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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 26, 2008 8:15 PM EDT


I only got to catch a little bit of Johnny Mozeliak on 1380 this afternoon but there were a few interesting tidbits that I caught (in between the softball questions Bernie and his co-host were asking):

1) Guess who most often came up in trade requests at the deadline.  Rasmus?  Nope.  Perez?  Nope.  Izturis?  I kid.  The name most often mentioned was Jason Motte.  Kudos to Mo for not biting on a veteran player that probably wouldn't have been much better than Motte.

2).  David Freese got some extended airtime.  He'll be playing winter ball and there were some questions about what the organizations were given Glaus and Wallace fast approaching.  What I found odd about the conversation is that the club lost a 3rd baseman in the middle there.  How about a player that hit .312/.370/.530 last year at A+ and .304/.374/.494 at AA this year?  I'm talking about Allen Craig of course.  Personally, I think winter ball is something of a showcase for Freese who the Cardinals could move without skipping a beat.

As far as the big league club goes there was some hemming and hawing about injuries and what players may come back next year.  Truthfully the only storylines that have any play for me over these last three games are 1) the batting title (Chipper Jones has a sizable but not insurmountable lead) w/ just three games left and 2) the Cardinals HR lead (Ludwick-36 Pujols-35) which Pujols has won ever year he's been on the team.

 

Three games left.  Enjoy them while they last.

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it would help if Izturis and Lopez could combine for 37 errors over these last 3 contests. That would put my mind at ease.

by Hardcore Legend on Sep 26, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa

It’s Alyssa Milano.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still at work on a friday.

should have left 2 hours ago. :-(. Maybe I’ll head down to the statuim and see if there are standing room tickets instead of going home.

by Evilfrog on Sep 26, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I love the baseball player analysts on BBTN

“I gotta go with Manny Ramirez. What player has meant more to their team than Manny since August 1st?”
“Who cares about strikeouts when you are putting up such power numbers?”

Tim then says to him:
“Ryan Howard has 143 more strikeouts than Albert Pujols. You can’t simply overlook that.”
“If Ryan Howard wins the MVP award, he will, by far have the lowest batting average of any National League MVP.”

by Hardcore Legend on Sep 26, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

if howard somehow wins it

they can go ahead and rename it MVRBIer

by tomsteele on Sep 26, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or the "most home runs in Sep award" (MHRS)

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Red Schoendienst

was the reason those Braves teams won the WS? I just can’t believe that. I’m sure Mathews and Aaron and Spahn had more to do with it.

by Hardcore Legend on Sep 26, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Apu needst go 12 for 12 this series tocatc Chipper

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad walks dont count to BA

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Red was fairly important to the 57, 58 Braves

but only in the context that he had the others around him

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Ludwick signed ? & for how long?

or is he year to year but controllable for a few more?

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's at arbys i believe

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how is that only 13 on the year for him?

Guess he’s only had 358 PA’s, but still, I would have sworn it was more like 30.

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really?

That’s only 13? Oh well. Can I still complain about weak pop ups to the 2nd basemen?

by Evilfrog on Sep 26, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

168 ABs

with men on base

by Evilfrog on Sep 26, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and only 83 ABs

with runs in a position to be doubled off. (without lineing into a double play)

by Evilfrog on Sep 26, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pujols at 98 Runs

huah!

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

scoreboarding

KC Twins no score, 3rd
Indians Sox 2-1, bottom 2nd
Tigers TB 5-2, top 5th

wee bears brewers 1-0, top 2nd
Nats Phils 7-3, top 6th
Braves Stros 2-0, top 3rd

…but I type slowly.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and

Fish Mets 2-0, top 6th

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

bottom 2nd

Tied in Milwaukee.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't catch it all

apparently Soriano misplayed it.
however… espn analysts, so who knows.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

KC strikes first

3-0, no outs, man on 1st. Rats! C’mon Twinkies.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

was that a single to 2nd?

oh wait thats AK in right field

sigh

by FunkeeC on Sep 26, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

listening to dan and al

talk about carp makes me think paletta’s news conference is just a set up for why they won’t sign the pitchers they will actually need. carp’s lack of innings next year will be a surprise to who exactly ?

gotta sign loop i think in order to retain some flexibility to deal with the other positions of need. won’t get loshe, lowe, or fuentes if they are rational because everyone will look to those guys for value, and then their value will disappear in a puff of money.

creative and aggressive is just double talk about taking chances on the cheap, which puts pavano number one on the acquisition list. in the long term, next year is also going to be considered a building year by management. i think this reality is just sinking in to tlr, hence these wonderful lineups

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 9:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Think they'll make a big run at Fuentes. What's Lohse's value? Type B?

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 Pujols hits raised BA 3 pts. 9 more points to go, so he needs 8 more hits in a row

& that is just to tie. I have not worked out the decimal points.

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

er, 6 more hits in a row....

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

7 for 9 would do it

just barely: 0.3631 to 0.3630

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good morning from the City of Angeles. Was actually with a few of those last night. Feeling mellow even as the season dwindles.

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Where in LA?

I’m in West LA near where the 10 meets the 405. Stuck at work…

defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.

by effin fisk on Sep 26, 2008 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry different City of Angles. Krung Thep AKA Bangkok - though I know your area well.. .

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh hahaha

well, i don’t know Bankok quite as well…

defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.

by effin fisk on Sep 26, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone notice what a crap inning this has been? Awful

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and just got crappier . .. .

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

resigning looper gets cheaper by the minute

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

abbrev. scoreboarding

Indians now 1 up on Sox in 5th
Mets have bases loaded in the 7th. and are probably going to straaaaaaand.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 9:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol at Pedro Feliciano

our loogy’s and the mets loogy’s need to hang out.

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mets did strand

I’m trying not to check KC-Twins now. Are the Royals just going for not-last? They’re hungry.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Micah's mud

Tried for second with a man on third. End of inning. Making Soup look good. Still tied!

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anybody want to tell me

How Ludwick threw out Encarnacion at 1st? Is gameday completely borked?

by cloistermaximus on Sep 26, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 hitsdown 5 to go!

40th anniversary of Gibson's 1.12 ERA, Think he could pitch in the bullpen now?

by Podlol on Sep 26, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its 99

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 26, 2008 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

should be 99

he scored earlier too, right?

To beat chipper (0.363028953):

6 for 8        0.3631
7 for 10       0.3636
8 for 13       0.3635

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe AP should suit up for the Rams in the off season - get a few more hits - unlike the players the Rums field 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 Sep 26, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Looper getting cheaper to resign. The bag of balls for Kennedy getting larger. . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we'll get a bag of new balls

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't go that far . . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah the ol'

stand up triple of the pitcher.

by Harknights on Sep 26, 2008 9:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two in one inning

that’s gotta be pretty rare.

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can only wonder what he'd do with . . . .

. . . two good arms

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pujols 36...

ludwick 36…

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UIBB

Stupid!

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on Sep 26, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

I didnt do it. I walk my dog, not Pujols. I probably wouldve thrown an 82 mph FB right down the pipe to him, just to see how far he could hit it.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on Sep 26, 2008 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

arroyo es pollo

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on Sep 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

+ 3 cada vez

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

scoreboarding

bears brews still tied. Soto taken out with hand issue. Treated to backup catcher’s reattached-fingers story (ew). Jimmy thrown out trying to steal. Three Brewers narrowly avoid collison and miss a foul ball… including Fielder, who does in fact pull up before obliterating anyone. ………..and Soriano wincing, legs apparently.

Phils finish off Nats.
Marlins 5-1 Mets (8th).
Houston 4-2 Braves (7th).

Cleveland 9-6 Sox (5th)
KC 7-1 Twins (6th)

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it's Motte time!

I need to stock up for the winter. To keep toasty.

Though, haha, don’t break Albert’s hand!

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is this 3 days in a row for the saucier?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think so? it's all a blur

1. Al’s giving him facial hair tips.
2. He really does talk to his socks. Whoa.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

le saucier

has powerful stockings

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's telling them

To turn the flames down, he’s done on the mound.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yindee - Khun Motte . . .Congraulations Mr. Motte . . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Brewers enter 7th with 2-1 lead

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

[Shea's doorbell rings] who is it? - ...landshark.

Still 6-1 Marlins.

Rays may get it at the rate the BoSox are going; Angels have home field.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what the heck??

who is wearing AK’s uniform tonight?

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 26, 2008 10:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what disturbs me is

did ak get in a dog house he could not get out of? was he really injured last year, and hence was doing his best and did not fall off the ability cliff? if tony had not kept him in the house, would he be a lot more valuable to us as either a player under contract or for trading? i’ve just come to have an uneasy feeling about ak being just who they thought he was when they signed him, but tlr’s “need” to play grit led to a situation that had a lot to do with ak ending in this state. i’m not saying he needs to be around next year, but wondering if this was another case of waste.

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sportsman: I retract. You're right. Can fetch a bag of new balls for AK or maybe just of new bag of balls

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

kennedy triples, looper triples…

kennedy triples, scores on sac fly by izturis…

did i accidentally turn on the bizarro world game feed??

by adiueordie on Sep 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I want to know

Why Kennedy couldn’t ask for his trade at the beginning of September.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about april?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's so easy

to drift in and out of the 8th dimension

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pujols home run

Maybe an announcer already mentioned this, but the last one put him into a tie w/ Roy Sievers for 99th on the all-time career HR list. One more than George Brett. Only 28 years old. I just can’t stop being amazed by the Mang.

by random on Sep 26, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Franklin? Perez? Miles?

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AK's OPS for september is slightly better than flippy's

954 to 950

I don’t think either will put up anything like that next year

by vances law on Sep 26, 2008 10:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

ak will do better if he plays regularly next year, and floppy will be worse

my dollar, your donut (gotta be krispy kreme though)

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

september

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

franklin throwing in pen

mike shannon: “the cardinals closer getting loose in the pen.”

what!?!? young pitcher can’t pitch two days in a row?

ridiculous.

by adiueordie on Sep 26, 2008 10:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind

they score two & we get to see Pujols again

by random on Sep 26, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

brews 3 run shot

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson

by Bahamaredbird on Sep 26, 2008 10:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Cubs balked the pitcher over

Who is now on third on a single.
………and we’re at 5-1 Brewers. Home run Weeks.

If rain kills off the Yankees rout of the Red Sox, reset game, rechill Rays bubbly.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Braun's picked off at first

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fielder doubles

And the more I see it, the more I’m convinced Soriano’s gone lame again. Or slow. Whichever.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gee, who didn't see that one coming a 1000 miles away?

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cards picked off

victory lane

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice pitch Franklin

I am sure glad Young Pitcher didn’t do that.

by Harknights on Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and my den

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG . .. Cards' pen pukes up another. . . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and franklin is still pitching because????

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

can't find kelvin jimenez

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well known fact that jimenez is spanish for suck...

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 26, 2008 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hes a proven vet

if you were a genius, youd understand.

C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!

by yer dog first on Sep 26, 2008 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My hangover just got worse.

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'd like to thank Tony for one thing

because of his blatant towel throwing, i stopped caring about his asinine decisions long ago. my ulcers thank him as well.

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

Haven’t I watched this 9th inning before?

by azruavatar on Sep 26, 2008 10:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

31 times and counting

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

31 blown saves. . . If Cincy sports personality and former student Trend Rosecrans is laughing

 . . .tell him I’ll change his journalism grade.

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If you don't want to throw Perez in the 9th fine.

throw motte in the 9th. We know Franklin in the 9th doesn’t work.
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[/pounds head on keyboard]

by azruavatar on Sep 26, 2008 10:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hungo schmungo

turkey seems better

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he gave it to StudWick

i wish he would have smashed the damn thing over Al’s head

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 11:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the strike zone.

We in no way need a computerized system

by Harknights on Sep 26, 2008 10:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Izzy, Franklin, Jimiez, Flores, whom did I leave out? Maybe the worst pen in the history of the world

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They've got to balance out the good

of Perez, Villone (when not BBing), Motte, and McClellan.

They also balance out the age since they’re all what, 34+?

by rencelas on Sep 26, 2008 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought that wine drinking was supposed to help fight off

brain disease?

Because, I clearly remember Franklin as the closer before and he was awful. Apparently, Tony has forgotten that part of the season.

by Hardcore Legend on Sep 26, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's so fixiated on rescue dogs, he's forgotten to rescue the Birds. .Whine or no wine

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say, I like that one

you hit just the right tone of bitterness

by random on Sep 26, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I get it

for every year that you are in the majors you get to blow that many saves before tony gives up on you.

by Harknights on Sep 26, 2008 10:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

So Franklin has 9 years of MLB service

So he gets to blow one more before tony will give up on him.

Maybe tomorrow.

by Harknights on Sep 26, 2008 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crab Man looked like he hadn't touched a bat in months

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow Mike Lincoln?

don’t tell me Walt signed him, must’ve inherited him

by vances law on Sep 26, 2008 10:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i really hate chris welsh

dude is telling the Cards to “take notice” of what Floppy has done & to bring him back next season.

it’s like he’s totally forgotten Floppy hasn’t played for the Reds in years.

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

floppy keeps hitting at this pace

he’ll be in the hall of fame

somehow i don’t think it’s going to play put that way

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Arroyo con polo y Lincoln no tiene cojones todovia. . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 10:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me gusta pollo

prefiero un “strike” a ap

your truly
walking underwear

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouch

that’s gotta hurt

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 10:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, i think LUD's hurting a little more

a 90+MPH heater on the wrist with your hand wrapped around a wooden bat hurts like you wouldn’t believe.

although that poor girl is still probably seeing double & has her neck in a brace.

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats the up to date OBP standings?

gotta figure Pujols closing in on chipper with what 9 (?) straight reaching base

by vances law on Sep 26, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Reds pen apparently wathcing tapes of the Cards' pen. . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and that's a winner

but it was ugly at the end

When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?

by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 26, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!

in spite of Tony’s best efforts.

nice sack fly Troy

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

santa saves frankenstein

think frank should be moved to the rotation so we have 8-9 innings to make up the deficit

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Sep 26, 2008 11:01 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I said the exact same thing to the people in my section last night

get out of my brain

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Sep 27, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see Franklin pick up a well-deserved win. . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 11:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Kennedy....

man, perhaps he should just become an outfielder….he must really want out of here, he’s on fire

by Timbo02 on Sep 26, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

last scoreboarding

Tampa Bay still in Red-Sox-rain limbo.
Both Twins (9th) and White Sox (7th) losing.
Marlins win over Mets. Next: Santana pitching on 3 days rest.
Braves tie it up with the Astros.
And top of the ninth, Brewers lead 5-1. Soto got pulled (hand), Soriano looks lame.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 11:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

strike that

Red Sox pummeling resumes.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gameday crazy?

all six games going on with bases loaded?

Imagine the Cardinals winning it all in 2008

by Johnny64 on Sep 26, 2008 11:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No

Gameday has blown a gasket or something.

by cardsgirl95 on Sep 26, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's room in the leaky boat of the eliminatnati

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 Sep 26, 2008 11:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

poor Stros

It was a walk-off win, too.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is pujols @ 99 runs?

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson

by Bahamaredbird on Sep 26, 2008 11:13 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Got to hand it to the fans. Sell out for this team at the end of a disappointing season in a meaningless game

Edmonds 20 HR for NL central champs. Sound familiar?

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 Sep 26, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Suppan doesn't have the pitches but deals anyway

Very familiar.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 26, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was suprised to see JED had 20

If he played the hole season with the cubs he would probably have 30

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Bob Gibson

by Bahamaredbird on Sep 26, 2008 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it might have been a sellout

but it looked like about 5-10 thousand came and picked up their Bobblehead dolls and went straight home

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Sep 27, 2008 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

braden looper

what are the stats for our bullpen blowing looper’s games specifically? Our pen may have made it cheaper for us to get him in free agency by costing him 6+ wins.

by duncan dip on Sep 26, 2008 11:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tony addressed that during his post game

and guess what his excuse was for LOOP not having 18+ wins? “there is no justice in baseball.”

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

by gdm426 on Sep 26, 2008 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard to bleed for someone making about $8 million for a sub-500 pitcher

justice is hard to calculate sometimes. . . .

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 Sep 26, 2008 11:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to put down Chipper Jones

but I take it that he will not have many at bats in the next two games so he can win the batting title? I see he didn’t start tonight.I know he has been banged up so I guess that’s why he isn’t playing? I don’t mind Chipper winning the Batting Title but it would be nice to see him earn these last few games of the season while Albert is playing everyday.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Sep 27, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

MVP debate

Oh, ESPN stagecraft. It would be cute, except I want to gag that there’s even a debate.

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 27, 2008 12:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha ouch Tim

“I know Adam Kennedy. You sir are no Adam Kennedy.” Doesn’t quite work there!

- Y.2.2

"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT

by Yadi2Second on Sep 27, 2008 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So can the Brewers win one more game against the Cubs

to get into the playoffs for the first time since 1982? I got to hand it to Suppan tonight, he was looking more like the Suppan of 2006 than the Suppan of 2008. This was a huge game for them. And winning the first game of the series takes a BIG monkey off their back. But I still think it will be a tough task for them to win one more game against the Cubs. But winning the first game takes a BIG monkey off their back . The Mets have it MUCH tougher right now. They MUST win the final two games for a chance of the WC. Tomorrow will be a fun day to watch what happens.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Sep 27, 2008 12:19 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

brewers have sheets + sabathia lined up

would take a miracle for the mets to make it, now, especially with marquis and lilly pitching for the cubs.

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 27, 2008 2:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's something to think about

Think maybe the Cubs want the Brewers to win the WC so in case they meet in the NLCS there won’t be as much travel for them? I know it sounds kind of silly, but the less travel the better for teams in the playoffs. Plus the Cubs probably feel more comfortable playing in Milwaukee than they would in say New York. I’m sure they don’t care to much on who they face but it makes you think about it.

Also I really wonder how much Sheets will be a factor tomorrow. The Brewers would be wise to only use him for 4-5 innings at most and hope the offense helps him out early.

We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.

by KYCards on Sep 27, 2008 3:07 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

NO

I think the Cubs want the Mets to win the WC… They ran their Iowa Cubs lineup against the Mets, and every pivotal inning, they threw their worst relievers at them. Then tonight facing the Brewers, they had all their regulars in.. Unless they were just trying to get Dempster another win on the season, it looked like they were trying to give away the games to the Mets (who weren’t taking) while putting up a fight against Milwaukee.

The Mets are the weaker team out of the two wildcard contenders right now.

by cloistermaximus on Sep 27, 2008 4:26 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and I guess CC will be on 3 days rest

for the 3rd start in a row, so he might be Cc instead of CC…

"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar

by SleepyCA on Sep 27, 2008 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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