Game 77 Open Thread -- June 22, 2008
by chuckb on Jun 22, 2008 1:15 PM EDT
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Jon Lester is a talented young lefty. He sports the season's only no-hitter and is 2nd on their team (among starters) in ERA and FIP. The Cards have actually done fairly well against lefties so far this season. Of course, most of that's been w/ Pujols in the lineup. Our BB rate, K rate, and HR rate are all better vs. LHP than RHP. The team has a respectable .261/.351/.409 line against lefties. <p>
As for Pineiro, he's gotten his ERA down to 4.02 and his FIP to 4.03. Much of that is b/c of his low BB rate -- 2.3/9 IP. He got off to a slow start but was very good Tuesday, with the team taking a hard luck loss when the offense was able to muster 1 run and Ron Villone gave up the game-winning homer in the 8th. Hopefully, we can get Pineiro some Mitch Boggs-run support today.
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And for a talented young lefty
Lester sure looks a lot like a experienced righthanded ace.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 1:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully
Pineiro’s middle finger isn’t hurt.
by mikeonthecards on Jun 22, 2008 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
If Pinero pitches like his picture looks
We’ll be in a good position for a sweep
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions
they must've scanned his cat
he is cleared to play!
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i love that movie
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Yikes!
Pineiro has morphed into Wainwright and Lester has morphed into Oswalt! Those lefty/righty matches are going to have to be changed…...
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
Oh, you fixed it. Now I'm not confused.....
She isn't crazy, she's just not impressed.
So, should we hope Pineiro gives up a lot of flyballs
with Yadi on 1B?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 1:28 PM EDT reply actions
I read somewhere else
that he has played 6 ML games at 1B – so maybe :)
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I heard that Yadi takes ground balls
in the infield a lot.
by mikeonthecards on Jun 22, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
I think they said he was practicing at 3B one time
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
good god
I just watched the end of the movie RV
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:29 PM EDT reply actions
uh oh
tarp on the field – rain delay
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 1:31 PM EDT reply actions
man
seeing Wainwright’s photo is taunting me. and it sounds like he’s going to be out for a while
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:33 PM EDT reply actions
Rain
Is there any word on whether this is a short delay or a monster one?
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
he just said the weather is improving
but never trust Chip Caray
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not even raining now
I think they are waiting for one more shower to hit, then they’ll pull the tarp off
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
now they're saying at least 20-25 min.
before start time
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
pretty crazy, but not quite the craziest, TLR move
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just saying I suggested it in a gamethread and people jumped on me
glad to see it’s actually happening, just to annoy those who didn’t want it to.
We’ll see if it works out.
Hope no other IF sails a throw into the basepath,
and gets Yadi clonked again. Course, with no Miles at SS, the chances of that happening are much smaller.
yeah
that’s the one part about his defense that I hate
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
that’s what I would think. they must be pretty worried about Stav’s defense at 1st
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not b/c Stav's D is that bad, Just there is a better chance that Molina would go catch then Stav going
Just there is a better chance that Molina would go catch then Stav going to the outfield. And if he was Dh we would lose it.
Yadi is my hero
so are these guys Red Sox announcers?
I’m putting on KTRS
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
Believe you me...
This duo is much better than Caray and Don Simpson talking about Sonic drive-in every single game. I loved watching the Braves but had to mute the TV and listen to the broadcast on Gameday Audio.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
TBS question
What happens if this game doesn’t get started for an hour and maybe has a delay? What does TBS do? I doubt they stick with the game, right?
(Tried to use up my daily quota of question marks, is that okay?)
So KSDK is a LOCAL St. Louis channel...
yet MLB blacks out the TBS broadcast for the entire Cardinal viewing area? How fucking stupid is that? I can see it being blacked out in St. Louis to protect KSDK, but I’m in Memphis. I see FSN Midwest games, but obviously not KSDK games. This is so irritating…
I can understand that being a bit of an annoyance...
TBS is blacked out here in Springfield, but we’ve got the feed on Channel 3 KY3.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
It just doesn't make any sense...
It’s MLB being unfathomably lazy and not updating its ancient blackout rules.
But the problem is that they ARE updating them
it just seems like they’re getting progressively more draconian. I’m amazed my mlb.tv is working here in Austin.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I thought I had heard that, too...
but for some reason I thought it didn’t really affect anything until 2009. Maybe I’m wrong…
I can top that
the Indians are on STO, a channel I don’t get. Yet, I’m still blacked out from their games on MLB Extra Innings because of some archaic blackout ‘zones’.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Miles, making friends and influencing people
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
"Listen...
I told you, I want the Reebok endorsement. ... ...YOU SAW THE HOMERUN YESTERDAY, RIGHT? RIGHT?! Get it done.”
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He heard Shannon's interview with Wakefield
and he’s making an appointment with his nail tech.
by thisgirllovesbaseball on Jun 22, 2008 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
there goes the tarp
they interviewed Ludwick too
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
I've never even heard of this show
it seems ok I guess
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions
probably too early
although if he keeps it up, he will be
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions
how hilarious would it be
if Cincy sweeps the Yanks in New York and STL sweeps the Sox in Boston…..NL CENTRAL UBER ALLES
After the AL beat the crap out of the NL during the last series
it’d be nice to shut the pundits up and return the favor.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Cubs are in a good position to sweep the Sox too
Dempster is unbeatable at Wrigley this year. I wouldn’t be suprised if they shut ‘em out today. As long as the Cards sweep too I’ll be ok with that.
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
that would be friggin awesome
it would back up my argument for NL Central being the best division overall
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Also, we've now take 2 out of 3 vs the best
teams in baseball (Red Sox, Phillies, Cubs).
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
we’re doing pretty well, or just taking them entirely off guard
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
This isn't exactly 'family' programming
for a rain delay.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
Doesn't TBS carry shows that are actually funny?
Like Seinfeld or something?
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions
What, you don't enjoy TBS "Original" programming?
Yeah, it sucks. But they could have stuck you with ‘House of Payne’. So feel blessed…
Naked arguing
somewhat amusing, but I wouldn’t want a 10 year old watching this in the middle of the day waiting for the baseball game.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that little kid
just said “Hell if I know”
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
But I'm still really imprssed with Nancy Travis
Sort of caught me off guard. So much hotter than when she was in So I Married An Axe Murderer.
yeah
she’s hot
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
He was good in Cheers...
but for some reason he’s always angry on Becker. I know it’s the character, but it wears thin quick…
George Wendt and John Ratzenberger
and to a lesser extent Woody Harrelson are the only reasons I watch Cheers.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Kirstie Alley killed that show for me
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Kirsy Alley
has killed many things. Such as my childhood with the movie Toothfairy.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Weirdly, she wasn't obnoxious in Star Trek II
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
And speaking of Cheers
the NESN color guy’s accent is a full Clavin
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
that's how I feel about
Two and a Half Men. The show sucks out loud but there’s always random hot chix on…..
I'm a fan of this show, actually.
The kid is fantastic.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
rarely does a kid on TV get better with age
but that kid has the stupid thing down cold
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I can hardly go through a episode
of Two and a Half Men without my jaw hurting from laughing so damn much
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
How much longer...
do I have to watch this Giants/Royals game?
Come on, you Beantown creeps. Pull the tarp.
Is Lincecum absolutely
dominating them?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think they pulled the tarp already
they’re doing warmups now.
I think they were overly cautious. It cleared out quickly behind the cell that put the tarp on the field….
Hmph. The things people amuse themselves with
until the One True Sport, involving the One True Team, is on again.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 22, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
soccer bores me
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I equate this...
to when people say “baseball bores me.” You just have to delve into the game and understand what’s happening on the field. People who think baseball is boring don’t understand everything that is happening with and between every pitch.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I say that
because soccer people are usually the ones to point out to me that baseball is boring before I say anything about soccer. sorry for venting on you, heh
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll never forget Jeff Gordon's line
during the 94 (?) World Cup…..”international soccer is the only sport where you can get up to get a beer and not worry that you missed anything….”
now that's funny
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll be honest...
I love baseball with all my heart and soul… but soccer has taken a close second recently. The 2006 World Cup changed the way I love sports. It made my life as a fan better.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions
2006 World Cup
I was in London for that summer and watching it with die hard soccer fans was awesome. I got so enthralled that I took myself over to Dortmund, Germany for the Germany/Italy semi-final. One of the best sporting events I’ve ever attended.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
As an Australian Dual Citizen
Aussie was screwed in the Italy v Aussie contest, easily. Penalty kick my ass.
(was there to see that game, and Aussie v Brazil)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
I was rooting for Australia, that was a great game. Those flopping pretty boys from Italy were terrible.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
Not a fan of leagues and club teams
but I really get into the International games (World Cup, Euro, etc.). Something about the nationalism or something.
I'm a giganto Fulham FC fan in EPL.
And this season only solidified how huge a fan I am. I followed Brian McBride (SLU, people!) to them as he is my favorite footballer period. Now he’s left us, though.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
ah cmon
you actually like soccer than el futbol de americano?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
I do.
I love Throwball, though, don’t get me wrong. It’s an amazing game, but the passion in soccer ranks it higher than Am Football for me. Don’t mistake that to mean that I’m not a crazy hardcore football fan, though.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
it seems like a limited skillset though
there are more athletic plays made in baseball and football. but to me, soccer would be the biggest test of endurance because they are constantly running around in circles
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Soccer players don't contantly run
There’s actually a lot more standing around and walking than you would think.
now
Aussie Rules Football is a whole different matter.
When planting a foot in the back of your opponent when you’re catching a ball isn’t only a good idea, but recommended, that’s brilliant.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
It pissed me off when ESPN stopped showing Aussie Rules Football
and I can’t find it anywhere else
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Setanta Sports
It’s expensive as balls, though.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I need to drop HBO anyway
may my cable company has that on the sports pack
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I'll look around
and see if I can find it, I believe you can get it on an ip stream for “nothing” on a site.
seen several games in person. talk about endurance.
Go Richmond!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got
I’ve got the Time Life commercial for Flower Power. This is awesome.
"Jimmy told me, 'If you keep it right there at two runs and no more, we'll win this game,'" Wainwright said. "'Me and Albert will get the job done."
Way off topic here...
but why don’t the Cardinals wear the alternate Sunday cap on the road? I don’t really like it anyway, but it seems like it would go well with the road uniform. To be honest, I wish they’d drop the navy hat altogether and go back to wearing red hats on the road. They do during spring training and it looks good…
Well, I guess you can't put up four runs in the first every game
Hold ‘em down Jo-El. I know that nothing will annoy Sox fans more than getting beaten by you.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
al and john
just referred to miles’ hr yesterday as “monster”
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
you see it?
it landed in the first row in RF!, lol.
if drew didn’t lose it, he may have had a play on it
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
Drew should have caught that.
But it did go right over the 380 sign….when it left the bat it I thought it was straight down the line, where the corner turns way in, but he hit to the actual deep part of right field.
yeah,
i was lol’in where it fell in relation to drew, not the length of the hit
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
In all fairness...
he probably hit that thing about 390 feet.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
saw it
not making fun of miles, just al and john.
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Jun 22, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Dodged a bullet with that one
Nice play barton, be careful out there, Rick
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Nice play Bart!
glad no injuries there
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:33 PM EDT reply actions
Indeed.
Right and Right-Center at the Fen are cavernous.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I really like Troy Glaus.
Not just as a good ballplayer, but he’s just got a damn decent attitude. I like his demeanor.
And
I’ll take a 20HR/100RBI season from him any day.
"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 22, 2008 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
wasn't Stav drafted in '05
who’d of thunk he would make it to the bigs before da Raz?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Colby's downfall...
is a lack of facial hair. It’s a team requirement.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
How did his cuts look?
He sure seen an arrangement of pitches in that at bat, how were his foul offs?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
Truthfully, he looked capable.
He was fouling pitches off, he wasn’t hacking like a rookie.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
at least we can’t be “no hit”
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
awesome name though
have to admit, watching the WS and playoffs last year and hearing the crowd erupt “youuu”. was pretty kick ass
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
conflict of personalities
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:53 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 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
because Youkilis was acting like a child after striking out
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That was just a rumor.
Youkilis acts like a child after he makes a bad play EVERY time and everybody in the dugout is sick of it. When Manny spoke up, Youk had something not so polite to say in reply and Manny smacked him up a bit.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone
get that guy some ritalin already.
"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 22, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Very nice Joel
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions
OT: after that ankeil homerun yesterday
i started wondering what jd drew thinks about the whole ankiel power pitcher to power hitter transition…weren’t they both with the cards at the same time?
Yadi
you know I have a man crush on ya, but I do on Albert too. Since you’re playing first can you go all “El Hombre” for a day? Just a day will be fine
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 2:54 PM EDT reply actions
not with that bat
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
one could hope..
better off going for the traditional “World Peace” bit instead 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 22, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
It's 4:00 am here, this game better be worth it.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
or Ryan I mean
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions
how many pitches has Lester thrown?
I’ve never seen so many first pitch swings since – well – the last Cardinals game
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
so about 12 an inning
sheesh – when are they going to fire Hal McRae?
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
has less to do with the pitch count or Lester
than the fact that the Cardinals have been swinging at too many first pitches all season
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
You are changing your argument
At first you said they were swinging at too many first pitches, didn’t say anything about if it had to be a strike or not. Sooooo, if it’s a strike you CAN swing on a first pitch?
I'm not changing my argument
I’d like to see them take a strike here and there too – make the guy throw some pitches
I was responding directly to your argument – they’re not always swinging at strikes either
so if Lester throws a strike on every first pitch, you’d be ok with the Cardinals swinging at every single one?
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
he's thrown 30 strikes out of 48 pitches
he’s hitting the zone. If you start taking pitches against this guy he’ll eat you alive. Now, since it’s getting latter in the game, if you want to start working the count a little more, thats fine. But it you go into a game against a pitcher like this and your plan is to take pitches, you’ll be in for a long day (and it’ll be over in a hurry).
won't argue with you there
but I’d bet a number of those 30 strikes are swings outside the zone
either way, you won’t convince me that they shouldn’t fire Hal McRae :)
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions
cause it helps
a guy who’s got command like Lester does….that’s how he gets to the 8th inning having thrown only 90 pitches.
I would if that lineup
made Pineiro look this good
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much everyone who plays boston
Would have to fire thier hitting coach. Talk about a rough job.
see
they’re working Lester now ;)
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Love the LaRussa Comment there
“That’s what your glove is for!” Can’t believe we just saw Tony laugh during a game. The attitude this year is definitely a positive.
I just hope nobody slaps Yadi in the head for congatulations
like they used to for JEd. I remember, after his concussion, yelling at the TV ” hello? don’t hit him in the fuckin head”
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Too much Grit on that ball
2b couldn’t handle it.
I’d like to see a combo of Miles getting driven in by Fat MIles
Pedroia couldn't handle that ball
Had too much grit on it!
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions
cmon Ludwick
2 hit into double plays man?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
Miles should run the 100m Hurdles
in the Olympics. China needs to be introduced to pure grit.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
I think that'd work
He’d have to do the 100M hurdles though – they’re the female version and only 33 inches. He couldn’t get over the 110M at 42”.
Something tells me...
Stav ain’t flub. He’s a big dude.
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn he has a good eye
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions
Giant Miles is up
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
and was robbed
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I was already typing in caps, WOOP WOOP!
For a good hit. So I had to change direction…
by mynameistyler on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
web gem
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Jun 22, 2008 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
Nice hit Nick
Too bad their was a great play on the end of it.. it had double written all over it off the bat
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply actions
he hit it hard
not getting cheated up there
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
We could have gotten to lester that inning
Ludwick hit a ball hard but into a DP. Nice play by OF’er there. Really didn’t get a good out that inning.
How much longer do we keep 0's on the board?
Pineiro is letting those balls go awfully high and awfully deep.
Perhaps it's because Rick Horton said that Lester would be tough to get to.
Seems that when Horton makes an observation on the radio side, whoever he’s commenting on contradicts him.
7-4 ground-fly outs
He might give up a long ball. But as long as he doesn’t walk people he’ll be fine.
piniero is rolling
3 hits a piece though
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
We need to get Waino, Welly, Lohse, and Piniero
going at the same time, we could put together a really good run with a little help from the O.
Waino may not be back until maybe Sept. I'm guessing
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
they were saying his tendon
came off, or something like that
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
No, just the pulley
on his tendon. It’s not the same thing.
by Red in Chicago on Jun 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
I think we're overreacting to the article today
All the other pitchers that were listed as having similar injuries came back in 4-6 weeks. Don’t think there was any new news in that article to change the original projections.
+1
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's been doing a good job this year
I’m sort of surprised, yet impressed
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Ank
I’ll take another XBH here, thanks
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:24 PM EDT reply actions
close
if only it were miles :(
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
rick
if you would have hit it just a little harder…. double
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions
he acts like he still works for the cubs
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
me too
he was sort of rambling though
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh Shit
LaRue is regressing to the mean. We’re in trouble
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions
If he was
that would mean he was about to heat up.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
his mean
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
5th inning
If Joel gets through this scoreless, it’ll be a minor miracle. He hasn’t seemed to be able to do it over his last few starts.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 22, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
I have a bad feeling about this.
That they’ll get the 1 run. And because of the late start it will be all we play. And we end up with the loss.
Regardless of what happens today
We have to give the starting pitching some cred. I mean, since that 20 run meltdown we’ve had some damn good pitching from a…”lackluster rotation” (espn radio quote)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 22, 2008 3:33 PM EDT reply actions
yadi with the diving tag
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
Yay!
Molina picking dudes off even when he’s not catching. Hee-hee!
by cloistermaximus on Jun 22, 2008 3:34 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
probably not for the best there
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
competitor
if you let him play – there’s no way you will be able to keep him from doing stuff like that
by Pitchers Hit Eighth on Jun 22, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
HA
take that you smug punk!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
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