Game 73 Open Thread- 24th June, 2009
by the red baron on Jun 24, 2009 5:45 PM EDT
370 comments
St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets, Jun 24, 2009 7:10 PM EDT
TPFKAPK Nieve
I can feel something
But what it is I'm unsure
Is it momentum?
In addition to our standard nightly haiku, I also bring you a response to my morning query of a proper bit of poetry for Pineiro, courtesy of reader Phredbird:
The cardinal pitcher named Jo-El
Is not a guy you would know well
But when he faces a Met
You know how to bet
And Card fans smile like it’s No-el!
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mlb.com reports ozzie smith and jose oquendo to manage the Futures Game.
the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus
by tom s. on Jun 24, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's awesome...
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
Skip Schumaker, 2B
Colby Rasmus, CF
Albert Pujols, 1B
Rick Ankiel, RF
Chris Duncan, LF
Khalil Greene, 3B
Jason LaRue, C
Brad Thompson, P
Brendan Ryan, SS
by OCCardsFan on Jun 24, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hopefully our AAAA starter
can shut down their AAAA offense. just remember, PK, when in doubt, throw the sinker.
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yknow
keep it low in the zone
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, puppies are low to the ground
Sinkers and PKs fit nicely togther.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Jun 24, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh
rakin rick at cleanup
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
regardless if it's him or Duncan
Pujols should have anywhere from 2-4 IBB tonight
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fine by me.
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 24, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I understand the IBB theory
but not sure if I agree with it yet this year. Failure probably just sticks out more than success, but I can guarantee you that if I was a manager, Pujols would never see pitches with 1B open.
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
but he gets hits less than half the time, and you would be putting him on base all the time
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history tells us again and again how GOB points out the folly of man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should go back and reread chuckb's article.
if you’re more of a “show-me” type — sorry — then you should read sleepy’s comment looking at how it worked out for managers who had that choice.
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 24, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that works
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a lot of lefties near the top of the order
by mojowo11 on Jun 24, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
only 4 out of the first 5
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I found a friend for our blog-cow at BCB
And I could complain about the heat, can’t we PLEASE have an in-between between cold & rainy and hot & humid?
Hey, it’s a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jun 24, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone should sign up a goat account and go over there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
or better yet, Bartman
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history tells us again and again how GOB points out the folly of man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First of all, rec
Second of all, in response to Regalia…
He’s not as dedicated to his craft as MooCow is. Moo would have said
“And I could cowplain about the heat, can’t we PLEASE have an in-between between cold & rainy and hot and moomid?”
"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 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to go home
won’t be around a computer for the game, so GO CARDS!
I think Thompson will do well, because the Mets are Muts and we all know how Thompson feels about dogs(puppies)
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 24, 2009 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here is my TLR roster complaint of the day
Why not bat lil’ Dunc #2 and Colby #4 instead? Dunc can at least draw a walk occasionally (and forced Mets to pitch to APu last night), and Colby provides the best protection behind APu at this point.
born Dodger blue, now dyed Cardinals red
by totalloser on Jun 24, 2009 6:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nieve's picture makes him look like a bloated goblin-elf mixed breed
scary stuff
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 6:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
did anyone watch the Confed Cup semi today???
that was incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by BirdsonFire on Jun 24, 2009 6:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes!
As soon as the game ended I was epicly glad that I’m a teacher and have summers off JUST BECAUSE I GOT TO WATCH THAT GAME.
Yeah, sounds weird, but hey…
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 24, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't have a voice because i ran around my house screaming
GOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!! after both goals
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get soccer
Kick the ball, run up the field. Repeat.
Glad the US won, but never got into the sport, never will.
Thoughts on the Vikings, Buckeyes, and Cardinals
www.purplebuckeye.blogspot.com
by MilCardFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GRRR
Comcast seems to think I want to watch Mind, Body and kickin moves over the Cards. That is 2 nights in a row.
by Riney on Jun 24, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Whelp, go get 'em Cards!
CWS Title game is tonight so I’m going to be watching that. I’m hoping that LSU wins so I don’t have to hear about how awesome small ball is after the game!! Besides, as a good Mizzou fan how could I cheer for UT???
VivaElBirdos...Scoring less, but more frequently since approximately 1903.
by redbirdnation8206 on Jun 24, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let'd go skippy
Clap Clap ClapClap Clap
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boo what a horrible ball park
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hagin
“The Great Pujols”
Goold linked to an article Hagin wrote about Pujols. I think he’s in love with him.
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok guys;
It pains me to say this; listen to Al and stop hitting it to Center.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 7:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
clap clap clapclap clap
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, i love mlb dot com
i can watch everyone except the braves and reds
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I know
it’s a real life line for me. Living out of the country I get to watch everyone.
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
where did game day
have pitch number 4?
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slightly low
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how good is it
to not have cora as our leadoff hitter
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The ump seems to be a touch generous with the low strike
good news for mr anti-puppy
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that was just position inexperience
by kbot right there
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that stinkes
but I haven’t heard Razor Shines name called in many a moon. smile
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
like what
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
like
The Mets clean up hitters haven’t hit a HR behind Wright in XX days. (longest in the majors.)
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hmm it IS always best to not say things along those lines
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
*facepalm*
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
reply
FAIL
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
jackson
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$99.99
w00t
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it almost feels like no runs scored
I was worried there would be like 5
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wooooo
DP!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to go to the umpire camp
for no other reason than to get one of those shirts
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ground balls are great
they turn into an out most times. But some times they turn into runs.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
more like
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
im feeling just giddy
getting out of that with one run
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't see us scoring alot of runs this game
looks like Albert’s going to have to do the heavy lifting as usual
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone thinking
we need to package ank, glaus, wallace a bull pen arm or 2 and go for a big righty hitting of
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hmm..
I would not deal Glaud given he will probably not play on the last year of his contract or Wallace cuz I have a serious man crush on this guy. But yeah, totally get your point, BIG BAT NOW
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would love to get rid ank but unfortunately the FO won't agree
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this guy can pitch
with or without help on the outside strikes from the ump
by dugmartsch on Jun 24, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
its not as good as it seems with ank and glaus contract situation
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dude you need to hit the reply button
it helps keep things organized around here
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if we traded ank
half the women in st looey would revolt
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one would hope
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when I was at the cubs game last
I overheard some of the ladies talking about Rick’s good looks (and they were cubs fans)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was impressed they could set aside their differences
for some Dick action
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay APu caught it on the fiels side of the bag
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel like there are a bunch of newish people in this thread today
not a problem, just seems to be a lot of names i don’t recognize
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
brad thompson.
grounding out? you, sir, are no joel pineiro. joel woulda had a double.
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 24, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
on the plus side
he so far is no welley either
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
To paraphrase
Al: “I don’t remember Nieve throwing this hard before Tommy John surgery.”
Kent Brockman: “Do your homework, Al.”
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hes got a really nice curve to
i like the way he throws
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
use your second life BOOG
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You know...
When I watch a good Cardinal game, I always enjoy grabbing my old glove and tossing a tennis ball around the room.
Well I now own one clock less… Screw faulty control…
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
my habit is flipping the remote … have broken a bunch of remotes
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
by jacksonian on Jun 24, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
When we were eliminated in 05
I threw the remote against the wall to see if it bounced…
It didn’t. Screw my anger management issues
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is there anything more re-assuring than knowing that tennis ball is always gonna come back
retrievers are fantastic pets
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Until they kill you.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many pitches this AB for Skip?
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Colby kills raly in 3........2.........1..........
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
A walk and a 9 pitch single
it’s like he’s a leadoff hitter or something
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
9 pitch at bat and a single
skip seems to either get a single pitch out or have a hell of an at bat
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get off the schnide colby
walk or hit
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What is this walk thing
you speak of?
by RiverRat on Jun 24, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
UIBB
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mets announcers agree
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
pitch around
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
With Ankiel behind him
I’d walk him with the bases full
by BCinVA on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 runs, berto! por favor!
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 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he's been keeping it low and away so far tonight with l
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ank to kill rally?
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
colby already killed it
ank would just be poking it curiously with a stick
by dugmartsch on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOLZ
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i would laugh my ass off
if ank walked here
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love ?RBBIs
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one time ank
one time
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
full count
nervous
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good at bat actually
but overmatched
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rick = Anti-Clutch
Dunc is just as bad….
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
by The_teague on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that is why we need ludwick in the 4 spot
he might not always come through but he isn’t a gauaunteed out
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's like we have Rick Ankiel
the pitcher
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
ankiel the pitcher was a better hitter
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this point
It’s really hard for me not to expect Ankiel to strike out.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "5.7 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
omg...
AnKiel, shall I start the count?
guy who loves our cleanup hitter here
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what a minute
we have a clean-up hitter?
who did we trade for?
by BirdsonFire on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's your clean up hitter ladies and gents
ugh
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
trade for a bat, now
i mean between innings
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
can we get wright for a package of everyone on our bench
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
minus YADI
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
including the bat boy?
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did nieve really just throw 6 straight 4-seams to ankiel (93-95 mph)?
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 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There's just no hiding him
anywhere in this line up is there?
by BCinVA on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hard to see
gving lubby and yadi the same off day
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
doesn't make much sense
and I’m not even talking about those backwards d’s there
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ankiel used to get struck out by breaking balls out of the zone
now he can’t even hit fastballs…double ugh
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't remember an everyday player...
that swings through more belt-high fastballs. It’s disgusting…
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He could never hit fastballs
it just took the league a year and a half to realize it.
Meanwhile loyal VEB readers knew about it a few months into his hitting career.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice move, Brad
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a really good pitch by Nieves to Ank
but Ank is really a zero positive player right now
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what about negative positive?
or just using absolute values?
by BirdsonFire on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say he is more a
“square root of a negative number” player
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you got it
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And my current trepidation when he comes to the plate
is akin to numbers that can be written as a/b, where a and b are integers and b is not equal zero.
by peach concrete on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
$99.99
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "5.7 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
get out the checkbook!!
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we are turning into a DP machine!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
due to the economy american equity morgage announced that they are cutting their donation
to $44.445
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
man,
we are one bat away from being a really damn good team
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
someone buy these guys a bat dang it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll send my souvenir bat i got in louisville
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I do not understand why Ankiel would be hitting behind Pujols either
I would pretty much rather have anyone else but Thompson or Larue in that spot… But I guess who are you gonna put there?
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ludwick would at least be a little better imo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alot better
luddy is a good hitter who is going through a tough strech. ankiel is not
gonna need more franklins to get through this one.
by hoofhearted-pujols on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
luddy
would be perfect for the 5 hole, if we traded for a good cleanup hitter
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys think
that if we ask Oprah for some money for a cleanup hitter, she’ll lend us some?
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't she from Chicago?
I’m thinking it ain’t happening.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "5.7 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll ask her for money straight up
man I’m broke
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU GET A THIRDBASEMAN!
YOU GET A THIRDBASEMAN!
YOU GET A THIRDBASEMAN!
YOU GET A THIRDBASEMAN!
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everybody in the audience tonight is getting...
…
…
…
…
A THIRD BASEMAN
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we have one
he is batting 3rd
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but we then we don't have a third place hitter.
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
derosa would be nice
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently
we made an offer for derosa that was turned down, i know it included motte
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
something could still happen
if the mets offer less
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
source?
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing like that on there
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen the same info he was talking about
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You saw we tried to trade Motte?
From a reliable source?
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i liked the idea
of colby 4th and dunc 2nd
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ya that sounds good, or even visa versa
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, anecdotally that seemed to be an effective lineup
Duncan seems to really hit well in front of Da Mang.
Thoughts on the Vikings, Buckeyes, and Cardinals
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by MilCardFan on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Thompson
doesn’t get an L due to anemic offense tonight…
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We didn't get a run there...
But we did make Nieve throw some pitches.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
78 pitches for him..
And he has been pulled in the 6th last two starts
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PORN STACHE
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PK better get that K-zone
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
could we trade ank
for a good fungo bat and a bag of practice balls
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yes...
We should trade duncan for him.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mets could probably use a left-handed first baseman
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "5.7 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
delgados on the DL
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
well this looks bleek
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta clamp down thompson
if you can
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we do still have Pujols
So 2 isn’t that bad.
4 however…
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 runs down feels like 40
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and rooney agrees
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
checkbook out
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dgoold is one twitterin dude
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
THIS offense
outhits ours?
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go figure
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when pitching to contact
goes horribly wrong
by leefyg on Jun 24, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
when they throw the ball up over the plate?
Strike out pitchers go bad when they throwing it there too.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hehheh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patience
tonight we strike their bullpen.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how you think sometimes
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MMMMMM
I LUV BULLPEN
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok Lohse, hurry up and get your ass back into the rotation
and hey Boggs, I think we may have a spot for you too
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that is it for tonight
Hopefully MIL loses
Yadi swings and hits a high fly ball... Endy Chavez goes back, to the track, to the wall... ITS A GUNNER!! Yadi gives St. Louis the lead in the top of the ninth!
by Paulspike on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well at least thompson
won’t be losing this one because of our crappy O
by dugmartsch on Jun 24, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
87 is PK's fastest pitch
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
only 50 pitches though
so he’ll likely have plenty of opportunity to improve
by YesWeOquendo on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
skip would have slid
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow skip get on base why don't you
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yay Skip!
he’s like Brett Butler tonight- great
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice AB Jared
"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 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Check out skippy
Taking the walk. Now is the a fine time for Rasmus to break out of his slump.
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woah
2 walk for skip tonight? dang
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
by jacksonian on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
tutor colby STAT
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cold Colby
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fucking a Razzle
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lohse is due to comeback
right after a 9 game road trip to cincy, mil, and cubs………….sigh
we really need to make a move
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news folks...
Here comes Ankiel!!!
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
flag'd
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ankiel please get a hit or atleast walk
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
vegas won't give the odds
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
redemption ank
this is your chance
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Razosaurus has slumped after that 4 hit game
by dcfcblues on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm not a fan of tony
but I can’t blame it on him. Raz seems like he’ll be a hot and cold player, alot like Jimmy.
by dcfcblues on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rick
You have gottta make them pay
"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 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here we go again
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mets announcer just said "now we are in danger of giving up a 3 run homer"
by olesmokey on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nope
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is he always up with 2 outs it seems like
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
because they're pitching around Al
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh
not just tonight
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good eye so far rick…
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 24, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am going to be pissed if we re-sign that worthless SOB this offseason
by dcfcblues on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I will be too
Rick is just struggling beyond words right now.
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant take too much more of Rick
The Redbirds are of the highest priority to me... As it should be
by ANDYAK47 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he looks helpless against low and in pitches
lefties should be belting those
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He looks helpless.
Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "5.7 WAR" years.
by mattybobo on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al always sounds surprised
When he is discussing Ankiel and his lack of being..a baseball player..
by leefyg on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least he made contact?
"Albert hits good pitches hard and bad pitches even harder. And when he gets in the batter's box, if you pray, then you start praying. And if you don't pray, you think about starting."--Brian Bannister
by VolsnCards5 on Jun 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At least we've taken 4 walks in 22 PA
That’s 18.2%. That’s better.
"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 24, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when
We thought we had a plus OF?
by BCinVA on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
the joys of small samples
Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.
he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.
by bearcatcardfan on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
are you talking about
Ankiel, Ludwick, or Duncan?
by Evilfrog on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this outfield surplus is looking more like a junkyard
by Scarecrow7775 on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 24, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs