Game 110 Overflow
by the red baron on Jul 30, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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agreed.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
joe-blow!
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Carpenter is remembering how to ride the bike
at MLB level
strikeouts from left-center
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
Will he bat?
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jul 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
bunt Joey Bombs over
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nope
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Jul 30, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont mind it at all
it’s a really hot day & there’s not reason to push him
Puppy Kicker can take care of the Braves
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Nice Mather
This will keep peeps off your ass for.. well, till the next at bat.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Carp done after 67 pitches
and LOOPER IS THE PH?
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
To wear out the bullpen
They got too rested the past couple of days.
by Red in Chicago on Jul 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yet again, TLR strikes
Is Izzy PH for Carp?
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not the biggest fan of this decision
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
no shot at a win but a good outing
victim of the sixties
by victim of the sixties on Jul 30, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
better safe than sorry
puppy kicker is ready to take over
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
he has a temper
and sometimes, the dude just had to make a puppy pay
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Best quote ever
http://areyouwatchingthis.com/mlb/games/44879
Cardinals starter Brad Thompson (4-2) worked 4 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits, walking four with no strikeouts.
“I can’t remember the last time I’ve been this frustrated,” Thompson said. “I’m almost to the point I want to find a puppy and kick it pretty much. You’ve just got to learn from it. You’ve got to do something to get your mind off of it.”
Nice game Carp
at least you’re going out with a solid inning under your belt.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
iz2 apparently takes exception to your comment. =)
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
too bad Iz2 can't hit LH
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good job loop
great 1st game carp!!!!
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jul 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
And this was your nightly
“Hey everyone, look at me!” Tony LaRussa move.
Yes, Tony. We all know you are here.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
I do, somewhat
This is his 3rd rehab start. He went 60 in his first, 70+ in his second. He should have probably gone 70+ in this one as well. He could bunt Mather over just as well as Looper can.
I’m not talking make the guy throw 85 pitches, but send him out there, and after he tops 80…go get him.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
I think it’s fine…finished on a high note with a good inning.
Realistically, he probably only had two batters left anyway, maybe three unless he had a very good inning full of first-pitch flailing.
I agree
you do have to try to stretch him out slowly but surely. He was coming off a great inning. To me this is a bit of a step back.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Wow; didn't expect him out after 67 pitches
especially after how last inning went. I’d have liked to see him get a shot at another inning.
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions
I think he went 80
in his last start in Memphis. I would have had him go 80 tonight as well.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, me too
Seems like they should have the pitch count going up (or at least staying the same), not down.
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
OH MAN
IZ2 ties it up
i dont believe what i just saw
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
um.
the move worked. Looper is a better bunter than carp. He has actually bunted in the last 2 years. And he got the runner over who came in.
+1
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
that was enough work
just because the limit is 80 doesn’t mean he has to get there.
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jul 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
he had 1 good inning
not enough to build on, I think another would really help him get his feel back.
might as well go out looking good for this game
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i know last inning was a great inning
But it was againt 2 guys hitting sub .101. he easily could have only went .1 or .2 more innings before hitting 80 pitches.
Hit and Run here w/Skip
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i'm just pissed off
that they get EA for their games, and we do not
talk about a bias against the Cards. if thats not one, i dont know what is
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
no L for carp
would have liked another inning (especially given looper was just up to SB anyway) but i’ll be satisfied if he feels ok tomorrow, and the cards get the W tonight.
e'rebuilding mang
PH for Kennedy!
NO DP you little shit
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
No way AK gets a hit here
reverse jinx
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OK, let's turn this into a "crooked number" inning
Don’t hit into a fucking DP, Kennedy
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions
Well this is better than the last time we had an injured pitcher coming back
Mark…what was that guy’s name? Can’t quite get it…
Tony and Dunc
often choose to leave on a high note. They probably wanted him to leave with the taste of a 1-2-3, 2K inning in his mouth.
AK with an RBI?
am i dreaming?
am i drunk?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
maybe both
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jul 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
been there, brother.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
this is where thudwick's gotta step up.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
here, here
all you, Ryan
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Woohoo!!
Man, are Iz2 and AK going to have to carry the team all year?!?
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
i smell chicken
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
That damn Kennedy
leaving first base open…
Man, this pitcher's location is terrible
All of his pitches to Albert are way off to the left! What the hell?!
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Pujols luckily
didn’t expand the zone for once. :D
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Latroy Hawkins to the Astros
is there a different wild card I don’t know about?
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Was about to post this
WTF!? is up in Houston. God I think I love Ed Wade. I hope this what the Cubs start acting like in 2 years
by FlimtotheFlam on Jul 30, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Against Milwaukee last week
and then he hit the one that Beltran robbed on Sunday.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
just a fly ball
would have been great
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
oh LUD
gotta lay off that
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Okay Santa
let’s pick these guys up
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heh
our RBIs today brought to you buy Iztoo and Kennedy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
not. a. strike.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Ugh, I liked our chances better with Lud
Prove me wrong, Glaus, prove me wrong!
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
holy hell that's not even close to a strike
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
jesus, that was 6 inches off.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Why do umpires hate Troy Glaus?
He seems like a fun loving guy.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
he's too tall
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
hell, i'd throw back a franklin or two with him.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
troy is a big dude
maybe he can just throw back that one franklin himself
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Jurjenns is tiring
leaving the ball up
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that was ball 5 Troy
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
you'd swing at it too if you took the first two "balls" in pretty much the same location
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
too bad
ball 4
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
let's go Santa
hopefully we’ve been very good
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions
3 way bay Manny deal?
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2008/07/manny-ramirez-2.html
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
man
got unlucky there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
sucks
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Dumb freaking luck
shoulda been a double.
by Hardcore Legend on Jul 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
again, don't like the use of the word luck around here
That was a great catch, Braves created their own good fortune.
Luckity luck luck luck
it’s all around you
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
helluva catch
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
That's
gonna leave a mark….
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
troy must have been short a wheatie this morning
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Good battle, Troy
Jurrjens (86 pitches) only has one more inning
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Nice try Troy
and thanks for expanding the shit strikezone. When you start off 0-2 on two shit calls, I would too.
So. Close.
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
he was fighting like a junkyard dog out there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
can't fault him for any of those swings
except the low one towards the end, but when you start thinking protect and doubting the zone, you’ll swing at anything reachable.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Glaus hasn't been the most lucky hitter this year
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions
you clearly haven't had enough scotch.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
I love it when he does that
it seems to work pretty well too
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
i've refrained from cursing on this thread,
but my neighbors haven’t been so lucky.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
NOT the start we wanted Brad
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can anyone say, "momentum swing"?
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Alright PuppyKicker
Your Ace battled and dug in, now don’t go fucking it up
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
puppykicker...
i see it every time he comes in, yet it never fails to make me laugh…
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
just pitch low in the zone
low in the zone…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Big Bad Brad is pitching!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Pssst Brad
walks… are…. bad.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions
aw crap
get the ball DOWN Brad
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
67 already?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
heh, thats one hell of an inning
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
You’re being sarcastic.. right?
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
not this start obv
but he went about 80 his last rehab, now they eased up. I say go 80 than see how he feels.
Do you really think this inning was going to be done in 13 pitches?
It was a perfect time to pull him. All things considered
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he could do it in about 13-18 pitches
which would end him on 80-85, which is ideal
Sorry if you’re a die hard Tony fan, but it was a dumb move.
I wouldn't label me a "Tony fan"
I just don’t see the sense in pushing a huge asset around on a first trip in the ML in what 15 months?
I mean, come on.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I’ll keep that in mind when comparing AAA and ML. It’s easy to transfer between the two.
I’ll ask Kelvin, he’s all about that
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
No, but that arm isn’t game tested and we both know it. So playing pitch counts on his second rehab start makes little to no sense.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
could is the key word
he could have had to use more pitches though. maybe Chris told Tony that he was done for the night. what do we know?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
which is possible
i mean, this is the third competitive game in 15 months on any level. Let’s ramp him up and see what a man he is!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i hope so
theres no way he should do that on his first start off the DL
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
yeah
in a month
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry
I want to play it safe with him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Kelvin better get ready
Brad looks awful
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
he has no control
at all, and he doesn’t have the excuse that Carp had of not pitching for 15 months
boo cubs, hooray beer
There isnt 1 pitcher on this staff that has an OUT pitch...
cripes, they get ahead of ALOT of hitters & cant put em away
I KNEW that I would get the Carp comment
he doesnt count…yet, but Im hopeful
by buzzburton33 on Jul 30, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
shiznit
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
GET THE BALL DOWN BRAD
geesh
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
lucky that time
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
goodness
he’s playing with fire
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
has he been hanging out with Izzy?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Francouer will not
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doesn't matter, if he walks
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
Thompson = Jason Marquis
Your classic Jekyl and Hide pitcher. One day he looks outstanding, the next he looks awful.
boo cubs, hooray beer
I think Looper fits the bill better imo
Thompson never really looks outstanding
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Walking Jeff Francouer on 4 pitches in inexcusable
pathetic thompson, absolutely pathetic
boo cubs, hooray beer
for craps sake Brad!
come on dude!
dont make me change my sig!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
just trying to help out
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
trying to get his OBP up
so we have something to point to when we trade for him
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
UIW on Francoeur??
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
he truly is
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
speaking of scoreless inning streaks
how about that kid from the A’s? Threw 3 more scoreless innings tonight
boo cubs, hooray beer
Right about the same time Reyes was king down in the lower levels
One mental, other shoulder.
Both near worthless compared to that value they once had
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
How many 0-2 starts has brad had this inning?
it’s all about that third strike tonight
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
LaRue rocks
i wouldn’t care at all if he was the back up again next year
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
the Stache has been a pleasant surprise this year
he has a rocket arm and his bat, while terrible, hasn’t been any worse than that of Gary Bennett
boo cubs, hooray beer
Miller had the LaRue stash in A ball
And as a side note. That A club was an affiliate of the Reds, who’s starting catcher just happened to be Jason LaRue.
and from May 12th on
he hasn’t been too bad
.306 .367 .514 881
He does away with that terrible start next year and he is more than welcome!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
good freaking greif Brad
that was a lot harder than it should have been
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
got outta that one fairly unscathed
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
That inning was a hell of a lot uglier than one run
Do we get any momentum back, since we’re not behind?
by BTown Birds fan on Jul 30, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
they had to have thought that they were going to score more than one run there
hence, advantage us (I hope)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
We did the same thing
during the top of the frame, so it averages out (I hope)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah. I’m so used to that happening I just mentally block it out
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
see 2nd baseman
they had him played for that
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
bobby cox
must have told the team to concentrate more on defense after the last two games
strikeouts from left-center
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
86 pitches coming in...2 out 89 pitches
way to get that ace outta there boys
good. The top of the order gets to see him
one more time.
Got to be positive
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holy crap
that was a quick two outs
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
very early in the season
iirc
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
now that was fast.
strikeouts from left-center
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
and iztoo
leads off the next inning!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
what a relief
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
5 pitch inning
gotta be freakin kidding me. That, my friends is what you call BAD coaching
bad hitting
because we have a terrible hitting coach
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
3 simple words from the dugout...
Make him work!
by buzzburton33 on Jul 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
So we'll ignore grade school knowledge for pitch count concerns?
All three of you, please, please, ignore pitches right down the middle so we can add to the pitch count.
They were all outs on balls right down the middle. They should have swung at them.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
NO, you try to work the count in some situations
and that was a situation where they should have worked the count a little bit
by buzzburton33 on Jul 30, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess the Braves coaches could have said the same thing, huh?
good, it was a wash
by buzzburton33 on Jul 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Don't know about you guys
but I’m more worried about our guy on the mound. (Sadly)
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
if he doesn't get the ball down
we are in big trouble
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
mather looks good out there
hope he’s still with us friday
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
ya think he should stay a bit
IMO..i didnt like it went they sent him down b4
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
anybody see opening ceremonies tonight?
I heard they were quite moving..
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
For a minute
I thought you were saying the Olympics started tonight…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't even know when they start
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The 8th of August
I think
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I kinda forgot about them
until I saw a pic of this one very attractive pole vaulter
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't watched the Olympics in so long (I think it may have been 12 years ago)
I might just watch it this year
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
and i dont even care
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
08.08.08
at 8 est if i recall correctly
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
why does the east coast get the quadruple 8 experience?
oh wait, everything starts at 7 here in Central ST
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's the only reason why I remembered it
i thought it was semi-intelligent of them to set it up that way
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
08.08.08
Only happens once in a billion years…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
but it's really just an arbitrary number imho
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It's a reference to "The Office"...
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The official card
of the U.S Olympic Team!
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Jul 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
and Coke!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Okay, PK
good pitching
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Iz2 should have automatic
take 2 strikes
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wow
Brad seems like Two Face in the last two innings
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
this guy is shutting us down pretty well
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
good AB going here
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Work that count, Al
Work what your mama gave you!
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
come on Albert
jack a dong so i can go to the bathroom
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
NIIIIIIIIIIIICE D ATL
thank you Albert!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
wwwooooooooooooooo
go Cards. Albert 4 MVP!!!!!!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
wow.
i’ve never seen such a relay misplay. inexplicable.
on the other hand, HELL of an at-bat for pujols!
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Okay Ludwick
you saw how to work the count
now DO IT
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God I love the Braves
..
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
now what's this guy's pitch count?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions
north of 110
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
It was 92 before the inning
Gotta be 115 by now.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jul 30, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
your name is "corky."
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
Springer for the 7th (I hope)
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heading into the bottom of the order though
i don’t know if that’s where we’d really want springer
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
nm
i thought johnson was up to start the inning
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Thompson will go back out
then you will get Springer I would assume
Cubs blow
by Where is that Juan guy on Jul 30, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
“And while the sun and moon endure
Luck’s a chance, but trouble’s sure…”
by peach concrete on Jul 30, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
nice quote
what’s that from?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Housman
I’m not sure which poem. I’ll google it.
by peach concrete on Jul 30, 2008 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
nice, albert!
way to help out the PK.
"you know how you pitch mike schmidt? Hard fastballs inside, sliders down and away. you know how you pitch henry aaron? willie mays? Hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch willie stargell? hard stuff inside, soft away. you know how you pitch god? hard stuff inside, then down and away, and if you get it there you'll get him out. even though he'll know it's coming. or at least they say he knows." -jim lefebvre
nice Gold Glove Albert
get the freaking ball down Brad!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Thompson's the cat
losing his nine lives quickly tonight
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well that would explain his disdain for puppies then
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it nauseating to anyone else
that Ryan Dempster is a legitimate cy young candidate this year?
boo cubs, hooray beer
cy young
and flub do not go hand in hand. thats for damn sure
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
yea i didnt know he won one with the cubs
by madeintaiwan on Jul 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll always be a Brave to me
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
didnt know this about maddux
July 31, 2006: Traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Cesar Izturis.
by madeintaiwan on Jul 30, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
does Harden have a chance?
strikeouts from left-center
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
they lucked out on that guy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That was a nice pitch setup to norton
all of them low, swinging strikes, drove it to a full count, but all in all much better than earlier
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions
Springer!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Springer
this makes no sense
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unless Russ is also pitching the 8th
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it makes perfect tonysense
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
i'm scratching my head as we speak
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
excellence with runners on, lack of homerun issues.
2 outs so should be able to come back in the next inning.
looks great on my end
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
one pitch
out
just fine for next inning
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by AdjustedExpectations on Jul 30, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it makes sense to me
Instead of burning Villone when tey probably would have brought in a righty to pinch hit, you bring in Springer to get the lefty out instead, and we all can trust Russ, no?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I wonder if he wil go in the 8th
or will McCellan come in
Cubs blow
by Where is that Juan guy on Jul 30, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions
can't let Springer throw more than one PITCH
per outing
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last two, at least
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well that was sure worth it
nice job Russ
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
wow anyone
see the cubs game..stirke 2 to cameron wow
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
espn just verified the 3 team Bay discussions
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
you dont have to buy it
and it may not happen, but the discussions are going on.
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
ya ranc
just likes to be negative
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
my guess
sox
Rays
Pirates
are all involved
Cubs blow
by Where is that Juan guy on Jul 30, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
right now its
sox,pirates,marlins
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
didnt know this about maddux
July 31, 2006: Traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Cesar Izturis.
wonder if the Fathers wouldn't mind repeting history?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
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