Game 26 - Post Game Thread
by azruavatar on May 4, 2009 11:22 PM EDT
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PrintFor those of you who didn't watch the game, Rick Ankiel collided with the wall in left centerfield in an unfortunate stumble making a spectacular catch. Ankiel ran full out for a ball hit toward the LF-CF gap. He made the catch, stumbled, lost his footing and crashed head first (his hands never touched the wall) only to crumple on the ground. He moved his hands and feet immediately after the play but then remained still for a good 5-10 minutes while the training staff came out and left on a stretcher.
Rick Hummel has a brief exerpt on the situation.
The catch was masterful in a way that I haven't seen since the time of JEdmonds. The entire stadium let out a collective groan when he hit the wall. As they showed replays on some TVs located sporadically throughout the stadium (never on the big screen), pockets of individuals would cringe and gasp. It was painful to watch.
Obviously, we all hope that Rick is OK and that there is no serious injury. The outcome of the game (a 6-1 loss) is secondary to what happened to our starter on the field. It's one of those times that the player IS bigger than the game, if in a tragic sense.
Get well soon, Ank. Cardinal Nation sends its collective well wishes.
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Rats
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
shoot
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 4, 2009 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions
WHORE
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
QUEEF
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 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
ewwww
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
OVER THE LINE!
Sorry, Smokey. You were over the line.
"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 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
babies come from there!!!
"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
more beer.
"But listen, and understand: more Molinas are out there. They can't be bargained with. They can't be reasoned with. They don't feel pity, or remorse, or fear." - THT
by Yadi2Second on May 4, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Bumped into Mrs. Fritz.
We discussed how she wished you looked more like Skip. I let her cry on my shoulder about it. Then we shared a pair of binoculars to watch him dash to balls and heave them seductively to 1st. She swooned. . . or maybe I did. Can’t remember.
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It was an accident
what, like he tripped and you fell?
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:58 PM EDT up reply actions
She was/is
madly in love with a former 2Bman of ours, Grudz. All of ‘05, she swooned for him, and I kept telling her he might be good looking, but he’s got a lazy eye. For whatever reason, FSMW never showed his face for more than .5 seconds that entire season, so she couldn’t tell if I was lying or not.
The next year, one of our good friends got a cup of coffee with the Royals while Grudz was on the team. About an hour after he got the call up, my wife sent him and me a a text: Her: “Congrats! Does Grudz have a lazy eye?”
Royals player: “No.”
Me: “Yes he does.”
Him: “What are you talking about?”
Wife: “Tell him I think he’s hot.”
Me: “Tell him he has a lazy eye.”
Him: “Talk to you guys later.”
hecanthithecanthithecanthithecanthit
by Alxfritz on May 5, 2009 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Can we just give Greinke the AL Cy Young award right now?
6-0 , 0.40 ERA, 54K/8BB
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
when does he hit free agency?
a boy can dream big can’t he?
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
technically
he’s signed through ’12
3.5 this year, 13.5 in ’12
"Statistics mean nothing to the individual"
"You are what you eat and you clearly went out and devoured a big fat guy"
no way the royals will pay that in '12
Unless they start some kind of dynasty, which would seem unlikely
"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
why not?
they are paying Meche close to that right now, Zach should be well worth it, probably even a bit of a bargain
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
He's worth a little more than double that
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not?
they pay Gil Meche and Jose Guillen that much.
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
ok
served. Just seemed a little out of their typical range, but I was mistaken. Thanks boys.
"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
hell. MVP too
seriously, if he wins the Cy, and the Royals win the division, he will have to get serious MVP votes
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Longoria also
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
he might get 6 MVP votes
I doubt he get’s the Royals Longoria as well.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I wish he was on the other side of the state
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 11:47 PM EDT up reply actions
i wish i was married to Megan Fox
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 am
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by vivaelpujols on May 4, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Megan Fox is not a dude
her ink is a little much, but i’d get over it. i think. maybe.
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
Well...
I was planning on standing up today.
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by vivaelpujols on May 5, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions
No
But he is high in the running for “Jim Lindeman Memorial Award for Best Fraction of a Season”
"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 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
The Gobs must be crazy
"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 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Let Rasm-us Pray.
Ominous thread title for today, eh?
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:47 PM EDT reply actions
I was sitting near the left field foul pole
and thus had the perfect seat for viewing this play. It was horrific and horribly violent. Though it was a relief to see Ankiel move a little bit, I’ve had the willies and felt a little sick ever since it happened.
I hope he’s okay.
Classic underachiever.
don't watch the reply, it's ugly
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
Can't be worse than seeing it live.
But yeah, don’t think I want to watch it.
Classic underachiever.
UGLY
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by azruavatar on May 4, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
He told you not to watch the reply!
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by azruavatar on May 4, 2009 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
Consider yourself rec'd
"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 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Ankiel
did give a thumbs up, no? That’s always a good sign.
By the way, is there anyway I can see a video of this. I’m not so much a fan of injuries, but I am a fan of masterful catches.
On with the (good) youth movement!
personally
I hope they burn every copy, and go after the people who saw it with one of those Men in Black neuralyzers so that it’s never even described vividly to me. I’ve gone my entire life without seeing the Joe Theisman tackle, and by god I’m avoiding this one too.
I have no idea
I’ve spent the last twelve hours in the library, raiding JSTOR for information on the connections between chronic pain and shamanism. But the plan is that I will never have an idea as to how bad it is.
Hmm, Shamanism eh?
Would this help with muscle death from an infarction?
by Hardcore Legend on May 5, 2009 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions
good ol' JSTOR
and crap, you just reminded me that I have a paper to write.
On with the (good) youth movement!
No
It was bad, and looked painful, but it wasn’t THAT bad.
MyBrute - Where tiny gladiators rule the internets
Depends on
the angle. From the infield camera it didn’t look as bad. From the outfield camera angle, it was pretty fucking bad.
Classic underachiever.
From the X-mo cam
it was appealing to men 18-35
"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 5, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Really?
Guess what I’ll be embedding in Thursday’s DFR!!!
by Hardcore Legend on May 4, 2009 11:57 PM EDT up reply actions
haha
have you guys seen the Cardinals front page? They’re practically throwing it in our face.
On with the (good) youth movement!
yikes
that may a be a bit of overkill
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
Not even gary daley throwing a no-hitter
and another fitzgerald quote in the introduction will tempt me toward your DFR, good sir.
What made a louder thud?
Rick Ankiel’s face or Kyle Lohse coming back down to earth?
Too soon?
by Hardcore Legend on May 5, 2009 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
this is the ugly replay
http://i39.tinypic.com/rljez6.gif
"...and pujols has given st louis the lead"
fuck
I was watching gameday, that is… fuck
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by vivaelpujols on May 5, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
He certainly plowed into the wall hard
But he also hit his head hard on the warning track. That may do more long-term damage than the wall hit.
I wonder if Ank’s busted up hat will get on eBay?
[/gallows humor]
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 5, 2009 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions
So....
I’m going to Wrigley tomorrow in hopes of seeing a Lincecum no-hitter…
"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
Is there any way they can both lose?
Being a Cardinal fan i hate the cubs. But lived in giant’s country (if you could call these 49 square miles a country) so I have been more passionate about my giants hatred. Maybe if the cubs lose the game but lincecum has a bad outing. i’d consider that a win in my book.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 5, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Hope Ankiel recovers
Hey, Cubs fan here. I heard what happened to RA and just wanted to stop by and let you guys know that even Cubs fans want Ankiel to recover completely from this. I’ll be following the situation and hoping he’s better quickly.
Thanks for stopping by
It’s comments like these that make me glad i’m involved in baseballs best rivalry.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 5, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions
thank you
I love baseball…
/chokes back fake tears
"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
Thanks, helen.
You are a class act and an asset to your small bears fanbase.
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
Brewers interloper here
I was watching the replay of Ankiel’s injury, and I found it just bizarre that your color guy (Hrabosky?) kept asserting that he didn’t “make the transfer” even though you could plainly see him taking the ball out of his glove with his bare hand in every replay they showed. Did anyone else notice that?
"I didn't realize his velocity was that high," said Macha, noting that radar readings aren't flashed during exhibition games.
Yeah
It was discussed in a previous thread with much anger. Very strange comments to make.
"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson
by davethebutcher on May 5, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Al is bad at stuff
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by vivaelpujols on May 5, 2009 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tyler Greene's play
On Carlos Ruiz is another example. He makes that spectacular stop and throw for the third out, Dan gets energized and leaves it open for Al to say something and all you get is 20 seconds of dead air until the commercial.
But yeah, his commentary during Ank’s injury delay was ridiculous.
Duncan gets some more love from USAToday
and the Diamondbacks turned a triple play against the Dodgers earlier.
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
Holy crap, this is a lot of pitches!
Wellemeyer on Duncan:
“He re-taught me to pitch, and now I have a curve, slider, cutter, two-seamer, change, four-seam, and I’m working on a splitter.”
"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 spit when I read
But Duncan can’t reach everyone; Kip Wells, Brett Tomko and Sidney Ponson are among the veterans who did not revive their careers under him.
Duncan said a pitcher has to have talent before he can turn around his career.
MLB is reporting
That CT’s and X=Rays are negative. Rick is spending the night in the hospital, and is listed as DAY 2DAY
GOOLD TWEET
dgooldCardinals update from hospital. Scans showed no fractures in his head, neck or back. He is staying at the hospital overnight for observation
XRays were negative
His head could not be found.
by Hardcore Legend on May 5, 2009 1:16 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
So if Rick needs time off
and from the looks of that crash into the wall, he will…
do they put him on the 15-day DL and call someone up? Or do we just use Schu more in the outfield and have one of our 7 or 8 MI’s start at 2nd more often?
Maybe we could call up Barton, since he’s…oh, wait.
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
Calling an OF up...
would be a curious move considering it would either be Stavinoah or Mather. We all know Mather is not doing well, but Stav. might not be a terrible move considering his .341 OBP.
That said, I think I speak for most people here when I say Rasmus in the lineup everyday doesn’t look too bad. In the event that Lud, dunc, or Raz needs a day off I think Skip would be the best fill in. If they do decide to make a roster move I really can’t see them making one that adds very much.
"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
Maybe we could call up Barton, since he’s…
got a .612 ops in the braves AAA organization?
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
Bah!
Pester me not with your callous FACTS!
I miss my crabman/astronaut and his dreadlocks-induced running-out-of-his-batting-helmet drinking games!
There are 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
by Mr Clean on May 5, 2009 3:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
my guess
Thursty Joe will probably see some time in the OF, along with maybe a spot start from Skip. Maybe an infielder gets called up? Hopefully Rick will be okay soon.
I have a love/hate relationship with the Cardinals' middle relief corps.
My guess
Is that we’re just going to see a crapload of the three primary outfielders who didn’t run into a wall last night, sprinkled with some late-inning Skip in left field. It’s not like Tony’s had any trouble playing Dunc, Raz, or Luddy against lefties or righties this year.
if
thurston or stavinoha get called up….both are starting off the year terribly in AAA, mather’s OBP is terrible .213, SLG .222. Stavinoha’s is better at .326 but he’s not hitting much, BA .222
either way, skip will be the main 4th OF and if an OF is called up they’ll be a 5th OF
Cardwash Definition: Birds on the Nat.
OHHH YEAHHHH!!!!!!!
They really need to call up Craig
Decent right-handed bat, did well in ST, useful off the bench, could spell Dunc in LF when there’s a lefty on the mound, and could soak up some of the at-bats we’re giving to our soon-to-be-sucky again 3B platoon.
CRAIG CRAIG CRAIG!!!!
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on May 5, 2009 6:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Im going to go with this
If ankiel can get better in a few days. I see no need to make a move. Just play the Rasmus in center for a few days. Anything longer than a week they might want to make a move so we have someone to pinch hit.
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