Game 79 Open Thread: June 25, 2008
by lboros on Jun 25, 2008 6:31 PM EDT
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PrintSt. Louis Cardinals at Detroit Tigers, Jun 25, 2008 7:05 PM EDT
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the springfield cardinals host the Texas League All-Star Game tonight, with jess todd starting for the north all-stars. i'm pretty sure you can get a gameday feed here.
armando galarraga was one of the three players washington dealt to texas for alfonso soriano. he has been particularly hard on national league hitters, holding them to a .162 / .260 / .235 line so far in 3 starts (77 plate appearances).
according to josh kalk's pitch-type profile, galaragga throws a fastball, slider, and changeup. he averages about 91 mph with the fastball, and he throws the slider nearly as often (37 percent of the time) as the fastball (44 percent). with 2 strikes on the hitter, he goes to the slider more than half the time.
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No Studwick in the lineup tonight, according to Yahoo
I choose to spin this favorably by saying that he wasn’t hitting anyway.
I don't mind him getting a day off
he was slumping. Might as well rest him, and let him come back fresh later
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Meh
I don’t actually mind, per se, but it’s still scary to see the lineup without our two best bats.
Hot start or no
I’d be surprised if Glaus didn’t end up with a better offensive year than Ludwick. And that’s not really meant as a rip on Ludwick
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
great interview with pinero on fsn
seems like a cool guy
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
Didn't miss much
He seems like a personable guy, but he basically just gave stock answers to all the baseball questions. I thought the most interesting part was him joking about how bad of a hitter he is and how “Looper thinks he’s going to hit .500 this year or something.”
i love how
he likes interleague play bc when he pitched in the AL he looked forward to hitting, even though he wasnt any good at it
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Jun 25, 2008 6:44 PM EDT up reply actions
any national coverage or streaming video feed
of the TL all star game? I’d really like to see Todd pitch…
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
On pitching, anyone think Mulder will contribute anything to any team this year? (other than Cardinal opponents)
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
like everyone else,
I was pumped about the new arm angle and the 91mph throwing…only to get dejected by rocking he received last start and yet another setback.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
It really does sound like more of a "we'll see" than anything.
But yeah, it’s hard NOT to be skeptical about the guy
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
But I'm more motivated by how useful it would've been had he not been so horrible last year
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
You really love that guy don't you...
Why is that? And this is totally a question out of curiosity, not to pick a fight. I have just seen you repeatedly cut Mulder slack in your posts that you don’t hand out to other players in the organization. Just wondering what your thoughts are on him…
he simply answered the question
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think I cut him any extra slack than
that many other players.
He asked the question and I answered it.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I clearly wasn't just referring to this post
but nevermind…
he may not contribute much as a starter
but I think(hope) he replaces Flores at the least
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
chat on p-d said that wasn’t happening. not that i think they’re the know all be all, but at least from the “almost inner circle” that’s whats being said
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Hell, even the Cardinals may have said that
but if Mulder does make it back and they find he can pitch effectively , but for not more than a few innings at a time, they would have to be crazy to not think of putting him in the bullpen. A mostly effective Mulder can be no worse than what they have gotten out of the LOOGYs lately.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
don't think I don't agree with you
I’d take Mulder (upon return) over flores anyday.
just passing along what came out today
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I got your drift
if only they listened to us like they should
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Good lord, the Tigers averages against Lohse are frightening
This’ll be a good test for ole Lohsey
boo cubs, hooray beer
Gone!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:06 PM EDT reply actions
damn, his fastball has some nice movement
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:07 PM EDT reply actions
he's definitely due
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Ank!
lol, Gone!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:09 PM EDT reply actions
Great way to work the count!
Fire McRae!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think i need to add that sarcasm disclaimer to my signature.
you may
it’s too subtle, lol
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
this is the big boy pants league
taking pitches just because is for 12 year olds.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Galaraga doesn't
seem too interested in crossing the plate…....
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
When
I watch GameDay and Dunc and I see that it’s an in play, out. I look for the red dot in the infield out of habit:( sigh
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:13 PM EDT reply actions
I know
but there’s still a habit
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
might've just been bad luck
line drive hit right at miggy?
I'm supposed to relay a message
Kennedy wants to have your baby
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
My name is andrew kersting therefore ak
Way to pitch out of it Kyle, now settle down
They say I look like yadier molina
Anyone else miss Polanco? Would you trade Glaus straight up for Polanco?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
+1
Preach it brotha
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
When you consider Glaus’ new feet here, where our prospects line up and how Glaus’ contract allows us to put Wallace on a two year time scale, and what he provides our lineup, I’ll stick to thinking that trade would be ignorant at best, down right stupid as a worse case.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
plus trading a power hitting third baseman
for an older non-power hitting second baseman is not a good trade in my book
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
not when you have ryan
if without being platooned may make that 2nd baseman a far less issue.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah...
When you consider your condescension dripping response to 2 harmless links about Win Shares, you might question whether a well-meaning person may take you to be a trite and arrogant Cardinal fan, out to prove, at best, he’s a die-hard fan, and at worst, that he’s got some sort of inferiority complex.
Dunno…just thinking out loud, I guess.
You typed “if you’re interested” in reply to me, I replied “I’m not”.
Seems you’re the one making it out to be the big issue and lean on a single stat. Fine with me, but your rants to follow it up on are pretty baseless. Continue though, I’ll read them :)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I like Polanco
but that would be a horrible trade
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Duncan
has started 19 games in right field this year? i remember some starts in colorado, where else?
let's get a lineup up in here
Schu – RF
Miles – 2B
Ank – CF
Glaus – 3B
Dunc – LF (uhoh)
Molina – C
Kennedy – 1B (huh)
Stav – DH
Ryan – SS
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions
Whoa
was that called strike on Ordonez REALLY that far outside?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
whew!
can’t believe he made it outta there unscathed, having to face ordonez and cabrera
Lohse
you are the savior of ‘08
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
Elias type question
I can’t find anything on this on the Internet. If anyone knows these answers I would appreciate it.
What is the record for most number of different team starting lineups during a regular season? Who else but Tony would own it? And, are we on pace to getting that record this year?
Good job Lohse to get out of that..
I would think
that we are going to blow that record out of the water this year
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't remember where I saw the number...
But Tony wasn’t leading it – he was in 3rd or 4th. I think it was for the ‘07 season. Crap – can’t remember who was number 1 either.
I found this
“During last year’s 162-game season, La Russa varied his starting lineup 150 times – more often than anyone else in the National League.
In the two previous seasons, La Russa used 131 and 138 variations”
from here
Way to pitch out of that one! If we hold on we'd be 4-1 so far. NOt bad
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Gotta get them off the plate
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:24 PM EDT reply actions
The Detroit announcers seem utterly perplexed
that Galaragga is getting hit by LHBs. It’s like they haven’t seen his splits.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
it wouldn't surprise me if they haven't
How many announcers really do their job right?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I'm not
the wink means I’m kidding…
I’ve always known Skip could hit at the ML level but I never thought he’d have 6 homeruns at this point in the season.
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
his fastball
has a solid break in it as well.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
How did the Tigers acquire Galaragga? Looks like he pitched for the Rangers last year
boo cubs, hooray beer
Trade
for OF Michael Hernandez, who has been released by Texas
by MichiganBird on Jun 25, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
More proof the Rangers are idiots
They DFAd him on Jan 25 according to Cots Contracts. Doesn’t say who the Tigers gave up for him.
what the fuck
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions
Oh, how glad I am that La Russa didn't DH Kennedy/Miles
and play Dunc at 1B
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
You don't approve of putting 5
Infielders on the the field defensively?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
A W F U L
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
That's the risk you take
when you play a guy at an unnatural position.
Tigers announcer says that was Lohse’s mistake. What a moran.
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
I went to high school with a Moran
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course
not since Pudge is a moron.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Yesterday Shannon was gushing over Kennedy - not so today. Is Kennedy a regular customer at Shannon's restaurant or something?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
if it's any consolation
my gameday still has the score as 2-0 for some reason
He did throw one
about 50 feet up the backstop a few weeks ago.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
so he can show off his arm
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Especially Pudge
I mean maybe Granderson but Pudge running on Ank? I don’t think so.
He better be in serious contention for
GG
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
buckle down Lohse
don’t let ‘em hit it to our second baseman. I mean, first baseman
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe we should try busting them in
the rest of the game because spraying it to the right side is exposing our defense.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
well, we could switch positions and still keep the same lineup, Tony has to reconsider what he’s doing. Stav can’t be that bad, I didn’t look past last year, but he wasn’t exactly error prone
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
he = stav
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
la russa lineups by season with stl
number in parenthesis includes pitchers
2008 – 51 (72)
2007 – 125 (151)
2006 – 101 (144)
2005 – 92 (133)
2004 – 93 (132)
2003 – 98 (141)
2002 – 79 (123)
2001 – 87 (131)
2000 – 113 (144)
1999 – 116 (142)
1998 – 114 (143)
1997 – 111 (136)
1996 – 80 (124)
so he's not on pace
to break last year’s count since we’re halfway.
Still, with the pitcher batting 8th – 9th last year, we certainly have a good mix this year
ok, that could have been much worse
nice job kyle
I can't see the game. Lohse not too sharp or are the Tigers hitting good pitches?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
little of both
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday says the tigers have already gotten quite a few groundball singles -- just getting lucky?
and then there was also the error by our non-1B
Little of both
Not much motion in the fastball
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions
If Kennedy stays at first...
on the ground ball, Lohse might still be pitching a shutout or 1 run allowed.
Or if someone who has played 1st base for more than 24 hours was playing first....
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
lights bullshit
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:50 PM EDT reply actions
how about the rest of the game we
swing at first pitches? it’s obviously working this game.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
whew
I sat in the seats right behind the dugout in left last year and the sun can be miserable. I’ll take it though.
what do ya think
Ank gets 90 rbi’s this year?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
it wasn't the light
it was miles’ grit—thames couldn’t handle it
Nice. Is Albert back for sure tomorrow?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
He's sure hitting it hard
hope he’s heating up a little. Would love to see him on fire as Pu comes back
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
The last 2 hitters have hit the ball hard?
How about the last 4 have hit it hard.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions
Gallaraga is sporting a .212 BABIP
He’s good at making those balls find gloves. For now.
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
Strike?!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Just got home from softball
Listened to the Kennedy travesty on the radio, and thought, the Detroit guys are just making it sound worse than it is. I just saw the replay on Gameday. What the fuck was he thinking?!
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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as a career 2nd baseman?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
That it was the 2nd basemen's ball
but forgot he wasn’t playing 2b?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not his fault he's playing 1B when we actually have a 1B on the roster AND IN THE FUCKING GAME
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
by joker24 on Jun 25, 2008 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yeah
did Tony really think he’d get away with this two games in a row?
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
For real
I think I’d honestly rather Kennedy play LF and Dunc first than the way they’ve got it right now
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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I've seen Kennedy play the OF
you wouldn’t like it.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Couldn't be worse than Braun or Soriano in the field
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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That's not what I'm talking about
Just defense. We’d be better defensively with Kennedy in LF and Duncan at 1B. This is considering we have all the same guys in the lineup Tony does.
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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and while he has good feet and can shift quickly
he’s not really fast, you’re not going to get a traditional burst like you do with most outfielders.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Think of it as opportunity cost
Duncan has played OF some in the majors, buthe’s still a butcher in LF. He’s not great at 1B, but he’s passable. You either have one guy in his natural position and one guy way out, or you have one guy in his “learned” positon and the other guy way out. IMO you are better defensively the other way.
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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I've seen Kennedy play 1st now
I can’t imagine it’s any worse
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
I'd give Kennedy the day off
and put Barton in the outfield. but that would break the Larussa code
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
the lefties (beside Duncan)
are seeing this guy very well. Give Kennedy atleast 2 ABs.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It was almost like that time Manny cut off that throw from Damon in the outfield
Like he just shit on his teammate on purpose
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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W R E T C H E D
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
but he had two more
in the same area that were called correctly, he has to assume the first call was errant
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
they were putting Duncan on.......and the offers
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
Any updates medically on Pujols and Mulder
anyone heard?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions
Pu
looks to be Dh’ing his way back in.
Nothing new on Mulder, except the two missed starts (back to back days) due to his back
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
It's only a side-session
and only if his back doesn’t hurt. MLB.com
by Red in Chicago on Jun 25, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
just read it now. Got lost in airport hell.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Schumaker is the only guy in the field who's only played outfield his whole MLB career
Everyone else has played some, if not most, IF
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy!
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seven hits for six outs. Ungood ratio
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
He has to have corage to keep changing speeds
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
they're amateurs
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
I screwed up and posted the number of defensive lineups before… so…
TLR batting orders since 96, (pitchers included in parenthesis)
2008 – 67 (75)
2007 – 148 (159)
2006 – 131 (155)
2005 – 138 (155)
2004 – 119 (147)
2003 – 126 (153)
2002 – 117 (141)
2001 – 117 (147)
2000 – 136 (156)
1999 – 138 (154)
1998 – 133 (156)
1997 – 146 (161)
1996 – 120 (151)
'97
was just as bad as ‘07 for confusing people
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
'97 leads the way?
was that also the year when he experimented with the 8 spot? That means only 1 day he had the same lineup – amazing. So the only way it’s not the record is if it someone has 162
How horrible is Laz Diaz?
Get rid of this clown. He’s a punk.
Love it
Tigers announcers say “looked fair from here.” They show one replay that shows its foul… then don’t show it again.
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
no wonder kyle has been so good this year
they put everyone who can hit him on one team
They say I look like yadier molina
lol
brilliant
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
as they taught me in umpire school...
“When they argue, they are really just mad at themselves.”
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
thanks man
you get a freebie hit, then you argue called strikes. the umps are now in our favor
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions
did anyone see the Beltran/Manuel ejection?
that umpire instigated the bump and should be suspended.
Yeah
but this one Thames practically tried to make out with the ump.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
bye, bye
glad he’s out. he’s been killing the ball.
Nice two outs on one pitch not in play
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Thames Ks
have saved our ass twice over. I’m gonna miss him.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
What is Sheffield waiting for?
Lohse is attacking him.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
Corret way to phrase that:
“What’s the Sheff cooking?”
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Kennedy almost forgot to cover first
what the heck.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nor a dead dog
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
and you get a year and a half more of that dead dog action
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll believe it when I see it
I’d say there is about a 5% chance of AK being on this team at the start of next season.
boo cubs, hooray beer
do you expect them to waste money?
I think he’ll at least be a back up guy if nothing else (no one would want him)
Ankiel is Jesus!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone brought a defibrilator
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
wow, Tigers have 8 hits already...
unless Lohse settles down, looks like the bullpen is going to get a workout tonight.
it's not that Lohse is unsettled
so much as it is that EVERY PLAYER in the Tigers lineup owns Lohse. This is a brutal matchup for him. But as ANDYAK47 said, just be thankful they all play on one team.
boo cubs, hooray beer
Sixty pitches through three. Not likely to go past five at this rate. Izzy? Perez? Miles? Pisspoorisi?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
If Mulder's back wasn't bad
it’d probably be Boggs.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Would you burn Boggs
and bring up Thompson? When’s the last time he pitched? avail for Sat?
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Thompson is in the LaRussa doghouse
per Joe Strauss. He won’t be coming back up.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Any reason?
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not disclosing his elbow issues
that put him on the dl soon after being put in Memphis
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I seen that
but it read as if he was in the doghouse around going down in April. He came up once since, thought they may use him on Sat.
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Former Auburn great Clete Thomas in LF :D
One of my best friends was roommates with his wife while we were in school
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You gotta love
the way Detroit stands in there. They will hit the fastball, but don’t seem to be off balance for breaking stuff…........Its doing to take 6 or better to win this..
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Jun 25, 2008 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
Didn't want to mess up his hair?
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
It's like backing a 1000-1 horse.
You know it will probably die before the finish line but you can’t help cheering for it.
by notmorganfreeman on Jun 25, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy is starting to win me over a little bit
but I’m sympathetic to the scapegoat I guess
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
not too shabby
that’s about what I expect out of him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
His ISO is still .056 (coming into tonight)
And his OPS+ is only 71
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there's still a lot of room for improvement
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
it's like I've
kicked the shit out of him for almost a month and now he’s giving puppy dog eyes and a lil tail wag.
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
Maybe that could be our selling point in a trade
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I miss Brandon Inge
and the ‘holy heck, where was he throwing that?’ look on his face.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
wow, had molina by a mile...
again, thank you!
You guys. You lollygag the ball around the infield. You lollygag your way down to first. You lollygag in and out of the dugout. You know what that makes you? Larry!
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
the tigers can't play defense against the cards
and we got a world series outta them
Rick Ankiel could throw out Chuck Norris. Easy.
Tigers have T-ball D
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Huge fan of productive outs.
Nice Stav, two days in a row
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
If Guillen catches the ball
It’s a complete failure at execution instead of anything that should be called “productive.”
I'll still take it
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Stav infection
Doing all the little things
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The Tigers got lucky
that there were 2 RH hitters back to back, because other than Chris Duncan, Galaragga isn’t fooling any right-brainers.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:14 PM EDT reply actions
No
That’s why it’s not in quotes.
He didn’t correct himself, though. I guess he figured there was no point.
Tony has realized that it is only
wise to give away outs when they don’t directly increase your chance of scoring.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
delay
they better resume play, dammit. hopefully they can get a good inning from lohse first. detroit seems to be totally out of it.
It might happen
but they will probably play through this.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
8 pitches wasn’t that nice
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice battle Skippy
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Rick Ankiel scoffs at that AB
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Man left on 3rd two innings in a row
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Raining hard
about ten miles west of the stadium. If they finish this one, it’ll be pretty damn early tomorrow morning.
Nice clean inning Lohse
Kennedy, don’t forget, you’re playing 1st
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Probably so giddy from having a job, he forgets where he is! As well he should
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Where was that strike?
that curveball was in the zone at the top and the bottom.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 25, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Damn
a couple of those were close., Ok lohse. Just one out
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
lohse's high pitch count
plus the possibility of the game being called early
equals
franklin / springer / mcclellan in the fifth? if the game hasn’t stopped yet?
does it really look like it's going to be postponed soon?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Anybody watching the CWS?
They just showed a replay of one of UGA’s players in the dugout yelling “fuck you bitch” at the HP ump. Note: it wasn’t a live feed, it was a REPLAY. That was awesome.
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was it deserved?
did the ump screw up?
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Jun 25, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Borderline 3rd strike call
It was close, but too close to let go by. He would have had a really tough time doing anything with it, though.
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no
they’ve just been hanging around Ozzie Guillen too much
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite slo-mo replay of the day
A German player yelling “gotta be fuckin shittin me”.
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lol, sweetness
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Heh
That’s like Kobe cursing in foreign languages to avoid the tech. That’s awesome.
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So nice to see the youth of American emulate their heroes.
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Not tossed
Kinda surprised. Maybe the ump didn’t hear it
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Man I saw that coming
That sucks
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this team just owns lohse
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Jun 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
SCHEISSSSSEE
"Regression to the mean is so much more fun to watch when it’s a Cub who is regressing." SleepyCA
Damnit
Guillen is a Lohse Killer tonight
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
well shit
time to go get some dinner
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 25, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
Kuso mada, kuso
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Everyone do a rain dance!
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Too many looks at that flat ass fastball
come on lohse, let’s get out of this and see if we can get back into it
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jun 25, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
I hope Dave (or Tony) took a looooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnggggggg walk out to the mound
for that coaching visit
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Get Lohse out of there
the Tigers own him, with those numbers against him, i’m surprised they even let him start today.
boo cubs, hooray beer
You think the Tigers are only gonna score 5?
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Question - if the game were postponed and replayed on another day, would Albert be eligible?
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