Game 76 Overflow
Preprogrammed! To the extreeeeme!
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Boston's relief pitcher is looking good
Looks to be another “chase the starter, then get shut down by the long reliever” episode
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BAM!
"It ain't braggin' if you can do it." -- Dizzy Dean
by '54 Cardinal Fan on Jun 21, 2008 5:11 PM EDT reply actions
Don't know if there was much of a sound
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Bad luck on that hit
keep plugging Boggs, get yourself a QS
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:15 PM EDT reply actions
he needs another pitch for lefties
but what he does have is solid
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Whoever
bumped up the overflow thread, thanks. I was just getting ready to do that. More comments than I expected early.
What this book presupposes is, maybe he didn't?
duncan flashing the glove
watch AL teams, watch
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another good play at first for Duncy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:17 PM EDT reply actions
showcase!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions
shouldnt of dove for the base
increases the chance of injury
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by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
There ya go Dunc!
There’s your unassisted DP!
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and then a hit
defense leads to offense
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by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Best news of the day
TLR just got interviewed on the field, and says he thinks AP will be back before the end of the road trip.
yup
that and Larue is impossible to get out today
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
awh yeah
the LaRue is up
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
LaRue, LaRue
LaRue is on fire!
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and he hits
is there a full moon?
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by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions
larue's gameday pic
doesn’t do him any justice. he needs the stache and a wife beater to truly represent himself
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jun 21, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
McCarver...
...is making sense [falls over].
(Regarding utilizing yoga, pilates-which he didn’t mention, but is certainly part of this discussion-etc…)
either that
or it’s unwhacked
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn now and then, right?
Even a broken clock is right twice a day
etc
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I Want
...to give him more credit for this. Using “newfangled” ideas that run against the “old-school” way of thinking is not common amongst former (or even current) ballplayers. Many, I’m sure, think yoga is not exactly…manly. But, damn, it works…
by glennrwordman on Jun 21, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I Know...
...just tell the players that the women:men ratio in an average yoga class is about 12:1.
by glennrwordman on Jun 21, 2008 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions
What about Dunc's slump buster?
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I didn't realize you were talking exclusively about yoga girls
I thought you meant any girls
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Yep.
I wonder if a team who took that aspect of conditioning more seriously, and invested in training for the team, might be, Moneyball-style, exploiting inefficiencies in the “market.”
by glennrwordman on Jun 21, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ad(f)am Kennedy strikes again
Nice GIDP, chump!
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The Double was just a cocktease, we're back to grounders and DP
Sorry folks
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions
The double was a product of the Green Monster
Easy out in Busch, but I’ll take it :D
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I always think it's cool when they hit it off that thing
if the outfielder catches it off the wall, how does it get scored?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Mitchell Boggs has kind of a Napoleon Dynamite thing going on
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:29 PM EDT reply actions
the smile is similar
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Do the chickens have large talons?
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yeah
another good catch skippy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
Wow ... Pedroia looked like
Duncan playing the outfield there.
Lopez in?
Glad we don’t see Dunc for a little while, because you know that won’t be good
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
Ryan is hitting really well in the 9 spot
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions
Kiko Calero
Someone mentioned on the first thread that he was DFA’d by Oakland. Does anyone know why? He hasn’t pitched much this year, but his numbers are respectable, and he was solid for several years before he was hurt last year. Does he just have chronic injury problems now?
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 5:37 PM EDT reply actions
Looks pretty hairy
on the tube, too. I’m a lefty, and I sure wouldn’t want to face that.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
To the Extreeeeeeeeme!
Nice Strongbad reference… if it were one.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
My favorite Strongbad
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My favorite Strongbad
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
man
if Glaus gets going with his home runs, we should solve that RISP issue
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
wow
nice play there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
IDK who noticed
but kiko colero got designated
Torn rotator cuff
I think he’s probably done.
by Red in Chicago on Jun 21, 2008 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you guys know Kiko Calero got DFA'd today?
