Game 162 Open Thread -- September 28, 2008
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 2:00 PM EDT
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Cincinnati Reds at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 28, 2008 2:15 PM EDT
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| Pettyjohn | Lohse |
| 0-0, 4.50 | 15-6, 3.78 |
The more I think about Carp's injury and the organization's statements about "being aggressive" this offseason, the more I think it's likely Lohse will be back next year. He's had his best season this year, though he's slumped of late, and when I previously protested his being signed it was with the belief that Carp would be able to pitch next year. Since I'm not counting on Carp to give us much next year, signing a free agent pitcher seems to be more of a necessity. I'm still not sure Lohse is the right guy -- he turns 30 in December and will likely receive at least 3 years and $30 M -- I'm more open to it than I was two months ago.
Pettyjohn is a lefty who'll be making his first start this year and, in fact, his first since 2001 w/ the Tigers. He hasn't pitched in the big leagues in 7 years. He's bounced around the minors and, ostensibly, hasn't had to go get a real job yet b/c he's lefthanded and has pretty good control. He doesn't strike many out, but he doesn't walk many either. Let's see: a lefty we've never seen and don't have much of a scouting report on who doesn't walk many...I smell trouble.
To hell w/ that. It's game 162. We're at home. Hell, yes, we're going to win. Hope to see lots of traffic here. What the hell else are you going to do ... watch the Rams? Sorry. Cheap shot. Go Cards!
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First post...
a first for me!
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Cards
Lets finish off 2008 with a bang!
Milt Thompson FTW!
by gossard56 on Sep 28, 2008 2:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't tell if houston is joking
or is clairvoyant.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 2:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lohse Extension
It’s being reported over at STLtoday that Lohse is about to sign an extension for 3 years/$28 million with an option for a 4th year at 12.5 million.
I think I like it. I thought he would have gotten more than that.
by Jack618 on Sep 28, 2008 2:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like a sweet deal
we need a stable #3
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lohse trade?
looks like Lohse has been scratched pending physicals today – John Rooney on the broadcast offered up a “deal” possibly in the works as an explanation.
Baseball Fever.... Catch it!
by skcabrozar on Sep 28, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shannon says that it's a contract ext with the Cards.
Baseball Fever.... Catch it!
by skcabrozar on Sep 28, 2008 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe not.
McKernan is now saying it wasn’t him who posted that…sorry.
by Jack618 on Sep 28, 2008 2:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and Mo* is saying it is a 4 yr 1B contract
gotta love the humor of that commenter
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also love his grammer
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on Sep 28, 2008 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would have expected
MO to have a better grasp of the English language. Poorly educated?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brad Thompson is starting now
huh
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 2:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lohse scratched
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uggla line drives into Perez's hand
Or vice versa. 2nd inning.
- 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 28, 2008 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thompson not looking good
just accidentally threw behind votto…
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We don't call them accidents
they are incidents. Accidents imply no one is to blame.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thudwick will not be denied
- 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 28, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick tied with Albert now
thanks to Albert just missing one.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was a day early on my Luddy comment
yesterday it seems
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by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luddy!
Bet Albert doesn’t let him stay tied for very long…
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
luddites rejoice
for the 37th time!!
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well i'm here
i don’t know how long i’ll be around but i’m here for a second to say goodbye to the ’08 season.
STUDWICK!
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets hope we see a homerun race here in the last game.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thought troy got all of that one
probably hit it farther than luddy did, just the wrong direction.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please remove the political statement
from your signature.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or at least reverse it...
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i think i’d rather see him reverse it.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"No political discussions: there are other blogs where you can discuss politics."
I’m not trying to start a political discussion, I’m stating a humorous statement that happens to be slightly political. I see no difference with that than a political quote or something like that. I’ve had this sig for months with no problems. I would reverse it but I think Pujols has a better chance of getting in (being foreign born) as VP =)
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright
I just think it is different.
If no one else has a problem with it, leave it. I never noticed it until today.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
he’s had that sig for a while, I think it came about in a game thread in May or something like that
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, i tested it in a comment before i put it as my sig
was concerned about mixing baseball/politics.
And now that I think about it, this will be the last game I can use it as a sig. So I will retire it soon.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
its not like it says something stupid like go Cubs or something ;-)
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like the
“we are gonna have some exciting news tomorrow”, without confirming the deal
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know
you might as well just spill the beans.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mo was funny though
he’s like the little kid who knows what mom is getting for christmas.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cost the Pirate $400k
announcing their signing of a Boras client too early.
by ubeddie on Sep 28, 2008 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And about 2 mil in possible incentives
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .259 .360 .378
Skip Schumaker: $Free .305 .361 .414
Skippy needs a new publicist
by joker24 on Sep 28, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mo sez: “we are going to six flags! exciting”
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's this?
Cubs strike first, thanks in part to error by Prince? (Fie on so many games + so many distractions.)
- 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 28, 2008 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ksdk
Which is telling us to pat ourselves on the back. Because we’re awesome fans.
- 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 28, 2008 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
has anyone heard anything
about Juan Encar.
by Maverick1214 on Sep 28, 2008 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he won't play baseball again.
he’s technically a free agent after this year, so his contract is coming off the books.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank god
that’s 6.5 mil the cards will never get back again.
sad story, bad ending. juan should have retired.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the cards paid him
as more of a humanitarian kind of thing.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the cards paid him
because he had a guaranteed contract.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well it was in his contract
they had to legally pay it to him unless he retired, which he didn’t do.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't say I blame him
He may never regain enough eyesight to even drive. This is his last contract – no chance to sign another. He should give up 6.5 million for the good of the Cardinals?
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he should have been traded to the mets
so that Luddy could play every day. Then he wouldn’t be hurt.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all knotted at 37
cmon APu, you can still get to 40 homers/.360
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i forgot andujar was #47
Has anyone else had that number since, besides luddy?
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didn't john mabry wear 47?
I could be wrong.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, thanks reds!
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 2:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
floppy, floppy, floppy
way to suck management in
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ten run sundays!
i honestly wouldn’t mind seeing floppy on the team next year.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
depends on whether
we are looking at the real floppy or just the pseudo-floppy who wiping out his accumulated performance deficit for the year. i’m afraid it is the latter.
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iz2 or Floppy?
If we have to resign one of them, who would you rather have back? Both are finishing their seasons well, but I wouldn’t put stock in in carrying over to next season.
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
my heart says lopez, my head says izturis.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
experiencing a nagging urge
to combine them into one player.
- 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 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the issue is
we sign floppy to play second, still have ak’s salary on the books, and we can’t get a real ss, so have to resign iz2 or hand it to ryan (haha)
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
floppy
he hits so much better.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Floppy
As annoying as his defensive mistakes are, his bat is so much better than Iz2 that I can deal with it
by riotmute on Sep 28, 2008 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's got a HOT wife
go ahead – google it
or
http://sports.rightpundits.com/?p=536
by jdonels on Sep 28, 2008 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"go ahead -- google it"
doesn’t quite work here. Except for the hot part.
- 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 28, 2008 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, Dusty Baker sucks
Did he really intentionally walk Pujols in a fucking meaningless game where Albert is vying for the MVP? What a jackass.
by cloistermaximus on Sep 28, 2008 2:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially after George Grande and Chris Welch
on Fox Ohio reported that Tony went to Dusty before the game and asked if it was okay to take Albert out at some point during the game for an ovation, to be replaced by Yadi.
Nice sportsmanship, Dusty. Thanks.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow that is super 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 28, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that stadium really as half empty as it looked going to the commercial break?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thompson in relief of loshe
3 innings, one run (3.0 era). too bad it didn’t work out like that all year.
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you remember his first start of the season
brad thompson….the bookender
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ill do both
the Rams dont start till like ;-)
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So where do the Cards stand
in the team batting avg. chase? Do they still have a chance to break the record, or did they miss out and I just didn’t hear about it?
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is everyone else aware that Jason LaRue
doesn’t like Jerry Hairston because he doesn’t like ‘the way he plays the game’?
He wants to punch Hairston but apparently other Cardinals told him not to. That’s what the FSN Ohio guys are saying.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And then LaRue gets drilled
this is going to get ugly real quick.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HOw does Hairston "play the game?"
Besides poorly, ofcourse
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
santa delivers
on the last day
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TROY!!!
Just one more rbi to the century mark!
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus should be 2 for 2
2 HRs. Darn Bud Light sign!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Darnit
Jason, I wanted to see a fight on the last day.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give it time
he’s going to beat the hell out of Hairston if it is the last thing he does.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atleast, I hope
cause I personally have wanted to do it for the same reasons as Jason for years.
That guy just ain’t right.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Better get Villone up in the pen, just in case.
Only bullpen pitcher that warms up with a punching bag.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to imagine that Springer does too.
But yeah, that’s probably a good idea.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you get that from threadbombing?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there more a headhunter on this team
than puppykicker?
His day will be short I think.
by enoscountry on Sep 28, 2008 3:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screw that
Motte + 101 mph + Hairston’s ribs = A Good Sunday
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Motte can be the Cardinals' DJ King
Except with talent.
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .259 .360 .378
Skip Schumaker: $Free .305 .361 .414
Skippy needs a new publicist
by joker24 on Sep 28, 2008 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
scoreboarding
Top 5th Houston leads by 2 (nooooo keep the dream alive! 3rd 3rd 3rd)
Mid 3rd Twinkies have 1 up on the Royals
Top 4th 3-1 ChiSox (c’mon Cleveland)
4th Cubs still have that 1 on the Crew, starting to shuffle through pitchers
And so far only the drizzle is winning in New York.
- 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 28, 2008 3:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hit post too fast
Braves cut lead by 1 in the Juicebox.
- 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 28, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now now
we want the Twins and ChiSox to do the same thing, no matter what it is. Then Chicago plays tomorrow and then we get 1 game playoff (hopefully!)
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or if CHW wins and MIN loses
then the White Sox would have to play tomorrow and could clinch it with a win.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KC coming in with a half-game lead
in their quest 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 28, 2008 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
love the gratuitous plug for shannon's
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i really do not like dusty baker
thompson needs to headhunt at him
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me to, but i do
appreciate his choice of pitchers today
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just don't have them intentionally walk APu
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why was crab man held up at third?
he’s speedy… why be conservative?
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Lord
Felipe Lopez, do you not remember who you are?
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Baker
Damn well better not IBB Pujols here
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOOO
Don’t take Albert from us!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the picture of thompson throwing a pitch on stlcardinals.com is priceless
he looks like sloth from the goonies
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh
Goonies was just on this morning on TBS
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I thought the same thing!
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by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey you guys
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the second coming of floppy on the last sunday of the year
were it not just a mirage because he probably has an 09 contract in his pocket now
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
exxxxxxcellent
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
M-V-P
Plain and Simple
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bye albert
see you soon.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ahhhh.... i missed 10 run sunday!
glad it’s back… too bad it’s the last game of the season
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get on your feet for Albert
- 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 28, 2008 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
how can you pull albert when he is tied with Luddy for HR’s?
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
That’s too bad.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I was thinking
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was planned...
but maybe Tony could’ve waited a little longer…would’ve been nice to see another run scored…especially after that…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
albert will be mad
if ludwick hits a homerun and he won’t have the chance
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert won't care
That’s what makes him the best player in baseball.
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
not really, although I’m sure they’ll be some joking around about it
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If anything
He’ll be the first in the dugout to congratulate Luddy if he hits no. 38
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he did it there
wouldn’t that have been awesome…
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all hail albert...best player in the game...plain and simple
how lucky are we???
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How lucky were we?
2000 – Jim Edmonds
2001 – Albert Pujols
2002 – Scott Rolen
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now you are making me sad... i miss those guys....
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
How many two out runs is this now?
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fish and bears
Same score for Mets and Brewers. Both losing 1-0.
- 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 28, 2008 3:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Both trying to give it away.
Space.
It's a problem we face.
So we never go anywhere.
We just stay in one place.
by hazel on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hose and twinks
Both winning by 2.
- 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 28, 2008 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they did pull Luddy
No curtain call for the Thud?
- 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 28, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
now Ludwick can pass Pujols in both homeruns and rbis
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so if he doesnt lead his team in RBIs and HRs...you think that hurts his MVP chances
that would suck
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It shouldn't
it just shows that he gets on base often enough for Ludwick to drive him in.
Ryan Howard: one of the most Statistically Outstanding players of all time
by RunninRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they should pull lud, or his arb price will go up if he hits those milestones
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets trail
1-0
Marlins looking to add to the lead, 2nd and 3rd 1 out
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Sep 28, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
As long as both scores hold
that’s ok with me.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
walked a run. 2-0
- 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 28, 2008 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pulling Pujols and Ludwick
is very anticlimatic
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick, bring 'em back in!
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can only kick puppies for 3 innings
it appears
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone think that Schu will be someone's starting CF next year?
some team has to have a need for an inexpensive center fielder that bats over .300
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with ~no
xb capability or ability to hit lhp
unless he can do something about the lhp issue, he is only a platoon player, which means he is likely back with cards, maybe platooning with barton as our lead off hitters
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sounds like a good leadoff team
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hear the yanks want one
i’ll take cano thank you very much
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way
i know that will never happen
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think that framework is outrageous as it sounds
The NY Press has really turned on Cano big time and the guy did have a brutal year in a LH-hitter’s park…
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .259 .360 .378
Skip Schumaker: $Free .305 .361 .414
Skippy needs a new publicist
by joker24 on Sep 28, 2008 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea i was talking from our standpoint
skip offers more value than cano because of their contract situation
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
how about the white sox
however, skip may not be as “cheap” as we think, is there any possibility skip could be a super2?
I think his year’s of service is around 2.5…..don’t know what the 17% cut off will be, but he nay be close
by vances law on Sep 28, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my bad
i just checked cot’s and his service is only 1.051 wonder who I confused him with
by vances law on Sep 28, 2008 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he'll only be 1-2M the first time in Arb anyway
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
prediction
LaRue rips someone’s head off. Molina subbed in.
(Ok, only half of that is likely.)
- 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 28, 2008 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
any internet dollar bets
on whether the rams can score more points than the cardinals today?
by hex706f726368 on Sep 28, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy
Senior baseball writer Joe Strauss has learned that the expected value of the contract is akin to the deal signed by Carlos Silva last offseason. Silva received a four-year, $48-million deal from Seattle. Sources have confirmed that the average annual value is worth better than $10 million.
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .259 .360 .378
Skip Schumaker: $Free .305 .361 .414
Skippy needs a new publicist
by joker24 on Sep 28, 2008 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh boy is right.
Thought you were better than that, mo.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmmm
that is a troubling blurb…pitching is just way to expensive
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it scares the hell out of me
there’s no doubt that the Carp injury upped the ante, though.
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sad in more ways than one
but true
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a feeling it was too good to be true
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crapmonkeys
www.GriffinandtheGargoyles.com
www.myspace.com/GriffinandtheGargoyles
Dont take me seriously :-D
by jealousblues on Sep 28, 2008 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got to love our over reacting front office.
At least its not a trade of propects for a average starter.
by DriverZn on Sep 28, 2008 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, sort of
We lose at least one and possibly two 1st round compensation draft picks if we resign Lohse. The compensation system with generation of additional sandwich picks for FA’s strongly favors letting someone like Lohse go and replacing him with a different FA of equal ability (preferably a type B).
by apack on Sep 28, 2008 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry hardcore
HR ties Mets
- 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 28, 2008 3:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe this start
raises thompson’s trade value some
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i am unable to fathom why the hell kelvin "spanish for suck"
is pitching… does he have pictures of tlr kicking a puppy??
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He gets on top of the ball, throws down on it, has a sinke.
He is a pitcher dammit, results be dammed.
by DriverZn on Sep 28, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick getting pulled
I’ve been thinking about it for a few innings and am getting more and more irritated. Even if Tony didn’t want to give him one more AB to try to reach .300 or pass Pujols in HR, would it have been too much to ask to pull him in such a way as to let the crowd give him an ovation?
by random on Sep 28, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Luddy deserves the ovation
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
Luddy deserves the ovation
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez makes a great catch
to end a Marlins threat and Brewers have the bases juiced w/ 1 out in the 7th — Corey Hart up. Man he’s ugly!
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 4:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey Hart strikes out
and hears it from the fans — a Jason Isringhausen boo-fest.
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's had a rough year
last time i looked, schumaker was out-OPSing him. I figured he’d be in the high .800s, low .900s this year.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lohse
So 4.5 + 48 = 52.5. Divided by 5 they get him at slightly over 10 million a year for 5 years. Seems market to me. Plus he’s had a year with Duncan so no angst on how he will get along with Duncan. Seems smart.
by The Duke on Sep 28, 2008 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a $4.5 M buyout on the option?
Wow! $52.5 guaranteed for 4 years? That’s insanely high!
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he's including
the 4.5 we paid him for this year.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 4:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is correct
I think we should be happy we’ve filled a big hole. Now I would shoot the wad on CC.
by The Duke on Sep 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if this is true
then the wad has been shot, on a guy with a 4.76 career ERA. Unless dewitt has another wad he’s holding back.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I doubt the wad has been shot
at most it is a 8M increase for Lohse next year, they should still have 2OM+ after raises if the 25-30M they have left to work with after all these contracts expire. I just like this signing more than giving it to another injury/reclamation project.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
they must be scared shi.less and/or have been blown off by blooper
don’t see any money left for fuentes in this
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe dewallet will deopen some more
by vances law on Sep 28, 2008 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i won't say you are delusional
but i see it as highly unlikely. gotta look at carp as lost/sunk dollars and with these dollars to lohe (~10% of total projected budget)
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially since
at this point, we are negotiating against ourselves. WTF is the hurry?
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Counsell walks w/ bases loaded
Brewers and Cubs tied at 1.
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 4:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ump tells Larue
To put the brass knuckles away.
- 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 28, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and there's Yadi
Toldja. On your feet.
- 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 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I'd mind
Affeldt being our lefty reliever next year.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 4:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yadi sighting
what was his injury again? is it worth a final game plate appearance?
by mattybobo on Sep 28, 2008 4:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi Yadi Yadi
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 4:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chipper Jones
Is chipper hurt or are they just not playing him so he can win the batting title? Maybe they are not playing him since they are way out, but he hasn’t been playing for 4,5 games i think.
by hghnad on Sep 28, 2008 4:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A little from column A...
A little from column B?
He does have a bad shoulder.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fish beating up mets. brewers 1 man on, still tied.
both in the 8th.
AL wilds holding steady.
- 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 28, 2008 4:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
back to back home runs
off of two different awful relief pitchers. What an awful bullpen the Mets have.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
worse than ours?
i’m asking this as a serious question.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's alot of bad to go around
the pale hose pen is pushing ozzie over the edge too
by vances law on Sep 28, 2008 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair question
Who’s got the worst pen in baseball?
- 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 28, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to espn
Mets have a 4.24 era and cardinals are 1 rank better at 4.18
by hghnad on Sep 28, 2008 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shea cryin'
- 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 28, 2008 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sox 3 outs away from a monday makeup game
by vances law on Sep 28, 2008 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
twins on their way
4-0 going into 8th.
- 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 28, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the dream! nooo.
- 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 28, 2008 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Third place slips from our grasp.
by cardsgirl95 on Sep 28, 2008 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crew takes it
CC goes 122 pitches.
- 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 28, 2008 4:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i was thinking that,
if i was the brews i woulda let him out there until his arm fell off….i don’t buy into LaRussa’s save the magic bullet.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no cubs pitcher threw more than 30
it was a bullpen start, but still.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is crap.
Should have been the best pitcher they had available.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crew still couldn't do anything till the 7th
- 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 28, 2008 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
screw the scoreboard
It’s Motte time.
- 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 28, 2008 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love how he walks
halfway to home plate after every pitch… that has to be intimidating.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know it's scary
When LaRue has to calm him down.
- 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 28, 2008 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mets down to their last three outs
It’ll be up to David Wright, Nick Evans and Ramon Martinez.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so when does the "ryan braun MVP"
talk start?
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap Iz2
- 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 28, 2008 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slow roller waaaay in the gap
izturis gets to it, spins, leaps and throws him out by a step.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
across the freakin diamond
- 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 28, 2008 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to end the year IZ2
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 4:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Render unto Cesar
that which is Cesar’s…
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it took someone 162 games to drop that
what the heck took so long?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my family has that joke
Not sure about VEB.
- 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 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure...
I’ve been using that a lot lately…and really, I’m not sure why.
Question is, what should he be rendered? A Gold Glove? A contract extension?
"Fortune favors the bold!" - Virgil
by player2bnamedl8r on Sep 28, 2008 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no!!!!!!
to the contract extension.
a pat on the back should be rendered for that play
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but only that
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Sep 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would just like to note
That David Wright’s eyeblack is running like Tammy Faye’s. Still top ninth.
- 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 28, 2008 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
awww, skip
not helping troy’s RBI chase today.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
remember how slow glaus started
he is still gonna finish at .270/ 27/ 99…thats pretty good…if he plays the whole season next year like he did the last half this year, our offense is going to look pretty sharp
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he'll start the year
with his special STL night-time allergy glasses?
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
- 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 28, 2008 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he better hope Izzy didn't rig it up
- 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 28, 2008 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i wanna see Stache & Ronny V tackle someone
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
in a perfect world, it would be bill hall
but i guess we’ll have to settle for dusty
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know, as much as we dogged franklin this year
he still finished #18 in all of MLB in BP’s WXRL (reliever Win Expectation above Replacement, Lineup-adjusted), less than 1/10th of a win worse than Papelbon.
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also 103rd in Relievers Expected Runs
He’s useful in the right spots, he’s not a closer.
Kosuke Fukudome: $48 million .259 .360 .378
Skip Schumaker: $Free .305 .361 .414
Skippy needs a new publicist
by joker24 on Sep 28, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to think we dogged Franklin
i would prefer to think we dogged Tony’s use of him. Franklin may have got caught in the crossfire a few times.
that may also be taken as a use of the royal we
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so all i want to do is watch the mets' season end
but the wwl won’t cut away from the 9-ball tournament of champions.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tbs?
- 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 28, 2008 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see Springer
finish the season. He deserves some applause too.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
from your mouth to Tonys ears
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point
Perez will get his chances next year (crosses fingers)
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the crying Mets fans shots just rolling in
One out away.
- 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 28, 2008 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you been working on that
the whole game???
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is perfect
i have a new avatar
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a new background
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ballgame! season!
- 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 28, 2008 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only because of low expectations.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Sep 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
I for one was massively entertained for all but two weeks.
- 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 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For sure,
all the surprises coming out of this year. Ludwick, Perez, Motte, Glaus, Pujols (well, not a surprise to card fans) and all the others. I had a lot of fun this year and think i will have even more fun next year.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the cooler scooter
- 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 28, 2008 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah yes, how could I forget.
Obama/Pujols 2008.
by davethebutcher on Sep 28, 2008 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Mets lumber on!
Church comes up. Six consecutive strike outs. 2 outs, 1 man on.
- 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 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big big big
Fly out.
- 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 28, 2008 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well i found this blog right before the season starte
and i must say…its been a pleasure boys and girls…thank for all the scintilating conversation and behind the scenes info
by VolsnCards5 on Sep 28, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we'll be here
during the offseason as well. Stay around.
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heck yeah
I’ll be back tomorrow for this “big announcement” thing.
- 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 28, 2008 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that I think about it
too bad Westcoast got himself banned. We’d have known all about this thing…
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
_snorts drink_
- 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 28, 2008 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All I was going for
was a laugh. Thanks for obliging.
by TNTinCO on Sep 28, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marlins win.
Brewers going to the playoffs.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
/crying cards fan shot available
"All I am saying is give Freese a chance!" -- nmstar
by SleepyCA on Sep 28, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
two of em even
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, it ain't over till it's over
but sadly, now it’s officially over.
thanks for everyone here for making this 2008 season a lot more enjoyable than i ever thought it would be. you really are the best fans in baseball & you should be very proud. LB, Red, HTown & that wild & crazy robot especially.
it’s been a blast. i’ll be seeing you.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't forget
the cards have a ridiculous money coming off the books for 09….the hotstove season should be “fun”.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Sep 28, 2008 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lud loves everyone
- 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 28, 2008 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the Cards finished 10 games over ,500
looking back to the spring, i honestly i can’t believe that. which makes the last 6 weeks all the more aggravating.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this last was the longest win streak of the season
And what a fine avatar you have 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 28, 2008 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's dead solid perfect
big ups to FSN Natti. they have been showing the Cardinals players waving to the fans as they go to & come out of commercial breaks. that is a pretty classy move.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can i be the first to say
now that the post-season is hours away…. ANYONE BUT THE CUBS!!!
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which means
there is a chance I might be rooting for the Brewers in the postseason? I think I might have to go puke now
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Sep 28, 2008 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
- 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 28, 2008 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't really think anyone in the NL can beat the Cubs...
so I am gonna be pulling for the AL… the anaheim angels of baja california will be tough to beat
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
by RosevilleRedbird on Sep 28, 2008 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my playoff rooting matrix
1. No Cubs
2. No Red Sox
3. No Rays
4. Any of the above three combinations.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Sep 28, 2008 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the first two i understand
but how can you not like the Ray’s story?
Amaury translates into "Punisher of Spheroids" in the lost tongue of Atlantis. Marti means "Belgian Waffle." www.futureredbirds.net
by erik on Sep 28, 2008 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
I’ll pin my hopes on the Dodgers and Phillies, neither of whom I hate. But if it comes down to Brewers/Cubs, I’ll pull the lever for the Brew Crew. But I’ll be pulling it with one hand, because I’ll be holding my nose with the other…
"Crud, does that booger-eating spaz make me wanna puke!" - Tanner Boyle
by iron duke75 on Sep 28, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, that's refreshing
I thought i was the only one left with all this trendy not-hating the cubs bs lately.
While people are claiming to be cards fans watching football and rooting for the cubs this october I’ll be the only one at the sports bar in front of the only tv playing the playoffs rooting against the cubs…just like last year :D
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Sep 28, 2008 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm indifferent
I’m more anti brewers. should be an interesting playoffs
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how pissed off is Jim Leyland right now?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
the team is pissed off enough that they take care of the Pale Hose tomorrow afternoon. I doubt it though. Disinterested is probably more like it.
by chuckb on Sep 28, 2008 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Sheffield hit #500 today?
If not, he still has a chance tomorrow.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 28, 2008 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I read that as "did Sheffield hit someone today"
+1 on the milestone
- 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 28, 2008 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was a fun season
go rays
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 28, 2008 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that was fun. let's do it again sometime.
by Phizzle on Sep 28, 2008 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm happy it's over, but i'm also sad it's over
up until this weekend, these last 6 weeks really soured me on the entire season. but now i’ve been able to step back & look at the season as a whole & i’ve begun to really appreciate this edition of the Cardinals. hardly anyone expected them to win 75 games, let alone finish with 86 wins & 10 games over .500. like way to many recent editions of the Cardinals, they had more than their fair share of injuries & bad luck. but they didn’t let that get them down, and in the end, they gave everyone a pretty good season.
no one associated with the Cardinals will hang their head this off season. fans included. they went out & made us all very proud. and for that, i am very grateful. the 2008 St. Louis Cardinals were not the best Cardinal team of all time, nor were they world champions. but they will always have a special place in my heart.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
and now, a song for this final day of the season. i think it pretty much says it all.
Blink182’s final release as a band, Not Now
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
by gdm426 on Sep 28, 2008 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good morning here; Good evening where you are. Endless thanks for all of the fun and the posts
Anyone coming to Thailand, first beverage of choice is on me. Maybe two, but you pay your own bar fines. . .
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 28, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks folks
it was a nice run. thanks for the memories!
Imagine the Cardinals winning it all in 2008... ok, lest's do it in 2009
by Johnny64 on Sep 28, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's do it in 2009 !!
Imagine the Cardinals winning it all in 2008... ok, let's do it in 2009
by Johnny64 on Sep 28, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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