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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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…….
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Oh BTW
DeRo and The Machine will hit a HR
by CarpIsMyManCrush on Oct 7, 2009 1:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Carp should have more than 3 SO
I’m guessing at least 6.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
the 3 SO were just for Manny
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
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
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.
Now that you mention it
The read/unread thing isn’t working for me either. Everything is brand spanking new, all the time!
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.
it's a network-wide problem
according to the volume of e-mails on the mailing list. they’re probably working on it now.
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.
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Just a plain Cardinal jersey.
I have to save my Rasmus shirt for Saturday.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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'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
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
I am sporting my Cardinals tie today
Wearing a tie everyday to work sucks.
ya i bet
since i work in a satelite office , i can get away w/ rocking my red batting practice jersey to work today
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yeah, good one, bgh
I still like Christian Bale.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
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
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
kenny chesney obv
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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!
yeah, ankiel is rock solid
I realize you were joking
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
That dog's wearin a dress!
That ain’t right!
by Cardfanintherock on Oct 7, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
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
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
Pineiro
What is his status as a free agent?
by Salti Cracker on Oct 7, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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.
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!
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
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
guessing it'll be webb
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
there I go with my off-the-cuff guessing again ;)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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.
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
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
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
the rating system is horrbily flawed
Holliday A – sure
Derosa A – huh?
Glaus A – you’ve got to be kidding
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
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
Dan Wise at #1
That play was sublime.
by Zou want a piece? on Oct 7, 2009 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Wells is too whitetrash for ties.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
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
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
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.
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
i just ordered
a green boog shersey, along with a powder blue carp.
boog’s gonna rake, and carp’s gonna rake, even. yeah.
Lugo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
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
Thurston...
0 for 3.
Three would-be extra base hits turned outs when Joe misses first base each time.
V, b.
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
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.
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
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
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.
...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
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.
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
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
"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
...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
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
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
wrong Kobe
gawd, that dude really has ruined so freaking much in this world
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
you gotta be careful
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
"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
In reference to LaRussa or postseason managers in general?
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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….
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.
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
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
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
please elaborate
for those of us over 22.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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?"
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
(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
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
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
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
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
you can get a Birds On The Bat tat!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
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?"
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
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?"
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
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
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
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
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
Larussa might have something to do with it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
Jimenez has really slowed down his mechanics
And maintained velocity. Interesting.
Not afraid to nitpick
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rumor has it Mike Matheny is out for tonight
and Tony is announcing Ankiel as the starting catcher minutes before the game!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
And then there publication-specific usages, like the New Yorker, which uses its own spellings.
"I’m going to come after you." - Chris Carpenter
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.
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
"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
...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
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
Not if you're hanging the person on the wall for display!
…unless you’re hanging them by their neck…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
This kills me
I’ll be out drinking and I need to DVR this crap. The games ALWAYS overlap.
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.
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
ha ha!
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
"POOL TEMPERATURES FUCK YEAH"--tgreenfield, The September 10th-11th VEB Off-Topic Explosion
i 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
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
I thought about getting it, but everybody is saying it's terrible.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Who are you guys rooting for?
i am rooting for the Rockies. I don’t want to face the lefties of the Phillies
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
Ok no I was wrong
My Phillies-fan friend misinformed me. Sorry.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
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
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
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
*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
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
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
streaming link
http://www.atdhe.net/5546/watch-rockies-vs-phillies
/passing it forward
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cool
Except that guy said Ankiel was a decent player…
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?"
tbs just quit on anyone else
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
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
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
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
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?"
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
Are there any GOOD cable companies?
Comcast is terrible as well, and you never hear anything good about the cable companies.
V, b.
Well
I don’t remember anyone in SoCal hating Cox too much
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
sports bar within walking distance??
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
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
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
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
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
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
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?"
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
me likey
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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?"
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
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
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.
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
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
"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
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
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
"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?"
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
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
The same lineup / source
is posted on Cards Talk @ the PD FWIW.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
i was pondering a that's what she said joke.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
no psyching here
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
It is fixed.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
i'm starting to wonder if they see his D as too bad to play
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
i smell a fire
a smooth one
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Tony
you sly devil you.
