Game 7 Open Thread -- April 12, 2009
by chuckb on Apr 12, 2009 2:15 PM EDT
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Where he does have a demonstrable split is between his career performance at home and on the road. At home, for his career, he has a 4.07 ERA and a .725 OPS against. On the road they’re 5.51 and .832. Strangely, he has a 2.84 ERA in 2 new Busch starts w/ a .668 OPS against. Still, he’s clearly not the same pitcher on the road as he is in that big top known as Minute Maid Park.
Lohse had a nice outing against the Pirates his first time out. He walked just 1 in 7 innings and registered 14 ground balls to just 8 in the air. He did give up the one homer – a problem during the spring – but if he can get a lot of grounders today, I’d say our chances of getting the sweep are pretty good – lefty or not on the mound.
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pitching a decent game for the indians so far. 4ip, 1h, 1er, 1bb, 2k
by longhornscardinals on Apr 12, 2009 2:23 PM EDT reply actions
if its any consolation....
according to gameday, reyes’ fastball is sitting at 87.
by longhornscardinals on Apr 12, 2009 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
just pitching to contact
"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."
by Smokin Turkeys on Apr 12, 2009 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
I just found out that MLB Extra Innings is having a free preview. It’s wonderful to be able to watch the Cards here in the wasteland of the East Coast.
Happy Easter everyone!
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TV?
Hey can anyone tell me what channel the game is on today?… I’m in Columbia, MO and can’t seem to find it (not on FSNMW or fox…)
ahhhhh....
totally forgot that 28 had games sometimes… thanks a million
by duncans_army on Apr 12, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
AttaDunc!
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so good to see Baby Dunk back
so very good. especially vs a lefty
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
I'm going to go try to find a puppy and kick it. - Brad Thompson
Nice range, Yadi
Do something Colby
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so the Gameday premium stuff is cool
I’m trying to read the pitching analysis charts….they’re rather dense….
Am I the only person who is hating the new GameDay Audio?
Is it just me? It seems to cut out like once an inning requiring me to go back and reconnect all over again. Plus, they got rid of the box scores and play information, replacing it with gigantic logos of the two teams.
by mattisnotfrench on Apr 12, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions
Cutting out on me, too.
Very annoying. I wonder who we complain to, except each other?
BTW, you can click on the box score on a menu at the bottom left of the screen.
"I don't know how we did it, but we did it." -- Jim Edmonds
Yeah,
I just noticed that. I’m sure MLB is getting all sorts of complaints. Leave it to them to mess with a great product and make it worse. :(
by mattisnotfrench on Apr 12, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
I completely agree about the audio,
…but the video has been working much better for me this year, particularly the archived video. Just to give them a little credit.
by peach concrete on Apr 12, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I haven't been able to access GD Audio
I would love to, but it says “Gameday Audio coming soon!” and that’s it.
I think Oswalt had thrown like 7 at this point yesterday
We’re in good shape
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
This isn't Oswalt though
i wish is was Oswalt, everyone assumed we were going to kill Wandy last year and he became a cardinal killer.
Oswalt has been pretty bad since the WBC
gotta think about what pitchers are doing currently.
Wandy stock is up right now, Oswalt is down.
well
I don’t think anybody suspected we were going to hang six on Oswalt yesterday, especially after the first few innings…..
Great inning by Lohse against their big sticks
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Nice Khalil
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lol gameday
showed that first ball to pujols was in the strike zone.
even the umps are afraid of pujols’ wrath!
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
His reputation precedes him
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
had one of those in the 1st inning too
if you can believe GD that one was definitely over the plate, but he called it a ball….
I'm flipping between gameday and the masters
and Phil just hit the shot of the tournament. He’s on fire right now. Even money will say he’s gonna pull this out.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Gameday does not like the ump's strike zone against Albert
They say that it's never too late, but you don't get any younger...
how is it that a guy who predominantly calls games on radio
uses the telestrator more than any of the regulars.
1-0!
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god i love pujols
what a great first to third…so damn agressive
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
Also allowed Luddy to get to 2nd
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
ha
i didnt even notice that till now…lets go cards
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Freese's AB intro music should be "Ice, Ice Baby"
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turned into a pretty typical line for Reyes
6IP, 4ER, 3BB, 2K,
by longhornscardinals on Apr 12, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions
did miggy think he was really going to beat that out?
with all those subpoenas slowing him down?
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Wow, great play by Schumaker!!
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13 in a row for Lohse
Not to jinx anyone, but if Lohse/Pineiro can be half as good as they have been recently, this is going to be a very good pitching staff
Sample sample size size
I have moderate confident in Lohse, but Pinata is still terrifying as far as I’m concerned.
I’m also not expecting much from Welley. Could be a top-heavy rotation this year.
Lohse is for real I think
Pineiro scares me but he has long stretches where he qualifies as a good pitcher.
