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San Francisco Giants at St. Louis Cardinals, Jul 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT


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   Matt Cain           Wainwright

  Awesome           Awesomer

 

It seems the haikus

Have lost their power of win

But I still like them

 

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DeRosa is out

Wainwright will have to be on

Lots of lefthanders

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

came to work in a brace

and the always loved “day to day”

by FunkeeC on Jul 1, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo Sports reporting that he will miss 3-4 games..

“Best Case Scenario”

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Cat on the pre game just said about the same thing

day to day. which of course means he’ll be on the operating table some time around september

red’s disease has infected me.

i feel like shit.

let’s rock.

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 Jul 1, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

A stav infection?

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i got a fever, and the only cure is

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 Jul 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haikus are easy

But sometimes they don’t make sense

Refrigerator

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 1, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

the finest haiku in my writing career

came into my life, independently discovered, when I was ten.

hippopotamus
hippopotamus haiku
hippopotamus

by DanUpBaby on Jul 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You peaked in your youth

The finest haiku yet seen

Dare I say, sequel?

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 1, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

1. Skip Schumaker, 2B

2. Colby Rasmus, CF

3. Albert Pujols, 1B

4. Ryan Ludwick, RF

5. Chris Duncan LF

6. Yadier Molina, C

7. Joe Thurston, 3B

8. Adam Wainwright, P

9. Brendan Ryan, SS

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Every single time

I see the names Duncan, Ludwick, and Ankiel, my brain envisions them at peak performance. I see last year’s Ludwick, old Chris Duncan, and the good version of Ankiel.

Then I watch the game and am disappointed.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jul 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoffpauir is up

Mortensen is sent back down

One inning wonder

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 1, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss the 13 man pen.....

already. :(

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

by SoonerfanTU on Jul 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

well DeRosa is not hitting the disabled list

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope they don't

mismanage his injury too. I don’t want to see him PH 4 days from now, go on the 15 day DL, then be ready to come off it a week after that.

The Godfather himself has decided to grace us with his presence. This is his damn house. He sleeps 20 feet away.

by thegodfather on Jul 1, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

as of now at least

i’ll be relieved when he is in the lineup

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will look better once we known about Glaus in the next few days

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

supposedly he prjected back this month

rehab within two weeks and max 20 days on rehab

so this month unless he has a setback

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I expect the setback...

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets hope thats not the same doctor that predicted mulders return

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

is anybody else not to enhthused by all of these Holliday rumours?

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:38 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Holliday for Ank or Dunc

Any other deals should not even be considered…. Unless Holliday says he wants traded here and will sign with us for less than market value because of his lessened production, I don’t trade for him anyways.

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by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd trade BOTH Ank and Dunc

for Holliday

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by gocards62 on Jul 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather trade both for Acta

Though one might get it done.

by DriverZn on Jul 1, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd trade BOTH Ank and Dunc

For a peanut butter sandwich.

"Baseball has been good to me since I quit trying to play it." - Whitey Herzog

by Bring Back Tommy Herr! on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

Are there new rumors since we got Derosa or same ones?

by UncleSam on Jul 1, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

since we got derosa

wallace has entered the discussion

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like the same rumours

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

offense

is not gonna get better through acquisitions we need lud, rasmus, ank to step up big time…its gonna be a tough night.

by el_hombre on Jul 1, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

or...
  1. could just hit 3 homers..

by el_hombre on Jul 1, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

OperaCardLite

The Giants have skilled enough hitters to attempt a short swing, “singles are preferred” approach to get Carpenter into a stretch, take advantage of his aggressiveness to score two runs and take everyone else out of their game. Oh yea, Cain isn’t going to challenge Pujols like the gentleman gamer Randy Johnson and the dashing Timmy L. You will see the exact same tactic this evening against Wainwright. How you you defend this if you were the skipper.

by OperaCard on Jul 1, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The Giants have a "hitting approach?"

developed by a “hitting coach?”

What a concept!

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by gocards62 on Jul 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cards do too

swing early swing often… if that’s not an approach I don’t know what is.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damnit...

ESPN blacked out the game…I have to put up with Al for another night

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm apparently far enough out of the market in Champaign

I get to listen to someone not named Al. Life is good.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is EA at the game?

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not that I've seen,

but we can always hope she shows up later.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question for all who've seen the team in person

are they playing w/any hustle—GoGo Joe excepted?

What’s the feel at the ballpark? Are they just going through the motions?

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by gocards62 on Jul 1, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was at he game tonight

Outfield especially seemed energetic. Thurston seemed tense (imagine that). Nothing else really stood out, good or bad, besides Albert Pujols being ridiculous.

If 4 out of 5 people SUFFER from diarrhea... does that mean that one enjoys it?

by jacksonian on Jul 2, 2009 12:48 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wagonmaker pitch
against Cain regress
perhaps victory

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DeRosa>MB

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was dissapointed there were no cards propects in the hawaii winterleague the last 3 years

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher Batting 8th makes sense tonight if

Thurston was batting 9th with everyone else sliding down one spot as Thurston is definately the worst hitter in this line-up! Sorry for bringing up a dead issue related to Pujols in the clean-up spot but it does seem odd that with all the freaking line-ups that we have seen that we have not seen Pujols in the clean-up spot. It is even more odd when you consider how terrible everyone else has done hitting in that spot. Pujols just might be the only guy who could handle the pressure of hitting in that magic spot. I know it will never happen – I’m just bored and upset that I will probably get to watch Thurston do something stupid tonight. I just hope he does not get picked off base tonight – internet might go down.

by Warcard on Jul 1, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I understad but...

we have to get albert an at bat in the first…

by el_hombre on Jul 1, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thurston is the perfect #9

he gets on base and has no power.

Albert should be batting 2nd, not 4th, though.

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

by SleepyCA on Jul 2, 2009 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice inning

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good 1st

Time to bust out the red stripe!

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

nice .... no runs

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lets make this thing serious

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thumba....

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ad?

Have they stopped playing that commercial recently, or have I just not noticed since music > announcing?

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did someone finally take my suggestion

and play Zeppelin instead of listening to the announcers?

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i go on zeppelin binges

but it’s currently brewer and shipley + grateful dead

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Van the Man is my choice

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by gocards62 on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can see that...

I’ve been on a ska kick of late.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

whats wrong with espn they are still showing the news

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i was going to say the same thing

i was really excited to watch the game in hd…

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

do they not show games live in hawaii?

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

well that sucks they aren't showing this one

damn east coast bias 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 Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

skipples?

what about Skipperoo?

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice start.. E

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad I benched Renteria on my FT for this game

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Matt Cain is one ugly son of a bitch

His gameday picture makes my computer crash

by cloistermaximus on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey!

you don’t know his mother

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DeRosa>MB

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad Colby...

sit down and think about what you’ve done.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he needs to be up there hacking...

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Just wondering if it was his idea or Tony’s

by DriverZn on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was totally his

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

missed the day thread

didn’t take the time to go through it and see if this was discussed already, but. . .

What do you guys think the effect ison the young pitchers psyche with all of this bringing guys up for a single appearance and then sending them straight back down after that one not so inspiring appearance? These guys are more than likely extremely nervous already making their major league debut, but can you imagine the increase in pressure if they have the impression that if they do not have a lights out performance in that first game that they are going right back down I-55 that night?

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Jul 1, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

retarded

who took his place?

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the Hoff

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

has nothing to do with lights out preformance

Last up first down. If it messes with their psyche I would rather not have them play for the Cardinals.

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why are you fucking bunting Rasmus?

You are fast enough that a groundball moves runner over

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but I would rather he swing for a hit than bunt for one

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

but i’m more okay with him bunting for a hit than others

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

after watching that bunt...

i’m not so sure…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just say no to bunting, colby.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

damnit Colby! it's bad enough thurston does that shit

WTF

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

booo IBB

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

walking albert here

is incredibly fucking stupid. Just thought I’d jinx our next two outs….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

complaints about ESPN

you guys may want to check out this for your entertainment tonight. . .

check out channel 1! Password: sticktv.net

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

BTW

its the game

"Baseball is like Church, many attend, few understand" - Wes Westrum

by scoot on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fricken espn

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody else get frustrated listening to the pre-game show on the radio?

Mike is always like “Coming up next its the dugout show”….

Then they come back from break and he says “We’ll have the dugout show for you after this”….

etc… etc…. in a given half hour of pre-game coverage… they actually only work 10 minutes

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

ESPN sure is gushing over Lincecum…

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Luddy... Way to go...

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

SingleRBIWick!!!!

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

A Lead?

A Lead!! I can’t believe it!

by cloistermaximus on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what was that?

I thought our cleanup hitters sucked?

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Opposite-field-wick

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

HOW'S THAT IBB WORKING DOUCHEBAGS????

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

1 run vs 2

most teams will probably take that every time

until the boys start jacking doubles & dongs, i can’t see teams doing anything differently

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

then teams are dumb

as chuckb demonstrated last week…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i didn't say it was smart, i agree with chuck

but i think now teams would still rather take a chance of giving up only 1 run vs 2 or more until the batters behind him start doing some serious damage

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and albert would have made it 2 runs

one time out of 10.

Holy cow, albert has a home run in one out of every 9.7 non-IBB PA’s this year. Still was a bad move to walk him, though, and in retrospect might have cost the giants the game (though no one will ask “do you think that cowardly walking pujols in the first inning cost you the game, loser”?)

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

by SleepyCA on Jul 2, 2009 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dunc

please please don’t suck.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

three run homer.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like asking the ocean not to be wet

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone other than Albert drove in arun! yeah!

by UncleSam on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

crooked numbers please...

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Dunc needs to be in AAA

honestly. FB down the middle, belt high, and he’s watching it…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I personally like duncan

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, how's it going Dave? Shouldn't you be at Busch stadium?

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wait

lemme get this straight

mort is in memphis and hoffpauir got called up?

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

that is surprising on multiple levels

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hoff

came up to reinforce the bench with DeRosa out for the next few days.

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know but

1. he’s not a pitcher
2. he’s hoffpauir
3. hoffpauir?!

just did not see that coming

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

with that being

the 40th spot on the 40-man

i guess we know there’s another trade coming of some sort

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no

 they could that retroactive. but he might be back within a month

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he was already on the 40-man.

the truth can't hurt you, it's just like the dark/ it scares you witless, but in time you see things clear and stark -- macmanus

by tom s. on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah, yeah

i think i knew that

has he already made a ml appearance?

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

they're attempting to call up the entire memphis roster before the end of the season

so they can debut a new TV show called “RULE 4 ROULETTE”, whereby we lose much of our AAA depth to the Padres.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick's bat waving

I brought this up in another game day post maybe a week? ago or so. I’m sure others have brought it up too, but-

Ludwick this season after coming back from the DL seemed to have added additional movement to his already wagging bat. Missed the last game or three when he seems to be doing better..does it look like it’s calmed back down to normal? It seems a minor tweak like that could be the thing to fix his swing.

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he did look more still last night & so far tonight

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

totally agree.

Scott Rolen did the same thing. Drove me crazy.

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

by SleepyCA on Jul 2, 2009 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

shit

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Albert, where are you going?

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DunKan didn't K

he got confused on what to do in that situation.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

to the bench!

who does he think he is? thurston?

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hilarious

do you guys ever think that Chris Duncan thanks Mozeliak for delivering Thurston? Simply as an alternate punching bag for the fans?

SlamalamaJackADongWick cares very little about your draft pick standing-by gdm426

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pujols run us out of the inning?

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all really duncan

If the bat held together that would have been a hit.

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was at the game where he tried to steal home in san fran

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh duncan

not to knee jerk, as he’s been this bad for approximately 18 months now…. can we PLEASE PLEASE not have him on the major league team??? PLEASE? He was very good for a total of 6 months, after an undistinguished minor league career. I really feel it’s grossly unfair for people to take pot-shots at those who attribute his position on the roster to nepotism – I really cannot see how he can conceivably be justifying a position anywhere NEAR an MLB team without it. He’s basically unproven, has done nothing for two seasons, and is replacement level right now. He’s the Brandon Backe of outfielders.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the team

doesn’t re-sign him after the year’s over. He’s flat out awful.

Welcome to Baseball Heaven.

by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 1, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he has another year I think?

he also has an option so should be in memphis right now. I’m not that opposed to him being back next year as long as TLR and Duncan are gone – no nepotistic selections then, and I feel he might gain a bit of power after a year from his surgery. He sucks now but he might just be a 1-2 win OF again next year. Honestly, I can’t see him being much more than replacement this year…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

one option

and 2-3 more years of club control.

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

by SleepyCA on Jul 2, 2009 12:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf

is up with carp’s elbow?

what are they saying?

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

its his scar from tommy john

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah

i just glanced up to see carp’s elbow and dan saying “ouch!”

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

al could have been pinching him

who knows?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

talking about his multiple surgeries...

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

woah woah...

ok when did the pitchers decide to grow staches?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

all the pitchers?

or just the starters?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wouldn't it be sweet if they drove them out on opening day in IROC Z camaros?

just the starters that is

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

We'd have to go to the vest uniform

so they could not have shirts on underneath… assuming they still had the staches. Mullets wouldnt’ hurt either.

by ducttape16 on Jul 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

big tats too

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry....

as well

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

we could also have a disco demolition night too

maybe it could be teeny bopper pop demolition night instead

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

but franklin has a bush on his face

more than a simple mustache

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and his wife hates it

…that means it’s working?

I have no idea where I’m going with this.

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOB theory

Untested theory: covering up Lake DeWitt with a softball field / parking lot has angered the GOB.

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

it probably angered the wetland conservation folks too

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lake DeWitt

Little known fact that in 2006 the GOBs moved their Domain to Lake DeWitt. As a Reward for building this holy ground the Cardinal’s were rewarded with a World Series Victory.

Covering up their home lands has brought shame!

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

is there even enough room to write Cubs Suck this winter?

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

right

one more inning then sleep. Need to be up in 6 hours… and a long day tomorrow.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

sleep when you're dead

i mean, we’re talking about watching a sporting event, here

by Expatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're right

a largely meaningless, middle of the season, game of stickball – I’d be a traitor to my grandkids if I wasn’t able to give them a blow-by-blow account of this game, as viewed on mlb.tv, in 50 years…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you ever tell Keeley & Gemma hi for 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 Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hope you didn't miss colby's first walk-off HR...

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

by SleepyCA on Jul 2, 2009 12:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did :-(

I had to get up roughly 3 hours after it happened…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 2, 2009 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wainer looks pretty much on tonight...

…but, then I’m “watching” on gameday. No TV.

How does he look for those of you in StL?

by blondieb on Jul 1, 2009 8:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn yadi

annoying guy to watch – sometimes looks like he crushed a ball, only to see it lazily drop in front of the warning track into LF’s glove…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

I was at the Mets game in NY (Carp vs Santana) when he lined out off K-Rod with 2 on to end the game. It looked soooooo good off the bat….

sigh

I still love the kid, tho.

by blondieb on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good cut Thurston...

[Borat] NOTTTT! [/Borat]

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know why this hasn't got more mileage or discussion on this site

but Joe Thurston is not very good. I’m amazed no-one has noticed that.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I know....someone needs to say something

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think i'm more qualified

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so espns story is hawaii is in the west so we fall into the blackout category, but if the red sox are playing we have to sit through every one of thier games. And FSN only broadcasts Angels and Dodgers games. The point of black outs is to maintain attendance I doubt I’ll be attending any games this year! The 4000 mile trip makes it difficult!

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

hey at least you are in hawaii

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's also

to appease fox

no blackouts, no need to buy cable and watch fox

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thurston

could not have made contact with that pitch if he had a pole vault the thickness of mcgwire’s biceps

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least it was funny

i’d rather he strike out on balls 3 feet outside the strike zone on an 0-2 pitch than run into frustrating outs.

Although it’s close.

He has a certain coquetish way of making you want to snap his neck like a pencil….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

the red sox and dodgers and baseball america noticed thurston was not very good

by 808Cardsfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think the Giants and Twins have noticed as well...

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ooooh

Go back to the 4 hotties sitting by themselves cameramen….

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love that curve ball

I want to be the no-talent ass clown!

by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 1, 2009 8:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i'm advocating nothing

just saying

but rowand has the most hittable face

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

do the Giants fans

go like “Kain” “KKain” “KKKain” on their SBNation blog as he racks up strikeouts? Because if they don’t, they really should. And if they won’t, we need to trade for him so I can.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

DunKKKan?

it’s a fair swap. They can count up his strikeouts too.

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

sounds very fair.

by UncleSam on Jul 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

throw in AnKK & ThursKon to make it a fair deal

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice catch colby

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

question

is rasmus so good in the outfield that he makes it look easy? some of the balls he gets to look like gappers for sure

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

undoubtedly

beltran-esque for sure

by prophetjohn on Jul 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

he has a very good read off the bat IMO

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by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome...

was edmonds that good? or because of his tendency to play shallow did he not get to alot of those without diving?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you'll never make WebGems unless you dive

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey i love a good webgem as the next guy

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he is

it’s like all the sudden he is just there

4B - beer baseball bands blog
DeRosa>MB

by Cards Fan in Chitown on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol AL

just called Colbys condition a “Hi-Anal Hernia”

Hiatal al…

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by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he was also talking about him chewing his food more

i wish i could be a color man

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

or

colon man?

"No matter where you go, there you are" Buckeroo Bonzai Across the 8th Dimension

by sportsman on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

I think you'll find it was a "High Anal Hernia"

he flushed the toilet on the plane at 30,000 feet on the way back from Minnesota… Without standing up….

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

what club is that?

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't wanna know

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick

doesn’t look like he is running in mud today.

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

noticed that too

splash splash

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just eat shredded wheat or something

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what exactly does Dennys Reyes do after games then?

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by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

inside voice please

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lick your shirt for me you little whore

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh my

and i thought that i had issues :)

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

...I'm not sure I'm comfortable with this anti-jinx

"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 Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oooh yeah

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:51 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice bat kiss Ryan

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering if anyone saw that...

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

worked this time

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

boog!

I want to be the no-talent ass clown!

by RosevilleRedbird on Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

drop drop drop drop drop

thank you

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

cain is badly missing spots

at times. Thankfully for him, we’re swinging at everything, so when molina sets up down and in and he throws up and away it doesn’t matter…

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

damn you Rowand

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

drop drop drop drop drop

shit

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

good thing Ryan isn’t slow.

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:55 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boog, uh,,um,,,cool

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan gets lucky twice

almost doubled up off first and almost picked off at 1st

by dcfcblues on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

NO BENJI YOU ARE THE WRONG MOLINA

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Bengie you are not Yadi...

dumbass

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by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Molina

is no Molina

by Evilfrog on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

lol @ the other molina

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by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok...

who sacrificed a chicken to please the GOB?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

b.ryan

Is he high again? Can’t find the stadium, can’t find the ball?

by leefyg on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IBB in

3…2…1.,..

Chuck Norris doesn't need a bat.

he just roundhouse kicks the ball out of the park.

by bearcatcardfan on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

another IBB coming

Because chicks dig the intentional base on balls.

by Felonius_Monk on Jul 1, 2009 8:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

name that Molina

ooohh, sorry Bengie. we were looking for Yadda

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

IBB again

I stood where no man goes...

by Desert_Rat on Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Do it again Ludwick

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this is some serious bullshit is what this is

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 Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i wish that one of these pitchers would miss location and leave one out over the plate

Pujols tees off… I laugh

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

johnny bench did that one 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 Jul 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i remember that todd zeile did it a few years ago as well

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 1, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but he just got a single...

a walk-off game winning single at that…

Dick and Dunk, the answer to your pitcher's problems...

by The_teague on Jul 1, 2009 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera?

I remember him hitting it over the wall. might be wrong, though- often am

by UncleSam on Jul 1, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply