1-0, 5.56                    8-0, 2.53

Today the Cards get to face Boston's hundred million dollar man and his Spinning Death Sphere of Ultimate Power Doom Pitch. I don't know about you, but I'm looking forward to the Cards hanging the first loss of the year on old Dice-K.

This will be Dice-K's first start back off the disabled list since he suffered a rotator cuff strain at the end of May. Shoulder injuries scare the hell out of me, as they should any Cardinal fan who's been paying any kind of attention the past several years. Even before the injury, Matsuzaka was living dangerously, ripe for a severe case of the mean regressions. His BABIP this year is .237, his HR/air rate is only 3% while pitching in Fenway Park, and his FIP is almost a run and a half higher, (3.97) than his ERA. Hopefully, the Cards can knock him around a bit and start evening out those peripherals.

Boggs will be trying to come back from a bit of a rough outing in his last game. He ended up with a bit of an ugly line, of course, with four runs, all earned, on six hits and two walks in only 4.1 innings. He really did pitch better than that, though, giving up only one run on two hits through the first four innings, cruising through the second, third, and fourth, before he got into a jam in the fifth and just couldn't figure a way out of it. That Philadelphia lineup has a habit of doing that to pitchers, of course. Unfortunately for Boggs and his ERA, though, the Boston lineup isn't much easier to navigate. Personally, I think Boggs has the potential to be a pretty serviceable #4 type starter, he just needs some more seasoning and adjustment.

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Russ Springer

He needs to be TLR’s #1 option in the bullpen. Look at his line since coming off the DL:

24 G
18.2 IP
12 H
9 BB
17 K
3 ER
1.49 ERA
2.83 FIP
1.13 WHIP

.185/.293/.246 against

He’s a grown-ass man

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DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Optimistic

Boggs under 4ER, and a QS. Fenway tends to help those with late movement, or it could be just me, nonetheless I think today’s the day we’ll find out what Bogg’s is all about.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions  

per leach

Lots of bits of news to bring you this afternoon from sunny Fenway.

  • Molina is out today. He said he feels the same as he did yesterday, but he did not do as well in the imPACT screening today as he did yesterday. So he is on the bench. TLR said he could pinch-hit if needed.
  • Still waiting to hear on Izturis, who is meeting with Dr. Paletta today. It seems likely that they will make a move if only to keep from being so short-handed. Per TLR and other sources as well, they would NOT call up a middle infielder if they make a move tomorrow—instead the expected callup would be Nick Stavinoha.
  • Wellemeyer threw a bullpen today and said it went very well. He will throw a light bullpen on Tuesday after the off day, and will be slotted in the rotation either Thursday in Detroit or Friday in KC.
  • TLR professed significant optimism regarding Pujols, who will join the team to work out in Detroit. There seems to be a real hope that he could be activated when he’s eligible, which would be Thursday in Detroit.
  • It’s an open question as to who will pitch the ninth if they have a lead today. TLR mentioned several candidates - Springer, McClellan, Perez and possibly Isringhausen - but said he does not plan to funnel it to any one pitcher. More a play-it-as-it-goes kind of thing.
  • Clement’s line last night was bad (six runs in three innings). And unlike with Mulder the day before, there was no mitigating it. TLR: “I don’t think it was a plus outing, from what I heard.”
  • Miles at 2B and Kennedy at DH, as was the plan yesterday before Molina was semi-scratched. TLR said it’s not simply a matter of preferring Miles defensively. Quote: “One guy is fresher. I mean, they’re both fresh, but Miles needs the playing time.”

-M

by DCGreg on Jun 21, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oh man

I am torn on the Pujols news. The offense obviously needs him, but I don’t have a good feeling about this.

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to think back, and I can't recall

has there been any history where Pujos has came back from something and completely been out of sorts?

I can’t recall off hand anytime that he’s rushed back so fast that he ended up sitting a lot, or back on the DL.

With that memory above, I don’t see him rushing to the point where his body is at long term risk.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

I only remember him really being hurt once

with the oblique, so I can’t think of one either. I might be worrying for nothing, I just hope he isn’t rushing it.

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also, the Stavinoha

is probably being held off on because it would mean the end for Duncan 100%. We can’t carry 6 OF’ers when we get back to NL play, and when Pujols is activated, I doubt they would call Stavinoha up for 4 days.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Food for thought

is Duncan being held up to get enough days in for Arb? Could he be lingering for $?

I may be misunderstaing the Arb setup, but it is starting to smell funny.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

misunderstanding*

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

shhh

don’t make Tony rethink it, at least Miles is on 2nd :)

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

That quote is just asinine to me

There’s no defending Kennedy DH’ing and not playing 2B to me. It’s ridiculous. If you’re gonna have him in the lineup, at least let him show off his plus D

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Under what stat is Kennedy dominating Miles at defensively at 2nd? Have one?

I don’t mean slightly better, I mean flat out dominating, because as you type I’m assuming you mean he’s “outclassed” at 2nd by Kennedy

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't know where to find it

But RZR and UZR (I believe I saw on this site) have Kennedy as one of the top defensive 2Bers in the NL. He doesn’t have to “dominate” Miles, but if you’re going to have the nine guys in the lineup that TLR chose, you might as well set up the best defene you can out of what you decide.

And damn you for making me defend Adam Kennedy!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

can they just go ahead and DFA

AK or Flores? I think we would all feel better if we could at least once go

AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Amen Brotha

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

did anyone else

hear Tony on the post game last night? He was talking about Flores walking the line with his effectiveness. He also said there were others who were walking that line.
Am I just reading too much into that?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

i don’t think so.. I’m feeling a little..

“if we were healthy…”

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

sorry

meaning, I bet he’s feeling hamstrung by the injuries

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

just playing devils advocate :)

and in reality, I didn’t take the DH in consideration, I was just going “phew” for not having Ryan on 2nd and Miles on SS

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I concur with that

No Miles on SS. Ever.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

for 2008 kennedy’s RZR is .875 against miles’ .783, +8 on inning-adjusted OOZ plays.

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

On the Lohse topic

I didn’t want to bring this up for fear of jinxing him but at what point does houstoncardinal go over the BCB and tell AL, “I told you so!”

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions  

What's that about?

Was Al saying it was a bad signing in Spring Training? That would be odd – it was only $4 million and one year.

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yes

he said that houstoncardinal’s reasoning for saying it was a good signing was ‘unintentionally funny’.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

man. Speaking of unintentionally funny. There sure is a lot of it in there.
Could be worse.
You could have Todd Wellemeyer as your #3 starter. That’s where the Cards were before this signing.
Point taken.
But why spend even that much, when your team has no chance of contending?

You know. For a team who hasn’t won the WS in a 100 years; there fans sure talk a lot of crap.

by Evilfrog on Jun 21, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

It was a very mocking tone, as well

And then if you go through the comments you get to see all sorts of terrible predictions made about how bad we would be etc.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

Funny

I just read through that post and when I read your’s, I totally read Perez instead of Garcia. Didn’t realize the mistake until you just mentioned it.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lineups per Gameday

STL

Schumaker RF
Miles 2B
Ludwick LF
Ankiel CF
Glaus 3B
Duncan 1B
LaRue C
Kennedy DH
Ryan SS

BOS

Ellsbury CF
Pedroia 2B
Drew RF
Ramirez DH
Lowell 3B
Youkilis 1B
Moss LF
Varitek C
Cora SS

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:31 PM EDT reply actions  

huh

he’s going back to the weird and aggravating move of putting Kennedy in the DH! at least Ryan gets to start I guess…

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least he's batting in the pitchers spot

even when playing with a DH we get pitchers stats sitting in 8th.

p.s. I’m sorry looper, don’t mean to knock ya :)

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

so 9-0

Cards, right?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

All in the first inning

we run Dice-K early but can’t get anymore runs the rest of the way out.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

usually that infuriates me

but if they get 9 in one inning…I might be ok with that.

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

If we score 9 runs in the first

We’ll lose 15-9 lol

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

the Fox people say

there is a problem with Ichiro, in Seattle…
anyone have perspective? I can’t imagine a problem with HIM

by the Tewk on Jun 21, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions  

"Playing on this team and seeing what is happening around me, I feel that something is beginning to fall apart," Ichiro said, through a translator. "But, if I was not in this situation, and I was objectively watching what just happened this week, I would probably be drinking a lot of beers and booing."

gotta love the guy :)

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Marmol sure has been wild has last couple appearances

He’s going back to his old ways. Here’s hoping he keeps it up….

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions  

he's probably getting exhausted

they use him practically every day

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

That NL All-Star OF is such a joke

It has a guy who has missed 30+ days already (Soriano), a guy who is a slap hitting OF that is barely hitting around .300, and a sentimental favorite (Ken Griffey Jr.).

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Agreed.

I guess I don’t mind Griffey being there, but there certainly are better outfielders.

by mikeonthecards on Jun 21, 2008 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

shows the fans are pretty clueless this year for the most part. seems to be a transitional year as aging stars stick around but plenty of new guys are performing better but less recognizable

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

He'll get there

Albert prolly won’t play, Welly would be doubtful. We need a representative, Luddy is it.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Everytime I see a mention of Ellsbury during the pregame

I think

“I miss Yadi” :(

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Tim and Thom on Fox sports

Look uncomfortably close (proximity-wise) in the booth

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Thom is ok

But I don’t know if I can bear a full game of McCarver yammering on. Might be rocking the mute button

by cloistermaximus on Jun 21, 2008 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Still no news on the Izturis front?

So who exactly is on the bench today besides Yadi and Barton?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Above

he is being examined by Paletta, which by the way, do we always go to the surgeon for hamstring strains?

Stavinoha is the likely call up if/when Izturis hits the DL.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, but no definite news yet

this is maddening

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish the cameraman would pan the Cards dugout

so we could see if there were any new faces in there. I can deal with Stavinoha getting a shot. It is the year of the rookies

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 3:54 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh Parisi

That was uncomfortably bad

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Deer

headlights

“big chris duncan”... lol

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Our batters better come out patient

Let Daisuke walk you!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Alright Birds

Patience, this guy trends to walk, so better eyes

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Unintentionally Bad

Or would that be Unintentionally Funny?

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 3:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Just like that Skip

Just like that

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 3:58 PM EDT reply actions  

lil' Grit

about to bring da ruckus!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Wow!

What a call!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

Cards are 20-15 on the road

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

That was funny

Rooney quoting Skippy from last night, when asked if he got all of the ball on his HR:

“If I hit a home run, I always get all of it.”

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

GRIT

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Yard work Miles?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

wooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

super mario saves the day

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:00 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

talk about a great start

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a "no doubter" lol.

um, phew

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Second straight Fox Saturday game

Where one of our light-hitting MIFs with no HRs hits his first in the 1st inning batting 2nd

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions  

cmon Lud

stay above .300. that’ll work as I type it

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

you're on a roll

can you keep this up? I’m liking it…

by TNTinCO on Jun 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Helluva effort out there by JD

still, way to go Scrappy

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll take a hit

out of Ludwick right now any way I can get it.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

The Red Sox...

... paid $100 million for a guy who just gave up some dong jackery to true grit? Now, that’s priceless.

by punditmoi on Jun 21, 2008 4:02 PM EDT reply actions  

are absolutely positive that...

...those two didn’t get confused and put on the wrong jersey before the game?

what with miles hitting a homerun and ludwick blooping one down out in right field?

by streamman on Jun 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Maybe it was

one of those Freaky Friday, body-switch curse things.

by punditmoi on Jun 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

ankiel's stance

anyone else notice that rick’s batting stance looks a bit more relaxed. i like it. looks like he’s ready to destroy one. Go cards.

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Close

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Cardinals picked...

an opportune series to play some AL long-ball.

by mynameistyler on Jun 21, 2008 4:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Kennedy as DH

man we’re built like a AL team aren’t we…aren’t we?

I’ve been bitching about the fact we are going into the DH part of our schedule and we were gonna see guys like Miles and Kennedy DH. PATHETIC!!!

bring up someone with power to PH you idiots!!!!!

Milt Thompson FTW!

by gossard56 on Jun 21, 2008 4:08 PM EDT reply actions  

C'mon LaRue

Just hit a soft single

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

wish

granted

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sweet!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dunca's June OPS

is .332…....holy crap get rid of him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milt Thompson FTW!

by gossard56 on Jun 21, 2008 4:09 PM EDT reply actions  

NOW WE KNOW THE REASON!

Tim McCarver: “I didn’t wear a helmet for the first six years that I caught in the major leagues.”

by mynameistyler on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LaFuManRue!!!!!!!

beautiful.

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LaRue

was just saving his offense this season until we needed it!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

man

where did this larue come from

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

HEY PETER MAN

"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"

by rocKStark5 on Jun 21, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions  

LaRue

is now close to having a higher BA than Duncan.

by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

If Kennedy gets a hit

Boston may send Dice-K back to the Pawsox for “more work”

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

lmao

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

2 chicks at 1 time.....

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Who needs Pujols?

(Just kidding, Albert – please come back as soon as you’re healthy)

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Good thing we're playing in Fenway

That’s a can of corn in Busch

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy shit

did this lineup really just bat around?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

don’t think I’ve seen that all season!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

got ahead of myself

silly lineup. For some reason I thought AK was batting 9th

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

He's not this bad

But he’s not worth the money they’re giving him

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

what the hell is going on?

this is scaring me.

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

we're getting karma back

for being swept by the mf’ing Royals

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Who themselves had to lose a 1-0 game to not

sweep Arizona.

Caught them hot, nothin’ more.

We’ll have Albert back when we go to KC, revenge is sweet

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holyshit

Baseball is fun when you’re shit hitting catcher and your DFA is getting on in the first inning

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:12 PM EDT reply actions  

get miles up again...

so he can match jimmys 2 hr’s in 1 inning!

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

DFA ... Another Day

tomorrow?..

please..?

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions  

wow, he bit on that

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

bad swing from ryan

looked like he was trying to check swing but decided not too….just bad

by StLHugo on Jun 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

That was a nice pitch to get BR out

We only took one walk that inning. I’ll eat my crow, I guess!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a wimpy swing

you know ryan hasn’t been much better than miles or AK

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 21, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions  

and hardly seen.

can’t compare an unknown quanity

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yep

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe now we will see

some extended BR playing time?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

With Iz2 out

He should be in quite a bit

Although I’d have to say Miles might be in everygame, since he switch-hits

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miles no but AK yes

AK has a 63 OPS+
Miles has a 75
Ryan has a 70

by StLHugo on Jun 21, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Was the Ryan AB the first time today

Dice-K hit 90? Before, he was 88 on fastball, 81 on changeup. To Ryan, it was 90 fastball, then 81 changeup. That got Brendan.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:16 PM EDT reply actions  

schu's last ball

according to Gameday was 91

by StLHugo on Jun 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Alright Boggs

earn you’re money.

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions  

boston should be nice to boggs...

if for namesake only.

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:18 PM EDT reply actions  

in busch we could have a clyder. think of the beer cross-promotion!!

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clider?

Fox lowers the bar yet again

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions  

sounds like some new STD

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clider Symplex 2

Don’t use the toilet seats in Boston.

by mynameistyler on Jun 21, 2008 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

they arent wasting much time

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

clider...

it’s a white castle gone wrong.

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

Ortiz vs Pujols

at least they are without their big man while we are without ours, but our back up is Ludwick and Glaus versus theirs being Drew and Manny

by StLHugo on Jun 21, 2008 4:20 PM EDT reply actions  

The Game Day gun

is showing Boggs throwing over 95. I’m blacked out here. Is that for real?

by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions  

it is

Boggs has shown some serious heat

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

and having issues settling it

look for the 3rd for him to simmer down(hopes)

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah that last one was 92

I think he hit 96 his last start

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Best defense in baseball

Attaboy Skip!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

hey mitchy mitchy mitchy!!!

dazed and confused pitcher also….

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:22 PM EDT reply actions  

This team has been fun to watch

so far this series. Not so much against the Royals.

by mikeonthecards on Jun 21, 2008 4:23 PM EDT reply actions  

They are quite impressive

it’s like they take to the challenge put ahead of them and want to show what they truly can do.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seen Ellsbury

with the Pawsox a few games last year when I was working that way and that is someone I’d love to have. He’s not Coleman quick, but he’s soo smooth when he rounds the bags

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Schu made up for Ludwick that inning

kinda wish the two were switched in the OF

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:24 PM EDT reply actions  

i don’t get why they’re reversed either

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ludwick is the better defender

So he’s in left, which is tougher in Fenway

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Actually

Hardcore may be right about that

If that were the case, Manny would play RF

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was just about to ask why they put drew in RF then :)

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think they said

they wanted Skip in right because it is a bigger field in Fenway

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Better yet

I like getting rid of Manny in the first. Play your cards right and you don’t see him again until the 4th.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not one

to bag on announcers much, but Tim M. makes my ears bleed.

by mel1975 on Jun 21, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd a lot rather listen to McCarver

than to the two Boston imbeciles who called yesterday’s game. At least T-Mac notices that there’s a baseball game on and talks baseball—incessantly.

by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

sweet

nice one there miles

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Leave it to Edmonds

to be the first player to hit 2 home runs in 1 inning in the Crosstown “Classic”.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ludwick getting a LOT of love from FOX

All-star love, that is. Let’s hope it gets him into the game.

by redrey on Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Boo you Terry Francona

You’re no fun!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else losing their feed?

We’ve got a big thunderstorm moving in and I hope I don’t lose this game.

by mynameistyler on Jun 21, 2008 4:34 PM EDT reply actions  

LOL

Dared

Done

Gone!

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok, slider

but still

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICELY DONE!

What’s with the VEB board calling so much shit today?

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ank looked horrible right there

3 changeups, 3 balls, 3 swinging misses

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

I could bitch about Rick

but that was f’n nasty. Props due. Nice Chris

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

who the hell does that?

Nice f-in pitching there

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

pure nastiness, and he sells it so well. I thought fastball twice from the backside

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Very true

Good start to the career. Let’s have a GS in his second MLB AB

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was on about the word "second" when he hit it

So I didn’t get it posted in time, but I swear I had GS typed up in time!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

glaus is ready to pick him up

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:35 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

I think he’s getting locked in. just was typing that. Fuck yeah!!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

hell YEAH

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah.

got a little excited. Sorry.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

no sorries

I am jealous that I didn’t think of it first

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

OHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHH

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions  

baseball-reference is slow, hardballtimes is down. ARGH!

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

prior to today’s BP session rolen was at 109 OPS+, glaus 112.

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

is that our first slam of the year?

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

yeah

iirc

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Is it bad...

that the 2 WS games at Fenway have jaded me to the point that I don’t feel the least but confident up 8-0?

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 21, 2008 4:37 PM EDT reply actions  

I cured that

by seeing the Red Sox in St. Louis on a Saturday in 2006 where the cards whooped their butts (and I saw a Red Sox girl start shit with a St. Louis girl in the parking lot, awesome)

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

4 in the first

4 more in the second

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions  

In honor of Whitey

“we’ll stop stealing bases when you stop fuckin’ hitting”. I loved that game

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know at the top it said 9-0

but would 8-0 in 2 be that bad?

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder how many MLB pitchers have a K in their first AB and a GS in their second AB

In their MLB debut? That sounds like something Jayson Stark would be all over

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

vg observation. rare company, no doubt!

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did anyone else notice...

how limp wristed that fat arse’s return throw of Glaus’ granny was?

by streamman on Jun 21, 2008 4:39 PM EDT reply actions  

glad to see the Cub fans' tradition has spread to Boston too

Really, am I the only one who thinks throwing back a HR is too Cubby and refuse to do it?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'd keep that shit

I don’t care who hit it

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

I would never throw a ML baseball back on the field

it’s like they are disrespecting the game by throwing it back. you should feel honored to get one, especially after a home run imo

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

throwing back a grandslam is different

the worst thing your pitcher can give up

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

No and I get pissed when I'm at busch and someone pulls that shit.

I’ve been known to entertain those around me by bitching at the offender. Of course under the influence of a few choice hometown brewed beverages

by streamman on Jun 21, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

You?

I’m on assignment and I have nothing but Cards jerseys on me. I may have to go shopping before tomorrow

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

(and probably anybody with satellite in in the immediate Springfield area southward).

by mynameistyler on Jun 21, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

unless you're talking

about having to listen to Tim McCarver. Yeah, that’s bad.

by TNTinCO on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Anyone else notice

that Troy Glaus has no problem making throws to Chris Duncan but can’t seem to throw it straight to Pujols. WTF.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

believing in the man at 1st?

“oh shit it’s Chris.. extra careful… extra careful…”

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

So happy i could cry...

well at least a little Glausy eyed!!!

Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....

by punksoulbrutha on Jun 21, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions  

Boggs needs more warm up throws when we go long innings

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions  

but funny

funny wins out

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boggs

beating ‘em to the punch

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Ugh

Mitchell, you’re up by 8 runs. Throw strikes!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:44 PM EDT reply actions  

frak

don’t put two runners on base in a row dude. although you do have 8 runs to work with

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Holy Sons of Sam Horn!!!

So I get back from a run – and we’re up 8 nuthin?

Someone give me a quick recap?

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by bukowski on Jun 21, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

hey

that rhymes!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

So basically,

he got diced…

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by bukowski on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok...

1st: Miles 2-run HR, LaRue 2-run single
2nd: Glaus GS

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

the first inning is hillarious

the second inning magnificent

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Makes for some very enjoyable Gameday highlights...

But I might have to walk away again. I’m working and we score 8. I take a break and the bad guys score two. I think there might be a lesson in that. Time to work again…

by six on Jun 21, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Lovely.

Miles always has had that sort of “hidden power”... I keed I keed.

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by bukowski on Jun 21, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boggs, it's ok if you get beat, jam it in there

make them beat you, don’t gift runners.

you don’t protect a 8-0 lead, you jam it down their throats

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Watching Flores videoes again

An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.

HL Mencken

by akaitori on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Only negative today...

Have to listen to McCarver be a stroke off announcer…oh well.

I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck

by bukowski on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Yeah

he should have tagged the runner instead of trying to beat him to the bag. The guy can’t run out of the basepath on the IF grass.

It’s just instinct to try and tag the bag for the double up. I don’t fault him for doing it.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice stab, Dunc

And nice effort trying to get Moss

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions  

Oakland

DFA’d Kiko Calero. I wonder if the Cards would be interested, just for old time’s sake.

by punditmoi on Jun 21, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I say give it a wild ride on a minor league deal

now if we could only get that lucky on the rest of the pieces we gave up in that trade…

but when all is said and done he did help us a to two world series appearances.

by streamman on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

ok guys

we may be in for a wild ride

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

good defensive efforts by both duncan and larue in this inning

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:49 PM EDT reply actions  

i think ludwick has looked kinda lost out there for the second time in as many days, but per RZR schumaker is a way better corner outfielder.

FIP > ERA, OBP > AVG

by astrostl on Jun 21, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't have been a big deal

short the walks, he really looks awkward against the lefties though. Worse than the last time out. Something mental? Or pitch confidence?

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Does he feature a change or a straight curve?

I know he’s got that “clider” but most righties don’t like to throw those to lefties

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

if I recall correctly

he’s a 2 pitch puppy.

One of his Memphis goals was to work on his change? I believe. IIRC

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

There's the Kenne3dy of old

welcome back Adam

(dfa)

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:53 PM EDT reply actions  

-3

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't like

Chris Rose pointing at me.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

It sure would be nice

to get the momentum back, either by scoring this inning or getting them 1-2-3 next.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

If he doesn't settle now

we’re in a world of hurt.

(crosses fingers) for a clean inning

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Sabbathia might make a good Cardinal after all

he hit a home run today at Dodger Stadium

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions  

my kind of pitcher

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

will you give him

your nickname in a few years?

I kid, I kid

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

man

David Ortiz sounds retarded

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions  

Watch his eyes...

It’d been nice if the cue card would have been somewhere NEAR the camera.

by TNTinCO on Jun 21, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know

I kept looking over my shoulder to see who he was talking to.

by Tackle Box on Jun 21, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

.320/.414/.600/1.014

is what the Lefties were doing against Boggs so far since being called up before today. SSSS (super small sample size), but dayum.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 4:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Soon

since today added to it would really race it up there.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

fox announcer

+

small sample size

=

gulp

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Luddy

just sit on the line, Rick will cover LCF

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions  

"ScaredOfTheGreenMonsterWick"

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good job Boggs

Maybe it’s just the Red Sox, but I wouldn’t mind seeing TLR have a quick hook on Mitchell and have Parisi ready to go

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

no

sorry, but I’d much rather see Boggs. although wouldn’t mind seeing Parisi for an inning

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like how we hardly downgrade our D

by going to Ryan starting at shortstop

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions  

How was that a strike to Miles?

It was in his eyes!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 21, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions  

height doesnt effect the strike zone

in this umps view

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

how in the hell was that a strike?

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