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i hear the giants are interesting in a left handed bat
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by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
He did!?!
lol
(dfa kennedy) (not related, but I wanted to add some real thoughts to my sarcasm)
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch
that hurts, JD
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:45 PM EDT reply actions
but
he’s the MVP of June (according to Tim McCarver)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i hate when the other team has red colors
i like being able to see how many cards fans are in opposing stadiums
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JD
send some love, drop the bat.
Boggs, it’s fine. he’s been hitting everything as of late, pitch the next you’re already up for the win, give us 3 more outs
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:46 PM EDT reply actions
a peek-a-boo over the monster
was a nice swing.
the pitcher in the previous at bat looked awesome, and Glaus gave him a nice welcome to the ML
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I just watched the video on Gameday Archive
short, compact swing, fluid track to the ball. A thing of beauty.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
HAHA!
well played.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Good work Boggs
strikeout of Manny after giving up the HR
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:47 PM EDT reply actions
Before he came out
Boggs gestured as if to say “get me out of here.” Hope he’s OK…
out of gas?
80 pitches would be high for him, he’s prolly tired
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a quick hand gesture
out toward the pen.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he wanted to go out on a high note
after striking out manny
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice day Boggs, very nice day
OptimisticBoggs 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.
Good Mojo
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:51 PM EDT reply actions
mojo, not accurate :P
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought it was 5
after all, after 5 innings of play, its an official game.
I could be wrong though.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
6 IP+, 3 ER or less
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I was wrong
thanks for correcting me
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by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
better than the early predictions
blasted, not a hope in hell, etc. thus mojo. 2 outs shy of the QS
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
though with the injuries abound, may not have a choice
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions
its like youk is getting ready to samba dance
so weird
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heh
real cowboy Larue
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Sometimes
...they really have nothing to say. I mean, does LaRue live on a ranch, does he ride horses? I mean, give me something other than “he lives in West Texas.” So did Buddy Holly…
by glennrwordman on Jun 21, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
K-Mac, I’ve missed you. Nice.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions
Could've used that three games ago
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setting up for the revenge game when we head back.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I would have prefered it three days ago.
Because I was at that game. But then again. I just love beating up on boston in boston.
oh, me too
but light at the end of the tunnel
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Eat it McCarver
Him or Joe Morgan?
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
so next year will McClellan be a starter or reliever?
hmmm
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:56 PM EDT reply actions
is that like a decider?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
No, someone who is for smaller government
As opposed to a “federaler”
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as an aside
and proof that i worked for an idiot…
my last boss told me that he was the “decider-maker” – and didn’t understand at all when i laughed in his face.
Nice!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
yes, good job by both
but, there was a walk in there.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Long live Uncle Charlie
Nice hook he finished that inning with.
Cards' pen last two days- Springer -DP/K; Kmac - two Ks
. . .but I fear an (h)Izzy-fit coming on. Others??
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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if he didn't have the atletic build
I’d say he’s like a Fielder/Howard type
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
weird
Glaus is 0’fer when pitched up and in
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
damn when he hits
it’s XBH
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions
none.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Fuck if I know
names, not stats get votes
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Jr is getting votes based on his name.
In no way fathomable is his stats representative of an all-star year.
Make sense?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
sarcasm is hard to pick up when it’s typed I s’pose.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
nada
it’s a travesty in outfield voting
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Any update on the meidcial front? Wainer? Izz2 Yadi?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
yadi
Molina, on the other hand, took a small step backwards on Saturday. The Cards catcher, recuperating from a concussion he sustained on June 15, was held out of the lineup due to a regression in his performance on the imPACT concussion screening exam.
They should DH him. But I really like the fact that they are monitoring him. Even after he was cleared the first day.
didn't need him today though
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
will be fine
if we go through the next week not needing him. I mean, if he’s back.. great. but if he can rest up, fine with me too.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yadi’s imPACT test wasnt as good as yesterday, so held back.
Iz2 is seeing Dr P in St Louis
Nothing new on Waino as far as I know.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
It’s 5+ years away, you’d think they could talk about something else for the next 4.6 years
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
You know
those Green Fuckers
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
blasphemy
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by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
this one is right
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's blasphamy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
I’m usually right spelling wise though.
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
what do you all think about shilling and the HOF
i think he should get in, those post season numbers are sick, ill never forget when him, randy, and the dback beat us in the NLDS, a sick combo
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by ihavebadknees on Jun 21, 2008 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
He's on the fence
for me at least. No question he is a great pitcher, but his regular season numbers just don’t add up.
when hersh is in, I’ll consider 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 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
wasnt that the same year that one of the Dbacks
took out Rolen running into him while he was fielding a ball?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
No
He is a long way behind behind guys like BB. Yes he had a good run, that makes him good, but not great
K-mac far out, lights out! Leave him in?
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I say yes
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 21, 2008 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan was pissed
after he swung at that high heat
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:16 PM EDT reply actions
Aardsma
Does anyone know whether Aardsma is a student of Mike Marshall’s? The way he brings his arm back reminds me of MM’s teaching…
so do we have to talk about Schilling for 10 minutes straight?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:18 PM EDT reply actions
how about
the Grittiest home run hit by any player this year?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
the grand slam?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
The first row RF HR in Fenway
aka “whew, glad I’m playing in Boston today”
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Grittier
Super Mario JACKED a two run shot earlier.
yes, I know, it wouldnt have been out in any park but Fenway; its still a bomb by the little feller.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
KG came and jacked a dong, then tugged his jersey when he stomped on the plate, missed it?
“Super Duper Announcer Man Crush” coming forthwith
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
Compared to yesterday’s broadcast, this one is topical, thoughtful, better.
Of course, that’s not saying much.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions
good
and hopefully he’ll play well enough to box Dunc out come Albert back
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
he really sold that one.
” I didnt go blue, honest”
“yeah, you did. I saw you walking toward the dugout.”
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Of all the things I could say about today's game
I had to come on VEB to say: Tim McCarver is a goddamn idiot.
Go Cards.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:23 PM EDT reply actions
How about a broadcast team of McCarver and Joe Morgan?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
one could not contain
the amount of “wisdom” that would come from that tandem.
yikes, thats just flat awful to think of.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
how bout a kick in the nuts?
It’d be just as enjoyable. Throw in Santo and NATO would qualify that as banned torture.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
May go something like this
Morgan: And there’s a HR off Dice-K. He’s just not very consistent. I remember hitting my share off Dice-K late in my career.
McCarver: Me too. June 7th, 1973. Probably the best June 7th in the history of the game.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Anyone else bring up
McCarver rambling on about stretching? Cause, I’ve been to my fair share of games and some of the extensive stretches Pujols does are ridiculous. A guy that big shouldn’t bend that way.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
+1 about AP, but:
I have also seen some pretty perfunctory stretching by some other guys. McC has a point with that one, although not as regards El Hombre.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 21, 2008 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Luddy
I’ve seen him stretch a few times at Minute Maid. The man has some crazy routine he goes through.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Why aren't we hitting
JD Drew? This is annoying. Russ, I was depending on you.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 6:25 PM EDT reply actions
when drew's head doubles in size
Russ will consider 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 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
People aren't allow to complain about
Cardinals fans cheering on fly-outs. The Sawks fans are worse than we are about that.
I like the bullpen today
too bad McClelland and Springer can’t pitch everday
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:27 PM EDT reply actions
our medical staff should employ cloning
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
They did - Flores and Villone
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
not a very good job of cloning
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
damn hangover
making me misspell shit
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Too bad Flores pitches at all
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
only put him in with no one on base
that much is clear
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, AND only if you do want someone (read 3) on base.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
HA!
Nice.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I just figured out what that is
LOL
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy has the weirdest motion I've ever seen.
Looks like he’s throwing darts.
Ank without the XBH
wow
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:33 PM EDT reply actions
This guy hasn't even been close to the plate this AB
Now how was that strike.
Good job rick. 2 multi hit games in a row.
I'm gonna go vote for Ludwick and Glaus
about 20 times
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:34 PM EDT reply actions
Ive been voting for about 20 minutes now.
Apu, Ank, Yadi, Luddy.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I was going to vote for Yadi
and before he got hurt voted for him. but now I just want him to get those 3 days off
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
save the bulldog till tomorrow
Izzy is in a very low leverage situation today
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry.
I just want to win this series. We are winning by six so it doesn’t make any sense to send out perez.
oh
Perez = bulldog, I’m agreeing with you. Izzy is no liability tonight
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
or even Parisi
I mean, he may have blew as a starter while here, but here’s a spot to give him some pitches, and well. He really looked good when he went back down.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
he needs to get some innings
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:35 PM EDT reply actions
Glaus smoked that one
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:36 PM EDT reply actions
Larue's average is creeping up
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Peter
Watch out for yer cornhole, bud.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe
he has the bloop single down today
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:43 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for walking Duncan
ha!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions
I had to check that comment
I thought you said “waking” Duncan…
by Red in Chicago on Jun 21, 2008 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Fox guys talking about every team but the ones playing. Classic
play from the JMPB -Joe Morgan playbook
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Um
Izzy time?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
you're asking for a very rare occurence there
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
hell
let’s sweep ‘em!
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks
I told my Momma how some people, myself included, refer to LaRue as “Lash LaRue” and she thought it was hilarious.
She also thought the majority of the nicknames were very well thought out.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
And
if yer’ mom says it’s funny…well, what else does one need?
by glennrwordman on Jun 21, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Why is Izzy pitching from the stretch?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
That's all he pitches from
Not too many closers have a wind-up.
by Red in Chicago on Jun 21, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they wanted him to
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
it might be something
to do with him restructuring his delivery to give a bit more deception as to what pitch is coming.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
right
something looks different about the delivery to me though.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions
how could they not talk about that little beauty?
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Jun 21, 2008 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
let's get 'em izzy
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:48 PM EDT reply actions
Close to a 1-2-3.
Busted by Moss. Oh well… let’s get the next one.
"My only regret is that I have boneitis." - That Guy on Futurama
You know what would have been greater?
If we could have done this FOUR FREAKING YEARS AGO!
yayah
that’s a winnah
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
Miles
player of the game?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:50 PM EDT reply actions
that's what I would think
yes
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 6:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Gameday still thinks
Izzy’s cutter is a slider….
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
As great as it is to win a series in Boston...
it just makes that KC series all the more irritating.
+ 3
But this makes the 9 game trip look alot more promising than it did 2 days ago
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 21, 2008 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Broken bat, active cutter, dropped a couple of curves in
all in all, nice and clean
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:51 PM EDT reply actions
Great Game!
Winner, Winner!
SWEEP EM TOMORROW!
GO CARDS!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
Baseball Gawdz punishing the Sawks for their hubirs
Punishing the rest of us by having McCarver call the game
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
damn typo - hubris
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
How
does this team get swept at home by the Royals, then take a series from a ridiculously good home team on the road?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:53 PM EDT reply actions
That Royals team
came under the Arch having dominated Arizona 2 games and losing the third in the bottom of the tenth (1-0) .
We caught them hot, they caught us after having two serious injuries the week before.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions
They also didn't even play that well
Our pitching dominated them…but our offense went to sleep.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
If you let’em hang in there, they’ll be a pest at the end. A lot of our opponents can say the same
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 21, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
And now for Fox's "piss in your cornflakes" moment
follow up the Cards/Sox highlights with Jim Edmonds highlights from today’s Cubs game.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
Thought Edmonds was hurting
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
When ISN'T Jimmy hurting?
Must have the same menstrual cycle as J.D. Drew
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 21, 2008 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it's really over?
they really won?
sawweeeet
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I prefer "they"
I know, it’s sorta a pet peeve of mine, and it’s pretty common to use “we”. Heck, I probably slip into it from time to time.
looks like I'll get to watch tomorrow's game on TBS
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 21, 2008 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
Unfortunately
he wants himself back too, but he ain’t coming back. Splattered shoulder. He’s probably done.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 22, 2008 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
We are on the brink of sweeping the best (deepest) team in
baseball. Thursday I didn’t think I’d be able to say that.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah, getting swept by KC at home then going to Fenway to sweep the BoSox...?
That’s kooky stuff
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions
DUDES! You do understand
about jinxes, right?
by MdRedbirdFreak on Jun 21, 2008 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
I understand in the abstract, but on the specifics I'm pretty dumb,
especially after some bourbon.
I shouldn’t have implied the sweep so soon, especially when we have to face Lester.
Damn you baseball gods!!!
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I said we are on the brink
You can’t jinx your way out of the last two victories. Will we sweep? I doubt it. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t on the brink.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Whenever I hear C.C. to the Cubs rumors
I have to laugh. They don’t have anything of exceptional value at the minor league level and if they think some team is going to want Alfonso Soriano’s contract, they are kidding themselves. They MIGHT get the Indians to bite on a deal involving Soto with Martinez not getting any younger but even then, it won’t be enough to match the Brewers, Yankees, Dodgers.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:23 PM EDT reply actions
If I were Hendry/Piniella I'm not sure I'd be all that immediately concerned
about getting more starting pitching. I know, everyone could use more starting pitching, but the Cubs look pretty good right now, assuming Z will be back soon. Dempster is still rolling along (although I would understand if they didn’t consider that sustainable), Lilly has continued to improve over the past month, Gallagher has been pretty good, Marquis is a servicable back of the rotation guy, and I’m probably forgetting someone…. I’ll freely admit that I would be a pretty lousy GM, but if I were Hendry I wouldn’t give up much for a soon-to-be expensive free agent rental right now.
It pains me to say it, but the Cubs look pretty good generally right now. It’s been both frustrating and gratifying to watch them match us game for game over the past week. We get swept, they get swept (although by a much better team); they come back to win two, we come back to win two (although against a much better team). They’re our evil opposites.
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
They are going to need bullpen help
Marmol is exhibiting early signs of an arm injury from overuse, and Kerry Wood can’t be that far behind.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Marmol's definitely been wild his past couple appearances
But why Wood (beyond history, which I admit is a pretty compelling argument)? Seems like if anything he’s settling in and getting better – he’s one of the best in the NL right now, certainly the best in the NL central.
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 21, 2008 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Because he hasn't really changed anything
as far as his pitching mechanics. He has reduced his workload somewhat by becoming a reliever but Lou is using him so damn much, he’s due for some sort of hiccup.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
He's reduced his load quite a bit
He’s on pace for 78 games and 83 innings. That’s sure a lot by a closer, but I don’t really know how to think about it terms of what he can handle given his history, since he’s done a lot more but he’s also been chronically injured. You may be right (and I won’t complain too much if you are, although I really like Wood and would love to see him healthy and thriving in the AL), but right now he’s doing pretty well.
by BTown Birds fan on Jun 22, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
He's doing exceptional right now
but so was Marmol a week ago. There is something to be said for pitching everyday. He’s appeared in 36 of the teams 74 games. That is a lot for a closer.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Mulder???
I keep hearing Mark Mulder will be making a MLB start soon? Did I miss something? I hope he fares better than Daiske!
CliffNotes: "My Dad wanted me to be a baseball player!"
Roy Hobbs: "The Natural"
His velocity is back up to the low 90's
and he no longer is experience fatigue/pain in his shoulder. He is inducing a lot of groundballs, too.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus, you have to find out what you have in him
before August, if you really plan on improving the team. If he can be a solid #4 starter, maybe they don’t have to go looking for pitching. If he is what we expect him to be (hurt), then maybe they will pull the trigger on a deal.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 21, 2008 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Go figure?
The Cards get swept by the Royals & now they possibly can sweep the Red Sox. I hear Cinncinatti will be having a fire sale, but now they might sweep the Yanks. Houston losses 8 in a row & finally wins. Milwaukee was on a win streak, then they lose. Right when you think you have it figured out. GO FIGURE!
CliffNotes: "My Dad wanted me to be a baseball player!"
Roy Hobbs: "The Natural"
Iz2 on the DL now
Stavinoha is comming up. That makes him what? 9th rookie this year?
Mclellan,
Parisi,
Perez,
Mather,
Boggs,
Barton..
Im missing some. Good think TLR loves to use rookies!

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