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Game 54 Open Thread- June 4th, 2009: Carp v. Harang

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La Russa appreciated the information generated by computers. He studied the rows and the columns. But he also knew they could take you only so far in baseball, maybe even confuse you with a fog of overanalysis. As far as he knew, there was no way to quantify desire. And those numbers told him exactly what he needed to know when added to twenty-four years of managing experience.

Sabermetricians – those number-crunchers who have come to dominate thinking about strategy the last few years – believe that they have debunked clutch situations as statistically irrelevant. La Russa has read the various studies. Based on his own forty years plus of experience, he believes those studies to be bunk of their own.

La Russa respected [Bill] James, but based on managing nearly 4,000 games, was convinced James was wrong.

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wow

is harang getting squeezed?

by tomsteele on Jun 4, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

Seriously...

Balls 3 and 4 looked like strikes…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

yes ATG

balls 3 & especially 4 looked pretty good

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Get off my lawn!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions  

and take your tweets with you! you damn kids!

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 4, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

you always expect him to be ugly

don’t we all?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good point.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I am an expert on ugliness

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

so's your face

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 4, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think that was his point

On with the (good) youth movement!

by aet15 on Jun 4, 2009 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

probably

i was doing a scrubs reset & thought it fit

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 4, 2009 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's the likelihood that we see Todd tonight?

(and let me just get my total bewilderment at the Boyer DFA. What a bizarre situation)

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

very good

considering how much work the bullpen has gotten the last few days

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

que the bashing

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 4, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions  

What are you trying to do, Colby!?!

Score runs!?!

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

naw

We only bash Ankiel and Duncan for swinging at pitches like that

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

i was talking about Al & Ricky

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 4, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Colby is in a different league right now than them.

the last time I checked he was on pace to be a 4.7 WAR player.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

there should be laws against using the phrase ‘on pace to be a X-Y player’ where Y is a sabermetric gourmet stat.

by greenback06 on Jun 4, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

st. colby won’t be a +33 cf, no.

he has done better with the bat than the stat boys projected.

by greenback06 on Jun 4, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

No, he won't play 150 games there

he hasn’t and that’s still the pace he has set. He will not need to be a +33 cf this year to reach that.

And as long as he is flanked by Duncan he’ll get plenty of shots at out of zone plays.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

good point

his actual defensive value to the team is probably a bit lower than his UZR number, since he gets credit for catching a bunch of OOZ balls that the LF would have caught. Especially if we had Skip or Luddy over there.

He’s still been awesome, though.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 5, 2009 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions  

no

well, it would if he was catching balls the LF wouldn’t catch. but there’s been a number of times this season where he’s stepped in front of duncan in LF to catch a ball; those balls are outs, whether duncan catches them or rasmus catches them.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 6, 2009 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

[salivating]

that would be…well…that would be heavenly

by VolsnCards5 on Jun 4, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

His D is so good

he could pretty much be Rico Washington at the plate to contribute.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Eh

he’s only had three bad plays in two months. And two of those have cost us runs, so they stick out.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ok.... Now how to get $50off All Inclusive and $20 Off Tickets

First off looks like $1 Big Mac land tickets are already sold out sorry…. Now onto the good news

McDonald’s is running a promotion where you buy a value meal you get a promotion code for various codes like $10 off and $20 off….

Here is the site

I don’t know why they did this but they set it up so it would be so easy to figure out the code. It just took me a couple minutes to figure out the codes. Now unfortunately they do not have all the games but enough to make it worth while. It would not help us on the August 15th get together but should be able to get some kind of other deal by then.

Here is the codes I have figured out so far and seem to be the best deals

$50 Off All-Inclusive Seats – MCD928
$20 Off Tickets – MCD163

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions  

WOOOOO!

I hope that all- inclusive code works on weekend games!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

well isn't that a kick in the junk

and fuck!. my week of vacation next month falls when they are on the road

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

More $20 Off games

I think scalpers honestly got to this stuff first

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

why didn't Albert even make it half way to 1st?

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 4, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd rather he not

after Monday’s aggressive baserunning.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

so he didn't slip or is favoring that ankle then?

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 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

If he knows he's going to be out

(an he knows when), I’d rather he not press the issue.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

i was looking at the computer so i didn’t see if he slipped or something

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 4, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

I was thinking that

DFA his lazy dominican ass…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

Pizza just got here, just popped open a beer

And an excellent day for baseballl….

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:33 PM EDT reply actions  

Carp!

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Carp is not getting squeezed!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

That was just a good pitch

Good location

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

I thought it was borderline

but i ain’t gonna bitch

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

previous pitch was a strike too

only the ump missed it

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

B E A U T I F U L

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 4, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions  

that curve was nasty

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions  

WOW

even the magic cardinal-killing bat of laynce nix isn’t immune to Carp… impressive.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Fix
he magic cardinal-killing bat of * isn’t immune to Carp… impressive.

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

what is the * for?

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

wildcard

insert players name there

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

ahh, nice!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously though...

Rick and Al? Really? Give me Jim Hayes, Mike Shannon, somebody else please….

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

SingleWick is back

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 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

LudMan

finally finds a hole.

HubbaHubba.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions  

i should be taking notes

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 4, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

BURN!

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

figured i'd safe everyone the trouble & just burn myself

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 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

but it is so much fun

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

you can also burn my abilty to use the wrong words

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 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know nota, you really can

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 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Did Ankiel take a ball

Or just forgot to swing?

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

ankiel's hacks

just look so off-balance. His swing is yeucchhh.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i have no idea how that found a hole

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 4, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

also, just glanced at the last thread, saw all the OPS talk

i’ll read through it tomorrow, but i have some things to say. assuming things go right, will be firing up the SAS

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

mutual exclusivity

seems to lack in OPS. or, as i like to think, its good enough for government work

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

no its not al

ankiel’s swing is a mile long…an inside pitch would tie him up right now

by VolsnCards5 on Jun 4, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions  

fortunately

Harang left one over the plate for him….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

what's up with harang?

location is all over the place…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions  

he's finally being the pitcher i've always thought he was

jeff brantely is trying to explain his mechanics are all f’ed up

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rooney said ball 2 to Molina

(the one that went over his head) was from a different arm angle

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn pretzels?

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 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

YAY nice PA yadi

although he didn’t have to do much but watch pitches missing by a foot…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

Bases loaded, nobody out...

Can we score please?

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

over/under

of thursty swinging at the first pitch?

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

not a bad swing

what is the under on a first swing? getting hit? i’m setting Thursty at 1.5 from here on out

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

How many runs do we come away with here?

Closest without going over wins 100 internet bucks.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 8:45 PM EDT reply actions  

carp grand slam

i’m calling it…

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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

grrr

how can that be when he can’t swing the bat?!

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

ugh

if we don’t score a run here i’m going to be quite annoyed…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions  

Annoyed yet?

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

fucking fuckity fuck.

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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

well who saw that coming?

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 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

teague

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hilarious

Our offense is putrid

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions  

That's what happens

when you have a AAAA player and then a pitcher who decides to swing.

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

and will come back to bite us

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously

how come Carp wasn’t bunting? He’s probably the worst batter in the major leagues….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

I thought the infielders played back on that....

they weren’t in position to field the bunt, they wanted the double play. Seems like the perfect time to try it.

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

so, is our offenses descent to the mendoza line

in direct correlation with tony having the pitcher bat 8th?

by VolsnCards5 on Jun 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

nah

that was just unlucky that thurston got snared and then carp happened to be up. Though I think a squeeze would’ve been the smart play there.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

maybe

but overall having the pitcher hit 8th is the right set-up. Can’t blame TLR on that.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I still don't buy it's the right set up, I just can't for some reason

but I’m not about to say it’s terrible based on a singular situation.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

i know what you mean

but it seems to have been reasonable well proven, so i’m going to swallow it.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

well

the studies that show it’s the right thing to do also bat pujols leadoff. It’s probably right, but it’s half-assed.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 4, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

nope

it came after. But it hasn’t helped

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Calling Mozeliak out

Get me a damn 3B please

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions  

we have one

but Tony refuses to use him because even know the entire OF is nothing but lefty’s, he still has to have his damn lefty righty shit in the line up

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

If you are speaking of Barden,

I will have to disagree here. He would have K’ed anyways.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

Barden’s not especially good. Probably ok as a backup MIF

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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

rookies of the month are the worst

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 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

how are you so sure he a fluke?

he hasn’t had the playing time since then to prove otherwise

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 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

He should get some starts to prove it.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

it sucks that it's going to take thursty leaving the team for that to happen

and more than a little unfair to Barden.

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 4, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

i am not saying he is a world beater

but he hasn’t exactly gotten enough ABs since then to say he is a fluke

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by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

My bad

I started the game thread on a Baron day w/out a haiku.

Somebody pick m up here.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions  

today is Thursday

Chuck did the main thread, not Red

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 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I don't? Really?

That’s weird, no one else has ever had trouble contacting me. Did you use the link at the bottom, or- oh, wait, did you mean Chuck? ‘Cause yeah, he’s got one of those setups.

If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it.

by the red baron on Jun 5, 2009 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

you stopped accepting emails from me

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

by gdm426 on Jun 5, 2009 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, that was a totally separate issue.

Oh, and did you ever get that rash checked out?

If you've got a blacklist, I want to be on it.

by the red baron on Jun 7, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn

good call. Is it bad I equate VEB tardiness to only one guy?

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats because he's a great defensive player

he’s probably thinking about hitting homers right now

by VolsnCards5 on Jun 4, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Are they hot?

Or even of age

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's getting ridiculous

Al should shut up and realize who he works for. what good does dogging a young player do

by riotmute on Jun 4, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

if the manager can do it, why not the TV guys?

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 4, 2009 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tyler Johnson

knocked up Al’s daughter and didn’t get this kind of treatment.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

well they did cut him, or not resign him. i forget which

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 4, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan's balla neckchain thing is ridiculous

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions  

Someone should tell him he's white

He’ll just say he’s not tan.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

i'm always confused by jewelry on players in any sport

i mean, you can cut yourself on those things. you’re out there to perform – why tempt fate?

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp

9 batters faced, 3.0 IP, 38 pitches, and the curveball is even confusing the ump

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions  

hmmm I don't think he's looked that sharp so far

but I agree, the CB (as usual) looks menacing.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

i almost get bored by Carp outings anymore

i don’t mind being bored. i’d rather be bored than pissed.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's like being surprised when Pujols Ks or GIDPs

any time Carp actually gives up a hit or a walk, I’m caught off guard….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

damnit people!

stop tempting those bastard GOB’s!

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Al's drunk?

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions  

I about applauded

“Skip is very good at going to the outs field” – AL

Oh, Al.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

schu looks locked in

great at bat again.

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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

somebody complained we no longer had

“professional hitters” on this time. Skip’s become one

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

"team" for "time"

bad typist

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Skip 1B

hopefully this’ll go a little better than the 1st inning did

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

i could go for one of those

2 run HRs from Colby that Al hates so much

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:01 PM EDT reply actions  

Colby pops one up

He hits in play….Baby steps Raz, Baby steps.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

ALBERT!!!

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

ALBERT!

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 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

YES YES YES

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:02 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert Pujols

fuck yeah

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert

MANG – ELIMINATE

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

i'mg not a home rung hitter

i’mg i’m lineg drive hitter with powar

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 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good job, Colby

way to let Albert drive ’em in.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 9:03 PM EDT reply actions  

since the GS, yes

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Based on some highly scientific research I just did,

that was his first non-solo HR since April 30, when he hit a 2 run HR. He’s had 8 solo HRs since then.

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

what a freakin meatball

did he think Pujols was taking on the first pitch? Lordy

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

Luddy robbed

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"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions  

someone call the cops

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 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rooney said

“I think that caught Gonzalez instead of the other way around”

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

He squared that one up...

Gonzo pulls a rabbit out of his hat (glove)

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

I only have five minutes

But I gotta say Albert’s high-five with Brendan Ryan is the funniest thing I have ever seen. One, two down low, clap B Ryan’s cheeks.

Must be that shirtlicker mojo.

"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 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

This game would be in the bag...

if not for the piss away job in the 2nd…

But hey, we’re winning!

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions  

true dat

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Has anyone here used the Phillips 66 Step Up To The Plate promotion?

If you fill up with 10 Gallons of gas you get a code to be able to buy one ticket get one free. I want to know if this can be used for All-Inclusive seats.

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:06 PM EDT reply actions  

that would be awesome

and i would suggest finding a way to do it

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

i would be pretty pissed if i came up at 9.5 gallons

and just had to drive around the block a few more times to get it.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thats when you fill up a couple of empty cups in your car

or pull a farva and just pump it into a trash can…

Super Troopers anyone?

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

littering and

littering and
littering and
littering and

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

CANDY BARS

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

who wants a mustache ride?

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 4, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Smokin the Reefer

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 4, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I'm feeling a lot better now we've got two runs

this game was feeling an awful lot like that 1-0 carp game vs milwaukee….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:07 PM EDT reply actions  

thanks to dusty

and the f’ing stupid hit-and-run attempt. Free strike!

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:09 PM EDT reply actions  

Thank you Brandon Phillips

for hitting into ANOTHER double play.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

doube plays make baby jesus so happy

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 4, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

bit lucky there carp

meatball to phillips, but smacked it into a thursty double play.

Pujols dinger 431 feet according to dan & al.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:10 PM EDT reply actions  

man

I go make a sandwich and I get back to the computer and the Cards are batting again. I love it.

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions  

you know what to do

more sandwiches

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by Yadi2Second on Jun 4, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions  

not sure on ank

his swing looks like garbage, despite that loud out.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

thats true

maybe not guessing as much as before.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

it's the weak popups

and strikeouts on balls in the dirt that piss me off….if he’s tagging the ball and it’s finding gloves, I can live with that….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmm

Seeing eye signal through the infield; and the a line out to the deepest part of the field.

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:14 PM EDT reply actions  

i think the crowd is crying

they soo wanted that gone

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 4, 2009 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ankiel

how close to the wall was that?

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

maybe 3 yards

that walls is easy to jump over & rob homers from if they are just over 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 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

for some reason

that reminds me of the time my dad wanted me to hit 9-irons at him to get ready for softball. he was using a softball glove, with the big holes in the web, btw.

mom was not amused, yet not surprised.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

you gotta be kidding me

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:15 PM EDT reply actions  

I absolutely can't stand hairston.

No idea why. One of my least favourite players.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:16 PM EDT reply actions  

I like him

I was hoping we would sign him this off season

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

It's the sideburns...

I don’t like him, either…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

defense + crappy O

minus Albert of course

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 4, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

we've been unlucky too on hard hit balls

AGAIN. Seems like all of last month, too. We’ve smoked 5 or 6 balls today, plus a no doubter from albert, and still only 2 runs on the board…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

OT: I need a movie to watch after this game since we are already going to 5th

Suggestions? It can be anything? Don’t suggest porn.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:19 PM EDT reply actions  

Best Car Chase

EVER filmed…hands down…and a great movie on top of it.

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

IIRC

most of it doesn’t even have any music.

