Game 16 Open Thread -- April 23, 2009
by chuckb on Apr 23, 2009 1:30 PM EDT
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| L. Hernandez | Lohse |
| 1-0, 4.63 | 2-0, 2.57 |
So far this season, Livan’s averaging just 2.3 BB/9 and an impressive (for him) 5.4 K/9. He hasn’t had a K/9 this high over a full season since 2005. His walks were down last year but, for his career, he’s averaged more than 3 BB/9. He routinely gives up a lot of hits b/c he can’t get the ball past hitters. We ought to score some runs this afternoon.
Lohse has been impressive so far this season, despite a so-so outing Saturday against the Cubs. If you look at Lohse’s peripheral numbers so far, they look eerily similar to last year’s. His GB% percentage last year was 45.8%. This year it’s 46.8%. His LD% last year was 22.1%. This year it’s 21.0%. Last year his FB% was 32.1%. This year it’s 32.3%. He’s striking out slightly fewer batters but he’s walking fewer as well. I wouldn’t expect him to end the season w/ an ERA below 3.00, but if he can keep it up, there’s no reason to believe he won’t have a successful ’09.
And now, for today’s game day haiku:
Livan’s on the mound
No reason not to score runs
Lohse keeps on rolling
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Let's do it.
Hopefully Lohse can keep the ball in the park.
The Birds have had a few games sans homers. It’s time to break out the bats against Livan.
Lineup
Schumaker 2B
Rasmus LF
Pujols 1B
Ludwick RF
Ankiel CF
Barden 3B
Ryan SS
Larue C
Lohse P
How's Schumaker looked at 2B so far? Any improvement from Spring Training yet?
Beyond the Boxscore // Calling BJ Upton lazy is lazy.
He's making the routine plays for the most part
and has been able to turn 2 effectively. Still a work in progress, but definitely servicable.
He doesn't embarras himself.
He’s a little slow and clunky turning the DP, but he makes some pretty athletic plays, as well.
I thought he looked good doing it
last night. The DP where he made a shovel pass to Greene was pretty slick.
Ticket
Two tickets fell into my lap. Does anyone want to meet at the stadium and go?
First to respond, and get to the stadium in like 20, gets it.
"Never judge a taco by its price" - Dr. Gonzo
The Mets have a history of coming on when people
count them out?
Really? Maybe 20 years ago. Not this decade.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:36 PM EDT reply actions
Easy
I’d just do a video recap of 162 players in Cardinals history.
:D
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions
"We ought to score some runs this afternoon"
Way to go, chuck. Here comes the no-hitter.
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
that's larry
only larry had the power to write a post about how dominate the starting pitching had been or how ramped up the offense was, only to see either go into a week long epic funk.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
The older you get, the more rules they are going to try and get you to follow.
You just gotta keep on Livan, man. L-I-V-A-N.
Lou Brock loves Lamp.
You know what I love about Jose Reyes?
He keeps getting more exciting, the Mets keep losing games. Yes they do.
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jose Reyes' out was so exciting
they didn’t even show it on TV!!!!
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:40 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Gameday Audio
If you guys want to listen the Audio of the game here is a link
They do it every game so just bookmark it
Stat Whore
Well, walking him would have kept Cora at 2B
but atleast he didn’t score yet.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions
Why didn't they push Lohse' start back
to tomorrow vs the Cubs? I’m sure there is a simple explanation.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:45 PM EDT reply actions
that's ok
apparently so did Shannon…I’m pretty sure he said Yadi too
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
this ump is
killing me…
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
its like palming in the nba
once a season
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I think this was the guy that threw Scott Spiezio out
in an extra innings game two years ago.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:47 PM EDT reply actions
No, it was Tony
in this game:
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore?gid=270728224
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
and Greg Gibson was also the umpire
that warned Lohse for buzzing Volquez last year that led to Lohse’s supsension.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Geez
Can we throw him out?
Sounds like he must be a cubs fan
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
A fun drinking game
Every time Dan or Al says “pitch to contact,” take a drink. Then see if you’re not laying on the ground in a puddle of your own piss by the 4th inning.
Rick Ankiel
not having a strong inning.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions
After misplaying that ball in CF a bit
and then snowconing the other flyout.
Just a bit shaky.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
? came charging in too fast or actually attacked him?
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
he ran over skip on a popup behind second base
skip was calling for it because you could see ryan back off but apparently rick didn’t hear or take control
"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy
when ankiels attack
almost used moniker. stopped self.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
the slmup is slumping over into the OF
"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy
it kinda looked like
he was doing that and then was giving up on it and went forward a little
Ankiel is going to have to learn how to take control of the OF.
If he’s going to keep playing CF, then he needs to get it together on those plays. I know that you have two inexperienced fielders there, and I know that ball should have been Ankiel’s. So, is Ankiel just not calling for the ball? Why does he keep running over people?
the announcers said that the shortstop should have taken charge
what the heck
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Doesn't the OF always have preciedence over the IF?
And in the OF the CF is in charge? or did I miss something
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
in was very shallow centerfield
i guess skip didn’t think ank could get to it
"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy
That's why the CF is supposed to say "I got it!" really loud.
Schumaker should go back until he’s called off. Schu clearly called for it, but there was no indication that Ankiel ever called for the ball.
Yep
2B is instructed to keep coming until an OFer calls him off.
in the IF only I thought
For some reason I thought on a ball going out the OF had precedence over all IFs and the SS had it over the 2B
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
If he can realistically get to the ball,
shouldn’t an outfielder always call it, since he’s running forward to the ball instead of backward?
If he can't make Sportcenter with the bat
He wants to make it with terrible defense… that never goes cold.
Hernandez
He’s got some fastball. A bunch of 84s and an 83… and an 82 mph changeup, just to fool ya.
Opposite field HR
oh, how I’ve missed thee.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 1:55 PM EDT reply actions
yes
albert is back
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I believe he prefers...
la maquina
Get on that leg kick
by all4tookie on Apr 23, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
yo no soy una maquina.
negar
*terminar
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 Apr 23, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
first thing i thought of when i saw livan was pitching
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Good thing Schu didn't try to catch that one too
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
well who's making sportscenter now
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 Apr 23, 2009 2:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Dan thinks we've all forgotten Rick
was a pitcher once.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:02 PM EDT reply actions
you don't remember?
It was right before Barbara Hershey tried to murder him. He struck out the Whammer on three pitches!
by DanUpBaby on Apr 23, 2009 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
I think I could watch that catch about 100 times
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:03 PM EDT reply actions
Shannon just said
he has a designated driver for the game today. Must be time for a ice cold frosty one.
We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
I don't remember AP
getting off to many hot starts, power-wise, like he has this season. Maybe he has, and it is just so norm that we forget, but it seems his power numbers are up early.
"Stats are for losers," Muschamp said after last week's victory. "I like winning games."
He was on fire and hit a ton of HRs in early 2006
We’ve got a long way to go and a short time to get there.
Pujols in April
2001: .739 SLG
2002: .558
2003: .691
2004: .609
2005: .611
2006: .914
2007: .489
2008: .594
2009: .611 (before today)
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:12 PM EDT up reply actions
.914?!?
I’m still irked about his non-MVP in ‘06. With the team’s crappy finish in the regular season that year, it’s easy to forget that he won many early season games on his own accord. And yes, those wins do count the same as late-season victories.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
He missed several games with injury that year.
Otherwise, there would have been no excuse at all for it. He still probably deserved it that year, though.
wow
Ank, back on the shit list that fast
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:07 PM EDT reply actions
chuckb
ur driving me crazy w/ all the w/s and b/cs b/c these r the only 2 words u do this 2.
Jim?
Jim?
Snake?
SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEEEE?!?!?!
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:13 PM EDT reply actions
If it's a snake
then you must see this.
There was Gibson in the Reds' dugout, visibly manhandling about three Reds and tossing them bodily out of the dugout and onto the field...He was the toughest athlete mentally I ever saw, and the greatest competitor. JACK BUCK
by ISawGodInGibby'sRightArm on Apr 23, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions
We just went through a stretch ...
where we couldn’t get the starter through 5 innings, and Dan tells us how well the starters have pitched. Thanks, Dan.
threw it right down the middle
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I mailed him a travel brochure for Memphis
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 23, 2009 2:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
If you want to know how he normally calls games
Go here
http://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2009/4/20/846320/using-pitch-f-x-to-determine-an
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 23, 2009 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions
He's brutal
with LHB. It’s like throwing into a mailbox.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm not going to click over, and just presume it says "while reading a newspaper and watching
a DVD of “boogie nights” on a portable DVD player."
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
if the pitchers have to throw it down the middle all day
this game could be ugly either way. I’d feel better if they (cards) made the number serious early
We need to trade for Carlos Beltran
He’d hit .450 if he played half of his games in St. Louis
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
does he slide?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
more importantly, can he play SS?
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
Sure!!!
Any player can play any position without drop-off on a TLR team.
by etp_stl on Apr 23, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You only say that
because we’ve converted a starter to an outfielder, and outfielder to a middle infielder, a middle infielder into a reliever and a reliever into a starter.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
If the dude hits .450 for St. Louis, he can go around the bases on his hands for all I care
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions
he'll it .450
but he’ll be platooned in a 4 man outfield rotation by TLR
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
he'll hit*
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Yuck
58 pitches through 3.
Thank goodness Pineiro was as efficient as he was last night.
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
so was the pen
they throw a combined ten pitches for the 9th (not counting jo-el)
is it not too early
to ask who the long man is today? I mean, if he’s needed and all.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
dillion's the marshall around these parts
oh, you didn’t say law man
by BirdsonFire on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
maybe walters?
since Boggs is making the next 5th man start
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Does it annoy anyone else...
that the Mets refuse to wear a grey jersey? I can’t stand that black every day…
Colby keeps serving them to LF
the wind keeps knocking ’em down.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
gameday sucks
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
I mean, I love that lohse got that third out, but…
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
Lohse lined to Delgado
Skip groundout to Delgado
Razzle stroked one to LF that was caught.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Sure would be nice to get some runners on for the Mang
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
Will this be the day that Gary Sheffield takes flight
and disappears into the sky like Willy Wonka?
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions
I would love to see the pictures of that.
Give him an umbrella like Mary Poppins.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
Jose Reyes
All this Joe Morgan sycophancy will be yours one day.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions
crap
I missed it… they shoulda done a replay on that, eh?
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah 55 is a joke
6 is a serious number
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
facts don't deter me from making references to stupid commercials
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
6 is a retired number
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I've always felt
55 should be reserved for the terrible pitcher on the staff. Much like how Stephenson wore it in years past.
55
I know of a pitcher that would look pretty darn good in the 55 he already wears on his back, but with the BOB on the front.
Speaking of which; I hear the Giants are looking…
C'mon you Redbirds, lets prove em' wrong, again!
by yer dog first on Apr 23, 2009 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions
that ball had some nasty spin on it
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
livan
puts a third-class stamp on that curveball before he delivers it.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
so, yeah
Albert Pujols is the best player in the game
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:38 PM EDT reply actions
I think the evil overlord
has Livan a little scared.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
-a brazillian
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Albert stealing!
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Albert causes more bad throws than anybody in the game.
He gets away with being kinda slow because he seems to take the D off guard every time he runs.
Its a game of inches
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Rick!
Nice!!!!
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
Hooray!
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
Gameday Audio comes through in the clutch again
Wish I didn’t have to hear Ank’s double on WFAN, but that’s neither here nor there.
ceci c'est pas un streak.
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
try to wrap your mind around that one
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not a matter of if.
It’s a matter of can. Huge difference.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe ank can bring these back
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
lick that shirt!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
at least we get Lohse out the way
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
66%
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
RBIs only when I turn off / mute the tv
Need to stop watching.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
not usually
I hope not!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
watchers
are only supposed to observe and record! Not interfere!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
LOHSE NICE!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
The floater
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
whoa
thought you called that one
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
It's fun to hear the WFAN
guys complaining about their pitching
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
it's hard to believe that more people didn't look at the mets and say, uh, you guys have
santana, then maine, and uh . . . oliver. and . . . uhh. you sure this is how you want to start this season?
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
They'll sign Ben Sheets, I imagine
and I’m sure Pedro’s phone will start ringing soon.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, but the back end of the rotation is pretty weak.
and they’re overestimating oliver.
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
was that necesary running into the wall like that??
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
he caught that ball 30 feet from the wall
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
hey
some guys have gotten hurt doing incredibly odd things
it could happen
I love the sound of applause for a good catch
By the opposition. Just knowing in another park it wouldn’t be applause being showered on the player.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
dave bush has a near perfect game through 6 against the phills.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
interesting
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
...GOGS?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
as opposed to
a game of significance for a no-hitter. it allows you to freely talk about the game without the jinxing…
Walter
These aren’t the guys who built the railroads here these are the guys who pissed on my rug!
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Looper shut them down last night too
The Phils have one major post-WS hangover. I’d suggest a raw egg with BC powder
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
On Gameday
Is the batter’s box sprite for Jose Reyes just a little more…exciting than other players’?
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 2:53 PM EDT reply actions
Another pitch right down the middle
is Kyle having trouble locating his pitches, or is he the victim of bad umpiring?
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Nothing.
He tried to make a great play and avoid Kyle Lohse at the same time.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
he is not a machine, ok? he is just albert
Get on that leg kick
by all4tookie on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's it
You’re eliminated
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
4th error by Pujols
what’s up with that?
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions
he needs to turn it up to 11
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
completely nonsensical reference to spinal tap
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Greatest Album Ever
Shark Sandwich
And I say England's greatest prime minister was Lord Palmerston.
by tangledbrett on Apr 23, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
while that's always a great reference
it for some reason also makes me think of the beginning of back to the future
Jelly time?
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are 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 offended by that nick name
As someone with the initials PJ
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
unbelievable
those first two pitches to Cora were strikes.
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Oh, thank heaven.
Beltran with two on did not sound like a good thing.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
good for us he swung at the first pitch
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All it took was a broken ankle
to find the right gameplan.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
basically my response after adam's game 7 K. that and HOLYF***WEDIDIT
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Lohse looks good he ran over to 3rd well
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
The Mets are playing station to station
hopefully we can get Wright out and make them pay.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
that was a tough pitch Delgado hit
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two outs
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
rooting for two outs
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
lohse don't throw that again
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
that first pitch to wright?
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
woog, or that second?
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
yes
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Tony trying to get Kyle the win?
Because he’s leaving everything UP, UP, UP.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:00 PM EDT reply actions
gotta field your position
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Gary Sheffield once threw a bat at Greg Gibson
I like our chances on close pitches.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions
somebody has surely called him
Big Shef before, right? He looks like he eats some.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
I think my mlb.tv feed is way ahead of y'all
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
oh
I see what you are doing there now
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt it is ahead of the radio
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
okay, 90 pitches for Kyle
he’s done
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i dunno
do you let him face the bottom of the order?
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
and an ankle injury
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
It's the awesome Skip commercial
I’m saving this for all eternity.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:03 PM EDT reply actions
the one with the hat?
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Skip looking okay on those DP turns?
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Livan efficiency:
Four runs, four innings, only 61 pitches!
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
Livan
la vida loca
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Lol
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Al isn't sold on Colby
yet. Wants to be patient.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:05 PM EDT reply actions
He also wants Colby to get off his lawn
And quit listening to that darn rap music
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
come on APu make up for hat E3
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
called it sorta
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
John Rooney's
Dropping, dropping, dropping.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
I should sample him saying that
and throw it into a hiphop track or something
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
if someone recorded that
just send me the samples to my email address, and I seriously will make it into a hiphop track (probably instrumental)
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Apr 23, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
gonneeeeeee
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
good one
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on Apr 23, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Woohoo!!!
Pujols sure fooled Shannon there. Didn’t sound like it had any chance of leaving initially.
by BTown Birds fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:07 PM EDT reply actions
He is not human
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
Why didn't you elimintate the ball, Albert?
Oh wait, you did.
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
its a serious #
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
back to back
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
you might want to get that checked out
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Apr 23, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It's not about curing it
it’s about suppressing it.
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
May your God be with you
little baseball. You have yet again been sacrificed by the baseball god.
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Ludwick should be upset he's given up the team lead in HRs
He should want to get it back
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
shades of '61
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Livan H is RH Odalis P.
at least for AP
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now make a mistake to Luddy!
Milt Thompson FTW!
Where do we rank in runs scored per game?
Yeah – small sample size, I know.
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
Gotta be near the top
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
by jd is legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Where are you finding R/G
I have checked about every stat site and don’t see a R/G listing…haven’t tried fangraphs maybe there
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
I wonder how much of the pitching staff performance
is based on being confident in our offense to score runs for them?
"People call me El Hombre," Pujols said. "But only Stan is the Man."
supposedly easier to attack hitters when ahead
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
by themanthemyth on Apr 23, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
crazy thing,
I think our pitchers benefit a lot from playing in busch
yet our offense has been good enough to punish the other team’s pitchers even at busch…
by duncans_army on Apr 23, 2009 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
ANK Homer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
ANK Homer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
Pornstar power!!!
I have discovered in twenty years of moving around a ball park, that the knowledge of the game is usually in inverse proportion to the price of the seats. ~Bill Veeck
he will
It may only last two weeks, but it will be a sweet 2 weeks
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rev it up for the cubbies
always a good idea.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
ank's getting locked in
How depressing is it being you? Is it closer to being a lifelong cubs fan or being born without lips? - Janitor
"OHHHHHHHHHH YEAAAAAAHHH!"
“You know, Dan, it really is.”
by DanUpBaby on Apr 23, 2009 3:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Franklin lets it go for a ground rule double
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Santana tommorow
he’ll just pitch a CGSHO
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Apr 23, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
schedule probably set preseason,
serves them right for underestimating our team… trying to save santana for other opponents
by duncans_army on Apr 23, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Nats
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
Aw, don't take Livan out
I was Livan la vida loca (shamelessly stolen from above)
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
Eh
It’s in the public domain.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Cincy
Just took a 1-0 lead on the Cubbies.
"Well, folks, this game began as a tiny worm and is blossoming into a large cobra." - Mike "The Moon Man" Shannon
by Tudor's Electric Fan on Apr 23, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
That gives us 95 runs on the year
which moves us to 3rd in the league in scoring (until tonight’s games)
by Hardcore Legend on Apr 23, 2009 3:13 PM EDT reply actions
lol..was wondering the same thing
and his OPS is .940
Milt Thompson FTW!
the same game LaRue's
reached .500 or whatever ridiculous number it is for the moment.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
what
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on Apr 23, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
I am loving the small sample size
this April.
"Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals." --Churchill
there's lil Dunc, trying to break the dugout roof...
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
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