Game 24 Open Thread: May 1, 2009
by lboros on May 1, 2009 6:20 PM EDT
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St. Louis Cardinals at Washington Nationals, May 1, 2009 7:05 PM EDT
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| wellemeyer | zimmerman |
| 1-2, 6.14 | 2-0, 2.38 |
there have been 9 players named "zimmerman" in major league history; the 2009 nationals have two of them. the guy pitching tonight, jordan zimmerman, is the second "jordan zimmerman" to reach the major leagues; the first one had a 7.88 career era in 8 games for the mariners in 1999.
j zim the 2nd was the 67th player drafted in the 2007 draft, chosen a few players in front of jess todd. quoting an old post from the Mound Talk blog:
Zimmerman boasts a good reportoire of pitches starting with his fastball. A true plus pitch, he works in the 91-93 range consistently. He has good heavy sinking motion on his fastball and will attack hitters on the lower half of the plate with it.
Zimmerman threw a good slider with sharp, late bite to it in college but has stopped throwing it as much at the instruction of the Washington Nationals.
Lagging behind these pitches are his changeup and curveball. His curve is becoming a bigger part of his aresenal with the diminishing use of the slider. He throws a big 12-6 curve that sits in the low 70s.
Everything about Jordan Zimmerman looks good. He is a big, college pitcher with lots of projection. He is polished and has great makeup. Even for a college pitcher, his polish and makeup is advanced. For this reason, he should be fast-tracked by the Nationals.
he got called up on april 20 and has pitched 2 games, both wins (vs the braves and the mets).
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are you implying that you are first?
*Rasmus is to CF as Longoria is to 3B*
by Red Blazer on May 1, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game thread early
Just like the good ol’ days
by Glowsticks on May 1, 2009 6:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
zimm is for real
but welley’s luck is due to turn. go birdinals!
by erik on May 1, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
+Q
GO Colonel!!!
*Rasmus is to CF as Longoria is to 3B*
by Red Blazer on May 1, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
missing a letter...?
jordan zimmermanN is pitching, no?
by bort on May 1, 2009 6:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you're memorializing the 'stache of doom, i see, erik.
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 May 1, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
obligatory lineup dissection thread
Schu 4
Thirsty 5
Cooperstown 3
Lil Dunc 7
Thud 9
Dick 8
YaMo 2
T Greene 6
Welly 9
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 6:34 PM EDT reply actions 3 recs
maybe i've been out of it, but i've not seen "cooperstown"
so you get a rec.
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 May 1, 2009 6:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how does LaRussa come up with these things?
And how are we going to get away with two guys in right and no pitcher!?!?!?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 1, 2009 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ankiel's pitching from center
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 1, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yadi is out...doesn't say why.
2B Skip Schumaker
3B Joe Thurston
1B Albert Pujols
LF Chris Duncan
RF Ryan Ludwick
CF Rick Ankiel
C Jason La Rue
SS Tyler Greene
P Todd Wellemeyer
by RiverRat on May 1, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Later corrected by Strauss
Yadi is in. He was sick yesterday but feeling better.
by OCCardsFan on May 1, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The edit didn't show
but I did find this on the forum:
edit:
Catcher Yadier was a late addition to tonight’s lineup after his flu symptoms improved significantly from Thursday night.
"I feel good now," Molina said just before the team’s pre-game stretch.
Manager Tony La Russa said Molina was scheduled to receive Thursday off but became increasingly ill during the Cardinals’ 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals. Assuming Molina would need another day to recover, La Russa penciled Jason La Rue into Friday’s lineup. However, Molina arrived at the ballpark much improved.
The rest of the lineup remains intact.
Ryan Ludwick confirmed that he is close to 100 percent after battling the same symptoms for several days.
by RiverRat on May 1, 2009 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry
It’s Zimmermann with two N’s at the end.
I’m sure wellemeyer will do good tonight. Remember, Welly pitches better away from busch stadium, and he’s on normal rest. He’s only pitched one game away from busch this year and his bad start against the cubs was with 7 days of rest, and a matinee game. Welly is good pitching as the visiting team, normal rest, and night games, i’m sure if he gets lit up badly tonight it’s something wrong with his mechanics that he still hasn’t fixed. even if washington has a decent hitting lineup with their future ace starting tonight, if welley can get through 6-7 innings and we can get to the Nats’ bullpen, it’ll be another victory tonight. (remember the cards did pretty good against zimmermann in spring training)
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 6:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FSN's stats
just put up that Molina is getting 66 assists per nine innings?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 1, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's like a REALLY serious number.
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 May 1, 2009 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
according to Gameday
wind is blowing out to right @ 15 mph….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SW wind
means it’s blowing in, may not see too many home runs if the wind stays like that the whole night
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pretty sure it's blowing out
generally winds are referred to by the direction they are coming from. Somebody watching on TV could confirm for us if they get a wide angle shot at some point….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay
if it’s from the SW then it’s blowing out, probly helped pujol’s HR lol
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OOOOOOOOOO
Nats have willie harris back playing CF, he’s the OF/2B utility aaron miles of the nats…only a better fielder with more power.
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who doesn't have more power than miles?
and the guy he beat up
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get the swing and miss on 3-0
but I do get the HR.
by Harknights on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He was setting him up
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Pujols cranked the shit out of that one
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oooohhhhhhhhhhhh yyyyyeaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Umm
I think he got all of that one
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
by jacksonian on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the mang!
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 May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously there are more Cards fans there then Nats fans right?
Sounds like it.
by OCCardsFan on May 1, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Al says "he has never faced a hitter like Albert."
Al, nobody has faced a hitter like Albert until they face.. well Albert.
"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 May 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's what I was thinking
“Welcome to the bigs, Zimmerman. Meet the best hitter you’ll ever see.”
by BTown Birds fan on May 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
with a 5-16 record you could understand that
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That wouldn't have go out of most parks
by Harknights on May 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your line is
Like what Yellowstone?
by Harknights on May 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You set them up
we flail wildly and screw it up
"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 May 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry, i was in a game of scrabble
i would have had your back
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and actually the line is
name one
then you reply “yellowstone”
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe would have stayed in the park
if it was to center at Polo Grounds…
"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 May 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not a joke if I have to explain
by Harknights on May 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you also grabbed the wrong movie
it was major league:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097815/quotes
although it was cut from the final film (and added to the second)
Jake Taylor: [Vaughn is lamenting the long home run he gave up] That ball wouldn’t have been out of a lot of parks.
Rick Vaughn: Name one.
Jake Taylor: Yellowstone?
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can't stop him
you can only hope to contain him
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's work those counts. mets got zimmah out of the game in the middle of the sixth
against zimmah. he’s good but not efficient yet.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Trust me
I know manny acta, he makes so many bullpens switches zimmermann will be lucky to get through the 6th even with a pitch count around 80
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
with
the way Nationals park was designed, noise resonates much louder than most other parks, so even with their being 15-20 thousand fans, it can sound like 25-30 thousand
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the cubs should trade for elijah dukes
soriano, bradley and dukes
thats a lot of attitude for an outfield
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 1, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
>sigh<
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 May 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahhahahahahh
only difference is Dukes has the ability to stay healthy a full season and isn’t a piece of glass like bradley
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Nats should trade for Osama Bin Laden and Benedict Arnold
Dunn, Osama, Arnold
That’s a lot of freedom hating in one outfield.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
isn't dukes the guy who got disciplined for not leaving a boys and girls club event?
is he really the guy you want to target as having terrible attitude?
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 May 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes also the guy that got suspended
for 50 games in the minor leagues
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also the guy that threatened to kill his girlfriend
in front of her kindergarten class. He also told the ump to fuck off after hitting a walk off HR last year off of Franklin.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the fact
that he was late but didn’t tell anyone on the Nats team or front office he did the little league event (for money which was pathetic) was the reason why he was fined.
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt even pay the fine
the parents of the teams paid the fine
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to disparge in of the other flycatchers
but the Colby Rasmus Off-Days make me sad. :(
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
but not quite as sad now that rick is not slumping as bad
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meh
duncan just made a decent play, he may be our worst defensive OF, but he’s better than Dunn defensively
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Normally, I would agree Hardcore.
But I just got his John Hancock cuz it’s his off day.
by Pujols Is A God on May 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Normally, I would agree Hardcore.
But I just got his John Hancock cuz it’s his off day.
by Pujols Is A God on May 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the wifes away
I’m enjoying atleast a serious number of franklins and play video games in between innings (yeah I’m a dork)
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mlb the show 07
man I need a ps3, and probably some civ 4 later on
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im playing mlb 08
on a psp
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've got the show 08
I was hoping to find some updated rosters, but no luck
by Glowsticks on May 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last one i got was from the Texeria trade
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I periodically delete whatever version of Civ I've got
so that I can sleep, eat, get basic household chores done…..
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah pretty sure
That I’ve lost years of my life to the civ franchise
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I try to make myself be one version behind
when they come out with Civ 5 I’ll let myself get 4. It’s not like a need an excuse to spend an extra 15 hours a day in front of the computer…..
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Civ 4
Is like the best ever seriously go buy it now. but its true about spending more time in front of the computer. My wife still can’t figure out why I stare at least 40 a week at code then spend 3 or 4 hours each night, playing games or being on message boards
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice pick greene
and nice pick pujols
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
T Greene looked smooth there
Skip not so much
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can ya blame him?
but uuughhhh, Nick Johnson is such an OBP machine
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khalil Greene's usefulness is further
being marginalized.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hear San Diego
is looking for a Short Stop
by Harknights on May 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but we got khalil from san diego
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure he knew he was from San Diego
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i caught harks' joke
that’s what i was referencing
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he means that
what Harks said was a joke.
Harks know KBot came to us from San Diego.
He meant “Send him back!”
sheesh.
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on May 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to dog the guy after only 1 month
but it can’t be a bad thing for the farm club to be pushing iffy players on the big club….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He hasn't been good for almost a year
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m willing to write off 2008 as just an aberration….but other posters have gotten the impression that he lacks intensity, doesn’t run out grounders or doesn’t give max effort on defense. If he struggles at the plate, hey it’s baseball, it happens, it’s a long season, etc., but if he’s loafing then send in the rookies, by all means….
/$0.02
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice Catch Dicky
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick's really good at the dive
the routes, not so much.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He went to the
Jimmy E school of Centerfield
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
please
don’t root against jesus
be happy it’s only a single
by hex706f726368 on May 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you said it, man
nobody fucks with the Jesus.
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does it seem like the ball is sticking to Wellemeyer's fingers
as he’s releasing?
by longhornscardinals on May 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he shook hands with Kenny Rogers before the game?
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
then we're looking for 8 strong innings?
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
by BVHeck on May 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good news: We get to face the Nationals bullpen
Bad news: They get to face Todd Wellemeyer
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nah
welly is pitching on normal rest, at night, and away from busch, he’ll pitch good tonight.
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in an open stadium, on a day starting with F, with temperatures between 50-80degrees,
and on the first day of the month. All good signs for Welley.
by longhornscardinals on May 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coniditions are Perfect!
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, is Welley's luck officially changing?
Because he’s getting hammered, just right at people.
by longhornscardinals on May 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets not get ahead of ourselves
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lots of fly outs so far
kinda making me nervous
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What do folks think of this prediction
From a Sporting News writer named Stan McNeal:
“If the Nationals can sign Strasburg before the August 15 deadline—it will be one of the biggest stories of the season if they don’t—look for him in the majors this season.”
Personally, that strikes me as a really bad idea. I don’t know enough to know if/how often that happens.
by BTown Birds fan on May 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Something more sane from that same article
And by more sane, I meant complimentary to the Cards:
“In fan voting, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will not emerge as the starting catcher for the National League. That will be a joke. No less of an authority than Cubs catcher Geovany Soto, an All-Star and N.L. rookie of the year in 2008, says Molina was a man among boys when, as teens, they played in Puerto Rico amateur leagues. “Everybody knew then he would be the best of the (three Molina brothers) catching in the majors,” Soto says."
by BTown Birds fan on May 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's going to get paid a ton of money
no reason to really keep him down in the minors unless you believe he can’t pitch.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But no matter how good he is he's not going to matter to the Nats' season,
and it seems like there’s a big potential downside of moving a young kid up too fast and having him get pounded. I don’t really know anything about Strasburg, and maybe that’s worrying way too much about how fragile his psyche is. But it makes a lot more sense to me to let him have the rest of the season at various levels of the minor leagues, then see what he does in Spring Training.
by BTown Birds fan on May 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can almost guarantee
That a stipulation of the Strasburg contract will be that he starts on the 40 man roster. That will speed up his Arbitration time quickly
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's hard to believe he won't be a better pitcher than at least one member of the nats rotation.
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 May 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zimmermann works fast
it makes me happy.
by longhornscardinals on May 1, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It'd be ok
if he simply bats 6 times today.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be Serious
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How sweet is Albert Pujols?
First 105 PAs
2006
28 Hits
26 Runs
4 2B
14 HR
32 RBI
24 BB
5 IBB
7 SO
.350/.495/.925
Great start to a season, right? Historic even. Now look at 2009.
2009
28 Hits
22 Runs
4 2B
8 HR
18 BB
5 IBB
7 SO
.337/.457/.675
The difference between the two season is obviously the power (6 HRs) and walks (6 BBs).
It’s just amazing how close some of those numbers are.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
question
was there more games played in april 06 then this year? I know the season started late this year
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so given the extra games
the home run numbers and BB would probably be a lot closer.
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i believe it was 3 more games
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
umm, if he had the same number of hits in 2006 and 2009, and a lower
BA in 2009, doesn’t that mean he had fewer PAs in 2006, and more in 2009? because if you get the same number of hits, the larger the number of ABs the more your avg declines.
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 May 1, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More walks means less AB's
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had
5 more plate appearances in 2006, according to b-ref.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
5 more pa's would not dramatically change his hr totals for the month.
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 May 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this was my question
Thanks! But still pretty amazing how close they were
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough,
but he still had more PAs in ’06.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're right. pa's; ab's. let's call the whole thing off.
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 May 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No he didn't
he had 105 PA.
What are you people talking about.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he shows every sign of continuing.
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 May 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You want to hear something scary?
Albert’s BABIP for April in 2009 is .286
In 2006, it was .230.
You are reading this correctly.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stop it. now you're just making stuff up. :)
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 May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't that insane?
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's like finding out he had a stress fracture the whole month.
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 May 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whew
Welly managed to escape that one….I have the feeling he’s going to be in and out of trouble all day….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
as long as he ends up on the "out" end, i'm okay.
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 May 1, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thrusty scared me there
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hang em and bang em
though albert may go for three there…i love lead off doubles though
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duncan goes yard!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dunc
with his best AP impression
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
duncan's swing was weird there
he is so friggin strong
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
who said that to begin with
i remember laughing so hard last season at that
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll take credit for that one
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"jack a dong" may have been yours
but I’m pretty sure I coined “dongjackery” here. It may be the only useful thing I ever do with my life, so I wanted to set the record straight.
by Andyfantastic on May 1, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ludwick not making good contact on the breaking balls
two hangers now and two outs
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
somebody asked yesterday when dunc was gonna hit another!
today!
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 May 1, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
big dude
over there in LF.
makes me wonder where the heck colby’s power is
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what are the odds
that kansas city continues to score more runs than they give up?
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fairly high
if they can have greinke pitch every game
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when grienke pitches
the odds are pretty good
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as low as you might think
looks like they have a semi-decent team this year….Greinke makes them look better for sure, and the AL Central looks pretty soft so far this year….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
especially
with cliff lee and teh rest of the indians rotation the way it is (oh reyes!)
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
c'mon
get zimmermann’s pitch count up, i wanna see the cards beat up on Kip Wells =D
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why was the graph in the nats favor in the first
still not sure how this stuff works
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably
the Johnson walk
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea.
Maybe because they got the first two batters of the inning out.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Washington is the home team.
Thus, if they retire the Cardinals in the first inning, then they have nine at-bats vs. only eight for El Birdos.
At the beginning of the game, with no outs, the win expectancy is even. (Well, roughly speaking; there is a proven bias toward the home team, but easier just to start in the middle.) As one team takes their at-bats and makes outs, the chance of the other team winning goes up, if only slightly, simply because of that fact that one team then has more chances to hit and score and win than the other.
It’s the same reason you basically never see a horizontal line on one of these things. Every single out changes the percentages, even if only a tiny amount.
If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it.
by the red baron on May 2, 2009 4:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jefferson won the race! woot
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its hailing outside
the wife is at a baby shower…i’m drinking Newcastle…great night for baseball and a cards win
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dukes hurt himself running around 1B
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good as long as it wasn't a cardinal i don't really care
by thoran85 on May 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didnt actually hurt himself
just precautionary
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dukes stumbled going around first
he’s fine…unless you count his brain on that stupid decision
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
greene almost screwed it up
but i like where his head is at
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell was he doing going to third (not watching on TV)?
by thoran85 on May 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm sure acta is real excited.
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 May 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would have beaten him by a mile
if the throw hadnt been off. Good play really
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ball was hit in front of dukes but he went anyways
greene would have nailed him by a bit but made a wide throw..still got him
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew! Close one...
He’s in trouble with LaManager if that doesn’t work out with a 3-run lead. I’ll take it. Now top it off with a DP.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
That is the right baseball play If the player from second takes off and the ball is ahead of him you have to throw him out
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. More so in hindsight I guess...
…if he would of, you know, zipped it into the dugout.
But hey! – DP!
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Rick Eckstein
the coach of grit/hustle?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
batting coach
not sure about base running coach but i’m sure he’s not too pleased with dukes running to third
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
humor FAIL
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$99.99
w00t
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
$99.99
w00t
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welle is doing some things right here.
Oops. Me and my big mouth.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i can't tell if it's him or the Nats
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
welly needs to take the infield out to lunch tomorrow.
or maybe name his first born “tyler.”
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 May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know the Starters for each teams Pitch Count?
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Per GD
58 for Welle through 4, 57 for Zim through 4.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
both around the same
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
welle 58-------zimmerman 59
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
both looking at 6 innings
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OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
encouraging
I’d still like to see some more strikeouts, and this is the Nats, but so far so good for Welle
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i still contend that the nats offense is better than some teams
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
San Fran, possibly.
But Lincecum isn’t pitching for the Nats.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it probably is
they are just making tons of mistakes everywhere
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have some highlights.
the top four on the team are pretty reasonable. after that . . . meh.
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 May 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
they have
like the 4th or 5th best batting average, so they’ve been hitting.
but they haven’t been hitting in the clutch
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3, 4, 5
yeah, their middle is really quite respectable
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greene looks overmatched here.
Marginal hitter, new to the Show, vs. a prospect. Can’t really blame him.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really he let strike 3 go by right down the pipe
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
welle helping himself
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hit n run with pitcher going, awesome
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tlr is doing that a fair amount this season
and i seem to recall him doing it a lot… if the pitchers ever get on
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit and run with the pitcher?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welle
why didn’t he just hit a homer instead?
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welley helping his cause. Hoping Albert can make it easy for him...
(assuming someone else gets on)
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody watching on TV?
Ball 1 to Skippy not only looked like a strike on GD, but downright fat. Was it really?
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how accurate the GD pitch locations are.
GD didn’t have it in the middle of the plate, but clearly catching enough of the corner, and at the knees.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rob Dibble...
is a real life Quagmire.
by longhornscardinals on May 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
was he the one who did the double take on jayson werth's mom a few years back?
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that was me
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 May 2, 2009 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good pa's this inning.
even the outs are good pa’s. greene and skippy did very well.
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 May 1, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston, take a walk please.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahah
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the hell is he doing trying to bunt?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that reminds me a bit of bill and ted...
be excellent
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zimmerman way behind the bag
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
being aggressive early in the count
the edict of la russa at work
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not the worst time to try bunting for a hit.
Remember what’s coming up next.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i should have finished my thought
why do that with 2 out & a above average 3rd, with a pitcher who can walk him & like you said, with Pujols on deck
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awwwwwwww
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thursty ROBBED
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh
if you hate dan, check out the video i have linked in my signature
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If its in the air out of the infield
Dan thinks its a moonshot
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dukes is such a tool
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Robbed or not
he’s still in the middle of an evil slump.
by StanTheManFan on May 1, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
evil slump = BABIP declining from .700 to .300
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 May 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i miss
barden playing 3B
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah what ever happend to that guy?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really don't get it
i guess the lefty vs. right matchup thing?
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's because...
if Thurston starts, TLR gets to move him to 2B, put Barden at 3B, and Skip in LF.
Whereas if Barden starts at 3B, the move would only be Thurston to 2B and Skip in LF, which is not nearly as exciting.
by DiscoJer on May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when is he going to learn to not take Skippy outta the infield?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ooh damn. Albert'll just have to tag another solo shot.
…
Ooh damn. Three Amigos is on HBO. What to watch, what to watch.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HBO Cinemax.
“would you say I have a plethora of gifts?”
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anybody else watching this game in DC?
I don’t watch MASN too often, but wow Rob Dibble sucks.
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i like carpenter, but dibbs made me turn it back to dan & al
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
dibble replaced don sutton, talk about a downgrade
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by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and he just sounds/looks like a douche
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it walks like a douche, looks liked a douche, and talks like a douche,
guess what? it’s a douche
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thurston gets the TLR veteran treatment, even though he’s not really much of a veteran
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
by cardwash on May 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston
he’s back to performing at his norm. Birds got out of him more than they could expect. Time to give Barden more time. What’s Freeze doing in Memphis? Good? Bad? Bring him back?
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
some how he ended up in Tony's dog house
i doubt we’ll see him ever again
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so far...so bad
but then again…the entire memphis team isn’t really hiting
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think you'll see mather before freese. mather is coming out of his slump, somewhat.
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 May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened to the pitcher?
gameday said no out, but he lined out to luddy?
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What? Remind me who started on opening day again
Someone had to go down. Thursty and Barden were mashing at that point so Freese was the odd man out. And now he’s not doing much anything in AAA to prove he belongs on the big club.
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
by stltrav09 on May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this was supposed to be in response to whoever said Freese was in Tony's "dog house"
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
by stltrav09 on May 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good jod weele nice quick inning
now lets get a quick run
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3
but 18 pitches, 6 each hitter
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday said 14
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welle and JoPin
birds of a feather? let’s hope not. Looking good, but more strikeouts please.
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
trying to make it to tomorrow's game - who's throwing?
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
APu
needs a triple
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn that Pujols fella sure can hit
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think hes just on a hot streak
probaly will fade over the next few weeks
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
too bad no one has been on base in front of him
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Rasmus can't play 3B...
If Skip can move to 2B….
by DiscoJer on May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe
the his next hit will strike an outfielder on the head, knocking him unconscious, and Albert can get his triple.
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geesh Baby Dunk swing the bat kid
good things might happen
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick 0-13 can you say DUE
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
w00t
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tagged the hell out of that one, didn't he?
Think he’s regretting not trying to stretch that double? Nah.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jo-el
sounds rather similar to Superman’s dad’s name
Jor-el
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luddy!!
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
JACKADONGWICK!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gastroenteritiswick!
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 May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
ok, so i have a solid 30 second delay here
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're
in for a treat.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just got the home run on mlb.tv
My Cards Blog - We're in First - today
by dylaninthewall on May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we just need Rasmus
to be Walker/Sanders
My Cards Blog - We're in First - today
by dylaninthewall on May 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Homerunwick!
I love this lineup/Nats’ pitcher.
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ank's gotta hit one now.
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 May 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
albert still has to score though
them’s the rules
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right to the 1b
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the infield?
sadly no
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, this is almost depressing for the Nats
Last night post game Dibble kept talking up this Zimmermann kid. I was expecting another Zach Greinke to walk out or something. I mean, I love seeing the Cards put up some runs and the Colonel keeping it together, but damn the Nats suck
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Zimmermann's got good stuff
He’s going to be nasty one day real soon
by stlhulsey on May 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good fhing for the Cards that day was not today
bummer, he’s gone
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean, i almost fee bad for a pitcher coming up with the Nats
and now this Strasbourg kid or whoever is supposed to show up? maybe the Cards have spoiled me, but its just hard watching a bad organization
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he threw some hangers
Pujols might have rattled him with the big fly in the first inning….he does that to people…
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
had a feeling the jig was up after the Pujols shot
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not necessarily a big deal in the scheme of things
just the one run, in the first inning….but still, when you know you’re going to face Babe Ruth a few more times….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards 3, 4, 5
3 homers, 5 rbi’s
me like
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols - Dunc - Lud
the best 3-4-5
My Cards Blog - We're in First - today
by dylaninthewall on May 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do long for the days of pujols, rolen, and edmonds
but this is a damn good one too
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
zimm just hit 100 pitches.
don’t know what’s worse. letting the kid get hit around more or letting your bullpen into the game.
concede?
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 May 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
their bullpen needs a good horse doctor
bang
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of
the Derby is tomorrow.Too Soon?
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say something
that is Joe Morgan-level obvious, but when Pujols isn’t the only guy slugging, we are going to score a LOT of runs….
Speaking of runs, here comes Kensing….heh heh
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm
true, but I’d say, that’s more in the Tim McCarver line of thought
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more
and this game is Serious
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
will this lineup score at least one run on this bullpen, magic 8 ball?
signs point to yes.
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 May 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The kids got great stuff
but the mortals figured him out by the 2nd time through. The God like beings needed 4 pitches to decide his fate: extermination.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tyler Greene is tall.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
our 3-4-5 guys Wellemeyer'd Zimmerman's ERA
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking they
Blaine Boyer’d it
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tavarez'd?
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
speaking of Boyer
he cut his ERA by about 25% yesterday IIRC
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my word its good to see someone else get squeezed
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what i was talking about
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
greene should have crushed that pitch
has he hit one in the air yet?
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least he swung this time
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greene...
Making a case for starting shortstop at AAA.
by The_teague on May 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which greene are you talking about?
if you mean tyler, i think that’s a bit harsh. he’s taking good pa’s here.
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 May 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah let's give him more than 2 games to form an opinion
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he has yet to put good wood on a ball...
I’m not being harsh, he’s new, he’s a rook, all this is expected…I was just making a comment on his plate presence…
by The_teague on May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT:
didn’t the cardinals have a sidearming reliever in the early 90s named chris carpenter
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I remember that guy being hurt all the time too
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember when
the Cards got cHris- I was thinking- Carpenter? That guy’s still around?
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i've got his baseball card
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 for Welle
his pitch count is reasonable, so I’d like to see Welle go 7. Good confidence builder for him
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
win probability or chrysler profits?
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 May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Or amount jd's hooking up with anyone
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 May 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very sad trombone
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 May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you for not saying gdm
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
though you were getting a good abount of action in the first inning
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh?
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 May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love it
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 May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i hum that routinely
and people rarely get it. then i hum it again for their failure to know what i’m talking about.
by Phizzle on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Burn....
Wait it is you…
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have a proven method for picking up girls if you are interested
It is money
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you say "It is money" are you speaking literally?
haha
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 May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So,
you pay the ladies?
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No... It is the Creepy Guy
My technique for picking up girls is to look for creepiest looking guy at the party or bar. You know the guy that is trying to grind up on the girl that wants nothing of him. Preferable an older dirty man. All you have to do at this point is just stand next to the girl getting harassed and you are in. She will do anything to get away from the creepy guy so even if you mumble out a ‘Hi’ they will act like you are their best friend to get some help escaping the creepy guy.
It doesn’t work every time but at least it gives me a game plan. Most of the time it will get your foot in the door and after that just don’t fuck it up.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to break it to you
but you are the slightly less creepy guy.
/bubble burst.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought red baron had the best advice.
listen to them. be funny occasionally.
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 May 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray!
The Ladies and the Gentlemen both love me!
Not in the same way, damn it! I know what you’re thinking!
Alright, usually in the same way.
Yes, and the toasters, too.
>sob<
If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it.
by the red baron on May 2, 2009 5:11 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
except I think JD is that creepy guy
I kid
by cyko42 on May 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been known to be that on occasion
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 May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So,
even though you are being manipulative, you look less creepy and are therefore a catch. I could see that working on certain women.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manipulative!? I am doing this ladies a service
I am not trying to sexually harass this girls… initially. Its works occasionally. It normally at least gets me in the door. I normally even tell them about my creepy guy theory. It normally gets a chuckle of scornful look.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh
it’s manipulation. But not really any worse than a gal wearing a padded bra.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed.
That padding stuff is serious bullshit. Totally uncool. Plus, it’s not even fair! We stick a sock down there, all of a sudden we’re creepy and pathetic. You all wear a whole sweater in each cup, oh, the Victoria’s Secret people are geniuses!
Not cool, ladies. Not cool.
On the other hand, I am now thinking of starting a men’s underwear company featuring huge, built-in bulges. However, calling it Victor’s Secret is just out of the question. Just sounds too bizarre.
If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it.
by the red baron on May 2, 2009 5:15 AM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
Baron's Secret
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 May 2, 2009 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
again...not sure if I should flag or rec
I went with the rec
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 2, 2009 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
it already exists:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/08/15/LVG3123QKB.DTL
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on May 2, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh .... I didn't actually mean MONEY
But Swingers Money
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drive a bus
at a woman’s catholic school?
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hooray for offense!
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 May 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dibble is a disrespectful announcer
the way he talks down the other team may play well for the 30 fans that watch in the metro area but for everyone else, it’s insulting.
The backhanded comments, the way he acts like it should be extremely simple to get guys out, that we have a bunch of AAAA who are improbably being world beaters is shameful.
Does he have ill-will towards Tony from the early 90s or something?
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait, are there actually fans in the seats tonight?
just saw the panoramic shot
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, Dibble never got over his nasty boy thing
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dibble is good at two things:
throwing hard and throwing tantrums. He can’t throw hard anymore, so…
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i mean, this just reiterates it
the Nats are a terrible franchise. they can’t even get announcing right
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is pissed they are getting beat
I could understand if it was against the Padres or something but it’s not like the Cardinals aren’t currently the best team in baseball.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
being a Nats commentator probably isn't wise if you get too pissed at losing
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one
else would give him a job.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He kept getting bumped around on XM
because no one wanted to work with him/listen to him.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's insufferable.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's just here to drink some beer and kick some ass
Looks like he’s almost out of beer
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 May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can the Toddalion wear his away jersey all the time...
That way he pitches like hes away from Busch all the time…
by The_teague on May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"You would say this guy is pitching a good game"
as if this shutout isn’t atleast ‘average’.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you not able to get the FSNMW feed?
i tried to watch MASN but i had to turn it
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think i'm screwed on this
happens when you live in Shaw
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my condolences
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really wish that sometimes we could conversate with announcers during a game
it really would be justice
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can anybody explain
why mlb does does not slot their bonuses like every other sport?
HE SAID WITH A SMIRK
by Dave Barry on May 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really
I thought the nfl did
HE SAID WITH A SMIRK
by Dave Barry on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't tell if you are joking
having you seen the signing bonuses they are getting
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't tell either
HE SAID WITH A SMIRK
by Dave Barry on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because this is America
at least for a few more days.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It sure feels good when things are going well in Cardinal land.
And in other news, Three Amigos never gets old…“My little buttercup, has the sweetest smile…”
I once shot a man just to see him die...then I got distracted and missed it.
by TheDuke32 on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitching colonel
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe he's just venting his anger at the world for going through life with the name
Dibble.
i mean seriously what the fuck kind of name is that? that sounds like onomatopoeia for incontinence.
“grampa dibbled all over himself again.”
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 May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
looks like Dunn got hosed on that strike 3 call
GD has that a few inches off the plate
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe if he were a real american the ump would care.
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 May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the pitch before that was a K, so if it was a little outside it was probably a make up call
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
88 pitches
7 innings????
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Striking out Dunn
should only count as .5 strikeouts
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
then an out other than a k should count as 1.5 outs
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like it...
…unless they create the “Dunn exception” whereby he gets 4 strikes per at bat
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if dunn gets 6, dunc gets 4
we win
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or if anyone jacks one...
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."- Rogers Hornsby
by CurtainCall on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Striking out Dunn
should only count as .5 strikeouts
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
>"I Got You Babe" plays"<
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 May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thursty makes it serious!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THURSTY!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thursty Serious!!!!!!!
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
way to go Joe!!!
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thurston's not a rookie, is he?
al just said that he was.
by Phizzle on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thirsty
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 May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on triple!
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."- Rogers Hornsby
by CurtainCall on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I seriously wonder if Memphis could beat the Nats
by ViperLjs on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Memphis doesn't have this kind of power
unless they have 4 days off prior to store it up.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Tigers?
I’d bet even money on it
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 May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jo-El vs. Dunn. this could be epic tomorrow
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait a frakking minute
pujols didn’t score on that hr
by BirdsonFire on May 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what's funny?
I was just thinking “Thurston kinda sucks.”
“Pujols kinda sucks at getting triples.”
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 May 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
should have just thought it maybe
saying it is testing karma?
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the ofielders should just let it roll to the wall so he can get the triple
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Like
when Favre laid down for Strahan?
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
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 May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I remember that
that was so frigging blatant…..
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or when a-rod tips pitches for the opposing team
oh…wait
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see the power from the O-fense
one day after they walked and singled 9 runs….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially against their Ace
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn, kensing is awful
he’s routinely missing spots by two feet.
by Phizzle on May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Par for the course
for the Nationals.
by ViperLjs on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i give him mad props for making it to the majors
that takes skill
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I got into the Nats farm system
I guarantee I’d at least make it to AA
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 May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That Gameday batter
doesn’t do the Mang justice.
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 May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
to skinny
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like Eckstein
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."- Rogers Hornsby
by CurtainCall on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough of a crouch
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 May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's with this over the shoulder bat stretch
Albert is doing this year?
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
looked like he hurt his shoulder
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way
Only if he gets the triple
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 May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what's with digging out curves around the ankles?
i mean putting wood on that is impressive, but why do it?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit dude, he is hurting
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's
not his throwing shoulder, thankfully.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he
just tweaked it a bit. He’s okay.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
who?
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert looked like he pulled something on his left neck/back/shoulder area
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did not look too hurt on that swing...
I think he was just stretching out a cold muscle…
by The_teague on May 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Albert is only swinging because he wants a pitch to drive
these pitches are in the other batter’s box.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just waiting for the perfect triple pitch?
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 May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF
how did he foul that pitch off?
scratch that, better question is why….
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's pressing.
Dude has been terrible this year.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck that.
DFA his ass.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA'm
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trade him
We might be able to pick up Canseco….
by The_teague on May 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure Miguel Cairo could man first reasonably well
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 May 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just have Dunc move to 1B
would free up the OF
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby
by stlwcards on May 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He never could hit...
other than earlier
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."- Rogers Hornsby
by CurtainCall on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
artoo, i suggest a different strategy.
intentionally walk the wookie.
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 May 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
K
got himself out. Kensing was perfectly willing to walk him…..
by nota bene on May 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GD says all but one of those was borderline or a strike
"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring."- Rogers Hornsby
by CurtainCall on May 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how does Gameday compensate for balls
that are hit? They don’t pass all the way through the strikezone.
by Hardcore Legend on May 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Having my first taste of the newcastle tonight
and i must say…i am impressed
by VolsnCards5 on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about 6 low 80's pitches in a row
I had a feeling that fastball was coming
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
BEN MOTHERHUSHYOURMOUTH SHEETS
by gdm426 on May 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a scholar and a gentleman
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 May 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anybody know a place where you can get the paid attendence mid-game?
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20087
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
i have friends in town from NYC, and they were asking how to get tickets to a Nats game. i laughed pretty well at that one.
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Newcastle
don’t tell that to a brit- their likely to become angry
by Scarecrow7775 on May 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, Dibble actually made a Schott is cheap joke
by Expatcardfan on May 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was it a cheap Schott?
"I throw him four wide ones then try to pick him off first base." - Preacher Roe on Musial
by vico on May 1, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pretty sure Rob Dibble’s “commentary” is 100% worthless.
Also, nice job by Motte The Hoople getting out of that jam…
All your base are belong to El Hombre.
by Epic on May 1, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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