Cards have long been Penny's dream team
Travel day for the upbabies—I offer you, as a leaping-off point, this quote, which is absolutely not about Matt Holliday:
"Obviously, I'd like to pitch this year and turn it into something longer, and if I can do that with the Cardinals, then who knows, maybe I can stay with the Cardinals."
Vague contract-extension talk fever—catch it!
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Boo Feist.
She just steals attention from her beautiful and infinitely more talented BSS bandmate Emily Haines.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 9:28 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1 many times
Emily Haines is amazing
by riotmute on Dec 18, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But, but, but
She was in an Apple commercial!
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look, it's apples and oranges
Feist hits for average, Haines for power. Besides, Feist is younger by a couple of years, so her past peak years are closer to any current contract.
There was Gibson in the Reds' dugout, visibly manhandling about three Reds and tossing them bodily out of the dugout and onto the field...He was the toughest athlete mentally I ever saw, and the greatest competitor. JACK BUCK
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Dec 18, 2009 2:40 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i cant wait for baseball season to start
hot stove is making us go insane.
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Dec 18, 2009 11:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you can always make up a meme
or two.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 12:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a comma, would have worked there
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 19, 2009 12:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, played
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
must be his dream job.....
I remember in high school I once asked my guidance counselor what I should do with my life. “Follow your dream” she told me. I asked, “How will I know what that is,” to which she replied, “Close your eyes, look deep inside yourself. Now imagine something you’d do for an incentive based 9 million dollar contract and a luxury suite.” ’I’m still confused," I admitted. “What about a no-arbitration clause to make me an especially attractive acquisition target next off-season?” “Oh yeah, that too,” she said.
“I know, pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals!!!!!!!”
by mattyp on Dec 18, 2009 7:58 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
How would you describe the look on Dan Caesar's face?
by arch support on Dec 18, 2009 9:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Scary, really scary.
If he has a van, young children should definitely avoid him.
by cardsgirl95 on Dec 18, 2009 9:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would describe it as
One part Snidely Whiplash,
Two parts panicked by a sudden onset of diarrhea,
Two parts juco professor with roofies in his desk drawer, and
One part bad toupee.
That sounds about right.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:14 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Oh, and also,
Two parts Paul Bearer.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:16 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Ohhhh Yeessss!
The power of the Urn! My Undertaker!!!
The greatest thing about Paul Bearer is that in real life he actually has a career in the funeral business.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I measure how much I would enjoy pro wrestling at any given moment
based on how out of place Paul Bearer would be in the current storylines—the more out of place he would be, the less I’m interested. I miss the Evil Characters who were actually getting their evil powers from Satan himself.
by DanUpBaby on Dec 18, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Authentic" evil
that was what made the Undertaker in his earlier form so awesome.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 3:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That was an awesome episode
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Son of a bitch!
Damn it Effy, why have you been lying to us all these months?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 9:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the power of wishful group think would be enough.
Satan wins again.
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 9:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's still time to prevent this.
Let’s get Jack Donovan a nice diamond necklace from Kay Jewelers!
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Dec 18, 2009 9:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have an unused Open Hearts by Jane Seymour necklace around here
if y’all think it will work, I will be happy to donate it for this great cause.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 9:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would melt even the coldest robot heart!
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
is it just me, or does anyone else hate big jewelery stores & their crappy commercials?
i wouldn’t buy a piece of jewelery from a national store if they were giving them away. not only because their jewels are lower quality, but they force those freaking awful commercials on us any time a holiday comes around.
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i would take free diamonds
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ask azru about kay jewelers.
My daddy told me, lookin' back, The best friend you'll have is a railroad track So when I was 13 said, I'm rollin' my own, And I'm leavin' Missouri and I'm never comin' home . . . Now I woke me up with a cardinal bird, And when I wanna talk, He hangs on every word. . . And I'm lost at the bottom of the world. - Tom Waits
by tom s. on Dec 18, 2009 7:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diamonds
She pretty much has to
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Diamonds are a waste of money.
But yeah, if you’re going to spend on jewelry, go to a local, independent shop. They just treat you better, in addition to being able to do custom work.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 8:44 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I just bought an engagement ring
yes…diamonds are very expensive. Especially for college students.
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats and good luck!
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
have you already talked about marriage yet or is this a surprise?
either way, good luck
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We've talked about it, yeah
We’ve been together since we were 14, so it’s definitely been in the picture
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
coolio, congrats dude
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
The jeweler I go to is so awesome. They actually remember you. They actually make awesome suggestions based on what would look good on your spouse, because they remember your spouse too.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not to early to start drinking this bad news away, is it?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 9:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
pssh
what is this “too early” that you speak of?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
gotfuckingdamnit
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's already tasted the pies, I see.
by Ray Lankford on Dec 18, 2009 9:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
"Tasted?"
I’ve seen Brad Penny, and he’s done much, much more than just tasted any pies which happened to come his way.
Perhaps we’ve been going about this all wrong. To keep Penny or the Diner, we need pies. To keep Holliday, we need powerbars and, wait. Crap. See, I have a really funny joke here, but it violates community guidelines. Badly. So we’ll just say Powerbars.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pickin up what you're putting down, RB.
by Ray Lankford on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
someone needs to email me the punchline to this damn joke!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hang on.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kay. Check now.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I found that extremely funny
of course I like all things that are supposed to be “wrong”
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
It’s only the second thing I’ve ever stopped myself from saying here. (And by far the less offensive of the two.)
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If you like those sorts of things, let me ask you a question.
Was it you or mattybobo I once sent a story to about a tomato. (And yes, I know it sounds confusing, but you would know what I was talking about if you were the one I sent it to.)
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it wasn't me, but once again I am envious of the bobo matty
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hang on.
I’ll forward it to you. You aren’t easily offended, I trust? If not, I’m very, very proud of it.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think I have ever been offended in my entire life.
Fire at will
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Okay. Just sent it.
Sorry it took so long; I deleted the original and only had the reply version, so I had to fix the formatting.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't even know how to reply to that
Except for thanks for sharing. I really didn’t think you had it in you to top the toaster thing. That is what I get for assuming things.
Now I must go find some ice for my jaw, cuz my face really does hurt from laughing so fucking hard. This is most definitely going to make me think about life in a different way from here on out.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why thank you.
It was one of the worst days I believe I’ve ever had, but I did end up with a right good story out of it. I think it’s probably a wash.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps the greatest French film ever.
Not sure that means a whole lot, but it is brilliant. The Killer was largely based on the character, as well as pretty much every other assassin film ever made. You should absolutely check it out.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i will look into it
I always an enjoy a good foreign film that no one I know in real life has ever heard of
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love a good French film, so I will try to find it to
Of course I am a firm believer that the French way of doing things is usually the best way.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Have you seen
The Spanish Apartment? Or Trois Couleurs: Bleu?
There was Gibson in the Reds' dugout, visibly manhandling about three Reds and tossing them bodily out of the dugout and onto the field...He was the toughest athlete mentally I ever saw, and the greatest competitor. JACK BUCK
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Dec 18, 2009 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I caught part of The Spanish Apartment once
It looked good, I should go back and look at it again
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Spanish Apartment was surprisingly good
I didn’t think I would enjoy it that much when my sister told me about it, but it was very interesting.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey you should use my magic 8 ball script
I wrote it for a fanpost but it on’y works on main posts. VEP tried it out but never used it. Seems like something fun for a post.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm. Interesting.
I just may have to do that one of these days…
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can email you script if you like
It is rather easy to change it to whatever you like. Doesn’t take a programmer to figure it out.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure, go ahead.
I have no idea if I’ll ever actually use it, but the program looks interesting at the very least.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
done you mean AXE you a question?
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, he must be using an archaic pronunciation.
Is that right? Or is that from the Xmas episode?
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats right,
yeah, I think it was the X mas episode
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ooh
a pop culture reference that i get!
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its a futurama dealy
not to be confused with foot dealys
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i got it
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
reading comprehension fail
I thought you said didnt get
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are VEB
your hilarity will be assimilated and added to our own…
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now do me!
Yes, yes, that’s what she said.
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kay.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does the old email address I have for you still work?
I know you said something about having to change stuff for security purposes; was your address one of them?
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that too, is what she said
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Kay. Just a sec then.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's what gdm said
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 11:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'd say aw, but i'm more upset my inbox is empty
i can’t believe you bastards left me out. if i had a ball, i’d take it & go home
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if Aaron is still around, but I can forward it to you
it is pure fucking GOLD.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hit me up if you see this
born_to_knit at hotmail dot com
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think it went through
/blocks twss!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 19, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my in box is still as empty as my basement
you bastards
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 19, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
there is a "thats what..."
aww fuck it, check your inbox
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 19, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
screw you guys
ima goin home
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Dec 18, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is absolutely not cool....
how bout posting it to VEB After Hours?
If this tops the toaster, you must share.
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 18, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Check your inbox.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to read it!
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright.
But I take no responsibility for any offense it may cause. I’ll send it along presently.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hit me
jdhogan5 at gmail dot com
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 12:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright.
Hang on.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all the cool kids are doing it...
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty cool, too...
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey I want in on this
by RDCardsfan on Dec 18, 2009 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yep same here, gotta be in the loop
(the 27 is a hommage to scott rolen, in case you were wondering)
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Dec 18, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I too late?
(as usual)
jdrk_07 at yahoo dot com
by ArkansasTravs on Dec 18, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Wait, are you alex.fritz or alxfritz?
Remember that dude who was getting another Alex Fritz’ personal mail? I think I forgot to delete him from the contact roll.
He’s going to be very confused.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
Hang on a tic then.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It would be sweet if there were a Diner that served Penny pitchers.
Wait, what are we talking about again?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nuts.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I posted on the board a few years ago.....
That Penny would likely be a good fit in STL. He is a midwestern guy, who’s family is all still in the Tulsa, OK area. Glad he’ll get a chance with the Redbirds this year.
Matt Holliday. Nuff said.
by SoonerfanTU on Dec 18, 2009 9:28 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm excited about Penny
Hopefully they can get him to work some stuff out and be a groundball power pitcher. That’d be pretty sweet.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if this was 5 years ago, i'd be going through the roof we got Penny
i guess his injury history of late has really cooled my expectations of what he’s capable of.
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Too quiet around here this morning.
I’m bored and have nowhere to be for a couple hours. I demand you people entertain me!
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Woozle Wuzzle?
That’s what passes for comedy these days?
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Baka baka
(thats whats next right?)
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm.
I’m trying to remember. I think Homer says bukka bukka (sp?) before he says woozle wuzzle, actually, though I won’t swear to it.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
also you get rec'd
for getting that so fast
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gracias.
I’ve got mad quoting skills.
Now, if I were only so good at coming up with my own material…
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:30 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think the entire internet is dead this morning, I dont know whats going on.
Did people get lives (they dont want to get away from) this morning or something?
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm bored
and need distraction from work
talk, people
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My friend works at Novaks (lez bar)
So I stopped by, unbeknown to me it was a drag show. Interesting people watching….
1. One tranny mimiced a girl working a dude so well it made me miss my stripper-x. It was remarkable.
2. One older tranny was firing hard on the other trannies then got creeped out when a guy approached…“her?”.
3. I’m minding my own at the bar by the rail, one guy got his drink, looked down at me, squeezed my thigh and walked off. I wonder if that ever worked for him.
4. Lesbians are pretty territorial. They kept intentionally unintentionally bumping in to me like the UFC dbags during fight night.
5. The alpha-tranny said “if a man can look this good there is no excuse for an ugly woman”. I couldn’t argue.
6. The next day at the mall I got so sick of the girls that “dress cute for other girls” and wished they knew how to dress for the opposite sex….like the trannies.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have friends that go there
ive always wanted to stop by
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I love it there even if I didn't have a bartender hookup...
I go out 4-5 nights a week and over 30 bars a month. 90% of the time it’s a sausagefest and the dudes are midwest bumpkins and UFC/Affliction Dbags.
A TON of hot straight chicks go to Novaks and you don’t have to deal with the dbags…you will get in turf wars with the butch lesbians….I’ve noticed they are highly alerted (or worried) about straight guys mate poaching their chicks….I have my theories why :-)
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You should move out here to San Francisco
Lesbian bar? Getting your thigh squeezed by a dude? Sounds like an average night out in the Castro.
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well I have to give it to you
that was indeed entertaining.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and I may or may not have texted the bartender
“please to let me bang a tranny”
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
freudal??? that was DON'T let me
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
number 3 *kind of reminded me of this
so I was at my gig last Friday night and im running music on break, still on stage
and this really drunk girl walks right up to me, puts one foot on stage and kind of squats giving me this really weird look (somewhere between “im sexy” and “im pissed off”) trying to be hot, never saying a word…
and I swear she farted because it STANK and I just kind of looked at her for a second and walked off.
I know that makes me sound a little bit like a d*ck, but honestly if we talked she wouldnt have remembered it at all
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol nah dude....that was a polite ejection...
if it where I woulda point blank asked if her stuff stank.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the crazy part is she was so drunk
I still cant figure out if “the look” and foot on stage was a come on, or just how a really, really drunk girl farts
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was a come on....it's silly girl game
even if they come up to rag on you it’s still a pick up approach…even if they realize it or not. If they thought you were silly/ridiculous they would just snicker at you with their friends and/or behind your back.
also if a higher value girl breaks away from her group to stand by herself or is standing looking nonchalant by herself she’s wanting a specific dude around her to talk to her. Girls of higher value are rarely by themselves especially in bars/clubs unless they have a motive.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I figure that it probably WAS a come on...
but the drunk mind isnt rational
and well the face could have been pushing something out and she had that leg up for leverage ;-)
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:19 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
drunk actions speak sober truths :-)
and our sexy and logical brain is a slave to the emotional brain anyway…it’s just with alcohol the emotional side gets a boost like the little mushroom in Super Mario.
I’m reading “How We Decide” and despite the horrible football references it’s a decent read thus far. Couple that with Blink! and The Black Swan and research done in body language, facial expressions and emotions from Paul Ekman and Joe Navarro you get a whole new respect to the primitive limbic system.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i though novaks was a family style chicken restaurant?
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 7:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats *almost a simpsons reference too
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
His cholesterol is through the roof!
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 10:36 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
PRAY.
FOR.
MOJO.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That episode always makes me think of he Bathroom Monkey SNL skit.
Also, the death of Linguo.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate your concern.
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So probably nexdef'd
But if the Mets are willing to go 5/75 forBay, how high will they now go on Holliday?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 10:38 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
hopefully
Bay just takes that and we won’t have to worry
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so,
what did VEB conclude last night about DeRo growing impatient with the Holliday negotiations?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:39 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I conclude that DeRosa is growing impatient with being nearly every interested club's Plan B.
Phirst, the Phillies sign Polanco. The Yankees seem to prefer Damon (which may be over now). The Cards prefer Holliday. The Cubs have to trade Bradley. And so on.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 11:20 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, DeRo
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense, I would be too
he seems to have been pretty patient so far
plus this gets his name back out there
on the other hand he is an injured 35 YO coming off a disappointing season
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they're sayin' the Yankees want him
if the price is right
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Cubs can trade Bradley for Silvia from the Mariners
The Mariners will further cement themselves as my favorite AL team. Why don’t they just trade for Jeff Suppan.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Guys, quick Q: I've been not following and i'm getting too many results in search
but apparently there’s a twitter we’re following for the holliday updates? is it strauss?
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 10:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
im not
its probably for the best
its bringing out the comic hatred in people
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eh, kind of
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
joe strauss
is twitter.com/joestrauss
mlbtr is plenty good, though. if it’s actually news it makes it there
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Burn.
That’s right, Joe. You were just placed lower on the reliability scale that mlb trade rumours.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
epic. and thanks for the info.
BTW, for those that don’t know you can get text updates from who you follow on twitter.
1. Sign up for twitter.
2. Text “Start” to 40404, Follow Instructions.
3. ????
4. Profit.
5. Create a contact in your book and name it a hot chicks name, I used Angelina.
6. Assign a hot picture to said contact.
7. text “on USERNAME” to get text updates for said user.
I’m brand new to twitter (just never got around to it) so anybody with awesome people they follow let me know…I went to the VEB follow list so I do have most the baseball ones.
I follow all my fav. authors: Nassim N. Taleb, Malcolm Gladwell, Neil Strauss, Paul Ekman etc.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I follow Shaq
just for the laughs
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I heard he was popular on twitter....always thought it was random
now I know why
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Am I the only one who doest get Twitter?
I use it for the band and all, but I just have it echo our facebook stuff.
It really doesnt jive with me, and it makes me feel like the old man who cant make his VCR not flash 12:00
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't actually like it either...
I don’t have an account. I follow it generally as a social phenomenon. The 140 character limit seems arbitary and kind of stupid, though I don’t have a blackberry or iPhone, so I’m not familiar with the limitations of those devices.
We were just about to collectively declare it a fad when the Iran protests broke out and someone came up with a serious use for it.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:14 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I actually do have an account
but its probably long spamming people with cialis adds for all I know
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
don't let spants see this or you'll all dead
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you stabbed me the other day for joking about twitter being stupid
i didn’t want that to happen to anyone else
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why would anybody want to hear vampires talk about random crap
when they can only use 140 characters?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 19, 2009 9:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
@lestat:
Nothing in all the world is so nonsensical and contradictory, save mortals, that is, who live in the grip of the superstitions of the past.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Dec 19, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
when facebook is 5 times cooler than your service, there may be a problem
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 19, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It works a lot better if you have a phone with an application like Tweed that will just give you the running feed
I never check it on the computer.
It has been extremely useful for staying on top of trade rumors this year.
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Dec 18, 2009 11:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no! i am actually following 4 out of the top 100.
I don’t know what that says about me.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's a hell of a motley list...
Ashton Kutcher is king. “I Can Has Cheezeburger” and Al Yankovic are up there. A politician is one of the earliest adopters. It’s just a weird thing.
Let me guess who you are following:
Shaq
Jimmy Fallon
UStream
and… Kim Kardashian
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do I actually scream "douchebag"?
Shaq is the only one of those 4 that I follow.
I was wrong, there are five. I follow LeVar Burton, Penn Jillette, and a couple other less fun ones.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No offense intended!
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
See, now I feel bad
because if those are 4 that you like to check out…well, I might have just inadvertently called you a douchebag.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you don't scream, but the girls in your basement do
thank goodness for sound proof walls am i right matty?
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha!
and to think I was going to forward that great story from trb
f’in gdm
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wait just a minute
you’re telling me that his mother’s basement…has it’s own basement?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 8:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
we are highfalutin'
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rec
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 8:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does the person who runs the Spurs SBN site
blog from the basement of The Alamo?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Hi Dottie, it's Pee-Wee"
“Pee-Wee? Where are you calling from?”
“Texas!”
“Huh?”
“Honest! I’ll prove it! sings ‘The stars at night are big and bright!’”
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 19, 2009 1:33 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CLAPCLAPCLAPCLAP
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Dec 19, 2009 1:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I follow OchoCinco for the same reason
he’s damn funny. Also, if you volunteer to drive him to the mall, he will buy you stuff. Seriously.
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Dec 18, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
one of those giant cheesey pretzels?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe...but more like $5000 at the Louis Vuitton store, or whatever floats your boat
He will “help you finish your Christmas shopping.”
But right now, he’s genuinely sad about his buddy dying.
"She gone! Airplane time! Airplane Time!! AIRPLANE TIME." Boog
"I think those scorers must be from Mars or Venus. Or maybe they're just from that book." --Mike Shannon, 7/09/2009
by andi_k on Dec 19, 2009 12:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The only one that is a must follow
is @shitmydadsays.
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 18, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thank you for telling me the name of that
I saw it once a long time ago and couldnt remember
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Strauss...
is a narcissistic, self-aggrandizing tool who makes endlessly false promises and robs me of much needed sleep. I hate that guy with every bone in my body.
twitter.com/joestrauss. I follow.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
give him a break
hes only a week away from retirement and now he has to deal with this s*it
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
que?
hes only a week away from retirement
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Dec 18, 2009 11:03 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I swear to GOB
if jealousblues is messing with us, I will….ugh. I say we send spants after him with a shiny new knife
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah.
I think it was just a Lethal Weapon reference gone wrong.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
It relates back to Straussie as bad cop and Goold as the fresh-faced good cop from a little while back.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 11:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah.
See, I had forgotten about that little bit, but recognised the LW reference. Nice callback.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys don't understand.
If Straussie doesn’t bring this story in, the Chief’s gonna give him an earful about how the Mayor is up his ass.
Now, who do you want on the job? The guy who closes cases? Or some fresh-out-the-academy momma’s boy who’s only worried about the “rules”?
Give Strauss a call when you get serious about catching these scumbags.
by arch support on Dec 18, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
epic.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 10:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dare I, VEB....?
put cheese on my bacon?
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
its microwave bacon
if that helps
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cheese and bacon
are never wrong. At any time. In any combination.
"But I’m still hungry. I’ve got 10 fingers. There’s one that’s busy and I need nine more."
- Albert Pujols
by splhcb67 on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eww
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
if you decide to
at least let us know, so we can prepare accordingly
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
im waiting for the bacon cup thing
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 10:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Please no.
That picture is disgusting.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 10:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you!
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 11:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think gdm is sleeping
That’s really the only excuse it’s not up yet…
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 11:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
naw i posted it last night
and i was busy earlier trying to find full time employment. it didn’t happen, but i scored very high on the effort scale. just like the lambs
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oh, the mug?
haha
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 10:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Gag
I think the average age of VEB users is so low because most of you die from heart attacks at age 32.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Dec 18, 2009 11:04 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*
plus I keep a defibrillator in my house, so im good, right?
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If this board ate half as much bacon as they posted
it would cause a massive bacon shortage across the midwest.
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
by azruavatar on Dec 18, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, we usually stick to waffles
ZOMG its happening
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:09 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gdm grows his own pigs
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the bacon lung nearly killed me, but it's totally worth it
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:10 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Cgirl is doing her part...
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 11:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Passan...
Just goes to show even a blind squirrel can stumble on a nut once in a while.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:03 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I went into this off season thinking for sure we were not going to resign him
but the longer this goes on the more and more I think we do
and the more and more I think MO is doing a fantastic job.
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 11:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing like going...
eyeball to eyeball with Borat to win favor of fandom.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Borat?!?
Was that intentional or not? Either way, it was funny.
by cardsgirl95 on Dec 18, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to call...
the original blogger here “lboras” He’d get all annoyed…
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Regardless of how the Holliday situation plays out, Mo has impressed me. Granted, if Holliday goes elsewhere and we’ve lost all of our backup plans, it’s gonna suck. But it’s been a very tough line to walk and I think Mo has done a great job, from the info available to the public.
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Dec 18, 2009 2:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who is even out there as a backup plan at this point?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
When I heard about the “backup plans” that were available at the beginning of the offseason, I didn’t think any of them sounded good to me. DeRosa+ is not a great option in my mind.
I think our pitching is solid, and i don’t think there’s any significant offensive upgrades available on the market. Since we don’t have any trading chips, it’s sort of Holliday or everyone else. Everyone else didnt’ look good at the beginning of the offseason and it doesn’t look good to me now.
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Dec 18, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Sheets would be a nice add in lieu of Holliday
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
name sounds familiar
has anyone here ever mentioned him before?
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Dec 18, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all-caps it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 5:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SIGN BEN SHEETS
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 19, 2009 5:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ben Keats.
I think he was a poet or something.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Dec 18, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
heyman's tweets are like all his other tweets
The Dodgers are interested in Ronnie Belliard and Felipe Lopez.
we get our own roundup…
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/cardinals-rumors-holliday-derosa-smoltz.html
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
enlish fail
do you mean ronnie belliard OR felipe lopez? because my understanding is they do pretty much the same thing
/confused
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
by YesWeOquendo on Dec 18, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they are interested in both
but aren’t guaranteed both, so wouldn’t that make “and” ok?
I have no idea…
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
aha!
the vagaries of MLB Trade Rumors. they list by players, not teams.
Heyman:
The Dodgers’ trade of Juan Pierre frees up some money for a middle infielder, and they have interest in Ronnie Belliard or Felipe Lopez.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i don't get what orlando hudson did to upset them so much
he was really solid last year but it seems they’ve never had any intention to pick him back up.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
better nickname upstages Manny wigs?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Yankees only have 25 spots on their roster right?
So they are now talking about signing DeRosa. Which makes sense if you look at his career against vs LHP. The Yankee lineup has quite a few LHer’s in it. But seriously it seems like the Yankees are always signing somebody. Where are they going to put them all.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
someone's going to overpay for D-Ro
I’d prefer it not be the cardinals
by _pistol_ on Dec 18, 2009 11:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yadi2Second needs to find the link I saw earlier
that said DeRosa may now be content with the 3yr/18M type contract that Polanco got.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
are you the boss of me?
i didn’t get that tweet
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
actually i think i posted that here.
it was Buster
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would have done it
but I did not want to mess up the order of things around here. You are the resident linkmiester.
Now it seems to have disappeared from my internet.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 11:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They're dumping Matsui..
and Damon, and replacing them with Granderson and DeRosa. That works. They’re not going into the season with Melky as the starter in left. I just can’t believe that Melky/Granderson/Swisher with Gardner backing up is plan A.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 11:50 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DH
They also dumped Matsui and replaced him with Nick Johnson, a move that I don’t really get. About the same cost, I imagine, but Matsui has more pop and the Japanese market (whatever that is worth).
"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 Dec 18, 2009 11:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I also think the Japanese market would be worth the different
But Nick Johnson’s bat was made for Yankee stadium
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 11:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a big upgrade offensively in my view.
Look at the difference in career OBP:
Matsui: .370
Johnson: .402
That makes up for all but 3 points of the difference in slugging, and since OBP is more important anyway, it’s a big upgrade. Johnson is also four years younger, is a plus defensive first baseman, so they don’t get hurt on defense when Tex DH’s (and he will a lot more next year I think). You put Johnson in the 2 hole behind Jeter and he’s a very valuable offensive player.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That will be great. . .
for the 45 games per year that Nick Johnson is healthy. I keed, I keed.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Dec 18, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like Matsui has been healthy the last couple of years though
He played in 142 games last year, but only 93 the year before. Plus, I think that if Johnson is only DHing, he’ll be a lot less likely to get hurt. Most of his injuries seem to come while playing 1B.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't looked at SLG%.
I just assumed that Matsui had more pop. That’s what I get for assuming.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Yanks were to sign Holliday
and I’m just theorizing here….
Every hitter in their lineup would have a career wOBA north of .350.
The Cardinals have ONE hitter with a career wOBA north of .350.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to reading articles about him
I envision “Nick the Stick” quickly being welcomes as a True Yankee because he’s a hard-working blue collar type. The idea that he will be seen as a working class guy is based entirely on the fact that he is kind of chubby looking and has a mustache.
Wait, do the Yankees make players be clean shaven as well as cutting their hair? That would mean serious problems for my prediction.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
mustaches are allowed
see Giambi, Jason
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 3:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sideburns, however...
….shudder at the thought
Free Milton
by all4tookie on Dec 18, 2009 3:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MATTINGLY!
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
quick google resulted in:
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 4:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jorge Posada has the weirdest head
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
They do have lots of pidgeons in New York, right?… This could explain a lot. We know they both like horizontal stripes.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably meant pigeons, too
Though there’s probably a lot of pidgin going on in New York, too.
:P
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 5:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's already been a Yankee.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 6:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I didn't realize that until after I posted
Did he actually play for the big league team or was he just in their system?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Swisher is so sweet
in MLB ’05 for the cube.
by 643 on Dec 18, 2009 12:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but now hes like the powerglove
so bad
i just wanted to make a dated reference
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 12:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Somebody
grade this giant stack of essays for me.
by 643 on Dec 18, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They're all Bs.
Everything gets a B. Add a minus to 1/3, a plus to 1/3. Problem solved.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
grade based upon
the creativity of the titles
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 12:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Feels
more like rigor mortis, though.
WORDPLAY!
by 643 on Dec 18, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OH SNAP
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What are you?
A law school professor or something?
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming it's college or highschool
Give all the chicks that have hair bobs and uggs an automatic D. That should take care of half of them.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Grade on the Bell curve
read the first 3 sentences of each essay…5 best get an A….5 worst get a F…everyone else gets a C
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could do this
and the results would likely be the same as if I spent hours poring over them.
But there would be that one kid.
by 643 on Dec 18, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
its cool
everyone hates that kid.
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Dec 19, 2009 12:25 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I would be that kid
my introductions usually suck compared to the body.
I am the Batman
by CodyG on Dec 19, 2009 12:34 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think this merits a
That’s What She Said, but I’m not entirely sure why.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 19, 2009 4:17 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
if you’re working a higher That’s What She Said plane than I am, or if you’re forcing it. Both are looking equally as likely to me.
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 19, 2009 4:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure.
It might be forced, but I’m standing by it.
Of course, the fact it is now 3:30 in the morning and I’ve had a fair amount to drink in the past 4-6 hours might very well have something to do with it. Nonetheless, I believe my introductions suck compared to the body totally works.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 19, 2009 4:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
?
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 19, 2009 6:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If this is English
Just do what every other English professor does. Start reading, then:
- If it blows you away, stop reading, give it an A.
- If it’s pretty meh, stop reading, give it the dreaded “A-/B+.”
- If it sucks, give it a D. If you like the kid, a D+ and an encouraging note.
Ta da!
…I always hated the A-/B+.
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Do the students get to see them?
If not, don’t worry about writing any comments just grade on instinct. If one or two show up later to look at the papers, then add comments at that time.
If you have to return them, use a grading rubric. It is a great help for explaining the grade and when students want to fight for points. You probably know all these things already. I usually use a plagiarism checker, just in case.
In all seriously, thank you for your hard work in grading papers. It is one of the most tedious things that I have to do, but I think it has tremendous impact. I am constantly amazed at the poor quality of my students’ writing.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thankfully,
I finished on Wednesday (had to, grades due at 11:59 p.m.). Long ago I switched from final exams to group project reports. Much, much faster to grade four or five reports than 20-30 exams.
by ArkansasTravs on Dec 19, 2009 12:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mariners talking to cubs about Bradley per MLBtraderumors
The M’s seem to have a good thing going, why would they want to bring that cancer in?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
'Cause he's still a very useful player.
Personally, he bugs me, but I might be able to live with him if he could post close to his career OBP numbers for us next season.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i agree with that
but nothing about his time in chicago made me think he could do that once the fans get on him….and he’s a ticking time bomb
i guess i’d be ok with him on a veteran team…but they have a number of young guys in seattle…just don’t like the chemistry(and yes i know chemistry has no tangible fact on team performance)
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tangible effect not fact
weird
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i still dont see how chemestry has NO effect
if a guy makes it miserable to come into work it might have *some
but I assume you can just avoid him
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
they have Ichiro and Griffey
I hear they have better methods than luggage.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Tickling, of all things.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or pennies
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of griffey and video games
his game for N64 was fantastic
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I concur
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i actually agree with this
but there are no numbers to show it…so I can’t point to anything
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I also agree from my personal experience
I have a great situation right now where everyone in the department is totally supportive of each other. That makes meetings pleasant. But I have colleagues at other places where departments are split into factions. That makes their lives miserable. It becomes hard to isolate yourself because one is forced to choose sides.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
because us Northwesterners are a lot mellower
and Milton could blend in there without everyone expecting him to be the piece that will end an unending drought.
by mattisnotfrench on Dec 18, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
OT: Avatar
Go watch it. Now. The most visually stunning and beautiful movie I’ve ever seen
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 12:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
wish I was James Cameron
that guy makes HUGE movies
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
aquaman.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
not saying all his movies are huge
but after avatar is out of theatres…he will have two of the highest grossing movies of all time
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey yooooo!!!
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you mean
YEEEEAAAAAHHHHH!
Albertofstan.
F* Yeah!
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Dec 18, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still refuse to watch that movie
What is the point? I already know the ending. The boat sank. Thankfully, my wife didn’t force me to watch that movie. I was forced to watch Julie and Julia last night, and it was actually a pretty good film. There was no mention of bacon in the film, though.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a rule
If you can summarize a movie’s plot in 1 sentence, it is not good. For example: Kate falls in love with Leo even though he’s poor, then the boat sinks and he dies while she has a sad with the diamond. A 1 sentence movie cannot be good. You need to know nothing else about the movie and you could start in the middle and be up with the plot.
Or every other chick flick: Man and Woman are friends/enemies/a bet who then fall in deep deep love, but something happens where Man and Woman split only to be re-united after a passionate speech from Man. The end.
Good luck applying that to say Pulp Fiction.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
except
they have to pitch movies in one sentence or less.
every writer’s handbook and trade pub says that’s how it goes.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Maybe that's how it starts
But the good movies’ plots can’t be summarized in 1 sentence. I’m sure there’s a couple I’m missing, but that’s a pretty good rule.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
You HAVE to be able to summarize your plot for producers to want to buy it. Trust me. I was a screenwriting major in UG.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How many screens did you write?
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
?
You do realize screenwriting is the film-specific term for scriptwriter right?
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Twas a joke
I’ve taken screenwriting classes myself.
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 3:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watched Inglorious Basterds a few days ago
Say what you will about Tarantino (opinions seem to vary widely) — it was not a one-sentence movie.
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by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And on the flip side
Uma Thurman wakes up from a coma, goes and kills people.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just did it yesterday
Totally agreed. Tarantino’s movies are more about conversations than graphic violence, e.g. the “Like a virgin” dialogue.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Easy
Batshit crazy Jewish-American soldiers infiltrate Nazi occupied Europe while a Jewish refugee in France works on her plan to kill the Nazi brass all at once.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe Brad Pitt's character was Jewish
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was
Southern but Jewish. He talks about it.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I don’t remember that. It’s been a few months since I’ve seen it, of course. I was just guessing based on (what I would have guessed to be) the percentage of Jewish people in small Southern towns in the 1940s.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really remember him being a Jew either
Inglourious Bastards = Dirty Dozens that are Jews and non-Convicts
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
got that coming
on bluray from netflix tomorrow. hope it’s good
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 7:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's is the coolest movie I've ever seen
I was also high whilst, so that may have had something to do with it. It was still awesome.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 18, 2009 7:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's my second favorite Tarantino movie.
It’s a very close second to Pulp Fiction.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I feel the exact same. Maybe not very close but pretty darn close. Pulp Fiction is my favorite movie though.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 8:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen a handful of movies
that would qualify as favorites, and Pulp Fiction is certainly among them. I’ll have to see this one a second and third time to see how it holds up. But as far as how I felt (exhilarated and thoroughly entertained) after seeing it the first time, it was very close.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it'll be hard for it to be better than Jackie Brown or Reservoir Dogs for me
Pulp Fiction is still the best though
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 19, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree
How about “the Jew Hunter” character played by Christoph Walz? He was amazing as the villain. The scenes with him are great.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 2:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He was a villain not a plot
When he wasn’t needed, he disappeared from the film. I could have included him in another phrase, but the sentence was getting long as it was and those are the main two stories.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Haha this will get interesting
But that doesn’t have the ending (which shouldn’t be posted here anyway) or Landa’s part at all.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's because
You’re only supposed to pitch the main plots.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And I'm not talking about pitching at all
I’m talking about summarizing the entire movie.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Plots
Plots ARE the entire movie. Not sure what you mean.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently not
If you don’t consider Landa (or the ending) central to the entirety of Inglourious Basterds we’re talking about very different things. You could tell someone the Titanic plot in one sentence, drop them in at any point in the movie and they would be cool. Watch the first scene (or the ending) by itself of IB without knowing about Landa and you would be confused as to how that relates to the “plot”.
I don’t care in the least about what producers will and won’t buy and how that process works, because their standards are clearly different from what it takes to have a good movie. They care about money, and since Transformers 2 sells, that’s a very different criteria.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 2:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Landa is a side plot
He disappears for a good majority of the movie. He’s not essential to boiling down what the movie is about. You did the same in leaving out the story of Rose’s fiance in Titanic.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 2:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The actor who played Landa should win an oscar
That was a fantastic job
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
but this is a baseball blog!
….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
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 2:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was told there would be no plots
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pulp Fiction
Badass movie that’s not in chronological sequence, starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, Ving Rhames, Uma Thurman, Christopher Walken, and Harvey Keitel, and also starring director Quentin Tarantino.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, Rosanna Arquette and Tim Roth.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Julia Sweeney from SNL as Raquel
Also, Kathy Griffin played Kathy Griffin according to IMDB
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
watching bodies fall and ricochet (sp?) off of stuff
+ nude portraits, was almost worth it…almost
it was the first movie I ever went to just to make out, so I guess it will always hold a special place in my heart (or is that another organ?)
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
by STLRegalia on Dec 18, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I feel the same way about Forest Gump
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I felt the same way about Schindler's List
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or Schindler's List 2: Let's Get This Party Started
because, you know, all you want to do is party after something like that.
by adiueordie on Dec 18, 2009 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Schindler's Fist was the sequel
Or was that something else?
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 4:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mein Kampf 2:
I Reich it Like that
Mein Kampf 3: 2 Fast 2 Fuhrerious
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Mein Kampf 4: Heil, honey, I'm Home!
It’s a domestic rom-com featuring Jeanette Garrofolo.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
mein kampf 5: back to the fuhrer
The year is 1985 and Marty McFly is your everyday teenager, except for one problem. He is stuck in 1945…
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
by SleepyCA on Dec 19, 2009 3:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Mein Kampf 6: The Reich Strikes Back
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 19, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(aquaman doesn't exist)
except for in entourage.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
by rocKStark5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
oops
that one went right over my head
don’t have HBO
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention
the value of the Terminator franchise, which has to be worth around $500M based on the movies, TV, comic books, video games, etc.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It was both those things.
It also sucked out loud.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:41 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
No.
I did not. When I was in GATE class in second grade, our teacher had the whole class write a story about space; mine was about space pirates. She then collected all the storied, photocopied them, and bound them together so that each kid in the class had a book with the whole class’ stories inside.
I’m thinking of digging that out of my parents’ attic, because I’m pretty sure it would provide a better script.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I know I will enjoy the film
As long as it is better than Transformers
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 12:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That’s the bar? Then yes, you will enjoy Avatar.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so what you are saying is turn off your brain and it watch the pretty colors fly by?
this is what i would have predicted….
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
If you can do that, it’s gorgeous. Otherwise, not so much.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha ok so no avatar for me then
ill wait to rent it on blu ray
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 1:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Baron has pretty much confirmed my suspicions
I haven’t seen it yet, but it definitely looks like a “one sentence” plot to me. “Space marine transfers his consciousness into alien body to infiltrate their tribe so the Earth’s government can defeat them and take the planet’s resources, but he ends up becoming one of them through some montages and romance, and helps defend against the Earth invaders.”
Alternate version: “This movie is Pocahontas in space.”
Second alternate version: “This movie is Ferngully crossed with Iraq/Vietnam… in space.”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so if we look, there's the same plot already out "...in bed" ?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing the aliens don't use beds
They probably have a romantic scene either in the dense foliage of some pretty cgi tree or nestled in some other verdant recess in the forest. Or maybe a teepee or something, I dunno.
I really hope the girl alien shows the Avatar guy a tree that was damaged by the humans and asks, “can’t you feel its pain???”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys are all severely underestimating the movie
The script isn’t great, no. The plot is pretty predictable, yeah.
But the movie, as a work of art, is pretty great. Pacing, mise-en-scene, and fluidity are all fantastic. Just go see it! It’s definitely worth your money
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 5:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The script and the plot are underwhelming...
For some of us, that’s enough to ruin any movie. I mean, those are the backbones of films.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
this
its amazing to me that people can, and often prefer, to turn their brain off during movies/tv
to each their own and im sure avatar will be able to scrape its way to profitability despite its huge cost. i know im a bit (read: a lot) of a movie/music snob
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
People are doing a poor job of convincing me not to see it
It is like Dancing with Wolves but in space. Well I liked Danced with Wolves.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dancing, Danced
Dances, Dancier, Danciest?
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just saying
Star Wars has THE EXACT SAME FLAWS as this movie does, and it’s almost universally lauded
Its a Sci-Fi movie with (and I NEVER use this word) revolutionary cinematography, made by a director who hasn’t made a bad movie. It’s not a perfect movie by any means, but as a “viewing experience,” I’ve never seen a movie that parallels this one
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 7:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
There’s no way you’re a bigger movie snob than Roger Ebert, who loved the movie. Almost everybody so far, either people I’ve met or movie critics, have loved the movie
Maybe I’m doing a bad job of explaining just how good it is, but I’m encouraging you to JUST GO SEE IT. I feel like you guys have already formed an opinion on the movie before seeing it
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
probably true
but i had formed an opinion of it 6 months ago due to the annoying trailers
i
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 8:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What have we learned on this site about small sample sizes?
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 8:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i imagine avatar to be about a 6.9 on the imdb rating list
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 12:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Here's your recipe for Avatar:
Dances with Wolves + Starship Troopers + MGMT’s “Electric Feel” video + Moe comics + Starcraft – quality writing.
Voila! You have your very own Avatar like film.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So,
are you saying that Dances with Wolves and Starship Troopers have quality writing, or, that the writing of Avatar is so bad that it makes them quality by comparison?
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm saying
the MGMT video has quality writing compared to Avatar.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
And Moe comics, too.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So, you left some parentheses out of the equation?
(MGMT’s “Electric Feel” video + Moe comics – quality writing) + Dances with Wolves + Starship Troopers + Starcraft = Avatar
Or something like that.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was told there would be no math
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
That looks about right. Very nice.
Although, to be fair, those other things are also better written than Avatar; I just chose the two with the best writing.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This exercise makes me want to start MovieFormulas.com
Reviews in the form of mathematical equations.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I find it's the best way to do both movies and records.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's actually a really good idea for a website
Movies or records. Or anything you want.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You really didn't weaken my opinion of Avatar
I love Starship Troopers and Starcraft. I just want to see it more now.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's why I put in the minus quality writing part.
It’s like a bunch of awesome things, yet somehow it isn’t awesome itself.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Starship Troopers was a fantastic book -
and the movie was great too. Though some probably don’t “get” the movie if they’re unfamiliar with the novel.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 18, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
eh
The movie was sort of a parody of the book rather than an actual adaptation. I still loved it, it’s good fun and all. It’s just way, way more mindless than the book. The book is classic stuff.
Also, I believe one of the principal filmmakers (director, writer, something like that) admits to this day that he never actually finished reading the book. Which seems super lazy to me, since it’s not exactly long.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hey, some people have to sound out the words.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 4:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i never read the book, but i loved the movie
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The script was
Of all sad words of tongue or pen; the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'
by mysterui on Dec 18, 2009 2:00 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
I think it looks like a video game
District 9 looked way more realistic, plus it’s a really good movie
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought District 9 was just meh
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I worked on all the online marketing for District 9*
so it hold a very special place in my heart.
*Available on Blu Ray™ and Special Edition 2-Disc DVD December 22!
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Dec 18, 2009 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
RE: Milton Bradley
If the Cubs are looking at having to pay for some of his contract, does it make sense for the Cardinals to offer to take the full value of his contract off of their books, in exchange for a C prospect like, say, Shane Robinson? We have Allen Craig, who can play once every 5-10 days to give Bradley a rest, and he’s the perfect 2 hole hitter for our club, with Ludwick filling the cleanup spot. We’d pay him drastically less than we would Holliday, and we could go spend that extra $5M we saved to sign DeRosa to be our 3B for the next few years.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I really don't want DeRosa but would be happy for a cheap Milton Bradley
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 12:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You could get Beltre for a few million more.
The reason I like DeRosa in this instance is that he can play 2B against lefties, he can fill in for Bradley if he gets hurt, fill in for Ludwick if he gets hurt, start at 3B, and in the other situations we would have Freese at 3B.
We need his RH bat against lefties, and the other guys on the market who can handle 3B can’t handle the corner outfield positions well.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I am just weary of wrist injuries
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm leary of repeat offender
clubhouse assholes
by _pistol_ on Dec 18, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
I go back and forth on this
For the reasons you’all have already mentioned (market, manager, type of fans), STL seems like a good fit for MB. But I am always worried the guy would cause a big blowup and affect others. I would hope that APu and Carp would take charge in such a situation, but they’ve never done it before or had to do it before.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not that you know of.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 18, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 6:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Clubhouse Cancer
wouldn’t take him if he was free. He has a long rep — he won’t change.
Just win
by The Duke on Dec 18, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good
but won’t we be exactly where the cubs are right now if bradley goes crazy
TLR couldn’t make it work with Rolen…i can’t see it working with Bradley
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LaRussa has dealt with similar headcases before
Rickey Henderson was a headcase in the clubhouse. So was Jose Canseco by all accounts.
I think Tony’s clubhouse would help to mitigate some of Bradley’s cons. Tony insulates his players from the media, defends them almost all the time, even when they make mistakes, and has no problems cutting off the access to a player if he doesn’t deem it for the good of the club.
I don’t think that Bradley brings a lot of this on himself — I think he’s a target now, from fans, from umpires, and I think have Tony in his corner would deflect that a little bit.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 12:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I can actually see Larussa at the mic,
I can hear him, “I think once you have a certain image of a guy, he becomes a target, and that’s not Milton” etc.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Dec 18, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Needs more non sequitor Tony-speak
“I think once you have a certain image of a guy, he becomes a target… it’s a process that, you try not to let it effect you. I know he’s from Oklahoma. Milton’s not that kind of guy… he’s gonna go out and compete.”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
maybe you're right
if he acted like a normal citizen for those 2 years…he would be perfect right in front of Albert
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Dec 18, 2009 12:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
T-Bone
often says Rickey was a consummate teammate.
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Rickey agrees that
Rickey was a great teammate.
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 18, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The dude couldn't remember who his other teammates were
because he was so wrapped up in himself. I love Rickey, but saying that he was a great teammate is a bit of a stretch.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely...
everybody talks about his contract like it’s a millstone… 2/21 is nothing. He’d be a perfect #2 hitter for this team.
MB for LF in 2010!
by guayzimi on Dec 18, 2009 12:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that could work.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Cubs have to take some of the salary,
because they’re in such a terrible position. My pet move is Lohse for Bradley, giving us the ability to sign a 3B or a few more pitchers for the rotation or pen.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
by hazel on Dec 18, 2009 12:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
full no-trade clause strikes again!
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Dec 19, 2009 12:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's done
http://twitter.com/StoneLarry/status/6802467438
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 12:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Stone Larry
Sounds like an Adult Entertainment nickname
My halloween costume: the Indiana secondary iPhone- no matter how much you want to love it, you know the coverage area sucks.
-ChronicHoosier
by Taskmaster on Dec 18, 2009 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think I've seen him before.
Stone Larry, Gloria Fillins, and introducing Wyden Long in Backdoor Escapades 9.
Here comes the funcooker!
by the red baron on Dec 18, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
ahahaha
My halloween costume: the Indiana secondary iPhone- no matter how much you want to love it, you know the coverage area sucks.
-ChronicHoosier
by Taskmaster on Dec 18, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that should be green damnit
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Now we can only hope the Cubs sign Marlon Byrd in his place
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 12:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
last rumor was dated from the 15th
http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/12/cubs-step-up-pursuit-of-marlon-byrd.html
5:19pm: Carrie Muskat says that while Byrd is the Cubs first choice among free agent outfielders, they haven’t ruled out bringing Reed Johnson back. Muskat also notes that Byrd and Bradley have the same agent.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or ankiel
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping for Ankiel
You thought that Cubs fans put a circus around Milton Bradley….Rick would be ready to stab his eyes out with a spoon after a rough couple of months there.
Not that I wish Rick harm — just the Cubs.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Byrd is reasonably good
I’m hoping they overpay for Nady, personally. Just so we can’t sign him if Holliday falls thru…
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And the Cubs get worse
I look forward to facing Carlos Silva (vicariously, through Cardinals hitters).
We're going through a new avatar test phase here at mojowo11. Please be patient as we may try a variety of new ideas over the coming days and weeks.
by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you expect the crappy hitting against crappy lefties to end?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you expect the crappy hitting against crappy lefties to end?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
?
Carlos Silva – Seattle Mariners
Birthdate:4/23/1979 Bats/Throws:R/R
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell?
I have thought for years he was a lefty. His name sounds like it belongs to a crappy lefty.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you have, by transposition, fallen victim to the second rule of hiring Cardinals pitchers
don’t hire someone with too many L’s in their name.
thus, although Joel Piñeiro did well for us, he will likely not be returning. he should’ve changed his name to Joe.
one can only hope that this rule has a grandfather clause.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
can't believe
the cubs got money back
is silva a really bad contract or something?
either way, the m’s are gonna be a force in 2010
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no, money is changing hands
Bud has to approve it
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's a confusing comma
Jon Heyman of SI.com says the Cubs get $6MM in the deal.
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Works on contingency no money down
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Care to join me in a belt of scotch?"
“It’s nine thirty in the morning!”
“Yeah, but I haven’t slept in days. (glug, glug) Last chance…? (glug glug glug) Oohh yeah…”
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
f'in commas!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 2:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Silvia is owed $25M over the next 2 years
So yes a bad contract
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what a win for the mariners
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Silva is terrible
And he was hurt last year. And is owed 24M.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 2:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if that was a joke
but Silva got something like 4yrs, $50m and is considerably worse than Kyle Lohse.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
nothing like trading good player, good contract for bad player, bad contract.
Only Jim Hendry could make a trade that actually makes your team worse.
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You know,
in the pantheon of all the great reasons to be a Cards fan, “having your archrival be the most incompetent team imaginable” has to rank right up there.
"But I’m still hungry. I’ve got 10 fingers. There’s one that’s busy and I need nine more."
- Albert Pujols
by splhcb67 on Dec 18, 2009 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Most incompetent?
Houston and Kansas City are in the back of the room looking cheated and resentful.
by arch support on Dec 18, 2009 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pittsburgh is passed out in their hotel room.
by Mister Eff on Dec 18, 2009 3:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Dusty Baker just left the party and fell down some steps
muttering “Where the fuck can I find a shitty CF that strikes out a lot now?”
Please consider any Hot Stove talk in the above comment is spoken under the assumption that the Cardinals are not signing Matt Holliday.
by fourstick on Dec 18, 2009 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Houston has been pretty good over the last decade or so -
I love to pick on Houston but lets not put them at the bottom -
-Made the playoffs multiple years in recent memory (5-6 times in last 10 or so years, I think) with well over a .500 record over that time
-Went to a world series recently
-Produced hall of fame or hall of very good level players within last 10 or so years – Biggio, Bagwell, Berkman, not to mention other greats who played there like Clemens
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 18, 2009 3:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but the superlative wasn't
“most unsuccessful”. It was “most incompetent”. And I think you could make a case for Houston given their recent history.
by arch support on Dec 18, 2009 4:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
chuckb could still acquire them. until he says he won't, they're in the running.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 4:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
2001, 2004 and 2005, right?
Never forget. I try to explain to my younger brother why he should hate the Astros and he just doesn’t get it.
I go postal every time I hear the Killer Bee sound.
by mattisnotfrench on Dec 18, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As my buddy the Cubs fan says
“I love when Sox fans give me shit for being a Cubs fan. Are you really judging yourself based off the worst franchise in the history of sports? Bold strategy.”
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 8:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bernie put up a new blog
1. When Does Matt Holliday Take Charge? As his agent, Scott Boras, prolongs the free-agent season by propping up various but intentionally vague "mystery-team" bidders and everything but unicorns in an obvious and transparently desperate attempt to squeeze more dollars out of the Cardinals, when does Holliday step in and call off the dog? I understand that Holliday is paying Boras to do a job, and Boras is outstanding at scoring mega deals for his clients. But Holliday has indicated to St. Louis teammates that he really wants to return to the Cardinals. And the Cardinals have made a very good offer. So if things get close — if the Cardinals grow impatient and threaten to move onto other options — will Holliday take charge of his own career and life? Or will he end up like Andy Benes in 1997? Benes, a Boras client at the time, had a successful and joyful 1996 season with the Cardinals, and he and his family were very happy in St. Louis. But one day Benes woke up as a member of the Arizona D-backs, and he never quite understood why he left the Cardinals. Benes found out that the top dollar doesn’t necessarily buy happiness, and he couldn’t wait to return to St. Louis.
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 12:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
hi guys in the truck
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wait
We’ve never considered that Holliday speaks with Boras and is in fact in control of his own life?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's my thought, too.
He is negotiating over the next five to eight years of his professional life. If Holliday is not directing the process, I would be shocked. There is a reason Holliday never came out and said he wanted to be a Cardinal next season. His quotes always walked the fine line between being complimentary to the Cardinals and their fans and leaving the door open to take the money and run. Holliday, to me, seems like the embodiment of the 21st century free agent who wants as much money as possible. I’m not saying that I wouldn’t or complaining about him being that, just describing what I see.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Holliday, to me, seems like the embodiment of the21st centurypost-Curt Flood free agent who wants as much money as possible because a team’s loyalty to you is proportionally correlated with what production they can get on the field.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he just wants a hovercar
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for a hoverboard if the Cardinals are interested
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 4:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A fair addendum,
and I would again like to repeat that I don’t blame any athlete for doing this. It is frustrating from a fan’s point of view, but if I could provide for my family for our lifetimes and future generations with a single contract that covered five to eight years, then I would do the same thing.
"I'm gonna throw the nastiest curveball I have ever thrown...if he hits it, I'll tip my cap, but if not we're going to the Series."
--Adam Wainwright on the final pitch of the 2006 NLCS
by bgh on Dec 18, 2009 1:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This
Player turnover is one of the main reasons I have trouble really getting into the NFL. Sure, it’s more due to the salary cap than anything else, but it still sucks.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
I always thought that player turnover in the NFL was more the matter of short careers than the salary cap, and perhaps even more than that short effective parts of careers, particularly for RBs.
by SouthsideCardsFan on Dec 18, 2009 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but look what happened to Benes
and maybe Damon
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not forget the Dream Weaver
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Look what happened to Bronson Arroyo
Or Dan Haren, or Cliff Lee etc etc etc.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Dec 18, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or who? there's nothing there man
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ya there is
Cliff Lee. right there. see it?
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on Dec 19, 2009 12:46 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Usually the agent directs the process
but the player makes the ultimate decision (accept, modify, or reject). But a player can structure his relationship with his agent in whatever way he pleases. So conceivably a player could delegate the decisionmaking authority to the agent. So if Boras is to be blamed, it is because he was skillful in selling his recommendation to the player. But the player has ultimate control.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
So long, Joe.
I will miss him thirstily running the bases and making outs.
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Our long national nightmare is finally over
?
by jealousblues on Dec 18, 2009 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, no more bear gifs from gdm
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, the bear is just happy now
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
alright, you asked for it. don't say i didn't warn you.
i’ve been in the lab creating something awesome & terrifying to reek havoc, and this is what i came up with. don’t come crying to me when he destroys your soul.
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I didn't realize havoc smelled
Interesting
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 8:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
what do you think happens after you cry havon & let slip the bearaturs of war?
the stench lasts for months
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 18, 2009 8:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Bearataurcraft
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 18, 2009 10:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I fully expect to see plenty of Bearataur gifs
when Holliday goes to the Yankees and we sign Xavier Nady to stink in LF for us during his rare bouts of acceptable health in 2010.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he'll be all over the place kicking ass & taking names
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 19, 2009 4:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a bearataur wouldn't have horse legs
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 19, 2009 5:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
why not?
Every morning I wake up & smoke a dart. Then I eat five strips of bacon, & for lunch I eat a bacon sandwich. And for a midday snack? Bacon! A whole damn plate! And I usually drink my dinner. And I'm still here! Sometimes I wonder if God forgot about me.
by gdm426 on Dec 19, 2009 7:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so who will be the WEB whipping boy for 2010?
with welley and thurston gone?
we should start a poll
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
there's always Boog
even when he does something good, he’s in the doghouse
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
lol not here tho, you guys and your man crush.....
by FunkeeC on Dec 18, 2009 1:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
all you have to do is drop the G from the subject line
and it’s Booooooooooo.
it’s a conditional crush for some.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Really there's only one choice
Ruben Gotay.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 1:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
"Gotay for Goat 2010"?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Goatay
A little too close to goatse for me
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For What it's Worth
My wife called him “Goat Cheese” when he was here in KC.
by stlfan on Dec 19, 2009 10:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Candidates:
Franklin, Luna, Holliday (if signed to a contract that results in a perception that he justify his salary), Lohse, and Rasmus (if we grow impatient).
"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 Dec 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
no pitchers
we need baserunning goats
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But what if we end up signing Wang?
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 8:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he defaults to the Wang jokes
this is just a projection, of course, but I’m not certain there’s much more to milk out of it.
[….waits]
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 8:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
TWSS
I can assist like Boog too.
by Mulliganstew on Dec 18, 2009 9:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry but I think it's hilarious dude blew out his leg running.
And then The Emperor went on a tirade about how pitchers should be running.
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 9:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't laugh about pitchers' injuries anymore.
I don’t cry, either. Ain’t got no mo’ tears, man. No mo’ tears.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
(okay, I'm lying. I laugh at cubs pitchers.)
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 12:31 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
But a Carlos Silva injury might actually help them
because then they’d have to let someone else pitch
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Dec 19, 2009 9:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'ts more the aftermath that I find funny.
I don’t think it’s funny a guy got hurt. I’m not that big of a jackass. I just think it’s funny that after 30 some years of a DH the Old Man acted as if baseball had always been played that way and it was a farce that pitchers did any running other than over to cover 1st base. Just so happens Wang is the lightning rod of my wrath. My mild and anonymous webernets wrath.
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 19, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
exactly, the fake plastic DH!
what a 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
by Yadi2Second on Dec 19, 2009 1:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why it's not allowed in Albertofstan...
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 19, 2009 1:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Luna? Hector?
when the hell did he sign with us?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i assumed he meant aaron
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you think Luna will make it to mlb this year?
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin - book it
Mo, you can trade anything of mine.
by njnick on Dec 18, 2009 1:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Franklin or Reyes would be the ones I put my money on
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
betting it will be Ludwick....
and Franklin and Trever Miller.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 18, 2009 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nah
Trever is good. It’s gotta be Franklin.
How long will Tony stick with Franklin as closer if he starts the season off like Motte did last season?
Why not just sign John Smoltz, make him closer, and be done with it?
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Smoltz, really? I had never heard that.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The idea just came to me!
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh
Opening Day 2009….I was there.
What a soul-crushing game.
We're going through a new avatar test phase here at mojowo11. Please be patient as we may try a variety of new ideas over the coming days and weeks.
by mojowo11 on Dec 18, 2009 1:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i think miller is due a large regression in 2010
and reyes may actually end up being our best lefty. FWIW, CHONE (at least) agrees with me on the Miller front.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 19, 2009 12:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Why should we have a wipping boy?
I am hopping that we would not have anyone this year. Aren’t we the best fans in the world according to the WWL?
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Dec 18, 2009 1:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
gotay?
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
watch it magically be
Chris Duncan
even if he doesn’t play for us
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or darn
no more thursty
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2009 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
*oh
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ahaha!
Enjoy the missed bases and other brain farts, Braves!
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
and the bad throws!
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 18, 2009 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't baseball supposed to be a meritocracy?
I guess I had bad information when I heard that.
"When I knocked a guy down, there was no second part to the story." - Bob Gibson
by ducttape16 on Dec 18, 2009 8:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
haha
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
by prophetjohn on Dec 18, 2009 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bradley for Silva
Is all but done.
Besides the Cubbie factor (and I weep to see Milton leave Chicago), this is important because it means Seattle are no longer players for Bay.
Which leaves the Mets and possibly the Angels. But probably just the Mets.
Meaning Matt (hopefully) has nowhere else to go but Baltimore.
by RedbirdAvenger on Dec 18, 2009 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i don't think their FO has slept
damn coffeehouses
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 18, 2009 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blame It On The Rain
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blame it on the al-al-al-al-al-alcohol
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the alchol might not like that
Blame It On The Rain
cos the rain don’t mind, and the rain don’t care.
This would actually make a good Bradley saga song, I might have to get to work on that after I sober up.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Dec 18, 2009 2:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except that
It’s already a Milly Vanilly song.
Well actually they aren’t truly their songs, but you get the drift.
by RDCardsfan on Dec 18, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That's two Milli Vanilli references in like 3 days
This site took a turn for the worst when LB gave it up. Not to knock the new front page authors, but I come here for baseball analysis and discussion, not Milli Vanilli references. If I wanted Milli Vanilli references, I’d find a Milli Vanilli blog.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 18, 2009 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs