St. Louis Cardinals' Hawksworth, Boggs on roster in NLDS
Good news bad news: Hawk and Boggs on the roster, Schumaker a potential starter in centerfield.
"La Russa ignited intrigue when he mentioned three possibilities for tonight's starting center fielder, the third being second baseman Skip Schumaker.
Rookie Colby Rasmus (104) and Rick Ankiel (52) started all but six games in center. Schumaker made three starts there, compared to 124 at second base.
La Russa noted Rasmus' struggles against lefthanded pitching (.160). He also has played Ankiel sparingly against them despite a .234 average that actually bests Schumaker's .220"
Ludwick! For goodness sake, Ludwick! the red baron is indisposed this afternoon, so consider this a pre-8:37 (is that a real start time?) NDLS catch-all.
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You're too fast for me... oh well. SECOND FIST!
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will someone just respond a comment to this
I am trying to write a bug report to the SBNation dev’s and want to try something out
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Responding?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
could you guys do it one more time
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just once?
"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 7, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was that good?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
"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 7, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A response to your comment?
Je reponde. I don’t care if that’s bad French.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oooh nice, I'd have saved that one for a later thread, personally...
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 7, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Detroit is too busy crying to stop matty from posting its joe louis fist.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I didn't mean to rub it in or anything
Don’t worry Detroit, you still have Joe Louis.
(This is where the old Jewish guy brings up Rocky Marciano)
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony outsmarting himself
I wish someone would just tell him he’s the smartest guy in the room so he doesn’t feel he has to prove it at such odd moments.
Of course, were it me, I’d start Glaus at third and DeRosa at second. Colby in center.
by Youneverknow on Oct 7, 2009 1:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I said it before
I think Ankiel should be the starting CFer against Wolf. Wolf has a plus curveball and Rasmus has proven so far this season he can’t even touch a LHP Curve ball has a .06 avg against them. Yes that is the real number
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 1:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SSS and BABIP
bad luck in a small sample sizes make you draw conclusions you probably shouldnt
and the defense isnt even close to boot…….
by FunkeeC on Oct 7, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel
I do not want to see Ankiel starting a single game this post-season. I do not care who he is facing.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Me...
…I’d rather have Skip in center than Ankiel. Sorry, but Dick has just about used up whatever usefulness he has as a 4th outfielder. of course, I’d moooch rather start Rasmus, if he wasn’t hittin’ a buck 60 vs lefties. but let’s be clear about this: Skip gets the first 3, maybe 4 ABs, but we stick Rassy in center by the 8th. Skip gets to do his thing early, but late in the game we put the real center fielder in. The time to trade O for D is early, not late.
:=8)
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Oct 7, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
The time to trade O for D is early, not late.
Unfortunately, that’s not the issue. If our three CF options are Skip, Ank and Raz, none of them have proven the ability to hit left handed pitching. So basically there’s no trade-off between O and D in this situation. Therefore, we need to have our best defensive CF out there early, and for the whole 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 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
I really don’t think Ankiel or Skip represent an offensive upgrade against a lefty. So if you want offense, I’d just put Ludwick in center, DeRosa in right, Glaus at third base. Otherwise go for defense and stick with Colby.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd prefer
Cloby in CF, Luddy in RF and Glaus at 3B. DeRosa has been pretty pitiful lately (or so it seems, someone with the time feel free to look it up and completely refute me).
"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 7, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa has been pretty bad lately
His 2009 total OPS against lefties is over .900 though (OVAH .900!!!!1@)
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh damn, didn't realize that!
Put him at 2B then!
"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with the Cardinals it is only .800 OPS with a BABIP of .213 in 72 PA's
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll take that too
that’s his time with the Cardinals against lefties, I presume? Did you get that from B-Ref? I’m having trouble coming up with splits that specific, maybe I’m just overlooking something.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah BR
It is under the 2009 Cardinals
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well...
Skip does hit 60 point higher vs lefties than Raz, and his 8-19 BB to K ratio is superior to Ankiel’s 2-26 vs lefties. Clearly none of them will burn the barn down. Overall I’d say start Raz, but starting Skip isn’t the end of the world, especially if its only for the fist 2/3rds of the game. I just would rather not start Ankiel in any game, lefty or no.
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Oct 7, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would it be that much worse
to start Glaus at 3B have Derosa in LF and Lud in CF?
by Harknights on Oct 7, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Derosa in RF
"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 7, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Derosa in RF if that was the case. I really don’t want to see Schu in CF, frankly I’d rather have Rick no matter how lost at the plate he is. Hopefully though none of this will matter as Carp will go 8 innings, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, and 3 SO. Cardinals win 9-0. Hey we can dream right?
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 7, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh BTW
DeRo and The Machine will hit a HR
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 7, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp should have more than 3 SO
I’m guessing at least 6.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 3 SO were just for Manny
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
by nomar34 on Oct 7, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm redoing my prediction
Carp: 9 ip, 3 h, 0 r, 1 bb, 7 so
Wolf: 5.1 ip, 5 h, 2 r, 2 er, 2 bb, 1 so
Cardinals win 6 – 0
Game Time: 2:49
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 7, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
SBN question
I have been having trouble getting the site to recognize that I’ve already sread comments. As in, each time I come back to a page, the comments are all “new” again. I think it is only happening since SBN got all wonky earlier today. Anyone else having this problem?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that you mention it
The read/unread thing isn’t working for me either. Everything is brand spanking new, all the time!
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, the newness is getting old
Heh heh heh.
But seriously, it’s kind of lame. Ah well, I guess I should be thankful the Cardinals are in the playoffs or something and there is still baseball to talk about in the first place, and that there is an awesome network of completely free content and engaging conversation to fuel and nurture my baseball habit… or something.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a network-wide problem
according to the volume of e-mails on the mailing list. they’re probably working on it now.
by DanUpBaby on Oct 7, 2009 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool
I just wanted to be sure it wasn’t just me and that my browser at work was screwed up or something. As long as other people are experiencing it I’m relieved. I’m sure they’ll fix it.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
SBN is sucking today.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm...I mean
FLAGGED!!! OFF TOPIC!!11
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's kind of like wrapping up your christmas presents and opening them up again on Dec 26
what? didn’t everyone do that?
by brackenthebox on Oct 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
It drives me crazy. I hate the new comments. I’m too much of a perfectionist.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
I’m also having a bunch of trouble getting comments to post over the past couple of days.
"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 7, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For reasons I cannot completely explain
I really enjoyed the “NDLS” typo.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 1:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He knows we've won 91 games, right?
Let’s not reinvent the wheel here, mkay Tony?
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 1:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Expected lineup vs. All-RH thunderstick lineup
Expected:
1. Boog
2. Lugo
3. Pujols
4. Holliday
5. Ludwick
6. Derosa
7. Molina
8. Colby
9. Carp
vs.
Thunder:
1. Boog
2. Lugo
3. Pujols
4. Holliday
5. Ludwick (CF)
6. Glaus
7. Derosa (RF)
8. Molina
9. Carp
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2009 1:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to say, door #2 please.
I can’t believe we could play Schu in CF, both the worst fielder AND probably the weakest hitter there. No thanks, Tony. Still, I have faith (perhaps misguided) that that won’t happen.
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 7, 2009 1:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scumaker
Not liking the idea of him starting in CF at all. If you are going to take an automatic out on the lineup it makes sense to me to start the best defensive option which is Rasmus.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typing
Is not my greatest strength
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How it should be
1. Skip (2B)
2. Glaus (3B)
3. Albert (1B)
4. Holliday (LF)
5. Ludwick (RF)
6. Molina ©
7. Boog (SS)
8. Colby (CF)
9. Carp (P)
I like skip leading off..Even against a lefthander. And I think it might be a good gamble to have Glaus start at 3rd, and throw him in the #2 hole because he might run into one if they want to throw him fastballs and keep the bases clear in front of albert. Glaus has shown his batting eye is good, and if he gets a meatball I have confidence he can riffle a double off the wall.
by cloistermaximus on Oct 7, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRosa
No DeRosa? If you are going to start Glaus because of the LHP I would start DeRosa over Schumaker at 2B.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's that option too
DeRosa has been playing so much 3B that I’ve almost forgotten most of his appeal was that he was kind of an “every-day caliber utility” guy. So why not utilize him and having him play 2B or OF?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alton, IL
anyone in Alton going to one of the many, many watering holes to watch the game tonight? I’m thinking Regal Beagle perhaps. tons of HD screens. i’ll be wearing the hat in my avatar.
by adiueordie on Oct 7, 2009 1:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
IT'S CHRIS CARPENTER DAY!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 1:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs
my favourite day of the working week....
Felonius Monk - bitching to contact since 2008
by Felonius_Monk on Oct 7, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm rocking the Carpenter player t-shirt today!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 1:33 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I got my Pujols shirt on
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm rocking my Wainwright player t-shirt tomorrow!
"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 7, 2009 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can the cards develop a set of monogrammed carpenter luggage for the fans?
i would feel like a badass in the airport with real chris carpenter luggage.
something subtle, tasteful in brown leather with a monogrammed STL and a CC below it.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would totally buy that.
But I would like mine in cognac leather, please.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Might as well throw a fist on it as well.
Inside jokes ahoy!
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
matt holliday over here
my friends have skippy and edmonds on.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just a plain Cardinal jersey.
I have to save my Rasmus shirt for Saturday.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hate you.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I *still* do not have a Rasmus jersey tee
I set out to Busch Stadium twice this season with that as my targeted merchancise purchase. Yet, the Cardinals thwarted me both times.
"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They still don't make them for girls.
It’s stupid. Mine’s a boy size and it’s huge on me. Which is good since I’m wearing a sweatshirt under it to protect against the arctic that is St. Louis.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried to get a Brendan Ryan one on three separate occasions.
They don’t sell them at the team store. They have a goddamned LUGO jersey tee, but no Boog.
I have to order one online if I want one.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was so excited to have tickets for the Cubs series in April
It was the series in which Pujols knocked his 1,000th RBI on a grand slam. Anyway, I was dead set on getting a Rasmus jersey tee, but they didn’t have any and the employees told me they would not be getting any at any point in time. This angered me because last season they had Izturis jersey tees and he was a one-year Cardinal if ever there was 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
by bgh on Oct 7, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They had Freese on opening day!
But there have been Rasmus shirts since at least July.
"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 7, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My trips were pre-July.
And I’m also disappointed that the Freese tees were gone by my April trip.
"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 7, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they're on the clearance rack now
there were a ton of them last time I was at Busch. It was kind of sad.
"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 7, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did I miss those?
"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 7, 2009 4:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much and what size?
I’m intrigued.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bought a Rasmus tee in Springfield
they had a bunch of them at the stadium.
"The almighty tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he’s pretty sure you’re screwed" Albert to opposing pitchers.
by swmofan on Oct 7, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going with the Pujols BP jersey for Game 1
Really, the only bad part of bacon is that it makes you thirsty . . . for more bacon
by jacksonian on Oct 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, so i have like 15 different Cardinal T's
and i swear, every time i even touch one on a game day, something awful happens. you all will probably think i’m crazy, but i swear it’s true. here’s just two things that have happened.
last season i wore one of the Busch II T’s, and TESS happened. last week my arm just happened to brush one as i was getting another shirt & BIESS happened. needless to say, i haven’t even looked at them sence. so if something awful happens, it’s not my fault.
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahh, Chris Carpenter Day....one of my favorite holidays.
The magical day when St. Chris rides throughout the land, distributing filthy pitches to opposing batters and smiting miscreants with his vengeful luggage.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 9 recs
Rec worthy
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec'd it as well.
Although I thought he smited miscreants when they messed with his luggage? I never could get the whole story straight.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my thread fail....
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/10/7/1075109/chris-carpenter-unplugged
"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 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sporting my Cardinals tie today
Wearing a tie everyday to work sucks.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ya i bet
since i work in a satelite office , i can get away w/ rocking my red batting practice jersey to work today
by FunkeeC on Oct 7, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am, too.
And a red-striped dress shirt.
"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 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cardinal Red
I went with a solid Red shirt to go with the Cardinal tie. Even have some boxers with the STL logo on them.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm wearing a red blazer with a white shirt and a red tie, like
(not really)
"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 7, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I wish I had a red blazer. Maybe I'll head to Goodwill and see if one can be had for cheap.
"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big surprise here.....
But I wouldn’t start Raz tonight.
First postseason game for the rook, on the road, AND against a lefty to boot. Why risk letting a bad day at the plate affect his play the rest of the series? Seems like the perfect situation to start Ank or Skip. I’d probably lean towards Ank.
And those that always bring up the defense, just how much worse does a guy’s offensive numbers have to be, to offset Colby’s super-de-duper defense? Cause I think the difference so far this season between he and Ank against lefties is pretty significant.
Matt Holliday. Nuff said.
by SoonerfanTU on Oct 7, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I've seen Rick Ankiel in an NLDS
NEVER AGAIN!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 1:43 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe this is the appearance that will restore balance to the Ankiel-verse
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would in the made-for-T.V. movie
"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 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who plays Ank in the movie?
Christian Bale? Would he do a TV movie?
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. I'd say Freddie Prinze Jr. is the most likely candidate.
Or, Brian Austin Green.
"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 7, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't thought of Brian Austin Green.
That would probably work pretty well!
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, good one, bgh
I still like Christian Bale.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about a compromise
Freddie Prinze Jr. for pitcher, Christian Bale for outfielder
"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 7, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
kenny chesney obv
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
camera angles...
hats.
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too in to dudes...
I mean, um, he married Renee Zellweger. He can’t be in to dudes.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Renee Zellweger isn't a dude?
I’m confused.
She makes Sarah Jessica Parker look downright feminine.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Oct 7, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Rick?
He bears a striking resemblance…….
"Thunder is good, thunder is impressive; but it is lightning that does all the work"
-Mark Twain
by Taskmaster on Oct 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not enough swagger.
Kenney Chesney just looks sad.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's gonna be ugly when he swings and misses
and his bat lands in left field and then he starts rocking catatonic in CF with his glove on his head.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to cringe anytime he has to throw the ball back into the infield.
Can we make sure someone is backing up whatever base he might be throwing to?
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's hoping his first throw is a reaction-type throw to third
No thinking, just reacting and nailing the runner.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Forget the hitting
I think his better defense out-weighs the lack of hitting against a lefty.
by cloistermaximus on Oct 7, 2009 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The problem is
There is not a better offensive option to replace Rasums’s defense. It would be one thing if you had someone who was hitting well, but when you are trying to decide between Ankiel, Rasmus, & Schumaker there is no offensive plus. So you downgrade defensively at 2 positions when you throw Lugo in there and it will make a difference.
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cause I think the difference so far this season between he and Ank against lefties is pretty significant.
17 for 106; one double; three HR; six walks; .184 babip
22 for 94; three doubles; two walks; .338 babip
Given actual facts, do you still think the difference is pretty significant?
The beard is back!
by guayzimi on Oct 7, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, which is which?
and is “he” Colby or Schu?
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 1:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok he is Colby
sorry
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The unlucky guy...
is the one that’s going to be riding pine.
The beard is back!
by guayzimi on Oct 7, 2009 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But he is so fragile!!!!
and Ankiel has always proven to be rock solid!
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, ankiel is rock solid
I realize you were joking
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you think the slogan "Solid As A Rock"
might just remind people that we’ve been illegally building houses in Iraq?
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Oct 7, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They set me up, Michael
I’ve been a patsy the whole time
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
Did you just throw “actual facts” at Sooner? You know he doesn’t make decisions based on facts right? He goes by his gut.
That said, if we’re moving Ludwick to CF, Derosa to RF, and putting Glaus at 3B, then I’m ok with putting Colby on the bench. Sure, Ludwick isn’t as good as Ank or Rasmus in CF, but his bat more than makes up for it, DeRosa is better defensively in RF than at 3B, and Glaus is better defensively at 3B than DeRosa. It’s +2, -1 defensively, and the Glaus >= Ank/Rasmus.
"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 7, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jumpin' Jehosophat!
Neither is good, but Colby is clearly better, and .184 babip is unbelievably unlucky.
Plus, Colby teleports on the bases and I HATE Ank’s horrible strikeouts.
by madridbend on Oct 7, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is Why...
…I don’t mind seeing Skip out there for 6 or 7 innings, but PLEASE let’s put Raz in after inning 7, when we really need good D.
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Oct 7, 2009 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Skip should never ever play...
against a lefty. Rasmus is okay thanks to defense and no reasonable alternative, but Skip has to give way to Lugo, imo.
The beard is back!
by guayzimi on Oct 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree.
Versus lefites, Skip does not play anywhere. Lugo at second; Rasmus in center because of his defense being head-and-shoulders above anyone else’s and no one else’s offense vs. LHP being that much better than Rasmus’ offense vs. LHP.
"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 7, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gawww.
Yes, that’s a Powerpuff Girls backpack that Blake Hawksworth carries to the bullpen.
"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 7, 2009 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the Puffs!
MOJO JOJO!!!!!
:=8D
Big McLargehuge!
:=8O
by The MooCow on Oct 7, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love how they haze the rookies.
I wonder why the pitchers have it so tough? I haven’t seen any pictures of Cardinals rookie pitchers in teammate-enforced drag.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
La Russa says no drag
forgot where I heard it
but I think the worst they can do is make them carry stuff, or ride funny scooters.
"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 7, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I started to craft a reply to this
but thought maybe it would set off a politics of sexuality off-topic firestorm, so I’ll just say I think forced drag crosses a humiliation line.
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree
"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 7, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hee hee
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That dog's wearin a dress!
That ain’t right!
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should have Eddie Izzard visit the club house to defuse the tension.
I doubt many members of the Cardinals will get the French jokes though…
La plume de mon oncle est bingy bongy dingy dangy……
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark DeRosa would think it's hilarious
"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 7, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have made Colby use some interesting at-bat music, haven't they?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
have they made him use geiger yet?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlbtraderumors says BOTH derosa and glaus are type A.
so, of course, is holliday.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pineiro
What is his status as a free agent?
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is a solid type b owing to his crap 2008.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in other news, beltre, figgins (by a hair), and mike cameron are all Type B.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
harden too.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it pretty much a given by now
that Rich Harden will become “SIGN RICH HARDEN” at VEB this winter?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only if he comes with an extra right arm
to swap out when the current one breaks.
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it a Lego arm?
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hard to say: a lot of injury-prone-but-excellent-when-healthy pitchers
on the market:
duscherer, sheets, bedard, harden, webb, etc.
i’m sure we’ll see the board coalesce behind one of them, or maybe roving bands of duscherer gangs fighting bedard gangs.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guessing it'll be webb
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Won't Webb be the most "out of our league" though, cost-wise?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there I go with my off-the-cuff guessing again ;)
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh, I'm only guessing too
It might be Webb because he’s the best. We don’t necessarily have to be realistic in our off-season wishlist
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that depends on what you're referring to
Ghost injury? Harden.
Known injury that might take longer than thought of to heal? Bedard
Type A pitcher least likely to get a deal from anyone due to the fact that he’s type A? Bedard
"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 7, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m still guessing that Sheets will be.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 7, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
is it too early to start the thing about getting a certain pitcher named sheets to put his signature on a contract?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the rating system is horrbily flawed
Holliday A – sure
Derosa A – huh?
Glaus A – you’ve got to be kidding
by madridbend on Oct 7, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeRo and Glaus were both borderline, IIRC.
I think it was more that someone else dropped.
"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 7, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
top plays 09
9 – Yadi picks off Theriot. That one time. No, that other time. Off the dirt. no, no, earlier.
Boog was, of course, screwed by Fuld’s catch (10), faceplant for faceplant. Boog vs. Earth so much better.
"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 7, 2009 2:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dan Wise at #1
That play was sublime.
by Zou want a piece? on Oct 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
uhhhh I don't think his name is "Dan"
"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 7, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dwayne?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope!
"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 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colby?
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice.
what are we up to? Dwayne Boromir Velazquez?
"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 7, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a name that will live in infamy!
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry
DeWayne. . . picky
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on Oct 7, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mrs. wise has a frying pan for 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The play of the year for me was the pickoff right that went behind the batter as yadi caught it. brilliant timing too since Yadi just got announced as the NL catcher for the all-star game, vs the cubs on Fox Saturday.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on Oct 7, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup, that's the one
the best part is that for every theriot pickoff, he always looks so stunned.
"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 7, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WWL
Stark on his pick for the NL MVP, Albert Pujols:
He’s going to lead the league in homers, runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging, OPS, total bases, extra-base hits, runs created and possibly walks. Looks as if he’ll finish no worse than third in batting, RBIs and doubles. And he’ll do all this even though he’s been intentionally walked more times (44) than any player in history who wasn’t named Barry Bonds or Willie McCovey.
This is an older column, so, if someone already linked to it, I apologize.
"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 7, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He forgot the part about leading the league in awesomeness.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong
ridiculousness
"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 7, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, my bad.
Do you prefer using Ridiculousness+ or tRidiculousness?
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 8 recs
REC
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
rec
"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 7, 2009 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
TBS coverage begins!
we are here.
"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 7, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
David Wells says screw neckties.
"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 7, 2009 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he weren't bald
Would there be any doubt he’d have a mullet?
"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 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eck has that but he has a necktie
what does that mean?
"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 7, 2009 2:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I say screw David Wells
I love a good necktie
by Ray Lankford on Oct 7, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stand up for your rights
"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 7, 2009 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody's got to, right?
Necktie rights have been trampled for years.
by Ray Lankford on Oct 7, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is his neck too thick?
he would tie it and it would look like a clown tie…he definitely needs a neck tie
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wells is too whitetrash for ties.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
by Cardinals645 on Oct 7, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's play a game
choose the one (and only one) cardinal batter that is going to rake in this series whose name is not albert pujols or matt holliday. give me that stats you think that player will have.
my choice: ryan ludwick
.480, 3 HR, 14 RBI
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark DeRosa
Since he is the only Cardinals besides Holiday and Pujols that has at least a .800 OPS against LHP
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gee, maybe he should start against lefties!
Nobody in this thread seems to have suggested it yet… oh wait
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boog
.429 BA, .467 OBP, 3 XBH, 5 RBI
Really, the only bad part of bacon is that it makes you thirsty . . . for more bacon
by jacksonian on Oct 7, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just ordered
a green boog shersey, along with a powder blue carp.
boog’s gonna rake, and carp’s gonna rake, even. yeah.
by adiueordie on Oct 7, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lugo
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boog
.830, 2 hr, 6 RBI
3 web gems
NLDS MVP
(too much?)
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Yankees are playing
no web gems
"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 7, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thurston...
0 for 3.
Three would-be extra base hits turned outs when Joe misses first base each time.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Randy Wolf is only 33?
I thought he was like 40
"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 7, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's surprising to me as well.
You could have told me that he was the 2nd oldest pitcher in the majors behind Moyer and I may have believed you.
by Ray Lankford on Oct 7, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wolf is one of the more underrated pitchers in baseball
I wish we could of signed him to a 1 year/$5M contract
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he only wants to play ont he west coast.
we’ve tried before.
"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 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of those, huh?
I kind of admire it somewhat when players want to stay close to home or keep their kids in certain school and whatnot, but where are all the players who only want to play in the midwest?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Matt Holliday. Scott Rolen.
shall I continue?
"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 7, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I wasn’t aware that they had actually declared as much. Could be my midwest bias though.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lego has hinted coyly.
I watched Scottie say it outright, with my own two eyes and ears.
Of course, he didn’t hug The Cat, so maybe it wasn’t really Rolen.
"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 7, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and Albert said
he likes to be close to Kansas City and family.
But that was in Spanish. Maybe that doesn’t count.
"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 7, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"why didn't he shake his head to get the champagne off it? something might've flown off"
hahaha
"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 7, 2009 2:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am having some Kobe beef tonight in honor of Colby
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
almost as good as AB meat
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...meatballs?
[no idea]
"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 7, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Allen Brothers
best meat I’ve ever had. They are based out of Chicago and I have a friend who works for them, so I get everything at his cost. (Lord knows I can’t afford the retail on it)
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I am getting these for free
My buddy is a Sous chef at a very nice country club and owes me a favor. So paying me back in steaks
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's how I make him pay me back
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gives you his meat, eg?
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should be "eh."
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 7, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actual Kobe beef or the Americanized Kobe "style" beef?
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All discussions of Kobe's beef...
should be left to Colorado courtrooms.
Kthxbai.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong Kobe
gawd, that dude really has ruined so freaking much in this world
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
I just wanted to make an offensive joke.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
try again, i wasn't even close to being offended
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not towards you...
Just in general. I made an OJ joke, and people got up in arms.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you gotta be careful
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
I just thought “O.J. did it” jokes were generally accepted these days.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"they won't overmanage. that's not gonna happen."
……ehehhehe.
"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 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In reference to LaRussa or postseason managers in general?
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
torre and la russa
"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 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Torre won't.
TLR has already dropped hints that our second baseman might be starting in center field.
"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 7, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't Torre intentionally walk several guys in a row earlier this year?
Then again, it was to get to Ankiel, so that was probably a solid decision.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
That’s sound managing and good scouting at work right there.
"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 7, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
walked the bases loaded. Ankiel Ank'd.
Dodgers fans loved 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
torre already is by starting belliard and padilla in game 3
by FunkeeC on Oct 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They announced the Game 3 lineup already?
Wow. No Billingsley until Game 4? I’m shocked.
"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 7, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha belly starting tonight
and padilla is game 3 starter
ya that read kinda awkward
but yes i was laughing at my dodger friend at work due to this….
by FunkeeC on Oct 7, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Auto Refresh Comment Shifting
Is it just me or has this stopped? It does a slight shift up but not that much. Still on the comment screen just moves up a slight bit.
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it seems to depend on the length of the comment
if there’s a really large comment it moves alot more than a shorter comment
by Glowsticks on Oct 7, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am thinking it has something to do with the number of comments
That is why it is so much worst in game threads where so many people posting at once. I am trying to do a screen capture but no one is commenting so it is making it difficult
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Z107.7
represents the Lou for the shit-talking TBS opening
"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 7, 2009 2:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please elaborate
for those of us over 22.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
er, huh?
TBS opening.
has radio announcers talking shit about the other teams.
Saint Louis. The Lou.
do I need to explain “talking shit”? :p
"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 7, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whats a Z107.7?
"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 7, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn kids
"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 7, 2009 3:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A radio station that only plays one kind of music
and Kirkwood High School always hired for the friendship dance and it gave me a headache.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what year is this?
"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 7, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know Film...
It really is.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Chris Carpenter Day
I fought SBN to post this.
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/10/7/1075109/chris-carpenter-unplugged
"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 7, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Etiquette question:
Scored free tix to the Yankees/Twins game tonight in the first postseason game at new Yankee Stadium (“The House I and Millions of Other New York Taxpayers Built”). If I go, I will likely miss the first three innings of our game. WTF do I do?
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What I would do and what most people here would tell you to do are probably two different things
"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 7, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Consensus here is go...what say you?
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say go
I thought most people would say go until 9 or so then leave to catch the beginning of the Cards 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 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's the price on stubhub?
The beard is back!
by guayzimi on Oct 7, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not an option.
Like where your head is, but I’d be attending the game with the person who was generous enough to hook it up for me
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go
Bring a video Ipod or something.
by Mulliganstew on Oct 7, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or an iPhone.
"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 7, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
easy go.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I mean, Go.
Wear a Cards’ jersey, find out some way to check for updates on tonight’s game before you get back. It’s a playoff game after all, and the tickets are free. It’s like getting MVP-caliber performance for league minimum! Sabermetrically, it’ s a no-brainer.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Well if the games overlap I’m certain that there will be plenty of updates at the stadium. The only real problem is transportation after the game…will take like 45-60 mins underground (no cell reception). Then I could always play the “DVR it without knowing” game, and try to catch up live. I just hate to miss Carpenter striking out nine and two Pujols/Holliday back-to-backs
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that would be a bummer
but there will be more than one Cards’ game, whereas I’m assuming you’ll be lucky to go to any other post-season games in person?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, this is pretty much a one-shot deal.
Unless its Cards/Yankees in the Series. There aren’t enough riot police in this town to keep me out.
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FYI no way you'll be able to stay in the dark.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 4:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go.
All of the games are on TBS, so, if you leave in the late innings after the Yankees have a 9-2 lead, you ought to be able to just make it home to see our first pitch.
"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 7, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(crosses fingers)
I just wanted to make sure it wasn’t too GOB tempting to miss a part of our biggest game thus far to watch possible opposition.
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping you missing the first 3 innings
guarantees the cardinals score a serious amount of runs and Carpenter cruises. (that would be my luck anyway)
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be more than happy with that.
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Oct 7, 2009 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so.
It’s a celebration of the game of baseball to go to a playoff game, IMO. And, with all the games on one station, there won’t be that much overlap.
"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 7, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T GO!
this is playoff season people. You go to Cardinal playoff games only until that is not possible. Sell those damn tickets, call in sick tomorrow and catch a flight to LA. With the extra money you make off of selling the Yankee playoff tickets to could probably buy tickets to game 3 back in St. Louis too.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and don't get a tat!
"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 7, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can get a Birds On The Bat tat!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at pinup bowl one nite
2am DRUNK off my ass…I feel something on my arm and it turns out to be this smoking hot girl. She asks “are you a fan?”
Of what? I says.
“The cards!”…she then took two step backs, unzipped her pants and showed me the most awesome Cardinal tattoo I’ve seen in my life.
Epic.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you
in the only way you can really hate a fellow VEB’er
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well this will help your hatin'
so before I could mutter ONE word out of my mouth, the gay guy in our group gets all huffy and tells her to “go find her boyfriend”.
FAIL.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
way to go token!
"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 7, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of my Front Desk Clerks
Has a Yankees tat. Sadly I didn’t know this until after I hired her.
Thankfully she goes on maternity leave later this month, thus avoiding any awkward WS moments.
If the Yankees win I may have to write her up, if they beat the Cards…………..instant termination, newborn or not.
(Too Harsh?)
"There are three things the average man thinks he can do better than anybody else: build a fire, run a hotel and manage a baseball team."- Rocky Bridges
by That's a Winner on Oct 7, 2009 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just add a new interview question.
some bandwagon fans are just misguided by WWL. you can convert some of them.
"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 7, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glossary is up for its final post-season update
last chance to suggest changes before spring training…
"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 7, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How are there no lineups yet?
I want to complain!
"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 7, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Larussa might have something to do with it
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everything to do with it.
Torre released his yesterday.
"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 7, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the first magical words of the postseason!
“And he was safe.”
"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 7, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first mention of Albert Pujols
"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 7, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is this a drinking game?
cause I’m in
by brackenthebox on Oct 7, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It should be a law
That he must be mentioned at least 3 times every game he is not in during the playoffs.
"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 7, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's the one
"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 7, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jimenez has really slowed down his mechanics
And maintained velocity. Interesting.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Oct 7, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a smooth DP combo
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Oct 7, 2009 3:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just in case you guys care
I issued a bug report for the thread shifting with auto refresh on
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 3:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just out of curiosity
Did any of you call into the Steve Czaban show this morning to state that you have a mancrush on Brendan Ryan?
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol
what were the results?
"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 7, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No results really.
Czaban has a bit where he lets people call in to announce that they have a mancrush on someone. The guy that called in specified that the mancrush was primarily because of the ’stache.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of course it would be the stache.
"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 7, 2009 3:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cliff Lee base hit
screw you, AL.
"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 7, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lee steals a base!!
Cole is so proud.
"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 7, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then Tulo... apparently does not pick him off.
YEAH EFFIN RIGHT, UMPS.
"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 7, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rumor has it Mike Matheny is out for tonight
and Tony is announcing Ankiel as the starting catcher minutes before the game!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 3:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the memories...
"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 7, 2009 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that ball must be photoshopped in
no way it’d be in frame
by brackenthebox on Oct 7, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did they have it back then?
"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 7, 2009 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
spirit photography!
oh, hi, Christy.
"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 7, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The picture was taken by a person who was standing up
in the third row of the bleachers.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grammarian attack -
mlb says on its front page: “Ubaldo Jimenez who shined for the Rockies . . . .”
Shouldn’t it be “shone”? I say shined only for the past tense of “shine my shoes.”
Yesterday, the sun shone bright.
Tuesday, Lenny at the depot shined my shoes.
I guess you could say “the sun shined on Monday morning” but it sounds weird to me.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry, they actually did change that rule
some words will take the anglo-saxon endings or the standard endings, both considered correct.
like dived and dove are both correct.
"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 7, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was bugging me, because it was one of those things that, the more you think about
it, the less sure you are that you know how to speak the english language.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, I'm not quite accurate
there is a usage rule
http://qawriting-rays.blogspot.com/2008/08/shined-and-shone.html
but yeah, both are in use.
"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 7, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And then there publication-specific usages, like the New Yorker, which uses its own spellings.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the new yorker spelling
they’ve cut down their tics so much that when they show up now it’s like a little unexpected dose of sophistication.
by DanUpBaby on Oct 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about "hanged" and "hung"?
"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 7, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"hanged" is just for an execution -- everything else is "hung."
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...not to be confused with la petit mort
"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 7, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep.
Pictures can be hung, but people are always hanged.
"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 7, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not if you're hanging the person on the wall for display!
…unless you’re hanging them by their neck…
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
I’ve known several guys that were really hung.
by ridgesee on Oct 7, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it refers to their sacks.
those are hung.
"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 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought so.
Yet, no one follows this rule.
"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 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hang them!
"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 7, 2009 4:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will be hanged!
"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 7, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless they just missed a letter.
But I have no idea what shinning would mean.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that movie.
I don’t even know why.
even the bear.
"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 7, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
similar to Mike Shannon usage of flied vs flew
“he flied out to left” bug the shit outta me.
by _pistol_ on Oct 7, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes.
baseball is special.
"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 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This doesn't bother me.
Because Bob Costas does it. And if Costas does it, it must be grammatically correct.
"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 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grammar lesson
There’s nothing fixed in English (or any other language); but when an strong (inflecting by ablaut) intransitive verb evolves an ergative usage, in which the original subject becomes the object and the subject is the agent who causes it take the primary action, very often the verb in the new sense inflects weakly. For example, in the theatre we say that the crew flied the cyc.
MLB’s wroing: Ubaldo Jimenez shone. But Mike’s right: he flied out to left; he flew out to left would obviously mean something entirely different.
by alberich on Oct 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I find it funny that if...
these TBS games overlap, the 2nd game goes to TNT. But if somehow 3 games overlap (only from a long rain delay, I guess), the 3rd game goes to truTV.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 3:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That would be pretty ridiculous
I would be pretty pissed as well.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get TruTV in HD (or I don't even know if I get it at all)
if it overlaps, they should cut into CNN and show it on there!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it in HD, either...
The only plausible scenario would be for one game have a long rain delay and the other game going long. Even if that much happened, I’d have to think the last game wouldn’t be stuck on truTV for very long.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This kills me
I’ll be out drinking and I need to DVR this crap. The games ALWAYS overlap.
by sdrone on Oct 7, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st game is cruising along
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did not realize Ubaldo Jimenez got up to 99 on his fastball
That’s kinda fast
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 3:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No it's Motte.
"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 7, 2009 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i see what u did thar
"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 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone have postseason.tv?
Sorry if this has already been mentioned, but this postseason.tv sucks, I can’t even get mine to work.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 3:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought about getting it, but everybody is saying it's terrible.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Oct 7, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I tried it out
It was dumb.
Here’s an ATDHE link to the game going on now.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
although that link’s not working for me.
The problems may be related to the wind in Philly.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
works for me
Try a different browser maybe. I am using firefox
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh its working now
Thanks :-)
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's working fine for me
So I dunno what to tell you. Try refreshing it.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i get it free as im already paying for mlb.tv and the iphone app
and ya, you have to pick one static camera to watch, dont seem to be able just to watch the broadcast
by FunkeeC on Oct 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So wait....
the last 3 NL Champions made the playoffs, right?
Cards
Rox
Phils
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is this a trick question?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he means past NL champs?
"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 7, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The last three NL champs made the playoffs this year
"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 7, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
will FSM have post-game wrap for the Cards?
I can’t remember where I heard 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 3:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cool thanks
that means I can slide by without posting a 2009 mix tape list, 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's all take a moment just to cherish the fact that the Cubs are officially done playing baseball for 2009
Whereas for us, it’s Chris Carpenter Day.
Schadenfreude. It’s what’s for dinner.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Phils on the board
"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 7, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they got a Hawaiian
"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 7, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Help
I just purchased postseason.tv. I haven’t ever had mlb.tv before and it isn’t playing for me. Is it working for anybody else? What can I do to help it along?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Oct 7, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are you guys rooting for?
i am rooting for the Rockies. I don’t want to face the lefties of the Phillies
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for the Rockies because they have my favorite player, Jason Marquis
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you play Little League in Jersey?
"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 7, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No I work in a slaughterhouse
I was just putting out some MooCow bait…
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oooh.
this post does have a meat theme.
"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 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for the Rox
just because the Phillies are the Phillies.
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fuck the rockies
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guy wrestles bat away from another fan. holds up bat as trophy.
ah Philly.
“Philly fan with a bat in his hands…”
"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 7, 2009 3:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it really so much to ask...
for the Rockies to wear a traditional grey jersey every now and then? I hate this black vest, and that’s all they wear on the road. I don’t mind every once in awhile, but man.
The Astros are just as bad with that red jersey on the road.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 3:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They think it brings them luck
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well they look like a girls softball team...
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
most of them probably like girls
so now they have two things in common
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's because it's effin cold in Colorado.
for the postseason, I excuse 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 4:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is it cold in philly?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's always sunny
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
by TBender on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
high winds
"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 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The weather has nothing to do with it...
They wear them on the road 95% of the time, regardless of where they are.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
but today I excuse 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think grey jersies suck in general
So I’m all for the blacks…although vests are dumb. Black vests over black sleeves are even dumber.
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree on the greys...
But I agree on the vests, especially theirs.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I only have gamecast
does the ump have a big strike zone I see a lot of called third strikes?
"The almighty tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he’s pretty sure you’re screwed" Albert to opposing pitchers.
by swmofan on Oct 7, 2009 3:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is this a "phillies in three" situation, or are they going to get "lidged"?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as much as I don't want to face the Phillies
part of me hopes for a Pujols vs Lidge game 7 scenario
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think Lidge is on the post-season roster
I was also hoping for a rematch.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
srsly?
"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 7, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok no I was wrong
My Phillies-fan friend misinformed me. Sorry.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must have been misinformed.
"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 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. I read this backward as it was "new" to me.
And I missed the “misinformed” quote you were replying to. I apologize for making the Rick Blaine point heavy-handedly.
"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 7, 2009 5:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Does Astroboy need to hover on the screen?
by mojowo11 on Oct 7, 2009 4:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to remind us how they're going to destroy yet another classic franchise
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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 4:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*sniffle*
"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
by andi_k on Oct 7, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, I don't mean to be a bother,
but is anyone having trouble with postseason.tv?
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Oct 7, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok thanks
still not working for, me, and justin.tv doesn’t work for me either (stupid campus firewalls).
I don’t mind listening to cards game on gameday audio, i just thought I would get tv for the other games. Oh well, hopefully it’ll get fixed
"...football games always make me thankful for two things:
1. Teams that pass the ball downfield.
2. Baseball games. "
--DanUpBaby
by albrtfn on Oct 7, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I turned it on a minute ago...
It worked fine, but it’s kind of stupid.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
streaming link
http://www.atdhe.net/5546/watch-rockies-vs-phillies
/passing it forward
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that the first Matt Holliday mention?
"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 7, 2009 4:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rox bobbles
"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 7, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
apres howard, le deluge.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is over
Where has the Rockies offense gone?
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Jimenez?
I did not catch the first part of the game, and just saw the score.
"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 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gave 'em up to the outfield
OFers didn’t come up with them.
"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 7, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did he just call the Rockies "the Cardinals"?
not even listening. what was 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Oct 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that ... Freudian?
/does not actually want to know
"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 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awww.
"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 7, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
joe beimel's GD photo makes him look like he used to play bass for skid row, then
hit rehab, and then became a loogy.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was actually Dokken.
"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Oct 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This game got ugly in a hurry
Mizzou 37 - Illinois 9
by STLRegalia on Oct 7, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
first John Smoltz mention
out of left field. “a walk is a rally” said Smoltzy.
"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 7, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he can persuade TLR and Hal of that wisdom...
"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 7, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shit is about to get real
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the umps zone got smaller.
"The almighty tells me he can get me out of this mess, but he’s pretty sure you’re screwed" Albert to opposing pitchers.
by swmofan on Oct 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is there a lineup yet?
no?!
why not?!
i drank a bunch of espresso and this does not sit well with me
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you're just playing into TLR's hands
don’t let the genius get to 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dodgers lineup is out.
Furcal
Bison
Endre
Roider
Needs Roids
Beard
Pool table
Party Boy
Wolf
by Xeifrank on Oct 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's been out for a while.
"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 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today's Simulation
Here is a link to today’s STL vs LAN simulation. It is posted as a Fanpost over at TBLA. SB Nation only allows two Fanposts per person per day, thus I didn’t post it over here unless Dez gives me permission to make more than two fanposts during the offseason.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Oct 7, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
for real?
SB Nation only allows two Fanposts per person per day
I swear I’ve done it twice…. or maybe those are Fanshots.
"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 7, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I fanposted the Rockies/Phillies games at each site, then went to Fanpost the Twins simulation and the SB Nation software auto-banned me. Later I looked up the TOS and it said a max of two fanposts per day. It didn’t say anything about auto-banning though. I thought that was a bit harsh. I guess they are worried about bots posting spam all over the SB Nation sites. I can see making a 2 FP limit, but not sure on the auto ban thing, especially from someone who has been a registered user for 3 or 4 years.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Oct 7, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is harsh.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow!
that’s crazy.
"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 7, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure that's to prevent trolling and spamming.
How often would anyone post at multiple sites per day that they don’t belong to?
"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 7, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they better send lee out to the bullpen to stay warm while they turn over the lineup this inning.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They can’t, he might bat again. :)
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Oct 7, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there enough room for him to throw in the tunnel? i think this is a long inning.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's a pretty good montage package.
"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 7, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Vegas likes is to mee the Yankees in the WS
Am I the only one who would prefer being the underdog? Maybe its just our recent playoff history, but I’m much more comfortable when the minority of “experts” are picking us.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 4:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i love this quote.
As you can see, the starting pitching is where the rubber really hits the road in this series. The Cardinals have what is almost certainly the best rotation in the playoffs, with two Cy Young candidates, a guy who never walks anybody, a totally serviceable fourth starter in Kyle Lohse, and the all-time postseason wins leader that is John Smoltz. And Tony La Russa is a total genius, so even if one of those guys lays and egg or gets slick balls or something, I’m sure he’ll be able to synthesize another starter out of some anti-matter and a few loose hairs found in an old Joaquin Andujar cap they found before demolishing the last Busch Stadium.
circling the bases calls the NLDS for us.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cool
Except that guy said Ankiel was a decent player…
by Mulliganstew on Oct 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just purchased the postseason.tv
….um is there any way to stop the pop up spam in the flash??? I checked the settings. fucking TBS
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tbs just quit on anyone else
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Oct 7, 2009 4:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too.
another “Poor signal” from charter.
happens on single channels, been that way for a couple of days.
"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 7, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
charter sucks
/proud and longtime charter customer
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all the other channels are ok
I am sure their call center is flooded with death threats right now, so I will just wait it out.
"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 7, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no...but if it was football there would be riots.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why I said "death threats"
"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 7, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are there any GOOD cable companies?
Comcast is terrible as well, and you never hear anything good about the cable companies.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
I don’t remember anyone in SoCal hating Cox too much
by Mulliganstew on Oct 7, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
by RiverRat on Oct 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time Warner Cable in SoCal. No problems with it so far.
vr, Xei
by Xeifrank on Oct 7, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure there are
i like cable. i really do. it’s much better than satellite. though we’ve have this discussion before and it got sort of ugly. so we probably shouldn’t go down that road again.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So VEB can talk about politics and be perfectly civil
but the subject of cable vs. satellite sends us over the edge?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Oct 7, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it did last time it got brought up.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just wait till the mac vs. pc argument starts....
with the oddball screaming the virtues of linix.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Linux rules
Don’t knock it until you rock it
"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 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AT&T's U-Verse is great compared to Comcast.
Lots of things are great compared to Comcast though.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also wavering with "unstable signal"
"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 7, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have sudden link
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Oct 7, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
"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 7, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure we didn't miss much
Phanatic humped a foul pole. something like 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Marquis makes an appearance!
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
omfg!
"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 7, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
for those keeping score at home, he would be the FIFTH COL pitcher to appear in this
game.
Cliff Lee just closed out the 8th with 96 pitches. 4h, no runs, no walks.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB recognizes. kind of.
"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 7, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Werth gets elbowed in the eye during their celebration
I guess they don’t need boxing instructors.
"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 7, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else's work day crawling along?
Over an hour to go and then there’s the 3 hours until game time… This is killing me especially since the Phillies-Rockies game is all but over.
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 5:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You are telling me
I am over an hour away from home at the home office and…AND…my car is being worked on so they don’t know when I can leave.
by Harknights on Oct 7, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sports bar within walking distance??
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no more shutout.
"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 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Werth doing out there?
LOL
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
towels apparently distracting Lee
hah.
"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 7, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, cliff, you wanna get high?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Oct 7, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
greatest character ever
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they sing "high hopes"?
"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 7, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what Rocky came out to in Rocky 6....
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ohhh
I couldn’t place 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh sweet
nlds is actually on mlb.tv
i was scared it was just going to be that postseason.tv where the camera doesn’t move.
and the pirate stream for last night’s game was shit. probably too many people watching
must. find. good. proxy. soon!!!!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i have mlb.tv and could only watch the postseason feed
was i doing something wrong?
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Oct 7, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, you have to be sneaky to not be blacked out
or be outside the us
but click on the tbs feed with an outside the us proxy and it should work. last night’s game didn’t have the option
for more info on the aforementioned trickiness, find flimtotheflam’s fanpost “how to cicumvent mlb.tv’s black out rules”
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't think i'm blacked out, out here in boise
i’ll check out the post, though.
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Oct 7, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's a nationally broadcast game
everyone in the us us blacked out
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
forgot about that
what a bunch of bullshit…
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Oct 7, 2009 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, man, just find that fanpost
and find a foreign proxy with roundtrip ping time <100ms and you’re bueno.
you have 4 hours and an entire yankees game to perfect it, so if you don’t have cable, get on it, son! shit is the playoffs!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cardinal postseason preview at Deadspin...
The money quote:
Here are facts about the Cardinals’ first game this season, a 6-4 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
**** The cleanup hitter was shortstop Khalil Greene, who might be a lesbian.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 5:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was kinda weak, for a Leitch.
"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 7, 2009 5:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I found it interesting...
that he seems resigned to the fact that Holliday is a rental. I will be surprised if he isn’t signed.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the mlbtr guys keep saying that he'll be back
grain of salt, but whatevs
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember how negative half the people seemed after one game?
we had no shot of reaching the postseason. I think some were actually calling for the Cards to start trading off some of the vets.
Ahh, I love me some postseason baseball.
Happy Chris Carpenter day everyone!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Oct 7, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah i liked it too
his column’s this week have all been good
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, i'm into the yanks game, so it appears my proxy is working!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When was the last time...
we didn’t open the NLDS in the afternoon? This feels weird.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 5:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously
I hate it.
"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 7, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you guys are crazy
or just work odd hours
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like taking work off and going
it’s like a really important opening day.
"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 7, 2009 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me likey
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just for you, Luke :)
"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 7, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry.
The banner for “The Auburner” website is a bengal tiger eating piglets?
"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 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're playing Arkansas on Saturday
"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 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought they were feral pigs, "razorbacks" in the local parlance...
"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 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed
Oh well
"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 7, 2009 6:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Lord,
when Auburn plays Kentucky, will they have a Tiger fighting a Wildcat in a cage?
"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 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the week after!
I think it’s just a result of everyone in the SEC calling Arkansas the pigs and saying “we’re going to barbecue you up on Saturday!” or some such nonsense.
"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 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh,
and I’d like to add that I have 100 times more respect for Paul Rhodes than Gene Chizik and I think that Paul Rhodes is a better head football coach.
"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 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But not enough respect to spell his name right? :P
Rhoads may be a better head coach, but Chizik knocked one out of the park (see, I can bring it back to baseball!) with the Malzahn hire. If he had hired a mediocre offensive coordinator, we’d probably be 3-2 at best right now.
"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 7, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let me ask you this...
Do you feel like that offense is a little gimmicky? Like it worked against us, what with our defense always on the field and having limited depth. But do you think that stuff will fly against the Alabama, LSUs, and Floridas of the world?
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a little gimmicky
But don’t let the shotgun fool you. It’s still a basic 2-back running offense, except the QB is in the ’gun, the FB is up almost on the line, and the RB is offset and a little behind the QB. We run off of that with alot of play action. The main ideas behind his offense are spreading the field vertically AND horizontally and up-tempo to wear down the defense.
I think it will fly against those teams because we’ve still gained at least 400 yards against every team we’ve played. WVU and UT have pretty solid defenses, and it worked well enough against both those teams. Do I envision us putting up 550+ yards and 50+ points on those teams? No, but we won’t be shut out against Alabama like last year, and we certainly won’t be held to 13 points against Georgia this year.
"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 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think it's all that gimmicky.
As jd points out, it’s still a two-back offense and a lot of the running plays don’t look that different from many more standard-looking offenses. I’m intrigued to see it over the next few years.
"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 7, 2009 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They ran a ton of trick plays Saturday...
That’s what I’m referring to.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing gimmicky is we run a ton of trick plays and end arounds
"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 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And by "a ton" I mean more than the average team
"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 7, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how much does it weigh?
"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 7, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 pounds?
"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 7, 2009 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You would be.
He hired only mediocre and sub-mediocre coordinators at Iowa State. And I’m not even an Iowa State fan. But, I am very pleased that he coached against my alma mater, D-IAA Northern Iowa, when we beat Iowa State.
"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 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do have to say, though
Some of the complaints I read about his head coaching involved indecisiveness and boneheaded play calling. I haven’t seen either of those things at Auburn so far.
"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 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burn in hell...
How did you like the Crompton experience, live and in color?
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would have been better if we didn't let him shred our defense in the 4th quarter
I get to experience it this weekend, too!
Also, it is incredibly easy to sneak alcohol into Neyland. I had three airplane bottles of Jack in my pockets. Not even patted down.
"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 7, 2009 6:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The coverage got pretty soft by the time he was completing passes...
Remember the pass that hit our receiver right in the face, on that slant route? Yeah, that was supposed to be a screen, and the receiver was blocking. Everyone on the field knew but Crompton. He’s that good.
As for the alcohol, they don’t even pat the students down anymore. It’s weird.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
boxcar_fritz @MatthewHLeach Still no lineup?
MatthewHLeach @boxcar_fritz Probably will be announced at TLR’s presser at 545 ct.
"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 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am certain that TLR will be wearing his sunglasses tonight.
Ya know, so Torre can’t read his eyes.
"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 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if Tony is a migraine sufferer...
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Oct 7, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you by any chance a boxcar willie fan?
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
by gdm426 on Oct 7, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boxcar Fritz dominated the Springfield ASSBOX
"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 7, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh man oh man oh man
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
annnndddd The Announcers just said
“the yankees spent a ton of money this year”.
True, BUT it’s 8mil less than last year.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that like saying, "The MLB playoffs are played in October"?
I mean, really, is that what they pass as analysis? And, as you point out, while they always spend a ton of money, they actually spent less money this year than last.
"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 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I'm curious
How many dollars would it take to make a ton? Single dollar bills. How many?
by Ray Lankford on Oct 7, 2009 6:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
internetz knows
A bill, regardless of denomination, weighs 1 gram. 1,000,000 grams = metric ton, or 1,000,000 dollar bills in a metric ton.
"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 7, 2009 6:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is metric ton
short ton is 907000
by FlimtotheFlam on Oct 7, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well looks like I'll finally get some sleep tonight
Thanks guys!
by Ray Lankford on Oct 7, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAAAAHHHHHHHHH
I AM SO EXCITED
MOTHER F-ING PLAYOFF BASEBALL
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Oct 7, 2009 6:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
T-minus 3 hours and 34 minutes...
I’m starting to get butterflies…
"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 7, 2009 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
slight edits to the Chris Carpenter fanshot
sorry about that. 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
by Yadi2Second on Oct 7, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"first time I've seen ... Stager's hair move"
re: the wind tunnel
"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 7, 2009 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees roll call by the Bleacher Creatures
"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 7, 2009 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
double by Denard
"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 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"CC has some demons in the playoffs"
no CC has some people that roach his Arm before October…how many times did the guy get above 120 pitches in MIL??
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup via Leach tweet
1.Schumaker 2b
2. Ryan SS
3. Pujols 1b,
4 Holliday LF,
5 Ludwick RF,
6 Molina C,
7DeRosa 3b,
8 Rasmus CF,
9 Carpenter P
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
by TNTinCO on Oct 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus!
No real complaints!
"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 7, 2009 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Oct 7, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but he is just a rookie
how will he be able to handle playing a baseball game?
"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 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
same way he handles every baseball game
no one tells him it’s a baseball game.
Boog’s second job.
"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 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay, TLR!
Way to not out-think yourself.
It’s clear TLR is going with the best defensive lineup by leaving out Ankiel and Lugo.
"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 7, 2009 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray!
Just what I hoped it would be. I would have switched DeRo and Yadi, but otherwise can’t complain.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Oct 7, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice lineup, T-Bone!!
"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 7, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Twitter is over capacity."
"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 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, this is lame.
if TNT is psyching us out, I’ma gonna be hot.
"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 7, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what...
waaaait. I don’t even know if that works.
"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