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Baseball fans watch the St. Louis Cardinals take batting practice before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 10, 2009, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The start of game start of the game is delayed by rain. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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4 months ago: Baseball fans watch the St. Louis Cardinals take batting practice before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Friday, July 10, 2009, at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The start of game start of the game is delayed by rain. (AP Photo/David Banks)

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Someday two great pitchers will face one another and the resulting game will not be driven by the offense. Someday.

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Probably...

but he won’t see another pitch with anyone on base…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he'll get a double, but on the single

an outfielder will bobble it and he’ll take two bases

"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 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Albert Pujols doesn't need a mustache for good luck.

But sometimes mustaches wear Albert Pujols.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm pretty glad Thompson isn't starting this game

Cubs might have gone super serious with the way the wind is blowing.

by TheBirds on Jul 10, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ludwick is looking much, much better.

I think he’s primed for a strong 2nd half.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

i love 10-run Sundays

and Christmas in July!

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cards fans apprently discussing how to empty the basket

"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 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

must be Wrigley!

"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 10, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok

2-0 count on Ankiel.

I will STILL throw down 1000 internet dollars that he K’s here.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:17 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

My wife is gonna kill me

I am such a degenerate gambler.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel has looked kind of patient today

still can’t hit anything Harden throws, but patient nonetheless.

by TheBirds on Jul 10, 2009 4:18 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Pyrrhic victories

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

and swings away 3-0

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's unpossible!

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope.

swung at ball 4 & 5

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-0 to Ankiel

Who thinks he’s going to strike out anyway?

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball 4....Ball 5

ANKIEL WTF ARE YOU DOING!?

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ball 6....

and he swings for a groundout

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't believe it...

I can, but I can’t. Now it’s 3-2 and here comes the K…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:19 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

almost worse

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ehhh, least he advanced the runner.

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

for Ankiel, a good at bat

heaven help me, but Juan Encarnacion was better

by madridbend on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay at this point

It’s really time to stop playing Ankiel. I’d rather see Thurston in LF, and that’s saying something.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Edmonds would play in LF :D

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather see Allen Craig or Brett Wallace

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember when John Rodriguez was on deck with Eckstein up

and Pujols grabbed his bat and threw it down the steps, telling him he wouldn’t need it?

I wish that when Ankiel went up to bat, Pujols would throw his bat down the steps and tell him it’s pointless.

Still looking for 1985 Regular Season games on DVD/VHS

by Hardcore Legend on Jul 10, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

Ha

Good point, rec’d for astute observations laced with humor.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

huh, not bad

Yadi’s gonna pick you off next time.

"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 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

In case anyone forgot...

Fukudome is playing the Cardinals, therefore he is awesome.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's pretty awesome in general

Highly underappreciated by the Cubs fanbase.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

really?

i’ve always gotten the general impression that he’s highly overrated.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'd say decent defense

highly overrated otherwise

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's got an .827 OPS

And plays a strong defensive center field.

2.1 WAR so far this year, tops on the Cubs.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

he plays center?

i’ve always seen him in right, but i don’t make a point of watching flubs baseball.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's playing right today

But he’s usually their CF. Plays there about 80% of the time this year.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks!

he played in the all-star game last year as a rf, no?

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Got that Japanese vote.

The Cubs practically ran him out of town last year.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fukodome

is my homie.

Dumbest. Shirt. Ever.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ohh Thurston

Just the bat we need….

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it a rule that you have to have a bat in your hands in the batter's box

If not, Tony should call time, walk out there, and literally take the bat out of Ankiel’s hands when he has a 3-0 count. I’ll take my chances just seeing if the pitcher can throw three straight strikes

by mattyp on Jul 10, 2009 4:22 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

two IBBs for Go-Go Joe in a week

gotta be a record

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok Carp, time for payback

and we all know what they say about payback

by kalmavet on Jul 10, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Harden's struggling to find the plate

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Please don’t swing. We’ll get more runs later, just don’t hurt your oblique.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carp, walk again plz

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Carp!

