Cardinals back into the playoffs, hope to turn around soon
by DanUpBaby on Oct 5, 2009 4:26 AM EDT
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Programming note: Over at SBN's Diamondbacks blog, AZ Snakepit, they're deciding which playoff team to root for, by popular vote. I contributed a sonnet to our cause; I can only hope that, in so doing, I've captured the coveted Arizona doggerel demographic.
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So—they played baseball yesterday, mostly just for fun. And don't get me wrong—some of it was fun. I am on the record as enjoying, basically without reservation, players playing out of position in meaningless games (and sometimes even in meaningful games.) David Freese was yesterday's Good Sport, and he earned some plaudits from Tony La Russa and the chance to look pleasantly baffled when he managed to earn that putout in foul territory. (That said, I'm disappointed to learn that his high school experience behind the plate was the only thing that kept us from a chance to see Jason Motte reprise his role behind the plate. Nobody's steal on him, although they might inadvertently hit a home run.)
But it was also eerie. I hate to read too much into it, and I'm not questioning the team or the coaches' motivation, but these last two or three games have felt like we're all preparing to move out of the regular season—that we've gotten loose with the cleaning and household maintenance since we know we've already lost the security deposit. So Sunday there was Jay Randolph's sparse announcing, the WB's low production values, David Freese in at catcher—it was a little like eating one last dinner on the floor. It's eerie.
Now: to relearn our old habits; to move the furniture; to hope that Ryan Franklin and his buddies don't run off with all the electronics. Onward — to momentum!
It was sloppy baseball, but I think La Russa makes a concise distillation of his point in the P-D's game recap:
La Russa said, "If we'd had a great weekend, it would be all about Wednesday. If we'd had a terrible weekend, it would be all about Wednesday.
"You know what that turns out to be? It's all about Wednesday."
That's absolutely true, at least for Tony; he might have gotten a little outwardly giddy as the Cardinals pulled away, and away, and away from the Cubs, but he is always flatly dismissive whenever someone tries to broach that topic to his face. If the Cardinals had dropped thirty runs on the Brewers this weekend and ended the on-field celebration by lifting their beaming manager onto a golden sedan chair he would have delivered the same glum speech as soon as Khalil Greene and Josh Kinney dropped him off at the press conference: "It's all about Wednesday. That was today. Any more questions? No?"
I doubt La Russa is any happier than the 120,000 paying customers who watched the Cardinals lose three shambling, untucked games to the Brewers about the Cardinals' sloppy play. But I don't doubt his ability—the team's ability—to change the tone of the games heading into the opening series against the Dodgers. The worry should be whether or not this team is as good now as it was in July, with Pineiro looking less Mathewsonian by the start and the offense not operating at peak efficiency and the fourth starter spot appearing both uncertain and uninspiring.
While we're on the topic of fourth starter, there's something a little weird about La Russa's current, pragmatic approach to the question, which is to not answer it:
Both are candidates to start a possible Game 4 in St. Louis, but manager Tony La Russa confirmed Sunday morning that the pair will be on his list of available relievers for the first two games of the series.
"If you need John for one hitter or one big inning, that's what he's done," La Russa said. "You look at Lohse for more, multiple innings."
That's fine in theory, but it seems to me that unless the game is blown out, the question is answered the minute one of the relievers is needed. Is La Russa, in need of a steady inning out of the pen, going to ever take Lohse if he's got The John Smoltz sitting one chair over? It's like saying, "Well, Joe Thurston and Troy Glaus are both available to pinch hit, and we'll use whichever one we don't send out there for the pitcher at third base."
So either it answers the question in a very predetermined way—or it doesn't answer it at all, and he remains mum on things for a few more days. Which I don't think Tony La Russa minds at all.
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Nice sonnet, Dan
and from what I hear about DBacks fans, they’re suckers for a good sonnet. I think you’ve probably converted quite a few to Cardinals-dom.
Oh, and…
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
CCC 4-ever!
or is that for the WPA?
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
That has to be the creepiest Fist picture anybody has posted yet.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Why?
Because it’s communist propaganda?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Not just because of the agitprop look
but because a bunch of dudes’ arms meld together to form some sort of unnatural uber-fist of doom. It’s like something out of Akira, if Akira were a Soviet motivational film.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
But, the fist looks pretty nonfunctional.
There’s no arm, shoulder, or torso. How would it punch?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:29 AM EDT up reply actions
By the supreme will of the proletariat?
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
"Arise ye players of CardinalsNation, Arise ye wretched of the Earth"
or
“Cardinals of the World Unite, the only thing you have to lose is the Pennant”
by BustaCard on Oct 5, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
In Soviet Russia
Ginormous unnatural proleteriat uber-fist punches YOU.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
that sounds like a call
…to arms
YEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I think it's pretty damn cool actually
very 1930s. Really interesting. Says a lot without any words.
One day with nothing to really care about...
…Handegg tonight – kinda obligatory, GB/MIN
…Pre-playoff Playoff baseball tomorrow – Hopefully a back ’n forth game
…REAL baseball Wednesday
…And More on Thusrday
No, Chuck...We got lettuce!
you got any more photoshops to do?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I dunno...I tend to run on a per-request schedule.
…I wonder what it’d be like to have a JOB where I have to use photoshop. Y’know…get PAID for my work. lol
If y’got any requests, post ‘em. I’ll work on some today.
No, Chuck...We got lettuce!
they're just using you
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i'm going through momup's photos
and i glanced at the VEB meetup photo and thought “man stew”.
obv. I need to eat more breakfast.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
probably wise.
it’s my damn subconscious. I’ve been mulling how the man stew might eventually ruin hot stove by throwing in a different kind of nepotism.
(at least as an abstract concept, I’ve managed to un-see it.)
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Simply baffling...
…I gotta scoot outta here for a couple hours, though…effin’ class.
If you think of any non-man-stew related P-shop concepts, run ‘em by… I’ll consider.
No, Chuck...We got lettuce!
oh, now that's an idea. hmm.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Loved the sonnet
Unfortunately those tools that live in the desert won’t appreciate it.
Ask me about my avatar!
they probably
say the same about the cards nation….
they think we're in the desert?
morans.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
it was just a strip mall
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
They must think we're in Kansas.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
I really wish I would have never taken that left turn in Albuquerque
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I'm wondering if that's on the back of VEB
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions
judging by the comment so far
i would have to say yes…
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
I accidently stuffed the ballot box
But I think I’m okay because I actually do like the Diamondbacks and I hope they win the West every year.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
it's hard to see the results of the poll if you don't....
here, see if this works
http://www.azsnakepit.com/polls/results/52060
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
ugh, i can't stand the dbacks
of course i’m old enough to remember 01
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
which part?
… i mean, of his game.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
He used to be okay I believe.
I’ve always liked JD and therefore I like Stephen too. I don’t watch enough to really know anything about how he plays but he’s a Drew. I don’t really think I need to be rational about the random teams and players I like.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
you have stats on your irrationality?
we’re expecting a bar graph at least
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
ugh don't mention stats
i’m doing z-scores and probability right now. like right this second.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Importance to me in choosing random players that I like for no apparent reason:
Cuteness: 50%
Not being a Yankee: 30%
Being a Drew or Molina: 15%
Playing Ability: 5%
Mind you this has nothing to do with the players that make up my top 10 list of players. Just the random players that I like.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
like joe mauer?
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Mauer is my top ten.
That goes like this:
Playing Ability: 65%*
Cuteness: 30%
Not being a Yankee: 5%
*Being a Yankee tends to make me think your playing ability is lower than it actually may be because often you are very overrated so I may overcompensate for that.
- My estimation of playing ability. Usually based on some stats but also on my general impression of your ability.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
gotcha
so what’s an example of a player that you basically like for no other reason besides he cute?
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I have a hard time staying mad at Trevor Crowe.
Who is basically a fifth outfielder for the Indians but I think he’s cute so I realize that he’s not that good but I don’t hate him like others do. Stephen Drew may be close to this but he has his Drewness going for him too.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
fair enough
just curious.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and what about rick ankiel?
someone i used to work with (our age) thought he was the cutest thing on earth.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't find him that attractive.
He’s okay but I prefer Colby. I have weird tastes sometimes though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
you prefer colby?
i had no idea!!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Colby seems like kind of a goober to me
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's cute.
Obviously. I’m not sure what you mean by goober but if you mean his apparent not-the-smartest-crayon-in-the-box, I can be smart for the two of us. hehe
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
it is more that thing he callled a mustache
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought that was cute in it's own special way.
Like in an “oh poor baby can’t grow a mustache” way.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
only if it worked that way in real world
(Some day I will have a mustache)
Some day
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm old and I still can't grow a propr stache
some of us are cursed to be stacheless flim
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
:(
At least I don’t have body hair I guess
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
are you implying that you're smart enough for two people?
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
you're supposed to be *teaching* him
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I'm working on it!
I would say he’s been improving though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
how can you tell it's not Boog teaching him?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
you don't find this dreamy?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:09 PM EDT up reply actions
dear thread
please do not degenerate into carp love pictures….
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
flim fail
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
b b but....that effortless, dreamy gaze into the camera...
that’s just something you either have or you don’t….dick has it.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw Trevor Crowe steal home
when he played for Arizona. It was actually really awesome. And yeah, he’s quite handsome.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Wow.
Um… Playing ability= my estimation of your ability. I usually use some stats but a lot is based on my general impression. Certain players may be overrated or underrated because of this.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
hey, I think Fritz promised inside information on Dreamy Joe
better hold him to it, I’m going to forget
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I know.
I want introductions to single MLB PLayers if he has these connections. ;) haha
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i have meet a few Cardinals
The only one I really ever hung out with though was John Mabry
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I've decided that:
Playing ability and Yankeeness stay the same but add I forgot the nice guy factor.
So:
Ability- 65%
Cuteness- 15%
Nice Guy- 15%
Not being a Yankee- 5%
Cuteness is more of a tiebreaker. If I didn’t leave that in how would I decide on my top 10 rankings?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i shouldn't ask these things... i'm such a masochist...
what’s your definition of “nice guy”
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
(don't mess with the data, flim)
lol
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
David Eckstein was nice.
Grady is nice.Colby is nice. Adam Wainwright is nice. Many others make the list. People who don’t: A-Fraud, Milton Bradley, Alfonso Soriano, Randy Wells (Personal reasons), and others.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
how do you know all these people are nice
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
wainwright is keeping kids off the tobacky
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
no it is not
are you not paying attention to those commercials?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Well if people die early cause of Lung Cancer
The US govt doesn’t have to pay as much out in Social Security
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
But perhaps more in Medicare benefits
I honestly do not know. Would the increased costs of lung cancer treatment offset longer soc. security payouts?
Free Milton
Avg SS year payment is 12,000
Avg Lung Cancer treatment is 24,000. So as long as smoking takes 2 years of life it is beneficial to the govt.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Lung cancer certainly makes everyone's healthcare costs go up.
That’s all I’m saying about that.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
but not more than that is saved on Social Security
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions
it won't
people have been saying SS was going to run out of money for seven decades now, and it hasn’t even gotten anywhere within shouting distance.
Not any time soon
But it will eventually (god knows when that will be, thus my hope), it’s not a sustainable program.
Not afraid to nitpick
It's almost impossible to say that
Especially considering that minor adjustments like raising the retirement age to 67 and abolishing the cap on FICA put the ‘SS collapse point’ so far in the futre that everyone on this board will be lucky to be alive to collect money from SS.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I'll just stop after this re: politics
Removing the FICA cap would be devastating to small business owners.
Not afraid to nitpick
This simply isn't true
Currently, there’s enough money in the Social Security trust alone to get us to 2050. At that point, going by census figures and a trend of declining birthrates (modeled on post-industrial Europe, which the demographical data has been following over the last 20 years or so), Social Security will be just fine, and I’m highly skeptical that we’d need the trust money to get us to 2050. I think the key is getting to 2040 — after that the program should be solid.
FWIW, fixing our health care system would greatly impact Social Security in the future, because every right winger known to man has wanted to rob from the SS trust to help pay for Medicare and Medicaid. Does anyone still think that putting our social security money in private “market based” accounts is still a good idea after the crash of 2008? I sure as hell don’t.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Everything pales in comparison
To health care reform. Most expensive thing Bush did in office was not the wars he started but the Prescription Bill Act
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Stop Stop Stop
This is the last warning. I’m going to start deleting threads and issuing bans/warnings.
No Politics.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
The average smoker lives 14 years less than a non smoker
That is like 150K in SS costs
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Cited
Money Magazine on SS going forward.
I can’t find the other article I read from The Economist, but that one had a chart showing how SS is safely intact until around 2050 with it’s trust and treasury bonds. It was also assuming average inflation of nearly 7% over that time, and don’t think that inflation will average that over the next 40 years when it’s averaged around half that the previous 40 years.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Basically
the other article was looking at worst case scenario, and even then the system is in pretty good shape.
Thank the good lord we didn’t let Bush privatize it. Fuck that would have been a disaster.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
You sure about that?
If the cancer treatment saves their lives, there is no guarantee there won’t be a reccurance and thus more treatment.
1000 lung cancer treatments = 24 million $ paid out by insurance companies.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
They're not getting past my death panels, so it's moot.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Oct 5, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
this seems fitting
New Anti-Smoking Ads Warn Teens ’It’s Gay To Smoke
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Does that make more gay teens smoke?
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
oh i have an awful unPC response to this
but probably a TOS violation so I’ll resist.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
so you're really trying to tell us
if Jeter came up to you & asked you out you’d say no. i find that very hard to believe. not only do most women find him hot, he’s a heck of a nice guy. i know, because i’ve met him.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
most men would say yes if derek jeter asked them out
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I would say no.
But not because he’s not a nice guy and not because he’s a Yankee. But because he is way too old for me and because I don’t think we would work out. I don’t find him attractive though for the record.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
uh, so cgirly won't date a mid 30's mulit millionaire
gotta respect that. most women, no matter the age difference would. good for you.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
No.
I would be flattered though. I just think that’s awkward.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
she hates Brad Thompson?
but points to CG for the Molina effect. I officially approve.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
which baseball players do you find attractive?
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Dennys Reyes
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
chicks in caps and handegg jerseys...
oh my…..
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't though.
That’s what the chart is for. And these aren’t the serious players I like.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
well that's just woman's sports for men...
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
That's just an added bonus
we can appreciate them on multiple levels. it doesn’t necessarily dictate who we like or don’t like as players.
For example, I could think Todd Wellemeyer was attractive but know damn well he’s a terrible pitcher and really not like him very much at all.
For the record, I don’t really find Todd Wellemeyer all that attractive. I was just using him for the sake of argument (although he has the broadest shoulders in THE ENTIRE WORLD).
Conversely, I like plenty of baseball players that are considered unattractive by conventional standards.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
you want him on your side in a HALO tournament.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Yes! Both him and Boog.
I have one of those friend-of-a-friend-of-a- friend stories in which said friends of friends supposedly went over to Welley and Boog’s condo when they lived together last year, and all the four of them did was smoke a ton of weed and play video games.
Of course, that’s probably total bulllshit, but it’s certainly not hard to imagine.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
haha, greeeeaaaat.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Exactly.
I clearly did not explain myself this well.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I'm too old for you
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
most impressive piece of the sonnet
The use of “Dag Hareng” to avoid the SBN filters that always delete his name.
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 8:34 AM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Whose name?
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 5, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
*ahem* that's KSDK's low production values...
but what do you expect from an affiliate that runs infomercials in prime time in place of new network programming…
Bob Richards must be rolling in his grave.
also, they are no longer a WB affiliate
the WB died three years ago. it’s the CW now
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see, Dan confused everyone
KPLR used to carry the Sunday games, and they are the CW affiliate & used to be WB. of course KSDK now carries the Sunday games, and they’ve always been NBC. so i don’t know who he was taking shots at more, the CW or NBC.
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Playoff predictions? Too soon?
Guess it would help to have all the teams set first. Please Twins please Twins please Twins please Twins
Free Milton
I would Love to See..
…the Twins win because they cud beat the over-rated Yanks, and that would make me a happy cow person. For me, a truly successful year is a Cards championship, followed very closely behind, by mere percentage points, by the Yankees loosing – pretty much to anyone. It’s kind of like any real Philadelphia Eagle fan will tell you: we don’t care what their record it, as long as they beat the ’Boys and the ’Skins twice.
Besides, I think the Twins are a better team, they’ve played with moore heart and spirit (non-quantifiable and anecdotal characteristics, I know), and I think they would provide for a much moore entertaining series.
Cards – Twins WS rematch? No leg-munching tarps this time!
;=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
I think the Tigers
have a better shot at beating the Yankees, simply because they have Verlander and Porcello, which is better than just about anything the Twins can put out there.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
It's really a shame Slowey's season was cut so short
He was excellent at the beginning of the year, and certainly the Twins wouldn’t be tied right now if they had him all season long.
Free Milton
cards - twins rematch
could only be topped by bringing vince back to the booth…
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
...and then letting him bulldoze the tarp in the pre-game of Game 3
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
maybe they should take the post-dispatch cover off first...
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
hmm...happy cow person, huh?
is that like a happy pig person?
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
flagged.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
That just freaks the crap out of me at first sight
"Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does all the work"
-Mark Twain
Just be glad he's smiling
You don’t want to see him angry.
the MooCow does know the tarp incident didn't happen while we were playing the Twins, right?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I know...
..it was the ’85 Royals, I lose heartbreaking losses cowfused sometimes….
:=8/
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
I'm pulling for the Tigers too
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Oct 5, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
browsing through momup's photos...
favorites so far. thanks, momup!
ace and ace
(Adam. you’re so funny.)
(it’s a sitcom. punchline.)
(Smoltz check-up party)
Sauce
Boog
…wick
Yadi
2009 season in a nutshell (this was before the Shaq pre-game stuff)
boom
shield your eyes, it’s Coffey. and reaction shot.
Boog barely survives.
Nice composition. Poetic, even.
…and. yeah, fine. one for andi’s collection.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
How did I not know that momup had a Flickr page until now?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions
it's a wealth of embarrassing pictures of DanUp
actually, what cracked me up was the cat trying to play baseball
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I didn't get to that one,
but it sounds hilarious.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:46 AM EDT up reply actions
cue The Who
http://www.flickr.com/photos/shgmom56/3854123600/
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
That's great.
Although, I confess that I was hoping for some sort of made for cats Cardinals attire—a bandana or cap or something.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:51 AM EDT up reply actions
we should ask DanUp if he's ever dressed up a pet.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
He hasn't dressed up a pet
He did dress up like one. Saber Tooth Tiger for Halloween in first grade. He even crawled up to every door to be authentic
pardon me if I say
awwwww.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
OK, that we need pictures of.
Also: awwwww.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 5, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
momup
you’re the best.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
As promised, Here are a few of Danup, the early years, just follow the link below and enjoy. Sorry Dan
by momup on Oct 5, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Dan's new avatar, please!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Oct 5, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I didn't know you had an MVP, Dan!
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
I thought pujols was more deserving, honestly, but I heated up down the stretch
my penmanship grade in september was a B+ after months of D minuses
This is why I am not friends with my parents on facebook
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
he even came back as the Responsible Adult ranger
he was decent, from what little I saw.
then I learned the actor was a big douche, and got turned off.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
dude got an actual helmet with his white ranger costume...UNFAIR!
i was stuck with the fabric head gear
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions
a pet in costume!
the Anthony Reyes look is classic.
DanUp with Ghostbusters… Cardinals rockin’ the Ghostbusters theme this year… coincidence? Gasp!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
rock on!
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Ooooh I love it!!!
On the subject of Boog socializing Clobby into adult behavior, did anybody notice Crabby Raztoots erasing his steps in the dirt like Brendan does when he was standing on first base yesterday?
I don’t know if that’s a good habit or not, but it does speak to the influence Boog has on Cody.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
actually, I was noticing several players starting to wipe their face
with their shoulders. it’s a bit frightening.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I swear I thought I saw Albert do that Saturday
but I figured I MUST have been imagining it.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
I saw a few others besides Albert
not all of them had itchy facial hair to explain it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
The whole team has been Booged.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
trufax
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
There's Just Something About St. Louis
According to R.J. Anderson over at Fangraphs:
Writers and players often tab fans of the St. Louis Cardinals as the best in the land. They are a loyal bunch in supporting one of the history-rich teams in the league. Over the years players like Mark McGwire, Scott Rolen, Larry Walker, and most recently Matt Holliday have moved to the league’s heartland at various points during the middle of the season and, well, caught the Cardinal fever so to speak.
How Mr. Anderson neglected to mention Will “The Thrill” Clark’s magical stint in The Birds On The Bat is beyond this poster.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
And Cesar Cedeño as well
1985: 28 games, 6 HRs, 19 RBIs, .434/.463/.750; 1.213 OPS. Included that HR to win the huge 1-0 Sept 11 game in New York. That was a pretty magical run, too.
by Youneverknow on Oct 5, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
6ly, that amazes me
we hated that guy as much as any other player. then he comes over & boom. we now love him. unfreakingreal
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can Will The Thrill please be our next hitting coach?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
he has to quit working for los gigantes first
i’d kind of rather have larry walker for hitting coach. or big mac.
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c'mon now
deep down he knows he is now a Cardinal at heart.
Make it happen Mo, and we will forgive you for Thursty, Welley, and the lack of Allen F. Craig!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i don't think i can let the thursty thing go that easily
i know i cant let the craig thing go
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What's this "WE" stuff?
I still hate Will Clark and had to pretend he was Stan Musial’s kid for those entire two months in order to even stomach watching him play for us. For those younger people on this blog, it would be like having to watch Ryan Braun untuck a BotB jersey for two months. UNBEARABLE!
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
He was hard to stomach as a Giant
but he was no where near as annoying as Braun.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i would agree with this
he wasn’t even close to el douchey
sorry forstick, didn’t mean to lob all Cards fan in with my statement. but it’s just the general feeling i have & get from most, but not all fans.
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Generally I root for the laundry
Case in point: I’m a Vikings fan who currently has to root for a QB that I’ve spent the better part of my adult life rooting against, who’s also become a prima donna (my least favorite characteristic in professional sports) in the last 3 years, to boot.
But Will Clark always made my stomach churn and still does.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Looking at the Dodgers splits
They seem to hit Finesse Flyball pitchers the best which is zero Cardinal pitching. They do worst against ground ball pitchers which bodes well for us. Which also means the our two worst pitchers will most likely be Motte and Smotlz against them. But on the other side they do poorly against power pitchers. So that evens it up some.
They are strongest by far in the LHP as a RH. Which means little since we don’t have any LH starters. On the same note they are weakest in regards to LHP vs LH which means good news for our LOOGY’s. Shutting down Either who has splits of .962 vs RH and only .629 vs LHP.
Manny seems to be their only threat against RHP. No one else posts a .800 OPS even (Well Belliard does in a small sample)
If we can avoid the Manny damage and use the splits to our advantage I feel good about this series.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 9:33 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Information like this is a lot more comforting than "we have their number this year"
Not that saying “we have their number” is untrue, necessarily. But I’m very glad there are reasons to believe we might be well-suited to take on the Dodgers.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
if, and only if, Brendan Ryan does not start an epidemic of heartburn
on the team with the words “I know the best place for spicy chili cheese hot dogs.”
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Great, so Ryan and Rasmus will be out...
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
The Tums factory downtown is right next to the stadium
You’d think they could work out a deal
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i speak of L.A.
i’m hoping for a Ryan-Howard sized cheering section for our little slice of home field
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
and that needed parentheses
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Well they should still be able to take a huge crate of the stuff with them wherever they go.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
don't forget the stache wax, Boog.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I bet he has a can of it in his back pocket
right next to the sunflower seeds.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
matt and brendan bonding over sunflower seeds and chest-bumps
is one of the bizarre highlights of this season
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
matt and brendan bonding over sunflower seeds and chest-bumps
is one of the bizarre most awesome highlights of this season
Fixed.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
i'll hedge bets and invoke ex-Cardinals damage as well.
breaking out of the jail that is the Wash Nats can do funny things to a guy
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Belli
I wish we’d have re-signed him for a year with an option. Then, maybe, just maybe, the second Adam Kennedy era would never have happened. (Not that I don’t appreciate the great defense from 2008, but the length of the contract, the amount, and his problems with TLR made it a poor experience. Oh, and then the whole paying him to play for Tampa Bay and Oakland thing.)
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions
does anyone else understand what AK47's damage is?
I’m not even sure if I’m supposed to give him the JD Drew treatment.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
My reaction to him is, "Meh."
Sort of like with Tino Martinez. “You’re a crybaby. Good for you. Good luck in life.” (Because it’s not their fault that Walt Jocketty was willing to give them too many dollars over too many years for their Proven Veteran service.)
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
[notes this down]
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Kennedy WAS good once upon a time
with the Angels he was solidly above average for quite a while. I guess that’s the problem with signing a middle infielder with marginal pop in their 30s… they’re liable to turn into Bobby Crosby at any moment.
I agree with the above sentiment on Belliard, too – he’s always been a reasonable 2B and has never cost much money. I just think his suckitude in the 2 months of 2006 we had him meant that he was never gonna be back.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
His wife left him during the first year of his contract with us.
Messy divorce.
As much as he seems like a little bitch by nature, I’m sure a nasty divorce has lingering mental effects.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
I consider this another reason to have a "Meh" response to him.
Don’t get me wrong. I feel for him having to go through a messy divorce and all, but it doesn’t change my indifference toward his tenure in St. Louis.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
[notes down 'strong indifference']
gotcha
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I don't care for his male pattern baldness.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
[also adds this]
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I agree it is a reason for a "meh" response
Plenty of players have awful problems in their personal lives and play through it just fine. I was really responding to Yadi2’s query about what AK’s problem was.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
you bring up an interesting point
KBot had personal issues this year, yet no one hates him. but many of us, including myself can’t stand AK. and that says to me it’s more than just his personal problems as to why we can’t stand AK. AK did play poorly, because of his personal reasons & because of his knee. but he also complained about his lack of playing time, and he was a jerk about many things on & off the field.
i guess what i’m trying to say is, if you have personal issues that are effecting your play, don’t be a jerk. otherwise we’ll hate you.
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yet I like Glaus more than AK.
very strange.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
why?
Glaus, when healthy is actually a good player. AK, no matter his health, is not so great & is still a jerk.
plus Glaus throws epic fits when the umps ring him up on bs calls.
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Plus I have faith that Glaus one day is gonna be the reason MLB does something about terrible unpiring
I can see Glaus going off and pounding an ump, and really, they deserve it.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i had to take a minute there, for the bliss.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i will be so happy if that happens
i’ll probably need a cigarette
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...
i guess what i’m trying to say is, if you have personal issues that are effecting your play, don’t be a jerk. otherwise we’ll hate you.
Yes, exactly.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
Smoltz
He isn’t a “finesse flyball pitcher,” though, is he? He has a decent K rate, I thought.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:47 AM EDT up reply actions
is that what they call "home runs" in the AL?
/tongue-in-cheek
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
No, they call them "fairly well-hit flyballs."
Oh, wait, that’s in New Yankee Stadium.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Its weird that Yankee stadium is the easiest park to hit HR in
but in aggregate is below average in runs scored. What gives? There isn’t a ton of foul ground.
Free Milton
May the FB% is lower there?
It’s an interesting question, to be sure.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
A quick glance shows that 2B and 3B are significantly depressed.
Not that low 3Bs would matter that much. I thought next that perhaps no one gets walked there, but BB% was also higher than league average. I’m not sure what to make of it.
Free Milton
There's only one conclusion:
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Nevertheless, don’t try reasoning this out with ex-Dodger pitcher Jeff Weaver, who according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times, has decided he thrives after allowing a home run.
Owned.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
if you're using the espn formula, it might be a normalization effect
((homeRS + homeRA)/(homeG)) / ((roadRS + roadRA)/(roadG))
http://espn.go.com/mlb/stats/parkfactor
The problem could be normalizing by games instead of innings. The Yankees won a ton of games so they probably played fewer innings at home than they did on the road, even though they played the same number of games. They don’t say how they compute the HR factors and the like (if it’s with the same normalization, this probably isn’t the explanation).
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Nope.
HRs kill rallies has to be the reason.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Orel disappoints me for the first time
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 5, 2009 11:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
TWSS?
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
by nomar34 on Oct 5, 2009 11:48 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
oh that is 6.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
forgive me
Also, Jeter probably prevents .5 runs per game on gamesmanship alone at Yankee stadium. It’s only .3 runs per game on the road.
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
It's the mystique of Yankee Stadium.
Oh wait, Babe Ruth did not build this house…
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
It's the house that Ruth would have built
given appropriate resources
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
If Ruth had played in New Yankee Stadium,
he’d still be the HR king, IMO.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
if by that you mean he had played for 95 years
I would have to agree
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions
I think he could step out of the grave and still hit 20HRs there
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
This would be the
“House that Jeter built”, right?
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
House that Bloomberg Built?
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Didn't it get state and city monies?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Great use of the city's bonding power.
Because, where are the Yankees going to go? To New Jersey?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
But they NEEDED the money!
And its such a financial boost for the city!! They are going to get all that money back plus the added benefits of the development!
Yikes.
Free Milton
Did they also have a bridge they wanted to sell to you?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
fuck you guys
this is the house that Scott Brosius built, goddammit!!
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
That's called having heart
Scott Brosius is 10 the true Yankee that A-fraud is.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Frick
should be “10 times the true Yankee”. Wuddevah
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Wow, how could I overlook that.
Maybe they should just change the name of the team to the Jeters. Derek Jeter is of course the prime example of what makes a True New York Jeter. A-rob could never be a True Jeter, not in a gazillion years.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Failstripes
In all seriousness, if they Yankees don’t win the World Series I am just waiting for all the little ways that he’ll be blamed for it. Should be amusing if it happens.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
Especially after he selfished his way
to exactly 30 HRs and 100 RBIs. Always playing to the boxscore, he is.
Free Milton
If they do win the Series
I’m waiting for them to say absolutely nothing about A-Rod and point to Jeter’s leadership and grittiness
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
Neyer on the Cy Young races
A nice, concise post on both races that is worth a read. Here is how he sums up the Cardinal vs. Cardinal NL race:
In the National League, Adam Wainwright came so close to winning his 20th. After six innings, Wainwright and his Cardinals owned a 6-1 lead over the Brewers. But Wainwright gave up a few runs, and then the bullpen gave up a lot more. So, POOF: goodbye, win No. 20.
Goodbye, too, to a virtually sure Cy Young Award. With nobody else in the National League winning more than 17 games, Wainwright’s 20 would have been irresistible for a solid percentage of Cy Young voters.
Now, though? I just don’t know. The Cy Young Predictor gives Wainwright a solid edge over Chris Carpenter, his only real competition, and the Predictor just doesn’t miss on starting pitchers. But Carpenter’s ERA is lower than Wainwright’s, and his winning percentage significantly better. So while I think Wainwright will win — and I think Tim Lincecum should win (but won’t) — we might be surprised a bit by this one.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
the dimitri young award?
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 5, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I completely missed this. the colonel statue in the Curse of the Colonel...
was recovered in March.
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20090311a3.html
No, not Todd Wellemeyer.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
That's such a funny story.
I thought we discussed it here?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
i would imagine so
but i can’t find it….
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I saw that at the time
Looks like it didn’t do much good this season. The Tigers are mired in third with a handful of games left.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 5, 2009 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
My whole problem...
with the “these games don’t matter” theory…is this last week of games DID matter. We finished two games behind the Phillies who went 4-6 in their last ten games while we put up a 2-8 mark. IF we can manage to go .500 in our last ten games we’re playing Colorado IN St. Louis on Wednesday instead of traveling to LA for the first two games. Even more important (IMO) IF we advance, along with the Phils, to the NLCS we have to go to that bandbox of a stadium (full of battery throwers) where our staff might just get lit up by Howard, Utley et. al.
…for the record yesterday’s game really didn’t matter.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
in terms of the records
It works out, to my mind. If we played well enough to oust the Phillies, we’d be hot enough to take on the Rockies.
If we played (as we did) badly enough to stick to third place, we’d need to play the Dodgers.
So it comes out in the wash. Evident.
However, I totally agree that those games mattered. What happens today, right now, will decide the Cardinals’ fate. It will come down to the mental game and the ability to execute. It has to be today, because the next two games will come right on top of each other.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I guess the bright side is...
we get pick# 23 in June next year by finishing just behind the Rocks and Phils instead of #25.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
go Cards
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Hopefully, we draft a college Closer of the Future.
It will distract me from a half-season of not watching Chris Perez strikeout more batters than he walks and Jess Todd destroy the American League.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
We should have a lot of picks in the first 2 rounds
1
+2 Holliday
+2 DeRosa
+1 Pineiro
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
Which is another justification for the trades. That said, shouldn’t we count on only +3 total, for Pineiro and either DeRosa or Holliday? Because I don’t foresee both returning or both leaving.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Possibly with DeRosa
Not possible with Holliday. I am pretty sure he is the highest rated FA in Elias Ranking.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Why would he
He will get more on the open market
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
maybe he's sick of the open market....?
the lone possibility is the siren call of wrigley field
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I think we had this discussion before, but I don't think he will
He is 35 and will be coming off wrist surgery. His post wrist injury production has been pretty bad. I just don’t see anyone ponying up for him in a multi-year deal that exceeds the $7 million or so that he will get in arbitration when they will also have to give up 2 picks. Even if other teams might be willing, DeRo and his agent will realize this risk and accept arbitration and then probably try to negotiate a 2 year deal with the Cards.
which makes you wonder...
do we offer him arby or no? This was a no-brainer two months ago.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
curly fries?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
curly fries + man stew
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
you forgot to take into consideration the flubs are desperate to get him back
they’ll pay him anything he wants. and i hope they do. i’d rather have Glaus & Lego back than DeRo & Pinata
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
gdm
i posted some links over in other thread of me getting bullied. you’re sure to enjoy.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
it'll make for a fun evening.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
but you underestimate the incompetence of the Cubs front office.
"Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does all the work"
-Mark Twain
by Taskmaster on Oct 5, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
FWIW
Don’t we already have a couple of those guys in our system from last year’s draft? I mean Kelly and Bittle could both be shut-down type pitchers if they live up to their potential, and Eduardo Sanchez was pretty near unhittable for stretches at AA this season.
I don’t think that RHRP is a serious need in the first 3 picks of the 2010 draft, I still think a few more high upside starting pitchers (HS or College), and a couple of middle infielders who can hit would be a much better since those guys are hard to find.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
But then who will we trade for next year's Proven Veteran?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
I'd almost rather go to...
LA, then host the Rockies for the NLCS. LA seems like a good matchup for us.
The beard is back!
Either way we would host the Rockies...
should we both advance to the NLCS…I think we should be able to beat LA, and could have beaten the Rockies with home field in the DS. The big problem is the advantage the Phils get by having home field in the CS…
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
i think the rockies & phillies will beat up each other
and we’ll be able to destroy whatever team remains
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
This is what I am hoping for.
The Rockies will take the piss out of the Phillies, lose, and then we’ll destroy the Phillies and their awful bullpen (I hope, crossing fingers)
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
a weakened Phillies team
would still have HFA over us. I’d rather see the Rox blow their wad upsetting the Phillies and then have nothing left in the tank for the NLCS.
I couldn't agree with you more
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
man
it was a little like eating one last dinner on the floor. It’s eerie
i had this a few days ago. eerie indeed
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Let's just hope it means we are moving to much better digs,
instead of being evicted.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 10:28 AM EDT up reply actions
that's my case
i’m hoping that this last week for the cards is in the same vein as me not cleaning my toilet before i left
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I get to move at the end of the month
yay!
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I am totall lost here
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
we talked, i forget when, but it was a long thread back in the early summer
about chitown & myself finally moving to the stl.. so when he said he’s moving, i was asking him it was to the stl.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
nah
although I don’t know where yet, it’ll not change my moniker in all probability
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
you movin there?
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
i'm trying
i have to sell my truck first & get another set a wheels before i can. there’s other stuff i have to do first, but those are the two biggest issues i’m facing.
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Does anyone read Sports Guy?
A couple weeks ago one of his readers said he had a bet going with his friends:
- Most by the end of 2009: Richie Incognito penalty yards vs. St. Louis Rams Points.
He took the points. Currenlty, I think Incognito is leading like 60-30 or something like that, lol.
Kinda sums up the Rams season so far…
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Simmons can be awesome
I still am rooting for back to back to back 0-16 seasons so no one in STL is remotely tempted to give billionaire owners hundreds of millions of dollars for a dogshit franchise.
Not afraid to nitpick
Wasnt this from TFLN?
but with the browns
No excuses. No injuries. No "better luck next time"
Do it, and shut the f—- up.
-Reggie Jackson
OT: In the wake of being swept by those poor, homeward-bound untuckers from the north,
I got to see a really great concert at the Pagent last nite. I had never seen them before but Great Big Sea put on one helluva show.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 10:33 AM EDT reply actions
and ain't that a beautiful thing.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 11:18 AM EDT up reply actions
they don't tuck in those douchey shirts in the first place, though.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Great Big Sea
I saw them in Glen Ellyn, IL on Sat. night. Awesome show. You guys should all check them out.
is this article missing its lede again?
that upload software for stltoday is pretty sucky if so.
anyway, kind of fascinating to pull up VEB’s four days, because it felt just as crazy. except with more booze, less pizza.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
OT: What really happened to Miggy C
not sure if this was followed up in the other thread. I’m at work so I can’t check
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
and he was really fucking drunk!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
guess he's not going tailgating today...?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Yeah. .26 is pretty f-ing drunk.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
that's drunker than I was for T.E.S.S. !
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Could you have played 9 innings in a baseball game less than 12 hours later?
it might even be more like 5 hours later. I’m not even mad, I’m impressed. He was definitely still drunk when he went out there.
Free Milton
if he had also eaten a full wheel of cheese
it may have helped with the alcohol
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 11:47 AM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah, he was without a doubt still drunk
that’s what I call a team player
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
hes got nothing on David Wells and Doc Ellis
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 5, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions
.26 BAC?
I’m suprised he knew where he was or whom he was fighting with.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions
So, I have a question.
Was Miggy’s phone call to Dombrowski? Why didn’t Dombrowski call the best defense attorney in the greater Detroit metro area? This is amazing.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
just sad
Until the last week, the team had been an uplifting story for the economically shell-shocked community, where unemployment is high and the average home price has plummeted to $11,000 (not a misprint).
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I need to buy some real estate in Detroit
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
focus on the bar!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
this will fund the bar
funding for the bar is getting better BTW
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
It's alright if I gamble with the bar start-up funds, no?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
as long as it means somebody is 6 about financing it...do whatever it takes
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions
good, cuz I already turned Fritz's 30 bucks into a start-up fund**
* * a really measly start-up fund, but still…
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
30 bucks?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
yep, I already spent it, so GB better win
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I think it speaks well that the GM was his first call
Sounds like he has good relationships with players. I sure as shit wouldn’t call my boss if I had just been detained and was in deep trouble.
Free Milton
The way the Cards
have played for the last couple of weeks it is probably better to open the playoffs on the road rather than having the added pressure of trying to recover before a large home crowd.
what are the chances of getting WS tickets during the NLCS?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
Okay, I might've missed this since I wasn't on yesterday,
and I can’t read the whole article, since I don’t subscribe…
And it’s from Christina Kahrl and everything?!? Can I have an explanation, please?
she was obviously high
or just another case of people at the WWL not doing their homework
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
how did I miss that?
I need to find out if my BP account is still active
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
never mind
that was so confusing. Is it too early to start drinking?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Actually, I found the article and it was really about starting rotations
Not pen quality. I think that the subtitle was just wrong, or linked to the wrong article. Check it out. Makes TONS more sense.
Free Milton
But see, I saw that article too...
…and this one’s a totally different article, done about the bullpens. Kahrl even references the fact that she did that earlier article about the rotations (which, to no one’s surprise, showed that the Cards’ was the strongest) in the lede to the one I linked above. Now, like I said, I haven’t subscribed to Insider, so I have no clue what the article says past the first paragraph, but the title led me to believe that she calls the Cards’ pen the strongest in the postseason, which confuses me to no end. Maybe the rest of that article (the one I linked above) doesn’t actually say that at all?
See, this is so weird.
I’m an insider (flexing), and I can’t access that ‘pen article at all. It asks for my login info and everything, and then just kicks me back to the main site (not having any problems with anything else). It’s almost like its a tagline and a leader to a story that doesn’t exist.
Free Milton
Maybe they realized their mistake, and scrubbed all evidence. :)
6ly, though…the only way I can make any sense of that at all is if the basic thrust of the article is, “Look, the Cards’ starters are so awesome, the pen will be called on to pitch far fewer innings than any other team, and so will likely be in far better shape to pitch those innings.”
FIGURED IT OUT
Found the article, don’t know why it was messed up before.
She cuts down the bullpens performances based on the top 4 most likely to see time (in our case, Franklin, McClellan, Miller, Reyes) and rates them by FRA (“fair” runs against average – RA with inherited/bequeathed runners included). So we are only at the top because of Franklins freaky strand rate.
Free Milton
Well, that'll do it.
Yeah, if you’re only going to look at the top four in each pen…and Miller, Reyes, and Franklin (full season) are included in ours…yeah, that’d make our pen look pretty darn good, probably.
Maybe she means "(with pitching overall,) Cardinals rule"
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 5, 2009 12:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Or the title is some sort of holdover from the rotation article.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 5, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
None of their primary writers (Kharl, Sheehan, Carroll)
understand advanced metrics — or at least how to properly apply them in their analysis — anymore so don’t bother. I miss Keith Woolner & Dan Fox.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
setting up the rising action for the ... thrilling... climax.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
That's What She Hopes
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
if suck:rising action, then yes
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Ugh.
It seems to me the difference in their performance against lefties can be explained by luck, as Rasmus’ batting average on balls in play is remarkably low. The bottom line is that Ankiel is a replacement level player (at 0.0 Wins Above Replacement), and any time he takes away from Rasmus this series is great news for the Dodgers.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
This was interesting and disturbing
St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz was a guest on Sunday’s postgame DodgerTalk on KABC, and he mentioned the Cardinals might consider starting Ankiel against the Dodgers’ two lefty starting pitchers in the first two games (both Ankiel and Rasmus bat from the left side), because the club feels Ankiel hits lefties better. A closer look at the numbers reveals a reason:
Player PA BA/OBP/SLG BABIP
Ankiel 98 .234/.265/.298 .338
Rasmus 113 .163/.223/.260 .189
www.mpgillusion.com
means little to me...
without the batted ball detail.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
Also, there's that whole defense thing...
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 5, 2009 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions
See...
I don’t understand why they wouldn’t just slide Luddy over to CF, put DeRosa in RF and start Freese at 3B against lefties.
That makes a TON more sense than any other option, imo
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Agreed.
How TLR didn’t experiment with this in the meaningless games of the season’s twilight is beyond me.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
Good idea
but Freese can’t be on the roster unless there’s an injury.
by Hal Laniers Pants on Oct 5, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's hope that Thursty "comes down with something" and isn't on the roster.
But we all know that ain’t gonna happen.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions
When is the roster set?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I would think by noon of gameday.
but could be wrong on that.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I've got to start paying more attention to the AL
I knew Aaron Hill had a fine year, but 36 HR? What kind of upgrade did they give him after that concussion last year?
/runs head into wall
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
He can be if they leave Thurston off
and they should, because with the two lefties in this series and the Dodgers stud lefty relievers, there’s no need for Joe with Skip, Rasmus, Ankiel, Lugo, and Ryan on the roster. There just isn’t.
Freese is a better bat and better glove at 3B than any player we have outside of DeRosa at the present time.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
No one is on the DL
no one is going on the DL. Mr. Freese’s season is over.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
... Mister eff...
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
this will never get old!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Should have been more clear
Thurston could have an “injury” of some sort to leave him off the postseason roster and put Freese on.
Examples:
- Wellemeyer clunks him in the head with a controller after losing a game of Halo.
- Carpenter thumps him with a suitcase.
- He spikes himself during baserunning drills on Tuesday.
- He gets ear-holed by the BP pitcher……who also happens to be Todd Wellemeyer
- Mo buys him two tickets to Detroit to party with Miggy Cabrera.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
by fourstick on Oct 6, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What about Glaus at 3B?
I’ve been away for the weekend. I didn’t miss Glaus having both his arms ripped off by a gorilla at the St. Louis Zoo, did I?
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
his pouty tantrum %s looked great
almost, almost got a sweet barehand to Albert from bunting territory.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Not to be snarky...
but we already did this and it didn’t work out too well:
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SLN/SLN200907290.shtml
Granted, Freese is preferable to Stavinoha.
The beard is back!
Stav is far worse offensively and defensively than our options now.
The reason we lost that game was Stav’s terrible D, while Dero is a very good OF defender.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
My recollection is that...
Ludwick, out of position in center, let that ball get past him, and we would’ve lost 1-0 if Rasmus hadn’t blooped in the tying run in the ninth.
The beard is back!
That's a far worse lineup
both offensively and defensively than the one I’m talking about. The only similarity is Ludwick in CF.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
"pretty fair"
yeah, I’d say so. This may be a series where the road team wins each game.
- Carp v Wolf—advantage Cards
- Waino v Kershaw—advantage Cards (even though Kershaw’s a badass—I fully expect this to be a pitchers’ duel game)
- Pineiro v Billingsley—advantage L.A.
- Smoltz/Lohse v Padilla/Garland—push? hard to say since neither team appears to know who’s starting Game 4 yet
- then if it goes that long, I guess Game 5 would be Carp & Wolf back in L.A., and advantage again goes to the Cards.
re: Billingsley
He faced us twice this year. We stomped him in STL on 7/28 and he beat us in LA on 8/18.
1st game:
5.2IP 4H 6R 6ER 6BB 5K 2WP 94 pitches/52 strikes
2nd game:
6IP 3H 2R 2ER 0BB 1K 1HBP 83 pitches/50 strikes
Man, you really have to try to hand out six walks in less than six innings to this offense. (To be fair two were IBBs but still.)
For some reason I was thinking he had a better 2nd half than 1st half, but I was wrong, it’s the other way round. So maybe we can beat him. (Altho his BABIP for the 1st half is .283, and for the 2nd half is .319. So maybe he was just unlucky for the 2nd half?)
he seems to be irratic per the Dodgers fan I have talked to
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
This is what I've gathered as well
Flashes of his old (usual?) brilliance, long stretches of inexplicable suckitude.
so he's Pineiro, basically
we have no idea which version of Jo-el will show up….the pre-2009 version he’s shown signs of reverting to lately, or Christy Matthewson 2.0.
I think he's suffering verducci-itis
He throw a LOT (200+) innings last year, and he hadn’t got close to that total before IIRC. He was nails in the first half of the season and then seemed to tire and basically fell apart. I had him on my fantasy team and he was pretty much my star player until July.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 5:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I think the only chance we have
is to sweep in LA. I don’t like a split b/c I don’t think Pineiro & Smoltz/Lohse can get us two wins.
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I think the important thing here is that photo
above needs to be made into a marxist painting, looking onward and upward.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 5, 2009 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
Yes
Ironically, he too did an awesomely bad Bob Dinero impersonation.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 5, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
The Indians have a similar poll on LGT.
The Rockies are winning the actual teams. In reality the team that’s playing the Yankees is winning. The general consensus is they hate Tony and they don’t want to spend another October hearing how great the fans in St. Louis are.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
'how great the fans in st. louis are'
that is so not our fault. it’s the only thing FOX can remember about us.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I know.
I tried to tell them that since I’m going they can think of the announcers only talking about me. Because clearly I’m incredible.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
So you got your tickets?
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
by ChiTown CardFan on Oct 5, 2009 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah.
They confirmed today. I have to call my mom to get them to print out because I don’t think our school computers have Adobe reader and I don’t have a printer.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
what is installed on your computers if not a pdf reader?
by brackenthebox on Oct 5, 2009 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know.
I just remember opening something that was Adobe and it not working.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
though Cardinals fans do bake the most pies
2,800,000 : projected 2009 regular season attendance
3,343,252 : actual 2009 regular season attendance
5th : season in franchise history
4th : all of MLB ballparks in 2009
honestly, we’d have no big moves without the fans.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
2.8 mill is based on the "worst-case" budget
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
PIEZ FUR EVERY1!!!!!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
they should change the sign @ Busch Stadium
“Welcome to Baseball Heaven The World’s Biggest Pie Factory”
"we luv u matt!!1!!!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Didn't they project 3.3 million
in their best case scenario for this year?
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
the article link is vague with the tenses
I assume they were interviewing him about the revised projections at the time of the article’s writing. but with the magic of Omitted Questions and Stupid Quote Framing, it’s ambiguous.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I'm going to have to rec this post
Simply because the “eating one last dinner on the floor” simile was too perfect.
Draft Pick Order
The order for the first round:
1. Nationals (59-103) 17. Rays (84-78)
2. Pirates (62-99) 18. Mariners (85-77)
3. Orioles (64-98) 19. Tigers/Twins loser (86-77)
4. Royals (65-97) 20. Braves (86-76)
5. Indians (65-97) 21. Tigers/Twins winner (87-76)
6. Diamondbacks (70-92) 22. Rangers (87-75)
7. Mets (70-92) 23. Marlins (87-75)
8. Astros (74-88) 24. Giants (88-74)
9. Padres (75-87) 25. Cardinals (91-71)
10. Athletics (75-87) 26. Rockies (92-70)
11. Blue Jays (75-87) 27. Phillies (93-69)
12. Reds (78-84) 28. Dodgers (95-67)
13. White Sox (79-83) 29. Red Sox (95-67)
14. Brewers (80-82) 30. Angels (97-65)
15. Rangers (for failure to sign Matt Purke) 31. Rays (for failure to sign LeVon Washington)
16. Cubs (83-78) 32. Yankees (103-59)
AKA: "The Bryce Harper Sweepstakes"
Only YOU can make Bryce Harper eligible for the draft.
I wonder how many district court judges are Nationals fans?
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
huh...
for some reason I came up that we had the 8th best record…I also didn’t account for the Rangers extra pick. So, to edit my post from earlier we have the 23rd 25th pick instead of the 25th 27th.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
Top 15 picks...
are protected right?
Looks like we’ll get a late 1st rounder (24+) at best for Holliday should someone else sign him. However, if we offer arby to Dero and the Cubbies sign him we could get #16 (from the Baby Bears!).
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
Is Dero
still a type A? I find that hard to believe.
As of last Monday...
according to this he was type A…not sure that Glaus or Kouzmanoff could have done to catch him.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
Most Confusing Poll/Map...
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
Only the WWL could screw up that bad
also; why are the Dodgers in red, and the Cardinals in blue?
I figured it out! Light blue means leaning towards rooting for the Cards.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Dark Blue >80% for Cards
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
6ly?
They use blue for the Cards and red for the Dodgers? Really, ESPN? Really?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
They're trying to bring back the blue jerseys.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
They haven't had to cover National League baseball
that doesn’t contain the words “Mets” or “Phillies” all season, so they’re not sure what colors each team has
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Oh
I’ve heard the name Milton Bradley more than mine in the past 2 months.
"Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does all the work"
-Mark Twain
how is the weather last friday?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
seattle, I hear.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Tigers in three!
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
Chris Carpenter
NL Comeback player of the year.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
Shocker...
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
the only question
was it unanimous?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions
looking for luggage targets?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
it can only help.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions
see below.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
NO IT WAS NOT.
2 for Aaron Boone (okay, I can see that. that’s huge.)
1 for Todd Helton
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Carp got 2 second place votes..... so.....
is my math completely wrong, or did someone leave Carpenter off their ballot ?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
lol someone left carp off their ballot
it’s either got to be the dodger’s or cub’s beat writer. let’s find ’em!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I suspect Colorado
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
you have it out for them?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
votes for Aaron Boone make sense — but the Houston beat writers would have no reason to leave Carp off the ballot altogether.
a vote for Todd Helton w/o Carp, on the other hand, points straight at Colorado.
(why would I have it out for them, when we’re trying to figure out who has it out for Carp?)
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
fair enough.
didn’t do my research.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions
...or read my comment. ;)
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
maybe i should go to bed earlier than 2...
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I say we just tell Carp it was the Dodgers.
That way, he’s extra special angry again, and hits 3 HRs and pitches a no-hitter (would be a perfect game, but Matt Kemp looks at Carp with something less than respect, so Carp plunks him).
waste it on the Dodgers?
save bullets.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
It seems like there is an award voted on by each group involved with baseball
The BBWAA has their awards, the managers have awards, the beat writers vote on Comeback POY, the players vote on a couple awards I think. Do they still let a fan vote determine the Hank Aaron award?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
it's a little odd to see the quote "Brendan Ryan scares the crap out of me"
and so awesome. haha.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
HFS
My wife convinced me to go to St. Louis with her and her family Halloween to see the “So you think you dance” tour. I figured, I love St. louis, and it will make my wife happy, so why not. I had no clue the playoffs would still be going on(forgot we were two weeks behind due to the WBC)
I just registered to buy tickets…I’m not sure how i am going to tell her that if i win a chance, i am going to be going to the game instead…WWIII may be close to beginning…or maybe she will understand that my man card will be revoked if i go to SYTYCD when i had a chance to a Cardinals WS game…this will NOT be a Good Will Hunting situation
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
FAIL
yep. game 3 is halloween night. could be one of the most awesome nights of my life.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Should I win tickets
I will be going as Stan Musial
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
because i'm stuck at school
i will watch a cardinals victory as matt holliday, and then go get wasted.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
you found a lego head that big?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
yes.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope she understands.
I didn’t realize the playoffs would be going on that late either.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
why?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I gotta agree with your pops here
the man card thing reminds me of those terrible Miller Lite commercials , and they assume you have to be uber macho to be a “real man”…ugh
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
yes. and only douchebags say man card
and sorry cgirly, i wasn’t talking to you. i was talking to volzen i just didn’t want to only reply to that. it felt douchebagy to me if i did that
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
that would explain why my brother uses the term so much
you’re right.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Two years in a row without going to the playoffs made us rusty
We all need to remember that we must check the playoff/WS calendar before making any social commitments in October. I’ve told this story here before, but my Mom – the one who got me into baseball and the Cardinals in the first place – got married on potential Game 6 in 2006. (To a baseball hater.) We told her that her date conflicted with the WS and she said, “Oh, I don’t think we’ll have to worry about that this year [for the Cardinals].” She was lucky that we won in Game 5 or her daughters would have spent the entire reception in the bar watching the game.
VolsnCards5, is there another family member or friend that could step in and go with your wife to that stupid show with your wife, while you go to the game? Treat them all to a nice lunch in the afternoon, spoil your wife a little bit, maybe book her a massage at the hotel (assuming you’re from out of town) and then you go to the game.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
by ChiTown CardFan on Oct 5, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
have you always had that sig?
I love that
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
For a while now.
I saw it on a wall at AT&T Park a year or two ago and loved the quote so much I took a picture.
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
by ChiTown CardFan on Oct 5, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
+1....awesome quote
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm already saving up
I’m buying scalped tickets if we make it to the series.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 5, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
we backup our fearless leader
and his amazing sonnets.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
I cam here to do two things...
drink some beer and take random internet polls.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
by Alxfritz on Oct 5, 2009 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Could it be
that people in Arizona think they are voting for the Arizona Cardinals?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Nah.
All the Arizonans who suddenly became Cardinals fans before the Super Bowl became Cardinals unfans after the Super Bowl. (And after that Sunday Night Colts demolition)
Posting 65 comments/day since June '07.
I should say
I live in Phoenix and I love the Diamondbacks at all times except when they play the Cardinals. But I should also say that the general population does not understand the difference between Cardinals baseball and Cardinals football. A lot of people think the football team is in St. Louis and a lot of people think the Diamondbacks are called the Cardinals.
Its frustrating.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
Like most Arizonans,
I’m a transplant, so the Cards football team is my 2nd team. (After my Redskins, obviously)
Posting 65 comments/day since June '07.
NO BILL BIDWELL REFERENCES!!!
THAT GUY IS A MORAN!!!!!!
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
The Diamondbacks are my favorite NL West team...
I’m going to say that’s enough. And if it’s not, sorry. PLus that sonnet was nothing short of awesome.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i'll take the rockies
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions
does he hate them?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what I gathered from something he wrote in a comment to a fanpost or something.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I think moocow hates jason marquis more tho
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Here it is:
i’ve always, and when i say this, i really mean always
from the time i could talk called October, Rocktober. i forget where i heard it, probably from my dad listening to a rock station back in the late 70’s, but i’ve always called it that. of course you can’t now because those bastard rockies stole & two years ago & now it’s all over the place. considering they keep winning when they shouldn’t, they are the media’s darling & i’m sick of it.
i really really want their time in the playoffs to be a short & embarrassing one. i just don’t them to lose, i want to them to be destroyed, epically. i want scores of 20-0, 14-0, and 25-0. i want their starters to not get out of the first inning, i want their fielders to have 5 errors each for every game they play. i want them to have at least 15K’s every game. i want them so humiliated they never forget it, and collapse as a franchise & go back to being the laughing stock of the NL west, never to be heard from again. i want the GOB’s to rip out their hearts & destroy their baseball souls.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 2, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
wow
okay then. GO DBACKS!!
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I think it's just the poll format
You can’t see results without voting, in some browsers.
I blame SBN.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I haven't voted,
out of respect for your site’s democratic self-determination.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahh.
Well then, feel free to burn your vote on the 6th option. Your altruism is appreciated, though.
Posting 65 comments/day since June '07.
I feel like voting for the Dodgers would be a worse crime.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
6th option voted.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
serious
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Way to follow the prime directive.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
Some prime directives are there to be violated
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
POINTLESS STAT ALERT
According to his B-Ref page, Ryan Franklin allowed no runs, earned or unearned, in three separate months this season: April, June, and August.
I think he should continue the pattern that he has established.
is his son coming along to play catch?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
POINTLESS STAT ALERT V2
Jason Bay finished the season with a 1.000 fielding percentage. Can we now, officially, I’m serious this time I don’t care what crazy shit might happen, definitely retire it as a metric of judging defensive performance for all time?
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Well we did
But not most mainstream media outlets which were all over him, which is why I know about the “feat”.
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Did anyone happen to bring up the fact
that a scarecrow with a glove could be placed in LF and achieve a 1.000 FP by having every ball that hit his glove be caught?
Being that it’s the WWL, probably not.
Follow up question:
Would said scarecrow be better defensively than Adam Dunn? Would a team be better off DHing Adam Dunn for the scarecrow?
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
how much does the scarecrow hate America
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
ha ha!
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
I don't know
but apple pie is simply lost on him…
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
i do not understand why p-d has to use two pictures
of albert and manny with their mouths hanging open …. it’s odd, i don’t get it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I'm not sure if this has been mentioned
but I was wondering if anyone knew a place to find where playoff games on TBS would be showing if they occur at the same time?
Like, if you were in New Orleans and the Cards and playing the same time as the Yanks or Sawx.
I think the NLDS is on TBs
And ALDS is on Fox. Maybe I don’t get your question.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
TBS has all of the LDS games
Fox picks up the ALCS.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 5, 2009 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
they would not.
unless the Cards manage to extend it past four hours of baseball.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i don't get it either.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
evident the wash..........
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I think he's suffering from the effects...
of his monicker.
"Don't do anything till I get back!" - Jesus to the Cubs
But in the past Fox had the problem
Particularly in 04 I think where there were games that b/c of extra innings or delays or something overlapped so you had to switch over to FX. I take that to be the question.
It's called AL baseball
Paint dries faster.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
ugh. i am not looking forward to that.
I hope they fine Pap again for delay of game.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
If I was a hitter facing Papelbon
I would fuck with him every time I faced him. I’d call time when he got to his set position every pitch, step out of the box each time he’s on the rubber, call for the tar rag every other pitch, examine my bat for 10-20 seconds after a foul tip, anything at all to get him out of his rhythm and not let him dictate things.
Considering how jacked up he gets, I’m sure that this behavior would get me beaned, possibly get him tossed, or at least throw him off so he ends up walking in a run.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
it'll most likely be TNT.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
they do know drama!
now that i think on it, wouldnt that be a more appropriate place for the playoffs than the channel known for bad sitcoms? and could we get charles barkley to do color? it would be vastly more entertaining and certainly no less informative…..
I wonder why ESPN doesn't air 1st round playoff games anymore?
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
Lost out in the bidding, I imagine.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Oct 5, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions
they do have the radio contract
I crawled the earth, but now I'm higher, 2010 watch it go to fire!
by First mammal to wear pants on Oct 5, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't mind not having home field in NLDS
Win 1 in LA and suddenly we have home field advantage in a shorter series. At least that’s my opinion. I like our chances to win at least 1 game in LA.
Now the NLCS is a different beast and home field is much more of a bigger deal. So I’ll be rooting for the Rockies so that we can get home field. Plus I want no part of playing Philly in the playoffs.
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
Winning game 1 in NLDS will be very important
I haven’t looked it up but haven’t we won every NLDS when we won the first game of the series?
I know in 2001 we lost the first game against Arizona and went on the lose the series. Every other NLDS we won the first game and went on to win right?
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
Not to be too much of a smart ass...
but there are five games and if a team wins any three of the five, they win the series. I know the talking heads babble about how to win a series, but it has now been done every possible way (since 2004).
The beard is back!
I'm just going by our team's history in the NLDS.
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
They've played...
in six so far… I don’t think you can really draw firm conclusions from that.
The beard is back!
Yeah, there is definitely some bias going on there
Considering the team that wins game 1 is more likely to be the better team
Free Milton
and only has to win 2 of the next 4
instead of 3 of 4.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
You have to split the first two
to ensure that you have a shot of closing it at home.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Our history in the NLDS
1996: vs. Padres We won game 1 and won the series
2000 vs. Braves We won game 1 and won the series
2001 vs. Arizona We lost game 1 and lost the series
2002 vs. Arizona We won game 1 and won the series
2004 vs. Dodgers We won game 1 and won series
2005 vs. Padres We won game 1 and won series
2006 vs. Padres We won game 1 and won series
Not sure about a firm conclusion but looking at our history… a game 1 win might be good.
Boy a frosty cold Budweiser would be great about now"…long pause…then an "aahhh". --Mike Shannon
Really not too sure..
..how much of an impact a series from 13 years ago vs. a team that won 75 game this year has on our playoff chances. Or even three years ago.
Free Milton
It's like
Some bizarre fact like Will Clark never struck out on a Monday against a left hander with a mustache. Sure it’s unlikely to be based in real analysis, but you don’t question it!
if momentum is tomorrow's starting pitcher,
I like the fact that Chris F. Carpenter is going to be our game 1 starter. It makes me smile.
Christopher John Carpenter
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
[starts typing... stops.]
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I just envisioned a rotation with two Carpenters in it
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Really, it would be unfair for all those other teams.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
you guys know that we have another Carpenter in the minor league system, right?
the cubs even have a Chris Carpenter in theirs.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Matt Carpenter, bats left, throws right
http://stlcardinals.scout.com/a.z?s=321&p=8&c=1&nid=4478368
(Matthew Martin Lee Carpenter)
and the dewy-eyed Christopher J. Carpenter…
http://cubs.scout.com/a.z?s=260&p=8&c=1&nid=4470576
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
if they're really desperate for pitching
and we keep the status quo…
a Chris Carpenter vs. Chris Carpenter match-up is not out of the question.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
that would be an epic chapter in the storied rivalry.
also I would laugh my ass off at the attempts to announce the game.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
well, that's no worse than our glut of "Ryans"
this kid even has the same middle initial.
though I am trying and trying to find out what it stands for, no luck so far.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
we need to trade for him and call him up
see what they put on the back of each jersey
29 chris jo. carpenter
68 chris ja. carpenter
wait, you know his middle name?
also, I do not think our Carp would stand for that …
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Couldn't Carp just default to "Mr Luggage" on the back of his?
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Awards Schedule
Comeback POY was announced today. On what dates are the remainder of the postseason awards announced?
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
mlb tv
Hello all,
looking for some advice. I have relatively slow fast inernet at home (1.5mb/s) and no cable (so no TBS). How will MLB TV perform on this connection speed? Anyone have experience in this?
If you select with "low" video quality (which isn't bad at all imo)
you should be fine. A full technical FAQ can be found here, outlining connection speed requirements.
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thanks -
sounds like it is probably worth the money then….
by cdb on Oct 5, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think its pretty discounted at this point too..
like $20? At the very, very, very least, you should be able to get streaming audio. Vin Scully for Cards games in the NLDS might be worth that price by himself.
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it costs $20 a month in the regular season for the hd version
$15 otherwise, probably cheaper than that even for playoffs
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but I thought
the playoff games are only shown on MLB.tv on a delay, like an hour or two behind the real thing. In other words, MLB.tv is completely useless for the playoffs. I could be wrong, but that’s how they’ve done it in the past
so mlb.tv = the cubs?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
It doesn't say anything about that in the promo thing on mlb.com.
I have no idea if that’s how it works.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I'm almost positive
I recall seeing it buried somewhere in the small print or extensive FAQ section, like you know Bud Selig shady minions would do. And I know for a fact that’s how it’s been done in years past.
Yeah on the forum since they don't have FAQ's anymore
It says live game blackouts which I assume is what you mean. Which is terrible since not everyone has cable, I just think it’s wrong to assume that everyone has cable so you get to black out games for people who don’t.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
well now I'm just confused
here is a link to something called the postseason package for 9.95 that looks to include live game streams withing the US. But there’s really no details accompanying it, so who knows. I fucking hate the MLB, inc. part of MLB. They combine all the dickishness of a giant monopoly (price gouging, black out policy) with the the shadiness of carney booths (automatic subscription renewals, fine print disqualifiers, murky refund policy).
Yeah that's what I was talking about.
The forum says something about live game blackouts.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
to me it looks like
MLB.tv premium people wihin the US (presumably who bought the year package earlier in the season) are blacked out and can only access archived games 90 minutes after. However, residents within the US can purchase the separate postseason package for 9.95 and get live streams not subject to blackout. However, these aren’t tv broadcasts it would appear, more like multi-angle things shot from stadium cameras. So yeah, I don’t really know what the case is for sure. I’m not worrying about it because I can get them on tv (only thing I’m worried about—being on the east coast—are the west coast starts, heh. I’m going to lose a lot of sleep this playoffs, hopefully its worth it).
The games are all blacked out
I checked, since I’m an MLB.tv watcher. You can’t watch any of the games on MLB.tv.
Makes me want to kill something.
From what I saw
Still no, but you can watch it as soon as it’s over in the archive, from what I gather.
Here’s my source. The guy with the red username is the person who MLB pays to deliver crappy news.
Our pitchers get lots of groundballs.
I will take Albert vs. a two-hopper to get to the WS 100 times out of 100.
Free Milton
has anyone started screaming about Piñeiro for GOLD GLOVE yet?
because… who else. twitts should start tweeting, it’s an off-day, and last chance to stir up some pixie dust.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i'll use all-caps to prove my 6ness.
KICK SAVE FOR GOLD GLOVE!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
f'ng gdm
i should have said, no one fielded his position on the golf course better
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
it doesn't matter that he didn't play
Most of the voters don’t know who else to vote for
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
well go tell them
they probably can’t even spell his name
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
ridiculous
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 5, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
he got two ovations for it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
It was weird
There was a modest ovation at first, then the rest of the stadium figured out why we were applauding. Then they wouldn’t shut the hell up until he tipped his cap.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 5, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
what was the timing of the scoreboard showing it?
because they were interviewing DeWitt and he knew right away.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Not really,
it was up on the scoreboard for a bit before the ovation really cranked up. The whole thing was kind of awkward.
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 5, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
ouch.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Buckner
set that record because he never, ever, ran over to first to get the unassisted “3”.
by Hal Laniers Pants on Oct 5, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm sure Albert will buy his pitchers a steak dinner.
or give them hugs.
…no! no, Albert! crushing to death is bad!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Per Joe Strauss
Tony having a press conference at 3:30 CT. Anyone know if this will be televised?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
The revolution
won’t be.
Hey anyone have AT&T Uverse here?
I found out a way to get $40 off a month AND upgrade your internet to 18 Mpbs
I do!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Don't feel explaining it myself but I did it earlier online
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do.
Just call them?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
what i did
then login to your account, click on support and on the bottom right side of the screen, click on Chat.
just say same thing people said in their chats in that thread
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't even know my account info.
This sounds like work.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i bet your wife does
You don’t like faster internet and more money
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions
But then I'd have to pay for the faster internet in six months.
(my work pays for my internet and thats already maxed out)
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
wonder sometimes if strauss and goold get into arm wrestling matches
over Boog. strauss is heavy on the “prodigal infielder”. boogite goold stresses “best defensive shortstop in the league”.
actually, never mind. the arm-wrestling alone would be sweet.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
hmmm... playahs...
So Taguchi wants to play.
Apparently Mike Cameron suffered another(!!) concussion thanks to his robbery of Colby’s smooth hit.
Hoffman returning to the crew.
meanwhile in the pond scum: “Mets GM Omar Minaya has interest in hiring two of his former counterparts, Kevin Towers and J.P. Ricciardi.”
- mlb trade rumors
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
well we are gonna need an OF to replace Dick
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
OT: So if I was fighting zombies
I would wear leather armor. A human can’t bite through thick leather right? It would be reasonably light compared to other forms of protection. I mean you could still get bit in the face. But I bet a zombie would kind of just gnaw on the leather like a dog. Plus, all the times you get snuck up on it would protect you. Like your ankles, arms, and neck.
i hate facebook
To many people want to be my friend. My facebook friend litmus test is if we were at the mall and I saw you. Would I stop to talk. Not say Hi but actually stop to talk
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:39 PM EDT up reply actions
No
But I have all these people that I haven’t talk to in forever who I don’t even remember being friends with wanting to be my facebook friend.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 6:47 PM EDT up reply actions
why aren't we facebook friends!!?!?!
j/k
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah but we at least converse somewhat
Not someone that I went to high school with and wouldn’t know your name if it wasn’t attached to your account
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
i have a few of those friends. i should delete them, but for whatever reason my friends like to get into the “i’m more popular because i have X amount of facebook friends and you don’t” so i keep them around. mainly as a joke.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I have these friends.
It’s helpful to stalk them to find out the Mizzou happenings though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
yes
completely agree.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
question
is the zombie on fire?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
but it'd be sweltering in there.....
i’d probably just surround myself by a big fiery ring while I bide my time….truthfully, the zombie apocalypse would be much easier to survive than movies choose to portray. I mean how can a creature be so smart as to distinguish between non-zombies and zombies but not know heading towards the guy with the machine gun will kill him? (I stole this question for something I read recently)
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions
like body spray?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I think we broke SB Nation again
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
f'in sbn
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
they're going to have to call up some hamsters from AAA
to keep these servers running during October. It’s only going to get worse….
by nota bene on Oct 5, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Question
Does anyone know how VEB ranks compared to other SBNation blogs in terms of number of comments? I’d have to guess we’re near the top.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
actual numbers or adjusted BFIB* index?
*Best Fans in Baseball
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
don't they have "attendance records"?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i don't know, i haven't been there much
i just saw they have over a 1000 comments for almost every thread & their fan post section is highly commented as well
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So, who among us wouldn't want to hang out with these people?
They seem pretty cool to me…..
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
Those parties were off the hook
You went to Dartmouth? I remember when we used to sail there and the awesome Dartmouth regatta parties.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
this is the money quote IMO
"I’ve been in the city three years and dated girls who are legitimate models, and that gets old," said Mr. Pike, who works in private equity. "I have high standards. I’ve met people who are really smart but don’t have it together socially, and people who are fun but may not offer more mentally." The total package, he explained, is tough to find.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe ClemsonGirl has a chance, lol.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
lol
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I'm in the Honors College.
If I had felt so inclined I could have gone to WashU I’m sure. Is Vandy on that list? I got accepted there.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I'm pretty sure Ivy League schools consider Vanderbilt a community college
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
it's a laundry mat by my house.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
sounds like a Man Wash
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
This little article says it is.
Or at least the med school.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
they're the +
Washington U? Really? Yes, that’s where the "Plus" comes in (but only if you attended medical school there).
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Ivy League schools are valueable for the brand name more than their education
For instance <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.boston.com%2Fbostonglobe%2Fmagazine%2Farticles%2F2008%2F10%2F05%2Fdoesnt_anybody_get_a_c_anymore%2F&ei=YpnKSsLGF4KKsgPdlKGiBQ&usg=AFQjCNEG_sz91EcOPLU0m4zJYuPcZmyEIA">see here
About 15 percent of Harvard students got a B-plus or better in 1950, according to one study. In 2007, more than half of all Harvard grades were in the A range.
In grad school, some of the better students came from ivies. So did some of the mediocre ones. Same is true of any other background.
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
that whole post made you look ignanorant!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
irregardless, my point got through
I was thinkiful
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
I don't know what that lol is implying sir.
But I don’t think I like it.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I know some people like this in Manhattan
they’re some of the worst people on earth, at least in my peculiar little Hicksian worldview
So, I didn't hallucinate Jim Edmonds on Entourage last night.
I wonder how long his publicist had been trying to get him on? I’m betting since 2004.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
at the airport
he was in LeBron’s posse?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
(uncredited but John Marecek confirmed)
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
awesome.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
Is that an Entourage joke?
I’ve never seen it.
Or are you just making fun of my “awesome?”
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
entourage joke
hollywood made the rock on signal with his hand last night as he walked away
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that really IS awesome
I will have to track down that episode just to see that.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
I'm sure it will be Hulued soon, right?
or does HBO not participate in that?
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
damn.
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
presented without comment
Righthander Todd Wellemeyer was taken aback when he saw a new catcher handling him in the 10th inning Sunday. Infielder David Freese, who never had caught professionally, had taken over behind the plate. Said Wellemeyer, “I had no idea. I said, ‘Who is that?’”
Wellemeyer said he and Freese had an agreement about signs. “I said, ‘Look, put down what you would not want to see thrown to you as a hitter,’” Wellemeyer said. “He put down a lot of change-ups and inside fastballs.”
thanks for the scouting report. always helpful, that Welly.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
are you going backwards in time?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Brewer
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
FYP:
Wellemeyer said he and Freese had an agreement about signs. "I said, ‘Look, put down what you would not want to see thrown to you as a hitter,’" Wellemeyer said. "He said ‘You don’t have anything that fits that bill.’"
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 5, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
they call him MISTER Freese.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Mister eff.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
.....
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
now that's something which should be played at Busch
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
or whenever he does anything.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
are we watching David Freese do... everything...?
[confused]
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
we have so many sitcoms, they could be a channel in the 70s
I might watch Albert and Julio.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
he's good, but I don't think he merits an 'eff' yet.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Did I mention to VEB that people keep stealing the yellow mums from my porch?
It’s the oddest thing.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Not the red or the white ones.
and not our neighbors yellow ones, either (every house in the ‘hood has mums, they’re just taking ours!).
And they leave the pots, just taking the plants whole. I’m trying to figure out how to boob trap them.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
bucket o' maple syrup....
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions
go on...
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i saw it on the lindsay lohan parent trap remake a few we....a few years ago
sure there’s a basic rigging you could make attached to the flowers to make the syrup pour….might be a pain to clean, but knowing some asshole got doused in syrup might make it too difficult to pass up…
No matter what you rig remember humiliation>pain
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
you're not explaining what to do with the delicious syrup.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
rig it to dump it on them.....
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone else have any ideas!?!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
ummmm...for a more serious answer
some friends had the unfortunate epidemic of neighborhood children taking a dump on their porch. they bought one of those motion detectors used for outdoor lights and hooked it up to a camera…had it pointed right out the window and caught them next time they did it….
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
if by unfortunate, you mean hilarious...
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I think this means we can poop on Fritz's porch
as long as we don’t steal any mums
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
yes.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Poo is always funnier,
when it’s on fire.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
he's gonna have like 5 piles of firey poop on his porch in the morning
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I think your wife is messing with you
that’s what I think is going on
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
No, she's ready to shoot someone.
She sprang out of bed and ran to the door with a baseball bat when our dog barked a few nights ago. False alarm, though.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Hmm...
Put something REALLY sticky on the leaves/stalk. Something like maple syrup. Or undried varnish.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
Or intertwine some poison ivy in the mum stems
so that by the time they figure out what they had ahold of it may be all over them.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
you know what's weird
every time i watch the big bang theory i get a craving for chinese food
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potted
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
why don't you just tie a string around them and attach it to a bunch of cans
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
that' close to what we're going to do
we’re planning on tying the plants at their root to the bottom of our guard rail to keep them from blowing over/being able to be lifted up with some fishing wire and having some bells attached to the wire to wake up the mutt.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I wish I could actually take credit for stealing the mums.
Because that would be pimp.
Also, I hope that you wake up in the next few days to find a huge pole of yellow mums (and potting soil) on your porch.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
pile
I’m not sure what a pole of yellow mums would look like.
(Stay away from the “huge pole” jokes everyone.)
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
big bird's....
oh nevermind
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
hahahaha
I don’t know if that image is disturbing or just really funny.
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsh on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Oct 5, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
what kind of martini is bender drinking?
jalapeno?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I would drink a jalapeno martini.
Who would like to meet me at The Famous Bar in twenty minutes?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
go on...
[gets yadi2second’s notepad]
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
what vodka did you use and for how long?
that sounds delicious
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I used just cheap vodka put through a filter
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
A friend of mine did that with Scotch Bonnets
(really, really hot caribbean chillies). Possibly the most “interesting” drinking experience I’ve ever had…
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
So has anybody else
The GOBs don't come into play in the playoffs, right?
Angels in the Outfield and all…
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
Remember this?
Sorry.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
I still don't blame him for losing the series.
Just for one bad call.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Hard to blame him
for our team not showing up in Game 7.
That said, it’s hard not to hate the man for missing such an obvious call.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
whitey really should have pulled the team off the field
he stole their WS. he flat out stole it.
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Do you find it incredibly short sighted
that more and more leagues are giving officials more and more subjective rulings to go by? It just seems like every league I can think of (except the NHL, which has had great rules changes since the strike), is heading in the wrong direction on this stuff. Nobody can even separate a devastating bad call from a regular bad call any more.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
NBA is the worst in my mind
I never know what a foul is. While NHL lets the game just flow
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
there should be robot umps & vidoe replay for baseball
fouls & flags in football & the nba are harder & harder to tell the difference from because of how fast the plays are getting. there’s no longer a need for human umpires in baseball. the sooner they are gone, the better as far as i’m concerned.
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The problem with the NBA isn't the foul calling
it’s that they’ve given the officials so much else to call that they can’t focus on foul calling. I’m an official for high school and small colleges, and I’ve seen the rotation assignments for the NBA officials from a guy at a rules meeting. They are RIDICULOUS! The underneath official has to watch the post play, the corner and sideline on his side, measure three seconds. We do all that stuff….but they’re also required to keep track of defensive three seconds, charges with the stupid half circle, all play below the free throw line on their side of the court, which includes screens, slip screens, and pick and rolls. It’s just a ton to keep track of, and it takes them away from their core responsibility, which is calling the game.
Stern also does a horrible job of making sure officials call the game at least somewhat similar. I can literally predict the number of fouls called and free throws shot in a game by + or – 3 just by who the officials for that game are, regardless of the teams playing. That’s pretty ridiculous.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
damn you River Rat
you ruined my shaking head gif
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I wanna see it...
and sorry.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
I'm sure there will be another time for it
and it will be AWESOME ( but probably not)
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
but were the GOBs tempted?
or is denkinger just a blind a hole?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 5, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It's baseball,
there are Gob’s.
Respect the bastards, but don’t fear them…..that’s what I hear.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
Has anyone pointed out in the Tony LaRussa era
the Cardinals have only lost 1 Game 1 of the NLDS? 6-1 record, with the lone loss coming in 2001 when Schilling and Morris battled to the death.
i fear wolf may be able to pull the same thing off on our O big mouth did
they just haven’t clicked yet, and i don’t think they will. especially considering Dick will start in Cf & Lugo at 2nd
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I can't believe Ankiel is still an option
seriously, how does he think this is a good decision at all?
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 5, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yet more proof he's losing it, or lost it
someone posted yesterday putting DeRo in right, Lud in center & Glaus or Freeze would be me so much better than having Dick in the line up if he’s not going to play Cody. why he can’t see it & a bunch of nerds down in our mom’s basements is beyond me.
guess that’s why he’s the genius & we are not
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Yeah
I honestly think Ludwick and Ankiel are probably about the same in CF anyhow – both good arms, Ludwick probably takes better routes (at least in RF) and Ank is probably more athletic, so I guess it’s about a wash. And is DeRosa really a huge downgrade on Lud in RF? I’m guessing not. However, vs a LHP, DeRosa is a HUGE upgrade over Ank (and probably Rasmus at the moment, too). It all just seems too simple, doesn’t it?
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got another google voice number
I love having multiple numbers to hand out to people. It makes me feel important
I got my second one today as well
It’s my backup plan in case my extremely cheap FAF wireless plan goes away.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
I think Google is going to allow people to port their numbers to it
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions
From what I keep reading
that’s the plan — but they have to file with the FCC as a telecommunications company first, which will make some differences in how they do their books financially. Skype has avoided this by being strictly VoIP and farming out the backbone work to telecommunications providers like Sprint and Verizon. But if Google wants to port numbers they have to be classified as a telco.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
I want a Android phone to work with my Google Voice now
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
How sweet would it be...
to have an Android phone with a wireless number, but also have 2 other Google Voice numbers tied to the same phone. One phone = your business, personal, and mistress number — Tony Soprano would have a heart attack….
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Someone asked this before in this thread, so I'll post it now
Here is Rasmus’ batted ball rates against lefties and righties this year (in that order)
GB, LD, FB, PO
0.2857, 0.0762, 0.2381, 0.0476
0.2575, 0.1562, 0.2685, 0.0521
This is out of total plate appearances, not balls in play, so it won’t add up to 100%.
Also, remember that this is a very small sample size and probably doesn’t mean much going forward.
so a 7.62 LD% against LHP?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
Sort of
It’s on a different scale then your used to. Still sucks though.
by vivaelpujols on Oct 5, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks I have been curious
That is a pathetic LD%
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not quite as bad as it seems
That’s out of total PA, so the league average is about 13%.
by vivaelpujols on Oct 5, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Given that
That’s still a pretty pathetic line drive percentage. That’s 40% worse than league average.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
Yeah, but rembember it's a very small sample size
He’s only had 118 plate appearances against lefties this year. His career LD rate against lefties in the minors is 15.1% (different scale remember), and his career OPS against them is over .800. I doubt that his PA appearances against lefties means much against them going forward, low LD rate or not.
by vivaelpujols on Oct 6, 2009 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm not saying it's predictive
but it does a lot to explain his hideous BABIP against lefties this year too. If he’s not hitting more than 10% of his balls in play as line drives, I can see how his BABIP would be low. Just from watching, it seems like he hits a lot of routine ground balls against lefties too.
"I just wish that the late Harry Caray were still around so I could hear him mispronounce 'Kosuke Fukudome' every fukun' night" -- Dennis Miller
He's like an aggressive Mo with the media.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I HATE the Red Sox
But I now have a newfound respect for Epstein.
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Oct 5, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
whoops...called on strauss on twitter and he responded.....
was a mizzou grievance but do i use my newfound soapbox to air grievances on behalf of veb and cardinal nation in general?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
ask him about Piñeiro's gold glove.
anything else will be tony-centric.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
eh we already cordially ended our "discussion"
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
ah well
tis strauss, after all
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
well, most recently he said people should use "common sense" and not statistics when determining the cy young winner
still waiting to know how common sense is in conflict with statistics
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
no, none of what you originally posted made any sense to me
what do the words in your post have anything to do with what is in you’re subject line?
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common sense tells me to give it to the guy with the best FIP.
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by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Matt likes our PIEZ.
For a baseball coach from a baseball family, it was quite the experience. “It’s really a classic baseball setting,” Josh Holliday said. “The stadium and the fans … I could sit there and watch baseball all day every day.”
“I think Matt’s enjoyed it, really enjoyed the team and the manager, and all the people that make up the experience there. I know it’s a great place to play, and he appreciates the fans and the environment surrounding the team. He’s enjoying every minute of it.
“I think that’s the greatest gift the Cardinals have given him, a chance to be part of a winning team, a chance to get back to the World Series.”
For a baseball coach from a baseball family, it was quite the experience. “It’s really a classic baseball setting,” Josh Holliday said. “The stadium and the fans … I could sit there and watch baseball all day every day.” "I think Matt’s enjoyed it, really enjoyed the team and the manager, and all the people that make up the experience there. I know it’s a great place to play, and he appreciates the fans and the environment surrounding the team. He’s enjoying every minute of it. “I think that’s the greatest gift the Cardinals have given him, a chance to be part of a winning team, a chance to get back to the World Series.”
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
hehe
He felt like a seed-spitting, cleats-clicking, glove-toting ballplayer.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
From Keith Law
keithlaw Fangraphs has Pujols + Holliday worth +93.7 batting runs this year, yet the #stlcards as a team were still at -1.7 total. That’s hard to do
We. Are. Unbalanced. Offensively.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
yikes
as if the dodgers needed another reason to pitch around those two.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
someone else will have to step up in the series then
whether that be ludwick, skippy, dick, whomever. someone else is going to have to drive them in.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Luddy, Yadda & Cody need to step it up
it’s going to be hard for Yadda because of his legs & all, but they need moar runs jerks
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Yadi has been swinging it hottest
that’s why I’m most worried about his availability. it may come down to him. he’s been seeing the ball, no matter how long they’ve pulled him, and he’s getting it down in good spots.
Luddy next, I think it almost depends on the pitcher and the night.
but without checking the numbers… Colby is ice-cold. forget Dick, it’s aggravating that Colby can’t step up even when given the opportunity. “swing better than Ankiel,” i mean, come on, kid.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
According to BR
he should bat in front of Albert the next two games
6ly. that would do more to get him out of his long funk than anything
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i am equally sad that boog has not taught him how to steal.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
that's the coaches fault
there’s no reason the Cards should run more. everyone but Yadda should be good at stealing.
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yes, I was being tongue-in-cheek
thematic, even.
or we could blame CG for not teaching him that either.
I have a gut feeling this series will come down to Boog…….
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Hey now.
That was not included in my suggested curriculum.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
you're in Cardinal Nation
above and beyond! execute, c’mon.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
the Cards have way more fans than the braves
Cardinal Nation is everywhere
beside, you ain’t posting on a braves blog are you?
and i should have known Yadi2 you weren’t being serious. f’in gdm
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it's cool
I don’t know when I’m being serious.
except for Cardinal Nation. that’s no joke.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
I know.
I was trying to make excuses… midterms? Papers? Like crazy.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
he needs to work harder
for someone who’s supposed to be the next sure thing, he’s a huge disappointment.
and i know, i know. wasting away & all. but 6ly, get it together kid.
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He has been worrying me too
but someone told me the other day that he was hitting the ball hard so maybe he’ll start getting better. I want the old Colby back. :(
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
that's somewhat misleading
cause it includes dozens of PAs from Duncan, Greenes, etc who are not going to be on the playoff roster
the umps for the LDS have been announced
Dana Demuth – H & crew chief
Brian O’Nora – 1st
Mike Everitt – 2nd
Jeff Nelson – 3rd
Ed Rapuano – LF
Tony Randazzo – RF
could it be worse?
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correct me if i'm wrong, but Randazzo, Demuth & Rapuano have a bad history with Tony
and the Cardinals. while i’m grateful he’s not there, i’m not happy about who they have either.
cuzzi’s doing the Yanks/Twins series btw
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...Brian O'Nora... the same guy from the Reds series, right?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Hernandez?
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Oct 5, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Balkin' Bob?
That guy who fist-bumped the catcher after the game?
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Oct 5, 2009 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions
The lesser umps get left out altogether.
Next best get LDS. Next best LCS. Next best WS.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
i only recognize one guy's name
which is a good thing, imho.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
OT: Has anyone here been drunk and then decided to puke in the shower?
I’m only asking because this is a recurring problem on my hall and I am kind of confused by this person’s inability to puke in a toilet where they can flush it and it doesn’t clog up the shower drain so no one can use it the rest of the weekend until our poor cleaning lady has to clean it up three times. Sorry it’s a scandal.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
That is nasty
The most nasty stories I have heard always ended up being girls. You try putting up signs? Shame is a powerful tool.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 5, 2009 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions
We have sent out e-mails.
Other girls are getting angry and posting signs. As for your comment, we’re pretty sure it’s a male visitor, circumstantial evidence.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
later, the survivors said this is where the thread went horribly wrong...
hehe.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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 Oct 5, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
A boy was seen leaving the scene of the crime the first time it happened.
My Co-RA wasn’t sure if he had done it but our dorm is not anywhere near as nasty as the guys dorm. 6ly I would not set foot in that place.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Pennbrook style
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
greatest show of the 90s
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
false
the wire
arrested development
lost
the office (uk)
extras
house before last season
but if i’m in the right sentimental mood, you’re right, nothing is better
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
Yes I am.
If loving Boy Meets World makes me a dork then I don’t want to be anything else.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I used to watch the show
But not one of my all time favorites
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Nothing y'all say will convince me otherwise.
It’s great show. It will always be one of my favorites. I will find a way to get those last four seasons.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
bit torrent is your friend
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
So they only sell the first 3 seasons
Wasn’t their 7 seaons
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Yes.
It’s lame. They just sold the rights again and the new people said they may release them but nothing so far it’s been almost two years. It’s terrible.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
at least you arent waiting for rocko's modern life on dvd
looking back on that show, its amazing what they got away with
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
i used to watch it every day after school on disney channel
they would play the episodes in order from start to finish….am i the only one that likes the college episodes the best?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
No.
Everyone likes the college episodes the best. The stupid companies with the rights to release them don’t get that.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
minkus was the shizz though....
and i also liked the lauren episodes, mainly because Linda Cardellini is awesome
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
I didn't like her.
Although those are very good episodes. I still love the Plays With Squirrels episode.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
The Sopranos.
People forget that a lot of quality shows would not have been made without the Sopranos.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 6, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i've never been interested in it....
everything i hear is that its a crappier, unrealistic version of the wire
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
ditto. Amazing show
I also love Dexter.
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by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
the Sopranos was really good
even if just for the acting
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
I have the first 2 seasons on DVD
But never watched it. Tried watching the first episode but couldn’t get into it
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
The first episode of most shows
are not very good. The Sopranos has amazing writing. I am also a huge fan of The Wire.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
Those kind of shows don't interest me.
I’m sure they’re very good but it’s just not my thing.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
You seem to innocent for the show
Like you don’t even cuss
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions
the sopranos probably isn't for you
but it’s still all kinds of awesome
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i always think it is funny when people
Don’t want to cuss so they sub in different words
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Set to Barney Miller
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
I don't know if I do this.
If I really have something I’m upset about I’ll say it but other than that I usually don’t. It’s more habit now than anything.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I curse like a sailor
Probably a bad habit but hard to reel in
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
honest to God, i never evar cursed
till i started going to my private, very christian high school. we had awful, awful mouths.
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funny how that works
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
i had a very very sheltered childhood
it was a shock to me because i came from a very very strict private christian elementary/junior high school. but my high school was pretty much like a public high school. actually it was worse in a lot of ways from what my friends at public schools told me. more drugs, alcohol, sex, whatever, if it was wrong, we did it.
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my mom asked if we wanted to stop going to church
so of course me and my brother were like, yeah, no more plz…. I think it made me more laid back or something. my high school was weird as hell though. small town in western IL with lots of crazies. the football players sort of ran the show
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
we were too small for football
so our basketball & soccer douches ran the show.
looking back i’m embarrassed about how we acted. but at the time i was so sick of having God shoved down my throat. i’m just glad i didn’t go all the way off the reservation like i know many of my former friends did. their lives are a mess now. i’m talking failed marriages, multiple kids with multiple moms, jail time, the works.
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I actually hung out with some of the soccer players
even though I don’t like soccer… they were usually the cooler peeps. that and the dorks and outcasts were my people. although there was one football player that would play dungeons and dragons with us
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions
big jesuit high school here
i didn’t stop going to church until college…i just couldn’t take the youth masses. seeing people i’d seen get wasted at parties, doing all sorts of unholy things, sitting in the front row at church just disillusioned me to the whole thing. that along with all the christian rock, hand waving…i was in full holden caulfield mode labeling them as phonies….havent been back to church since except for my brothers wedding, christmas, and a funeral.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
church always just seemed like a really boring social event to me
all the stuff they said was either common sense or contradictory, and I could even see this as a kid. so our mom got fed up with all our questions and stuff, and she wasn’t super religious either so didn’t go to church after I turned 9 or 10 or so
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:33 AM EDT up reply actions
see..
i allowed/forced myself to hush all questions until i got out of high school…and the thing is I took religion seriously as an academic exercise. I think Christianity and Catholicism specifically have a lot of philosophical value about how lives should be lived. Its the whole spiritual thing I always struggled with…..
but alas TOS are probably already being violated so we should probably cut this off. feel free to make a closing statement (as if i have the authority).
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
haha, you just summed up the experience of
growing up in the LCMS. the first time i went to a baptist or first christian service, i was stunned. those guys really rock ‘n roll…they’re even allowed to clap!
:/
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
meh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:51 AM EDT up reply actions
those shows looked really boring
here’s what I have liked over the last 10 years or so:
sopranos
new battlestar galactica
it’s always sunny in philadelphia
curb your enthusiasm
tim and eric
true blood
mad men is what I’m currently watching (used to work in advertising, they really do get drunk that much!)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:56 AM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah
and firefly
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:57 AM EDT up reply actions
got firefly for my birthday....like 5 months ago
havent opened it yet….really need to start watching it
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
oh man
it’s really good…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
yup I love firefly too
up there with British comedies the Office and Fawlty Towers in the “Quality, not quantity, but I wish they’d made more of them…” stakes.
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by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree with some of those shows being not for me.
My favorites:
The Sopranos
The Wire
Arrested Development
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Mad Men ()
30 Rock
I also love Big Love, Dexter, True Blood (but haven’t seen this season!), … I’ve probably forgotten something.
And of course, Seinfeld.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
after mad men I think dexter is next
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
just saw the dexter season 4 premiere
now i really, really want to order showtime. and no, they don’t put full episodes online without a subscription.
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions
wow, you just saved me probably 20 bucks a month.
danke schon!
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
use the wisevid links
they are better quality than zshare & usually load faster.
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did you see curb yesterday?
it was brilliant! and i’m not a curb fan at all
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didn't get to see it yet
played another show last night, and then watched some handegg tonight (fantasy football is ridiculous)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I have to watch the last season before I get to this season.
I got to that show a little late.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
that's what happened with mad men
for me… I have so much catching up to do.
oh shit, I forgot that one show with Kenny Powers in it, that show cracks me up
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:12 AM EDT up reply actions
east bound & down. funny, funny stuff
curb is usually too much for me because it’s George from Seinfeld, only on roids. larry david is such a horrible human being, he just makes me want to kill him. but the first two shows of this season aren’t bad, and yesterday was the seinfeld cast first show, and it was incredible. i haven’t laughed that hard in years.
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larry david reminds me of one of my best friends
he always tries to get out of doing shit, but he’s super funny about it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
this speaks poorly of me
but i’m basically a lot like george. only if you ask my best friend, my life is both more tragic & way more funny than the tv show
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my life has turned tragic
since I can’t find a job with benefits anywhere. maybe I got blacklisted, ha! guess I should go back to college, but I don’t know if I can stand any more college
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:27 AM EDT up reply actions
anyway, gonna watch ep. 6 of mad men season one
c yall later!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions
another great show that i forgot to mention
is Supernatural. yes it’s on the CW, but it’s not a WB/CW type show. i mean at all. it’s great.
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All good shows
I’ve been on Sons of Anarchy as of late
Fritz and gdm got me on it actually
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
SOA is amazing
i highly recommend it to anyone. well, maybe not cgirly
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downloaded the first season and all aired 2nd season episodes over about a week
It watches WAY different when it’s only on once a week, as opposed to 2-3 episodes a day
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
Oh Monty Python's Flying Circus should be on everyone's list also
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
just watched "and now for something completely different"
you’ll kill yourself hitting your head with your hand before you’re through with it….
which then of course leads me into wondering how i forgot fawlty towers! another brilliant if not cringeworthy show.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:13 AM EDT up reply actions
how could i forget freaks and geeks!
the show that launched so many great careers…biggest cancellation crime after arrested development
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"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
good show
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
have you seen mr. show?
you gotta see that if you haven’t, david cross is in it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:07 AM EDT up reply actions
im aware of it but havent seen it
one of my good friends owns it though so i suppose i should borrow it…after firefly of course.
just need to kick this mystery science theater 3000 kick i’ve been on of late first
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"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
mst3k rulz
have you seen Mitchell or Manos Hands of Fate yet? those are the best episodes imo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions
i watched it with my bro when i was like 12
am only just now getting into it again (and for real) now that i’ve discovered theyre on netflix…so no i havent seen those. just watched ‘laserblast’ though…was quite amused.
btw Mike Nelson has a site called Riff Trax where he provides DVD commentaries in his usual hilarious fashion. I haven’t ordered any but have only heard the highest of praises.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
yep
I watched a couple of those…. still like mst3k better, i had similar renewal with watching that show, had some roommates a few years ago that watched it, we even had mst3k night
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
Another major tangent
but if any of you have any interest at all in the natural world (or just have a really good TV and want something cool to watch on HD) – you’ve got to get a brilliant natural history documentary narrated by david attenborough called Planet Earth. One of my all-time favourite series. The slow motion shots of sharks hunting (see the Planet Earth video on this page, click to enlarge the video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/species/Great_white_shark#p0036vd6), and the snow leopard hunt are my two favourite nature sequences of all-time. breathtaking.
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by Felonius_Monk on Oct 6, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Heck and Yes
It rocks. Especially on blu-ray. My favorite part is the snow leopard chase.
Really, the only bad part of bacon is that it makes you thirsty . . . for more bacon
David Attenborough always rocks.
except when he’d plunk himself in front of the scenery to talk to the camera. move aside and VO it, Sir David.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
No.
It’s an all girls dorm but we allow boys to use the bathrooms on the floor with announcement. If it is indeed a male guest that rule is done.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
what do you mean announcement?
do you have a bull horn in the lobby & are supposed say you got a boy with you?
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NO.
You just say Boy in the bathroom. It’s not like my friend’s school where you have to announce guests, even female ones, every three doors.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i've never been in a dorm so i didn't know how this worked
do you mean you don’t have a bathroom in every room? there’s only one big one everyone uses?
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you get used to it
We had stalls for the showers. So we were not all walking around naked
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
i hate public bathrooms
i don’t think i could ever get used to that. are all colleges like this? even ivy league schools?
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Most, I think.
It’s pretty typical. I couldn’t live in the boys dorm, but then I’m not a boy.
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not all
usually the rent is cheaper in the ones w/ community bathrooms vs the ones w/ suites or individual bathrooms.
My dorm last year was suite style.
That was nice. You have to buy your ow toilet paper and clean it though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I just throw away my toilet paper
I never thought of cleaning it
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions
You still have to buy it when you run out.
The boys didn’t clean their bathroom. I had to take a shower in their room once and I wore my shoes.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Clearly not.
Things tend to go over my head sometimes. I still don’t. You don’t have to explain it since that would ruin it.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Okay.
I was focusing on the throwing it away and not flushing it. I’m too lazy to type things out this late.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
If I had to go door to door
I would feel like a sex offender
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Well probably.
I’m not saying it’s some random guy. I assume he has some connection with someone.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
you've obviously never been in a guys dorm bathroom
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
i have not drunky puked in the shower before
i have swallowed shampoo & conditioner though & that made me puke
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i prefer floors.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
it was carpeted and everything.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Please tell me you cleaned up after yourself or that someone else did.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
someone else did
with a rag. and gave me a beer case to puke in the rest of the night as i lay on the couch.
never have excess amounts of taco bell before a heavy night of drinking, kids.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions
My infamously weak stomach combined with my famous willingness to party has led to some interesting pukes
Not afraid to nitpick
I have had an iron stomach for a long time
Last time I puked it was forced upon me. They thought I had alcohol poisoning. They made me gag myself. It was horrible.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
iron stomach here too....
i puked once last year in our kitchen sink (no memory of it)….dont think my roommate was too pleased (but he’s a tool anyway)…other than that the only times it ever happens is with volume issues in beer pong which makes boot and rallying quite easy
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
i strictly drink hard liquor on the rocks now so nothing upsets my stomach
I saw a guy today that looked like the guy in your avatar wearing a Slu shirt at the library today.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
not me as i dont go to slu (really need a new screen name) and am not ben folds
btw got the shirt a few days ago…looks awesome
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
My room at the frat house one year was Ireland for an Around the World party
We created some weird drink that I don’t even remember that was like half creme de menthe. I was blacked out by like 11. I woke up the next morning and there was green puke all over the bathroom floor. I didn’t remember doing it, but I knew that was me. Don’t worry, I cleaned it up myself and disinfected and all. I will never drink creme de menthe again.
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
I am proud of the fact that
any time I have puked on account of too much alcohol, it’s always been in a toilet, a sink, or outside.
Mostly it’s cause I’m a next-day puker, but still….
I have also never puked uncontrollably except one time i puked in my sleep
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
that sounds horrible.....
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
I did that once when I was 7.
Obviously not alcohol related. I’ve never puked because of alcohol actually. I’ve never really had that much alcohol though so there’s really nothing to brag about there.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i did it when i was little to
i also did it the once & only time i tried an illegal substance
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Cocaine's a hell of a drug, gdm
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
i assume pot isn't considered a "substance"
so…..shrooms or acid?
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
no, it was pot
i was later told mixing it with high amounts of alcohol the first time you try it will F you up big time. and that’s very, very true. i did things that night i’ll never live down.
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haha
first time i smoked it was on a night of utter boredom where after years of swearing it off while my friends were smoking i decided to give it a go. didn’t drink that night and (apparently) thank god.
did have one night where i got so high after i was drinking that my body felt like it weighed 1000 pounds.
i only smoke occasionally now. its more a day time, there’s nothing else in the world to do type of thing than something you want to do in the evening. it just slows you down at night
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 6, 2009 1:21 AM EDT up reply actions
heck i remember a fraternity facebooking me when i was a senior in high school
and i responded about not wanting to be pressured to drink…..yeah, i was a loser….especially since i had already drank in hs
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
I started to drink when i was 13 and even got caught wasted when I was 14
But my parents never punished me for it or made a big deal of it. So I lost interest in it. All my friends drank in high school and I even bought booze for them. But I didn’t drink that much again till I was in college
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions
i dont think my parents really care either....
either that or they’re extremely naive. i mean, no sober person cooks a steak at 5 AM
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
you are telling me
I had to take the ACT when I woke up
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
drinking before the ACT, the true sign of a committed student
mine was staying up till 4 AM before it. did well enough (29) although i never really tried or prepared for them
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
I didn't do that well my first time
I puked half way though and left
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
reminds me of my friend sitting next to me falling asleep in the middle of the science section
only to wake up with 3 minutes left, frantically trying to finish it up….was fun to watch
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
Never puked the next day
Always the night of. Although I almost puked on the St. Louis metro on the way to the airport when I was there a few weeks ago.
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
I haven't done that yet
I puked on one of my friends once though (he deserved it)
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 6, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
the worst is in a dorm room sink
those drains just can’t handle such…bulky cargo, shall we say.
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions
god that was annoying to find in the morning....really really hated that dorm
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
nice little story about Carp & Wagonmaker
sexy pic too
The Big Unit obviously doesn’t pay attention to games in April though. he still had a good quote. but it wasn’t as good as Gibby’s.
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what you don't see is the 20 minutes they spent trying to stop Adam from laughing
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
It is kind of weird
That Adam keeps his right hand it Carp’s back pocket
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
If Carp tells you to put your hand in his pocket, you shut up and put your hand in his pocket.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 6, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
he probably told him their was candy in it
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
but all he found was
That he cut a hole in the pocket
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
did anyone ever tell Luddy he had a rip in his pants
in houston…?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
at least there'd be dirty to rub on the balls
/ashamed i went there…….
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
OT: truman cops issued a building alert last night and locked it down
after an RA called the cops because four kids were having an airsoft fight in the dorm. he thought it was a real gun and alerted the authorities. i love my school.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 5, 2009 11:59 PM EDT reply actions
you went to mizzou
for truman, this was pretty buts.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
um, nuts*
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
i meant nuts on the RA part
Probably smarter to be on the safe side when it comes to guns
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah
i don’t blame him. i blame the idiots. four freshmen btw, not that that should surprise you.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:13 AM EDT up reply actions
This cop was telling me a story
Of how these stupid kids were using BB Gun’s to make a video for youtube of them robbing it. The cop just showed up and pretty much just shook his head.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 6, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
and KPD
it was legit stuff.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions
dobson
brand new one.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
remodeled it
it was closed all of last year. this year the north side of ryle is closed. they’ve already redone MO and BNB (where i currently reside).
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions
so you saw big mac hit all those home runs?
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions
2nd floor lounge on the south side
I was tied up and couldn’t watch the whole game, but I remember leaving something or other and running like hell to the lounge just in time for the 62nd.
I started off @ MO Hall fall 96 and watched the Cards’ epic choke job against ATL in the 5th floor lounge there.
I also remember being in Dobson when there was an electrical fire in the laundry room about three hours before some big ol greek dance thing that I was not going to….I think that was spring 97. Laundry room was completely wiped out and everybody who was doing laundry at the time lost everything that was in there.
haha that sounds epic
knowing all that is gone now has to be somewhat depressing. it was sad looking at ryle this year after living there last year.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:24 AM EDT up reply actions
well remodeled
looks VERY different.
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by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 6, 2009 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions
haha
Last year we got a Text message alert from Campus Safety for a shooting that told us to stay where we were because there was a shooting reported in Thornhill Village (on-Campus housing) but really it was grad students setting off bottle rockets.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
facebook was aflame with the commotion last night...
and i dont even go there
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
awww, Frankie.
we still think you’re sucktastic.
“It’s hard for me to let go. My mom and dad have big hearts. My brother and sister have big hearts as far as caring a lot. It’s the way I was brought up,” Franklin said.
“It makes it hard when you feel you’ve let a lot of people down — your teammates, your manager, the people of St. Louis. I’ve worked to separate that, and I think I have.”
hehe:
Franklin considers Mozeliak “a good dude.”
and, rather succinctly, this is why it’s backwards to blame the extension for Frankie letting up. if anything, it put more pressure on him. he’s not all ’I’ve got the job and all the cash now, booyah’:
“I felt sorry for [Izzy] because he was struggling,” said Franklin. “I felt I was coming in and taking his job. And I don’t care to do that to friends.”
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
i'd think he's a good dude too if he gave me millions for sucking ass
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todd wellemeyer is not coming
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"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
Strauss filed another post after that one, which is worth excerpting
La Russa ruled out sending an all-righthanded lineup against Dodgers lefthander Randy Wolf and Clayton Kershaw, which would have required Mark DeRosa playing outfield and Troy “Intrigue” Glaus manning third base. La Russa suggested Glaus’ value would remain off the bench with DeRosa at third.
“There will be a lefthanded hitter playing,” La Russa promised.
About Glaus, La Russa elaborated, “I don’t think Troy is 100 percent in some areas of his game. I think he’s got enough to help.”
I’m choosing to believe this means Rasmus will get both starts. Mmm-hmm.
La Russa said that if needed in relief, John Smoltz would be more likely seen in late innings of Game 1 while Kyle Lohse would appear more toward the middle of the game. Both remain in consideration for a Game 4 start.
On Wednesday’s lineup: "I have a good idea. But you’ve got to pretend you’re a manager so you mess around on the plane tonight and play around with it tomorrow. Otherwise, people would say you don’t have much to do, which is true."
haha
tony finally admits that he constantly adjusts the lineup because he’s bored. I love it.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
i'll love it too when he's back in the bay area or in cincinnatti
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so who starts at 2B against the lefties?
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions
lugo....
and skip in center! like we did against wandy!
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
i'm with you
Skip’s OPS against lefties is just .460, but Lugo’s is just .590 in StL
Schu’s defense more than makes up for the difference at the plate, IMO
by EinFesteBusch on Oct 6, 2009 1:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to bed so I don't fail my midterm tomorrow.
Good night.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
everyone knows the true success to school is staying up all night, bugged out on caffeine...
only to completely blank out on the test because you’re so spazzed your memory bank is shot…….ok maybe thats not success…but it is autobiographical
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
the key to my success
was mountain dew and pop tarts for breakfast, WHILE taking the test. The mother of all crashes came an hour after the test, but all you have to do is get the test done…
sadly, this technique has no application in the real world.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
my real problem
is getting distracted throughout the night and not starting any real studying until the sun is up
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
oh the last shot of goldschlager
where all the gold empties itself into the glass…..
bottoms up
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
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