Game 30 Open Thread
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:30 PM EDT
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Cueto v. Pineiro
Can Pineiro keep up his sinking triumphs?
Rasmus starts in CF and bats second. Hooray!
Let's continue a long cards history of beating up on the Reds.
Carpenter had a good long toss session today.
Khalil Greene will show us whether his arm still works.
Maybe Shane Robinson will make a BABIP driven showing today.
Am I at 75 words yet?
Umm. Pujols has 11 home runs. Eleven! That's a lot.
Go Cards!!
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Colby gives us his best rick ankiel impersonation leading off with a ten-pitch strikeout.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thursty
let it roll!
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stupid wet ground
not that Thurston would have necessarily gotten it but …
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
willy taveras showing off the power he is known for.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell happened to the Reds lineup
where are Votto, Encarnacion and Phillips??
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe jock traded them all for jermaine dye?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
must be eating too much fresh fruit.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al's
got a night off. I’m not a huge Rick Horton fan, but he’s better than Al.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like making a trade for a new color man.
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you know, it really is, AL. I mean. Rick.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reading my mind
you know, you sit there and you go, Al will be back tomorrow, and thats like making a mid-season trade without having to give anyone up.
-Only problem is, you come out on the short end.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan can actually hold a conversation with Rick...
poor Al is probably jealous somewhere…
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can yadi pick willy off? that cheap "hit" shouldn't count for anything.
right the imbalance in the universe, yado.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Pinata
do not walk Jerry Hairston Jr, please
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd rather have the walk
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Jerry Hairston Jr
You are AWESOME Pineiro
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start to this one....
Let that be a lesson about location…STAY AROUND THE PLATE. Wild waste pitches do not help your cause…
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Groundball a batter too late there...
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So its going to be one of those kind of games...
Where the other team is just chipping and blooping shots…ridiculous…
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hairston
Was the only bad Pineiro. Couldn’t put him away…everything else has been weakly hit
by Glowsticks on May 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's still giving up 2 runs in the first inning to the worst lineup in baseball
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
calm down, dude. that's called bad luck.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
worst lineup in baseball
is still composed of players who have proven to be somewhat effective at some point at the major league level.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Nats are gratefull you forgot about 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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you joking?
The Nats offense is 10000x better than what the Reds have out there tonight.
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nats have a decent lineup. i can think of other teams i'd rather face offensively.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by runs/game
Cincy is actually about 12th in the NL…..so they’re below average but I wouldn’t say they’re worst in the majors
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
their CURRENT lineup
when they have Encarnacion, Phillips and Votto in there, they are a good hitting team.
But the lineup they have out there tonight, is worse than any lineup in baseball. They have one legitimate hitter, Jay Bruce
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fair enough
are those guys hurt or are they going to pinch hit?
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
little off on the location
but only one hard hit ball.
Thurston made a bad decision trying to play taveras’ swinging bunt.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously, enough wth the effing bloop hits
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish
Dan would never again say the words “Kyle Lohse.”
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hard hit ball count
Cards: 2
Reds: 1
Score
Cards: 0
Reds: 2
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha true
but spotting Cueto a 2-run lead early seems like a bad idea. hope i’m wrong tho!
by kalmavet on May 8, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cueto
looked like he tweaked something a little on the third strike to rasmus. Only had to throw one more pitch that inning, but we’ll see how he’s feeling this inning.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah something doesn't look right
and i like how we’re working the count
by kalmavet on May 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
according to dan
a-rod is making his return to the mets tonight.
i mean, i’m willing to forgive him for stuff like that, but it doesn’t make it not funny.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mets=slang for methamphetamine?
or maybe he said “madge” as in Madonna and you misunderstood.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
try and say something positive again
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now dunc hits the 2-run HR and ties it. Right, dunc?
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on May 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if you hadn't said that it probably would've gone out...
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Tom
is all-powerful.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon:
referring to cueto facing Ludwick:
“He had him in the hole and he let him get off.”
That’s what she said??
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
Garbage that the reds scratch out 2 runs off one good hit and we hit 3 liners to the wall and nothing…
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
if anything, that bodes well for a comeback later on.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aren't the Reds the ones who are known for their comebacks?
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on May 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i like that we are hitting the ball solid
it will quickly drop
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
these are two good things
the runs will come
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was hometown call right there
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike 1 to Molina?
Gameday agreed with the call….a very nice pitch….caught a very tiny bit of the corner
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
game day is full of crap
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where did it say ball 3 was?
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a smidge outside
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was in the lh batters box & at most the bottom of his knees
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's gonna ba loooong night if he keeps getting that called a K
that was almost in the lh batters box
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi is swinging at pitches at his eyes
but atleast he’s making contact
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nothing is more fun to watch
than Cardinals forcing the pitcher to throw 8+ pitches per AB.
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another hit to the warning track
if this was a mid summer game at the Great american small park, we’d have 3 HR’s already
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so
every ball in the air in cincy goes to the track?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
molasses air?
"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 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG, did anyone just see that handshake between Robinson and Rasmus?
AND OMG ANOTHER BALL HIT TO THE WALL….WTF IS GOING ON?
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that handshake might have been the greatest thing ever.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need a gif of that. Pronto....
Did you see Barden crack up…funny stuff..
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the most unlucky , bullshit game, ever
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
After
only 2 innings? Nice hyperbole.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next time we play the cubs?
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jesus christ
is it even possible to get it over J. Nix’s head?
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SUCK!!
how many warning track bombs through 2 inn?
3? 4?
by kalmavet on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pujols, Dunc, Molina and Greene
all went to the track
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GD has the Cards hitting like 5 HR already...
… but all are outs. were they really all that deep?
by kindred on May 8, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes, they were. with a little more wind we'd have scored five runs already.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ATG
wind is coming in from center @ 14 mph
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a front just came through
the park faces south, the wind should be blowing out right?
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's probably swirling
the storm was moving west to east, so you’d think it would be blowing across the playing field towards right (actually more like btw right and first base)…my guess is it’s all over the place….
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
strike that
wrong direction…..should be blowing to left, not right
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
relax everybody
if they keep hitting Cueto well some of those will drop in or get over the wall
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Im worried about moral...not power...
team keeps doing that, they might give this game away…
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And
if Yadi and Colby have anything to say about it, he’ll be out of the game soon.
How’s the Reds’ bullpen?
by peach concrete on May 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw, Adam Kennedy was traded to the A's today...
… if anybody cares.
by kindred on May 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
right through the Khalil hole
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd really like to see a stat for the cards
home runs v balls caught on the track
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pineiro not looking good
/anti-hyperbole
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
loose definition
of the words “line drive” used by dan there
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get the sinker down Pinata
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LaDunc
High on Blaine Boyer. . .
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is he already warming up??
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pinata
K
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Horton is freaking about Cueto
Don’t know why, we’re smoking the ball against him thus far
by Glowsticks on May 8, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the offense will score some runs
I’m kinda worried about Pineiro actually
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really Rick?
What about Cuetos performance thus far, has screamed No Hitter? The multiple blasts that just miss HR’s?
Horton is just as bad as Al
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well that happened
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm probably wrong
but I thought a ball off the plate was foul?
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you are correct
that you are wrong
plate is in fair territory, as are all the bases.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured I was wrong
no idea why I thought it was foul
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the plate's in fair territory
that’s why it has the shape that it does.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not
sure that’s true…
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
here
Home plate is irrelevant. Home plate is in fair territory, but other than that, it is just the same as the ground.
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
tells me nothing about the shape being that way because it’s in fair territory.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'll go with
the back end has a point because it’s the first base line and third base line meeting
i don’t know why the rest of the plate is shaped the way it is… i suppose that part would be completely arbitrary
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the rest of it
is parallel to pitches coming in from the mound
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the reasoning behind the shape is pretty obvious
and that wasn’t the point anyway.
why would it be shaped any way other than to define the fair line?
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What he said was this:
“the plate’s in fair territory. that’s why it has the shape that it does.”
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
spants, haven’t you ever seen a batter bat ball off of the plate, bouncing really high on the infield?
That would mean that it is fair
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
think about it
the diagonal parts are the 1st and 3rd base lines, and the square part makes it easier to see whether a pitch is a strike or not (compared to how it would be if it were a square like the other bases, with the corner pointing towards the pitcher)
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right.
It defines the strike zone and the foul lines, but it’s behind them, technically in foul territory. And, it used to be a square in the earlier days of baseball, which is why pitches are called on the “corners.”
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
which is why pitches are called on the "corners."
no
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
It’s an archaic term that has continued though the plate has changed shape.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The 5-sided plate
was introduced in 1900. Prior to that, it was a square.
I found it in lots of places using Google, but you can just look here.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is some
more proof.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that link answers clearly the "why" question
“The disadvantage of the square shape was that it was difficult for both the umpires and the pitchers to pinpont the strike zone.”
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was what I was saying.
The original post said the shape of the plate was that way because it was in fair territory. That’s what I disagreed with.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
your phrasing made it unclear
and the intellectual process you have pass through to believe that he meant the front of the plate and not the back require some impressive mental gymnastics
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My phrasing where?
You’ve been doing the mental gymnastics.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no u lol
he said, “the plate is in fair territory, that’s why it has the shape it does.” you said, " not sure that’s true."
how could we know for sure you were arguing the logic of the shape and not whether or not the plate is fair or foul?
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It became clear
as we went on and you know it.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah cool
but that link explicitly say that the shape makes calling balls and strikes easier proving that the original shape theory stated is correct
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The original
post stated that the plate was in fair territory and THAT was why it was shaped the way it is. I disagreed with that reasoning as the plate changed shape to make the calling of balls and strikes easier for the umps. The logic behind the original post was wrong.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
this is becoming trite. but the original post said that plate is in fair territory and used the apex shape of the rear part of the plate to exemplify that it is in fair territory. saying that from of the plate is square because it is in fair territory makes no0 sense and there is no reason to believe he meant that
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How does
“the plate’s in fair territory, that’s why it has the shape that it does” make any sense whatsoever?
The square home plate had the corner in the same place as the apex of the 5-sided home plate. The current shape is NOT due to fair-foul but is due to ball-strike. If you don’t understand that, then whatever. I’m done.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was obviously
only referring to the rear of the plate
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obvious
to someone with limited knowledge of the history of baseball, I suppose.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if being insulting
is what it takes to cover up the poor logic you followed, then fine, but there’s no way that you can come to the conclusion he meant, “the front of the plate is square because it is in fair territory.” it makes absolutely no sense, so my logically mind subconsciously dismissed it as a possibility
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok guys
time to walk away
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably
time to watch the cards suck it up
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Look.
He said the shape of the plate. I took that to mean the whole shape of the plate. You did not. That is all.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just wanted to see
how far to the right we could scrunch up the posts
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we just established
that home is in fair territory….
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is.
But where it sits is not. Does that make sense?
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so
under the plate is foul territory?
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really....
LOL….need to find a rule book
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not to beat this into the ground
but have a gander at this. Note that the diagonal parts of the plate coincide with the foul lines. The apex of the plate is where the two lines meet.
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad.
Had my mental image confused.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the internets
are wonderful things =)
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"but it’s behind them, technically in foul territory"
what’d you mean by that line?
The whole and entire plate is in fair territory. The only reason that the foul lines don’t come all the way back to the plate is because of the batters boxes.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's also why you can't run into a ball that's been hit off the plate...
cause you would be out
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
should be an ER
if the pitcher makes the error
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
reds still only have 1.5 hard hit balls
compared to our eleventy billion. Why the hell does Horton think Cueto is Greg Maddux circa 1994?
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oquendo says you suck Pineiro
Please get mad and be lights out again. Please?
by cloistermaximus on May 8, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi should go out
and just tell Pineiro his favorite thing about getting to play for PR in the WBC
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe we should bring in dunc
so we can have 5 infielders
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can I declare Pineiro sucking yet?
Or is he still unlucky?
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
bad luck, bad defense, elevated pitch count
call it what you want, he is what he is.
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hanger
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell
Pineiro just ain’t got it today
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely Terrible Pineiro...
Pitches are up, Curve is hanging, Sinker is falling over the plate, Fastball predictable…
GET OFF THE FIELD!
by The_teague on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it would be pretty funny if
Cueto pitched a no-hitter through 4 then it gets PPD
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone warming up?
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
probably not
i would think tony would send joel back out there for one more try.
by Phizzle on May 8, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we don't score some runs soon,
May be one of those “take one for the team” nights for Joel…. Save the pen when you’re not facing Cueto.
by fuegophil on May 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've convinced myself
That Ryan would have had two of those ground balls through the inflield and the score would be 0-2 right now.
by Evilfrog on May 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
as would greene
just not the greene thats in the game
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to get serious
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No hitter is gone, sorry Rick Horton
I know how badly he seemed to want it to happen
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
there goes your no-no Ricky
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
finally
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colby's got him right where he wants 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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he had all of that
piece of garbage maple bats.
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
20 frakking pitches and not a single damn hit
he’s received 40% of the guy’s pitches
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not very impressed with Cueto
for a guy with a 1.40 or whatever ERA, his stuff looks pretty ordinary.
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
geesh Kbot
get it together bra
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was awful
think malibu took one too many human cannonballs to the head
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dooooooode
that was so bad, it was 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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
did anybody here about Manny testing positive?
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Manny tested positive?
I suppose you’re also going to tell me that ARod got caught also??
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-2-3 inning
"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
by albrtfn on May 8, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats the pinero we know and hope not to resign at the end of the year
My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.
by jacksonian on May 8, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
W T F
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but he traveled after getting nailed in the kidney
i wouldn’t be surprised if he doesn’t do much today
by BirdsonFire on May 8, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea
I’d say I hope we drills the Pirates superstar next time we play them…but it’s the Pirates, and they don’t have any stars.
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean
the have nate mcclouth, the gold glove, all star centerfielder
"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum
by scoot on May 8, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have Jason Bay.
Oh wait.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
McClouth is not a star
he’s an average player on a bad team
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
loaded the bases for Ludwick’s HBP
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
Braun got hit in the top of his back.
by ol Pete on May 8, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and our 3-4-5 goes down meekly
can we please get a thunderstorm? because this one is looking bad
by Cuttah on May 8, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and we're official now
in case anybody was still wondering about rain
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Haren
in a Cards uni. Ouch.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i cringe every time i see it
or think about it for that matter
by VolsnCards5 on May 8, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
(gently weeping)
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're doing better than i
i can barely see to type i’m crying so hard
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you rocking though?
I know I am.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leo Mazzone ain't got nothin on me
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine how
Dave Duncan feels? Danny Haren is The One Who Got Away.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i do know how he feels
i’m in contact with my one that got away. it’s beyond awful.
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That
sounds like torture. :(
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it really is
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you hinting at the fact
that you’re going to make a midseason trade for this person
by Glowsticks on May 8, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
foolishly i'm working the phones trying to put something together
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not for me it's not
you know how bad my record watching the Cards is? i wish it was that good when it comes to women. i mean, you wouldn’t believe how bad my 31 years on this rock has been.
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I meant
was that you shouldn’t give up.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, thanks
i don’t know if i’m too stupid to not give up, or just smart enough to keep going. many days, i can’t really tell.
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the same thing.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that made me laugh
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is hitting the ball right at people
ugh
by VolsnCards5 on May 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit all to hell
this game sucks
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
by gdm426 on May 8, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know what this game reminds me of?
Last Saturday’s game against the Nats. Except I had to endure that game live.
by peach concrete on May 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
albert looks awful
is he good friends with manny?
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good friends
with his bruised kidney.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he had no feeling in his fingers for much of last season
and hit 37 hrs
not really what i was asking, though
by prophetjohn on May 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks buccos
"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 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is
some interesting heritage.
Classic underachiever.
by spants on May 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
meant to type for kryptonite
cueto is spanish for kryptonite
by VolsnCards5 on May 8, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well that sucked ass
Cueto looks hittable but the Cardinals look….pitchable.
(By that I mean anxious)
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitchability,
a refreshing combination of aggressiveability and lowbabipability
Space.
It's a problem we face.
So we never go anywhere.
We just stay in one place.
by hazel on May 8, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I'd laugh,
but for the fact that it is so painfully true.
by cardsgirl95 on May 8, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FWIW
Pineiro now has set down 9 Reds in a row
by nota bene on May 8, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
