Game 133 Open Thread: August 26 2008
by lboros on Aug 26, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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PrintMilwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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| Sheets | Wellemeyer |
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i'm on the road this evening and will miss the game. assuming there might be some traffic, i'll have 2 overflow threads ---- due up at 8:20 and 9:30.
go get 'em, boyos.
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Chris Lambert watch:
Former Cardinals 1st round pick, making his Major League debut for the Detroit Tigers…
1IP, 1K, 0R, 0H, 9 pitches. Fastball is topping out at 90, so far.
The Tigers have already won that trade.
by longhornscardinals on Aug 26, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions
Yeah but Mike Maroth was a nice guy
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Don't forget
he was dominate his first time out with us.
Look at that vomit inducing lineup.
S Taguchi CF
A Miles SS
A Pujols 1B
S Spiezio 3B
C Duncan LF
J Encarnacion RF
A Kennedy 2B
G Bennett C
M Maroth P
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ladies and gents
the defending world champion cardinals
Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.
LOL
I have a picture I took of Friday nights lineup, after all the changes once we were up big. At the time, our lineup was this:
Skip CF
Miles SS
Mather RF
LaRue C
Barton LF
Lopez 3B
Molina 1B
Pineiro P
Izturis SS
How scary would THAT be if it were our starting lineup?
dominant
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I was using the Z
and when your comment popped up I didn’t know where in the thread it went. For a second I thought you were talking about Zambrano and I got REAL excited.
Jimmy steps in to lead off the bottom half of the inning... with nobody on base... It could happen... just not tonight.
The playoffs ride on this game
I’m busting out all the stops.
That Ben Sheets fellow sure is a handsome devil. Isn’t he?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions
Can you remember any of the other stuff?
That’s always the one that comes to mind.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Must gain ground these 2 games
If we don’t get close I’m not sure we can catch them.
A) Cards don’t go on extened winning streaks
B) Brew Crew won’t collapse
It sure would be nice to bust A) pretty soon
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
I'm sure this has been discussed.....
But would we have any interest in Scott Olsen if the Marlins moved him this offseason?
3 stolen bases vs Zambrano
in the 1st inning.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
he took out like 2 of them
baby
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant that zambrano is a baby
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I am though
And isn’t that what really counts?
by Merry CRasmus on Aug 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Why can't we...
Take a look at the brew and cubbies schedule and find some common teams they’re going to play against.
Then get aligned with that team (or teams) and send them guys like Phelps, Marti and a few others to help them win over waivers. Or even a pitcher or two. it can be worked out as a gentlemans agreement and a rest of the year “hands on showcase/rental”, we’ll get them back at the end of the year, but maybe they’ll actually field a team that could possibly give those two some hell.
Of course someone else could get in the way on the waiver line, but it could be pulled back anyhow. It’ll get some Memphis guys some ML experience as well, even if it wasn’t with us.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Haiku for good luck
When the season is
On the line we turn to the Welle
To drown the Brew Crew
At least he's better than Esteban Yan.
Well that doesn't work does it?
Patiently waiting
Until this glorious day
Yost chokes yet again
by Merry CRasmus on Aug 26, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Prince eyeing C.C.
Taking the shape of Hot Dog
The Onion wins again
http://www.theonion.com/content/news/c_c_sabathia_prince_fielder_keep
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Aug 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
pujols was player of the week and we still go 3-2
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
In case anyone asks later
Yes, this is the most important game of the season and yes, it would be the worst loss of the season if they do in fact, lose it.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
My turn
Ben and Todd start it
A monster homerun from Glaus
Sheets showers early
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Anddddd Lambert is done...
didn’t even get through 3. I was pulling for him, too!
by longhornscardinals on Aug 26, 2008 8:02 PM EDT reply actions
Ben Sheets
I’m sorry you had to take your mom to the prom, but don’t take it out on the Cardinals!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
hey!
we were told, no more ESPN girls
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
hahah!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Lambert rocked again
drafted 1st cardinal sin
Maroth did suck too
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
chipper is 1-1
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Could Ian Snell...
be returning to 2007 form?
by longhornscardinals on Aug 26, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions
seems like it lately
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Zambrano just blew off his pitching coach
EWWWW.
Tried to talk to him and Zambrano put his hands up in the air like ’don’t talk to me’. Got a drink, then bumped Larry on his way past him.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions
i saw that too
stay classy z
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
The Brew Crew is working on a 6 game win streak against us
I hope we can see them off on a two game losing streak
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Does anyone know the Col's best line this season?
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
we do chicken right
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
7 IP, 2 H, 1 R on May 14th
That would be nice tonight
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
I take that back, I forgot about the Florida gem
7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
vs Florida 7 2/3rds 0R 4H would be my guess.
but he does have 3 or 4 games where he has 7 innings pitched, 1ER
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I just solved the Wallace problem and the MIF problem.
Wallace up, Glaus to SS. Izturis to 2b.
I didn't know we had a Wallace problem
And if we are doing that put FLopez @ 2B so we have some offense.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand." -Wes Westrum
He's played SS before a bit
and a great-hitting, below-average-d SS is worth more than a great-field, no-hit SS.
lol he played ss 10 yrs ago
he doesnt have the range or else he would have never stopped playing SS.
He played 8 games in '06
My point is, why not just try him there in Spring Training ’09?
In all seriousness
why not Glaus at 2b. He can’t be any worse than some of the options used there, can he?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I think glaus at 2b is asking for an injury
2b-men do a lot of moving and Santa is awful fragile.
"Baseball is like church. Many attend, but few understand." -Wes Westrum
How about a limerick for some extra luck
There once was a man named Tadallion
Who was a wiry rapscallion
With help from the Mang
Todd did his thang
A win for the Cardinal battalion
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
good!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
How about another
There once was a squad from Milwaukee
Who had themselves an ace named C.C.
He could strike out the side
without breaking his stride
Thank god he’s not starting on Wednesdee
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
not a good start
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
could be worse
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
we need help from Glaus
brewers are due for a loss
just win cardinals
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Wellemeyer pitching for his contract?
With Wellemeyer due to be a free agent after this season, do you think his last few starts will decide whether or not we re-sign him? He had a good start to the season, so-so middle, and now he’s straightened himself out lately.
Wellemeyer is not a free agent
and will be in the rotation next year. He will be an excellent number 4 pitcher in this league if he can pitch deeper into games
Are they going to freaking bloop us to death?
this game could get obnoxious
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Nerf
Are the Brewers hitting with Nerf bats?
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Wellsie's hitting his spots and they're getting lucky
it does happen against a good hitting team
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
thats probably what atl thouht friday
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
+1
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
whats with all the weak bloops?
unbelievable
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?
some lucky crap
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey
It’s a run, and we can bloop hit with the best of them.
bring it
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
this is so painful
come on welley, K this counsell scrub
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
Let's just get out of this inning
Then we’ll CRUSH them!
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Craig Counsell is still in baseball??????
wow
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
Groan
Let’s keep it at 1
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
i dont think it hit him
instant replay can’t start soon enough for me
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
or if f bombs did damage
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Glaus
easily
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
mather fo sho
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
um
how about a slider? he’s thrown one this whole inning.
if he’s sitting on the slider due to over exposed issues, or arm issues, we’re in a world of trouble.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey, I just said that! (right after you...)
much better end result tonight though. Time to kick the crap out of Sheets
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Meat sweats
Wellemeyer needs to stop eating pot-roast before the game. He’s got some serious meat sweats going.
25 pitches so far
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
nice k
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Whew
Crisis averted…for now
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
about freaking time
nice K Tadallion
any one know if that is spelled right?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
no dan
it is 5 to 3 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
please don't say it was edmonds
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
KSDK
I’m sad that the Olympics are over. That means Sunday games are back on KSDK. I enjoyed not having to listen to Jay Randolph.
by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I live in Tulsa
and Cox Cable broadcasts pretty much every game on Ch. 3 or 78, which would otherwise be car ad’s. I always like it a lot better when they broadcast with FS Midwest than others.
Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.
I also really liked back in the good old days
when they played on ch. 11 in St. Louis.
Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.
Hopefully Welley will be a bit more efficient in the coming innings
although he certainly was throwing strikes….
by BTown Birds fan on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions
it's probably an exaggeration...
but if he gives up 3 or 4 there, it may be all downhill as far as staying in this wild card race goes…
I'd love to see a lead-off HR from Skip
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
chipper is 1-2
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
so why is AK starting the most important game of the year?
forcing Tony to put his man crush at SS?
Skippy’s act at the plate is wearing thin. why is he in CF? if Rick is still hurting, he should not be playing.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
forget something this morning
like your wheaties
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
HOLY CRAP
damn i thought that was out of the park
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Things that are of equal importance
Al Hrabosky: Skip Schumaker has the best average of a leadoff hitter.
Me: When I was 5 my Kindergarten teacher thought I was developmentally challenged because I hated cutting and coloring.
Note to Al: If Schumaker was hitting .300 and took ZERO walks that wouldn’t be any good. YOU ARE LOOKING AT THE WRONG STAT.
doh
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
3rd deck foul!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
4th decker
JUUUUUSSST foul.
Ben Sheets can breath again.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Albert totally knew how far he hit that.
He was not sprinting anywhere.
But this walk will do.
Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.
a thunderous blast!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
here comes a walk
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
bingo
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
he needs to get to 30
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
dude is in a big time funk
i still think he’s hurt
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
With Ankiel hitting sub.200
in August, Tony is showing a lot of faith having him hit after Albert.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
indeed
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
heck
he’s probably still not over that ab strain since they refused to rest him. That was one of the dumbest roster non-moves all season.
I'm sure he isn't
yet, he bats in probably the most important spot in the order.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet
Make ’im pay, Rick
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
goign to take some work
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet mother mercy
Rick not doing so hot.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions
Mather needs some consideration. Rick doesn’t even look well, let alone able to take on sheets
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
with rick struggling...
i’d much rather see him and ludwick flip-flopped in the order, but whatever…
bat ank 6th
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
mather mather mather
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Better than a DP
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Also, help him out of that ab strain, if you could
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
He's on pace for the most walks since April
he’s not making hard/good contact is the problem. Strikeouts this month aren’t abnormal compared to other months should be around 20-ish.
when a batter fails
it’s all on Hal Az. tisk tisk
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Ok Glaus, make Sheets your ball slave
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Yeah, that was nice
been happening alot lately & no results…even w/ results, I dont like that play
by buzzburton33 on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't like rake batting fourth
you know mather’s going to replace him later in the game, at which point you have joe “protecting” hombre.
Glaus' contract
Have you guys seen the details of Glaus’ contract? He gets extra allowances for his wife’s equestrian lessons. :)
How close was that to leaving the park?
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
It's out a Wrigley
but that’s about the only place.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
says a lot about wrigely
what a joke of a ballpark
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
dammit
where is our luck, pujols bomb just foul, warning track grand slam
damn
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
3-run HR
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
A grand slam would've been REALLY lucky with only 2 on
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
Albert is worth two on Tuesdays
new rule
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So we'd have to invoke the time travelling rule as well?
Seeing as it’s Wednesday
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
what?
it’s tuesday dude
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
lol
indeed
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Or like that game last year when he got walked on 3 balls
Pujols, Master of Math
Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.
i had on my rose colored glasses
and cocain is a hell of a drug
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
afvjkfvkjafajkfkjfakajfajk
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
that ball just died
is there a lot of wind or something? off the bat it looked like a double off the wall
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Silver lining
Sheets threw 22 pitches that inning
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Looked good off the bat
hopefully that look translates next time around.
More worried about Welly than I am about the bats falling inline.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
who's winking?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently Ben Sheets winked
at Albert, according to Dan and Al.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
could explain why he took his mom to prom
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah all the girls got tired of him winking at them
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Psst, Sheets: don't piss off Albert
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
don't tell him till after he hits a homerun
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
sorry your manager is stupid enough to bat someone injured behind you
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
are you brewcrew?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Well Kendall is out
that’s a good sign, he’s always been a PITA
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
It never ceases to amaze me
how out of shape some baseball players look. Go to a bloody gym Ben Sheets.
And Ray King
Everything looked like a hot dog to him
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
true
still if I was paid millions of dollars to play once every 5 days, I think I could find the time heft my portly belly onto a treadmill or something
just shows that you can't judge someone on how "toned" they look
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds exciting
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
the Pirates are dead to me
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
OMG
according to ESPN game tracker, Zambrano just threw 3 pitches in a row in the other batter’s box, all for called strikes.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
we pay him now?
I thought we were just doing him a favor by letting him play
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Good inning, Todd
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Great
Dan’s gonna tell us why its not disrespectful that they pull out their shirttails…coming up next on FSN
it was all over the Dispatch today
it’s a dumb dumb reasaon
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I wonder, if Corey Hart's dad came home from work
and took off his pants, should we give the Brewers a pass if they tried doing that after every game too?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Speaking of Hart's
What ever happened to Bo Hart?
Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.
if they untucked their shirts,
took off their pants, and opened a beer on the field, it would be an homage to me.
Can you imagine if one of their dad's came home
and beat his wife? Man, look out Fredbird!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Couple more sliders in that inning.
and a much better inning over all
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone but Albert
The game just started, but it already seems like the Brewers will be content to pitch around Albert, no matter the circumstances (except for bases loaded). Someone is going to have to step up and drive in some runs. I don’t think the Brewers are going to let El Hombre beat them this series. We need huge contributions from Luddy, Troy, and Ank.
I don't know
Sheets came after him initially and Albert almost hit one out – just foul
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
first inning summary
I still can’t figure out why a guy is swinging that poor a bat is batting fourth, behind AP.
he can get all the hits he wants
he still has no biz playing SS
ever
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
that was a gritty hit!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
my guess is Miles
I’m not sure why – but he was quoted later in the article.
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
bad news
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Take your time Aaron
no hurry getting back.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions
It's not looking like it's going to be our day
:(
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
ah cmon
don’t throw in the towel so early
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not
I just don’t like how the luck is falling towards the other team
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
neither do I
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
absolutely no luck
so far……hope that’s not an omenfor the rest of the game.
thanks, thanks a lot
why the hell is the infield so muddy?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Silver lining: Kennedy leads off next inning
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
yeah no gidp
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
That's silver lining?
You sure it’s not more like aluminum lining?
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Maybe
Maybe Prince Fielder told Aaron Miles he looked like a baby and to get in his belly. It wasn’t a hit and run. It was survival.
i want my baby back baby back baby back baby back
i want my baby back baby back baby bakc baby back
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Tony is a hit and run guy... Some times it works.. some times it does not...
I stood where no man goes...
oh come on
I’m all for the Tony defense injecting itself, but Welly was up to bat, not Yadi, not Kennedy (where in both cases it makes some merit of sense).
this was just dumb, and even worse by effort of getting back to 1st
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
With a pitcher?
Who doesn’t hit well?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it just me
Or does Tony seem to wait to get extra super aggressive at the plate and on the bases until the biggest games of the year?
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Well it doesn't help when he does that with perhaps the worst hitter on the entire team
Wellemeyer is a testament to the DH.
hell yeah he is
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear Tony La Russa
There are other plays than the hit and run. One of them is a straight steal. Another is simply going station to station. Another is the bunt. Please remember this next time you think you’re going to call for hit and run on EVERY SINGLE FREAKING PLAY.
Sincerely,
Valatan
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
+1
can’t remember the last time it worked for us.
by RedbirdAvenger on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he might have to stave another killer!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Kennedy is the vegetable in our lineup
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
grits arent meat
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
wtf
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions
clear skies, high 70's. yet the infield is a mess
WTF
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Wow
I think the baseball gods may be trying to tell us something…
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?
yeah well, i got a few things to tell them too
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Since the injury
he can’t field and he can’t hit. So why is he playing?
by ccthemovieman on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm getting pretty freaking pissed off at this game so far
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
f!
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
Plunk Fielder then let Hart GIDP
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
frack you very much braun
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Ok, time to strike out prince like it's 1999
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
man
Glaus and Pujols have got to be the best infield corner defenders in baseball
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
Um, why were we conceeding the run?
Why was Adam Kennedy in RF?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT reply actions
I'm laughing because
I could think of LESS obvious ways to toss a game.
Sadly, I don’t think TLR is trying to toss it. . .
But, it was right to him
if he had played in, Hardy couldn’t have scored. Heck, he might have even been able to throw Hardy out at 3B it was so crisp.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Prince Fielder isn't a runner
NEVER say that again.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he is a base clogger
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
another cheap run
this is getting disgusting.
+1
we gotta humiliate them with raw offense
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
John Rooney just said, "It's Prince Field 2, Cardinals 0"
That’s sad, because he’s… you know… fat.
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
I'M NOT FAT!
I’M BIG BONED!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
nothing wrong with being big boned!!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtLiQk7FbU
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 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I was the fat kid :(
Except I beat plenty of guys
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
so you were the bully?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Far from it
I meant beat in baseball
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
ah
I was a late bloomer so I kinda sucked when I played
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
The more runs we give up now
The better the late-inning comeback will feel :D
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
All aboard the positivity train!
I like 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 26, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Defensive alignment
I don’t agree with the defensive alignment there. Normally the right side plays back, but with a runner at 3rd wouldn’t you come in and accept the result if Fielder rips it past Kennedy?
Is that a man in a panda suit?
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
yeah
Koalas are addicts too
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
um dan
the cubs were never losing 4 to 1
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
Dan said it wrong an hour ago when he said it was 4-1 Pirates. It was actually at the exact moment it was 4-3 Cubs. He’s just repeating his mistake.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
my hate for AK is as hot as a 1000 suns
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
if miles was still on it would be gidp
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
I don't hate Kennedy
I just hate that a) he’s on our team and b) that Tony keeps using him
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
pathetic kennedy
roles over everything
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
now that's the SKIPPY we all know & luv
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Ludwick
Let’s tie it up right here
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
awh yeah
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
That's what a real triple looks like, Brewers
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I don't think it's fair our LF
is playing on roller skates.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Crap like that mud sliding happens
just saying that Skippy earned his
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
lets see that wink out of the park
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
370 comments tonight
we’re out in force after 45 minutes.
(Dear baby Jesus, don’t let these threads turn ugly.)
lol
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Man, how did that ball not get away?
Did they mud the homeplate area?
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
it hasn't rained in the STL in a few days
there’s no reason the field should be this wet
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
walk the bert here?
ank will pick him up if so…i hope
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
It went OVER
the strikezone, I guess.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Help us Albert Pujols
you’re our only hope
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:03 PM EDT reply actions
nice star wars reset
too bad Albert didnt get the message
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I would definitely IBB Al right here if I were the Brewers
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Field conditions
Seriously. Did they let the grounds crew interns have free reign over the field this evening. The infield looks messy.
Holy Crap
man on third with less than 2 outs and we don’t score him.
I’m going to get pissy tonight.
RIck's up, it might as well be
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
If gameday is to be believed
Albert missed his pitcher right there
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
totally
it was supposed to be inside, and it backed up right over the heart of the plate
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
The book on Rick Ankiel
Fastballs above the letters
Curveballs in the dirt
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Tony can't sub in Bombs fast soon enough tonight
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Rick has to still be hurt
he just has to
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Apparently you only need to do one of those two
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRtLiQk7FbU
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 26, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
r those tofu burbers
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
EVERYONE SINGLE ONE OF THOSE PITCHES
was a ball.
every single one.
i am not a rick ankiel fan right now.
I'm not a Tony La Russa fan right now
Rick Ankiel is a damn fine player when he doesn’t have an ab injury
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
this is true...
Everyone in St. Louis knows Ankiel is a mess right now – yet Tony sticks him in the 4 hole.
Not helping him a bit.
by RedbirdAvenger on Aug 26, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Jeezus that should have been a four-pitch walk
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Albert
We will lose if fielder outhits Albert.
I love the Pirates
runner at first, no outs. Dougie Menk hits a single, Moss gets thrown out a third. Cardinal sin.
Freddy Sanchez then walks in a 9 pitch at-bat. So, instead of loaded with no outs, it’s 1st and 2nd with 1 out.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions
Wilson gets a double
game would be tie’d.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
that's a gold glove play is what that is
nicely done Troy
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
missed a great (sarcasm) first inning too!
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i am sick of counsel
flat out sick of him
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
It would be lovely to see a line-out DP
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
Braun is a talented baseball player
But I hate playing against him and I hate watching him on telecasts. Something about him just severely annoys me
yadi wtf
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
he seems not quite as good at blocking the plate these days
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
i know ther goes is gold glove
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
Tie game in Pittsburgh.
Runner gunned at the 3rd. Second this inning.
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
Let's score some runs!
Glaus, start us off right
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
another inexplicable lineup
how about miles at 2B and Lopez at SS? might as well, right?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions
and mather in lf
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
and the leftfielder not batting cleanup
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
my brother swears Yadda blew by him on 55 yesterday just south of effingham illnoise
in a black GMC Denali
he swears it was Yadda because the plates said YMolina, and there was some sort of Cardinal decal painted on the fender
i dont think it was him. why would a MLB player have his tags as his name? especially in the STL where they worship every Cardinal.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Maybe the license meant to say "Why Molina?"
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
excuse me, 57, not 55
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
thats funny
i used to see a lot of rams in earth city when i would be out there. they would be coming and going from practice and half of them were in massive SUV’s with huge ram decals. they certainly didn’t care about being recognized
yeah, i get that. but i bet they dont have their name as their license plate
he was hauling ass to, probably going close to 90 according to my bro. i still dont think it was him though. he didn’t see the driver, and i just cant see Yadda having his name on his plates.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Come on, Al
don’t explain it away, say it with me.
Just win, baby!
by Hardcore Legend on Aug 26, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions
Man his swings look so good tonight
and the balls die in the air.
I use statistics much as a drunken man uses lamp-posts – as support rather than illumination. - Andrew Lang
by AdjustedExpectations on Aug 26, 2008 9:19 PM EDT reply actions
i think its time for yadi rbi 52
Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?
ouch, that hurts so much
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
overflow is up.
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?
Le overflow
She’s up
Cardinal fan in the heart of Braves country
DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
we should put Molina in the 4 hole and see what he can do
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
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