If i can get 3 RBI’s with you in MLB 2k9! I know you can do it in real life!

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

That game is beyond awful

I wish I had a PS3 so I could play The Show

by mysterui on Jul 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, it is

but i am not a PS3 guy, that controller is awful.

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beyond awful doesn't do it justice...

I feel the exact same way. I downloaded The Bigs 2 demo, hoping it would be fun…it’s fucking retarded.

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I downloaded that, too...

But I didn’t have the patience to learn the controls. Tiger Woods is holding me over until NCAA Football on Tuesday…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i LOVE the Show.

finally a game giving MVP ’05 a run of its money. Road to the Show and the Franchise Mode are both excellent

by kalmavet on Jul 10, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, wow.

it’s that good? i might consider buying it then. mvp was really good and i haven’t enjoyed a baseball game very much since then. dangit ea, why’d you have to lose the rights?

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is that good

And it’s because EA bought the rights to Madden…

by mysterui on Jul 10, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i would say it is

i mean, there’s a nostalgia factor w/ MVP but the Show is very good. Hard to say what’s worth $50-60 to someone else, but i wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it for a week long rental to check it out. i certainly don’t regret buying it at all

by kalmavet on Jul 10, 2009 4:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

me too

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

same.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sense Carp is going to walk a few more guys

In the head.

"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 10, 2009 4:24 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. Harden's pitch count is 101

does he come out for the 6th?

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:26 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

They will probably put in Guzman or something

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's nice

Usher retrieved the home run ball and gave it to the closest Cardinals fan.

"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 10, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

good

they can stop cutting away to that ever-fascinating saga (if you’re not watching the Cards broadcast, they’ve cut away to it 5 or 6 times in the last half-inning)

by mattyp on Jul 10, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah it was annoying

Just a detail for the benefit of the work crowd.

"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 10, 2009 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like in the Arch All Star game commercial how the Cubs players have to run after the Arch and never actually make it.

Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?

by ClemsonGirl on Jul 10, 2009 4:28 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Fukudome doesn't want to swing the bat.

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

called it!

Nice, Carp.

"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 10, 2009 4:30 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Carpenter doesn't feel like giving Derrek Lee something to swing at

Wonder why…

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

this game is killing me

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Carp getting squeezed against Ramirez?

I can’t tell

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:33 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think this umpire's pretty good actually

consistent atleast

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 10, 2009 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't think he was

Camera isn’t straight on home plate, so you gotta adjust what you see.

by sdrone on Jul 10, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's why I wasn't sure

I am watching WGN on sticktv so I didn’t want to trust my emotions too much.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly feel like...

no team in baseball allows more rallies after 2 outs and no baserunners. I have no statistical evidence, it just feels that way…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:34 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Feels that way to me too.

And I’d like to add “getting 2 outs and then walking a crappy hitter” or “giving up a leadoff walk after bringing in a reliever.”

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

this game is killing me

really… i hope my boss doesn’t come by

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Soriano's OBP really <.300?

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ya i no rite!

Perfect for us anyway.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

not me

just curveballs and sliders

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batters like him make gameday more fun I think.

Especially Ryan Howard.

Curveball
Curveball
Curveball
Curveball
In play, out(s)

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh i cant watch Gameday

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

carp may need pulling, imo.

"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 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, if he's fresh again next frame, he'll be fine

He’s breathing hard out there.

"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 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't like iffy carp

i want Carp Carp.

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pamplona

Just looked at the tape. Why would anyone do that? Maybe if I was the only one and there was always an exit strategy, but not with all the other crazies around you and no way to veer off if you sense a problem. They said only one guy died but it looks like about five people got whacked by that one bull.

Just win

by The Duke on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

They said...

that one bull fell down at the beginning and got separated from the pack. Subsequently, he went postal and did a ton of damage. Good for him…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

funny

i was watching all those nutters torment the bull — and you kind of start rooting for the bull

Just win

by The Duke on Jul 10, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ank with the snow cone...

how many line drives right out our OFers today? Wow…

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:36 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

holy mother of God....

My heart is racing…. it’s either this game or the diet mountain dew im chugging

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

diet mountain dew?

Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.

by prophetjohn on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes...

i actually (unbelievably) like it

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA

I am jittery right now too! God that was a nerve-racking at-bat (and eventual out).

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

carp hurt?

and ankiel looks worse than dunk in LF today

Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.

by prophetjohn on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

what?

carp is hurt?

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

phew... good Lord

don’t do that to us here in the cubicle Gameday community

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

by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

No,

The Prophet was asking… Carp’s not hurt, he’s just not pitching as well as we expect.

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why

i put the question mark after it

he just doesn’t seem right

Of course, hope means being cut down on some street corner, as you run like mad, by a random bullet.

by prophetjohn on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you guessing?

Because I don’t remember them saying anything.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

so he just sucks?

"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 10, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

pics or it didn't happen

"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 10, 2009 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

when he got to play SS every day

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

crazy things happen

when tony swallows his pride

"Well, he did everything right to get ready for the throw, but if ya ain't got the hose, the water just won't come out." -Mike Shannon

by b_g mac land on Jul 10, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

such as with Colby

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

This year

with regular playing time!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice hit BOOG

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Did they not show Heilman's ERA just now?

I wonder if that means it sucks?

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Boog!

get it started.

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a very unusual

situation with Carp. His pitch count says 7 or more. Tony is thinking, lets pray for 6. Could be the humidity playing havoc with his breaking stuff. I don’t want to see him in the 7th with one run.

by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 4:40 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

on top of the pitch count he's had:

1 at bat to end an inning and he was also stranded on 1st where he was running with the pitch 5 times before Rasmus eventually ended the inning. Tiresome

THE SKIP IS LEGIT!!

by stltrav09 on Jul 10, 2009 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He certainly is used

to humidity. Maybe the cooler temperature is an issue. He is over rotating the curve and is having trouble targeting that much break.

by OperaCard on Jul 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, lucky break for Cards last inning

lucky break for them is only fair.

by TheBirds on Jul 10, 2009 4:41 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I see good things happening when Pujols gets to bat.

My avatar is 3 years into the future for sure...

by Taskmaster on Jul 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ATTN Colby

It’s okay to take a walk here, because Albert could probably bunt a homer today.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

same stirrups the Gas House Gang wore!

"In this game, don't nobody know nuthin' about nuthin'." -- attributed to Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra

by The Ol Goaler on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like tall socks

But I think stirrups look like ass.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Look Ryans?

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

by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh

Like Ryan’s?

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

by Alxfritz on Jul 10, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Colby's stache looks like he drew it in with a pencil

team player

"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 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

walk colby to get to pujols,

plz.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Colby, its gotta be perfect,

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

that was far from perfect...

was that a gift call?

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like that broadcasters are showing OBP on the screen now

but it just makes me wish they would show SLG too. And then OPS! And wOBA! And on and on…
To the educated fan Colby’s OBP isn’t great, probably just below average. But a lot of people don’t know that.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And that OBP goes up a little with a walk. You're welcome.

I accept internet dollars, Colby.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs broadcasts show it

but I haven’t seen a lot of others that do (at least from lookins from MLB network). I assume Cards broadcast does?

by sdrone on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought FSMW did but can't quite recall.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf

two in the same month!!!

by BirdsonFire on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

3

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

wowwwwww.

"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 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh heh

I like Corky as well.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another Colby BB

sky falling?

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by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

that was tooooooo close

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

he walked

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oh goody

two on for AP

Walk him, Lou.

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoooaaaoooooo

the word that came out of my mouth after that pitch.

by TheBirds on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ok Albert...

give me a reason to smile

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

eliminate them, albert.

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

Heilman is soooooooo bad.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

single or double?

"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 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

f*ck that

home run!!!!!!!

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

going for the cycle

"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 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i know....

but stomp on their throat when your foot is on it… i want a homer

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

BB

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UIBB

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

by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Outstanding

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

The thing I love about a guy getting on in front of Albert

is that teams will walk Pujols giving Ludwick 2 ducks to drive in. And when he is mashing, we get 3 big ones.

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by Hardcore Legend on Jul 10, 2009 4:45 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Colby’s walk ball was down and out per Gameday FWIW

by astrostl on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fwiw

looks like a solid call by the ump on pitch 6 to rasmus

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

It was outside. Good on Colby taking that pitch after getting jobbed twice yesterday by the ump.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he's gotta

book it though if he takes that pitch. He stood there like he was waiting for the ump to ring him up.

Be confident in your batting eye when you take a close one.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

i agree

he does that a lot

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Aaron Heilman,

Pujols has the green light on 3-0.

Throw a meatball.

Thanks,

VEB

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He's swinging here

get it close Aaron

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:46 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

full B*rry Bonds treatment there

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

millions of cub fans are wondering the same thing

:)

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

UIBB

cardinals are the things with feathers that perch within the soul.

by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I called Albert's grand slam last week in Cincy

I’m calling Lud hitting one right now!

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by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

fail.

but not completely. =)

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by ilrosso on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's do it Luddy

First pitch FB — hit it.

Just win

by The Duke on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

And behold

Today was the day that Ryan Ludwick had 6 RBIs.

Bring the Thudwickstick!

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by Hardcore Legend on Jul 10, 2009 4:47 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Contact, Lud.

No GIDP.
No GIDP.
No GIDP.
No GIDP.

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

at least we are putting the pressure on them today

none of this crap where we get 2 hits

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Well it's on Ludwick now

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel's on deck

So…grand slam needed here, Luddy.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

oooh

let that hit you LUD!

by goodymobb on Jul 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

not close enough to...

neither was ball 2…but both in.

by stlfan on Jul 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, ankiel on deck

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by Yadi2Second on Jul 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heilman's ball tails a lot

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 10, 2009 4:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RBIwick

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

yes

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

welcome back, Luddy

been missing you

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   1 recs

No kidding

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

TRADE FOR MATT HOLIDAY!!!

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

STUDwick!

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by redbirdnation8206 on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ClutchWick!

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RUD RICK

Pujols uses telekinesis on A-Ram.

by mojowo11 on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Studwick!

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by zoomzoomj88 on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

ahahaha Albert nearly went for home

Priceless. Priceless.

"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 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Ludwick is BACK...

and I fucking love it…

V, b.

by LukeMP1186 on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mustachewick!

It's official. Cardinals third basemen are jinxed.

by YesWeOquendo on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodness

Albert you can’t be that greedy to get home.

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by azruavatar on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

and Pineiro,WW, & Carp

continue to pitch like they have been

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by gocards62 on Jul 10, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atta boy, Studwick!

Let Ank hit?

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by The Ol Goaler on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Ludwick, you are indeed the man...(behind Albert)

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by The_teague on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

you know...

it really is

"He ran hard, but he didn't run fast. He runs like he's mad at the ground." - opposing broadcaster describing Yadi's speed.

by TNTinCO on Jul 10, 2009 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF HAPPENED????

GAME DAY IS SLOW!!!!

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

run support for carp!!!!!!

YAY YAY YAY YAY M-F’ING YAY

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by FredbirdisaDork on Jul 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Luddy singled to left

two RBI, Albert went to 3rd, and Lud took 2nd on the throw.

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by The Ol Goaler on Jul 10, 2009 4:52 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's really good to have luddy back!

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go cards.

by thecoolalonzo on Jul 10, 2009 4:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs