Game 36 Open Thread: Brewers at Cardinals
by DanUpBaby on May 15, 2009 7:00 PM EDT
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It doesn't look promising, baseball-wise, from here in Columbia, but this game thread is going up as scheduled regardless. The reason the Cardinals couldn't throw a lot of money at Ben Sheets, pre-injury, vs. the reason the Brewers didn't. Winner takes first place in the NL Central.
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But Albert may glare at it till it passes north.
http://radar.weather.gov/Conus/uppermissvly.php
"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
Ack!
Double game thread!
(Heading out to celebrate my birthday (3 days later), hope they get some baseball in tonight. Go Cards!)
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
Happy belated spawning-day, jd!
VEB is a better place because of you. Now go permanently hinder your ability to write (or another motor skill of your choice) by killing some gray matter with some well-deserved Franklins.
"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 May 15, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Moving from other thread w/ apologies to tom & TEF for being in the less commented:
Thurst!
-y!
Joe Thursty!
“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 May 15, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
some news to chew on while we wait:
1) Boggs demoted for Ryan. Sorry all you who wanted to see Welley in the bullpen instead, it’s gonna be carpenter taking boggs’ spot.
2)Kenny Maiques suspended for 50 days for smoking whatever he found in Deryk Hooker’s locker.
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 15, 2009 5:48 PM CDT reply reply actions actions 0 recs
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HEY! What about me?!?
I believe I replied something like -
“I’m surprised Carp’s ready to make his next start – anyone else feel they may be rushing him? I’d be more comfortable with at least one rehab start. Plus, I think Boggs has held the fort pretty well”
Bah. Robots.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
think we may be taking advantage of an off-day in there.
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
you might be right
I think Boggs’ next start was scheduled to be vs the little bears.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for recognizing our lost comments.
But mine was hardly worth the rehash. Just an infinitely more creative way of saying “FIRST!”, to use the parlance of our times.
"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 May 15, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Brenden Ryan is a goofball
and I love it.
"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."
he might be our starting SS shortly, too
at least for a while.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm liking what Tyler Green has been showing. I wouldn't mind having him start for awhile till he cools off.
*Rasmus is to CF as Longoria is to 3B*
back in my day
the brewers lost the world series to the cardinals and i once had old man strength
does "old man strength"
merit an acronym yet? Too soon?
"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
cards and brewers tied
reds and cubs point 5 behind
gallardo lohse time
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"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Rain rain go away
Come again another day
Please fuck off, nature
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
It should be well north of downtown
It’s north of me here in St. Charles.
by hannah_in_va on May 15, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
not likely
In Maryland Heights and it is looking bad, and getting real windy.
by Merry CRasmus on May 15, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm in ofallon and getting hammered
and it’s raining
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
we play plenty of games against the brewers this year.
there was no reason to start this game. It will end up being a wasted start for both pitchers
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions
they will be richer for the experience
"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 May 15, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
puts some hair on yer chest
some starch in yer collar!
"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 May 15, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
are Twinkies vegan?
"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 May 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
and yet
he’s still not as huge as cecil
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yes, I look forward
to watching him expand over the years
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
I wonder if the "vegetarian" conversation was an awkward moment in the Fielder household
I wonder if Cecil was like, “I didn’t raise no paltry 300lb Tinkerbell! Now you’ll eat those cocktail weenies and you will like it!”
"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 May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Nope, not even vegetarian
Beef fat lard
by cloistermaximus on May 15, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
there's no part of that I didn't like
"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 May 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Why the hell am I getting Dan and Al on the MLB audio KTRS feed?
Is anyone else listening online? I want Mike and John! I know Shannon’s back because I heard him on the pregame while I was in my car.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions
strange
I’m watching so I’m not sure. But, try logging in again. Sometimes the mlb services are odd that way
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Good idea, but unfortunately no luck
Gawd, Al is irritating.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
sweet
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, it got dark fast here in University City, several miles west of downtown
The storm is comin’…and hell’s comin’ with it!
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
uhoh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Check radar
Storm is massive, its long but ain’t think, if it moves south we are screwed, should call the game….If it doesnt all completely go south, this game will get in…
Yeah no chance it it stays on path
"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 15, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
schu is an amazing leadoff hitter
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
Schu has been good this year
can’t really complain about him offensively
I'm confused
What was he supposed to do take strike 2? Are we really going hyperbole on a groundout on a 1-1 pitch?
Not afraid to nitpick
sorry
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
shaner!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions
Kudos to Robinson on that hit
but he shouldn’t be at the top of the order.
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heck
make him lead off
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
who else can we use?
all our good hitters are injured…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if he can hit a homerun
I don’t think he’s capable of hitting a ball harder than that.
He can probably take one out of the short porch in Houston
gallardo's slurvey thing
looks filthy. Divided loyalties today as he’s on my fantasy team.
Nice hit robinson! way to get on for #5.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
There should never be a problem with loyalty.
The Cards always come first, at the expense of a Fantasy team.
+1
"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 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
not worried
weather has been beautiful in St. Louis today
Looks like fans
may have to take advantage of the “storm shelters” at the stadium
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
it keeps getting closer!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Robinson's bat flip thing looks like one of those Japanese guys
Just saying.
Robinson looks like he hits the ball so hard, but then it just sort of hits a barrier and falls. How about that.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions
sigh
IBB for Pujols – get ready to see LOTS of that over the next couple of weeks. Our offence looks awful today…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
not at all
nice to see him on base. Just that he won’t be pitched to much in high leverage situations, even less so than usual. Just sayin’
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
third batter of the game
and he’s already throwing intentional walks… jesus, hurry up luddy…
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
Our offence sans Ludwick, Ank, Glaus and Khalil
kinda stinks. But at least this game does’t look like it’ll get past the 2nd inning.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
better hitter than tyler
not so much in the field.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Good idea Dunc
reach for the high outside pitch, get on top of it, and hit into double play…terrible pitch selection with RISP.
generally he has great pitch selection skills. one of the best eyes on the team.
not sure if it’s gallardo pitching well, or just dunc taking a bad AB.
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
Oh yeah, a storm is brewing
thunder is getting reaaaaaal loud
DOOOOOOOOM
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
This weather system reminds me
of that game versus Atlanta a couple years ago, when the trash can took out that fan (I was at that game, it was fun)
I was there too
That was biblical.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
Every time Dan points out someone is in a slump
they destroy us. Please shut up Dan.
Time for fans to head for cover
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
people are leaving
and it hasn’t even started yet, lol. I’d at least watch until the rains come.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
implending apocalypse
I see the four horsemen behind the CF fence
they should go ahead and get them off the field
"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."
D
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
how did he look there?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Goodness, Al
Chris Duncan is a dreadful outfielder. I don’t care how much he’s improved.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
You know
he really is.
"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 May 15, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions
he's improved to the point he can almost be a good outfielder
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
it's like getting an almost good outfielder
without making a trade!
"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 May 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
You know, it really is.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Al says Dunc's improved in the OF
Coincidentally, UZR rates 2006 as his best season, followed by 2007, 2008 and 2009 is (so far) his worst. Small sample sizes I know, but if anything he’s getting worse….
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
You there...
…with facts and stuff…go away.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
I’d take UZR over ALSCORE (Meaning Al’s HowGoodIsYourDefenseScore). I guess it’s not quite fact though…let’s call it BetterThanErrorsandFielding%
However, that makes my post harder to type:
“You there, with [BetterThanErrorsandFielding%] and stuff…go away.”
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
those numbers are strikingly similar -- very little difference among the years.
it’s hard to say he’s getting worse.
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
Howdy there.
Don't skip the Skip! 55 is alive!
by dangpenguins on May 15, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
STL is about to get weather-blasted. It's already raining out here in St. Charles County
Those clouds are ominous as hell. Why’d they even bother starting?
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
Figures
Lohse is dealing, but that will likely be his last inning of work
sit down hart!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
let's hope they stay off
don’t want to have Thompson pitching later, and after the hammering our pen’s taken lately it’d be better to just have the night off and make it up later imo.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
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"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions
i just noticed
at the beginning, the caption calls her “author/culinary expert”. isn’t she actually a model, by trade?
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
She also...
…hosts that Top Chef show. She seems like she knows what she’s talking about.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
what's good for the goose . . .
would you rather come back and play yovani or the brewers bullpen?
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
maybe the clouds will part above the stadium and the storm will go around it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
I'll just close
the imaginary invisible dome over the stadium
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
the stadium may not have a room
but it does act as a wedge
I did not know the Brewers have a 17 game win streak against the Pirates
thats insane.
"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."
the pirates do suck
we just suck against the pirates
how many singles does molina hit
to more or less exactly that spot? Sometimes seems he can do it off just about any pitch.
Me likey.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
Yadier Molina's improvement as a hitter
has been remarkable to watch. He went from one of the worst, to just an incredible contact hitter
Haha. From Goold's blog
“A tornado will form over Busch creating a time/space vortex leaving behind Dizzy Dean and Pepper Martin.”
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
there is that power stroke!
"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."
Damn
He’s good.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
booooyyaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
COLLLBBYY!!!
please get the game in haha
i like the trend here. 2nd inn, yadi w/ a hit, Colby w/ a hr.
smuv
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions
never again
use that. worst announcers in sports
by Cuttah on May 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
swing looks more like larry walker to me
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i'll take the walker batting
and the jimmy glove
and the walker arm strength
with jimmys accuracy
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
And Walker's 6th sense to the game
I swear there were times that he would intentionally run just slowly enough to home (but still not make it a very close play) to make sure the throw would come through so a runner could advance.
Not afraid to nitpick
nice
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I still go with the classic Grady Sizemore comparison
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
way too quick of wrists
IMO
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn dog
Barking, so I go to let her in, come back and see Colby crossing the plate
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Reminds me of my sister
She wouldn’t stop bitching to me about getting her some nacho’s. Next thing I know, Boom! Grifffey’s 500th HR.
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 15, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
the ball just explodes off colby's bat...
knew that was gone the second he hit it. Great batspeed.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
I just looked at the radar and I don't see how this doesn't get rained out.
That really sucks.
But it seems it is moving fast so maybe it will blow through quick enough to finish up.
Poor Lohse…
*Rasmus is to CF as Longoria is to 3B*
That's what I'm hoping - a delay looks inevitable, but hopefully it won't be too long.
Radar isn’t pretty though….
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah..
not every game is there. Its great when they do have Cardinals games on though
....my quick smells like french toast...
baseball would be awesome...
if thurston had to stay out there to keep his base
baseball already is awesome
but Thurston would be more awesome if he refused to come off
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
he wasn't looking good at all
and Lohse was looking incredibly sharp.
So the Gods of baseball decided to take a crap on the Cardinals once again by causing a rain delay
colby loses his dinger
if it gets called now, right?
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
yes
just like albert lost his opening day last year
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
however
if it goes 5 and it’s tied… he keeps his stats
that seems like quite a penalty.
not like colby caused the rainstorm. i’d be upset if someone took my . . .
oh, you mean his homer? yeah.
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 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 4 recs
just curious
why didn’t tony go with a bullpen guy to start, then let Lohse come in after the delay? That was the plan a couple of weeks back, why not try it tonight?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
gonna be even more tired
if they have to cover 7 innings tonight
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
from the sounds of it
they won’t.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
might watch a little pirates-rockies
then hit the sack.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
so is it gonna be delayed you guy's think
cus Dan just said severe weather until 830 which probably means and hours worth of rain delay. Ugh I hate rain delays
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
100% chance of rasmus being awesome.
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 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
i wonder where the ‘he has no power, Tony wrecked him’ naysayers now? sigh
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think I ever saw anyone claiming that (?)
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by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
you’d have to look in old game threads, but it was a theme in april
It was based on Tony telling Colby to put the ball in play and take walks to get on the team instead of trying to power through ST (akin to Dunc, Luddy)
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe they stayed
over at cards talk?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
one can hope
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
severe weather til 8:30 they say on radio
hopefully only like a 45 min. delay
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
Saying severe weather for an hour and a half....
Probably light rain after that, might be light enough to get the game in
huge dark grey cloud over chicago
but no rain or thunder or even wind yet… it’s like the calm before the shitstorm
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions
yep
actually hasn’t rained that bad, just steady off and on. it looks like it could get worse still though
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
just watched adam laroche
take one of the worst ABs i’ve seen this year – 0 outs, man on 2nd base, trying to sac bunt to get him over. 1st pitch he bunts foul, 2nd pitch he bunts foul. 3rd pitch he swings and misses by about 6 feet. Awful.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
correction, andy
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Dude I just picked up Jorge Delarosa for my fantasy team
dude has nine K’s today! Sweet!
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
Yanks- Twinkies
Those new outfield seats suck. Talk about obstructed view. Lots of those people can’t even see anything from center to left, or right depending which side they’d be on
well this rain delay
gives me a chance to play a little Resident Evil 5
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
damn, how many of those are there?
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
5?
its the new one, first one I’ve ever really played.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
just wait till 6 comes out
that’ll be one serious game.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on May 15, 2009 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
For me...
it’s time to play MLB 09 The Show! Franchise time.
....my quick smells like french toast...
within an hour, I’d say yes.. though probably not the full 6, after that.. i wouldn’t think so.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions
House Marathon
At least there’s a House MD marathon on USA.
"Your Holiness, I'm Joseph Medwick. I, too, used to be a Cardinal."-Joe Medwick, to Pope Pius XII.
by redbirdnation8206 on May 15, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
I miss rain delays on Channel 11
Stooges. Delightful Stooges…
"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 May 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I like watching MLB Tonight on MLB Network
they keep flipping to key moments in different games around the majors. they showed the rasmus home run right away
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
So much for Colby Rasmus not being able to hit homeruns until his third year in the league
I say he hits 15 to 20 if he plays all year
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
"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 May 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
D'oh
that was supposed to be a link to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWDVpSUXHeM
"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 May 15, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
i can't watch youtube
currently blocked in china
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
as recently stated by ANDYAK47
lamesauce
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
which is the nemisis of awesomesauce of course
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
do they eat awesomesauce
in awesometown?
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
I have no knowledge of awesometown
The Redbirds are the of the highest priority to me... As it should be
the radar map makes it look like the earliest the game could be continued is like 9:15
my guess at least
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"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
lamesauce
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
They’ll check on his tittie in June and go from there
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
The Penguin
what’s the story on Wallace- is he hitting?
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Wallace hitting OK in AA
Glaus realistically not back until the end of the season.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 15, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I suppose that means he's not going to be here next year
who’s going to be on third next year?
Taking bets.
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought Wallace until his AA experience thus far, it doesn’t look like he’ll be fast tracked to Memphis this year, so not sure.
One Century down, next on its way. Cardinals '09 : Preserving the Cubs tradition.
In Albert I Trust, In Colby I Believe.
by AdjustedExpectations on May 15, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i thought it was still i don't know
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
I get the feeling that
The Ice-Man will cometh to start the year, give him a chance, etc
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
oops
i guess i didn’t make it obvious enough
rain delay entertainment, anyone?
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
ASB
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
must be bonding time in the dugout
4B - beer baseball bands blog
"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
retired, playing for the dodgers
what’s the difference?
Rain delay's make me pissy
When the time comes for me to not be bothered by losing that is when I know it is time to retire my fandom
That's why I'm watching Arrested Development
You can’t be pissy watching AD
by hannah_in_va on May 15, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
this is true
that show is teh bomb
The Redbirds are the of the highest priority to me... As it should be
My post makes a lot more sense if you imagine it as a reply to Expatcardfan's
movie comment, which I intended it to be. As it is, I sound like kind of a prick….
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
i think i heard a bit back
that Jason Bateman and Michael Cera finally signed on, and they were the last two to do so.
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, it's on!
The IMDB page still has Bateman, Cera, and a few other big ones still listed as rumored, but maybe it’s just a bit out of date.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm always confused
everybody i know loves the show, but somehow it didn’t have any viewers. are the ratings people that out of touch?
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to admit, I never watched it while it was on
I borrowed the DVDs of the first two seasons from a friend. I’m part way through the second season, and it’s soooo funny, I also have a hard time seeing how it was canceled.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't watch it on TV either
I watched the DVDs last year.
by hannah_in_va on May 15, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions
i missed season 1
but my then-roommate picked it up in season 2, and my then-girlfriend and i religiously watched season 3. it made Sunday night so great for tv – AD, Entourage, Cartoon Network.
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Favorite name?
Egg…I mean Bland….I mean Ann Veal. Her?
or Chareth Cutestory, pirate lawyer: You’re a Crook Captain Hook, Judge won’t you throw the book at the Piiiiraaaate
return from whence you came!
"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 May 15, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
perhaps an attic shall I seek!
I hope to be on Scandalmakers some day
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
I have pop-pop in the attic
The fact you call it pop-pop tells me you’re not ready
by hannah_in_va on May 15, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
He's gonna have the most bitchingly fast bike in all of Orange County.
by vexedtechie on May 15, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
There's gonna be juice?
This party is going to be OFF THE HOOK
I love Buster
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
by tgreenfield on May 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Cant they suspend this game and play it tomorrow?
that is how it should work
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
when we are winning
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Who's left? What's the chance this game resumes?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
not good.
i’m about 45 minutes west of the stadium and still getting rained on. hard.
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 15, 2009 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
the radar
doesn’t look good. lots of rain on the way…
I say very low
I was more optimistic earlier, but as I’ve been obsessively watching the radar I feel like the system has slowed down, and it’s going to take a long time for it to get past St. Louis. They’re still delayed from the same system in Kansas City (although I think they’ll be starting there soon).
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Rained out, or will they continue later?
I remember a Tigers game last year that ended at 3:30 AM after a long rain delay. Is something like that going to happen here?
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
i'm well rested
and have no life. i can wait it out. do the players get to take naps?
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
lol
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"The ball sank the pirate ship that had been docked in the river."
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 15, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think they'll be playing it
Looks like there is solid rain all the way to Iowa behind this front. There could be a small window for a little bit, but then it looks like it will rain all night.
by Merry CRasmus on May 15, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions
hey all
it’s still raining here in KC. They may as well call this one. It ain’t gonna be done raining in STL for a while. We got a solid 2" between about 4:30 and 6:30, and it’s still storming. It won’t be done raining in STL til the middle of the night or even til morning. Forget it.
so what's protocol here?
do they resume play tomorrow or Sunday, or just schedule a doubleheader later on?
by Expatcardfan on May 15, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions
probably a doubleheader some other time
this would make, what, three rainouts so far for the Cards? jeez
Rain delays and postponements are so very depressing
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
mother of ass rain delay
this day just keeps getting worse & worse. FML
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
Any official announcement yet?
I’m 15 minutes west of the stadium (Wash U area) and its completely stopped raining.
Yeah
If they don’t start it soon, there’s no point of waiting any longer. This will be the only shot they’ll have.
by Merry CRasmus on May 15, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Sadly, it looks like a false hope
There’s a little gap in the rain that’s over us right now, but very soon the fan will once again be covered in fecal material.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
It had to happen sooner or later
They finally put it out of its misery.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
From Twitter
Dgoold: Cardinal official just let me know they are calling tonight’s game. Will update with info on date for rescheduled game. Rasmus HR gone.
If they've waited this long in KC, surely they'll go ahead and play it
From the radar, the rain’s pretty much out of there. I was really looking forward to the Birds, but also to Greinke’s start; hopefully we’ll at least get that.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Why do they leave us hanging like this
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
there it goes
mlb says it is ppd, well poop
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
The gods of baseball fucking hate us
it’s really starting to get annoying
yeah, the 3rd postponement
the schedule is going to get fugly
by Scarecrow7775 on May 15, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
When's the last time a rainout helped us
I don’t watch every game so this is purely anecdotal, but it seems like every time there’s a rainout its us getting screwed, not the other team (not that a 2-0 lead is a definite win, but I hate to see the Rasmus HR get scrapped)
maybe it was Barton
Does he have a degree in jinxing?
"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 May 15, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
pee pee dee
Rats.
"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 think Miller is better when he doesn't have to carry Morgan in the booth
In fact, it’s kind of enjoyable to hear him call the Giants games
In other news, apparently Brad Lidge sucks again
Another blown save tonight, and a 9+ ERA through 16 appearances.
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Albert put the whammy on him
"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 May 15, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB TV Blackouts
Can anyone explain to me how MLB TV blackouts work? I get that I can’t watch games broadcast on Fox or ESPN. But why would I, in Atlanta, be blacked out for Baltimore and Washington’s games, when I can still see Atlanta’s game?
This makes no sense, and ticks me off when I want to watch BAL@KC.
go to BizOfBaseball.com, they have a lot of good info about the asinine blackout policy
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
Thanks
That was helpful. That map’s ridiculous. According to it, I should only be blacked out from ATL’s games (which I’m not), but there could be some screw-up with my IP address, I guess. After reading all the complaining from people that are blocked from watching their favorite team, I won’t gripe any more that I can’t see two teams that I really don’t care about.
I heart Zach Greinke!
My rat-bastard of a brother has Greinke, Haren, Sabathia, and Cueto in our fantasy league. Needless to say, he’s leading. But I’ve got Razzle-dazzle!! (With 2 HR still; again, fuck you, nature.)
by BTown Birds fan on May 15, 2009 11:24 PM EDT reply actions
no make up game announced....
What the hell ever happened to the double-header?!
"Greene over to Schumaker, on to first! Double Play!!"
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on May 15, 2009 11:33 PM EDT reply actions
I'm guessing it has to do with the Fox Saturday blackouts?
Cause I was thinking the same thing about the Cubs earlier.
by Hardcore Legend on May 15, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it has to do something..
with TV….the double header is alive and well in the minors
"Greene over to Schumaker, on to first! Double Play!!"
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on May 16, 2009 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
Got
awesome tickets to game. Just missed Rasmus’ HR (but not really since it doesn’t count) and heard the game was canceled via text from the hubby.
Boo.
Classic underachiever.
According to the Compost Dispatch
game is to be made up monday night. Are we going to need Walters or will Carp be ready in the next 4 days?
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
I thought I heard Piniero would start and then Rainmaker on Tuesday.
*Rasmus is to CF as Longoria is to 3B*
tomorrow's,,,errrr,,,,today's main post should follow dan's lead from yesterday
it should have something about infielders in the title. especially now considering how serious the Cards have become.
they’ve got 6 f’ing middle infielders on the 25 man now. S I X
i quit.
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
Wow, you beat me to it
I was going to post this:
I’m sorry if this was posted earlier but WHY IN THE BLUE HELL DID THEY ACTIVATE BRENDAN RYAN?!?!
Was Tony afraid we would run out of MIF’ers? Were the good Greene and the Disappointing Greene not sufficient at SS? Was Tony afraid the Good Greene, Skippy and Thurston couldn’t man 2B? Were Brian Barden (who?!?!) Joe Thurston and the Good Greene not capable of fulfillfing all his double-switching wet dreams? Look, I like Boog but why the rush? He hadn’t even gotten a hit in rehab yet. We need OF’ers right now. We need pop off the bench. Brendan Ryan does not provide help with either.
When did it become ok for the manager to try to fill the team with an entire roster of himself? It’s like he is Micheal Keaton and the Cardinals are Multiplicity. He’s just creating variations of his light hitting, not Grade-A prospect, MIF’ing self.
Of course, Mo is the one that makes the roster moves.
by Hardcore Legend on May 16, 2009 1:50 AM EDT up reply actions
bad news
miguel cairo was DFA’d by the phillies today.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
oh shit....
i’ll be worried about that until i hear of him signing elsewhere
"Greene over to Schumaker, on to first! Double Play!!"
by The Ghost of Todd Burns on May 16, 2009 2:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Fingers crossed
That Mo accidentally leaves his cell phone off for a few days.
Guys like Bradley are exactly why we can't have a pumpkin patch anymore.
if Cairo somehow becomes a Cardinal...again
I will be officially giving up on this season, and Mo as a GM
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on May 16, 2009 12:20 PM EDT up reply actions
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