Game 26 Open Thread: Phillies at Cardinals
by DanUpBaby on May 4, 2009 7:52 PM EDT
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PrintPhiladelphia Phillies at St. Louis Cardinals, May 4, 2009 8:15 PM EDT
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| Joe Blanton | Kyle Lohse |
| 0-2, 8.41 | 3-0, 1.97 |
A sufferer of the rare neuroses known as team photophobia, the Phillies cap Joe Blanton appears to be wearing was actually lowered from the rafters with a rod and reel until it hung just millimeters over his head, whereupon the picture was taken. To this day Blanton is under the impression that the photographer was just a big fan of Moneyball who owned a very bulky digital camera.
Blanton is a proud paid endorser of Tom Emanski, the instructor behind Baseball World's back to back to back A.A.U. champions.
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mlb.com now reporting: big z to the DL.
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
declining strikeout rate, spotty control, diminished fastball, a million innings
and now a hammy problem puts him on the DL. He and Chris Carpenter should do a vaudeville act about unexpected expected pitching injuries.
don't say that; carp would twist his ankle during the soft shoe performance!
I hear that hardin has a great mime act to show off.
word over at BCB is that zambrano has been replaced by a utility infielder; so look for samardzija or heilman to pick up his next start.
also, if you wanted to check out BCB, vivaelpujols has a marvelous fanpost on the decline of Derek Lee (in response to two fanposts arguing about whether he was declining or not). VEP apparently was unable to find the place to post a MortalEnemyPost. Well worth a read.
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
thank you sir
although I’m not quite sure what you mean with that last line.
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as in you are not a "fan" of the cubbies.
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
Break a leg!
Wait…NOOOOOOOO
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
what everyone forgets about "gritty plays"
is that they carry an inherent risk of injury…
kind of why it gives me shivers every time I see albert take off for second
his sore calf was gotten on a successful steal a few days ago.
as much as i enjoy it, i hope he’ll at least be judicious in picking his steal chances.
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
Half of the Cub Fans are crazy, I swear
The other half seem sane though
The logic (or illogic) of the “Z’s an idiot” contingent
Might be the most tortured in BCB history.
This is what ticks me off about some Cubs fans sometimes. Some are dumber than a box of rocks while simultaneously being whiny, arrogant and imbued with some mysterious sense of entitlement.
I wonder if this debate would be raging with, say, the Cardinals. Were Cardinals fans whining non-stop when Carpenter got hurt while batting? No, they just plug in someone else and keep winning games.
To the vocal minority that’s all over Z’s case about playing baseball the proper way: Stow it. And sack up.
This got recced over at BCB
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on May 4, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions
i will say they were gracious without exception to VEP's post.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
they also Rec'd a post citing Lee's OPS+
as “great statistical analysis”.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
Dude we made a post with neither a subject nor a body green the other night
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
haha, I LOLed for real
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
i was more saying that i saw nobody comment "go back to your own site you damn
cardinals fan. what do you know about derrek lee, vivaelpooholes?"
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
I think I developed a little good will in the other Lee post by not being a tool like a lot of the other posters
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
actually I was watching how many of them
would type vivaelpujols as opposed to the abbreviation. Now you can go back and say they said it.
Good post, btw.
"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
Oh I just got that
good call
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 5, 2009 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I take it
VEB is no longer doing the my-goodness-the-other-team’s-starting-pitcher-is-so-very-handsome thing anymore? Or is this a one game aberration?
I'm just
blinded by that ERA…
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
by the tears caused by laughter.
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
Gotta love that HR off Lidge in the NLCS
cant watch enough of that video
"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
where do you have that video?
I actually punched the ceiling jumping after that HR
by Expatcardfan on May 4, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I just saw it on the FSNMW pre show
dont know where you can find it on the internet though
"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
I've looked forever
Even in this age of information and youtube, that HR is never going to be appreciated by the commoner again, outside of the hopeful tv highlight
JI had a gif post where it showed the homer
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
here
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thank you
i remember after that they show the astros bench and you can see Andy Pettite looking at it and mouthing “Oh my God”
"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
yeah that was great
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
The best part was
Apparently the Astros pilot on their flight said on the microphone “if you look to your left, you can see Pujols’ homer” or something like that.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
That would suck if you were Brad Lidge
Everybody would just stare you down
"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
I heard everyone laughed when the pilot said it
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
rec'd
I have a friend who does not understand the sports fan experience. It’s not just that moment in particular (as jaw-droppingly awesome as it was), it’s everything that led up to that….
exactly
Lidge was so dominant that inning, absolutely demolishing the first two guys with his slider. Then Eck hit a little ground ball just past the SS, Edmonds drew a walk, and everybody knew that Pujols was gonna come through.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
"dominant"
described Lidge pretty well up until Pujols demolished him. He had been invincible and Pujols hit that pitch like 400, 450 feet or something…..bounced it off that silly train or whatever out there in left…..
good times….
Me too!
I jumped out of my chair so high my head hit the ceiling!!
Everyone else in my house was asleep, I was hooping and hollering so loud they all woke up!
Great moment
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
that was one of those moments when i realized there was a new level of noise i can make
I mean, sometimes, you just don’t realize how loud you can yell.
I woke up everyone in my house
I was going crazy. most dramatic moment in modern st louis baseball history.
by ultimatecardinalfan on May 4, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
i fell out of my chair.
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
go to the video library
at stlcardinals.com
by ultimatecardinalfan on May 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions
lineup
Schu 4
Thursty 5
AP 3
Dunc 7
Wick 9
Dick 8
Yadi 2
T Greene 6
Lohse 1
dunno if anybody noticed, but IIRC yesterday Tony had the pitcher slotted 8th….
first 2 pitches
"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
Shannon
“Think we’ll see 26 in a row tonight?”
Geez Moon man, if you’re gonna be greedy go for 27
"All baseball fans can be divided into two groups: those who come to batting practice and the others. Only those in the first category have much chance of amounting to anything."--Thomas Boswell
To be fair
the Moon man might think there are only 26 outs in a game.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Hurt...
got an ouchy forearm…
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Think he's got an arm issue
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He was e-mailing his brother!
(See, that’s what The Big Z said when he hurt his wrist spending hours “on the internets”)
/joke explanation.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
Predicting a T. Greene HR tonite
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Peoria IL
WMBD 1470 Gets the prerequisite Mike Shannon shoutout!
What up P-Town!
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
And he never get's the respect he deserves
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions
respek
to mr utley
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 4, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Someone should tell Dan and Al...
that Utley is scarier than Howard. They’re acting like Howard is Pujolsian or something…
he is at busch
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on May 4, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Wee bit of a tight zone tonite
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
The same place
as strike one to Werth!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
does anybody have an internet feed where i can listen to Mike Shannon?
i found one once, but lost it
Wow that was a strike
but the last pitch to howard wasnt?
"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
i agree
it is preposterous and we are not alone it seems.
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Just be consistent
if your going to call a small strike zone call it, but be consistent all 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
joebait?
"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 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
The fuck
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
as long as he gets out of it, i'm complacent with walking utley and howard.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
He can still throw a no-no if he walks 'em!
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
the first pitch to werth
was exactly the same as ball 4 to howard
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
21 pitches, 2 walks
but i liked his pitch placement
hey we saw the first pitch of the inning
woo!
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Because "Blue"
SAID it was!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Blanton
High ERA, but 20 K’s to 7 BB’s…hmmm…
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
his FIP is still over 6.
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
Also 6 homer's allowed
His FIP before tonight was 6.07.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
Meaning his control probably isn't an issue
He’s just making the wrong pitches in the wrong situations
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, you throw a bunch of 92-mph strikes over the fat part of the plate (in philly, esp.)
you’re gonna get lit 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
Can i tell you how thankful I am for the MLB package?
I mean, I lost my job awhile back. About the only thing I have to look forward to every day is a baseball game and rejection letters from companies.
sorry to hear about that man, i'm outta work too
but yes, thank God for EI. at least we have Cardinal baseball
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
Pujols missed a meatball
according to gameday
Can I just come up with a VEB acronym? ATG = according to gameday
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
Fine with me
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions
continuing with our tradition
of not hitting against crappy pitchers (and hitting well against good ones)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 4, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
.158 AVG
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions
any chance of a live video feed online at all
like the one we had for that AZ game
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
my ex lady friend who is a big twins fan had a serious crush on kyle lohse.
i don’t see it.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
are the nlf'ers still saying that?
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
were'nt the NFL players the ones who came up with that?
i think that’s where deadspin said it came from
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
yeah. sorry bout that
but there has seemed to be a lot of that going around. I just like to think we are better than that here
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I heard
He likes hammering nails and speaking in tongues, cause it doesn’t remind him of anything
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 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Rec'd
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Nahh...
Cornell’s breaking ball isn’t as good… ;-)
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
First Sharon Martis, and now Joe Blanton
Stop letting these horrible RHP get us out please
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
Ill take that
"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
Rick shot
Calling 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
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
Eh
At least he didn’t ground into a double play while his bat shattered, and one jagged edge went into Pujols’ jugular and the other jagged edge went into Wainwright’s jugular…
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
I guess it could have been worse
At least we’d still have Rasmus!
"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
While trying to beat out the throw to first, Ankiel coughed toward the Cards' dugout and gave him swine flu
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
Ludwick?
"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
Dies from shock
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
Yadi?
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I like 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
rec'd to you all
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
I got nothing
"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
unfortunately, no :(
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm getting a good vibe from this inning
Calling it as well
so according to Leach, Thurston is "With first-inning groundout, Thurston is now 8-for-43 (.176) since April 15. Does have 7 BB and 3 XBH in that span, though"
cause for concern?
i, for one, will begin my clamor for the Walrus. :)
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Allen Craig!!!!
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
+1000
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd be down with giving the Ice Man another shot at it, but Craig seems to have earned it. I don't know if his glove will suffice for TLR tho
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
his previous performance was completely BABIP driven
so that was expected. The “power” and walks are a good sign though.
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Sounds like he's talking about himself
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on May 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ouch
"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
What was he backing away from?
"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
KKK
wait…..
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The More I Think About it
the more I hate Brad Thompson getting called back up. If we can’t fortify the bench, just call up He Will Destroy Us All already.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
Todd the Destroyer
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, i have no faith in him whatsoever
call up a rookie who hasn’t proved time and time again that he can’t handle it. i’m okay with walters handing out runs. and i’d be okay with hawk, mort, todd, etc giving away runs. but brad thomson? no. that’s just a load of i told you so
man, i was so happy to hear PK was back
now i’m sad. tbanks fritz
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
Matt LaPorta just went deep for the Indians for his first career HR
I’m gonna love him not playing for the Brewers…
to think they could've had braun, laporta, gamel, and fielder all in the same lineup is just ridic.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
isn't that awesome
at least the Brewers ended up with a 44th round pick for him
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
bahahah my giant brewers fan roommate is inconsoable bc matt laporta just hit his first ML HR
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
and i forgot to add that he's already reaching for the sailor jerry's.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Remind him of the Brewers playoff run last year
that should console him.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
he's more intelligent to be comforted by that simple fact.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
So is he a Giants fan or a Brewers fan?
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
Payback is
going to be a bitch
"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
Yep...
scoring a run is the best revenge!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Im still going to like
Lohse drilling somebody
"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
Damn you Joe Blanton
Damn you
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Left elbow...
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Left elbow
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Seems like hes alright
it hit his left elbow
"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
nope
got the Bacon Lung from it**
**yes, he is okay, just pissed
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
nick stavinhoa with a 3 rbi double against omaha. he is the literal definition of a player lost in a giant, giant shuffle of talent.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
He's the definition of a AAAA player
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Disagree
There’s a difference between being overlooked because of better talent and being too good for AAA and not good enough for the Majors. Stav is the latter.
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
I misread it as
you were stating that all I was doing was repeating what tgreenfield said. My bad.
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
thursty!
"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
Thursty RBI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"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
Testing it out
ATG, Skip grounded out to the pitcher, but Lohse stayed on first. Confirm? Deny?
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
eliminate.
and it works.
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
Yeah, just saw that
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
Deny...
Loshe went to 2nd….
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I was picturing Lohse like tripping when the ball was hit, then Blanton freaking out and just throwing to first
Then Howard throwing to 2B to try and get Lohse, but Lohse beats the return throw back to first
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
Deny
Lohse to second. Thursty double, Lohse scored
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions
with no facial hair, Albert looks really young 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
Albert seems to always go yard
after a shave. So we have that to look forward to tonight.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Thurston!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 4, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
and now the carnage begins.
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
I wonder how their going to pitch to Pujols here
walk maybe?
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
How sweet is it that we dont have to face
Cole Hamels
"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
cole hamels of this year
or last year?
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rocknroll ain't noise pollution
by Cards Fan in Chitown on May 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Any Cole Hamels
could dominate us
"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
Not last year
We took him down both times we faced him.
I hope so
I’ve liked what I’ve seen out of Barden much more than Thurston. Forget the lefty/righty splits.
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
without those splits, Tony's world would come crashing down
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
Thurston giveth, Thurston taketh away
terrible baserunning thursty
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
He's aggressive
You can’t deny that
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
waht teh fcuk?
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
Pujols Infield hit
Thurston thrown out at the plate
"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
Pujols was walked
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
he really is the most dangerous man on a ballfield.
getting a hit AFTER being walked.
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
My fantasy team could have used...
a bases loaded opportunity for ludwick…And so could have the Cardinals. Stop running, JT.
Is he the Forrest Gump of our team?
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
Seat's taken
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
is there any way we can measure the number of baserunners Oquendo sends home
against a league average or something? i mean, the other night he sent home two guys on an infield hit
Oquendo put up the stop sign
would be an interesting stat, for sure
"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 don't want to be too hard on a guy who just gave the Cards the lead
but Joe Thurston is the worst baserunner on the team and the worst baserunner I’ve seen in a long time. There was one game where he killed a ninth inning rally by getting called out trying to stretch a double into a triple when he was not even the tying run, another time where he basically did the same thing he just did but he got lucky the catcher basically made an error on the play.
For some reason he shows no discression when he's on the basepaths.
theres being aggressive and there is running into easy outs.
JT has been possessed
by the ghost of Bake McBride!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on May 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
and when you're running on the same play as chris duncan, and YOU look bad, you're screwing 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
wow
Albert was dancin’.
"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
Damn
"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
poop
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
looked like a straight fastball that was just high & over the outter part of the plate
but what do i know?
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
Doubt it was a sinker
Probably just a mischaracterized fastball. I mean, it was 90, one inch more vertical movement than the 4-seamer he threw earlier in the AB, and two more inches of PFX.
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
possibly
either that or it was a sinker that didn’t sink. This is why we should always take the automated pitch data with the appropriate level of sodium….
......chloride
[/chemistry degree]
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
dang
i thought that would be just a double, maybe to the wall. Werth must be their Ludwick
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Wow
Pedro Feliz gets the green light on 3-0?
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
I saw the Howard single
Then I went to the bathroom. I had a bad feeling and what do you know, I come back and it’s 2-1.
Greene!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Outstanding
"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
HOLY SHIT!
Tyler Greene, Ladies and Gentlemen!
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74 pitches through 4
We’ll be lucky if he makes it 6
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
DANG
now that’s what I’m talkin’ ’bout
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
tyler greene
is good at defence.
Too bad he’s an appalling hitter…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
I'd wait just a little bit longer than 10 PA's
to call Greene that bad a hitter.
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Does Greene have a license to carry
that cannon?
"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."
also...
runner was probably safe on that greene play. Just sayin’
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
Why do asstastic pitchers always shut this team down?
It’s pretty frustrating when you see a guy like Blanton dominate.
it's still the fourth inning.
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
yeah, but they still should be lightin the dude up
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
blanton's not bad
as good as 3 of our starting 5 at the moment…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
He's just so damn handsome
I guess we’re just all smitten by him.
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions
At this point
I’d take the usual soft-tossing lefty ownage. But this…this is just sad.
"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 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
wow good/bad news. ryan braun is pinch hitting for the brewers having arrived at the game in the 5th inning
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
got lost?
"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
dear azru --
colby rasmus would have hit his second home run in that PA.
hope you’re enjoying the game.
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
i was in the RF seats for the 1st one
And damn that ball was hit hard. One of those times you just say ‘wow’ the moment the ball hits the bat.
I had a blast at the game
with the exception of the Ankiel injury. Just chilling out , maxing, relaxing all cool.
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Lets hope you dont get sent
to live with your aunt and uncle in Bel Air.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
I could imagine worse scenarios
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
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by jd is legend on May 4, 2009 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions
oh god, not this again.
we have the second best offense in the NL.
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
okay. so maybe in a game where we're down by ONE RUN, that's not a timely
observation.
just because we don’t score 5 runs in the first inning doesn’t mean our offense is lost.
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
i think he was basing it on a recent trend
but further reaching than just this game
it’s been a minute since the last serious number
it went the same way as the pitch recognition
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Shannon time
Shannon: He’s [Rick Ankiel] swingin’ at everything! He’d swing at a unicycle up there…I swang at a few unicycles in my day.
Rooney: (Searching for something to say)
Rooney: Did you ever hit it?
Shannon: No
Rooney: You ever swing a 4-wheeler?
Shannon: Yep, never hit that either….hehehe.
Gameday Audio, you are so worth it.
by lightbulb on May 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Jesus, i wish i was a part of that.
Need an mp3 of that so i can have it as my ringtone
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
There needs to be more Shannon archives
available on the internets. It’s really hard to describe the joys of Shannonisms to someone who has never heard him.
"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 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i love the moon man
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
to be a jerk
and prompt a 2 run dinger from our end next half-inning.
simple baseball logic, duh
R.P.O.F.Y.M.
Our offense has really grinded to a halt lately
Coincidentally, it seems to have happened with the slumping of Ludwick
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
= we haven't hit much in the last 13 innings?
because from what I recall we scored 15 runs in the 2 games before that….
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
time off is hurting the team
"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
last time you said that we scored nine runs in the game.
so keep saying that.
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
Magic up 18 on the Celtics at halftime in Boston
For those who care
I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain
you bastard
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions
wait...
that doesn’t work this time. Dammit!
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Something is screwy. I’m on the left coast as well (Oregon). But the little graphic shows I’m in Virgina when I try to sign in.
by cloistermaximus on May 4, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Can i get a
99.99
"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
uh-oh
not liking this…. two men on, one out, utley and howard to come…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
damnit i want gameday video, they have tgreene's stop up.
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
Hes been different since that HBP
"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
Did you know Ryan Howard was from St. Louis?
Dan just reminded me again, which was good because I had forgotten since his late AB…
Can you jinx somebody
when you actually want to jinx them?
"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
apparently not
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Please don't ever do that again
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Good call???
"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 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Well that didnt work at all
"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
had a feeling that would happen
one way or another. It was a pretty good pitch too. Howard just seems to blast it out every time he gets guys on…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I.... love you?
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
i'd been hoping for freese
to come up just to taunt him. surely he knows some dirt from high school…
"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
mother of ass
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
Im with you
Good night VEB’ers
"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
FML
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
wouldn't that be FKL
for kile’s life or kile lohse?
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
spelling fail
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
Nah
Six-run-jack off a HBP. He took lessons from Amaury Marti this offseason.
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Unless he can hit a 6 run homer
wont help a lot
"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
the hell?
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
Jesus...
Does he have an old high school buddy relaying him signs at Busch or what? The guy is good but nowhere near as good as he is in St. Louis…
We are getting an idea of what Lohse will look like...
Against teams with Major League batters, not AAA’s….
Someone get Thompson up in the bullpen…
yeah
he’s been pretty consistent thus far. And against some decent teams.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
or maybe what he looks like coming off an injury and having a bad day.
but if you want to weigh five innings against four other starts, go ahead.
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
Yeah, that Brad Thompson
knows how to shut down the best offense in baseball!
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on May 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
the Thompson comment was sarcasm...
And Lohse has been pitching against bad hitters, its not his fault that good hitters actually hit those pitches.
Now will he adjust next game? Thats the question.
Bring in the Puppy Kicker to take this beating
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
SIGN BEN SHEETS!!!!
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on May 4, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
When pitchers get hit by a pitch...
some people get pissed and shut down the opponent. And then there’s Kyle Lohse.
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
yeah
in all honesty, we’re probably due some “statistical correction” in a few areas.
You could say it’s a bit concerning that we’re only 4 games up on the cubs when we’ve had a bunch of mediocre players playing way above their heads whilst most of their team seems to be off-form at the moment. Ah well, glass half full :-)
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Dont forget
Blanton is still pitching to us
"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."
Right
because that’s really helped us up until now
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
I dont care
he is Joe Blanton
"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 4, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
and he shut us down last year
and he’s shutting us down so far today
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
I am not saying we are gonna win
but the game isnt over
"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 4, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If the Phillies stopped at 6 runs
then yea, this game wouldn’t be over. But they will score quite a few more.
Thus, this game is over.
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
against a lhb? is there some other place you'd prefer to use him?
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
On somebody else's team
He has not been good at all this year
by cloistermaximus on May 4, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions
trever miller splits 2009
v. lhb
BAA .118/obpA .158/slga .294
that’s a lockdown loogy.
his problem is being used against righties.
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
he's done OK against lefties
and that’s the only thing he should be used for. Seriously, he’s sucked against righties his whole career. What did you expect? He’s been the same effective-vs-LHB crap-vs-RHB loogy he’s always been.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Was it last year when they scored something like 20 at Busch?
Seems like they issue one beatdown every trip through…
Then we came back to win the series
Too bad this is only a 2-game series
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
50 internet bucks say Lohse is on the DL by the end of the week
that HBP has clearly had an effect on him
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
doesn't he still have the pig flu?
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
Maybe a case
of the Mondays.
"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 4, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
that pitch was just an owwie
he’ll be fine in a few days. what i do wonder is about the weird scheduling in the rotation
it's always possible
he was gonna have a bad start, He didn’t look good before the HBP either
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I like this move
Lohse clearly doesn’t have it and our bullpen is pretty rested.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
of course win expectancy isn't contex specific
I guarantee you it is a lot higher for us when a pitcher of Joe Blanton’s quality is on the mound.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
you're crazy
with our offense, in this ballpark and with the Philies’ pitching deficiencies, the WE is a lot higher than in a context neutral setting.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
not going to happen with the Giants offense, unfortunately
a 3 run lead is insurmountable for the Gnats
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
why is miller in 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
i should have said why bring PK back if your not going to use him
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
probably not warmed up. i've seen tony use miller a couple times on short notice.
i wonder if he warms up really quick.
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
I am gonna go with the train of thought
that we are coming back to tie this one up. Tony knows this too, he also noticed APu was clean-shaven
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
This just gets worse
After that GS I got up to get a piece of chocolate cake…and the pan was empty. This night sucks!
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
that just isn't right
who the hell leaves a empty chocolate cake pan out to tease you?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I suspect it was my father
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by RunninRedbird on May 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
You think your night sucks -
I’ve got syphilis!
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 4, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Does that have anything at all to do with your signature?
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
no more chocolate cake?
HEAD MUST ROLL
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
i think this is a bad time for the six is a serious number commercial
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
At least ADub will probably win tomorrow
This offense has gotten pretty cold though. Even when they scored all those runs late against the Nats, it wasn’t because of well hit balls.
Same thing in the last game in Atlanta...
Lots of bleeders. Of course the great JoJo Reyes was the night before…
tyler greene working according to type
Two AB, two pitches, two outs.
Wow, he’s a bad hitter.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
i remember barden getting knocked around in his first few PA's b/c he was swinging freely.
he’s a rook in his first few games.
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
around 150 -- or more than he's likely to get in the MLs if he doesn't hit better.
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
that is true.
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
Does anybody else notcie how good Greene's (Kahlil) approach is
He is taking pitches and he walk rate is excellent. If the power comes back, he could be an above average hitter.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
Yeah, I've noticed...
Wonder if it’s just a freak thing, though. It’s rare for a batter to suddenly start walking a lot.
Best looking fat guy I've ever seen though
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
he's not fat!
he’s big boned!!
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
f
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
thats blows
"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."
i really do hate those bastards
i sacrifice a delicious pig to them. i give them the great gift of bacon, and still, they are bastard coated bastards with bastard fillings towards the Cards.
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 4, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
someone better call me an ambulance
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
argh
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
I'd hate to see what happens if we ever have three days off...
Patiently awaiting the day Colby Rasmus does this: .275/.381/.551/.932, 29HR, in St. Louis...and I'm wanting an Allen Craig call-up!
i'm off. gonna go listen to the game on gameday audio.
and kinda don’t want to read the sky-is-falling story on the game thread.
take a deep breath. 17-8, remember.
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
why is it
whenever the cards face a pitcher that’s been beat around his last few starts or has an extremely high ERA over 5, we seem to get owned .
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
thank you Dave Duncan
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
Cards fans
should say that more often.
"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 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
MLB
getting greedy, i hate it that you can’t see the videos until after the game is over now, that’s 100% BS
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
crayon
"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 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
to take
piniero’s spot? depends on how Boggs and Walters do over teh course of the year as well, how much longer do we have wellemeyer?
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
As long as it's next year
and he auditions in ST, I’m not sure I’m opposed to it.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
I just came back in the room
and I couldn’t figure out why he was talking about the zoo. What does it have to do with the ballgame again?
BEAUTIFUL!!!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
unless colby can play SS
(…and in that case…) snap out it, its a dream, you stupid dreamer. dreams are for sissies, not devoted baseball fans.
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
wow
that was some bad decision making/ fielding
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
PROTONS!
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Just for the record
I mean my eyes might be deceiving me and Gameday might be wrong, but we’re facing Joe Blanton right?
Not afraid to nitpick
ATG
…yes.
"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 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
our offense must be hiding under joe blanton's hat
Smell the Glove
by emrfg8 on May 4, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Son of a whore
That was not fun 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 4, 2009 10:01 PM EDT reply actions
+1
why feed blanton 2 rh rookies in that situation?
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Colby
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
oh in the field
Ryan
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Boog's on the DL
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
Ryan on the DL
I would have put Colby in there though, and put Barden on the field. If you are gonna put Ludwick in for Rasmus against a lefty with the bases loaded in a key sopt, why not do the same for Colby?
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Just for that inning
I’m going to eat some chinese food from the sketchiest depths of chinatown. How do you like them apples, Tony?
"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 4, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
well that sucked
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
Is Dan really comparing
Moyer to Bob Gibson?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
understandable
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions
well, they are both old
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
Wins, yes
Ability, No.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
To paraphrase FJM
No, Dan McLaughlin. You are wrong.
"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 4, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
niiiiiiiiiice pitch
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
I was hoping to see KMac start yesterday
even if it would have taken him out of commission for a while.
McClellan
i’m MClovin 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
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 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
alright JT
now can you make it home without getting tagged out? That is your quest.
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Thursty's got a nice little double streak going on
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
yea thirsty!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
That's the third time
Thursty has reached base in front of Pujols. You can’t ask for much more than that.
"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 4, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
awesome
the best thing about cleveland is it’s detroit. sad but true.
also is, there’s no way the sun comes out 3 time a year. maybe 2, but never 3
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
C'mon Dunc
that dong ain’t gonna jack itself.
"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 4, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Feeling thrusy?
Reach for an Ice Cold Bud Light!
Joe Thruston Doubles brought to you by the easy drinkin’ bud light.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
that was funny.
No one was saying anything, but I didn’t want you to feel underappreciated
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well thank you
I appreciate it.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
continues to not look good.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
this is rough to watch
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Glad I didn't get home from work till the 6th.
Lucky me, i guess.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions
yea. I was taking a final till the 5th.
so, all in all it’s been a pretty awesome night!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions
And I got a rash so bad on my ass
I can’t even sit down. But you know me, I can’t complain.
"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 4, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
oh my god
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
that looked nasty
those not watching- ankiel face planted into the wall
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
damn,
I’m about 10 seconds behind and fear what i’m about to see.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
jesus,
why didn’t i not watch, that was awful.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesus, ank!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
continues to not look good.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
uhoh
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Dr. Paletta making his way onto the field
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Oh good
I was worried there for a sec.
"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 4, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn't look like it
moving arms, and his feet are positioned so that his knees are up
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
not to take away from the moment
but he caught that ball, didn’t lose it til he fell into the wall
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
it was a good play
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
he should be out
rick lost the ball after transferring it to his throwing hand. can see that clearly. also, can clearly see how hard he hit the wall. keep your fingers crossed
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Transfered the ball on the replay.
the ball was in his left hand when it hit the wall…….not that I really care at this point.
Why Doesn't Pujols
just do some laying on of hands?
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on May 4, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i think he has healing properties.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert generally says a prayer when this stuff happens
"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 guess the Jews had it right
Albert rested on Saturday.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions
For those on gameday
is he moving his arms/legs?
"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 4, 2009 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
moved his hand a bit
players crowded around, hard to see
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, if Roy Hobbes is actually Bump Bailly
Does that make Rasmus super-natural?
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
was wondering who would make that comparison.
and how it would be made. I’d say you did it as well as it could have been done…
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
You guys remember when Encarnacion got hurt?
That’s how I feel right now.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
I'd rather not
that was absolutely horrific. What a nightmare.
"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 4, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
runner has to be out
that replay showed he even made the exchange!!!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
He had to have knocked himself out cold when he hit hat wall
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
My wife is about two rows above from where it happened
said it was absolutely gruesome.
Lord, I hope he’s okay.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
Yikes
They just showed a replay, looks like he knocked himself out, head first into a wall. (Let’s hope that’s it, that’s perhaps the best case)
don't replay it
jesussss
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
and don't use the x-mo!
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
they already did
ugly doesn’t even begin to describe 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
please tell me
they at least stopped short of “this play was brought to you by…”
"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 4, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Realllly? 2 more times?
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It is nice that the team ran over
and basically stopped playing. Showing massive amounts of solidarity.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Please be ok Rick
It looked like he mouthed to Chris Duncan “I broke my neck”.
Absolute brutal collision. It’s like falling face first down the stairs at your house at a running speed.
Not that it matters, but that was an out.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions
it was an out
and i’m sure that’s the first thing rick will ask tomorrow.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
ugh..
well… al decided to make the arguement that ankiel didn’t catch the ball. cause that seems like the right thing to do in this situation. puked in my mouth a bit on that one.
Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....
by punksoulbrutha on May 4, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
somebody check Al's eyes please
what a douche
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
Two things in times like these
1) I HATE when Al tells us that everything is ok because a guy is breathing, etc. He doesn’t fucking know. He never knows. He thought Rick didn’t make the transfer even the the ball was clearly in his other hand.
2) I fucking hate Al. And gravity. And centrifugal force.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
and that wall
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
still an improvement
from the 80’s-era Busch wall. I’m sure Andy Van Slyke would agree.
"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 4, 2009 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't like him doing that either
but I’ve got to think that anybody watching that becomes just as nervous and babbling as we have, whether they’re a purportedly professional broadcaster or an el birdo. I’d probably be just as incoherent and straw-grasping as he is.
someone has to be in his ear telling him to cork it though
saying nothing at all has to be lot better than just rambling on & on
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
He's the color commentator
I don’t know why in those situations, the lead commentator lets him talk. Why let him ramble on and on? Does Dan think that Al is a soothing force in the face of the storm?
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
People in comas can breathe
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 4, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not a big fan of the coriolis effect myself
But yeah, Al can be a pain in the ass during times like these. I doubt Charlie Mauel was arguing whether or not it was a catch; only a total tool woulddo something like that in that situation
Thoughts on the Vikings, Buckeyes, and Cardinals
www.purplebuckeye.blogspot.com
positive from the replay
his head was rotated when he hit, probably helped with the spinal cord- straight flexion at that force would have been disastrous
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
whiplash
and you have to worry about displacing a disk or serious soft-tissue damage. both of these will put him out for a while, but you don’t want any encarnacion moments out of this for him or the team.
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
Al look at the freaking replay...
that fsn unexplicably showed for whatever reason… he caight the ball, reached in with his barehand pulled it out and somehow held onto it until he lost consciousness and his right hand hit the ground. It’s a freaking catch.
Pray for Ank that was nasty.
I think it says something about ankiel
he sacrificed his health to ensure a catch in a 6-1 game. Really wish he wouldn’t have, but the guy loves the game.
I think the same thing
When ever pujols goes over to catch a ball in foul territory. Not worth it pujols stay away from stupid on the field bullpens and the wall, leave it be!!!
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess, but there is a difference between ending your season on that kind of injury
and having a serious injury that could effect the rest of your life.
RICK IS HEALED EVERYONE
he can move his thumb.
Dan: That’s great news, Al.
Al: You know, it really is.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:39 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
you just wiggled your thumb
doesn’t that make you happy?
"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 4, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
The truth is that Rick could have
alien hand syndrome. He may not even be controlling that hand.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
I hate it for anyone, but especially
Ankiel. Aftrer all the crap he had to go through, to come back as a hitter, and a decent one at that, well, this just sucks ass.
Thoughts on the Vikings, Buckeyes, and Cardinals
www.purplebuckeye.blogspot.com
yes.
I’m still numb. I had to go take stuff in and missed when it happened. Then I came back and the channel was near silence.
Just a few games ago I commented that Rick shouldn’t be completely like Jimmy, re: injury. Now this.
"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
Those who were asking about the serious 6 commercial
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
for those not watching on tv
Sirens.
"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
just reporting
It reminds me of when Yadi was hit.
"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
yeah, that sucked too
I just want this game to hurrythe fuck up and get over
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Can't imagine he's pissed about the game at this point
I would assume compassion and worry for Ankiel. Ankiel is one of his special guys; I’m sure it has affected him.
Thoughts on the Vikings, Buckeyes, and Cardinals
www.purplebuckeye.blogspot.com
I think they should just pass on the postgame tonight
it doesn’t really matter anymore
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Al finally admitting it was a catch
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
thanks Al
"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 4, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Dan and Al do know we still get to bat
in this game, right? They can stop plugging the postgame show so hard, they’ve got another 10 minutes to do that.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Eh, we don't know that
Rick could have just a stiff neck. The human body is amazing at taking a beating and keeping on ticking.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick won't play for at least a few days
Most likely a DL stint, too
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 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
that is true, rick has been a little fragile though.
I hope he can come back soon, but I expect at least he goes on the 15 day DL.
I don’t pretend to know anything about this sort of thing though.
Puppy kicker looks thinner...
in less depressing news…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
He tried Atkins
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Is our fresh-faced puppy kicker
becoming a dog-punting man?
"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 4, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
My guesses, in order:
Mather
Freese
Craig
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 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
reverse the whole thing
and sub Jay for Mather?
I really can’t see another lefty hitting OF coming up though.
Let’s hope for Craig
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I think Tony will send Motte down
DL Rick and call up both Manning and Ring.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I really hope you are joking
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of us -- myself included -- wanted Colby to get an extended look in CF
But this sucks.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
true, no one ever wants a kid to get his shot like this
i actually feel really bad now because i’ve been wanting Rick to take a seat for the past two weeks
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
On the bright side
We aren’t in a position where Rick needs to feel like he should rush back. We have a highly competent fill-in and it’s not like we’re headed down the stretch run or anything. He can make sure he gets to 100% and team management needn’t be tempted to rush him.
That’s searching pretty hard for a silver lining, I know, but there it is.
I hadn't thought of that.
and it is appreciated.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
One of the great things about having 4 ML OFers
is that eventually one would get hurt and you’d have quality backup.
It really sucks that one got hurt, though.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
In much happier news, don't fuck with Zack Greinke.
Complete game 6 hitter, 0 BB, 10 K. He now has an ERA of 0.40, a WHIP of 0.84, a K/9 of 10.8, a K:BB of 6.8, and a BAA of .188
by BTown Birds fan on May 4, 2009 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Ridiculous.
"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 4, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
fuck
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I love that guy
he’s the model for teams not giving up on young, uber talented guys by actually caring what is wrong with them.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
rick had better than zack's stuff...
reyes didn’t though.
Why don't we get glausy eyed and put back some franklin's....
by punksoulbrutha on May 4, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Rick on the brain
Zoinks.
I meant Anthony.
Rick had GREAT stuff.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm going to take time off
To go see him pitch in KC. I’ve never done that before for any team not from St. Louis.
"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
Doesn't even get that far
toe gets caught in bullpen gate, seperated hip, torn flexor…out 3 months.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
will make a note!
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
this will go well....
I think people were upset that Al was more concerned with wether or not the catch was made, rather than the player himself.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Mather's still hitting south of .150
I would hope he learns to hit again before they bring him up
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hey fritz, could your wife hear anything on the field?
like how bad the doc’s think he hurt?
this is just awful, i mean really awful. everyone say some extra prayers he’s ok. even if you don’t pray, he needs them.
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
he's no Yadda
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
one disadvantage of the stache
creates drag
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
You guys are hilarious
"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 4, 2009 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
+1
Not just because of the injury, but because of the effort, the heart, and the catch.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
THANK YOU
"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 4, 2009 10:54 PM EDT reply actions
Let us never speak of this again.
"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 4, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Skip to the OF?
Tony could bring up another pitcher that way.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
That's the ticket
Let’s move that Lynn guy I heard about and Not Morgan Freeman for Cairo. What team is he on anyways?
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
I think that's Tatis
you are thinking of.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
and he is 0-8 on the season
so we should be able to pick him up cheap. I bet Jones would get him in return
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I hear
he’s moving motte back to catcher and optioning him out, just so he can call him back up as a pitcher
I hear he's moving Musial back to pitcher
they are stretching him out at Cedar Pines right now.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
who was down there at the wall with Rick?
I’d watch the replay except they’re going to x-mo it and no thanks. Or I’d try my memory except I’m a few franklins short of sober. Pujols, LaRue, Duncan(s?), Greene…. ?
"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
LaRussa
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
our crack medical team, I presume
"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 Duncan had the best vew.
He was retelling what happened to LaRussa.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
everyone on the field ran out
and most of the coaches. i don’t think too many on the bench went out
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
Essentially
The entire team that was on the field minus Franklin, and Molina. Dunc and Tony came out of the dugout with Paletta and Weinberg. Larue came out of the pen.
thanks all
"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
George Paletta
He told the team he’d really like to meet some of the players before the game. He’s always wanted to know who some of them were.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
but he named all their elbows
"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
King Midas himself
"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 4, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Responsive Neruologically.
Update.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
good sign?
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:00 PM EDT up reply actions
He gave a thumbs up...
But TLR says there was a big dent in his hat.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
"his head has a big dent in it"
says tlr
"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
x-ray of dean's head reveals nothing
by DanUpBaby on May 4, 2009 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Baseball Mogul?
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Al's?
"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 4, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
hopefully it is just a concussion
i, too ,have several dents in my head
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
why would his face be puffy?
bruising from hitting the wall?
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
Yeah
He hit face first, bent the hell out of the bill of his hat. I would imagine that he will have one hell of a bruise / black eye on the left side of his face.
probably some facial fractures
with the dent comments.
couple of weeks ago a guy in our softball league took a throw to the face that left him with a dent in his face- he had reconstructive surgery on his upper cheek that weekend
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
yeah
swelling- think about the way a boxer looks after taking a big hit
As for the “big dent” comment- thinking he is talking about his face more than his head- at least thats what I hope.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
he said there was a big dent in his HAT.
not his head.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, my bad
stupid ears, thought i heard otherwise
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
head would be worse.
hats are cheap (even i have one)
Heads, on the other hand…i could use a few more of every now and again.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
my bad
I’d thought Al said dented hat, and TLR said head. But as above, well into my next franklin…
"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
ah, it wasn't the ears that betrayed me
nor was it the eyes- it was you
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
i'm nothing to you
"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
neurologically *
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
Jesus...
reporter: “You’re going to monitor it?”
TLR: “No, we’re going to ignore it. Anything else?”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
and then he stormed off.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
hide the fungoes
"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 4, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
what?
those are the kind of moments where I actually love TLR
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
if you ask a question that stupid
you deserve what you get. I would normally agree with you, but times like this …geez!
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by mattyfrommo on May 4, 2009 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
It was just him trying to get a quote for an article.
sure it was obvious, b/c he was obviously fishing for an answer.
we're going to miss him when he's gone
i really think we will
i love the guy too, but that does not mean he does not drive me nuts many days
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 4, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
it's the LaDunc I'd miss
Separately, I’m not so sure…..
"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
if he's gone, who knows
what Chris will do to the next trophy
"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
if you have to ask, you don't wanna know
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
agreed
regardless of what you think of the guy, every Cardinal manager from here on out will have no choice but to be compared to him.
"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 4, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Did he swing the fungo before leaving?
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
damn
beat me to it. well played, sir.
"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 4, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
well played TLR
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
i swear he was about to cuss that guy out
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
Who would have blamed him??
you send the kids home early before that post game…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
nicely done
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
sometimes you just have to fucking wonder about these reporters
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I don't
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOOO!
hissssssssss!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I figured there had to be a Mizzou student/grad around
in the journalism school?
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is that you tim? tim mckernan?
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
apparently the english program
here, of which I am currently an Esteemed Member, gets most of its students from the dissatisfied crowd of would-be writers who collectively leaves the j-school in a huff at the end of their sophomore year. My roommates are still in it, and while their job prospects are (a little) better than mine I don’t envy the fact that they had to more or less work for free at the Missourian for two years and three credit hours.
Mmmm business school
When the entire school has Fridays off (though with econ it doesn’t always work that way with the A&S econ classes), you know it’s a party school.
Not afraid to nitpick
indeed
fuck, I only interview myself and i could have done a better job than that douche**
**he may not really be a douche, but c’mon!
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
J-Majoring sucks!
drop out, join the Marines, leave the Marines, go back to school as a history major, drop out again and work for the DOD in IT.
Worked for me!
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
not in the J school.
i graduated in education in december. nycbirdo (my brother) on the other hand, may have a word with you!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
if it makes things better
my dream was to go to the J school. My complete and total loss of a grasp of grammar scuttled that boat though
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
as an English Education grad...
I can assure you that your “loss of a grasp of grammar” would not have sullied your dream…
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
um... that's they're...
sheesh. teachers really don’t get paid enough.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
yes.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions
wow. i'm impressed you knew i am a she!
nice.
And yea, i check swung on that one. i blame the jaeger.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I thought she was going along
Seeing as how the correct spelling would be neither their nor they’re in that instance…
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 4, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
yes. i was playing along.
with the spelling of they’re.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 5, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
insert knife into back...
…twist….
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey look!
WHISKEY!!!!
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
thanks for reminding me to finish off my Maker's
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
The best part
Today is my friday, and I have a nice bottle of Knob Creek just calling to me.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions
when your unemployed, every day is friday
i’ve never had knob creek, is it any good?
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
It's good in a
“oh my god, my throat is on fire” kinda way. That and even opening the bottle will give you a hangover.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
recworthy
"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 4, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Look!
jaeger!
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
So, in conclusion:
AZ, Spants, and my wife are no longer allowed to go to games.
’cause that was brutal.
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
The joy of a baseball fan.
Whatever happens, good or bad, it’s your fault.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Albert Pujols is good because he's in my screen name
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions
unless he goes into a slump.
and then it’s because of your sn and because you missed a game.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
we really do have a black list
and RB you cannot be on it. Is this in addition to gdm?
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
duh,
that’d be a hell of a foursome sitting on a couch with laptops during a game thread wouldn’t 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
as long as youre not at the game
it’ll be ok, right?
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
it should be,
but youneverknow. look what happens when i’m 400 miles east & watching them on TV?
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
blindfold and you can enjoy shannon and rooney?
more enjoyable than dan and al right? just do whatever it takes.
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
i don't think those three would want to sit on a couch with me while i'm blindfolded
just a guess though, but i’m pretty good at keeping my hands to myself.
yeah, i just totally set myself up for some jokes there didn’t i?
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
no excuses
we just cannot allow the chance that you take out APu
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Jonny.Bravo.walked.6.batters.in.1.inning.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
I think we found Ankiel's replacement then
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 4, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
for now
he could be overtaken if we draft Rex Brothers
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
Can we just forfeit all games vs the Phillies?
We never win and now both Mark Mulder and Rick Ankiel have been taken off the field in disrepair.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
We have Waino tomorrow right?
We should beat em.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions
i figured they'd drop this one
Too much time off while they’re on a hot streak. (Thanks, DC groundscrew.)
Casualties suck though.
"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
against myers
who is a pitcher we should do better against. we seem to hit guys who have a decent or better fastball, and fail when people, specifically LHPs, throw junk
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
A forfeit
and a swift kick to the junk would really be a time-saver.
"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 4, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
i've been on worse
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
Depends on what the dating equivalent to a forfeit is
Forfeit her right to a free meal? (i.e. she pays)
Forfeit her body to me? (i.e., well you get the idea)
Forfeit her willingness to be seen in public with me? (i.e. most dates)
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 4, 2009 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
“He’s got a big dent in his junk,” La Russa said.
by DanUpBaby on May 4, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Um
…are you gonna monitor 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 4, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
no we're just going to ignore it.
tlr says, “F OFF!”
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
all signs positive so far
Like a magic eight ball.
Get well, Rick.
"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
Ank didn't ever lose consciousness.
he was responsive and reporting pain in his face. good to hear.
"There are three things in my life which I really love: God, my family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit." ~Al Gallagher, 1971
go cards.
by thecoolalonzo on May 4, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
and MO said
Ank said that he didn’t think he was that badly hurt, but he was going to remain still just as a precaution
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
it sure looked like he was out cold when he hit the ground
but if not, and he really said all that, great.
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
Question of the night #2
To MO
“Looked like he hit the wall pretty hard?”
MO " From my understanding he did."…….dumbass
that's calvin may i think
he always asks Tony the first question after the game.
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
who's calvin may?
belleville news-democrat?
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
I am thinking some of these people
work for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
i think he works for the paper in Rolla
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
alrighty then
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
don't quote me on the name either
but i’m pretty sure his first name is calvin
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
it's hit SC
if anyone doesn’t care
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
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oh, i know
i just think it’[s ridiculous. you can see the ball the whole time. it doesn’t even roll out of his throwing hand until after he’s fully on the ground
on the X-mo
you could even see that he had already found a four seam grip on it
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
hold on to the ball
It’s the Cardinal Way. Yadi set the pace there.
"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
Face breaks wall?
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 4, 2009 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
good thanks
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Man
I just watched the video from the mothersite. The thing that immediately jumps out at me is the INCREDIBLE jump that Ank got on this ball. He was playing a little towards right-center and his usual shallowness and gets to the ball in left-center about 100 feet ahead of Duncan. He has had a bunch of highlight reel catches this past week.
Here’s to a bunch more!
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