Game 115 Open Thread: August 5 2008
by lboros on Aug 5, 2008 7:00 PM EDT
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Los Angeles Dodgers at St. Louis Cardinals, Aug 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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| Billingsley | Carpenter |
| 11-9, 3.05 | 0-0, 2.25 |
carp's first start in st louis in 16 months --- and just the second since his masterful performance in game 3 of the 2006 world series. carp has a career era of 2.08 in busch III (not counting that game); he has faced the dodgers 3 times and won all 3 starts.
the dodgers enter the series with a run differential of 26; the cardinals, +29.
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To echo what was said in the other thread
why do they refuse to DL Ankiel? Does this team actually like playing a man short?
That lineup still scores enough to win tonight, even with AK and Izturis in the same lineup. Like I said in one of those fanposts, the Cards always seem to find a way to win when I am blacked out.
So I was curious to see if it only seemed that way. here are the results from games I was blacked out:
April 16 vs MIl W 5-4 Jun 18 vs K.C L 2-3
April 17 vs Mil L 3-5 Jun 19 vs K.C L 1-4
May 13 vs Pit L 4-8 Jun 24 vs Det W 8-4
May 14 vs Pit W 5-1 Jun 25 vs Det L 7-8
May 27 vs Hou L 2-8 Jun 26 vs Det L 2-3
May 28 vs Hou W 6-1 Jul 1 vs NYM L 4-7
May 29 vs Hou W 3-2 Jul 2 vs NYM W 8-7
Jun 17 vs KC L 1-2 Jul 3 vs NYM L 1-11
Yikes! That is 6-10 and some pretty damn painful losses. I guess that pain is just easier to forget when you don’t have to watch it.
Reverse the trend tonight Carp!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing.....
They didn’t think Ank would be out this long. Turns out they were wrong, but that happens. Gotta believe he is within a day or two at this point. Hopefully.
by SoonerfanTU on Aug 5, 2008 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't they?
Retroactively DL him so that he can come back 15 days after he last played? That would allow them to bring someone up in the meantime.
by stlfan on Aug 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what Im thinking too
Plus, barton was just starting his Rehab when he got hurt. But I think they just expected him to only be out a day or two.
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wasn't just this time though
This is third time this season Ank has been held out for an extended period of time. I would think that since this has happened before they might think it is a good idea to let DL Ank and let him get better, rest up, something?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anybody have a link.....
To the breakdown, or salary matrix for the Cards next year? I know somebody put one together, and I’d really like to take another look at it.
by SoonerfanTU on Aug 5, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i hope you all got to see the pre game just now
because brent stover was interviewing Welley, and Welley was calling him Ben. it was hilarious.
jim hayes set him up, he told Welley to call brent Ben. it was good TV. at the end of it, brent was calling Welley Tom Wellemeyer. awesome
that darn Cat
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not as good
as Brent applying makeup, and not knowing he was on camera…another Cat prank about a month and a half ago.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 5, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah that was great
they played that clip over & over again
FSN had his name as “Ben” Stover during his last segment a few minutes ago.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arizona’s Haren gets 4-year, $44.75 million deal
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Aug 5, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ummm...can we make it a rule on VEB never to talk about haren
unless we have just shelled him…it just hurts too much
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't find a fault in that reasoning
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't see why you extend a pitcher...
when he’s already signed for another season. Look what happed with CC (Chris Carpenter). Very few pitcher pitch their whole career without some kind of injury and/or surgery. I like Haren, and wouldn’t consider him an injury concern but…
by cardzfanbub on Aug 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Hampton was supposedly "durable" at one point as well
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 5, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah..
add an existing option for 2010 at $6.75 mil, and it makes even less sense.
by cardzfanbub on Aug 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its the market.
They also have team options after 2012. Thats the trick. That team is good with money.
Westcoastbirdwatcher
by westcoastbirdwatcher on Aug 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind a sweep...
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 5, 2008 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my glass is half empty
I’d be pretty upset if the dodgers win all three. :-(
by hex706f726368 on Aug 5, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait...the astos traded for randy wolf?
hahaha…i love it
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice way to start the game Carp
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
something tells me
there’s going to be a delay tonight.
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh
That cell to the west could dissipate just as quickly as it popped 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."
by Mr Redbird on Aug 5, 2008 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we might luck out
this one looks like everything is going south
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp
I am really enjoying seeing big #29 on the hill at home. Man, it feels like so long ago that he was there. Wait, it was? right.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
11 pitch inning
Awesome
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 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looked sharp
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a great first inning
no one had a chance against Carp.
stay away rain. stay away
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on game day
should i be looking at release speed or result speed?
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Release, I believe
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 5, 2008 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the sake of my entertainment
I hope every Cardinal hits the ball to Left Field tonight.
by stlhulsey on Aug 5, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
impressive
go Carp, go Cards
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 5, 2008 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the lineup
except that Miles should be hitting second. Other then that, i love Mather all the way back at 7th. Sure lengthens the batting order.
Milt Thompson FTW!
by gossard56 on Aug 5, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i wonder why Tony has AK starting over Mini Me at 2nd tonight?
good hit Albert
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my dead horse, and i'll beat it if i want
nights like this, albert should bat a true fourth. too many ab’s with 2 out and no body on. he hits 4th and he hits with men on or he leads off and his high on-base can make a difference. especially with line-ups like tonight.
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate not being able to listen
or watch the game. Damn you Chicago. I want to see Carp pitch at home!
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.tv
arent they still running a 5 day free trial? If so, you can see the game @ MLB.tv
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats too bad evilfrog
i only wish Vin still traveled to the STL because he calls a great game.
i’m enjoying charlie steiner though. he’s not bad at all
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna try that...
but I’m in STL’s home broadcast area…doesn’t that mean I’m blacked out?
by cardzfanbub on Aug 5, 2008 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont know
Im in Houston, so Im only blacked out a handful of times every year.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's an idea
but im using a 3g card. Not sure video would be a good thing. Even game day is slow.
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have a 400k
setting that may work for ya.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert showing the world why Yadi deserves Gold Gloves over Martin
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 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait...
how does pujols steal second so much.
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Albert's grinning like the cat who ate the carany
after stealing that base
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
of course i meant canary
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHY run Albert? Isn't our DL solid enough now?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because
he can do that. He’s the Mang!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he would have been safe by a mile 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 5, 2008 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another good inning Carp
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
22 pitches through 2 for Carpenter
If you’re not encouraged by this, you don’t have a pulse
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 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
pulse
check.
rec.
check.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
encouraged?
Im as giddy as a schoolgirl!
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weather
from the shot they just showed of the sky above Busch III, it looks like rain could be comin soon.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great graphic right now...
In the 14 games in St. Louis since 04 (between these two clubs) The Cards are basically outscoring the Dodgers 6-2 per game and have gone 12-2. Let’s keep it up!
by stlfan on Aug 5, 2008 8:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm in Lafayette Square
About 1.5 miles SW of the stadium. Weather is starting to rock and roll here with rain and high wind.
by rencelas on Aug 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan just said
that the wind picked at the stadium too.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe it will be enough
for Carp to knock one out…
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not with a swing like that
i.e. bunting.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yadi!
baseburner!
You cannot stop the Yadda!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now
another pitcher bats eight sucks situation
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Izturis couldn't have put down a better bunt
We learned that the other day.
by rencelas on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pick off attempt
with a runner on 3rd and a pitcher batting seems like an unnessary risk.
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not to worry Izzy2 will clear the bases
with a K
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No, he's batting lefty...
It’ll totally be a (backwards) K
by stlfan on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least he didn't hit into a DP
come on IZ2, take another one for the team
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not a big fan of the bunt there.
Might as well take a chance at the run with Carp. Put it in play and see what happens. Maybe you hit into the DP, but I like your chances with Carp as much as with IZ2.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like TLR but
that strategy with Carp was just plain stupid
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
do you know
how Carps arm would fare with swinging the bat? Having him bunt could be them taking it easy on Carp, hoping to help him stay in the game.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
doubt it
batting doesn’t seem to bother albert
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert
is also not a pitcher and his arm isnt throwing the ball 85-93 mph 70-80 x’s a game.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert != Carp
Kind of hard to compare AP to anybody really….
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously MO,
find us an SS who can HIT
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It is so frustrating day after day after day.
I can’t imagine what it is like for a guy on the bench like Pujols to have to watch this ineptitude constantly from Izturis and Kennedy and know that Management is not going to do anything you help you.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This may be an overreaction but why not just bring
up Tyler Greene now and start him every day
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 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is
but I’m with you in that camp.
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the answer to my question
but dammit I am desperate
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 5, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Regardless I just can't stop smiling seeing #29
out there, doing his thing again.
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear you man
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 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how's his curveball look?
On a scale of OK to Nintendo….
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
31 through 3
for Carp. Great Start Carp!
Lets get some runs!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick with 5 POs so far.
What’s the record for most in a game by an outfielder?
by notmorganfreeman on Aug 5, 2008 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
out for a while
headed to my adopted family’s for steak.
Heres to a big fat W for Carp and the Cards!
GO CARDS!
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Aug 5, 2008 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the batting order police
note that albert bats for the second time with 2 outs, no body on
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job by the top of the lineup there.
[Rolling eyes]
No one on base again for Pujols.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm so ready for Adam Kennedy to not be on the team anymore
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 5, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he under contract for next season
or is this his last year with StL?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on Aug 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under contract for next year too
Boooooooo
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 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SONNOFFFA
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Aug 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I thought
I’m sure other options will be explored at some point
TLR doesn’t seem to be a big AK fan
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on Aug 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone please explain how the O is helped with the team's two least productive MIFs playing simultaneously?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan already said that TLR made the comment earlier that he was going to play the guys that are
hitting the best & pitching the best. Whether thats true, I dont know… but so much for that, huh?
by buzzburton33 on Aug 5, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems the TV announcing has a ittle more life to it
tonight without Al.
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
weather
my radar is showing st. louis appears to be on the edge of a thin line of storms… they could get hit good, hit sporadically, or not much at all
by BirdsonFire on Aug 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Three true outcome storm line?
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 5, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was nice , very nice
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the threatening weather, a run here
could be so crucial.
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good thing Carp is working pretty fast
the DP there helped too….
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp at 43 pitches -- a good start
Or as Anthony Reyes would call it, a good inning
[/cheap shot]
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 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Enjoy it now. Hw many pitches does Carp have left before the ZOGs come on to louse up the good game?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd say 30-40
Maybe 2-3 more innings at the rate he’s going 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 5, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if he goes 7 innings
we should be ecstatic
by riotmute on Aug 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Manny Manny Manny Manny
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Aug 5, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
manny is a scumbag
not the cute little fun player Dan is making him out to be.
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love manny ramirez
but he definitely fills my quota for players who really just dont give a shit
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Yadi
extend your team lead on infield singles!
by stlfan on Aug 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
Now they change it up on me and tell me he is second. Stop messing with my head, man!
by stlfan on Aug 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's tied with Pu for 2nd with 9
Miles (who else?) has the lead with 12
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 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
radar looks good
i think the rain has mostly passed for now
by SGFCardinals on Aug 5, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi's speed intimited him!
I love it!!!
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SB on the way . ..
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Make 'em pay, Joe!
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 5, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
russell martin has dropped two easy balls now
gold glove my left nut
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eh
You only need one
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 5, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is that ace like man on the mound for us? He looks...familiar
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It seems like a mirage, no?
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 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even with Manny
the Dodger lineup is not very good
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine the 1-2 punch of Carp and Waino
Let’s hope we see it!
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
by bjork24 on Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And maybe Welley -
if he keeps pitching like sunday
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could ride that train straight to the Super Bowl!!!
:O
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
by bjork24 on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a friend of mine was once asked whether she was a Blues fan or not
and she said, “oh, I don’t really follow baseball….”
I haven’t let her forget about that one.
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One time my ex and I were in a music store and there was a life-size cutout of Luke Skywalker
She accidentally bumped into it and was like “Sorry Hans”...I was like, “You mean Han? Like Han Solo?” She said yeah, and I said “First of all that’s not Han Solo, second of all, it wouldn’t be Hans anyways!” and then she said “I guess I’m just not a very good trekkie.”
Wow.
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 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 man rotation
that’s an outstanding 4 if they all throw like they’ve shown they can
by cbsnyder on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not be too optimistic.
Carp and Wainwright are legitimate.
Lohse has had a good season – that’s it. I don’t know if we can continue to count on him.
Welly … who knows. Some days he looks great. Others, crap.
All I would count on is our Co-Aces.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Carpenter is on tonight
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
line up police
pitcher leads off instead of, hopefully, being in position to sacrifice
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the pitcher, batting 9th, will lead off for LA next inning
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
by 82Special on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looks just like piniero
except different
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except with talent, and much cooler
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This doesn't look cool to you?
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 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's such a bad pitcher they insisted he take a pitcher with a bat....
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
picture* ....don't ask
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
33 out of 51 pitches for strikes
This is World Series Game 3 good
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 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Get Carp some runs you bastards
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carp needs to jack a solo dong here
Do it all himself
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DFA Adam Kennedy and Randy Flores!
"Just because nobody understands you doesn't make you an artist."
by Mr Redbird on Aug 5, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough with one-third of your line up sure outs - Kennedy, Izzy2 and Carp - in that order of out expectation. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that is low
but I have to agree…mostly
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billingsley is finally living up to his talent this year
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh
The answer to the Aflac trivia question said McGwire led the league in RBI in 1998….they’re wrong. It was Sosa. I love catching mistakes.
by jdub176 on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/under of Izzy2 getting on base?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Would suck to have a rain delay during Carp's gem
by TheBirds on Aug 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Adam Kennedy is up to ground into a DP and kill the rally
i’m calling it.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what is a Vina?
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 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you
but you are probably right
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BULLLLLLLSHIT RAIN DELAY
we are 1 hit and 2 outs from being enough to get this game finished.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i repeat myself, but
ufb
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
u seriously think this game would get called
How much rain is there expected to be?
by TheBirds on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't even look like enough rain to go to a delay.
The ump must have saw 1 streak of lightening and called it.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't matter if it gets called
Carp is probably done now
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure all we'd have to do is score a run in the bottom of the 5th and it would be official
Because both us and the Dodgers had equal number of times to bat
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 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ufb
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well Carp is done
and he would’ve likely thrown a complete game tonight.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he hasn't thrown that much
I realize he’s coming off an injury, but people are acting like his arm could fall off any minute.
by TheBirds on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say CG
But I think he’s probably not coming out for the 5th…ugh
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 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Dodgers had nothing on him
and he was at 51 pitches throw 5, he was going to go all 9.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At his current rate, that would be about 92 pitches
I doubt he’d keep that rate going, so I’d say probably at least 100, 110 pitches for 9 IP. I would have been surprised if TLR left him out past about 80-85.
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 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it'll be a short delay
but I think it’s gonna really pour for about five minutes.
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't think
it’ll be a long one, with the direction of the wind and the precipitation… it looks like it’ll be fine to play in a bit
by BirdsonFire on Aug 5, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Carp! Great to have you back. Waino on the horizon . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel like this sums up our season
carry it to the brink…then disatster(flores)
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's some world we live in
Even rain delays have sponsors. “Let’s go to the Helitech rain delay!”
by jdub176 on Aug 5, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm never going to use helitech now, out of spite
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GUESS WHAT GUYS?!
Now we get 4 Innings of our bullpen pitching!!! YAAAAAAAAAAY
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
...in a TIE GAME!!
woohoo. Wow, Carpenter must be looking amazing tonight. Comments? I just joined.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, if Carpenter can pitch like this down the stretch
I feel awesome about the Cards chances
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't say I like our chances for this year
But next year looks all the brighter
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 5, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
get on AIM
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that a bad thing?
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you need to use the * there
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but I have been trying to forget the pain the bullpen gives me
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To paraphrase a popular saying
“Those who forget the past will relive it all over again”
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 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good thing i am a masochist then
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's as bad as hitler punching a kitten
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahh
I don’t like kittens anyway
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so you're saying you like Hitler then?
Nazi!
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok , ok
kittens>Hitler, better?
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not saying much man
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 5, 2008 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but at least it proves I like kittens batter than Hitler
what more do you people want out of me?
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a wussy storm if I've ever seen one
and I have seen one. Trust me.
Testicle-exploding shit storm, circa 7/12/08 - We will never forget!
by bjork24 on Aug 5, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was that radar picture
with the headline “radar looks good” that jinxed us.
Anyway – rejoice with how Carp looked tonight. VERY encouraging!
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just south of the stadium
I see lots and lots of lightning from my window. I understand why the game is delayed. Not raining much but lots of lightning.
by rencelas on Aug 5, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, i'm in South City
and it’s been T-Storming here for awhile now
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the word on the TV/radio?
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 5, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shannon says the umps are wuss'
most people are still in their seats
by RiverRat on Aug 5, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
jeez
there are warnings all over the metro. And the Cubs/Stros game last night ended up being under a frigging tornado warning.
And I seem to recall a freak storm in 2006 that got actually injured some fans at the new park….
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at that game
it was nuts.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this storm
is nothing like that storm
by jeff_abs on Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not what I was saying
but people in Missouri are used to storms, but they can still do unexpected things at any time.
Not to get all Smokey the Bear on everybody but a little caution is warranted, especially if it blows through fast….
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok guys this is what they should do when play resumes
I say you put Skip in motion and have a hit and run play on the first pitch to stay out of the double play, what do you guys think
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 5, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer
not to use Kennedy in a hit and run. Get Skip to 2nd by faking a delayed steal home.
by chicagocardfan on Aug 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All this delay does
is give Kennedy more time to think about different fun ways to ground into a double play.
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ooh ooh
Maybe lining into a double play this time!
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 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know he does hit into the worse luck of any cardinal
so I have heard a gazillion times
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 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking
he tries to lay down a squeeze, but when running to first he trips and kicks the ball into the runner coming home from 3rd
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
although technically, i have no idea if that would make the runner at 3rd out
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
at that point
it is no longer a batted ball. I think once it hitsthe batter it is a dead ball and he is out.
The more likely scenario is that when he kicks it, it bounces off the mound and bolts off into the Cardinals dugout at an accelerated speed and literally cuts Carpenter’s arm off.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the game, Kennedy was quoted as saying
“Oops, my bad”
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 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
after the fans rushed the field
and proceeded to almost beat the life out of AK with Carps’ mangled arm
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope the beating would last 9+ hours
I’d be willing to drive up to take part. It would be like one of those car smashes from high school homecoming
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 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Noooooo
Line drives are not in his repertoire. It would be, ahem, ghastly, if he were to actually hit the ball squarely, sending with more force than normal towards a waiting glove. Proper Cardinal’s middle infielders must simply send the ball towards outs in what must be best described as a trickle, or a slow roll.
by fuegophil on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Felipe Lopez to Cards according to MASN
MASN reporter sez he called his former Nats teammates and gave them the news – this is a disaster … the dude is a clubhouse cancer and that’s why the Nats cut him. I don’t know why the Cards would pick him up if this is true.
by jdonels on Aug 5, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
disaster???
He can’t be worse with the bat then Iz2 or Ryan, I say bring on Felipe
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if this is for real
im happy. at least he has shown offensive capability in the past
by riotmute on Aug 5, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd still take my chances with him over Ryan or Iz2, any day
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am okay with this move.
Why not? Kid as some talent and is a former All Star. Can play multiple positions (he has even played a little outfield). He is not a great fielder, but seems serviceable. I am not sure about his range, but he has pretty good speed so it should be decent.
I think he can immediately replace Iz2 as our #9 hitter.
by Egyptian on Aug 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if true
who gets the axe?
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by mattyfrommo on Aug 5, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan, most definitely
Lopez fills in the role of utility infielder as he can play 2nd and 3rd as well as SS (i’m not saying well, but he’s played them before)
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ryan still has options
So he’s definitely the odd man out
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 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention that he could use AAA ab
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
link?
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 5, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no link yet
Just watching the Nats-Rockies on TV and Debbie Taylor mentioned it
by jdonels on Aug 5, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to MLBTR.com after jdonels' Lopez news and saw this
According to Ken Rosenthal, the Rockies won their waiver claim on Livan Hernandez. Apparently the Rox beat out another NL team with a better record. Apparently no American League team put in a claim.
I imagine that other NL team might have been us. If it was, thank God for the Rockies.
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 5, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine Hernandez pitching in MIle HIgh? ERA sky high . . already and climbing
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that delay short enough to trot Carp back out 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."
by Mr Redbird on Aug 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thompson up in the pen
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thompson's warming up
Doesn’t look like Carp’s going back out there.
by jdub176 on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the time we score 10 runs in this inning
it will be.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please just strike out kennedy and let AP have a chance
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A lead!
Time to make Carp a winner in 08!
by effin fisk on Aug 5, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's add some more runs boys
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
send carp back out there
just look at it like it was a long inning
by VolsnCards5 on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love kennedy
for 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
by ANDYAK47 on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whaddya know
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut every now and then
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 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From the Nats' MLB page a few days ago.....
” Lopez, who was acquired from the Reds on July 13, 2006, was a disappointment with the Nationals. After hitting .281 during the second half of ‘06, Lopez couldn’t get his bat going and was shaky on defense. He hit .245 last year and was hitting .234 at the time of his release.
“It’s disappointing,” Bowden said. “I traded for him twice. I’m a fan of his talent and his ability. It didn’t happen here in Washington. I’m sorry for that and I’m sure he is sorry for that. I love Felipe. We just couldn’t get the talent out on the field.”
There were times when teammates and the front office felt that Lopez didn’t play hard, but Lopez denied it. He said he was often frustrated and it showed on the field.
“For people who play this game, it’s hard when you struggle,” Lopez said. “You roll over a ball and you cuss yourself out down the first-base line. It might seem like I’m not hustling to other people. It’s just frustration.”
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it wasnt that long of a break
let him go back out there
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell were you swinging at Pujols?
Good lord
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Load 'em for our hottest hitter?
I’ll take it.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
argh. tried to hit cancel
didn’t work out so well.
"I have CDO. It's like OCD, but the letters are in alphabetical order. Like they should be."
by BigMOman on Aug 5, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No me gusta Pujols' expanded strike zone
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 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he really needs to stop expanding his zone
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 5, 2008 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you
think that Tony puts the hit and run alot in those situations with AP?
by chicagocardfan on Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wonder if he's pressing
because he feels he is the best and luddy has better numbers
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
was that another hit and run attempt?
AP knew Skip was going and tried to make contact?
by fuegophil on Aug 5, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why would he do that?
if he walked, it wouldn’t have mattered
by jeff_abs on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a 3-2 count
If he walked him he would have had the base.
by Evilfrog on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, but it seems
Like we have had an abnormally high amount of strike em out throw em out dp’s this year; not many successful hit and runs.
TLR may be over thinking things a bit.
by fuegophil on Aug 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does he do that though
I have noticed that too, for some reason he expands his zone on a hit and run when it is a 3-2 count! I have seen him do that too many times
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 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Root for heavy rain
We need a break for a change, like a rain-shortened victory.
by ccthemovieman on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did the dishes on the last rain delay...
will this one be just long enough for dinner?
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perfect example of.....
What I was talking about in today’s thread. Pujols takes a fastball down the middle for strike one. Takes 3 balls. Then swings and misses at strikes 2 and 3, 3 which was clearly a ball.
I just don’t remember him doing as much of this in PY’s.
by SoonerfanTU on Aug 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
May have been a brain cramp there
It happens to the best of ‘em. With runners on the move there is a temptation to swing at bad pitches, just to “protect” them. Even someone as game-savvy as AP might forget that it’s ball four if he doesn’t swing… but it’ll be three years before he forgets it again.
by StanTheManFan on Aug 5, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weak sauce
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 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what was the point of starting it up just to stop it again a few minutes later? don’t they have radar?
by adiueordie on Aug 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's now an official game
with the Cards up 1-0. Totally worth making the grounds crew do twice the work…. ;)
by nota bene on Aug 5, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i award you
no points, and may god have mercy on your soul
by BirdsonFire on Aug 5, 2008 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha!
its a big hat
....my quick smells like french toast...
by mstreeter06 on Aug 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok, now lets just go ahead and call the game
boo cubs, hooray beer
by Raconteur on Aug 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm behind that plan
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 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
looks like it’s breaking up again…
by BirdsonFire on Aug 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anybody getting the game on extra innings/ i'm not
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it should come back
when the rain delay ends…
by TNTinCO on Aug 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from the posts, i thought play had resumed
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gottcha, thanks
If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, perhaps you haven't grasped the situation!
by sportsman on Aug 5, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate rain delays
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 5, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't it seem like we've had a ton this year?
by ViperLjs on Aug 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the wettest year on record so far
by 1brdon on Aug 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what she said
Life's a river, kid, you gotta go where it takes you.
by KerouacCardinal on Aug 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too many that is for sure and it ruins any plans you might have had for the day
What I hate the most is when you have a two hour rain delay and then they cancel the game. That is what happened in the first game of the 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
by ANDYAK47 on Aug 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://gmapsgaier.blogspot.com/
just grab the map and pull it towards st. louis
looks like the rain is going to be coming from almost columbia… this might be enough to call it
by BirdsonFire on Aug 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the prognosis for resuming this game?
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 5, 2008 10:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can they just call it?
It’s gone far enough, hasn’t it? What’s the rule on that?
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
by birdjam on Aug 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carp's all right, ya?
They just took him out for the rain delay, right?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I saw that Thompson's in for him and that he's only thrown 50-something pitches
and I just got home, so have seen none of the game
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After the first delay they warmed up Thompson
I think the delay did him in, he was rolling
by StLHugo on Aug 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's been remarkable
5 IP 3 H 51 total pitches, 33 strikes
I said it earlier…it was reminiscent of Game 3 of the World Series
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 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fantastic
when that curve comes over for strikes, he’s pretty much unhittable
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’m only watching on Gameday, but it seemed like the Dodgers were putting the first strike into play many times—and getting out And when they let a few strikes go by, they still got out or K’ed. It felt like the old Carp, but you might get a better analysis from someone who actually watched.
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 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It means, roughly
Pu (Albert) is the wolf
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 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now Duran Duran makes more sense to me
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try reading it at a certain angle in the bathroom
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
by Valatan on Aug 5, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Falkenberg!!!!!!!!!! (raising fists toward sky)
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I'm game-casting this
so I’m not sure….is that Ankiel in for Thompson? I thought the puppy-kicker was due up….
by Hungo on Aug 5, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Torre
may be making a mistake here. Falkenberg’s fork ball may be better against Ank than Beimel.
by chicagocardfan on Aug 5, 2008 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Joe
That’ll leave a mark.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Beimel's got crap on his hat - is that legal?
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 10:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dirt is
But ask Julian Tavarez about that…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 5, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he keeps touching it before he grips the ball
but it does look like dirt
by cardsfaninmass on Aug 5, 2008 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man,
I know hindsight and all, but why not pinch hit Miles for Iz2 there?
by chicagocardfan on Aug 5, 2008 10:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2 more runs
would have been nice!
by chicagocardfan on Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or just put him on the mound later on in favor of Flores
by Hungo on Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cesar’s hitting .311/.377/.379 against LHP this year, though.
by adiueordie on Aug 5, 2008 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip has seen
8 pitches in 4 at bats. Not what you might ask of your leadoff hitter.
by MichiganBird on Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lopez
here’s the video. at about the 3:10 mark she mentions lopez signing with the cards…
still haven’t heard anything elsewhere though…
by adiueordie on Aug 5, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that
too. Thanks, Chan-Ho.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Aug 5, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone please tell me that Izzys contract is up after this year…its getting ridiculous
by pujols_5 on Aug 5, 2008 11:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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