Agree About Joe-L
He pounds the strike zone, but doesn’t miss bats. Some games the balls will find the gloves behind him, sometimes we’ll wonder why he can’t get anyone out. Not terrible for a 5th starter, though.
If Welle can find the Strike Zone
I have no worries about him. He can miss bats. He and Pineiro are basically opposites.
Right
But I think most people think this is a decent rotation with Pineiro being pretty bad and Lohse pitching like his total season stats from last year as opposed to the 1st half…if Pineiro is not terrible and Lohse is anywhere close to his 1st half of 2008, I really like the rotation
gotta get there first
and stay Healthy!
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by dylaninthewall on Apr 12, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
15 straight for K-Lo
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Carp wouldn't let those balls reach the OF
but I don’t think it’s fair for me to expect Lohse to do everything Carp does.
i'd love to see rasmus' first bomb
come off a lefty. give TLR some confidence in him.
by longhornscardinals on Apr 12, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
ill take a walk
i take your signatures and use them as away messages
by ihavebadknees on Apr 12, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Taking Advantage of Free MLB Extra Innings
To Watch Anthony Reyes pitch for the Tribe. Not doing too great but is in line for the win after 6 IP.
For those who may care
Phil Mickelson is playing lights out in Augusta. He may take it if the leaders falter.
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yep, im watching that, following the cards/my fantasy team/eating peeps
what an easter
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Tiger just made a sick eagle. He'll have a furious back 9
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Great 0-2 bunt, Kyle
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Gameday didn't think much of that strike to Skippy.
Another random strike zone in effect here?
Ugh
Lucky play by Wandy
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What clip?
EI is showing the Houston feed, grrrr
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray Lankford came around third on an infield out
and they through home but he DEMOLISHED the catcher, Darren Daulton. It was amazing.
don't see that much anymore
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by dylaninthewall on Apr 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That's because these days all the gritty dudes are Aaron Miles sized
Lankford was gritty and a huge man. Bad recipe for a catcher who values his life.
Wasn't he fairly short, but wide?
Like getting hit by a cannonball.
by StanTheManFan on Apr 12, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Wish it was on youtube
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NohXKDH79Tk
@ 26 seconds, it’s only a split second of it, but best I can find.
All right!
Khalil having a nice day!
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Ugly ugly ugly tee shot by Phil/Tiger there.
If anyone cares :)
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
seems goofy to me
when the best hitter in the ballpark is up w/ 2 outs, focus on him and forget the runner…..whatever the runner is going to do to you, it doesn’t come close to what Pujols at the plate can.
But he got AP regardless….what do I know….
16 straight
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18 straight
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Very economical pitching.
68 pitches through 6.
Yesterday: Wainer 3 ip, 72 pitches
Today: Lohse 6 ip, 68 pitches
"I think he's the best hitter of all time. I think there has never been a better hitter than him. And I know I didn't see them all, but I just don't think there could be." - Adam Wainwright on The Mang
It'd be nice if he could get through 8 without running up the pitch count
Bullpen could use a day of rest.
Good AB Lud
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I know, I know
It just doesn’t sound right or something.
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Bad call, ump
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Only thing is that he hit the spot right where Pudge set up
That’s the only positive I can see from that pitch. Still doesn’t make it a strike.
Azru, you need to lead the robot umpire rebellion!
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
How do people feel about automating balls and strikes calling?
These random strike zones make a travesty of the game, IMO.
no way
its all part of the game
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by dylaninthewall on Apr 12, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions
All for it
There are ways you could automate the whole game. Put a chip in the baseball and the glove, a pressure sensor on the base, a sensor field going straight up from the fence, etc.
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
meh
I question how accurately they can measure pitches with gadgetry….although using such a system to track the performance of the umpires—now that’s interesting.
I'd say "very".
Cyclops has been a tremendous success in tennis, and the ball is moving a great deal faster. It’s not beyond the state of the art.
by StanTheManFan on Apr 12, 2009 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Calling serves in or out.
It focuses on the line at the end of the service box. There used to be all kinds of arguments as to whether serves would be over the line. They completely disappeared with automated calls, even though serves are getting up past 140 mph any more. And it didn’t take the interest out of the game, not at all.
by StanTheManFan on Apr 12, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice audible "fuck" from Freese
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he continues to look like a minor leaguer
in the majors
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by dylaninthewall on Apr 12, 2009 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh, it all balances out
Albert looks like a major leaguer in the minors
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by jd is legend on Apr 12, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
He's just keeping the spot warm until Walrus arrives.
Man, can that guy hit.
by StanTheManFan on Apr 12, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Dear John Mozeliak
Please stop giving TLR so many middle infielders. He doesn’t understand that they don’t all have to play and it’s making me (more) violent.
Your favorite robot,
AZ
Very nice play by Raz
Not sure if Ank would get to that ball
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20 straight!
Overflow up
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