Game 77 OvermaFlow
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:36 PM EDT
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Hooray Dero! Boo lefty's still shutting down the O.
Pinata had anther QS. too bad his D let him down. Dero just made a diving catch in left (so much for him playing 3rd uh MO? guess Tony didn't get the memo) and the home town crowd rejoiced. Thursty still sucks even if his sprints to 1st remind us of the glory days of David Eckstein. T. Green has no idea what he's swinging at. KBot is down in the dumps again. all in all, just another day at the ball park for your 2009 St. Louis Cardinals.
oh, and i almost forgot
Albert Pujols is ridiclious.
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Was all for it at the time
But this will be a soccer free DeRosa love fest right?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was until you brought it up.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Auto-formatting
effed up the Pujols comment.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
stupid autoformatbots
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
overflow scenario
dero base hit, luddy hr
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Jun 28, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wondered why DeRo
was playing LF before the game. Made no sense to have him primarily start at 3B, and have Thursty start at 3B. Should’ve stuck to the game plan, TLR!
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:38 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lets do something luddy
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
by The_teague on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally thread time!
Yes, I am a proud to be a Hyperventilating Prospect Geek.
by mtzxc on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Ludwick
"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 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice dero
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice, professional
plate appearance.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh ludwick's swing looks.... interesting
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Lud...
please don’t K. A single will be ok
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm ready for
the return o’ the Studwick
defy, cards, defy. hey logic --- you suck.
by effin fisk on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man....
Anything besides the DP from Colby there and we probably have at least a run. Crap.
C’mon Lud.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
come on Luddy, you can do it!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
too aggressive
going for up and away
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Monkeys with peanut butter in their mouth would be better announcers than what we have goin right now
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially
if there was a PIP of that.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
that 63mph curve is wierd...
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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have...
Holliday up there right now.
Just sayin’
by guayzimi on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
but would you happily give up what was mooted for holliday?
Ludwick, plus Perez (I guess that’d now be Motte) PLUS another pitching prospect? Ugh. I wouldn’t give Luddy straight up.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holliday .327 wOBA .158 ISO
Ludwick .316 wOBA .194 ISO
Just sayin’
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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 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The numbers I see...
on fangraphs are significantly different than that. It has him at .359, and I believe that isn’t park adjusted.
by guayzimi on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
weird
I just went to fangraphs to look those up, double checking (Holliday does have 100 points higher OPS)
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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 28, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ok
Ludwick’s are correct: http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1260&position=OF
but I was wrong about Holliday’s wOBA, it’s .359. I was right about the ISO though, and Ludwick has more home runs in less playing time
4B - beer baseball bands blog
history tells us again and again how GOB points out the folly of man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
another factor is that Holliday plays better defense
but they are too similar a player to give the A’s what they want for Holliday. maybe Luddy for Holliday straight up, throw in Thursty for the fun of it
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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 28, 2009 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"better defense" is arguable.
Their career UZR/150’s in the corners are about the same, and Luddy has the arm to play RF.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 28, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Luddy's stance
more open than last year?
by RiverRat on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was gonna ask that
It looks more open and, um, busier. I don’t remember all that jazz when he was hitting ropes last year.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Luddy K'd there
but he still could. Learn how to hit a breaking ball please.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
crap
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Jun 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BallsWICK.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lame
"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 28, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Typical late innings
and typical Lud, er, Dud.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well
barring a collapse by SF or CWS, we don’t lose any ground.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Except to the Reds
"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 28, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not really worried about them
they are going to be good eventually, but I don’t see this year being the year.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shit...he IS a prophet...
…let’s hope he’s a crappy prophet…like Nostradamus
by vexedtechie on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he got the DeRo trade right,,,,
i’m still pickin the crow out of my teeth
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
controversial statement:
Joe Nathan is the best closer in baseball. Discuss.
