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Oh my god, ow

I just choked on those grits.

by mojowo11 on Jun 24, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions  

It's tough not to...

so much hustle out there. Lots of gamers all over the diamond.

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

i thought barton might have a big night

he’s overpowered by a fastball…but rogers really doesnt throw a fastball

by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions  

its hammering ank time

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

All you, Rick

pitched around Santa to get ya

by gocards62 on Jun 24, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions  

no pressure Rick, just take what he gives you

a bases clearing double is all we need right now.

don’t try & do too much

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

But NO pressure, Ank.

Seriously, nothing to worry about, kid. Don’t freak out. No need to doubt yourself. (etc.)

by six on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Well, Rick can't die by high heat tonight

so I wonder what will come of this.

I love Glaus’ patience this year, but he’s always a heavy changeup hitter and had two right into his wheelhouse, let them both go by, I mean he’s on, but I wouldn’t have been mad if he swung

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions  

low junk

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know, rick seems to do alright judging

whether a ball is inside or outside, but high and low kill him…

by ViperLjs on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Story of his life

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

duncan the Defensive replacement

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by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

so is he crabman

because his hair looks like crablegs?

If you are in St. Louis check out my band, Griffin and the Gargoyles
(formerly Gargoyle Reign, Gargoyle Lounge)

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:-D

by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Someone should

put up a FanPost w/ the nicknames for the players used around here. It seems like at least 1 or 2 people are confused in every game thread.

Just a thought…

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

there was one

but it fell off the main page…

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

There was one

during the start of the season, it just lost first page due to going quiet

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

should make it a fanshot

as little as they are used it would stay up forever

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

and done

f-in wireless connection

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice work...

you have Glaus spelled “Glaud” though.

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I blame my fingers for that one

damn em

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fair enough...

I guess there’s no “sticky” equivalent like in a forum to keep certain threads on every page?

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Come on Ank

Kenny hasn’t been close with that curve all game, lay off of it

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

al just said

that pudge and rodgers should be able to read each other’s minds by osmosis.

mel

by mel1975 on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Rick really needs to get some better pitch slection

in the worst way.

if he’d stop swinging at all the junk, there’s no telling how good he’d be

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Now would be time for that Circle Jerk

Ricky!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what that strikeout felt like

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

I will take your word on that

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh

How many of those pitches he swung at were actually strikes? Looks like on Gameday he could have walked in that AB…

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i think that last pitch curve was the only stike of the at bat

but there wasn’t much he could do with it any way

dude really needs to be more selective at the plate

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

That’s how it looks on Gameday

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

He was setup, and baited well

Curves all going outside, have been all game, then one comes down the plate and that was it.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions  

Ludwick can say good bye to the Allstar game

he went cold against the American league.

Westcoastbirdwatcher

by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

Tanking during the heat of the voting can't help,

Just hope a healthy Albert might help him, and whoever might get the fastball laden 2 hole.

by fuegophil on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

solid play bye ryan there

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions  

boog?

that was a nifty play, with a funny looking throw.

www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles

Dont take me seriously :-D

by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

"I think I can I think I can I think I can"

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOOP looks like he wants to punch AK right in the face

uh, take a # LOOP

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

what did AK do now?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

i guess

he’s talking about his throw to looper covering first. looked fine to me.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, but did you see LOOP glare at AK as he walked back to the mound?

dude was pissed

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

"Bitch, I can hit better than you, at least field right"

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up 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 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey matty

We all love Rick….......Collateral damage from misuse is piling up. He is going mental. And that is why Rogers pitches around Lud and Glaus to get at him.

Westcoastbirdwatcher

by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Looper looks solid yet again tonight

The two runs he’s given up tonight have been solo HRs on good pitches. Nothing he can really do about that.

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

I'll never say a bad thing about loop

when he’s getting beat on pitcher’s pitches. So far tonight he is.

That being said, the second time he was beat, it wasn’t for a run, just an XBH

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadi!

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Uh oh

Stavinoha just put himself into the “does all the little things” category.

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

Productive swings boys

Let’s get Yadi home.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

not with Kennedy up

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think a squeeze with Yadi at third would probably still be a 1-3-2 DP

Even if he’s halfway to home when the bunt gets dropped

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice nick, if it’s not a hit, at least it shifts Yadi

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

some one seriously call Bud & get YADDA those jet packs

so he can run.

dude’s still recovering from a concussion for pete’s sake

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

they shoudl play deeper

with yadi at 3rd

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

holy crap

AK with an RBI

if i hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, i wouldn’t believe it actually happened

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

"Infield in" single

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nice Hit

(dfa, dfa)

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions  

since I changed my sig to hate on him

he’s hitting .500/.500/.692.

Just sayin’...

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

wish Duncan would respond the same way to negative blog speak, then we’d really be set.

I’ll keep the dfa chimes on for a while, all-star break I may just bite a tounge if he can show that the slump wasn’t season long.

Less hope for Adam than I do for Mark, to be honest

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

you have a great move

stop showing it to us

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

Good job Kennedy

I want you off the team but as long as you’re on it, I’m pulling for you

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

by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

kennedy

with runner at third, less than two outs – 9 for 12

per rooney.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions  

He is awesome at rolling over to the right side so it makes sense

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's benefiting against the play at home shift

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Leyland knows when to hold em?

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well he does know when to walk away

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

MAKE

IT

STOP

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you are gonna play the game boy

learn to play it right

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

didint think he shoudl of gone to third there

but nice slide and hustle AK

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

AK was pushing it there

dude’s lucky to be safe, a better throw & he’s toast

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

yep, nice hustly by both AK & BOOG

i’m glad it worked out. but i wouldn’t be pissed if he had stayed at 2nd

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah - wow

I guess good things USUALLY happen when you pressure people.

He’s taking lessons from Grit!

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did they say Rodgers has only allowed 2 steals as a Tiger?

Thats hard to believe since that would be less than one a year, yikes.

by DriverZn on Jun 24, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Carpenter as a righthander allowed 4 in his three years with the birdos

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

great baserunning AK!

thanks Tony for putting him in the lineup instead of Duncan

by Brianzaredbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

nice

kennedy’s playing well lately, and we need him to with cesar on the dl. good job.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

Rogers out

it would be soooo satisfying to hang an L on that guy…..

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

at least make sure he cant get a Q

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

W

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you have to ask what a Q is it's too expensive

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

NICE

$50 for a ZJ

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Crap - big fan of playing the numbers ...

But you kind of have to reward the guy who’s had a great game.

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

with the speed that this guy throws in comparison I would sub too, Skip can handle heat a lot better than Crabman

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

But that's not why he's doing it

Oh well, worked out, didn’t it?!

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

fastball pitcher, one run game. I’d sub him.

I’m a fan of Barton, but in the context of his game (as it stands) it’s a good call.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still doubt that's Tony's reasoning

I’d say he did it for the L/R matchup. But like I said, it worked out, so I’m happy :)

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

it is Tony afterall

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Poor Stav

the statheads are going to look at 1-3 (+whatever) and think a bad night, when infact he did exactly what he should have done this inning.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions  

liam showed me this site, about a new statistic called Bases Produced

http://www.basesproduced.com/

It’s a really interesting read, and this stat would give Stav some credit

Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'll bookmark it and check it out, thanks

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

he just made his major league debut

and has a hit in each game. nothing wrong with that.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: Molina Quiz

Didn’t see this in the Fanposts (didn’t look too hard either), but from Poz:

http://joeposnanski.com/JoeBlog/2008/06/23/have-you-seen-a-molina/

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

Her doing anything always sounds like fun

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

me?

you were right, that sounds like fun too

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

THERE WE GO

odds work in our favor this time

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions  

and SKIPPY makes Tony look like a genius

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Go Cards!!!!

let the pinetar king pick up the loss

by Brianzaredbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

Okay

I think we can commend LaRussa there.

by Red in Chicago on Jun 24, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

we got 10 hits already

and the cubs are being beat by the orangebirds

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

i just noticed that too

we pound out hits off of teams. This is a great team to watch- they have alot of fight. It makes this year much more enjoyable than last.

by 916baller on Jun 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

that calls for a

Old Rasputin Russian Imperial Stout from North Coast Brewery 9% alcohol

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

now that sounds like my kinda beer

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm ready for a grit sammy

less dunca(i)n', more ludwickin'

by dan on Jun 24, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

OK, since when is a pitch 8 inches outside a strike?

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Luddy is being too patient IMO

all of his at bats tonight you’ve seen wheelhouse pitches… go by

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Grit

with the wheeellls..

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

LUD has come crashing back down to earth

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

The opposite of my signature is also true

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know he's not a .350 hitter

but he’s still a good player.

i’m holding on to the hope that him & Ank are just missing Albert right now

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that's got a lot to do with it

The rest of the league isn’t afraid of Ludwick, Ankiel, or Glaus, unless Pujols is lurking in there somewhere….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good and .970 OPS isn't the same thing

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ick---aren't*

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Love seeing Dolsi running up the pitch count

He’s been real good so I won’t miss missing him tomorrow.

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

fuk u dome

just hit a homer

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

hope not

I think he has the second most votes if not mistaken

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

barf.

is soriano still leading the popularity contest also?

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's #1

proves my theory about popularity though

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

i just don't understand it

he was never this popular when he was a Yankee

seriously, this country is filled with morans

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Correction: lots of Cubs fans

I know it’s a synonym but whatever.

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

god

what a freakin joke. soriano’s missed half the season.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cheers for a .349 BABIP and no power

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

do those bastards ever play a gome on the road?

i swear them & the red sox get 130 games a year at home

fuck

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's like my old man,

A couple years ago he swore that the Yanks played the d-rays 150 times a year.

by fuegophil on Jun 24, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

man

this game was going so fast….now it seems like it’s dragging a bit.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions  

Some notes from around the league

Toronto is putting up some serious runs against the Reds.
Boston still looks bad
Houston and Mil are winning, Cubs aren’t, but down by one.

If the Cards weren’t playing tonight, I’d be watching Fla vs Rays, that game looks to be a treat.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

man

talk about the future at work.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rays always fun to watch

Once the D-Backs had liquid nitrogen poured on them, Rays became my 2nd favorite team to watch.

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eric Byrnes playing with torn hamstrings and batting a ~300 OBP leadoff hitter helps...

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

You can just give a tank of it

to Ronny Woo-Woo. Tell him it’s Gatorade for the team.

by Red in Chicago on Jun 24, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good job guys. Just returned to duty. Keep up the good work!

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 24, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions  

Loop, Settle.

You need one out, let’s get it. Don’t waste all of that hard work.

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions  

very nice

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

nicely done LOOP

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

cool

gotta get above .250

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions  

we need some more insurance runs

we know our BP needs at least 5 runs lead to hold a win

by Brianzaredbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Re: Nicknames for Stavinoha

Stav infection?

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

why not?

it’s not short enough though in heat of the moment situations.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Awww

Thassss messed up. ;-)

by six on Jun 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol, I just call him Hoss

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

cubs down 3-1

orioles now have runner on 2nd w/ 2 out

by st.lewis11 on Jun 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

YADDA is a machine

Nick, i think it’s time for your first major league dong

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Molina 2-3

that’s good to see….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

a stav infection has hit the tigers

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

We're going to have problems when he jacks a dong

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

no, your dong has hit my stav infection!

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

now I am hungry

for a peanut butter cup

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he and I have similar senses of humor...

I think it’s a reference to the Family Guy skit describing how Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were invented

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

ding ding ding

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah duh

can’t believe i missed that one.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

me and Ed McMahon agree

you are correct, sir!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

that works too Nick

an RBI is an RBI

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Just got in...

anybody give me a summary?

I’m out of town…help a brother out?

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 24, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions  

lots of hits

looper is doing well

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

well it's 6-2 good guys

LOOP’s been good, Kenny, not so good

and i called an HR by Crab Man. i rule

all in all, good game so far

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

real quick

Barton on third, Luddy nailed a ball that double played out in the first
Barton hit into an error that got us first run

Loop gave a solo shot to tie it to Pudge
Mig got a “double” called a HR

Barton tied it

We chased Kenny out, been rolling since

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Much thanks

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 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nick-knock

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 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Nick

2-4, run, rbi, productive shift the last at bat. Very nice Hoss

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

This team is crazy...

does our DL make more money than our active roster?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Without a doubt

Without looking it up right away, I’m about 90% sure it does

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously

anyone know where i can find the payroll so i can look this up?

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

usa today

or look up cott and salary on google

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

+1

That site is fantastic.

by dj tanner on Jun 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

mlb4u.com is good too

i prefer it because it isn’t on blogspot, so it isn’t nannyfiltered…

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

ESPN usually has it.

Izzy and Glaus would make it tough.

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

here

right here

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

DONE!

our DL (including Juan Enc, kinney, TJ, and stuff) is making 45.5305 million.
Our active roster (not including Boggs, parisi, perez, or stavinoha because they weren’t listed) makes 54.419 million.
that’s still pretty close.
(My math might have been wrong, but i’m not double checking it. feel free to….)

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

so it was true

when Izzy was DL’d? Did you count him?

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

yea,

when he was DLed the numbers would have been about opposite. (if ceasar and pujols were hurt then too, but i think he came back before iz2 went out)

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

13 hits tonight for the Cardinals

Casey Fossum on his way in, any chance we can sub Barton back in?

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions  

Memphis Update

After Rasmus collected his second walk, Mather hit his 14th to make it 5-3.

Thompson through 4 with 2 earned.

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

cubbies down 4-1

pitching change now in process

by st.lewis11 on Jun 24, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

meh

cubs only score in the 8th and 9th inning at home.

Seriously though, single-year park effects for wrigley this year are going to be crazy.

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

digg into this bullpen

digg in deep

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Jun 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

This surprises you how?

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

by joker24 on Jun 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

lefty

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Uh-oh

Teixiera just hit a 2-run HR off of Torres in the 9th in Atlanta to make it 4-3 Brewers. None out. They’ve already PH Chipper though. Good things are haping all over the country for the Cardinals right now :D

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions  

Yup

Peachtree TV baby! I “get” to watch the Braves every day lol

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

i’ll settle for my FSNMWHD

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

That's their thing man

It’d be like not having the Clydesdales in STL

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

i can't remember the last time i've seen it done

nice to see they still got Cox miced up

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah.

he sure wasn’t trying to though

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

NM

it says WP now. GD called it a ball at first and I was thinking he’s lucky to have a HOF catcher back there…..heh.

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, i thought it hit his foot

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

YES!

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions  

BOOG with an RBI double

awesome

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Just got back from the gym.

Made it in time to see ankiel strike out with the bases loaded. Missed crabs man HR. Looks like it’s been a good game though.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

hopefully

you’ve seen the last couple of innings.

ank’s K isn’t a big deal now, holy cow we’ve turned it on

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

I watched a few innings then listened to to Shannon on the way home. Just missed that 4-5th.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

great strategic thinking on BR's part

hit it deep enough that even Molina coulda scored from 2nd comfortably…..

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

did Stav almost catch him?

that would have been hilarious

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hope Tony is watching Ryan today. Maybe move him to second and Kennedy to Quad Cities

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 24, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions  

isn't Quad Cities under water?

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

give him some scuba gear and tell him to "float"

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

and change his name to Scuba Steve

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

from what I understand

it’s not any worse than the usual flooding

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

don't make me steal that line again

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Man this feels great

I married a girl from Detroit and all her family just kept drilling me all off season about how freaking awesome the Tigers were going to be and how much the Cards were going to suck. This is just awesome payback.

by birdo rojo on Jun 24, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions  

Time to get Looper

outta there—93 pitches already

by gocards62 on Jun 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

oops

so is Loop going to finish the inning? He’s at 93 pitches thru 6+....

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

It sucks that Iz went down

but it’s great that Ryan is finally getting some successive games to showcase why he deserves at least a platoon, if not Iz spelling him for days off

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions  

Good job looper

It’s time to pull him though. 93 pitches. Our bullpen is rested. get him out of there and get him the win.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

good spot for izzy

not a hold situation just yet.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

nice game LOOP

well done dude

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:38 PM EDT reply actions  

very nice game loop.

even adding these two runs, 3ER in 6 is just fine.

(yes 3!)

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions  

game day has 4 ER

Which isnt the greatest. BUT against this lineup I’ll take it.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

put the last two on TLR

Looper shouldn’t have started this inning

by gocards62 on Jun 24, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mig’s HR wasn’t a hr, but it was called one, I was being sarcastic.

replay clearly shows it was off the wall.

I believe gameday has it as a clip

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

really?

I missed Migs homerun :-) I’ll watch it on gameday.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I figured as much

was a lot of replay related rants, didn’t know if you went over the past game thread or not

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

good game loop

probaly out of gas when you gave up that homerun.

whose coming in? i would guess springer

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

Hate to see Fossum doing so poorly.....

I was pretty decent friends with his younger brother when I lived in Dallas. A couple of classy guys.

by SoonerfanTU on Jun 24, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

OH.....

Had to Google it. Not a huge fan of the thrash rock scene, sorry I didn’t catch the reference. ;)

by SoonerfanTU on Jun 24, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

"flotsam & jetsam" also

generally means “debris”. That’s where the band got its name from….as far as the band goes, they’re best known for losing a bass player to Metallica….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Torres did his best Izzy impression

Brewers win 4-3. Corky Miller lined out with runners on 1st and 3rd to end the game.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions  

i can't believe Corky Miller is in the big leagues

when you have him as your last hope, you almost deserve to lose

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well Cox made an, ahem, interesting roster decision earlier when it was 4-1 and the bases were empty

He PH Chipper Jones, who got a single. Then he pinch-ran Lillibridge to avoid tearing up Chipper’s quad. He burned two bench players in one spot in that inning, so he was left with Corky at the end.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

(aim for 20 games over .500, if we’re beat, they’ve earned it. but I don’t think they can. Matter in fact, I don’t think anyone in the NL can go 20 games over .500 aside from us and the cubs (bias))

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Springer hitting92?

wow

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

What is it about Thames

So many HRs yet so few RBIs.

This year and last you could just multiply his HRs by 2 and you’d get his Rbis

by TheBirds on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

Anybody else think.....

It might be a good idea to give your players that play alot, say, a week off around this time of the year? I know conceptually it sounds like a bad idea, but every time it seems to happen, said player somes back refreshed. Using Molina as my latest example.

by SoonerfanTU on Jun 24, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions  

diarrhea

warming up

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Heh

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow russ in toface lefties

who knew

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

FLO

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

flores?

villone?

perez was diarrhific in his last outing.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

my nickname for flo

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

flores

he gives up runs

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

better add that to the list

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boy, I used to dislike Springer as an Astro

But he is winning me over as a bird. Love his approach

by cloistermaximus on Jun 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I was underwhelmed

when we picked him up, but with the exception of a few rough outings while playing hurt he’s been pretty damn solid….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta love brian roberts

sticking it to them…

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'd be all for that if he didn't play for BMore

they suck at trades

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, there's that too

it’s a shame though, because they’ll probably fall further back by july 31st, but no one will be able to work out a trade because of good old pete angelous

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

they hit five run homers in wrigley on a regular basis

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

My man Russ just keep getting the job done

He’s been nails since coming off the DL

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Spring sprung for a 1-2-3. Wonder if Izzy noticed?

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 24, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

Another nice hold by Russ

just gets better and better.

if there was a bullpen award, he’d be my #1, k-mac a solid second

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

lol, indeed

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

only a hold

if its a three run lead or less

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

right

i wasn’t referencing the stat, but yeah.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

my fav 5

1) russ springer

2) chris perez

3) ryan franklin

4) K-mac

5) izzy

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

as i typed that up i realized all i didn’t post was parisi and the lefties.

6) miles

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Checking back in

if anyone else didn’t already post this, Mulder will start Saturday if his back heals in time. He will join the team tomorrow and will just throw a bullpen session to test the back.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 24, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

oh boy

I have a chance to go to that game….I think I’m gonna skip it though….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

go

you might see miles retire the side in the eighth inning

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'd go

just for the thriil. they are playing te freakin’ royals. might be a 14-12 game.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

the last series

did have 14 runs between the two teams

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you take our total run output from the Royals series

and multiply it by two, you have our score for tonight. From now on it, whenever we score more than four runs, we should say we crossed the RSOT* line.

  • = Royals Series Offensive Total

Patiently awaiting Mulder's return, circa 2012

by dan on Jun 24, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

I dunno

I could go to all 3 games, or just 1 game. Haven’t made up my mind yet and I don’t think I’ll need to until game time, if you catch my drift….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cards LH side - Floorus, Villadifungool, Molder - gotta love that if you're playing the Cards

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 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Another wheelhouse pitch

for luddy goes on by called for a strike.

Open up Luddy, we have a 4 run lead.

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

That's a funny movie

The role Billy Bob Thornton was born to play

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

no doubt, here's one of my favorite lines

“That, plus everyone agreeing that the Phoenix police department shooting an unarmed Santa was even more f#$@ed up than Rodney King”

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think Chris is starting to get worried?

Stavinoha is atleast making contact, Glaus and Kennedy now both can be backup 1B and Chris has no place in the OF.

Tomorrow may be his last game.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 24, 2008 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

He should

Part of the reason this team took off is because people were playing for thier positions out of the gate.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

think that's why kennedy was in?

in game trial for a distant backup?

I like Stav’s plate approach, and his best at bat to me wasn’t the two hits he had, but the productive out he had. Just not used to seeing that all too much with our guys of late.

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadi or Glaus could have been there too, which is where my thoughts were at.

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm kind of surprised

tony didn’t waive the dh and let looper hit.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

and K-Mac

follows Springer in style.

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions  

i wish they'd let KMac ride his cooler to & from the mound

that’d be one of the greatest thing ever

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Math

So what exactly would it take to raise that ERA?

by six on Jun 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

runs without an out recorded I would think

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

1 run and no outs

= undefined. (can’t divide by zero)

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

right

But he already had .1 IP pitch. So any runs he gave up without getting an out would have raised it.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

whoops

my reading comprehension is iffy tonight….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

but if it's already 135.00

then it would just be raised because it’s total runs / total outs for the whole season, not just one outing.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

15 runs this inning

with 3 outs to keep it at it’s current level.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thanks

That was my question.

by six on Jun 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

lol

5 runs .1 ip

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

by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

5 runs allowed

1/3 IP.

FWIW that works out to a 3 ERA+.

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

45

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clement

Just entered the game for Memphis in Nashville. FYI

by punditmoi on Jun 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Rodney in

maybe he’ll try a throw to third base.

(That joke is never ever going to get old….)

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

world series.

errors.

"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean

by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rodneys

got a good homeless beard.

It makes my little goatee feel jealous

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

damn

i took a trip to the shitter and i missed a whole inning?

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

I just saw that the Cubs have a contest to let a fan sing the 7th inning stretch

We should all enter it and if somebody wins, wear a Cardinals jersey underneath the Cubs jersey. Start singing, and during the song take off the Cubs hat, and the jersey, then pull a Cardinals hat out of your pocket or something, and give a hearty “Root root root for the CARDINALS” at that point. Eh? EHHH?!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

whoops

I was going to say that sounds like a great idea, as long as you’re able to make it out of the stands before they can get the torches lit and the pitchforks distributed….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

It would so be worth it

I’d never go back to Chicago, but I’d be on TV all over the place, be a legend to Cardinals fans, etc. I’d take a couple of bruises and a black eye for that!

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

gotta be an Edmonds Jersey though

just to make em think

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Cards jersey

then run out to centerfield and have him sign it. Might be better if a girl won this contest

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

its been done

;-)

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Has it really?

When? Link?

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jack Buck

did it.

Took off the Cubs hat, threw it out the window (i think), and donned the STL cap and sang “root, root, root for the CARDINALS”

I know its not a fan…

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

it'd be better

if they ripped off the jersery, lit it on fire & threw it onto the drunks down below

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

so when they don't win the series for another hundred years

they’ll call it “the curse of the undercover cardinals fan”

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

im sure you mean...

an anti-Cub curse…?

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Of course

What other team would blame 100 years of sucking on a goat and a fan?

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yadi

robbed of his 4th base hit. Well not really robbed. But a nice play.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

That

was the slowest play in the history of baseball!
molina running, cabrera gets the ball and throws to rodney covering first….

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by Molina4MVP on Jun 24, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

moe

ftw!

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

franklin's pitching the ninth

does this mean izzy’s back in his closers role?

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

or that he hasn't pitched since fri

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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

this is getting refreakingdiclous

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

he is HAMMERING

balls to the opposite field lately.

by sdrone on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's playing in Wrigley dude

of course he’s going to have more power

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

he is only batting .230

and it is cause they are going out at wrigley. he can’t turn on pitches anymore thats why all them are to left center and left. his bat speed is gone

by 916baller on Jun 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

and why the pads gave up on him?

a few weeks ago i posted where a cubs fan on a bears board as his sig had a pic of jimmy saying jim edmonds delaying the growth of felix pie til 09

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

So what?

Good lord, it’s Jimmy. I hate the uniform but I’m happy for him.

by sdrone on Jun 24, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

this will make it all the sweeter

when Jimmy winkStrikes out wink while facing the Cards to end the NLCS

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

And there’s STILL part of me that’s happy for him. Gotta get meaner, start puppy kicking or something.

by random on Jun 24, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

honestly

I’ve only been thier for lunch. But the food hasn’t been worth it. Dinner may be better though.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's what every one on 1380 & InsideSTL says

of course InsideSTL’s world headquarters are in the top floors of F15TEEN.

so they could be a bit biased.

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

ljkasdfljueowirjfsd

kicks puppy at cubby jimmy

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think i'm going to puke

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

i guess that means

he’ll make the hall of fame now

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

sickening

all around.

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Miraculous

I’m officially cured. Stone the bastard.

by random on Jun 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

What pisses me off most about this

is every home run he hits for the cubs is hit oppo. It was pretty much common knowledge that if he’d simply accept that he couldn’t pull the ball anymore, he’d do fine hitting oppo. But he insisted on constatnly pulling the ball and hitting that weak ass fly ball to center.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

Clement's

first chance out of the BP.

  • Pitcher Change: Matt Clement replaces Hugo Castellanos, batting 9th.
  • Tony Gwynn singles on a bunt ground ball to third baseman David Freese.
  • Laynce Nix flies out to right fielder Joe Mather.
  • With Brad Nelson batting, wild pitch by Matt Clement, Tony Gwynn to 2nd.
  • Brad Nelson strikes out swinging.
  • Vinny Rottino pops out to second baseman D’Angelo Jimenez.

Not bad, but I wish he was left-handed.

by punditmoi on Jun 24, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

All right Edgar

End this game like you ended the 2004 World Series

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

well he tried

but YADDA ran over FRANK trying to get the ball

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

or

strike out like you did for Clemens

(i know he is on first)

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

so thats Molinas ball right?

I dont knwo

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by jealousblues on Jun 24, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

woo

not a good pitch by franklin right there.

by stlcardinalsfang on Jun 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

this is way more interesting of an inning than it should be

come on FRANK, end it already

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions  

AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!

great play by AK to end it

no, seriously

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by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Winnah

Hey, they beat the Tigers for the first time since 2006.. Nifty

by cloistermaximus on Jun 24, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Last time we won in Detroit

Anthony Reyes pitched 8 IP and gave up 2 ER :D

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

rico

hit a go ahead homer, making clement the winning pitcher if they hold the lead. wonder how long he’ll go? two innings? three?

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

Flipping Rogers

Even better would be him getting traded to the Cubs & THEN we beat him.

by random on Jun 24, 2008 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

FAAAAAAAAR OUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

and Albert’s close

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 24, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions  

hell yeah

let’s go Albert!

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

We scored 8 runs

w/o any help from the middle of the lineup. Lud, Glaus and RAnk were 1 for 12. Everybody else: 13 fro 24. Pretty cool.

by gocards62 on Jun 24, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

they were the ones

that couldn’t hit a soft tossing lefty

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

All three of those guys

Are having a rough road trip. Well. Glaus did have the grand slam in Boston. But still. All of them have been a little flat these last few games.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

did they kill Carlos Beltran too?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

when u get beat by the Ms

u need to go into hiding… seriously they are terrible

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Barton

must’ve read VEB

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions  

between baseball and physics experiments (he’s working on a helmet that will stay on his head at a high speed), i can’t imagine he has time to read any blogs.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

the helmet looks like this

as you can see, fellow weird scientist tony stark is helping him test it.

by adiueordie on Jun 24, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing

Kennedy has been keeping his bat in the oven lately.

by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions  

O's trying to blow it

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions  

They will

I’d say the odds are a wash right now

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

still not evident

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's at Wrigley

and koske having a heck of an ab…but out

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

against knuckle dragger

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

or walk

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

he blew one earlier

called off Theriot on a pop up and missed the catch. Then again. He really isn’t an outfielder, so…

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

you non-corporeal too?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 24, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously or calling it?

cause no site has it updated

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Roberts

took his foot off the bag

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

ya but its closer than in most dps

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wonder how long before some team

accuses the Cubs of stealing signs at home late in games? No team is this lucky in every home game they trail after 7.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 24, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously though

it’s the O’s they suck…and when u can hit lazy flies that land in the boxes as hrs that helps

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Orioles are 38-36

They hardly “suck”

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

they are still the Os

they are not as hot as they started..maybe suck was strong but not great

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah, they actually went in to MIL hot

Since June 3rd they have:

Taken 2 of 3 from MIN and TOR on the road, then went to boston and didn’t get swept in the awful half-a-park; then came home, took 2 of 3 from PIT, and swept HOU.

Didn’t fare so well in MIL, 1 of 3, but that’s a tough park to play in (as is wrigley) and one of the losses was a one-run loss.

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by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

oh man

FSNMW just had a graphic with Brian Barton’s name spelled brain. How ironic.

mel

by mel1975 on Jun 24, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions  

edmonds i like u but

die like a dog

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions  

ive heard sally

and nancy but not ginger…it sounds more like hes a erotic dancer than a wuss

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

ah thanks

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

have you ever seen a red-head

WITHOUT freckles? Honest question because I have not.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jun 24, 2008 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Yeah

They’re called “day-walkers”

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

heh

southpark reference?

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I pretty much try to work in South Park references

any where I can in my daily life. Everything reminds me of an episode.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

it is

brilliantly written

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

especially anything

written after about the 2nd season. Most everything before that was fart jokes and figureing out new ways to kill Kenny. Once they started using their talents to make statements and such, the show really took off.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

Wear that arm out, Carlos!

Don’t get hurt, just have nothing in the tank in August, September, and October :D

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

he's at 40 appearances

counting tonight. he had 59 last year.

It’s probably 50/50 that he doesn’t make it to 59 this year…

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

how many at AAA last year?

I think combined he was between 70 and 80.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

didn't realize this

but he was a starter in the minors last year… only started 7 games, 41 IP.

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 24, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh that's what it was

It was his combined innings I had looked at before.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

so

is Milwaukee going to be a player again?

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions  

They've been a player

21-8 in their last 29 if I’m counting right

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

too much offensive talent on that team

for them to be as bad as they were.

They still have suspect pitching and a bad bullpen (i refuse to believe solomon torres is going to be a viable closer), but they’ll win alot of games with their offense and any game Ben Sheets pitches (if he is healthy). If they had Yovani Gallardo, they’d be scary.

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Jun 24, 2008 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

their offense

was in a serious funk to start the season

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

a delayed steal at that

Why do a delayed steal when he’s wild? If it’s a pitch high or in the dirt he’s in there standing up.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jun 24, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

he was a specialist

turned closer hes due to break…liek dempster in his 5 yr absence of starting

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

that is such a gay nickname

just because it spells it

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Unbelievable

Infield hit for Theriot. This is getting just sickening.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions  

no shit

un fucking believable.

seriously.

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Un freakin real

It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when now.. I just hope it’s not Edmonds.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jun 24, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

he's out

Murton PH for him in the 8th

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

infield single

everybody’s safe. Cucking Fubs….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Me too

He looked like a high-schooler facing a MLBer in that AB

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Take that one too.

Old guy should take off his headband now.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow

cedeno was way late on those

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

hahahahahahahahaha

suck on that windy city

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

by gdm426 on Jun 24, 2008 11:11 PM EDT reply actions  

Uncalled for..

I think they’re allowed to lose at home once every 3 weeks or so.

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Think they changes signs after the bases loaded up with no outs?

Because he just got 3 swinging K’s that weren’t close to the plate. Interesting

by cloistermaximus on Jun 24, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

not a bad time to do it

you could almost call that a rope-a-dope strategy by the O’s…..

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

he def started throwing dif to batters

maybe not changed signs but changed approaches so it seemed

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was kinda thinking the same thing

Generally, I don’t buy into y’all’s “stealing signals” theory, but I can see how some would believe it. On all his sliders out of the zone that inning the Cubs made terrible swings. Then, there was a high and outside fastball that Blanco almost swung at. Hmm…

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm with ya redbird

I think it’s all silly-ness, but it’s starting to get to me. With their 1-inning explosions in the middle of games when they’re losing. I’m still not buying into the Oliver Stone’s of VEB just yet, but they’ve definately raised my awareness.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, it took 5 minutes

but I finally got that “loogy” joke.

Nicely done.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

as i posted below

only the CHW are the truly good team they beat at home in june..ATL is terrible and one they blew the reliver walked a guy in..COL, was the other june win

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

and that one

Go Cubs Go! Go Cubs Go! Hey Chicago, what do ya say? The Cubs are going to go away!!!

To early? yeah, but so what.

by Tackle Box on Jun 24, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

All right Balty!

First time that we’ve won and they’ve lost on the same date since June 7

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:12 PM EDT reply actions  

wow

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

unfreakingreal

as well as we’ve played we’ve been losing ground.

Anybody think they’re a legitimate 100-win team? I don’t….they’re still counting on headcases Zambrano and Marquis in their rotation….with any luck Wood will be starting again in August….

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's great how we bounced back from that KC sweep

I thought that might be a turning point (as did many I’m sure)

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2008 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

but they play to competition

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

That in and of itself should raise some eyebrows

I hope visiting teams do what they can to protect themselves in case some funny business really is going down in the friendly confines.

by cloistermaximus on Jun 24, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

14 straight at home snapped

i still need proof to buy into the stealing signs conspiracy

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

Let me continue that thought

I think the Cubs are a very solid ballclub, and are built to win a crapload of games… Maybe even 100.. BUT, they aren’t as good as they are at home. If they had a winning record on the road I wouldn’t be calling shenanigans.. Furthermore, their comebacks are EPIC.. not like they get a timely hit to overcome a 1-2 run deficit, but string together 5-6 runs in one inning after not getting more than 2-3 hits a game till the 6th-7th inning.

by cloistermaximus on Jun 24, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

looking only at june

they have beat COL,ATL,andCHW at home…only the White sox are good and they have a solid pen like tops in the AL so thats kinda fishy..but still

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

re: stealing signs

everybody remember how good Edmonds was at that kind of stuff?

by nota bene on Jun 24, 2008 11:15 PM EDT reply actions  

Jimmy

is good at picking up on pitchers’ tells. But they were making the amazing late inning comebacks before he got there.

by cardsgirl95 on Jun 24, 2008 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

wrigley is the perfect park for Jimmy

His fly balls did not leave the park in San Diego…...............................

He has not driven that many HR’s….... Wrigley is a great park for his swing and his fly ball ability.

by ICbirdfan on Jun 24, 2008 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

in a side note did u guys see what the Os wanted for roberts?

or i mean the cubs offered and they turned down…included Ronny Cedeno, Sean Gallagher, and Donald Veal

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd turn that deal down

too.

If I were the Os, I’d start at Marmol and work out the fill in after that. He’s the only tested young talent they have.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 24, 2008 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh by the way

When we took off for Boston, many people said on here a 2-4 record would be great in the next 6 games. We’re already past that through game 4, guaranteed of a .500 record at Boston and Detroit :D

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 24, 2008 11:17 PM EDT reply actions  

I deleted the fan post

i wasnt trying to be a conspiracy theorist, but trying to provoke thought and disprove won just by looking at the teams they have beaten. Sorry for any issues

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:54 PM EDT reply actions  

I just didn't feel like dealing with

all the “they’re just jealous” posts over a bcb. Personally, I don’t think they’re stealing signs either, but this whole thing has got me scratching my head. I guess if you start looking for something, you start seeing things that either are or maybe aren’t there. I called a friend of mine who’s a big cub fan and floated it past him. He agreed that while it’s sort of silly to think, it’s not out of the realm of possibilites and it’s happened before in other venues and such plus the reasoning is definately worth taking note of. I just think we can keep an eye on it and possibly discuss it in the game threads. Maybe I’m just too paraniod, i just don’t like feeding that site with more crap for them to get excited about.

by Tackle Box on Jun 25, 2008 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Really, their team OPS in the 8th and 9th inning

and clutch stats are not out of line. In fact, the 8th and 9th inning are the worst two innings for the team; it could just be that we pay more attention to what happens in those innings, so it just seems like they are coming back a ridiculous amount. The 7th is the real outlier. granted, I don’t know where to find triple-situational splits for home+late+losing…

plus, our team this year has been really bad at coming back, so relatively speaking there is a huge disparity. i’d love to see someone compare the ‘08 cubs to the ‘04/’05 cards from the 8th and 9th inning comeback perspective… i may do this myself when I get time. It’ll be early august at best though.

without doing the research I think it’s more likely attributable to luck, and we should assume that it won’t necessarily continue. Much like our late bad luck shouldn’t continue. I think we’re going to have a heck of a pennant race this year, with maybe 3 teams with 90+ wins vying for the NL central division and 4+ teams all within a couple of games of the wild card.

(the braves and dodgers are better than they’ve been so far!)

"If thats bad luck, lets DFA our luck away." -DriverZN

by SleepyCA on Jun 25, 2008 2:02 AM EDT up reply actions  

Living in Chicago

I see a TON of cub games. Honesly, most if not some of all of em. In my view, it has nothing to do with the late innings. It seems like most of their onslaughts happen between the 4th to 7th innings usually after they’re losing by 3 to 4 runs. Also, their BA with runners in scoring pos and 2 outs is putrid. another situation that might call for different signs.

by Tackle Box on Jun 25, 2008 2:14 AM EDT up reply actions  

the cubs

are going to be on the road a helluva lot this second half, no?

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

After today

81 total home games, 41 played, 40 left.
81 total away games, 36 played, 45 left.

Once they finish this 3 game set with the Orioles, they will have 38 home games and 45 away games left.

In September, they only have 9 home games.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

Then that means between now and September

They should probably still be playing an equal number or more home games, thus giving them a chance to wrap up the division by smoking teams at home. We just have to keep grinding it out.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 25, 2008 8:28 AM EDT up reply actions  

Just not sold on the Braves

Somewhere along the way they just forgot how to be the Braves of the 90s. The last two years they’ve underperformed their pythagorean record by five games, and look to be on pace do do something similar this season. Smoltz is out for the year. Glavine is fragile. The rest of their staff is unproven, and they’re giving consistent ABs to Jeff Francouer. Chipper is injury-prone. They worry me less than the Brewers, Dodgers, and Marlins for the Wild Card.

On an off note. The Braves of the 90s were incredible, and thus were dubbed “the team of the 90s.” Do you think we (as it sits right now) are “the team of the 00s”? Discuss.

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by Mr Redbird on Jun 25, 2008 8:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

one

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

by punchinjudy on Jun 24, 2008 11:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Future Cardinal = George Sherrill

Sure does have a nice ring to it…

boo cubs, hooray beer

by Raconteur on Jun 25, 2008 12:13 AM EDT reply actions  

NL observations

Man what is happening to the Phillies? When it looked like they were going to run away with the NL East, they have dropped 6 in a row and are letting New York and Atlanta stay in the race. Ever since they had that big game against us the Philles have been in a nose dive. Could the Marlins actually win this division??? This division could come down to the final days of the season like last year….

One would think the LA Dodgers will be a busy team at the trading deadline. With the Snakes falling back to Earth after their hot start, the Dodgers can still win this division but they will need to make some trades. I bet Torre is begging management to get a “big bat” for their line-up and to get another starter. But they are still way under .500 and will have to get on a win streak soon…because right now they are missing a big opportunity to move up in the standings with the Snakes playing under .500 ball now.

As for us in the central. The next week and a half will be a big indicator on how this division will shape up going into the All-Star Break….THe Cubs will be on the road for 10 yes TEN games starting this weekend. And we all know the Cubs don’t play as good on the road…it could be an interesting next 2 weeks especially the 3 game series at St. Louis….I can’t wait to see what the standings will be when that series starts…

by KYCards on Jun 25, 2008 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  

actually

I’d be surprised if the Marlins don’t win the east

Ankiel is Jesus!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions  

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