I hate that about movies made these days….the soundtrack runs nearly continuously throughout the flick. I don’t need the music to know how to feel about a given scene, thank you very much….I thought that was the worst thing about the LOTR movies, actually….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Beach

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 4, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Good movie

This movie was about the time DiCaprio decided he would start starring in decently scripted movies.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

the only thing I remember about that movie

is the scene where he’s hallucinating that he’s in a video game….that was some kinda fckd up….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I watched it last night for the first time

good movie, but that scene was kinda lame

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 4, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

The Departed!

The originals are great too

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

LOL

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oh Dear God

I watched deliverance once, and will not watch again. That damn kid with the Banjo man….freaks me out.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Porn?

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 9:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

Thats later

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

Then The Burbs.

"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah

by Alxfritz on Jun 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

City of God

Great foreign film

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

amazing film

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

I think it's the best Hitchcock

the best hitchcock noone has seen is Frenzy.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well I am young

So my whole generation has not watched Hitchcock and have only heard of Psycho (which they haven’t seen)

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm young-ish too

I just watch a lot of movies

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

have, wow

even if you just rip them off the internet/netflix + dvd burner that’s a lot.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

Transformers or Dark Knight

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 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

I like the orginal Wickerman, although it's borderline porn

Also liked the movie Crumb, if you’ve got netflix you can watch it instantly.

Double Indemnity is prob my favorite movie ever.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions  

Colby is falt out lazy

did you see how quick he got to that ball? he should have ran in circles a few times, then run full speed & dive to make a miraculous catch like all the great Cards CF from the past.

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 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

See!

I knew he could have caught that ball in San Fran

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

* that really was a nice play

he had a great jump and had to go a long way to get to that ball

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ryan has looked really good at short

That Greene trade is looking worse and worse. But it is only June.

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions  

oh hey

another 1-2-3 from Carp. (yawn)

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:24 PM EDT reply actions  

56 pitches through 5

nothing but efficient

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP

any second now those bastards GOB’s can strike. have we learned nothing?

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 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

fluke injuries, career ending injuries, stuff like 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 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

(some sarcasm may have been employed in the original post)

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

good, i thought i spelled something wrong or used the wrong word again

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 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

we should invent a nickname for him so we can talk about him, smugly

I nominate: Morton.

The GOB will never suspect.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

make. it. stop.

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 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

fucking hell

their defence is unbelievable today. That was just a flat-out hit….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:27 PM EDT reply actions  

hey man

no offense :-)

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

hey, they gave us lucy pinder, gemma atkinson & keeley hazel

so they can spell any word any way they want to as far as i’m concerned.

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 4, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

+infinity

"I remember once talking to one guy on the Cardinals and asking him what Pujols was like as a teammate. He said something that’s really special, if you think about it. He said: "Albert is so good that you feel like you let him down when you screw up." I thought that had to be the ultimate line that could ever be said about a ballplayer. I build my baseball team around that ballplayer."

by Smokin Turkeys on Jun 4, 2009 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

seriously

had CIN always been a defensive beast like this?

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

strike 1 to ryan

was only, oooh, about 8 inches off the plate..

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by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Memo to Boog:

SWING!!!!

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

and then ball 1 is a strike

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jun 4, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Good AB by Ryan

battle back a full count and then tried to go opposite field

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions  

just curious

does the Cards odds of scoring get better with Schu making the 3rd out rather than Colby getting up?

guess i don’t have to wonder now

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:32 PM EDT reply actions  

i guess i'm looking at this weird

and, i’m a bit drunk right now. but i remember a post from a year or so ago about the scoring issues in the middle innings (i.e, when your lineup starts getting random), and just was thinking about this now. not a critique, just a thought. it seems like an easy read that just keep getting runners on and you;ll score runs, but also thinking about special situations, like ruining runners for Pujols

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

my stepfather used to repair machines in the John Deere factory

I never have any idea of what he is talking about

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

7 pitches & 2Ks

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

simply brilliant

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 4, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm surprised there isn't much outrage over the Boyer DFA

prob won’t clear waivers. This may be the second time the Cards give up a player for nothing (Reyes).

He wasn’t even that bad, I don’t know under what circumstances they planned on keeping him.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

were you in the game thread yesterday

the only thing people talked abut after loshe went down was how horrid he was

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

no

he did fine. But you wouldn’t have got that from reading the thread

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

the worst evar

he gave up 1 run in 5 innings. 1 run!

it’s unacceptable i tell you!

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 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

pretty weird thing to do

Lohse leaves a game early, Boyer pitches OK (but 5 innings? come on—that’s an awfully long outing for a reliever), and the next day he’s DFA’d. Very weird.

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

game thread today had a lot of animosity towards it

but I’m glad Boyer’s gone, he was not very good

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

Im curious but....

Is it possible they are just buying time? Can’t the team pull him off waivers if some one claims him on the wire? Pull him back rested….todd goes back down and Loshe doesn’t go on the dl?

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions  

the commerical breaks

are longer than the top of the innings

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

is it just me...or...?

the good news is it looks like Ankiel is anxious to get up there and hit; but it still seems to me that he is over-swinging, grunting and trying to push through the ball (a’la’ Tino Martinez). His approach still doesn’t look fluid. Not good, even tho results are getting better.

by the Tewk on Jun 4, 2009 9:36 PM EDT reply actions  

Sunday Sunday Sunday...

Anyone going to the Purina Pooches in the Park on Sunday? Apparently there’s a pre-game, dog-friendly “parade” or something.

I’m looking forward to it, along with the all-inclusive seats.

by goodymobb on Jun 4, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rasmus 1B

Harang is not fooling anybody.

I predict Albert is going to get walked….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

OK

well, I blew that one…..

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

we forgive you

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

so did Harang

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 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions  

PFX ate shit on that

was that as terrible of a pitch as the homer? Location looks almost identical….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

it was actually a lot higher up in the zone

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 4, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

RBI Double

Praise to Albert

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 9:40 PM EDT reply actions  

PUJOLS!@

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"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

who needs an offense when we have Albert?

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 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I'm actually shocked that Nix...

didn’t catch that ball and then proceed to barrel through the wall standing up…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions  

i'm shocked the ball didn't put a hole in the wall

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 4, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions  

HA

there’s the reds D we all know & luv!

WTF was that Phillips?

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 4, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

lol

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ludwick hit a groundball to Phillips...

Albert started dancing off 2nd and distracted Phillips, who proceeded to flatfootedly throw a lame duck to 1st that got away…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

There are no stats to reflect

everything Albert does on the field .

I never would slip you Mickey! It is merely rhinoceros horn. This makes the champagna bubble.

by The Continental on Jun 4, 2009 9:43 PM EDT reply actions  

swings at a pitch a foot outside

not looking good again

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 4, 2009 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

iceman

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"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions  

man Ank should have destroyed that hanger

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 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

I woulda been happy with a walk

Harang tried his best to walk him, but noooooo

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

you work a count, you miss some

Ank is looking a bit better, though, i suppose

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions  

at least he didn't swing at the second pitch a foot outside

baby steps i guess

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 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

get one out of the IF, Yadi

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:46 PM EDT reply actions  

sigh...

You know. It’s a good thing we have a Pujols

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:47 PM EDT reply actions  

heh

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"OOHHHHH!!!! He knocked out the I in Big Mac Land!!"

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank God for Albert Pujols

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 4, 2009 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey, Carp's responsible for that zero

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

fucksticks

that’s what, 3 double plays now?

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

Yadda has caught Ank's cold

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 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

no

he just has turtle speed, gidp

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

Albert is looking quite frustrated

that no one could get that run in from 3rd

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

i could have

sign me up

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by themanthemyth on Jun 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

I could have hit that hanging breaking ball.

Although I wouldnt be able to hit that 90+ fastball

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

Seriously, our 5-7 are currently the worst 5-7 in baseball

1st and 3rd, no one out… and we DONT GET A RUN

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:48 PM EDT reply actions  

fugly

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions  

our 4-9 might be the worst in the game too

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I know Ank looks like he is coming around, but as far as Im concerned

He sits and becomes a defensive replacement for Dunc late in games, he just IS not hitting when we need him too.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 9:49 PM EDT reply actions  

on the plus side...I'm getting impressed with Colby

and I am mad all over again that he didn’t start last night

by the Tewk on Jun 4, 2009 9:50 PM EDT reply actions  

The way Carp is pitching 3 runs feels like 10

"I don't take no anesthetic. Did Lincoln ask for any girlie gas when they blowed his head off?"

by boba schrute on Jun 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Barring the unspeakable...

Chris Carpenter is going to win the Cy Young.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 9:51 PM EDT reply actions  

i blame you

for whatever is about to happen to carp

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by themanthemyth on Jun 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

if he slips on the dugout steps, luke should be banned

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions  

i want to make sweet, sweet love to that curve

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 4, 2009 9:52 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

that pitch

is awesome

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

it cant be that easy, can it?

"I don't take no anesthetic. Did Lincoln ask for any girlie gas when they blowed his head off?"

by boba schrute on Jun 4, 2009 9:53 PM EDT reply actions  

72 pitches through 7

2 k’s
2 hits
2 double plays

he’s faced the minimum

by BirdsonFire on Jun 4, 2009 9:54 PM EDT reply actions  

hope Carp got a standing O

before this AB

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

TAKE ONE FUCKING PITCH JOE

JUST ONCE TAKE ONE FUCKING PITCH

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

since when?

he swings at damn near every first pitch. just like he did 2 minutes ago

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions  

To Carpenter:

Don’t swing.

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 9:56 PM EDT reply actions  

I do not understand.

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

HA ,

what normally would have been a double, is a single for Carp

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'll take it

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jebus, Carp

just don’t swing

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by The Continental on Jun 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT reply actions  

+1

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carpenter

why are on the base paths? He should attempt to walk to second right now

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

YOU CAN'T STOP HIM

YOU CAN ONLY HOPE TO CONTAIN HIM

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 9:58 PM EDT reply actions  

haha

thanks for putting that image in my head.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

one of these days he'll be put in

And pull a Princey.

"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 4, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

I bet you would be surprised

at the athleticism he exhibits while eating

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

They call him the "Big Sweat"

I’d hate to smell him after he’s ran around the bases.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

lets go boog

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

i'd rather have carp strike out and not swing

then swing, and get a hit

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

deep bone bruse or something like that

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's what she said!

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions  

thank you

we can’t have a game thread with only one of those

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

worst injury of my life was a deep bone bruise

That I got from sledding. I hit my leg on a rock and couldn’t walk for 2 weeks. My entire left thigh was black and it a horrible pain.

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

from a HBP?

I think he took a really nasty bruise and it screwed up his between-starts routine….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

yeah

he’s been getting banged up this season

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

that's what she said

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 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

Its so awesome that

Carps ERA is less than his BA

by brindled on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

btw, why is Harang still in this game?

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 9:59 PM EDT reply actions  

have you seen our 4-9?

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 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions  

Also

does anyone else think Carp goes up there telling himself “I’m not going to swing, I’m not going to swing, I’m not going to swing”

Pitcher throws the pitch, Carp swings

“DAMNIT!”

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

never have I been more terrified

Of men on base.

"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 4, 2009 10:00 PM EDT reply actions  

mother of ass

you got to be fucking kidding me

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

STOP HITTING INTO DP's

yarrrrrrrr

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

interestingly, though

they have hit into 4 different kinds:
6-4-3, 4-6-3, 5-4-3, 3-4-3

by tomsteele on Jun 4, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

wow, Schu didn't slide.

….

"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 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

cmon skip

dang

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

i rarely rec

but that earned one

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

your watching the wrong kind of porn dude

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Ha

I was worried I would get flagged

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...

Double Penetration much?

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions  

hmmm fetish

I like eating a steak while getting a bj if that counts

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

i think all men have that fetish

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 4, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

hadn't thought of that before

but sounds great!

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

there's still time

but i’m thinking after the 7th all bets/decency are off. i’m ok with this.

by Expatcardfan on Jun 4, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

can it be green & red at the same time?

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 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

Johnny Mo better be on the phone

getting something done. This offense is just disgustingly bad.

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:02 PM EDT reply actions  

That is more than I've ever heard McRae say ever.

Is a hitting coach basically just regurgitating cliches?

Trust your hands, etc.

by TheBirds on Jun 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

"i just tell 'em, try to have a good batting practice"

loved it.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 5, 2009 12:12 AM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

why is Barden good enough to be a defensive replacement at 3rd? but not a statarter?

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

First Socioeconomimic

and now accentuated. I think Al might have a stroke

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 10:05 PM EDT reply actions  

Spell...

fail…Al has an awful effect

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

he doesn't run out the occasional BB

 and he doesn’t get thrown out at third

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:06 PM EDT reply actions  

that was a reply fail

to gdm

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions  

Boo Laynce Nix

raining on our parade

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

what the fuck

laynce nix, fuck you

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

that guy is so obviously juicing

it’s pissing me off that he hasn’t been suspended

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions  

laynce fucking nix

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 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Ok seriously...

WHAT IS THE FUCKING DEAL WITH LAYNCE NIX?

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

H. G. H.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

Fuck you

Laynce Nix, hows the HGH working? Well I can see.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

even the magic cardinal-killing bat of laynce nix isn’t immune to Carp… impressive.

 Felonius_Monk

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:07 PM EDT reply actions  

Nix..

Just pissed of Carpenter

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions  

not a good idea

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions  

float

When was the last time you saw an ape fly?

by Evilfrog on Jun 4, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oz?

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

when was the last time you saw an elephant fly?

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 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

victory conceded

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

per GD

Carp really hung that one to Nix….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:09 PM EDT reply actions  

nobody's perfect

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 4, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey,,

Hey, I heard that the number one selling car in St. Louis was an import . . .

by 643 on Jun 4, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

Not True

I think it is a Chevy Malibu

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by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

At least they had the time

to fit in a serious commercial. I was getting worried.

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

well we actually have a chance to score this inning

Albert’s coming up

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 10:10 PM EDT reply actions  

man what's with all these runs

Carp is giving up?

he’s NEVER going to be able keep his ERA under 1 pitching as bad as he has these past two starts…

/ducks

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:11 PM EDT reply actions  

115 and a CG

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you can't go 105

you really have no place being a starter

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions  

Shannon's call after the homer,

“3-0 Albert Pujols”, was clutch.

by 643 on Jun 4, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions  

Oops,

that was after he bounced it off the wall.

by 643 on Jun 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions  

Hey were winnning!

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

holy shit

you seriously got to be fucking kidding me. how the hell did he catch 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 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

but that was jerry hairston at 3rd

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 4, 2009 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions  

Damn Carp and Pujols continue to carry this team

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 4, 2009 10:13 PM EDT reply actions  

they see us rollin

they be hatin

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 4, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

Every time Encarnacion had a plate appearance my wife (then gf) and I would make bets on whether or not he would, infact, be caught ridin’ dirty :(

by astrostl on Jun 5, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

another

Chris Young?

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

if he didn't block that thing

it woulda been much worse

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

it looked too fast to catch

on the slow motion replay. Unbelievable.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 5, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

well, albert tried to elimate him.

"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 4, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

dudwick

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:14 PM EDT reply actions  

i am officially worried about Ludwick

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by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 10:15 PM EDT reply actions  

needed a rehab assignment

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

not me

he will come around… his babip is super low, and he’s still hitting some liners

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions  

agreed

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 4, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

bat luddy 2

a few times?

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

couldn't hurt

he looked awful during that at bat

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 4, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

Harang was not good Ricky

he was just facing a terrible offense

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:18 PM EDT reply actions  

And had some great defensive plays behind him...

this could have easily been serious by the offense…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

along with some luck on batted balls

seriously, the Cards hit a bunch of liners right at fielders

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

on your feet!

"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 4, 2009 10:19 PM EDT reply actions  

this gives me chills, either way.

"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 4, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions  

That commercial by the end of the year is going to be

3 is a serious number.

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by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:20 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

doubt it

they got a good thing going. everyone knows their commercial and they never have to pay up

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

AND THAT'S A WINNER!!!!

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 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

WINNNER!

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

brendan ryan at shortstop is good

carp with the complete game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

I said in the other thread

3 runs was enough

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by gocards62 on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Man I LOVE Carpenter

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by albrtfn on Jun 4, 2009 10:21 PM EDT reply actions  

second complete game by a cardinal this year

that was one past the minimum for number of batters

WOW

by BirdsonFire on Jun 4, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

Third

Lohse pitched a complete game shut-out vs. the Astros on April 12, 3-0.

by cardsgirl95 on Jun 5, 2009 9:59 AM EDT up reply actions  

Pujols and Carpenter FTW

the carpols?

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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 4, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

too much like "carpal"

I’m thinking something steampunk, but I can’t put my finger on a word.

"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 4, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Carp

9.0IP
3H (two singles and the homer to Nix)
1R
3K, 0BB
95 pitches/66 strikes

time of game—about, oh, 2:10 or so

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:22 PM EDT reply actions  

if by a miracle

Carp were to stay healthy the rest of the year, could he still win the NL CY Young?

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions  

Oh yeah, definitely

I think a more interesting question is does he have time to put up enough numbers to make the ASG. (Not that I want him in the ASG – I just want him to be invited then decline on some fake injury/exhaustion pretense so he can get a little more rest.)

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions  

santana's dealing this year

haren’s not bad either. but it’s a long season.
which is what keeps me from saying anything, meanwhile hoping NOBODY JINXES IT

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

true

Santana has been filthy this year, it could be tough to top him.

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

if you all don't stop talking about this

those bastards GOB’s will jinx the hell outta the Cards

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 4, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Calling them bastards...

isn’t helping. You bastard…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions  

They know they are bastards

and they like it.

* sarcasm might be involved in this comment

by mattyfrommo on Jun 4, 2009 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

bastards

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 4, 2009 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions  

But right now his numbers are substantially better than Lincecum or Santana

(not some counting stats of course, but rate stats). Assuming he continues to be substantially better than them, and the counting stats have a chance to partially catch up, would missing 6-7 starts cost him the Cy? My guess is no; but to be fair, if history is any guide my guess is worth very little….

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

writers are idiots

most of them go off those counting stats. if carp and santana finish the way they are pitching now, only the cards making the playoffs would put carp ahead of santana. K’s and IP are what the writers drool over.

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions  

I wish they'd look at K's

That at least tells you something about how the pitcher performed. They just look at WINZ #)#

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by vivaelpujols on Jun 4, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I would think wins and Ks would be bigger than IP and Ks,

unless there’s a really big difference in IP (which there won’t be if Carp keeps going even close to the almost 8 IP per start that he’s done since he’s come off the DL). But we definitely know that wins are a big fetish for the voters, so maybe it will come down to the Mets offense vs. ours….

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions  

and he's 4-0

the “undefeated” bit has to help.

- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc

by SleepyCA on Jun 5, 2009 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions  

I'm inclined to look backward and and fret about stuff that I can't do anything about

It’s not very helpful or productive, but here goes: can you freaking imagine if we had this guy in our rotation for the past two years? I realize these absurd numbers aren’t going to hold up all year – presumably at some point his ERA is going to break 1.00 – and he wouldn’t have had these numbers all of 2006 or 2007 either. But holy fucking shit: is there any doubt at all we’d have been in the playoffs last year, and who knows about 2007?

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Not only that...

but Wainwright missed what, 2 or 3 months last year? We would have easily won the division in my opinion…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

we very easily could have gone to the playoffs in 07 and 08 if Carp had been around

what doomed us last year was overexposure of the bullpen due to consistently short/inefficient outings from the starters. Carp going out there and eating 7 every night would have gone a LONG way to fix that particular problem.

I mean, imagine losing Pujols for a 1/5 of the season….we’d look like a totally different club.

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions  

I have painful memories of that almost happening with Pujols in 2006

when he came up gimpy running to first in early June. Luckily, since he apparently has a superhuman ability to heal and/or play through pain, he was out a lot less than they initially thought.
Oh yeah, and we won the WS that year, which was pretty cool.

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

you know btown, it really was

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

by gdm426 on Jun 4, 2009 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions  

P.S.

The Rockies are busy using up too many runs to blow out the Astros, so maybe their bats’ll be tired by the time they get to St. Louis….

by nota bene on Jun 4, 2009 10:28 PM EDT reply actions  

Somebody tell me whats going on with Jose Reyes?

Sounds bad for the Mets.

Brought to you by Karl's Jr.

by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:30 PM EDT reply actions  

sounds scientific

ever see that southpark episode? he’s holding in farts. NOBODY FART?

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

Tear in hamstring

You see I made that Apu Harang picture for you

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 4, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions  

Haha, yeah I saw that

Seriously though, all he needs is some cymbals in both hands and that guy is a trained street monkey…

(jokey mcjokerton)

Brought to you by Karl's Jr.

by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mather and Wallace...

with matching 0-4, 2 K performances so far tonight. Wallace down to .237 now…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:40 PM EDT reply actions  

He was playing college baseball this time last year

I’m not worried about Wallace

TRADE FOR DEROSA!!!

by Cuttah on Jun 4, 2009 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm not either...

but it’s pretty clear he isn’t the answer to the big club’s offensive woes like some would like to believe…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 4, 2009 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Mike Cameron for the Brewers tonight

0-4 with 4 K’s

terrible

Brought to you by Karl's Jr.

by The_teague on Jun 4, 2009 10:46 PM EDT reply actions  

No shirt tails huh?

Guess he just mailed it in today.

by RiverRat on Jun 4, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

Rios matched him...

He went 0-5 with 5 k’s. That’s pathetic.

....my quick smells like french toast...

by mstreeter06 on Jun 5, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

wow so i just found out

thanks Boyer, for the 5 innings yesterday. don’t come around anymore. hello Jess Todd.

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 11:06 PM EDT reply actions  

Hell of a game

I’m really starting to warm up to Ryan. I doubted he could contribute at this level and it was getting to the point where he was going to have to produce or get out; he showed me.

Carp was brilliant – Pujols as well. If only others could get in on the fun

by riotmute on Jun 4, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Super-crazy-off-topic,

but holy crap, the Lakers are brutalizing the Magic right now. I’ve only got the box score, but Bynum’s numbers are almost as good as Howard’s in about 12 fewer minutes. I dunno much about basketball, but I know about ass kickin’…

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 11:21 PM EDT reply actions  

Jay Bruce

how about that first place prediction he had for the Reds coming out of this series. all they came out with is their RF in a 1-27 slump. thank you bastard GoBs!

R.P.O.F.Y.M.

by BVHeck on Jun 4, 2009 11:34 PM EDT reply actions  

Albert and Carpenter won

70% of this game.

"The two most important things in life: good friends and a strong bullpen." - Gibson

by davethebutcher on Jun 4, 2009 11:39 PM EDT reply actions  

FWIW, we're now exactly 1/3 of the way through the season

and tied for 1st in the NL Central. Also, Pujols is on pace to set career marks for HR (51) and RBI (144).

by BTown Birds fan on Jun 4, 2009 11:40 PM EDT reply actions  

If he finishes at what he's on pace for now (or even close to it)...

.346, 51 HR, 144 RBI…

He has a very real chance at the Triple Crown. Very real…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 5, 2009 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions  

Not with Ryan Howard in that hilarious ballpark

St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008

by vivaelpujols on Jun 5, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

a little late mod guys

St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008

by vivaelpujols on Jun 5, 2009 12:00 AM EDT reply actions  

hey

I’m allowed to have a life

I was watching Kung Fu Panda.

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jun 5, 2009 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions  

I am now...

I’m blaming you if it sucks.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 5, 2009 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions  

The afro ninja bit was pretty funny.

It reminds me of web-junk on VH1 (which I loved) but a little more awkward.

Tosh’s standup routine on Comedy Central is still one of my all time favorites.

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jun 5, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

That prank clip they just showed was hilarious...

I love scaring the shit out of people like that…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 5, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions  

I need to try and catch one of the thousand reruns they'll have of this

I’m too tired to focus. it seems like it has potential but I’m not sold yet.

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jun 5, 2009 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions  

I know that I'm talking to myself now

but I’ve done the cinnamon challenge and it is painful. That stuff burns. All you can do is spit out a giant cloud of cinnamon and then try to wash it out with water.

Future Redbirds - tracking Cardinal prospects for Cardinal Nation

by azruavatar on Jun 5, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions  

I have only beat the cracker challenge

To see if you can eat like 8 or so crackers in a minute with no water(something like that)

Stat Whore

by FlimtotheFlam on Jun 5, 2009 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I had never even heard of it...

Somewhat related, I stumbled across this site last night:

Steve, Don’t Eat It!

Basically, this guy buys obscure and disgusting foods at the grocery store and eats them, and then fills you in on the experience. Some of his descriptions are hilarious…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jun 5, 2009 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions  

You all may buy me this

and I will wear it despite it killing nearly half my brain cells.

And no, once I own it, you may not buy one for yourself and wear it. Because like a Petini jersey, only a select few can rock a McCarver!

PS: If there is ever a Curt Flood (for real) or a Dal Maxvil (for hilarity) released, I’ll sell my house to buy it.

by Hardcore Legend on Jun 5, 2009 1:41 AM EDT reply actions  

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