Crazy Tony was all just a ploy!
by Hardcore Legend on Oct 7, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions
that's what he wants you to think!
…maybe. wait.
"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
Schu should not play against LHP.
There is no point in putting a terrible offensive option in the leadoff spot. And while serviceable, it’s not like Schu’s is a terrific fielder.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone have a streaming link?
postseason.tv is not working AGAIN. what a ripoff.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
channelsurfing.net
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
yeah keep whining, Posada!!
you’re SUCH a great catcher
"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
OMFG
According to Leich, a taxi driver slammed the trunk on Carp’s hand. Boggs is starting!
The beard is back!
I can't see your grandmother.
"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
nah, sbn'd.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
YOU GO TO HELL.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
you could at least use a tinyurl... how lazy
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 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions
OMFG
According to Leich, a taxi driver slammed the trunk on Carp’s hand. Boggs is starting!
The beard is back!
thanks, i feel so much better
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 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
first mention of Albert Pujols
yanks edition
"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
This game is annoying
the announcers act like it is a sure thing the Yankees are going to win. Whenever the Twins get a hit the announcers are like “a base hit?”
"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."
a bank of lights seem to be out up there
"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
oh, sweet balls!
i just got let out of work. won’t have to watch the game while i work!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I dunno....
this thread has “Jumpin’ Jehosophat!”
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
he's been in the hospital with pneumonia according to his column today on the RFT
pretzels pretzels pretzels pretzels
Lou Brown impression
gob I love the red baron
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
can we use this for all our posts through the end of the postseason?
or would that violate some copyright?
RB, get better, dude.
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
Well guys, I'm off to Dodgers Stadium
Top Deck, right behind home plate, row H. This is the first Cardinals postseason game I’ll have attended, and words cannot describe how stoked I am.
VIVA EL BIRDOS
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
what shirt are you wearing?
"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
A red Pujols jersey
The Top Deck at Dodgers Stadium, if you guys don’t know, is almost exclusively drunk Mexicans or college students that can’t afford any better tickets. I’m in that second category, and I full expect peanuts to be thrown my way
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Tickets weren't THAT bad
I got them for about $30 a pop… Well worth it, considering I didn’t make it out to Busch during summer break
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
ya not bad at all
but i also would have had to get off work early as im in OC and its about a 2 hr drive just to get close to dodger stadium from where i am =\
cheer our boys on!
tell alyssa milano she left her watch on my night stand.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Be careful.
I went to the NLDS in Dodger Stadium in 06 – game 3, Suppan started, Cards lost. People in L.A. were NOT nice to me. There was another Cards fan in our section who people threw full beers at. And I wasn’t even sitting in Chavez ravine.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
ya you get that in the cheaper seats
when i go there i usually spring for better seats down w/ the rich and disinterested dodger fans…
Carp Carp Carp Carp Carp
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"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 7:02 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
Just made a quesadilla for dinner
Guess what kind of cheese?
"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
Swiss?
"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
How'd you guess?
"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
hopefully not just colby, but colby jack.
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
Actually
It’s Kraft 4-cheese Mexican mix, with colby, cheddar jack, and two others I didn’t read. That’s all I cared about.
"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
kraft 4-cheese mexican = orgasmic
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
Words can't describe how gross that quesadilla would be
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
Sadly, we'll probably start Schumaker instead of Colby, so your pre-game ritual is rendered irrelevant.
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
What?
"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
wut
"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
que?
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
ʞ
"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
when Dreamy Joes attack
"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
first blood!
"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
BLEEP . . . BLEEP . . . BLEEP
This is the swooning emergency system. Joe Mauer has hit a double. This is not a test. Beware of swooning females. this is not at test.
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
if this yutz from MIN outpitches sabathia, I will laugh so hard.
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
Twins ahead
"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
AHAHAHAHAHA POSADA
that’s what happens when you don’t go with a Molina
"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
due to a run scored on a passed ball the "Swoon Level" has been raised from
yellow [guarded; mauer on base] to orange [raised; mauer scores].
Should mauer hit a game-winning home run or flip his hair in that special way and give that winning smile the Department of Swoon may be compelled to raise the Swoon Level to red.
Citizens should be on the alert.
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
...wait, he has hair to flip?
no, no, he’s a clean-cut Minnesota boy.
Perhaps you mean the dimples.
"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
in other words, Posada is a big drama queen and he doesn't give a damn about the team.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Hey guys
Colby’s playing. I know you’ve been through this but I was at dinner so I’m just reminding you.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
rasmus sucks.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions
FLAG'D
"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
reverse psyhcology.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'M COOKIN' A STEAK
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
having a real internet connection is so amazing
all them bars on mlb.tv and veb
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
i do not like the fact that skip is in the lineup
especially leading off. i’ll be honest, i thought it should have been lugo.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions
Hawktober video:
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=148518337458
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
f'in Jeter
"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
wtf happened???
mlb tv cut out on me :(
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
2-run HR
Tie 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
Looked like Cuddyer could have maybe stretched for that ball...
I’m not sure why he jumped, it was more off line than high.
V, b.
Is it too much to ask for the Yankees to lose this series
While Jeter hits like .100/.100/.200 and A-Rod hits like .700/.800/1.200?
"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
they would just say
that a-rod isn’t a winner and that when jeter plays well, it propels his team to wins
Maybe Jeter can strike out with the bases loaded to end the series?
"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
ugh more "playing the game the way it should be" bullshit
way to sensationalize bullshit. original.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
i'm already tired of the sucking of yankee
baseballs
and it’s still the first game.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I forgot how difficult it is too watch Yankees baseball on National TV.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
"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
haha
"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 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
is that you?
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
tis a text to speech demo product for a customer
probably got too many visits too fast
"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
Were you around when I wrote
a program that made tts audio from espn boxscores?
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
I don't remember that
could it say poop? Cause that’s all I want from a text to speech product.
"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
There was a company called Rhetorical
that had a ton of voices and a great online demo interface. One of the voices was “Valley Girl.” My cousin (a two-year-old at the time) would go nuts when she’d say “Bananas.”
It never said poop, it’d just look for certain types of events in the boxscore and report on them. I may make a new version if I have time because that was a pretty fun project. The now defunct Birds Nest threw me some good traffic for beta testing. (Bird Nest was the original title of Goold’s blog, aged folks may remember.)
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Dang, how do I not remember that?
Speaking of you products, the bernie button has been off line for a week or so now.
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
I miss Rhetorical so, so much.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
ron darling is my new favorite person to hate.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
he literally just put me to sleep.
by GeorgeHendricksStirrups on Oct 7, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
and need an overflow before the actual game?
i’m thinking an awesome OT topic instead in this thread.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions
carp strikes out the side in the bottom of the first after an albert 2-run bomb
so first one, but barely.
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Well another run would have to score, so...
what else happens in that inning?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Chavez y Chavez Ravine Rules
via Leach
"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
anyone wanna see the fat lady?
find me under the fan voices section for the st. louis rams
by stlcardinalsfang on Oct 7, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions
from fsn's facebook
FOX Sports Midwest Watching bp, brendan ryan does the licking thing during that too. Never noticed that…colbys thoughts comin soon
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
Who was the last NL pitcher to throw a complete game in the postseason?
Don’t answer if you saw the tweet.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
HA! HA HA!
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions
the best way to combat sarcasm is with sarcasm....
as for the answer….i’ll give folks five more minutes
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
drumroll.....
JOSE LIMA
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
smoltz
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
May another August bloom.
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
man, f the yankees
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 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
+1
"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
T minus 1 hour and 23 minutes
"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
Probably one of Colby's better interviews
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=148547412458
If I were to imagine Colby drunk this is how I would imagine him.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
nice touch with Jim Hayes.
just… don’t ever do that again, Cat.
"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
Corky's Tiger Woods impersonation.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
brilliant
“you look excited. well, about as excited as you can look”
lol
and then the cat at the end
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
That's why I love Colby.
“You got any butterflies? Got any butterflies going around?”
“No. Not really. I’m pretty calm.”
Pretty much FML any time Todd Wellemeyer touches a baseball or Joe Thurston runs the bases.
PLAYOFF BASEBALL baby!
anyone else scoot their chair up close to the t.v. to make it seem like they’re at the game?
by iaintsentimental on Oct 7, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
Colby you are so flipping awesome.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=148548777458
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Boog taught him well.
"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
Some Boog
"is this a distraction for you?"
“to say the least”
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I'm making pies tonight!
pizza pies!
"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
one hour and fifteen minutes
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
Just turned to the Twins/Yanks game
has the whole game been announced like this is the greatest game ever played and we should all be thankful that we are lucky enough to be able to witness it?
Only since the Yanks took the lead
Run Vince run! There's a tarp chasing you! Run! It's right behind you!
Pretty much.
And the man wants to hit the ball. And he does! And there he goes, off in that direction. And everyone is happy. -- Marge Simpson's play-by-play
Of course!
It’s the Yankees! And they’re winning! How could it not be the greatest game ever?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I shan't be here tonight with you my fellow VEBulians
HOLD DOWN THE GODDAMN FORT
(Don’t worry I’m watching the game, just won’t be on VEB.)
I just had a VEB-free week
it was not a good one.
"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.
I'm glad Rasmus is starting
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
this is going to be friggin awesome!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
7 hits and 2 runs given up is Brillent?
That word you are using. I don’t think it means what you think it means.
Let's remember that when a Cards pitcher does OK.
And the man wants to hit the ball. And he does! And there he goes, off in that direction. And everyone is happy. -- Marge Simpson's play-by-play
you know... this'll get me boooed
but screw the postseason.
I am fucking glad I get to see another Chris Carpenter start.
We are lucky bastards.
"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
60 minutes!
"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
58
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.
by The Continental on Oct 7, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Posada has not gotten the memo yet
that he sucks?
"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
baddum ching!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
not sure, hmmm
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Who cares!
Where the hell is Dave Duncan?!?!
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
not soon enough
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
sab is done for the night
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions
seems a bit haughty?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
classy already
http://twitter.com/Ackerman1120/status/4696115377
"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
In all fairness...
The Dodgers fans aren’t used to being at the game before it starts, and they’re confused by the players non-game interaction.
V, b.
they actually beat traffic?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
If they aren't careful...
They won’t roll in ’til the 7th inning tonight, what with Carp going and us facing a lefty.
They’ll see it’s the 7th, turn around, and walk back to their cars.
V, b.
time to grab a 6 pack
6rsly
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
yep
starting off with a magic hat #9
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Lineup:
Schumaker 2B
Ryan SS
Pujols 1B
Holliday LF
Ludwick RF
Molina C
DeRosa 3B
Rasmus CF
Carpenter P
....my quick smells like french toast...
good work.
"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
Jinxed him
"You just keep pounding balls into the gap. The one thing you don’t want to do is hit a home run. That’s a rally-killer." - Jeff Francouer
it still was a good at bat.
just needs a little work on the dismount there.
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
I swear to God if Jeter wins MVP I'll punch a child
"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
not allowed to babysit:
1. azru
2. gdm
3. jd
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
It would be much, much better than Texeira winning
You could actually make a legitimate case for Jeter if you use WPA.
But Joe Mauer is such a slam dunk case
If Jeter wins it’s only because his name is Jeter
"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
WAR is cumulative, no?
So Mauer is still .8 wins better than Jeter even after spotting him a month.
"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
.8 wins isn't that big of a deal, it's nearly canceled out by the differences in Clutch value
-.68 wins for Jeter vs. -1.15 wins for Mauer.
That being said, I agree that Mauer should get the award; but let’s not pretend it’s a landslide.
except WAR doesn't count catcher defense.
so, if you think that mauer has no value whatever on defense, that’s a fair judgment to make. if you think he’s an above replacement value catcher, the margin between the two gets spread wider.
also, given that jeter has a long history of defensive underperformance, his WAR is likely inflated by an unlikely-to-be-accurate positive defensive number. this guy has NEVER posted a positive UZR at short until his age 35 season. NOW he figures it out? or is it just statistical noise?
i would conservatively take 1 WAR off jeter’s total and add 1 WAR to Mauer’s total to redress the defensive issues.
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
You don't regress performance when you are measuring performance
UZR isn’t perfect, but it does have a minimal ammount of measurement error over a full season. Also, no value on defense = average, not replacement. I think that given any absesne of quantitative data regarding Mauer, it’s aprropriate to call him average.
War, huh?
"In 2035, 25 young men will be able to call themselves world champions. Some of those guys haven’t even been born yet. And some of them are Asian." -Mike Shannon
what is it good for?
No excuses. No injuries. No "better luck next time"
Do it, and shut the f—- up.
-Reggie Jackson
Good Gob, y'all
**fixed
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
PLAYER EVALUATIONS!!!
"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
Anyone Know
the alternate feed for TBS?
I want to record the game but wont be home to change the channel.
TNT
"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
and then Tru Tv
if necessary.
"Obviously, tipping pitches didn't help" - John Smotzl
"If you disrespect the Baseball Gods, you'll get slapped." - TLR Passan
TNT
TruTV is break in case of glass 3rd string
"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
My Bro in Law
is going to be on that show!
"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
He's a detective
"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
my god....watch 4 or 5 of those in a row at late hours....do it for several weeks straight
and you become one paranoid SOB…..
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
we watched that channel at work last summer when I was working third shift and I couldn’t walk into a gas station without expecting to be murdered.
"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
there was one where a girl intentionally left her fingerprints everywhere after she
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
'd been kidnapped.....i did that for like a week after everywhere i went
and FU skipping SBNation
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahaha...
slu was murdered in the course of this post. His paranoia was apparently warranted.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Oct 7, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahahahahahaha
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
i chuckled
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
by slu on Oct 7, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
But the cold-blooded killer still clicked "post"
"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
Since we're on the subject of Jeter
Can someone direct me to a nice, thorough analysis of why Jeter isn’t as good as new yorkers and the WWL thinks he is? I play softball with a yankee fan and I’ve been having it out with another yankee fan on facebook about why rooting for the yankees is pure evil.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
He's actually not overrated at all
People don’t like him because every new york jackass writer romancticizes his intangibles in defense.
yes
that is what I am wanting, something measurable that shows he isn’t what they say he is.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
but UZR is relative!
/actually likes Jeter cause everyone hates him
by Willie McGee's Twin on Oct 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Dammit, guys....
….THURSTON is our best hitter in LA this year. Batting .400
TONY, NO!
No, Chuck...We got lettuce!
It is only the LDS
He will show up later.
"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 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
dude they were already up by 4
its not clutch to pile on
No excuses. No injuries. No "better luck next time"
Do it, and shut the f—- up.
-Reggie Jackson
i was referring
to every sportswriter ever back in 07 when Arod hit a home run when they were down means hes not clutch
No excuses. No injuries. No "better luck next time"
Do it, and shut the f—- up.
-Reggie Jackson
hurry up & start making outs already!
it’s 7-2 this game is over just end it!
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wooooo!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
me
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
i think the AL & NL games should always be on different channels no matter what
this crap having all the DS games on the same channel is BS
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they shouldn't though
ugh, another pitching change, hurry up & get moar outs jerks!
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I don't think it matters that much
you just have to switch over
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't really make much difference, though...
They aren’t going to put them up against each other.
V, b.
one of flint and one of steel, perhaps?
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
Heart rate increasing
"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 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
So who closes tonight (if necessary)?
"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
did you see the article on sporting news today
that had a bunch of players predict the series? Tommy Herr said Cards in 3, and McGwire said 4
Positronic Upgraded Juggernaut Optimized for Logical Sabotage
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Oct 7, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions
is this politics?
@villaraigosa, Bet on. #STL t-ravs, t-bear, & t-shirt vs. LAs best effort. Go Cards! #fgs
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those garlic fries kick ass!
take him on it, slay!
>buttery, garlicky victorious goodness<
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
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