Game 141 Open Thread: Sept 5 2008
by lboros on Sep 5, 2008 7:12 PM EDT
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PrintMiami Marlins at St. Louis Cardinals, Sep 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT
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| Nolasco | Looper |
| 13-7, 3.65 | 12-11, 4.27 |
in his last 16 starts (111.2 innings), nolasco has a k:bb of 115 to 13. he's 8-3 over that stretch with a 2.82 era. this is cy young-caliber stuff. he has the 3d-lowest walk rate in the league this year, the 4th-best WHIP, and the 12-highest strikeout total. the cardinals faced him last month and pounded out 10 hits against him ---- all singles ---- in a 6-4 win.
the brewers face san diego at home ---- cc sabathia against rookie josh geer, making only his 2nd big-league appearance.
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a better matchup
could be had regardlessly
unknown baseball fate
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions
worst haiku ever
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
does that mean it is followed by
best .baseball game. ever. ?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
perhaps?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
This is also the Brewers best chance at avoiding a sweep
The rest of the matchups are:
Sheets vs Peavy
Parra vs Young
Then on Monday, they get
Bush vs Volquez
If they don’t win tonight, they have a real chance of losing 8 straight games.
4-0
bases loaded bot 2. one out.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
5-0
2 outs.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
you aren't doing a good job of keeping up.
jk
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
problem is
they’re getting Gustav and its raining pretty steadily. hope they get 4 1/2 in pretty quick. Through 2 with 2 1/2 to go.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
don't need to bat
if home team is winning after four-and-a-half
by ccthemovieman on Sep 5, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
he meant in the batting cage for a little extra practice after the game
ummmm……..vance…..I’m trying to help you out…..
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
all the rain is passed the Natti
so they’ll get the game in without any problems
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
i forgot the word "moving" after the word is & before the word passed
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
lilly pad is being ph'd
damn, lou should have left him in
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Lou realizes they aren't at home
and they can’t magically ‘manufacteur’ a 7 run inning late.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
2 innings. Well, I guess you can get away with that when you are carrying 16 pitchers.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Boers and Bernstein
r/e on your post on the day thread
mostly I like them except
1) the really make mountains out of molehills at times
2) they really condescend to cardinals nation
Yeah, they're really hard on both Cardinal nation
as well as Illini fans. I think it’s the whole Southern Illinois thing. But i don’t take it too seriously, mainly because they’res a little bit of truth in it even though it’s over-exagerrated (btw, I grew up in southern Illinois).
And Bernstein likes to argue semantics a little too much and often won’t let the caller talk. But sometimes if it’s some White Sox or Bears fan meatball, it’s pretty funny.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
B & B MySpace
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=265014664
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Yay! Troy #2
Booo Ricky #4.
Our other MVP candidate gets bumped down to #5? Why?
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch
another game with both iztoo and ak7
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions
This is why I don't understand Strauss
saying that it is clear Kennedy won’t be back next year. We’ve got Miles, Lopez, Barden all on the roster who are better offensively and not that much worse defensively, yet we keep trotting out Adam Kennedy.
Strauss also said during ST that Kennedy was likely to get cut, yet here we are.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
any one tried google chrome yet?
man it’s fast, but i still prefer firefox for veb
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
yeah
firefox is the best one
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I've heard from some people who've tried it
and they all prefer firefox. It’ll probably be pretty good in time, but not right now. Plus, firefox just released an add-on called Ubiquity that is apparantly awesome. I haven’t checked it out yet but here’s a link that’ll tell you everything you need to know. People are freaking out about how cool it is.
http://labs.mozilla.com/2008/08/introducing-ubiquity/
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Personally cannot stand firefox
Chrome seems to work well with this site, not laggy at all.
Always seemed slow and sluggish to me.
Always had wierd compatibility issues and it appeared that the dev team prioritized adding feature after feature rather than getting the basics right like the irritating download manager window.
what is your favorite browser?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I've had decent luck with IE
And have been using Chrome a lot since it came out. I really like how stable it is but it does have a few irritations such as the inability to force popups into new tabs (unless I have not found it).
my beef with chrome is it doesn't work well with hotmail
it doesn’t block some adds, and the spell check isn’t half as good as Firefox’s.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
i dont think he's has an original thought in ten years
now they are harping on the Fish’s low attendance. shut up.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
So am I
better put mine on.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
there goes Albert trying to impress Brock
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
There goes Al
trying to take his foot out of his mouth after insulting Lou.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
he must work for no pay
because i’m shocked he’s the only former Cardinal that can be a color commentator for FNSMW
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
ok
for all those who say pitcher 8 and albert 3, here we go again with albert up with 2 outs nobody on—what a waste
plus, i’m ok with luddy 5th, but should be behind albert and rick should bat 3rd
just not sure why tony hasn’t called and asked for my advice
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
the pitcher 8th didnt have anything to do with albert up with 2 out and no one on.
if you want ludwick behind albert then just put ankiel in the 2 hole and bat glaus 6th. that will never happen bc Tony loves his left right left cadence.
sure it did
tlr bats pitcher 8 so that albert will be batting “4th” after the first inning, i.e., tlr wants albert 4 places after the pitcher. i just don’t think it is the most effective use of our personnel.
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Rick should be on the DL
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
who are you shanking your head at?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
no need to put him on the dl with the september expansion
but if that would be the only way to keep him out of the lineup, then I’m fine with it.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
how much does it suck that almost all our OF's got hurt late in the year?
Dunk(i know not late but he did get hurt), Rick, Barton, Bombs, and yet, still no Colby.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
great AB here at least
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AK got it out of the infield
at least
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Jay Bruce Grand Slam
9-0 Reds. Bot. 4.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Quentin's a dumbass
broke his wrist by punching his bat. Brilliant!
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
too bad the brew crew are still up 1-0 in the 3rd
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I'm watching it live on tv in chicago suburbs.
assume you’re on mlb.tv or something.
I’ve probably got an advantage.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Wain = anglo saxon term for "wagon"
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even though it's a slightly different name
Every time I hear “Wainwright” I think of this guy.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Morning, guys Sawasdee from Thailand - let's get us some runs, here.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
How are things in Thailand, akaitori?
school open?
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Open for two days. Sadly, nearby two university students were shot. Waiting to see which way the
military jumps. LIfe is not dull. . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
trying - so far the neighborhood has been very safe. . .but these things sometimes have a momentum of their own.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
what time is it?
I know Beijing is 13 hours ahead of St. Louis time which would make it 9am there, I believe. What about were you are?
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
It's a little before 8:00 am Saturday morning. Sun's fighting the pollution for space in the sky
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
So, you're exactly 12 hours ahead of those of us in the Central time zone
that’s easy to remember.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Yup - trouble is with the start of school, prime innings during class. ..
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
no school on satuday, right?
Honestly, I’m clueless. I assume you’re a college student studying abroad, unlike Hardcore Legend who was a college student studying A BROAD!!!! HI-YO!!!!!!
Rimshot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0PIdWdw15U
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Troy really is doing his best to make us forget Rolen
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
not forget
but realize how irretrievably injured he was
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
and Alex Cintron
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by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, he started it all
although Rolen made a play the other day that was vintage Rolen. diving stop going to his right, threw a very fast runner out from his knees. it’s a damn shame he got hurt as badly as he did. a real damn shame
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Cintron was the dumbass who ran into him during the playoffs in Arizona.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Yeah
Cintron = 2002 derailed.
Godfather of Seoul = 2005 derailed.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Choi was a wrecking ball
Ruined Rolen and ran into Prior, although Choi got the worst of that one…
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
ooooh, 4-6-3
I don’t think Miles or Lopez makes that one.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
I think Lopez does
I know Miles doesn’t.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
that was a very nifty play
I did not think they had a chance to get the guy at first
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
It was sexy
although, I’m not sure what exactly the runner was doing. It looked like he stopped to say he was safe.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Al, please don't talk about the farm system
like you actually pay attention to it.
We are lucky you even know the AAA affiliate is in Memphis.
speaking of memphis
anyone know if are they going to reup their deal? i’ve heard rumors about them leaving. i’d love for them to come out east here to columbus because the Nats are leaving town, but the Indians are leaving Buffalo & want to come down here, so it probably wont happen. but if the Cards leave Memphis, where will they go?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
albuquerque
is open i hear
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
If they went to Columbus
I’d consider getting season tickets and dealing with the drive.
I hope they stay in Memphis, though.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm about 30 min from the new park
and i’d love it if they come, but they said on the news yesterday & today the Indians already put in a bid to come, so i they they are a lock. but i’d love it if the Cards did move. my buddies dad has 4 season tickets, so i can go almost any time i want to. but if they Cards did by some chance come here, i’d get my own tickets & never miss a game.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
never?
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
I don't want to answer
I’m ashamed I know that.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice stadium open in Bangkok. Public transportation directly into the parking lot. BK might be a distraction to some of the prospects, however.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
Now Al thinks that Colby Rasmus should start in Memphis
so he can get his ‘slow start’ out of the way down there.
Of course, this ignores the fact that he is asking for an impact bat in the OF, which means he is actively campaign for Skip, Rick, Ryan, Chris and/or Joe to lose their jobs.
Prime stuff from Al tonight!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
now they want MO to see what he can get for Colby
sheesh
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I wonder if Al has a cheat sheet
when talking about these prospects.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
good to know, thanks
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
man, 2 hits already on sabathia
and it’s only the third inning. CC is slipping, might actually give up a run this game.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
If he gives up a run
they may have to schedule a MRI.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice K, Looper
racking up the pitches but throwing pretty well
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good job loop
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
wow, al is a real bundle of joy
“more than 2 players away from being as good as the brewers and cubs”
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Don't worry
next inning he will tell us about how we are right there with them if we’d just stop blowing saves!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, he went there
in the sentence after the doom and gloom sentence. nice lead in by dan.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
yeah
6 bullpen arms
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by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
TLR has no confidence in anyone else in LF, I guess
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with no one on, that's a double/triple
just bad luck :(
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
damn sabathia
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
our offense sucks so far today
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
he has to be hurt, he has a 2-0 lead
what happened?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Maybe the Indians
were smart and traded him when is value was up a little.
by chicagocardfan on Sep 5, 2008 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Luis Perdomo doesn't look so bad anymore, does he?
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
if the indians hired dave d this offseason
imagine the sounds arey would make…
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
I would laugh my ass off simply due to the irony.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
I left a rimshot up the thread a little
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
damn, hell of a diving play
of course that would happen to AK.
take it as a sign dude, it’s time to hang up the spikes.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
wasn't there some exchanging last winter about how bad a defensive player cantu is?
he seems to be holding his own and tossing in more bombs than troy for many fewer dollars, i would guess
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
cantu has a .785 OPS
and he has 19 errors so far this season. With a .665 RZR.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Can anyone speculate why Kennedy is playing? Clearly no future in St. Louis. Why not give anyone else ABs?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
kennedy was 1 for 1 with 2 RBI's
vs nolasco, so TLR assumed he’d go 4-4 today. With 8 rbi’s.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
i think that link is broken
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
it's pretty easy, just click the little thing beside the tree
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
and for whatever reason, that link wont cut & paste
so if you want anyone to see it, you are going to have to post it again. i recommend this time not putting it in the subject line
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
i am retarded then
because i kept getting the link is for this thread when i did it twice.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
nice job Al of showing how well AK fielded that groundball
seriously, are they really out of stuff to talk about? i’m about to switch to the Fish broadcast.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I love it when TLR flips robot Looper's switch
to “Pitcher’s Duel” mode. It’s much more appealing than “Sorta sucky” mode.
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
Got to hand it to Nolasco, too. Two-one strikes to balls, low pitch count as 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
he's got them all off balance
lotta pop-ups tonight.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Troy braks more bats than anyone i've seen in years
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
I love when Dan and Al make fun of Shannon
as if they don’t understand that more people like Moonman than like those two nattering nabobs.
Al dumbs everything & everyone he's around down
i’ve heard a lot of Dan away from him & he’s actually pretty good. surprisingly good.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
i personally like Dan. I like him better than Bill Brown who does the Astros play by play.
and it’s not like we have to listen to matt vaskersian or however you spell it.
Why do I feel that if we score
they will score. It’s like our offense is keeping down their offense.
got that feeling too
seems like it’s been that way all year.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
weird but i agree
when one dam breaks, they both will
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i feel like LOOP will give up a solo HR in the top of the 9th to lose the game
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Gameday way ahead of audio. How does it compare to TV?
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10-1 Reds botom 7
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I love how Dan acted depressed
that Pujols just led the inning off banging a double off the wall.
I feel the same way, though. We need him to score!
sheesh Albert, again with the doubles
where’s you powar?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
more the "kennedy 6th" bit
that seems bizarre to me. TLR needs to be worried about getting Luddy some protection.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Elsewhere, did the team recall Kiminez again? If so, WTF for?
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expanded rosters
really doesn’t matter.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
this is why ap should hit fourth
in the first he comes up with 2 down no body on. give that at bat to rick and if he fails, ap (and his high obp) bats first in the 2nd or he bats with 1 on in the first. gotta believe those are better situations for us to score
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there's wouldn't be anyone one 2nd right now if he hit 4th
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This is why Rick Ankiel
shouldn’t hit 4th, not Albert.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
no way,
no f’ing way
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
Awful...
ESPN Management (CT): Umm…...what does this have to do with the Red Sox and Yankees?
SportsNation Jerry Crasnick: Management, Let’s take a break with the sarcasm, OK?
al just realized
that the RBI wild pitch by villone mattered…
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
i'm sick of this crap
get instant replay on everything. LUD was just f’ed out of an at bat
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
but it's more important to keep the game moving
than to get calls right.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
They threw one in on Ludwicks hands
and he kinda checked his swing (barley moved it) but pulled his hands in. The ball was caught by the catcher a foot below Ludwick’s hands but Chuck said it was a foul tip strike 3, even though the ball was never near the bat.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
he had a good look at that joke call
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Sep 5, 2008 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
How did Tony decide to construct this lineup?
Out
Ludwick
Out
Molina
Seriously, what the hell was he thinking?
whatever happened to him giving the Cards their best chance to win?
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beats the crap out of me
it’s amazing we score as much as we do with these line-ups
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Did Ludwick get thrown out?
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then why was he and LaRussa allowed to argue for so long?
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Foul ball
not really arguing strike call but rather asking if Chuck could ask for help.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i see.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
good job by tony to keep Luddy in the game
Luddy was about to get tossed.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
i don't believe it
i really don’t believe it
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
ok
i’m heading to vegas with you
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hey, didn't you say the same thing about me earlier in the week?
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
don't be jealous
i can love me two different run predictors.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
i didn't know we had that type of thing going on
now that i know, i’m OK with it.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
if i hadn't see it with my own eye's
i never would have believed he actually did that
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
There you go Adam
That’s more like it.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
for whatever reason
ak found his mojo earlier this year and has hit at about his career average, ie, what they expected. he is also our best defensive 2nd baseman. as often as i was for dumping him earlier, i think we might have done well with a straight platoon with him and miles. in fact, i’m not sure that combo wouldn’t get us by next year, if we had a real ss. problem is i just don’t trust floppy to sustain his performance and be that ss, which may be an attractive (cheap) solution to management
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yeah
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Bout time for Shannon: Here's your run, big boy. Now hold um
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just out...JUST i think
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by ihavebadknees on Sep 5, 2008 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
INSTANT REPALY FOR EVERY CALL ALREADY
he was safe, dude tagged his elbow
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are you sure?
hell i don’t know, my head hurts & my eyes are a little fuzzy, i could have sworn he tagged his elbow
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i only saw one replay
but he looked out to me
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by ihavebadknees on Sep 5, 2008 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
screw you, dan, for not only not being a homer, but for being wrong.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Blooper and Izzy 2 to follow. Think maybe you try to be aggressive and hope the Fish misplay the ball
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NEVER
make 1st or 3rd out at 3rd base
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For anyone that cares
Reyes left that game with elbow soreness.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
VERY SHORT leash here, Tony
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Pen today? Motte? K-Mac next?
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Maybe Al wants to get in there. . . .
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could work
better than Franklin in the 9th
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Say it ain't so . . .
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sheesh, what more does Motte need to do?
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make a great apple pie
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by ihavebadknees on Sep 5, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
no worries
bullpen session.
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Got away with one there Looper
let’s go to someone else now.
But not Franklin.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Springer
even if he fails, I’ll take this move better than Franklin.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Tony must finally be listening to you
Russ is in
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I miss Josh Kinney
I wish he was still on the team.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
wait,,what?
oh, i see what you did there.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
good game LOOP, heck great game
too bad Tony’s pulling all the wrong strings & the win is going to get blown for you
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Runner at 3rd, 1 out
Top 7 in Milwaukee.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Is Sabathia ever going to lose again?!?!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
sure next season when his arm falls off
but why should the brew crew care what happens to the dodgers, sawx, or yanks?
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tough to lose with 10 men on your team, eh?
Kinda how i felt watching peavy pitch a year or two ago when he was on that streak of 10-k games. Anything close to the plate was called a strike.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
Couple more Ws, would that make Bloooper a type B FA?
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he is type A in my heart
which means nothing
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by ihavebadknees on Sep 5, 2008 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
this isnt a situation where we need a K or anything.
hmm, who do we have that has strikeout stuff….oh yeah Springer and Franklin.
wish granted
Russ didn’t give Gonzo anything to hit :(((
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have you told tony?
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He only listens to Dun and Rin Tin Tin
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chucky is screwing Russ right now
that was a strike
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how did we get a run?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
awh yeah
let’s not forget boston
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions
That may be the worst at-bat
of Hanley Ramirez’s career. What was that swing?
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
The bat and ball went equal distances
in opposite directions.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
and here comes Hanley to break our hearts
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Anyone track what percentage of batters are successful against the first relief pitcher the Cards trot out?
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TLR probably didn't send Springer out there to face Gonzo
the other manager gets to make changes, too
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that was weird
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Wait, why?
Is Perez no longer the 26, 26, 27 out guy?
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
never been a question about his glove
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the only good thing about IZ2?
that right arm of his.
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson AND THAT'S A WINNER!
and the glove attached to the left? No?
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
eh, it's alright
but i wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s “good”
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it's good man
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
nice
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
That's the kind of play we haven't been getting
to break our way for a while now.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions
Cubs lose 10-2
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wouldn't it be great it they managed to fall all the way out.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
don't you mean
isn’t it going to be great when they fall all the way out?
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It's Gonna Happen.
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russ!
bring in chris for the S!!!!
and my computer says it’s time for a new thread.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Gagne in in Milwaukee
this is San Diego’s last best chance to tie it up.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
wooo!
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
this could be very good
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
what rhymes with Gagne?
blown games!
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wednesday's events may really come back to bite the cards in the ass.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
the whole road trip, for that matter
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aw, it's okay
the previous similar events have long ago left a Texas-sized callous on the old backside
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Perez in the 9th? Hrobosky? Miles? Ank? Franklin? In that order of preference
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Watch the highlight shows tonight
Kouzmanoff made a great play on a ball down the line by Braun in that Milwaukee game.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
i hate ryan braun
in case you didn’t know.
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
you are not alone
there is no love for el douchey here
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a hit from iz2 and AK in the same game?
by stlcardinalsfang on Sep 5, 2008 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
i don't believe it
i was watching Gagne, IZ2 must have gotten hit. there’s no way he got a hit.
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time for a stolen base
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better
than flying out to center
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you had to say it
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Glaus, we could use some insurance please.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions
easy to do when you look Fastball all the time
and get something like a slider like he just did
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
I finally figured out Skippy's hitting approach
He believes that you only get 2 strikes per AB
that’s whey he never looks at more than one
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Anyone know why ESPN has a game on tonight?
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No clue
they did it last year with Bonds too.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but the DBacks & Dodger's aren't going for any records
college football & MLB in one night on a Friday is definitely odd for them.
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Troy's mother needs to take him by the ear
and tell him to stop these tantrums.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Carp or Perez here?
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Perez
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Carp hasn't pitched yet from the 'pen
I think
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
yes he has
in the Wainwright game
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
oh
missed it, how did he do?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
fine
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
the best part about his slumps is how he comes out of 'em.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Like the guy hitting himself in the head with a hammer. "I do it because it feels so good when I stop."
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i guess you missed his two HR's in the desert?
LUD is the one who is slumping mightly
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94 on the next one,
ground ball.
Where is the velocity? He isn’t throwing a 2 seamer, is he?
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
gameday says 95,96
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by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
if Daddy Dunk messes with him i hope he does leave at the end of the year
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the guns at Busch are completely useless.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
Where is Perez's velocity?
This concerns me.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Duncanized
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
in right field bleachers
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at least we get to see Albert bat again
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Homerun
Perez’s velocity is gone, something is up.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
velocity is okay
it’s the pitch that was up…and over the middle
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Exactly...
Even Al mentioned this, it was down and right in the middle of the plate. Just like Duncan wants pitchers to throw.
Of course, it only works when you have a 80 mile per hour fastball, not 93+
"right down the middle"
and “down and right in the middle of the plate” are two different things.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
right, because if there anything i know about Chris Perez
it’s that he has impeccable control over location.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
its the stadium gun which has always been wrong and slow.
In the world I see--you are stalking elk through the damp canyon forests around the ruins of Rockefeller Center. You'll wear leather clothes that will last you the rest of your life. You'll climb the wrist-thick kudzu vines that wrap the Sears Tower. And when you look down, you'll see tiny figures pounding corn, laying strips of venison on the empty carpool lane of some abandoned superhighway.
it's Motte the time?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
shitty
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:32 PM EDT reply actions
Looper screwed again!
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you're right!
he gets no respect
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I ask that question once a week.
the answer: 2006
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by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup, just keep having him throw it down...
Keep using that pitch to contact, even though it’s not what he’s good at.
right in a lefty's wheel house
damn you Daddy Dunk for messing with a good thing
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mid-thigh on gameday
and a little on the outside part of the middle of the plate.
the ******* plane has crashed into the mountain.
well gameday is wrong
unless my DVR is lying to me. Of course it might just be my eyes, but I have it on now and it is right at the knees
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Question to Shannon: Where's old Abner tonite?
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you read my mind
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by Smokin Turkeys on Sep 5, 2008 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Like I said earlier today.....
Even if Perez is named the closer earlier, our record is probably around the same. He isn’t anywhere near a finished product.
In time, I expect greatness, but he’d be better off as a part time closer next years.
If he only closes on Tuesdays and Thursdays
He can take 4 day weekends.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
one thing he is going to have to learn is that if he doesnt have the same fastball
hes going to have to use the slider more.
that last fastball was the first one I saw up in the zone
his velocity looks fine to me but I don’t understand why he’s throwing so many balls down in the zone with his stuff. It plays better moving it throughout the zone top to bottom.
Even if he has the
96-96 mph fastball, he still needs the slider. MLB hitters, the average ones, can sit on that fastball if that is all he has.
Most teams don't have a rookie closer.....
Or a guy needing this much work.
I said part time, b/c if Izzy has that surgery, and will accept a small dollar contract, I wouldn’t mind letting the two of them save games next year. Split the time, b/c neither probably needs to save 100% of the time. But a healthy Izzy saves something above 90% of his chances.
waste of a roster spot
My first memory of Cardinals baseball is seeing Darrell Porter jump into Bruce Sutter's arms on October 20, 1982!
Izzy may never be healthy again
and what work does Perez need that taking him out of the 9th is going to teach him. His slider has looked a lot better. He obviously has the best stuff out of the pen. Beyond command, which will only come with time and regular usage, what is there to learn?
You named it.....
Control and improving his slider.
How can you improve your slider constantly throwing in 1 run games? You can’t. You improve it in lower leverage situations. If he is only saving games half the time, say another 1/4 of the time he’s in more of a setup role, then another 1/4 he’s getting into games that are blowouts or something. Takes the pressure off him to not be the full time closer (unless he clearly earns it).
this seems like nonsense
the As have been taking rookies and plugging them into the closer spot successfully for a while. You are making too much out of the 9th inning. Perez will be fine.
Izzy is having surgery
I am guessing he wont be back at all next year
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
perhaps a Motte/Perez two headed dog?
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
so who are your high leverage and closer guys?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
my head hurts
Tony’s going to be using this as the reason to pay KRod $120Million in the off season. or worse, resigning IZZY.
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the scroll just went across on ESPN saying Izzy is having elbow surgery
so he can’t be the closer. At least I hope he can’t
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
What was Wainwright saying?
I caught the “shit”, but not what he mouthed before.
Don't get over the wall
don’t get over the wall.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
It is bad, but he is fine for now
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
I can't take extra innings tonight
was really looking forward to this game being over.
I’m really getting tired of this crap.
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it never ends
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet Moses LOOK!!!!!!
a FASTBALL UP IN THE ZONE FOR A STRIKEOUT!
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
who'd of thunk that?
not Dunk that’s for sure
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oh well
it really was not that bad of an outing
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gotta score more than one run
vs. the Fish
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I just kinda feel bad for the kid. Two consecutive blown saves can’t bode well in the old confidence department.
by mikeonthecards on Sep 5, 2008 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
How many blown saves is this? What's the team, MLB record?
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30, the most in the bigs
i have no idea what the record is
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they were just talking about that
they say it is 34 and we have 30 right now
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leaders
marlins 1200 strikeouts
cards 30 blown saves
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Looks like someone else will have to be the hero
LEt’s hope it’s Ludwick.
by Hardcore Legend on Sep 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
ank would be fine with me
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new thread?
or here
it's time to bring the rock!!!!!!!
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Sep 5, 2008 10:41 PM EDT reply actions
wow, a 5 pitch inning
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