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's good
but I don’t think he’s the best. I’d say either Mariano or Papelbon is the best in baseball.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Papelbon makes things too interesting and Mariano is not as good as he used to be. He’s still scary though.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Jun 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since coming to the Twins
Nathan’s OPS against is .519. I love BRef.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's had one year with an ERA over 2
in the last 5. Ouch.
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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I could buy Mariano still
with his big-game experience and history, I just think Nathan has been better than papelbon last coupla years, and certainly this year.
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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so. He really is the only one now who comes in and I think it’s a sure save.
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by ClemsonGirl on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope
RYAN FRANKLIN
"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean
by Molina4MVP on Jun 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lowest ERA in baseball
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he sucks!!!!!!!!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I'd buy that.
Not too controversial in my book.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heard it on ESPN
so I think that confirms it as mainstream opinion.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If they said it on ESPN
I’m going the opposite way.
by ducttape16 on Jun 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Jim Rome said it.
I respect his baseball opinion.
That guy is a freakin’ joke.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jim Rome
old guy on BBTonight.
all over the place.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when he got...
slapped by Jim “don’t call him Chris” Everett? On live TV…
by guayzimi on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
all-time classic TV moment
few times will you ever see someone get what’s coming to them so perfectly
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
Did anyone happen to catch his show like Thursday or Friday? He was talking about Geovany Soto testing positive for marijuana at the WBC. I looked for a clip, but I think it must be too new to be anywhere yet.
It is simply ridiculous….it was like a trainwreck and I couldn’t look away. He said pretty much every synonym for “marijuana” during his ranting bit and it was so absolutely awkward that it might’ve been the funniest thing I’ve ever seen on ESPN (besides “Who’s More ‘Now’?”).
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, we all kinda knew
our odds were low against their 2 lefty SPs, right? We should’ve probably taken game 1, but I don’t think anyone’s really surprised we lost 2 of 3 when the other team had average-to-not good lefties taking the mound.
Hey, at least we’re leaving town with DeRosa.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cards can't hit lefties
to save their lives. Same with guys who have high ERAs. It’s a bad pattern.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and shit I forgot...
we actually WON Wellemeyer’s start. Weird.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap...
I forgot it’s a homestand vs. the Giants before a road trip.
Well, I guess we’re, um, staying at our respective places of residence here in STL following today’s contest? And we’ll be staying at said places with Mark DeRosa.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gives Derosa a chance
to do some apartment shopping.
by RiverRat on Jun 28, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's a nice building right across from the park
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stayed at the Westin last month for the Cub's...
I agree.
by RiverRat on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Kinney
trim the ’stache?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind.
I am blind, apparently.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's excited...
about Lincecum, lefty (Johnson), Cain, and lefty (Zito) the next four days? No one?
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jun 28, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We might be able to hit Zito
but I’m not too excited. It’s a good thing that we have Carp and Waino facing Johnson and Cain, but tomorrow (Thompson) and Thursday (Welly) will be losses, most likely. I’d say we might get 2 of 4, but no more than that.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know...
I could see another 1-3 series vs. a seemingly crappy (on paper) team. Yuck.
Please Troy Glaus, come back and hit.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i have a better chance of coming back that santa does
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't know you were banged up
Sorry to hear that.
DON’T LET BARRY WEINBERG ANYWHERE NEAR YOU!!!
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Pellata is the one i'm scared of
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the plus side,
2 runs in any game probably beats the giants. Their offence is offensive…
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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Honestly...
I’m not at all worried about games 2-4.
We won’t touch Lincecum though.
by guayzimi on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You shoould be worried...
Cain has been better Wainwright this year, and who knows who we run out there against Zito, and he’s already pitched well against the Cardinals once.
V, b.
by LukeMP1186 on Jun 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay. i give up
i’ve spent too much time waiting for the Cards to take the lead. I have a ton of stuff to do today and I have zero confidence that we cancome back from a 3 run deficit.
See you later folks.
I want to be the no-talent ass clown!
by RosevilleRedbird on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news
San Fran just went up 7-0 in top of the 9th. Milwaukee probably can’t come back from being 7 down.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I would think not
hopefully the Giants are using up all their runs….
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
los gigantes are one of those teams that drive the Cards nuts
they always play way over their heads against them
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Fred Lewis goes off on us again
I may have to end it all.
by ducttape16 on Jun 28, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lohse coming back soon
So Lohse is supposed to rehab Thursday, Same day Welley pitchs. If he is ready to come off the DL and Welley has another performance. Do you think Tony will send him to the Bullpen vs Thompson?
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Can this game hurry up and get done...
I have some napping to do over here.
by ducttape16 on Jun 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
so now we don't have to face nathan...right?
maybe we can score off of whoever they bring in
"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 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
06 Was truly a magical postseason
How on earth Tyler Johnson, Randy Flores and Josh Kinney managed to shut down the opposition all post season is truly amazing.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
How Anthony Reyes and Jeff Weaver did
is just as, or maybe more, amazing.
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wainwright had something to do with it too
plus we also got some clutch, clutch hits out of the likes of Taguchi, Yadi, Preston Wilson, and Scott freakin Spiezio.
Yeah, magic I think is the word….
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinney's got some talent i think
Johnson too. Both have wipe-out sliders. I reckon relief pitchers with one good pitch can be pretty effective when they first come up, until people adjust to them (see Motte, Jason).
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That, I'd say, is the ballgame
Second time we’ve been outdone by a bad team in recent weeks (Cleveland).
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins are a .500 team
Not that bad
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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 4:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah and at least the cubs and brewers continue to suck
dunno if that’ll last, though…
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty confident that the Cubs will continue to suck
the Brewers, I dunno
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs have Milton Bradley on their team. he can’t even even count to 3. They’ll still suck.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Jun 28, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Twins are always tough. No matter how bad they should be. That’s why they’re so frustrating.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Jun 28, 2009 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That soccer game is over with, right?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 4:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
US lost to Brazil 3-2
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by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
did adam dunn join VEB?
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, i just like baseball
thank god it’s over is what i meant. i don’t care who won
by prophetjohn on Jun 28, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yep 3-2 brazil
Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.
by Felonius_Monk on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: @FlimtotheFlam
you’re the computer expert around these parts, right? Do you know anything about virus removal. I’m trying to fix my parent’s computer but having a hell of a time because the virus is so deeply embedded in the registry. It autmotaically restarts when I try to run any malware removal program like HijackThis, even if I run I install it off a flash drive in Safe Mode and try to run it there. Any ideas. Yes, no, or are you a Mac guy?
Thanks
by mattyp on Jun 28, 2009 4:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
There are no backed up registry files?
or rollback points on window?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it's embedded in the registry,
you’re probably screwed. if you can’t roll it back with system restore, you’re probably stuck with a format and reinstall
by prophetjohn on Jun 28, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best way to do it
Is hook the hard drive up to a external hard drive link than hook it up to a normal pc.
If not. XP or Vista?
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 4:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you can get into the Task Manager
try to identify every process that’s running, and google each one of them. Most will be harmless.
If you can identify a malicious process you may be able to manually delete the damn thing. This will take some sleuthing on your part.
Check msconfig and make sure nothing’s booting up that’s not supposed to.
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 to MSCONFIG
Run the command prompt and type msconfig
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Click on the Statup tab
Disable everything that seems out of place
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also look for files that seem weird
Than google them
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Google EVERYTHING you don't understand
this is crucial. It is time-consuming but don’t skip it
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I've had to do it before
I’m billing my 16 year old brother by the hour for this shit, as its not hard to figure out he was probably the one that got this damn thing on here. My whole sunday is gone
by mattyp on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just had to fix my buddies laptop
It barely even moved cause the shear amount of viruses he had. Disable everything in msconfig, Reboot. Go to task manager and remove all weird processes. Download and install AVG anti virus
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
also
once everything’s working properly again get a hardware router. They’re like 50 bucks and are a cinch to hook up, it’ll take you longer to go to the store and buy one than it will to set it up. Seems to cut down on the amount of crap your computer has to deal with dramatically.
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hah
won’t even let me run msconfig (restarts), in safe mode or otherwise. This thing has got me against the ropes, but now I’m determined to beat it
by mattyp on Jun 28, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
ooh
that’s a tough one.
Sometimes what these gadgets will do is hide alternate copies of taskmgr.exe or msconfig.exe with the extension changed from .exe to .com. Since C comes before E in the alphabet, when you type in “msconfig” in the Run window, it runs the alternate copy instead. If you can find those and delete them you may be able to get back to the msconfig window.
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
one other thing to try
Google for a hosts file hack. The hosts file (it’s just called “hosts”, with no extension at all) lives in the C:\WINDOWS\system32\drives\etc folder. It’ll have a list of IP address and what URL corresponds with them. Factory default is just 127.0.0.1 = your computer. You can get lists of evil websites and set them all to read 127.0.0.1—so any time your computer (for whatever reason—malware or kid brother looking for pwerno) tries to access one of these sites, it looks only on the local computer and not on the internet.
There are some drawbacks to this approach but it works pretty well….it might possibly short-circuit some of the other goofy stuff that’s happening.
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
when something is protecting itself like that
(it’s restarting the computer in safe mode when he tries to run HJT!), it’s a good bet there’s a separate exe or dll that’s configured to run automatically whenever Windows starts up.
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have to find the problem
Than manually disable in Task Manager than run AVG anti virus
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it odd
that multiple members of the team could be in a Western and no one would bat and eye?
by ducttape16 on Jun 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
or just some dudes
you’d see on any given weekend at the Lake o’ the Ozarks.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a true Missourah team
"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 29, 2009 8:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Los Gigantes win 7-0
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 4:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
woooooooo!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm betting
that if the Cards get in a save situation, Nathan will pitch – and we will have no chance at hitting Nathan.
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 4:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By then Albert
might be up…eh….ehhh?
by RiverRat on Jun 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DON'T SWING AT THE FIRST PITCH JOE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
success!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 walks, but a little slow to first on that second one
disap pointing day for thurston.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep walking all the way to Memphis Joe
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
it takes A LOT of effort to walk thursty twice in one game
"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy
by FutureMan on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, it doesn't...
He’s actually the only guy on the team that walks (besides Pujols).
by DiscoJer on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sprint Thurston
HURRY. They might rescind the walk if you are lax!
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If you are the Twins, take comfort
it’s Chris Duncan.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
wow, just wow
"Sorry about him, he's dealing with being an inker. " - Chasing Amy
by FutureMan on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oquendo fucked us
what the hell?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No.
Thurston never looked at Oquendo.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should have looked but
there is no excuse not to send LaRue there.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
LaRue’s run doesn’t matter really. Why risk the 2nd out of the inning there in sending a wicked-slow runner?
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Firstly, because you score when you can in obvious situtions like that
second, because if Thurston is at 3rd and not 2nd, it would have eliminated the force at every base.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still not convinced
LaRue couldn’t even take 2nd earlier after singling and when the runner drew a throw from the OF to home. LaRue is slow.
If LaRue stays on 3rd, Thurston stays on 2nd, and Dunc at 1B, a little old single probably plates 2 runners (Thurston could likely get in from 2nd). And Schu just struckout, so anyway, not risking an out by sending LaRue (or Thurston getting hung up) leaves us with only 2 outs and a chance.
I just don’t like gambling outs when you have so much ground to make up.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team is station-to-station
they’ve got to press their luck on the bases if they ever have any hope of scoring.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no if ands or buts about it
Joe Thurston scewed up there, just like he always seems to do on the basebaths. they went from getting excited about having the bases loaded with the top of the order coming up to 1st & 3rd 2 outs and their egos walking to the car.
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 28, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Egos walking to the car?
And as far as ‘top of the order’, it was Skippy and the pitchers spot. We were 2 hitters with 1 out away from Pujols batting.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He ended up with a K
but Schumaker has been as hot as anybody not named Pujols lately and who’s to say he sees the same pitches if the bases are loaded with one out. Molina was on deck and he’s been known to get a clutch hit or two. to deny momentum as part of the game is naive
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 28, 2009 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You seem to be particularly upset about this game
so I won’t continue to prod you but think about his: If LaRue’s run was so meaningless that we need not risk send him home…why would the Twins attempt to throw him out at home, especially since he already rounded 3rd by the time they picked up the ball?
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm as upset as I am with any loss
and as upset as I am with every Thurston running gaffe. what I’m trying to understand is how you can find any other blame besides Thurston on that play?
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 28, 2009 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because Oquendo has made bizarre basepath
decisions for the last 4 years on a routine basis. Thurston absolutely should have looked up to see where the runner was at but his only concern was going 1st-to-3rd on a ball he knew he easily could.
Oquendo held LaRue out of fear, I guess. Still has visions of Beltran gunning down Eckstein Opening Day 2007 or something. Usually these decisions seem to be made to get Albert more runners on base.
I know that as soon as that ball slowed down on the grass in CF, I didn’t give LaRue a second thought because he should have cruised in standing up at home. Instead, he’s glued to 3rd with Thurston only 5 steps away.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Absolutely
no way Gomez goes to the plate. Gardenhire would have eaten him alive for giving up the double play. No team would have tried that save Ankiel playing cowboy. That doesn’t even take into consideration Mauer is at the plate. These guys are schooled.
This is sloppy base coaching. Someone addicted to the Albert Pujols circus. Thurston got a great jump, which he may have needed to beat a double play. The run was conceded.
by OperaCard on Jun 28, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm fine pressing your luck
when it will matter, but to do so with your slowest guy (non-Molina division) with the top of the order coming up and needing a buttload of runs doesn’t seem like a good bet IMO.
You had bases loaded, 1 out with Skip coming up against a reliever who was basically on the ropes. You also had Yadi (I think) on deck and then Albert.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
Skip was facing Nathan, no matter what. The best closer in baseball since 2005.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thurston out on basepaths.
Again.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And Thurston fucks up yet again
Yes, I am a proud to be a Hyperventilating Prospect Geek.
by mtzxc on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy mother of ass
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh.
Thurston can walk, but he sure as heck can’t run the bases…
by DiscoJer on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I FUCKING HATE JOE THURSTON!
I don’t care who’s fault it is, he’s out AGAIN!
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
take comfort
it smokin joe on the bases
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Joe Thurston’s an idiot.
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
by ClemsonGirl on Jun 28, 2009 5:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This has to severly piss off TLR
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
oh well
joe just bringing us closer to the inevitable
by prophetjohn on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thirsty
runs into an out yet again….what’s that, three in the last week?
by nota bene on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
"Great guy to have on this Cardianl team"
just leave, don’t ever call a game again Rick.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Terrible baserunning, Thursty!
STL may as well DFA Thursty now…
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping the acquisition of Derosa
meant I’d never have to see Joe Thurston again….
THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!
by stltrav09 on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You were both fooling yourselves
"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 28, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye Joe
Have fun riding the bus in Memphis.
by outraged on Jun 28, 2009 5:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston should be DFA'd immediately
This is like his 12th game in a row with a dumb mistake
by riotmute on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He might only have 2 more weeks left
Once Lohse comes off the DL
Stat Whore
by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotta lay some of jose
he always presses with pushing runners in
still, joe, keep your head up
"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension
by sportsman on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
why the fuck does thurston want to get to 3rd so bad anyways.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He fucking loves 3rd base.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
by spants on Jun 28, 2009 5:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just stupid
its the bottom of the ninth and his run doesn’t mean anything. if you’re going to be terrible at everything else that you do, you better run the damn bases well. get him a bus ticket already.
by mopack on Jun 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but I don't think you press in that situation.
LaRue’s run means absolutely nothing, except maybe getting us closer to seeing Joe Nathan.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened with Thurston I missed it
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Oquendo held LaRue at 3rd
Thurston was paying attention to where the ball was and missed Oq’s hold sign.
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I don’t think I’ve seen that since teeball. Really.
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You must not see many games
Thurston plays in.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
this was like blaming the guy who got hit by the guy who ran the red light, because he didn’t look both ways.
Yeah, he should have looked at oquendo, but holding larue there was incredibly stupid and completely unexpected by anyone. Slow ground ball up the middle, you HAVE to score from second.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 28, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no advantage for LaRue to advance
And did you see him get thrown out on a diving play by a 3B who bobbled the ball?
Not afraid to nitpick
by joker24 on Jun 28, 2009 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, there is...
less runs to score next inning. A slow ground ball up the middle HAS to score a runner from second with one out.
There was no real risk to it, he could have walked home.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 28, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i don't know how anyone can defend any thing joe does
when your this bad at so many parts of the game, you have no business being on a big league team.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And this is when I would like to see someone in the media
pose a question to TLR and actually press him on it. What is the logic of having Thurston? He has made so many bone-headed baserunning plays and his defense at 3B anyway has been pretty horrible.
Of course, if you ask TLR anything remotely close to questioning his decisions, he’ll look at you like you’re crazy and way out of line.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So before Thurston's dumb running
they were saying how HRs were rally killers and I thought it would’ve been funny to talk about that for a minute.
Then Duncan somehow goes up the middle to load the bases (no need to risk sending LaRue there), Thurston runs into another out, and here comes Joe Nathan.
Anyway, I have no more sense of humor to comment on the “HRs as rally killers” thing.
Shit shit shit.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Running into outs
needlessly is sure a rally killer.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Here are your bus tickets to Memphis Mr. Thurston, would you like to make that round trip?" - Busline Clerk
“No thanks Miss, one way please” – Joe Thurston
Baseball's concept of athletes is all wrong. Batter cannot walk with 4 balls.
by The_teague on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We should pass a hat
and spring for his ticket if it means seeing less of him.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thurston will be too busy watching the ball
He’ll be lucky not to get hit by the bus coming to pick him up.
by outraged on Jun 28, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've had it
Thurston is the worst baserunner we’ve ever seen. We cannot afford this stupid shit.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
fire joe thurston
he cannot be base runnin
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 28, 2009 5:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damnit skippy
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Nathan would have probably shut us down anyways
but dang, this stings.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.fangraphs.com/lgraphs/290628124_Twins_Cardinals_132773584_lbig.png
4B - beer baseball bands blog
history tells us again and again how GOB points out the folly of man
by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it was climbing anyway.....
that graph doesn’t account for the single, THEN the baserunning gaffe, does it?
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
the baserunning gaffe is the orange bit
the single is the green spike right before it, the walk was the smaller green bit right before the single.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Rasmus made all those mistakes on the basepaths , I guarantee he'd be in Memphis right now
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasmus would never be on base though...
Since he no longer walks…
While it stinks that Thurston was out, at least he was actually on base in the first place, a trait almost no one else on the team has…
by DiscoJer on Jun 28, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We don't need a division lead going into the SF series
We can handle SF’s starters with no problem…
Welcome to Baseball Heaven.
by zoomzoomj88 on Jun 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lucky for us
the Brewers suck also.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So can we have...
an honest accounting from those watching on TV… was it Oquendo or Thurston?
by guayzimi on Jun 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston
play would be kinda close, you definitely hold the guy up.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
although Oquendo did hold the guy up pretty late
it’s still Thurston’s problem for thinking 3rd all the way.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fixed
it’s still Thurston’s problem for thinking 3rd all the way not picking up the 3rd base coach. if you’re not the lead runner, and sometimes even if you are, you have no business looking into center field. the important stuff is happening ahead of you. Pick up the fucking coach.
by mopack on Jun 28, 2009 5:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thurston
he never looked at oquendo until he was 4 steps past second. Oquendo was vehemently putting up the stop sign. and it looked like larue was at third at the same time the outfielder was standing with the ball in hand, so he wouldn’t have made it. (it was a shallow hit, almost snagged by an infielder)
"Them Cubbies can kiss my ass" -Dizzy Dean
by Molina4MVP on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was one of those that when you watch on TV
you simply assume the guy at 2nd has already scored and you’re watching for the guy going to 3rd.
Oquendo held up LaRue before the CF even caught the ball.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here you go
the ball is hard to see because of the terrible My29 footage, but the ball is still 2 steps in front of the OF’er on this grab. Thurston would have been safe at 3rd. Oquendo throws up the stop sign as soon as the SS dives.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here is where he picks up the ball
and Thurston (who is half way to 3rd) is turning around and coming back:
There is NO WAY LaRue would have been out at the plate, unless he fell flat on his face. Thurston should have stopped but Oquendo should have sent LaRue.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
catcher's legs,
meaningless run, not worth the risk*
*assuming you’re trailing runners know to pick up the 3rd base coach and not run off the lead runner.
by mopack on Jun 28, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
awesome stuff
no run is meaningless, btw. You score when you can. You don’t take stupid risks, but you score when the opportunity presents itself.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
by SleepyCA on Jun 28, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks HC
Thats even worse than I thought. Thursty had to beat a possible DP, he used his speed. Oquendo blew it. An error by him without question.
by OperaCard on Jun 28, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's also Thurstons fault
He has to pay more attention.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is really cool.
Watching on TV I saw that Thurston wasn’t checking the coach, so there is some blame there, but obviously, Thurston is getting a bad rap because he has had a few terrible baserunning mistakes; this one is on OQ.
Decrease runs scored?
Maybe.
Decrease winning? Never seen that proven.
-SFTU
by hazel on Jun 28, 2009 11:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were going to lose anyways
Nathan would have come in at some point against Skip or Molina and rocked them to sleep.
That doesn’t mean Thurston shouldn’t be DFA’d but I’m not throwing things because we lost a game we were down 4 runs in the 9th in.
Especially since we didn’t score any runs that inning anyways.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 28, 2009 5:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
exactly
they didn’t even have a hit till the 5th. but thurston has just made too many stupid ass plays. he’s got to go.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I agree..
We were gonna lose that game; we hadn’t done anything and they had their ace in the hole. It’s Thurston’s repeated mistakes that gets the collective blood boiling.
Anyway, hopefully DeRosa = fewer Thurston. Logically it makes sense, but so far, I’d say we’re 0-1, both in the W-L column and in the whole “keeping Thurston out of the lineup” game within the game.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefull DeRosa = zero Thurston
I’d rather have a 13 man bullpen than a 12 man bullpen + Thurston
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 28, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But when you see
complete unawareness from Thurston, again and again and again and again and……..you tend to blow up at some point.
No we probably weren’t going to finish the rally, but that doesn’t excuse falling on the sword yourself. Whether Oquendo should have sent him or not is immaterial. The fact is he held him up and all Thurston needed to do was take a look at the guy 60 feet in front of him with his hands up, and we have the tying run at the plate with 1 out.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 28, 2009 5:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't get it
If I do something totally stupid at my job, I make sure that I never do it again.
Thurston just continually makes the same mistake over and over again.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 5:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
if you're completely unqualified
for your job, you better make sure that you show up to meetings on time and make a fresh pot of coffee when you finish it. Don’t do stupid things that bring your shortcomings to the forefront
by mopack on Jun 28, 2009 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you better bring fresh doughnuts & begels with you every morning too
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shine your bosses shoes
on your lunch break
by mopack on Jun 28, 2009 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was still a glimmer of hope
as long as schumaker doesn’t pull a Rasmus and GIDP, Molina, a clutch 2-out hitter comes up with Pujols on deck, and then anything is possible.
How did the pig corner the breakfast market?
by STLRegalia on Jun 28, 2009 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thurston is garbage. I don't want him in Memphis, Palm Beach, or anywhere
I want him out of this organization. He’s a bum. A waste of a roster spot.
Is very bad to steal A-Pu's rum...is very bad.
by Power Slurve on Jun 28, 2009 5:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bold Prediction: We take 3 of 4 from the Giants
The real Mark DeRosa era of Cardinals baseball begins tomorrow.
by dcfcblues on Jun 28, 2009 5:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The DeRosa era can begin whenever
as long as the Thurston era ends today.
by TheBirds on Jun 28, 2009 5:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i was hoping when i got called at work by
yer dog that Thursty was on his way down..I thought DeRO was gonna be the man at third…
instead a 5th OF? They need to keep T green up, send down Joe..
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 28, 2009 5:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
one needs to go
And as horrible as Thurston’s been of late on the bases and in the field, Tyler Greene hasn’t done much to inspire confidence at the plate (or in the field, today). Tyler does absolutely nothing offensively.
I think Thurston COULD be a useful bench player, but why he continues to see so many starts and so much playing time is beyond me.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
IMO
the young guys hit then they jack em around sit them for a bit then try them again…look what happened with Barden, Im not all that convinced it was “they figured him out”
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 28, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, there's a little too much lineup tinkering
for my tastes. Similarly, what I’d like to see is Ludwick in the 4th spot and Colby in the 5 spot for about 2 weeks (of course that would be hard to do now) to see if those guys can get into a groove with regular PT.
I think I’d like to see:
Schu/Ryan
DeRosa
Albert
Lud
Raz
Yadi
Ank
P
Whoever’s playing 3B
with the bold guys not going anywhere, no matter the matchup.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or how about...
ryan ss
shumaker lf
pujols 1b
derosa 2b/3b
rasmus cf
ludwick rf
molina c
thurston 2b/3b and only if he stops screwing up simple plays and if not i say we go find someone else in the minors or a cheap trade for someone even like maybe.. david eckstein…
by cardsforever on Jun 28, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The question with T. Greene
Has always been whether he will get on base enough. That seems to just be the “con” with him. I don’t think usage has much to do with it in this case.
by Merry CRasmus on Jun 28, 2009 5:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i heard we got a guy from the giants..
by punchinjudy on Jun 28, 2009 5:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
link
http://images.dailyradar.com/media/uploads/ballhype/story_large/2009/01/15/major_league_2.jpg
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 28, 2009 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tony Talks?
Jesus, did anyone else stick around for Tony’s comments? That might’ve been the shortest Q & A I’ve seen yet. What was the point of that? No one says anything about Thurston’s play?
I don’t know what I want; I don’t necessarily want everyone to pile on (that happens enough on its own) but can someone ever ask Tony about something that seems to make absolutely no logical sense whatsoever?
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what? you mean the STL media chickened out & didn't ask why a shitty player is still on the team?
shocking. someone get Guinness on the phone. stat!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's just dumb...
The dude is a hard-ass by most accounts and he’s been in the game for however many years…I think they can take the kid gloves off once in a while.
by goodymobb on Jun 28, 2009 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i just checked future redbirds, and it appears MO f'ed up big time
did he really put Todd & Samuel on the PTBNL list? please someone tell me he didn’t do that.
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
by gdm426 on Jun 28, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it is what i even read at mlbtraderumors
I can't believe i gave up a homerun to that punch and judy hitter-major league 2
by punchinjudy on Jun 28, 2009 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone implant Thurston's wife with a baby like every 3 or 4 days for the rest of the season?
"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 28, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thurston
is the only one who did his job. You guys should be embarrassed.
by OperaCard on Jun 28, 2009 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He did what was probably logical, but didn't do his job
Yes, most everyone would agree that on a soft grounder up the middle, the guy from 2nd has to try and score. I know that, you know that, Joe Thurston knows that.
But his job is to look up at his 3rd base coach. He failed to do that.
"If on-base percentage is so important, then why don't they put it up