Wednesday Afternoon Open
by the red baron on Dec 9, 2009 2:15 PM EST
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PrintHey, guys. Sorry to do this to everyone, but I'm going to have to just put this up as an open thread. My dad's brother, in town to visit my grandfather, started having chest pains this morning. He's in the hospital at the moment undergoing a bypass operation, so I'm stuck here at the hospital for the moment, and just don't have the time or opportunity to post something more substantial. Blurgh.
I do apologise for the lack of anything better, but I hope you'll understand. Take care until I see you again.
-Aaron
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ditto
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Looking forward to Cardinals baseball in 2010!
good luck and good thoughts
to you and your family
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
+1
is just a means of agreeing. not the same as a rec.
kind of like “this sentiment, plus one”
now the sentiment has been expressed twice
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
i dunno
it just seems intuitive to me
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
+1
couldnt resist. . . oh, and pj’s right. Doesn’t mean the same thing.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Although they often accompany each other.
So Cody’s confusion may be warranted.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
it's an internet nicety
therefore does not make the glossary.
and you did not actually read the glossary carefully, because… sorry dude. it was in comments.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:37 AM EST up reply actions
Favorite Regular Season Cardinals Moment....
Here’s an idea for something to talk about, in lieu of a normal full main page thread.
Tell about a memory that stands out to you from a Cardinals game—regular season only, because playoff and World Series games would obviously trump most memories then.
I don’t know the year for sure, but it was before I was married to my wife and we were hanging out, just laying around watching a ballgame, so it’s probably either during the 02’ or 03’ season. It was a Cardinals/Cubs game in St. Louis that the Cubs just ROCKED the Cardinals for most of the game and the Cardinals had a reasonable deficit, 4-5 runs, late in the game.
In the 9th, the Cardinals begin to rally and they end up with a 2-on situation and Edgar Renteria came up to bat, Cardinals down 2 runs. My wife, who had slept through most of the game woke up and I remember saying to her that outside Pujols, there’s no one I’d rather have up than Renteria, because this was around the time when it seemed like he was unbeatable whenever it was a clutch situation.
Renteria blasts one into the bullpen to win the game after being dominated most of the previous 8 1/2 innings.
(Of course, I would fully believe if I find out some of these details are wrong, but I’m going best as I can from memory).
What’s a memory that stands out to you from a Cardinals regular season game?
went to that game
with some non-baseball fans. It was sunday night and we all had to work in the morning.
Somehow I was convinced that it we should leave in the 8th, and i never leave early. i make fun of those people.
heard the ending on the radio, but it was bittersweet. still bothers me.
My favorite this year was the Pujols GS in NY.
(Insert Your Own Joke)
by AWolfAtTheDoor on Dec 9, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
The one against the cubs this year at Busch was ridiculously phenomenal
I mean, to watch Soto immediately hang his head at the sound of the ball exploding was priceless…..PRICELESS…
Stupid Sexy Flanders!!!
by timmycardinals on Dec 9, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions
what about his GS in Cinci
Cards had been shut down all day, 3 hits maybe. 3-0 Reds into the eighth iirc. Pujols come to bat with the bases loaded. Dusty decides to challenge, and that was that. cards win. The bullpen shot of Dusty hanging his head after Pujols went all ridiculous on the ball was priceless.
I still remember sitting at my grandpa's house watching it
Pujols came up, he’d already hit like 27 GS that season, and I thought “he’s got to not hit a GS with the bases loaded sometime, no way he does it again here”…SMACK
I screamed “No way!”
My grandpa in the other room starts yelling “That Pujo (that’s how he pronounces it: Pu-joe) did it again! He’s some ballplayer!”
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
i think it was 35 GS's
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.
I also seem to remember one Gary Bennett Walk-Off Grand Slam
against the Cubbies a couple years back. I personally made the statement that “that one swing made his being a horrible back-up catcher all year long TOTALLY worth it!” I followed that up with, “I hate the f***ing cubbies!”
/pours one out for the former #28, old-man-in-a-van, Gary Bennett
Stupid Sexy Flanders!!!
by timmycardinals on Dec 9, 2009 2:57 PM EST up reply actions
the eckstein walk off grand slam
vs atlanta in 05 was pretty great toohttp://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2009/12/9/1193320/wednesday-afternoon-open#
At least SBN didn't put the link to the porn site you were looking at earlier in there
That would have been REALLY embarrassing
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
Yeah I watched that, hard though it may be to believe, on British TV
was a rare Cards game on Channel 5.
For some reason, a few GS from recent years come to mind. Aaron Miles’ unexpected walk-off against the Pirates in 2008 (really late at night here), and especially Albert’s against the Cubs last year. Awesome.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:30 AM EST up reply actions
the cubs seres at wrigley (i believe in 2004):
edmonds hit a jack off zambrano and showboated his way to home plate while being stared at. two PAs later (right after zambrano had given up a key home run), he drilled edmonds in the thigh and was tossed. the cardinals went on to win the game.
the next day was a day game and the cardinals came back from i think an 8-0 deficit to win the game. albert pujols hit three home runs (including the one to go up) and so taguchi also hit a home run that day to tie it.
best two game series ever.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 3:38 PM EST up reply actions
wasn't the third APu homerun that game?
the famous “take a ride on that knockdown pitch, big boy”
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
and speaking of Shannon
Penny already has his own Shannonism:
“Brad Penny…they should have named him half-a-dollar. Whoa he’s big! Heh heh heh.”
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i love the Moon 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.
i believe so
can’t think of who was on the mound though. it was one of the lovable losers though.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 3:46 PM EST up reply actions
links
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200407190.shtml
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CHN/CHN200407200.shtml
cardinals were actually down 7-1 and 8-2. hawkins gave up the third homer after knocking pujols down. god that was sweet.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
i remember those games well
rolen had just gone yard off z right before he drilled jed. carlos was suspended five games i think shortly thereafter.
yep.
it was so so so so perfect.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Those were good times
I was at one where Reggie crushed a ball towards the scoreboard that I’m pretty sure is still going up earlier in the summer.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
seat cushion night
i was at the game in 06 against the indians when the cards snapped one of their long losing streaks.
it was the seat cushion giveaway, and after the cards walked off in the ninth on a david eckstein infield hit (might have been an error) everyone launched those seat cushions into the air.
Smell the Glove
I was at one of the other games in that series
It was so frustrating. Those 2006 losing streaks were terrible.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i was at the game the previous night and my parents were at this game
good memories. and yes, i believe it ended up being an error on the shortstop.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions
youtube glory
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHZ-TnxcDN4
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
This summer my mom and I went to Miller Park
after seeing the White Sox and Indians play in Chicago. We lost but it was fun because I 1) saw Colby close up (for the second time that summer but you know), 2) it was an exciting game even if we did lose, 3) the guys next to us were really nice and funny and liked making fun of the Cubs and Cubs fans, 4) some Brewer hit a home run so the mascot went down the slide which was one of my goals for the evening (just to see him go down the slide, I figured the Brewers having one solo ome run would be okay) and 5) the roof was closed so it was interesting to see a baseball game in a dome.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
and who could forget about this game?
http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CIN/CIN200505020.shtml
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 4:10 PM EST up reply actions
ahh yes, the Mabry game winner
that was a fun year
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
and FSN
replayed the ninth inning the next day. awesome. that was before they were doing replays nearly every day.
Unbelievable
That is probably my favorite regular season game as well (partially because I live out of market and don’t get to see a ton of games). I was in a Motel 6 outside of Detroit on my way home from Toronto where the Pope had been. I had nothing to do and that game was on ESPN. When Renteria came up, I knew the Cards were going to pull it off.
Non-Cardinal variety
I was at games 160-163 in the Metrodome this year (the last 4 indoor games in Twins home history, I hope). Game 163, when the Twins beat the Tigers in the 13th was the most amazimg moment in sports that I have witnessed. Nearly 60,000 people were on their feet for 4.5 hours. By the end, there was so much perspiration condensing on the ceiling of the Dome that it was dripping in a pencil-width flow in certain places. Nasty, I know. But it was amazing.
Gibby's no-hitter
A lonnnng time ago (so long ago that the Pirates were good), my father and I were listening to Bob Gibson no-hit the Pirates, and it was great when he finished off Willie Stargell with a slider.
That memory is summer, and radio, and baseball, and Gibby, and my father forever.
by madridbend on Dec 9, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions 7 recs
it is like the best description of a baseball memory ever
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
annnnd green
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.
I think my favorite 09 moment was
this game we won against the dodgers in 15
I think we had like 20 overflows that night
it was right after the holliday trade and the team was starting to gel, it was back and forth the entire night.
definitely the best ball game of the year
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
yes!
i remember leaving work with a friend, had the game on the radio and it was the ninth inning. i was rushing so we could get to a nearby bar that had $1 domestics that night. i really wanted to get there and catch the rest of the game, see if they could come back. well, the bar was packed and everyone was super in to the game. people who aren’t really even in to sports or baseball. the place was living and dying with every play, and it was super awesome. what a game, what a night. ludwick throwing manny out at the plate, thurston’s baserunning blunder, hawksworth. epic.
boooooooog.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:38 AM EST up reply actions
This ...
Cards roar out to a ten-game lead in mid-July but the Mets steadily claw their way back. In the first game of a September series they cut the lead to one and a half, and in the second game they establish an early three-run lead. In the top of the ninth with two out and the Wizard on 2nd, Willie singles him home; TP follows with a home run to tie it up. Ken Dayley shuts the Pond Scum down, and Cards win in the tenth. The Mets’ season was over.
It was the first season I followed baseball; I’d been watching the daily standings with dismay, but I heard the last two innings of this game on the radio, driving home from rehearsal, and knew we won the pennant that night. I’ve never reached quite that level of excitement since, but it made me a fan for life.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
That is quite the riddle
It took us two whole years to win the 1987 Pennant?
by Hardcore Legend on Dec 9, 2009 7:20 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
moi imbecile
I had to read what I’d written six times before I realized what I’d done.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
I remember that game
Jack Buck and Mike Shannon on the radio, Cards win yet another high-stress duel with the Mets. Nice.
HFS pendelton's HR was only one of 58 for the cardinals that year
I honestly just glanced over those stats before, that is really shocking to me.
I am the Batman
when i first started reading this comment that Cubs game was the first thing that came to mind.
I also really enjoyed that game in Cincinnati in either ‘04 or ’05 where Jim Edmonds leaped over the wall and brought back a homerun. I loved that moment because when he landed, he had this HUGE smile on his face and and he was all excited like he couldn’t believe he caught the ball.
Moments like that, where an athletes shows a little bit of the kid still in him, really warm my heart.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
smotlz
striking out 7 in a row against the pades in his debut was absolutely awesome. incredibly exciting moment this season and stuff like that is why i’m a huge fan of baseball.
by yomarktvraps on Dec 9, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions
yeah that was awesome to watch
Smoltz has been one of my favourite players for so long, I was super-pumped we got to see him in the BOB this year.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:34 AM EST up reply actions
At Busch II in the bleachers
the Cubs were up 5 runs in the bottom of the 9th I think. Cubs fans start going Cub fans an start talking. They bring in the 6 finger wonder which doesn’t go well. Turn the game over to Fassero who really didn’t help matters any. Edgar comes up and puts a ball over Homer’s Landing. Cub fans get real quiet and scury away. My Cub fan buddy was not happy. Glorious high school summer memory.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
Willie walk-off in extras; spent the game in the bleachers with my Dad.
Dad got teary when Willie won it for us.
by peach concrete on Dec 10, 2009 5:13 AM EST up reply actions
i don't know "favorite" but one Ill never forget is the last game I saw Ozzie in...
and that is the highlight…just the last time I got to see him play. I miss you man.
Rule V Draft Tomorrow
Have not heard anyone talk about it at all. Anyone have any players they would want? I think the risk for $50K is worth it.
I figure we have opening for a 4th/5th OFer and maybe someone to take a shot on the 5th starter spot/long reliever.
Someone like
Pretty good numbers this year split between AA and AAA
127 IP, 2.83 ERA, 122 SO, 29 BB, 4.21 K/BB seems to have ok stuff but plus control.
since we have a back up catcher
i think a reliever would be the only way i would go…this guys sounds good…is there a list of them somewhere?
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
not really
I have seen little press on the issue. Mostly blogs.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
i am so
not aware enough of other teams’ farm systems to make a wild guess about who is unportected and who among them is decent
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
Pino looks really good Flim
nice catch
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:35 AM EST up reply actions
Memorable Moments
July 3, 09 in Cincy; Homer Bailey was holding us to a couple hits and we trailed by three going into the 7th. StL loads the bases for Albert. Even the Reds fans were into the moment. Dusty brings in Weathers. Albert takes him deep over the center field wall for a Grand Slam. What makes it memorable was that 40,000 people knew it was going to happen!
Second best – also at Great American. We saw Edmonds climb the wall and snag a home run with his back to home plate – even Edmonds seemed surprised to make the catch. Seemed like it happened right in front of us even though we were in the left field bleachers. Best play I have ever seen – anytime – anywhere – by anybody!
SD
That Edmonds catch
is, to this day, my favorite catch of all time, not just because of the high degree of difficulty involved (though that, in itself, would put it up in the top 10, to me), but because of Jimmy’s absolutely priceless expression following it…the purest, most joyful, most “how on God’s green earth did I do THAT?!?!?” expression I’ve ever seen.
"But I’m still hungry. I’ve got 10 fingers. There’s one that’s busy and I need nine more."
- Albert Pujols
It was the expression
You’re right on the expression. That was child-like, “Dad did you see what I just did?”, unbelieveable. Baseball at its best – not free agent, contract related selfishness.
SD
Gotta video of that catch?
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BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
porn stache still has nightmares about that
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.
Absolutely
I wrote about that moment above. I miss Jimmy.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
by IHeartBoog on Dec 9, 2009 7:17 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
am i dating myself when i say that home run robbing
Catches make me think of eric davis for the reds before jimmy or endy chavez?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 9, 2009 2:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
how freaking good was Eric Davis?
he is one of the most underrated players from the era.
Chicago Cubs: The first century was funny...this second one is just sad...
and a former Cardinal!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
The Endy Chavez catch is the best catch I've ever seen, given the difficulty and situation
I even like watching it now, knowing how that game turned out
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
Similarly
The Yadi HR was one of the best because he hit it right to the place Endy had just made “the catch” and Endy was enroute to make the same catch all over again. But in the end the weak hitting catcher powers it further than the slugging third sacker.
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
The arc was different though
That’s why Endy couldn’t catch Yadi’s
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
Actually that was from the first movie and Randy wasn't in it.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 9, 2009 11:52 PM EST up reply actions
it also was just farther hit...
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
is it farther? or further?
I honestly don’t know
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Farther.
Because it is a concrete measurement. Further is used in abstract cases. As in “Colby’s awesomeness stretches further than Ryan Braun’s.”
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
thanks
unfortunately so might his doucheness…not likely, but possible.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I think not.
Because Ryan Braun’s douchiness stretches further than anyone could possibly imagine, except for maybe Dustin Pedroia. Or Jonathan Papelbon. Or any member of the Red Sox (except Victor Martinez, who is not a true Red Sock but really an Indian who could not be kept due to Cleveland’s broke team).
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
a-rod?
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions
Yankees are beyond douches.
I don’t really know what they are but it’s worse.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
i love your passionate hate for the yankees.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions
I was replying to the hatred for the yankees...
i thought it spoke for itself…its the cover for the musical soundtrack
ha
His chest says Daddy. That’s like a douche tag. You see that and you’re like “Douche. Walking away.”
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
then you recognise his fat, slappable face and it just confirms it.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:38 AM EST up reply actions
and then you see the hot chick with her legs wrapped around him
and you consider popping your collar and getting a daddy tattoo.
it's Clydesdales vs Goats. Actually sums up Cards vs. Cubs quite nicely. -all4tookie
Just for the record, if I made their kind of money
I’d be kinda douchey too
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
Maybe not
But it might keep you from hiding your douchiness
Waaaaait a minute, I see what you’re doing!
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
GOB help us all if this becomes a meme.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
What kind of shirt
is Papelbon wearing…..jesus christ
My halloween costume: the Indiana secondary iPhone- no matter how much you want to love it, you know the coverage area sucks.
-ChronicHoosier
can we get a ban here?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Seriously.
What an unwarranted attack on Colby. What has Colby ever done to you STLRegalia? What?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I dunno, look at this pic
War Eagle and all, but he kinda looks douchey
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
douchey esque
but you of all people have to be all over that auburn cap.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
If Colby is a douche
I think I could forgive him. Only because when he speaks he doesn’t sound like a douche. All he’s done is not smile in a picture when he is wearing big sunglasses and a flat billed hat.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
true
ryan braun just sounds like a douche.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
it's safe to say he looks the part too
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
omg, this has GOT to be factitious.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
A challenger appears.
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BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Dec 9, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 6 recs
Aaaand, you're welcome.
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BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
this was my source
I don’t know enought about his actions. just basing my assumption of possible douchness on the book’s cover.
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
maybe he was being ironic?
but that would mean colby’s a hipster?
"There's a lot of things we say that don't make sense to our viewers. Okay, primarily me." ~Al Hrabosky~
Seriously?
Not smiling in a picture=douche? I guess my brother’s a douche then.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
She's young and in denial.
One day she’ll realize that style is just like a popped collar.
Now with extra feisty!
yeah
it was common until Joe DiMaggio or Mickey Mantel(I forget) taught little kids to fold them.
I am the Batman
Babe Ruth looks kinda like Socrates to me
Just without the beard and bald head and toga.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
my newest cards hat,
which i bought at busch with a 10% off coupon (and still cost $38), is still flat brimmed. i like the look. a few people have tried to bend it, mind you, while it’s on my head. i tell them, “i spent 40 fucking bucks on this hat, i’ll wear it how i like.” is that douchey? i like the areyes/boog/colby look.
My grandfather didn't bend the bills of his ball caps.
I think it’s all about the wearer. Are you wearing over-sized sunglasses that look like they came out of a Tiffany video from the 80s? No? Then you’re probably not a douche.
Now with extra feisty!
HE BLOODY IS!
I saw him!
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing.
If you can pull it off. Which Colby can so there is no problem.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 10, 2009 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Well I don't think so.
And I’m his intended audience so…
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 11, 2009 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Is 21 now considered underaged?
Because I thought it was 18.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
There's two ways of looking at it.
And since you’re underaged in one way of looking at it, that makes you underaged.
Now with extra feisty!
I was more going off of the glasses, hat, & hair
to no smile tough guy look helped though.
you could always be that douchebag’s hot chick…
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Hair?
Curly hair is now a sign of douchiness? There is just no way he is as douchey as Ryan Braun. Have you heard his interviews? He may dress like one and he may have some douchey tendencies because chances are a lot of his friends are douches but he is not anywhere close to Braun douchiness.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I only said it was "possible"
I’m not bald, but can’t grow long hair, so long hair is douchey out of envy…he did cut it though, so he’s got that going for him.
Braun is definitely more douchey, I just wanted to see the reaction and I guess I got my money’s worth
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
And adorable.
I like hair that length on him. If that makes him a douche, at least he’s a cute douche.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Clarification
I like Colby Rasmus. He’s awesome. I’m just saying I could see how he’d be a douchebag. A friend of mine who worked for Memphis when he was there confirmed as much. Take that for what it’s worth. That doesn’t make me like him any less, and if I had heard all my life how good at something I was, then made a bunch of money doing said thing, I’d probably be at least a little douchey too.
And for those of you posting pictures of Ryan Braun to “combat” me, note that I’m not saying Ryan Braun is not a douche. That’s like me saying I think that an engineer at NASA is pretty smart, and then you all say “No way! Albert Einstein, now he’s smart.” Yeah, I’ll agree that Einstein is uber smart, but that doesn’t make NASA engineer not smart.
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
+infinity
I like the guy on my team…however…the guy reeks of dbag.
"How depressing is it being you? Would you equate it to being a lifelong Cubs fan?"
it's probably a joke....
otherwise, douche.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Dec 9, 2009 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
probably true
but he can’t help that he was not educated beyond the third grade. he is still awesome
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
for the record
douche
not a douche
just because the kid wears those shades & flat brim caps does not make him a douche. now his MLB ink on his arm doesn’t help, but still, he’s just a 22yr old rook. he doesn’t know any better, and ignorance does not make one a douche. give him another year or two & i’m sure the guys will have showed him the error of his ways & he’ll be fine.
now our last two CF’s Hollywood &Dick, yeah, they were douches. big time.
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.
Is Tony twittering on that iPhone?
I like the flat brim hat and sunglasses.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 10, 2009 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
i like to think he is cgirly
i like the flat brim too, but i can’t get on board with those huge shades
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.
yeah, what the hell?
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions
farther
further is for non-distance measures
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
you're dating yourself?
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 10, 2009 1:08 AM EST up reply actions
duh, there's no one else to date down in the basements chitown
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.
I remember seeing both of those
because I was at both games. They were really something else. I was super excited and in awe of both of those plays, and I will remember those for as long as I live as the best plays I’ve seen at a game in person.
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Looking forward to Cardinals baseball in 2010!
aaron - sorry to hear about your uncle.
Bypasses are no fun. If you need one and you’re young enough to cope with the surgery, they’re real lifesavers. It’s a real tribute to modern medicine that someone can go from chest pains in the morning to the OR in the afternoon. Somebody got an echo going quick, got it analyzed, planned out the surgery, scrubbed, and started in a few hours. We’re lucky folks.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 9, 2009 2:52 PM EST via mobile reply actions
One thing with heart attacks
Call an ambulance. Don’t have someone drive you to the hospital. An ambulance will put you at the front in terms of an emergency.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
also, your friend's camry - even the hybrid model-
Probably does not have units of epi or atropine or a defibrillator on board.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 9, 2009 3:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Just get a kick-ass stereo and put on some hard core rap;
that’ll do roughly the same thing.
Albertofstan.
F* Yeah!
by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Dec 9, 2009 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry to hear that RB.
I’m sure he’ll be okay dude. They do marvelous work with that stuff nowadays. My dad had a triple 13 years ago and did fine. I’m sure it has been more refined by now.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 9, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions
Same sentiment RB
Best wishes. These days, a simple by pass is like an OPS of .300. It takes a quad or more to get into big numbers. Either way, it’s scary. Prayers are with you.
SD
I sure all will end well
I have a similar story to Forsch. My dad had a triple about 10 years ago and did great. Bypass is almost a rite of passage now.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
Blake Hawksworth for Matt Gamel to solve our third base problem?
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
I'll even throw in my Andrew Bird, Cat Stevens, and Animal Collective CD's.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
yes!
hello late game wins against the brewers!
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions
what the hell goes on in the brewers FO
They already have one of the best bullpens in mlb. They have a very tight payroll. They’re rotation sucks.
They could sign two odalis perezes for what they just signed hawkins to and improve their rotation. And wolf, while a reasonable pitcher is not very durable for a three year contract.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 9, 2009 3:58 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Sorry, their bullpen sucks.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:42 AM EST up reply actions
I'm happy LaTroy is back in my life ~18 times a year.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
This game for me:
I was watching on tv with my friends. Commercial break in the middle of the eighth and I say “We’re gonna win this game because Perez and Pujols are gonna hit dongs back-to-back.”
Turns out that’s exactly what happened. The only time I’ve ever called anything that specific and been right.
Oh, and this one:
I was at this one. Ten years old.
Oquendo wins it with a walk off single in the bottom of the ninth. The Cards sweep the series. Busch II erupts.
This game made Oquendo my favorite player growing up. This game birthed my avatar, essentially.
any interest
in Korea with a ‘C’ ? saw on MLBTR that the Padres non-tendered him (hope that’s the correct phrase)
5th starter?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
Most players are worth getting for free-
Correia may or may not be better than our current 5th starter (Boggarcia), but he’s probably a decent fifth starter as long as no one is expecting his HR rate to stay at .77 per nine IP. He’s similar to Chad Gaudin, who I really wanted the Cards to pick up when he was dropped, and the opportunity cost of him in the 5th spot isn’t exactly crushing. Why not?
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
Aaron Miles
Brad Thompson
Todd Wellemeyer
Joe Thurston
any Met
I would rather watch a rookie get lit up than a guy who will be out of the organization in a year
I hate signing junk hoping it turns into something useful
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 4:27 PM EST up reply actions
What the most exciting injury in baseball wouldn't be worthwhile?
and obviously David Wright would be sweet in our line up.
"Come test me every day if you want," says Pujols, "Everything I ever made in this game I would give back to the Cardinals if I got caught."
A guy like Correia would take te place of Welleykicker.
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
what exactly does it mean to non-tender?
Season Team K/9 BB/9 K/BB HR/9 AVG WHIP BABIP FIP
2010 Bill James 6.47 3.36 1.93 0.95 .269 1.41 .307 4.25
he seems, to me, like a good fit for the Dave Duncan pitching clinic…moar sinkers
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
I have no idea what this translates to
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
yah.I didnt mind so much with PJ Walthers or the like...I didn't like it but its ok to see what they've got
but putting a guy out there that so obviously does not want to be there…he looked like Kevin Buckman in Parenthood..whose dad kept putting him out there to turn him into a ballplayer.
wow.
glad the yankees can throw that money at him…
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions
Best Balk Pickoff move in Baseball.
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 9, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
+1, rec
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
Pettitte is pretty good
and pretty damn durable. I think that’s a fair deal. If he wasn’t pitching in Dinger Stadium he’d be close to an ace on many staffs.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:43 AM EST up reply actions
HFS
®
momma please lets your boys grow up to be lefty’s
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.
Or have your dad
teach you to throw lefty to save the right arm for football… Billy Wagner style. I love that story.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
VEP's gonna be pissed
Harden close to signing with Rangers….7.5M with an 11.5M option.
* is an Asshat
they're saying M's now.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Where's Jack Wilson???
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Hanging out with Big Z
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
rubbing mud on Dave Duncans' ba...
wait, isn’t Seattle where Dave went that one weekend?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
nobody seemed to have read this
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
tweet typo?
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
it's like tennis
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
damnit!
i would have taken harden for 7.5 million in a second.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:00 PM EST up reply actions
yes.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions
neither of those are safe, exactly.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Eh. You coulda done better.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
Set 'em up, knock 'em down.
Well played.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Dec 9, 2009 6:31 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Harden in Arlington...
how does that play out? Does his seemingly fluke-ishly high HR/9 from last year stay up there?
If the Rangers pick up Harden,
do they back off of Sheets?
Also, is Sheets healthy?
"Of course Kolby Rasmus was going deep! That’s what Kolby Rasmus does! You don’t give Kolby Rasmus second chances!" -Kolby Rasmus
he's out of his mind
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
you dare
and you would do it again without hesitation
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
long-standing ladunc mancrush on penny.
we probably didn’t even ask.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
FWIW
if Duncan can get Penny’s GB% up again (which he has a good record of doing) there’s a pretty damn good chance he out-performs Harden next year.
Still, I’d much rather have had Harden for that price. They also got a decent team option ($11m apparently) which would be nice if he looks good this year.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:46 AM EST up reply actions
higher upside
but probably less injury risk. if only a bit less. i’lll put money on penny rather than harden.
If this is the market for Harden
Than I am damn excited about Ben Sheets? I wonder if Ben Sheets would sign for a $5M and $9M Team Option with like a $1M buyout. if we can do that than I say fuck Matt Holliday. Put Jamie Garcia in Memphis and sign another outfielder or two.
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 8:57 PM EST up reply actions
what outfielder would you sign (not named cameron because we already had this discussion)
I am the Batman
Reed Johnson and a solid lefty for LF
Damon, Giles, Hinkse, Ryan Church
Just depends how much money you want to spend. I think they could put up a combined OPS out of LF. (plus Craig)
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 10:51 PM EST up reply actions
why?
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.
....
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.
i c no ting
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.
naw, it says upgrade your photobucket account
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.
My deep sympathy to you, your uncle and your family.
It’s not a desperate operation any more, but it’s not trivial either, and frightening for all.
And certainly no need to apologize.
ceterum censeo, delendo est Joe Strauss
More Boras smoke:
Baggarly quotes Boras as saying “There are teams that have interest [in Holliday] and don’t want to let anyone to truly know.” Boras assumes the Giants are interested in Holliday.
Excuse me while I create a market for my player.
* is an Asshat
That's probably a true statement
If you let the world know you are interested you drive up the price.
Not afraid to nitpick
i just think boras is full of shit this time
he’s realized that he probably isn’t going to get a mark teixira like deal this year, and he’s pissed about it. he’s pissed that the braves, giants, yankees, and red sox are apparently not interested, so he’s trying to create his own market. at some point, he’s going to evaporate the market of potential suitors, and holliday will end up back in st. louis for something like 4/75.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:02 PM EST up reply actions
we can only hope
Blaine Matthew Burns: Albert Pujols' biggest fan (his first words will for sure be "Albert Pujols is RIDICULOUS")
People say this about every one of his guys every year
And Kyle Lohse is the only one to come through it like that that I can remember.
Not afraid to nitpick
the yankees were in it from day 1 last year
it’s the yankee factor. if the yankees are interested, then the market is set and created. if the yankees aren’t interested, then the price must be established by the market of other teams, and right now those other teams aren’t stepping up with offers to create the market.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:10 PM EST up reply actions
well in theory if there's little demand the price goes down
in the baseball world that translates to: if the red sox, mets, and yankees aren’t interested, an absurd contract won’t be signed.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
And I guarantee they all are interested at some level
He’s the best player on the market, just because there isn’t public “oooo we want Matt Holliday” means they are just posturing.
Not afraid to nitpick
well sure they're all interested in signing him
but i don’t think any of them are interested in spending teixira money this year, driving the price down.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 6:22 PM EST up reply actions
NotTeixeiraMoney <> 4/75 or anything close
Te(i)x money is Boras’ starting point, points which are always way higher than things end up. If it ends up below 100M I will change my sig to “Wrong about everything” for a month.
Not afraid to nitpick
I agree with you
You can’t take what you hear as gospel. The media is being used by both sides to spin, but there is definitely a market for Holliday. He’s a good player, and he’s going to get a pretty good deal though not as good as the numbers Boras floats out. It’s just like buying a car our a house (X’s about 1,000)….everybody is going to posture and the market will settle somewhere between the rumors the clubs are leaking and those the agents are leaking.
by Merry CRasmus on Dec 9, 2009 6:40 PM EST up reply actions
The Yankees are interested.
They need a LF and he fits perfectly with them. Like someone above said, he is the best FA on the market and it fits a Yankees need. They are interested – they are probably just taking a wait and see approach but they will be contacted by Boras whenever a firm offer by another club is in place.
Mo, you can trade anything of mine.
where does everyone think holliday would bat in their lineup
assuming tex and arod stay 3-4, would holliday bat second or fifth?
so...
jeter ss
lego lf
tex 1b
arod 3b
? dh
granderson cf
posada c
swisher rf
meh. who cares.
cano 2b
I would split it
RHP
Jeter
Granderson
Tex
Arod
Guerrero(guess
Cano
Posada
Swisher
LHP
you’re right who cares
I am the Batman
Your optimism is inspiring this Holliday season.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
thanks!
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 7:38 PM EST up reply actions
When I heard this (and the Pujols comment) from Boras I got busy with photoshop
Before:
After:
by creativereason on Dec 9, 2009 10:38 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Did you know Bud Selig makes more per year than Pujols does?
by FlimtotheFlam on Dec 9, 2009 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
No. I didn't
Was that one of Boras’ comments. Did you hear him mention that the Cardinals need to sign Holliday to ensure they keep Pujols in two years?
by creativereason on Dec 9, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
yes
I’m sure he does. I’d love for this offseason to backfire on him a bit, but I don’t see it happening.
by creativereason on Dec 9, 2009 11:05 PM EST up reply actions
The dark side of the Force...
is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be…unnatural
Seriously though, i think he’s probably richer than most of his clients by this point.
by creativereason on Dec 9, 2009 11:16 PM EST up reply actions
Fixed link to image, since twitpic rejected it after a number of hits...
After:
by creativereason on Dec 10, 2009 1:07 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
heh
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 10, 2009 1:10 AM EST up reply actions
He obviously goes to the Michael Jackson school of skin care.
(Too soon?)
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
should've gone for the more obvious Sosa
IMO
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:41 AM EST up reply actions
Sosa jokes ain't getting no lovin' round here
I’ve tried. I don’t understand it either. I don’t blame him for going a different route. Nay, I SALUTE him.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
only the ones with pictures
I think the ones without have a chance.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:20 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite cards moment this year:
the game versus the ’stros when Holliday hit a walk-off homer. epic. One of the few I was able to witness.
" If I had a gun on a boat I would shoot you right here, right now"
the only bad part was watching Wandy Rodriquez competely dominate Albert.
" If I had a gun on a boat I would shoot you right here, right now"
i was at the wainwright/rodriguez game in august
cards win 1-0, wainwright goes 8 innings, franklin closes it in pre-september fashion. wandy was great that game after the first inning. the game was really awesome. i love pitching duels. the other games i went to this year were all cardinal blowouts, which are fun too, but not as fun as a close game.
in fact, i haven’t been to a game at the new stadium that the cardinals have lost. (take me to a game!!)
why so you can see them lose personally
I would die happy knowing they never lost when I was present.
I am the Batman
oh, they've lost at plenty of games i've been too.
the nineties were tough. they just haven’t lost a game i’ve been to at busch III
colby's walkoffs > holliday's walkoff
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
FUCK YEAH
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
True
But Carp’s grand slam made my year.
i don't know
if i laughed more at carp’s GS or boog’s
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I didn't dare laugh at Carp's
he hit that slam to get back on the mound. all the baserunners were slowing down his game.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 10, 2009 10:42 AM EST up reply actions
Probably one of my favorite regular season games was one we lost
it was this game. A rollercoaster of emotions. We were getting destroyed. We were coming back. MARK WORRELL!!!!
And then Ryan Franklin happened. I wanted to punch the cutest thing alive. But in all honesty, that was a great game to follow live.
It brought an epic quote from azru:
Franklin, you already threw that pitch 5 seconds ago
http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2008/6/5/546836/game-62-overflow-thread-3
terrible game.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 9, 2009 7:41 PM EST up reply actions
that game was so awesome...then not so much
I also think that game was the one where beers were renamed, or was that T.E.S.S?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
thought TESS (1) was Pirates....?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I was there
I will never forget it. Ever.
by Hardcore Legend on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
we still have not forgave(given?) you
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
forgiven
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
forgooven
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I meant was ir TESS or the Nationals game that
bore Franklins as beers from its loins?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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not that surprising
matty’s dedicated to the cause of franklins
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
I am pretty sure the term was coined that month
I was thinking Azru came up with it, this is cause for more diggin’
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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Hot stove boredom
link to the first reference of Franklins – Apr 5 08 overflow credit goes to Timbo02
well hell if I wasn't wrong on so many accounts
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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you make a good point
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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I wake up at night sweating because of this game.
it really does give me nightmares.
I am the Batman
i remember that
that is the game that i begun to hate elijah dukes, i think
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domestic violence?
i was talking about him showing up the ump
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I know but I just hate him for that
And I quote his text
“Hey, dawg. It’s on, dawg. You dead, dawg. I ain’t even bulls———-. Your kids too, dawg. It don’t even matter to me who is in the car with you. N——-, all I know is, n——-, when I see your m——-f———- a— riding, dawg, it’s on. As a matter of fact, I’m coming to your m——-f——— house.”
I am the Batman
he said that to his wife?
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yeah, that's pretty fucked up
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
oh and he has five kids when he's 22 with four different mothers
If this was the NFL I think he would’ve been suspended when this story came out.
I am the Batman
screw that pitch
it was the same speed, same spot, same effin pitch.
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by azruavatar on Dec 9, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
SI using all the wrong words
In 2009 Pujols stole 16 bases, walked 115 times and hit 47 homers — all career highs. It seems impossible, but he’s getting better.
The word is ridiculous.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
also,
they’re dingers. You hit dingers right handed.
* is an Asshat
by RiverRat on Dec 9, 2009 7:45 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
we have a new meme for next season
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 10, 2009 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
jackadingerwick just doesn't have the same ring to it jackadongwick does
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.
that's because it is hit-a-dinger-wick
geez, gdm…Dan said it just a few lines up. Keep your damn head in the game!
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 10, 2009 11:36 PM EST up reply actions
not to take anything away from our fearless leader,
but to me, it still doesn’t have the same ring to 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.
this is too much to remember!
I’m gonna fuck up so many memes next year.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:43 AM EST up reply actions
holy, shit
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:21 PM EST up reply actions
page 2 does recognize, though....
There were two men on, the Cardinals trailed the Astros by two, and Pujols hit one of the longest home runs in postseason history. That home run was so massive; it was one of those moments that made people all across America jump out of their recliners. And dead silence fell over the Houston ballpark.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
interesssting
WORST INNOVATION: Not showing close calls on stadium video board
Baseball obviously does not want to show up its umpires, but you simply cannot get away with making sure that the only people who do not know what happened on a play are the ones who paid good money to get into the park.
BEST COACH: Dave Duncan, Cardinals pitching coach
No coach is better at coaxing talent out of young and old pitchers. He’s the only pitching coach in baseball who did not pitch — which makes you wonder if baseball executives should think more out of the box. Greg Maddux, for instance, would make an excellent hitting coach.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
whoa!!
JoePo knows who Chase Utley is!
too bad much of that list is disagreeable. part of it is you’ve gotta play most of the decade to really be appreciated. if a player did five good years in the 90s and five in the 00s, they’re screwed. unless they’re Joe Mauer…
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
here's Lego fighting the earth
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
annnnddd
we placed… and there’s Endy’s catch
cubs fail… that one time, as opposed to all the other times.
the list cops out in the end. there’s a remarkable amount of Dusty Baker in.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
such an epic catch
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If the Cards resign Holliday and they still need to find a LH bat for the bench...
If you’re Mo, do you consider signing Jim Edmonds to a minor league deal and invite him to spring training? Just a thought… I’m willing to bet he can still field the corners as a bench guy. Could be a cheap option if he’s up to it.
You were barely in high school the last time Good Edmonds played for us.
I’d give him an NRI. Hell, we gave Juan Gonzalez one.
I know ,but it wouldn't seem respectful to Edmonds if we designated him to memphis because he isn't good enough
that and he’s 40ish and hasn’t played for a year and a half at the major league level. For a guy that was having trouble hit before last season ,it is hard for me to see him as a useful bat off the bench.
I am the Batman
A part-time Edmonds is whole lot better than a lot of the full time wannabes
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 9, 2009 8:21 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I'd have no probs with that, just to see what he's still got in the tank.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 10, 2009 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
I second, or third
or fifth
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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If he came back, I would change my screen name.
I heart Jimmy.
p.s. I got this picture from some blog about girls that go to Clemson and like the Indians…pretty cool it was the second picture that came up on Google images.
"I knew they were up to shenanigans." --TLR
I haven't written anything in a long time.
This semester has been death.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
:P
I mention the Cardinals. Especially when I do a dedication post like the one that contained the Jim Edmonds picture.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
I said I assumed it was an Indians blog because I only looked at the first two/three articles.
I am the Batman
Well it is an Indians blog.
It’s in the title. But I do mention the Cardinals.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
Maybe instead of the period between "title" and "But"
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
i think its in the memes thread
cry+vomit=cromit. from the tess thread iirc.
personified by cromit the frog.
f'in cody you should know this
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.
you can't "comma fail" yourself.
btw, mlb network is saying “the trade” is goood “if you don’t count WAR” or “statistics that make the yankees look bad”
I believe I coined "Wallace and Cromit"
as my personal term to refer to the Holliday trade.
Probably the best thing I’ve done on this planet, all told.
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 8:56 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I wouldn't mind having Jimmy back
but I doubt he would do it
Best moment I've ever seen at a Cards game in person
Looking forward to Cardinals baseball in 2010!
i've always liked this catch the best
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.
the best edmonds catch
was that one when he was still with the angels
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by prophetjohn on Dec 10, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
well sure, but this was his best one as a Cardinal
that catch in KC was probably the second greatest catch of all time
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.
what would be the best catch of all time?
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 10, 2009 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
the say hey kids catch in 54
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no way
most over-rated moment in sports history.
If the last ten years of baseball history have taught us anything, it’s that conventional wisdom is pretty much always bullshit.
In any case, as a huge baseball fan, and a huge cricket fan, I’ve always kinda been of the opinion that a lot of baseball catches are hugely over-rated, but that the athleticism and throwing ability (relatively) of baseball players is under-rated by baseball fans. For me, the Ank throws in Colorado the other year are more impressive athletic feats than the Mays catch.
See here for a nice catch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WMEXP4G9sM&feature=PlayList&p=037671671B0503E1&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=52
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:39 PM EST up reply actions
that's a playlist
video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WMEXP4G9sM
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:22 PM EST up reply actions
i'm sorry monk, but i could not disagree with you more
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.
I also think Mays' catch is overrated
the only reason I can see for it being better than Jimmy’s is because it was in a WS (right?)
I don’t know for sure if Jimmy’s is the best of all time, but it is a better catch than the Mays one.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 10, 2009 11:38 PM EST up reply actions
yes it was the 54 series
and HFS® to you thinking it’s overrated. it’s like i don’t even know who you are anymore
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he got a great read and had to run full-tilt
fair enough, but then it didn’t really take an extraordinary amount of skill to pouch the ball when he got to it. I’m sure every year there’s a few better catches taken, when someone gets an equally awesome read, takes an equally great route, and then has to do something special (leap and snag at the wall, full-length layout etc, or even jump/dive and catch at full stretch with one hand WITHOUT a massive f’ing leather glove that makes pouching the ball really easy, as in cricket).
Regardless of distance, hardness of the ball or how fast it’s going, that big ol’ mitt does make catching a baseball at full stretch a lot easier than catching a cricket ball, seriously.
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 11, 2009 6:35 AM EST up reply actions
Wasn't the Willie Mays catch actually a catch and then a throw?
I think that would change it somewhat.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
It was also in the Polo Grounds or something, right?
Some cavernous monolithic old stadium.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
back in 54 the gloves where not that big though right?
i have absolutely zero knowledge about the sport cricket except it takes days & days to finish games. i had a friend from india early in the decade try & explain it to me & i passed out half way though his explanation & woke up in a very compromising situation. yes, it was exactly as bad as you’re picturing in your mind.
i played the of in high school & i tried all the time to reenact that catch & i could never do it. granted i was a 16-18yr old white dude who didn’t have half the talent willie has in one of his pinky fingers. but still, it wasn’t nearly as easy as you make it out to be.
i like jd’s idea & i’d read a fan post about cricket if you wrote it. i’m also now wondering if me or someone else, maybe even dan, red, az, tom or viva would do a post about the best hits, catches, pitches, games, and more stuff like that & let everyone vote on their favorite. i know there’s a lot of older posters here & i’m sure they’ve seen some great stuff in the past. i’m pretty sure someone even saw willie’s catch, unless i’m misremembering, which is totally possible.
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by gdm426 on Dec 11, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Can you make a fanpost explaining cricket?
Would I be the only one interested in this? Please dumb it down, as well…like, explain what everything means, even if it seems intuitive.
Also, I sort of agree with you on the Mays catch. In recent years, I like Jimmy’s catch in Game 7 2004, Endy’s catch in Game 7 2006, and Dewayne Wise’s (is that who it was?) catch in Mark Buerhle’s perfect game.
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 11, 2009 11:07 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah I said I'd do this a while ago I think
there’s lots of interesting parallels with baseball. A cricket player (actually quite a decent one, I think it was a guy called Ed Smith who played about twice for England) wrote a book about it which I would recommend if you have any interest (although it’s probably more of an intro to baseball from a cricketer’s perspective, so maybe not that valid).
When I have some time I’d like to do this.
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 11, 2009 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I watched some youtube of cricket fielding and I have never been more
lost…all those people standing around and hitting behind the player…a line saying only 86 runs to win? What did you guys see american baseball and say…“we want to make it less interesting and longer and screw around with something that’s perfect to show those colonial upstarts what’s what.”
-kidding by the way about the last part..but I am lost.
I know it doesn't count for best moments...as it is playoffs...but
my fave catch was game 7 NLCS
f me that's what i thought i posted
stupid f’in gdm
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.
From the way he sounded on that one broadcast this year
Jimmy is done and happy to be done and definitely doesn’t give a flying you-know-what-I’m-thinking about baseball anymore.
he doesn't want that
the dude said he doesn’t even watch baseball anymore
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I'd love to give my favourite Card one last go-around
but I think he’d be too proud to accept a NRI. He also had some issues with TLR last time he was in town with the Cubbies, no?
He might be no worse than someone like Ryan Church, mind you, and I guess his glove probably plays about average in LF or RF still.
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions
no they worked it all out
he had a party at his restaurant & Tony showed up with a bottle of wine to bury the hatchet. witnesses say both of them were on the verge of tears as they hugged & Tony left.
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.
So you're saying the wine was so bad that it made them cry?
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
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by mattyfrommo on Dec 10, 2009 11:39 PM EST up reply actions
or so good?
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what?
is my brain just fried from too much coffee and too little sleep or is that article impossible to understand?
what about the motorcycle?
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Orange County Chopper built Buehrle a motorcycle and apparently and williams doesn't like it?
I am the Batman
this
Williams didn’t seem quite as excited about the Orange County Chopper custom made for Buehrle in honor of his perfect game thrown against the Rays. Although Buehrle told MLB.com before Thanksgiving that he had not heard from the White Sox about the motorcycle gift commissioned by his wife, Williams will be placing a call to him soon.
“I’m not so much in a good mood anymore,” said Williams, who claimed he had heard nothing about the motorcycle previously.
just seems so scatterbrained and disoriented. williams is actually angry about the presence of a motorcycle? what?
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so
he didn’t want his star pitcher riding a motorcycle because it’s dangerous?
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probably contract violation
Didn’t Jeff Kemp hurt himself, miss time and lied about how he got hurt. Still got paid though.
Kelvin Winslow lost a season too IIRC by attempting wheelies in a parking lot
Lots of financial reasons not to let the pros near dangerous toys.
this is why they only let griffey jr. sit on beanbag chairs on the floor, right?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
or the Chicago Bulls
can’t remember the guys name, but he was from Duke and had a good start to his career, but wiped on a bike and his career was never the same.
by creativereason on Dec 9, 2009 11:29 PM EST up reply actions
What??? How dare you!!!
We all love Duke. The WWL tells us this. We are foolish to not listen to the WWL.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
pretty sure he broke Rodman's crazy run of leading the league in RB/game
for like one year around 2000 or something. Playing for the Nets. Maybe I made that up….
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 8:58 AM EST up reply actions
just finished
a 10 page stock analysis of southwest airlines and kind of want to shoot myself in the face
but i’m done with all my work for the semester now! video games and multiple days off per week, here i come
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harden signed
gor $6.5MM base
fuuuuu
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
yeah
i don’t think we got jobbed on penny, it was a good signing. but the further reiterates that we could have paid less.
plus i wanted harden
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
I really like him
I’d give him a chance in the pen, if he’s anywhere near fit. Lots of upside as a SP or a reliever – he was a 4+ win pitcher 04, 06 and 07.
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:01 AM EST up reply actions
Right, the Penny singing was fine
The Harden signing was amazing.
by vivaelpujols on Dec 9, 2009 11:45 PM EST up reply actions
I would have rather signed harden as well
but I’m guessing they are very leery of oft injured players
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 10, 2009 1:13 AM EST up reply actions
astros signed brandon lyon
5/15
lol, those astros
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i even thought that as i was typing it
and i still typed 3
but yeah, what are they thinking? they need to rebuild
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by prophetjohn on Dec 10, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
i mean 5
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by prophetjohn on Dec 10, 2009 12:37 AM EST up reply actions
Does anyone in Houston understand how to build a winning club?
me thinks not
Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation
well they aren't resigning miggy, do they get any props for that?
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.
They haven't yet, you mean
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
by jd is legend on Dec 10, 2009 2:09 AM EST up reply actions
they said yesterday they won't though
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chuck?
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
dear houston, milwaukee, and all mlb -
When your club has multiple major deficits and a constrained budget, multi-year multi-million dollar deals for relievers are not good first steps.
yours, sincerely, etc.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Dec 10, 2009 1:10 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
let's sign putz to a 2 year deal and Valverde to a three year deal.
killer set-up closer combo
AMERICA!!!!
I am the Batman
but, but, but, Lyon strikes guys out!
errmmmm about 5 guys per 9 innings. But, erm, yeah!
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
no, don't *tell* them!
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 10, 2009 10:47 AM EST up reply actions
as stupid as it might sound I wish the Cardinals would draft Koby Clemens
three reasons
1.He was amazing last year so he has potential
2.it will really piss houston off
3.He plays catcher/thirdbase(it’s not like the 100PA by LaRue are all that important)
I am the Batman
2.
dude, Houston just signed Brandon Lyon for 3 years. You think they need US to piss them off?
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by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
Then they would have to say Colby correctly.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Dec 10, 2009 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
poor Boromir
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:23 PM EST up reply actions
You know what I think?
I think Brad Penny looks like a fat Beaker.
Now with extra feisty!
by spants on Dec 10, 2009 12:12 AM EST reply actions 10 recs
rec
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by prophetjohn on Dec 10, 2009 12:38 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
nobody likes a kiss ass
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.
be honest, that felt a little dirty didn't 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.
awkward
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 10, 2009 1:38 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
you lie, there are no rec's
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.
I give out moar
therein is the difference in our personalities.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:47 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The height of ambition?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 10, 2009 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
meep.
Note: Above comment may contain gratuitous amounts of sarcasm.
BOYCOTT HASS AVOCADOS
by vexedtechie on Dec 10, 2009 3:37 AM EST up reply actions 5 recs
i'm reccing this one
I rec with a clear conscience.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 10, 2009 10:48 AM EST up reply actions
how the cock is this not green?
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:02 AM EST up reply actions
Whoa. Didn't expect that to go green.
But that settles it. I’m calling him Fat Beaker.
Now with extra feisty!
I can get behind one of the best nicknames ever
I am so glad we are one day closer to being able to post lineups in game threads.
Lighten up, Francis - Sergeant Hulka
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
NOOOOOOOOOO
he is the Centiquid, until (and, hopefully) beyond the point which he is released.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
So if Penny is now Centiquid, who is that damsel in distress?
The gods demand sacrifice. How many virgins do you think there are on the team?
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
....Colby?
this meme will not end well.
"It was like two ankles." AVENGE BOOG
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on Dec 11, 2009 10:05 AM EST up reply actions
No way
You know what they call a quarter pounder with cheese in France?
by jd is legend on Dec 11, 2009 11:08 AM EST up reply actions
I don't see why we can't have both
plenty of guys on the team have more than one meme/name going on…
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 11, 2009 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
I can only assume my use of the word "cock" spurred on the efforts of the VEB crowd
if my frequent surveillance of their internet usage is any guide, that’s a word they have a deep affinity for.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:49 PM EST up reply actions
red i hope you're uncle i doing much better tonight
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.
Reading the sig
I can only assume his food is eaten off of this bad boy…
If you take it out of the pan and put it on the table that is.
That’s right I’m stealing your bacon thing too. Actually one of my friend sent it to me and I felt like I needed to share.
"The Cards lead this game tied 1-1." -Mike Shannon
i just found my new theme song
it’s so awesome. oh so very awesome.
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.
But it tastes oh so right...
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:04 AM EST up reply actions
YO DAWG
I HEARD YOU LIKE BACON WITH YOUR BACON SO YOU CAN SQUEEZE THIS BACON ONTO YOUR BACON WHILE YOU’RE COOKING BACON!
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 9:07 AM EST up reply actions
Yo Dawg, this is just like that one episode of Ducktales n shit!
I love Xzibit
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.
i just want to say i love this & i am going to try & do it later tonight
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.
He’s like exactly the kind of player that he has become.
Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.
completely off topic but did anyone else see the uber freaky deaky
giant crazy wormhole spiral over norway?
I’m guessing its the LHC tearing a hole in the universe.
I'm like a polygon, I'm edgy.
"OHHHHH!!!!!!! IT TASTES. SO. GOOD!!!!!!!!!!"
-BOOOOOOOOG
it was a messed up
rocket
nothing to see here, everyone back to work
"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 10, 2009 2:46 AM EST up reply actions
yep
they have some very different ideas.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 10, 2009 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
yeah
that doesn’t look much like a rocket trail to me
I cannot repeal the words of the golden eel
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Dec 10, 2009 8:02 PM EST up reply actions
That was disappointing
And, in a related story, this week marked the 5,000th performance of the Broadway musical "Cats." It also marked the 5,000th time a guy turned to his wife and said, "What the hell is this?"
by jd is legend on Dec 10, 2009 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
I was thinking that Farscape was about to get uplose and personal.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Dec 10, 2009 10:23 AM EST up reply actions
People are not reccing enough.
Simple statement, guys. There’s some extremely reccable stuff in this post. We’re not using that power nearly enough. Take control of your destiny.
RELEASE THE CENTIQUID!!!!
by Felonius_Monk on Dec 10, 2009 7:52 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
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