Game 131 Open Thread- 23rd August, 2008
by the red baron on Aug 23, 2008 3:00 PM EDT
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7-6, 3.29 13-6, 3.94
Facing suspension
Lohse remains a rock, unmoved
Banishment can wait
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Lineups
Braves
G. Blanco, LF
Y. Escobar, SS
C. Jones, 3B
B. McCann, C
M. Kotsay, CF
M. Prado, 1B
K. Johnson, 2B
J. Francoeur, RF
J. Campillo, P
Cardinals
S. Schumaker, CF
R. Ludwick, RF
A. Pujols, 1B
R. Ankiel, LF
T. Glaus, 3B
F. Lopez, 2B
Y. Molina, C
K. Lohse, P
C. Izturis, SS
That's actually not a terrible Braves lineup
5 good major league players in Escobar, Jones, McCann, Johnson and Francoeur. Kotsay isn’t bad either. This is anything but a cakewalk.
boo cubs, hooray beer
Continuing in the Haiku theme:
Braves look minor league
But the Cards must guard against
Overconfidence.
Another
Yesterday’s lineup,
can they bottle lightening twice?
Not without Waino.
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
mlb.tv
Is the only way to watch the game on fox or will mlb.tv work once the game starts
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
FOX
unless you don’t live in the USA.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
what is going on with Lohse's suspension?
I know that he is being suspended, and that he is appealing the suspension, but how long will the suspension be, and how likely is the suspension to go through?
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
thank you.
I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to that seeing as how I got no response until now.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions
eek!
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions
The Braves are hungry for revenge
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Lohse seems to get better control after the first inning.
Hopefully we don’t give up too much before that happens.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
That was a good inning
Thank you DP
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Yea! DP!
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
very nicely done
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
every 2b seems to do it anymore
but put me down as someone who does NOT like that backward flip on a DP
"the most intense player on the field at all times, Skip Schumacher?"
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
haha yeah
and he doesn’t know anything about loshe.
by madeintaiwan on Aug 23, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
weird how he gave all of the nicknames.
and Yo Yo for Molina?
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
MAther
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions
oh. my bad.
he pronounced Izturis’ name like See-srr. I thought that was strange cause I thought it was “Say-saar”
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
either way,
it is still a weird nick name. I do love the fact that he doesn’t know a lot about the pitcher Kyle Lohse. I kinda want to be a fly on the wall in a major league club house some time just so I can see the interaction between everyone
New Member of the Skip Schumaker Fan Club
hey bro.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep
nycbirdo and I are siblings.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I just puked in my mouth a little bit.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
me thinks joe was trying to be funny.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions
I like your new signature.
I should actually change mine now too. I put up the Vance Law quote after TESS, and now that we’re doing better, I need a new one.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions
called that dp
unfortunately, i’m stuck following it on espn gamecast – stupid @#^$%& fox blackout, and for some reason mlb’s game tracker hasn’t been working for me lately
actually e'contending mang
the announcers don't help much.
They’re actually really annoying.
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
+1 that is such bs
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
CRAP ON A STICK!
MLB.tv says I cant watch the game because its blacked out in my area (houston), yet, Comcast isnt carrying this game, theyre carrying the Rays/ChiSox game. Youve got to be kidding me that they can only carry one game.
/end rant.
On a lighter note; GO CARDS!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
I'm in VA and getting Phils/Dodgers
even though Richmond is Braves’ AAA affliliate
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Well then,
I should be able to watch them on My tv.
nuts!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 23, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
haha a 3rd place team vs a last place team
not many people outside st louis/atlanta care, so no national broadcast. im in la getting the dodgers game
calling the shot here
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
i was close a double
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Winnie the Pujols!
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
Four points separate Pujols and Jones now
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
damn pop out
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
a Quote from Floppy
Blockquoted paragraph “When you are playing for something and have a great fan base, it really makes it fun,” Lopez said. “I just feel very fortunate to be here. You can go anywhere in the country and you’re still going to see St. Louis fans.”
I really liked reading the last line.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
more Cards fans in DC
than Nats fans at the games I’ve been to
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awww....
that almost makes me less mad at him for wasting 2 bases loaded opportunities!
"When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out on the field and it's one big glove. " -Vance Law.
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
I just realized that I started that with “blockquoted paragraph”. I used the formatting guide at the bottom of the comment box, and it said “type this: bq. blockquoted paragraph”. Soo, I did and viola, Im an idiot.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 23, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha
I was wondering about that
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 23, 2008 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Campillo = soft tossing rightie
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i've had him on a fantasy team most of the year
he’s been pretty good, but doesn’t often go deep in to games.
his k/bb ratio is 3.67, which is down from what it was earlier in the year actually.
his k/9 has also gone down, its only 6.29 now.
gameday is really ahead 2day
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
99.99 for cardinals care
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
darn
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
wild pitch.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Frank Calliendo (sp?)
is funny. I actually don’t mind those commercials.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
WHOA!!!!
New budweiser American Ale? What the hell is that?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
No idea
But I’d like to try it
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 23, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I like ales, but this quote (STLTODAY) pissed me off.
Introducing a Bud-branded ale now “makes sense,” said Peacock. “It builds on the credentials of Budweiser as a genuine American beer.”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
it's alright...
nothing great. i had one before they even had labels, hooray for knowing insiders!
by longhornscardinals on Aug 23, 2008 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
23 pitches 2 innings i'll take it
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
What are the pitching matchups for the brewers series
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
damn
Im going to the first game and sheets is pitching….weak. Well I will be in the all inclusive area so I guess i could just get really drunk and forget about the game if it gets bad.
by madeintaiwan on Aug 23, 2008 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions
THat is about as good matchups as we can hope for really
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
no c.c. very good
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Guess
youre right, at least its not the cc pitched game i went to earlier this year. That game was just depressing
by madeintaiwan on Aug 23, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
go flopy
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
that's what she said.
couldn’t resist that one.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
good AB, there
drive ’em in, Yaddi
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thank god no AK 2day
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
wasn't he the only position player
who didn’t play yesterday?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
tlr told him he was the designated injury replacement guy
just like pujols in the 07 all star game.
kennedy was blushing, having been compared to albert.
you are both funny.
and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
How bad have our pitchers been getting sac bunts down this year
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
durn
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
what you let the pitcher get a hit
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
are those of you watching the dodgers/phillies game
getting a Cards/Braves gamebreak right now?
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
I wish
I’m getting a TB/CHW gamebreak right now. Wait, no, thats the actual game. Maybe I just wish it would break.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 23, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Fredbird
Go vote for Fredbird: http://homerderby.com/archives/2418
He’s losing to the stupid Pirate Parrot who has no name.
"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something."
I voted.
the pirate being bitten by the parrot…shudder.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Lohse doesn't want Albert
to catch Chippah
by longhornscardinals on Aug 23, 2008 4:42 PM EDT reply actions
Its a trend for this team, not only that but the bottom of the lineups for everyone we face seems to
fare pretty good against Cards pitching. Im sure it has something to do with Duncan’s philosophy for the bottom of the lineup, because every team sure seems to be on base alot against the Cards. Ive noticed it quite a bit this year.
by buzzburton33 on Aug 23, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
got out of that with limited damage
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
go get some runs now
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
we had a 6 run inning yesterday.
I’m hoping we can make that happen.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Gorzelanny vs. Suppan...
tonight at Miller Park…like to see the Pirates steal one tonight with CC going tomorrow…
CC will get his first loss tomorrow
Mark my words
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HA HA!
home runs in august:
Ryan Ludwick: 8
Atlanta Braves: 8
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
i'd really like to see
Ludwick crack the RBI leaderboard on the MLB stats page today.
by longhornscardinals on Aug 23, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions
nice come on APU
another EBH
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
my dad
“Don’t you say Pujols has no balls, he’ll come after you.”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Albert is come after that batting title
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
coming*
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 23, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
called it
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
MANG
fantastic at bat.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Pujols not getting more consideration for MVP is disgusting to me
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if cards win the WC
I almost guarantee he wins MVP
by duncans_army on Aug 23, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
batting race update..
jones .360
pujols .356
the gap is closing
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions
schumaker, ludwick and molina are also in the top 9
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions
it'd be great if Albert could
finish with 30 HR’s, 100 RBI’s, and 100 R’s
by longhornscardinals on Aug 23, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions
it'll happen
book it!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 23, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions
He is the Mang…
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 23, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions
go flopy
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Lopez
Making me a little queasy
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Considering...
he wasnt even thrown 1 strike, makes it a little worse
by buzzburton33 on Aug 23, 2008 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions
yep
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Gotta go
Yall have a good one.
Heres to a Big stinkin W!
GO CARDS!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
So, Campillo
is averaging 5.2 IP and 86 pitches Per Start so far this year
right now he’s at 60 pitches thru three innings, so at this rate i’m guessing we get to the stellar braves bullpen sometime in the fifth inning.
that makes me so happy!
I’d like to see our offense unload again.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Funky cold molina!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Yadi!!!
We’re only down by 2-3 votes. We can’t lose to Pittsburgh! Vote! Tell your friends: http://homerderby.com/archives/2418
"I believe he’s been reincarnated, that he played before, in the twenties and thirties, and he’s back to prove something."
53-47
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Skip is on FIRE this month
up to .355
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never thought I'd say this...
He’s almost doing as well as Iz2
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, Campillo only has one more inning
He’s throwing so slowly that Cards can’t wait long enough
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upon further review,
he’s thrown 100 pitches in three of his last five starts
and made it into the seventh inning in four of his last five.
we’ll see if cox will push him in a close game…
his overall numbers in his starts from this year were a bit skewed, as he was transitioning from the bullpen earlier in the year, slowly working up his pitch count…
K!
looking good kyle!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Lohse is pitching well
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
you think you're so special.
I called the Miles walk off grand slam.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He has a nice start going
but the last few times out, he’s tended to fall off a cliff in the 7th or so. Hope this “nice start” doesn’t tempt TLR to leave him in for too long.
2 things that guarantee Pujols MVP
1) Cardinals win WC
2) Pujols wins batting crown
He does that, he’s likely to win the MVP, Batting Crown, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:24 PM EDT reply actions
what about Ludwick?
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Lud looks second-rate
when El Hombre gets cranked up. (Of course, he looks like an MVP when normal human beings are the competition.)
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
If Pujols wins the batting crown
and the Cardinals make the playoffs, it is hard to argue Ludwick.
Pujols will lead all NL 1B in BA, SLG and OBP.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
what about ludwick?
he was in the top 10 in vorp last time i checked – but albert’s #1. and ap’s defense at 1st is so good that his warp is 1st in the nl as well, i think. ludwick has been awesome, but there’s really no good argument that he’s been as valuable as albert this year.
actually e'contending mang
After the Cubs play the Nats
they have four against the phillies. Could be a good oppurtunity to make up some ground on the Cubs
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
They also have a really tough schedule in September
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
WINNIE THE PUJOLS!!!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
never mind
Albert for MVP
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
not as bad as yadEYORE molina.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions
and, i will say,
I didn’t make them up.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever you say, Mr. Berman
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
In play, run(s)
MVP!! MVP!!
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
that was one thing I missed last night.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Is Pujols now 6 for 6
over the last 6 ABs with a bunch of doubles, HRs, etc? What is the RBI total over those 6 ABs?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
Albert is putting the team
on his back for the stretch run. Couldn’t be happening at a better time
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that better get a "gamebreak" on FOX
especially now that Vasquez’s perfect game is over. (I have the Rays/White Sox on here.)
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
Boo the perfect game being over
I was getting excited.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
no 'gamebreak' in Phils/Dodgers game
just Kenny Albert’s blah, blah, blah
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Javier Vasquez is imploding
in Chicago, so we get no game break…but hopefully it will start raining in Chicago as it is supposed to.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions
.360 to .357...
batting leader by the end of the day?
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:27 PM EDT reply actions
I'm loving this at-bat
or at least what I see on gameday
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
Nice while it lasted though...
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
Go Dodgers!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Wait, why?
I want the Phils to win the EAST, just so that Fox has to deal with no New York teams and no Boston in the playoffs.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions
coming this october on fox...
yankees/red sox texas hold ’em challenge!!!!
actually e'contending mang
lol!
Red socks/yankees ultimate frisbee.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
fox would...ESPN, however would not
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
john kruk would be so depressed
“you know, karl, i just don’t feel like it’s the playoffs without these teams being in it. also, i have one testicle.”
actually e'contending mang
actually...
I guarantee they’d fine some sort of BS Joba Chamberlain news to cover instead that would overshadow the playoffs
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I was more worried about the wildcard.
I didn’t think about Fox not having to deal with any new york teams. Heads would literally explode. But hey, maybe I’m just a dodger’s fan!
/I’m not really a dodger’s fan.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
i kind of like the dodgers, as far as baseball organizations go, or whatever.
and i hate all philadelphia sports teams, almost as much as chicago sports teams.
there's like a 96% chance the nl central gets the wild card
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/ps_odds.php
actually e'contending mang
thanks.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
depression sets in...
probability of wild card:
Brewers: 65.9
Cardinals:16.1
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
that'd be beautiful...
but just imagine all the cubs coverage…yuck
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
No Chicago and no California teams
would be nice too, but the latter, at least, ain’t gonna happen.
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2008 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you imagine if Milwaukee and St. Louis
swept the final 9 meetings between themselves and Chicago and the Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs?
Fox would have to deal with:
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Arizona
Tampa Bay
Minnesota
Chicago
Anaheim
Joe Buck would refuse to leave the football broadcasts.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Those are the insights
that made HL so sorely missed here… :-)
I concur wholeheartedly…
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
100 pitches for Campillo
107 is his high this year. that was his last start.
i’m guessing he’s done though
would like to see
him face Pujols again, though…
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
Yahoo Sports Hot or Not
is an idiot. Piniero is listed as one of the hot pitchers. Fair enough, Two wins over one week will put you up there. But they have Ludwick listed as a Not Hot Hitter, with his paltry .340 average, 9 runs and 2 HRs listed. How is he Not Hot again over the last week? Or is just a fantasy thing where the players are Hot or Not depending on fantasy drafts and teams and such?
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
Joel has more flair
than Ludwick, clearly.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
I imagine
since it is weekly, that it is most important to fantasy readers.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions
For those of us without access
what did Chipper just do.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 23, 2008 5:39 PM EDT reply actions
Larry won't hold on much longer
And AP will take the batting title…
You heard it here first…unless someone has already said it; I really don’t know…
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
This is getting spooky...
Anyone up in the pen?
springer
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
crap on a pancake
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
nice play albert
Nick Stavinoah = John Gall
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on Aug 23, 2008 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
that was good.
this is the situation where springer is utilized best though, i’d get him in there now
need a double play
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shit.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
I vote for him out of the rotation when Carp gets back
got lucky in the first
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
he had an argument to be an all-star.
don’t kill the guy for 3 runs in 6 IP
actually e'contending mang
He has been mediocre and bad since the all star game
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reverting to his norm
and costing himself $$$
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he got the groundball...
just not hit at someone, if it had been hit at someone would’ve been a dp
by duncans_army on Aug 23, 2008 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
you should diversify your meat group.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Quick question
What does the LI and RE stats stand for?
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
yep
I found the glossary right after I poster that.
LI (leverage index): A measure of how important a particular situation is in a baseball game depending on the inning, score, outs, and number of players on base, created by Tom Tango.
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
take him out now
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Lousy infield
Ridiculous errors…
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
thank god that's over.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
In spite of it all,
that still counts as a “quality start.”
by StanTheManFan on Aug 23, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
agreed.
we’re tied. I’m just glad we got out of the bases loaded situation.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah can't ask for much more than that
also no HR’s… only 2 walks (one of which was basically intentional to francouer), a bunch of ground balls, i’d say he did pretty well.
by duncans_army on Aug 23, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
we are still tied right?
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Lohse now has...
the fourth highest ERA of Cardinals starters, behind Wainwright, Wellemeyer, and Looper.
Strange.
by longhornscardinals on Aug 23, 2008 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
which is why
piniero needs to be the one out of the rotation when carp gets back.
actually e'contending mang
bullpen showdown
you have to like our chances here, even with our bullpen.
although this is probably where tlr is going, “man i wish i had adam in the pen…”
our bullpen>the braves bullpen.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on Aug 23, 2008 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Good job Yadi
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
is it surprising to anyone else...
that kennedy is hittng .as high as 277? i mean, that isn’t terrible, but still…
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