Game 59 Open Thread: June 9, 2009
by lboros on Jun 9, 2009 6:30 PM EDT
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draft thread is directly below the game thread. overflow game thread scheduled for ~ 7:30 pm st louis time.
since he smashed face-first into that wall, rick ankiel has struck out once for every 3 plate appearances; prior to getting hurt, he only fanned once per 5 PA. ryan ludwick's numbers are considerably more stable ---- 6 PA/K before he got hurt, and 5 PA/K afterward. seems like maybe he's just got to get his timing back, whereas ankiel ain't seeing the ball at all . . . ..
anyway, ludwick's sitting tonight and ankiel is hitting 5th. rasmus bats cleanup. oh hell, here are the full lineups:
| STL | FLA |
| schu 2b | coghlan lf |
| dunc lf | bonifacio 3b |
| hombre 1b | hanley ss |
| rasmus cf | cantu 1b |
| ankiel rf | hermida rf |
| yadi c | ugga 2b |
| t greene 3b | baker c |
| carp p | ross cf |
| ryan ss | johnson p |
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yeah, this quote from TLR really pisses me off though
"If he struggles, we’ll move him back. It’s hard for me to see because he’s going to hit fourth a couple times he’ll be wrecked the rest of the year. If that happens, he’s not as good as we think he is."
he’s not as good as we think? he’s the only manager in the game that can dog the future of the franchise & not be held accountable for it. unfuckingbelieveable.
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 9, 2009 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
he really said that?
Where does he get off doubting one our best projected players and then continues to back horses like Dunc and Ank who are failing to produce anything at all?
How is he allowed to say that?
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Not to mention the pressure of putting a 22 year old rookie behind
one of the best (if not the best) hitter in the game? Fucking ridiculous.
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heh
to your sig
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions
He's saying
that Colby is so good, and such a pro, that batting him 4th isn’t going to mess with him or his approach.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
here's the entire quote
"It’s a deal I would prefer not to do," La Russa said. "But if you start counting up the number of guys we need to get going, it’s that number versus one guy. From what I’ve seen, Colby is a cool customer and go about it the right way. If he struggles, we’ll move him back. It’s hard for me to see because he’s going to hit fourth a couple times he’ll be wrecked the rest of the year. If that happens, he’s not as good as we think he is."
first he says he does not want to, then he says he needs to, then he says if he doesn’t hit he’s not as good as we think he is. what am i misunderstanding?
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
He said...
and i paraphrase, that he doubts Rasmus will be wrecked for the rest of the year if he struggles in the 4 hole.
Ok, I understand now
I needed the full quote, he’s saying that he’s been so easygoing and is one of the players on this team who does not look like he is pressing and that if just because hes batting 4th makes him lose his edge, he’s not as good as Tony thinks he is…
Although its a nice quote, TLR should not have said the last part because if Colby does fail behind Albert, people will come back to this quote.
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he's just saying
that if the pressure of batting 4th in a few games will wreck Rasmus’s mental capacities, he’s probably not gonna make it. not the best quote in the world, makes him sound like he’s kind of out of it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, as I noted just a second ago....
Even if Colby wasn’t feeling pressure to hit as it is, now he does because if he doesnt produce in the 4 hole, apparently Tony thinks he isn’t good…
Terrible quote.
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it's the last part that really bugs me
why say he’s not as good as we think he is unless Tony really believes 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
I think it means
they think he’s really good. It’s awkward phrasing, but it really doesn’t bother me.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
i'm willing to accept that
i hope you all are right.
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
yep
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
it was just badly placed humor/sarcasm
the guy ain’t perfect, and he’s not much of a good PR guy
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
its hard to tell if hes joking when
i’m re-reading an internet quote, I’ll give you that.
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Rasmus should be hitting 2nd
and Ludwick batting 4th. Luddy hasn’t hit well since his DL stint but I completely believe he will come around. Duncan and Ankiel on the other hand have stunk for too long now. They need to be seeing more time in the dug out. If Mather can get going at all we need to bring him or Craig up SOON!
Milt Thompson FTW!
I'd be happy with
Ryan and T. Greene up the middle for the rest of the year. Trade Shumaker and bring in a real 3rd baseman with a real bat.
Milt Thompson FTW!
LMAO
Tony can’t win with some of you. Now it is too much pressure on the rook hitting 4th? Which is it, do you want him playing, and being put in a position to the help the team, his mental state be damned, or do you want him protected?
Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and one foot in an ice bucket. According to the percentage people, you should be perfectly comfortable." - Manager Bobby Bragan
If you would go up and read our secondary posts, you would see we misread his quotes...
1st of all: Colby should not be batting 4th. He’s not a cleanup hitter, but because of our current situation, we have to.
2nd: Its not the pressure of the position we are worried about, its the fact that Tony has already said that if Colby doesnt produce, ’he’s not as good as we think he is’ that bothers me. Colby hasnt even gotten a chance to try and Tony has already put th epressure on him by saying that.
3rd: I haven’t found a single post by you yet that has been useful in any way.
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why are you here?
seriously? all you do is pick fights with people who dare say something bad about Tony. he said something really stupid about the future of the team, and we are just supposed to ignore it?
i’m a big TLR fan, but it’s stuff like this & playing Dick & Dunk over Ludwick that really make me wonder just what the hell he is thinking sometimes.
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
he's right, though.
y’all are blowing that sentence way out of proportion.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
really
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
If he were joking, I would like to know
If he wasn’t joking, then we certainly are not blowing it out of proportion. How would you like it if your manager put you in a big spot when your team is failing at the plate and said that if you didn’t keep hitting, that you weren’t as good as he thought you were?
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considering Tony's past comments about young players
can you blame me? i’m willing to admit he may has misspoke, but it sure looks awful bad don’t you agree?
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
no. I don't think it looks bad at all.
I also don’t think that colby is so emotionally sensitive that he’ll be crushed by something this silly. If he is, he won’t be as good as we all think he will be…
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
I will reiterate something I said earlier
If he goes 0-4 batting in the cleanup spot, people will come back to this quote. Whether he was joking or not.
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well, if TLR makes a decision based on one game where he went 0-4
THEn you’ll have reason to criticize, because that is a stupid reason to make a decision.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
aw man,,,,,heh
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
aside from the fact that it was just awkward to read
I don’t really see anything wrong with it.
I don’t think anything would bother Colby much anyways, if anything it’s hi
can we get people banned that start comments with LMAO
please?
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can we ban people that use the term "Drama Queen"?
that hurt Frtiz
" you know Dan, it really did!"
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Pretty childish to "beg"
for a banning as well.
Say you were standing with one foot in the oven and one foot in an ice bucket. According to the percentage people, you should be perfectly comfortable." - Manager Bobby Bragan
They're joking.
"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 9, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
No we're not!
BAN SPANTS!
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
BAN GDM!
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 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We've tried that
It doesn’t matter how many times i flag ya, they never go ahead and ban ya
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i've got pics of Dan & 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
I suppose I need to add another tell to my list
of things that should be obvious.
*sarcasm
: )) joking
Now I need one for when I am being a pain in the ass.
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But that's a given.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
on a tee, that one.
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Anyone else
having issues with MLB.tv?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
it says it's temporarily unavailable
this is ridiculous, 2nd time this has happened in the last week
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Pujols 1-14 in that series vs. the Rockies? Ouch.
That hit was a homerun that should have been caught…
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Does anyone know...
if there is a firefox plugin to change your location so that you don’t get the blackouts for local games?
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Check the FanPosts.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
my cousin won't mess with his MLBtv for fear they'll cancel his subscription
is there anything you all can say that do that to calm his fears? he lurks here but never comments.
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
surely they won't cancel his subscription
they want his money much more than they care about the blackout thing.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
he's paranoid they will
i’ve tried to direct him to everything everyone with MLBtv has done, but he’s convinced they’ll cut him off if he tries anything.
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
I was scared, too.
Flim’s instructions are flawless. I’ve been doing this nearly all season.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
stupid mlb.tv
still not working… at least the radio thing is
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:17 PM EDT reply actions
not missing much
it’s a ground ball fiesta so far
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
I want to see Carp pitch tho
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I try that
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
thnx
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Keys to the game
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say getting more than 2 god damn hits.
by ducttape16 on Jun 9, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
dude probably has a concussion or some shit
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions
or they have him on some bizarre concussion med
like they did Edmonds…
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
my goodness Ank,,,,,,
really channeling Hollywood are 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
C'mon now.
Jimmy didn’t misread that badly.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
true, my bad Jimmy
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
can we ban you?
i keed, i keed
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
come on Colby
clean up hitters don’t hit singles
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
right when I switch to the FL mlb.tv feed
Ank rakes one
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions
he should just try batting blindfolded
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm so confused
hearing Al gush about Razzle. And now Dicky is getting a hit… I think it’s time to head for the bunker the end is near.
by ducttape16 on Jun 9, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
All he had to do was get a haircut
Al’s opinion of him has done a 180 since then.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
the world has gone to hell in a handbasket
imo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
heh
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions
i'm at a loss as well
is it really the hair cut?
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
probably
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions
watch it
don’t hit our yadi!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions
i swear Yadda was hit
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
wow, that might have been the worst throw to second EVAR!
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or too weak of an arm to get it all the way to first like he wanted
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it always sounds like that in south beach
because there are no one in the stands, every ball sounds like a line drive or a home run
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
I always think of Tyler Greene as being not quite as tall as he really is
still, not sure why he’s starting at 3B again
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions
we have no better option
Proud sponsor of the Official 2009 StL Cardinal theme song: Reason to Believe
because Skippy must play 2nd when a righty is on the mound!
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
The Marlins never have any fans at their home games...
Even when they’re good. It’s kind of sad.
by Ferociousaurus on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
if you really believe that, i have a bridge i'd like to sell 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
oh,
how about some nice ocean front property in Montana?
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
depends, is that a deal breaker for 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
why the heck is he out?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions
he tried to block the runner!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it was bs
imo
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
this team is in such a slump
I think a skanking is in order
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I said a few days ago that Dicky's dead to me...
why not start there. This comment is tongue in cheek… I don’t want Rick to die. Just felt like I needed to make that disclaimer before it gets out of hand.
looked like on the replay cantu tried to block him
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
exactly!
he had already tried to field the ball
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
what was he supposed to do?
run around the guy?
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
well
the dude backed into him, and I wouldn’t want to risk going too far out of the basepath
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions
then he could be called out for running out of the base path
damned if you do, damned if you don’t
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
well
he did try to run through him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
exactly
it looked more like he was caught off guard by the fielder backing into him
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions
and that would have been fine.
if the guy impeded rick’s progress, even if rick puts his shoulder down and flattens him while he’s trying to fie4ld the ball, rick still gets the next base. I can’t think of any interpretation of the rule that would be otherwise.
Have they clarified anything? This is probably grounds for protesting this game, if we lose.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
he tried to make the play
then didn’t, and decided to block the runner! I’m infuriated by that call
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, it looked like he grabbed for the ball , and then backed his ass into ANK
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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
that's what I saw
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions
i can't watch it
but from your descriptions, that has to be “obstruction”. if the fielder didn’t have the ball in the basepaths and touched the runner, the runner HAS to be awarded the next base.
The only thing that makes sense would be if the runner went out of the base path.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
that's what should have happened
that was a big call
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn Dan
you almost sound surprised they wasted an opportunity to score. Of course Dan has been away for a few days.
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New third baseman?
I mean, he can’t be much worse than what we’ve had lately.
by Ferociousaurus on Jun 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
Dunc really worried me there. he made that catch look routine but he barely even caught it
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions
did anyone else hear 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
yes, just wondering if i was hearing things or if the mic's actually picked that 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
Well
it is VERY quiet there.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Dude,
I can hear them chewing their nachos.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I wonder
how many runs we have squandered because of this pitcher batting 8th silliness.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
or from silly umping calls
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Maybe
but it seems the pitcher always comes up at a key time. If the double leadoff hitter concept works this inning, I will withdraw my objections. You would think that in a century plus of baseball it would have taken off with more than TLR and Ned Yost if it truly had merit.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
waiting for the withdrawal
…
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
Wrong thread
but what the fuck? The Royals drafted Crow?
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That puts him over .300
I think if he keeps hitting pretty well his defense makes him more than viable for a starting spot.
by Ferociousaurus on Jun 9, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
shelby miller,,,who?
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
Shelby Miller = AWESOME pick
Enough said – top ten talent, though he won’t come cheap.
mlbtv guys really high on him, said he was the best player available
hope so.
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
Good choice
the kid is a stud – flamethrower. Raw boned Texas kid who reminds people of Nolan Ryan and Roger Clemens.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
Texas HS pick. super fastball, good curve. iffy command. needs a third pitch.
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If there's one things the Cards love
It’s guys who throw hard and up in the zone with little command!
(That being said, the current regime should be gone by the time he’s developed.)
(ie: next week.)
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
if not, he needs to prepare himself to learn to
THRO SINKURS! MOAR SINKURS!
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nice running Boog
grity
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
+1
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions
O M G
they scored a run!
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
A what?
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
whatever they are, we just got two more!
It kind of sounds like he’s [Duncan] just running around like a puppy out there – full speed ahead in random directions. – BTown Birds Fan
Never heard of 'em.
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
What is the coach saying?
You know these are the Cardinals who haven’t been able to hit for 5 weeks right??? You are aware? Oh good well I hear (insert AAA affiliate city) is beautiful this time of year.
watch it!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions
Is this gentleman trying to murder our team?
On GD it looks like a lot of high inside pitches. Scary.
that sucked
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:48 PM EDT reply actions
gottdamed Skippy
WTF?
damn that’s a deep yard.
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
Albert just missed that one
Shoe needs to tag there though. If the ball gets down, he’s going to score regardless
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rasmus probably tags and scores from second...
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
They need to quit showing Alberts wife during his ab's
and schu, why are you not standing at third?
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what do you have against DD?
i’m sure the Cat will be talking to her soon.
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
especially with only one out
OTOH, Ross has a cannon.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
Is Schu a moron?
What kind of baserunning was that? He should be fined or benched.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
well, if a win is worth ~$4.4M
and ~10 runs is a win, so 440K? Or about 40K more than Skip is making, this year?
That might be a bit much.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
I think they thought Albert hit it over the guy's head
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions
No excuse
for as many baserunning errors as we’ve seen this season. That should be a zero-tolerance area of our fandom.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions
NO NOT WATER!
He’s a machine!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
He is pissed that he is 0-for-14 over the past few games
and he is destroying his bat and pacing back and forth.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
he should be pissed
Mang needs to start carrying his own weight
/terrible at idioms
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
I'm excited about this kid we drafted
could finally have a potential ace in our minor league system
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????
my point is, that was ball 4 and the ump called it a strike.
nice reply though.
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don't worry
he’s got a reserved seat close to mine
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
Did
you get around the blackout?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Wasn't for me
was for my brother. But I think he did.
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Ank
finally hit a mistake breaking ball!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
Duh. ev'ybody knows he only hits the fastball.
right? right?
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what a weird play
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions
still
I’ll take those 2 runs (plus it might of been out in a lot of other parks)
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions
he hadn't hit a hanger in like a month
maybe there is hope for him yet
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
maybe he'll heat up with the weather
because it has been unseasonably cold
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions
thank you hermedia
damnit Dick, you never make the last out 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
ANKIEL!
You got thrown out…but you did get two RBIs…
For every good play you make, you have an equal and opposite bad one…
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That play in right
looked like Dunc in a Marlins uniform
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
dammit Rick and thanks?
i’m confused. I guess overall i’m still happy he knocked in 2 runs that inn.
BUT 2 senseless base-running gaffs by the team
nicely done
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
2 gaffes by the same guy
in back-to-back innings… and 2 RBI’s.
If nothing else, Rick makes baseball fun to watch.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
Did anyone else cringe...
when Dan said 3 runs would be enough for Carp?
That’s just begging for something bad to happen.
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lalalalalalalalalalalala
i can’t hear youuuuuuuu
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
more draft bizness.
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thanks
nice pick
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions
carp with the heads up play
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 7:57 PM EDT reply actions
well that's embarrassing
FNSMW just showed the replay of Dick’s double with the FNSSouthBeach guys calling the play
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
The tech guys
are still looking at Deirdre Pujols.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
can you blame them?
men are drawn to bright shiny objects
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
Gutsy play by Carp
I like the way Boog hung in there looking death by spike in the eye
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
Who names their male son Shelby?
I know a couple of very attractive women with that name.
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Shelly
much different. Quite manly.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 9, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you hear the man
my sister had a male dog named Shelby
and don’t forget about Carroll Shelby
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
My dog
is also named Shelby. Fast like the Mustang of the same name.
The time has come for someone to put his foot down and that foot is me
Yeah, but even the Shelby GT in Gone in 60 Seconds was branded female
and given the pseudo-name Eleanor.
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Men
always give inanimate objects female names.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
ALMOST always.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
well that's because you hate the names we give you
car don’t let us down like woman do either. if you take care of your car, she’ll take care of you. you can’t say the same about all women.
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
I am not sure what you're talking about.
But if your car had a brain, it would probably hate it’s name, too.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
i've been burned so forgive my analogy
and i doubt my car would hate her name, it’s awesome
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
But, like that old bike in the garage when your car breaks down,
you still have two hands.
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
i love that car
67 Shelby GT500 is the only Mustang i’d ever buy
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
The 68 isn't too shabby, either.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
even Shelby himself said the 67 was the best he ever made
by 68 too many changes were being made to make it less special
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
I agree the 67 is near perfect.
Just sayin’ the 68 isn’t bad either.
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no argument here,
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
Oh hell no I dont spend time with her
Whats weird is her sister is very hot…
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Same with brothers.
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You shouldn't.
Because (a) that’s offensive, and (b) I’m a hetero woman.
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by spants on Jun 9, 2009 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Duly noted.
Clarification of gender on internet is hard to come by. Excuse my post.
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Coming from her
it’s pretty hetero.
not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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has it actually gotten to this point?
people don’t get Seinfeld references anymore?
/goes to my room and cries
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
There, there.
He’ll catch it in syndication eventually.
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Sorry my friend,
Its hard for me to stomach seinfeld…There are a few decent ideas on the show, but I cannot stand Jerry…So as you can tell, its not apart of my TV repertoire.
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flagged.
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
you are dead to 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 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
5 times rec'd
now I feel really, really bad for all the times I have flagged you
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
LOL
don’t hate me because I don’t share the same taste in TV as you guys. That’s just as bad.
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You're
a low-talker, aren’t you?
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by spants on Jun 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I DON'T WANNA BE A PIRATE!
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
too bad...
you already are one.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
are we wrestling, now?
Feats of Strength?
"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
You just
alienated 70% of VEB members and 50% of humanity.
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If someone wants to make a personal judgment
based on my TV preferences, then they have bigger issues than I do…Which according to you, is alot.
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We're messing with you.
Jebus.
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NO SOUP FOR HIM! ONE YEAR!
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
I know. Just putting up a personal disclaimer
I’ve already been warned by the mods on this site for inciting a riot, now everytime someone disagrees with me, I make sure I cover my bases.
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I would
say you’re taking the fun out of this, but your responses make it all the more fun.
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it's more fun
than watching the lead go bye-bye that’s for damn sure
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
it's always about you matty
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
You're spouting Seinfeld quotes
to a guy who has never heard of these quotes? I guess confusing the hell out of people is fun?
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I WAS IN THE POOL!
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
STELLLLLLAAAAA!!!!!!!
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
I also thought that Kristey Alley was quite the looker!
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
She totally changed that show for me
When Shelly Long was on there, I could do nothing but yell at my TV.
“Fire he Sam!” turned into “Kill her Sam!” I really had an irrational hatred of Shelly Long, even to the point that I resisted seeing The Money Pit. Of course once I watched that movie, I saw her in a totally different light, but to this day if I see Cheers re-runs with her, I want Sam to kill her.
* sarcasm might be involved in this comment
Free outs!
I’ll take as many bunts by the opposition with the Cards up by 3 every. time.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 9, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions
Damn you Dan!
Why was it necessary to say 3 is enough run support for Carp? WHHHHYYYY?
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This just in
Dan proclaims that not even God can sink the Titanic and the Beatles are bigger than Jesus.
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 9, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
"What, did you guys say you were bigger than Jesus or something?"
“That was the name of our second album.”
"I usually don’t read other peoples sigs." -Cuttah
Which gives me an idea
I want to pitch a “Quantum Leap”-type show where Dan leaps to different historical events and provides his valuable commentary.
WWII: “Masterful move by Hitler attacking Russia mid-winter. The weather should subside and make for gorgeous battle weather.”
The Trojan War: “Achilles looks unstoppable, Al. Dr. Palettacles says his ankles are healing nicely and he’ll be back fighting by the end of the week.”
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by Tudor's Electric Fan on Jun 9, 2009 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
It's a wonderful night here at Ford Theatre!
I saw the great thespian John Wilkes Boothe earlier and he’s in high spirits, the secret service agents are relaxing since it’s not their job to do anything but investigate mail fraud now, and President and Mrs Lincoln are setteling into their seats! It’s a great night for a play!"
“You know, Al, it really is!”
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Al
"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
Ziggy is like a little Lunhow.
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
that would be an awesome fanpost
get on it!
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
Like I said...
I think he’s got LF nailed down for both teams tonite. I’ve seen nothing to convince me otherwise yet.
getting pecked to death again
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions
Our suckiness has now infected
Carp
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He's not pitching bad
a well placed double and then a terrible defensive play by a terrible defender in LF.
by Hardcore Legend on Jun 9, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Ryan Ludwick sits on the bench and wonders what if
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
Skip Schumaker
stands at second wondering what if.
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
albert pujols stands at 1b wondering what if
just kidding…don’t even f’n think about it tony!
by kalmavet on Jun 9, 2009 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
THAT WAS A STRIKE!!!!!!
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
Water pistol?
Nah. More like a wet noodle.
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beautiful K
Carp!
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
does anybody else think that this at&t commercial with the sappy song has a big jackass in it?
i mean, this guy is traipsing around europe, sending pictures back to this girl who is all hung up on him. why isn’t she with him? its not like she’s doing anything better – she’s sitting around windowsills waiting for him to text. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty sure that if I told my girlfriend that I’m just going to roam around Europe for a bit without her, I’d get kicked in the nuts.
by Expatcardfan on Jun 9, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs
What he doesnt know
is that the_teague knocked her up while he was gone….He’ll be wondering why his kid doesnt look anything like him.
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So
it didn’t bother you that she kept looking at her phone during?
"If I prepare myself, my stuff is good and I'm going to get outs. That is a fact." - Chris Carpenter
You have issues.
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Just trying to liven up an online fanbase that hasn't had anything...
to smile about as of recently.
shrugs
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Very quick inning for Carp...
I didnt realize he was pitching until he struck out the last batter that inning…
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I'm pretty sure
they met while both on vacation, then he went on and she had to go home. Then he surprised her with an unplanned visit.
That’s how I read it anyway….
Just leave the browser open.
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if Carp's all fauls off, i hope they ban 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
How much have you had to drink?
:)
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by spants on Jun 9, 2009 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
clearly not nearly enough
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
That sounds like the worst, drunken interpretation of
Auld Lang Syne I’ve ever read.
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by Alxfritz on Jun 9, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
wow
I think Dunc is even worse than Ank right now
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by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jun 9, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions
swing the bat 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
I'd rather see Mather or Craig
than either Dunc or Ank
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*firing squad
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by tom s. on Jun 9, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Morning, CN - How has Carp looked? If he goes down, the team is in MAJOR, major league trouble.
An optimist is a man who upon discovering that a rose smells better than a cabbage concludes it will make better soup.
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damn f'ing luck
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
And its tied...
How many times have we had our pitchers try to field their position unsuccessfully? Quit taking lessons from Lohse, Carp.
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the GOB still hate us
I told ya, it’ll take a couple of days.
- "I went at it and didn’t slow down, so it kind of bounced off me." -Lil' Dunc
except
it’s the one thing pinata is actually good at
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