Game 66 Open Thread- 17th June, 2009
by the red baron on Jun 18, 2009 6:19 PM EDT
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Detroit Tigers at St. Louis Cardinals, Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM EDT
E. Jackson The Colonel
The Tigers' attack
No match for our birds of prey
Dirt can't save you now
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"Dirt can't save you now"
there’s a poetry prize in this for you.
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 17, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's start with some good news shall we...
TLR will be an All-Star coach this year, per Yahoo! Sports. Charlie Manuel picked TLR and Torre as his two coaches. So hopefully we’ll have 2 starters, a few pitchers, and Tony!
Yes, I am a proud to be a Hyperventilating Prospect Geek.
by mtzxc on Jun 17, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
At least our guy will be in there to make sure Albert gets a quality AB in a crucial situation…..
by goodymobb on Jun 17, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know a lot...
of people don’t care about the ASG b/c it’s not “real,” but I was furious at TLR when Rowand wasn’t called back…. maybe more furious than I have been at anything else he’s ever done.
by guayzimi on Jun 17, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not even this?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I took 1993-2002...
off from being a Cards fan. What’d he do?
by guayzimi on Jun 17, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PH Kerry Robinson for Mark McGwire in order to sac bunt
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't like it
That is not how you end a career, and McGwire just had to time one pitch to possibly win that game….I really don’t like thinking about this, back to my drink.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 17, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
Imagine if La Russa pulled back Pujols so Thurston could pinch-bunt. How would everybody feel?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think anyone could argue with wanting Tony's head if that happened
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 17, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet there's at least one poster on this blog who would
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imagine if Tony pulled back Ludwick so Brendan Ryan could pinch-hit instead
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
related note from mlb.com announcement
Keeping an eye on the players, St. Louis head athletic trainer Barry Weinberg and Chicago Cubs director of athletic training Mark O’Neal will tend to the NL All-Stars
by ubeddie on Jun 17, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good god I can't believe the MLB Players Union
signed off on Barry effin’ Weinberg et al.
by goodymobb on Jun 17, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our new Secret Weapon
12 all stars end up hitting the DL for August. Cards build 15 game lead.
by ubeddie on Jun 17, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly, I would say it has to do
with Barry and Mark O’Neal having experience working in St. Louis. It wouldn’t make sense to have the Dodgers or Marlins head trainers come all the way to STL and not know the landscape of the medical community in town only to have a player get severely injured. This seems more of a logistics choice than a performance choice…
Yes, I am a proud to be a Hyperventilating Prospect Geek.
by mtzxc on Jun 17, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ENOUGH
with your logic and objectivity.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 18, 2009 6:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he wanted all the ASG experience in the dugout he could get
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't paid attention
Does the hometown host’s manger normally get picked?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well let's take a look...
here are the locations and hometown host coach picks (if applicable) picked within the past 10 years.
2008 – New York, Yankee Stadium, Joe Torre was picked as a coach by Terry Francona
2007 – San Francisco, AT&T Park, Bruce Bochy was picked by TLR
2006 – Pittsburgh, PNC Park, Jim Tracy was picked by Phil Garner
2005 – Detroit, Comerica Park, Alan Trammel was picked by Terry Francona
2004 – Houston, Minute Maid Park, Jimy Williams was picked by Jack McKeon
2003 – Chicago, US Cellular Field, Jerry Manuel was picked by Mike Scioscia
2002 – Milwaukee, Miller Park, No hometown host manager pick
2001 – Seattle, Safeco Field, Lou Pinella was picked by Joe Torre
2000 – Atlanta, Turner Field, Bobby Cox was the manager
1999 – Boston, Fenway Park, Jimy Williams was picked by Joe Torre
So long story short, yes, it is normal for the hometown manager to be picked…unless your from Wisonsin. =)
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by mtzxc on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup tonight
2B Skip Schumaker
CF Colby Rasmus
1B Albert Pujols
LF Chris Duncan
RF Ryan Ludwick
C Yadier Molina
3B Joe Thurston
P Todd Wellemeyer
SS Tyler Greene
by ubeddie on Jun 17, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Amazing lineup
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
http://www.drivelinemechanics.com/
by vivaelpujols on Jun 17, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn;t go that far
but I like it.
That being said: COMMENCE SHUTOUT.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 17, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This will be the day...
That we look back at the end of the season and say, “That was the game that Ludwick turned it around.”
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never like seeing Duncan starting (unless at DH) over Ankiel...but this is ok
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that what Ank told you?
/not a fan of TLR’s “day off” policy
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dirt may not be able to save them
But Edwin Jackson is a pretty good start…
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wellemeyer starts
edwin jackson counterpunch
what is in the cards?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tv blackout
is there a reason that the last two games have been blacked out on fsn? this is really aggravating not being able to watch baseball now after everything so far has been fine. i live in champaign if that helps matters at all.
by Chicago Cardinals on Jun 17, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is probably your cable company's fault
a couple of the cable providers have about 20 games this year that they are blacking out. There are quite a few here that feel your pain.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
by mattyfrommo on Jun 17, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not what i wanted to hear but probably the best news i could hope for thanks
by Chicago Cardinals on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how pissy Al will be tonight
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
depends on
how good of a night colby has
by prophetjohn on Jun 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
intermingling?
i’m more of a fan of extramingling. or even intramingling
but intermingling? talk about gay
by prophetjohn on Jun 17, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay baseball!
hooray south-siders! go tribe! go birds!
i can’t believe the cards are only a game out. amazing.
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why are they broadcasting from there?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon cards, turn on the heat
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Welley touched 94 on the second pitch of the game. Good!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
about to post that
We’ll see where his next FB is at. Of course he totally missed on that pitch.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
A bird of prey cannot open fire when she's cloaked!
Anyway. It would be nice to see a continuation of last night’s offensive exploits? What say you, Los Vivi Birders?
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clearly you haven't seen the undiscovered country yet
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All things being equal, Mr. Scarecrow7775, I would agree with you. All things, however, are not equal.
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Groan
Gets him to 1-2, walks him. Bad start (even with a 94 and a 93 in there)
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
making the colonel work
let’s go, welley
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
93
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
93-MPH sinkers...
tough to hit!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone notice any mechanical changes the colonel may have made?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not watching TV
but I recall in one of his recent well-pitched games he was making a point of starting his windup with his hands over his head.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's cut down on his windup...
…& trying to go “straight” towards the plate (as opposed to throwing “across” his body.)
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
some t-storms headed down 70
I bet we’ll get 5+ in but the late innings may get dicey
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sure hope Porcello gets shelled tomorrow...
/kozmanaut
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw strikes, Welley
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh, he can nibble against Cabrera
i won’t begrudge him for that.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need more noms
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I do believe Cabrera has dropped some lbs
not that it helped him there
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's one way to back him off the plate
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait
so the cardinals crashed through on wainwright?
dow does that work?
by prophetjohn on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice pitch
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welley at 25 pitches......
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lots of 3-2 counts
the second coming of Mike Morgan
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welley 2K
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
sounds like
the worst video game ever
by prophetjohn on Jun 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs
lol
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rec
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We're in the Welley-ennium
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
28-pitch innings make baby Jesus cry
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the other hand
not giving up runs in any giving inning… that’s about all we can ask from Welley, pitch-count be damned
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets see if Tony's crazy expirement of starting Ludwick works out
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow, wonder what Gday thought of that strike.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Don't swing at pitches outside the zone" ????
is that advice to a MLB team or a high school team?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ANY team...
(unless your name is Yogi Berra, Vlad Guerrero, etc.)
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, but do MLB hitter need to be told that
base on performance, I guess I’d have to say “yes”
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question of whether "plate discipline"
is a learned skill, or not… (I think it is, but hard to do the further along one goes in pro ball…)
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
colby got robmus
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"I feel nothing"
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
are you looking for a "that's what she said"?
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
give me a break
that’s what Albert said when he hits long home runs
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like we took a few strikes that half-inning
Maybe we’re starting to be more patient?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
over/under on Welley's pitch count for this inning
20
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One pitch, one out...
helps the under!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm gonna guess 16
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Push
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
FAIL
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
very efficient so far
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe we should do this every inning
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many was that?
9?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
10
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it was 9
He was at 28 after 1, at 37 now
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now that was a fast out
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok, it worked last time
over/under on runs this inning?
2
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Push
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting to SEE the Cards now that I am back in Japan with access to AFN media.
Overall the team looks sluggish – despite yesterday’s slugfest. Sort of reconfirms the impression that I’ve had listening this year. Is sluggish an accurate perception?
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yesterday did not look sluggish
i would have preferred the term feckless to describe the O, but that’s just me. Sluggish, incapable, feckless, depressing, whatever floats your boat.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dunc whiffs. . . Surprise
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick?
did we just trade for this guy or something?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is going up against one of the best pitchers in the AL
fwiw
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow!
Al just said that Rasmus should be playing every day
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I cant pick up his sarcasm on the air.
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the new offense?
same as the old offense.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody notice the huge amount of moths swarming on the field tonight?
Two times they have shown Tony swatting at them.
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't Larue Wellly's personal catcher?
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad he's NOT, now!
Atta boy, Yadi!
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by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAMO!
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YADI!!!!
knew that one was going out
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi!!!!
Huzzah!!!!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
turned around that 95 MPH Fastball
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Twas up,
but not up enough!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice, Yadi - maybe a new day . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone surprised Thursty offered at the first one?
something new, though. A bunt attempt
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bunting with two outs and no one on?
We do that way too much.
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
After watching Thirsty
ground out on 97 MPH heat, I’ll give him a pass on the 2-out bunt… (grin)
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Everett's bunt
weas ‘cause he can’t hit!
"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra
by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was just trying to catch them off guard
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he could do that by swinging at the second pitch
and taking the first one
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a lot of options
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He would have got on if he kept if fair
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thing that bothers me is that the pitcher is still on deck
So unless there is a much better of a chance of Thursty getting on base through a bunt (which I doubt), he might as well just swing the bat and hope to get an XBH.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh
Micah Owings just hit a 3-run HR to put the Reds on top of ATL 4-2. I think when judging Micah Owings as a valuable pitcher on your team, you have to include his hitting ability. Like take his OPS given up, and subtract (his batting OPS * 1/9). That will give a more accurate count of what he does.
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice play there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's wrong with Welley?
he’s getting quick outs. I’m concerned
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm wondering what's right with Welly
He looks the same to me.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear lord, Albert let some of those danger zone throws go. . ..
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The Tribe is threatening to tie up Brew Crew though
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Derosa will hit another home run
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
colonel 3000
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's cooler than being cool?
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
taking rap to the year 3000
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap
at least it was a solo shot
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Granderson is turning into the new Ricky Henderson
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The colonel giveth
The colonel taketh away
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good news though.
tribe just tied it up vs suppan. 3-3 in through 4.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ok welley
don’t throw it right down the middle
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmmm, thigh high right down the middle?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"I never had the problem of being a cerebral pitcher out there"
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Welly just doesn't have good stuff, the guy can't make a mistake with out getting creamed
and he makes a lot of mistakes.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and away we go. . . . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
HL Mencken
by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second time through the order
this smells bad
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Smellemeyer . .
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
cmon welley
just get one more out
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm 4 inning outing today?
is it bad i hope he gets pulled soon?
by FunkeeC on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey now
He had a no-hitter through 2.2
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and how many pitches did he use to get that far?
how many u think he has left in the tank?
by FunkeeC on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thames is a mistake hitter
Welly is a mistake pitcher…
Oh boy.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the problem seems to be throwing the ball down the middle does not miss bats
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
seems to be an easy problem to fix, doesnt it wellemeyer?
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get this guy
and rattle some bats, boys!
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by The Ol Goaler on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the colonel needs to get his groove back
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
idk
it has always seemed to me that welly does not have command
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by ANDYAK47 on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he did last season
in his one good season
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has the same command he's always had
Only this year, his misses are right down broadway
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems to me he IS in his groove
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that last guy barely checked his swing
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how is he doing down in AAA?
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by ANDYAK47 on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
64 through 3 not good
still……..
no runs
and getting out of jams
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
One run
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there we go
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
ground ball
thank goodness
The Colonel owes Schumaker & Greene a beer.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skip flipping that to second rather than taking it himself
almost gave me a heart attack. I worry to much, and I just expect everything to go wrong that can. I couldn’t believe Welly was actually going to get out of that inning.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
same here dude
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that home run was well placed
given the context
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you are going to give a home run and pitch terrible
might as well do it in that order.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got kinda lucky there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wooo hit!
you really need to work on your OBP though, Tyler
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, hits count toward OBP
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
true
so it’s over .300 now
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice D, Tigers
thanks for the WS, btw
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
heh
what is it with the Tigers and throwing errors @ Busch….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh god, can we please broadcast from the booth from now on please....
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wait till that guy has a few more beers in him.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Such a pretty wife sitting with that man...
Its a shame, really….Atta boy Rasmus
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
she must drink a lot, too.
by DiscoJer on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
idiocracy!
it’s got what plants crave
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah
these guys always talk about the stupidest stuff but jeeeeez. any more mentions of the champions club and its going on mute
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
would the grounder Schumaker hit
have been a double play without the E1?
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tonights broadcast from the champions club
Is really goddamn annoying. I mean the broadcasts are always insip but this i’m about to mute this crap.
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
razzles!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Colby!
Keep the inning going for Al!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus gets robbed in the first
Gets jammed in the 3rd for the RBI single
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
with runner aboard
lets not get too crazy
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
watch it, buddy
you don’t want a 1000 fans charging you on the field
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha, I have this mental image
of albert getting plunked in the head and then a riot ensues on the field, and someone comes out of the scrum with Jacksons severed head on a pike
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Coach Leyland?
“I’m part of the mob!”
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now I have a mental image
of someone bringing a pike to a baseball game, sort of like steve carrol in anchorman
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha, yea
after I typed that. I was like…who the hell brings a pike to a baseball game?
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Brick, where did you get a hand grenade?"
Steve Carrell – “I don’t know”
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
forget a fan riot
if Pujols gets pissed he will hit a 900-run homer. If you doubt him he might hit two. In the same at bat.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony got hit in the head twice
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yikes
ATG Jackson’s strike 1 to Pujols is a fastball (@ 95)….it started over the inside edge of the plate and tailed a few inches towards Pujols….that’s tough to hit, I’m impressed (if that trace is accurate) that even Pujols managed to foul it off….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's pounding that inside part of the plate
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does his fastball really tail into RHB like that?
it looks like a screwball
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I thought
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
it looks like it broke the wrong way. GD sez 4" break, 13" pfx, whatever that’s worth.
I haven’t been at the computer all game—I keep wandering off to do other stuff—so that AB was the first time I was really watching GD closely….does Jackson feature that reverse breaking pitch or what?
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn
he keeps pitching up and in
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember last year
Albert hit a line drive that was literally 3 inches from killing Edwin Jackson.
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great PA, Al
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dig the new sig.
Did you see that the Braves do, in fact, put OBP on the scoreboard?
Mang Says...
"There is no "I" in team, or in B g Mac Land, either."
by all4tookie on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently they've been doing it for awhile
if Marcus Giles is on the scoreboard
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
Furcal, Giles, Andruw Jones, Franco, Estrada, Kelly Johnson in LF (maybe?)
Probably 2005
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duncan is back to being terrible
:(
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a lot of guys look terrible against edwin jackson
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and a nice loud f bomb
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
made him work, Apu
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it Dunc
We had him on the ropes! Make him throw a pitch or two!
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Duncan is not a #4 hitter
and yes, I was watching yesterday.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This phrase is on the tip of my tongue
I can’t think of it, but I think it somehow involves acorns and blind squirrels. Any help? :P
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh...telling juxtaposition
Albert makes Jackson labor and almost gets himself plunked in the head to do it, Dunc comes up hacking and just gives his PA away.
by mattyp on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
welley
you want a double play right about now
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here comes Todd to give the Tigers that run right back...
sigh
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay
signing old lady boots!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
should i feel bad that i have no idea what relevance these people have as cardinals?
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al Hrabosky was actually a player
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and isn't this Ricky Horton talking, also?
who was a mediocre pitcher in the late 80’s for Whitey?
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh yeah
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
of all the former players of the last 20-25 years, who would you most like up there?
Mark Whiten comes to mind. Or Ray Lankford.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Mac
lulz
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Willie is too nice. I want some sort of jackass in the booth.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it would be cool if they had a different guest announcer every series
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could dig a Mark Whiten/Ray Lankford announcing team
I’d go with Willie McGee and Mike Matheny
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we're going for sheer comedic value
I’d say nobody could top Andujar….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how did i forget this?
Hands down my pick
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about Andujar/Keith Hernandez duo
granted we’d have to steal Keith back from the Mets, but who knows
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about Terry Pendleton/Jack Clark?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Taguchi/Ray King
Forget as an announcing team. I want to see that sitcom!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yah i figured since he never shuts up about it.
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
which begs the question
why did you ask?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a snarky comment
about relevance. i thought that was obvious.
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sometimes I search for things that are not there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dan and Ricky in the booth doesn't work
you can’t have 2 color guys and no play by play man.
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they should just
cut to monkeys in between pitches. I’d be more informed
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And certainly more entertained
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4K
or is it 5?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Chances Welley hits Jackson
If he comes up this Inning??
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
50/50
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
chances he hits him
leading off next inning?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
40/60
not as angry about it by then
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On purpose or on accident?
Because he’s probably got a better chance of hitting him if he isn’t trying
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wellemeyer would be the worst starter on this team
if Joel Pineiro hadn’t lost 13 of his last 15 starts.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
depressing that Welley is not our worst starter
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
Pineiro’s ERA is a full run and a third lower than Welly’s….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's talk FIP
welley has much more upside though
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Edsel had upside
But didn’t work out either. I’m just sayin’…
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by MilCardFan on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
woooo! got the dp!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay for hit and runs that backfire
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A little luck there...
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Think Jackson
Will pitch a little more, uh, carefully this inning, knowing he leads off next time?
by BCinVA on Jun 17, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Skies are looking nasty
Radar isn’t showing anything too close, but it looks like something could happen pretty soon (about 15 miles west of downtown).
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 17, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want 08 Ludwick back please
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luddy struggling
Might he see the sombrero tonight?
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yadi making up for not hitting lately
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
indeed
granted Luddy is struggling, but it is real nice to someone else hitting
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yadi!
Slump busted?
/just one game
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
did you watch the first inning yesterday?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Had to work on a computer science assignment
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
computer science ... ew
That’s what I have my B.S in as well. What language are you learning?
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
My bachelor’s is in Chemistry (though I took 3 freshman-level CS courses), but I’m getting my master’s in bioinformatics. The course is a database management course that’s using Java.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ah....cool
I went the MBA route….after taking 4 years of programming, I came to the realization that I hate writing code.
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah
After 4 years in the lab, I came to the realization that I hate being in the lab.
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
You could have become a mad scientist. The world needs more of those.
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
Not for me
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i shudder at the thought of Yadi "slump busting"
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jason Giambi way or the Mark Grace way?
Forget that question, either way is a shudder
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK
raise your hand if you’re idly wondering whether Tony should be PHing for Wellemeyer here….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can never figure out why someone would go to a game and sit where they had to watch it on TV
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
they don't have to watch TV
You get seats right outside too.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al just totally jinxed that one
“that’s gonna stay in the park”
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Go away Curtis Granderson.
Go far, far away.
by peach concrete on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Granderson
damn- this guy… this guy
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Curtis Granderson is a poopy head
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I feel the VEB community should pool together, and take out a contract on Rick Hortons voice box
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or Al's Uvula
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by MilCardFan on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welley is just trying to cure prostate cancer tonight
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
One meatball at a time
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone should tell him
that his prostate exam came back negative.
by dugmartsch on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Shannon has to be drunk or something
He is making less sense than normally.
DId theat really not look like a HR at all. Cause that was not a HR call. Sounded like a fly ball than he was like oh that is a HR
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 17, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The way it came off the bat,
it looked like a routine fly ball. I was shocked it went out.
by ViperLjs on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Both Al and Colby
thought it would stay in the park.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, five innings and Welley has only given up 2
not that it has been pretty, but I think this is the best we can expect from him
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone ever want to see
Khalil at short again? These two kids are so much better defensively. Anxious or not, KG’s range is gone at a young age.
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by heathen on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mental issues aside
3rd is probably Greene’s best option from the team’s standpoint
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Think Welly might want to reconsider his game plan vis a vis Granderson.. . .
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
skip
you did not look good there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Colby just missed a jack
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wWOOOOOOO
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Colby triple...
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I LOVE COLBY RASMUS
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Al dumping on Rasmus again
and then the kid makes him look like fool
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Al drives me nuts
but to be fair, he did say Colby should be playing every day earlier in the game
by kalmavet on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
right on queue Rasmus
Now Jackson doesn’t have to throw at Pujols head. He can just walk him.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was some, uh, interesting fielding there ordonez
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A pujols RBI waiting to happen here
love it Colby
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not likely
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by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colby wanted an inside the park HR
I thought he might get it after they misplayed the ball in RF
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he could have got it
if he was running out of the box. He didn’t turn on the jets until after rounding third.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what I thought
if he was hustling the whole time it would have been a play at the plate
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon said he wasn't running immediately out of the box
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he wasn't trotting
but he was going as hard as he could
by prophetjohn on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was jogging down to first
then started running after he turned the corner
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are not fans of magglio
over at blessyouboys
by stlhulsey on Jun 17, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
this is a reason u need a solid guy behind AP
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Come Dunc!
there’s a chance to put some distance on the scoreboard here!
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Detroit have any RHP that don't throw 98?
If only we could hit against stupid heat every series
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thats the problem
we always draw the soft-tossing, junk-balling, sinister, AA stalwart, who can’t reach 90. the fireballers are the ones we can handle.
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK Dunc
A measly goddamn fly ball scores a run.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wonder why teams walk AP with Cards' cleanup batters . . .
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just terrible
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit
You are so worthless Duncan *
*except for last night
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
which will keep him in the lineup for another month
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa blue!
lets get another look at that please
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dink by Dunc, ______ by Lud
you fill in the blank
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
strike out
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
K coming?
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is Ludwick's splits against RH pitchign this year?
They’ve got to be terrible.
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
.746 OPS v RHB this year
.727 overall
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked out to me
but it was really close. Looked like he got the shoulder
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he had a good view
but, that looked like a run
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Luddy has been lunging at the ball
he needs to be smooth
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was Rasmus running hard?
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
by heathen on Jun 17, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick has been swinging through the low breaking ball like crazy lately.
He must not be picking up the spin very well.
by ViperLjs on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You fucking suck Luddy
….with all due respect
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and they got him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LudwicKKK
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by The_teague on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fuck man
Luddy with the hat trick already! It’s only the 5th!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wellemeyer is still beating him
oh wait, he’s not a pitcher
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 17, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we have Kerry Robinson pinch hit for Lud?
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Innings liek that
are a painful reminder of awful our 4-5 hitters are on most nights. ugh
by kalmavet on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maggs pic looks like
a fat samoan(sp)
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 17, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone else terrified about this inning for Welle?
by kalmavet on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm terrified of every inning Welle throws
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raise your hand if you think the lead is fragile with Welly at 80+ pitches . . . or any other number
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, the good news is
Every time they’ve scored, we’ve answered
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
85 pitches and looking at glass
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until Luddy gets it going
Rasmus should be hitting 4th.
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by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 17, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Why not hit Luddy 2nd then?
Let him see some pitches to get him out of his slump? Isn’t that the way La Russa does it for everyone else?
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that was some bullshit
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here comes the sauce
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't remember seeing sauce for a while
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by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Almost a QS for Welley
Then the GOB intervened.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He gets pulled on That! That was one of the better at bats Welly threw of the night
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 9:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe Tony wants to protect him
from a lose?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Motte in the 6th?
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
1 run game
runner on the base and needing two outs. Would you prefer Walters right now?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not saying that at all
In fact, I wish Walters wasn’t on the 25-man at all right now, but that’s not the point of this.
It’s just weird seeing him come in in the 6th.
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh ok
I read that as..
“Motte? Why?”
“Not, wow, Motte?”
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I’m never against Motte coming in. Especially when he’s hitting 99.
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hot sauce
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
99
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
99!
We’ve found where Welley’s velocity went.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful!!
High heat!!!!!
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cards' four and five hole indistinguishable from A hole
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Strikeouts may be fascist,
but when they look like that I REALLY don’t mind.
by peach concrete on Jun 17, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Smelling his Cap?
Dan. I think that was private information that shouldn’t be shared.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Things I didn't need to know about Jason Motte.
Thanks announcers.
by peach concrete on Jun 17, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Tiger E
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope we don't trade for Inge
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was Scott Rolen from 06 NLCS Esque
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks Inge
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by Yadi2Second on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
YADI, STOP BEING SO FUCKING SLOW
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I... what?
"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 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
short lived...
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well.
I still enjoyed watching Inge Air mailing one.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Awful execution. . . .Thursty looking seriously at the Memphis option. . .
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why not just give yourself up
and ground out to 2B??
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bus Tickets???
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by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHA, I've been waiting to see this all year.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's a huddle.
"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 17, 2009 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thurston
that was pretty darn awful. please do better next time; bunt it farther or just hit it. Thanks
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing we have 13 pitchers!!!!!!!!!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pull a Worrell
None of this bunting nonsense
There's no "I" in team. There's also no "I" in "B-g Mac Land".
by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
is moment of fame. Now squarely on the DL . . . . for a long, long time. . .
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shouldnt we have hit away w/ thurston and bunted w/ the pitcher?
by FunkeeC on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
don't knock the hat-smeller
"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 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Motte is about to go Mark Worrell all over this bitch
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or not
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw the Worrell shot
in DC. Motte is no Worrell (thank God)
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Once again
WHY THE FUCK DO WE HAVE 13 PITCHERS ON THE ROSTER!!!!??!!!!!!
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
didnt motte used to be a position player?
that sucked… oh well
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
again, there's a reason he isn't catching anymore
I think we just saw it. He was standing a good 2 feet away from the plate.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run into some more fucking outs
you worthless bastards.
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummm, I'd say that was a bad inning for Thurston.
by peach concrete on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Boog can play tomorrow
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we are such studs on the basepaths
right guys?
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by jacksonian on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Classic f up inning. . . .
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't he have saved us the trouble
And done that during Motte’s AB? Because if you’re gonna be that way, at least have better timing.
"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 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just.....awful
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm..
Im just going to forget those last 3 ABs.. And make up my ending for that inning.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9 sonsecutive homers
followed by a blown call at the plate where dunc steamrolled laird, who REALLY dropped the ball, but recovered too quick for the ump to see it.
i like that personally
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
sonsecutive = consecutive
bleh
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ouch
lol
oh well, tony’s top of the lineup next inning!
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston basically got 2 outs that inning.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's made some boneheaded baserunning errors this year
Not saying the caught stealing was a boneheaded move, but man, evertime he does something good, he trips over his own ass on the basepaths.
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by MilCardFan on Jun 17, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like Motte was struggling last inning either
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly
99 is 99 regardless of whether you’re a RHB or LHB
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just remember, he used to be a catcher.
One that couldn’t hit, but still.
by StanTheManFan on Jun 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and now he pulls Motte after letting him hit
I’m going to punch a dog right in the face , and it’s all your fault TLR
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what the hell just happened
"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 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What?!?
Reyes comming in? What the hell are you smoking Tony? Why did Motte hit?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Grrrr
Tony La Russa is the best bad manager I’ve ever seen
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so, Oquendo isn't going to start doing this, right?
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Jose Oquendo Era can't start soon enough
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is it such a lock that Oquendo will be Tony's heir?
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the tigers just subbed in a LH hitter so that's why Dennys is coming in...
by Willie McGee's Twin on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
B/C of course Motte can't pitch to a LH
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
'specially not the dreaded JOSH ANDERSON OH NOES
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by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he not gritty enough for that
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i understand your point.
But we do have 13 pitchers.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only?
St. Louis relievers... defying win expectancy since 2008
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by vivaelpujols on Jun 18, 2009 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ALBERT, be careful man
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok....
Didn’t notice the Pinch hitter. That makes a little bit more sense. Tony Does have two LOOGYs for a reason.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm just angry he'd let Motte bat for himself, then not let him throw a pitch in the next inning
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sure he planned on it.
Until the put in the lefthander.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know
But sometimes I just think he outthinks himself
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah.
Even if this ends well. It was still the wrong choice not to PH for Motte.
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
I liked the idea of Motte hitting for himself, to see how far Tony could stretch him in the 7th. Then Leyland threw up the lefty and Tony’s matchup reflex kicked in.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagreed with both decisions
First, why not hit for Motte? Second, if you’re going to bat a relief pitcher so he can pitch the next inning, then you shouldn’t care whether it’s a lefty or righty coming up.
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PHing for Motte = totally understandable
I just like Motte (I think it’s cause he looks stoned as hell in his GD pic….that and he throws 97-99) coming back out after throwing 7 pitches, might as well stretch him since you have to go 3.2 with the bullpen tonight.
But, yeah, when you let him bat for himself it’s silly to take him out without facing another batter, even if he is a lefty.
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I'm ok with Motte hitting there.
Thurston’ s “bunt” effed it all up.
by goodymobb on Jun 17, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
typical Tony MO….something bizarre (pulling Motte after he batted for himself) but at least there was a discernible reason (lefty PH). I’da left him in there all the same, but at least it’s something that can be understood….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
I mean, bases empty. Motte was hitting 98. Why not let him pitch?
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe cause it's old buddy Leyland across the way
they feel like they have to live up to each other
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or leyland is jerkin tony around
knowing exactly what he’s gonna do in a situation like that
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of course...
I don’t know Reyes is to the Right Hander
by Evilfrog on Jun 17, 2009 10:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Been kinda avoiding the gd thread tonight
but man, what a dumb series of events….
1. Leadoff runner on 2nd, 0 outs. We don’t score. In fact, we lose 3 outs basically without taking a swing.
2. A reliever (who looked pretty good) hit for himself
3. then Tony pulls said reliever.
Glad things are back to normal!
by goodymobb on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hefty Lefty
left in vs the righty….
lucky that didn’t end badly….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dennys is not very good at getting lefties out
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
now another switch
hope kmac is on tonight
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we'll find out
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well
Tigers fans are saying “Yadier Molina, huh?”
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up on the scoreboard?" - Jeff Francouer
by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heh
Billy Wagner sure did….
Got 06 on the brain with the Tigers in town and throwing the ball all over the diamond….
by nota bene on Jun 17, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*Aaron Heilman
Billy Wagner would have said “So Taguchi, huh?”
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
glad pork chop
stayed in for him
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obv you don't PH for Motte so you can bench him almost immediately and start the parade of relievers.
by TheBirds on Jun 17, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
McClellan, THROW STRIKES
It’s placido polanco, not fucking ted williams
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
kmac
walking down a bad road again
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
uh
lets get pacido so we don’t have miggy up with 2 on…
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Crisis averted
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by dcfcblues on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
let's hope YP comes on next inning
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by gocards62 on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but courted
kmac starting to make me nervous when he comes in. just can’t seem to find the plate often enough
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whew
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, why is McClellan still out there
nevermind
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by mattybobo on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we all panic a little easy here, don't we?
by Expatcardfan on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
haha was thinking the same thing here
guilty myself for sure
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
experience
is a good teacher
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony's headscratching moves don't help matters any
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The lawyer in all of us stops to think...
I stood where no man goes...
by Desert_Rat on Jun 17, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's showing off for his BFF
Leyland
by stlhulsey on Jun 17, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The baserunning and player switches
have been ridiculous
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think tony
thinks no left handed batter should face a right hander with a man on after the 6th
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by sportsman on Jun 17, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we as a group create a letter
to be sent to FSN Midwest about Al’s behavior towards Rasmus? It’s blatantly disparaging and disgusting.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll be that letter's John Hancock
I’ll sign big enough so that Al doesn’t have to put on his reading glasses to read it
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by jd is legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
I've seen constant reference to this tendency. What's he saying? Alluding?
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He thinks Raz is hitting to many home runs
for real
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 17, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said Colby wasn't running hard on a contact play
at the plate.
When the replay showed Colby was actually safe, he quickly made mention and went back to a stroy about a hitting coach no one gives a crap about.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks - what's he saying now that Colby has three hits?
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by akaitori on Jun 17, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"he coulda turned that into a double if he werent so dang lazy"
which of course would lead to an AP IBB…
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by BVHeck on Jun 17, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not on
Ricky Horton is and he tried to explain that basically “We critique him because we know better and because we care”.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 17, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs