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Game 62 Open Thread: June 12 2009

St. Louis Cardinals at Cleveland Indians, Jun 12, 2009 7:05 PM EDT


 

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pineiro huff
5-6, 3.97 1-2, 8.71

 

huff, a supplemental 1st-rounder out of ucla in 2006 (chosen between adam ottavino and chris perez), cruised comfortably through the minors and got called up last month. he's a command-type lefty, ie he survives by hitting the corners and staying ahead in the count. Indians Prospect Insider ranked him as the #5 prospect in the cleveland system this season: their preseason scouting report:

[Huff's] fastball plays up because of his devastating plus changeup.  His changeup is his money pitch and a legitimate weapon against lefties and righties.  He displays just as much confidence in his changeup as he does his fastball, and is able to throw it in any count or situation.  Last year his slider developed into an effective breaking pitch he can use against left-handers.  The slider is firm with good depth and is now the third plus pitch in his arsenal and a potential out pitch at the next level.  He mixes in a 12-6 curveball which is real sharp and has a lot of depth to it, but is mostly used as a show-me pitch. 

Huff has a veteran attack plan and is all about command, movement and velocity.  While he does not overpower hitters, he has unbelievable confidence and a very good feel for his fastball which he commands well to both sides of the plate and to the corners on all four quadrants.  He is aggressive and attacks hitters, and he has a great, athletic delivery which deceives hitters and he repeats very well.  He is a pitcher you like to watch pitch because he is smart and knows how to pitch by moving the ball around in and out, gets the breaking ball and changeup over and knows how to use them, and he constantly makes adjustments to hitters in game by reading their swings.  He also does a good job of being consistent around the zone.  He is a very polished, confident mentally tough pitcher who has answered every challenge and has shown the ability to pitch in big games and pitch out of tight situations.

sounds like the type of guy who'll eat the cardinals alive . . . .

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Let's go, Jo-el!!!!

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by gocards62 on Jun 12, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Tonight is the night

we makes a lefty starters ERA go up, instead of down.

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by dcfcblues on Jun 12, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

At 8.71

That means we have to score a lot of runs…

by rthorat on Jun 12, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or chase him early.

three runs in three innings would increase his era.

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 Jun 12, 2009 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lineups

CARDS

Boog -6
Ank – 8
AP – 3
Luddy – 9
Stav – 7
Dunc – DH
Yadi – 2
T Greene – 5
Thursty – 4

INDIANS

Carroll -4
DeRosa – 5
Martinez – 3
Choo – 9
Peralta – 6
Hafner – DH
Francisco – 8
Garko – 7
Shoppach – 2

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by gocards62 on Jun 12, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

No Rasmus

No Sizemore.

That’s what I was looking forward to most in this series.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Good News?

Rasmus should be back for Sundays nights game so we can listen to Joe and Stevie go all apeshit over him.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait for that!

/sarcasm

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit,,,i forgot it was a WWL game

anyone know where i can get some x? weed & booze just won’t cut it with those clowns.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sizemore is on the DL . . .

isn’t he?

On with the (good) youth movement!

by aet15 on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sidelined w/ a sore heel.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i can't imagine why you'd be suspicious. :)

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you better send ARF some cash

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

if he doesn't kick puppies, his sinker won't sink

it’s science

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good at bat by Rick so far

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and yet he gets nothing for his good at bat

sometimes this game is not fair

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wearing him out for Albert

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by gocards62 on Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does TLR hate Rasmus?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Raz has a bruised heel

and is getting another day to rest it

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by gocards62 on Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he banged up his ankel running to first the other day

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

5

for 39 vs. lefties. Not that he can’t hit them, or that ank is much better…

by guayzimi on Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The small...

sample size nazis are back!

Go away small sample size nazi!!!

by guayzimi on Jun 12, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fyp

Go away small sample size nazi person who injects rationality to my rants!!!

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

actually....Now i can't believe Iam saying this

I think Tony likes Rasmus more than Dunc or Ank. He isn’t playing tonight because of a sore heel. If only he would have sat out Dunc and Ank for injury reasons when they had much more serious issues…maybe they would be better players for it.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

there is no way in hell TLR likes Colby more than Ank

no f’ing way. but i can see him watching out for the kid considering how much he means to the future of the team

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nonsense

drink more

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like this starting infield

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's not get crazy with the rosterbating here

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Debating rosters = Rosterbating

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is it wrong that i thought rosterating was something dirty?

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I suppose if you really like baseball

you could make it DIRTY!

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haaaaavvveeee you met 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 Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is that

too if you think about it. Metaphorically, of course.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jun 12, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

forget it

I do not want Derosa anymore lol

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

But you see

once we have him, he won’t have to face Piniero anymore!

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

btb reports peavy's foot in a cast.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

huff eats us alive?

better tell him it is illegal to eat songbirds, ie, quota is zero!

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

If Raz has a sore heel, let him DH, not that rat bum Duncan.

Cripes.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Jun 12, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't a sore heel affect his swing...?

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they don't want him running the bases today

maybe tomorrow

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know the extent of the soreness, but maybe he just needs a day off

he loses much of his value as a DH anyways. Duncan isn’t good but it’s not as big of a step down as it is normally.

by TheBirds on Jun 12, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

barden's not on our team anymore.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then he's the worst player on our team.

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea oinata!!

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF, Rick?

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pinata that is

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pitch to contact is great

THROW MORE ZINKERSSSSSSSSSSSS

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you mean

stinkers?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes?

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just noticed

No AL? Did we trade Hrabosky?

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

don't you get my hopes up

don’t you dare get my hopes 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

by gdm426 on Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're right, you're right

that Hope is a seductive bitch

by kalmavet on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If we got a bag of balls

then it was a steal on our end.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

new balls?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it wouldn't matter

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

for what? a bad case of the clap?

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Molina isn't on his game tonight

what is distracting him?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

having to catch

the pinata

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shadows are probably annoying too

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

gnats, seagulls & pinata

oh my

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on StudWick

show them what they are missing

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

better luck next time

they are already getting that from their OF’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

by gdm426 on Jun 12, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish I could wear my cap with the same panache as Hal McRae

What a styling dude

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh....

Good catch

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thought that

was a hit
Nice Catch

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Has Al been given the day off like Colby

or did he go to live on a farm upstate?

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's at convention for the vowel-impaired.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

grats

I laughed out loud. Loud.

mel

by mel1975 on Jun 12, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Driving to Charlotte tomorrow

Listening on XM

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You will have to listen to the Cleveland announcers but better than nothing

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was just listening to them a little while ago while picking up some dinner

They were railing on Yadi for his passed ball, calling him lazy, bad at defense, etc. I hope he picks off 5 of their runners this series just to spite them.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously?

Sounds like a couple of tools to me.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Note: I’m not trying to excuse Yadi for (what they made it sound like) not getting in front of the ball and letting it get to the backstop, nor am I expecting that they watch alot of Yadier Molina. However, it rubbed me the wrong way how they were just letting Yadi have it.

I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain

by jd is legend on Jun 12, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure Kelly Shoppach puts him to shame

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I hope he picks off every last one of them.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm in Champaign

so it’s a total crapshoot what will be on TV any given day. The market rights make no sense.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo I get the Cards

Thank you very much for that link. I will commence drinking to celebrate the good news.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I will support your celebrating

by continuing to drink

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 12, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i will celebrate your continuance of commencement . . .

what was i saying? maybe i need another drink.

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well, here i am

looks like a good start from the pitch-to-contact brigade….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope I don't jinx him

but Boog is a really fine defensive player. So much better than Khalil.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In fairness

Boog is only worried about baseball… he doesn’t have the weight of the world on his shoulders.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not true

Boog worries his shirt.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I wonder

if Boog has the candlepower to suffer anxiety. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually I've always wondered about the physics

of putting Boog and Sauce in the same area. Would we achieve a nuclear chain reaction?

Seriously, though, Boog works out his anxiety right in front of us. It doesn’t knock around inside.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pinata K

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate to say it...

but I’d rather hear Al spew negativity than hear Rick Horton. Ever.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Cant Stand Rick Horton

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not on board with that

much more nostalgic about Whitey’s 80’s cardinals than the 70’s cardinals. What exactly did Al accomplish in his career?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesnt have anything to do

with their playing careers I dont like the way Horton announces the game

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My dad says he sounds like a little kid...

That doesn’t make any sense at all, but somehow I agree…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've said it before...

you have a mute button and some Zeppelin.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

If I can't hear the announcers...

my ADD kicks in and then it all goes to hell…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Use it

I've got one foot on the platform, the other foot on the train
I'm going back to New Orleans, to wear that ball and chain

by jd is legend on Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

might as well get this comment right out of the way...

but Garko’s the sort of kinda so-so player who kills us. I expect a Gload-esque night from him…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"Progressive field"

it’s nice to see the Indians making a stand on taxation and universal health care…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it'll alway be the jake to me

but i’m a tool

It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan

by gdm426 on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHOAAAAA

HOLY SHIT GUYS

FREE MONEY, JUNE 27TH!!!! DID ANYONE SEE THIS?!?!?!

WHERE DO I SIGN??>

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he's not REALLY the ex-head of the nigerian oil ministry.

calm down.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whatever

I’ll be the one laughing all the way to the bank in two short weeks.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was looking at the sign above the backstop on the right

although it may be that a high-ranking nigerian banking official may be at the centre of it…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has a .370 OBP vs Lefties so far this season

46 AB’s but I don’t think he is bad against lefties

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ank swinging K

i’m calling it…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Huff's afraid

Away, away, away

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just tuned in . . .

WHY THE HELL IS RASMUS ON THE BENCH!?

Okay, calm down , but seriously, WHY!?

This is exactly what we were talking about these nonsense line-up inconsistencies. He’s on a roll, he’s much better than Stav AND Dunc, and this is one of the few days we have 9 men in the line-up.

There better be a good explanation for this!

On with the (good) youth movement!

by aet15 on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anatomy FAIL

(on my part)

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Oxy moron?

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oxy moron = soon-to-be-deceased deep-see diver?

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm lost now

oxy moron = a combination of contradictory or incongruous words. (ie, bruised heal)

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by RunninRedbird on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's an oxymoron

mine was a pun.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

There is

Bruised ankle

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good.

On with the (good) youth movement!

by aet15 on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sore heel

giving him a couple of days rest

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by RunninRedbird on Jun 12, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also

TLR HATES HIM AND HIS FAMILY AND HIS DOG AND EVERYTHING HE STANDS FOR.

And his hamster.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

he doesn't hate the dog or the hamster.

they’re animals.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

He makes an exception for Rasmus'

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

rats

we have no luck so far this game

My brain has shut down completely so my butt is doing all the thinking.

by jacksonian on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rick Ankiel seems to be either Feast or Famine

Just taking a look over his game logs. He either has a great day or a horrible day but nothing in between.

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a good AB to be fair

just tagged it str8 to 1B.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At what point do teams seriously start to consider...

calling up every crappy lefty starter they’ve got when they face the Cardinals?

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The playoffs

unfortunately.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Carp is going...

Even though it will be wasted again…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cardinals

on a sunday
on national tv
bad combination

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lee is actually a good lefty

so are chances are better.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh he's a lefty...

I have no faith in us against any lefty…

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

*our

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by RunninRedbird on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think this may be only the 2nd time i've ever seen the indians play live

we don’t seem to get them on interleague as much as you’d imagine….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

Seems like we play the whole AL Central every year

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel like we have to play the Detroit Tigers every single year

Like they are some kind of rival since we played them in the WS

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea

it was the same way in 05 and 06 with the Red Sox

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Colby sitting...

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http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

see above re: hamster

though in reality it’s vs a lefty and TLR loves tiny sample sizes.

Also he has an ankle boo-boo.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He hates you

And his heel is bruised

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hore seel

….I mean… sore heel

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by RunninRedbird on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

he's demanding the release of political prisoners everywhere.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

how does one play "kickball"?

i honestly have no idea

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Quite a

few kickball leagues, too.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jun 12, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like baseball...

the pitcher rolls the ball and you kick it. You can peg someone with the ball for an out. The ball is a little smaller than a basketball and much more flexible.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coming from the land of soccer and being a baseball fan

I feel I was born for this game……

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Do you really call it soccer?

Or were you just trying to avoid confusing us Yanks?

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

who you callin yanks kid?

i’m not from the north

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're all Yanks to him...

He’s British. I’m from Memphis…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know he's in jolly old england

i was just bustin balls

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is about the only sport I can play anymore

I am not much of an athletic talent outside of my powerful legs. When I play ultimate Frisbee it about kills me.

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

my wife plays in a kickball league

an excuse to have jello shots during a game and head to the bar afterwards, played just like in gym class

by FunkeeC on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok I'm off the trading for Derosa bandwagon

we don’t need more guys sliding into first

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

I really like T. Greene

but perhaps we need a real 3B.

by TheBirds on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DeRosa needs to be on our team

he has the dive into 1B worked out already. Born Cardinal.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Red Bull

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well done, mr.dent.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nicccce

St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks 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

by Yadi2Second on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY PROPHETJOHN!

what’s up?!?!?!?!!!!!!!!!

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not, much

chillin, watchin some base to the ball

by prophetjohn on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice catch Dick

sort of scary 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

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

my heart skipped a beat there.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jun 12, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice work ank

take THAT, UZR! Although I appreciate colby would’ve probably made that look easier…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

either way

he got to the wall quickly. not an easy play to make

by prophetjohn on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rasmus would have been there waiting

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

LAWLS

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, Ank makes some sweet plays

YAAAAAAAAAAAA PUJOLS

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

God I love Albert

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

20th!

Gracias Mang!

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

pujols

remembers how to hit?

by prophetjohn on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

FSNMW got to that just in time

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I effin love Jols

Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.

by Power Slurve on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

stop swinging at first pitches

….effin hell. What a bomb.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its okay guys.

i do it myself.

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

WTP

He is getting there

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

excuse me sir

can we have our ball back please????

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Um

can we take some pitches maybe

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert sets a bad example

"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 Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dunno if you can blame stav there

was in the zone and he pounded it to lf…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

All the balls

were hard hit, I’m okay with it as long as there not easy pop ups

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

kinda sucks in a way

3 balls hammered into the OF and only 1 run to show for it :-) i’d have rather had 3 doubles. Nice bomb though.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Of course Albert hits a HR on the night

$13,000 will be donated to charity for it. What a humanitarian!

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh well, had I known

would have called it. just home runs? all game long?

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, just homers

13k for each all game. I think it’s going on for several games around the league. Can’t remember what it said it was for though.

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Missed that

Explain?

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

“to me, rick ankiel is a much better cf than rf. that’s where he’s meant to play”

after the big debate on rick’s cf defense

by prophetjohn on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we should coordinate

And plot to have a totally fake game thread with fake stats, and see if they bite.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Hilarious.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jun 12, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody is better in center than in right

What a fucktard

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http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

much better cf than rf? does not compute.

that’s like saying somebody’s a better 3b than 1b.

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fantastic

St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
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by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT WAS NOT A SWING

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 Jun 12, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ermmmm

WTF BLUE?!??!?!?!?!?

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

That didnt look even close to a swing

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pinata's looking good

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http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Aaron Miles has overtaken Larry Walker...

oh, interleague… at-bats, was it? Geez, never thought I’d hear that phrase at 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

by Yadi2Second on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Rick says

a lot of Cardinals fans were upset when we didn’t resign him. I don’t remember that.

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe the going to the Cubs part

Then we saw his numbers with the Cubs…

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

See I was happy when he went to the Cubs

That means I knew we made the right move

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

highest career interleague average

minimum 150ab’s

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

That’s a mouthful.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's what . . . NM.

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i set that up, 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

by Yadi2Second on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohhhhh

that ump is angry at you TLR

"People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring" -Rogers Hornsby

by stlwcards on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Shut up announcer guy

St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

These Cleveland anouncers say that Ankiel covers a lot of ground really quickly

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

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http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/

by vivaelpujols on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it really is not that bad

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the color guy is a tool

i’ve hated him for years

the main play by play guy is average at best. but he’s not as good as the guy they used to have before they invented STO

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

rick manning, the dude who won't shut up now about Stav is a tool

even if he’s correctly saying why Stav missed that ball

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

they’d be interested in trading for him

by hex706f726368 on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I LOL'd

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tony would cry for years

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just wait till they see Colby

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

good point though

Rasmus has better range

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colby currently leads baseball in RngR by OFer's

So he is saving tons of runs by his range but I think a lot of that has to do with the fact Chris Duncan has the lowest Range Factor of all OFer’s in baseball. So it sounds like Colby is covering a lot of ground for him

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He doesnt know if Ank or Rasmus is a better CF

Does he watch the games?

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the indians announcers at it too

“ankiel…. man does he cover a lot of ground, in only a couple of strides”

I thought if anything, his range was a bit poor (although I know that’s mostly his routes…)

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He'd

have way better range if he didn’t step the wrong direction and run a zig-zag pattern every damn time.

"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter

by spants on Jun 12, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG

Rick is actually listening to Al on Rasmus. Does he watch the games?

The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me

by heathen on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hehe hafner uses John Cena's WWF entrance music

if i’m not mistaken (and it’s been a while since i’ve seen any wwf) – that’s kinda lame.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm in the same boat

I think it’d be funnier if he used whoever had the “oh you didn’t know? Your ass better call somebody”

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

strike 3, blue

you son of a fking bitch….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

afraid

that one was for tlr

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

in what is believed to be an internet first,

the umpire has ejected Felonious_Monk!!!

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i just hope i don't get a suspension for this

i’m gonna leave my blogging armour at the ump’s feet, yadi style…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

throw you shin pads at the bastard!

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am still worried about this team

They don’t take any walks and they don’t seem to take a lot of pitchers per a bat. Anyone know where you can look at pitches per at bat for a team? Especially by dates

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you should be

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

count's now 4-3....

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stav, WTF?

bad Pinata, bad

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3 runs

both walked

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoops 2 runs

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit Stav

The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be

by ANDYAK47 on Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Great hustle by Ludwick to cover 2b

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Stav Infection fail

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 Jun 12, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow.

Other than Stav, that was a pretty cool defensive play by the whole team. Too bad it didn’t work.

"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 Jun 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not too good stav

too bad cd wasn’t out there

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jun 12, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

"2 out walk comes back to haunt him"

BUT IT WASNT A WALK HE STRUCK HIM OUT. Just like dunc struck out on a phantom f’ing swing. Getting fucked royally by the umps here. That was a close play at 2B too….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well it's time for me to depart to watch Game 7

Hopefully my leaving will inspire the Cards to a win.

by ducttape16 on Jun 12, 2009 8:10 PM EDT