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Game 133 Open Thread: August 26 2008

Milwaukee Brewers at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT


Sheets Wellemeyer
11-7, 3.16 11-4, 3.79

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   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Dave Barry on Aug 26, 2008 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by SoonerfanTU on Aug 26, 2008 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dominant

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Hollywood15 on Aug 26, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by TheBirds on Aug 26, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure this has been discussed.....

But would we have any interest in Scott Olsen if the Marlins moved him this offseason?

by SoonerfanTU on Aug 26, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Not even a remote question. His mediocre season has been built on a cloud of smoke xFIP of 5.06, his velocity took a huge hit this year, he isn’t good.

Kosuke Fukudome: $55 million .264 .364 .384
Skip Schumaker: $Free .311 .372 .426

by joker24 on Aug 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I am though

And isn’t that what really counts?

by Merry CRasmus on Aug 26, 2008 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo!

DNS is working again. Off to the game.

by Evilfrog on Aug 26, 2008 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

scratch the 1st the, idiot

At least he's better than Esteban Yan.

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patiently waiting
For this glorious day
Yost chokes yet again

by Merry CRasmus on Aug 26, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Game on the line late
Closer comes to the mound late
Pujols goes boom boom

Jimmy steps in to lead off the bottom half of the inning... with nobody on base... It could happen... just not tonight.

by Hollywood15 on Aug 26, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

pujols was player of the week and we still go 3-2

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

hahah!

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

The Colonel in charge
The mission, restore order
No jersey popping

by Merry CRasmus on Aug 26, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

kfc, the only thing missing is you.

by kyle3776 on Aug 26, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by nomar34 on Aug 26, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by craig3410 on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol he played ss 10 yrs ago

he doesnt have the range or else he would have never stopped playing SS.

by FunkeeC on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He played 8 games in '06

My point is, why not just try him there in Spring Training ’09?

by craig3410 on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by mattyfrommo on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by nomar34 on Aug 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good!

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a good start

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

could be worse

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

ok prince

dp time

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by riotmute on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nerf

Are the Brewers hitting with Nerf bats?

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats probably what atl thouht friday

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

jesus christ

junk hits

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 26, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Cameron

He’s really tan.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

this is so painful

come on welley, K this counsell scrub

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Craig Counsell is still in baseball??????

wow

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 bloops and a jersey grazing...

brew crew really earning their way on base…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cage fight

Who would win in a 3-man cage fight. Joe Mather…Troy Glaus…or Todd Wellemeyer?

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

glaus...

but only if bat throwing is allowed…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or if f bombs did damage

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

mather fo sho

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

welley is pounding him

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this at-bat...

is reminding me of the kelly johnson at-bat saturday…ugh…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Meat sweats

Wellemeyer needs to stop eating pot-roast before the game. He’s got some serious meat sweats going.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thank god

our turn

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice k

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by ANDYAK47 on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

please don't say it was edmonds

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you have to bloop it skip

thats the play today

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

chipper is 1-2

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick

Some opposite field power. Haven’t seen him do that lately.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DoubleWick!

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

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

atta kid luddy

2b

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah lud

At least he's better than Esteban Yan.

by jacksonian on Aug 26, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck

i thought that was fair…….a;khga;dlakhg

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

forget something this morning

like your wheaties

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

doh

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sheets = nasty

Those breaking balls are gross.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

foul

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

here comes a walk

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

bingo

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

He's one of TLR's guys.

If we keep complaining we’ll probably see Miles there next.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk come on Ank...

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whif

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

ankiel looked awful

by jeff_abs on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

with rick struggling...

i’d much rather see him and ludwick flip-flopped in the order, but whatever…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

alright santa

is present time

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

mather mather mather

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hal McRae, do your job

Maybe help Ankiel with some plate discipline?

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ok Glaus, make Sheets your ball slave

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by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

glaus hacking 3-0

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by adiueordie on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glaus' contract

Have you guys seen the details of Glaus’ contract? He gets extra allowances for his wife’s equestrian lessons. :)

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

6 feet

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by ANDYAK47 on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit

where is our luck, pujols bomb just foul, warning track grand slam

damn

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost magical

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

So we'd have to invoke the time travelling rule as well?

Seeing as it’s Wednesday

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by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

afvjkfvkjafajkfkjfakajfajk

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ytCEuuW2_A

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oooooof course...

three bloops = run…three rockets = double, foul, and out….i hate baseball…

by LukeMP1186 on Aug 26, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

he did

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah all the girls got tired of him winking at them

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lok

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*lol

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Psst, Sheets: don't piss off Albert

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by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't tell him till after he hits a homerun

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably

had something to do with that ball pujols put into the stratosphere

by jeff_abs on Aug 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

It never ceases to amaze me

how out of shape some baseball players look. Go to a bloody gym Ben Sheets.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he looks great

compared to cc and prince

by adiueordie on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

And Ray King


Everything looked like a hot dog to him

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by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

O, I can

just not whether they have a live arm. But I’ll still judge them. ;o)

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dang

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

That's why we pay Miles

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Way to go, Miles

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great

Dan’s gonna tell us why its not disrespectful that they pull out their shirttails…coming up next on FSN

by RiverRat on Aug 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Izturis' father must have done something bizarre

after that incident on the Cubs last year.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of Hart's

What ever happened to Bo Hart?

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and goold

wrote an article about it.

who cares?

by adiueordie on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

first inning summary

I still can’t figure out why a guy is swinging that poor a bat is batting fourth, behind AP.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I heart Aaron Miles

Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

grit!

i take your signatures and use them as away messages

by ihavebadknees on Aug 26, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Way to miles

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Seriously

excuse my language but you don’t see plays that bad in little league.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boo, bad choice

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

God damn

hit and run with the pitcher – really?

by cardsfaninmass on Aug 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

absolutely no luck

so far……hope that’s not an omenfor the rest of the game.

by ccthemovieman on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Because Miles makes it nervous

Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Break out the polish

because that’s an awfully dull silver lining

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah no gidp

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rank that at aluminum

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

can’t remember the last time it worked for us.

by RedbirdAvenger on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy is the vegetable in our lineup

They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...

by Valatan on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wellemeyer

and Ben Sheets HAVE to have the ugliest atbats of any pitcher n baseball today

JBooth

by JBooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wellemeyer

Looks dialed in now. Keep it up Colonel.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

jinx

Is the bullpen the reason TLR drives drunk?

by BEANZ07 on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shoot

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf

it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Grounds crew

WTF!? Did they bring in mud and throw it everywhere?

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

What's the weather like in STL?

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Smokin Turkeys on Aug 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

It's Rick Ankiel

Do not question the Messiah of the Gateway City.

by azruavatar on Aug 26, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gdm426 on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun

id lke to see Braun drilled in the ribs

JBooth

by JBooth on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

f!

How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor

by themanthemyth on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Glaus says NO!

Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!

by bjork24 on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heelys

Ankiel forgot to take of his Heelys and put on cleats.

by Ghostrider520 on Aug 26, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Good play Glaus!

Way to keep him on.

Prospects are good. Especially when they aren't rushed.

by CraveCase on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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."

by Mr Redbird on Aug 26, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs